Fire Company Management Flashcards
What are five things that good company officers do for good management practices?
Plan
Organize
Supervise
Coordinate
Evaluate
What are two things to check to ensure company readiness?
Members passported
Apparatus/equipment working
Where in the computer do you enter assignments and information?
Microsoft Outlook calendar
Are members working at trade time considered exempt from details?
Yes
What part of the station computer is the official and legal record of the company?
The Journal
Where are the secondary passports attached?
Inside of the apparatus door officer side
How do you request a new status board?
Clothing repair request
When do you change the emergency water storage in the 55 gallon drums?
Every January and July
When will all SCBA batteries be replaced?
Last Sunday in October 1st Sunday in April, and as needed
How often do you test the power tools and equipment on the Fire apparatus?
Weekly
How often do you flush the booster tank on the apparatus?
4 times, every quarter
True or false. It is the policy of Portland fire that all company members participate in group meals
True
What does a member need to do if they have a valid exclusion reason?
Have a letter from a private physician sent through channels to EOPS deputy chief
Station captain shall have up-to-date inventory of all equipment with a value of less than what?
$5,000
What is the rule concerning Leisure Time activity of members on duty?
It cannot interfere with any routine or emergency Duty
What are the 3 positions allowed for overhead doors to be in?
Fully open
Fully closed
Open 1’ from closed for ventilation
Smoking is prohibited within how many feet of the fire station?
50 ft of the exterior
How much kerosene are you allowed to have in the station?
One 5 gallon safety can
(1 extra if there is a tiller)
Do the companies mix gas and oil for two cycle engines?
Yes
Who do you refer a citizen to if they want to dispose of hazmat?
Metro Recycling
Are you allowed to load Small Arms ammunition in the fire station?
No
Who maintains and configures the station computers?
BTS
How often is the station inspected for unsafe conditions and safety deficiencies?
Once every quarter
Who performs the station inspection?
Captain/supervisor and a member of the station
What is the time frame for watch person?
0700 to 2200
How do you answer the station business phone?
Give name and Company
How do you switch between calls on the station business phone?
Depressed switch for one second, release then dial 111
Who do you notify if there is a power failure at a fire station?
BOEC and BC
(BOEC will notify power company)
