When developing a training schedule, the supervisor should:
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A) include as much training as possible
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B) schedule one session at a time
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C) distribute a draft to identify conflicts
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D) not include alternative dates - (correct answer) -C) distribute a draft to identify
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conflicts
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Instructor II responsibilities include:
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A) establishing general departmental policies and procedures
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B) evaluating department company officers
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C) developing course schedules
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D) conducting fire department needs analyses - (correct answer) -C) developing course
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schedules
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Scheduling critical training is achieved by:
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A) performing a needs analysis
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B) concentrating on minimal acceptable standards
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C) requiring fewer personnel to perform more duties
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D) conducting more public service programs - (correct answer) -A) performing a needs
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analysis
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You can encourage the instructional team to keep current by:
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A) attending seminars and workshops
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B) delegating teaching assignments
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C) accepting overtime work
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D) encouraging excellent attendance at work - (correct answer) -A) attending seminars
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and workshops
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When scheduling training for the upcoming year, you should prioritize and determine the
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needs of the department emphasizing:
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,A) requirements of mutual aid companies
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B) certification recertification or relicensing requirements
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C) lessons considered fun by members of the department
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D) specialty training that includes guest instructors from outside the department -
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(correct answer) -B) certification recertification or relicensing requirements
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Which training activities may require assignment of additional instructors to observe
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safety related details?
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A) A multimedia documentary on fireground safety
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B) Any training session characterized by increased hazards
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C) A small company discussion of fireground tactics
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D) A single company drill on water supply options - (correct answer) -B) Any training
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session characterized by increased hazards
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Resource management and course development are influenced by numerous factors
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including:
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A) inclement weather
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B) maximum staffing
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C) instructor availability
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D) community requests - (correct answer) -C) instructor availability
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Which is an instructional resource?
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A) Student records
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B) Instructor resumes
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C) Instructor evaluations
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D) Training materials - (correct answer) -D) Training materials
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Scheduling instructional sessions and developing a planning calendar are influenced by:
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A) NFPA mandates
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B) state or local requirements
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C) the National Fire Academy
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D) community demands - (correct answer) -B) state or local requirements
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The initial step in establishing a training schedule is to:
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A) determine needs
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B) select materials
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C) coordinate training
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D) evaluate facilities - (correct answer) -A) determine needs
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,Which type of concerns do you need to consider when developing a department training
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schedule?
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A) Training offered by other agencies
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B) NFPA mandates
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C) Schedules of individual firefighters
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D) The areas of training needed - (correct answer) -D) The areas of training needed
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A level of in-service training is:
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A) skill/knowledge development
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B) skill/knowledge mitigation
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C) performance assessment
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D) performance mitigation - (correct answer) -A) skill/knowledge development
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A fire department training schedule may need to accommodate specialized areas of
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training, such as:
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A) hose testing
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B) ladder testing
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C) vehicle operator training
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D) pump testing - (correct answer) -C) vehicle operator training
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The administrative process used to determine the priorities and functions of the training
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program is:
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A) budget justification
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B) training needs assessment
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C) job analysis
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D) task analysis - (correct answer) -B) training needs assessment
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A system that organizes the required training areas into one document is a:
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A) spreadsheet
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B) master training schedule
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C) Uniform training schedule
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D) universal matrix - (correct answer) -B) master training schedule
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What should you do first when developing a master training schedule for your
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subordinate instructors?
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A) Complete an agency needs assessment of the regulatory agencies that require training
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, on specific topics
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B) Determine the areas of training that are necessary to train students on skills and I
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knowledge to keep them safe at emergencies
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C) Identify ongoing activities that could affect the training schedule
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D) Prioritize minimum company standards or other proficiency-based training - (correct
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answer) -A) Complete an agency needs assessment of the regulatory agencies that
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require training on specific topics
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When supervising training delivery by subordinate instructors:
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A) make allowances for inconsistency of information delivery between instructors
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B) allow for individual styles and experiences in the training sessions
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C) make particular note of the instructor's weaknesses
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D) meet with the instructor immediately following a poor job in presenting the lesson
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plan - (correct answer) -B) allow for individual styles and experiences in the training
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sessions
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In addition to demonstrating effective leadership skills, supervisors should be able to:
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A) coach and mentor instructors
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B) encourage instructors to resolve conflicts with the other instructors among themselves
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C) maintain top-down lines of communication
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D) treat instructors in the manner dictated by their experience, skills, and abilities -
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(correct answer) -A) coach and mentor instructors
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When coordinating training schedules, supervisors should remember that:
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A) smaller classes are always more desirable
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B) specialized topic training takes priority over all other types
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C) larger classes are generally more cost-effective
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D) subordinate instructors should be consulted after publishing the schedule . - (correct
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answer) -C) larger classes are generally more cost-effective
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Which of the following is true concerning a needs analysis?
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A) It can be performed in a relatively short time frame
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B) It does not form an opinion about the target audience
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C) It is dependent upon existing materials and resources
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D) It compares the type of services being delivered with future needs - (correct answer) -
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D) It compares the type of services being delivered with future needs
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A needs analysis is used to:
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