FO- Chapter 7

Which phrase best describes the types of incidents for which fire officers should conduct a brief review as soon as possible after the incident?

all incidents

Leaders can be effective only to the degree that others _____.

are willing to accept their leadership

Historically, which kind of leadership style did fire officers use in both emergency and nonemergency situations?

autocratic

According to Studies of Social Power, which type of power is demonstrated when a firefighter complies with an order to avoid punishment?

coercive

Which leadership style uses all the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the group in determining how to meet an objective or complete a task?

democratic

What is the strongest force that influences the performance and commitment of a volunteer firefighter?

effective leadership

In which situation is strong autocratic leadership the most essential?

executing orders to evacuate a building

Which of the following is one of the two unique leadership challenges faced by fire officers?

fire station as a work location

The fire officer has to be both a leader and a ______.

follower

The laissez-faire leadership style shifts decision making to the _____.

individual fire fighters

Which leadership style is best used when working with experienced firefighters on duties that pose little hazard?

laissez-faire

According to Studies of Social Power, an incident commander directing resources on an incident is an example of _____ power.

legitimate

What is the second step in the five-step approach to making a decision?

list options

A goal of an effective fire officer is to delegate decision making in routine activities to the _____.

lowest possible level

What is the first obligation in a mayday situation?

maintain radio discipline

What is the fourth step in the five-step approach to making a decision?

make a choice

In which situation is an autocratic leadership style required?

the fire company is involved in a high risk emergency scene activity

When operating at an emergency incident, which method is recommended to assist a fire officer with making standard decisions in a consistent manner?

use a checklist

What must the first arriving company level fire officer provide to the dispatch center upon arrival at an incident scene?

verbal picture of the scene

In which emergency situation is a democratic leadership style appropriate?

when developing an IAP for a complex situation