Fire Officer 1 Study Guide ALL QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
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company officer - CORRECT ANSWER directly oversees the application of the agency's
personnel, training, equipment, and apparatus to the resolution of issues faced by the agency
QUESTION : company officer - CORRECT ANSWER first contact with fire department
customers
QUESTION : leader - CORRECT ANSWER a person who leads or directs a unit
QUESTION : supervisor - CORRECT ANSWER A person who is responsible for
directing the performance of other people or employees.
QUESTION : safety of unit's personnel - CORRECT ANSWER the company officer's
most important task
QUESTION : verbalize personal expectations, establish priorities, and listen to crew member
expectations - CORRECT ANSWER helps the new fire officer with overcome challenges
in group dynamics
QUESTION : professional growth - CORRECT ANSWER how successful fire officers
should view their transition from member to officer
QUESTION : manager - CORRECT ANSWER Individual who accomplishes
organizational objectives through effective and efficient handling of material and human
resources.
QUESTION : chain of command - CORRECT ANSWER Order of rank and authority in
the fire and emergency services.
QUESTION : centralized decision-making - CORRECT ANSWER decisions are made at
the very top level
QUESTION : decentralized decision-making - CORRECT ANSWER decisions are made
at a lower level with the effects of the decisions reported through the structure
QUESTION : decentralized decision-making - CORRECT ANSWER allows expeditious
handling of most matters
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QUESTION : unity of command - CORRECT ANSWER principle that each subordinate
must have only one supervisor
QUESTION : division of labor - CORRECT ANSWER Dividing a large job into units or job
tasks and assigning an individual to do each of the tasks.
QUESTION : span of control - CORRECT ANSWER the number of subordinates and/or
number of functions that one individual can effectively supervise
QUESTION : sidestepping - CORRECT ANSWER The process of going around a link in
the chain of command to deal with an issue.
QUESTION : cross-training - CORRECT ANSWER should be provided so that company
personnel are able to perform a variety of tasks with proficiency
QUESTION : federal - CORRECT ANSWER national level of governments such as the
U.S. and Canada
QUESTION : tribal - CORRECT ANSWER describes the governmental structure of
Native American and Aboriginal Peoples of North America
QUESTION : decisiveness - CORRECT ANSWER making decisions quickly and
effectively
QUESTION : intelligence - CORRECT ANSWER using logic and reason in making
decisions
QUESTION : self-assurance - CORRECT ANSWER demonstrating self-confidence when
making decisions.
QUESTION : ethics - CORRECT ANSWER the agreed-upon philosophical principles that
define what is correct and proper behavior for the members of a society
QUESTION : priorities - CORRECT ANSWER should be based on services provided and
the mission of the organization
QUESTION : 4 stages of building an effective team - CORRECT ANSWER forming,
storming, norming, performing
QUESTION : rewards - CORRECT ANSWER critical as motivational techniques in
departments
QUESTION : coaching - CORRECT ANSWER giving motivational direction, positive
reinforcement, and constructive feedback to employees in order to maintain and improve their
performance; directs the subordinates through encouragement and advice
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QUESTION : mentoring programs - CORRECT ANSWER enhance individual skills and
improve productivity
QUESTION : mentors and mentees - CORRECT ANSWER should participate voluntarily
and enthusiastically
QUESTION : probationary period - CORRECT ANSWER 6-18 months and allows
organization to evaluate the probationary member's ability to fulfill the job requirements for the
position
QUESTION : failure to follow proper procedures during sexual harassment - CORRECT
ANSWER can have legal repercussions on both the officer and organization
QUESTION : 6 steps to conflict resolution - CORRECT ANSWER classify/identify the
problem, define/diagnose the problem, determine the right response/appropriate conflict
management style, determine alternative options, convert the decision to an action, test the
action against the desired outcome
QUESTION : principle of conflict resolution - CORRECT ANSWER focusing on common
interests
QUESTION : corrective discipline - CORRECT ANSWER training that corrects and
educates, not punish
QUESTION : sender - CORRECT ANSWER the person who initiates the message
QUESTION : receiver - CORRECT ANSWER individual to whom the sender is
attempting to communicate
QUESTION : public information officer (PIO) - CORRECT ANSWER answers media
questions on large scale incidents
QUESTION : 1st step in writing a document - CORRECT ANSWER determine the
audience, scope, and purpose
QUESTION : public record - CORRECT ANSWER Any writing containing information
relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary
function prepared, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of form or
characteristics.
QUESTION : Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - CORRECT ANSWER a federal
statute that requires public agencies to provide certain types of information requested by
citizens
QUESTION : policy - CORRECT ANSWER Guide to decision making in an organization.
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