Lesson 7 Flashcards by Ahmed Cure

What is rule 10 of the rules of engagement?

Adopt and require the use of a personnel

accountability system.

Maintain crew integrity at all times.

Fight fire aggressively but provide for safety first.

Abandon your position and retreat before deteriorating
conditions can harm you.

Abandon your position and retreat before deteriorating conditions can harm you

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

What does the term turnaround point relate to

air management plan

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

What is a primary product of a strong emphasis on SOP‘s

Reduced reflex time
Strong leadership
Reduced supervisory load
Operational efficiency

Operational efficiency *

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

What is the first step in layman‘s five step analysis of emergency situations

Rescue
Size-up
Facts
Probabilities

Facts

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

19.What is the third consideration of Layman’s situation assessment

Information
Procedure
Apparatus
Personnel

Personnel

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

20.What is Layman’s final step in the five-step process of size up

Compare the results with the plan.
Develop the plan of operation.
Commit and deploy.
Implement the plan.

Develop the plan of operation **

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

What is the end result of a good size up

Good tactical execution
An effective incident action plan
Unity of command
An incident command staff

And effective incident action plan

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Which of the following is one of the most significant factors in size up
Visualization, communication, resources or maintaining focus

Visualization

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

During phase 2 of the NFPA size-up process, what is the basis for developing tactics and strategies

Adapting to changes in the situation

The resources available

Applying preincident information

Risk versus hazard

The resources available

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

What are the two major components of the incident action plan

Risk and analysis

Tactics and strategies

Staffing and fire conditions
Resources and fire flow requirements

Tactics and strategies

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Who is responsible for completing the national fire incident reporting system documents

Chief fire official

Incident commander

Property owner (by hiring a private agency)	
Officer from the first-arriving engine company

Incident commander

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

What is the flammable liquid of choice for most amateur arsonists

Gasoline

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

What is Gordon Duponts dirty dozen?

A set of measures for reducing the frequency of human error

A set of cultural factors that are commonly found in low-performing organizations

A set of human factors that contribute to mistakes

A paradigm for exhaustive postincident analysis

A set of human factors that contribute to mistakes

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

What are the three elements of Helmreichs error management model?

Avoidance
Entrapment
Mitigating consequences

Avoid (ATM)
Trap
Mitigate

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Gordon Dupont, dirty dozen human factors that contribute to tragedy

Lack of communication
Complacency
Lack of knowledge
Distraction
Lack of teamwork
Fatigue
Lack of resources
Pressure
Lack of assertiveness
Stress
Lack of awareness
Norms

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

six elements of the fire service CRM model?

Communication skills
Teamwork
Task allocation
Critical decision-making
Situational awareness
Debriefing

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Which of the following is one of the six elements of the fire service CRM model?

Problem ownership
Shared accountability
Latent conditions
Task allocation

Task allocation

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Which of the following is one of the three components of the triangle of leadership?

Consistency
Behavior
Social competence
Trust and respect

Trust and respect

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

The triangle of leadership components

Effective leadership
Trust and respect of subordinants
Demonstrates leadership skills

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

According to James Reason, unsafe acts committed by people who are in direct contact with the situation or system are classified as which type of failure?

Passive
Active
Known
Latent

Active**

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Which skills promote synergy between the mechanical element and human players?

Inquiry and advocacy
Technology and fallibility
Activity and latency
Proactivity and teamwork

Inquiry and advocacy

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

How do fire officers formally exercise leadership of a team?

Implied consent
Discipline
Rank and authority
Coaching and mentoring

Rank and authority

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Which of the following is one of the four critical areas of followership?

Understanding human behavior
Work ethic
Skills
Communication

Understanding human behavior

What are the four critical areas of followership

Physical condition
Mental condition
Attitude
Understanding human behavior

74. Which term describes the division of responsibilities among individuals and teams in a manner that allows for their effective accomplishment? Span of control Task allocation Division of labor Resource management

Task allocation

75. For the purposes of task allocation, what should fire officers use to evaluate the strengths of an individual? Interviews Incident scene performance Training exercises Personnel evaluations

Training exercises

76. Which of the following is one of Kleins decision-making models? Learned Linear Real time Recognition primed

Recognition primed

77. Which of the following is one of the common human behavior factors that lead to a loss of situational awareness? Ignoring out-of-context information Too many options Poorly defined objectives Arrogance

Ignoring out-of-context information

78. What is the first step in the Lubnau and Okray five-step model for conducting a successful debriefing? What went right? What did you do? Just the facts. What went wrong?

Just the facts.

What are the steps in the Lubnau and Okray five-step model for conducting a successful debriefing?

``` Just the facts What did you do What went wrong What went right What will you do about it ```

80. Who has the best opportunity to improve the safety and effectiveness of fire operations? Fire officer Training officer Individual crew members Debriefer

Fire Officer

81. According to Dr. James Reason, what is one of the two ways that holes appear in the layers of defense?

Latent conditions

James reason identified two precursors to holes appearing in the layers of defense

Active failures and latent conditions

83. Okray and Lubnau developed a five-step model for __________. problem solving encouraging initiative recommending change error prevention

recommending change

84. A company officer directly oversees the application of the agencys _____ to the resolution of issues faced by the agency. personnel, training, equipment, and apparatus personnel, training, budget, and public information equipment, apparatus, professional development, and travel equipment, apparatus, customer service, and human resources

personnel, training, equipment, and apparatus

86. In the role of a supervisor, a company officer must balance: motivation as a leader and role model. acceptable risk while fulfilling objectives. acceptable gain while fulfilling representation. motivation and satisfaction in job performance

acceptable risk while fulfilling objectives.

97. The BEST approach for satisfying company officer responsibilities to the public is to: administer all policies and procedures of the organization. remember that officers are stewards of provided resources. provide educational and training opportunities for unit members. enforce safety regulations in order to provide a safe work environment.

remember that officers are stewards of provided resources.

100. Which of the following duties of the company officer include evaluating personnel performance and administering policies and procedures efficiently and equitably? Administration Inspection and investigation Human resources management Community and government relations

Human resources management

``` 49. Incendiary devices are tangible items that are classified as _________ evidence. physical demonstrative documentary admissible ```

demonstrative

27. What is of fundamental importance in the ability to quickly size up a fire situation? Command presence A standard operating procedure Sectorization A systematic approach

A systematic approach

28. Which of the following is one of the most significant factors in size-up? Visualization Communication Resources Maintaining focus

Visualization

49. Incendiary devices are tangible items that are classified as _________ evidence. physical demonstrative documentary admissible

demonstrative

53. Which of the following is one of Gordon Duponts dirty dozen? Complacency Unresolved conflict Unclear objectives Bureaucracy

Complacency

55. Which of the following is one of Gordon Duponts dirty dozen? Norms Freelancing Situational awareness Restlessness

Norms

56. Which of the following is one of the three elements of Helmreichs error management model? Denial Projection Deflection Avoidance

Avoidance

65. Which of the following is one of Gordon Duponts dirty dozen? Fatigue Culture Overconfidence Tradition

Fatigue

88. A company officer plays three roles in an organization that include supervisor, subordinate, and: public servant. private citizen. grievance officer. customer service manager.

public servant.

13. A good size-up requires officers to look carefully and assess what can be seen, and to ___________________ about what cannot be seen. assume nothing make reasonable assumptions defer judgment assume the worst

make reasonable assumptions

43. If a fresh oxygen supply is introduced to a fire in the smoldering phase, the fire will __________. Correct flash over roll over resume the fully developed phase self-extinguish

resume the fully developed phase

40. Who is responsible for conducting the fire cause investigation? Chief fire official Incident commander Property owner (by hiring a private agency) Officer from the first-arriving engine company

Incident commander

45. What is the fire investigators primary responsibility when conducting a fire investigation? Develop a properly documented case. Determine the point of origin. Determine the identity of the arsonist. Complete the NFIRS documentation.

Develop a properly documented case.

67. _______________ is the successful transfer and understanding of a thought from one person to another. Information Education Communication Message

Communication

68. A discrepancy between what is going on and what should be occurring is often the first indicator of ______________. advocacy freelancing a miscommunication an error

an error

89. Which of the following concepts must a new company officer learn and apply in order to meet the challenge of providing a safe and efficient unit of operation? Experience Leadership Public service Adminstration

Leadership

4. Company officers have a responsibility to _____ to represent their needs to the organization. themselves their subordinates their superior officers their immediate supervisor

their subordinates

98. Company officers have a responsibility to ____ to communicate the expectations of their new position. the public themselves their family their supervisors

their family