Chapter 4 Working in the Community

Question 1

It is important to remember that although authority may be delegated, the ultimate responsibility for meeting stakeholders’ expectations always rests with the __________

Answer 1

Chief officer

Question 2

The chief officers of primary duty as subject matter expert is providing __________ on community needs related to fire protection and emergency services, along with describing the resources available to meet those needs

Answer 2

public guidance

Question 3

One of every chief officers critical roles is being an __________ for fire and life safety initiatives to address the communities unique risk profile, demographics, and related challenges

Answer 3

advocate

Question 4

Encouraging bicycle helmets, pedestrian safety, and the proper use of__________ are methods of developing a awareness about the fire department, While promoting safe behaviors that can meaningfully affect the communities overall fire and life safety profile

Answer 4

911

Question 5

The specific nature of the chief officers interaction with various community stakeholders depends on the fire department’s __________ , it’s relationship to Its governing jurisdictions, and its organizational structure.

Answer 5

Legal authority

Question 6

Chief officers can get a better picture of their community by combining information from__________

Answer 6

Multiple sources

Question 7

Keeping up with __________ changes is essential for effective decision-making about resource deployment, Fire station location, mission definition, and almost every other aspect of managing a fire department

Answer 7

Demographic

Question 8

Generally speaking, the ultimate authority for a public fire department rests with the __________ who provide its operating budget through tax payments and other funding mechanisms

Answer 8

Citizens/residents

Question 9

__________ is often the best way to identify potential solutions for problems that other departments have already successfully addressed.

Answer 9

Networking