Chapter 8: Training And Coaching

Question 1

A method of directing, instructing, and training a person or group of people with the aim of achieving some goal or developing specific skills

Answer 1

Coaching

Question 2

Defined as the process of achieving proficiency through instruction and hands-on practice

Answer 2

Training

Question 3

4 step method of skill training

Answer 3

1. Preparation
2. Presentation
3. Application
4. Evaluation

Question 4

3 indicators that training is needed

Answer 4

1. Near miss
2. Fire-ground problem
3. Performance deficiency

Question 5

Final preparation activity when preparing for a training class

Answer 5

Check the physical environment

Question 6

FO can be certain that training has occurred when

Answer 6

There is an observable change of behavior

Question 7

A developmental relationship in which a more experienced person helps a less experienced person, referred to as a protege

Answer 7

Mentoring

Question 8

A one on one process in which the more experienced person provides a deliberate learning environment to instructing, coaching, providing experiences, modeling, and advising

Answer 8

Mentoring

Question 9

May be provided through Feedback while picking up after an emergency incident

Answer 9

Mentoring

Question 10

Qualities that make for an effective mentor

Answer 10

1. Desire to help
2. Current knowledge
3. Effective coaching, counseling, facilitating, and networking skills

Question 11

Students lose focus after ___ minutes of passive learning

Answer 11

15 to 20 minutes

Question 12

Spend no more than ___minutes presenting a formal lecture or video presentation

Answer 12

10

Question 13

5 steps for developing a SPECIFIC training program

Answer 13

1. Assess needs
2. Establish objectives
3. Develop the training program
4. Deliver the training
5. Evaluate the impact

Question 14

The final part of the objective is

Answer 14

The measure of performance

Question 15

A good lesson plan satisfies 4 criteria

Answer 15

1. Organizes the lesson
2. Identifies key points
3. Can be reused
4. Allows others to teach the program

Question 16

The process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction

Answer 16

Education

Question 17

The practical application to produce an action, which can be an individual or a group activity

Answer 17

Training

Question 18

Accredits fire related degree programs at the college and university levels

Answer 18

International fire service accreditation congress (IFSAC)

Question 19

Requirements for NFPA FO1

Answer 19

ISO
Has mat ops level
NFPA Instructor I
Inspector I

Question 20

The supervising fire officer candidate needs ____ years of experience in agency operations

Answer 20

3 to 5 years

Question 21

The supervising fire officer candidate needs ___ hours of experience as an acting unit officer handling emergency responses and nonemergency activities

Answer 21

200 hours

Question 22

Training to become a managing fire officer includes becoming a

Answer 22

NFPA FO2

Question 23

The managing fire officer candidate needs ___ years of experience as a qualified supervising fire officer

Answer 23

2 to 4 years