Types of FF occupations
Sleeper Program
Paid On Call
Paid Professional
Volunteer
Reserves
Different Types of Fire Organizations
Municipal
County
J.P.A.
Special/Independant District
Multi Service District
State
Federal
Us Forest Service
BLM
National Parks
DOD
Span of Control
Manageably 1-7
Management By Objectives
Setting Objectives that are Reachable Goals.
Leadership Styles
Autocratic
Democratic
Laizzez Faire
Theory X Theory Y
X is Aggresive, directive and sudden with consequences presented intially.
Y is Chiller, more directed towards trust of the employee.
Planning Cycle
Plan – Prepare – Implement – Evaluate
3 Branches of Fire Service
Operations -Line Personnel Fighting Fire/Working EMS
Administrative -Work a 40 hour work week
Prevention -Public education and enforcement of the fire code.
The best leaders are those who are flexible, and know when to lead.
- A good leader knows when to lead.
