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1
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What entity provides accreditation to certificate-issuing entities and also accredits fire-related degree programs at the college
and university levels?

A

International Fire Service Accreditation Congress

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On a live fire training evolution, each handline is required to flow a minimum of how many gallons per minute?

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95 GPM (359.6 L/min)

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A formal training program includes both skills practice and what else?

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classroom time

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4
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Is there ever a time that a fire officer can immediately implement negative discipline?

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Yes, where willful misconduct is shown.

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5
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VVhat city began the first organized instruction of fire officers in 1869?

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New York City

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VVhen providing training, fire officers act in another rote besides instructor. VVhatother role?

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coach

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What is the evaluation error called in which fire officers evaluate one subordinate against another instead of against the classified job standards?

A

contrast effect

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What must the first arriving company-level fire officer provide the dispatch center upon arrival at an incident scene?

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verbal picture of the scene

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What type of evaluation error occurs when the fire officer rates the employee based upon race, religion, gender, age, or disability?

A

bias

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What kind of evaluation error is it when fire fighters are evaluated based on officers’ personal ideals instead of the classified job standards?

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frame of reference

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11
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Who determines a need for focused training?

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an officer or the department

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12
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In the fire service, discipline divides into what two sides?

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positive and negative

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13
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What is the first step of the four-step method of instruction?

A

preparation

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14
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What is it called when fire officers tend to rate their subordinates more harshly than warranted on annual evaluations?

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severity

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In the majority of cases, a…….before a demotion, suspension, or involuntary termination can be invoked.

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predisciplinary hearing must be conducted

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16
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………. is a development relationship in which a more experienced person helps a less experienced person providing a deliberate learning environment through instructing, coaching, providing experiences, modeling, and advising,

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Mentoring

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17
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When should fire fighters conduct self examinations during the evaluation period?

A

mid-year and six weeks prior to the end of the period

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What can a lire officer do to maintain order in a fire station

A

Establish rules,

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19
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What is one format for documenting employee performance day to day?

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T-account

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20
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What is the first step when developing a specific training program that is not already an existing program or lesson plan?

A

Assess the need.

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21
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What is one of the areas of a structured probationary program monthly fire fighter assessment?

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progress in learning the district

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22
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How is positive discipline reinforced?

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by recognizing improved performance and rewarding excellent performance

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23
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What is the evaluation error called in which fire fighters are evaluated only on their most recent behavior rather than on their performance throughout the preceding evaluation period?

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recency

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24
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According to the Conscious Competence Learning Matrix developed by Dr. Thomas Gordon in the 19705, what is the highest level of competence a fire fighter may display?

A

Level 4

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25
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Is end-of-class testing written or practical?

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It can be either.

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26
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After which type of incident, if any, should fire officers review events with their crews?

A

after all incidents

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27
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At what step in the annual evaluation process can the employee review and comment on the evaluation?

A

Step 2

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28
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What is progressive discipline?

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moving from positive discipline to negative discipline

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29
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V\lho determines whether or not to award accreditation to a given agency?

A

a group of impartial experts

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30
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Evaluations are performed to ensure that each fire fighter knows the performance expected on the job and

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where he or she stands relative to those expectations

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31
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Which disciplinary action represents an official negative supervisory action at the lowest level of the progressive discipline process?

A

formal written reprimand

32
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What agency mandates early bloodbome pathogens training in the fire service?

A

OSHA

33
Q

What is one typical goal a fire fighter might set to achieve during the coming evaluation period?

A

Complete a fire science class at community college.

34
Q

What agency launched a Web-based system in 2005 to report near misses, with the goal of tracking incidents to avoid serious
injury or death, to identify trends, and to share the information with other fire fighters in a confidential and nonpunitive way?

A

IAFC

35
Q

Most state fire service professional certification systems are based on

A

NFPA Standards

36
Q

What can a fire officer use to assist with making standard decisions in a consistent manner?

A

Use a checklist

37
Q

Should fire fighters concern themselves or be taught about local government operations and structure?

A

Yes, it adds to their sense of participation,

38
Q

……..is a method of directing instructing, and training a person or group of people with the aim to achieve some goal or develop specific skills,

A

Coaching

39
Q

What does the NBFSPQ do?

A

accredits fire service certification systems

40
Q

The specific behavior to perform, the conditions in which it must be performed, and the performance measure are all part of what?

A

an objective statement

41
Q

What type of evaluation error occurs when a fire officer may concentrate on only one aspect of the fire fighter’s performance, and apply that perception across the board to all aspects of the individual’s work performance?

A

halo and horn affect

42
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How do annual evaluations interact, if at all, with a fire fighter’s formal work history?

A

They become a part of it in their entirety and permanently.

43
Q

What trend was started when The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA. helped standardize fire fighter training by publishing the inaugural edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, in 1974?

A

consensus standards

44
Q

OSHA requires that anyone who uses SCBA in work assignments must be trained in its use and

A

fit-tested in it

45
Q

How widely, if at all, do new fire fighters differ in the knowledge and skills they bring to the job?

A

They vary widely, from a few hours of orientation to NFPA 1001 certification as a fire fighter.

46
Q

If the fire fighter does not show any improvement after a formal written reprimand, what is the next step in the progressive

A

suspension

47
Q

Leadership can be described as the art of getting someone to do something

A

in such a way that he or she wants to do it

48
Q

What is one typical characteristic of fire fighters that officers can use as a stimulant in positive discipline?

A

competitiveness

49
Q

……………is an effective strategy a fire officer can use for positive discipline.

A

Empowerment

50
Q

How can fire officers know all they should in order to safely conduct live-fire training?

A

There is an NFPA standard which addresses that specifically

51
Q

What is the goal of negative discipline?

A

performance improvement

52
Q

A near-miss, fire-ground problem, or performance deficiency are all indicators of a need for

A

additional training

53
Q

During the evaluation of a new fire fighter, who determines each individual’s skills, knowledge, aptitudes, strengths, and weaknesses?

A

fire officer

54
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When, relative to the annual evaluation, should fire fighters who are not meeting expectations know there is a problem?

A

10 weeks before the evaluation is due

55
Q

Training is defined as the process of achieving proficiency through instruction and _

A

hands-on practice

56
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Should volunteer departments have some equivalent process to the formal annual evaluation of career departments?

A

Yes.

57
Q

Psychomotor skills fall into one offour categories. \Mlat is one of them?

A

initial

58
Q

What is the third step of the four-step method of instruction?

A

application

59
Q

What is the first obligation in a may-day situation?

A

Maintain radio discipline so command can determine the may-day location and situation.

60
Q

Which of the following is the minimum level of training to become a managing fire officer?

A

Fire Officer II

61
Q

What is the strongest force that influences the performance and commitment of a volunteer fire fighter?

A

effective leadership

62
Q

Normally, how long is an informal written reprimand active?

A

1 year

63
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Should leadership style change from the time of size-up to the time of execution of the chosen plan?

A

Yes, democratic is appropriate for size-up, while autocratic is apt
once the operation is underway.

64
Q

Unless there is a problem with an employee’s performance, scheduled evaluations should be used primarily as an oppo.rtunity to _

A

discuss future goals and objectives

65
Q

……….is the process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction.

A

Education

66
Q

Which of the following is the minimum level of training to become a supervisory fire officer?

A

Fire Officer 1

67
Q

What is one situation in which strong autocratic leadership is essential?

A

executing orders to evacuate a building

68
Q

The objective of presentation is to introduce the students to the subject matter, explain the importance ofthe topic, and

A

create interest in the presentation

69
Q

Fire officers should avoid spending longer than ……… on anyone lecture or presentation, as adult learners tend tolet their attention drift after that.

A

15 to 20 minutes

70
Q

Is there any relationship between the number of senses engaged in a lesson and the student’s retention of the material?

A

Yes, the more the better.

71
Q

To require a fire fighter to perform with a rusty skill set in an emergency situation is considered to be _

A

dangerous

72
Q

What is one of the two situations in which the autocratic leadership style is indicated?

A

when the fire company is involved in a high-riSk emergency scene
activity

73
Q

The practice of having multiple companies that might respond together do pre-incident planning together in their response
area is viewed as

A

an excellent method of improving coordination between companies

74
Q

When fire fighters receive substandard evaluations, the municipality sometimes requires over 120 days.

A

a work improvement plan

75
Q

Whenstudents attempt to perform new tasks under instructor supervision, when is success

A

when they can perform the task safely without instructor input

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