Fire Department Admin

Question 1

What are the four evaluation areas for a new FF?

Answer 1

Skill competency

Progress in learning job-specific information not covered in basic training

Progress in learning the response area

Performance of non-call job tasks

Question 2

What are the two types of discipline?

Answer 2

Positive and Corrective

Question 3

What is involved in corrective discipline?

Answer 3

Oral reprimand, warning or admonishment

Question 4

What is one of the most effective strategies for positive discipline?

Answer 4

Empowerment

Question 5

When should a captain expect to write a lengthy report?

Answer 5

First on-scene a fatality or serious injury

First on-scene at what became a crime scene/investigation

Rescue or other activity that may result in awards, etc

Involvement in unusual, difficult or high-profile activity that may require evaluation from higher authority

Fire department activity that may have contributed to death or serious injury

Activity that may have created liability

Question 6

What are characteristics of a good report?

Answer 6

Accurate and specific

Factual

Objective

Clear

Concise

Complete

Well-organized

Grammatically correct

Light on abbreviations

Question 7

What are special reports?

Answer 7

FF injury

Citizen Complaint

Prop damage or liability-event report

Vehicle damage report

New equipment/procedure evaluation

Suggestions to improve operations

Response to grievance or complaint

FF work improvement plan

Request for other agency services