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Understanding the Fire Service Mission and Its Infrastructure

Firefighting is a challenging and respected profession dedicated to saving lives, reducing injuries, and protecting property. The fire service comprises various members, including volunteers, paid-on-call, and career firefighters. Essential characteristics like integrity, work ethic, and courage are vital for firefighters. Effective collaboration with emergency medical services, hospitals, law enforcement, utility companies, and the media is crucial for a comprehensive emergency response. Establishing strong relationships across agencies ensures preparedness and effective communication during emergencies.

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Understanding the Fire Service Mission and Its Infrastructure

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  1. FD Organization Module 2

  2. FIRE SERVICE MISSION • Fire fighting is one of the world’s most honored but hazardous occupations • Fire fighting requires • A high sense of personal dedication • A genuine desire to help people • A high level of skill • The mission of the fire service is to “save lives, reduce injuries, and protect property”

  3. Fire Service Culture • Categories of fire service members • Volunteer • Paid-on-call • Career • Combination (Continued)

  4. Fire Service Culture • Volunteer fire departments • Communities of varying sizes • Outnumber career departments and career firefighters • Paid-on-call • Respond from homes or workplaces • Receive reimbursement for each call (Continued)

  5. Fire Service Culture • Necessary characteristics and behaviors • Integrity • Moral character • Work ethic • Pride • Courage

  6. Interaction With Emergency Medical Services • If fire department personnel do not provide EMS or medical transportation, they should develop a relationship with those who do • Firefighters must have appropriate level of first-aid training

  7. Interaction With Hospitals • May operate ambulances and provide EMS; usually do not • Hospital personnel may be called to an emergency scene • Mass casualty incidents • Advanced life support • Serious entrapment

  8. Interaction With Law Enforcement • Law enforcement and fire personnel must understand each other’s roles and priorities • Law enforcement may be present at fire scene • Firefighters may assist law enforcement

  9. Interaction With Utility Companies • Many incidents involve utility providers (electricity, natural gas, and water) so fire personnel must have a good working relationship (Continued)

  10. Interaction With Utility Companies • Fire units must coordinate with utilities on mutual responses • May have specially trained and equipped emergency response teams

  11. Interaction With Media • NIMS-ICS includes a Public Information Officer for dealing with the media • Students should not make comments or express opinions; refer to PIO • Can play an important role in delivery of news based on an incident

  12. Interaction With Other Agencies • Any possible contacts should be identified and a relationship established Examples: Public health departments, coroner/medical examiner’s officers, EPA

  13. Questions???

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