Fire Chief
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What is the primary focus of the Fire Chief in terms of goals and objectives?

  • Achieved to afford all-hazards preparedness, prevention, response, mitigation and recovery (correct)
  • Developing policies and procedures for the department
  • Meeting departmental budget targets
  • Conducting regular staff meetings

    • Who manages and directs the overall operations of the fire and emergency medical services?

  • City Manager
  • Fire Chief (correct)
  • Deputy Chief of Operations
  • Battalion Chiefs

    • Who does the Fire Chief report to?

  • City Manager (correct)
  • Mayor
  • President of the United States
  • City Council

    • What is the Fire Chief's role in terms of departmental direction?

    <p>Sets long-range goals and objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Fire Chief's FLSA status?

    <p>Exempt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the Fire Chief's essential responsibilities?

    <p>Develop communicate and monito policies, procedures and standards for the department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of goals is the Fire Chief Primarily responsible for?

    <p>Long Range Goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Fire Chief do to ensure the achievement of long-range goals and objectives?

    <p>Monitors, reviews and communicates the implementation phases of strategic plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the Fire Chief's staff meetings?

    <p>Reviewing progress, accomplishments, budgets, strategies and plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of the Fire Chief's coaching and mentoring?

    <p>dual goal of meeting department goals and career development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Fire Chief do to identify areas for improvement?

    <p>Monitors and communicates policies and standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the Fire Chief's role in supporting employee development?

    <p>Planning, coordinating, and monitoring employee performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Fire Chief plans, organizes, assigns, reviews and controls works production and activities, to include:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When and for what type of event would the Fire Chief assume command of and incident?

    <p>When warranted for a significant or complex emergency event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Fire Chief's relationship with upper management for?

    <p>to keep them informed on key issues and to gain their support and approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What level of degree is the Fire Chief required to have?

    <p>Bachelors degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What subject must the Fire Chief's college degree be in?

    <p>Any of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many years of progressively responsible experience, including and directing municipal fire department must the Fire Chief have?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is not a License or Certification the Fire Chief must have?

    <p>Fire Officer I and II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What techniques of fire prevention must the fire chief have knowledge of?

    <p>Inspection methods, fire hazards, methods of eliminating fire hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principles and practices must the Fire Chief have knowledge of?

    <p>Firefighting techniques, equipment and EMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What knowledge is required for the job of fire chief?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the laws and ordinances that the Fire Chief needs to know?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the record keeping techniques required for the job?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Fire Chief must have the ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts and __________?

    <p>draw valid conclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Fire Chief needs the ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and respond to _______.

    <p>questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Fire Chief must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as: _____________________________________, and so forth?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does the Fire Chief need the skill to plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of staff?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ability that enables the Fire Chief to write reports, correspondence, procedure manuals?

    <p>Writing skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key ability required for this job?

    <p>Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical demands are required for this job?

    <p>Lifting light and heavy objects, climbing ladders, and distinguishing between shades of color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environment can the employee expect to work in?

    <p>Both in an office and outdoors, including at the scene of fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What personal protection devices may be required for this job?

    <p>Masks, goggles, gloves, and fire safety equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What level of fitness is required for this job?

    <p>A sufficient level of fitness to participate in fire suppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

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