Chapters 9-18 Flashcards
Phase 2 of the NFA scene size up process must answer what 3 questions
- What do i have
- Where is it going
- How do i control it
A comprehensive program directed at injury prevention which was developed by the NFPA, along with the Lowes Home Safety Council
Risk Watch
NFPA 1561 was issued in what year
1990
This principle was affirmed by the US Supreme Court:: No search warrant is needed to enter a fire scene and collect evidence when the fire dept is still on scene for a reasonable length of time as long as evidence is n plain view of the investigator.
Michigan vs Clifford 1984
When did the federal government establish the National Response Framework
March 2008
The second self evaluation by the firefighter should come about how long before the annual review is due?
at about 6 weeks before
What type of search warrant is needed when reentry is to gain evidence for prosecution?
Criminal search warrant
The 4 main types of problems that the fire officer will be expected to encounter are…
- In station “house” issues
- Internal issues- dept issues such SOP,SOG, operational
- External issues- situations with the public
- High Profile events
The 5 step planning process to help local fire departments create and develop training programs was developed by…
USFA in the 1970’s and updated in 2003 by FEMA
2 forms of displine
Positive and negaive
One method of having the information readily available is to
Have brochures on hand about the topic
The Stafford Act of 1974 was amended when?
In 2007- it provides federal assistance to state and local governments, tribal nations, private non-profit organizations and individuals affected by a declared major disaster.
In 1940 Fire Chief Lloyd Layman authored what 5 step process for analyzing fire emergencies?
Fundamentals of Fire Tactics in 1940
Who developed the 3 Phase size up system?
The National Fire Academy (NFA)
The key to positive discipline is to …
to convince the parties that they want to do better and are capable and willing to make the effort.
In Layman’s 5 step size up process the 4th step of fire attack decision; the officer needs to answer what 4 questions?
- Are there enough units responding to handle the situation
- Are enough resources available and do conditions allow for an interior attack
- What is the most effective assignments of “on scene resources”
- What is the most effective assignments of “responding resources”
What is the NFPA 1033 Fire Investigators ultimate goal at a fire scene?
To determine the fire cause and origin
What are the 4 different types of internal conflicts
- A compliant about another co-worker
- Complaint on the work environment, including the station, units, or equipment
- A fire dept. policy
- The fire officer’s own behavior, decisions, actions.
5 typical steps in progressive negative discipline are
- Counsel the firefighter on the poor performance.
- Verbal Reprimand for poor performance
- Issue a written reprimand and place a copy in the subordinates file.
- Suspend from work
- Terminate
This was a program to meet the needs of an ALL -HAZARDs metropolitan fire dept.
(FGC) Fire Ground Command
The notes and handouts eventually evolved into the NFPA fire command textbooks.
What does a task force include
2 - 5 single resources that are assembled to accomplish a specific task
Paraphrasing the complaint back to the individual complaining accomplishes what 2 goals?
- The fire officer finishes with a good understanding of the issue from the complainants
- The complainant feels that the fire officer really listened
Do ALL disciplinary actions require Lourdermill Hearing?
NO- it varies state to state
Although fire ground accountability has been used in the UK for many years when did NFPA 1500 make accountability in the US?
in 1987
Who developed the 7 critical factors when developing a strategy?
Chief Layman developed RECEO VS
The first 5 are in priority order and the last 2 can be used at any point
What are the 3 incident priorities
Life safety
Incident stabilization
property conservation
TRUE/FALSE
dark colored smoke is usually closer to the seat of the fire than light colored smoke?
TRUE
What part of the command organization produces the most visible results?
The operations section
What Constitutional Amendment prohibits unlawful search and seizure?
The 4th Amendment
The overall incident goals are set at what command level
Strategic
The command level where the physical work takes place is known as t
task level- such as operating hose lines, searching , etc.
What did the ASTM do in 1908 ?
They conducted full scale fire experiments.
When did the Great Chicago Fire occur ? and some stats…
October 8-9, 1871
Killed 300 people
90,000 residents homeless
burned over 17,400 structures
Once the brainstorming time is up have the group select how many alternative solutions form the list?
Have the group select 5 solutions from the list
During the 6 week before review self evaluation the officer and firefighter should develop TOGETHER what report?
The formal evaluation report which includes developing 3 new goals
A logical systematic examination of an item, component, assembly or structure and its place and function within a system.
Failure analysis
The training for CERT includes how many class sessions
9 sessions of 2.5 hours once a week
When recording a verbal reprimand, how long do most dept keep the write up?
366 days …3 6 6 not 365
What are the 6 most basic motives for Arson?
- Excitement
- Fraud/ PROFIT
- Revenge/spit
- Crime concealment
- Extremism
- Vandalism
NFPA 1041
Standards for Fire service Instructor
Softening the targets is described as what
Applying 30 -90 sec of water to dramatically reduce the fire conditions and improve conditions
This section of the command structure is responsible for developing, and updating the IAP; and in many ways resembles the scheduling department of a company
The Planning Section
What typical construction type are low rise multi family that have been built since the 1980’s?
Type V wood frame contruction
TRUE/FALSE
After the cause and origin of a fire have both been determined any further search will require a search warrant or owner consent.
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE
Part of the fire investigation is to determine the status of the fire suppression and alarm system at the time the fire started.
TRUE
According to the US Fire Administration what percent of vehicle fire were caused by malfunction or mechanical failure?
47%
What are considered tactical level management elements that are used to assemble companies and resources for a common purpose?
Divisions, Groups, and units
What are the 3 components to a competent ignition source?
- Generation- must have enough heat
- Transmission - enough heat must transmitted to the fuel
- Heating - enough time on the fuel to reach its ignition temp
High reflective safety vests must comply with what governing body?
ANSI 207
What is the first step in the 4 step evaluation process?
The supervisor fills out a standardized evaluation form.. The supervisor’s manager is required to review and sign the evaluation before it is given to the subordinate.
This discipline is directed at motivating individuals and groups to meet or exceed expectations
Positive Discipline
The third step in the 4 step evaluation process is..
A face to face feedback interview between the subordinate and the supervisor.
The most basic component of the ICS is
the Incident action plan
Work skills have been shown to deteriorate after how many days?
90 days
The final resolution of a disciplinary action usually resides with who?
Civil service commission City Personnel Director
The Liaison area should be located where in relation to the command post?
Adjacent but not inside the command post
In 1908 the ASTM conducted research that developed what
The Standard time temperature curve
Where are cause and origin interviews normally conducted?
At the fire scene
The Logistics section of a command structure is normally divided into 2 branches which typically are?
Service Branch - communications and firefighter rehab
Support Branch - responsible for ensuring that enough supplies, firefighters , equipment are available.
This component of the ICS outlines the strategic objectives and states how the emergency operations will be conducted.
Incident action plan
Considered as a supervisory level established to either Operations or Logistics function to maintain a span of control
Branches
4 differences in modern homes vs legacy dwellings
- Open floor plan
- Larger homes
- Increased fuel loads
- New construction materials
True/False
Some form of PIA should be done at the company level on every call were the company performs emergency operations
TRUE
When generating ideas in a group for alternative solutions a time limit should be set at …
for a group of 4-16 people at time limit of 15-25 min seems to work well.
The principles that guide the administration of progressive negative discipline under the labor management contract are known as
Due Process or Just Culture
The 5 steps to program development include…
- Identify the problem
- Select the method of most effective to address the issue
- Design the program
- Implement the program
- Evaluate the results. 2 types of feedback: immediate feedback- long term evaluation
One of the most effective strategies within the realm of positive discipline is
Empowerment
What does a strike team consist of ?
5 units of the same type with an assigned leader
An evaluation error in which the fire officer compares the performance of one subordinate against the performance of another instead of against the classified job standards
Contrast Effect
An evaluation error based on the fire officers personal ideals instead of the classified job standards is called
Frame of Reference
The final step in the evaluation process is to
set goals for the upcoming year.
All the required knowledge ,skills and abilities that a firefighter is expected to master within a specified time period to complete probation is known as
Classified Job Description