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1
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A civil service selection process tool in which candidates who score between certain points on the scale are grouped, and the employer may choose candidates for employment from within the group

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banding

2
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A recall of personnel to on-duty status, usually because of an emergency situation

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callback

3
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A document that specifies that a student has successfully completed the prerequisite education and training to perform a job function, such as Firefighter I or EMT

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certification

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A discussion in which personnel are encourage to express their feelings after responding to and operating at particularly stressful incident that result in high loss of life, loss of life by a coworker, or significant conditions

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critical incident stress debriefing (CISD)

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The process of examining, analyzing, questioning, and challenging situations, issues, and information of all kinds

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critical thinking

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A particular course of study

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curriculum

7
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The statistical characteristics of a population of an area

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demographics

8
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Tasks and jobs being practiced to improve performance

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drills

9
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Memorization of specific pieces of information and development of an understanding of concepts or philosophies

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education

10
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A certified list of persons who have completed the testing process

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eligible list

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A specified level of medical training that usually consists of approximately 100 hours of classroom and practical training and the completion of a national registry examination

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emergency medical technician (EMT)

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A program of the Boy Scouts of America for persons 15 to 21 years of age. The Explorers work in conjunction with a professional organization such as the fire or police department to learn the operation and job requirements

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explorers

13
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The act of performing operations without a coordinated effort or the knowledge of one’s superior officer

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freelance

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A person with general knowledge of no great depth in many areas

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generalist

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Training in the operation of tools and equipment

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manipulative training

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The ability to figure out the operation and construction of equipment from drawings

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mechanical aptitude

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A person who guides and directs another person towards a goal

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mentor

18
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A series of courses meeting standardized criteria including titles, descriptions, outcomes, and outlines

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model curriculum

19
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The time firefighters spend performing their jobs

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on duty

20
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An interview technique in which the interviewers ask questions and evaluate answers given by job candidates. They assign a score to the candidate’s responses for ranking purposes during the selection process

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oral interview panel

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A person with advanced level of medical training, can perform invasive procedures on the patient, such as started intravenous lines

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paramedic

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Performance-based Certification A training program in which the student must meet prerequisites of education and experience to take the training course. The student then completes a task book for the position which can include classroom time and/or incident experience

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performance-based certification

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A person hired by the fire department who has not been granted permanent status

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probationary firefighter

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Organized programs sponsored by paid fire departments that provide training in return for personnel volunteering their time

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reserve/cadet programs

25
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A listing of a person’s area of experience and education

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resume

26
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People with extensive training in one or more areas of operations or information

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specialists

27
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Log used to verify competency in particular skills. A trainer must certify that the skill was performed in a satisfactory manner in the field or in the classroom

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taskbook

28
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The pursuit of a particular skill

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training

29
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College-level courses that are applicable to a degree program fore a bachelor’s degree or higher

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upper division

30
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Points added to a person’s finals core on a competitive examination process; given to persons who have satisfactorily performed military service

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veteran’s points

31
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Performing firefighting services without pay. In some areas a variation of this is Paid Call Firefighter program. Under this program, firefighters are paid a specific sum when they respond to incidents or attend training

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volunteer firefighting

32
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Money paid to persons who have been injured in the course of their employment are are unable to work either temporarily or permanently

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worker’s compensation