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Chapter 1 Introduction to the Fire Officer Flashcards

1
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What is the standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications

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NFPA 1021

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What are the four Levels of Fire Officer?

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1 Lieutenant
2 Captain
3 Battalion Chief
4 Administrative Chief

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Requirements of a Fire Officer

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Supervises and directs
-Achieves goals through subordinates
Prioritizes and and delegates
-Administrative duties
-Non-emergency duties
-Emergency duties
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Administrative Duties

K M P S C E C P

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Keeping records
Managing projects
Preparing budget requests
Station maintenance requests
Conducting preliminary investigations
Evaluating and correcting performance
Completing performance appraisals
Preparing news releases and reports
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Non-Emergency Duties

D P D R C R D

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Developing pre-incident plans
Providing company-level training 
Delivering public education programs
Responding to community inquiries
Conducting inspections
Reviewing reports
Developing policies and procedures
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Emergency Duties

S F P E D

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Supervising group of firefighters
Functioning as initial officer on scene
Performing a scene size-up
Establishing incident management system
Developing and implementing IAP 
(incident action plan)
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Emergency Duties (IAP)

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Deploy resources
Maintain personnel accountability
Conduct the preliminary investigation
Securing the scene to preserve evidence
Conduct post-incident analysis
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Roles and Responsibilities (1 of 2)

S T E A K C

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Supervise and direct
Teach members operating procedures
Emergency response
Assume command of incidents
Evaluate employee performance
Know operational procedures
Complete Reports
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Roles and Responsibilities (2 of 2)

P D P A F I M

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Pre-incident planning
Determine preliminary origin and cause
Public Education
Assist in fire inspections
Firefighting activities
Inspection of apparatus and equip
Maintenance of equipment and station
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The United States Fire Service

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Originated as communities of citizens who responded to fires

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4 Current Approaches to Fire Service in US

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Volunteer without pay
Volunteer paid by response
Combo of career and volunteer or paid on-call personnel
Career

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History of Fire Service (pre-America)

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24 BC Augustus Caesar creates Familia Publica

60 AD Nero establishes the Corps of Vigilies

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History of Fire Service (America)

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1607 First documented fire in Jamestown, VA
1630 Boston establishes first fire regulations
1735 First organized Volunteer fire company (established by Benjamin Franklin)

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2 Fires of 1871 that affected the development of the fire service and fire codes

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The Great Chicago Fire

Peshtigo, WI fire

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Fire Equipment Progression

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Buckets
Hand powered pumps
Steam powered pumpers
Machine powered pumpers
Modern fire apparatus
*Development of municipal water systems
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Communications Progression

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Fire Warden or Night Watchman
Public Call boxes
More immediate and effective communications systems

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Communications Evolution

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Chief shouted commands through his trumpet

Two-way radios and electronic amplification enable units and firefighters to stay in contact

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Building Codes (Reason)

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Developed to prevent collapse
Insurance industry had major influence
Building materials can be governed
Fire prevention/safety measures are built in

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Paying for Fire Service

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Insurance companies established to help owners cope with financial loss.
-Insured houses designated with FIRE MARK

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Reasons for Firefighter Training and Education

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Strength and endurance
Formalized training and good judgement
Most important resource on scene FIREFIGHTER
-knowledgeable, well trained, physically capable, able and determined for fire attack

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Fire Department Organization

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Fire service draws authority from:
-City (ordinance, charter)
-County
Fire Chief is accountable to governing body

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Purpose of Chain of Command

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Creates structure for:
-Managing the department
-Directing fire-ground operations
Used to implement rules, policy & procedure

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Basic Organization Principles

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Paramilitary style of leadership
Structured on 4 management principles
-Unity of command
-Span of control
-Division of labor
-Discipline
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Unity of Command

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Firefighter answers to only one supervisor
Each supervisor answers to one chief
Direct route of responsibility leads from chief to the firefighter

25
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Span of Control

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Max number of personnel or activities that one individual can control

  • 3 to 7 people
  • experts say no more than 5
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Division of Labor

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Way of organizing an incident
Breaks overall strategy into smaller tasks
Prevents duplication of job assignments

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Discipline

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Set of guidelines for firefighters
Discipline involves behavior:
-following orders from superior officers
-standard operating procedures
-suggested operating guidelines
-policies
Can be positive or corrective
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Four functions of Management

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Planning
Organizing
Leading
Controlling

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Planning

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Development of a program or method to accomplish an objective
“PRE-PLAN”

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Organizing

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Assembling resources into an orderly, functional, structured whole

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Leading

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Guiding or directing a course of action

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Controlling

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Restraining, regulating, governing, counteracting or overpowering

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Rules and Regulations (ABOUT)

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Developed by government or authorized organizations
No room for lateral discretion
-ie. wearing a seat belt when riding in vehicle

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Policies

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Provide guidelines for present & future actions

Often require judgement on the best course of action within the policy

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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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Written organizational directives that establish routine methods to follow for designated operations or actions
Developed within the Fire Department
-ie. process for vertical ventilation

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Ethics

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Fire Officers must make ethical “right” decisions

When unethical choices area made, there are negative consequences for the individual and the organization

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Steps to Make Ethical Decisions

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Have a code of Ethics
Ensure top management exhibits ethical behavior
Have clear job goals
Have performance appraisals
Implement an ethics training program
38
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Questions for an Ethical Decision

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What would my family and friends say if they knew?
Would I mind if the paper ran it as a headline story?
How does it make me feel about myself?

39
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Fire Department Interactions with Other Organizations

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Emergency medical services providers

Law enforcement officials

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Challenges for the Captain (5)

S I D R C

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Supervision and Motivation
Increase in non-fire incidents
Deterioration of the built environment
Related duties
Cultural diversity
41
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Supervision and Motivation (1 of 5)

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Rigid command is essential during emergencies

In non-emergency situations, departments use employee empowerment

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Increase in Non-fire Incidents (2 of 5)

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EMS calls are the most frequent activity undertaken by the fire service.
Activated alarms are the second most common activity.
Investigating odors, hazardous conditions, or other service calls are the third most common activity.

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Deterioration of Built Environment (3 of 5)

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Flashover and structural collapse are primary causes of death in fire.
Buildings may be old and not have modern renovations.

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Related Duties (4 of 5)

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The fire department is providing a wider variety of services.
Fire officers must understand the roles played by other agencies.
Fire officers must be aware of and remain vigilant for threats.

45
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Cultural Diversity (5 of 5)

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The fire service includes men and women.
There is a blend of races.
Integration is still not complete.

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