Fire Officer p96

What is the initial level of psychomotor skill for a new driver/operator?

• Knows the main streets and basic understanding of the street grid

• Can drive to more than 85% of the streets without assistance

• Can remember routes to areas not visited for months

• Knows all addresses and alternative routes in the district

At which psychomotor skill level is a driver/operator considered competent?

• Latency

• Mastery

• Initial

• Plateau

What is required for a driver/operator to reach the mastery level?

• Occasional practice sessions

• Basic understanding of the street grid

• Assistance from the fire officer

• Knowledge of all addresses and alternative routes

Why is it dangerous to ask a fire fighter to demonstrate a rusty skill set?

• It may lead to overconfidence

• It can result in poor performance in critical situations

• It wastes valuable training time

• It is not allowed by regulations

What should fire officers provide to maintain fire fighter confidence?

• Verbal encouragement

• Written tests

• Repetition and simulations

• Frequent breaks

What increases the challenge for fire officers?

• Strict regulations

• High turnover rates

• Expansion of fire fighters' responsibilities

• Limited training resources

What should practice sessions include for best performance?

• Written instructions

• Classroom lectures

• Verbal feedback

• Full personal protective clothing

What is a recommended method for realistic fire-ground practice?

• Using virtual reality simulations

• Acquiring abandoned structures

• Watching training videos

• Reading training manuals

What should a fire officer explain to a new fire fighter trainee?

• The history of the fire department

• The salary structure

• Procedures in the fire station during an alarm

• The benefits of the job

What is a common requirement for new fire fighters before field response?

• A psychological evaluation

• Completion of a physical fitness test

• NFPA Fire Fighter I certification

• A written exam