IFD Rules and Regs Flashcards

1
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Provide monthly Emergency Operating Guidelines review, firefighter safety drills, and training to personnel

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Battalion Chief

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Serve as Lead Instructor for the department.

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Captain, Training

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3
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Department liaison for City’s procurement card program.

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Administrative Assistant

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4
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Be responsible for the proper maintenance of radios and other communications equipment.

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Battalion Chief, Training/Communications

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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.

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Battalion Chief, Training/Communications

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6
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Supervise the payroll and expenditure tracking of personnel of the department.

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Programs Supervisor

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7
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Maintain departmental records and submit reports related to fire inspections.

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Assistant Fire Marshal

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8
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Conduct Certificate of Occupancy and other inspections to ensure compliance with fire and safety codes and ordinances.

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Fire Prevention Specialist

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9
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Establish and coordinate mutual-aid plans with surrounding municipalities.

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Chief of Department

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10
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Enter and track all purchase orders and Direct Disbursement Request’s (DDR’s).

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Accounting Clerk 1

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11
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Coordinates special events, promotional and retirement ceremonies

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Administrative Secretary

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12
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Develop plans to effectively conduct fire inspections and maintain accurate records of fire inspections conducted in the North and South fire inspection districts.

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Fire Prevention Lieutenant

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13
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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.

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Battalion Chief, EMS

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14
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Responsible for coordination of audio/visual materials and instructor assistance for company-level training. Serve as librarian for such materials.

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Lieutenant, Training

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15
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Health and Safety Officer for the department. Schedules Health Assessments, HazMat physicals, Wellness Exams

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Asst Chief, Special Services

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16
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Serve as Records Management Liaison.

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Senior Office Assistant

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17
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Responsible for Emergency Medical Services Branch, Fire Prevention Branch and the Property/Inventory Control Branch.

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Asst Chief, Administration

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18
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EMS - Participate in system performance research and evaluations.

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EMS Training Specialist

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19
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Schedule certification testing for members.

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Battalion Chief, Training/Communications

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20
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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.

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Battalion Chief, EMS

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21
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Supervise the Chaplain/Critical Incident Stress Management program.

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Asst Chief, Special Services

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22
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Manage IWin testing

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Captain, Training

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23
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In cooperation with the Building Inspector, review building plans to ensure compliance with life and fire safety requirements.

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Assistant Fire Marshal

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24
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Prepare and update database with all promotions, out of class and seniority step increases, for the department.

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Programs Supervisor

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25
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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.

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Battalion Chief, Training/Communications

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26
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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.

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521 - SDO Lieutenant

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27
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Manage department community outreach efforts (Show and Tells and Station Tours)

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Administrative Secretary

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28
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Rules and Regulations, Guidelines and Procedures management.

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Asst Chief, Operations

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29
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Conduct annual inventory of capital equipment assigned to the department and maintain perpetual inventory system of capital equipment items.

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Property Coordinator

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30
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Responsible for logging weekly reports from primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) related to NFPA 1221.

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Captain, Communications

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31
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Participate in building inspections, familiarization programs, and pre-planning.

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FF

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32
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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.

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Captain, Communications

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33
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Coordinate Civil Service hiring and promotional process for the Fire Prevention Branch

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Asst Chief, Administration

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34
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Supervise the Property Room and responsible for all EMS related activities thereof.

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Battalion Chief, EMS

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35
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Serve as direct supervisor for department Supply/Inventory Control activity related to Fire Suppression/Prevention and station supplies.

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Property Coordinator

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36
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Track and update employee badge #s for City fueling program.

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Administrative Assistant

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37
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Supervise/direct Fire Prevention

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Asst Chief, Administration

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38
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Ensure that all MICU’s under their supervision meet the Texas Department of State Health Services inspection criteria; including official MICU inventory list.

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521 - SDO Lieutenant

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39
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Enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations pertinent to fire safety and prevention.

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Fire Marshal

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40
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Inspect assigned buildings and premises and take the necessary action for the correction of fire hazards and code violations.

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Fire Prevention Lieutenant and Fire Prevention Specialist

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41
Q

Prepare specifications for MICU supplies and equipment.

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Battalion Chief, EMS

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42
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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.

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EMS Battalion Chief

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43
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Provide driving training for all members throughout the year.

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Driver, Training

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44
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Review reports for NFPA 1710 and 1221 compliance related to Dispatch.

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Battalion Chief, Training/Communications

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45
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Serve as the Quality Control Officer for EMS reports to include completeness, legibility and accuracy.

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Battalion Chief, EMS

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46
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Maintain departmental records and submit reports related to Supply/Inventory Control activity.

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Property Coordinator

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47
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Primary contact for all payroll issues.

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Payroll Assistant

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48
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Inspect stations and apparatus on a periodic basis for cleanliness.

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Battalion Chief

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49
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Assist in ensuring the BUPSAP is updated and ready for use.

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Lieutenant, Communications

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50
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Serve as Fire Department receptionist, answer telephones, and greet customers.

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Senior Office Assistant

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51
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Act as departmental liaison for all pharmaceutical issues (i.e. with Medical Director, the DEA, and supplies).

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Battalion Chief, EMS

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52
Q

Responsible for IFD compliance of TCOLE regulations.

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Fire Marshal

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53
Q

Prepare and submit daily reports for media worthy events.

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Lieutenant, Communications

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54
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See that all quarters are kept clean and in well-ordered condition.

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Captain

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55
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Investigate and answer complaints concerning emergency MICU activities in coordination with the Shift Duty Officer (SDO) Captain. Update the Assistant Chief-Administration with findings.

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Battalion Chief, EMS

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56
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Direct operations at multiple alarm fires

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Chief of Department

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57
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Coordinate Civil Service promotional process for Operations.

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Asst Chief, Operations

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58
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Research and maintain a monthly Training Calendar to include all major training functions for the Administrative, Operations, and Communications Branch.

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Captain, Training

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59
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Plan, organize and present emergency medical training programs for Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s).

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EMS Training Specialist

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60
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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.

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Fire Prevention Lieutenant

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61
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Responsible for the logistics of the department

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Asst Chief, Administration

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62
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EMS - Update database that describes the duties and responsibilities of position.

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Battalion Chief, EMS

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63
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Serve as Safety Review Committee Secretary.

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Administrative Assistant or Administrative Secretary

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64
Q

Ensure Alarm Office is clean and organized.

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Lieutenant, Communications

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65
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Prescribe the specifications and manner of wear of the uniform and protective clothing.

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Chief of Department

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66
Q

Investigate fires

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Assistant Fire Marshal, Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Lieutenant, FPS

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67
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Ensure that station EMS supply lockers are stocked appropriately for normal operations. Ensure that excessive EMS supplies are returned to the property room.

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521 - SDO Lieutenant

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68
Q

Be an active member of the BioTel EMS Committee.

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522 - SDO Captain

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69
Q

Ensure Administrative Chief Officers are paged on all media worthy events.

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Battalion Chief, Training/Communications or Lieutenant, Alarm Office

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70
Q

Update Strategic Resources and Budget and Access records with Fire Rate changes.

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Payroll Assistant

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71
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Supervise/direct property/inventory control

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Asst Chief, Administration

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72
Q

Supervise/direct diversity and recruitment

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Asst Chief, Administration

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73
Q

Use proper radio transmissions to correctly handle all emergency and non-emergency communications.

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Dispatcher, Communications

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74
Q

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.

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522 - SDO Captain

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75
Q

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.

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Assistant Fire Marshal

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76
Q

Serve as Inventory Officer for the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) and all Federal Grants.

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Property Coordinator

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77
Q

Fire facilities coordinator

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Asst Chief, Administration

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78
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Responsible for logging all 911 calls not transferred by the primary PSAP.

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Lieutenant, Communications

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79
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Receive and prepare all record requests for the department.

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Senior Office Assistant

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80
Q

Chair the Pre-Fire Planning Coordinating Committee and be responsible for pre-fire plan database management

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Battalion Chief, Training/Communications

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81
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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.

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Captain

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82
Q

Grants management regarding equipment

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Asst Chief, Administration

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83
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Ensure the back-up PSAP (BUPSAP) and equipment are maintained and in a state of readiness.

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Captain, Communications

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84
Q

Coordinate Civil Service hiring process for Operations Branch.

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Asst Chief, Special Services

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85
Q

Responsible for responding to EMS open record requests and subpoenas.

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Battalion Chief, EMS

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86
Q

Grants management regarding training.

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Asst Chief, Special Services

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87
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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.

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Lieutenant, Communications

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88
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Ensure the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system is maintained.

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Captain, Communications

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89
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Attend and represent the fire department at meetings outside the department related to the position (i.e. BIOTEL, NCTTRAC, etc.).

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Battalion Chief, EMS

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90
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Administrator of the Electronic Patient Care Reporting System.

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Battalion Chief, EMS

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91
Q

Serve as Lead Investigator as appointed by the Fire Marshal.

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Fire Prevention Lieutenant

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92
Q

Responsible for being prepared to utilize manual dispatch procedure.

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Dispatcher, Communications

93
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Maintain records and submit reports related to emergency medical training and evaluations.

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EMS Training Specialist

94
Q

Receive information, collate and prepare budget, to include zero base and supplemental, present request to Chief Officers for approval.

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Programs Supervisor

95
Q

Responsible for daily status reports of all extra IFD apparatus and front line apparatus.

A

Captain, Communications

96
Q

Coordinating all training activities, multi-company drills, and maintaining the training database.

A

Training/Communications Battalion Chief

97
Q

Serve as Preventative Maintenance Liaison.

A

Senior Office Assistant

98
Q

Responsible for maintaining handheld radio database and battery inventory.

A

Captain, Communications

99
Q

Assist in managing open records request.

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Programs Supervisor

100
Q

Perform all time entries into Banner and Access databases.

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Payroll Assistant

101
Q

Monitor recruit progress and needs while training is being attended at off-site facilities.

A

Driver, Training

102
Q

Investigate citizen and/or patient complaints or concerns and share findings with the EMS Battalion Chief.

A

522 - SDO Captain

103
Q

Review and submit policy and procedure updates after each in-service training.

A

Lieutenant, Training

104
Q

Overseeing all dispatching and tracking all calls for assistance.

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Training/Communications Battalion Chief

105
Q

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.

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Programs Supervisor

106
Q

In coordination with the Property Coordinator, order and maintain inventory of departmental medical supplies.

A

Battalion Chief, EMS

107
Q

Plan and conduct fire safety and fire prevention education programs for schools, civic groups, the public and industrial organizations.

A

Assistant Fire Marshal

108
Q

Provide training for Fire Prevention Specialists.

A

Assistant Fire Marshal

109
Q

Serve as Assistant Instructor for the department.

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Lieutenant, Training

110
Q

Supervise and direct fire inspections for North and South fire inspection districts.

A

Fire Prevention Lieutenant

111
Q

Prepare and review the 27-day work cycle.

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Payroll Assistant

112
Q

Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) compliance management.

A

Asst Chief, Special Services

113
Q

Responsible to see that the station and equipment are maintained.

A

Captain

114
Q

Act as liaison with all hospital Emergency Departments to which Irving Fire Department MICU’s respond.

A

521 - SDO Lieutenant

115
Q

Initiate or obtain reports for (EMS) equipment failure or loss.

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521 - SDO Lieutenant

116
Q

Coordinate Civil Service Employee’s annual evaluations.

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Asst Chief, Operations

117
Q

Prepare work schedules to include rotation of shifts and days off for Communications personnel.

A

Captain, Communications

118
Q

Responsible for purchasing, maintaining, and tracking all departmental supplies, uniforms and equipment.

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Property Coordinator (Head of the Property Branch)

119
Q

Provide instructor access to tools, equipment, and mock-ups in support of company and special operations drill and training.

A

Captain, Training

120
Q

Secretary for the Chief Officers and the department. Prepare and distribute Rules and Regulations, Guidelines and Procedures Manuals

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Administrative Secretary

121
Q

Responsible for Training Branch and the Communications Branch.

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Asst Chief, Special Services

122
Q

Responsible for inspection of all ambulances and medical equipment in their assigned district.

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522 - SDO Captain

123
Q

Serve as Contract Management Liaison

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Administrative Secretary

124
Q

Diversification Task Force coordinator

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Asst Chief, Administration

125
Q

Grants management regarding personnel.

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Asst Chief, Operations

126
Q

Supervise/direct EMS

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Asst Chief, Administration

127
Q

Function as Department’s Infectious Disease Officer as required by Texas Department of State Health Services.

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Battalion Chief, EMS

128
Q

Serve as Fire Department Web Editor.

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Administrative Assistant

129
Q

Fire apparatus management

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Asst Chief, Operations

130
Q

Observe and evaluate the individual performance of Paramedics and EMT’s in terms of established protocols and techniques.

A

EMS Training Specialist

131
Q

Inform Alarm Office of “on-call” Arson Investigator for 24-hour basis.

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Assistant Fire Marshal

132
Q

Perform departmental agility testing for entry-level positions.

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Captain, Training

133
Q

Track and balance internal accounts to Banner.

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Accounting Clerk 1

134
Q

Serve as Facility Officer for the Training Academy building.

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Captain, Training

135
Q

Assist in preparation and control of budgetary spending and record keeping related to area of responsibility (Property Room).

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Property Coordinator

136
Q

Coordinate and review pre-fire plans.

A

Battalion Chief

137
Q

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.

A

FEO

138
Q

Coordinate and assign EMS personnel to outside events (i.e. IISD, ICVB, CPR Classes, etc.).

A

Battalion Chief, EMS

139
Q

ISO compliance management

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Asst Chief, Administration

140
Q

Investigate cause of fires and make report of losses, investigate and assist in prosecution of arsonists, investigate complaints and answer questions about fire hazards.

A

Fire Marshal

141
Q

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).

A

522 - SDO Captain

142
Q

Conduct water flow tests on fire hydrants and sprinkler and standpipe systems.

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Fire Prevention Specialist

143
Q

Enter inspection reports in Track-It and inspection database

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Senior Office Assistant

144
Q

Provide for restocking of MICU supplies and medications, when normal means through the property room are not available.

A

521 - SDO Lieutenant

145
Q

Ensure inspection of MICUs for proper equipment, supplies and cleanliness according to Department of State Health Services (DSHS) guidelines.

A

Battalion Chief, EMS

146
Q

Most visible branch within the fire department

A

Operations Branch

147
Q

Responsible for all Petty Cash/Mileage Reimbursements.

A

Accounting Clerk 1

148
Q

Responsible for the maintenance and organization of training-related equipment.

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Driver, Training

149
Q

Submit reports related to NFPA 1710 and 1221 compliance related to Dispatch.

A

Captain, Communications

150
Q

Conduct in-field evaluations, patient follow-ups, and the administration of written and practical examinations.

A

EMS Training Specialist

151
Q

Prepares and reports all DDR’s, Travel, Registrations, etc.

A

Accounting Clerk 1

152
Q

Assist in scheduling off-site member training that has been approved by the Assistant Chief.

A

Battalion Chief, Training/Communications

153
Q

Receive all purchases and enter invoices in Banner for payment.

A

Accounting Clerk 1

154
Q

Serve as Fire Prevention Division secretary.

A

Senior Office Assistant

155
Q

Maintain departmental records.

A

Captain

156
Q

Group responsible for the review of plans for new construction, code compliance and fire safety education.

A

Fire Inspection Group

157
Q

521 responds to (5)

A

-2 or more MICUs (triage officer)-requested by field personnel-HazMat-closest unit-with private ambulances or fire apparatus when MICUs are unavailable

158
Q

Assist in administering the hiring process for Civil Service employees from initial contact through final paperwork.

A

Programs Supervisor

159
Q

Serve as the point of contact and manage Freedom of Information requests.

A

Fire Marshal

160
Q

Attend and represent Fire Department at building pre-development meetings.

A

Fire Prevention Lieutenant

161
Q

Prepare and oversee Service Awards Program.

A

Administrative Assistant and/or Administrative Secretary

162
Q

Group responsible for fire cause and determination, and arson investigation.

A

Fire Investigation Group

163
Q

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.

A

Captain, Communications

164
Q

Information Technology management.

A

Asst Chief, Special Services

165
Q

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.

A

522 - SDO Captain

166
Q

Assist the EMS Captain with legal requests, subpoenas, etc.

A

Office Assistant (Part-Time)

167
Q

Monitor automatic alarms received and maintain records of those locations where false or malfunctioning alarms cause needless response of emergency equipment.

A

Fire Marshal

168
Q

Be responsible for the duty assignments of all members of the department.

A

Chief of Department

169
Q

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).

A

522 - SDO Captain

170
Q

Personnel Records Officer for the department.

A

Programs Supervisor

171
Q

Coordinate EMS activities in their battalion to include personnel placement and on-scene emergencies.

A

Battalion Chief

172
Q

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.

A

Fire Marshal

173
Q

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.

A

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.

174
Q

EMS Coordinator for the department

A

Asst Chief, Administration

175
Q

Be responsible for coordination of annual preventative maintenance programs with approved vendors for Cardiac Monitors, Stretchers, and Stair Chairs.

A

522 - SDO Captain

176
Q

Conduct fire drills.

A

Fire Prevention Specialist

177
Q

Monitor and report Fire Department performance measures.

A

Administrative Assistant

178
Q

Manage and update EMS contracts.

A

Battalion Chief, EMS

179
Q

Supervise the Fire Department clerical staff.

A

Programs Supervisor

180
Q

Conduct fire prevention demonstrations.

A

FF

181
Q

The Fire Chief is the executive head of the department and is directly responsible to ___ for the proper and efficient operation of the department.

A

the City Manager

182
Q

Supervise and direct recruitment activities.

A

Asst Chief, Special Services

183
Q

Civil Service Postings and Location Verification

A

Administrative Secretary

184
Q

Serve as Drills and Scenario Officer for the department.

A

Lieutenant, Training

185
Q

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.

A

521 - SDO Lieutenant

186
Q

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.

A

Battalion Chief

187
Q

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.

A

Battalion Chief, Training/Communications

188
Q

Prepares Annual Reports.

A

Administrative Assistant

189
Q

Officers shall (notable one)

A

Read the daily log for the previous two shifts when reporting for duty

190
Q

A member acting in obedience to an improper order is

A

protected against penalty

191
Q

Upon receipt of any order that is in conflict with a previous order

A

inform the officer who issued the conflicting order and be governed by his instructions.

192
Q

In the event a member makes a request, through channels, to see a ranking supervisor and such request is denied, the member shall

A

be authorized to go directly to the supervisor with whom he had requested to converse and notify that supervisor of denied request.

193
Q

Refrain from sleeping between the hours of ___ when assigned to 24-hour shift duty.

A

6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

194
Q

File a signed notice of resignation at least ___ in advance of the effective date.

A

ten (10) calendar days

195
Q

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.

A

employees of the Fire and Police Departments and other authorized personnel

196
Q

Articles found at any IFD Incidents shall be given immediately to

A

the officer in command

197
Q

Department property shall not be loaned to any person or organization without permission of

A

the Chief of Department or an Assistant Chief

198
Q

Parties or social gatherings shall not be permitted in any station without special permission of

A

the Chief of Department or an Assistant Chief

199
Q

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 ___.

A

the Police Department

200
Q

All members of the Fire Prevention Branch hired as of October 1, 2012, must acquire ___ prior to the end of his/her probation.

A

TCLEOSE certification

201
Q

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

A

obey the orders to the best of their ability and then may proceed to appeal in writing to the Chief of Department

202
Q

Firearms - The terms “possession” or “possessing” are defined as

A

holding in hand(s), wearing, having in one’s clothing or otherwise on one’s person, luggage or locker

203
Q

5 requirements for firearm possession while on duty

A

-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

204
Q

Members may have firearm in their personal vehicle if (3)

A

-unloaded-vehicle locked-Captain informed at the beginning of each shift

205
Q

Grounds for Removal or Suspension (some notable not as obvious ones) (6)

A

-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

206
Q

Automatic Dismissal (3)

A

-Strike-Sexual activity while on duty-Alcohol, debilitating drugs/substance while on duty

207
Q

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.

A

Company Officers

208
Q

The photo attachment (for boots) shall be titled

A

the member’s last name followed by a comma then first and middle initials. (ex., Clemens, SL)

209
Q

When previously approved alternative boots require replacement, the Member will

A

submit a new request as specified above.

210
Q

Hair at the neckline shall not extend

A

over the collar

211
Q

Styles such as ___ styles are not acceptable.

A

pigtails, braids, and large bouffant

212
Q

The requirement for pinned-up hair is waived for

A

female employees not assigned to fire suppression duties

213
Q

Jewelry that may be worn (6)

A

-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

214
Q

Members that can’t wear tshirt uniforms unless training or excersising

A

Batt Chief, SDOs, assigned to training

215
Q

The IFD Uniform tee shirt shall not be worn at

A

public events, when speaking to a group, conducting pre-fire planning, conducting inspections and other similar details made by company or larger groups.

216
Q

May wear station logo tee shirt

A

-after 1800 hours-during drills that require bunker gear-exercising

217
Q

Members assigned to the Fire Prevention will wear polo shirts except when

A

called out after 1800 hours and before 0700.

218
Q

Members assigned to special duty assignments are required to wear

A

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.

219
Q

Members assigned to Boat 8 may wear approved

A

“Bike Paramedic” shorts. (at their own expense)

220
Q

Excessively altered tee shirts are

A

not allowed

221
Q

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…

A

the first day the member reports for duty after the change

222
Q

If a member is approved to wear alternative boots then their IFD issued Duty Boots must be stored in

A

their locker or personal gear bag

223
Q

We value a positive attitude toward the city and this department

A

Positive Attitudes

224
Q

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

A

Professionalism

225
Q

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

A

Service Orientation

226
Q

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

A

Teamwork

227
Q

We value and encourage the challenge of new ideas and technology. We encourage resourceful self-motivation

A

Innovation

228
Q

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

A

Performance

229
Q

The Irving Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports and promotes equal opportunities for every individual

A

Equal Opportunity