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1
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What is the process of achieving efficiency through instruction and hands on practice in the operation of equipment and systems that are expected to use in the performance of assigned duties?

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Training. (122)

2
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What is a method of directing, instructing, and training a person or group of people with the aim to achieve some goal or develop specific skills?

A

Coaching. (122)

3
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What is the process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction?

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Education. (122)

4
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What is the 4 step method to job instruction training?

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Prepare, present, apply, evaluate. (125)

5
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What are the 4 levels to Dr. Gordons conscious competence learning matrix?

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1-unconsciously incompetent. 2-conscious incompetence. 3- conscious competence. 4-unconscious competence. (126)

6
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What is level 1-unconsciously incompetent?

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The FF is not even aware that they have a problem. (126)

7
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What is level 2-conscious incompetence?

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The FF becomes aware that they have a problem. (126)

8
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What is level 3-conscious competence?

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The FF can perform the skill at will. (126)

9
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What is level 4- unconscious competence?

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The skill becomes so practiced that it becomes second nature. (126)

10
Q

The adult learner will lose attention in lecture or video presentations lasting longer than?

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15-20 minutes. (129)

11
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What are the 4 categories of psychomotor skills?

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Initial, plateau, latency, mastery. (129)

12
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What is an example of initial skills?

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The driver knows the main streets and has a basic understanding of how the system works. (129)

13
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What is an example of a plateau skill?

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The driver knows more than 85% of the streets, he is competent. (129)

14
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What is an example of a latency skill?

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The driver can remember the route to an area he has not been in a while. (129)

15
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What is an example of a mastery skill?

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The driver can easily drive to any address in the district. (129)

16
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4 federal regulations affect every FF. They are:

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Blood borne pathogens, Haz-mat awareness and ops (HAZWOPER)SCBA fit testing, and NIMS homeland security presidential directive 5, managing domestic incidents. (129)

17
Q

What are the 5 steps to developing a training program?

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Asses the need, establish objectives, develop the training, deliver the training, evaluate the impact. (134)

18
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The fire officer should plan how many training activities for every fire station workday, and what are they?

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2 activities. A 5 minute drill on a high risk/low frequency item and a longer proficiency session. (136)

19
Q

What is the controlled substance OPM?

A

OPM 702.05

20
Q

What conference produced The fire service and education: A blueprint for the 21 century, which started a national effort to update the academic needs of the fire service?

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FESHE Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education conference in 1998. (123)

21
Q

When did the NFPA publish the inaugural edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for fire fighter professional qualifications?

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In 1974. (123)

22
Q

Who is the father of firefighter certification training creating a fire college in 1925, and from what fire department?

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Chief Engineer Ralph J Scott from Los Angeles fire department. (123)

23
Q

Which 2 organizations provide accreditation to fire service professional certification systems?

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The national board of fire service professional qualifications and
The international fire service accreditation congress. (124)

24
Q

Which accreditation system, also called the “pro board”, has accredited the certification programs that are operated by 49 states?

A

The NBFSPQ. (124)

25
Q

Which certification system follows the CHEA format, operated through Oklahoma State University, and has accredited 59 fire service training programs and 35 fire science degree programs?

A

The IFSAC. (124)

26
Q

Wha is considered a basic responsibility of every fire officer?

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To provide training for subordinate fire department members. (125)

27
Q

What is the foundation for Fire Instructor 1?

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The 4 step method: Prepare, Present, Apply, Evaluate. (125)

28
Q

What are 3 indicators that training is needed?

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A near miss, a fire ground problem, or an observed performance deficiency. (125)

29
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What are 3 components of a good lesson plan?

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1) Break the topic down into simple units, 2) show what to teach, in what order to teach it, and exactly what procedures to follow, and 3) use a guide to help accomplish the teaching objective. (125)

30
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What is the objective of the presentation in the 4 step method?

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Introduce the students to the subject matter, explain the importance of the topic, and create an interest in the presentation. (125)

31
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What is the overall goal of the 4 step method?

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To increase fire company proficiency. (126)

32
Q

When is success in training achieved?

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When the student can perform the task safely without input from the supervisor. (128)

33
Q

Training that is related to a certification program always includes?

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An end of class evaluation. (128)

34
Q

The fire officer can be certain that training has occurred only when?

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When there is an observable change in the FF performance when responding to a real situation where the task or skill is applied. (128)

35
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What is a developmental relationship in which a more experienced person helps a less experienced person, referred to as a protege.

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Mentoring. (128)

36
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What is also a 1 on 1 process in which the more experienced person provides s deliberate leaning environment through instructing, coaching, providing experiences, modeling, and advising?

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Mentoring. (128)

37
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What 3 qualities make an effective mentor?

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A desire to help, current knowledge, and effective coaching skills. (128)

38
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At what psychomotor skill level do you become competent?

A

Plateau. (129)

39
Q

At the very first meeting with the FF trainee, the fire officer should? (3)

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Explain the procedures when the company receives an alarm, assign a senior FF to function as a mentor, and describe any restrictions placed on FF in training. (129)

40
Q

How long does blood borne pathogen training usually take?

A

About 4 hours. (129)

41
Q

What is the difference between hazardous materials awareness and operations?

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Awareness enables first responders to recognize a potential Haz mat emergency, isolate the area, and call for assistance. Options enables them to recognize a potential Haz mat incident, isolate and deny entry to other responders and the public, evacuate persons in danger, and take defensive actions such as shutting off valves and protecting drains without having contact with the product. (132)

42
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What 3 things does OSHA require as part of SCBA fit testing: “respiratory protection training?”

A

You must be provided with appropriate training, be fit tested for a mask, and be subject to a health monitoring program. (132)

43
Q

What created an all hazard network for FF to operate within a multi jurisdictional domestic incident within the federal National Response Plan?

A

NIMS. (132)

44
Q

In addition to the federally required training, what does the fire department need to provide to reduce the risk that a proby will be injured at the emergency scene?

A

Emergency scene awareness training. (132)

45
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Emergency scene awareness training falls into what 3 categories?

A

Responding to alarms, on scene activity, and emergency procedures. (132)

46
Q

In addition to prerequisite training, what must a trainee be equipped with for live fire training? (3)

A

Full PPE, a PASS, and SCBA compliant with the relevant NFPA standard. (133)

47
Q

NFPA 1403 provides detailed instructions on how to conduct a safe live fire training evolution in what 5 scenarios?

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Acquired structures, gas fired training center buildings, non gas fired training buildings, exterior props, and exterior class B fires. (133)

48
Q

At a live fire, what is the maximum size of a functional crew of trainees?

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Maximum of 5. (133)

49
Q

From 1997-2007 what % of LODD represented deaths during training activities?

A

It’s 7.4%

50
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What 3 activities are prohibited during live fire training?

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No live victims, no flammable or combustible liquids used as fuel, and no more than 1 fire evolution in an acquired structure at a time. (133)

51
Q

A good lesson plan? (4)

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Organizes the lesson,identifies key points, can be reused, allows others to teach the program. (135)

52
Q

What does the IAFC define professional development as?

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The planned, progressive, life long process of education, training, self development and experience. (135)

53
Q

What is the training to become a supervising fire officer?

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FO 1, incident safety officer, Haz mat ops, and instructor 1. Also, 3-5 years experience in agency operations and 200 hours as an acting unit officer. (135)

54
Q

Training to become a managing fire officer include?

A

NFPA FO2, NFA leadership development and managing company tactical operations series, and training for unified command for multiagency and catastrophic incidents, PIO, investigator 1, and fire life safety educator 1. Also 2-4 years of experience as a supervising fire officer. (136)

55
Q

How many chief fire officers and chief medical officers are there?

A

Fire 630 and medical 34. (136)

56
Q

What is the primary goal of company level training?

A

Practicing basic skills and improving individual and team performance. (124)

57
Q

A systematic 4 step approach to training FF in a basic skill: 1) prepare the FF to learn 2) demonstrate how the job is done 3) try them out by letting them do the job 4) gradually put them on their own?

A

Job instruction training. (125)

58
Q

The 4 step method was later renamed what?

A

Job instruction training. (125)

59
Q

What is the final predatory activity of the 4 step method?

A

Check the physical environment. (125)

60
Q

When presenting the topic, the instructor should begin with …?

A

simple concepts and move on progressively to more complex information, relating the new material to old ideas. (126)

61
Q

What is CHEA?

A

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation. (123)