1.2. Discuss how the conflict among different val ues can affect a fire department, and provide at least two examples from your fire depart ment. How were these situations resolved?

and modified over time. The interaction of and, at times, the conflict between these values can be very difficult to manage. The importance of ethics in one’s personal and organizational life will provide a sound framework and will com mand the respect of those with whom one is as sociated. Proper personnel actions within a fire department that are communicated and coordi nated with the overall personnel office of the city or county government will improve this re lationship and allow the department to be more effective. Personnel management is a shared re sponsibility involving everyone within the fire department.