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Chapter 2

Chapter 2. Enhancing Accountability. 2- 1. Introduction. Biggest complaint is lack of accountability Firefighting is no exception Many industries deal with no accountability issue What is accountability? Why is accountability so hard to find?. 2- 2. Life Safety Initiative 2.

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Chapter 2

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  1. Chapter 2 Enhancing Accountability 2-1

  2. Introduction • Biggest complaint is lack of accountability • Firefighting is no exception • Many industries deal with no accountability issue • What is accountability? • Why is accountability so hard to find? 2-2

  3. Life Safety Initiative 2 Enhance the personal and organizational accountability for health and safety throughout the fire service 2-3

  4. Life Safety Initiative 2 ACCOUNTABILITY VERSUS RESPONSIBILITY • Definitions • Responsibility is assigned • Accountable to a superior • Blame • Victim syndrome Courtesy of Bob Lloyd 2-4

  5. Life Safety Initiative 2 PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY • Definition • Ability of an individual to take responsibility • React to circumstances without attributing faults • Ability • Taking responsibility 2-5

  6. Life Safety Initiative 2 IMPROVING PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY • Making the decision to be accountable • Being an active member in your department • Speaking up • Taking responsibility for outcomes Cont. 2-6

  7. Life Safety Initiative 2 IMPROVING PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY • Taking responsibility for safety • Safety • Main component • Remain uninjured • Continue to be a resource Cont. Courtesy of Lt. Rob Gandee 2-7

  8. Life Safety Initiative 2 IMPROVING PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY • Taking responsibility for safety • Training • Be prepared for the emergency • Training reinforces action and knowledge • Distinct effect on outcome Cont. 2-8

  9. Life Safety Initiative 2 IMPROVING PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY • Taking responsibility for safety • Equipment • Improve equipment • Quality of job performed • Be aware of new equipment Cont. 2-9

  10. Life Safety Initiative 2 IMPROVING PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY • Taking responsibility for safety • Services • Cognizant of needs • React to needs • Reevaluate • Make alterations Cont. Courtesy of John Kloski 2-10

  11. Life Safety Initiative 2 IMPROVING PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY • Taking responsibility for safety • Organization • Increase personal accountability • Motivate others • Act as a team 2-11

  12. Life Safety Initiative 2 ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY • Definition • Achieve the vision and mission of the organization • No-fault management creates an effective safety culture • Personal accountability becomes departmental 2-12

  13. Life Safety Initiative 2 HEALTH AND SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITY • NFPA 1500 • Rating your department • FLSI 16 safety rating • Insurance Services Offices • International Organization for Standardization Cont. 2-13

  14. Life Safety Initiative 2 HEALTH AND SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITY • Successful implementation • Recruit schools and fire academies • Firefighter orientation • Daily operations • Promotional exams • Training • Effective emergency services 2-14

  15. Summary • Enhancing accountability is an effective way to improve safety • Starts in the form of personal accountability • Decisions everyday make your job safer • Job satisfaction results from decisions made • Risks to firefighters are affected by personal decisions 2-15

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