Chapter 1: Introduction to the fire officer Flashcards
NFPA 1021
Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications
Fire Officer 1
The first step in a progressive sequence and is generally associated with an officer supervising a single fire company or apparatus.
Fire Officer 2
Generally refers to the senior non-chief officer level in a larger fire department. An officer at this level could be the overall supervisor of a multiple-unit fire station. This officer could also be in charge of a larger group performing a specialized service of a significant administrative section within the fire dept.
Fire Officer 3
This officer might work as a battalion or district chief in a large department and possibly as a deputy or assistant chief in a smaller organization.
Fire Officer 4
Officers at this level tend to be fire chiefs or hold senior positions in charge of a major component of the fire dept.
Officer responsibilities
Being a leader and supervisor to a crew, managing a budget for the station, understanding the response district, knowing departmental operational procedures, and being able to manage an incident. The officer must understand fire prevention methods, fire and building codes and applicable ordinances, and the departments management system.
Administrative duties of the fire officer
Record keeping, managing projects, preparing budget requests, initiating and completing station maintenance requisitions, and conducting preliminary accident investigations.
Non-emergency duties of the fire officer
Precedent plans, company level training, delivering public education, and responding to community inquires.
Emergency duties of the fire officer
Supervising a group of firefighters who are performing company-level tasks, functioning as the initial arriving officer, performing a size up, establishing the incident Management system, developing and implementing an incident action plan, deploying resources, and maintaining personnel accountability.
How many fire departments are in the United States?
30,145
Who created the worlds first fire dept?
Augustus Caesar, 24 BC, Familia Publica.
Where did the structure of most fire depts today come from?
Under the emperor Nero, about 60 AD, the Corps of Vigiles was established as the fire protectors. This group of 7000 free men was responsible for firefighting, prevention, and building inspection.
The first documented fire in North America
Jamestown, Virginia 1607
The first fire regulations in North America
1630, Boston Massachusetts, banned wood chimneys and thatched roofs.
The first organized fire company in North America
In Philadelphia 1735, The Union fire company was formed under the leadership of Benjamin Franklin.
Two major fires that significantly affected the development of both the fire service and fire codes.
1871, the Great Chicago Fire, 2000 acres, 1700 homes, 300 dead, and 90,000 homeless.
1871, Peshtigo, Wisconsin Fire, 2,400 square miles, 2,200 dead
