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CH 7 BC DUTIES Flashcards

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What BC is designated as the fire prevention liaison officer

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BC other than the Battalion Commander

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Battalion Commander

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Senior in rank, shall unless otherwise ordered by the Division Commander with the approval of the Chief of Department shall be the Battalion Commander and assume responsibility for the efficient administration of all the units in their respective battalion

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What happens if the BC assigned as the fire prevention BC is on an extended leave of absence

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The Battalion Commander shall select a temporary replacement and foreword a special report to the Division Commander for the approval of the Borough Commander

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Who is designated as the Battalion Training Officer

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BC other than the Battalion Commander

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What are the duties of the Battalion Training Officer

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  • Monitor the proby firefighter development program
  • Review of the CD-135
  • Coordinate the Firefighter 6th grade training program
  • Ensure periodic drills are conducted on unique buildings
  • Pay particular attention to newly promoted officers
  • Develop Multi unit drill topics
  • Ensure critiques are done when required
  • Ensure posting and review of pass along bulletins
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What happens of the Battalion Training Chief is on an extended leave of absence

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The Battalion Commander shall select a temporary replacement and foreword a special report to the Division Commander for the approval of the Borough Commander

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If a BC must leave his administrative district for other than a fire or emergency who must be notified

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Deputy Chief on duty in the Battalions administrative Division

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When a BC arrives at the scene of an operation where an Acting BC is the IC, the BC shall

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Assume command of the operation and assign the Acting BC as needed. When a BC assumes command a notification shall be made to the operating units via HT and to the dispatcher via dept radio that a transfer of command has occurred

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Battalion Chief shall, when in command, immediately transmit to the dispatcher a

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Preliminary report. This can be done by radio or telephone. State conditions and number of companies operating

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During operations additional reports shall be transmitted of

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Unusual circumstances, or when he attention and cooperation of other departments or agencies are required. Upon return to quarters a more detailed report shall be telephoned to the dispatcher

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BC’s shall, when 1st to arrive, immediately notify the dispatcher by radio or telephone of the following incidents

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  • Loss of life or injuries to members or to civilians
  • Accidents or damage to apparatus
  • Structural, occupancy hazards or developments which require attention of other departments or agencies
  • Unusual occurrences or their possibilities involved in operations
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Supplementary reports shall be forwarded to the

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Chief of Operations

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BC’s in command shall note the serviceability of auxiliary fire protection equipment when operations require their use. Reports shall be forwarded

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Recording any violation of law governing such equipment

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BC’s shall, when watch lines are to be discontinued promptly notify

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The assigned DC. A watch line shall mean one or more units ordered to standby for an extended period of time after a fire is placed under control

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BC’s must notify the dispatcher of any fire involving a

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Food establishment. Notification must include damage to the building, food of food service areas

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BC’s shall when transmitting preliminary reports call particular attention to fires or emergencies in

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Retail pharmacies, drug wholesalers or manufacturers

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BC’s or Officers in Command of fires occurring at a location operated or maintained for the salvage or wrecking of motor vehicles or parts thereof, shall

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Forward a report to the BOFP listing the occupancy name, address, type of fire, date, time and number of alarm box which was transmitted

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The BC on duty shall investigate and report on all meritorious acts occurring

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Within their Administrative district, at which a BC was not present

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BC’s shall investigate and report on all meritorious acts occurring at

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Fires and alarms to which they responded 1st DUE

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BC’s shall foreword reports of meritorious acts to the

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Deputy Chief who is charged with the final investigation

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BC’s shall immediately notify the DC at the scene of operations at all

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Meritorious acts. If a DC is not present, the BC shall notify the dispatcher of the meritorious acts which shall be transmitted to the DC responsible for response to the area of operations

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Each assigned BC or UFO must visit at least once each week every

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Department building over which the Battalion has supervision, and inspect members, uniforms, apparatus, equipment and records

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When visiting quarters a BC shall

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Examine company journal entries subsequent to the last inspection by a BC. Enter results of this inspection in the journal. When practical BC visits may be made at time of designated roll call. Covering BC’s shall cooperate in the carrying out of required inspectional visits

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BC’s shall when notified of missing equipment on an apparatus which has been received for permanent use or storage

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Conduct an investigation and forward a report of the result of this investigation

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A BC shall be responsible for the

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Investigation of lost Department property

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BC’s shall confine their inspectional activities to

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Target hazards and other buildings or occupancies that present unusual or hazardous fire potential. In addition they shall properly supervise daily BISP duty being performed by companies in their respective battalions. Re inspection by BC’s shall when necessary be made in buildings and premises to determine the effectiveness of the BISP field inspection duty

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BC’s shall when ordered by the BOP cooperate with the Bureau of Health Services by

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Investigating members on medical leave confined within their Battalion Administrative districts

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Inspection of Safety Equipment is held during

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September/October

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Inspection of uniforms, firefighting equipment, safety equipment, and department property of all member in the battalion during period of

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April 15 to June 15

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Who submits a schedule for these inspections of uniform and equipment

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Battalion Commander creates schedule and sends it to the Division Commander. The schedule shall specify 4 dates for each unit.

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What happens if members are absent for this inspection

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They will be inspected at a later date as specified by the Battalion Commander

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BC’s responsible for the fire report shall determine the

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Cause of the fire to the best of their knowledge. The dispatcher shall be notified of all fires of suspicious origin, which shall be transmitted to the BFI

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Who investigates injures occurring in quarters

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Battalion chiefs. Particular attention shall be given to injuries at or immediately after the change of tours. A report with full particulars shall be forwarded to the Chief of Operations

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Details extending for more than 2 tours

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Require a report

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On duty BC’s are required to supervise

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At least one drill each tour whenever company or Multi Unit Drills are being conducted. Form CD-135 shall be maintained in a separate file and reviewed for the purpose of overall supervision and to identify local needs. Form CD-135 shall be forwarded weekly with the Sunday bag to the respective division. Proper use of the form requires that the REMARKS column be utilized to identify battalion needs and indicate the reason when the on duty BC was unable to supervise at least 1 drill a tour

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Dependent on the time element and circumstances the administrative BC shall, when an apparatus is placed OOS, detail its company members to units within the battalion

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  • Chauffeurs shall remain in quarters to provide security
  • If tiller involved tillerman stays in quarters also
  • Company officer shall remain in quarters. Battalion may assign officer to battalion duties
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What is the criteria for the BC in determining what units to send the details from the OOS unit

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  • Availability of approved riding positions
  • Shortest distance of travel
  • DC shall be notified of all actions
37
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When the 1st due BC is an ABC at a 10-75 the 2nd due BC should

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Assume command of the operation and assign the ABC as needed. Notify all operating units via HT of the new IC and also advise the dispatcher

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Battalions are responsible to visit every dept building over which the battalion has supervision to inspect the members uniforms, apparatus, equipment and records. Regarding this requirement it would be correct to state that these visits occur at least

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Once a week by ALL Battalion Chiefs, assigned or UFO

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Who is responsible for the investigation of lost department property

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Battalion Chief

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In the event department property is lost during a fire or emergency operation the officer on duty with the unit incurring such loss shall, before leaving the scene, notify the IC. A battalion chief will conduct an investigation at the scene. If necessary a battalion chief will be special called to the scene for the purpose of this investigation. The battalion chief shall inform the deputy chief on the scene of the results of such investigation. If NO DEPUTY CHIEF IS ON THE SCENE, the BC shall

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Phone the particulars to the DC ASSIGNED TO THE BOX. The BC will comprehensively endorse the Lost Property. Report (FS-112) and forward it to the DC who was notified of the loss.

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If a loss of department property occurs under circumstances OTHER than a fire or emergency the officer on duty shall notify the units

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Administrative Battalion

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Any firefighter detailed for more than 3 tours or more

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Requires a report to be sent by the BC

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On duty BC’s are required to supervise at least

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One drill each tour whenever company or multi unit drills are being conducted

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BC’s shall be responsible for investigating all injuries occurring

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In quarters. Particular attention shall be given to injuries at or immediately after the change of tours

45
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Can an ABC be responsible for the fire report

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Yes

46
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Any firefighter detailed for more than ____ tours requires a report

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2

47
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BC’s are responsible to investigate injuries occurring in quarters. Particular attention shall be give to injuries in quarters at the

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Change of tours

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