Chapter 8 Training an Coaching

Question 0

These 4 things are ensured by what activity?

• every firefighter can perform competently
• every fire company is prepared to operate as a team
• multi-company drills should be conducted regularly
• everyone goes home

Answer 0

Training ensures these 4 things

Question 1

Which NFPA requirement describes the requirement for 3 levels of instructor? and is labeled as the Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications?

Answer 1

NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications

Question 2

These 3 things must be anticipated by what activity?

• high-risk situations
• urgent time frames
• difficult circumstances

Answer 2

Training must anticipate these 3 things

Question 3

These 4 steps are part of what?

• preparation
• presentation
• application
• evaluation

Answer 3

4 step method of skills training

Question 4

• conducting training to maintain proficiency of core competencies
• understanding indications for more training
• writing a lesson plan
• ensuring environment is conducive to adult learning

These are all part of what step in the 4 step method of skills training

Answer 4

These are all of the components of STEP 1: Preparation in the 4 step method of skills training

Question 5

• a lecture or instructional portion
• fire officer demonstrating a skill one step at a time
• a lesson plan allowing the fire officer to stay on topic

These are components of which step in the 4 step method of skills training?

Answer 5

STEP 2 : Presentation step of the 4 step method of skills training

Question 6

• the firefighter demonstrates the task or skill
• the fire officer should provide immediate feedback

These are components of which step in the 4 step method of skills training?

Answer 6

These belong to STEP 3 of the 4 step method of skills training

Question 7

• may be a written or practical examination
• the fire officer can be sure training has occurred when there is an observable change in the firefighters performance.

These are observed in which part of the 4 step method of skills training?

Answer 7

These are observed in STEP 4 of the 4 step method of skills training

Question 8

• The fire officer investing some training tie practicing these skill sets
• practice sessions should be performed wearing full PPE

These activities do what to existing skill sets?

Answer 8

This ensures proficiency of existing skill sets

Question 9

What is it called when a more experienced person helps a less experienced person?

Answer 9

Mentoring

Question 10

The following are qualities of what?

• desire to help
• current knowledge
• effective coaching, counseling, facilitating and networking skills

Answer 10

These are qualities of an effective mentor

Question 11

Does providing new or revised skill sets require more or less time than maintaining proficiency of existing skills?

Answer 11

New or revised skill sets require more time than maintaining proficiency in existing skills

Question 12

When providing new or revised skill sets how long should lectures or video presentations last?

Answer 12

lectures or video presentations should not last more than 10 min. when providing new or revised skill sets

Question 13

When providing new or revised skill sets;

• encouraging adventure
• challenging
• creating competition

will do what?

Answer 13

These motivational actions will help practice new skill sets

Question 14

When operating with inexperienced firefighters or firefighters in training, fire officers?

Answer 14

Fire officers have special responsibilities

Question 15

When should these skills be learned by probationary firefighters?

• bloodborne pathogens
• hazardous materials awareness and operations
• SCBA fit testing
• National Incident Management System NIMS emergency scene awareness

Answer 15

These skills must be learned immediately by the probationary firefighter

Question 16

• supply line evolutions
• ropes and knots
• laddering the fire building
• lights, fan and power deployment

These are skills necessary for staying alive and are tasks undertaken where?

Answer 16

These are fire-ground tasks and are skills that are necessary for staying alive

Question 17

• CPR and AED training
• outside circle activities on a crash extrication
• helicopter landing zone procedures
• assisting paramedics

These are skills necessary for staying alive in what emergency environment?

Answer 17

These skills are necessary during crashes and medical emergencies

Question 18

During live fire training these are prerequisites from what NFPA standard?

• safety
• fire behavior
• portable extinguishers
• ladders
• fire hose, appliances and streams
• overhaul
• water supply
• ventilation
• forcible entry
• building construction

Answer 18

These are live fire training prerequisites from NFPA 1001

Question 19

• full protective clothing
• personal alerting safety system
• self contained breathing apparatus

These are required when doing what type of training?

Answer 19

Members must be equipped with this during live fire training

Question 20

How to conduct an evolution of live fire under these 5 scenarios is instructed in which NFPA standard?

• acquired structures
• gas-fired training center buildings
• non gas-fired training center buildings
• exterior props
• exterior class b fires

Answer 20

NFPA 1403 instructs on how to conduct an evolution under these 5 scenarios

Question 21

• development of a pre-burn plan
• calculation of needed water supply
• arrangements to have a dedicated ambulance or EMS unit
• establishment of a rest/rehabilitation center
• inspection of the structure
• assignment of dedicated positions of safety officer and ignition officer
• assignment of instructors to each functional crew
• conducting pre-burn briefing session
• conducting a post-burn review

These are all part of a?

Answer 21

These are all part of a training action plan

Question 22

• no live “victims”
• no flammable or combustible liquids
• run just one fire evolution in an acquired structure at a time

These activities are prohibited during what?

Answer 22

These are prohibited live fire training activities

Question 23

• Assess needs
• establish objectives
• develop the training program
• deliver the training
• evaluate the impact

These are 5 steps to developing what?

Answer 23

These are 5 steps to developing a specific training program

Question 24

Skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement?

Each fire officer should discuss this personal _______ ________ plan with subordinates

Answer 24

Professional development

Question 25

What is the process of imparting knowledge or skill through instruction?

Answer 25

Education is the process of imparting knowledge or skill through instruction

Question 26

Training is directed toward practical application of education

Answer 26

Training is directed toward practical application of education

Question 27

• where are you looking to anticipate change?
• what is the diversity of your network?
• are you courageous enough to abandon the past?

These 3 questions define who?

Answer 27

These are the characteristics of thriving leaders