Fire Company Management

Question 1

What are five things that good company officers do for good management practices?

Answer 1

Plan
Organize
Supervise
Coordinate
Evaluate

Question 2

What are two things to check to ensure company readiness?

Answer 2

Members passported
Apparatus/equipment working

Question 3

Where in the computer do you enter assignments and information?

Answer 3

Microsoft Outlook calendar

Question 4

Are members working at trade time considered exempt from details?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What part of the station computer is the official and legal record of the company?

Answer 5

The Journal

Question 6

Where are the secondary passports attached?

Answer 6

Inside of the apparatus door officer side

Question 7

How do you request a new status board?

Answer 7

Clothing repair request

Question 8

When do you change the emergency water storage in the 55 gallon drums?

Answer 8

Every January and July

Question 9

When will all SCBA batteries be replaced?

Answer 9

Last Sunday in October 1st Sunday in April, and as needed

Question 10

How often do you test the power tools and equipment on the Fire apparatus?

Answer 10

Weekly

Question 11

How often do you flush the booster tank on the apparatus?

Answer 11

4 times, every quarter

Question 12

True or false. It is the policy of Portland fire that all company members participate in group meals

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What does a member need to do if they have a valid exclusion reason?

Answer 13

Have a letter from a private physician sent through channels to EOPS deputy chief

Question 14

Station captain shall have up-to-date inventory of all equipment with a value of less than what?

Answer 14

$5,000

Question 15

What is the rule concerning Leisure Time activity of members on duty?

Answer 15

It cannot interfere with any routine or emergency Duty

Question 16

What are the 3 positions allowed for overhead doors to be in?

Answer 16

Fully open
Fully closed
Open 1’ from closed for ventilation

Question 17

Smoking is prohibited within how many feet of the fire station?

Answer 17

50 ft of the exterior

Question 18

How much kerosene are you allowed to have in the station?

Answer 18

One 5 gallon safety can

(1 extra if there is a tiller)

Question 19

Do the companies mix gas and oil for two cycle engines?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

Who do you refer a citizen to if they want to dispose of hazmat?

Answer 20

Metro Recycling

Question 21

Are you allowed to load Small Arms ammunition in the fire station?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

Who maintains and configures the station computers?

Answer 22

BTS

Question 23

How often is the station inspected for unsafe conditions and safety deficiencies?

Answer 23

Once every quarter

Question 24

Who performs the station inspection?

Answer 24

Captain/supervisor and a member of the station

Question 25

What is the time frame for watch person?

Answer 25

0700 to 2200

Question 26

How do you answer the station business phone?

Answer 26

Give name and Company

Question 27

How do you switch between calls on the station business phone?

Answer 27

Depressed switch for one second, release then dial 111

Question 28

Who do you notify if there is a power failure at a fire station?

Answer 28

BOEC and BC
(BOEC will notify power company)