Volume 4 Flashcards
Note**
When calls are made to Department subdivisions regarding a service or supply furnished by that subdivision, they SHALL be made to the OFFICE of the subdivision and NOT to a particular person.
“Emergency Service” definition.
Service which if not made would cause damage to persons or property or could seriously hamper the emergency operations of the Department subdivision involved.
How are “Emergency Service” requests made?
- Station or Unit commanders SHALL make emergency request verbally to the Department subdivision responsible for providing the service
- When offices are closed, field commanders SHALL direct emergency requests for services and supples to Metro.
- If a requisition is normally required for the service, it SHALL BE SUBMITTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Note**
When an “Expendable item” is in surplus a requisition is NOT necessary.
When someone wants to purchase DISCARDED items (old fire hose), who are they referred to?
Salvage Division of the Department of General Services
Red rags are also known by what name according to the volumes?
Shop towels
When red rags become soiled, they SHALL be tied in bundles of _, tagged with DUPLICATE _, and forwarded to Battalion Headquarters or designated station.
- 50
- F-175 Tag
Once a week on a scheduled day at Battalion Headquarters or designated station, the _ will exchange one bundle of 50 clean towels for each bundle of 50 soiled towels. One of the F-175 tags will be transferred to the clean bundles.
City Contract Vendor
Who is responsible for clean towels to be delivered to the proper fire station?
Battalion Commander
The Delivery Receipt left by the City Contract Vendor will be signed and sent to who?
Fire Department Accounting Services Section, Mail Stop 250.
Note**
On the regular delivery day, the S&M delivery driver SHALL exchange clean DUST CLOTHS (white towels) for dirty cloths on a one for one basis at Battalion Headquarters or designated station.
For wall washing equipment, station commanders SHALL VERBALLY request from the _, the loan of _ when such supplies are needed. The requesting station commander SHALL arrange for transportation for this item.
- “Storekeeper”
- Aluminum scaffolding
The exchange of axes through S&M SHALL be of a similar _ and _ basis.
- Handle
- Head
Note**
Nozzles, shut off butts and similar equipment SHALL NOT be disassembled by members for servicing. If the item is defective, it SHALL be exchanged or repaired.
Note**
Tables, benches, chairs, etc SHALL NOT be altered or repaired by members. The item SHALL be tagged with F-175 tag and forwarded to S&M.
New furniture allowed int he budget will be ordered and designated through the _.
Budget Committee
The repair of Department issued OFFICE equipment SHALL be arranged through the _.
Building Administration Section (BAS)
What is considered “Office Equipment”?
- Typewriters
- Adding Machines
- Paper Shredders
- Memory writers
- Dictaphones
- Time Clocks
- Time Stamps
- Microfilm Duplicators
What is NOT considered “Office Equipment”?
- FAX machines
- Photocopiers
- Computers
- Telephones
- Telephone Answering Machines
Waste Oil will be picked up on _. Station commanders SHALL call the _ to schedule a pick up.
- An as-needed basis
- Storeroom
Department issued bedspreads are laundered _ a year in accordance with schedules issued in the _.
- Twice
- Weekly Bulletin
- Don’t have weekly bulletins anymore??
Soiled bedspreads SHALL be folded, bundled (_ spreads to a bundle where possible), tied, tagged with a _, and forwarded to Battalion Headquarters.
- 10
- F-175 (# of bedspreads contained in the bundle SHALL be shown on the F-175)
- Clean bedspreads obtained at S&M
Title reverts from Fire Department to member at time of graduation from department training academy. Maintenance and replacement to be made by employee
- (1)Pad, mattress (white)
- (2) Sheets (white)
- (1) Pillow
- (1) Case, Pillow (white)
Title reverts from Fire Department to member ONE year from date of issue. Maintenance and replacement to be made by the employee.
- (1) Cap, uniform
- (1) Dress Uniform Shirt, black all wool, long sleeve
- (1) Dress Uniform Trousers, black all wool
- (1) Tie
- (2) Belts
- (2) Tee-shirts, long sleeve, blue (brush)
- (2) Shirt, work nomes*
- (2) Pants, work nomes *
- Department supplies up to TWO garments /YEAR
Title remains with the Fire Department. Worn out items SHALL be forwarded to the STOREROOM after a replacement item has been received. Repairs (PPE ONLY) and replacement will be made by the FIRE DEPARTMENT.
- (1) Coat, turnout w/liner
- (1) Pants, turnout w/liner
- (1) Jacket, brush
- (1) Pants, brush
- (1) Shroud, brush
- (1) Boots, safety, EMS
- (1) Boots, turnout
- (1) Boots, brush
- (1) Body armor
- (1) Helmet, with shield (shield upon completion of the recruit academy)
Note**
Probationary firefighters are normally issued REFURBISHED turnouts for training and a SECOND issue of NEW turnouts upon graduation.
Title remains with fire department until item is worn out in service; item will then be discarded. Replacement will be made by the FIRE DEPT.
- (1) Utility Knife
- (1) Safety Goggles
Title remains with fire department until item is worn out in service. Replacement will be made by the fire department.
- (1) Liner and chinstrap for helmet
- (2 pair) Fire fighter gloves
- (1) Brush gloves
- (2 pair) Work gloves
- (1) Brush goggles
- (1) EMS safety glasses
- (2) Firefighter hood
Title remains with fire department. Issued and retained at place of assignment and recorded on F-126.
- (1) Set of keys (building,lockers, etc)
Title remains with fire department. These items: are issued by, and SHALL be returned to, Personnel Services Section.
- (1) City ID
- (1) Set of insignia
- (1) Badge
- Chief officers will be issued a SECOND, LIGHTWEIGHT BADGE
- Officers assigned to certain special duty positions will be issued a SECOND, LIGHTWEIGHT BADGE.
Title remains with fire department. Repair and replacement will be made by the fire department.
- (1) Channel lock pliers 9 1/2”
* * For repair forward F-175 tag to SUPPLY and MAINTENANCE.Print member’s name legible on tag.
Title remains with fire department. Repair and replacement will be made by the fire department.
- (1) Breathing Apparatus Facepiece
- For repair forward F-175 tag to RESCUE MAINTENANCE.
- When retirement or termination of service, return to Rescue Maintenance. DO NOT forward face piece in the turnout coat pouch.
The _ of any member who separates from the department service SHALL ensure that the member returns all items.
Immediate Supervisor
** Supervisors must be prepared to advise Personnel services Section that all city property possessed by the separating member has been returned, complete and in proper order, to the ISSUING UNIT.
The _ is authorized to withhold a separating employee’s paycheck for failure to comply with the requirement to return City property.
City Controller
Turnout pants and turnout coats SHALL be forwarded to the departments authorized vendor _.
Semi-Annually (twice per year)
