ADM 1-1

Question 1

What is the Subject of ADM 1-1

Answer 1

Chain of Command and Organizational Chart

Question 2

What is a chain of command?

Answer 2

A management structure used to ensure safety and accountability on the fire ground and monitor administrative functions within the divisions

Question 3

What does the chain of command provide a path for?

Answer 3

Communications, decision making, problem solving, and direction

Question 4

The chain of command serves all members:

Answer 4

in a fair and equal manner with each member having a voice in it’s operation

Question 5

The chain of command identifies:

Answer 5

the person who must be responsible to direct each task to a successful conclusion

Question 6

Unity of Command is the concept that:

Answer 6

each firefighter answers only to one supervisor, and each supervisor reports to only one chief officer.

Question 7

Unity of Command ensures that:

Answer 7

Everyone is accountable to the Fire Chief

Question 8

The Chain of Command establishes a:

Answer 8

Path of communication from the Fire Chief to the firefighters

Question 9

The Fire Chief acts as the coordinator of all facets of the fire department, and must be furnished with:

Answer 9

Timely, accurate, and complete reports

Question 10

The Fire Chief reports directly to:

Answer 10

The Mayor

Question 11

FAE’s hold a rank with added responsibility, but:

Answer 11

Are not considered a part of the chain of command

Question 12

FAE’s are considered the equal of:

Answer 12

Firefighters

Question 13

When may a Division Chief report directly to the Fire Chief?

Answer 13

When their AC is off duty

Question 14

The Safety Chief may report directly to the Fire Chief on:

Answer 14

Safety Issues

Question 15

Firefighters assigned to a division report to:

Answer 15

Directly to their Division Battalion Chief

Question 16

During Emergency response, the first arriving officer at the scene:

Answer 16

Is in charge of the incident until the arrival of a Chief Officer

Question 17

A Chief officer, after being briefed, may:

Answer 17

Assume command of the incident if they deem necessary

Question 18

At an incident, a BC issuing direct orders to a FF without the captain:

Answer 18

Loses the effectiveness of the principle behind the chain of command

Question 19

What frequently leads to confusion in understanding orders previously given by officers?

Answer 19

Battalion Chiefs (or higher) issuing direct orders to firefighters

Question 20

When should the Chain of Command be bypassed?

Answer 20

Only in Extreme Emergencies

Question 21

Superiority of rank _______________ an officer to assume command over subordinate officers other than their own

Answer 21

Does Authorize

Question 22

Any officer or firefighter who receives orders from a ranking officer, and then receives subsequent orders in conflict with the previous should:

Answer 22

Advise the second officer of the previous orders, and carry out the original order unless it is deemed an emergency

Question 23

If any member takes an order of another officer over their first order:

Answer 23

The officer who gave the original order will be quickly and duly notified of this action ASAP