Policy Statements (POL 200.03-200.30)

Question 1

Accountability is?

Answer 1

A shared responsibility 200.03

Question 2

LFD formal accountability system consists of what?

Answer 2

Nametags, passports, and status boards 200.03

Question 3

Personnel already engaged in emergency incident mitigation before transfer of passports and nametags should what?

Answer 3

Not forfeit progress solely for the purpose of transferring passports and nametags. 200.03

Question 4

In situation where multiple agencies are working together, who shall keep track of LFD personnel?

Answer 4

LFD Commanders 200.03

Question 5

What should be completed as part of the initial scene size-up?

Answer 5

Risk assessment 200.04

Question 6

What should be completed for all incidents excluding only EMS responses with patient care and transport?

Answer 6

NFIRS report 200.06

Question 7

What needs to be completed for all patient contacts?

Answer 7

An EMS Electronic Healthcare Report (EHR) 200.06

Question 8

When shall all reports be completed by?

Answer 8

Prior to the end of the shift 200.06

Question 9

Who is responsible for assigning the completion of incident reports?

Answer 9

Incident Commander 200.06

Question 10

POL 200.09?

Answer 10

Required Monthly forms

Question 11

What are the five required monthly forms that need to be completed by every company on duty the first day of each month?

Answer 11

Engine Company Inventory, Ladder Company Inventory, ECU Inventory, Daily Drug Checklist, Specialty Company Inventory 200.09

Question 12

Where do the company Inventory Reports go?

Answer 12

Shift commander forwards the Inventory Reports, Excluding the Daily Drug Checklist, to the Vehicle Maintenance Office. The Daily Drug Checklist is forwarded to the EMS Office. 200.09

Question 13

Where do the Monthly Run Summary reports get forwarded to?

Answer 13

Since they are maintained on the computer they do not need to be forwarded. 200.09

Question 14

POL 200.12?

Answer 14

Company Officer Assignments

Question 15

What is the minimum number of assigned Captains and Lieutenants to staff front line units (excluding ECU’s)?

Answer 15

Minimum 15 front-line Company Officers per shift 200.12

Question 16

How will transfers be made?

Answer 16

In accordance with the current CBA 200.12

Question 17

What is POL 200.15?

Answer 17

Officer Staffing Plan

Question 18

Priority shall be given to maintain what across all three Platoons?

Answer 18

A reasonable balance of LTs and Captains 200.15

Question 19

Who can apply for company officer vacancies posted as “Officer”?

Answer 19

All LTs and Captains 200.15

Question 20

If a vacant posting open to all officers goes unfilled, who will be assigned?

Answer 20

The junior unassigned LT, unless balance is negatively affected 200.15

Question 21

Who determines Apparatus Company Commander and Station Officer assignments?

Answer 21

Assistance Chief of Operations in coordination with Platoon Command Staff. 200.15

Question 22

What is POL 200.18?

Answer 22

Transfers

Question 23

What are the factors to consider when transfers are to take place?

Answer 23

Factors to consider, but not limited to; ability, performance, experience, certifications, and training. Seniority shall be given due consideration but not be controlling except in the instance where all other factors are equal. 200.18

Question 24

Can the LFD temporarily fill an opening pending final assignment?

Answer 24

Yes, but the filling of the assignment shall not extend beyond 30 days unless agreed upon by the LMC. 200.18

Question 25

What is POL 200.21?

Answer 25

Apparatus Inventory

Question 26

Where shall current master inventories be kept?

Answer 26

Vehicle Maintenance Office and the respective stations. 200.21

Question 27

When equipment is added to an apparatus, what must happen?

Answer 27

It must be color-coded to match company colors. 200.21

Question 28

What are three things an officer must consider in regard to apparatus inventory?

Answer 28

They will be held accountable for all tools and equipment; any damaged or lost equipment shall be reported to the Operations Chief via C of C; No piece of equipment shall be taken off or added to the apparatus without authorization from the Operations Chief. 200.21

Question 29

What is POL 200.24

Answer 29

Vehicle Specifications Committee

Question 30

Who is on the Vehicle Specifications Committee?

Answer 30

Chief or designee, Vehicle Maintenance Bureau Commander, appropriate Bureau Commander or designee, two firefighters, two Company Officers ( one firefighter or one Officer must be a rep of the Local 526 and one represents the Safety Committee). 200.24

Question 31

What is POL 200.27?

Answer 31

Lock-Outs/Lock-Ins

Question 32

When assisting a person with access into a building or vehicle, what must LFD document?

Answer 32

Verification of the person’s lawful right of access to the property. 200.27

Question 33

What is POL 200.30?

Answer 33

Apparatus Security

Question 34

When may apparatus be left parked and unattended?

Answer 34

On emergency scenes or while doing company inspections or other job related functions. Any other time it is left parked and not on Departmental Property, one sworn member must remain with the apparatus. 200.30

Question 35

What is the one exception to the policy of leaving one member with the apparatus when parked and not on Department property?

Answer 35

Where one or all crew members can maintain visual contact with the apparatus and assure its security. 200.30

Question 36

Can apparatus be parked in fire lanes?

Answer 36

No, unless on an emergency call. 200.30