602P Staffing Guidelines

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What must be present for tardiness to not result in disciplinary action?

Extenuating circumstances (correct)

Permission from a supervisor

Frequent scheduling changes

Regular traffic delays

How many incidents of tardiness lead to the requirement of an action plan?

Three incidents

Two incidents (correct)

Four incidents

One incident

Who initiates the emergency call-in for additional personnel?

The officer in charge

The Deputy Chief

The Technical Rescue Team Leader

The District Commander (correct)

What is the total minimum on-duty staffing required?

47 personnel Signup and view all the answers

How many Technical Rescue Team personnel must be on-duty each day?

Four personnel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a staffing unit mentioned?

Patrol Unit Signup and view all the answers

What happens if there is a reduction in the minimum staffing requirements?

It requires authorization. Signup and view all the answers

How many personnel are assigned to Truck 48 based on the minimum staffing chart?

4 personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum staffing requirement for C.Squad 51?

A Lieutenant or qualified Acting Lieutenant and a Driver/Operator or qualified Acting Driver/Operator Signup and view all the answers

Which personnel are required to staff Rescue units minimally?

One ALS qualified person and one EMT Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring the apparatus assigned to the station are ready for response?

The Station Officer-in-charge Signup and view all the answers

What must occur when there is a staffing shortage due to an absence?

Officers will hold over necessary personnel and inform the District Commanders Signup and view all the answers

What is the earliest time off-going personnel can leave duty without authorization?

0800 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Clearwater Fire & Rescue Training Division regarding acting personnel?

Maintain an accurate list of acting personnel Signup and view all the answers

What should the oncoming shift do if an emergency call is received at shift change?

Take their respective positions on the assigned apparatus and respond. Signup and view all the answers

What authority does any department officer or acting officer have regarding personnel?

To holdover personnel for proper staffing of apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What is each firefighter responsible for regarding departmental communications?

Reviewing and understanding communications and information Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance may District Commanders relieve companies at an emergency scene during a shift change?

At their discretion when an emergency is already in progress. Signup and view all the answers

What should be logged in the Station Journal according to the policy?

Unusual situations, absenteeism, and overtime. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a firefighter leaves duty due to injury?

The incident number covering the injury must be logged. Signup and view all the answers

What is required from department members if they are going to be late for work?

They should inform their Company Officer or Station Officer in charge as quickly as possible. Signup and view all the answers

What information should the oncoming station officer-in-charge provide when paging the District Commanders after relieving companies?

Names of relieved companies, time relieved, assigned apparatus, and the incident number. Signup and view all the answers

What must department members provide when reporting tardiness?

A reason for the tardiness. Signup and view all the answers

What must be stated for entries made in the Station Journal regarding personnel?

The reasons for any unusual situations or absenteeism. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining a minimum staffing level by the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department?

To ensure comprehensive emergency services Signup and view all the answers

Who can qualify as an ALS Qualified Person within the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department?

A CFR Fire Medic or Pinellas County Certified Paramedic Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum staffing requirement for each Truck Company as stated in the policy?

One lieutenant, one driver/operator, and two firefighters Signup and view all the answers

When Truck 45’s Tiller is in service, how many personnel are required?

One lieutenant, two driver/operators, and one firefighter Signup and view all the answers

What are the overtime and swap time procedures based on?

The IAFF Agreement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the daily staffing requirements for Engine Companies?

Two firefighters Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining the minimum staffing level for Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department?

The Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

What additional certification is mentioned as a Specialty in the content?

Any certification beyond rank obtained through education and testing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose and Staffing Levels

Maintain minimum staffing levels for comprehensive emergency services in the Clearwater community.
Staffing levels determined by the Fire Chief.

Definitions

ALS Qualified Person: Includes CFR Fire Medic, CFR Fire Medic Lieutenant, CFR pool paramedic, or Pinellas County Certified Paramedic.
Specialty: Certification obtained through educational and testing processes beyond rank.

Overtime and Swap Time

Procedures outlined in the current IAFF Agreement.

Daily Staffing Requirements

Each Engine Company: Minimum of one Lieutenant, one Driver/Operator, and one firefighter (total of three).
Each Truck Company: Minimum of one Lieutenant, one Driver/Operator, and two firefighters (total of four). Truck 45 has specific staffing when the Tiller is in service.
Squad 51: Minimum of one Lieutenant and one Driver/Operator (total of two personnel).
Rescue Units: Each staffed with one ALS qualified person and one EMT.
ALS Engine Companies: At least one ALS qualified person and one EMT.

Acting Personnel

Clearwater Fire & Rescue Training Division maintains an accurate list of acting personnel for staffing.
District Commanders ensure appropriate staffing based on personnel qualifications.

Duty Reporting Procedures

Station Officer-in-charge ensures apparatus readiness for response.
Hold-over procedures for personnel to address staffing shortages communicated by officers.
Oncoming personnel must be equipped and ready by 0800; those going off-duty must not leave until staffing is adequate.

Emergency Call Handling

Oncoming shift may take positions on assigned apparatus during shift change emergencies.
District Commanders can relieve companies at emergency scenes based on discretion.

Daily Log Maintenance

Entries include roll call details and notes on unusual situations, absenteeism, and personnel actions.
Document incidents and reasons for any personnel leaving due to injury.

Tardiness Policy

Members must notify officers of inability to report on time, detailing reasons.
Tardiness is a policy violation, leading to disciplinary action without extenuating circumstances.
Multiple tardiness incidents trigger an action plan.

Emergency Call-Ins

Occurs when additional personnel are needed beyond those on duty.
District Commander initiates the call-in process with Deputy Chief notification.

Special Teams Staffing

Minimum of four Technical Rescue Team personnel on duty daily, assigned as needed.

Minimum Staffing Chart for Field Operations

Total minimum on-duty staffing: 47 personnel across various stations with designated minimums for engines, trucks, rescues, and squads.
Reductions in staffing require authorization from the Deputy Chief or acting Deputy Chief.

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This quiz focuses on the staffing requirements for comprehensive emergency services in Clearwater. It covers definitions of staff roles, daily staffing needs for various units, and protocols for overtime and shift swaps. Test your understanding of these vital procedures.