CAL FIRE Forms Company Officer Academy (COA) Practice Test

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• Which item in the list is used for IAPS data entry and coding tasks?
• Which form code corresponds to the Departmental Incompatible Activities Statement?
• Which statement correctly identifies two critical factors to consider when selecting a tactic?
• The Supervisors Guide is associated with which policy number?
• Which form provides Notice of eligibility and rights/responsibilities?
• Physical Fitness corresponds to which code?
• What is the primary role of the CAL FIRE Company Officer at an incident?
• What constitutes a Mayday situation for a crew member?
• Annual Appraisals (Individual Development Plan/Performance Appraisal Summary) are documented on which form?
• Which policy code corresponds to the Physical Ability Test Risk Assessment?
• Which form covers Medical treatment and return to work?
• Which form is used to log seasonal employee performance data?
• Which form code corresponds to Report of Performance for Probationary Employee?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between risk and objective value on the fireground?
• Which form certifies serious injury/illness for military family caregiver leave?
• What factors must a Company Officer consider when assigning resources to an action plan?
• Why is building construction knowledge important for a Company Officer during a structural fire?
• Which policy code corresponds to the Appointments, Transfers and Separations topic?
• Health and Fitness is documented in which handbook?
• What is the purpose of a post-incident critique and who should participate?
• Which of the following is a handbook?
• Which item in the list is clearly a form rather than a policy or IIPP document?
• Adverse Actions - Employee Conduct and Discipline corresponds to which policy?
• What is the Company Officer's role in information sharing with the public during an incident?
• Size-up on arrival includes which aspects?
• The label 'Nope, Nope and Nope' corresponds to which IIPP?
• Which leadership style is most effective for a Company Officer in high-stress incidents?
• Which item is NOT a typical element of the initial fireground size-up?
• What demonstrates ethical decision-making in safety and resource use?
• How does incident complexity influence Company Officer decisions on strategy and resources?
• Which document is identified as the Personnel Procedures Handbook?
• What is the objective of an after-action review following an incident?
• Which item is essential to communicate to the incoming officer during command transfer when there are imminent threats?
• Workers Compensation is found in which handbook?
• Which policy addresses Employee Conduct?
• Which form records Quantitative Fit Test results?
• Which statement best captures a key component of an effective after-action review?
• Which form is used to report exposure to a communicable disease?
• During execution of the Incident Action Plan, a Company Officer should primarily monitor which aspects?
• The Ryan White Act provides protections for health care workers exposed to designated diseases. Which item is this Act?
• Which form would you submit to nominate an employee for safety recognition?
• Which forms comprise the Facilities/Equipment Safety Checklist?
• Why is precise and complete documentation essential for COA evaluation and compliance?
• What should be included in a Company Officer's training plan for subordinates?
• Safety is addressed by which handbook?
• Which policy covers Appointments, Transfers and Separations?
• Which form is the second part of the Facilities/Equipment Safety Checklist?
• What is the role of the Company Officer in the development or execution of the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
• What should a Company Officer do to ensure the care of civilians or downed firefighters at a scene?
• Who is responsible for confirming that all personnel and equipment have left the incident site during demobilization?
• Which method best supports real-time resource tracking on a fireground?
• What considerations ensure adequate water supply for suppression on a wildfire or structure fire?
• In a multi-agency incident, what structure ensures unified command?
• Which human factors must a Company Officer manage to maintain effective crew performance?
• Adverse reaction procedures are listed under which policy code?
• Which code is associated with the '5 questions for adverse reaction' item?
• Which sequence best represents the key steps in terminating an incident for a single-company operation?
• Which form is used for Physical Fitness Documentation?
• Who establishes incident objectives and how does a Company Officer contribute?
• What does LCES stand for and why is it critical?
• Which form is used to submit an Employee Safety Suggestion and Unsafe Practice Report?
• Which item is not a handbook?
• Which policy covers Employee Rules of Conduct, Uniformed Employees?
• Job Hazard Analysis/Project Safety Work Plan is associated with which IIPP?
• What is a "common radio channel" and why is it important on the incident?
• The coaching approach to develop subordinates during routine operations includes which elements?
• Which form handles the Employee contract grievance/complaint?
• The Substance Abuse Assistance Policy is identified by which code?
• Which form certifies healthcare provider?
• Which form is used to request a Work Station/Ergonomic Evaluation?
• Which form is the Package of necessary forms required to list a position?
• Which action would most undermine scene control during a rapidly evolving incident?
• As incident complexity increases, what is required of the Company Officer?
• New Employee Safety Orientation corresponds to which IIPP?
• The Guide for Managers and Supervisors Template is associated with which IIPP number?
• Which form code is used to certify a health condition under leave procedures?
• Which form code corresponds to Payroll Adjustment Notice?
• Job Safety Survey/Evaluation is associated with which IIPP?
• What is the primary purpose of the Company Officer's ICS responsibilities with respect to safety?
• Code of Safe Practices is associated with which IIPP?
• Which policy code covers FMLA & CFRA?
• How should a Company Officer approach hazard mitigation when approaching a structure with potential collapse?
• The 1831 code corresponds to which topic?
• Which form is the Departmental Incompatible Activities Statement?
• Which form establishes eligibility and rights/responsibilities for family or medical leave?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the S-curve in incident planning?
• What is the recommended radio discipline to prevent miscommunication on the fireground?
• What system should be used to maintain on-scene accountability for personnel and equipment?
• Which approach best aligns with recommended care for civilians or downed firefighters at a scene?
• Which item is associated with IIPP-4?
• Which practice helps maintain unit integrity and continuous accountability during operations?
• Which form is used for Approval/Denial from C&P analyst or AO?
• How does a Company Officer maintain scene control during a rapidly evolving incident?
• Which form represents CAL FIRE Operational and Program Notification?
• Which form records Qualitative Fit Test results?
• The 1500 Handbook is associated with which policy area?
• Why is pre-incident planning essential for CAL FIRE Company Officers?
• Which form code is used for Report of inmate occupational injury or illness?
• Which statement about pre-incident planning is true?
• Which form would be used to report an accident and determine prevention measures?
• What is the role of the "S-curve" in predicting fire growth and resource needs?
• When selecting a tactic, what two critical factors must a Company Officer consider?
• When transferring command, which items must you communicate to the incoming officer?
• Absence and additional time worked report is filed on which form?
• How should a Company Officer develop subordinates through coaching during routine operations?
• Which form is the Supervisors report of accident/perceived exposure?
• Report of Performance for Probationary Employee is documented on which form?
• Which policy code should be consulted for employee rules of conduct for uniformed personnel?
• Which form is for Accident and Injury Prevention Analysis?
• What supervisory method should be used to delegate tasks while maintaining control?
• What is the difference between strategic and tactical objectives at the company level?
• A Company Officer's training plan should include which elements?
• Which policy code addresses AWOL?
• Which form is the Seasonal employee performance record?
• Which form contains the Employee Rules of Conduct?
• Why must a Company Officer understand fuel load and types in the operation area?
• Which form is used for Emergency Family Notification?
• How does a Company Officer contribute to incident objectives after they are established?
• Which of the following is an indicator of impending change in fire behavior?
• Which item would be used to manage training logistics?
• Which item is intended to orient a new employee to safety policies?
• Notification of Fatality/Serious Injury/Near Serious Accident is coded as?
• Which form is the Worksheet IAPS Data Entry Worksheet and Code Sheet IAPS Data Entry?
• How should a Company Officer document crew performance and provide feedback?
• Direct deposit enrollment/authorization form corresponds to which form number?
• Which form certifies qualifying exigency/military family leave?
• The code for Separation of Unsatisfactory Non-Permanent Employees is?
• Which form would you use to document medical care authorization at the point of service?
• Which form would you use to log a sharps injury incident?
• The code 8100 corresponds to which topic?
• Exposure handling and treatment would be guided by which form?
• Which form is the Modified work agreement?
• When operating with mutual aid or multiple agencies, what is essential?
• During post-incident closeout, which activity is appropriate?
• Which form is used by an employee returning to work after medical treatment?
• In risk management, is performing dangerous tasks for limited gain acceptable?
• Uniform Policy is documented in which handbook?
• Which statement best describes the Company Officer's accountability responsibilities at the incident?
• The PO forms are associated with which department?
• In a Mayday situation, what should be the immediate concern of the Company Officer?
• Which form is Authorization for medical care?
• What is the Company Officer's role in ensuring secondary egress and escape routes are maintained?
• In the context of fire-ground performance management, what kind of evaluations should be used to provide feedback?
• Which practice best maintains situational awareness during a dynamic incident?
• Which form is used to nominate an employee for a safety award?
• What is the code for Injury and Illness Prevention Program?
• Which policy code governs Management Safety Assessment / SART activation?
• What purpose do accountability forms serve on scene?
• A position application is on which form?
• Which statement best describes the role of a Company Officer in safety during incident operations?
• Which form is designated for certification of a health condition affecting an employee or healthcare provider?
• Which form certifies healthcare provider/employee health condition?
• What are the three basic priorities on every incident for a Company Officer?
• Which topic is linked to the 1700 Handbook?
• Which form serves as the Sharps Injury Log?
• Employee Training Sign-Up Sheet corresponds to which IIPP?
• What is the recommended span of control for a Company Officer on a single incident scene?
• What is a key reason to start demobilization planning early?
• During demobilization, who verifies that all assets have departed the incident site?
• How should a Company Officer handle ethical conflicts involving safety or resource use?
• What is the purpose of PPE strategy in hazard exposure?
• Which item would you consult for hazard analysis and safety planning?
• Which form is the Designee warrant?
• Which policy governs the Substance Abuse Assistance Program Policy (SAAP)?
• Which form is used for the Position Essential Functions Duty Statement?
• Which form code corresponds to Absence and additional time worked report?
• Which form is used to certify eligibility for qualifying exigency or military family leave?
• Which ICS forms are most commonly used by a Company Officer to manage actions and resource status on a small incident?
• Which form is the Perceived exposure reporting form?
• What is the fundamental principle of risk management as it relates to fire ground operations?
• Which policy code relates to leave under FMLA and CFRA?
• Which form is used for employee request for family or medical leave?
• Which form is used to initiate an ergonomic evaluation request?
• Which form code corresponds to the Designee warrant?
• When should demobilization planning begin on an incident?
• The procedure for exposure determination, reporting and treatment is documented on which form?
• Which form is described as a package of necessary forms required to list a position?
• What practice helps maintain situational awareness in a dynamic incident?
• How should accountability be integrated with the incident command structure?
• Payroll Adjustment Notice is filed on which form?