Chapter 14

Question 1

Lack of consistency undermines a supervisor’s authority and ability to accomplish organizational goals.

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Question 2

The training agenda is only as relevant as the communication between a supervisor and the instructors.

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Question 3

Supervisors who communicate goals and objectives clearly and provide periodic progress reports should find that instructors function more efficiently and effectively.

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Question 4

By emphasizing instructor’s personal professional development, supervisors demonstrate their commitment to developing well-trained, highly qualified instructors.

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Question 5

To achieve greater effectiveness, supervisors must share authority with instructors.

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Question 6

In any conflict, the supervisor has to function as an intermediary.

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Question 7

Supervisors must strive to resolve conflicts professionally, focusing on results instead of personalities.

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Question 8

Recurring needs include recertification or annually mandated training.

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Question 9

Projected training needs are based on increases in service levels, expansion of coverage areas, or changes in staffing.

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Question 10

Supervisors should determine the availability of instructors and facilities before creating a training schedule.

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Question 11

Joint training exercises can build teamwork across jurisdictions.

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Question 12

After determining needs, requirements, availability, and alternate sources for training, supervisors can create a training schedule on a 12-month cycle or a more long-term plan.

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Question 13

If any line item contains an unusual request or proposes a funding increase, the justification should include a summary of the training need along with relevant background research.

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Question 14

Supervisors should estimate the cost of each resource need in their operational budget request, and do research to make sure estimates are accurate.

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Question 15

Completing an operational budget often involves updating the requests from the previous year’s budget to reflect the current needs.

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Question 16

While many grants are based on specific needs, such as hazardous materials training, some government programs provide funding for defined purposes but with few restrictions. These consolidated funding streams are known as block grants.

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Question 17

An example of a block grant funded program might be a safety awareness program that provides smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and fire safety education to older adults.

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Question 18

To perform its mission, a fire and emergency service organization must gather training resources such as course materials, equipment, and apparatus.

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Question 19

NFPA 1401, Recommended practice for fire service training reports and records, provides examples of different training forms as well as other helpful information on their design and procedures for effective management.

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Question 20

NFPA 1403, Standard on live fire training evolutions provides guidance on the use of acquired structures and fixed facilities for live-fire training.

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Question 21

Record auditing is the process by which a document in a record-keeping system can be traced to its creator.

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Question 22

It is important that funds donated for capital purchases are used for that purpose only - not for operating expenses.

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