Fire Officer Chapter 9 Highlighted

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What are some administrative duties of a Fire Officer II as mentioned in the text?

Supervising tactical priorities

Completing news releases

Conducting emergency response activities

Developing project budgets (correct)

What distinguishes a Fire Officer II from a Fire Officer I according to the text?

Managing a multiunit station (correct)

Completing employee performance appraisals

Performing emergency activities

Evaluating subordinates' job performance

What is the purpose of delegating rulemaking power to an administrative agency under the Model State Administrative Procedure Act (MSPA)?

Reducing transparency in rulemaking

Limiting administrative control

Bringing scientific and technical expertise into rule creation (correct)

Enhancing legislative authority

What are State Police Powers as described in the text?

Authority of states over resident welfare and safety matters Signup and view all the answers

Why did the legislature delegate the rulemaking power to an administrative agency according to the text?

To incorporate scientific and technical details into the rules Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, how does the incident commander assign resources when tasks outnumber available resources?

By focusing on tactical priorities and available resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the second most common reason for fire service response according to the text?

Activated fire alarm system Signup and view all the answers

According to NFIRS data, what percentage of fire company response workload does firefighting account for?

4% Signup and view all the answers

In how many percent of activated alarm responses is there an actual fire?

Less than 1% Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary causes of noncardiac death to firefighters operating in a burning structure according to the text?

Structural collapse Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to looking beyond physical attributes and matching individual strengths with organizational needs?

Integration of diverse employees Signup and view all the answers

What was established as the primary effect of the Norris-LaGuardia Act?

Make yellow-dog contracts unenforceable in court Signup and view all the answers

What did the Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 establish according to the text?

Employers cannot force employees to enter into contracts to keep their jobs. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the process where employees negotiate with employers through their unions to determine employment terms?

Collective bargaining Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used when an employer required an employee not to join a union?

Yellow dog contract Signup and view all the answers

Which piece of legislation established the groundwork for the present collective bargaining system according to the text?

Landrum-Griffin Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Fire Officer I and II levels according to the text?

Performing primary and secondary searches of the structure Signup and view all the answers

Which responsibility is unique to a Fire Officer II compared to a Fire Officer I?

Overseeing routine and preventive maintenance of apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What duty does the International Association of Fire Chiefs assign to a Fire Officer II?

Managing Fire Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes what collective bargaining involves?

Determining terms of employment through union-employer contracts Signup and view all the answers

What does the Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 aim to prevent?

Employers forcing workers to sign contracts prohibiting union participation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of noncardiac death within a burning structure according to the text?

Flashover and structural collapse Signup and view all the answers

What is the second most common reason for fire service response as per the text?

'Activated fire protection system alarms Signup and view all the answers

'Yellow dog contracts' were eliminated following the enactment of which legislation?

'Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932' Signup and view all the answers

'Positive-pressure ventilation' is typically a task assigned to what type of firefighting personnel?

'Fire Officer II' Signup and view all the answers

'Natural ventilation' in firefighting refers to what specific action?

'Opening windows and doors to introduce outside air' Signup and view all the answers

What is one area that many fire departments struggle with according to the text?

Integrating diverse employees Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary duty of a Fire Officer II with respect to professional development plans?

Contributing feedback and input on such plans Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fire Officer Roles and Responsibilities

A Fire Officer II has administrative duties, including developing professional development plans, allocating resources, and assigning tasks.
A Fire Officer II differs from a Fire Officer I in that the II has more responsibilities, including resource allocation and task assignment.

Administrative Law and Collective Bargaining

The Model State Administrative Procedure Act (MSPA) delegates rulemaking power to administrative agencies to ensure efficiency and expertise.
State Police Powers refer to the authority of states to regulate and enforce laws for the health, safety, and welfare of citizens.
The legislature delegates rulemaking power to administrative agencies to tap into their expertise and ensure effective implementation of laws.

Incident Command and Resource Allocation

When tasks outnumber available resources, the incident commander assigns resources based on priority and allocates them effectively.

Fire Service Response and NFIRS Data

The second most common reason for fire service response is medical calls.
According to NFIRS data, firefighting accounts for only 3.5% of fire company response workload.
In 93.5% of activated alarm responses, there is no actual fire.

Firefighter Safety and Health

One of the primary causes of noncardiac death to firefighters operating in a burning structure is cardiac arrest due to overexertion.

Human Resources and Collective Bargaining

The term "job matching" refers to looking beyond physical attributes and matching individual strengths with organizational needs.
The Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 aimed to prevent "yellow dog contracts" and established the groundwork for the present collective bargaining system.
Collective bargaining involves negotiation between employees and employers through unions to determine employment terms.

Fire Officer I and II Responsibilities

The main focus of Fire Officer I and II levels is on tactical operations and strategic management.
A Fire Officer II has the unique responsibility of developing professional development plans and allocating resources.

Miscellaneous

The International Association of Fire Chiefs assigns a Fire Officer II to oversee training and operations.
Many fire departments struggle with resource allocation and task assignment.
Positive-pressure ventilation is typically a task assigned to engine company personnel.
Natural ventilation in firefighting refers to the act of opening doors and windows to allow smoke and heat to escape.

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Learn about the requirements for Fire Officer II according to NFPA 1021, including administrative, nonemergency, and emergency duties. Explore tasks such as performance evaluations, correcting unacceptable performance, and conducting formal appraisals.