FLORIDA FIRE OFFICER 2 REVIEW EXAM 2024
WITH QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
What is one typical goal a Firefighter might set to achieve during the coming
evaluation period?
Complete a Fire Service class at a community college.
The objective of presentation is to introduce the students to the subject matter,
explain the importance of the topic, and ______________.
Create interest in the presentation.
What is the first step when developing a specific training program that is not
already an existing program or lesson plan?
Assess the need.
Unless there is a problem with an employee's performance, scheduled evaluations
should be used primarily as an opportunity to_____________.
Discuss future goals and objectives.
A near miss, fire ground problem or performance deficiency are all indicators of a
need for_______________.
Additional training.
Which city began the first organized instruction of fire officers in 1869?
New York City.
Which agency mandates early blood borne pathogens training in the fire service?
OSHA
____________is an effective strategy a fire officer can use for positive discipline.
Empowerment.
,Fire officers should avoid spending longer than ________on any one lecture or
presentation, as adult learners tends to let their attention drift.
15 to 20 minutes.
What is the evaluation error called in which fire officers evaluate one subordinate
against another, instead of against the classified job standards?
Contrast effect.
Should leadership style change from the time of size up to the execution of the
chosen plan?
Yes, democratic is appropriate for size up; while autocratic is apt once the
operation is underway.
What is one of two situations in which the autocratic leadership style is indicated?
When the fire company is involved in a high risk emergency scene activity.
Most state fire service professional certification systems are based on __________.
NFPA Standards.
What agency launched a web based system in 2005 to report near misses, with the
goal of tracking incidents to avoid serious injury or death, to identify trends, and to
share the information with other firefighters in a confidential and non-punitive
way?
IAFC.
What type of evaluation error occurs when the fire officer rates the employee based
upon race, religion, gender, age or disability?
Bias.
What is one situation where a strong autocratic leadership is essential?
Executing orders to leave a building.
What type of evaluation error occurs when a fire officer may concentrate on only
one aspect of the firefighter's performance, and apply that perception across the
board to all aspects of the individuals work performance?
Halo and horn effect.
, What is the evaluation error called in which firefighters are evaluated only on their
most recent behavior rather than on their performance throughout the preceding
evaluation period?
Recency.
What must the first arriving company level officer provide the dispatch center
upon arrival at an incident scene?
Verbal picture of the scene.
What type of drawing shows interior views of a building, including rooms,
hallways and cabinets drawn in the correct relationship with one another?
Floor plans.
Pre-incident plans must be coordinated with the ___________________.
The facilities own emergency action plan.
When solving problems, what must be the fire officers primary focus area?
The best interest of the department.
Which of the following is a key component of leading?
Motivating.
To what organization can fire departments often turn for help in evacuation
situations requiring basic services such as food and water?
The public school system.
What should a public information officer do if he or she has information that
requires wide dissemination?
Hold a press conference.
What is a good definition of a problem?
A difference between the actual state and the desired state.
Which NFPA Standard outlines the principle duties of a public information
officer?
NFPA 1035.
WITH QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
What is one typical goal a Firefighter might set to achieve during the coming
evaluation period?
Complete a Fire Service class at a community college.
The objective of presentation is to introduce the students to the subject matter,
explain the importance of the topic, and ______________.
Create interest in the presentation.
What is the first step when developing a specific training program that is not
already an existing program or lesson plan?
Assess the need.
Unless there is a problem with an employee's performance, scheduled evaluations
should be used primarily as an opportunity to_____________.
Discuss future goals and objectives.
A near miss, fire ground problem or performance deficiency are all indicators of a
need for_______________.
Additional training.
Which city began the first organized instruction of fire officers in 1869?
New York City.
Which agency mandates early blood borne pathogens training in the fire service?
OSHA
____________is an effective strategy a fire officer can use for positive discipline.
Empowerment.
,Fire officers should avoid spending longer than ________on any one lecture or
presentation, as adult learners tends to let their attention drift.
15 to 20 minutes.
What is the evaluation error called in which fire officers evaluate one subordinate
against another, instead of against the classified job standards?
Contrast effect.
Should leadership style change from the time of size up to the execution of the
chosen plan?
Yes, democratic is appropriate for size up; while autocratic is apt once the
operation is underway.
What is one of two situations in which the autocratic leadership style is indicated?
When the fire company is involved in a high risk emergency scene activity.
Most state fire service professional certification systems are based on __________.
NFPA Standards.
What agency launched a web based system in 2005 to report near misses, with the
goal of tracking incidents to avoid serious injury or death, to identify trends, and to
share the information with other firefighters in a confidential and non-punitive
way?
IAFC.
What type of evaluation error occurs when the fire officer rates the employee based
upon race, religion, gender, age or disability?
Bias.
What is one situation where a strong autocratic leadership is essential?
Executing orders to leave a building.
What type of evaluation error occurs when a fire officer may concentrate on only
one aspect of the firefighter's performance, and apply that perception across the
board to all aspects of the individuals work performance?
Halo and horn effect.
, What is the evaluation error called in which firefighters are evaluated only on their
most recent behavior rather than on their performance throughout the preceding
evaluation period?
Recency.
What must the first arriving company level officer provide the dispatch center
upon arrival at an incident scene?
Verbal picture of the scene.
What type of drawing shows interior views of a building, including rooms,
hallways and cabinets drawn in the correct relationship with one another?
Floor plans.
Pre-incident plans must be coordinated with the ___________________.
The facilities own emergency action plan.
When solving problems, what must be the fire officers primary focus area?
The best interest of the department.
Which of the following is a key component of leading?
Motivating.
To what organization can fire departments often turn for help in evacuation
situations requiring basic services such as food and water?
The public school system.
What should a public information officer do if he or she has information that
requires wide dissemination?
Hold a press conference.
What is a good definition of a problem?
A difference between the actual state and the desired state.
Which NFPA Standard outlines the principle duties of a public information
officer?
NFPA 1035.
