Chapter 7 Flashcards
As individuals gain rank within the fire department, they are responsible for ensuring that subordinates are properly trained and prepared to perform which of the following tasks?
- Emergency operations
- Station remodeling
- Vehicle maintenance
- Housekeeping activities
As individuals gain rank within the fire department, they are responsible for ensuring that subordinates are properly trained and prepared to perform which of the following tasks?
- Emergency operations
- Station remodeling
- Vehicle maintenance
- Housekeeping activities
Chapter 7, page 187, Principles of Command
Large fire departments with numerous companies have implemented the practice of staging a tactical reserve, called a:
- rapid deployment crew.
- rapid intervention crew.
- rapid egress team.
- rapid rehabilitation team.
Large fire departments with numerous companies have implemented the practice of staging a tactical reserve, called a:
- rapid deployment crew.
- rapid intervention crew.
- rapid egress team.
- rapid rehabilitation team.
Chapter 7, page 192, The Management Cycle
Planning requires ________, which describe a particular way of accomplishing something or acting in a specified situation.
- policies
- procedures
- guidelines
- objectives
Planning requires ________, which describe a particular way of accomplishing something or acting in a specified situation.
- policies
- procedures
- guidelines
- objectives
Chapter 7, page 190, Principles of Command
Planning requires the use of ________, which tend to be broad, encompassing different situations.
- objectives
- procedures
- guidelines
- policies
Planning requires the use of ________, which tend to be broad, encompassing different situations.
- objectives
- procedures
- guidelines
- policies
Chapter 7, page 189, The Management Cycle
The guiding principles of an organization are commonly referred to as ________, even though they aren’t used in the same manner in every fire department.
- principle guidelines
- standard operating procedures
- principles of command
- unity of command
The guiding principles of an organization are commonly referred to as ________, even though they aren’t used in the same manner in every fire department.
- principle guidelines
- standard operating procedures
- principles of command
- unity of command
Chapter 7, page 180, Principles of Command
The person is charge of several fire stations is called a:
- assistant chief.
- district chief.
- battalion or district chief.
- battalion chief.
The person is charge of several fire stations is called a:
- assistant chief.
- district chief.
- battalion or district chief.
- battalion chief.
Chapter 7, page 200, Fire Department Types
The preferred span of control is three to seven, with ____ being optimal in most situations.
- four
- six
- seven
- five
The preferred span of control is three to seven, with ____ being optimal in most situations.
- four
- six
- seven
- five
Chapter 7, page 185, Principles of Command
There are four basic methods of communication in the fire service. Which method is considered to be the best?
- Face to face
- Written
- Radio/telephone
- Electronic
There are four basic methods of communication in the fire service. Which method is considered to be the best?
- Face to face
- Written
- Radio/telephone
- Electronic
Chapter 7, page 201, Fire Department Types
Under division of labor, assigning areas of responsibility avoids ________ and promotes efficient use of resources.
- overuse of manpower
- jurisdiction encroachment
- duplication of effort
- refusal of responsibility
Under division of labor, assigning areas of responsibility avoids ________ and promotes efficient use of resources.
- overuse of manpower
- jurisdiction encroachment
- duplication of effort
- refusal of responsibility
Chapter 7, page 185, Principles of Command
Under the chain of command concept, organizations are divided into two functions. Which of these are directly related to the goals and objectives of the fire department?
- Staff functions
- Civic functions
- Administrative functions
- Line functions
Under the chain of command concept, organizations are divided into two functions. Which of these are directly related to the goals and objectives of the fire department?
- Staff functions
- Civic functions
- Administrative functions
- Line functions
Chapter 7, page 184, Principles of Command
When would the exception principle be employed by supervisors?
- When personnel matters are involved
- When positioning apparatus
- When changing housekeeping procedures
- When planning daily meals
When would the exception principle be employed by supervisors?
- When personnel matters are involved
- When positioning apparatus
- When changing housekeeping procedures
- When planning daily meals
Chapter 7, page 188, Principles of Command
Which communication method is essential when personnel and equipment are spread out at an emergency scene and the personnel are too busy (or the message is too time sensitive) for the individuals to meet?
- Face to face
- Written
- Electronic
- Radio/telephone
Which communication method is essential when personnel and equipment are spread out at an emergency scene and the personnel are too busy (or the message is too time sensitive) for the individuals to meet?
- Face to face
- Written
- Electronic
- Radio/telephone
Chapter 7, page 201, Fire Department Types
Which management cycle component is the process of determining whether the organization is working toward its goals and objectives?
- Staffing
- Evaluating
- Directing
- Controlling
Which management cycle component is the process of determining whether the organization is working toward its goals and objectives?
- Staffing
- Evaluating
- Directing
- Controlling
Chapter 7, page 193, The Management Cycle
Which of the following is not one of the ways that private fire protection companies generate cost savings?
- Making productive use of idle time
- Using innovative strategies and technologies to prevent and combat fires
- Reducing personnel costs
- Increasing fire fighter rest periods
Which of the following is not one of the ways that private fire protection companies generate cost savings?
- Making productive use of idle time
- Using innovative strategies and technologies to prevent and combat fires
- Reducing personnel costs
- Increasing fire fighter rest periods
Chapter 7, page 201, Fire Department Types
Which of the following management cycle components allows managers to bring together essential resources and incorporate them in a structured relationship?
- Directing
- Organizing
- Staffing
- Planning
Which of the following management cycle components allows managers to bring together essential resources and incorporate them in a structured relationship?
- Directing
- Organizing
- Staffing
- Planning
Chapter 7, page 190, The Management Cycle
