12. What does attention to detail mean to you?

Question 1

What does attention to detail mean to you? How does it relate to the position of engineer?

Answer 1

I.	Introduction
II.	Definition
III.	Apparatus and Equipment
IV.	Driving
V.	Operation during emergencies
VI.	Safety / Accountability officer
VII.	Fireground Factors

Question 2

I. Introduction

Answer 2

1. Exp with military. Push-ups in basic
2. Can be the difference between success and failure, life and death
3. Story in military of zulu time and local time when working with different unit

Question 3

II. Definition

Answer 3

1. Attention to detail means my ability to notice things that can be easily overlooked
2. To have attention to detail I need to be intentionally focused and not overwhelmed with stressors

Question 4

III. Apparatus and Equipment

Answer 4

1. Potential problems will not always be obvious
2. Brake pressure test
3. Cracks / damage
4. Easy to overlook missing / broken equipment

Question 5

IV. Driving

Answer 5

1. Basis of defensive driving
2. See potential threats while avoidable
3. Notice unsafe drivers
4. Problems with own apparatus
5. Lack of situational awareness is one of the two leading causes of accidents

Question 6

V. Operation during emergencies

Answer 6

1. A lot of tasks in first 10 minutes
2. Pressures set right
3. Gauges to watch, esp with longer fires

Question 7

VI. Safety / Accountability officer

Answer 7

1. Where are crews operating
2. What is their air
3. How long have they been in hazard zone
4. Is the roof safe to operate on and under

Question 8

VII. Fireground Factors

Answer 8

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