Company Officer 1

Question 1

company officer functions

Answer 1

providing leadership
acting as a role model
giving advice
evaluating firefighter performance
providing representation for members in administration
seeking to resolve interpersonal conflicts
providing counseling, coaching and discipline when necessary
directing the work and ensuring operational readiness
providing company level training

Question 2

new officer is challenged to learn and model the following

Answer 2

leadership
ethics
supervision
responsibility
authority

Question 3

to overcome personal changes the new company officer must

Answer 3

commit to responsbilties, duties and requirements of the supervisory position
show loyalty to the organization
show loyalty to company personnel
act as a liason
be a manager(make decisions that adhere to dept policies and appropriate use of dept resources
support all types of education and training
guard conversations
accept criticism graciously and praise honors and achievements modestly
lead by example
praise in public, discipline in private
project a professional image

Question 4

categories or duties for all levels in NFPA 1021

Answer 4

community and government relations
administration
inspection and investigation
emergency service delivery
health and safety