Fire Officer p130

What should a fire officer do if departmental procedures are absent?

• Use personal judgment

• Ignore the situation

• Consult with a colleague

• Follow the methods to improve communication and understanding

Why is it important for fire officers to follow all policies?

• To save time during emergencies

• To avoid disciplinary action

• To ensure policies are taken seriously by fire fighters

• To impress their superiors

What should a fire officer do when a new policy is distributed?

• File it for future reference

• Communicate it to subordinates

• Discuss it only if asked

• Ignore it

What is the purpose of having fire fighters sign off on understanding a policy?

• To make them memorize it

• To increase paperwork

• To test their reading skills

• To ensure accountability

What should be done if a policy is violated?

• Ignore the violation

• Immediately terminate the employee

• Review the policy with the employee involved

• Report it to the media

What is the first step in the budget process?

• Identification of needs and required resources

• Close-out of budget year

• Preparation of a budget request

• Adoption of an approved budget

What does the capital budget include?

• Utility bills

• Office supplies

• Salaries and wages

• Acquisition or maintenance of fixed assets

What is an example of a capital budget item?

• Fire apparatus

• Monthly internet bill

• Employee training

• Office stationery

When does the fiscal year typically start?

• October 1

• July 1

• April 1

• January 1

What is the purpose of the budget document?

• To provide a history of the department

• To outline the department's mission

• To list employee salaries

• To describe where the revenue comes from and where it goes