ADM 1-1 Flashcards
What is the Subject of ADM 1-1
Chain of Command and Organizational Chart
What is a chain of command?
A management structure used to ensure safety and accountability on the fire ground and monitor administrative functions within the divisions
What does the chain of command provide a path for?
Communications, decision making, problem solving, and direction
The chain of command serves all members:
in a fair and equal manner with each member having a voice in it’s operation
The chain of command identifies:
the person who must be responsible to direct each task to a successful conclusion
Unity of Command is the concept that:
each firefighter answers only to one supervisor, and each supervisor reports to only one chief officer.
Unity of Command ensures that:
Everyone is accountable to the Fire Chief
The Chain of Command establishes a:
Path of communication from the Fire Chief to the firefighters
The Fire Chief acts as the coordinator of all facets of the fire department, and must be furnished with:
Timely, accurate, and complete reports
The Fire Chief reports directly to:
The Mayor
FAE’s hold a rank with added responsibility, but:
Are not considered a part of the chain of command
FAE’s are considered the equal of:
Firefighters
When may a Division Chief report directly to the Fire Chief?
When their AC is off duty
The Safety Chief may report directly to the Fire Chief on:
Safety Issues
Firefighters assigned to a division report to:
Directly to their Division Battalion Chief
During Emergency response, the first arriving officer at the scene:
Is in charge of the incident until the arrival of a Chief Officer
A Chief officer, after being briefed, may:
Assume command of the incident if they deem necessary
At an incident, a BC issuing direct orders to a FF without the captain:
Loses the effectiveness of the principle behind the chain of command
What frequently leads to confusion in understanding orders previously given by officers?
Battalion Chiefs (or higher) issuing direct orders to firefighters
When should the Chain of Command be bypassed?
Only in Extreme Emergencies
Superiority of rank _______________ an officer to assume command over subordinate officers other than their own
Does Authorize
Any officer or firefighter who receives orders from a ranking officer, and then receives subsequent orders in conflict with the previous should:
Advise the second officer of the previous orders, and carry out the original order unless it is deemed an emergency
If any member takes an order of another officer over their first order:
The officer who gave the original order will be quickly and duly notified of this action ASAP
