Fire Officer p275

At-risk behavior is:

• a behavior that increases the likelihood of negative outcomes

• a behavior that guarantees success

• a behavior that has no impact on outcomes

• a behavior that is always safe

Which of the following is NOT a response to at-risk behavior?

• Remedial training

• Formal discipline

• Punitive action

• Ignoring the behavior

What is the first goal in correcting at-risk behavior according to the text?

• Identify the behavior

• Punish the behavior

• Ignore the behavior

• Encourage the behavior

Reckless behavior is characterized by:

• Careful and cautious actions

• Thoughtless and irresponsible actions

• Planned and deliberate actions

• Calm and composed actions

A work improvement plan should cover:

• Goals and objectives

• Performance metrics

• Timeline for improvement

• All of the above

What is 'at-risk behavior' as described in the text?

• A type of behavior that increases the likelihood of negative outcomes

• A behavior that is always illegal

• A behavior that is encouraged by society

• A behavior that has no consequences

What are the options available to a fire officer when dealing with at-risk behavior?

• Implement safety protocols

• Ignore the behavior

• Report to higher authorities

• Conduct a risk assessment

Define 'reckless behavior' according to the text.

• Reckless behavior is acting without thinking about the consequences.

• Reckless behavior is carefully planning every action.

• Reckless behavior is avoiding any risky situations.

• Reckless behavior is always following the rules.

What should a fire officer do if an employee continues to miss work-task expectations despite coaching?

• Terminate the employee

• Provide additional training

• Ignore the issue

• Report to higher management

What might a municipality require if an employee receives a substandard annual evaluation?

• A performance improvement plan

• A salary increase

• A promotion

• A bonus