Chapter 5 Flashcards
The level of funding required to maintain all services at the currently authorized levels, including adjustments for inflation, salary increases, and other predictable cost changes
Base budget
An itemized summary of estimated or intended expenditures for a given period, along with proposals for financing them
Budget
An allocation of money for the acquisition or maintenance of fixed assets such as land, buildings, and durable equipment
Capital budget
A detailed account of the fire company activities related to an incident or accident
Chronological statement of events
A log book at the fire station that creates an up to date record of the emergency, routine activities, and special activities that occurred at the fire station. Also records any fire fighter injuries, liability creating events, and special visitors to the fire station
Company journal
A report in which all company members submit a narrative on what they observed and which activities they performed during the incident
Expanded incident report narrative
Money spent for good or services
Expenditure
A special service district created to finance the fire protection of a designated district
Fire tax district
A 12 month period during which an organization plans to use its funds
Fiscal year
A nationwide database at the national fire data center under the U.S. Fire administration that collects fire related data in an effort to provide information on the national fire problem
National fire incident reporting system
(NFIRS)
An estimate of the income and expenditure of the jurisdiction
Operating budget
The first level of corrective discipline. Considered informal, this discipline action remains with the fire officer and is not part of the fire fighters official record
Oral reprimand
The income of a government from all sources
Revenues
A form that is required by most state workers compensation agencies and that is completed by the immediate supervisor after an injury or property damage accident
Supervisor report
Proposed increases in spending to provide additional services
Supplemental budget
