COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FIREGROUND OPERATIONS AND FIRE SERVICE
PRINCIPLES
◉ Integrity.
Answer: Doing the right thing because it is right
◉ Moral Character.
Answer: Truthfulness and honesty
◉ Work Ethic.
Answer: Doing what needs to be done without being told and
without complaint to the best of your ability
◉ Courage.
Answer: Facing frightening situations and using your training,
experience, and self discipline to assess the risks and take those that
are appropriate
◉ Fire service mission.
, Answer: To save lives and protect property and the environment
from fires.
◉ Life Safety.
Answer: Refers to the joint consideration of the life and physical
well-being of individuals, both civilians and firefighters.
◉ Chain of Command.
Answer: Order of rank and authority in the fire and emergency
services.
◉ Organizational Principles.
Answer: Division of labor
Unity of command
Discipline
Span of control
◉ Unity of Command.
Answer: Reporting to only one supervisor, following chain of
command
◉ Span of Control.