Fire officer ch 1 summary Flashcards
at the fire officer 1 level emphasis is placed on
accomplishing department goals and objectives by working through subordinates
fire officer 1 performs admin duties and supervisory functions related to
a small group of fire dept members
source of authority, chain of command and the NIMS model help dept focus
individual efforts and provide structure
4 management principles
unity of command, span of control, division of labor, discipline
4 functions of management
planning, organizing, leading and controlling to get work accomplished by and through others
fire officer must not only follow these directives but also
ensure compliance with them by subordinates
basis for strong, positive and effective supervisor/employee relationship is
open, honest and constant communications
root cause of almost every labor disturbance is
failure to manage the relationship between labor and management
the managers and supervisors represent the
organization
the union represents the
workers
important leadership concepts and activities include
beginning of shift reports, notifications, decision making and problem solving
when operating at the scene of an emergency incident, the fire officer is expected to function as a
commander and to exercise strong direct supervision over the company members
company level officer is responsible for what level of the fire company
performance
diversity, as applied to fire departments, means the workforce should reflect
the community it serves
what 2 organizations offer fire credentialing
center for public safety excellence and the national fire academy
