30 Questions
Which position does the Assistant Chief report directly to?
Fire Commissioner
What is the primary responsibility of the Assistant Chief?
Overseeing the Operations Section of Fire and EMS
When does the Assistant Chief assume command at an incident?
When dispatched to incidents of two alarms or greater
What is the role of the Assistant Chief as the Lead Public Information Officer (PIO)?
Making necessary notifications to the PFD's Executive Team
When does the Assistant Chief respond to incidents involving civilian deaths or PFD Line of Duty deaths?
When responding to PFD life threatening on-duty injuries
What is the Assistant Chief responsible for in relation to employee injuries and vehicle accidents?
Monitoring employee injuries and vehicle accidents
When does the Assistant Chief manage the Incident Safety Office (ISO) Unit at incident scene operations?
When managing the Operations Section of Fire and EMS
Which position is responsible for directing the City's fire investigation program?
Fire Special Operations Deputy Chief
Who is responsible for managing the daily staffing, operations, responsibilities, and administration of the Incident Safety Officer's Unit?
Fire Deputy Chief
Which position is responsible for conducting post-incident analyses of major incidents or any incident deemed necessary or requested?
Fire Deputy Chief
Who approves leave and compensatory time requests for Operations Section Deputy Chiefs?
Fire Deputy Chief
Which position is responsible for balancing staffing and filling vacancies with the assistance of the personnel assigned to the Administration/Finance Department?
Fire Deputy Chief
Who is responsible for assuming the lead operational role, in support of the on-scene Incident Commander, at major technical rescue, urban search and rescue, weapons of mass destruction, and domestic terrorism events?
Fire Special Operations Deputy Chief
Which position is responsible for investigating all allegations of misconduct on their assigned platoon and administering discipline in accordance with the PFD Disciplinary Code?
Fire Deputy Chief
Which class is responsible for directing firefighting operations on a fire/emergency scene until the arrival of a higher level fire officer?
Fire Lieutenant
Which class is responsible for supervising firefighters engaged in the control and extinguishing of fires, the rescue and evacuation of individuals from hazardous areas, and the performance of emergency treatment?
Fire Captain
Which class is responsible for commanding a battalion of fire companies on a rotating shift?
Fire Battalion Chief
Which class is responsible for piloting a diesel engine fireboat in firefighting and other emergency operations on an assigned shift?
Fire Boat Pilot
Which class is responsible for operating and maintaining diesel engines and related equipment aboard a city fireboat on an assigned shift?
Fire Boat Engineer
Which class is responsible for performing general firefighting and Emergency Medical duties in assigned geographic areas of the city?
Firefighter
Which class is responsible for supervising Emergency Medical Services (EMS) work throughout the city?
Fire Service Paramedic Deputy Chief
Which position is responsible for investigating and evaluating exposure incidents and monitoring follow-up treatment based on regulations and protocols?
Fire Service Paramedic Infection Control Officer
Which position is responsible for supervising on medical assignments and providing coaching and mentoring as required?
Fire Service Paramedic Lieutenant
Which position is responsible for responding to emergency calls and performing medical assistance with emphasis on patient stabilization?
Fire Service Paramedic
Which position is responsible for administering emergency medical care, providing safe transport, and treating airway ventilation and oxygenation?
Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced
Which position is responsible for administering emergency medical care and providing safe transport to an accredited hospital emergency room?
Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Which position is responsible for developing and updating the department's exposure control plan and infection control protocols?
Fire Service Paramedic Infection Control Officer
Which position is responsible for monitoring the safe operation of medic units and the completion of patient care reports?
Fire Service Paramedic Lieutenant
Which position is responsible for assessing patient conditions, determining necessary actions for stabilization, and administering medications and vaccines?
Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced
Which position is responsible for assessing patient condition and determining necessary actions for stabilization?
Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Quiz: Fire Battalion Chief Class Code 6B05 Test your knowledge on the duties and responsibilities of a Fire Battalion Chief. This quiz covers topics such as supervisory firefighting, fire prevention, commanding fire companies, and directing operations on fire/emergency scenes. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the role of a Fire Battalion Chief.
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