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1
Q

What are the four evaluation areas for a new FF?

A

Skill competency

Progress in learning job-specific information not covered in basic training

Progress in learning the response area

Performance of non-call job tasks

2
Q

What are the two types of discipline?

A

Positive and Corrective

3
Q

What is involved in corrective discipline?

A

Oral reprimand, warning or admonishment

4
Q

What is one of the most effective strategies for positive discipline?

A

Empowerment

5
Q

When should a captain expect to write a lengthy report?

A

First on-scene a fatality or serious injury

First on-scene at what became a crime scene/investigation

Rescue or other activity that may result in awards, etc

Involvement in unusual, difficult or high-profile activity that may require evaluation from higher authority

Fire department activity that may have contributed to death or serious injury

Activity that may have created liability

6
Q

What are characteristics of a good report?

A

Accurate and specific

Factual

Objective

Clear

Concise

Complete

Well-organized

Grammatically correct

Light on abbreviations

7
Q

What are special reports?

A

FF injury

Citizen Complaint

Prop damage or liability-event report

Vehicle damage report

New equipment/procedure evaluation

Suggestions to improve operations

Response to grievance or complaint

FF work improvement plan

Request for other agency services

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