ANSWERS 2025-2026
If a fire officer has the authority to solve a problem, he/she should - - CORRECT
ANSWER-go ahead and make a decision
What are the generalized schools of human resource management? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Humanistic and scientific
According to the Blake/Mouton leadership grid, what type of person demonstrates a little
concern for results and a high concern for people? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Accommodating person
According to the Blake/Mouton managerial grid, which type of person shows balanced
concern for people and results and tries to moderate both, and often does not achieve
either? - CORRECT ANSWER-Status quo/Middle of the road
According to the Blake/Mouton managerial grid, what kind of person demonstrates a
high concern for results and low concern for the people? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Controlling Person
What Act established that employers cannot force employees to enter into contracts in
order to keep their jobs? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Norris LaGuardia act of 1932
A philosophical shift in labor-management relationships is moving away from
confrontational strategies to - CORRECT ANSWER-Cooperative Relationships
What is the United States Fire administration goal of fatality reductions over a ten-year
period? - CORRECT ANSWER-A 50% reduction in fatalities over a ten-year period
What is the most common activity being performed during firefighter injuries? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Extinguishing fires and suppression
Why did the International Association of fire chiefs launch a web based program in
2005? - CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent near misses
What is one of the most important reasons for establishing and maintaining an effective
incident command structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Situational awareness
, What is not a phase of an accident investigation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Employee
discipline
What trend was started when The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) helped
standardize fire fighter training by publishing the inaugural edition of NFPA 1001,
Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, in 1974? - CORRECT ANSWER-A
consensus standard
What is the first step in developing a specific training program that has not already been
implemented? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess the need
One area of a structured probationary program monthly firefighter assessment would
be: - CORRECT ANSWER-The progress in learning his or her district
Unless there is a problem with an employee's performance, scheduled evaluations
should be used primarily as an opportunity to _______ - CORRECT ANSWER-
Discussing future goals and objectives
What is one corrective action for a substandard employee evaluation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Place the employee in a work improvement plan for 120 days
What is a frame of reference? - CORRECT ANSWER-An evaluation error when the
firefighter is evaluated based on the officer’s personal ideals instead of the job
standards.
What is important to do after an employee has positive discipline? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Reinforcement by recognizing improved performance and rewarding
excellent performance
What is a typical characteristic of firefighters that officers can use as a stimulant in
positive discipline? - CORRECT ANSWER-Competitiveness
What is an evaluation error that occurs when the officers rate an employee based on
race, religion, gender or disability? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bias
What is an effective strategy a fire officer can use for positive discipline? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Empowering the employee
What is the goal of a public safety education program? - CORRECT ANSWER-Aimed to
prevent injury, death and loss to fires and other types of incidents