Broken Arrow Fire Department Training Major EMS Operations Quiz

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What is a required skill for the position described in the text?

  • Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations
  • Ability to provide effective leadership (correct)
  • Ability to cook gourmet meals
  • Ability to play musical instruments

Which of the following is NOT an ability required for the position?

  • Ability to plan and implement long-term programs in fire administration
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to supervise personnel conducting EMS functions
  • Ability to swim competitively (correct)

What is one of the responsibilities of the position as described in the text?

  • Conducting emergency medical services as a middle-management supervisor (correct)
  • Organizing food festivals
  • Attending art exhibitions
  • Conducting music classes

Where is the employee primarily based according to the text?

<p>Fire stations, vehicles, and the office (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which area must the employee be willing to attend training, conferences, and seminars?

<p>Related to the position as outlined by the Chief of the Department (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum temperature the employee may be exposed to while performing their duties?

<p>400 degrees F (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an environmental factor the employee is exposed to?

<p>Exposure to radiation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of protective equipment does the employee wear that weighs approximately 50 pounds?

<p>Firefighting gear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of surfaces might the employee have to perform tasks on?

<p>Slippery, hazardous surfaces such as rooftops or ladders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary physical demand required of the employee during emergency response duties?

<p>Working at near maximal heart rate for prolonged periods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the requirements to maintain insurability with the City's insurance carrier?

<p>Having a valid Oklahoma driver’s license (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a mandatory certification for the position?

<p>State and National Registered Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many years of continuous service are required as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Broken Arrow Fire Department or equivalent training/experience?

<p>Seven (7) years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What certification is necessary to be an American Heart Association C.P.R. Instructor?

<p>Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What level of Fire Service Training Instructor certification must be obtained and maintained?

<p>Level IV (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum water column resistance to exhalation that firefighters must be able to work with?

<p>1.5 inches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenging environment firefighters may have to operate in?

<p>Environments with extreme temperatures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tools are firefighters expected to use in the performance of their duties?

<p>Both manual and power tools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential exposure risk for firefighters?

<p>Radioactive materials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following senses must firefighters rely on to determine the nature of an emergency and make critical decisions?

<p>Sight, hearing, smell, and touch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Training Major of EMS Ops?

<p>To coordinate and initiate emergency medical and related training for the entire fire department (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an essential responsibility and duty of the Training Major of EMS Ops?

<p>Overseeing the medical billing and reporting process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Training Major of EMS Ops report to?

<p>The Deputy Fire Chief Assistant Chief/Training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the FLSA status of the Training Major of EMS Ops position?

<p>Exempt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Training Major of EMS Ops responsible for developing in conjunction with the Medical Director?

<p>The fire department's medical procedures and protocols (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Training Major of EMS Operations

  • Reports to the Deputy Chief and is responsible for emergency medical training, medical supplies, billing, reports, and the critique of personnel and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinates and initiates emergency medical and related training for the entire fire department in conjunction with the Deputy Fire Chief and Assistant Chief/Training.
  • Manages medical supplies and equipment, including ordering and inventory management.
  • Works with the Medical Director to develop, maintain, and revise protocols for medical procedures for the Broken Arrow Fire Department.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Ability to provide effective leadership and to plan, assign, and direct the work of subordinates.
  • Ability to plan, initiate, and carry out long-term programs in fire administration, training, and emergency medical services.
  • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of five (5) years of continuous service as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Broken Arrow Fire Department or equivalent training/experience as determined by the Fire Chief.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver's license and have a driving record sufficient to meet and maintain a status of insurability with the City's insurance carrier.
  • Must be State and National Registered Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMTP).
  • Must obtain and maintain State and National certification.
  • Must obtain and maintain Fire Service Training Instructor Level I and II, Fire Service Training EMS Instructor, and American Heart Association CPR Instructor certifications.

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

  • Works primarily in an office, vehicles, and fire stations, and may engage directly in firefighting, rescue, EMS, and emergency response activities.
  • May be subject to severe job hazards and mental stress, and must be able to perform complex physical and mental tasks during life-threatening emergencies.

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