Florida State Fire Officer II (10/21)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following helps to create a sense of continuity in group development? - Correct Answer -
Officers continually reminding subordinates that they are part of a larger group or organization
What should the company officer do if a subordinate appears to have a psychological/emotional
problem? - Correct Answer - Seek guidance from a superior officer and/or the employee assistance
program (EAP)
The organization vests the ____ with the authority to be the formal group leader. - Correct Answer -
company officer
Determining the funding needed for professional development courses is assisted primarily by: (389) -
Correct Answer - having a professional development plan.
What should the officer do when the jurisdiction has certain vendors from whom purchases must be
made as a matter of policy? - Correct Answer - Contact the vendor even if it is listed in the policy
What is the purpose of researching regulations and reports from OSHA, NIOSH, and other agencies
during policy and procedure development? - Correct Answer - Determining the need for a new or
revised policy or procedure
Injury reports and fire losses can provide strong evidence to justify an officer's budget requests because
they may indicate: - Correct Answer - areas where training needs to be reviewed.
What is the responsibility of the company officer regarding the report or witness of an unsafe condition
at an emergency scene? - Correct Answer - Recognize condition and act appropriately to maintain scene
safety.
Which of the following is a U.S. federal agency that fire and emergency services are MOST likely to
interact with? - Correct Answer - U.S. Coast Guard
The stage of the change process in which people refuse to believe that the change will affect them is
known as: - Correct Answer - denial.
Who is responsible for reporting the need for maintenance or replacement of equipment? - Correct
Answer - Company officer
,Which of the following is MOST likely to be a factor in the loss of personnel and support of the unit? -
Correct Answer - Loss of group cohesion
The final goal in an employee's career development plan should be stated: - Correct Answer - in broad
general terms over a specified period.
Which of the following may be a result of not providing adequate rehabilitation for crew members at an
incident? - Correct Answer - Increased risk of illness or injury
An accident investigation should be concluded with - Correct Answer - a narrative description, including
participant interviews and eye-witness reports
Which of the following is a component that should be included in a written infection control plan? -
Correct Answer - Education and training requirements
Desire to serve the community, a sense of professionalism, a sense of adventure, and affiliation with a
high-risk profession are all: - Correct Answer - binding interests within the fire and emergency services
groups.
Company Officer II candidates should evaluate and improve their interpersonal, oral, written, and
emergency scene communication skills as part of: - Correct Answer - their advancement training.
One component of an organization's health and safety program should be: - Correct Answer - an
accident, injury, and illness prevention program.
Which of the following items or actions relating to firefighter safety and health BEST describes a
responsibility of a company officer? - Correct Answer - Knowledge of all applicable local,
state/provincial and federal laws
How does progressive discipline usually begin? - Correct Answer - With training and/or education
When should the organization's expectations for an employee be established? - Correct Answer - During
the initial meeting between the company officer and the subordinate
Which of the following should company officers be MOST aware of if tribal fire agencies are near their
jurisdiction? - Correct Answer - The agencies' capabilities
Which of the following is typically responsible for evaluating personnel? - Correct Answer - Company
officer
NFPA® 1021 requires company officers to understand how local governments: - Correct Answer - enact
laws.
What BEST describes the areas of responsibilities that a group member has within the organization? -
Correct Answer - Showing mutual respect, being dependable, operating ethically, and being goal-
oriented
, The role expectations of the organization, the group's members, and the officer's own concept of what it
means to be a company officer are all influences that determine: - Correct Answer - the company
officer's perception of his or her role.
One of the primary health and safety duties for the Level II Fire Officer is: - Correct Answer - analyzing
unit accident and injury reports.
The NFPA® Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program is: - Correct Answer - NFPA® 1581.
What is the role of peer pressure in a company officer's behavior management? - Correct Answer -
Group members may respond to it but it should not be depended upon to fix behavior
When dealing with behavior management issues, the company officer should review the organization's
policies to identify: - Correct Answer - the specific policy or procedure that was violated.
Peer assistance begins by assigning ____ to work with the new crewmember. - Correct Answer - a more
experienced crewmember or officer
The purchasing process may be the responsibility of ____ or a member of the jurisdiction's central
purchasing department. - Correct Answer - he county or city clerk
NIMS-based ICS for unified command (UC) should be used as the model for response management in
the ____ to ensure an effective response. - Correct Answer - area contingency plans
Maximizing health and safety in the fire and emergency services is directly related to policies and
procedures that are: - Correct Answer - designed to reduce risk.
Unsafe acts at an emergency scene are ____ factors that a company officer or a member of the crew
may perform that may contribute to injuries or fatalities. - Correct Answer - internal
Which of the following emergency responder workplaces can be directly controlled by the organization
and made as safe as possible? - Correct Answer - An organization's facilities
Usually, the funding items that company officers identify are meant to be included in the department's
____ budget. - Correct Answer - operating
Each ____ establishes the criteria for selecting and evaluating candidates for company officers. - Correct
Answer - authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
Which of the following characteristics must an organization's personnel evaluations have? - Correct
Answer - Timely
Which of the following is a responsibility of a company officer after recognizing an unsafe act at an
emergency scene? - Correct Answer - Take action when personnel are performing unsafe act.
What BEST explains why an individual's participation in a group may change? - Correct Answer -
Interests change
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