FIRE OFFICER 1 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
company officer - (ANSWER)directly oversees the application of the agency's personnel, training,
equipment, and apparatus to the resolution of issues faced by the agency
company officer - (ANSWER)first contact with fire department customers
leader - (ANSWER)a person who leads or directs a unit
supervisor - (ANSWER)A person who is responsible for directing the performance of other people or
employees.
safety of unit's personnel - (ANSWER)the company officer's most important task
verbalize personal expectations, establish priorities, and listen to crew member expectations -
(ANSWER)helps the new fire officer with overcome challenges in group dynamics
professional growth - (ANSWER)how successful fire officers should view their transition from member to
officer
manager - (ANSWER)Individual who accomplishes organizational objectives through effective and
efficient handling of material and human resources.
chain of command - (ANSWER)Order of rank and authority in the fire and emergency services.
centralized decision-making - (ANSWER)decisions are made at the very top level
decentralized decision-making - (ANSWER)decisions are made at a lower level with the effects of the
decisions reported through the structure
decentralized decision-making - (ANSWER)allows expeditious handling of most matters
, FIRE OFFICER 1 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
unity of command - (ANSWER)principle that each subordinate must have only one supervisor
division of labor - (ANSWER)Dividing a large job into units or job tasks and assigning an individual to do
each of the tasks.
span of control - (ANSWER)the number of subordinates and/or number of functions that one individual
can effectively supervise
sidestepping - (ANSWER)The process of going around a link in the chain of command to deal with an
issue.
cross-training - (ANSWER)should be provided so that company personnel are able to perform a variety
of tasks with proficiency
federal - (ANSWER)national level of governments such as the U.S. and Canada
tribal - (ANSWER)describes the governmental structure of Native American and Aboriginal Peoples of
North America
decisiveness - (ANSWER)making decisions quickly and effectively
intelligence - (ANSWER)using logic and reason in making decisions
self-assurance - (ANSWER)demonstrating self-confidence when making decisions.
ethics - (ANSWER)the agreed-upon philosophical principles that define what is correct and proper
behavior for the members of a society
company officer - (ANSWER)directly oversees the application of the agency's personnel, training,
equipment, and apparatus to the resolution of issues faced by the agency
company officer - (ANSWER)first contact with fire department customers
leader - (ANSWER)a person who leads or directs a unit
supervisor - (ANSWER)A person who is responsible for directing the performance of other people or
employees.
safety of unit's personnel - (ANSWER)the company officer's most important task
verbalize personal expectations, establish priorities, and listen to crew member expectations -
(ANSWER)helps the new fire officer with overcome challenges in group dynamics
professional growth - (ANSWER)how successful fire officers should view their transition from member to
officer
manager - (ANSWER)Individual who accomplishes organizational objectives through effective and
efficient handling of material and human resources.
chain of command - (ANSWER)Order of rank and authority in the fire and emergency services.
centralized decision-making - (ANSWER)decisions are made at the very top level
decentralized decision-making - (ANSWER)decisions are made at a lower level with the effects of the
decisions reported through the structure
decentralized decision-making - (ANSWER)allows expeditious handling of most matters
, FIRE OFFICER 1 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
unity of command - (ANSWER)principle that each subordinate must have only one supervisor
division of labor - (ANSWER)Dividing a large job into units or job tasks and assigning an individual to do
each of the tasks.
span of control - (ANSWER)the number of subordinates and/or number of functions that one individual
can effectively supervise
sidestepping - (ANSWER)The process of going around a link in the chain of command to deal with an
issue.
cross-training - (ANSWER)should be provided so that company personnel are able to perform a variety
of tasks with proficiency
federal - (ANSWER)national level of governments such as the U.S. and Canada
tribal - (ANSWER)describes the governmental structure of Native American and Aboriginal Peoples of
North America
decisiveness - (ANSWER)making decisions quickly and effectively
intelligence - (ANSWER)using logic and reason in making decisions
self-assurance - (ANSWER)demonstrating self-confidence when making decisions.
ethics - (ANSWER)the agreed-upon philosophical principles that define what is correct and proper
behavior for the members of a society
