OPM Flashcards
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, who does the BC report to for all operational issues (this is old so not who they report to now)?
The Operations “Deputy” Chief (that’s what it says right now, confirm this in the info given for the test)
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Administrative Tasks, the BC will manage and maintain all applicable R____ and D___ with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as all in-service and applicable T____ records.
records and documentation; training
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Administrative Tasks, the BC will promote a professional and harmonious G____-O_____ attitude in the department and resolve any issues that i_____ this achievement.
goal-oriented; impair
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Administrative Tasks, the BC will assist in the development of performance St________, emergency Pr________, and disaster Pl________.
Performance standards; emergency preparedness and disaster planning
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Administrative Tasks, the BC shall work as a L_____ with various groups to advance the department with regard to equipment A_______ and procedure i_____.
liaison; acquisition; institution
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will S______ and C_____ emergency operations
Supervise and coordinate
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will request additional _______ for control of the incident, take ______ upon arrival and serve as a member of the command ______ or _____ at major incidents.
resources; command; team or staff
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will determine the best emergency incident P_____/Co____ Sy____ and implement that P_____ by Di______, As______, and Co______ resources accordingly
plan/control system; plan by directing, assigning, and controlling
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will Pl_____, Or_____, Su______, and control the activities and functions of personnel in their assigned district.
Plan, organize, supervise, and control
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC conduct pre and post fire conferences with ____ _____ within their assigned district to evaluate performance and revise or develop operational _______ and _______
station officers; plans and procedures
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will cause ____ complaints to be investigated and take appropriate action.
Citizen complaints
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will make ____ of fire apparatus and stations in assigned districts to ensure operational readiness, _____, and _____ in the environment.
inspections; cleanliness, and safety
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will inspect, in coordination with station officers, and under the direction of the _____ ______ and/or ____ ____/______ fire scenes to determine origin and cause of fire and detect arson
Fire chief and/or Fire marshal/inspectors
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will inspect incident scenes after ______ and/or ___ ____ has been accomplished to ensure safety of the occupants and occupancy
control and/or hazard mitigation
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will _______ fire and rescue reports and reports to ensure minimum performance standards are maintained
Audit
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will maintain an ____ and ____ with the city to note and resolve problems through appropriate channels (normally City _______ )
awareness and familiarity; City Departments
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will conduct investigations into _____, ______ ____, and _____ matters as appropriate
accidents, equipment losses, and disciplinary matters
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will determine the most _____ and ____-_______ means of carrying out the goals and objectives of the Department from the Fire Chief
efficient and cost-effective
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC. will assure the proper use of _____ and ______ provided for fire-rescue services and assure they are on hand.
equipment and supplies
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will keep ______ informed of changes that affect them and/or the day-to-day operations of the department
subordinates
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC shall keep the ____ ____ and ___ _____ fully informed on all matters pertaining to the Department, it’s needs and _______.
Deputy Chief and Fire Chief; requirements.
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Illustrative Tasks, the BC will conduct _______ and make ________ to the Deputy chief and Fire chief to enhance the efficiency of the department.
inspections and make recommendations
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have the ability to establish and maintain effective _____ and working _____ with members of the department, other applicable _______, and the _____.
effective communications and working relationships
Agencies and the public
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have the ability to make clear, concise reports both _____ and in _____
orally and in writing
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have knowledge of all department rules and regs, policies, general orders, AB’s, _____, ____ _____, and ____ ______
OPM’s, medical protocols, and Union contract
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have knowledge of fire department ______, ______, and public _______.
organization, operations, and public management
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should be thoroughly familiar with all department _____ and the correct procedure for documentation of situations which may occur including, but not limited to, ____ ____ and employee ____ ______.
forms; Workers Comp and employee injury reports
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have the ability to ____, _____, _____, and direct the work of personnel
plan, design, delegate, and direct
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have exemplary _____ and ____ communication skills
written and oral
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should be able to conduct ____ studies, ___ and ____ findings, and prepare effectively present _____ reports.
special studies, analyze and interpret findings; factual reports
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have ______ in emergencies with proven ability to ____ and _____ personnel
resourcefulness; direct and command
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have the ability to drive a vehicle on ______ and ___-_____ responses
emergency and non-emergency
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have the ability to operate computers utilizing _____ level software programs
managerial
According to OPM 200.08, Battalion Chief, Required KSA’s, the BC should have a knowledge of FF and EMS skills consistent with the ___ __ ___ provided by the department
Level of service
