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 2-4 Courtesy of Bob Lloyd

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. 2-7 Courtesy of Lt. Rob Gandee

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. 2-10 Courtesy of John Kloski

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