Section 8-Customer Service Flashcards
The Phoenix Firefighters’ Standard of Customer Service is defined as the continuous rapid response and delivery of all services through professionalism, ____________ and respect.
integrity
The Phoenix Fire Department was established in _____.
1886
The Phoenix Fire Department was established in 1886 to defend lives and property from the __________ force of fire.
destructive
Our members, through hard work and __________, have built an unmatched legacy of service and professionalism.
dedication
The core of our strength comes from our members’ fundamental execution of excellent customer service, high professional standards and our _______ ________.
personal pride
Members of the Phoenix Fire Department are held to a very _____ standard, but the highest standard of service is the one we have set for ourselves.
high
The membership of the Phoenix Fire Department expects unyielding professionalism and personal ___________ in every aspect of our performance.
accountability
As it relates to our Standard of Customer Service, our position in the Phoenix Fire Department is _________
irrelevant.
Our customers see the highly recognizable uniform that immediately identifies us as members of the __________ _____ ___________..
Phoenix Fire Department
Though our names and ranks are stenciled on the front of our uniforms, we are perceived as ____.
one
As a __________ we are respected, trusted, admired and identified by our uniforms, our vehicles, and the manner in which we serve.
whole
As a member of the Phoenix Fire Department we are ______________ to our customers. That is why we are expected to be on the same page when it comes to our actions and behaviors.
indistinguishable
Our conduct both on and off duty must be exemplary. Members of the Phoenix Fire Department hold themselves to a ______ standard.
higher
A single misstep by a member _________ the reputation of us all. Failure to comply with the Phoenix Fire Department Standard of Customer Service will not be tolerated by the community we serve, our leaders, or each other
tarnishes
Clearly, the __________ is the most recognizable member of our workforce.
firefighter
Their commitment and sacrifice is honored and valued. In many cases our customers identify members of the Phoenix Fire Department as __________
firefighters
Our organizational membership includes a variety of___________ who work together to achieve our mission. We take great pride in all of our work and our united standard of excellent customer service.
professionals
The purpose of this document is to clearly identify the Phoenix Firefighters Standard of __________ __________.
Customer Service
In addition, this document will help reinforce and establish our ongoing organizational mission; to consistently provide the highest level of internal and _________ customer service.
external
As employees of the City of Phoenix, members of the Phoenix Fire Department and Phoenix Firefighters Association Local 493, our ultimate ___________ goal is to provide the best possible service to the citizens of Phoenix.
organizational
We have a personal, professional, and _______ obligation to be physically and mentally ready every time the alarm sounds.
contractual
Our profession is _________ ; however, the bottom line is always customer service. A positive attitude is a must because every call for service is very important to the person who called
complex
Each dispatch is an opportunity to interact __________ with the public. The experience should result in a satisfying resolution for the person who called.
positively
Although we may not be able to solve every problem, we should make an honest, _____ _______ attempt utilizing all of our resources to assist each person who calls
good faith
The public ______ Phoenix Firefighters with their lives and property.
trusts
Our __________ rely on us to always do the right thing
customers
This is a relationship dynamic that we must continually honor by maintaining our high standards, ________ and ethics.
integrity
As we make various decisions throughout our career, we should frequently ask ourselves if it upholds the Phoenix Firefighters __________ of _______ ________ , and if the answer is no, don’t do it.
Standard of Customer Service
Our future as a provider of many critical services is _________ on our ability to recognize and implement positive change.
dependent
The Phoenix Fire Department was initially formed only to extinguish fires but we have changed _______ over the years to adapt to the needs of the public
vastly
In the ________ we adopted the responsibility of providing Emergency Medical Services, which was a major improvement in our service delivery system.
1980’s
The Phoenix Fire Department’s system of providing ______-______ Emergency Medical Services is extremely effective and efficient. As Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics we literally save lives every day.
Fire-Based
The Phoenix Fire Department will always be charged with the _________ of lives and property from fire.
protection
Each year we handle ________ of fire calls
thousands
Effective fire suppression begins with notification and ends with ____________
extinguishment.
Emergencies may occur at any time during our shift. It does not matter if we are doing physical training, inspecting _________ or returning to quarters from another emergency.
hydrants
Phoenix firefighters respond safely and ________, anytime, day or night.
quickly
It is our responsibility to arrive on the scene with a positive attitude and deliver fast, safe, __________ service.
professional