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1
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A management concept asserting that if any organization is to become and remain strong and vibrant, it must continuously improve.

A

Continuous improvement

Pg27

2
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Successful chief officers understand the necessity to be above ________

A

Reproach

3
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________ allows leaders to make the right decisions, which are not always easy decisions

A

Courage

Pg28

4
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________ is the key to strategic success

A

Tactical Efficiency

Pg36

5
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Organizational skills-The successful chief officer is one who is disciplined in ________________ and completion

A

task planning

Pg28

6
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People skills: Skills of communicating ideas, concepts, and directions to others in such a way that the desired action will be taken. People skills are important because ___________________ are key to good relationships.

A

Interpersonal interactions

Pg28

7
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A professional development program helps ensure that capable leaders are put in positions of ________________

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authority and responsibility

Pg31

8
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________________are absolutely critical for safe and efficient operations on the emergency scene, and the cultivation of these future leaders is absolutely critical to the survival of the organization.

A

Capable leaders

Pg31

9
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Goals and objectives become, in essence, a “___________” laid out to assist fire officers in professional development

A

scope of work

Pg31

10
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A ______________ contains years of experience (experiential learning), Training intended, and education.

A

portfolio

Pg31

11
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Successful organizations are ones that are able to provide their personnel with many opportunities for ________________

A

personal development

Pg32

12
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___________are the foundation of knowledge, Skills, and abilities of all members of the department

A

Education and training

Pg 32

13
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The key to success is developing a working personal development plan that is both ___________________ to cover a designated period of time

A

chronological and specific

Pg32

14
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Four phases of officer development:

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Supervising
Managing
Administrative
Executive
Pg33
15
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Setting and obtaining goals provides evidence of a positive work attitude and demonstrates a _______________ effort for all to follow

A

motivational

Pg 34

16
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Technology has become a vital part of professional development at all positions within the fire service and should be appropriately____________whenever possible

A

integrated

Pg34

17
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_______in nonemergency areas should have the goal of creating officers with the ability to perform the tasks associated with their position within the department

A

Education and training

18
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Most education and training programs on the administration side focus on the performance of tasks that are ___________ performed in the department

A

routinely

Pg34

19
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Good leadership is directly related to developing a department culture that fosters the concepts of _____________, _______, _______, and __________

A

professional ethics, continuous improvement, safety, and efficiency
Pg36

20
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Education and training programs in emergency response should be developed with the goal of creating personnel who are able to apply the appropriate strategies and tactics to a dynamic emergency situation it takes into account three major considerations:

A

Risk versus benefit
Safety and rules of engagement
Tactical efficiency
Pg36

21
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Education and training should be ongoing, particularly in the emergency response, to maintain a __________ to perform safely and efficiently

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high readiness level

Pg36

22
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_________learning emphasizes the intellectual process

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Cognitive

Pg36

23
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_______learning emphasizes paradigm and attitude

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Affective

Pg36

24
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__________ learning emphasizes motor (hands on) skills

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Psychomotor

Pg36

25
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“Cognitive and effective learning focus on the intellectual process and attitude – ____________learning focuses on physical skills”

A

Psychomotor

Pg36

26
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NFPA standards can help in the design and delivery of training. These _________________standards are essential considerations in educating and training fire department personnel

A

national consensus

Pg37

27
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FESHE

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Fire and emergency services higher education program:

The FESHE Mission is to “establish an organization of post secondary institutions to promote higher education and to enhance the recognition of the fire and emergency services as a profession to reduce loss of life and property from fire and other hazards.”
Pg38

28
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The best way for a fire officer to demonstrate willingness (for community involvement) is to _______________

A

get involved by volunteering on community boards, participating in public speaking engagements, developing a relationship with the media, and attending important community functions.
Pg40

29
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Volunteering on boards allows people to interact with important numbers other community who may be on other boards and involved in other organizations. These associations may be of assistance in the future as they build a _____________ throughout their community
Pg40

A

coalition of stakeholders

30
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The most effective pathway to meet the educational and training requirements of the EFOP is to follow the __________________

A

IAFC officer development handbook.