Authority Flashcards
What is the mission of the SFD?
Minimize loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, and other disasters
What member of the fire department will prescribe rules and regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practice within the constraints of federal, state, and municipal laws for the administrations of the fire department?
The chief of the department
The application of FD rules and regulations with be applied uniformly to whom?
All department members
What does the POG define?
Rules, regulations, and procedures for SFD
How are the possibilities of conflicts between published materials established?
The policies manual and operating guidelines, in that order, will have precedence over other sources
What are the only things that can take precedence over the POG?
Areas covered under applicable local, state, and federal laws, and those covered under the union contracts in effect at the time
Where are FD program development and implementation accomplished?
Within the administrative authority and accountability as defined by the organizational charts
Division activities will be responsive to the goals and objectives of what entity?
The FD
What is a policy as defined by the SFD?
Rules and regulations based on department, local, state, and federal laws and standards. SFD policy includes the policy manual
What are operating guidelines as defined by SFD?
Suggested procedures and additional information that will be adhered to unless there is a compelling and reasonable cause for deviation
What department member is responsible for the development, administration, interpretation, and enforcement of FD rules and regulations?
The chief of the FD
What FD members are responsible for becoming familiar with and abiding by POGs of the department?
All members of SFD
What department member is the manager and focal point for processing all matters relating to the POG?
The assistant chief of resource management
