Captain Oral board

Question 1

8 critical factors

Answer 1

1. Building
2. Fire/problem
3. Occupancy
4. Life hazards
5. Arrangements
6. Resources
7. Actions
8. Special circumstances

Question 2

NIOSH 5

Answer 2

1. Improper risk assessment
   2’ lack of incident command
2. Lack of accountability
3. Inadequate communications
4. Failure to follow SOP

Question 3

SLICERS

Answer 3

1. Size-Up
2. Locate fire and announce
3. Isolate flow path (ventilation)
4. Cool heated space from safe location
5. Extinguisher (transition to interior)
6. Rescue
7. Salvage

Question 4

Mission statement

Answer 4

Las Vegas fire and rescue is an all hazards agency that reduces risk, protects life, prevents loss and serves our community proudly.

Question 5

Vision statement

Answer 5

To become the most progressive, innovative, effective and efficient public safety organization in the world.

Question 6

Core values

Answer 6

Honor
Duty
Integrity
Trust me

Question 7

Honor

Answer 7

We take pride in our profession. It is a privilege to serve our community and each other.

Question 8

Duty

Answer 8

We are dedicated to excellence and teamwork. We treat people right, give an all-out effort and have an all in attitude.

Question 9

Trust

Answer 9

We are honest, transparent and reliable.

Question 10

Integrity

Answer 10

We are accountable for our actions in both character and competency.

Question 11

8 critical factors acronym.

Answer 11

BFOLARAS

Question 12

BO-CAPS

Answer 12

Below (subordinates)
Outside (metro, AMR)
Customers
Above (chiefs)
Peers (other captains)
Sections (dispatch, prevention)

Question 13

How to lead people
HAVECARE

Answer 13

Hear
Appreciate
Value
Empower
Compassion
Appreciation
Re-iterate empower

Question 14

3 un of employee counseling

Answer 14

Unaware: coaching
Unable: counseling
Unwilling: discipline