principles of emergency services

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what does a staff function include

Training, vehicle repair, station maintenance, supply, and personnel

What is the most violated command principle?

Unity of command

what should be done at all fires?

all fires should be investigated to determine their cause

Staff Functions

all other functions necessary to support the primary goals and objectives. Indirectly support the goals and objectives of the line personnel

Management Cycle

an organized thought process to achieve desired goals and objectives

the problem with arson

arson can be determined in many cases but the conviction of the responsible is difficult

what is the most common fire suppression device

automatic fire sprinklers

Fire Department Administration

controlling the budget: use of utilities, annual budget, proper use and care of equipment

Line Functions

directly related to the goals and objectives of the fire department

unity of command

each person in the organization has only one boss. all personnel in the organization must have a clear understanding of who supervises them and who they supervise

Quint

equipped with pump, water tank, ground ladders, hose bed, and an aerial device

Communication method of choice for transferring command at incidents

face-to-face

What are the four basic methods of communication in the fire service?

face-to-face, radio/telephone, written, electronic

who is ultimately responsible for their own safety and education

firefighters

Automatic Fire Alarm Association

goal: to improve life safety through use of properly designed, installed, and maintained automatic fire detectors and early warning systems

National Fire Protection Association

has arguably the greatest impact on the fire service

how can training help you

in dire circumstances the only thing that may save you is your training

Span of Control

in firefighting, the effective span of control is 327 Personnel / supervision. 5 is optimal

what is an advantage of having HQ at the main fire station?

it helps the staff keep a finger on the pulse of the organization

Volunteer Fire Departments Drawbacks

it is not predetermined how many personnel are going to arrive at the incident

training officer

members of the training Bureau might have the greatest effect on the policies of the department. Document your training

National Safety Council

mission: to educate and influence society to adopt safety and health policies, practices, and procedures that mitigate human and economic losses arising from accidental causes and adverse occupational and environmental health exposures

interagency training

one of the finest examples of training cooperation is when the fire department jointly trains with other agencies. can be a federal state or

performing evolutions

performing drills with hose and other equipment

What are the six components of the management cycle?

planning, organizing, Staffing, directing, controlling, and evaluating

ISO

provides insurance industry with means of identifying what may be expected from public fire Services, utilizing the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS)

Chain of command

represents the formal path of communication through the organization

what is the most important aspect of any training program

safety

Combination Fire Department Advantages

save the cost of paying a large staff when they are not needed, reserve force of personnel is available to help in mitigating large incidence

responsibilities of the arson investigator

should be specially trained in the Gathering and preserving of evidence, must exert Authority at fire scenes Andover suspects, must be knowledgeable in the chemistry and physics of fire

Staffing

the assignment of resources to the needs that have been identified in achieving the objectives

Pumper/Engine

the basic piece of motorized apparatus in the fire service is the Pumper

performance standards

the basic underlying factor that determines the performance standard for any job is whether it was performed correctly

Dispatch

the fire department must be capable of receiving request for emergency service and sending its unit to the scene of the incidents

what is the most important resource?

the firefighter

who reviews contracts and agreements that involve the fire department

the office of the County Council or the City attorney

who is responsible for conducting a cause determination at a fire scene?

the officer

purpose and importance of training

the primary purpose of instruction is to change Behavior.

Evaluating

the process of determining whether the organization's goals and objectives are being met

how does the police crime lab assist the fire department arson personnel

they provide investigative technical support

what is of the utmost importance in the fire service

training

Public Safety Department Dissadvantages

Both police work and firefighting require a lot of time spent on specialized training

National Fire Sprinkler Association

Mission: to create a market for the widespread acceptance of fire sprinkler systems in both new and existing construction.

aerial ladder and elevated platform

NFPA requires ladder trucks to carry 115 ft of ground ladders

Objectives

Statements of measurable results to be achieved with the resources available


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