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What is the minimum staffing level that must be maintained according to the guidelines?
What is the minimum staffing level that must be maintained according to the guidelines?
Which of the following statements about Mutual Aid is correct?
Which of the following statements about Mutual Aid is correct?
What does a '1-11 Response' entail?
What does a '1-11 Response' entail?
What staffing adjustment is made during an emergency situation as per the guidelines?
What staffing adjustment is made during an emergency situation as per the guidelines?
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Which statement about the responsibilities of members is accurate?
Which statement about the responsibilities of members is accurate?
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What is required when a member leaves during a shift?
What is required when a member leaves during a shift?
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Which group of personnel must be present at Station 31?
Which group of personnel must be present at Station 31?
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When can the Battalion Chief deviate from the staffing guidelines?
When can the Battalion Chief deviate from the staffing guidelines?
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Study Notes
Emergency Staffing Guidelines
- Replacement must be called in whenever a member leaves during a shift.
- If staffing falls below minimum and is not temporary, prompt replacement is necessary.
Member Definition
- Includes all Officers and Firefighters, both paid and volunteer, within Montgomery County Emergency Service District #3.
Mutual Aid Definition
- Refers to responses outside the boundaries of Montgomery County Emergency Service District #3 or assistance provided to non-fire/EMS agencies within the district.
1-11 Response Definition
- Involves using a 1% or greater hose line to extinguish fires at residential or commercial structures causing property damage.
Scope of Guidelines
- Applicable to all District members responding to emergency incidents.
Responsibilities of Members
- All members are required to read and adhere to these guidelines.
- Battalion Chief has the authority to deviate from guidelines during high call volumes or to maintain apparatus or station functionality due to insufficient staffing.
Minimum Staffing Levels
- Overall minimum staffing is set at nineteen (19).
- Station 31 must maintain eight (8) members as follows:
- BC-31: One Officer
- E-31: One Officer, One Engineer, One Firefighter
- L-31: One Officer, One Engineer, One Firefighter
- T-31: One Engineer
- SQ-31: Staffed by personnel from T-31 and L-31 when at minimum staffing.
Emergency Staffing Protocol
- During emergencies, the staffing level drops to eighteen (18) by assigning one firefighter to drive T-31 and reducing L-31 staffing to two (2).
Document Date
- Guidelines last updated on June 27, 2024.
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Test your knowledge on the Minimum Staffing Guidelines specifically focusing on emergency staffing protocols. This quiz covers key terms like members and mutual aid within the context of Montgomery County Emergency Service District #3.
