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CHAPTER 1 - ORIENTATION AND FIRE SERVICE HIST. Flashcards

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Panic Hardware

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Hardware mounted on exit doors in public buildings that unlock from the inside and enable doors to be opened one pressure is applied to the release mechanism.

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Fireproof

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obsolete term for resistance to fire; inappropriate because all materials except water will burn. Other terms such as fire resistive or fire resistant should be used.

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Interoperability

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Ability of two or more systems or components to exchange information and use the information that has been exchanged.

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Culture

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The shared assumptions, beliefs, and values of a group or organization.

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Jargon

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The specialized or technical language of the trade, profession, or similar group.

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Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

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Term used in codes and standards to identify the legal entity, such as a building or fire official, that has the statutory authority to enforce a code and approve or require equipment; may be a unit of a local, state, or federal government, depending on where the work occurs. In the insurance industry, it may refer to an insurance rating bureau or an insurance company inspection department.

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All-Hazard Concept

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provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of incidents; all responders use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources.

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Line Functions

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Personnel who provide emergency services to external customers (the public).

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Staff/Support Functions

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personnel who provide administrative and logistical support to line units (internal customers).

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External Customers

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Citizens of the service area protected by the organization.

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Internal Customers

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Employees and membership of the organization.

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Wildland/Urban Interface

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Line, area, or zone where an undeveloped wildland area meets a human development area.

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Incident Command System (ICS)

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Standardized approach to incident management that facilitates interaction between cooperating agencies; adaptable to incidence of any size or type.

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Policy

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Guide to decision-making in an organization.

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Procedure

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Step-by-step written plan that is closely related to a policy. Procedures help an organization to ensure that it consistently approaches a task in the correct way, in order to accomplish a specific objective and comply with policy.

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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

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Rule for how personnel should perform routine functions or emergency operations. Procedures are typically written in the handbook, so that all firefighters can become familiar with them.

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Standard

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A set of principles, protocols, or procedures that explain how to do something or provide a set of minimum standards to be followed. Adhering to a standard is not required by law, although standards may be incorporated in codes, which are legally enforceable.

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Code

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A collection of rules and regulations that has been enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction. Codes typically address a single subject area; examples include a mechanical, electrical, building, or firecode.

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The first paid fire company was formed in Boston and 1678. True or false?

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True.

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The use of steel in construction eliminated the potential for disastrous fires. True or false?

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False – In some ways it increased the danger. It allowed large numbers of people to work in tall buildings that have combustible contents and interior finishes, with only limited means of escape. Natural gas and electric lighting also placed ignition sources within the structures, making fire even more likely.

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The National Fire Protection Association was formed in 1896 to determine how to reduce fire loss in America. True or false?

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False – NFPA was formed to develop consensus-based codes and standards intended to ensure a fire and life safety for the public.

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Historical catastrophic fires have led to the development of modern day safety measures. True or false?

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True.

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The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) will determine the type and level of service needed to protect citizens in a jurisdiction. True or false?

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True.

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Staff personnel deliver emergency services directly to external customers. True or false?

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False - Staff personnel provide administrative and logistical support to line units.

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It is the departments responsibility to make sure you learn department regulations. True or false?

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False – It is your responsibility to learn and adhere to your department regulations.

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Orders and directives are used to implement departmental policies and procedures. True or false?

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True.

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Law-enforcement agencies may handle fire cause determination and some cases. True or false?

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True.

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The public works department may be responsible for the water distribution system in some jurisdictions. True or false?

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True.

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Which cultural strength means valuing the virtues of hard work and thoroughness?

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Work ethic.

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Which cultural strength is displayed by an attitude of admiration toward their peers and superiors?

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Respect.

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Which cultural strength is defined as the ability to confront fear, pain, danger, or uncertainty in the course of your profession?

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Courage.

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Which cultural strength means firefighters care about the citizens they serve?

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Compassion.

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Which cultural strength is defined as right or just behavior, with an emphasis on trust?

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Moral character.

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Which cultural strength is displayed by defending the department if others tried to turn it should say image?

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Loyalty.

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Which cultural strength means doing the right thing simply because it’s right?

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Integrity.

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Which cultural strength is shown by having a feeling of self-respect and personal worth?

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Pride.

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Which type of company performs fire suppression activities involving aircraft incidents?

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Aircraft rescue and firefighting company.

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Which type of company performs technical rescues, including rapid intervention for firefighters?

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Special rescue company.

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Which type of company protect structures in the woodland/urban interface?

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Brush company.

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Which type of company may provide transportation to a medical facility?

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Emergency medical/ambulance company.

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Which type of company performs fire suppression duties at a structure, vehicle, woodland, and other types of fires?

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Engine company.

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Which type of company searches for and removes victims from areas of danger or entrapment?

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Rescue squad/company.

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Which type of company mitigates hazardous materials incidents?

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Hazardous material company.

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Which type of company provides access to upper levels of the structure?

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Truck (Ladder) company.

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The first fire society in Philadelphia was formed by citizens in?

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1735

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Which historical fire resulted in mandated fire evacuation drills and schools throughout the academic year?

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Our Lady of the angels school fire, Chicago

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Which fire service cultural strength requires promptness, reliability, and initiative?

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Work ethic

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Typical organizational structure in the fire service resembles what shape with the chief at the top and firefighters forming the base?

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Pyramid

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Which officer manages a variety of functions including emergency operations and administration?

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Assistant/deputy chief

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Which officer manages the fire prevention plan review and investigation division?

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Fire marshal

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Which fire prevention position approved architectural and fire protection systems plans for new construction?

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Plans examiner

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Which fire prevention position investigates fires and explosions to determine the origin and cause?

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Fire and arson investigator

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What is the detailed plan of action for a specific, reoccurring situation?

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Procedure

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What helps all members of an organization perform to a measurable standard?

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Standard operating procedure

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What are the four levels for emergency medical services personnel that may be a part of the fire departments service to the community?

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Emergency medical first responders
Emergency medical technicians
Advanced emergency medical technicians
Paramedic

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What are the five organizational characteristics of the fire service?

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Chain of command – formal line of authority.
Unity of command – reporting to one superior.
Span of control – maximum number of subordinates overseen by one superior.
Division of labor – making large job smaller.
Discipline – responsibility to follow orders/policies.

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What is the mission of the fire service?

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Save lives and protect property and the environment from fires another hazardous situations.

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What are the three main types of staffing found in the fire service.

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Career departments, volunteer departments, and combination departments.

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How are the duties of an engine company different from a rescue squad/company?

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Engine company performs fire suppression duties at structure, vehicle, wildland, and other types of fires, such as providing the water supply advancing attack hose lines. At times duties may include search and rescue, extraction, and emergency medical care. Rescue squad primarily searches for and removes victims from areas of danger or entrapment and may perform technical rescue.

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What is the central difference between line functions and staff functions?

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Line functions serve an external customers.

Staff functions serve internal customers.

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What is the primary difference between firefighter I firefighter II duties?

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Firefighter I works under the direction of provision of the firefighter II or company officer. A firefighter II is trained to coordinate firefighter I and firefighter II personnel while working under the supervision of a company officer.

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How are qualifications for different line positions regulated?

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By the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1001. Standard for firefighter professional qualifications.

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What types of staff functions support and supplement line functions?

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Fire department health and safety officer (HSO).
Telecommunicators.
Fire alarm maintenance personnel.
Apparatus and equipment maintenance personnel.
Information systems personnel.
Clerical staff.
Instructors.
Training officer/chief of training.
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What are the organizational principles of the fire service?

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Chain of command.
Unity of command.
Span of control.
Division of labor.

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How are policies and procedures different from one another?

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Policies are a guide to decision-making. Procedures are related to policy and ensures a consistent approach to a task.

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What other organizations may provide services to the public along with firefighters?

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Emergency medical services.
Hospitals.
Emergency/disaster management.
Law-enforcement.
Utility companies.
Public works department.
Media.
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What should a firefighter do when approached by members of the media?

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Firefighter should never answer questions or offer an opinion unless they have been authorized to do so. Instead, they should direct journalists to an appropriate person, such as the incident commander, ranking officer, or public information officer.

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What is the basic difference between public and private fire and emergency service organizations?

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Public organizations are funded by the community through taxes, fees, grants, fundraisers, donations, and contracts. Private organizations or funded by a sale of services, contracts, and revenue provided by the parent organization.

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The fire service uses an organizational structure based on rank. True or false?

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True

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Staff personnel deliver emergency services directly to external customers. True or false?

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False

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Guide to decision making in an organization.

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Policy

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Set of principles developed through consensus.

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Standard

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Detailed plan of step by step action for conducting policy.

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Procedure

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Collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction.

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Code

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Which cultural strength within the fire service means a firefighters behavior should involve right or just behavior with an emphasis on trust?

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Moral character

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Many fire departments take the ______ approach by providing a variety of services to their communities.

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All hazards

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The layers in the fire service organizational pyramid are composed of what?

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Personnel assigned by rank and duty

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What is the primary duty of Firefighter I level personnel?

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Perform assigned tasks under supervision of a firefighter II or company officer

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Which position in the fire service is responsible for supervising a fire company?

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Fire department officer

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What is the first step to locating information in your departments regulations?

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Ask your supervisor

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What is the first step to locating information in your departments regulations

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Ask your supervisor

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What are the five organizational principles all fire and emergency services organizations adhere to?

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Chain of command
Unity of command
Span of control
Division of labor
Discipline

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