FIRE OFFICER 2 245 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Time-Sensitive - answer Hidden within the assessment center in-basket papers are usually a few
surprises, including a few _____________ items
Recent local history - answer In preparing for examination, candidates should be familiar with
the materials on the reference reading list as well as:
It may be the result of a offensive verbal conduct - answer Which of the following is a correct
statement about sexual harassment?
administrative fire officer - answer According to the International Association of Fire Chiefs, a
person who worked as a managing fire officer for 3 to 5 years, is certified at the NFPA Fire
Officer III level, and has completed formal education equivalent to a bachelor's degree is known
as a(n):
An angry citizen - answer Which of the following roles is commonly encountered in an
assessment center role-play simulation?
Keep the supervisor informed - answer What is one of the three recommended activities for fire
officers to help them work effectively with their supervisors?
managing fire officer - answer Which term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use
for a Fire Officer II?
to ensure adequate staffing - answer What is the primary purpose of having an accurate
"beginning of shift report"?
,Fire-ground operations - answer What are the most common activities being performed when
fire fighters are injured?
Fire-promotion to chief officer - answer Throughout their careers, fire fighters experience four
major events that change the way they relate to the formal fire department organization. What
is one of those events?
Firefighters are more likely to die of heart attacks - answer What is the likelihood of fire fighters
dying of a heart attack versus people in other occupations?
30% - answer According to the June 2007 document published by the NFPA Fire Analysis and
Research Division, the number of fire fighters dying on duty decreased _______ during a 30-
year period from the 1970s to 2000s.
interest statement - answer A verbal presentation must include which of the following?
the chiefs will be available for consultation, but the fire officer will run their stations - answer
Which statement best summarizes the role of the supervising fire officer in decision making and
problem solving?
Ethical behavior - answer Which kind of behavior can be described as consistent with the
department's core values, mission statement, and value statements?
3 - answer What is the lowest level of fire officer that is qualified for a chief officer position?
Pendelton Act - answer Which legislation enacted in 1883 established the civil service system in
the U.S. federal government?
Qualified - answer If a promotion eligibility list is banded, what is typically one of the group
headings?
, General Order - answer Which formal document addresses a specific subject, policy, condition,
or situation?
Completing employee performance appraisals - answer Which of the following Fire Officer II
duties is a Fire Officer I NOT expected to perform?
Sudden cardiac arrest - answer What is the leading cause of on-duty death among fire fighters?
Prepare a formal letter for chiefs approval - answer Which of the following is a popular
assessment center exercise?
1 - answer A press release should be limited to a maximum of how many pages?
policies and regulations - answer To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate's
supervisory decisions should be strictly based on:
An angry citizen - answer Which of the following roles is commonly encountered in an
assessment center role-play simulation?
identification of the target audience - answer What is one of the first considerations when
planning a news release?
Reliability - answer What is the term for the ability of a test to measure what it is intended to
measure on a consistent basis?
Recommendation report - answer A document that suggests a particular action or decision is
called a(n):
The fire chief - answer Who must take corrective action if an investigation confirms a
harassment complaint has merit?
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