Chapter 8: T & C

Question 0

Name the method of directing, instructing and training a person or group of people aiming to achieve the goal or developing specific skill

Answer 0

Coaching

Question 1

Name the process of achieving proficiency through instruction and hands on practice, use of equipment and systems expected to be performed on assigned duties.

Answer 1

Training

Question 2

NFPA 1041

Answer 2

Standard for fire service instructor

Question 3

Who is responsible in providing basic training to subordinates in the fire dept?

Answer 3

The fire officer

Question 4

Today, the 4 step method is the foundation of the work performed at the Fire Instructor I level.

(This question was very specific ie name the 3rd step)

Answer 4

Step 1 - Preparation
Step 2 - Presentation
Step 3 - Application
Step 4 - Evaluation

Question 5

What is the updated and new name of the 4 step method of skill training?

Answer 5

Job instruction training

Question 6

The foundation of the work performed today at the fire instructor I level is

Answer 6

4 step method of skill training

Question 7

What is the highest level of the conscious competence learning matrix?

Answer 7

Unconsciously competent

Question 8

What happens at the unconsciously competent level?

Answer 8

• Skill becomes 2nd nature

- practices so many times, it enters the unconscious brain

Question 9

When it comes to preparation method of training, what would be the 3 indicators that training is needed?

Answer 9

1. Near miss
2. Fire ground problem
3. Observed performance deficiency

Question 10

Step 1 of the 4 step method of skill training
Fire officer writes a lesson plan, breaks down topics, shows what to teach and uses a guide to accomplish teaching objectives

Answer 10

Preparation

Question 11

Step 2 of the 4 method of skill training

This is the lectures or the instructions portion of the training

Answer 11

Presentation

Question 12

Step 3 - 4 methods of skill training

When the f/f demonstrates the task or skill under the fire officers supervision

Answer 12

Application

Question 13

Step 4 - 4 step method to skill training

At the end of the lesson, a written or practical exam to see the students progress

Answer 13

Evaluation

Question 14

Dr. Thomas Gordon’s:
Conscious Competence Learning Matrix
Name the 4 Levels of understanding a skill

(Specific question)

Answer 14

Level 1: unconscious incompetence (UI)
Level 2: conscious incompetence (CI)
Level 3: conscious competence (CC)
Level 4: unconscious competence (UC)

Question 15

Explain level 1: unconscious incompetence

Answer 15

F/F is not aware of any deficiency and denies relevance or usefulness of skill

Question 16

Explain level 2: conscious incompetence

Answer 16

F/F is aware of his deficiency, training and practice will improve performance and move f/f to conscious competence

Question 17

Explain level 3: conscious competence

Answer 17

F/F performs skill at will and with out assistance, BUT needs to concentrate and think to perform skill

Question 18

Explain level 4: unconscious competence

Answer 18

2nd nature, skill skill is practiced to the point that it enters the unconscious part of the brain

Question 19

Name a developmental relationship where a more experienced person helps a less experienced person, a protégé

Answer 19

Mentoring

Question 20

Name 3 qualities that make an effective mentor

Answer 20

Desire to help
Knowledgeable
Effective coach, counselor, facilitator

Question 21

Research recommend spending no more than
? Minutes on a lecture or video.

Students lose focus after ? And ? Minutes of passive learning

Answer 21

10 minute lectures

15 to 20 minutes

Question 22

Once the team members learn the basic skills and can demonstrate them, the coach has to work on
? And ?

Answer 22

Competence
And
Confidence

Question 23

When it comes to ensuring competence and confidence:

Psychomotor skill levels are classified into 4 categories. Name them

Answer 23

1. Initial– basic understanding
2. Plateau– competent
3. Latency– remembers
4. Mastery– confident and knowledgeable

Question 24

Federal regulations mandate that 4 topics or skills must be learned immediately

Answer 24

Blood borne pathogens Hazmat awareness and operations SCBA fit testing N.I.M.S.

Question 25

A student must receive training in ? Before participating in any live fire training evolutions

Answer 25

Fire firefighter I

Question 26

NFPA 1403

Answer 26

Standard for fire training

Question 27

3 prohibited Live Fire Training Activities

Answer 27

No live victims No flammable or combustible liquids Only one fire evolution in a structure at a time

Question 28

During live fire training, deaths and serious injuries are caused by: Hint: inadequate

Answer 28

Inadequate preparation Inadequate training of instructors Inadequate orientation or training of recruits Inadequate planning of training evolutions No incident management system, NO I.S.O No rehab or EMS at drill

Question 29

When delivering the training: A good lesson plan for every training program should have 4 criterias:

Answer 29

Organize lesson plan Identify key points Can be re-used Allows others to teach the program (Put it in LIBRARY)

Question 30

This has been the core F/O tasks since the establishment of the first organized fire dept

Answer 30

Training and coaching

Question 31

NFPA 1403, provides detailed instructions on how to conduct a safe live fire training evolutions under 5 different scenarios: What are the 5 scenarios?

Answer 31

``` Acquired structures Gas-fired training buildings Non gas-fired training buildings Exterior props Exterior class B fires ```

Question 32

The process of imparting knowledge or skill thru systematic instruction

Answer 32

Education

Question 33

This is directed toward the practical application of education to produce an action

Answer 33

Training

Question 34

Psychomotor skill levels can be classified into 4 categories: The driver knows the main streets and has a basic understanding of how the street grid and numbering system work?

Answer 34

Initial

Question 35

Psychomotor skill levels classified into 4 categories: The driver/operator can drive to more than 85% of the streets in the company's response area without assistance from the officer. The driver is competent

Answer 35

Plateau

Question 36

Psychomotor skill level classified in 4 categories: The driver/operator can remember the route to an area of the district where the engine company has not had a response for several months

Answer 36

Latency

Question 37

Psychomotor skill level classified into 4 categories: The driver/operator can easily drive to any address in the district and knows at least 2 to 3 alternative routes to each area. The driver is confident in his knowledge of the district

Answer 37

Mastery

Question 38

The supervising fire officer candidate needs to have (how many years experience) in agency operations and (how many hours) of experience as an acting unit officer handling emergency responses and nonemergency activities

Answer 38

3 to 5 years experience And 200 hours of experience