Romeoville Fire Department Manual 318 Category 300: Organizational Structure Policy Quiz

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What level of emergency medical services certification must Officers and Acting Officers possess?

EMT-A level
EMT-I level
EMT-B level
Paramedic (EMT-P) level (correct)

Which document outlines the Company Officer skills that Officers and Acting Officers should possess?

NFPA 1021 (correct)
NFPA 1500
NFPA 1001
NFPA 1710

What type of leadership skills should Officers and Acting Officers demonstrate while operating in dangerous situations?

Laissez-faire leadership
Transactional leadership
Autocratic leadership
Transformational leadership (correct)

What is one of the necessary skills that Officers and Acting Officers must possess according to NFPA 1001?

Emergency response skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

In addition to their district knowledge, what other knowledge area is important for Officers and Acting Officers according to the text?

Knowledge of occupational hazards (D) Signup and view all the answers

What certification must Officers and Acting Officers hold in order to practice initially and annually by the Edward Emergency Medical Services System?

EMT-P certification (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of this manual?

To outline the duties and responsibilities of Lieutenants and Acting Officers (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a responsibility of Lieutenants and Acting Officers?

Conducting performance evaluations for subordinate firefighters (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the manual, which of the following areas are Lieutenants and Acting Officers expected to supervise?

Fire suppression, emergency medical care, rescue, fire prevention, fire investigation, public education, and hazardous materials (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of this policy as stated in the manual?

01/01/2004 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for authorizing the policies outlined in this manual?

Kent Adams, Fire Chief (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of a Lieutenant in the fire department?

Ensuring proper documentation is completed for training (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which task would a Lieutenant NOT be responsible for?

Installing firefighting equipment on vehicles (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key ability required for a Lieutenant in the fire department?

Ability to perform limited mechanical work on fire apparatus (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an essential function that a Lieutenant should be able to perform?

Maintain firefighting equipment databases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of environment should a Lieutenant be able to operate in?

Hazardous atmospheres with dangerous conditions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key non-emergency management function that a Lieutenant may supervise?

Managing hose testing and fire extinguisher maintenance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which weight range should a Lieutenant be able to rescue from a burning structure?

$150 - $200 pounds (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one task that a Lieutenant may not have to perform?

Conducting medical examinations on patients (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the individual described in the text?

Responding to and supervising emergency incidents such as fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous material incidents (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a responsibility?

Conducting performance evaluations for subordinate personnel (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which system is the individual responsible for ensuring compliance with?

The MABAS PASSPORT Accountability System (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of responsibilities listed in the text?

Fire suppression, emergency medical care, rescue operations, hazardous material incidents, automatic/mutual aid (A) Signup and view all the answers

What system is the individual responsible for applying on all emergency incidents?

The Incident Command System (ICS) & Blue Card (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a responsibility in the text?

Conducting internal investigations of personnel misconduct (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an essential attribute for officers and acting officers?

Possessing advanced technical skills in fire suppression and rescue operations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of officers and acting officers, as emphasized in the text?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for officers and acting officers?

Having a thorough understanding of fire suppression tactics and strategies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the requirements for the position of Lieutenant and Acting Officer?

The requirements are agreed upon and listed within the Collective Bargaining Agreement (B) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, which of the following is an essential skill for officers and acting officers?

Eliciting the confidence of their personnel in their ability (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the skills and abilities required for officers and acting officers?

They must be able to work calmly and systematically in stressful situations (A) Signup and view all the answers