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What is the Electronic BF-4 (EBF-4)?
What is the Electronic BF-4 (EBF-4)?
What is required for Chief and Company Officers to login?
What is required for Chief and Company Officers to login?
last name and payroll reference number
A Preliminary EBF-4 indicates that the unit is awaiting further ______.
A Preliminary EBF-4 indicates that the unit is awaiting further ______.
staffing
Members detailed to another unit for the tour can be included in the unit EBF-4.
Members detailed to another unit for the tour can be included in the unit EBF-4.
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What should be printed for both the officer and apparatus?
What should be printed for both the officer and apparatus?
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How are Probationary FFs identified on the EBF-4?
How are Probationary FFs identified on the EBF-4?
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Which reports can the system generate?
Which reports can the system generate?
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A unit displayed on a report in blue cannot be clicked for more details.
A unit displayed on a report in blue cannot be clicked for more details.
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When should the Field Comm Units provide a copy of the incident based riding list report?
When should the Field Comm Units provide a copy of the incident based riding list report?
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Study Notes
Electronic BF-4 (EBF-4)
- A web-based application on the FDNY Intranet for preparing, printing, and submitting the BF-4 riding list form.
- Must be completed and printed for each 9x6 and 6x9 tour.
- After submission, the form is electronically sent to the Fire Department Operations Center (FDOC) for remote personnel tracking.
- Directly linked to HRIS database, spare radio list, and Computer Assisted Dispatch System (CADS).
- Generates various riding lists including Unit, Battalion, Division, Citywide, and incident-based.
Access and Submission
- Chief and Company Officers log in with last name and payroll reference number.
- "Detail in" button allows access to members detailed in from other units.
- A Preliminary or Final EBF-4 must be submitted at the start of each tour.
Preliminary vs Final EBF-4
- Preliminary: Used when awaiting further staffing; includes members awaiting relief and must be updated after each detail.
- Final: Submitted once all members have reported for duty and are assigned riding positions; can be updated anytime during the tour.
Membership Inclusion
- Only members actively riding on the unit apparatus should be included in the EBF-4.
- Members detailed to another unit for the tour should not be listed.
Printing Guidelines
- Print copies are required for both the officer and the apparatus.
- Riding positions assigned a spare radio must clearly list the radio number beside the position on the EBF-4.
Probationary Firefighters
- Identified by a (PR) prefix before their names on the EBF-4.
- The (PR) designation is removed when the firefighter receives tenure through a Department Order; this must not be done in advance.
Reporting Capabilities
- The system can generate multiple reports:
- Incident Report (includes all responding units based on box #, incident #, and borough)
- City Wide report (includes all chiefs)
- Division report
- Battalion report
Interactive Reporting
- Units or Battalions displayed in BLUE within reports can be clicked for more details.
Field Comm Units Responsibilities
- Must provide a copy of the incident-based riding list report to the command post upon arrival at the incident.
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Test your knowledge on the Electronic BF-4 (EBF-4) application used by FDNY personnel. This quiz covers the preparation, submission, and operational procedures related to the EBF-4 riding list. Perfect for Officers, Battalion Chiefs, and Deputy Chiefs preparing for their duties.
