chapter 3 Flashcards
Leadership and supervision
’’ is critical in emergency situations where personal risk are high and hazardous conditions can change rapidly
leadership
What “” is essential to limiting injuries , assuring accountability and attaining operational goals.
Motivating
In non emergency Operations and daily work activities ‘’’ is Essential For using resources efficiently and ensuring a safe and healthy environment
Leadership
CO’s should develop leadership traits, develop these traits apply those traits , apply them in a ‘’ and develop a ‘’
ethical manner ,command presence
To become an ‘’’’ leader Co’s should cultivate the following leadership qualities :
VISION
decisiveness
intelligence
self assurance
intintaitive
motivation and desire for success
intergrity
personal security
industriousness
innovation and creativity
consistency
preparedness
proactiveness
supervisory skills
interpersonal skills
comm skillsP. 47
effective LEADER
Leadership has been called a x7
T,B,S,T,C,S,A
trait, behavior, skill, talent, characteristic science and an art
’’’ leaders do what ?
Empower
Plan for success,
build trust,
understand the system,
inspire,
recognize challenge ,
model desired behavior,
encourage subordinates
ESTABLISH priorities p. 48
EFFECTIVE LEADERS
Examples of establish priories Regarding effective leaders. x3
R
PPR
A,F,D
1- the response
2- pre - planning readiness through trainig, planning and maintenance
3- adm- facilities ,documentation
’’ skills can be addressed and accessed through:
self assessment
- mentor feedback
- 360 feedback evaluation
- annual/supervisory review. 49
-Leadership
3 leadership styles based on decision making ( lewin 1939)
Autocratic
democratic
laissez-faire
clear direction of what how and when tasks will be performed. Follower has little imput.. good for ?
autocratic ( good for emergency situations )
imput from followers to make decisions””
SOMETIMES CALLED “”” Good for what emergency’s “””
democratic ( sometimes called participative leadership ) ( good for non-emergency)
leader avoids making decision, follows are left to make it on there own
laissez-faire. p. 50 ( good for picking a meal )
other leadership identified styles include
Transformational
transactional
what leadership style is when followers commitment to the leaders vision and inspiration( focus is to change) is ‘’
Transformational
sometimes managerial leadership, enforces compliance through reward/punishment ( forces is to stay consist)is ‘’
transnational
’’’ is unique skill that includes :
identify the situation
assess the need for action
determine the nature of necessary intervention
initiate action
command Presence
a Command presence inspires confidence from:
S
A
P
subordinates, admin and public
to achieve A ‘’’’ its helpful to model :
- self-confidence
- trustworthiness
- consistency
- Responsible
- tolerance/acceptance
- expertise
- accountability P.51
command presence
8 steps to a ‘’’
1. determine Situation
2. know resources available
3. develop strategy/tactic to resolve prob
4. listen to all points of views
5. make a decision
6. implement it
7. evaluate it
8. take responsibility
command presence
examples of unethical conducts
- borrowing and never returning
- shopping for personal stuff during inspections
- using station to conduct a private business sale
system of moral principles
ethics
personal ethics should be consistent w/ orgs ‘‘x4
polices, procedures rules and regs p52
what is the 3 step check to Ethics ?
its it legal
is it fair to all concerned
how will it make you feel
favoritism and greed , as well as short cuts or exploitive mentally can result in violations of ‘’
violation of ethics
examples of unethical behavior
- hiring or promoting based ‘’
- cheating on ‘’
- Taking ‘’
- misusing ‘’
- going to dinner b4 ‘’
- failing to complete REQUIRED
- sexual ‘’
- discriminating against personal based on ‘’
- spreading ‘’
- taking credit for ‘’
on favoritism
promotional exam
bribes
dept equip
overhauling
required reports
harassment
color, gender age …
rumors
others work
lying like most forms of unethical behavior is about immediate gratification in 4 areas BN
A
SE
SG
- basic needs- food money
- affiliation- to create, prolong or avoid control relationships such as hazing
- self esteem- create a false image
- self graticication- indulgeing in activies that bring pleasure
pg. 54
people may come to believe that their unethical actions are :
- in their own best interest or orgs best interest
- okay because no one will ever find out
- okay cuz everyone else is doing it
FD adm should strive to ‘‘x3 thoses who show positive character and high ethical standards
recruit, retain and promote
A code of ethics provide CO w/ an idea of what is ‘‘x3
expected of them, their subordinates, and ther org
Who is responsible for the development of an ethical culture
everyone in the org
The admin and the rank and file must ‘’ x3 to adopted code of ethics
S
C
PA
support, communicate and personally adhere
Orgs goals should always be
ethical `p. 54
what ‘’ is a critical variable influencing career success, personal achievement, and life satisfaction.
Emotional intelligence
Some skills for an overall level of emotional Intelligence:
IS
SM
IP (SE/SM)
IP(A/AM)
- leadership skills
- self managing skills
- intrapersonal skills- self esteem/stree mngt
- interpersonal skills- assertion, anger Mngt
Humans have 2 minds hat are they ?
emotional ( react quick) and cognitive (slower thought out )
Emotional learning system ELS – uses 5 steps: Self ..
A
A
K
D
I
1- self assessment
2- self awareness
3- self knowledge
4- self development
5- self improvement p. 56
An emotional skill that is useful under stressful situations
assertion
3 parts to assertion are ?
- I think, I feel, I belive
- 2nd part is to describe what you think or feel
- express what you would like to have happen
effective leaders must model ‘’ skills
emotional intelligence
EI skills that contribute to effective leadership are x4’
SA
E
DM
PI
- Social awareness
- Empathy
- Decision making
- Positive influence
Emotional intelligance skills related to Self mNgt include:
TM
D
CTE
- time MNgt
- drive
- commitment to ethics
PP w/ fully developed Commitment ‘’’ demonstrate
- internal pride
- outward dependability
- self motivation
- persistence
ethics
Ei skills can be developed in diff ways but must be ‘‘x3
A
I
SD
active , intentional and self directed
what coaching includes setting high goals, developing a plan to attain them , and then intentionally directing your efforts
self- directed
what type of mentoring involves observing and modeling what you see happening with your own mentors
guided emotional
what imagination involves positive imagery
active p. 56
Process of directing, overseeing and controlling ( responsible for 1 or more subordinate )
supervision
Refers to Administration and control of projects, programs situations or organization is ? Fire officers are often assigned ‘’ duties over functions such as public fire and life, safety education, or managing an incident scene involving multiple units or agencies.
Management
There re 4 levels of fire officer ranks
Level 1- supervising - CO
2- managing FO- Captians
3- Admin FO (debuty)
4- chief
WHO ‘’’’ is responsible for :
- meeting suprervisory responsibilities
Est. priorties for unit
Solving problems
Est communicating goals
building effective teams
motivating/supporting
managing diverse personal
apply Mngt principles
support orgs mission, valuves, rules and regs
CO LIKE MOST SUPERVISORS
CO’s will be held accountable for their own ‘‘x4
actions, commands, decisions as well as for the actions of subordinates p/57
Co’s must adhere to standard of’‘x3 that motivates Subordinates to do the same
ethical, moral, and legal behavior
Key elements of a ‘’ Co Supervisory style includes:
-lead by example
encouraging FF participation in decision making process
- delegating or involving ff in planning
- Respecting FF judgement
- Teaching/enforcing health safety rules
- Being a coach/mentor
- Consideration for diversity
- Acknowledging accomplishment
- Treating each unit member fair
- Keeping accurate records
- keep Comm lines lines open
- Providing comfortable work atmosphere
- Providing positive motivation for subordinates
- Setting clear expectations and holding them accountable
p. 58
Successful
Having ‘’’ help Co to:
Focus on important activates
Min competing priorities to reduce stress
Identify unit goals/objectives and doing the ones best for community /unit
priorities
First line supervisors should categorize activities into three priority levels … To meet standard of each priority level CO must follow : x3
Emergency response( training/drilling)
Preparation for Emergency response
Organizational duties ( station stuff)
p. 59
Strong command presence can help defuse situations ‘’ x2
quickly and efficiently
Everyone had a voice when ‘’ is used
brainstorming
Developing specific, measurable objectives requires’‘x3 of expected result
T
OT
CV
time, orderly thinking and clear vision
Co’s must comm clearly and concisely at Emergency because there may be no time to ‘’
ask questions
3 way to involve FF in the process of establishing objectives:
A. ST
DT
DL
1- require the employee to accomplish a specific task
2- delegate task
3- use democratic leadership principles
Co’s usually surpervise the Dept’s ‘’ unit
smallest ( personal, facilities, apparatus and equip ) p. 61
- tell FF how they fit in , what’s expected, what they can expect, team objs, how accomplishing objs affects them
- have frequent planning meetings w/ team to determine progress
- work with FF to est goals/objs
- encourage FF to make suggestions or provide solutions for problems
- Co’s can use the following to help create an ‘’ or ‘’’
effective crew or project team:
4 stage development model by bruce tuckman
forming – growing relationship
storming – becoming comfortable with each other ( don’t wanna spend a lot of time here)
Norming- established own norms and become close-
Performing- true team all members sharing leadership
What’’ is the planned and something unplanned termination of group taks
Sometimes thought of as the final stage. ( GOOD TIME TO DEBRIEF)
Adjourning