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What is the primary purpose of a briefing in the context provided?
Which roles utilize the Company Activity Report (CAR) application?
What information must off-going and on-coming shift personnel share during the formal transfer?
In the event of short staffing, what is required of the affected off-going personnel?
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What is one responsibility of the Station Captain regarding station maintenance?
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What does Priority Distribution provide to personnel?
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What type of information do drivers need to provide during the shift transfer?
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According to the procedures, what should be included in the information shared by firefighters?
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What action must personnel take upon returning from leave regarding updates during their absence?
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Which system should personnel use to access the MDFR library for information?
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What is the minimum requirement for Bureau OICs or Division Chiefs/Managers regarding meetings?
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What must personnel do if their Kantech card is lost or stolen?
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What is the advised use of the county email system?
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How often should personnel check their county email for Priority Distribution directives?
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Where should employees report their lost or stolen Kantech card electronically?
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What resource is provided for personnel to view announcements relevant to MDFR?
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What should employees do if they are interested in posting on the online Bulletin Board?
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What accountability measure is expected from Bureau OICs or Division Chiefs/Managers?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Unit Captain regarding NFIRS?
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What must the Station OIC do before conducting a daily briefing?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Unit OIC?
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What is the purpose of reviewing existing P&Ps/SOPs during a shift?
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Which icon must the Unit OIC click to view the scheduled activities for the day?
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What action should be taken if a unit is on an alarm during the morning briefing?
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What must the Unit OIC do if unable to answer a question from staff?
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How often must the Battalion Chief conduct a review of their battalion unit's CAR?
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What should be done with the auto-populated tasks in TargetSolutions?
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What information should be included in the daily briefing conducted by the Station OIC?
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Which of the following is a responsibility of the Battalion Chief?
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What must the Unit OIC review to verify outstanding NFIRS reports?
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When should the next shift's roster be reviewed?
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Study Notes
Briefing and Company Activity Report (CAR)
- Briefings occur for supervisors to share information, assign tasks, and address crew queries.
- The Company Activity Report (CAR) tracks productivity and aids in strategic planning for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR).
- Lieutenants, Captains, and Battalion Chiefs use CAR to monitor daily operations.
Shift Personnel Exchange
- A formal information transfer happens between off-going and on-coming crew members before shift end.
- Unit Officers provide updates on facilities, equipment, and substance counts.
- Drivers relay information concerning apparatus and road conditions.
- Firefighters share position-specific and apparatus-related information.
Station Captain and Unit Captain Responsibilities
- Station Captains create a maintenance and duty task list for each shift based on established policies.
- They ensure compliance with hydrant maintenance protocols and completion of Pre-Incident Plans via electronic applications.
- Unit Captains review late National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) submissions and manage overdue reports.
Station OIC's Role
- Station Officer-in-Charge (OIC) reports daily personnel status to Battalion Chief by 0700 hours.
- They conduct briefings post daily equipment checks, covering tasks and recent policy updates.
- Essential SOP reviews aid in improving unit performance and understanding of operations.
Unit OIC Responsibilities
- Manage controlled drug inventories and review daily activities through the CAR.
- Enforce uniform and grooming standards among personnel.
- Facilitate staff inquiries, ensuring compliance with deadlines and providing shift roster insights.
Battalion Chief Duties
- Oversee timely briefings by Station OICs and address any follow-up inquiries.
- Conduct periodic reviews of CAR for battalion units and document accomplished tasks.
Information Exchange for 40-Hour Personnel
- Bureau OICs/Division Chiefs hold regular meetings to facilitate information exchange.
- It's essential to establish systems ensuring that information flows effectively across all division levels.
Compliance and Communication Protocols
- Personnel absent from duty must review any new directives upon returning.
- Accessing the MDFR Library or SharePoint is critical for staying updated with departmental documents.
- Utilize county email for communication, avoiding personal matters unrelated to the department.
Access Card Protocols
- Employees must keep their Kantech access cards on hand, reporting any loss immediately.
- Lost cards necessitate filing a police report and completing an electronic Lost or Damaged Report.
- Arrangements for card replacement are the employee's responsibility, coordinated through the IT division.
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This quiz covers the essentials of the Company Activity Report (CAR) and how it is used by staff for productivity assessment and strategic planning. Participants will learn about the briefing process for supervisors and the importance of prioritizing information distribution within the department.