Ch9 Outline

Fire Officer II

A fire service position that manages responsibilities wider than a Fire Officer I, including developing plans and professional development for Fire Officer Is and firefighters.

NFPA 1021

The National Fire Protection Association standard that outlines the requirements for Fire Officer II and I.

ICS (Incident Command System)

A standardized approach to incident management that enables effective and efficient coordination of resources during emergencies.

Administrative duties of Fire Officer II

Tasks including evaluating job performance, correcting unacceptable performance, and completing performance appraisals.

Nonemergency duties

Responsibilities such as conducting inspections, reviewing reports, and developing policies and preincident plans.

Emergency responsibilities

Duties involving supervising multiunit operations and developing operational plans for incident management.

Professional development plan

A strategy created by Fire Officer II for the growth and improvement of each Fire Officer I and firefighter under their supervision.

Collective bargaining

The process by which unions negotiate employment terms with employers, including salaries, benefits, and working conditions.

Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932

Legislation that made yellow dog contracts unenforceable and restricted employers from obtaining injunctions to prevent labor strikes.

Wagner-Connery Act of 1935

Legislation that established collective bargaining procedures and the National Labor Relations Board.

Taft-Hartley Labor Act of 1947

An act that modified the Wagner-Connery Act to limit union powers and required good faith bargaining.

Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959

Legislation that established a bill of rights for union members and required unions to report organizational finances.

First-arriving officer

The fire officer who assumes the role of Incident Commander (IC) upon arriving at a fire scene.

Span of control

A management principle that dictates the number of subordinates a supervisor can effectively manage.

Unity of command

A principle stating that an employee should report to only one supervisor.

Emergency Response Guidebook

A resource used by fire officers to assess evacuation distances and procedures based on hazardous situations.

Emotional health of firefighters

The mental well-being of firefighters, which may be impacted by increased workloads and high rates of PTSD and suicide.

Salvage operations

Activities carried out during firefighting to protect property from further damage.

Diversity in the fire service

The growing representation and integration of women and minorities within the fire service profession.