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_________ leaders tell subordinates what to do and how to do it with little or no input from them.

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Autocratic

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The _______ leader includes employees in the decision making process and allows them to work with the least amount of supervision necessary.

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Democratic

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_______ leadership focuses on value driven leadership and proactively living one’s own life versus enduring a reactive life, always feeling controlled by another’s actions.

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Principle centered

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According to the psychologist John French and Bertram Raven, there are five types of power:

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Reward
Coercive
Identification
Expert
Legitimate
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There are six process steps in the decision-making process. They are to:

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Classify the problem

Defined the problem

List alternative options

Determine the best response

Convert the decision and action

Test the action against the desired outcome

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A ______ is a civil wrong or injury. The main purpose of this action is to seek payment for property damage or destroyed, personal injuries or lost income.

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Tort

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__________ occurs when an individual has the knowledge, ability, and the legal authority to act performs the act incorrectly.

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Misfeasance

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If conduct or performance falls below _________, then the responsible person’s and/or organizations may be held liable for injuries and damages that results from such conduct.

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Reasonable standard of care

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While a policy is a guide for decision-making, a ________ is a detailed plan of action – a written communication that is similar and closely related to a policy.

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Procedure

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Fire apparatus and vehicles, equipment, and facilities are typical _________ items for fire and emergency service organizations.

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Capital

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It is not uncommon today for company officers to also report to a step officer when a company is engaged in some specialized activity that is under the authority of that particular staff officer. This is sometimes called __________.

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Functional supervision

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Authority refers to the legal ability of an individual to make and implement decisions for which the individual is held accountable: there are two types of authority _______ & ________.

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Centralized

Decentralized

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Although each member of the department reports to one supervisor directly, every member is still responsible to the Fire Chief indirectly through the ________.

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Chain of command

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In the four step method of instruction the _______ step is the most important because this is where most of learning takes place.

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Application

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_________ requirements describe the level of performance that is required to perform a specific job and are grouped into duties as established by the NFPA.

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Job performance

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Within a fire company, discipline is designed to: (5)

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Educate and train

Correct inappropriate behavior

Provide positive motivation

Ensure compliance with rules

Provide direction

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Progressive discipline involves three levels: (3)

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Preventative action

Corrective action

Punitive action

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________ involves hiring a third, neutral party who talks with each side and discovers the real issues and concerns that are stalling negotiations. The results, however, are not binding on either party.

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Mediation

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A company officer is the leader of a formal group by the authority vested in the position by the department; however, the company officers position in any informal group and ability to deal with the informal group are determined by _______.

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Group dynamics

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Every group, including the fire company, tends to meet the five essential elements of a group. The members of the group must: (5)

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Have a common binding interest

Have a vital group image

Have a sense of continuity

Have shared set of values

Have different roles within the group

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The company officer must strive to become the informal leader as well as the appointed leader by _________ subordinates.

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Earning the respect of

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A label or placard that has the color of white over yellow indicates ________ material.

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Radioactive

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_______ cargo tanks are especially designed to carry gases that have been liquefied through temperature reduction. The liquid must remain extremely cold to maintain the liquid state. These things are heavily insulated giving them a bulky appearance.

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Cryogenic liquid

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A highlighted entry in the DOT emergency response guidebook chemical list sections indicate that there is additional information in the_______-boarders pages in the back of the book. These pages describe protective actions that should be taken immediately.

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Green

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_______ is a concept used to measure the weight of solids and liquids in comparison to an equal volume of water.

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Specific gravity

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A chemical with a pH of less than 7 is _______ and a chemical with a pH greater than 7 is _______.

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Acidic

Alkaline

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Un-reinforced masonry can usually be identified by a _______, usually every six courses, used to hold the bricks together structurally.

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King’s Row

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A _______ is attached to the outside of the building and not generally fire stopped. It is basically a horizontal chimney. Any fire has the potential for rapid spread in buildings with this feature.

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False mansard

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A _______ is an inside strengthening column in a masonry or concrete building usually supporting a roof member.

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Pilaster

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30
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If the fire is contained to the attic and the interior of the structure is clear, maximum conversion in the attic space can be accomplished by keeping the attic in tact and using _________.

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A penetrating nozzle or 1 1/2 inch nozzle into the ceiling

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_________ roofs are 4’ x 8’ panels comprised of compressed cooler pad type of material late over heavy penalize roofs or bar type trusses. Cutting of these panels is best done with a chainsaw due to the thickness of the panels.

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Textrum

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Buildings with ______ roofs are old, often 50 years or older. Trusses of heavy timber are bolted together and spaced in excess of 15 to 20 feet apart. Failure of one truss can collapse a substantial portion of the roof.

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Bowstrung

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The LTI/American LaFrance platform mid mount ladders have a load limit of _____ persons with equipment in the platform during water tower operations.

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2

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34
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__________ means the temporary separation of an employee from his/her position for disciplinary reasons.

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Suspension

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A performance rating is required for all probationary employees at _______ from the date the probationary employee starts work in that class as a probationary employee.

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3, 6, 11

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Citywide seniority shall be used as a factor in choice of work assignments and Vacation schedules. The use of seniority in determining the order of Vacation of employees shall be by _______.

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Class (promotion date)

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37
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FMLA entitles employees up to _____ weeks of leave per calendar year for specific family and medical reasons. In addition, the act requires employers to continue certain benefits during these leave periods.

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12

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38
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In determining leave usage, tardiness for seven or more minutes will be rounded off to the nearest 15 minutes. For non-exempt or hourly employees, the time while tardy is charged to _______.

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Leave without pay

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39
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There are two forms of sexual harassment. ________ occurs when a supervisor or other person in authority conditions the granting of an economic or other job benefit, such as a raise or advancement, upon the receipt of sexual favors from a subordinate, withholds such benefits, or punishes that subordinate for refusing sexual favors.

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Quid pro quo

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40
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No supervisor, manager, executive, or coworker may ______ an employee who makes a report of sexual harassment or cooperates with an investigation. Doing so is considered unlawful and may result in discipline up to and including termination.

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Retaliate against

41
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________ is a written allegation claiming violations of the specific express terms of the MOU for which there is no civil service or other specific method of review provided by state or city law.

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A grievance

42
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If an employee is not given his/her PMG by the annual review day, the employee may request his/her merit increase in writing by sending a memorandum directly to _________.

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The human resource officer

43
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Employees who participate in the tuition assistance program shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement. The maximum sum reimbursable to employees each fiscal year shall be ________.

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$6500

44
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Apparatus should be parked far enough away so that they are not in the collapse zone should one occur. The collapse zone should be at least ________.

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1 1/2 times the height of the building

45
Q

The pressure in a water system before water flows from a hydrant is considered ________.

A

Static pressure

46
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The fire service definition of _______ is that part of the total pressure lost while forcing water through pipe, fittings, firehose and adapters.

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Friction loss

47
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Suddenly stopping water moving through a hose or pipe results in an energy surge being transmitted in the opposite direction, often at many times the original pressure. This surge is referred to as ________.

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Water hammer

48
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Class A foam is the formulation of specialty hydrocarbon surfactants. The surfactants in this agent reduce the _______ of the water in the foam solution. Doing this provides better penetration of the water, thereby increasing its effectiveness.

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Surface tension

49
Q

The techniques for applying foam to a liquid fuel fire or spill includes the: (4)

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Direct application

Roll-on method

Bank-down method

Rain-down method

50
Q

If possible, the driver/operator should position aerial apparatus used for rescue _______.

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At the corner of the building

51
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When spotting aerial apparatus at the scene the driver/operator must consider the following factors when determining the final operating position of the aerial apparatus: (5)

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Surface conditions

Weather and wind conditions

Overhead obstructions

Angle and location of Ariel operation

Fire building conditions

52
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An aerial apparatus is least stable when the aerial device is operated ________ to the long axis of the apparatus.

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Perpendicular to

53
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Stress in aerial devices is increased when the latter rungs are operated non-parallel to the ground or when the apparatus is parked on an incline and the aerial device must operate off the side of the apparatus. These positions and others like them create a _______ action on the ladder or boom and the turntable.

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Torsion

54
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When maneuvering any aerial device to reach a victim trapped in an elevated position, the device should initiallyinitially be aimed ______ the victim and then adjusted to meet the victim.

A

Above

55
Q

The exact type of stream to use will depend on the conditions of the individual fire. When possible, a _____ will allow for maximum coverage of an exposure.

A

Fog pattern

56
Q

The first _____ functions of command must be addressed immediately from the initial assumption of command.

A

6

57
Q

The standard initial radio report/answer report includes: (8)

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Clear alarm

Unit on scene

Building description

Occupants size and height

Obvious problem/conditions

Actions taken

Declaration strategy

Command confirmation with name

58
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The response and arrival of additional command officers strengthens the overall command organization. Command should consider adding a command officer to any sector with _____ or more operating companies.

A

3

59
Q

Anyone can affect a change in incident management in extreme situations relating to _____ by notifying command and initiating corrective action

A

Safety

60
Q

The command organization must develop at a pace which ______ the tactical deployment of personnel and resources.

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Stays ahead of

61
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The _______ level involves the activities necessary for overall operational control, considering critical fire ground factors and risk management plan to determine the strategy and develop an IAP, establishing objectives, managing the strategy, setting priorities, allocating resources, and thinking ahead.

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Strategic

62
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________ officers are responsible for the tactical deployment of assigned resources, evaluation, and communication with the IC. They are signed by the IC and supervise directly at the site of the assigned activity in order to meet the operational objectives give it to them by the IC

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Sector

63
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The maximum number of sectors that an IC can effectively manage is called _______. This is usually five sectors and should never exceed seven sectors

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Span of control

64
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When establishing a sector, the IC will assign each sector officer: (3)

A

Tactical objectives

A radio designation

Identity of resources assigned to the sector

65
Q

In multi story occupancies, sectors will be designated by ______.

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Floor number

66
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When a company is assigned from staging to an operating sector, the company will be told what sector and witch sector officer they will be reporting to. The sector officer will be informed of which particular companies or units have been assigned by the incident commander. It is then the responsibility of the _______ to contact the assigned company to transmit any instructions relative to the specific action requested.

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Sector officer

67
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_______ is the time it takes for a company to reach their assignment after receiving an order. It often very due to: distance between staging and the incident, size of the incident perimeter and the amount of equipment the company needs to assemble.

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In-transit

68
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The most likely assignments for on deck companies are: (4)

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Reinforce a position within a sector

Crew relief within a sector

Any other tactical position assigned by the IC

Rapid intervention crew

69
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On deck crews must remain in tact, in a ready state and monitor the tactical channel at all times. On Deck crews must also size up the area that they are assigned to, this size up should include: locating the structures entrance/exit points in their assigned area, interior and exterior conditions, unit iD of crews operating inside the structure, _________, and identify which crews are operating on you hose line.

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Approximate location of interior crews

70
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Sector and _______ officers are responsible to monitor the welfare of their personnel at all times and determine if sector recycling or formal rehab is appropriate.

A

Company

71
Q

_________ reduce the amount of detail and orders required to get companies into action on the fire ground.

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Standard company operations

72
Q

Search, rescue and treatment, ventilation, forcible entry and checking for fire extension are typically _________ functions.

A

Ladder

73
Q

Command must consider all ______ sides of the fire. Not doing so results in fire extension.

A

7

74
Q

The announcement of a change of defensive strategy will be made as _____ and all personnel will withdraw from the structure and maintain a safe distance from the building.

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Emergency traffic

75
Q

The first priority in defense of operations is personnel safety the second is _______.

A

Exposure protection

76
Q

The most urgent reason for calling additional alarms is for the purpose of covering _______.

A

Life safety

77
Q

After ______ minutes of interior operations heavy fire conditions still exist, command should initiate a careful evaluation of structural conditions, and should be fully prepared to withdraw interior crews and resort to a defensive position.

A

10-15

78
Q

The initial roof sector officer must report to command all of the following conditions except:

A

Distance to the most severe exposure

79
Q

The main objective of overhaul operations is to seek out and extinguish all remaining fire and control loss, stabilize the incident scene by providing for firefighter safety and to secure the structure. Additional objectives should include _______.

A

Preserving evidence and securing the fire scene

80
Q

If while fighting a car fire there is flame impingement on the visible LPG/LNG storage tank, take action to control the fire and _____.

A

Cool the tank

81
Q

When dealing with a hazardous material incident the primary objective is to _______ before formulating a plan of action.

A

Identify the type of material involved

82
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When spotting the apparatus at a trench cave-in, the first-in company should spot the apparatus at least blank feet away from the location of the trench failure.

A

50

83
Q

Effective use of _______ procedures will prevent excess apparatus congestion at the scene and allow time for command to evaluate conditions prior to assigning companies.

A

Staging

84
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Apparatus ______ should regulate placement on the fire ground.

A

Function

85
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Lines should be laid with the attention to the ______ problems they present. Try to lay lines on the same side of the street as the hydrant and crossover near the fire

A

Access

86
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When the aerial apparatus is not needed for upper level access rescue, spot the apparatus in a position that would provide an effective position for _______.

A

Elevated master stream operation

87
Q

Where engine or ladder companies are backed, _____ will dismount the apparatus and act as spotters.

A

All crewmembers except the driver

88
Q

It is the policy of the fire department that supervisors administer discipline and a _______ manner.

A

Corrective, progressive, lawful

89
Q

The principal objective of _____ action is to improve or correct performance, efficiency and morale of the member receiving the disciplines as well as that of the department.

A

Disciplinary

90
Q

After an incident or complaint has been thoroughly investigated and the need for disciplinary action determined, a decision concerning the action that would be most effective must be made. Factors to be considered in making this decision are the seriousness of the offense, the members past history with the department, and the _______ of the phoenix fire department in the dealings with similar offenses.

A

Past practice

91
Q

After considering all available information, the officer investigating a citizen’s complaint will make one of the following findings: exonerated, unfounded, not sustained or sustained. A finding of exonerated means _______.

A

The act occurred but was justified, legal and proper

92
Q

A member on sickleave must remain at home in a recuperative manner. Time to consult with a physician or to obtain medicine will be allowed. Other exceptions may be allowed with prior approval from ______.

A

Their Battalion Chief

93
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When a member needs to make arrangements for the home care of a family member or to cope with a minor or short term emergency, a maximum of ____ hours of sick leave will be allowed. The use of accumulated vacation, compensatory time, or unpaid leave maybe approved for the remainder of the time required to secure the situation.

A

10

94
Q

Employee differences and disputes frequently arise in an emotionally charged atmosphere. In _______, a neutral third-party helps the disputants focus on the issues and possible situations in a setting away from the background and personal circumstances that may have triggered the dispute.

A

Mediation

95
Q

The length of time a written reprimand (disciplinary document) is to remain a part of the employees fire department fire will be determined by the supervisor; with consult from his/her chain of command and the fire department deputy chief of human resources and a date for removal shall be indicated on the document. In most cases, the minimum length of time before a document can be petition for review is _______.

A

1 year

96
Q

Within the labor management team, the Fire Chief and the local 493 president chair the ________ and are committed to requiring compliance with agreements made through the process and participation in the process.

A

Correlating team

97
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All vehicle accidents involving fire department vehicles must be reported to alarm headquarters immediately after the accident. This report to the dispatch center will include: your unit ID or apparatus number, your exact location, and indication for the need for additional medical assistance, an estimate for the extent and nature of vehicle damage or injuries, _______ and indication of need for a cover assignment.

A

An indication as to whether or not your apparatus/vehicle is drivable

98
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If an industrial injury occurs while on duty and the injury involves possible poison or hazardous material exposure, the member is to be transported to the closest _____.

A

Toxicology emergency center

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