Volume 1 - Training And Support Bureau

Question 1

Training And Support Bureau - Deputy Chief

Answer 1

Reports directly to the Chief Deputy of Administrative Operations. Assists the Fire Chief as a regular member of his general staff, making recommendations on general policies, practices and procedures.

Question 2

Bureau Liaison Officer/Volunteer Coordinator

Answer 2

Captain 1 that reports directly to the Bureau Commander. Serves as the Staff Officer to the Bureau Commander. Conducts research and formulates staff projects.

Question 3

Supply and Maintenance Division

Answer 3

Responsible for procurement, maintenance, and repair of fire apparatus and other emergency and non-emergency equipment; compiling and writing apparatus and equipment specifications and the procurement and distribution of supplies.

Question 4

Supply and Maintenance Division - Assistant Chief

Answer 4

Supervises and directs the Division. Prepares specifications for apparatus and equipment and directing an analysis program regarding the possible improvements of Department apparatus and equipment.

Question 5

Assistant Division Commander

Answer 5

BC Acts as liaison between Supply and Maintenance and Emergency Services personnel. Conduct field inspections for Supply and Maintenance purpose.

Question 6

Management Analyst 2

Answer 6

Investigate, report, and coordinate, as required, budgeting, employee relations, purchasing, inventory control, and data processing activities. Assist Equipment Engineering Unit in reviewing vendor bids and discussing problems with vendors during delivery and warranty periods.

Question 7

Maintenance Section

Answer 7

Directed by an Equipment Superintendent and provides maintenance and repair of fire apparatus and other emergency and non-emergency equipment.

Question 8

Heavy Duty Shops

Answer 8

Includes Field Repair Shop, Heavy Shop, Allied Shop and Valley Repair Shop. Duties are to inspect, service, maintain, overhaul and repair fire apparatus, fireboats, tractors and other emergency equipment.

Question 9

Body, Paint and Sheet Metal Shops

Answer 9

Provide welding, blacksmith, body work, metal work and painting services.

Question 10

Light Vehicles

Answer 10

Provides preventative maintenance and repair of vehicles as well as electrical repair of lighting systems, portable tools, sirens etc.

Question 11

Purchasing and Supplies Section

Answer 11

Directed by a Management Analyst who is responsible for the procurement and distribution of supplies used by the Department.

Question 12

Store Keeping

Answer 12

Responsible for maintaining records of supplies. Supervises and maintains the inventory system of the Department.

Question 13

Receiving and Distribution

Answer 13

Checks packing slips against F-80’s. Stores, issues and prepares supplies for delivery to various Department subdivisions.

Question 14

Purchasing

Answer 14

Staff prepares purchase orders and requisitions to obtain supplies from City vendors and GSD Warehouses. Tracks requests.

Question 15

Equipment Engineering Unit

Answer 15

Manages apparatus and equipment specifications development. Evaluates bids for specification compliance and recommending contract awards. Evaluates apparatus and equipment purchases to ensure compliance with specifications. Overseeing the Annual pump and aerial ladder testing program.

Question 16

Equipment Engineering Unit Personnel

Answer 16

Staffed by a civilian Equipment Specialist 2, a civilian Equipment Specialist 1 and a Fire Department Engineer.

Question 17

Equipment Engineering Engineer

Answer 17

Compile and write apparatus and equipment specifications. Perform research and submit reports as directed by the Unit Commander. Conduct the annual pump and aerial ladder testing program. Perform acceptance tests and follow-up field inspections on new heavy apparatus.

Question 18

Medical Supply Unit

Answer 18

Respond to emergencies where additional medical supplies are needed. Purchase and maintain Department inventory of medical supplies. Participate as an “on-call” IMT logistics member.

Question 19

Rescue Maintenance Unit

Answer 19

Responds to emergencies with the emergency air apparatus where additional air and oxygen cylinders is needed. Maintains the Departments resuscitators, breathing apparatus, and underwater diving equipment. Refilling air, oxygen cylinders, and carbon dioxide extinguishers.

Question 20

Building Administration Unit

Answer 20

To administer the fire facilities maintenance and repair program, coordinate approved facility CIEP and Alterations and Improvement projects, administer fire facility special fund accounts, and oversee the construction of the 19 newest fire stations and the Air Operations Division.

Question 21

Building Administration Unit - Commanders Responsibility

Answer 21

Reports to the Training and Support Services Commander. Collects requests, prioritizes, and prepares annual Alteration and Improvement reports. Coordinates the sale of vacated Fire Stations with General Services Asset Management. Coordinates the purchase and acquisition of future Fire Station sites.

Question 22

Fire Facilities Coordinator

Answer 22

Respond to all telephone requests for maintenance and repairs to all Fire Stations and fire Facilities, routing requests to the Department of General Services. Receiving and providing clerical control of all alteration and improvement requests. Review and process all F-113’s. Maintain inventory and issue remote controls for fire station apparatus doors.

Question 23

Prop F Section

Answer 23

Acts as Program Manager in the absence of the Building Admin Unit Comm. Oversees the day-to-day management and operation of the program. Assists the Program Manager in identifying schedule and budget problems and proposition solutions.

Question 24

Prop F Captain 2

Answer 24

Program manager responsible for their geographic area. Responsible for project start-up and completion. Directs Asset Management in the selection of sites for all fire facilities. Coordinates design efforts of all disciplines and resolves design issues among disciplines.

Question 25

Management Analyst 2

Answer 25

Provides administrative support for the design and consultant management teams. Supervises the daily functions of the office and exercises independent judgement in dealing with emergencies and building projects. Prepares Mayor’s monthly status report and other special reports.

Question 26

Senior Clerk Typist

Answer 26

Serves as Secretary to the Battalion Chief. Responsible for preparing routine correspondence and reports and developing charts and tables. Assist in developing and maintaining a filing and reference system of documents and records.

Question 27

Prop Q Section

Answer 27

Directed by a Battalion Chief and Captain 2 assigned to Building Administration Unit and is responsible for Management, coordination and administration of Capital Improvement Expenditure Program. With more than 100 project categories affecting 112 different locations, the BC is responsible for managing the entire program.

Question 28

Fire Captain 2 - CIEP

Answer 28

Reports directly to the Battalion Chief and assists in the management of Capital Improvement Expenditure Program. Serves as project coordinator and is instrumental in providing day-to-day coordination between GSD, BOE, contractors and field personnel.

Question 29

Fire Captain 2 - Metro/DOC/EOC

Answer 29

Responsible for construction of the new dispatch center of the Fire Department. Routinely interfaces with the members involved with the EOC construction team.

Question 30

Training Division AC

Answer 30

Executive assistant to the Bureau Commander. Serves as the acting Bureau Commander in the Bureau Commanders absence. Assists in the formulation of Bureau policies. Provides functional an line supervision for division personnel.

Question 31

Management Analyst

Answer 31

Conducts research and fiscal analysis for preparation of staff reports. Prepares personal services contracts, Coordinates the Training annual budget.

Question 32

Secretary

Answer 32

Serves as the secretary to the Division Commander, Performs clerical duties for the Division Commander and coordinates Section projects.

Question 33

In Service Training Section

Answer 33

Responsible for the planning, organizing, developing, implementation and evaluation of Departmental training programs.

Question 34

Section Commander - Battalion Chief

Answer 34

Reports to the Division Commander, Training Division. Oversees the personnel assigned o the various units under the Battalion Chiefs command. Coordinates the planning, organizing and supervision of all in-service training Section programs.

Question 35

Management Analyst 1

Answer 35

Conducts research and fiscal analysis. Prepares reports and budget requests. Provides assistance in preparing services contracts and performs other administrative duties.

Question 36

Senior Clerk Typist

Answer 36

Serves as the secretary to the In-Service Training Section Commander. Performs a variety of clerical duties in the In-Service Training Section.

Question 37

Program Development Unit - Captain 1

Answer 37

Serves as the Section Commander in the BC’s absence and performs the duties of the on-call Assistant Training Officer. Implements Department training programs seminars and related activities.

Question 38

Document/Assessment Unit - Captain 1

Answer 38

Serves as the Section Commander in the absence of the BC and the regularly assigned Captain 2. Administers the Departments Drivers Training Program.

Question 39

Documentation Assessment Unit - Engineer

Answer 39

Assists the Unit Commander in the implementation of Department training programs and activities involving emergency apparatus. Assists in the analysis of major incidents.

Question 40

Documentation Unit - Apparatus Operator

Answer 40

Assists the unit Commander in the implementation of Department training programs and activities. Coordinates and conducts Apparatus Operators and Engineers network meetings.

Question 41

Documentation/Assessment Unit - Management Analyst 1

Answer 41

Administers the Department of Motor Vehicles Employer Testing Program and documents mandated and related training. Prepares correspondences and reports, conducts research and performs related administrative duties.

Question 42

Regional Training Officer - Captain 1

Answer 42

Serves as the Section Commander in the absence of the Battalion Chief or regularly assigned Captain 2. Serves as the on-call Assistant Training Officer. Implements Department training programs, seminars and activities.

Question 43

Photo/Video Unit - Photographer 2

Answer 43

Photographs and videotapes fire fighting and emergency medical services training activities, community relations assignments, evidence of suspicious fires and portraitures.

Question 44

Program Delivery Unit - Captain 2

Answer 44

Serves as the designated Section Commander in the Battalion Chiefs absence and functions as the on-call Assistant Training Officer. Implements and supervises training programs, seminars and activities.

Question 45

EMS Training Unit - Captain 1/Paramedic

Answer 45

May serve as the Section Commander in the absence of the Battalion Chief or regularly assigned Captain 2. May serve as the on-call Assistant Training Officer. Researches, plans, organizes and coordinates the implementation of EMS training programs.

Question 46

EMS Training Unit - Firefighter/Paramedic

Answer 46

Provides EMT-1, EMT-Defibrillator, EMT recertification, Pre-Paramedic Academy and Occupational Health/Safety training for members. Develops lesson plans, training programs, Departmental programs and Training Bulletins.

Question 47

EMS Training Unit - EMS Educator - Civilian Contractor

Answer 47

Conducts instruction in pre-hospital care policies, practices and procedures in accordance with current standards as established by State and local authorities for the purpose of providing continuing education and training for the Fire Department.

Question 48

Recruitment Unit - Captain 1

Answer 48

Assists Personnel Department staff with ongoing recruitment activities. Plans and implements large-scale recruitment events and expositions. Coordinates the high school and college career outreach programs.

Question 49

Career Guidance Unit - Captain 1

Answer 49

Supervises personnel and functions of the Unit. Works with the personnel Department to develop minimum performance standards for all sworn and civilian positions in the Department.

Question 50

Career Guidance Unit - Systems Analyst 2

Answer 50

Assists the in-service training section members in the development of computer databases, systems designs and information tracking systems.

Question 51

Career Guidance Unit - Management Analyst 1

Answer 51

Provides career and educational counseling to all Department members. Monitors the promotional process and assists in the development of specific job related training programs.

Question 52

Recruit Training Section

Answer 52

Responsible for all aspects of entry-level recruit Firefighter training.

Question 53

Section Commander

Answer 53

BC reports to the Training Division Commander. Plans organizes, directs and evaluates the activities of the Recruit Training Section.

Question 54

Management Analyst

Answer 54

Performs professional staff work by researching, assembling, analyzing and interpreting data and preparing correspondences and reports with recommendations to management.

Question 55

Recruit Training Officer

Answer 55

Captain 2 commands all functions of the Recruit Training Academy. Oversees the operation of the Recruit Training Academy through its staff.

Question 56

Liaison/Documentation Officer - Captain 2

Answer 56

Serves as a liaison with the Personnel Department for the purposes of monitoring background investigations for entry-level Firefighter Candidates. Researches, plans, coordinates and facilitates quality assurance programs including the Post Academy programs, the five and eleven month probationary exams, Officer Orientation and Preceptor Training.

Question 57

Senior Training Captain - Captain 2 (DrillMaster)

Answer 57

Manages and supervises the activities of the Training Academy staff. Responsible for the academic and manipulative functions of the Training Academy.

Question 58

Training Officer - Captain 1

Answer 58

Instructs recruit Firefighters in Truck, Engine and EMS Company operations. Conducts practice sessions in manipulative endeavors related to emergency operations.

Question 59

Peer Staff

Answer 59

Apparatus Operators, Engineers, Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighters assigned as peer staff report to the Training Officers. Assists the Training Officers with individual coaching and instruction. Maintains close supervision of the Recruit Firefighters at all times.

Question 60

Recruit Training Quality Assurance Unit

Answer 60

Designed to provide the essential training control component for the assurance and maintenance of consistent and objective training instruction.

Question 61

Recruit Training Quality Assurance Unit - Captain 2

Answer 61

Assigned as the Unit Commander. Participates in the development and implementation of Departmental policies and procedures relating to entry level and probationary training.

Question 62

Recruitment Training Quality Assurance Unit - Captain 1

Answer 62

Monitors progress of Probationary Firefighters during field assignments to the Emergency Services Bureau. Observes and evaluates the instruction and training of Recruit Firefighters participating in the Training Academy.

Question 63

Recruit Training Quality Assurance Unit - Systems Analyst

Answer 63

Develops computer based tracking system relative to Recruitment and Probationary Firefighters. Designs, implements and supports the activities for the automated information tracking system.