Known Study Deck IV

Question 1

This command status term is only used to indicate that incident management is no longer needed but the incident remains open to account for crews remaining on the scene.

Answer 1

Terminate Command

Question 2

As an investigator in an accident/injury, you will make recommendations for corrective, disciplinary or administrative action. (T or F)

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Who can authorize the use of hose lines or other firefighting equipment for crowd control?

Answer 3

Fire Chief

Question 4

In the Four-C communication model, in which step does the sender transmit the message?

Answer 4

Convey

Question 5

Any employee who witnesses an incident of sexual harassment has a responsibility to report it. (T or F)

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The supervisors handbook is a guide for use from the point where the supervisor first notes an area of unsatisfactory performance in an employee. Once the employee corrects the problem area, the process is terminated at that step. (T or F)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

It is appropriate to conduct informal disciplinary action without consulting with the Human Resources Manager. (T or F)

Answer 7

True

Question 8

A supervisor’s contact form is used with _________

a) regular employees
b) probationary employees
c) monthly probationary employees
d) both regular and probationary employees

Answer 8

D. Both regular and probationary employees

Question 9

Employees who anticipate a “chewing out” will respond better if the supervisor uses the “sandwich technique”, where criticism is wedged between friendly commendations. (T or F)

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Asking the question, “was it the straw that broke the camel’s back, or just the straw”, falls into which general category?

a) Balance
b) Substantive, Verify, Investigate
c) Timely
d) Legitimacy

Answer 10

b) Substantive, verify, investigate

Question 11

Disciplinary action for ___________ reasons are excluded in a supervisor’s right to discipline for just cause.

Answer 11

Arbitrary or capricious

Question 12

Exceptions may be made in adequate warning an employee of the consequences of his/her conduct for:

a) insubordination
b) drinking of the job
c) unauthorized removal of city property
d) all of the above

Answer 12

d) all of the above

Question 13

When trying to determine mitigating or aggravating circumstances in contemplating disciplinary action, you should include:

a) period of time since last discipline
b) prior conduct record
c) A and B
d) none of the above

Answer 13

c) both period or time since last discipline and prior conduct record.

Question 14

In general, under Civil Service rules, probationary employees are entitled to a hearing. (T or F)

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Typically, an accident/injury investigation should not exceed how many days?

Answer 15

10 working days

Question 16

If an accident/injury investigation exceeds the time frame and there is a delay, the department head that is assigned the investigation will advise:

a) the Human Resource Manager
b) the Risk Manager
c) the City Attorney and/or Risk Manager
d) the City Attorney and/or Human Resource Manger

Answer 16

c) The City Attorney and/or Risk Manager

Question 17

When drafting an accident investigation report, it should include the following:

a) Finding of facts, Opinions, Recommendations, and Concluding action.
b) Preliminary statement, Opinions, Recommendations, Final Preparation, and Concluding Report.
c) Preliminary Statement, Finding of Facts, Recommendations, Final Preparation, and Concluding Report.
d) Preliminary Statement, Finding of Facts, Opinions, Recommendations, Final Preparation, and Concluding Action.

Answer 17

d) Preliminary Statement, Finding of Facts, Opinions, Recommendations, Final Preparation, and Concluding Action.

Question 18

The supervisor handbook can be interpreted to create expressed or implied contractual rights between the city and any employees. (T or F)

Answer 18

False

Question 19

An alcohol reasonable suspicion determination must be based on observations and facts related to an employee’s condition and /or performance just before or while the employee is to perform work for the city. (T or F)

Answer 19

True

Question 20

As Battalion Chief and an acting member of the incident management system, job duties would never include serving as the Incident Commander. (T or F)

Answer 20

False

Question 21

If a supervisor sees employees or stewards violating labor agreement rules regarding discussion Union business, he/she would inform:

a) the employees
b) the employees and if necessary Human Resources
c) Human resources
d) the steward

Answer 21

b) the employees and if necessary Human Resources

Question 22

As a supervisor, you should not give the steward a “heads up” to department actions being planned. It is better for the steward to communicate through his/her union. (T or F)

Answer 22

False

Question 23

There is no difference between a request and a grievance and therefore both need to be acted on promptly. (T or F)

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Employees covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) must request union involvement in a grievance. (T or F)

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Employee safety is the only exception to the employee's contract that states employees must continue working and grieve the dispute later. (T or F)

Answer 25

True

Question 26

A Step 1 grievance meeting requires an on-site union representative to be present. (T or F)

Answer 26

False

Question 27

After Step 1 grievance meeting a supervisor will give a verbal decision within the required time frame. (T or F)

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Which of the following best describes the basic premise of risk management? a) There are risks involved in everything a person does. b) We never have direct control over the degree of risk we assume. c) Risk assessment is a one-time activity in the process of risk management. d) Once a risk is identified, the risk can be managed.

Answer 28

d) Once a risk is identified, the risk can be managed.

Question 29

Risk Management includes: a) Obtaining insurance information from accident victims. b) Ensuring that personnel are accounted for. c) Assigning a Public Information Officer. d) Training personnel to recognize insurance fraud.

Answer 29

b) Ensuring that personnel are accounted for.

Question 30

A safety officer fulfills once aspect of their role in risk management by establishing _____________.

Answer 30

egress/escape routes

Question 31

The risk assessment model consists of which of the following two phases? a) Develop controls and make decisions b) Supervise and evaluate c) Assessment and action d) Identify hazards and implement controls

Answer 31

c) Assessment and action

Question 32

Supervisors should not use prepared notes when communicating to en employee because this suggests you are not personalizing the conversation. (T or F)

Answer 32

False

Question 33

The investigation of a violation of the sexual harassment policy will result in factual determination. What name is given to a determination where the factual findings are unable to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused employee?

Answer 33

Unsubstantiated

Question 34

Risk/benefit decision making should be ________ driven. a) logistically b) incident commander c) incident action plan d) value

Answer 34

d) value

Question 35

Which of the following requires a higher level of diligence on the part of the fire officers because it has proven to be significantly higher risk situation? a) firefighters working dumpster fires b) firefighters working below fire c) firefighters working at vehicle fires d) firefights working on overhaul

Answer 35

b) firefighters working below fire

Question 36

The primary function of officers working within a Division or Group is to take part in the operating of their individual crews in performing assigned tasks. (T or F)

Answer 36

False

Question 37

Who is responsible for establishing and maintaining personnel accountability throughout an incident duration?

Answer 37

Incident Commander

Question 38

The four incident strategic priorities, in order of priority are; life safety, property conservation, incident stabilization, and incident support activities. (T or F)

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Task level communications should be ________

Answer 39

face to face

Question 40

Once units are on the scene, only _______ may initiate the transfer to an alternative radio frequency.

Answer 40

Incident Commander

Question 41

During the "initial stage" of an incident, the two-out provision may be provided by the pump-operator and the incident commander. (T or F)

Answer 41

True

Question 42

This is where every patient filters through prior to movement into the Treatment Area.

Answer 42

Funnel point

Question 43

Hazard control zones ______________ a) establish incident perimeters b) establish who is in command c) establish entry control points d) both a and b e) both a and c

Answer 43

e) both a and c

Question 44

Who maintains responsibility for mitigation of a hazardous materials incident when the call is on private property or a business where the substances are contained?

Answer 44

Property owners

Question 45

Firefighters operating in a hazardous area shall operate ____________ a) independently b) in teams of three or more c) in teams of two or more d) in two teams of three or more

Answer 45

c) in teams of two or more

Question 46

During unstable or high-risk incidents the fire dispatcher should communicate the passage of time to the Incident Commander at ___________ minute intervals.

Answer 46

10 minutes

Question 47

A(n) ___________ is established to oversee local management of multiple or large scale/complex incidents.

Answer 47

Area Command

Question 48

A(n) __________ represents the physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to support incident management activities normally take place.

Answer 48

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Question 49

A written reprimand follows established procedures for Notice of Discharge/Discipline and should be placed in a probationary employee's personnel file. (T or F)

Answer 49

True

Question 50

The Area Command does not have _________ responsibilities.

Answer 50

Operational

Question 51

(The) ___________ is designed to be the basic, everyday operating system for all incidents.

Answer 51

Incident Command System

Question 52

What radio designator is assigned to the Incident Safety Officer?

Answer 52

"Safety"

Question 53

A Division Supervisor's scope of responsibility encompasses all activities within a specific _________ area.

Answer 53

Geographical

Question 54

A Group Supervisor's scope of responsibility encompasses a specific ________ assignment.

Answer 54

Functional

Question 55

Which command level involves the overall command of the incident?

Answer 55

Strategic

Question 56

The Division or Group Supervisor must be in position to directly supervise and monitor operations. (T or F)

Answer 56

True

Question 57

Which incident management level position is most often implemented as a span-of-control measure?

Answer 57

Operations section

Question 58

Branches should operate their area of responsibility on separate radio channels. (T or F)

Answer 58

True

Question 59

When an incident is multi-jurisdictional, resources are best managed by the agency in command of the incident. (T or F)

Answer 59

False

Question 60

Which Section Chief is responsible for Staging and Air Operations?

Answer 60

Operations

Question 61

Which ICS Command Staff position is the point of contact for representatives from other agencies.

Answer 61

Liason

Question 62

Certification from a professional physician that an employee is sufficiently recovered to be able to return to work must be attached to the Leave Request/Authorization slip if the employee is on sick leave for two or more shifts. (T or F)

Answer 62

True

Question 63

An employee may donate accrued vacation leave to another qualified requesting employee after the employee donating leave has been employee for at least _____________.

Answer 63

6 months

Question 64

An employee who has completed six (6) full months of employment with the department may exchange full or partial shift trades or full Kelly days with another employee of the same permanent rank. (T or F)

Answer 64

False

Question 65

How long must a new employee work for the department before their name is added to the overtime roster?

Answer 65

One year

Question 66

How often within a 24 month period following entry into a rehabilitation program may an employee be randomly re-tested?

Answer 66

Quarterly

Question 67

_________ shall be worn when engaged in firefighting and/or any other situations where thermal injuries to the head and face may occur.

Answer 67

Protective hood

Question 68

A Battalion Chief must have the ability to meet the medical standards as required by: a) LEOFF and NFPA 1583 b) NFPA 1500 c) LEOFF d) LEOFF and NFPA 1500

Answer 68

c) LEOFF

Question 69

The ___________ establishes standard operating procedures for establishing and managing command.

Answer 69

ICS

Question 70

Who is responsible for ensuring that the department policy on sanitation, disinfecting, cleaning and storage areas is followed?

Answer 70

The Station officer

Question 71

What type of debriefing is utilized during large-scale events that last a minimum of eight hours?

Answer 71

Demobilization services

Question 72

What is the name of the physical area of roadway with which emergency personnel perform work-related tasks?

Answer 72

The Traffic Work Zone

Question 73

It may be necessary to assign a/an _______ to oversee the safety of personnel who are working on patients within the vehicle themselves.

Answer 73

Spotter

Question 74

What is included in the primary objective of post fire operations?

Answer 74

Preventing additional damage

Question 75

Who is able to grant exceptions to the full PPE requirement at the incident scene?

Answer 75

Incident Commander

Question 76

What is the minimum number of personnel the Bremerton Fire Department will send on a request for mutual aid response to a fire?

Answer 76

Five

Question 77

What is the name given to a fire burning in natural vegetation that requires an individual or crew(s) to expend more than one hour of labor to confine, control, and extinguish?

Answer 77

Wildland Fire

Question 78

Who is responsible for determining when a fire should be categorized as an "Urban Wildfire"?

Answer 78

Incident Commander

Question 79

Members responding to incidents involving weapons shall _________ until the scene is declared "secured/contained".

Answer 79

Stage or standby

Question 80

During periods of civil disturbance, how many personnel are required to always be with an apparatus?

Answer 80

2

Question 81

Responsibility for maintaining a Competency Based Training Master Delivery Plan rests with the __________.

Answer 81

Training Division

Question 82

Station tours are limited to ________ per month, per shift.

Answer 82

2

Question 83

Who is responsible for administering the medical qualifications aspects of the respiratory protection program?

Answer 83

Health and Safety Officer

Question 84

When personnel have been tasked to fill out a Firefighter Observation Report, it shall be completed ______________.

Answer 84

Prior to leaving the scene.

Question 85

What should be initiated when there is a change from an offensive to a defensive mode or whenever the Incident Commander or Command Staff determines a need?

Answer 85

Roll call for numbers

Question 86

On the first of each month, Drug check-off sheets will be forwarded to the __________ for review.

Answer 86

Medical Officer

Question 87

In addition to completing the required number of years as a Lieutenant, a person hoping to be eligible to test for Fire Station Captain must also have completed ____________ and ___________________ training.

Answer 87

Incident Safety Officer and Instructor I

Question 88

Once units are on the scene, only ________ may initiate the transfer to an alternative radio frequency.

Answer 88

The Incident Commander

Question 89

Only the supervisors should develop a plan for improvement. (T or F)

Answer 89

False

Question 90

A drug or alcohol impaired employee is estimated to function at _______ of full work potential.

Answer 90

67%

Question 91

The ICS is used to facilitate the completion of the ____________

Answer 91

Tactical priorities

Question 92

What is the name given to a document which carries the weight of a SOP/SOG/FOG for periods not to exceed six months (180 days)?

Answer 92

Directives bulletin

Question 93

A notice of discipline served to Civil Service employees, must be reviewed by:

Answer 93

The Civil Service Office & Human Resource Manager

Question 94

It is permissible to omit steps in the progressive discipline procedure for cases of gross misconduct. (T or F)

Answer 94

True

Question 95

A Battalion Chief is required to maintain physical condition, although there is no requirement of how many pounds he/she can lift. (T or F)

Answer 95

False

Question 96

What is the first step in the logical process for Incident Commanders to manage tactical assignments? a) Develop the incident action plan b) Size up c) Communicate assignments d) request additional resources

Answer 96

c) Communicate Assignments