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Fire Company Management Flashcards

1
Q

What are 4 things that good company officers do for good management practices?

(POSE)

A
  1. Plan
  2. Organize
  3. Supervise & Coordinate
  4. Evaluate
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What are 3 necessary things to check at roll call to ensure company readiness?

A
  1. Staffing correct in Crewsense
  2. Members passported & logged in
  3. Apparatus/equipment working
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2
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Where in the computer does the officer enter assignments, information, and company activities?

A

Microsoft Outlook calendar

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3
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Are members working a trade time considered exempt from details?

A

YES*

**Unless operational considerations needed

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4
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What part of the station computer is the official and legal record of the company?

A

The station computer JOURNAL

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5
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Where are the secondary passports attached?

A

Inside of the apparatus door officer side

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6
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How do you request a new status board?

A

Clothing repair request

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7
Q

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

A

Every January 1 and July 1

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8
Q

When will all SCBA batteries be replaced?

A

First Sunday in November,
2nd Sunday in March,

and as needed

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9
Q

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

A

Weekly

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10
Q

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

A

ANNUALLY and AS NEEDED

After:
1. Wildland deployment
2. Drafting
3. Being supplied with mobile water

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11
Q

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

(Unless officially excused)

A

True

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12
Q

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

A

Have a letter from a private physician for their “special diet” sent through channels to EOPS deputy chief

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13
Q

Station captain shall be responsible for custody and use of all City equipment at the station and it shall be inventoried how often?

A

YEARLY

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14
Q

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

A

It cannot interfere with any routine or emergency Duty

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15
Q

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

A

Fully open
Fully closed
Open 1’ from closed for ventilation

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16
Q

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

A

50 ft of the exterior

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17
Q

How much kerosene or diesel fuel may you have in the station?

A

One 5 gallon safety can

(1 extra 5 gal if there is a tiller, for cab heater)

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18
Q

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

A

Yes

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19
Q

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

A

Metro Recycling

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20
Q

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

A

No

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21
Q

Who maintains and configures the station computers?

A

BTS

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22
Q

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

A

Once every quarter

23
Q

Who performs the station inspection?

A

Captain/supervisor and a member of the station

24
Q

What is the time frame for watch person?

A

0700 to 2200

25
Q

How do you answer the station business phone?

A

Give NAME and COMPANY

26
Q

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

A

Depressed switch hook for one second, release, then dial 111

The tone another call is coming in only sounds twice, so be quick to answer!

27
Q

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

A
  1. BOEC
  2. BC
    (BOEC will notify power company)
28
Q

Station Captains are responsible for preparing what book so the station has a guide for completing administrative requirements?

A

Administrative Management/Policy notebook

29
Q

Administrative duties assigned to company officers shall include but not be limited to care, inventory, and maintenance of the following: (8)

A
  1. apparatus & equipment
  2. Company files
  3. Library
  4. Company supplies
  5. Fire loss control program
  6. Monitor mandatory training
  7. Maintain greater alarm lists
  8. Prep tallies for services/supplies
30
Q

It is ESSENTIAL the Company Officer maintain reports that are what 4 things?

A
  1. Complete
  2. Accurate
  3. Neat
  4. Forwarded on time
31
Q

Who has the authority to approve refuse for personal projects at the station as long as they don’t conflict with PF&R activities or public concerns?

A

Company Officers

32
Q

If 2 regular members at station, who gets detailed first?

A

Member with less than 5 years. Otherwise it’s a rotation

33
Q

What is the order of getting detailed?

A
  1. Traveler
  2. Out of house callback
  3. Outside detail (1 shift)
  4. In house callback
  5. Regular member <5 yrs
  6. Regular members rotation
34
Q

In case of a move-up to another company’s quarters, an entry shall be made where and in what color?

A

Station computer JOURNAL in RED

35
Q

The officer should have the company logged in on the MDC by what time?

A

0800

36
Q

What are all 3 elements of the passport system?

A
  1. Helmet shields
  2. Passports
  3. MDC logged on
37
Q

When does the officer assign a B team leader for groups of 2 or more?

A

Designate a team leader at ROLL CALL

38
Q

What’s a team defined as?

A

2 or more members, with an officer or leader, with a passport

39
Q

Where are the Primary passports carried?

A

Underside brim velcro at back of Company Officer

40
Q

When should CrewSense be checked for accuracy and possible discrepancies?

A

The night before. That way you can call BHQ the night before

41
Q

For how long should company officers plan activities and administrative work?

A

The MONTH ahead

42
Q

Installing or altering any station equipment or adding antennas is not to be done without the permission of who?

A

Logistics Deputy Chief

43
Q

Who is responsible for tests of pumpers, aerials, elevated platforms, and ground ladders?

A

Deputy Chief Logistics

44
Q

If you suspect an aerial or ground ladder is unsafe after being used, who do you report it to?

A

LOGISTICS

45
Q

All powered tools and equipment carried on fire apparatus shall be tested how often?

A

Weekly. START EM UP AND RUN EM

46
Q

What are 4 main times that are opportunities for good public relations with the public?

A
  1. At fire station
  2. At fires/emergencies
  3. Enroute to incidents
  4. During inspections
47
Q

At a fire, a critical matter of good relations to the owners is how we do what?

A

Careful overhauling and salvage of personal possessions is critical for the owners

48
Q

If a RESERVE apparatus is temporarily taken out of service or garaged at a different than normal location, who shall you immediately notify?

A

FIRE LIAISON

49
Q

When a RESERVE apparatus is returned home, who inspects it for readiness, cleanliness, and equipment?

What if it’s not clean or equipment missing?

A

Both officers or designees JOINTLY

Company Officer notify BATTALION CHIEF

50
Q

Unheard voice-mail is indicated by what sound in the receiver?

A

“Stutter dial tone”

51
Q

What are the ONLY 2 exceptions to using a cell phone while driving a City vehicle?

A
  1. Reporting illegal activity
  2. Calling for an emergency
52
Q

Where are portable generators kept in case a station generator is out of service or fails to operate during a power outage?

A

Located in LOGISTICS BASEMENT

53
Q

If for example there is a situation where PF&R members are involved in incidents that cause injury damage/due to possible negligence, what form can you give the affected person?

A

General Liability Claim against City of Portland

Try before you pry dummy!

54
Q

Only secondary containers provided by Logistics and what type are approved for station flammable liquid storage?

A

UL listed METAL

55
Q

Keep all grease rags in what?

A

COVERED metal can

LT 2024 (53 decks)

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