8003 Radio Issue, Repair and Replacement (FIRE COMMUNICATIONS)

Question 1

Who shall be responsible for:
1. Ensuring that spare radios are issued in accordance with the terms of this policy.

2. Maintaining this document.

Answer 1

The TFD Fire Communications Supervisor

Question 2

The TFD Fire Communications Supervisor shall be responsible for

Answer 2

ensuring that spare radios are issued, repaired and/or replaced in accordance with the terms of this policy.

Question 3

The FCC Shift Supervisor shall be responsible for:

Answer 3

1. Issuing spare radios in accordance with the terms of this policy.
2. Documenting all transactions in accordance with the procedures outlined in this document.
3. Coordinating with other TFD personnel as necessary to issue spare portable
   radios.

Question 4

The Fire Garage Supervisor shall be responsible for

Answer 4

ensuring that mobile radios are repaired and/or replaced in accordance with the terms of this policy.

Question 5

Define

Radio Service Center

Answer 5

City of Tacoma radio repair shop located in the Fleet Services Building.

Question 6

The maximum number of radios available for events is

Answer 6

24

Question 7

In the case of unauthorized use, the Shift Officer shall

Answer 7

contact the Radio Service Center immediately to disable the lost portable radio.

Question 8

On the business day an e-mail report of a lost or broken portable radio is received, a Radio Service Center technician will

Answer 8

bring to the FCC replacement radios for the spares issued.

Question 9

Lost radios shall be reprogrammed with

Answer 9

the word “lost” added to the

radio ID display that appears at FCC.

Question 10

The Fire Communications Supervisor shall

Answer 10

a. Contact the Radio Service Center to disable the lost portable radio after 48 hours have elapsed.
b. E-mail the Assistant to the Chief for Budget and Finance to report the return of the lost radio.

Question 11

For lost radio

Before going off shift, prepare an e-mail detailing:

Answer 11

a. The last known location of the radio.
b. Circumstances surrounding the loss.
c. Actions taken to recover the radio.
d. Actions taken to secure a replacement radio.

Question 12

For lost radio

Send the e-mail to the FCC supervisor with copies to:

Answer 12

a. FCC ABC.
b. The affected Battalion Chief.
c. The Company Captain.

Question 13

Fill out and forward the City of Tacoma Loss to Assets report to

Answer 13

the FCC Supervisor.

Question 14

What policy number is

Radio Issue, Repair and Replacement

Answer 14

8003

FIRE COMMUNICATIONS