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38 Cards in this Set
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In his book, "Effective Company Command", James O. Page divided company officer's duties into three roles, which include all but which of the following? A) Trainer B) Leader C) Commander D) Supervisor page 46 |
Answer B) Leader |
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Blake and Mouton describe five behavioral models based upon a person's position on the Managerial Grid. Which model would fit a person who demonstrates a high concern for results, along with a low concern for others? A) Indifferent - Evade and Elude B) Controlling - Direct and Dominate C) Contribute and Commit D) Status Quo - Balance and Compromise page 68 |
Answer: B) Controlling - Direct and Dominate (results driven) |
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What step of the Four Step Method introduces students to the subject matter, explains the importance of the topic, and creates an interest in the subject? A) Step 1 - Preparation B) Step 2 - Presentation C) Step 3 - Application D) Step 4 - Evaluation page 125 |
Answer B) Step 2 - Presentation |
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A list of firefighter's activities by date, along with a brief description of performance observations is known as a _____? A) T-account B) Achievement log C) Administrative log D) Performance log page 145 |
Answer: D) Performance log |
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How much time should be allotted a group of 4 to 16 fire fighters to generate ideas? A) 5 to 20 minutes B) 10 to 20 minutes C) 15 to 25 minutes D) 30 to 60 minutes page 198 |
Answer C) 15 to 25 minutes |
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A basic approach that can be used in situations where interpersonal conflict is the primary problem or a complicating factor is known as a A) Conflict resolution plan B) Conflict resolution prototype C) Conflict resolution model D) conflict action plan page 201 |
Answer C) Conflict resolution model |
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(Blank) is when a jurisdiction passes an ordinance that adopts a specific edition of the model code. A) adoption by association. B) adoption of transcription. C) adoption by reference. D) adoption by implication. page 222 |
Answer: C) adoption by reference. |
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The design and the materials used in the creation of buildings as related to the fire service is known as _____? A) building construction. B) construction type. C) construction materials. D) building materials. page 225 |
Answer: B) construction type. |
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The purpose for which a building or portion of a building is used or intended to be used for is known as _____? A) occupancy type. B) habitation type. C) building type. D) use group. page 228 |
Answer: A) occupancy type. |
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What color diamond would you expect to represent a reactivity hazard in the NFPA 704 marking system? A) yellow. B) red. C) green. D) white. page 230 |
Answer: A) yellow. |
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The first step in preparing a news release is to -Blank-?
A) Organize the facts B) Seek the best bang-for-your-buck in media coverage. C) Seek advice from a senior advisor D) Formulate a plan page 279 |
D) Formulate a plan |
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Which of the following would be considered sections of the incident management system? 1) Operations, 2) Resources, 3)Planning, 4) Tactics, 5) Logistics, 6) Finance/Administration A) 1,2,3,4 B) 2,4,5,6 C) 1,2,5,6 D) 1,2,4,5 page 295 |
Answer C) Operations Resources Logistics Finance/Administration |
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Which section of the Incident Management System is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information relevant to an incident? A) operations section B) planning section C) logistics section D) finance/administration section page 295 |
Answer B) Planning Section |
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Which of the following represents a functional operation such as attack lines or ventilation crew? A) Divisions B) Branches C) Groups D) Sectors page 297 |
Answer C) Groups |
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The role of the fire officer at a fire is to _____. A) look at the big picture B) monitor progress C) coordinate all activities with other companies, and look for hazards D) all of the above page 310 |
Answer: D) all of the above |
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What provides the framework to allow activities at an emergency scene to be completed in an effective manner and with all the components of the organization working in concert with each other? A) an incident action plan B) SOGs C) SOPs D) incident pre-plans page 311 |
Answer: C) SOPs |
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The National Fire Academy developed a size-up system. Which of the following is Phase One of that system? A) Pre-incident information B) initial size-up C) ongoing size-up D) A and B Page 314 |
Answer: A) pre-incident size-up |
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According to the NFPA the second phase begins _____? A) upon arrival of the first fire unit at the scene B) the establishment of command C) on receipt of the alarm D) the first attack line is deployed page 314 |
Answer: C) on receipt of the alarm |
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Which NFPA standard describes Professional Qualifications of Fire Investigations? A) NFPA 1100. B) NFPA 1033. C) NFPA 1678. D) NFPA 2001 page 333 |
Answer: B) NFPA 1033. |
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What is the first step in determining the cause of a fire? A) Determine the fuel that was first ignited. B) Determine the circumstances or human actions that allowed the ignition source and fuel to come together. C) Determine the source of ignition. D) Determine the rate and direction of fire spread. page 335 |
Answer: D) Determine the rate and direction of fire spread. |
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Which of the following signs of arson would normally be encountered in large industrial or commercial fire loss? A) Accelerants and trailers B) Multiple points of origins C) Disabled built-in fire protection systems D) Delayed notification and/or difficulty in getting to the fire. Page 341 |
Answer: C) Disabled built-in fire protection systems |
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The best way for a fire officer to deal with information coming down the grapevine is to -blank-? A) Determine what information is accurate and share it with subordinates B) Ignore it C) Disallow members from spreading information through the grapevine D) Disallow members from listening to information from the grapevine Page 267 |
Answer: A) Determine what information is accurate and share it with subordinates |
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What is the second step to preparing a news release is to -blank-?
A) Organize the facts B) Develop the concept and write the release C) Seek advice from a senior member D) Notify the Press
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B) Develop the concept and write the release |
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When does the size up end? A) when the action plan has been decided upon B) when the incident has been stabilized C) when the fire units begin leaving the scene D) never, size up is a constant process throughout the entire call page 312 |
Answer B) when the incident has been stabilized |
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Evidence of a tangible nature that can be identified by witnesses, such as incendiary devices and fire scene debris is known as -blank-? A) Documentary evidence B) Hard evidence C) Testimonial evidence D) Demonstrative evidence page 344 |
Answer: D) Demonstrative evidence |
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Which of the following statements regarding debriefings is true? A) keeping the process simple and direct maximizes the learning environment, minimizes the blame, and keeps everyone focused B) an environment of candid communication must be provided the the facilitator C) fire service debriefs should review the incident, capitalize on the positives, identify shortcomings, and discuss strategies for improvement D) all the above page 360 |
Answer: D) all the above |
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The Chiefs in charge of the four major sections of incident command are called the _____?
A) ICS General Staff B) Command Staff C) Incident Supervisors D) All the Above Page 295 |
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A) ICS General Staff |
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Which of the following causes the least amount of fires? A) children playing B) appliances C) natural D) exposure Page 333 |
Answer: C) natural |
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Normally, what is the motive for starting vehicle fires? A) to defraud insurance companies B) to revenge an enemy C) to conceal other crimes D) all the above Page 337 |
Answer: D) all the above |
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The standard organizational structure that is used to manage assigned resources in order to accomplish stated objectives for an incident is known as the _____? A) Incident Command System B) Incident Command Structure C) Incident Management Structure D) Incident Management System Page 108 |
Answer: A) Incident Command System |
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Material objects as well as documentary or oral statements that are admissible as testimony in a court of law is known as _____? A) Evidence B) Substantiation C) Clues D) Exhibits Page 344 |
Answer: A) Evidence |
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Define: Rules & Regulations Pg 15 |
Rules & Regulations are developed by various government organizations to implement a law that has been passed. They leave ZERO room for latitude or discretion. R & R= LAWS i.e., all FD members must wear a seat belt in the fire truck |
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Define: Policies
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Policies are developed to provide definite guidelines for present and future actions.
Administrative rules for expectations, but they do allow for some latitude.
i.e., keep the sidewalks clean, but how its done is up to the Captain |
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Define: Standard Operating Procedures pg 15 |
SOPs are written directives that establish operational methods to be followed routinely for the designated operations. Allows for uniform operations between multiple companies. |
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Define: Standard Operating Guidelines pg 15 |
SOGs suggest specific steps for completing a task, but it allows for some deviations as conditions warrant. SOGs require the Captain to make judgement calls within the scope of their abilities. |
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Define: Divisions page 297 |
Divisions are composed of multiple resources responsible for operations within a defined geographical area. I.e., multiple companies working in the same locations. One floor or side of a building, encompassing S & R, ventilation, etc, needed to control the situation in that specific area |
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Define: Branches page 298 |
Branches are supervisory levels established to provide a span of control. The Branch Director oversees several Divisions/Groups/Units |
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Groups
page 297 |
Groups are composed of 2 or more similar resources assigned to a specific function, such as ventilation group, or water supply group
Groups are all similar resources (ladders, engines, etc) and have a specific operations/tasks to complete |
