Company Officer

Question 1

Level 2 officer=

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managing fire officer (battalion, assistant chiefs)

Question 2

What is stage in which the employee development model includes the group establishing and adhering to its own set of norms and values?

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Norming

Question 3

Operational modes=

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Guidelines to assist the officer in planning appropriate actions

Question 4

How does company officer prioritize on scene actions?

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Based on available resources

Question 5

SMART acronym can

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Help officers develop goals and objectives and to effectively communicate them to unit members

Question 6

giving motivational direction, positive reinforcement, and constructive feedback to employees in order to maintain and improve their performance.

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Coaching

Question 7

Which of the management functions primarily involves establishing and implementing the mechanisms to ensure that objectives are attained?

Answer 7

Controlling

Question 8

What are the three main types of speeches and presentations?

Answer 8

Persuasive
Informative
Instructional

Question 9

The first step in preparing for an inspection is:

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Information gathering

Question 10

Company officers must understand the importance of the _______ and ________ from their company personnel for effective communication.

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Message, feedback

Question 11

Level 1 officer=

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supervising officer (all company officers)

Question 12

uses a positive role model to better prepare individuals for their roles and responsibilities within the organization

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Mentoring

Question 13

Speech communication research indicates that body language transmits ____ of any message.

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55%

Question 14

The definitions of supervision and management are _____________________.

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Similar, and often used interchangeably

Question 15

Which style of leadership is Good for highly skilled and self-motivated crews

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Laissez-faire

Question 16

While monitoring the actual evolution, when should the CO stop and correct any performance weaknesses or errors if it is an old skill

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Allow the student time to problem solve

Question 17

Autocratic leadership is

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provides clear directions of what, how, and when tasks will be performed

Question 18

Narrative reports are written in _________form.

Answer 18

Essay

Question 19

NFPA 20 requires that fire pumps be run for at least how long and often

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30 minutes a week

Question 20

FFFP foam=

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Film forming fluroprotein foam

Question 21

Circumstantial evidence=

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Supports an inference formed from direct evidence

Question 22

Level 3 officer=

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administrative officer

Question 23

Clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor should never be less than:

Answer 23

4 inches

Question 24

What does every paragraph of a document need to contain?

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Topic sentence

Question 25

New CO’s need to recognize that they are both:

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A supervisor and a subordinate

Question 26

When operating in defensive mode, the IC needs to maintain:

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Accountability of personnel

Question 27

the process of controlling or directing available resources for the purpose of achieving a goal or objective through the use of authority or persuasion

Answer 27

Managing

Question 28

The first step in developing leadership skills:

Answer 28

Study successful leaders and make a soloist of traits

Question 29

Which leadership style is utilized during emergency operations with the Incident Commander at the top of the COC

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Autocratic

Question 30

How many levels of fire officer

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4

Question 31

First indicator of errors occurring=

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There is a discrepancy between what IS happening and what SHOULD BE happening

Question 32

What is required for fire department personnel to re-enter a structure once the incident has been terminated

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Court issued warrant

Question 33

While monitoring the actual evolution, when should the CO stop and correct any performance weaknesses or errors if it is a new skill

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Immediately

Question 34

Unless an emergency is in progress on the property, fire and emergency responders cannot enter private property without obtaining:

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Permission from the owner or occupant

Question 35

Perceptions are:

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subjective, often based on emotions or rumors instead of facts

Question 36

Absorption rates increase ____ percent for every ___ degree rise in temperature, areas of high absorption include groin, jaw, forehead, and back.

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400, 5

Question 37

Engaging in harassment, starting rumors, or taking credit for the work of others are examples of which?

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Exploitative mentality

Question 38

SMART is

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``` Specific Measureable Action-oriented Relevant Time sensitive ```

Question 39

Show the layout of individual floors, subfloors, and roofs

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Floor plan

Question 40

Between 2001-2015, 81 training related fatalities were investigated by NIOSH as part of the Fire Fighter Fatality investigation and prevention program, of these, how many were cardiac related and how many were trauma.

Answer 40

66 cardiac, 11 trauma

Question 41

what type of speech can be the most difficult but most important speeches an officer can give

Answer 41

Persuasive

Question 42

_____ is a component of NIMS

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ICS

Question 43

4 functions of management=

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Planning, organizing, directing, controlling

Question 44

Emergency scene injuries or fatalities can be prevented or reduced by:

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Developing accurate scene size up skills and utilizing sound risk management practices

Question 45

Which of the following listening components is primarily characterized by critically analyzing information to determine how accurate it is, or to separate fact from opinion?

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Evaluating

Question 46

When should the after action Critique should be held:

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Within a week so its fresh in everyone’s mind

Question 47

What is the best tool to eliminate harassment in the workplace

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Prevention

Question 48

A narrative report that provides only an overview of the current status of a project is classified as a:

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Progress report

Question 49

What is the stage in which the employee development model includes the supervisor working to maintain team spirit as the group accomplishes its objectives?

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Performing

Question 50

What are the three levels of progressive discipline

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Preventive Corrective Punitive

Question 51

The environment within a structural fire can exceed 500 degrees F within 3-4 minutes with flashover potential within:

Answer 51

5 minutes

Question 52

Leading injuries among responders are:

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Sprains and strains

Question 53

First step of dealing with absenteeism=

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gathering all the information concerning the particular incident

Question 54

A document that includes the organizations specific equipment requirements plus the AHJ's legal requirements is called a:

Answer 54

Bid Specification

Question 55

Which of the following listening components is primarily characterized by retaining information in short and then long term memory by taking notes, or repeating the information back to the sender?

Answer 55

Remembering

Question 56

process of gathering and evaluating information, providing information that can be used to formulate plans, and ensuring that the information remains current:

Answer 56

Preincident planning

Question 57

Each type of speech or presentation a company officer gives requires a ____________ approach.

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Different

Question 58

Progressive Discipline starts with=

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Training/education to correct a member the first time, progresses to punitive (formal sanctions)

Question 59

Curtain boards=

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Draft curtains on the underside of a roof to prevent flame spread

Question 60

Direct evidence is =

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Composed of facts to which a person can attest without further support

Question 61

What is the difference between Preventive discipline and corrective discipline

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Corrective is ALWAYS done in writing

Question 62

Supervisor must be _________. Lack of ______ undermines a company officer’s authority and ability to lead

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Consistent, consistency

Question 63

What is a factors that is used to classify a speech?

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The topics it coves

Question 64

In most jurisdictions, the fire chief has the legal responsibility to determine:

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the origin and cause of a fire

Question 65

AFFF is

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Aqueous Film Forming Foam

Question 66

A pattern of thinking that includes self-deception, peer pressure, and conformity to group ethics and values is known as:

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Groupthink

Question 67

A document that defines the needs of the organization and allows manufacturers or authorized distributors to decide if they can meet bid specifications is called a:

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RFP ( Request for Proposal )

Question 68

16 firefighter life safety initiatives was created by who

Answer 68

Firefighter life safety summit

Question 69

when are Company officers liable for harassment?

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If they knew or should have known it was occurring

Question 70

A petition to a federal, state, or local agency for access to records concerning a specific topic, individual, or organization is called a:

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A freedom of information act request

Question 71

Size Up Process begins:

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Before an incident is reported and continues throughout the incident

Question 72

determines in advance what an organization, group or individual should do and how it will be done

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Planning

Question 73

Policies, procedures and rules are what kind of plan?

Answer 73

Standing

Question 74

The ability to identify the components of a situation, assess the need for action, and determine the necessary intervention and act on it is defined as:

Answer 74

Command presence

Question 75

What is the stage in which the employee development model includes the group developing trust and respect as the members begin to see themselves as part of the group?

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Forming

Question 76

Postincident Analysis focuses on:

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The activities of the responders without placing blame or finding fault

Question 77

indicate how buildings are situated in relation to other buildings and streets in the area

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Plot plan

Question 78

Most common cause of incident fatalities:

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Cardiac Arrest

Question 79

How are plans generally classified?

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By frequency of use

Question 80

Which progressive discipline is the company officer most likely to use

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Preventive

Question 81

Which leadership trait involves being ready for potential situations that may arise and providing support for others to succeed in organization and personal goals.

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Empowerment

Question 82

Most fire investigators rely heavily on _______ evidence

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Circumstantial

Question 83

For communication to be effective:

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Both the sender and the receiver must agree on its purpose

Question 84

emotional skill that is especially useful for communication under stressful situations

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Assertion

Question 85

To be effective, fire scene perimeters must be both:

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Recognizable and enforceable

Question 86

When company officers train and drill, ensure readiness of personal protective equipment, and develop preincident plans, this type of preparation is called:

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Direct preparation

Question 87

how many hazard classes for hazardous materials

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9

Question 88

Level 4 officer=

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executive fire officer (chief of the department)

Question 89

4 step method of instruction:

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Preparation Presentation Application Evaluation

Question 90

What is the C.O’s most important task

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Ensure personnel safety

Question 91

Discipline defined as=

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Training that corrects, main purpose is to educate and correct

Question 92

Where should a Perimeter for a structure fire be extended to

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Beyond the farthest piece of evidence located during the exterior examination of the structure

Question 93

critical variable influencing career success, personal achievement, and life satisfaction

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Emotional intelligence

Question 94

The upper human survivability limit is:

Answer 94

212 degrees

Question 95

A guide to organizational decision-making is called a:

Answer 95

Policy

Question 96

Focusing on subscription receipts rather than performing necessary fire fighting operations is an example oo which type of mentality?

Answer 96

Bottom-line