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This comprehensive study guide provides a valuable resource for candidates preparing for the 2025 florida fire officer 1 certification exam. it features hundreds of verified practice questions and answers covering key topics such as fireground operations, management principles, leadership styles, hr policies, nfpa standards, and pre-incident planning. Each question is carefully aligned with current best practices, ensuring accurate and reliable exam preparation. This resource is designed to enhance understanding and improve performance on the exam.
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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
What is one of the recommendations for helping fire officers develop technical competencies within their companies - ansUse problem-solving scenarios What type of organizations do private Industries or non-governmental organizations used to provide fire protection to factories, processing plants, and large private facilities - ansFire brigades What is the lowest level of Fire officer that can be in a chief officer position - ansFire officer 3 According to the 1993 amended EEOC guidelines, under what circumstances, if any, are employers liable for the acts of those who work for them - ansAnytime they knew or should have known about the behavior and did nothing about it When an officer tells subordinates that he does not agree with unpopular orders, but the orders have to be enforced anyway, what is the result - ansThe officers authority and supervisory ability is undermined Blank is the complex system of inherent attributes that determine a person's moral and ethical actions and reactions - ansIntegrity What agency enforces the federal laws establishing the civil rights of Americans - ansEqual employment opportunity commission What type of organizational document was developed to provide definite guidelines for present and future actions - ansPolicy Historically what did it mean if your house had a fire mark on it - ansThe house was covered by insurance Which of the four functions of management is used when a fire officer consider the impact on the budget before making purchases - ansControlling what kind of behavior can be described as consistent with the Department's core values, mission statement, and values statements - ansEthical Behavior What is one of the higher-profile roles a fire officer can perform - ansFunctioning as Incident Commander 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
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 The sound attitude believes and what's right rather than - ansWho's right What is the fifth level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs - ansSelf-actualization Training is defined as the process of achieving proficiency through instruction and - ansHands-On practice Who determines a need for focused training - ansAn officer or the department Blank is a method whereby representatives up employees (unions) and employer's determine the conditions of employment through direct negotiation - ansCollective bargaining What has been used in place of strikes to influence public opinion in favor of the wants of firefighters during labor disputes - ansPicketing What does the I stand for in CISM - ansIncident What does the accommodating person demonstrate, according to the Blake and Mouton managerial grid - ansLow concern for results high concern for people In the context of Human Resources, what does the f stand for in FLSA - ansFair Most State Fire Service professional certificated systems are based on - ansNFPA standards Are strikes by state or Municipal workers legal - ansNo, in most places they are illegal The range, scope, and task of a fire officers supervisory activities are defined by three primary components two of which are: 1) the local labor contract, and 2) the fire department
rules, regulations, and procedures what is the third component - ansThe municipalities personnel regulations What is one of the most important reasons for establishing and maintaining and effective incident command structure at every incident - ansSituational awareness What is the term used for the process of setting performance standards in evaluating performance against those Standards - ansPerformance Management Blank is the process of providing rest, re-hydration, nourishment, and medical evaluation to members who are involved in strenuous or extended duration incident scene operations - ansRehab What situation justifies exposing firefighters to a high level of risk - ansRealistic chance of saving a life What NFPA standard covers the infection control - ansNFPA 1581 What does the NBFSPQ do - ansAccredits fire service certification systems Which of the following is not a phase of an accident investigation - ansEmployee administrative action What is an MOU most similar to - ansA labor contract What is one rule that pertains to IDLH conditions - anstwo in, two out Step blank initiates the formal part of the grievance procedure - ansStep 2 According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the most basic human needs, at the bottom of the ladder, are known as - ansPhysiological needs Firefighters should be medically examined periodically as long as they are engaged and Performing emergency duties, with an emphasis on identifying risk factors that could lead to
What task force developed a standardized physical ability test that is validated as an assessment of a firefighter candidate physical ability to perform the critical tasks of a firefighter - ansFire service joint labor management wellness fitness task force 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
What is one situation in which strong autocratic leadership is essential - ansExecuting orders to evacuate a building What does the C stand for in the ABCD of the public education course design - ansConditions After which type of incident, if any, should fire officers review events with their Crews - ansAfter all incidents Is it ever appropriate for a fire department to make an effort to speak a non-english language in the United States - ansYes, some major city departments have gone so far as to make such a language the primary language of the station What is the first obligation in a Mayday situation - ansMaintain radio discipline Soca man can determine the May Day location and situation According to the conscious competence learning Matrix developed by dr. Thomas Gordon in the 1970's, what is the highest level of confidence a firefighter May display - ansLevel 4 What can a fire officer use to assist with making standard decisions in a consistent manner - ansUse a checklist Which of the following is the minimum level of training to become a managing Fire officer - ansFire officer 2 There are four responses to investigation: recommend suggestion action, suggest alternative Solutions, refer the issue to another agency, or - ansTake no action How can fire officers know all they should in order to safely conduct a live-fire training - ansThere is an NFPA standard which addresses that specifically Who is at the front line of the campaign to identify the needs of the individual - ansCompany officers What is one of the two situations in which the autocratic leadership style is indicated - ansWhen the fire company is involved in a high-risk emergency scene activity When fire officers are asked incidental things from citizens, such as where the nearest flu shot clinic is, and they do not know the answer, what should I do - ansMake every effort to find out and leave the citizens satisfied What does the B stand for in the ABCD of public education course design - ansBehavior What happens to the number and complexity of decision-making situation as fire officers move up through the ranks - ansThey both increase
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
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
What is the preferred technique used to identify problems with a fire department policy - ansDiscuss the problem with other fire officers An blank shows a building from above, identify doors, utilities access, and any special considerations or hazards - ansPlot plan Which facilities are required to submit information to the local emergency planning Council in connection with pre-incident planning - ansthose that store or handle hazardous materials Budget preparation is a process that is both Technical and - ansPolitical What is the major risk factor that should be considered with assembly occupancies - ansMultiple fatality fires What does the blue shield on NFPA 704 symbol represent - ansHealth What type of drawing shows interior views of a building, including rooms, hallways, and cabinet strong and the correct relationship to each other - ansFloor plans What agency has extensive experience in tracking evacuees - ansAmerican Red Cross What is the first step in the budget process - ansIdentification of needs and required resources 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
Properties containing agricultural equipment, electronic data processing equipment, or scientific equipment; Fine Arts Center's;and storage or manufacturing sites are examples of blank properties - ansHigh value What is used to establish interim and long-term actions to reduce the impact hazards that cannot be eliminated - ansMitigation plan What is the first role of a fire officer when dealing with a citizen's complaint - ansRespond in a professional manner Automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and blank are the three primary components of water-based fire protection systems - ansFire pumps Should a fire officer tell a complainant that certain actions will be taken - ansNo, unless it is within the scope of his or her Authority What is one of the larger sources of Grant funds for both municipal and volunteer fire departments - ansThe assistance to Firefighters grant program What is one of the top three local tax revenue sources - ansProperty taxes Which construction type is the most durable and Lasting structure - ansType 4 What is usually the longest time a brainstorming session should last for a group of 4 to 16 people - ans15 to 25 minutes Which of the following is the most common cause of a fire code violation pertaining to egress points - ansImproper storage Part of the pre incident plan is a report, in written format, containing various sections. What must be maintained in these reports - ansA consistent, standard format Which type of code applies to existing buildings - ansFire codes The size and blank of an object can have a tremendous impact on the ability to burn and rate of consumption - ansShape Changing a plan if necessary should not be viewed as - ansA failure What is the most common form of report that fire officers are called to make - ansVerbal What concept involved from the OSHA 2 in 2 out rule mandate buy 29 CFR 1910 .1 34 - ansRIT What does the I stand for in NFIRS - ansIncident Can a volunteer fire department be organized as an independent nonprofit corporation - ansYes, as a 501C
When funds are set aside from a budget account, pursuant to a certain budget request, what term describes These funds - ansEncumbered When should a fire officer discuss individual poor performance that occurred on an incident scene - ansIn private What is one good method for keeping a conversation on the topic at hand - ansDirected questioning What does the p stand for in sop - ansProcedure What concept drives the attractiveness of privatization - ansA private company can operate more efficiently than a local government agency When a company level Fire officer assumes command in the command mode, why would the crew assigned to that file to stay with the Fire officer - ansTo fill The Command Staff positions 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