19. Types of staffing vary based on
funding and duties assigned at the
station.
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20. Departmental duties are separated
based on who personnel support.
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21. REVIEW QUESTIONS
What are the three main types of
staffing found in the fire service?
What is the central difference between
line functions and staff functions?
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30. Line functions form the foundation of
the uniformed part of fire service.
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(Cont.)
31. Line functions form the foundation of
the uniformed part of fire service.
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(Cont.)
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32. Line functions form the foundation of
the uniformed part of fire service.
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(Cont.)
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33. Line functions form the foundation of
the uniformed part of fire service.
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(Cont.)
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34. Line functions form the foundation of
the uniformed part of fire service.
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35. REVIEW QUESTION
What is the primary difference between
Firefighter I and Firefighter II duties?
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36. Line functions form the foundation of
the uniformed part of fire service.
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38. REVIEW QUESTION
How are qualifications for different line
positions regulated?
What types of staff functions support
and supplement line functions?
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55. Summary
• Firefighting is a profession with a long
and proud tradition of service to the
community.
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56. • To perform as a firefighter you need
physical skills, and knowledge of the
regulations that govern your
organization, the laws that regulate fire
service, the incident command system,
as well as, an understanding of
agencies that interact with the fire
department.
Summary
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