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Who must take corrective action if an investigation confirms a harassment complaint has merit?
The Fire Chief
Looking beyond the physical attributes of individuals and matching the individual's strengths with the organization's needs in order for the organization, the individual, and the officer to be successful is a must for the fire officer to maintain _____________.
cultural diversity
What is one of the four basic tasks expected of a good fire officer, as reported by the administrative fire officers study?
notifications
What type of organizational document is developed to provide definite guidelines for present and future actions?
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What type of organizational document establishes or prescribes specific operational or administrative methods to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or actions?
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Fire fighters who want to initiate a harassment complaint have three methods for doing so. At what level must they first make contact?
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What term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use for a Fire Officer I?
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What is one method of fostering the concept of appropriate workplace behavior?
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Which of the four functions of management does the fire officer use to take the available people, equipment, structure, and time and develop them into an orderly, functional, and structural unit?
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What are the primary causes of death to fire fighters operating in a burning structure?
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Which of the four functions of management deals with developing a scheme, program, or method that is worked out beforehand to accomplish an objective?
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Which of the four functions of management is used when a fire officer considers the impact on the budget before making purchases?
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Most experts believe that span of control should extend to no more than a specific number of people. What is that number?
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Human resource management is built from two generalized schools of management thought. What is one of those schools?
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According to the NFPA, about what percentage of American fire fighters are volunteers?
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If fire officers have the authority to solve a given problem that has come up, what should they do about involving their supervisors first?
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Fire officers should consult their supervisors if they are going to make a decision that __________________.
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When an officer tells subordinates that he does not agree with unpopular orders, but the orders have to be enforced anyway, what is the result?
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What type of organizations do private industries or nongovernmental organizations use to provide fire protection to factories, processing plants, and large private facilities?
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What is the lowest level of fire officer that could be in a chief officer position?
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What type of study was used to greatly improve performance in the Fire Fighter Combat Challenge?
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What type of organizational document is developed by various government or government-authorized organizations to implement a law that has been passed by a government body?
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When officers are preparing to present a class on a topic, what/whom should they consult first?
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What agency enforces the federal laws establishing the civil rights of Americans?
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Historically, what did it mean if a house had a fire mark on it?
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What is the term for the set of guidelines that a department establishes for fire fighters?
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The beginning of shift report is normally due to the battalion or district chief within what amount of time after the start-of-shift?
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Which of the following is NOT a method of looking at the organization of a fire department?
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 includes almost all public and private employers with a minimum number of employees. What is the number?
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How does diversity affect fire departments?
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According to the 1993 amended EEOC guidelines, under what circumstances, if any, are employers liable for the acts of those who work for them?
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What level of administrative chief fire officer is responsible for managing the activities of several fire companies within a defined geographic area, usually in more than one fire station?
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There are many ways to shrink a fire department's labor supply. What is one of the methods preferred by most fire departments?
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Who determines whether or not to award accreditation to a given agency?
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What NFPA standard covers the infection control program?
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According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the most basic human needs, at the bottom of the ladder, are known as _____________.
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In the context of human resources, what does the F stand for in FLSA?
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Are strikes by state or municipal workers legal?
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In the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid, _____________ sees a high level of concern for either people or results as too extreme and tries to moderate both in the workplace.
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What is the minimum number of fire fighters required for an interior operation?
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How are the air time ratings for SCBA determined?
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Which level of the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) is the most difficult to analyze?
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_____________ is the process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction.
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What type of management techniques are appropriate in an involuntary work performance meeting with a subordinate?
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How did Taylor determine the optimal way to perform a job?
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Who can the incident commander give authority to, immediately suspend, or alter activities on an incident scene?
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What federal directive mandates incident management training?
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In the context of having their security threatened, fire fighters may do what is necessary to survive. In that situation, how will they feel, typically, about advancing the objectives of the fire department or their officers?
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According to Taylor, ____________________ calls for optimizing the ways tasks are performed and simplifying the jobs so workers could be trained to perform a specialized sequence of motions in the one best way.
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How many days is a supervisor given to reply to a written grievance?
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What NFPA standard covers health-related fitness programs for fire department members?
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What has been used in place of strikes to influence public opinion in favor of the wants of fire fighters during labor disputes?
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What task force developed a standardized physical ability test that is validated as an assessment of a fire fighter candidate's physical ability to perform the critical tasks of a fire fighter?
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What is the fifth level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
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What does the accommodating person demonstrate, according to the Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid?
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Employee relations include all activities designed to __________________.
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The range, scope, and tasks of a fire officer's supervisory activities are defined by three primary components two of which are: 1) the local labor contract, and 2) the fire department's rules, regulations, and procedures. What is the third component?
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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?
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A fire fighter complaining about work assignments in a fire station would be an example of what category of problem that a fire officer may encounter?
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What two challenges does the fire officer of the twenty-first century face?
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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?
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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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Fire officers should avoid spending longer than ______________ on any one lecture or presentation, as adult learners tend to let their attention drift after that.
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In situations where a complaint is directly related to actions taken by officers to whom the complaint is being presented, what is the rule of thumb for them?
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Which NFPA standard outlines the principle duties of a public information officer?
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In general, at what level should a problem be solved within an organization?
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What is the first step when establishing a local public education program?
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What does the D stand for in the ABCD of public education course design?
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Should leadership style change from the time of size-up to the time of execution of the chosen plan?
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What happens to the number and complexity of decision-making situations as fire officers move up through the ranks?
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The specific behavior to perform, the conditions in which it must be performed, and the performance measure are all part of what?
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What does the B stand for in the ABCD of public education course design?
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How should a company officer handle a discrepancy dealing with the duties of an engine company at a fire scene?
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What does the C stand for in the ABCD of public education course design?
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Is it ever appropriate for a fire department to make an effort to speak a non-English language in the United States?
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What is the best implementation strategy for a program that involves extensive community contact?
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Progressive fire departments realize it is their responsibility to save the lives and property of their citizens from all types of incidents through what process?
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A(n) ___________________ shows a building from above, identifying doors, utilities access, and any special considerations or hazards.
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If a fire officer is unable to resolve a citizen complaint dealing with an operational issue, to whom should the complaint be forwarded?
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Budget preparation is a process that is both technical and ________________.
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Should a fire officer tell a complainant that certain actions will be taken?
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What can an agency conduct to identify hazards and the probability of the hazard occurring?
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On a NFPA 704 symbol, which number represents the highest hazard?
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When solving the problems, what must be the fire officer's primary focus area?
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For non-life-threatening hazards causing a failure of the inspection, when should a follow-up inspection be conducted?
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What type of documents are developed by a standards developing organization, such as the NFPA, and made available for adoption by authorities having jurisdiction?
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What is the next step in problem-solving after implementing a solution?
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Which type of special extinguishing system is used to protect areas such as gasoline storage tanks?
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What is one of the larger sources of grant funds for both municipal and volunteer fire departments?
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What does the blue field on a NFPA 704 symbol represent?
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Are building codes or fire prevention codes legally enforceable?
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In the five-step process of decision-making, once a solution is selected, what happens next?
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A pre-incident plan should be developed with the goal of being useful in the event of an emergency to the fire department and also to whom?
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Which type of occupancy fires have a higher-than-average number of fire fighter line-of-duty fire deaths?
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Nuclear power plants, bulk fuel storage facilities, hospitals, and jails are examples of what type of properties?
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In a line-item budget, what is the term for the last set of numbers that describes the actual object purchased, such as replacement fire hose?
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What agency has extensive experience in tracking evacuees?
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To what organization can fire departments often turn for help in evacuation situations requiring basic services such as food and water?
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An incremental process can be used to develop pre-incident plans where access to some data is limited. What does an incremental process mean?
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Time, owner resistance, and ____________________ are factors that hinder the collection of data during a fire inspection.
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Study Notes
Harassment and Management in Fire Departments
- The Fire Chief is responsible for taking corrective action if an investigation confirms harassment complaints.
- Fire fighters can initiate harassment complaints at any level of their choice.
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces federal laws regarding civil rights in the workplace.
- Officers must consult supervisors before making decisions that exceed their authority.
Organizational Structure and Procedures
- A policy provides definitive guidelines for present and future actions in an organization.
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs) prescribe specific methods for routine operations.
- Fire brigades are used by private industries for fire protection in large facilities.
- The lowest level of fire officer eligible for chief officer positions is III.
Firefighter Management and Operations
- Key functions of fire officer management include organizing, planning, and controlling operations.
- Organizing involves utilizing available resources into a functional unit.
- Planning entails developing systematic methods to achieve objectives.
- Controlling considers the budget implications before making purchases.
Firefighter Safety and Training
- The leading causes of firefighter fatalities in burning structures are flashover and structural collapse.
- The NFPA indicates that approximately 72% of American firefighters are volunteers.
- Time and motion studies have significantly improved performance in the Fire Fighter Combat Challenge.
- NFPA 1583 covers health-related fitness programs for firefighter members.
Employee Relations and Human Resources
- Employee relations focus on maintaining good rapport with employees.
- The principles of scientific management emphasize optimizing task performance for efficiency.
- Diversity within fire departments is essential for meeting the needs of culturally diverse communities.
- Strikes by state or municipal workers are generally illegal in most areas.
Fire Science and Equipment
- Each handline in live fire training must flow at least 95 gallons per minute to meet requirements.
- The minimum number of firefighters required for an interior operation is 2.
- The NFPA 704 symbol uses the number 4 to indicate the highest hazard level.
Decision-Making and Problem Resolution
- In addressing a citizen complaint, fire officers should forward unresolved issues to the chief of operations.
- The five-step decision-making process concludes with evaluating the results after implementing solutions.
- Problems should be resolved at the lowest possible organizational level.
Public Education and Community Engagement
- The first step in establishing a local public education program is identifying the fire or life-safety problem.
- Willing participation is crucial for implementing community contact programs effectively.
Budgeting and Financial Management
- Budget preparation is both a technical and political process that requires careful consideration of various interests.
- Fire departments often use attrition as a preferred method to manage labor supply.
Compliance and Regulations
- Regulations are developed by government organizations to implement laws passed by governmental bodies.
- Building codes and fire prevention codes are enforceable by law.
Accreditation and Standardization
- The International Fire Service Accreditation Congress oversees accreditation for fire-related educational programs.
- The NFPA standards, such as NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1035, aid in establishing training and public information officer duties.
Miscellaneous
- Education involves imparting knowledge through systematic instruction.
- Private firefighting services aid in protecting commercial entities, significantly influencing community safety strategies.
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