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This comprehensive study guide provides a collection of verified practice questions and answers for the 2025 florida fire officer 1 certification exam. it covers essential topics such as fireground operations, management principles, leadership styles, hr policies, nfpa standards, and pre-incident planning. Each question is thoroughly explained, aligning with current best practices and offering a reliable review tool for exam candidates. the guide is designed to help candidates effectively prepare for the exam and improve their understanding of key concepts in fire service management and operations. it is an invaluable resource for aspiring fire officers seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills.
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What branch of management includes the setting of compensation and benefits? - ansHuman Resources What level of administrative chief fire officer is responsible for managing the activities of several fire companies within a defined geographic area, usually in more than one fire station? - ansBattalion Chief Who must take corrective action if an investigation confirms a harassment complaint has merit? - ansthe fire chief Management is the science of using ____ to achieve ____. - ansavailable resources/desired results One of Taylor's four principles was to replace rule-of-thumb work methods with - ansmethods based on scientific study of the tasks The formal fire department organization considers a fire officer to be the representative of whom - ansthe fire chief Most experts believe that span of control should extend to no more than a specific number of people. What is that number? - ans What type of study was used to greatly improve performance in the fire fighter combat challenge? - anstime and motion What can a fire officer do to improve his effectiveness in handling an unpopular order? - ansdetermine the history behind the order There are several things a department might do as part of compliance with a consent decree. What is one such thing? - ansEngage in community outreach What does a Theory X manager believe? - ansthat people do not like to work Taylor's unflattering characterization of workers viewed them as cheap, stupid, and - ansinterchangeable A Theory Y manager believes that people need to be ___, not ___. - ansencouraged / controlled What term does the international association of fire chiefs use for a fire officer 1? - anssupervising fire officer Fire officers should act as if someone is always ___ when they are out of the station? - ansdocumenting their actions Which of the four functions of management means guiding or directing in a course of action to include motivating, guiding, training, and directing employees? - ansleading Looking beyond the physical attributes of individuals and matching the individuals strengths with the organizations needs in order for the organization, the individual, and the officer to be successful is a must for the fire officer to maintain? - anscultural diversity Fire officer should consult their supervisors if they are going to make a decision that - ansgoes beyond their scope of authority what level of fire officer is generally associated as being the senior non-chief officer in a department - ans
What is the term for the set of guidelines that a department establishes for fire fighters - ansdiscipline With blank, the specific assignment of a task to an individual makes that person responsible for completing the task and prevents duplication of job assignments - ansdivision of labor fire fighters usually report to a company officer who is typically invested with a rank. what is one of those ranks? - anscaptain what condition could ensue if it was not for the principle of unity of command? - ansfire fighters could receive multiple possibly conflicting orders from different officers what type of information is included in the first part of a beginning of shift report? - ansstaffing when officers are preparing to present a class on a topic, what, whom should they consult first? - anstheir personal training library what were building codes originally developed to prevent? - ansbuilding collapse if fire officers have the authority to solve a given problem that has come up, what should they do about involving their supervisors first? - ansnothing; they should go ahead and make a decision what type of fire department uses full-time career personnel along with volunteer or paid-on- call personnel to staff the department? - anscombination what are the primary causes of death to fire fighters operating in a burning structure? - ansflashover and structural collapse which of the following is not a method of looking at the organization of a fire department? - anshazards according to the NFPA, about what percentage of American fire fighters are volunteers? - ans72 percent what roles did the participants in the administrative fire officer survey favor between themselves, their fire officers, and the running of the fire stations? - anschiefs will be available for consultation, but the fire officers will run their stations The beginning of shift report is normally due to the Battalion or District Chief within what amount of time after the start of the shift - ans15 minutes How does diversity affect fire departments - ansThey should tailor their service to meet the culturally diverse needs of the community Which industry played a major role in the development of their first model building - ansThe insurance industry Human resource management is built from to generalize schools of management thought. What is one of those schools - ansScientific Historically how did the American fire service orginate - ansAs communities of Civilian volunteers In 1871 two major American fires occurred which would change the way the country viewed and responded to fire. What was one of those fires - ansThe Great Chicago Fire
What is one method of fostering the concept of appropriate workplace behavior - ansFirefighters develop their own set of rules According to NFPA standard 102,1 how many levels of fire officers are there - ans When steam powered fire engines were introduced in the 1800's, what was the reaction of many volunteer firefighters - ansThey were threatened by them and resisted their use Within the NFPA requirements for Fire officer 1, are there any requirements for certification as an instructor - ansYes, NFPA fire instructor 1 What level of Fire officer is generally associated with supervising a single fire company or apparatus - ansFire officer 1 Firefighters who want to initiate a harassment complaint have three methods for doing so. At what level must they first make contact - ansIt is their choice Of the following chief officer titles which is the lowest rank - ansBattalion chief At the Fire officer 1 level, the emphasis is on accomplishing the Department's goals and objectives by working through blank to achieve the desired results - ansSubordinates What devices introduced in the 1850's enabled citizens to send a coded Telegraph signals to the Fire Department dispatch Center - ansPublic call boxes Firefighters have four major changes in the relationship to the formal fire department organization in their careers. What is one of those changes - ansFirst promotion to chief officer Although there are four common forms of Staffing fire department organizations, most discussions divide firefighters into what two categories - ansCareer and volunteer According to Annex a of NFPA 1021, public safety personnel must make choices based on the - ansMaximum benefit to Citizens and the community It is said that fire officers should walk the talk what does that mean - ansThey should demonstrate the behaviors they say are important The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 includes almost all public and private employers with a minimum number of employees. What is the number - ans1 5 What type of organizational document establishes or prescribes specific operational or administrative methods to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or actions - ansStandard operating procedures (SOP) What is one of the four basic tasks expected of a good Fire officer, as reported by the administrative fire officers study - ansNotifications what is the primary purpose of having a accurate beginning of shift report - ansEnsure adequate Staffing Which of the four functions of management does the Fire officer use to take the available people, equipment, structure, and time and develop them into an orderly, functional, and structural unit - ansOrganizing According to James page there are three distinct roles a company officer reforms as part of his duties. Which of the following is not one of those rolls - ansFriend
What is one of the three recommended activities for fire officers to work effectively with their supervisors - ansKeep your supervisor informed Who is the union member appointed or elected to be the first line of Labor representation at the workplace - ansShop steward Why do many states prohibit firefighters from walking out on strike - ansBecause of the severity of the potential impact on public safety Which level of the human factors analyze and classification system (HFACS) is the most difficult to analyze - ansHFACS 4 Which of the following Behavior models established by Blake and Mouton is the preferred behavior for fire officers to have - ansSound What is one complaint by unions about open shops - ansNon-union members benefit from the efforts of the Union What is the first step of the four-step method of instruction - ansPreparation How are the air time ratings for SCBA determined - ansThey are based on the air consumption of an individual at rest What is the minimum number of firefighters required for an interior operation - ans According to Taylor, blank calls for optimizing the ways tasks are performed in simplifying the jobs the workers could be trained to perform a specialized sequence of motions in the one best way - ansScientific management In the context of having their security threatened firefighters may do What is necessary to survive. In that situation how will they feel typically about advancing the objectives of the fire department or their officers - ansNot highly motivated According to the textbook what will be a fire officers greatest challenge - ansManaging people What type of management techniques are appropriate in an involuntary work performance meeting with a subordinate - ansTheory X What is one of the best tools to use to improve time efficiency - ansDelegation What is one rule that could prevent 10 to 15 firefighter deaths per year if complied with every time - ansFirefighters must be seated and wear seatbelts in transit What does the I stand for in IDLH - ansImmediately At what point in the grievance process can an employee contact a union representative to discuss an issue - ansAnytime In the Blake and Mouton managerial grid blank sees a high level of concern for other people or results as too extreme and tries to moderate both in the workplace - ansStatus quo NFPA requires blank to track identity assignment and location of all firefighters operating at an incident scene - ansA personnel accountability system What does the controlling person demonstrate according to the Blake and Mouton managerial grid - ansHigh concern for results low concern for people What NFPA standard covers health-related fitness programs for fire department members - ansNFPA 1583
What federal directive mandates Incident Management training - ansHspd - 5 According to NFPA 1521, what is the minimum level of Fire officer required to be a safety officer - ansFire officer 1 Blank is the process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction - ansEducation What program was developed in 1999 to assist today's Fire Chiefs and Union presidents in fostering cooperative and collaborative labor management relationships - ansThe IAFC/IAFF labor management initiative The practice of having multiple companies that might respond together do pre-incident planning together in the response area is viewed - ansAn excellent method of improving coordination between An blank occurs when the parties involved in a strike reached a deadlock during negotiations
What is described as a negotiated legal agreement between the labor organization in the local jurisdiction - ansA labor contract What is the term used for the process of attracting, selecting, and maintaining an adequate supply of labor - ansStaffing The Blake and Mouton managerial grid style that represents the lowest level of concern for both results and people is called - ansIndifferent Who is generally the first point of contact between the workers and the fire department organization - ansFire officer How many fully-equipped personnel must there be at a minimum in RIC - ans In the early days, how many hours did New York firefighters work in a week - ans What can a firefighter developed to address and minimize the chances of harm by identifying and controlling the factors that lead to firefighter injury or death - ansIncident Action Plan How did Taylor determine the optimal way to perform a job - ansTime and motion studies Who determines whether or not to award accreditation to a given agency - ansA group of impartial experts In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, how can records of accidents be used - ansIdentifying trends Many of the early firefighter labor actions in the United States for over the establishment of a new system. What system - ansThe volunteer / career pay system how many days is a supervisor given to reply to a written grievance - ans10 days A near-miss, fireground problem, or performance deficiency are all indicators of a need for - ansAdditional training Accusing a firefighter of performing an act that is citizen considers to be substandard is an example of what type of problem - ansComplaint What is the strongest force that influences the performance and commitment of a volunteer firefighter - ansEffective leadership Which of the following is not a step recommended by the NFPA when dealing with the media
A firefighter complaining about work assignments in a fire station would be example of what category of problem that a Fire officer may encounter - ansIn house What can a fire officer do to maintain order in a fire station - ansEstablish rules Psychomotor skills fall into one of four categories. What is one of them - ansInitial What specific behavior to perform, the conditions in which it must be preformed, and the performance measure are all part of what - ansAn objective statement What is a suggested response to the Happenstance discovery of a swimming pool with an unlocked access gate for responding to some other problem at that residence - ansTalking to the homeowner and leaving a brochure on pool safety A state of opposition between two parties is an example of - ansConflict What city became the first organized instruction of fire officers in 1869 - ansNew York City Fire officers benefit from using a project plan which list tasks, responsibilities, and - ansDue dates What entity provides a accreditation to certificate issuing entities and also accredits fire related degree programs at the college and university levels - ansInternational fire service accreditation Congress What is the first step when developing a specific training program that is not already an existing program or lesson plan - ansAssess the need Normally, how long is an informal written reprimand active - ansOne year The census collects and identifies a massive amount of information about what aspect of the nation - ansDemographics Blank 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 - ansCoaching The Fast and Loud aspects of a typical Western World emergency response can be taken differently by people from different cultures. What is one way it might be perceived - ansEmbarrassing OSHA requires that anyone who uses SCBA in work assignments must be trained in its use and - ansFit tested in it In situations where a complaint is directly related to actions taken by officers to whom the complaint is being presented, what is the rule of thumb for - ansDo not explain or excuse Who can enter a firefighter into the employee assistance program (EAP) - ansEmployee How should a company officer handle a discrepancy dealing with the duties of an engine company at a fire scene - ansRefer the problem to an officer higher in the organization What can a fire department do to reinforce the basic training that volunteers receive during the initial cert training program - ansadminister periodic Refresher training What is the first step when establishing a local public education program - ansIdentify the fire or Life Safety problem Which of the following is the minimum level of training to become a supervisory Fire officer
In general, at what level should a problem be solved within an organization - ansAt the lowest possible level What agency mandates early bloodborne pathogens training in the fire service - ansOSHA Do require a firefighter to perform with a rusty skill-set an emergency situation is considered to be - ansDangerous What trend was started with the National Fire Protection Agency helped standardize firefighting training by publishing the inaugural edition of the NFPA 1001, standard for firefighter professional qualifications, in 1974 - ansconsensus standards A fire officer notices a firefighter has been absent from work numerous times, is irritable, and Moody. What may be affecting the firefighters performance - ansStress Progressive fire departments realize it is their responsibility to save the lives and property of their citizens from all types of in it incidents through what process - ansPrevention Should leadership style change from the time of size up to the time of execution of the chosen plan - ansYes, Democratic is appropriate for size up, while autocratic is appropriate once the operation is underway is there any relationship between the number of Senses engaged in a lesson and the students retention of the Material - ansYes, the more the better What two challenges does the Fire officer of the 21st century face - ansFire station as a work location and the leading volunteers The objective a presentation is to introduce the students to the subject matter, explain the importance of the topic, and - ansCreate interest in the presentation A mistake is an error or fault resulting from a defective judgement, deficient knowledge, or - ansCarelessness What does the D stand for in the ABCD of public education course design - ansDegree The types of problems fire officers in encounter can be divided into four broad categories. What is one of those categories - ansIn-house issues On a live-fire training Evolution, each hand line is required to flow a minimum of how many gallons per mintue - ans95 GPM What does the A stand for in the ABCD of public education - ansAudience A complaint is often a manifestation of what else - ansA conflict A complaint about a co-worker or (co-workers) is example of what conflict - ansInternal Blank is a development relationship in which a more experienced person helps a less- experienced person by providing a deliberate learning environment through instructing, coaching, providing experiences, modeling, and Advising - ansMentoring When, relative to the annual evaluation, should firefighters who are not meeting expectations know there isa problem - ans10 weeks before the evaluation is due What is the third step of the fourth step method of instruction - ansApplication What must the first arriving company level Fire officer provide the Dispatch Center upon arriving at an incident scene - ansVerbal picture of the scene The purpose of an investigation is to - ansObtain additional information
What type of sprinkler system is used when there is a potential for freezing temperatures to affect the system - ansDry pipe How long is an occupant given to correct a life-threatening hazard - ansImmediately What NFPA term means an organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure - ansAuthority having jurisdiction In the pre incident plan, identification of roof, floor, and walk instruction and their structural Integrity, the focus is on - ansFactors that can lead to collapse or the spread of fire or toxic gases What did the Triangle Shirtwaist company, the Beverly Hills Supper Club, and the Station nightclub all have in common - ansThey were all sites of code fostering, disastrous fire Nuclear power plants, bulk fuel storage facilities, hospitals, and jails are examples of what type of properties - anshigh rise Which type of construction is known as limited combustible (ordinary) - ansType 3 What is the collective term for such building parameters as overall height, length, width, and number of stories - ansPhysical elements The purpose of conducting fire inspection is to identify hazards that exist and to ensure - ansViolations are corrected A blank is described as a document developed by gathering General and detailed data used by responding Personnel to determine the resources and actions necessary to mitigate anticipated emergencies at a specific facility - ansPre incident plan To be successful, Grant proposals must not only have Merit in their own right, but must also match - ansThe goal of the grant program Churches, Arenas, theaters, and restaurants are examples of what type of occupancy - ansAssembly Who are usually the best people to solve a problem - ansThose directly involved with it What is the first step in brainstorming - ansWriting out the problem stated Which NFPA standard provides information on pre-incident planning - ansNFPA 1620 Which type of occupancy fires have a higher than average number of firefighter line-of-duty fire deaths - ansMercantile What is the goal of a code compliance inspection on public assembly occupancies - ansTo clear access and egress paths Pre-incident plans must be coordinated with the - ansFacilities own emergency action plan What term describes the total quantity of all the combustible products that are within a room or space - ansFuel load At the local level, fire and safety codes are enacted by adopting an - ansOrdinance Which of the following water supply systems is preferred to support a hydrant - ansLarge main on a grid system When selecting a solution, what is the important factor when deciding on the best solution - ansThe fire department's core values
An incremental process can be used to develop pre-incident plans where access to some data is limited. What does an incremental process mean - ansStart with a simple plan, and add to it over time What can an agency conduct to identify hazards in the probability of a hazard occurring - ansRisk assessment On a NFPA 704 symbol, which number represents the highest hazard - ans Which of the following is a common electrical discrepancy found on fire inspections - ansExtension cords A blank is a defined as an itemized summary of estimated or intended revenues and expenditures - ansBudget Are building codes or fire prevention code legally enforceable - ansyes, both are When an annual budget applies to a year that does not correspond to the calendar year, what is this budget Define year called - ansA fiscal year What type of special extinguishing system is used to protect areas such as gasoline storage tanks - ansFoam If a facility has an evacuation or Emergency Operations plan, then it should provide the fire department with blank as soon as command is established - ansA liason Why is it required for all fire fighters to read a new policy and sign off that they understand it
In larger departments, replacement vehicles are purchased from a special set aside fun. Which budget includes the purchase of additional vehicles - ansSupplemental capital budget What is the most common method of electronic communication - ansEmail If an incident Commander has established divisions and groups at an incident site and is still having span of a controlled difficulties, what other level of supervision can he or she establish
Assistance to Firefighters grant program applications are evaluated by a committee that ranks them on the basis of - ansPre-established criteria Assessment Center candidate should be prepared to make one of two types of simulated verbal presentations. What is one of those - ansA presentation to civilians about a fire department practice What type of documents are Sops - ansFormal and permanent What location designator is given to the exposure to the left of the front side of the building - ansExposure B What command level consists of the action objectives deem necessary to achieve the Strategic goals - ansTactical The 1994 NIOSH report, entitled a request for assistance in preventing injuries and deaths of firefighters identify four necessary components for protecting firefighters. What was one of those - ansInadequate respirator maintenance program What is the term for proposed increases in spending to provide additional services - ansSupplemental budget request Blank is the term for the report that describes what you have, what you are doing, and provides direction for other units that will be arriving - ansInitial on scene size up To be eligible for the Stanford act funding, what must an agency do - ansAdopt and Implement NIMS In a communication cycle, what's the message part be written - ansNo, it can be a facial expression or other non verbal statement What is one example of sociological noise in communication - ansprejudice What are the benefits of the incident management system is to maintain a manageable - ansSpan of control When an incident requires an expanded incident report narrative, who must complete it - ansAll company members What is one of the best ways to ensure approval of a budget proposal - ansSure that it is necessary to comply with some legal requirement The method used to convey the message from the center to the receiver is - ansMedium A blank is the term for a certificate of debt issued by government or Corporation guaranteeing payment of the original investment plus interest by specific future date - ansBond What is design as the income of an organization that is to be used for payment of expenses - ansRevenue What component of ICS outlines the Strategic objectives and States how Emergency Operations will be conducted - ansIAP Sometimes people send out unattended nonverbal messages that may be misunderstood by others. For example, how might a message of disapproval be interpreted by others - ansAs disapproval of them
What is an advantage of having data stored on a network - ansData can be archived CRM does not Advocate or support any abandonment of - ansLegitimate Authority If it becomes clear to fire officers that the assigned tasks are ineffective, when should a relay that information to command - ansAs soon as they realize it What acronym is used for a systematic method of accounting for all Personnel at emergency incident - ansPAR Sops enable power companies to work efficiently and - ansIn a coordinated fashion What is the term for a systematic process of gathering and processing information to evaluate the situation and then Translating that information into a plan to deal with the situation - ansSize up Blank is the successful transfer and understanding of all thought from one person to another - ansCommunication How does CRM view human error - ansAs an everyday part of life According to Gordon DuPont, lack of communication, stress, and fatigue are - ansReasons humans make mistakes What is the one of the most significant factors in size up - ansVisualization What is the National Fire Academy fire flow formula based on - ansSquare footage How close should fire officers supervision of the company's be during actual firefighting operations, as compared to during normal routine duties - ansIt should be closer What is Layman's final step in the five-step process of size up - ansDeveloped the plan of operation What must a fire officer do after he or she request a fire investigator to respond to a suspected crime scene - ansSecure the scene In a vehicle fire, what might be suggested by a finding that a relatively new car had its tires removed and replaced with old, worn out tires - ansThe fire may have been deliberately set Are the two major components of the incident Action Plan - ansTactics and strategies What can fire officers used to evaluate the strength of an individual - ansTraining exercises How do you most fire departments meet the requirement to establish a rapid intervention crew - ansBy dispatching additional Fire Company During the initial size of, what are the development of tactics and strategies based on - ansResources available On a Class B fire, before beginning foam application, fire officers should determine which kind of foam is needed, and must also - ansDetermine how much will be needed During size of, blank allows fire officers to be able to predict where the fire is burning and where it will spread - ansKnowledge of fire Behavior In addition to naturalistic decision-making, what is the other decision making model fireground commanders use - ansRecognition primed What acronym can be used to assist incident commanders and developing a strategy - ansRECEO VS
What is one of the common human behavior factors that leads to a loss of situation awareness