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SET 6 Flashcards

1
Q

According to Gordon Dupont, lack of communication, stress, and fatigue are _____________.

A

reasons humans make mistakes

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2
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When does the first phase of size-up begin

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long before the incident

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3
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What effect do cathedral ceilings have on firefighting operations

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They prohibit opening up the ceiling to check for fire extension.

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4
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During nonemergency situations, what style of leadership should fire officers normally use

A

participative

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5
Q

CRM does not advocate or support any abandonment of ______________________.

A

legitimate authority

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6
Q

If it becomes clear to fire officers that the assigned tasks are ineffective, when should they relay that information to Command

A

as soon as they realize it

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7
Q

What can a fire officer use to determine evacuation distances

A

Emergency Response Guidebook

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8
Q

According to NFPA 1710, what is the minimum initial flow required for a fire attack in a 2000 ft² (186 m²) single family dwelling

A

300 gpm

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9
Q

CRM-enriched environments generate climates that have an impact on the freedom to question. What impact do they have

A

they encourage it

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10
Q

What leadership style is required for supervision during emergency scene operations

A

authoritarian

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11
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During the initial size-up, what are the development of tactics and strategies based on

A

resources available

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12
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On a class B fire, before beginning foam application, fire officers should determine which kind of foam is needed, and must also _______________________.

A

determine how much foam will be needed

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13
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What is the primary responsibility of fire officers

A

supervising the company while assigned tasks are being performed

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14
Q

What is CRM

A

a behavioral modification training system

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15
Q

What can fire officers use to evaluate the strengths of an individual

A

training exercises

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16
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Which of the following belongs with “complacency, distraction, and fatigue” as a reason humans make mistakes

A

norms

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17
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What is the end result of a good size-up

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an incident action plan

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18
Q

The initial size-up at the scene of an incident must often be conducted under a specific intense pressure. What pressure

A

to do “something”

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19
Q

The more churning there is in the smoke,

A

the hotter the fire

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20
Q

What is the National Fire Academy fire flow formula based on

A

square footage

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21
Q

What acronym can be used to assist incident commanders in developing a strategy

A

RECEO VS

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22
Q

Are search warrants required to collect evidence at a fire scene

A

No, if conducted while on scene and the evidence is in plain view.

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23
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What is Layman’s final step in the five-step process of size-up

A

develop the plan of operation

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24
Q

In a vehicle fire, what might be suggested by a finding that a relatively new car had its tires removed and replaced with old, worn-out tires

A

the fire may have been deliberately set

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25
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Complete this principle of CRM: “Humans create technology; therefore ______________.”

A

it is fallible

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26
Q

What is one of the pivotal components of the synergy of CRM

A

people

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27
Q

SOPs enable fire companies to work efficiently and ___________________.

A

in a coordinated fashion

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28
Q

What does phase one of the NFA size-up system deal with

A

what you know before the incident occurs

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29
Q

What is the first step in Layman’s five step analysis of emergency situations

A

facts

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30
Q

What is one of the six points of the CRM model that is especially well-suited for the fire service

A

task allocation

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31
Q

What is the “dirty dozen” in the context of CRM

A

a set of human factors that contribute to mistakes

32
Q

How do most fire departments meet the requirement to establish a rapid intervention crew (RIC)

A

by dispatching an additional fire company

33
Q

What must a fire officer do after he or she requests a fire investigator to respond to a suspected crime scene

A

secure the scene

34
Q

Which of the incident priorities takes precedence over the others

A

life safety

35
Q

The focal point of CRM in conflict resolution is to focus on _____________.

A

what is right

36
Q

What is an effective listening technique that a fire officer should use during an argument

A

refrain from commenting until the other person is finished

37
Q

A good size-up requires officers to look carefully and assess what can be seen, and ___________________ about what cannot be seen.

A

make reasonable assumptions

38
Q

What is one of the common human behavior factors that leads to a loss of situational awareness

A

disregarding information

39
Q

In an interior attack situation, should fire officers be able to see all their company members at all times

A

yes

40
Q

Who is responsible for preventing the contamination of evidence

A

fire crews on scene

41
Q

Many fire departments have policies that require incident commanders to request additional resources whenever all the units have been or will be committed. Why

A

to provide an on scene reserve

42
Q

How does CRM view human error

A

as an everyday part of life

43
Q

What is the last step in conducting an incident review

A

Write a summary

44
Q

What is the term used for two to five single resources assembled to accomplish a specific task

A

task force

45
Q

_______________ is the successful transfer and understanding of a thought from one person to another.

A

communication

46
Q

When is the preliminary fire investigation conducted to determine how a fire started

A

after the fire is extinguished and before the property is turned back over to the owner

47
Q

What is one of Helmreich’s three methods for dealing with error

A

avoidance

48
Q

What skills promote synergy between the mechanical element and human players

A

inquiry and advocacy

49
Q

In addition to “naturalistic decision making,” what is the other decision-making model fire ground commanders use

A

recognition primed

50
Q

During size-up, ___________________ allows fire officers to be able to predict where the fire is burning and where it will spread.

A

knowledge of fire behavior

51
Q

What acronym is used for a systematic method of accounting for all personnel at an emergency incident

A

PAR

52
Q

CRM advocates speak directly, yet in a manner that does not _____________________.

A

challenge the authority of a superior

53
Q

What is the term for a systematic process of gathering and processing information to evaluate the situation and then translating that information into a plan to deal with the situation

A

size up

54
Q

What are the two major components of the incident action plan

A

tactics and strategies

55
Q

What does the incident commander use to assign resources

A

tactical priorities and available resources

56
Q

What does the third consideration of Layman’s situation assessment pertain to

A

personnel

57
Q

If a fire uses up the available oxygen and dies down to a smolder, what happens if a fresh oxygen supply is introduced

A

the fire resumes the fully developed phase

58
Q

What is the key to using an authoritative style of leadership effectively

A

developing the trust and confidence of the subordinates before the incident

59
Q

A discrepancy between what is going on and what should be occurring is often the first indicator of ______________.

A

an error

60
Q

How close should fire officers’ supervision of their companies be during actual firefighting operations, as compared to during normal routine duties

A

it should be closer

61
Q

What is the term for the division of responsibilities among individuals and teams in a manner that allows for their effective accomplishment

A

task allocation

62
Q

According to James Reason, unsafe acts committed by people who are in direct contact with the situation or system are classified as what type of failure

A

active

63
Q

What is the first critical factor to consider when developing a strategy

A

rescue

64
Q

Which of the following hazard zones presents the highest potential hazard to fire fighters

A

hot

65
Q

The level of supervision should be balanced with the nature of the assignment that is being performed and ___________________________.

A

the experience of the company members

66
Q

Followers should perform a self-assessment of their ability to function as part of a team. The self-assessment should consider four critical areas: physical condition, mental condition, attitude, and _____________.

A

understanding human behavior

67
Q

In what type of buildings do the majority of civilian deaths occur

A

single family dwellings

68
Q

What is one of the most significant factors in size-up

A

visualization

69
Q

If no formal investigation is done nor fire investigator sent to a scene, who is responsible for determining and reporting fire cause, if anyone

A

the incident commander

70
Q

The ability to quickly size-up a fire situation requires solid foundation of reference information and _________________.

A

a systematic approach

71
Q

Leaders will always be in charge; however, in order to be effective in a CRM environment, they must also ____________________________.

A

be open to suggestion and constructive criticism

72
Q

True respect is based on three competencies: personal, technical, and _______________.

A

social

73
Q

How do fire officers exercise leadership of a team

A

rank and authority

74
Q

What does the mnemonic device “Wallace was hot” pertain to

A

size up considerations

75
Q

Incendiary devices are tangible items that are classified as what type of evidence

A

demonstrative

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