Fire Officer p150

What should a narrative report provide according to the text?

• A detailed list of all equipment used

• A personal opinion of the incident

• A summary of the fire department's annual budget

• A clear mental image of the situation and actions taken

What is a characteristic of a good report as identified by Mary Sovick?

• Subjective

• Vague

• Accurate and specific

• Emotional

What should be avoided in a formal report?

• Chronological statements

• Emotional statements and opinions

• Factual information

• Objective observations

What is required by state worker's compensation agencies when an employee is injured?

• A verbal report

• A supervisor's report

• A public announcement

• A media release

What should a fire officer use when writing a report?

• A personal diary

• A handwritten note

• A standardized format or template

• A random format

What is the purpose of a supervisor's first report of an injury?

• To provide a personal opinion

• To criticize the injured employee

• To start the state file relating to an injury or disability claim

• To announce the incident to the public

What is an example of a pertinent negative in a report?

• The number of firefighters present

• The absence of gas-powered tools

• The presence of a fire engine

• The use of gas-powered tools

What is a consequence of a poorly written report according to Mary Sovick?

• It hurts your credibility

• It makes you appear more competent

• It has no impact on your professional image

• It enhances your credibility

What should be included in a supervisor's report?

• Emotional statements

• Hearsay

• A chronological statement of events

• Personal opinions

What is a fire officer's role in using information technology for reports?

• To avoid using any technology

• To select preformatted information in an interactive online form

• To ignore technology and focus on verbal reports

• To write reports by hand