Company officer ch8 Flashcards
(29 cards)
Define Coaching?
directing or instructing with aim of achieving or developing specific skills
Define training?
Achieving proficiency through instruction.
What is the 4 step method?
Method of choice for development of a work improvement plan or new device or procedure.
What are the 4 parts to the method.
Preparation
presentation
application
evaluation
what are the 3 indicators that training is needed?
near miss
fire ground problem
observed deficiency
What is the final step in the preparation phase?
to check the physical environment.
What is the of the lecture in the presentation phase? pg 145
To increase fire company efficiency.
Allows the officer to stay on topic and emphasize the important points to be addressed? pg 145
A lesson plan
What is thew goal during the application phase?
correct demonstration of the task safely performed.
What defines success in the application phase?
task is performed safely and without input from the supervisor.
In the evaluation stage, how does one know that “training has occurred? pg 145
when an observable change in performance is noted when responding to a real situation where the task or skill is applied.
What are the stages in Thomas Gordon’s learning matrix? pg 146
unconscious incompetence- “not aware”
Conscious incompetence- attempting and aware of deficiency
Conscious competence- still needs to concentrate and think to perform
unconscious competence- “second nature”
Define mentoring?
a more experienced person helps a less experienced person-
“protegee
What qualities make an effective mentor? pg 146
a desire to help
current knowledge
effective coaching, facilitating, and networking
active learning recommends spending no more than ____min presenting a formal lecture or video. The student loses focus after ___to ____ minutes of passive learning. pg 147
10
15-20
What are the 4 psychomotor skill levels?
Initial- basic understanding
plateau- competency
latency- over-time understanding
Mastery- - confidence
What are the 4 basic topics mandated for any emergency service training program? pg 147
blood borne pathogens
hazwoper
SCBA fit testing
NIMS
Expected behaviors fall into to 3 categories? pg 148
Responding to calls
on scene activity
emergency procedures
What is the NFPA std for live fire training?
NFPA 1403.
From 1997-2010 what percentages of deaths occurred during training?
77.8 %
What is an effective tool to allow experienced FF to improve performance?
Whole skill training.
What are the 5 steps to developing a “specific training program”
Assess needs Establish objectives Develop program Deliver training Evaluate impact.
A good lesson plan satisfies 4 criteria?
organizes the lesson
identifies key points
can be reused
allows others to teach the program.
Define professional development?
Skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement.
