OPM

Question 1

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, who does the BC report to for all operational issues (this is old so not who they report to now)?

Answer 1

The Operations “Deputy” Chief (that’s what it says right now, confirm this in the info given for the test)

Question 2

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Administrative Tasks, the BC will manage and maintain all applicable R____ and D___ with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as all in-service and applicable T____ records.

Answer 2

records and documentation; training

Question 3

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Administrative Tasks, the BC will promote a professional and harmonious G____-O_____ attitude in the department and resolve any issues that i_____ this achievement.

Answer 3

goal-oriented; impair

Question 4

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Administrative Tasks, the BC will assist in the development of performance St________, emergency Pr________, and disaster Pl________.

Answer 4

Performance standards; emergency preparedness and disaster planning

Question 5

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Administrative Tasks, the BC shall work as a L_____ with various groups to advance the department with regard to equipment A_______ and procedure i_____.

Answer 5

liaison; acquisition; institution

Question 6

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will S______ and C_____ emergency operations

Answer 6

Supervise and coordinate

Question 7

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will request additional _______ for control of the incident, take ______ upon arrival and serve as a member of the command ______ or _____ at major incidents.

Answer 7

resources; command; team or staff

Question 8

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will determine the best emergency incident P_____/Co____ Sy____ and implement that P_____ by Di______, As______, and Co______ resources accordingly

Answer 8

plan/control system; plan by directing, assigning, and controlling

Question 9

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will Pl_____, Or_____, Su______, and control the activities and functions of personnel in their assigned district.

Answer 9

Plan, organize, supervise, and control

Question 10

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC conduct pre and post fire conferences with ____ _____ within their assigned district to evaluate performance and revise or develop operational _______ and _______

Answer 10

station officers; plans and procedures

Question 11

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will cause ____ complaints to be investigated and take appropriate action.

Answer 11

Citizen complaints

Question 12

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will make ____ of fire apparatus and stations in assigned districts to ensure operational readiness, _____, and _____ in the environment.

Answer 12

inspections; cleanliness, and safety

Question 13

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will inspect, in coordination with station officers, and under the direction of the _____ ______ and/or ____ ____/______ fire scenes to determine origin and cause of fire and detect arson

Answer 13

Fire chief and/or Fire marshal/inspectors

Question 14

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will inspect incident scenes after ______ and/or ___ ____ has been accomplished to ensure safety of the occupants and occupancy

Answer 14

control and/or hazard mitigation

Question 15

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will _______ fire and rescue reports and reports to ensure minimum performance standards are maintained

Answer 15

Audit

Question 16

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will maintain an ____ and ____ with the city to note and resolve problems through appropriate channels (normally City _______ )

Answer 16

awareness and familiarity; City Departments

Question 17

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will conduct investigations into _____, ______ ____, and _____ matters as appropriate

Answer 17

accidents, equipment losses, and disciplinary matters

Question 18

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will determine the most _____ and ____-_______ means of carrying out the goals and objectives of the Department from the Fire Chief

Answer 18

efficient and cost-effective

Question 19

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC. will assure the proper use of _____ and ______ provided for fire-rescue services and assure they are on hand.

Answer 19

equipment and supplies

Question 20

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will keep ______ informed of changes that affect them and/or the day-to-day operations of the department

Answer 20

subordinates

Question 21

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC shall keep the ____ ____ and ___ _____ fully informed on all matters pertaining to the Department, it’s needs and _______.

Answer 21

Deputy Chief and Fire Chief; requirements.

Question 22

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will conduct _______ and make ________ to the Deputy chief and Fire chief to enhance the efficiency of the department.

Answer 22

inspections and make recommendations

Question 23

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have the ability to establish and maintain effective _____ and working _____ with members of the department, other applicable _______, and the _____.

Answer 23

effective communications and working relationships
Agencies and the public

Question 24

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have the ability to make clear, concise reports both _____ and in _____

Answer 24

orally and in writing

Question 25

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have knowledge of all department rules and regs, policies, general orders, AB’s, _____, ____ _____, and ____ ______

Answer 25

OPM’s, medical protocols, and Union contract

Question 26

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have knowledge of fire department ______, ______, and public _______.

Answer 26

organization, operations, and public management

Question 27

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should be thoroughly familiar with all department _____ and the correct procedure for documentation of situations which may occur including, but not limited to, ____ ____ and employee ____ ______.

Answer 27

forms; Workers Comp and employee injury reports

Question 28

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have the ability to ____, _____, _____, and direct the work of personnel

Answer 28

plan, design, delegate, and direct

Question 29

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have exemplary _____ and ____ communication skills

Answer 29

written and oral

Question 30

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should be able to conduct ____ studies, ___ and ____ findings, and prepare effectively present _____ reports.

Answer 30

special studies, analyze and interpret findings; factual reports

Question 31

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have ______ in emergencies with proven ability to ____ and _____ personnel

Answer 31

resourcefulness; direct and command

Question 32

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have the ability to drive a vehicle on ______ and ___-_____ responses

Answer 32

emergency and non-emergency

Question 33

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have the ability to operate computers utilizing _____ level software programs

Answer 33

managerial

Question 34

According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have a knowledge of FF and EMS skills consistent with the ___ __ ___ provided by the department

Answer 34

Level of service