Chapter 5- Fire Department Administration

Question 1

What are the administrative activities of a fire officer? (5) (p.128)

Answer 1

1. Implement, evaluate, change dept. policies
2. Develop and manage a budget
3. Identify and monitor revenue sources
4. Be the first stop for subordinate human resource issues
5. Function as a witness and documenter and maintain record keeping

Question 2

What is progressive discipline? (p.141)

Answer 2

refers to starting out to correct a problem w/ positive discipline and then increasing the intensity of the discipline if the employee fails to respond the positive form.

Question 3

What is positive discipline? (3) (p.141)

Answer 3

1. identifying expectations
2. setting goals and objectives to improve performance
3. providing capability to meet these goals