Chapter 3: firefighters and the fire officer. Flashcards
what is fire offcier for?
managing a work unit within fire department
who is a direct supervisor to fire officer?
administrative fire officer
four basic tasks new officers should do well? (BeaNDiP)
1) beginning of shift report
2) notifications
3) decision making
4) problem solving.
formats of beginning of shift notifications?
paper/electronic/verbal
why is a accurate report needed?
to ensure adequate equipment and staffing are in place.
what is a example of notification that must be made quickly?
injury and infectious disease exposure report.
why chief needs to know info before someone higher up on chain of command does?
“no surprise rule”
which is more important. decision making/problem solving?
both are of equal importance.
most valuable proposals from officers?
consider how situation would effect rest of department.
james o’ page divided company officer duties into 3 categories in his book “effective company command”?
supervisor/commander/trainer
how does officer accomplish department mission?
through efforts off ff’s under his command
how to facilitate outcome?
balance management and leadership skills
4 times in ff’s career for major change?
1) finish probation
2) first promotion
3) another level of training (chief officer)
4) retirement
company officer is responsible for?
supervision/performance/safety
although a command officer is working outside idlh, he is still responsible for?
whatever happens in idlh.
3 roles of company officer? (SCoT)
supervisor/commander/trainer
supervisor role?
representative of fire chief.
where should officer express concerns over unpopular orders and directions?
in private
