Why are fire departments considered teams or units?
Fire departments can be influenced by a variety of factors. Based on the information from the lesson, match the influence with the appropriate issue.
0:investigate working conditions|1:better customer service|2:require a detailed budget|3:request for shorter shifts
What aspect of large, commercial distribution centers and big-box stores leads to the rapid spread of fire?
Which of the below is a tactic (as opposed to a strategy)?
Which of the following is part of creating common ground between management and employees?
Which organization created standards for electrical safety in the workplace?
Fire apparatuses carry a variety of tools and equipment that help in most situations. Match each of the responsibilities with the tools or equipment found on most fire apparatuses.
0:first-aid kit|1:hydraulic spreaders|2:SCBA|3:flashlights
Why is the fit and size of firefighting clothing an important consideration for women?
If a fire station is considering purchasing a new apparatus and has a high population of senior citizens, which apparatus would be the best option?
How are fire departments prepared for changing populations, for people moving in and out of areas?
At a fire station, affirmation given in front of one’s peers not only gives a person positive feedback, but also does what? (There may be more than one correct answer.)
Your community is interested in recruiting firefighters who match the demographic in your area. In the space below, describe the basic demographics of your area (percentages are not necessary) and explain the methods that your fire department can use to increase awareness and interest in the career of firefighting. Your report must be at least 150 words.
Of the following topics, which are firefighters the most proactive?
Which of the following are now included in apparatus to increase firefighter safety? (There may be more than one correct answer.)
Which of the following statements is supported by the information below? Innovations in firefighting have moved beyond only the tools used during fire incidents. In the latter decades of the twentieth century, new concerns were being raised about the dangerous nature of the occupation. Therefore, the safety of the firefighter while en route to emergency incidents in the apparatus and their necessary gear has undergone critical safety modifications.
Which of the following might a firefighter take to the labor union for them to research?
Many firefighters prior to 1970 grew up with generations of firefighters in their families who taught their sons about the occupation. This type of tradition can be compared to which of the following?
Which of the following issues might labor unions include in their mission? (There may be more than one correct answer.)
Based on the information below, which of the following statements is most accurate? Changes in society have driven the emergency-department evolution; for example, population growth has created an increase in emergency-service requests. At the same time, the population is mobile, and in one year a fire station may have calls that strain fire resources, and the next year be only rarely called for structure fires. The demographics can change as well; an older population will affect the number and type of calls received by a fire department.
Which of the following do some companies add near manual-pull alarm stations to add another layer of protection for facilities?
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