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Fire Officer III Questions and Correct
Answers
Which type of test would be used during the hiring
process to assess whether the candidate possesses
knowledge of a particular function or job? Ans: Cognitive
test
Which position has the basic function of preparing a job
analysis of each position in the organization? Ans: Human
Resources manager
The age discrimination in employment act of 1967 (ADEA)
prohibits discrimination against individuals who are ______
years of age or older. Ans: 40
Chief officers should periodically review continuing
education and professional development programs to
determine: Ans: If they are providing intended outcomes
and meeting the organization's mission and goals
What benefits includes paid time off that generally may be
used in any manner an employee wishes with the
supervisor approval? Ans: Annual leave
A requirement of a fire and emergency services health
program is to Ans: Screen personnel for existing health
problems during the hiring process
Which fire and emergency services personnel are especially
at risk for motor vehicle related accidents? Ans: Volunteer
members who respond to calls in PV
When researching historical data on injuries, illnesses,
medical issues, and job-related fatalities, special care must
be taken to protect: Ans: Members' private
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 states
that an employee who falls into Category A medical
conditions: Ans: Cannot be certified as medically fit for
duty
What should be done if there are no qualified applicants
for an open job position? Ans: Repeat the hiring process
The U.S Civil Rights of 1964 prohibits employment
discrimination based on: Ans: Race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin
Which internal opportunity for professional development
may include membership in a civic or nonprofit
organization? Ans: Participation
What should be a consideration when developing social
media policies? Ans: Ensuring members' right to free
speech
What is the chief officer's main role in a safety and health
program? Ans: Leadership
What type of policies are created to address substantial or
intentional disregard of an employer's policies, rules, or a
law? Ans: Misconduct
When determining staffing needs, the chief officer is
responsible for balancing community specific risk with:
Ans: Industry best practice
What is the primary purpose of an individual Development
Plan? Ans: Help employees reach short and long-term
career goals based on individual needs
When planning staffing needs, changes such as
demographics and financial resources require that chief
officer: Ans: Develop contingency plans
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The organization's expectations regarding controlled
substances and alcohol should be: Ans: Provided in writing
to the employee during new employee orientation
Which is a tool to help prevent voluntary resignations?
Ans: Offer reasonable compensation
What should be done when internal candidates are
applicants for promotions? Ans: Review personnel records
Which is a core requirement of a health and safety
program? Ans: Infection control procedures
What is an essential component of professional
development and continuing education? Ans: Setting
realistic goals for each member
What provides new members with information on the
organization's accident, injury, and illness prevention
program? Ans: Safety orientation
What is an example of a question that would be used
during a behavioral interview? Ans: Describe a stressful
situation and how you would handle it
Who is responsible for planning personnel requirements?
Ans: Chief officer
Which four-year course of study offered by the National
Fire Academy provides fire and emergency service leaders
with the opportunity to develop leadership and
management skills? Ans: Executive Fire Officer Program
What term refers to the process of determining the duties
of a specific position and the qualifications needed to fill
the position? Ans: Job analysis
What is a job function of the Health Safety Officer? Ans:
Administer a comprehensive risk management plan
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Fire Officer III Questions and Correct
Answers
Which type of test would be used during the hiring
process to assess whether the candidate possesses
knowledge of a particular function or job? Ans: Cognitive
test
Which position has the basic function of preparing a job
analysis of each position in the organization? Ans: Human
Resources manager
The age discrimination in employment act of 1967 (ADEA)
prohibits discrimination against individuals who are ______
years of age or older. Ans: 40
Chief officers should periodically review continuing
education and professional development programs to
determine: Ans: If they are providing intended outcomes
and meeting the organization's mission and goals
What benefits includes paid time off that generally may be
used in any manner an employee wishes with the
supervisor approval? Ans: Annual leave
A requirement of a fire and emergency services health
program is to Ans: Screen personnel for existing health
problems during the hiring process
Which fire and emergency services personnel are especially
at risk for motor vehicle related accidents? Ans: Volunteer
members who respond to calls in PV
When researching historical data on injuries, illnesses,
medical issues, and job-related fatalities, special care must
be taken to protect: Ans: Members' private
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 states
that an employee who falls into Category A medical
conditions: Ans: Cannot be certified as medically fit for
duty
What should be done if there are no qualified applicants
for an open job position? Ans: Repeat the hiring process
The U.S Civil Rights of 1964 prohibits employment
discrimination based on: Ans: Race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin
Which internal opportunity for professional development
may include membership in a civic or nonprofit
organization? Ans: Participation
What should be a consideration when developing social
media policies? Ans: Ensuring members' right to free
speech
What is the chief officer's main role in a safety and health
program? Ans: Leadership
What type of policies are created to address substantial or
intentional disregard of an employer's policies, rules, or a
law? Ans: Misconduct
When determining staffing needs, the chief officer is
responsible for balancing community specific risk with:
Ans: Industry best practice
What is the primary purpose of an individual Development
Plan? Ans: Help employees reach short and long-term
career goals based on individual needs
When planning staffing needs, changes such as
demographics and financial resources require that chief
officer: Ans: Develop contingency plans
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The organization's expectations regarding controlled
substances and alcohol should be: Ans: Provided in writing
to the employee during new employee orientation
Which is a tool to help prevent voluntary resignations?
Ans: Offer reasonable compensation
What should be done when internal candidates are
applicants for promotions? Ans: Review personnel records
Which is a core requirement of a health and safety
program? Ans: Infection control procedures
What is an essential component of professional
development and continuing education? Ans: Setting
realistic goals for each member
What provides new members with information on the
organization's accident, injury, and illness prevention
program? Ans: Safety orientation
What is an example of a question that would be used
during a behavioral interview? Ans: Describe a stressful
situation and how you would handle it
Who is responsible for planning personnel requirements?
Ans: Chief officer
Which four-year course of study offered by the National
Fire Academy provides fire and emergency service leaders
with the opportunity to develop leadership and
management skills? Ans: Executive Fire Officer Program
What term refers to the process of determining the duties
of a specific position and the qualifications needed to fill
the position? Ans: Job analysis
What is a job function of the Health Safety Officer? Ans:
Administer a comprehensive risk management plan
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