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Chapter 8: Skills-Based Training Beyond the Classroom Flashcards

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Which U.S. federal government agency is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Which U.S. federal government agency promotes standardization and measurement of various sciences and technologies?

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Which U.S. federal government agency is tasked with preventing terrorist attacks?

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Which U.S. federal government agency collects and analyzes data regarding disease and health trends?

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Which U.S. federal government agency sets policy and regulations for protection of the environment?

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Which U.S. federal government agency establishes the national curriculum and regulations for EMS personnel and equipment?

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Department of Transportation (DOT)

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Which U.S. federal government agency regulates military, civilian, and federal fire and emergency services personnel stationed on federal property?

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Department of Defense (DoD)

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Which local or state/provincial departments or agencies can provide statistical data, safety programs, and information on diseases and their prevention?

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Health

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Which standards-writing organization develops minimum safety standards and guidelines?

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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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Which standards-writing organization does NOT develop standards but facilitates their development through the consensus process?

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

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Which standards-writing organization tests and certifies fire-extinguishing agents and equipment?

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Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) in U.S./Underwriters Laboratories of Canada in Canada (ULC)

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Which is an example of a fire and emergency services professional organization that can serve as a source of safety information?

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International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)

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The National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) is one of two national organizations that _____ fire and emergency certifying entities.

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accredit

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Providing rules and guidelines in writing and having students sign a statement that they have read and understood all safety rules and regulations is an example of instructors:

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increasing awareness and helping prevent accidents in the learning environment

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When planning _____ training evolutions, instructors should appoint another qualified individual as the safety officer who is familiar with the logistics involved in the evolution.

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high-hazard

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What is required for training ground instruction?

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Thorough planning

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An instructor should have the appropriate skills and _____ in order to teach a topic.

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qualifications

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During entry-level recruit classes, some inspection, maintenance, and repair of facilities and props can be assigned to class members:

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as a training activity

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As instructors identify training hazards, the _____ will need to be modified to include appropriate safety instructions.

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lesson plan

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After an instructor provides a general overview to the students, skills demonstrations should be done at _____ speed.

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normal

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The instructor should repeat a skills demonstration until the students:

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are able to verbalize the steps of the skill

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Which element of controlling an evolution involves instructors actively critiquing individual students’ activities to make sure they practice skills safely and correctly?

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Supervising

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Which element of controlling an evolution involves observing the overall progress of the evolution to make sure students work together to accomplish the learning objectives?

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Monitoring

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Which element of controlling an evolution involves instructors presenting new or related information during the evolution, when appropriate?

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Teaching

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Which element of controlling an evolution involves instructors applying the elements of the NIMS-ICS to control and coordinate the evolution to the same management and communications requirements as an actual emergency situation?

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Managing

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The two main differences between psychomotor skills and simple training evolutions are the:

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number of students involved and the training location

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What should be done when more than one student is involved in a simple training evolution?

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Students should rotate positions to practice each part of the skill

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All applicable policies and procedures must be followed for training evolutions, including using:

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the NIMS-ICS

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Which NFPA standard addresses safety requirements for increased hazard exposure training?

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1041

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Which factor has resulted in fewer opportunities for personnel to experience live-fire situations?

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The increase of internal hazards in fires involving lightweight and/or synthetic materials

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Which NFPA standard addresses live-fire training evolution safety requirements?

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1403

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Which type of increased hazard exposure training has contributed to many of the training-related casualty statistics in recent years?

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Acquired structures

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Who is responsible for applying for and obtaining any necessary permits to conduct live-fire training evolutions?

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Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

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One factor that establishes the limits of the type of training that can be performed at an acquired structure is:

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the instructor to student ratio

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Wind speed and direction, humidity, and temperature are _____ factors that affect the training environment.

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weather

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When using an acquired structure, instructors conducting live-fire training evolutions must consider the effect on the:

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surrounding neighborhood

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Distributing a notice to each resident living within a reasonable distance of the acquired structure, and informing them of the time and date of the training event is an example of an instructor’s responsibility to perform:

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notice and documentation

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What is an NFPA 1403 standard requirement for fuel materials used in acquired live-fire training?

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Control the structure’s fuel load to prevent flashover or backdraft conditions

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As per NFPA 1142, there must be reliable _____ sources for the duration of any live-fire evolution.

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water

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Purpose-built structures at permanent training facilities typically have _____ monitoring sensors within the unit.

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temperature

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When planning for exterior or wildland fire training evolutions, instructors should check with the AHJ that enforces the:

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federal environmental regulations

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Which type of fires are used to train entry-level students and industrial fire brigade members on how to use portable handheld extinguishers to control all classes of fires?

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Small prop fires

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Which organization provides national standards for wildland fire training?

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The National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG)

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High-hazard training can be accomplished _____ when responders are trained and alert.

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safely

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A person or organization can be _____ for acts they take and actions they fail to take.

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held liable

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A wrongful act resulting in harm is known as:

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an act of commission

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Neglecting to take an action that could have prevented harm is known as:

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an act of omission

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Which form of liability is placed on the employer for the acts and omissions of employees during the normal course of their employment?

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Vicarious liability

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Failure to take reasonable precautions could legally be considered:

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negligence

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A safety or planning committee can help an instructor develop a(an) _____ to reduce liability for any individual training scenario.

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safety plan

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In the United States, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is considered a(an):

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federal government agency

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In the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a federal agency under the:

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Consultants or educators who can review pertinent safety regulations with instructors who are planning a training curriculum or course may be available from:

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regulatory agencies

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The Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL): U.S. and Canada (ULC) is considered a(an):

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standards-writing organization

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The North American Fire Training Directors (NAFTD) is considered a(an):

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professional and accrediting organization

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Who is the primary safety role model in the learning environment?

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Instructor

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In the learning environment, instructors must devote appropriate time to discussing:

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aspects of safety

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Verification of instructor skill levels ultimately falls on the:

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Instructor II and III levels

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Equipment evaluation and inspections done by the instructor that show equipment is unsafe or damaged should be reported to:

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the authority having jurisdiction

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Students should be informed during the training briefing of _____ they will face as part of training.

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hazards

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Skills demonstrations by instructors begin with them giving a(an):

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explanation of the skill

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The instructor who does not appear proficient at a skill:

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will lose credibility with students

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Which element of evolution control involves instructors presenting new or related information during the evolution?

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Teaching

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A ratio of ___ students to one instructor is optimal in most hands-on training environments.

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three to seven

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Which of the following is an example of a simple training evolution?

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Using a portable fire extinguisher

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When performing a simple training evolution, students repeat the evolution until they are able to:

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perform it without error

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NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions emphasizes strict _____ for structures selected for live-fire evolutions.

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safety practices

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Safety requirements of NFPA 1403 that apply to acquired structures also apply to purpose-built structures with the following exception:

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multiple fires can be lit in purpose built-structures

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Depending upon the location of the training and type of fuel used in an exterior or wildland fire, there may be _____ requirements that should be met.

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environmental

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An example of a training evolution with increased hazard exposures is:

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emergency vehicle operations

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_____ is a broad term that encompasses all aspects of legal responsibility.

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Liability

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Which term means that the blame for the actions of one person can be placed on another?

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Vicarious liability

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What is the legal concept that reasonable people should be able to predict the consequences of their actions and take reasonable precautions?

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Foreseeability

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Developing a training and safety plan and then following it during training is the best way to:

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reduce liability

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