E101.4 Operations Division Staffing (01/08/2017)

Question 1

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

Who is responsible for operations staffing?

Answer 1

BCs and Shift Commanders

Question 2

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

What does the term “Relief personnel” mean?

Answer 2

Personnel in excess of the required staffing levels

Question 3

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

Once the staffing levels have been met city wide then relief personnel shall be utilized at the discretion of who?

Answer 3

Shift Commander

Question 4

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

Authorized Higher-Class will be paid to the nearest:

Answer 4

1/4 hour

Question 5

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

Who may authorize Higher-Class pay when unstaffed units are used in a non-emergency capacity?

Answer 5

• Shift Commander, or
• Assistant Chief

Question 6

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Operations Shift Commanders shall require ___ % of the Officers and Fire Specialists to be on duty at all times:

Answer 6

50%

Question 7

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At all times, there will be a combination of at least ___ Chief Officers comprised of the ranks of Division Chief and Battalion Chiefs, and who is not included in this count?

Answer 7

-6

*Acting Battalion Chiefs are not included in this count.

Question 8

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At all times, there will be a combination of at least ___ Officers comprised of the ranks of Captain and Chief Officers on duty:

Answer 8

15

Question 9

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

At all times, there will be a combination of at least ___ Officers comprised of the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain and Chief Officer on duty:

Answer 9

37

Question 10

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

At all times, there will be a combination of at least ___ Officers and Fire Specialists on duty:

Answer 10

70

Question 11

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

At all times, this Chief position shall be on duty:

Answer 11

Shift Commander

Question 12

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

What is required for a Captain riding higher class as the Safety Officer?

Answer 12

Incident Safety Officer Certification

Question 13

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

Where do the BCs or Acting BCs record the shift count numbers?

Answer 13

Shift Count System

Question 14

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

Who can provide assistance to the BCs when contacting other Battalions to obtain personnel?

Answer 14

Shift Commander

Question 15

[E101.4 Operations Division Staffing]

How long are units allowed to ride with 3 personnel?

Answer 15

3 hours

Question 16

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What shall Company Officers do after placing a unit out of service due to a personnel shortage?

Answer 16

Monitor the radio and respond to any calls in the response area that they feel they can provide a positive effect on the outcome, provided that firefighter safety shall not be compromised