Admin/KCFD Practice Questions and Answers 2023/2024
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What is the KCFD mission statement?
The Kern County Fire Department is dedicated to protecting life and property by
providing effective public education, fire prevention and emergency services. We are
committed to proudly serve our community in the safest, most professional and efficient
manner.
What is the definition of leadership?
The art of directing and motivating a group of people towards achieving a common goal
or strategy.
What is the definition of Integrity?
The constant demonstration of sound moral and ethical principles, unwavering in any
circumstance.
What is the definition of Service?
Providing timely, attentive and upbeat service to the customer/communities; making
sure their needs are met in a manner that reflects positively on the department.
What is the Vision Statement?
To provide outstanding customer-centered Fire and Emergency services.
Who is Command 1?
Chief Aaron Duncan
Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Services
Who is Command 2?
Chief Dionisio Mitchell
Administration
Who is Command 3?
Chief Zachary Wells
EMS, logistics, Facilities
Who is Command 4?
Chief Billy Steers
Operations
Who is Command 5?
Chief Butch Agosta
Training
Who is Division 1?
Division Chief Cary Wright
A Shift
Who is Division 2?
Division Chief Kain Linville
B shift
Who is Division 3?
Division Chief Joe Appleton
C Shift
Who is Division 4?
, Division Chief Andrew Kennison
Wildland
Who is Division 5?
Division Chief Derek Tisinger
Training
Who is Division 6?
Division Chief Joshua Stinnett
Logistics
What is the Firefighter Recruit job description?
Under supervision, learns, performs and trains in the various phases of fire suppression,
rescue, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and public education; to learn the
functions performed by the Fire Department, and to do related work as required.
What is Policy 101.20?
Dress Uniform
What is Policy 101.21?
Work Uniform
What is Policy 102.60?
Discipline
What is Policy 104.40?
Grooming Standards
What is Policy 104.41?
Harassment-free workplace
What happened June 1st, 1925?
Roger Wood assigned as first State Forest Ranger, along with 2 County Fire Wardens
to assist him.
What was purchased in 1929?
Moreland 2-ton w/ 225-gallon tank and 80 GPM pump -$4200
Who died fighting a fire on Tejon Ranch July 14th, 1929?
Fire Warden George McKenzie
Where was the first fire station built on July 1st, 1932?
107th and 19th Street
Who is the Father of the Kern County Fire Department?
Harold Boway
When was the first use of aircraft on a fire?
August 3rd, 1934 - Flown by Cecil Meadows, used by Harold Boway for recon
What 3 stations were built on October 1st, 1934?
Keene(11), Lebec(56) and Kernville(76)
What year were short wave radios first used?
1934
When did Bakersfield HQ open on Golden State highway?
1935
When were the first formal rules and regulations established?
1940
Which captain died from burn injuries while rescuing a man trapped in a vehicle
on July 9th, 1942?
Captain Herschell Morris
with complete solution
What is the KCFD mission statement?
The Kern County Fire Department is dedicated to protecting life and property by
providing effective public education, fire prevention and emergency services. We are
committed to proudly serve our community in the safest, most professional and efficient
manner.
What is the definition of leadership?
The art of directing and motivating a group of people towards achieving a common goal
or strategy.
What is the definition of Integrity?
The constant demonstration of sound moral and ethical principles, unwavering in any
circumstance.
What is the definition of Service?
Providing timely, attentive and upbeat service to the customer/communities; making
sure their needs are met in a manner that reflects positively on the department.
What is the Vision Statement?
To provide outstanding customer-centered Fire and Emergency services.
Who is Command 1?
Chief Aaron Duncan
Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Services
Who is Command 2?
Chief Dionisio Mitchell
Administration
Who is Command 3?
Chief Zachary Wells
EMS, logistics, Facilities
Who is Command 4?
Chief Billy Steers
Operations
Who is Command 5?
Chief Butch Agosta
Training
Who is Division 1?
Division Chief Cary Wright
A Shift
Who is Division 2?
Division Chief Kain Linville
B shift
Who is Division 3?
Division Chief Joe Appleton
C Shift
Who is Division 4?
, Division Chief Andrew Kennison
Wildland
Who is Division 5?
Division Chief Derek Tisinger
Training
Who is Division 6?
Division Chief Joshua Stinnett
Logistics
What is the Firefighter Recruit job description?
Under supervision, learns, performs and trains in the various phases of fire suppression,
rescue, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and public education; to learn the
functions performed by the Fire Department, and to do related work as required.
What is Policy 101.20?
Dress Uniform
What is Policy 101.21?
Work Uniform
What is Policy 102.60?
Discipline
What is Policy 104.40?
Grooming Standards
What is Policy 104.41?
Harassment-free workplace
What happened June 1st, 1925?
Roger Wood assigned as first State Forest Ranger, along with 2 County Fire Wardens
to assist him.
What was purchased in 1929?
Moreland 2-ton w/ 225-gallon tank and 80 GPM pump -$4200
Who died fighting a fire on Tejon Ranch July 14th, 1929?
Fire Warden George McKenzie
Where was the first fire station built on July 1st, 1932?
107th and 19th Street
Who is the Father of the Kern County Fire Department?
Harold Boway
When was the first use of aircraft on a fire?
August 3rd, 1934 - Flown by Cecil Meadows, used by Harold Boway for recon
What 3 stations were built on October 1st, 1934?
Keene(11), Lebec(56) and Kernville(76)
What year were short wave radios first used?
1934
When did Bakersfield HQ open on Golden State highway?
1935
When were the first formal rules and regulations established?
1940
Which captain died from burn injuries while rescuing a man trapped in a vehicle
on July 9th, 1942?
Captain Herschell Morris
