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In critical decision making, who ultimately holds the final responsibility for decision making?
In critical decision making, who ultimately holds the final responsibility for decision making?
- The entire team collectively
- The crew leader (correct)
- The most experienced team member
- The decision-making model
According to Gary Klein's research, what do fire officers and military combat officers rely on when developing plans of action?
According to Gary Klein's research, what do fire officers and military combat officers rely on when developing plans of action?
- Team consensus
- Real-time feedback
- Traditional decision-making models
- Previous experiences (correct)
What did Urban fire commanders report about their fire-ground decisions according to Gary Klein's research?
What did Urban fire commanders report about their fire-ground decisions according to Gary Klein's research?
- They considered all available options extensively
- They relied on traditional decision-making models
- They based decisions on previous experiences (correct)
- They made decisions based on real-time feedback
According to Klein's observation, what kind of environments do fire-ground and combat commanders often make decisions in?
According to Klein's observation, what kind of environments do fire-ground and combat commanders often make decisions in?
What is the main focus of CRM in terms of reducing errors resulting from miscommunication?
What is the main focus of CRM in terms of reducing errors resulting from miscommunication?
How does CRM propose to reduce task overload for fire officers?
How does CRM propose to reduce task overload for fire officers?
What plays pivotal roles in successful outcomes in emergency scene decision making, according to CRM?
What plays pivotal roles in successful outcomes in emergency scene decision making, according to CRM?
What is frequently the first link in a chain of errors that leads to calamity, as per CRM?
What is frequently the first link in a chain of errors that leads to calamity, as per CRM?
What can distractions lead to in emergency situations?
What can distractions lead to in emergency situations?
How does gathering information from all sources help in emergency situations?
How does gathering information from all sources help in emergency situations?
What is the pinnacle of complacency according to the text?
What is the pinnacle of complacency according to the text?
What is one of the loss factors that must be taken into account to maintain situational awareness?
What is one of the loss factors that must be taken into account to maintain situational awareness?
How does ambiguity affect situational awareness?
How does ambiguity affect situational awareness?
What does resolving unresolved discrepancies involve?
What does resolving unresolved discrepancies involve?
Why is it important to choose the best option in emergency situations?
Why is it important to choose the best option in emergency situations?
What does complacency lead to in emergency situations?
What does complacency lead to in emergency situations?
What can happen if an event, order, or message has more than one potential meaning?
What can happen if an event, order, or message has more than one potential meaning?
What is the effect of improper procedure in emergency situations?
What is the effect of improper procedure in emergency situations?
What does immediacy in decision making at emergency scenes require?
What does immediacy in decision making at emergency scenes require?
What is the consequence of inattentiveness in emergency situations?
What is the consequence of inattentiveness in emergency situations?
What should the moderator focus on during the postincident analysis?
What should the moderator focus on during the postincident analysis?
What is the best way to evaluate the effectiveness of procedures?
What is the best way to evaluate the effectiveness of procedures?
When should serious discussion about poor performance occur?
When should serious discussion about poor performance occur?
What should a new fire officer strive to do in order to build trust with the fire fighters?
What should a new fire officer strive to do in order to build trust with the fire fighters?
What should the officer acting as moderator help the participants differentiate between?
What should the officer acting as moderator help the participants differentiate between?
What should be noted if there is room for improvement in an incident?
What should be noted if there is room for improvement in an incident?
When should praise be widely distributed according to the text?
When should praise be widely distributed according to the text?
What does it mean for a new supervisor to 'walk your talk'?
What does it mean for a new supervisor to 'walk your talk'?
'FIRE OFFICER TIP Building Trust in the New Fire Officer' suggests that fire fighters will make every effort to protect themselves from an officer who appears to be...
'FIRE OFFICER TIP Building Trust in the New Fire Officer' suggests that fire fighters will make every effort to protect themselves from an officer who appears to be...
'FIRE OFFICER TIP Addressing Poor Performance' states that poor performance by one particular crew member should be discussed...
'FIRE OFFICER TIP Addressing Poor Performance' states that poor performance by one particular crew member should be discussed...
What are some of the factors that could undermine a supervisor’s career according to 'FIRE OFFICER TIP Building Trust in the New Fire Officer'?
What are some of the factors that could undermine a supervisor’s career according to 'FIRE OFFICER TIP Building Trust in the New Fire Officer'?
According to 'FIRE OFFICER TIP Addressing Poor Performance', where should areas where the whole crew needs to make improvements be discussed?
According to 'FIRE OFFICER TIP Addressing Poor Performance', where should areas where the whole crew needs to make improvements be discussed?
What are the two decision making models identified by the research?
What are the two decision making models identified by the research?
How is decision making improved according to the text?
How is decision making improved according to the text?
What are the benefits of practicing enhanced communication skills and improved crew interaction at all levels as mentioned in the text?
What are the benefits of practicing enhanced communication skills and improved crew interaction at all levels as mentioned in the text?
What does situational awareness refer to?
What does situational awareness refer to?
How does situational awareness affect performance and decision making?
How does situational awareness affect performance and decision making?
What is one common human behavior factor that leads to a loss of situational awareness?
What is one common human behavior factor that leads to a loss of situational awareness?
In the context of non-incident operations, what is an example provided in the text regarding a failure in situational awareness?
In the context of non-incident operations, what is an example provided in the text regarding a failure in situational awareness?
"Miracle on the Hudson" refers to an incident involving which airline?
"Miracle on the Hudson" refers to an incident involving which airline?
"Miracle on the Hudson" involved an emergency landing in which body of water?
"Miracle on the Hudson" involved an emergency landing in which body of water?
How did Captain Sully Sullenberger's experience and training help him during the "Miracle on the Hudson" incident according to the text?
How did Captain Sully Sullenberger's experience and training help him during the "Miracle on the Hudson" incident according to the text?
What did Captain Sully Sullenberger consider being helpful during his experiences according to the text?
What did Captain Sully Sullenberger consider being helpful during his experiences according to the text?
What was Captain Sully Sullenberger's final decision during the "Miracle on the Hudson" incident according to the text?
What was Captain Sully Sullenberger's final decision during the "Miracle on the Hudson" incident according to the text?
What is the last step in conducting a post incident analysis?
What is the last step in conducting a post incident analysis?
Why is it important to use a form to document the essential findings of a post incident analysis?
Why is it important to use a form to document the essential findings of a post incident analysis?
What is the aim of using the Circle of Consensus tool as mentioned by the chief in the text?
What is the aim of using the Circle of Consensus tool as mentioned by the chief in the text?
According to Peter Northouse's classification approach, what are the three subprocesses involved in producing movement through leadership?
According to Peter Northouse's classification approach, what are the three subprocesses involved in producing movement through leadership?
What does the grid theory of management assume drives every decision and action in the workplace?
What does the grid theory of management assume drives every decision and action in the workplace?
According to John Cotter, how does leadership differ from management in terms of time frames?
According to John Cotter, how does leadership differ from management in terms of time frames?
What does the fire chief emphasize when comparing new management concepts to tools on a fire truck?
What does the fire chief emphasize when comparing new management concepts to tools on a fire truck?
What did the chief express disappointment about regarding the delegation of in-station training?
What did the chief express disappointment about regarding the delegation of in-station training?
What is the ultimate aim of using new management tools according to the chief?
What is the ultimate aim of using new management tools according to the chief?
What is emphasized as the crucial aspect of managing people effectively according to the chief?
What is emphasized as the crucial aspect of managing people effectively according to the chief?
What does John Cotter describe as driving movement through three subprocesses of leadership?
What does John Cotter describe as driving movement through three subprocesses of leadership?
What should be included in a post incident analysis report?
What should be included in a post incident analysis report?
What is the recommended practice for improving situational awareness?
What is the recommended practice for improving situational awareness?
When should a post-incident analysis be conducted?
When should a post-incident analysis be conducted?
What should be done if a deficiency is noted during a post-incident analysis?
What should be done if a deficiency is noted during a post-incident analysis?
How should a critique of a large-scale incident be conducted?
How should a critique of a large-scale incident be conducted?
What is the purpose of using mental joggers for the individual and crew?
What is the purpose of using mental joggers for the individual and crew?
What is recommended for capturing information in a small-scale incident post-incident analysis?
What is recommended for capturing information in a small-scale incident post-incident analysis?
What should be done at the start of the post-incident analysis?
What should be done at the start of the post-incident analysis?
What should be included in the description provided by the first-arriving officer during post-incident analysis?
What should be included in the description provided by the first-arriving officer during post-incident analysis?
What visual method is recommended during post-incident analysis?
What visual method is recommended during post-incident analysis?
What is recommended to capture information while it's still fresh in the minds of participants during post-incident analysis?
What is recommended to capture information while it's still fresh in the minds of participants during post-incident analysis?
When should an after-action review or post-incident analysis be conducted?
When should an after-action review or post-incident analysis be conducted?
What should be done during an after-action review or post-incident analysis?
What should be done during an after-action review or post-incident analysis?
According to Blake and Mouton, which behavioral model is characterized by a laissez-faire leadership style?
According to Blake and Mouton, which behavioral model is characterized by a laissez-faire leadership style?
In situational leadership, what does the leader need to change based on the assumption made about the followers' skills and motivation?
In situational leadership, what does the leader need to change based on the assumption made about the followers' skills and motivation?
What is transformational leadership primarily concerned with?
What is transformational leadership primarily concerned with?
According to servant leadership, what do leaders need to be attentive to, empathize with, and nurture?
According to servant leadership, what do leaders need to be attentive to, empathize with, and nurture?
What is the focus of adaptive leadership when confronted with a technical or adaptive challenge?
What is the focus of adaptive leadership when confronted with a technical or adaptive challenge?
In the context of human resource management, what does HRM stand for?
In the context of human resource management, what does HRM stand for?
Which tool is recommended to improve time efficiency in managing fire fighters?
Which tool is recommended to improve time efficiency in managing fire fighters?
What does CRM stand for in the context of reducing human error in high-risk activities?
What does CRM stand for in the context of reducing human error in high-risk activities?
According to Gordon Dupont, what is one of the 'dirty dozen' human factors contributing to tragedy?
According to Gordon Dupont, what is one of the 'dirty dozen' human factors contributing to tragedy?
'Active failures' and 'latent conditions' are identified as precursors to what in James Reason's model?
'Active failures' and 'latent conditions' are identified as precursors to what in James Reason's model?
