ADM 1-0 Flashcards
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What is the subject of ADM 1-0
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Organizational Structure
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OFD is headed by
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The Fire Chief
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Maintains direct control over the entire fire department
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Fire Chief
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Under direct supervision of the Fire Chief
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Assistant Chief
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Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of all divisions and operations personnel
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Assistant Chief
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Report to assistant chief’s
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Battalion Chief
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Responsible for the supervision of personnel in a Division or an Operations Battalion
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Battalion Chief
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Supervisory position responsible for assisting in the direction and operation of the Fire Prevention Division
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Assistant Fire Marshal
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Reports to the Battalion Chief in charge of the Fire Prevention Division
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Assistant Fire Marshal
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Who does the EMS Shift Supervisor report to?
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BC of EMS
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A supervisory position responsible for assisting in the direction and operation of the departments Emergency Medical Services
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EMS Shift Supervisor
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Report to Battalion Chiefs
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Fire Captains
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May be assigned to a supervisory position on an Operations Company, or one of the support divisions
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Fire Captain
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Report to Fire Captains
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Firefighters and FAE’s
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Assigned to an operations company where they specialize in the operation and driving of heavy fire equipment vehicles
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Fire Apparatus Engineer’s
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Where can an FAE be assigned?
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Operations Company or one of the Support Divisions
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Where can a firefighter be assigned to?
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Operations Company, Support division, or Emergency Medical Unit
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Assigned to the support divisions to assist with other functions and activities of the fire department
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Civilian Personnel
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How many Assistant Chief’s are there?
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4 (Operations A/B/C & Administrative AC)
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How many administrative divisions does each Operations Assistant Chief oversee?
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One
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What is the Administrative AC’s callsign?
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FC3
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What is the schedule for all Assistant chief’s and administrative division personnel?
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Forty-hour work week at the discretion of the Fire Chief
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Responsible for ensuring that all OFD paramedics and EMT’s are properly equipped and trained to provide high quality EMS to the community
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EMS Division
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Coordinates with the EMS training contractor to provide EMT-I and Medic refresher classes, Continuing education, and instructor refresher classes
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EMS Division
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Overseen by a Battalion Chief, staffed with 3 PSS's, EMS supplies Manager, QA Officer, Training officer, and Civilian secretary
EMS Division
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Which Personnel Make up the EMS division?
EMS BC, PSS x3, EMS Supplies Manager, QA officer, Training officer, and Civilian Secretary (8 personnel total)
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The EMS division receives oversight from a
Civilian Medical Director
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Primary function of the Fire Prevention Division
Enforce the City's Fire Prevention Code
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Reviews preliminary construction plans and blueprints to assure early compliance with fire codes during the planning process
Fire Prevention Division (FPD)
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Overseen by a BC, Staffed with 9 inspectors, each reporting to an Assistant Fire Marshall
Fire Prevention Division (FPD)
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How many inspectors are in the FPD?
9
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What are the Five specialty focuses of investigators in the FPD?
Tanks, Schools, Daycares, Plan Reviews, and State Re-Inspections
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How do the 4 non-specialized investigators in the FPD divide their work?
Quadrants of the city (NW, NE, SW, SE)
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How often does FPD perform in-person inspections?
Annually
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Which division is responsible for Risk Reduction Zones and Pre-Plans?
Fire Prevention Division (FPD)
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Public Education is a part of which division?
Fire Prevention Division (FPD)
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Responsible for spreading the message of fire safety to individuals of all ages within the community
Public Education Program (Pub Ed)
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What is the goal of Pub Ed?
To take a proactive approach to raise awareness and educate the public on fire safety, and how to protect their home, business, or family in the event of a fire or catastrophe.
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Pub Ed takes a community-prevention approach. What does this mean?
Enlisting the help of volunteer and community organizations to promote the message
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What is an integral part of the Pub Ed program?
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector outreach
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What are the 6 Pub Ed Activities?
Fire Safety Presentations, Public relations, school assemblies, school fire drills, vacant property inspections, and smoke/CO detector installation
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What are the responsibilities of the Safety and Wellness Division?
Implement safety programs regarding fire stations, vehicles, physical conditioning, and maintenance of equipment.
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The Battalion Chief who oversees SWD also holds what position?
Omaha Fire Department Safety Officer
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Who does the Department Safety Officer report to?
Administrative Assistant Chief (FC3)
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Which division is responsible for reviewing accident and IOD forms?
Safety and Wellness
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Which division investigates vehicle accidents?
Safety and Wellness
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Which division follows up on corrective measures to prevent accidents?
Safety and Wellness
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Why does SWD conduct inspections?
To discover and correct unsafe acts and/or conditions
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Who provides technical advice on safety aspects in designing living quarters, apparatus, equipment, and protective clothing?
Safety and Wellness Division
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Which division maintains an accident record keeping system?
Safety and wellness
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Who submits safety status reports to Fire Administration?
Safety and Wellness
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Who exchanges safety information with other fire departments to keep up-to-date on problems?
Safety and Wellness
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Which division acts as a liaison with safety representatives of local, state, and federal safety organizations?
Safety and Wellness
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Who ensures compliance with fireground and in-house safety procedures?
Safety and Wellness
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Which division is responsible for coordinating the update of SOP Materials?
Safety and Wellness
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Which division oversees the Infections Disease Control Program?
Safety and Wellness
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Which division is responsible for providing technical support for the OFD's many computer programs and Hardware/software specific to the fire department?
Information Services Division (ISD)
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Who does the ISD work closely with?
City's information technology Coordinator and DOTComm
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What does DOTComm stand for?
Douglas-Omaha Technology Commission
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What is the primary function of the Information Services Division?
Ensure that OFD data is properly maintained and tracked to remain compliant with fire service standards and State and National requirements
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ISD Personnel coordinate with 911 Communications regarding:
Communications equipment and telephone services
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ISD is staffed with sworn personnel filling which roles?
Fire/EMS information specialist and an Information Systems/Research Specialist
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The Information Services Division is overseen by who?
The Safety and Wellness Division BC
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Keeps all vehicles and equipment in working order
Technical Services Division
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Who is the OFD Liaison with the Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) and Building Maintenance?
Technical Services Division
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Who orders, stores, and delivers supplies and furniture to stations?
Technical Services Division
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Who writes specifications for new apparatus, equipment, turnout gear, and hose?
Technical Services Division
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Who tests efficiency of various fire equipment?
Technical Services Division
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Who keeps uniforms and protective clothing inventories current?
Technical Services Division
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Who maintains records on equipment and buildings?
Technical Services Division
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Which division is responsible for maintenance and certification of all SCBA's?
Technical Services Division
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What is the primary function of the Training Division?
Education
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Which division is responsible for establishing curriculum, developing courses, formulating lesson plans, scheduling training sessions, teaching classes, and maintaining records for Fire & EMS?
Training and Special Operations Division
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Who administers an in-station training program for all fire companies and provides for individual and multi-company drills?
Training and Special Operations Division
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Who conducts all candidate basic training classes, including the Field Training Officer Program?
Training and Special Operations Division
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What does the Training and Special Operations Division Maintain?
A training video library
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Which division researches and tests new firefighting equipment and procedures?
Training and Special Operations Division
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Who assists the Personnel Department in new-hire testing?
Training and Special Operations Division
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Who provides facilities and personnel for outside, multi-agency training?
Training and Special Operations Division
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Which division oversees the Special Operations Program?
Training
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Specialized Rescue Units respond to all emergencies involving:
The release of hazardous materials or substances into the environment
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Who ensures that local, state, and federal laws concerning hazardous waste/material recover and handling are met at every HAZ-MAT emergency?
Specialized Rescue Units
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Besides hazmat, what do rescue units respond to?
Confined space, high angle rescue, swift & open water rescue, and trench emergencies.
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On all working fires, the rescue units serve as what?
Specialized RIT teams
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Who is charged with conducting all investigations of suspicious, questionable/unknown fires, explosions, or fires with human fatality?
Fire Investigation Unit
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What are the Fire Investigators duties?
Search for and preserve evidence, take photographs, interview witnesses and suspects, obtain statements, prepare reports, and testify in court.
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Who apprehends suspects & prepares evidence for prosecution in arson, false alarms, or other violations?
Fire Investigators
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The FIU is Overseen by a BC, and staffed with:
7 investigators and 1 K-9
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All Fire investigators are:
Certified State of Nebraska Law Enforcement Officers
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All Fire investigators handle their assigned cases from:
Initial documentation through suspect arrest and court disposition
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Who is charged with conducting internal investigations addressing disciplinary actions and citizen complaints?
Professional Standards Officer
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Who does the Professional Standards Officer report to?
Directly to the Fire Chief
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the Professional Standards Officer assists the Human Resources Department with:
Candidate background investigations
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The Battalions are divided geographically into:
Downtown/southeast, Northeast, South Central, North Central, West Central, Southwest, and Northwest
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The seven Battalions are comprised of
Companies, commanded individually by a captain
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A company can be comprised of:
An Engine, Truck, Medic Unit, Rescue 33, LA30, or Special Service Apparatus
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Who supervises a Medic Unit?
a Captain/Paramedic or Lead Medic
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What duties do companies assist FPD in?
Familiarization inspections, Smoke alarm program, Kool Parties, Fire Station Tours, pre-plans, neighborhood watch, public relations, and Holiday inspections
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Companies should develop a liaison with:
Neighborhood associations, schools, and churches
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The administrative offices at headquarters are considered:
Off-limits to unauthorized operations personnel from 1730-0700
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Who may grant authorization to enter the administrative offices after hours?
FC2 or B1
