fire fighter 2 lesson 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a Firefighter II when initiating command at an incident scene?

• Ensuring all equipment is returned to the station

• Describing procedures for transferring command

• Coordinating unit operations at an incident

• Describing leadership and organizational principles

Open Ended

Why is it important for firefighters to have a clear understanding of incident scene operations before responding to emergencies?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a Firefighter II within the organization?

• Providing leadership to less experienced personnel

• Developing new firefighting equipment

• Managing the entire fire department

• Overseeing city emergency planning

Open Ended

Describe how effective leadership can influence the motivation and direction of responding personnel during an emergency.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important leadership traits for firefighters in command roles?

• Supervisory ability

• Self-assurance

• Preparedness

• Physical strength

Fill in the Blank

A firefighter in a command role should always maintain situational ___ during an incident.

Open Ended

Explain how leadership traits and values work together to create an effective team environment in the fire service.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions demonstrates strong leadership values in the fire service?

• Showing a strong work ethic

• Ignoring feedback from others

• Delegating all tasks to others

• Focusing only on personal goals

Open Ended

What are some leadership traits and values that a Firefighter II should possess?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why Incident Commanders (ICs) may need to have additional authority designated to them?

• Incident is outside IC’s jurisdiction

• Incident scope is simple and within existing authorities

• Incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities

• There are legal requirements for a designation of authority

Fill in the Blank

Delegation of authority should include transfer of all ___ functions.

Open Ended

What additional considerations may influence the issuance of a delegation of authority?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an organizational principle listed in the slide?

• Scalar structure

• Unity of command

• Span of control

• Resource allocation

Multiple Choice

Work groups may be created based upon which of the following factors?

• Type of task

• Available resources

• Skills specializations

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the modular structure of NIMS-ICS?

• Resources are divided into Sections, Divisions, Task Forces, and/or Strike Teams

• Resources are managed by a single supervisor at all times

• All resources are implemented at every incident regardless of need

• Resources cannot be modified once assigned

Open Ended

Explain how the Planning 'P' process contributes to effective incident management.

Multiple Select

From where can information about an incident be gathered during the size-up process?

• Preparedness plans and preincident surveys

• Dispatch information gathered while en route

• Observations from a 360-degree walkaround of the scene

• Incident debriefing after the event

Fill in the Blank

During size-up, one of the intended identifications is the ___ and nature of the incident.

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between strategic goals and tactical objectives in incident management?

• Strategic goals are the desired outcomes, while tactical objectives are the activities to reach those outcomes

• Tactical objectives are broad statements, while strategic goals are specific tasks

• Strategic goals are only for resource allocation, while tactical objectives are for communication

• Tactical objectives are not included in the IAP

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of strategic goals in incident management?

• Life safety

• Incident stabilization

• Property conservation

• Resource assignment

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to regularly evaluate strategic goals and tactical objectives during incident management?

• To ensure they are being accomplished and adjust priorities as situations change

• To reduce the number of personnel needed

• To avoid using resources

• To eliminate the need for communication

Open Ended

What are the differences between an offensive and defensive strategy?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are key aspects of successful incident management according to the slides?

• Allocating resources and ensuring adequacy

• Minimizing communication

• Reducing personnel training

• Avoiding resource use

Fill in the Blank

Resources are needed to accomplish ___ and objectives.

Multiple Choice

Match the following NIMS-ICS resource terminology with its definition: Crew, Single resources, Task force, Strike team.

• Crew - Specified number of personnel assembled for an assignment; Single resources - Pieces of apparatus and the personnel necessary to make them operational; Task force - Any combination of resources assembled for a specific mission or operational assignment; Strike team - Set number of resources of same kind and type that have an established minimum number of personnel

• Crew - Pieces of apparatus and the personnel necessary to make them operational; Single resources - Set number of resources of same kind and type that have an established minimum number of personnel; Task force - Specified number of personnel assembled for an assignment; Strike team - Any combination of resources assembled for a specific mission or operational assignment

• Crew - Any combination of resources assembled for a specific mission or operational assignment; Single resources - Specified number of personnel assembled for an assignment; Task force - Pieces of apparatus and the personnel necessary to make them operational; Strike team - Set number of resources of same kind and type that have an established minimum number of personnel

• Crew - Set number of resources of same kind and type that have an established minimum number of personnel; Single resources - Any combination of resources assembled for a specific mission or operational assignment; Task force - Specified number of personnel assembled for an assignment; Strike team - Pieces of apparatus and the personnel necessary to make them operational

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what aspect of incident scene operations do you feel most confident about, and what would you like to learn more about?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a responsibility of a Firefighter II when initiating command at an incident scene?

• Transferring command to another officer

• Describing leadership principles

• Initiating command

• Writing a postincident report