D 1-Directive System (08)

Question 1

What is a publication that supersedes all existing printed matter on a particular subject and covers administrative policy statements of the department?

Answer 1

Directive.

Question 2

What is a publication that supersedes all existing printed matter on a particular subject and covers a specific operation or tactical subject?

Answer 2

Operational Procedure.

Question 4

A specific instructional guide that covers proper preparation and routing of forms and reports utilized by all units.

Answer 4

Forms Directive.

Question 5

A printed publication of specific instructions on a particular EMS subject.

Answer 5

EMS Procedure.

Question 6

An informational release of limited duration.

Answer 6

General Memorandum.

Question 7

Operational and informational guidelines stemming from the regular staff meetings. This information is utilized to update affected GM’s, OP’s, Etc.

Answer 7

Chief’s Staff Meeting Notes.

Question 8

A publication of a permanent nature, too voluminous to be issued as a Directive or Operationsl Procedure.

Answer 8

Manual. e.g. IFSTA, Apparatus Manuals, etc.

Question 9

Who will read and initial each publication. And make sure that all subordinates are aware of the content?

Answer 9

Company Officers

Question 9

The unit and/or division that is responsible for their particular related subject matter. e.g. OP, Directive, EMS, etc.

Answer 9

Originating Unit.

Question 10

Where is a developmental and/or revised Directive or OP submitted?

Answer 10

With an introductory GM forwarded through the Deputy Commissioner of Technical Services, to research and Planning.

Question 11

When a Directive or OP undergoes only minor changes, do you have to review the entire document or just the highlighted changes?

Answer 11

Highlighted Changes.

Question 12

When a Directive or OP undergoes major changes, do you have to review the entire document or just the highlighted changes?

Answer 12

Review the Entire Document.

Question 13

How often are originating units required to review their assigned documents? And when are memos due?

Answer 13

On an Annual Basis. Memo is due by June 1st.

Question 14

How often does Research and Planning conduct a review of ALL directives and OP’s?

Answer 14

Annually. This will be done in addition to the originating units’ review.

Question 15

How many copies of a directive does each uniformed unit receive and where do they go?

Answer 15

Three. 1 File Copy, 1 Watch Desk Copy & 1 Bulletin Board Copy (Posted for 15 days).

Question 16

What does it mean if a directive has an asterisk?

Answer 16

It is distributed to each member individually.

Question 17

How many copies of an Operational Procedure does each uniformed unit get and where do they go?

Answer 17

Four. 1 File Copy, 1 Watch Desk Copy, 1 Bulletin Board Copy (Posted for 15 days), 1 Apparatus Copy (Carried on ALL Frontline Apparatus and 100 Series).

Question 18

Who may submit drafts of revised forms directives that they feel warrants a change?

Answer 18

Any Unit.

Question 19

If a difference of opinion should occur between an originating unit and research & planning, who has the final decision of whether the revision or development gets forwarded to the Fire Commisioner?

Answer 19

Chief of Technical Support Unit.(TSU)

Question 20

How many copies of a Forms Directive does each uniformed unit get?

Answer 20

2 copies.

Question 21

Who is responsible for the development and/or revision of EMS Procedures?

Answer 21

EMS Division.

Question 22

How many copies of an EMS Procedure does each uniformed unit get and where do they go?

Answer 22

Three. 1 file copy, 1 watch desk copy, and 1 bulletin board copy(15 days).

Question 23

Where does a General Memorandum get submitted?

Answer 23

To TSU Chief, then forwarded to the Fire Commissioner once approved. Once approved it will be sent to the Deputy Commissioner of Admin Services to be recorded and assigned a sequential number.

Question 24

How many copies of an GM does each uniformed unit get and where do they go?

Answer 24

Two. 1 file copy & 1 bulletin board copy (15 days).

Question 25

How is the subject matter chosen for inclusion in Chiefs’ Staff Meeting Notes and when must the info be submitted?

Answer 25

The unit responsible for the subject matter must submit it to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations by 1200 hours on Wednesday.

Question 26

How many copies of the Chiefs’ Staff Meeting Noted does each uniformed unit get and where do they go?

Answer 26

Two. 1 file copy & 1 bulletin board copy (15 days).

Question 27

Who is responsible for development, revision & distribution of the IFSTA Manual & Supplements?

Answer 27

Training Division.

Question 28

Who is responsible for development, revision & distribution of the Apparatus Manuals?

Answer 28

The apparatus and equipment officers.

Question 29

Who is responsible for development, revision & distribution of the Marine Unit Training Manual?

Answer 29

Special Operations Command Unit (SOC).