Fire Officer NFPA 1021 - Jones and Bartlett (Third Edition) Flashcards
1. According to the NFPA, how many levels of Fire Officers are there? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5
C) 4
Answer: C
Level: I/II
Page: 4
2. What is the lowest level of Fire Officer that is qualified for a Chief Officer position? A) II B) III C) IV D) V
B) III
Answer: B
Level: I/II
Page: 4
- According to NFPA 1021, does a Fire Officer II have to meet the requirements of Fire Officer I?
A) No, the two certifications are parallel, and one is not more advanced than the other.
B) No, not formally, but it is a good idea.
C) No, but both levels must be certified as Fire Fighter II.
D) Yes, Fire Officer I is a prerequisite for Fire Officer II.
D) Yes, Fire Officer I is a prerequisite for Fire Officer II.
Answer: D
Level: II,
Page 16
4. Which term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use for a Fire Officer II? A) Station Officer B) Managing Fire Officer C) Supervising Fire Officer D) Administrative Line Officer
B) Managing Fire Officer
Answer: B
Level: II
Page: 16
5. All of the following are common ways of organizing a fire department except one. Choose the exception. A) Function B) Geography C) Demographics D) Staffing
C) Demographics
Answer: C
Level: I,
Page 12-13
6. Which of the four functions of management deals with developing a scheme, program, or method that is worked out beforehand to accomplish an objective? A) Organizing B) Leading C) Controlling D) Planning
D) Planning
Answer: D
Level: I
Page: 13
7. Which type of organizational document establishes or prescribes specific operational or administrative methods to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or actions? A) Policy B) Standard operating procedure C) Rule D) Regulation
B) Standard operating procedure
Answer: B
Level: I
Page: 14
1. What is the term for the ability of a test to measure what it is intended to measure on a consistent basis? A) Validity B) Objectivity C) Reliability D) Selectivity
C) Reliability
Answer: C
Level: I/II
Page 29
2. To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate’s supervisory decisions should be strictly based on \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) past practice B) the larger context C) the subordinate’s work history D) Policies and Regulations
D) Policies and Regulations
Answer: D
Level: I/II
Page 35-36
3. Which level of Fire Officer would expect to find an examination question pertaining to the evaluation of a fire company’s performance? A) Direct line officer B) Administrative officer C) Supervising fire officer D) Managing fire officer
D) Managing fire officer
Answer: D
Level: I/II
Page 29
- Which statement best summarizes the role of the Supervising Fire Officer in decision making and problem solving?
A) All serious issues will be deferred entirely to the Chiefs for their handling.
B) Fire Officers will work together with Chiefs on issues that come up, and they will present a united front to fire fighters.
C) Chiefs will be available for consultation, but the Fire Officers will run their stations.
D) Fire Officers will run their own stations, leaving the Chiefs out of it entirely.
C) Chiefs will be available for consultation, but the Fire Officers will run their stations.
Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 44
2. The formal Fire Department organization considers a Fire Officer to be the representative of whom? A) The customer B) The fire fighter C) The local government D) The Fire Chief
D) The Fire Chief
Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 46
- Fire Officers should consult their supervisors if they are going to make a decision that __________________.
A) goes beyond their scope of authority
B) will be felt differently by different people
C) is not explicitly spelled out in a directive from above
D) has no explicit precedent in that department
A) goes beyond their scope of authority
Answer: A
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
Page: 50
- It is said that Fire Officers should “walk the talk.” What does that mean?
A) They should use fire-service–specific language with fire fighters.
B) They should be willing to back up their subordinates.
C) They should be willing to complete any orders.
D) They should demonstrate the behaviors they say are important.
D) They should demonstrate the behaviors they say are important.
Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
Page: 51
- According to Annex A of NFPA 1021, public safety personnel must make choices based on the ________________________.
A) swiftest mitigation of the original and consequent incidents
B) minimal expenditure of resources to correct the problem
C) maximum benefit to the citizens and the community
D) closest adherence possible to public speculations
C) maximum benefit to the citizens and the community
Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
Page: 51
6. According to the International Association of Fire Chiefs, a person who worked as a Managing Fire Officer for 3 to 5 years, is certified at the NFPA Fire Officer III level, and has completed formal education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree is known as a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Administrative Fire Officer B) Tactical Fire Officer C) Executive Fire Officer D) Career Fire Officer
A) Administrative Fire Officer
Answer: A
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 57
7. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the complex system of inherent attributes that determine a person’s moral and ethical actions and reactions. A) Honor B) Integrity C) Veracity D) Reliability
B) Integrity
Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
Page: 50
- What is an effective method of providing feedback to responders for improving their emergency radio communications skills?
A) Running a simulation communications exercise with portable radios
B) Installing microphone filters on radios that do not allow shouting
C) Having personnel listen to recordings of their own radio transmissions during emergencies
D) Running an exercise in which, each intended communication is delayed 10 seconds, then allowed only 3 seconds to take place
C) Having personnel listen to recordings of their own radio transmissions during emergencies
Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.4.5
Page: 67
2. What does the “P” stand for in SOP? A) Practice B) Personnel C) Premises D) Procedure
D) Procedure
Answer: D
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.3
Page: 72
3. Which type of documents are SOPs? A) Formal and permanent B) Formal and temporary C) Informal and permanent D) Informal and temporary
A) Formal and permanent
Answer: A
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.3
Page: 73
4. Which of the following is a type of communication that is archived as a permanent file? A) External communication B) Informal communication C) Formal communication D) Internal communication
C) Formal communication
Answer: C
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.3
Page: 72
5. Which formal document addresses a specific subject, policy, condition, or situation? A) Routine correspondence B) Legal correspondence C) An announcement D) A general order
D) A general order
Answer: D
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.3
Page: 73
1. What is the leading cause of on-duty death among fire fighters? A) Burns B) Falls or crushing C) Asphyxiation D) Sudden cardiac death
D) Sudden cardiac death
Answer: D
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.7.3, 5.7
Page: 87, 102
- What is the likelihood of fire fighters dying of a heart attack versus people in other occupations?
A) Fire fighters are more likely to die of a heart attack.
B) Fire fighters are equally as likely to die of a heart attack.
C) Fire fighters are less likely to die of a heart attack.
D) There is no consistent comparison.
A) Fire fighters are more likely to die of a heart attack.
Answer: A
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.7
Page: 101
3. Approximately \_\_\_\_\_ of fire fighters who die in vehicle collisions are not wearing a seat belt. A) 25 percent B) 40 percent C) 60 percent D) 75 percent
D) 75 percent
Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.7.1, 4.7.3
Page: 88
4. NFPA 1500 requires \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to track identities, assignments, and locations of all fire fighters operating at an incident scene. A) tracking boards B) helmet tags C) a personnel tracking database D) a personnel accountability system
D) a personnel accountability system
Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3
Page: 90
5. What is one of the most important reasons for establishing and maintaining an effective incident command structure at every incident? A) Reduce costs B) Promote situational awareness C) Perform risk–benefit analysis D) Justify use of human resources
B) Promote situational awareness
Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3
Page: 91
- Who determines when it is safe to reduce the level of PPE at an incident scene?
A) Safety officer only
B) Safety officer and company officer
C) Incident Commander and Safety Officer
D) Incident commander and company officer
C) Incident Commander and Safety Officer
Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.1
Page: 96
- All of the following are phases of an accident investigation except one. Choose the exception.
A) Identification and collection of evidence
B) Employee administrative action
C) Interviewing of witnesses
D) Written documentation phase
B) Employee administrative action
Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.7.2
Page: 99
8. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, how can records of accidents be used? A) Identifying accident-prone employees B) Insurance reporting C) Identifying trends D) Employee administrative action
C) Identifying trends
Answer: C
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.7, 5.7.1
Page: 104
1. What is the term used for the process of setting performance standards and evaluating performance against those standards? A) Performance management B) Labor standards C) Labor relations D) Staffing
A) Performance management
Answer: A
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.2, 5.2.1
Page: 121
- Gary Yukl described leadership as the process of influencing others to ______________________.
A) be productive regardless of their level of motivation B) understand and agree about what needs to be done
C) be willing to set aside their own agenda for the greater good
D) prioritize group identity over individual identity
B) understand and agree about what needs to be done
Answer: B
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 128
- In which emergency is a democratic leadership style appropriate?
A) When developing an IAP for a complex situation
B) Whenever the span of control is exceeded
C) When immediate action is required
D) There are no emergency situations where it is appropriate.
A) When developing an IAP for a complex situation
Answer: A
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.2.2
Page: 129
- In which situation is an autocratic leadership style required?
A) There are not enough personnel to cover all the usual roles of an evolution.
B) There is a unified command structure.
C) The operation is expected to go beyond a single operational period.
D) The fire company is involved in a high-risk emergency scene activity.
D) The fire company is involved in a high-risk emergency scene activity.
Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.2.2
Page: 129
4. Which leadership style uses all the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the group in determining how to meet an objective or complete a task? A) Democratic B) Laissez-faire C) Autocratic D) Centralized
A) Democratic
Answer: A
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.2.2
Page: 129
5. A goal of an effective Fire Officer is to delegate decision making in routine activities to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) most experienced individual B) lowest possible level C) most qualified individual D) group consensus
B) lowest possible level
Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.2
Page: 130
6. According to Studies of Social Power, an Incident Commander directing resources on an incident is an example of \_\_\_\_\_ power. A) reward B) referent C) coercive D) legitimate
D) legitimate
Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 130
7. Which of the following is a key component of leading? A) Motivating B) Delegating C) Empathizing D) Following
A) Motivating
Answer: A
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.2.1
Page: 135
8. Which of the following is one of the two unique leadership challenges faced by Fire Officers? A) Recruitment B) Fire station as a work location C) Budgets D) Technology
B) Fire station as a work location
Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 134
1. “The process of achieving proficiency through instruction and hands-on practice in the operation of equipment and systems” is the definition of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) training B) coaching C) mastery D) learning
A) training
Answer: A
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 142
2. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction. A) Teaching B) Education C) Training D) Mentoring
B) Education
Answer: B
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 152
3. To require a fire fighter to perform with a rusty skill set in an emergency situation is considered to be\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) the best reinforcing device B) the best motivator for learning C) having an essentially neutral impact D) dangerous
D) dangerous
Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 147
- Which trend was started when the National Fire Protection Association helped standardize fire fighter training by publishing the inaugural edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, in 1974?
A) Establishment of regional training institutions
B) Accreditation of training institutions
C) Development of consensus standards for training
D) Reduction in line-of-duty deaths
C) Development of consensus standards for training
Answer: C
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 154
- Which entity provides accreditation for fire service professional certification programs?
A) National Fire Protection Association
B) International Fire Service Training Association
C) International Society of Fire Service Instructors
D) International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
D) International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
Answer: D
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 155
6. Which of the following is a prerequisite to becoming a Supervising Fire Officer? A) Fire Officer I B) Fire Instructor II C) Fire Officer II D) Hazardous Materials Technician
A) Fire Officer I
Answer: A
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.2.3
Page: 155
7. Which of the following is a prerequisite to becoming a Managing Fire Officer? A) Fire Officer III B) Fire Officer II C) Fire Inspector II D) Fire Instructor II
B) Fire Officer II
Answer: B
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.2.3
Page: 156
8. What is the NFPA standard for live fire training? A) 1001 B) 1403 C) 1500 D) 1596
B) 1403
Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.3
Page: 148
1. Which program is designed to deal with issues such as substance abuse, emotional or mental health issues, marital and family difficulties, or other difficulties that affect job performance? A) Employee Assistance Program B) Critical incident stress management C) Member referral program D) Performance assistance program
A) Employee Assistance Program
Answer: A
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 177
- The success of an Employee Assistance Program relies on the ability of an Officer to __________.
A) create a healthy working environment
B) recognize signs of stress in an employee
C) deal with employees in a fair and consistent manner
D) establish trust with subordinates
B) recognize signs of stress in an employee
Answer: B
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 177
3. Successful Employee Assistance Programs place a high value on \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) critical incident stress management B) transparency C) confidentiality D) personal relationships
C) confidentiality
Answer: C
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 177
- What is the first step in establishing a local public education program?
A) Establish objectives for the program.
B) Determine the resources that will be required.
C) Identify the fire or life-safety problem.
D) Identify the population to be instructed.
C) Identify the fire or life-safety problem.
Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.3, 4.3.1
Page: 212
2. Which NFPA standard outlines the principal duties of a public information officer? A) 1035 B) 1028 C) 1021 D) 1001
A) 1035
Answer: A
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.3, 5.3.1, 5.4, 5.4.4
Page: 213
- What happens to the number and complexity of decision-making situations as Fire Officers move up through the ranks?
A) Both the number and the complexity decrease.
B) The number increases, but the complexity decreases.
C) The complexity increases, but the number decreases.
D) Both the number and the complexity increase.
D) Both the number and the complexity increase.
Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 225
- The primary purpose of an investigation of a complaint is to __________________.
A) determine the legitimacy of the complaint
B) establish the credibility of the department
C) get buy-in from the involved parties
D) obtain additional information
D) obtain additional information
Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 232
