Lieutenant Responsibilities Flashcards
An incident as a single responding unit, Lt’s exercise command directing __________.
All company activities
When first to multi-unit response, Lt’s should exercise command directing activities of ____________ assigned and shall give up command only to _________.
All fire companies.
A ranking officer.
Disciplinary problems of a ______, ______ or ______ nature shall be immediately reported _____________.
Repetitive, serious or unusual.
Through the chain of command
__________________, Lieutenants have the authority to relieve a subordinate immediately from duty under conditions where the ____________ would suffer by that member remaining in duty.
With concurrence from the District Chief.
Interests of the Department.
In extreme cases where the interests of the department would be _____________ should time be taken to consult with district chief, Lt’s may act _________ provided they notify their district chief at the ____________.
Unreasonably compromised.
Unilaterally.
Absolute earliest opportunity
If member Other than subordinate, Lt should immediately notify ____________ and __________.
Individuals superior officer.
Their district chief
Lt’s refer all official department matters through chain of command unless otherwise directed by _______, _____ or _______.
Firefighting Shift Commander.
Their District Chief.
Departmental policy
Lt’s shall notify _______ if necessary to place their apparatus out of service and SHALL not place a unit out of service for reasons other than _________ without expressed authorization of __________.
Their district chief.
Mechanical.
Their district chief, assistant chief or other higher authority.
They shall ensure routine housekeeping duties accomplished in accordance with departmental policy, the direction provided by __________.
Station House captain
Lt’s will not surrender or loan any department property without authorization through chain of command from ______________.
On-duty firefighting shift commander OR higher authority
No vehicle driven at _________ or ____________ established by city ordinance or state law.
Dangerous rate of speed.
Exceeds the speed limits
Lt’s should maintain a current and accurate record containing the ______, _______, and ______ of all personnel under their supervision.
Home address.
Telephone number.
Social security number.
When on-duty personnel receive visitors, Lt’s shall ensure that the visits _________, _______ and _________.
Take place only in public areas of station.
Do not interfere with duty-related activities.
Are not excessively long.
Through _____ and ______, it is the Lt’s responsibility to attain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a captain.
Initiative and Action
Lt’s have authority and responsibility in ALL matters that transpire during their tour of duty OTHER than those matters that fall under authority of: (3)
Shift Captain.
Apparatus Captain.
House Captain or those of higher authority.
