SOP 100 Flashcards
The FD shall consist of:
a Fire Chief appointed by the City Manager as provided by Ordinance and as many subordinate officers and employees as may be prescribed by Ordinance
The Fire Chief shall manage the Fire Department:
In accordance with ordinance and state law, and shall prescribe procedures consistent with law, for its government and control.
Definitions: Chief of the Department
The Chief Executive Officer of the Department with full authority and responsibility for implementing the statutory responsibilities of the Fire Department, and management of all departmental activities; appointed by the City Manager.
Definitions: Commanding Officer/Incident Commander
The senior ranking officer present at any emergency incident or responsible for any special assignment.
Definitions: Lieutenant
A CO in command of a company and exercising authority and responsibility over employees under his/her supervision. While on duty at a fire station, acts as the Station Commander during their tour of duty.
How is the department organized?
Into Offices, Bureaus, Divisions, Sections, Specialists/Coordinators, and Stations
Definitions: Bureau
A major segment of the FD consisting of Divisions, Sections, Officers, and employees (Bureau of Ops, Bureau of Support Services).
Definitions: Division
A segment of the FD consisting of sections, officers, specialists, coordinators, and employees (Training, Fire Prevention, EMS, Supply and Maint., Office of Emergency Management)
Appointments of Roles
Fire Chief - City Manager as provided by ordinance
Deputy Chief - Fire Chief according to rules of Civil Services Commission
Battalion Chief - Fire Chief according to rules of Civil Services Commission
Fire Marshal - Appointed by the Fire Chief, reporting directly through the Support Services Bureau D/C
Commander, Training Division (BC) - Appointed by the Fire Chief - designated as department’s Safety Officer
Commander, EMS (BC) - Appointed by the Fire Chief
Captain - Fire Chief according to rules of Civil Services Commission
Lieutenant - Fire Chief according to rules of Civil Services Commission
FF/Engr - Fire Chief according to rules of Civil Services Commission
FF - Fire Chief according to rules of Civil Services Commission
Organization Sub Divisions - Fire Chief
Fiscal Manager
Admin Support
Community Liaison
Office of Emergency Management
Organizational Sub-Divisions - Bureau of Ops
EMS Division
Fire Suppression and Rescue Division
Organizational Sub-Divisions - Bureau of Support Services
Fire Prevention Division Fire Investigation Section Inspections Section Plans Review Section Public Education Section Supply and Maint Division Apparatus & Equipment Section Communications Section Facilities Section Training Division
Who supervises Public Education
Under the supervision of the Fire Marshal
Who authorizes information released from Fire/EMS incidents?
Approval of the City Attorney’s Office, Fire Chief, or his/her designee
Who is notified for loss of any current license?
Notify your Bureau Commander through channels