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Which position is responsible for directing the City's fire investigation program?
Which position is responsible for directing the City's fire investigation program?
What is the role of a Fire Deputy Chief?
What is the role of a Fire Deputy Chief?
What is the role of a Fire Special Operations Deputy Chief?
What is the role of a Fire Special Operations Deputy Chief?
What is the responsibility of the Fire Commissioner or his/her designee in relation to transportation of released hospital members?
What is the responsibility of the Fire Commissioner or his/her designee in relation to transportation of released hospital members?
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Who is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct on their assigned platoon?
Who is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct on their assigned platoon?
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What is the role of the Incident Safety Officer's Unit (ISO)?
What is the role of the Incident Safety Officer's Unit (ISO)?
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Who is responsible for balancing staffing and filling vacancies in the Operations Section?
Who is responsible for balancing staffing and filling vacancies in the Operations Section?
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Which position in the Philadelphia Fire Department is responsible for the overall management and citywide staffing for all Fire and EMS equipment and personnel during an assigned shift?
Which position in the Philadelphia Fire Department is responsible for the overall management and citywide staffing for all Fire and EMS equipment and personnel during an assigned shift?
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What is the class code for the Assistant Fire Chief position in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
What is the class code for the Assistant Fire Chief position in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
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Who does the Assistant Fire Chief report directly to?
Who does the Assistant Fire Chief report directly to?
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Which section of the Philadelphia Fire Department does the Assistant Fire Chief direct the administrative and operational duties over?
Which section of the Philadelphia Fire Department does the Assistant Fire Chief direct the administrative and operational duties over?
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What is the role of the Assistant Fire Chief as the Lead Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Philadelphia Fire Department?
What is the role of the Assistant Fire Chief as the Lead Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Philadelphia Fire Department?
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Under what circumstances does the Assistant Fire Chief assume command and oversee the Incident Command System's implementation and compliance?
Under what circumstances does the Assistant Fire Chief assume command and oversee the Incident Command System's implementation and compliance?
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What is one of the responsibilities of the Assistant Fire Chief in relation to civilian deaths or Line of Duty deaths in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Assistant Fire Chief in relation to civilian deaths or Line of Duty deaths in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
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Which class is responsible for directing firefighting operations on a fire/emergency scene until the arrival of a higher level fire officer and for administering fire prevention activities within a specified geographic district?
Which class is responsible for directing firefighting operations on a fire/emergency scene until the arrival of a higher level fire officer and for administering fire prevention activities within a specified geographic district?
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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, as well as for all matters regarding the station and its related facilities?
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, as well as for all matters regarding the station and its related facilities?
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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, as well as for all firefighting operations on a fire/emergency scene until the arrival of a higher level fire officer and for the activities of a fire platoon?
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, as well as for all firefighting operations on a fire/emergency scene until the arrival of a higher level fire officer and for the activities of a fire platoon?
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Which class is responsible for skilled marine work piloting a diesel engine fireboat in firefighting and other emergency operations on an assigned shift?
Which class is responsible for skilled marine work piloting a diesel engine fireboat in firefighting and other emergency operations on an assigned shift?
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Which class is responsible for marine work operating and maintaining diesel engines and related equipment aboard a city fireboat on an assigned shift?
Which class is responsible for marine work operating and maintaining diesel engines and related equipment aboard a city fireboat on an assigned shift?
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Which class is responsible for performing general firefighting and Emergency Medical duties in assigned geographic areas of the city, under the general supervision of a fire officer?
Which class is responsible for performing general firefighting and Emergency Medical duties in assigned geographic areas of the city, under the general supervision of a fire officer?
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Which class is responsible for supervising Emergency Medical Services (EMS) work throughout the city, coordinating and deploying equipment and EMS personnel to emergency scenes, and coordinating the training of EMT and fire service paramedic personnel?
Which class is responsible for supervising Emergency Medical Services (EMS) work throughout the city, coordinating and deploying equipment and EMS personnel to emergency scenes, and coordinating the training of EMT and fire service paramedic personnel?
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Which class is responsible for investigating and evaluating exposure incidents and monitoring follow-up treatment based on regulations and protocols?
Which class is responsible for investigating and evaluating exposure incidents and monitoring follow-up treatment based on regulations and protocols?
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Which class is responsible for supervising on medical assignments and providing coaching and mentoring as required?
Which class is responsible for supervising on medical assignments and providing coaching and mentoring as required?
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Which class is responsible for responding to emergency calls and performing medical assistance with emphasis on patient stabilization?
Which class is responsible for responding to emergency calls and performing medical assistance with emphasis on patient stabilization?
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Which class is responsible for administering emergency medical care and providing safe transport to an accredited hospital emergency room or full-service medical facility?
Which class is responsible for administering emergency medical care and providing safe transport to an accredited hospital emergency room or full-service medical facility?
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Which class is responsible for assessing patient conditions, determining actions necessary for stabilization, and administering medications and vaccines?
Which class is responsible for assessing patient conditions, determining actions necessary for stabilization, and administering medications and vaccines?
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Which class is responsible for assessing patient condition and determining actions necessary for stabilization?
Which class is responsible for assessing patient condition and determining actions necessary for stabilization?
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Which class is responsible for developing and updating the department's exposure control plan and infection control protocols?
Which class is responsible for developing and updating the department's exposure control plan and infection control protocols?
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Which class is responsible for monitoring the safe operation of medic units and completing patient care reports?
Which class is responsible for monitoring the safe operation of medic units and completing patient care reports?
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Which class is responsible for comforting patients, reassuring family and bystanders, and coordinating with fire and police authorities?
Which class is responsible for comforting patients, reassuring family and bystanders, and coordinating with fire and police authorities?
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