if sexual harassment occurs, how should you always report the incident to an officer and follow the chain of command until the matter
respond? is resolved
as a rule of thumb, when should the officer be informed? if there is something going on that can threaten the department or cause injury to
a member of the public, you have an obligation to inform the officer and let them
decide how to handle the situation
should you tell an officer about trivial issues such as no this is not necessary
cleaning duties, simple misunderstandings, and minor
scheduling conflicts?
how should you deal with hygiene, housekeeping, and if somebody does something that is minor like leaving dishes out or overusing
issues concerning personal property? laundry facilities, it is best to address the issue privately and clearly. if it is a one
time incident, it is best to let the matter go. if the issue persists, address it clearly
but without aggression and with tact.
what do you do if you have been assigned to a task by your solution is to communicate with both officers; your obligation is to
one officer and another officer gives you a different or acknowledge the order and then explain that you were previously ordered to do a
contradictory order? different task. by informing both officers, the higher ranking officer can then
decide the best course of action and alleviate you of this burden. you can never
refuse an order outright.
, what is a paramilitary organizational structure? bottom ranking to top ranking:
1) entry level firefighter
2) lieutenant who is considered an officer
3) captain (highest ranking in a fire house)
4) chief (head of department)
what is a commissioner? a civilian who is elected or appointed the position; they work to set policy, budget,
and handle administrative issues
chain of command the chain of command is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders
are passed within the department and between different units within the
department. orders are transmitted down the chain of command, from a higher-
ranked officer, such as a captain or chief, to lower-ranked firefighters who either
execute the order personally or transmit it down the chain as appropriate, until it is
received by those expected to execute it.
what do you do if you do not understand an order or how the best course of action is to ask for clarification from the person instructing you.
to do something? if you still do not understand, ask again. lives are at risk if you do not understand
how to use a piece of equipment or know how to perform a procedure. it is okay
to swallow some pride! going to a senior firefighter for clarification is second best.
worst would be asking another probationary firefighter or figuring it out on your
own later.
respond? is resolved
as a rule of thumb, when should the officer be informed? if there is something going on that can threaten the department or cause injury to
a member of the public, you have an obligation to inform the officer and let them
decide how to handle the situation
should you tell an officer about trivial issues such as no this is not necessary
cleaning duties, simple misunderstandings, and minor
scheduling conflicts?
how should you deal with hygiene, housekeeping, and if somebody does something that is minor like leaving dishes out or overusing
issues concerning personal property? laundry facilities, it is best to address the issue privately and clearly. if it is a one
time incident, it is best to let the matter go. if the issue persists, address it clearly
but without aggression and with tact.
what do you do if you have been assigned to a task by your solution is to communicate with both officers; your obligation is to
one officer and another officer gives you a different or acknowledge the order and then explain that you were previously ordered to do a
contradictory order? different task. by informing both officers, the higher ranking officer can then
decide the best course of action and alleviate you of this burden. you can never
refuse an order outright.
, what is a paramilitary organizational structure? bottom ranking to top ranking:
1) entry level firefighter
2) lieutenant who is considered an officer
3) captain (highest ranking in a fire house)
4) chief (head of department)
what is a commissioner? a civilian who is elected or appointed the position; they work to set policy, budget,
and handle administrative issues
chain of command the chain of command is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders
are passed within the department and between different units within the
department. orders are transmitted down the chain of command, from a higher-
ranked officer, such as a captain or chief, to lower-ranked firefighters who either
execute the order personally or transmit it down the chain as appropriate, until it is
received by those expected to execute it.
what do you do if you do not understand an order or how the best course of action is to ask for clarification from the person instructing you.
to do something? if you still do not understand, ask again. lives are at risk if you do not understand
how to use a piece of equipment or know how to perform a procedure. it is okay
to swallow some pride! going to a senior firefighter for clarification is second best.
worst would be asking another probationary firefighter or figuring it out on your
own later.
