What is accountability as it relates to Fire Departments and Emergency Services?

Discuss the topic of Accountability. What is accountability as it relates to Fire Departments and Emergency Services? How can firefighters or EMS personnel hold themselves accountable? How can Officers be accountable to their crews? How can Officers demand firefighters be accountable to the order given to them? Can a Fire Department who does not believe in Accountability survive? Why?
Use at least two references to give your discussion post academic corroboration. The references should be in proper APA 7 format. References should be listed at the bottom of your post. Don’t forget to cite your reference in your post or the reference will not be counted.