Proceedures Flashcards
A member of lower rank temporarily assigned to function in a position of higher rank and accepts all duties and responsibilities of that rank
Acting officer
That period of time when a member shall be at a designated place of assignment
Active duty
That division of the fire department responsible for purchasing equipment, liaison with outside agencies, and administrative duties, under the command of an Assistant Chief
Administrative services division
A notification to respond to an emergency
Alarm
A fire department vehicle used for firefighting purposes
Apparatus
Second in rank to the Fire Chief. Is in charge of a division.
Assistant Chief
What is the only material that supersedes the procedures manual?
General orders issued by the fire chief or the chief’s designee.
What is the fire department responsible for?
The protection fo life and property from fire, explosion, or other related incidents.
What are the 5 divisions of the fire department?
Administrative Services, Operations, Human Resources, Communications, and Fire Prevention.
Car 2
Administrative Services Assistant Chief
Car 3
Operations Assistant Chief
Car 4
Human Resources Assistant Chief
Car 5
Fire Prevention Assistant Chief
Car 201
District Chief of Communications
Who directs rehab operations at a fire scene?
ALS Supervisor
The rank below District Chief and above Lieutenant. May be assigned as commanding officer of a company, as a supervisor in fire prevention or other special assignment.
Captain
Relationship of responsibility and authority as shown on the organizational chart.
Chain of comand
The transmission of orders and communications through immediate officers in ascending or descending order of rank
Channels
Interchange of information, verbal, written, or electronic
Communications
Official record of daily activities and events pertaining to a given fire company
Company diary
Member assigned permanently or temporarily to direct and supervise a fire company
Company Officer
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A special or routine assignment of duties
Detail
A geographical division of the city which includes a number of fire companies under the command of a district chief
District
Directly below an Assistant Chief in rank in the Fire Department. In command of a fire district or second command of a division
District Chief
A part of the Fire Department responsible for general function of the department.
Division
The Chief or Assistant Chief on -call outside of regular business hours.
Duty Chief
An alarm transmitted when no emergency exists. Can be accidental or malicious
False Alarm
A member who drives and operates an apparatus
Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO)
THe primary administrative officer of the Fire Department
Fire Chief
A unit under the command of an officer which is assigned to a fire station with apparatus
Fire Company
A member of the Fire Department under the rank of Fire Lieutenant
Firefighter
The location, building, or other area where the Fire Department is called to perform firefighting duty
Fire Ground
Member assigned to perform fire investigations or inspect a specialized fire prevention category
FIre Prevention Specialist
Member in training to become a firefighter
Fire Recruit
Any building housing one or more fire companies
Fire Station
The buildings and staff of the Training Section of the HUman Resources Division
Fire Training Center
A directive issued by the fire chief to delineate Department policy, which remains in force until revised or rescinded
General Order
Active duty status for payroll purposes, but restricted to non-firefighting duties as assigned by the Human Resources Division
Limited Duty
An officer directly below Fire Captain in rank
Lieutenant
All uniformed personnel of the Fire Department including both officers and firefighters regardless of their assignment, specialty, or rank
Member
A directive explaining a program or project which is temporary in nature.
Notice
Uniformed personnel holding the rank of lieutenant or above
Officer
The division of the Fire Department which is responsible for Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Prevention activities conducted by the operations personnel throughout the city.
Operations Division
A fire department member holding current certification with the State of Ohio and capable of providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical treatment.
Paramedic
The division within the Fire Department that is responsible for training, education, and personnel matters
Human Resources Division
The liaison officer with various city agencies regarding fire hydrants, water supply, and apparatus and equipment maintenance
Supervisor of Fire Equipment Maintenance
After verbal consultation, an official notice in writing by the concerned officer to the employee that there is cause for dissatisfaction with his job performance and that further disciplinary measures may be taken in the cause in not corrected
Written Reprimand
Any occupancy involving a city owner or personal vehicle being used on city business, which results in property damage and/or personal injury in which everything reasonably possible to prevent the accident was not performed
Preventable accident
When will a recall be initiated?
When less than 12 engines or less than 6 trucks remain in service.
What is the number to the radio shop?
2396
What are the hours of normal operation for the garage?
0800-1600 hours
What is the number to the garage during business hours?
591-5002
What is the non-business hours number for the garage
3681
What is the emergency number for the garage?
5460
When are aerial trucks cleaned and lubed?
Quarterly
Where and what time will aerial trucks be cleaned and lubed?
Between 0800 and 1200 hours at the 18’s quarters
What is the number for dispatch
263-8180
What time period is the winter uniform approved to be worn?
October 1st thru April 30th
When can you go to obtain a new ID picture?
0900-1100 and 1400-1600 Monday through Friday the last week of each month.
When and where do you go to replace lost, stolen, or damaged items?
To central stores between 0730 and 1000 Monday through Friday
Regulation PPE for all members
Helmet, hood, bunker coat and pants, protective boots, flashlight, portable radio, gloves, ballistic body armor, safety vest, and HEPA mask
How many times a year will PPE be washed and how many days in advance will you be notified of date of wash?
Twice a year and you will be notified 8-10 days prior to pick up date
What items get sent in for cleaning?
1 set of Bunker coat and pants, 1 hood, and 1 pair of gloves at a time.
Where can inventory of apparatus equipment reports be found?
On the apparatus, in quarters, on company and administrative files
How often will the apparatus equipment report be updated and where will the report be submitted
Annually submitted to administrative services
How should lost equipment be reported and to who
To DC via F-47 and F-40 and to fire dispatch
When can a spare radio be obtained from communications
24 hours a day
What are the specified items that if status is changed must be reported to dispatch?
AED
Backboard
Jaws of life
Carbon monoxide monitor
Equipment affecting ALS capability
How often should notification be made and to who if a TIC is missing or out of service?
Daily to the DC
When a shortage of TIC’s occurs and spare have to be prioritized, what is the order of priority?
Truck
House
Engine
Heavy rescue
DC
Not submissive to authority; disobedient. Verbally or demonstratively exhibiting disrespect toward a superior officer regardless of whether or not the officer is the immediate supervisor of the member
Insubordination
IF given conflicting orders, what orders should the member follow
Inform the officer issuing the conflicting orders of the conflict. If that officer does not change their orders then follow the most recent order
By when and to whom must a member make a notification of any off-duty court actions, arrests, or citations and driving restrictions
By the next day to their immediate supervisor who then will tell the Fire Chief through the chain of command.
If involved in criminal violation or misdemeanor violation, what must the member include in their notification?
Date and time of incident/arrest
Nature of violation or reason for arrest
Police jurisdiction of incident or arrest
Date and time of court appearance or arraignment
If involved in an ongoing court case for unlawful violation or arrest, when does the member need to send a report, to who, and what information should be included?
Member should submit a status report the first Monday of every month to DC and covey the report to internal investigations as well. The report must include date, time, and location of their next court appearances along with an other pertinent information.
Members should have the location of all fire hydrants and streets in first in running area memorized after being assigned to a house for how much time?
6 months
Non-fire service related guests may visit until what time
2000 hours
Calls on the outside phone line in the fire house must be limited to how much time?
20 minutes
What is included in the Personal Action File at the district level?
Record commendations and progressive discipline
What is included in the Personnel File at the company level
Record leaves, equipment issues, transfer information, and other personal information other than discipline.
What is the rule on mustaches?
May not extend laterally more than 1/2 inch from corner of mouth or downward more then 1/2 inch from corner of mouth
What is the rule on sideburns?
May not extend past the lowest part of the ear lobe
What is the rule on make-up
No heavy make-up, only clear and uncool red fingernail polish may be worn, no colors.
What is the rule on jewelry?
Only a watch and wedding ring are permitted. A necklace or pendant may only be worn if religious or personal identification and must be concealed under uniform shirt.
Tattoo policy
Nothing lewd or offensive, nothing on the face, head, or neck above class A collar, no large tattoos on hands.
Officers Cupability
Officers shall report to their superior officers violations of fire department procedures, insubordination, or dereliction of duty by subordinates. Failure to do so will subject officers to charges of neglect of duty.
Where is the personnel file kept
At the company
