Captains Responsibilities

Question 1

CAPTAINS RESPONSIBILITIES

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Answer 1

.01 Captains shall assemble their company members and take roll at 0730. During this assembly, the captain shall inspect the members appearances and their uniforms. He shall also read all new, revised or pertinent directives and communications to their crews.

Question 2

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Answer 2

The Captain shall immediately report any tardiness to the Battalion Chief. He shall also report any discrepancies in authorized assignments or shifts.

Question 3

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Answer 3

At no time shall a Captain allow a subordinate to engage in any activity that could delay or impede department emergency operations.

Question 4

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Answer 4

Captains are responsible for ensuring that members of there crews are in compliance with the City of Richmond and Richmond Fire Department Rules, Policies, SOP’S and memorandums.

Question 5

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Answer 5

Captains are responsible for ensuring prompt responses to emergencies.

Question 6

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Answer 6

When responding to an emergency, the captain shall direct the course rate of speed of the vehicle. Additionally, Captains shall insure that the Engineer observes stop signs and traffic lights at all times.

Question 7

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Answer 7

The Captain shall see that sirens and other warning devices are utilized while responding to emergencies.

Question 8

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Answer 8

The Captain of the first arriving company to an alarm shall return the alarm system to service if possible or refer the incident to the Communications Center, who will then contact the designated alarm company reset the alarm.

Question 9

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Answer 9

The officer in charge at emergencies where sprinkler heads have been opened shall see that the heads have been replaced and the system returned to service where possible. If it is not possible to return the system to service, the officer shall have the Communications Center notify the alarm company.

Question 10

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Answer 10

The first Captain to arrive at the scene of a detail shall collect all information required to complete the necessary reports unless relieved of the responsibility by the chief officer in charge.

Question 11

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Answer 11

Captains shall make certain that all equipment is replaced on the apparatus or know why it was left at the scene of an emergency. If any equipment is missing after a diligent search, the Battalion Chief shall be notified and a report submitted.

Question 12

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Answer 12

Station Captains shall see that all station and company activities are entered accurately into the company/station journal and that is not defaced, destroyed or deleted.

Question 13

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Answer 13

Captains shall maintain in inventory of all property in the station including furniture, apparatus, hose, tools, equipment. etc. When items are removed from the stations or received at the station, the activity shall be properly recorded in the station journal.

Question 14

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Answer 14

Every month Captains shall order sufficient supplies and forms for the following month.

Question 15

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Answer 15

Captains are responsible for ensuring that receipts for equipment received from delivery services are routed to Fire Administration via station mail.

Question 16

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Answer 16

Captains are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the apparatus, stations, and grounds. Captains are also responsible for submission of the proper paperwork to have necessary work repairs completed on apparatus, stations and grounds.

Question 17

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Answer 17

Captains shall not leave their first due areas, except for emergencies, without the specific permission of the Battalion Chief.

Question 18

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Answer 18

Captains shall not allow persons who are not members of the Fire Department to visit fire stations in excess of 30 minutes or past 2100 hours. Any exceptions shall be approved by the on-duty Battalion Chief.

Question 19

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Answer 19

Captains may allow off duty members to sleep at a station.

Question 20

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Answer 20

Captains shall not allow any political or social meeting in the station unless authorized by the Fire Chief via the chain of command.