Captain Duties Flashcards
What is the primary responsibility of Captains according to the information provided?
a. Handling public relations
b. Enforcing traffic regulations
c. Disciplining personnel and overseeing station operations
d. Managing administrative tasks
C
How should Captains handle the case of a member failing to report for duty?
a. Wait until the end of the shift to report to the District Chief
b. Notify the District Chief immediately via telephone
c. Send an email to the District Chief
d. Handle the matter internally without reporting
B
In the event of an accident involving BFES apparatus, when should the Communications Operator be notified?
a. Within 24 hours
b. Immediately, with a short description of the incident
c. After obtaining authorization from the Platoon Chief
d. Only if there is personal injury involved
B
When should visitors be requested to leave the fire station premises according to the provided information?
a. By 2000 hours
b. By 2100 hours
c. By 2200 hours
d. By 2300 hours
C
What action should Captains take if the damage in an accident involving BFES apparatus exceeds $2,500.00?
a. Notify the Health and Safety Committee
b. Notify the Platoon Chief
c. Complete the Corporations insurance form
d. All of the above
B
How should Captains address superior officers and members of the department?
a. Using only first names
b. With respect and courtesy, addressing them by their rank or title
c. Informally to promote a friendly atmosphere
d. By avoiding any form of address
B
When are Captains allowed to grant permission for a member’s on-duty to leave the station premises?
a. Whenever they deem it appropriate
b. Only with the Fire Chief’s permission
c. Only with the District Chief’s permission
d. Only during emergencies
C
What is the role of the designated Captain in a station with multiple Captains, according to the information?
a. Handling public relations
b. In-charge of records, reports, and communications
c. Conducting performance appraisals
d. Managing administrative tasks
B
When should Captains apportion duties among their members?
a. At the beginning of each month
b. Whenever they feel like it
c. As fairly as possible
d. Only during emergencies
C
What is the responsibility of the assigned member during a fire investigation scene?
a. Allow anyone to enter without restrictions
b. Permit the owner or occupant to enter upon presentation of credentials
c. Keep a log of all people entering or exiting the scene
d. Inform the Police about any valuable articles found
C
What should the Incident Commander do with articles of value found at an incident?
a. Keep them for personal use
b. Turn them over to the Police
c. Distribute them among the crew
d. Hand them over to the Fire Chief
B
When should the Captain initiate roll call at an incident involving the relieving platoon?
a. 0600 hours
b. 0700 hours
c. 0800 hours
d. 0900 hours
B
What action should be taken when a fire hydrant malfunctions?
a. Ignore it, as it is not a fire department responsibility
b. Notify the Communications Operator and Regional Water Works
c. Report it to the Fire Chief only
d. Fix it personally
B
What is the role of Captains in ensuring station cleanliness during winter?
a. Hire external contractors for snow removal
b. Delegate the responsibility to the least busy crew member
c. Ensure station driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks are clean and free from snow
d. Ignore the issue, as it is not a priority
C
How often should Captains conduct training for their crews?
a. Monthly
b. Quarterly
c. Annually
d. All of the above
D
