NFPA 1021 - Fire Officer (Jones & Bartlett) Flashcards by Ariel Castromayor

According to the NFPA, how many levels of Fire Officers are there?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

C) 4

Answer: C
Level: I/II
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Which level of Fire Officer is generally associated with supervising a single fire company or
apparatus?
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV

A) I

Answer: A
Level: I
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What is the lowest level of Fire Officer that is qualified for a Chief Officer position?
A) II
B) III
C) IV
D) V

B) III

Answer: B
Level: I/II
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At the Fire Officer I level, emphasis is placed on accomplishing the department’s goals and
objectives by working through _____________ to achieve the desired results.
A) subordinates
B) the formal organization
C) the Incident Command System
D) organizational resistance

A) subordinates

Answer: A
Level: I
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Within the NFPA requirements for Fire Officer I, what are the requirements for certification as
an instructor?
A) There are no such requirements.
B) NFPA Fire Instructor I
C) NFPA Fire Instructor II
D) FSTC level B

B) NFPA Fire Instructor I

Answer: B
Level: I
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Which term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use for a Fire Officer I?
A) Station Officer
B) Direct Line Supervisor
C) Supervising Fire Officer
D) Administrative Line Officer

C) Supervising Fire Officer

Answer: C
Level: I
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What were the first building codes originally developed to prevent?
A) Fire
B) Flood
C) Property theft
D) Building collapse

D) Building collapse

Answer: D
Level: I
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Which industry played a major role in the development of the first model building codes?
A) The insurance industry
B) The timber industry
C) The construction industry
D) Local preferences and customs

A) The insurance industry

Answer: A
Level: I
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Despite the invention of technical firefighting equipment, what is the most important resource on
a fire scene?
A) Engines
B) Fire fighters
C) Radios
D) Self-contained breathing apparatus

B) Fire fighters

Answer: B
Level: I
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Who has the ultimate administrative responsibility in a Fire Department?
A) Assistant Chief
B) Fire Chief
C) Deputy Chief
D) Battalion Chief

B) Fire Chief

Answer: B
Level: I
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Which condition could ensue if it were not for the principle of Unity of Command?
A) Fire fighters could find themselves leaderless and having to both make command decisions and carry
them out.
B) Fire fighters could rebut commands and refuse to carry them out.
C) Fire fighters could receive multiple, possibly conflicting, orders from different officers.
D) Fire fighters could find themselves suddenly in command without adequate preparation.

C) Fire fighters could receive multiple, possibly conflicting, orders from different officers.

Answer: C
Level: I
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With _____________, the specific assignment of a task to an individual makes that person
responsible for completing the task and prevents duplication of job assignments.
A) division of labor
B) unity of command
C) span of control
D) discipline

A) division of labor

Answer: A
Level: I
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Which of the four functions of management does the Fire Officer use to take the available people,
equipment, structure, and time and develop them into an orderly, functional, and structural unit?
A) Organizing
B) Leading
C) Controlling
D) Planning

A) Organizing

Answer: A
Level: I
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Which of the four functions of management means guiding or directing in a course of action?
A) Organizing
B) Leading
C) Controlling
D) Planning

B) Leading

Answer: B
Level: I
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Which type of organizational document is developed to provide definite guidelines for present and future actions?
A) Policy
B) Standard operating procedure
C) Standard operating guideline
D) Regulation

A) Policy

Answer: A
Level: I
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Which type of organizational document establishes or prescribes specific operational or
administrative methods to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or
actions?
A) Policy
B) Standard operating procedure
C) Rule
D) Regulation

B) Standard operating procedure

Answer: B
Level: I
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Which statement best summarizes the role of the Supervising Fire Officer in decision making and
problem solving?
A) All serious issues will be deferred entirely to the Chiefs for their handling.
B) Fire Officers will work together with Chiefs on issues that come up, and they will present a united front
to fire fighters.
C) Chiefs will be available for consultation, but the Fire Officers will run their stations.
D) Fire Officers will run their own stations, leaving the Chiefs out of it entirely

C) Chiefs will be available for consultation, but the Fire Officers will run their stations.

Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
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Throughout their careers, fire fighters experience four major events that change the way they
relate to the formal Fire Department organization. What is one of those events?
A) First working fire
B) First fatality encountered on duty
C) First lateral transfer
D) First promotion to Chief Officer

D) First promotion to Chief Officer

Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
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When an Officer tells subordinates that he does not agree with an order but that the order has to
be enforced anyway, what is the result?
A) The Officer’s authority and supervisory ability are undermined.
B) The best possible outcome in a difficult situation occurs.
C) The officer gains credibility with his or her subordinates.
D) Subordinates will be more inclined to comply with the order.

A) The Officer’s authority and supervisory ability are undermined.

Answer: A
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
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When Officers are preparing to present a class that covers a specific topic, what/whom should
they consult first?
A) Their Battalion Chief
B) The applicable NFPA standard
C) Their personal training library
D) Fellow Officers at their level

C) Their personal training library

Answer: C
Level: I
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What is one of the three recommended activities for Fire Officers to help them work effectively
with their supervisors?
A) Treat the supervisor as a last resort resource.
B) Keep the supervisor informed.
C) Always paint a positive picture.
D) Let the results of your work speak for you.

B) Keep the supervisor informed.

Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
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If Fire Officers have the authority to solve a given problem that has come up, what should they
do?
A) They should not act at all until they have cleared their intention with their supervisor and set up a joint
action by both Officers.
B) They should go ahead and make a decision.
C) They should act but copy their action to their supervisor.
D) They should notify their supervisor of their intention to act and await a positive response prior to acting.

B) They should go ahead and make a decision.

Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
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It is said that Fire Officers should “walk the talk.” What does that mean?
A) They should use fire-service–specific language with fire fighters.
B) They should be willing to back up their subordinates.
C) They should be willing to complete any orders.
D) They should demonstrate the behaviors they say are important.

D) They should demonstrate the behaviors they say are important.

Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
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Which kind of behavior can be described as consistent with the Department’s core values, mission
statement, and value statements?
A) Vital group identification
B) Moral imperative
C) Ethical behavior
D) Assimilative conduct

C) Ethical behavior

Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
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According to Annex A of NFPA 1021, public safety personnel must make choices based on the ________________________. A) swiftest mitigation of the original and consequent incidents B) minimal expenditure of resources to correct the problem C) maximum benefit to the citizens and the community D) closest adherence possible to public speculations

C) maximum benefit to the citizens and the community Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1 Page: 51

``` Fire Officers should act as if someone is always _____________ when they are out of the station. A) getting into an emergency situation B) telling their child to look at them C) having critical thoughts about them D) documenting their actions ```

D) documenting their actions Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1 Page: 51

``` Which of the following is one of the three distinct roles of the Company Officer’s duties as identified by James O. Page? A) Mentor B) Commander C) Manager D) Peer ```

B) Commander Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 46

``` What is one of the higher-profile roles a Fire Officer can perform? A) Functioning as Incident Commander B) Supervising a crew in the station C) Conducting a fire inspection D) Conducting a fire investigation ```

A) Functioning as Incident Commander Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 47

``` __________________ is the complex system of inherent attributes that determine a person’s moral and ethical actions and reactions. A) Honor B) Integrity C) Veracity D) Reliability ```

B) Integrity Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1 Page: 50

As part of active listening, when should the listener interrupt the speaker? A) Only when the speaker begins to ramble or go back over what has already been said B) Anytime the speaker says something that is factually incorrect as part of a developing point C) Never; the speaker should be allowed to have a full say D) Anytime the speaker’s tone or content becomes offensive, abrasive, or inflammatory

C) Never; the speaker should be allowed to have a full say Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.2 Page: 65

``` . What is one good method for keeping a conversation on the topic at hand? A) Talking at a whiteboard B) Recording what is said C) Staggered repetition D) Directed questioning ```

D) Directed questioning Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.2 Page: 65

``` What does the “P” stand for in SOP? A) Practice B) Personnel C) Premises D) Procedure ```

D) Procedure Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.6.3 Page: 72

``` What is the most common form of report that Fire Officers are required to make? A) Run report B) Verbal C) Evaluation D) Daily log ```

B) Verbal Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.1.2, 4.4.5 Page: 68

``` The method used to convey the message from the sender to the receiver is the _____________. A) feedback B) medium C) nonverbal clues D) speech ```

B) medium Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.2 Page: 63

Which phrase best describes the receiver’s responsibility during the communication process? A) Listen. B) Pay attention. C) Capture and interpret the information. D) Interpret and relay the information.

C) Capture and interpret the information. Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.2 Page: 63

``` Which formal document addresses a specific subject, policy, condition, or situation? A) Routine correspondence B) Legal correspondence C) An announcement D) A general order ```

D) A general order Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.6.3 Page: 73

``` Which of the following is an example of environmental noise? A) Lack of written policy B) Avoidance C) Poor radio reception D) Lack of interagency cooperation ```

C) Poor radio reception Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.2 Page: 65

``` According to the NFPA, approximately _____ of on-duty deaths result from heart attacks. A) 30 percent B) 40 percent C) 50 percent D) 60 percent ```

B) 40 percent Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.7.3 Page: 87

Fire fighters should be medically examined periodically as long as they are engaged in performing emergency duties, with an emphasis on identifying risk factors that could lead to _________________. A) hearing loss B) loss of coordination C) heart attack D) vision deterioration

C) heart attack Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7 Page: 87

``` Approximately _____ of fire fighters who die in vehicle collisions are not wearing a seat belt. A) 25 percent B) 40 percent C) 60 percent D) 75 percent ```

D) 75 percent Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.7.1, 4.7.3 Page: 88

What is one rule that could prevent 8 to 12 fire fighter deaths per year if complied with every time? A) Limit speed to no more than 10 miles per hour over the limit B) A mandatory rehabilitation period following consumption of a single SCBA cylinder C) Consistent application of the two-in/two-out rule D) Fire fighters must be seated and wear seat belts in transit

D) Fire fighters must be seated and wear seat belts in transit Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3 Page: 88

``` What does the “I” stand for in IDLH? A) Internal B) Initial C) Intervention D) Immediately ```

D) Immediately Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3 Page: 89

``` Which rule pertains to IDLH conditions? A) Reach, throw, row, go B) No one above the fire C) Two-in, two-out D) First-in, last-out ```

C) Two-in, two-out Answer: C Level: I Page 89

A Fire Officer develops a(n) __________ to address and minimize the chances of harm by identifying and controlling the factors that lead to fire fighter injury or death. A) incident action plan B) hazard reduction plan C) evacuation plan D) injury report

A) incident action plan Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 86

``` Which NFPA standard covers health-related fitness programs for Fire Department members? A) NFPA 1500 B) NFPA 1581 C) NFPA 1583 D) NFPA 1591 ```

C) NFPA 1583 Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3 Page: 87

``` Which situation justifies exposing fire fighters to a high level of risk? A) Saving a building B) Preventing damage to the environment C) Realistic chance of saving a life D) Saving high-value property ```

C) Realistic chance of saving a life Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3 Page: 92

``` Which ICS position has the authority to immediately suspend or alter activities on an incident scene? A) Group leader B) Division Chief C) Liaison Officer D) Safety Officer ```

D) Safety Officer Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3 Page: 93

``` According to NFPA 1521, what is the minimum level of Fire Officer required to be a safety officer? A) Fire Officer I B) Fire Officer II C) Fire Officer III D) Fire Officer IV ```

A) Fire Officer I Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3 Page: 93

``` According to the text, what will be a Fire Officer’s greatest challenge? A) Managing people B) Incident command C) Friendships D) Documentation ```

A) Managing people Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1, 4.2 Page: 112

``` What is the term used for the process of attracting, selecting, and maintaining an adequate supply of labor? A) Labor relations B) Human resources C) Recruitment D) Staffing ```

D) Staffing Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2, 4.2.5 Page: 118

``` Which type of supervisor manages primarily by telling people what to do? A) Leader B) Mentor C) Manager D) Boss ```

D) Boss Answer: D Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 128

Leaders can be effective only to the degree that others _______________________. A) are incentivized to accept their leadership B) share in their leadership C) benefit from their leadership D) are willing to accept their leadership

D) are willing to accept their leadership Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 128

``` The Fire Officer must be both a leader and a(n) ________________. A) advocate B) founder C) follower D) peer ```

C) follower Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 128

``` A goal of an effective Fire Officer is to delegate decision making in routine activities to the ________________. A) most experienced individual B) lowest possible level C) most qualified individual D) group consensus ```

B) lowest possible level Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.2 Page: 130

``` The Laissez-faire leadership style shifts decision making to the _____________________. A) primary stakeholder B) top of the chain of command C) individual fire fighters D) customer/owner ```

C) individual fire fighters Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.2.2 Page: 129

``` Historically, which kind of leadership style did Fire Officers use in both emergency and nonemergency situations? A) Autocratic B) Democratic C) Chaotic D) Crisis ```

A) Autocratic Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.2.2 Page: 130

In which situation is strong autocratic leadership the most essential? A) Executing orders to evacuate a building B) Making sure undesirable duties are completed C) Gathering everyone’s ideas on how to handle routine medical calls D) Keeping apparatus checks logged and current

A) Executing orders to evacuate a building Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 132

Which phrase best describes the types of incidents for which Fire Officers should conduct a brief review as soon as possible after the incident? A) All incidents B) Routine incidents C) Incidents with poor outcomes D) High-profile incidents

A) All incidents Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 133

According to Studies of Social Power, which type of power is demonstrated when a fire fighter complies with an order to avoid punishment? A) Reward B) Referent C) Coercive D) Legitimate

C) Coercive Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 130

``` Which of the following is a key component of leading? A) Motivating B) Delegating C) Empathizing D) Following ```

A) Motivating Answer: A Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.2.1 Page: 135

``` What must the first-arriving Company-level Fire Officer provide to the dispatch center upon arrival at an incident scene? A) Assignment of crew members B) Description of probable outcome C) Personnel accountability report D) Verbal picture of the scene ```

D) Verbal picture of the scene' Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 133

“The process of achieving proficiency through instruction and hands-on practice in the operation of equipment and systems” is the definition of __________. A) training B) coaching C) mastery D) learning

A) training Answer: A Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 142

``` _____________ is the process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction. A) Teaching B) Education C) Training D) Mentoring ```

B) Education Answer: B Level: II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 152

``` A formal training program includes both skills practice and __________. A) individual study B) classroom time C) peer review D) remediation ```

B) classroom time Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 142

The practice of having multiple companies that might respond together, do pre-incident planning together in their response area is viewed as __________________________. A) a dangerous practice that leaves an excessive percentage of the response area uncovered B) a well-intentioned but ineffective idea that has lost popularity C) creating an inordinate amount of inconvenience and disruption for occupants of the target facility D) an excellent method of improving coordination between companies

D) an excellent method of improving coordination between companies Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 143

``` What is the first step of the four-step method of instruction? A) Preparation B) Motivation C) Analysis D) Instruction ```

A) Preparation Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 143

``` Who typically determines the need for focused training? A) Fire fighters B) An Officer or the Department C) A board of instructors D) An accreditation committee ```

B) An Officer or the Department Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 143

Which of the following is an objective of the presentation step of instruction? A) Create interest in the material B) Allow hands-on practice by the students C) Gain approval for presenting the proposed training D) Validate the pre-testing results obtained earlier

A) Create interest in the material Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 145

Which statement is correct about involving a student’s senses in the learning process to improve retention of learned material? A) Simultaneous sensory involvement should be limited to two senses. B) The more senses involved in the learning process, the better. C) Minimize sensory involvement to the greatest extent possible. D) There is no link between sensory involvement and learned material retention.

B) The more senses involved in the learning process, the better. Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 145

When students attempt to perform new tasks under instructor supervision, success is attained when they __________. A) report being comfortable with the task B) can successfully talk another student through it C) can perform the task safely without instructor input D) pass a written test covering aspects of the skill and its use

C) can perform the task safely without instructor input Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 145

``` When providing training, Fire Officers act in another role besides instructor. What is that other role? A) Student B) Co-worker C) Customer D) Mentor ```

D) Mentor Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 146

``` Which agency establishes standards for live fire training? A) IFSAC B) USFA C) IAFC D) NFPA ```

D) NFPA Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.3 Page: 148

______________ is a method of directing, instructing, and training a person or group of people with the aim of achieving some goal or developing specific skills. A) Coaching B) Mentoring C) Developing D) Educating

A) Coaching Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 142

``` Near misses, fire-ground problems, and performance deficiencies are indicators of a need for _____________. A) an SOP reviews B) additional training C) revised tactics D) additional fire fighters ```

B) additional training Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 143 Answer: B

``` . _______________ is a developmental relationship in which a more experienced person helps a less experienced person by providing a deliberate learning environment through instructing, coaching, providing experiences, modeling, and advising. A) Instructing B) Supervising C) Coaching D) Mentoring ```

D) Mentoring Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 146

``` What is the first step when developing a specific training program that is not already an existing program or lesson plan? A) Obtain reference material. B) Evaluate the impact. C) Assess the need. D) Establish the objectives. ```

C) Assess the need. Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 151

``` At a live fire training session, one instructor must be assigned to __________. A) each division B) every 10 students C) every functional crew D) every ICS positions ```

C) every functional crew Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.3 Page: 150

``` __________ consists of assigning an experienced member of the team to help a less experienced person. A) Mentoring B) Counseling C) Coaching D) Peer assistance ```

A) Mentoring Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 146

Positive discipline is reinforced by __________. A) rewarding the desired performance each and every time it occurs B) recognizing improved performance and rewarding excellent performance C) informing the entire company of the recipient’s good work and its beneficial consequence D) equally punishing any failure to maintain the desired performance that is being rewarded

B) recognizing improved performance and rewarding excellent performance Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.4, 4.2.5 Page: 168

``` What is a natural characteristic of fire fighters that Officers can use as a stimulant in positive discipline? A) Competitiveness B) Camaraderie C) Esprit de corps D) Individualism ```

A) Competitiveness Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.4, 4.2.5 Page: 168

What is the subject of the public safety program known as Stop, Drop, and Roll? A) Planning evacuation drills for families in their homes B) Changing batteries in smoke detectors in a timely manner C) Teaching individuals how to get out of bed if they wake up to a smoke-filled room D) Teaching young children what to do if their clothing catches fire

D) Teaching young children what to do if their clothing catches fire Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.3 Page: 209

The fundamental goal of a public safety education program is to _______________________. A) interact with the public in the fire protection area B) improve the image of the department among the constituency C) transfer some of the risk away from the department to the public D) prevent injury, death, or loss due to fire or other types of incidents

D) prevent injury, death, or loss due to fire or other types of incidents Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.3 Page: 209

What is the best definition of success in a locally developed public education program? A) A high referral rate B) A positive reception by the public C) Students’ demonstration of the desired change in behavior D) A high level of classroom participation

C) Students’ demonstration of the desired change in behavior Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.3, 4.3.1 Page: 213

Which of the following is an example of an external issue? A) A complaint from a citizen B) An employee with a substance abuse problem C) An impasse in negotiations D) Conflict between shifts

A) A complaint from a citizen Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 225

``` An error or fault resulting from defective judgment, deficient knowledge, or carelessness is termed a(n) __________. A) mistake B) conflict C) deficiency D) issue ```

A) mistake Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 224

``` Which of the following is one of the four broad categories of issues a Fire Officer can expect to encounter? A) Personnel B) In-house C) Contemporaneous D) Systemic ```

B) In-house Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 225

In general, at which level should a problem be solved within an organization? A) At the highest possible level B) At the level at which it occurred C) At the lowest possible level D) At any level other than that at which it occurred

C) At the lowest possible level Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 225

Who are usually the best people to solve a problem? A) Those responsible for the outcome B) Those directly involved with it C) People with no direct involvement in it D) A team composed of some people outside the organization and some within the organization

B) Those directly involved with it Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 226

What is one of the factors that distinguish Fire Officers from fire fighters? A) The responsibility to act as an agent of the formal organization B) A high level of accountability for their actions C) Having a duty to act D) Having a standard of care

A) The responsibility to act as an agent of the formal organization Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 230

``` When dealing with an individual who is expressing a concern or a problem, the Fire Officer should focus on __________. A) defining the problem B) establishing the facts C) active listening D) conflict resolution ```

C) active listening Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 230

Which of the following is a correct action for an Officer hearing a complaint that is directly related to his or her actions? A) Do not explain or offer an excuse. B) Apologize first; consider it at length later. C) Explain, but do not apologize. D) Acknowledge the legitimacy of the complaint.

A) Do not explain or offer an excuse. Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 232

When solving a problem, what must be the Fire Officer’s primary focus area? A) Personal values B) The best interest of the fire department C) The needs of the complainant D) Personal preference

B) The best interest of the fire department Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 224

``` A citizen finding fault with a fire fighter’s behavior is an example of which type of problem? A) Mistake B) Argument C) Complaint D) Conflict ```

C) Complaint Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 224

``` A state of opposition between two parties is an example of ______________. A) perception B) argument C) complaint D) conflict ```

D) conflict Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 224

A fire fighter complaining about work assignments in a fire station is an example of which of the four broad categories of problems that a Fire Officer may encounter? A) In-house B) Internal department C) Station duty D) Personnel

A) In-house Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 225

How should a Company Officer handle disputes between Companies over interpretation of an Operational Policy? A) Establish a committee with representation from the various companies. B) Refer the problem to an Officer higher in the organization. C) Rewrite the SOP. D) Attempt to arrive at a consensus

B) Refer the problem to an Officer higher in the organization. Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 225

``` What is the most important factor when selecting a solution as part of the decision-making process? A) The fire department’s core values B) The company officer’s core values C) Past practice D) The fire chief’s recommendation ```

A) The fire department’s core values Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 227

``` A complaint about another member of the Company is an example of ____________ conflict. A) department B) company C) internal D) in-station ```

C) internal Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 225

``` Which of the following is one of the four possible responses to an investigation? A) Take no further action. B) Refer the issue to another officer. C) Table the issue. D) None of the above ```

A) Take no further action. Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 232

What is the first role of a Fire Officer when dealing with a citizen’s complaint? A) Take notes. B) Refer the citizen to the human resources department. C) Respond in a professional manner. D) Provide an explanation for the offending action

C) Respond in a professional manner. Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.3 Page: 235

If a Fire Officer is unable to resolve a citizen complaint dealing with an operational issue, to whom should the complaint be forwarded? A) Company officer of the unit to which the complaint refers B) Fire chief C) Fire marshal D) Chief of Operations

D) Chief of Operations Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.3 Page: 235

What is the preferred technique used to determine how widespread a perceived problem is? A) Discuss the problem with other Fire Officers. B) Conduct a document search. C) Ask fire fighters if there is a problem. D) Poll the department membership.

A) Discuss the problem with other Fire Officers. Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.4, 4.4.1 Page: 234

0. What is the primary purpose in requiring fire fighters to read a new Policy and sign off that they understand it? A) This step is required by law. B) This step ensures accountability. C) This step provides legal protection for the Officer. D) This step creates buy-in

B) This step ensures accountability. Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.4, 4.4.1 Page: 235

When should a Fire Officer tell a complainant that certain actions will be taken? A) Never B) Whenever possible C) When it is within the scope of his or her authority D) When he or she is sure of the outcome

C) When it is within the scope of his or her authority Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.3 Page: 236

A _______________ is described as “a document developed by gathering general and detailed data used by responding personnel to determine the resources and actions necessary to mitigate anticipated emergencies at a specific facility.” A) pre-incident plan B) blueprint C) certificate of occupancy D) local emergency plan

A) pre-incident plan Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 243

A facility with which feature, is required to submit information to the local emergency planning council in connection with pre-incident planning? A) Elevators intended for human use B) Height of four stories or more C) Storage or handling of hazardous materials D) High terrorist target potential

C) Storage or handling of hazardous materials Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244

Which of the following is a primary goal of pre-incident planning? A) Allow for office-based code inspections B) Identify in advance suitable strategies, tactics, and actions C) Put a face on the fire department that the community can see D) Document the history of calls to that building

B) Identify in advance suitable strategies, tactics, and actions Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244

``` What is the collective term for such building parameters as overall height, length, width, and number of stories? A) Logistics B) Plot plan C) Structural parameters D) Physical elements ```

D) Physical elements Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244

In the pre-incident plan, assessment of the roof, floor, and wall construction and their structural integrity should focus on ________________________________. A) factors that could lead to collapse B) the expected level of difficulty of making an interior breach between rooms C) the likely flow paths D) where the utility lines run within the walls and floors

A) factors that could lead to collapse Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244

When developing a pre-incident plan for an occupancy storing hazardous materials, it is of particular importance to determine the __________. A) location of the MSDS B) maximum inventory of the materials C) source of the products D) UN/NA identification code

B) maximum inventory of the materials Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 245

``` Which term describes the total quantity of combustible products that are within a room or space? A) Live load B) Fuel load C) Structural load D) Contents load ```

B) Fuel load Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 246

``` Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on an object’s rate of combustion? A) Weight B) Shape C) Mass D) Volume ```

B) Shape Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 246

During pre-incident planning, which approach should be taken when there are hindrances to data collection? A) Start with a basic plan and add to it over time. B) Fill in missing areas with standard values. C) Shelve the plan until all the needed data are available. D) Start with what is available and make educated guesses on what is missing.

A) Start with a basic plan and add to it over time. Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 247

. A pre-incident plan should be developed with the goal of being useful in the event of an emergency both to the Fire Department and to ________. A) the media B) the owner C) the insurer D) law enforcement

B) the owner Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 247

``` A(n) ___________________shows the exterior of the structure, site access, doors, utilities access, and other aspects of the building. A) site chart B) exposure chart C) plot plan D) topographical assay ```

C) plot plan Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244

Which NFPA term means “an organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure”? A) Responsible party B) Enforcing agency C) Regulatory body D) Authority having jurisdiction

D) Authority having jurisdiction Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 247

``` Which of the following is legally enforceable? A) Fire code B) Building code C) Both A and B D) Neither A or B ```

C) Both A and B Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 247

``` Which NFPA standard provides information on pre-incident planning? A) NFPA 1001 B) NFPA 1500 C) NFPA 1620 D) NFPA 1981 ```

C) NFPA 1620 Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244

Which type of drawing shows interior views of a building, including rooms, hallways, and cabinets drawn in the correct relationship to each other? A) Gradient view B) Floor plan C) Interior layout D) Plot plan

B) Floor plan Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244

``` Which of the following water supply systems is preferred to support a hydrant? A) Combination B) Gravity C) Parallel D) Grid ```

D) Grid Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 245

``` Time, owner resistance, and ____________________ are all factors that may hinder the collection of data during a fire inspection. A) proprietary information B) fire fighter availability C) budgets D) building owner availability ```

A) proprietary information Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 247

``` Which type of code applies to existing buildings? A) Building B) Fire C) Construction D) Plan ```

B) Fire Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 248

``` Which of the following is one of the three primary components of a water-based fire protection system? A) Fire pumps B) Hydrants C) Fire engines D) Water extinguishers ```

A) Fire pumps Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5.2 Page: 249

``` Which type of sprinkler system is used when there is a potential for freezing temperatures to affect the system? A) Heated B) Dry-pipe C) Deluge D) Air-pressure ```

B) Dry-pipe Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5.2 Page: 250

``` The purpose of conducting fire inspections is to identify hazards that exist and to ensure _____________________________. A) violations are corrected B) sprinklers are installed C) personnel are trained D) exits are open ```

A) violations are corrected Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 252

``` A restaurant is an example of which type of occupancy? A) Business B) Industrial C) Mercantile D) Assembly ```

D) Assembly Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5.1, 4.5.2 Page: 254

``` A retail store is an example of which type of occupancy? A) Mercantile B) Business C) Industrial D) Assembly ```

A) Mercantile Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5.1, 4.5.2 Page: 255

``` When conducting a fire inspection, where should the inspection begin? A) At the exterior of the building B) On the bottom floor C) On the top floor D) It is up to the owner. ```

A) At the exterior of the building Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5 Page: 259

``` Which of the following is the most common cause of a fire code violation pertaining to egress points? A) Path of exit travel B) Hardware C) Inadequate signage/illumination D) Improper storage ```

D) Improper storage Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5 Page: 260

``` Which of the following is a common electrical hazard found during fire inspections? A) Misuse of extension cords B) Too many outlets C) Ground fault D) Aluminum wiring ```

A) Misuse of extension cords Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5 Page: 261

``` According to studies conducted by UL, flashover in a legacy home occurs in about _____ minutes. A) 10 B) 15 C) 25 D) 30 ```

D) 30 Answer: D Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 320

``` According to studies conducted by UL, flashover in a modern home occurs in about _____. A) 3 minutes and 40 seconds B) 6 minutes C) 10 minutes and 30 seconds D) 13 minutes and 20 seconds ```

A) 3 minutes and 40 seconds Answer: A Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 320

``` “Do not risk your life for lives or property that cannot be saved” is which Rule of Engagement? A) 2 B) 3 C) 5 D) 6 ```

B) 3 Answer: B Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 321

What is Rule 6 of the Rules of Engagement? A) Maintain situational awareness through air management. B) Constantly monitor communications for critical information. C) Go in together, stay together, come out together. D) Situational awareness is everyone’s responsibility.

C) Go in together, stay together, come out together. Answer: C Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1, Page: 324

``` Which strategy is the most appropriate when a structure is fully involved in fire and the fire is threatening adjacent exposures? A) Combination B) Offensive C) Transitional D) Defensive ```

D) Defensive Answer: D Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 321

If a fire fighter is faced with a life-threatening situation due to deteriorating conditions, which action should he or she take first? A) Make one attempt at self-rescue. B) Declare a mayday. C) Attempt to find a hose line or tag line. D) Activate the PASS device.

B) Declare a mayday. Answer: B Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 5.6.1 Page: 331

What is the overriding responsibility of Fire Officers in fire attack? A) Initial and ongoing size-up and reporting of the situation over the radio B) Determining the overall strategy and assigning tactical objectives C) Supervising the company while assigned tasks are being performed D) Participating in assigned tasks alongside the rest of the company

C) Supervising the company while assigned tasks are being performed Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 343

During operations, if a Fire Officer encounters a problem or hazard, when should he or she relay that information to Command? A) As soon as the Fire Officer realizes there is a problem or hazard B) As soon as Command next checks in with the fire officer C) Upon completion of the task D) Never; this is not a determination to be made at the fire company officer level.

A) As soon as the Fire Officer realizes there is a problem or hazard Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 343

The level of supervision should be balanced with the nature of the assignment that is being performed and ___________________________. A) the experience of the Fire Officer B) the duration of the incident so far C) the experience of the Company members D) physical layout of the work site

C) the experience of the Company members Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 343

In an interior attack situation, should Fire Officers be able to maintain contact with their company members at all times? A) No B) Yes C) No, not unless it is an incipient situation D) Yes, but only if it is a confined-space situation

B) Yes Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, Page: 343

``` During non-emergency situations, which style of leadership should Fire Officers normally use? A) Participative B) Authoritarian C) Task-oriented D) Transactional ```

A) Participative Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 344

What is the key to using an authoritative style of leadership effectively? A) Projecting an overwhelming “command presence” that brooks no opposition B) Giving orders only after beginning the activity being ordered C) Developing the trust and confidence of the subordinates before the incident D) Consistent application of the “red-hot stove rule”

C) Developing the trust and confidence of the subordinates before the incident Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 344

``` What is a primary product of a strong emphasis on SOPs? A) Reduced reflex time B) Strong leadership C) Reduced supervisory load D) Operational efficiency ```

D) Operational efficiency Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 344

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

B) make reasonable assumptions Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345

What allows Fire Officers to be able to predict where the fire is burning and where it will spread? A) The hot lap B) Forcible entry C) Knowledge of fire behavior D) Familiarity with the specific structure

C) Knowledge of fire behavior Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345

``` What does churning smoke indicate? A) High organic fuel content B) Ventilation-controlled fire C) High heat-release rate D) Fuel-controlled fire ```

C) High heat-release rate Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345

What must be accomplished before beginning foam application on a Class B fire? A) Complete ventilation B) Control of the fuel flow C) Determination of how much foam will be needed D) Extinguishment of the fire

C) Determination of how much foam will be needed Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345

``` What is the first step in Layman’s five-step analysis of emergency situations? A) Rescue B) Size-up C) Facts D) Probabilities ```

C) Facts Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345

``` What is Layman’s final step in the five-step process of size-up? A) Compare the results with the plan. B) Develop the plan of operation. C) Commit and deploy. D) Implement the plan. ```

B) Develop the plan of operation. Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 346

``` Which leadership style is required for supervision during emergency scene operations? A) Group B) Shared C) Participative D) Authoritarian ```

D) Authoritarian Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 344

Which term describes the systematic process of gathering and processing information to evaluate the situation and then translating that information into a plan to deal with the situation? A) Size-up B) Incident action plan C) Initial report D) Pre-incident plan

A) Size-up Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 344

``` What is the end result of a good size-up? A) Good tactical execution B) An effective incident action plan C) Unity of command D) An incident command staff ```

B) An effective incident action plan Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345

``` What is of fundamental importance in the ability to quickly size up a fire situation? A) Command presence B) A standard operating procedure C) Sectorization D) A systematic approach ```

D) A systematic approach Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345

``` Which of the following is one of the most significant factors in size-up? A) Visualization B) Communication C) Resources D) Maintaining focus ```

A) Visualization Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345

``` What is the second critical factor to consider when developing a strategy? A) Rescue B) Exposures C) Extinguishment D) Confinement ```

B) Exposures Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 349

``` Which of the following hazard zones presents the highest potential hazard to fire fighters? A) Hot B) Warm C) Cold D) Barrier ```

A) Hot Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 350

Most fire departments meet the requirement to establish a rapid intervention crew (RIC) by ___________. A) dividing a fire company into an attack crew and an RIC B) dispatching an additional fire company C) pulling a member from each company to make up an RIC D) conducting defensive operations only

B) dispatching an additional fire company Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 350

``` Which acronym stands for a systematic method of accounting for all personnel at an emergency incident? A) RIT B) RIC C) PAR D) PASS ```

C) PAR Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 352

``` Which step in a typical pattern of smoke movement occurs second? A) Rise to the ceiling B) Downward banking along the walls C) Lateral spread along the ceiling D) Lateral movement at floor level ```

C) Lateral spread along the ceiling Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5 Page: 365

``` If a fresh oxygen supply is introduced to a fire in the smoldering phase, the fire will __________. A) flash over B) roll over C) resume the fully developed phase D) self-extinguish ```

C) resume the fully developed phase Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5 Page: 366

What is the fire investigator’s primary responsibility when conducting a fire investigation? A) Develop a properly documented case. B) Determine the point of origin. C) Determine the identity of the arsonist. D) Complete the NFIRS documentation.

A) Develop a properly documented case. Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 365

What must a Fire Officer do after he or she requests a fire investigator to respond to a suspected crime scene? A) Secure the scene. B) Notify the fire chief. C) Instruct fire fighters to perform salvage and overhaul. D) Collect evidence.

A) Secure the scene. Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.5.3 Page: 367

``` Incendiary devices are tangible items that are classified as _________ evidence. A) physical B) demonstrative C) documentary D) admissible ```

B) demonstrative Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.5.3 Page: 367

``` Who is responsible for preventing the contamination of evidence? A) Fire investigator B) Law enforcement C) Fire crews on the scene D) Homeowners ```

C) Fire crews on the scene Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.5.3 Page: 368

``` In the ICS, actions required to achieve tactical objectives occur at which level of command? A) Task B) Single resource C) Tactical D) Group/division ```

A) Task Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6, 4.6.2 Page: 297

``` In the ICS, which command level defines the actions necessary to achieve the strategic goals? A) Strategic B) Logical C) Tactical D) Executive ```

C) Tactical Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6, 4.6.2 Page: 297

Which of the following is one of the three command options that the first-arriving company-level fire officer has when arriving at an incident and assuming command? A) Defensive mode B) Rescue mode C) Investigation mode D) Offensive mode

C) Investigation mode Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6 Page: 298

``` What is the preferred method of communication between two officers during transfer of command? A) Radio B) Face-to-face C) Writing D) There is no preferred method ```

B) Face-to-face Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6 Page: 300

NFPA 1021 - Fire Officer (Jones & Bartlett) Flashcards

(168 cards)