Company Officer Flashcards
Top administrator of fire service
Fire Chief
Fire Officer candidate should
Be able to instruct on the techniques of firefighting practices
A fire officer is defined as
a fire service member with supervisory responsibilities
Since the company officer represents their superior, what does their power become?
Delegated Authority
What is an example of non firefighting functions for an officer to perform?
planning operations and jobs as they should be done
Each operation should be performed the same way to assure…
unity of effort
When do firefighting functoins begin?
When Fire alarm is transmitted.
What bit of information is absolutely necessary when receiving the alarm?
Exact location of the fire