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Project: Written Situational Report — Test Answers

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4

In the space below, write a 200-word description of the steps you would need to take after high school to become a firefighter. Explain the purpose of each of the requirements and the order in which they need to be completed.

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5

Which two steps in the problem-solving process are likely to be solved at the same time?

A
recognizing the problem and analyzing and investigating
B
recognizing the problem and making a decision
C
making a decision and brainstorming solutions
D
analyzing, investigating, and exploring options
7

What is the purpose of dividing a city into geographical districts?

A
It decreases the number of firefighters that need to be hired.
B
It increases the number of calls a fire department must make.
C
It minimizes the time needed to respond to emergency calls.
D
It allows cities to respond to calls in other states as well.
8

Within a fire department, which direction will communication flow? (There may be more than one correct answer.)

A
From supervisors to their administrative officers
B
From entry-level personnel directly to administrative officers
C
From supervisors to entry-level personnel
D
From administrative officers directly to entry-level personnel
10

Based on the following, what is a most likely outcome of a firefighter who moves from one fire station to another? It is critically important to the successful functioning of a department that every fire house operate with the same level of efficiency, ascribing to the same policies.

A
The firefighter will already be familiar with operations at the new station.
B
The firefighter will become an administrative supervisor.
C
The firefighter will need to learn new policies.
D
The firefighter will be given a new rate of pay.
11

Which of the following is required in the candidacy phase?

A
criminal record search
B
entrance exam
C
high-school graduation
D
a polygraph
12

Which of the following factors in to what is required of an entry-level firefighter? (There may be more than one correct answer.)

A
presidential statements
B
district guidelines
C
state statutes
D
local ordinances
13

What determines the method of communication?

A
written communication through formal reports
B
the rules of the fire department
C
verbal communication followed by a written report
D
verbal communication in face-to-face meetings
14

Who conducts the performance evaluation on a firefighter?

A
fire chief
B
paramedic
C
deputy chief
D
captain
15

Each position has specific requirements for employment. Match each of the positions with the minimum requirements specified for the position.

Answer:

0:BLS certification training|1:five years’ experience as a firefighter|2:two years’ experience as a fire captain|3:Bachelor’s degree in business administration

16

Fire departments look for qualities beyond basic knowledge and physical ability. Match the following actions with the personal attributes they most describe.

Answer:

0:report usage of publicly owned uniforms, facilities, and vehicles|1:complete their responsibilities while on duty in fire-house management and at emergency scenes|2:use media communications and social networking responsibly|3:treat team members as they wish to be treated

17

What is required for a message to be considered effective?

A
the message can be translated into other languages
B
the communication can be duplicated
C
the receiver correctly interprets the message
D
the sender sends the message only once
19

Which of the following communications would be more appropriate for verbal instead of written modes? (There may be more than one correct answer.)

A
warnings about falling debris
B
new firehouse protocols
C
instructions to move hoses
D
request for vacation

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