IFD Rules and Regs Flashcards
Provide monthly Emergency Operating Guidelines review, firefighter safety drills, and training to personnel
Battalion Chief
Serve as Lead Instructor for the department.
Captain, Training
Department liaison for City’s procurement card program.
Administrative Assistant
Be responsible for the proper maintenance of radios and other communications equipment.
Battalion Chief, Training/Communications
Standardize communications procedures and terminology. Plan and present training for all members of the department in the proper terminology and use of radios and communications equipment.
Battalion Chief, Training/Communications
Supervise the payroll and expenditure tracking of personnel of the department.
Programs Supervisor
Maintain departmental records and submit reports related to fire inspections.
Assistant Fire Marshal
Conduct Certificate of Occupancy and other inspections to ensure compliance with fire and safety codes and ordinances.
Fire Prevention Specialist
Establish and coordinate mutual-aid plans with surrounding municipalities.
Chief of Department
Enter and track all purchase orders and Direct Disbursement Request’s (DDR’s).
Accounting Clerk 1
Coordinates special events, promotional and retirement ceremonies
Administrative Secretary
Develop plans to effectively conduct fire inspections and maintain accurate records of fire inspections conducted in the North and South fire inspection districts.
Fire Prevention Lieutenant
Maintain coordination with the Medical Director, Health Department, Police Department, City Attorney, hospitals, professional medical personnel, and other agencies in matters related to EMS operations.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Responsible for coordination of audio/visual materials and instructor assistance for company-level training. Serve as librarian for such materials.
Lieutenant, Training
Health and Safety Officer for the department. Schedules Health Assessments, HazMat physicals, Wellness Exams
Asst Chief, Special Services
Serve as Records Management Liaison.
Senior Office Assistant
Responsible for Emergency Medical Services Branch, Fire Prevention Branch and the Property/Inventory Control Branch.
Asst Chief, Administration
EMS - Participate in system performance research and evaluations.
EMS Training Specialist
Schedule certification testing for members.
Battalion Chief, Training/Communications
Coordinate with EMSTS, EMS Medical Director, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and State Health Department related to EMS operations, planning and scheduling of training, certification of personnel, EMT continuing education, equipment requirements, and standard operating procedures.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Supervise the Chaplain/Critical Incident Stress Management program.
Asst Chief, Special Services
Manage IWin testing
Captain, Training
In cooperation with the Building Inspector, review building plans to ensure compliance with life and fire safety requirements.
Assistant Fire Marshal
Prepare and update database with all promotions, out of class and seniority step increases, for the department.
Programs Supervisor
Responsible for the maintenance of permanent training records on all personnel and provide reports to the State Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education.
Battalion Chief, Training/Communications
Complete documentation for any communicable disease exposure, arranging for base-line testing when indicated, and notification to appropriate personnel or agencies. This may include command staff, medical director, and City of Irving HR resources.
521 - SDO Lieutenant
Manage department community outreach efforts (Show and Tells and Station Tours)
Administrative Secretary
Rules and Regulations, Guidelines and Procedures management.
Asst Chief, Operations
Conduct annual inventory of capital equipment assigned to the department and maintain perpetual inventory system of capital equipment items.
Property Coordinator
Responsible for logging weekly reports from primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) related to NFPA 1221.
Captain, Communications
Participate in building inspections, familiarization programs, and pre-planning.
FF
Supervise, train, and assist members assigned to the Communications Branch in the proper operation of the communications system to include receiving alarms, dispatch of equipment, and completion of Alarm Reports.
Captain, Communications
Coordinate Civil Service hiring and promotional process for the Fire Prevention Branch
Asst Chief, Administration
Supervise the Property Room and responsible for all EMS related activities thereof.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Serve as direct supervisor for department Supply/Inventory Control activity related to Fire Suppression/Prevention and station supplies.
Property Coordinator
Track and update employee badge #s for City fueling program.
Administrative Assistant
Supervise/direct Fire Prevention
Asst Chief, Administration
Ensure that all MICU’s under their supervision meet the Texas Department of State Health Services inspection criteria; including official MICU inventory list.
521 - SDO Lieutenant
Enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations pertinent to fire safety and prevention.
Fire Marshal
Inspect assigned buildings and premises and take the necessary action for the correction of fire hazards and code violations.
Fire Prevention Lieutenant and Fire Prevention Specialist
Prepare specifications for MICU supplies and equipment.
Battalion Chief, EMS
The Emergency Medical Service Branch is headed by the ___ and is responsible for all EMS related functions, including purchasing, maintaining medical contracts, and tracking all medical supplies in the Property Room.
EMS Battalion Chief
Provide driving training for all members throughout the year.
Driver, Training
Review reports for NFPA 1710 and 1221 compliance related to Dispatch.
Battalion Chief, Training/Communications
Serve as the Quality Control Officer for EMS reports to include completeness, legibility and accuracy.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Maintain departmental records and submit reports related to Supply/Inventory Control activity.
Property Coordinator
Primary contact for all payroll issues.
Payroll Assistant
Inspect stations and apparatus on a periodic basis for cleanliness.
Battalion Chief
Assist in ensuring the BUPSAP is updated and ready for use.
Lieutenant, Communications
Serve as Fire Department receptionist, answer telephones, and greet customers.
Senior Office Assistant
Act as departmental liaison for all pharmaceutical issues (i.e. with Medical Director, the DEA, and supplies).
Battalion Chief, EMS
Responsible for IFD compliance of TCOLE regulations.
Fire Marshal
Prepare and submit daily reports for media worthy events.
Lieutenant, Communications
See that all quarters are kept clean and in well-ordered condition.
Captain
Investigate and answer complaints concerning emergency MICU activities in coordination with the Shift Duty Officer (SDO) Captain. Update the Assistant Chief-Administration with findings.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Direct operations at multiple alarm fires
Chief of Department
Coordinate Civil Service promotional process for Operations.
Asst Chief, Operations
Research and maintain a monthly Training Calendar to include all major training functions for the Administrative, Operations, and Communications Branch.
Captain, Training
Plan, organize and present emergency medical training programs for Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s).
EMS Training Specialist
Supervise and direct activities of:a. The Fire Prevention Specialist assigned to Public Education.b. The Fire Prevention Specialist assigned to inspections of schools and hotels/motels.
Fire Prevention Lieutenant
Responsible for the logistics of the department
Asst Chief, Administration
EMS - Update database that describes the duties and responsibilities of position.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Serve as Safety Review Committee Secretary.
Administrative Assistant or Administrative Secretary
Ensure Alarm Office is clean and organized.
Lieutenant, Communications
Prescribe the specifications and manner of wear of the uniform and protective clothing.
Chief of Department
Investigate fires
Assistant Fire Marshal, Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Lieutenant, FPS
Ensure that station EMS supply lockers are stocked appropriately for normal operations. Ensure that excessive EMS supplies are returned to the property room.
521 - SDO Lieutenant
Be an active member of the BioTel EMS Committee.
522 - SDO Captain
Ensure Administrative Chief Officers are paged on all media worthy events.
Battalion Chief, Training/Communications or Lieutenant, Alarm Office
Update Strategic Resources and Budget and Access records with Fire Rate changes.
Payroll Assistant
Supervise/direct property/inventory control
Asst Chief, Administration
Supervise/direct diversity and recruitment
Asst Chief, Administration
Use proper radio transmissions to correctly handle all emergency and non-emergency communications.
Dispatcher, Communications
Coordinate with any Paramedic or EMT student assigned to their respective shift. This will include completing the application process and coordinating with contracted medical vendor to schedule immunizations required to attend school.
522 - SDO Captain
Conduct comprehensive reviews of fire protection plan submittals and reviews of plans pertaining to building construction and/or modification as it relates to fire and life safety.
Assistant Fire Marshal
Serve as Inventory Officer for the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) and all Federal Grants.
Property Coordinator
Fire facilities coordinator
Asst Chief, Administration
Responsible for logging all 911 calls not transferred by the primary PSAP.
Lieutenant, Communications
Receive and prepare all record requests for the department.
Senior Office Assistant
Chair the Pre-Fire Planning Coordinating Committee and be responsible for pre-fire plan database management
Battalion Chief, Training/Communications
Plan and conduct an effective station training program of all operational areas, to include knowledge of streets, block numbers, and fire hydrant locations in first and second alarm districts, buildings and occupancies in their first alarm district, and station fire prevention activities.
Captain
Grants management regarding equipment
Asst Chief, Administration
Ensure the back-up PSAP (BUPSAP) and equipment are maintained and in a state of readiness.
Captain, Communications
Coordinate Civil Service hiring process for Operations Branch.
Asst Chief, Special Services
Responsible for responding to EMS open record requests and subpoenas.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Grants management regarding training.
Asst Chief, Special Services
Supervise, train, and assist members assigned to the Communications Branch in the proper operation of the communications system on a twenty-four (24) hour basis to include receiving alarms, dispatch of equipment, and completion of Alarm Reports.
Lieutenant, Communications
Ensure the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system is maintained.
Captain, Communications
Attend and represent the fire department at meetings outside the department related to the position (i.e. BIOTEL, NCTTRAC, etc.).
Battalion Chief, EMS
Administrator of the Electronic Patient Care Reporting System.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Serve as Lead Investigator as appointed by the Fire Marshal.
Fire Prevention Lieutenant
Responsible for being prepared to utilize manual dispatch procedure.
Dispatcher, Communications
Maintain records and submit reports related to emergency medical training and evaluations.
EMS Training Specialist
Receive information, collate and prepare budget, to include zero base and supplemental, present request to Chief Officers for approval.
Programs Supervisor
Responsible for daily status reports of all extra IFD apparatus and front line apparatus.
Captain, Communications
Coordinating all training activities, multi-company drills, and maintaining the training database.
Training/Communications Battalion Chief
Serve as Preventative Maintenance Liaison.
Senior Office Assistant
Responsible for maintaining handheld radio database and battery inventory.
Captain, Communications
Assist in managing open records request.
Programs Supervisor
Perform all time entries into Banner and Access databases.
Payroll Assistant
Monitor recruit progress and needs while training is being attended at off-site facilities.
Driver, Training
Investigate citizen and/or patient complaints or concerns and share findings with the EMS Battalion Chief.
522 - SDO Captain
Review and submit policy and procedure updates after each in-service training.
Lieutenant, Training
Overseeing all dispatching and tracking all calls for assistance.
Training/Communications Battalion Chief
The Support Staff Branch is headed by the ___ and is responsible for providing clerical duties, personnel support, developing recruiting material, and payroll functions for the other branches.
Programs Supervisor
In coordination with the Property Coordinator, order and maintain inventory of departmental medical supplies.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Plan and conduct fire safety and fire prevention education programs for schools, civic groups, the public and industrial organizations.
Assistant Fire Marshal
Provide training for Fire Prevention Specialists.
Assistant Fire Marshal
Serve as Assistant Instructor for the department.
Lieutenant, Training
Supervise and direct fire inspections for North and South fire inspection districts.
Fire Prevention Lieutenant
Prepare and review the 27-day work cycle.
Payroll Assistant
Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) compliance management.
Asst Chief, Special Services
Responsible to see that the station and equipment are maintained.
Captain
Act as liaison with all hospital Emergency Departments to which Irving Fire Department MICU’s respond.
521 - SDO Lieutenant
Initiate or obtain reports for (EMS) equipment failure or loss.
521 - SDO Lieutenant
Coordinate Civil Service Employee’s annual evaluations.
Asst Chief, Operations
Prepare work schedules to include rotation of shifts and days off for Communications personnel.
Captain, Communications
Responsible for purchasing, maintaining, and tracking all departmental supplies, uniforms and equipment.
Property Coordinator (Head of the Property Branch)
Provide instructor access to tools, equipment, and mock-ups in support of company and special operations drill and training.
Captain, Training
Secretary for the Chief Officers and the department. Prepare and distribute Rules and Regulations, Guidelines and Procedures Manuals
Administrative Secretary
Responsible for Training Branch and the Communications Branch.
Asst Chief, Special Services
Responsible for inspection of all ambulances and medical equipment in their assigned district.
522 - SDO Captain
Serve as Contract Management Liaison
Administrative Secretary
Diversification Task Force coordinator
Asst Chief, Administration
Grants management regarding personnel.
Asst Chief, Operations
Supervise/direct EMS
Asst Chief, Administration
Function as Department’s Infectious Disease Officer as required by Texas Department of State Health Services.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Serve as Fire Department Web Editor.
Administrative Assistant
Fire apparatus management
Asst Chief, Operations
Observe and evaluate the individual performance of Paramedics and EMT’s in terms of established protocols and techniques.
EMS Training Specialist
Inform Alarm Office of “on-call” Arson Investigator for 24-hour basis.
Assistant Fire Marshal
Perform departmental agility testing for entry-level positions.
Captain, Training
Track and balance internal accounts to Banner.
Accounting Clerk 1
Serve as Facility Officer for the Training Academy building.
Captain, Training
Assist in preparation and control of budgetary spending and record keeping related to area of responsibility (Property Room).
Property Coordinator
Coordinate and review pre-fire plans.
Battalion Chief
Ensure that an adequate stock of medical supplies is maintained at the station, on MICU’s, and fire apparatus. Monitor supplies to see that they have not exceeded the manufacturer’s recommended expiration date.
FEO
Coordinate and assign EMS personnel to outside events (i.e. IISD, ICVB, CPR Classes, etc.).
Battalion Chief, EMS
ISO compliance management
Asst Chief, Administration
Investigate cause of fires and make report of losses, investigate and assist in prosecution of arsonists, investigate complaints and answer questions about fire hazards.
Fire Marshal
Attend special committee meetings as needed with the EMS Battalion Chief or in place of the EMS Battalion Chief as situation requires (i.e. BioTel, medical director, NCTTRAC).
522 - SDO Captain
Conduct water flow tests on fire hydrants and sprinkler and standpipe systems.
Fire Prevention Specialist
Enter inspection reports in Track-It and inspection database
Senior Office Assistant
Provide for restocking of MICU supplies and medications, when normal means through the property room are not available.
521 - SDO Lieutenant
Ensure inspection of MICUs for proper equipment, supplies and cleanliness according to Department of State Health Services (DSHS) guidelines.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Most visible branch within the fire department
Operations Branch
Responsible for all Petty Cash/Mileage Reimbursements.
Accounting Clerk 1
Responsible for the maintenance and organization of training-related equipment.
Driver, Training
Submit reports related to NFPA 1710 and 1221 compliance related to Dispatch.
Captain, Communications
Conduct in-field evaluations, patient follow-ups, and the administration of written and practical examinations.
EMS Training Specialist
Prepares and reports all DDR’s, Travel, Registrations, etc.
Accounting Clerk 1
Assist in scheduling off-site member training that has been approved by the Assistant Chief.
Battalion Chief, Training/Communications
Receive all purchases and enter invoices in Banner for payment.
Accounting Clerk 1
Serve as Fire Prevention Division secretary.
Senior Office Assistant
Maintain departmental records.
Captain
Group responsible for the review of plans for new construction, code compliance and fire safety education.
Fire Inspection Group
521 responds to (5)
-2 or more MICUs (triage officer)-requested by field personnel-HazMat-closest unit-with private ambulances or fire apparatus when MICUs are unavailable
Assist in administering the hiring process for Civil Service employees from initial contact through final paperwork.
Programs Supervisor
Serve as the point of contact and manage Freedom of Information requests.
Fire Marshal
Attend and represent Fire Department at building pre-development meetings.
Fire Prevention Lieutenant
Prepare and oversee Service Awards Program.
Administrative Assistant and/or Administrative Secretary
Group responsible for fire cause and determination, and arson investigation.
Fire Investigation Group
Maintain complete response card and street index system used as a back-up for the CAD at the Alarm Office and at the back-up PSAP (BUPSAP) located at the Training Academy.
Captain, Communications
Information Technology management.
Asst Chief, Special Services
In coordination with the EMS Battalion Chief, assist with development of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as part of the fire department’s EMS Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program.
522 - SDO Captain
Assist the EMS Captain with legal requests, subpoenas, etc.
Office Assistant (Part-Time)
Monitor automatic alarms received and maintain records of those locations where false or malfunctioning alarms cause needless response of emergency equipment.
Fire Marshal
Be responsible for the duty assignments of all members of the department.
Chief of Department
Conduct initial investigation of any complaint or operational issue with local hospitals, emergency care clinics, physician offices, and skilled patient care facilities (i.e. nursing homes, assisted living centers).
522 - SDO Captain
Personnel Records Officer for the department.
Programs Supervisor
Coordinate EMS activities in their battalion to include personnel placement and on-scene emergencies.
Battalion Chief
Represent the department at city technical committee meetings for planning and zoning and coordinate with other city departments in the formulation and revision of safety, fire codes, and ordinances.
Fire Marshal
OUR MISSION IS TO MINIMIZE THE DANGERS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FOR OUR CITIZENS, IN THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY, THROUGH FIRE PREVENTION EFFORTS, SAFETY EDUCATION, INVESTIGATIONS, FIRE CONTROL OPERATIONS, AND CONTINUOUS TRAINING IN THE FIELDS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, AND RESCUE.
WE ENVISION A CITY WHERE CITIZENS CAN LIVE COMFORTABLY KNOWING THEIR LIVES AND PROPERTY ARE PROTECTED BY A DEPARTMENT STAFFED WITH PROFICIENT, CARING, AND DEDICATED PEOPLE, AND WHERE ALL CITIZENS ARE EDUCA TED ABOUT FIRE PREVENTION AND OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS.
EMS Coordinator for the department
Asst Chief, Administration
Be responsible for coordination of annual preventative maintenance programs with approved vendors for Cardiac Monitors, Stretchers, and Stair Chairs.
522 - SDO Captain
Conduct fire drills.
Fire Prevention Specialist
Monitor and report Fire Department performance measures.
Administrative Assistant
Manage and update EMS contracts.
Battalion Chief, EMS
Supervise the Fire Department clerical staff.
Programs Supervisor
Conduct fire prevention demonstrations.
FF
The Fire Chief is the executive head of the department and is directly responsible to ___ for the proper and efficient operation of the department.
the City Manager
Supervise and direct recruitment activities.
Asst Chief, Special Services
Civil Service Postings and Location Verification
Administrative Secretary
Serve as Drills and Scenario Officer for the department.
Lieutenant, Training
Recovery of non-disposable emergency medical equipment such as traction splints and other items that are occasionally left with a patient at a hospital, and cannot be retrieved by the crew delivering the patient.
521 - SDO Lieutenant
In coordination with the Training Branch, formulate and implement an effective and comprehensive station-training program to include all operational areas and station fire prevention activities.
Battalion Chief
Research and plan training in all areas of fire and rescue operations, hazardous materials operations, multi-company drills, driver training, officer training, special operations training, and safety instruction.
Battalion Chief, Training/Communications
Prepares Annual Reports.
Administrative Assistant
Officers shall (notable one)
Read the daily log for the previous two shifts when reporting for duty
A member acting in obedience to an improper order is
protected against penalty
Upon receipt of any order that is in conflict with a previous order
inform the officer who issued the conflicting order and be governed by his instructions.
In the event a member makes a request, through channels, to see a ranking supervisor and such request is denied, the member shall
be authorized to go directly to the supervisor with whom he had requested to converse and notify that supervisor of denied request.
Refrain from sleeping between the hours of ___ when assigned to 24-hour shift duty.
6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
File a signed notice of resignation at least ___ in advance of the effective date.
ten (10) calendar days
Only ___ shall be allowed or permitted within the area designated by the Fire or Police Department as the fire or danger area during the process of extinguishing, overhauling, or investigation of a fire.
employees of the Fire and Police Departments and other authorized personnel
Articles found at any IFD Incidents shall be given immediately to
the officer in command
Department property shall not be loaned to any person or organization without permission of
the Chief of Department or an Assistant Chief
Parties or social gatherings shall not be permitted in any station without special permission of
the Chief of Department or an Assistant Chief
Should individual loss or station loss occur at a fire station, a report shall be made through channels to the Chief of Department or an Assistant Chief. Members will notify ___.
the Police Department
All members of the Fire Prevention Branch hired as of October 1, 2012, must acquire ___ prior to the end of his/her probation.
TCLEOSE certification
Members given orders that they feel are unjust or contrary to current Directives, Orders, Memos, Rules and Regulations, Guidelines or Procedures of the Department must first
obey the orders to the best of their ability and then may proceed to appeal in writing to the Chief of Department
Firearms - The terms “possession” or “possessing” are defined as
holding in hand(s), wearing, having in one’s clothing or otherwise on one’s person, luggage or locker
5 requirements for firearm possession while on duty
-Certification as a peace officer-Certification as a Arson Investigator-Current assignment includes fire investigation duties and responsibilities-Successfully completes bi-annual firearms training (meet or exceed TCLEOSE standards)-permission from the chief of department
Members may have firearm in their personal vehicle if (3)
-unloaded-vehicle locked-Captain informed at the beginning of each shift
Grounds for Removal or Suspension (some notable not as obvious ones) (6)
-Violations of the provisions of the charter of the City of Irving-Acts of Incompetence-Refusal or neglect to pay just debts-Absence without leave-Conduct prejudicial to good order-Conviction of a Class A or B misdemeanor
Automatic Dismissal (3)
-Strike-Sexual activity while on duty-Alcohol, debilitating drugs/substance while on duty
It shall be the responsibility of ___ to make sure that the fire station and equipment are properly secured prior to leaving the station and also when retiring for the night.
Company Officers
The photo attachment (for boots) shall be titled
the member’s last name followed by a comma then first and middle initials. (ex., Clemens, SL)
When previously approved alternative boots require replacement, the Member will
submit a new request as specified above.
Hair at the neckline shall not extend
over the collar
Styles such as ___ styles are not acceptable.
pigtails, braids, and large bouffant
The requirement for pinned-up hair is waived for
female employees not assigned to fire suppression duties
Jewelry that may be worn (6)
-wristwatch-medical bracelet-ring (one per hand…wedding set considered one)-Necklaces (provided they do not show)-Fire dept service pins-Women not on emergency duty allowed single ear stud, round, not exceeding 5mm
Members that can’t wear tshirt uniforms unless training or excersising
Batt Chief, SDOs, assigned to training
The IFD Uniform tee shirt shall not be worn at
public events, when speaking to a group, conducting pre-fire planning, conducting inspections and other similar details made by company or larger groups.
May wear station logo tee shirt
-after 1800 hours-during drills that require bunker gear-exercising
Members assigned to the Fire Prevention will wear polo shirts except when
called out after 1800 hours and before 0700.
Members assigned to special duty assignments are required to wear
Class B or Class C polo shirts as determined by the officer in charge, unless special permission is obtained from the Fire Chief or an Assistant Chief.
Members assigned to Boat 8 may wear approved
“Bike Paramedic” shorts. (at their own expense)
Excessively altered tee shirts are
not allowed
Submit a memorandum or Employee Information Change Form reporting any change in residential address and/or telephone number. This report will be submitted, through channels…
the first day the member reports for duty after the change
If a member is approved to wear alternative boots then their IFD issued Duty Boots must be stored in
their locker or personal gear bag
We value a positive attitude toward the city and this department
Positive Attitudes
We value pride in our department and the quality of our work. Our conduct, both onand off duty, is a reflection of our professional commitment
Professionalism
We value a commitment to service. We recognize a service responsibility to other city departments and to every element of our business and neighborhood community. Our performance must ultimately be judged by the satisfaction of those we serve
Service Orientation
We value teamwork. No one is as effective alone as they are with the cooperative help of others. We encourage all shifts and divisions to work together as equal partners
Teamwork
We value and encourage the challenge of new ideas and technology. We encourage resourceful self-motivation
Innovation
We are committed to personal and professional development. We encourage on-going training, education, and skill development. We are committed to safety and to policies that encourage the mental and physical health of our most valuable asset, our people
Performance
The Irving Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports and promotes equal opportunities for every individual
Equal Opportunity
