DB 15-17 - Responsibilities of Officers to Train and Counsel Flashcards
When conducting outside drills, Officers are responsible for maintaining coverage within their respective first-in districts, as well as the company’s readiness to respond within ____ seconds for EMS, and _____ seconds for fire suppression or other related incidents.
-60 seconds EMS
-80 seconds fire
To ensure timely emergency responses, during training evolutions, ______ lines may be left at training sites provided they do not compromise emergency capabilities and present traffic or other types of hazards to the public.
Hand lines, fittings, ladders and other tools SHALL BE picked-up and secured prior to response.
supply lines
In large or complex first-in districts where extended travel times may exceed _____ or more minutes or when the complexity of the training may result in a lengthy delay responding, responsible Officers shall put in place contingency plans to avoid any unduly delayed responses in their districts.
10
Avoiding unduly delayed responses due to training (large district, type of training, ect):
- Request CAV time with _____ and ______
- If CAV not available, arrange for a short term move up company through ______ and ______.
- BC and Bureau Office
- MFC and Admin BC
Training should always be rescheduled to eliminate any opportunity for a bad outcome as the result of an extended response time.
Nevertheless, should an Officer unexpectedly end up in an extended response time scenario; a request should be made to MFC to….
Add a closer company as the original company CONTINUES its response to ensure timely intervention occurs.
Training should incorporate all risk operations, be thoughtful, routinely planned, and focused on:
-task level assignments
-company operations
-multi-company exercises
-specific challenges unique to each district.
The key to success in maintaining performance levels consistent with Department standards is directly related to an Officer’s:
-skills
-knowledge and abilities
-level of engagement
-ability to influence others.
Beyond the “tell, show, do” method or concept of training…
Explaining the ______ each task or operation is being performed is vital to the growth of each member and essential to building a highly skilled and proficient crew.
why
The best method for Officers to ensure that TOP PERFORMANCE is being delivered is to develop a set of CLEARLY DEFINED EXPECTATIONS that are in full alignment with:
-standard operating guidelines
-rules and regulations
-policies and procedures of the Department.
To avoid infringing on the ______ rights of an individual, and to prevent potentially compromising the confidentiality or investigative process of a case, Officers SHALL NOT directly question either subject of, or a witness to an alleged violation, or identify other subjects or witnesses involved in a particular case.
due process
When performance, behavior or conduct fails to meet Department standards, an Officer has a duty to provide ___________.
timely and appropriate level of COUNSELING and TRAINING to their members.
To prevent below standard performance, behavior or conduct, officers should focus their efforts on?
Education and awareness training
What resources exist to guide Officers with education and awareness training to prevent a member from falling below dept standards (performance, behavior, conduct)?
-Officer’s Immediate Supervisor
-PSD
-Risk Management Section
-The department Risk Manager
-Dept EEO coordinator
Training takes many forms and is executed by all ranks of personnel, but the _________ is the PRINCIPAL PERSON charged with the primary responsibility to ensure their crews are well trained and fully equipped to carry out the Department’s mission.
frontline Officer
