Question

directions: answer the following questions by selecting, matching, or filling in the best answer. each question is 2 points and you may use your notes, review questions, and partners for help. 1. what is an action that a fire fighter ii can take to demonstrate good leadership? a. issue clear instructions and expectations b. do as much of the work by yourself as possible c. ensure that crewmembers complete tasks as fast as possible d. take disciplinary action against crewmembers when necessary 2. which organizational principle states that each firefighter or responder answers to a single supervisor during an incident? a. span of control b. scalar structure c. division of labor d. unity of command 3. which is the first step in the nims - ics planning process? a. assigning roles b. performing a size - up c. developing an incident action plan d. establishing incident objectives and strategies 4. broad, general statements of the final outcomes to be achieved are called: a. strategic goals. b. desired outcomes. c. tactical objectives. d. forecasted circumstances. 5. a plan for the operation of fire suppression crews to limit the fire to areas already involved and to protect exposures is known as a(an): a. fire control tactic. b. offensive strategy. c. defensive strategy. d. damage mitigation strategy. 6. what is the difference between an outside aid agreement and a mutual aid agreement? a. mutual aid agreements are protected by federal law. b. outside agreements are organized and facilitated by a third party. c. in a mutual aid agreement, payment is made by one organization to the other. d. in an outside aid agreement, payment is made by one organization to the other. 7. specific details of incident communications such as radio frequencies, reporting procedures, and emergency communication will be dictated by: a. the fire chief. b. local protocols. c. emergency dispatchers. d. the public information officer. 8. the ic may use a(an) ____ to track units and make field notes about the incident. a. iap

Explanation:

1. Clear instructions help team - members understand tasks, which is a key leadership trait.
2. Unity of command means each person has one supervisor in an incident for clear lines of authority.
3. Performing a size - up is the first step to assess the situation in NIMS - ICS planning.
4. Strategic goals are broad statements of final outcomes.
5. A defensive strategy limits the fire to current areas and protects exposures.
6. Outside aid agreements are one - way, while mutual aid is reciprocal and often organized by a third - party.
7. Local protocols dictate incident communication details.
8. The Incident Action Plan (IAP) can be used to track units and make field notes.

Answer:

1. a. Issue clear instructions and expectations
2. d. Unity of command
3. b. Performing a size - up
4. a. strategic goals.
5. c. defensive strategy.
6. b. Outside agreements are organized and facilitated by a third party.
7. b. local protocols.
8. a. IAP