1 Essentials of Fire Fighting 6 th Edition Firefighter I Chapter 1 Orientation and Fire Service History Learning Objective 1 2 Summarize the history of the fire service. 1 2 Fire service history is an important part of understanding current practices. 3 1 3 Significant historical events result in current laws and equipment. 4 Courtesy of Spinner Publications 1 4
Significant historical events result in current laws and equipment. 5 1 5 6 How were early fire organizations started? 1 6 There are general trends of change in the modern fire service. 7 1 7 8 What are some of the areas that have changed significantly in the 20 th Century for fire service in North America? 1 8
Learning Objective 2 9 Explain the organizational characteristics, cultural challenges, and cultural strengths that influence the fire service. 1 9 Fire service culture is influenced by its organization and cultural challenges. 10 1 10 Fire service culture develops specific cultural strengths. 11 1 11 12 How do organizational characteristics, cultural challenges, and cultural strengths influence the fire service? 1 12
Learning Objective 3 13 Describe the mission of the fire service. 1 13 14 What is the mission of the fire service? 1 14 The fire service mission establishes department organization. 15 1 15 Learning Objective 4 16 Describe the organization of fire departments. 1 16
Department organization is based on a system of rank tied to specific duties. 17 1 17 Fire department types are determined by how the organization is funded. 18 1 18 Types of staffing vary based on funding and duties assigned at the station. 19 1 19 Departmental duties are separated based on who personnel support. Courtesy Bob Espositio 1 20 20
S 21 What are the three main types of staffing found in the fire service? What is the central difference between line functions and staff functions? 1 21 Learning Objective 5 22 Distinguish among functions of fire companies. 1 22 The basic organization of a fire company is based on assigned duties. 23 1 23 Fire company duties vary depending on their main purpose. 24 Courtesy of Ron Moore, McKinney (TX) FD 1 24
Fire company duties vary depending on their main purpose. 25 Courtesy of Edwin Jones 1 25 26 How are the duties of an engine company different from a rescue squad/ company? 1 26 Learning Objective 6 27 Summarize primary knowledge and skills the firefighter must have to function effectively. 1 27 Learning Objective 7 28 Distinguish among the primary roles of fire service personnel. 1 28
Fire department personnel must meet specific qualifications. 29 1 29 Line functions form the foundation of the uniformed part of fire service. 30 1 30 Line functions form the foundation of the uniformed part of fire service. 31 Courtesy of Doug Allen and Ames (IA) FD Emergency Operations Division 1 31 Line functions form the foundation of the uniformed part of fire service. Emergency Operations Division 1 32 32
Line functions form the foundation of the uniformed part of fire service. Emergency Operations Division 33 1 33 Line functions form the foundation of the uniformed part of fire service. Emergency Operations Division 34 1 34 35 What is the primary difference between Firefighter I and Firefighter II duties? 1 35 Line functions form the foundation of the uniformed part of fire service. 36 1 36
Staff functions support and train members of the fire service. 37 1 37 38 How are qualifications for different line positions regulated? What types of staff functions support and supplement line functions? 1 38 Learning Objective 8 39 Describe fire department organizational principles. 1 39 Fire service members must understand department organizational principles. 40 1 40
Fire service members must understand department organizational principles. 41 1 41 42 What are the organizational principles of the fire service? 1 42 Learning Objective 9 43 Locate information in departmental documents and standard or code materials. 1 43 Learning Objective 10 44 Distinguish between fire department SOPs and rules and regulations. 1 44
Personnel must know how to locate information in fire department regulations. 45 1 45 The fire service is regulated by a variety of rules and procedures. 46 1 46 47 What steps can be taken to locate information in department policies? 1 47 The fire service is regulated by a variety of rules and procedures. 48 1 48
49 How are policies and procedures different from one another? 1 49 Learning Objective 11 50 Explain the ways the fire service may interact with other organizations. 1 50 Fire service personnel will interact with various other organizations. 51 Courtesy of Tim Burkitt/FEMA 1 51 52 What other organizations may provide services to the public along with firefighters? 1 52
Fire service personnel will interact with various other organizations. 53 1 53 54 What should a firefighter do when approached by members of the media? 1 54 Summary 55 Firefighting is a profession with a long and proud tradition of service to the community. 1 55 Summary 56 To perform as a firefighter you need physical skills, and knowledge of the regulations that govern your organization, the laws that regulate fire service, the incident command system, as well as, an understanding of agencies that interact with the fire department. 1 56