New tools, rules, codes, and means of fighting fires, rescuing victims from vehicle accidents, and performing hazardous materials response are printed all the time. Volunteers need to be vigilant in keeping up to date. They need to know that when the time comes, they’ll be able to perform the tasks required of them by people in need. I had no idea what I was in for when I decided to volunteer. But now, after having gone through the first phase of my training criteria (I am now a certified firefighter in NYS), I’m glad I did.
The fire department's can use various training methods such as videos , books, drills, and fire fighter academies. But the most effective type of training for the fire department is training in a controlled enviroment that actual puts the firefighter in an actual situation. This allows the firefighter to actually get hands on training and put them in an actually situation where it is controlled. Live burns gives a firefighter experience and actually see what and can occur in a controlled setting. Actually , all training is essential for the firefighter weither it be as simple as learning how to carry or hold a ladder as how to hold a hose proper.
Following these guidelines, procedures and codes of practice allow everyone to be treated equally and help prevent or solve any issues that arise in the work place. Planning and priority of my work is fundamental as without a plan I would not have a clear idea of what needs to be done, affecting my time management and causing disturbance to others who are depending on my work. With a plan such as a ‘to do list’ I am able to work effectively and efficiently knowing approximately what I am doing to guarantee anything of high importance can be processed immediately. As a result, if I am asked to take on more work I can check my plan and give a realistic answer. Agreeing to realistic targets and being honest with the amount of work I am able to handle allows me to manage my work flow accordingly ensuring targets are realistic to achieve.
By reflecting on my work activities I am able to look out how and why I do my job role. We attend regular appraisal sessions with a senior member of staff and any negative or positive outcomes are discussed. All members of staff are regularly looked at to ensure that they are carrying out tasks to a high standard and any problems are highlighted and dealt with so that they do not continue to happen. Good working roles are praised and encouraged at all times. All staff attend regular meetings so any problems can be highlighted with all staff and so that everyone knows what they need to be doing to maintain high standards.
These are persons who have had experience on the front line as firefighters. It is a common and universally accepted adage that: “experience makes the best teacher”. With that being said just think for a moment how knowledge of a real working fire can contribute to the development of a seasoned and skilled fire investigator. In my short tenure as a firefighter I have been in several fires already. As a result of that, especially during overhaul at fires, I have acquired so much knowledge of cause and effect relationships of fire as it pertains to fire behavior.
Fire safety- staff carry out regular fire drills/smoke alarm checks/fire equipment checks to ensure they are all working correctly. Health & safety checks- a staff member carries out a detailed checklist to ensure that all aspects of H&S are covered i.e. gas safety checks, maintenance requests are completed for any issues. All staff are to sign to state that they have read and understand any risk assessments or risk management plans that are in
Describe the different types of teams that operate within a selected public service * Interdependent teams These teams are still in permanent operation today, each person in an interdependent teams is expected to work alongside the other team members and get along with them and all work as one to achieve the main goal and to reach the target that was set. Interdependent teams exist within the fire service because each and every single one of the fire crew has to work together to make sure the job is done fully and correctly and to make sure that they get everyone out of a burning building and put the fire out and make sure it is safe again. * Self – managed teams They are not managed by just one person they are managed by the members of the particular team, although there is more than one person in charge of a team, the teams are still required to carry out all the tasks that are set them in an effective way, so they all have to make good decisions just like a team leader on their own would. The team members need to identify such things as what are the risks, can we carry this out safely, will the team and others stay safe, what are the risks, do the risks outweigh the positives, they need to set goals and achieve them to show that they can do it. * Project teams Project teams are only temporary and are put together on lots of people from many other different permanent groups so because of this the projects are only in operation for a short period of time so that after its finished everyone can go back to their original groups.
2.1 Demonstrate compliance with Health, Safety and Risk Management procedure: To comply with H/S&RM procedures it is my duty to ensure the policies and procedure set by Safehands Care are known to and followed by staff at all times. I must constantly assess any risks to staff and visitors;(see example 2.1 signing in book)(complies with fire safety regulations), I have a nominated fire officer who is in control of the pre-mentioned book during a fire drill/evacuation, the nominated person also ensures that the fire equipment is tested regularly and pat testing is completed on all electrical equipment. I am also responsible for ensuring that all staff are up to date with necessary training and changes to policies, (see example 2.2
While soldiers protect us outside the United States, public safety personnel protect us inside the United States, in our hometowns. Firefighters put their lives on the line to save people from burning buildings, automobile accidents, and many other dangers that we face. When I say we, I mean us firefighters that go to work for twenty-four hours, every third day knowing that when we walk into the fire station, there is a possibility that we will
This bond is unique in its nature because of the trust that each member is required to place on another. The bond starts during basic training, where the grueling training starts and everyone is required to do it. Since everyone endures the same challenges and hardship there is a mutual respect among all members in the unit. This respect is one of the essential elements of the armed services brotherhood. The trust is built up since every day in the service could result in a life or death situation.