Company officer ch8

Question 0

Define Coaching?

Answer 0

directing or instructing with aim of achieving or developing specific skills

Question 1

Define training?

Answer 1

Achieving proficiency through instruction.

Question 2

What is the 4 step method?

Answer 2

Method of choice for development of a work improvement plan or new device or procedure.

Question 3

What are the 4 parts to the method.

Answer 3

Preparation
presentation
application
evaluation

Question 4

what are the 3 indicators that training is needed?

Answer 4

near miss
fire ground problem
observed deficiency

Question 5

What is the final step in the preparation phase?

Answer 5

to check the physical environment.

Question 6

What is the of the lecture in the presentation phase? pg 145

Answer 6

To increase fire company efficiency.

Question 7

Allows the officer to stay on topic and emphasize the important points to be addressed? pg 145

Answer 7

A lesson plan

Question 8

What is thew goal during the application phase?

Answer 8

correct demonstration of the task safely performed.

Question 9

What defines success in the application phase?

Answer 9

task is performed safely and without input from the supervisor.

Question 10

In the evaluation stage, how does one know that “training has occurred? pg 145

Answer 10

when an observable change in performance is noted when responding to a real situation where the task or skill is applied.

Question 11

What are the stages in Thomas Gordon’s learning matrix? pg 146

Answer 11

unconscious incompetence- “not aware”
Conscious incompetence- attempting and aware of deficiency
Conscious competence- still needs to concentrate and think to perform
unconscious competence- “second nature”

Question 12

Define mentoring?

Answer 12

a more experienced person helps a less experienced person-

“protegee

Question 13

What qualities make an effective mentor? pg 146

Answer 13

a desire to help
current knowledge
effective coaching, facilitating, and networking

Question 14

active learning recommends spending no more than ____min presenting a formal lecture or video. The student loses focus after ___to ____ minutes of passive learning. pg 147

Answer 14

10

15-20

Question 15

What are the 4 psychomotor skill levels?

Answer 15

Initial- basic understanding
plateau- competency
latency- over-time understanding
Mastery- - confidence

Question 16

What are the 4 basic topics mandated for any emergency service training program? pg 147

Answer 16

blood borne pathogens
hazwoper
SCBA fit testing
NIMS

Question 17

Expected behaviors fall into to 3 categories? pg 148

Answer 17

Responding to calls
on scene activity
emergency procedures

Question 18

What is the NFPA std for live fire training?

Answer 18

NFPA 1403.

Question 19

From 1997-2010 what percentages of deaths occurred during training?

Answer 19

77.8 %

Question 20

What is an effective tool to allow experienced FF to improve performance?

Answer 20

Whole skill training.

Question 21

What are the 5 steps to developing a “specific training program”

Answer 21

Assess needs
Establish objectives
Develop program
Deliver training
Evaluate impact.

Question 22

A good lesson plan satisfies 4 criteria?

Answer 22

organizes the lesson
identifies key points
can be reused
allows others to teach the program.

Question 23

Define professional development?

Answer 23

Skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement.

Question 24

Difference between Training and Education?

Answer 24

Training- achieving proficiency through instruction.

Education- imparting knowledge or skill through instruction.

Question 25

Accreditation is defined as? pg 153.

Answer 25

a collegial process based on self and peer assessment for public accountability and academic quality.

Question 26

The document that lists almost 2000 task for FF is referenced as what?
Pg 154

Answer 26

The trade analysis of Fire Fighting.

Question 27

What is the NFPA std for Fire Fighter professional qualifications?

Answer 27

NFPA 1001.

Question 28

What are the 2 organizations that provide accreditation to fire service professionals ?

Answer 28

National board on Fire service professional Qualifications
and
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.