CH 7 BC DUTIES Flashcards
What BC is designated as the fire prevention liaison officer
BC other than the Battalion Commander
Battalion Commander
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
What happens if the BC assigned as the fire prevention BC is on an extended leave of absence
The Battalion Commander shall select a temporary replacement and foreword a special report to the Division Commander for the approval of the Borough Commander
Who is designated as the Battalion Training Officer
BC other than the Battalion Commander
What are the duties of the Battalion Training Officer
- 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
What happens of the Battalion Training Chief is on an extended leave of absence
The Battalion Commander shall select a temporary replacement and foreword a special report to the Division Commander for the approval of the Borough Commander
If a BC must leave his administrative district for other than a fire or emergency who must be notified
Deputy Chief on duty in the Battalions administrative Division
When a BC arrives at the scene of an operation where an Acting BC is the IC, the BC shall
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
Battalion Chief shall, when in command, immediately transmit to the dispatcher a
Preliminary report. This can be done by radio or telephone. State conditions and number of companies operating
During operations additional reports shall be transmitted of
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
BC’s shall, when 1st to arrive, immediately notify the dispatcher by radio or telephone of the following incidents
- 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
Supplementary reports shall be forwarded to the
Chief of Operations
BC’s in command shall note the serviceability of auxiliary fire protection equipment when operations require their use. Reports shall be forwarded
Recording any violation of law governing such equipment
BC’s shall, when watch lines are to be discontinued promptly notify
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
BC’s must notify the dispatcher of any fire involving a
Food establishment. Notification must include damage to the building, food of food service areas
BC’s shall when transmitting preliminary reports call particular attention to fires or emergencies in
Retail pharmacies, drug wholesalers or manufacturers
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
Forward a report to the BOFP listing the occupancy name, address, type of fire, date, time and number of alarm box which was transmitted
The BC on duty shall investigate and report on all meritorious acts occurring
Within their Administrative district, at which a BC was not present
BC’s shall investigate and report on all meritorious acts occurring at
Fires and alarms to which they responded 1st DUE
BC’s shall foreword reports of meritorious acts to the
Deputy Chief who is charged with the final investigation
BC’s shall immediately notify the DC at the scene of operations at all
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
Each assigned BC or UFO must visit at least once each week every
Department building over which the Battalion has supervision, and inspect members, uniforms, apparatus, equipment and records
When visiting quarters a BC shall
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
BC’s shall when notified of missing equipment on an apparatus which has been received for permanent use or storage
Conduct an investigation and forward a report of the result of this investigation
A BC shall be responsible for the
Investigation of lost Department property
BC’s shall confine their inspectional activities to
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
BC’s shall when ordered by the BOP cooperate with the Bureau of Health Services by
Investigating members on medical leave confined within their Battalion Administrative districts
Inspection of Safety Equipment is held during
September/October
Inspection of uniforms, firefighting equipment, safety equipment, and department property of all member in the battalion during period of
April 15 to June 15
Who submits a schedule for these inspections of uniform and equipment
Battalion Commander creates schedule and sends it to the Division Commander. The schedule shall specify 4 dates for each unit.
What happens if members are absent for this inspection
They will be inspected at a later date as specified by the Battalion Commander
BC’s responsible for the fire report shall determine the
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
Who investigates injures occurring in quarters
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
Details extending for more than 2 tours
Require a report
On duty BC’s are required to supervise
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
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
- 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
What is the criteria for the BC in determining what units to send the details from the OOS unit
- Availability of approved riding positions
- Shortest distance of travel
- DC shall be notified of all actions
When the 1st due BC is an ABC at a 10-75 the 2nd due BC should
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
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
Once a week by ALL Battalion Chiefs, assigned or UFO
Who is responsible for the investigation of lost department property
Battalion Chief
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
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.
If a loss of department property occurs under circumstances OTHER than a fire or emergency the officer on duty shall notify the units
Administrative Battalion
Any firefighter detailed for more than 3 tours or more
Requires a report to be sent by the BC
On duty BC’s are required to supervise at least
One drill each tour whenever company or multi unit drills are being conducted
BC’s shall be responsible for investigating all injuries occurring
In quarters. Particular attention shall be given to injuries at or immediately after the change of tours
Can an ABC be responsible for the fire report
Yes
Any firefighter detailed for more than ____ tours requires a report
2
BC’s are responsible to investigate injuries occurring in quarters. Particular attention shall be give to injuries in quarters at the
Change of tours
