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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
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Fire Officer II
Fire Officer II
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It is 5:00 am, and you are exhausted. The exhaustion is less from having to work two fires in four hours than it is from the fact that both were at the same location and the initial report indicates the second was from a rekindle which caused extensive damage. As the incident commander, you know that you are responsible for giving the briefing to the press that has gathered. You also know that live television coverage will begin at 5:30 am. Your mind races as you step up to give a press conference.
1:
What information will you release?
A:
None
B:
Everything you know
C:
The basic facts
D:
The scene size-up report
2:
Should you postpone the conference until after the morning news has concluded?
A:
Yes, you never want to be on the first broadcast of the day
B:
No, you may give the media the idea that you have something to hide
C:
No, you always want to me on the first broadcast of the day
D:
Yes, you should never speak to the media until you have conducted a complete investigation.
3:
Should you own up to your mistakes?
A:
No, fire officers never make mistakes
B:
Yes, the media is quick to forgive mistakes
C:
No, you should give clear, concise answers without drawing any conclusions concerning mistakes.
D:
Yes, that is your department's policy
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