SOP Flashcards
Fire Chief Qualifications
The law requires only a high school diploma or GED, 5 years service as a full time paid firefighter and eligibility for certification by the Texas commission on fire protection at the intermediate level of its equivalent. Recommended minimum requirements are an associate’s degree in fire technology or a graduate of the Texas fire chiefs Academy, a minimum of 5 years service as an officer in a full time full paid fire department and eligibility for a firefighter certification by the Texas commission on fire protection at the master level.
Assistant Chief emergency operations Requirements
Law requires only high school diploma or GED and 5 years service as a full time paid firefighter and eligibility for certification by the Texas commission on fire protection at the intermediate level or its equivalent. The contract between fire fighters local 571 and the city requires 5 years experience as an officer and the Galveston fire department. And associates degree and fire technology and a master firefighter certification through the Texas commission on fire protection and graduation from the Texas fire chiefs Academy is preferred.
Battalion chief emergency management requirements
Mall requires only high school diploma or GED and 5 years service as a full time paid firefighter and eligibility for certification by the Texas commission on fire protection at the intermediate level or its equivalent
Battalion chief Requirements
The contract requires a firefighter certification by the Texas commission on fire protection at the advanced level and at least 6 semester hours in a crew that fire technology classes if hired into that apartment before October 1st 1993. If hired after that date he or she must have at least an associates degree in fire technology. State law requires a minimum of 2 years service in the that position of fire captain in the Galveston fire department
Fire captain requirements
The contract requires a firefighter certification by the Texas commission on fire protection at the intermediate level and at least 6 semester hours in approved fire technology classes if hired into the department before October 1st 1993. If hired after that date he or she must have at least 40 hours toward a degree in fire technology. State law or requires a minimum of 2 years service in the position of driver in the Galveston fire department. Must possess a valid class B driver’s license and be capable of driving in operating emergency vehicles. The Texas commission on fire protection chapter 427 States that all instructors must as a minimum possess a basic fire service instructor certification
Engineer requirements
The contract requires a firefighter certification body Texas commission on fire protection at the basic level and at least 6 semester hours in approved fire technology classes if hired into the department before October 1st 1993. If hired after that date he or she must have at least 20 hours toward a degree in fired technology. State while requires a minimum of 2 years service in the position of firefighter in the Galveston fire department. Must possess a valid class B driver’s license and be capable of driving and operating emergency vehicles
Fire fighter requirements
The state of Texas requires a firefighter certification at the basic level by the Texas commission on fire protection at the basic level. The city requires graduation from high school or AGE D. All firefighters hired after January 2005 are also required should be at least basic emergency medical technicians and have one year from hire date to obtain and then maintain a valid class B driver’s license
Civilian inspector/investigator requirements
Graduation from high school or equivalent plus 15 college hours. A basic level of certification in fire inspection and arson investigation from the Texas commission on fire protection as well as a basic level of certification from the TCOLE. Must be obtained within one year from the initial date of employment. The Texas commission on fire protection chapter 427 States that all instructors must as a minimum possess a basic fire service instructor 1.
Who reviews and updates the payroll system daily
Battalion cheese
Can an employee subjected to harassment bypass the department chain of command to make a complaint to fire administration or human resources
Yes
Setting thing request - offers - complaints
Requests shall be referred to an officer. If it is regarding an incident personnel shall refrain from offering any information indirect the inquiry to fire administration.
Who should an employing contact ASAP if arrested
Fire administration
Calling off sick requirements
Notification should be made to the battalion chief of your assigned battalion and shall occur no later then 0615 hours on their assigned duty day. In order to return to duty at 18:30 following an absence you shall follow the same procedure before 17:30. In case of a long term injury, illness, or funeral leave it will not be necessary to report off each shift once the leave is approved by fire administration.
Holding over
In the event personnel know before 0630 hours That they will not be able to report on time, they may arrange for someone on duty at their assigned station to hold over for them up to one hour and must be reported to the captain. Such arrangements will only be allowed 3 times and any 1 year.
If in expected member is not at work at 6:30
The captain must notify their battalion chief by phone immediately.
How long do you have to wait before you can request a review of a reprimand for possible removal from your file
Six months
Vacation accrual non civil service employees
Years of service. Days of vacation
1 10
10 15
20 20
Canceling vacation
Battalion chief must be notified before 2100 of the night before they were scheduled to be on vacation. You may still Cancel your vacation by 1730 and come in the 2nd half of your vacation shift
Temporary assigned duty
To attend a job related training class or seminar
To attend a department related meeting or conference
To work on a special department project
When do you have to arrive for fire watch
No less than 30 minutes prior to the start time
Promotional tie breaker
1 - written exam score
2 - sonority in rank
3 - certification - Texas commission on fire protection highest level only
4 - Education from an accredited institution
a. Associate’s degree in fire science
b. Bachelor’s degree
Who manages station supplies for the department
Battalion 4 B shift
Who is responsible for station supplies and maintaining the inventory and submitting the supply request through fire house
The A shift station captain
Who will supply orders be filed and delivered by
B shift
What do you do if you witness a street light not functioning properly
Do you need to stop record the poll number and street location of the light Pole. Upon returning to the station submit an email to the assistant fire chief with the above information
When do incident reports need to be completed
Prior to the end of your assigned shift. There is an exception if the call is at shift change, major fire reports that require information from the investigator before it is complete, severe weather events that result in an unusual amount of reports which may not be completed before the end of a shift.
Who is responsible for Equipment inventory, hose and apparatus inventory
BC-1A
Who is responsible for fleet Inventory and maintenance
BC-4A
Who is responsible for bunker gear inventory
BC-1B
Who is responsible for the supply inventory and procurement
BC-4B
Who is responsible for department radios and technology
BC-1C
Who is responsible for SCBA bottles air packs
BC-4C
Who do you contact when a possible hazardous material is washed ashore
USCG national response center
