principles of emergency services
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