Title: Outline the organizational structure of the fire service.
Course: Public Safety I (15101-I) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Introducing the Fire Service

Outline should include representations of the chain of command for large and small departments and the interdependence between the fire service and the community it serves.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important for the fire service to have a clear organizational structure and chain of command?
- What checks and balances do firefighters maintain within the organizational structure?
- What is the importance of accountability in the fire service?