601: Work Schedule and Duties
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Which member is eligible to be assigned as an Acting Officer or FAO?

  • Only those who hold the rank of Captain or higher
  • Members listed as qualified to be in charge and who meet specific examination requirements (correct)
  • Any Fire Fighter regardless of rank
  • Members who have not passed any qualifying examination

    • What is the maximum number of members allowed to ride out of classification in any one district?

  • Four members
  • Two members (correct)
  • One member
  • Three members

    • What is required for a member to be assigned as a utility FAO?

  • They must attain the rank of FF-IV or higher
  • They must reach the rank of FF-II before qualifying (correct)
  • They must pass a Civil Service Lieutenant exam
  • They must have served for at least five years

    • Who is responsible for assigning a Captain to the position of Acting District Chief?

    <p>The Assistant Chief of Operations and District Chiefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can overtime be given for voluntarily relieving an opposite off-going member?

    <p>If the relief happens before the scheduled shift change with District Chief approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What responsibility does the District Chief have regarding company lists during quarterly inspections?

    <p>Verify the accuracy of the company list</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if there are fewer than twelve engine companies remaining in service?

    <p>Institute Phase One Recall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which officer has the authority to notify the Fire Chief or Assistant Chief when the levels of remaining service companies are critical?

    <p>The Fire Alarm Dispatcher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should changes to personal contact information be handled by members?

    <p>Promptly forward to maintain current company lists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances will on-duty personnel from ladder companies man reserve engines?

    <p>When engine companies are severely reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one responsibility of the Staff Officer during a Phase One Recall?

    <p>Activate reserve engine or ladder companies as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a Staff Officer arrange for when a recalled FAO responds to staging?

    <p>Radio, battery, and spare masks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required from company officers regarding the membership lists?

    <p>Keep them accurate and current by promptly forwarding changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Phase One Recall instituted?

    <p>When the Officer in charge determines the situation will not improve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time District Chiefs assigned to a 48-hour work schedule are required to report for their 24-hour tour?

    <p>0645 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By what time must all Districts balance their staffing for the tour?

    <p>0710 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the latest time a District Chief should notify the Officer of a Fire Company about covering other personnel for training?

    <p>2000 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is accountable if no written watch schedule is posted?

    <p>The house officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What duty does a member assigned to watch duty have regarding monitoring radio traffic?

    <p>To monitor all radio traffic and telephones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a member scheduled for watch duty is out of quarters, who is responsible for assigning an alternate member?

    <p>The house officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a Kelly Day becomes available due to the transfer of a member, who assigns the Kelly Day?

    <p>The District Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with messages concerning fire hydrants and water supply during watch duty?

    <p>Record them in a permanent log book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the deadline for District 4 to notify other districts about inter-district details and overtime requirements for the next tour?

    <p>1900 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many members constitute the normal staffing for a fire company available for firefighting duties?

    <p>Four members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what time must the District Chief notify Company officers about staffing for the next tour?

    <p>2000 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a company is in service with only two members, what must the person in charge do?

    <p>Notify the dispatcher and await further instruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the staffing report that District Chiefs must complete?

    <p>To balance out the Department and assess overtime needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a company is dispatched for EMS runs only, what should they do if they encounter a fire?

    <p>Act according to their judgment if no lives are imperiled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the latest time that District 4 must update the overtime confirmation line for the next day?

    <p>2000 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a company is reduced to three members while in service, how should they respond according to the guidelines?

    <p>Notify the District Chief and assess their situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should the company officer take regarding staffing for the next tour?

    <p>Verify and ensure all members are informed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Officer of the off-going unit?

    <p>To communicate any pertinent information about the unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in the equipment inventory taken by the Company Officer?

    <p>Fire Extinguishers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which time period must all assigned Apparatus vehicles be washed and cleaned?

    <p>Prior to 0800 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should off-going members do with their personal firefighting equipment?

    <p>Remove it from the apparatus and store it properly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the educational activity period from 1900 to 2000 hours?

    <p>To review and study academic material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens at 0700 regarding shift change procedures?

    <p>Off-going members are dismissed after being properly relieved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is held responsible for the accountability and cleanliness of equipment and apparatus?

    <p>The Officer of the off-going unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Emergency Standby period designated?

    <p>2200 to 0600 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities occurs between 0800 and 0900 hours?

    <p>Training Activity using tools and equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of key is included in the equipment inventory list?

    <p>Safe Entry Program Key (SEP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Work Schedule and Duties

    • District Chiefs must start their 24-hour tour at 0645 hours, Captains acting as District Chiefs must start at 0700 hours.
    • District Chiefs must complete staffing by 0710 and report to District 4 by 0715
    • For training purposes, District Chiefs must notify the officer of the fire company covering personnel by 2000 hours the day before
    • District Chiefs are responsible for assigning Kelly Days

    Watch Duties

    • The House Officer, or their designee must post a written watch schedule daily
    • The assigned member performing watch duties must monitor radio traffic, department telephones, and Station Alerting.
    • During an alarm, members must collect information and provide it to the Officer in charge
    • When a member is scheduled for watch duty but is out of quarters, the Officer in quarters is responsible for assigning another member to watch duties.

    Operations Division Staffing Levels

    • District Chiefs should keep a list of their officers and alternates
    • Company officers and members must keep a list of their company members
    • When staffing levels are at an unacceptable level, District Chiefs will take appropriate actions
    • When less than 12 engine companies or less than 6 ladder companies remain in service, Phase One Emergency Recall will be instituted
    • The Fire Alarm Dispatcher will notify the Fire Chief or Duty Chief when staffing levels have reached this threshold
    • The Fire Chief or Duty Chief will designate a Staff Officer to activate reserve engine or ladder companies, or to commandeer an engine or ladder company not in use at the emergency

    Company Activities Schedule

    • Assigned Apparatus vehicles must be washed and cleaned daily before 0800
    • From 0800 to 0900, company members will participate in hands-on training
    • From 0900 to 1900, members will work as assigned by the Company Officer with lunch and evening meal breaks
    • From 1900 to 2000, members will engage in educational activities such as fire prevention, fire department procedures, online learning platforms etc.
    • From 2000 to 2200 members will finish work assignments and prepare for the night shift
    • From 2200 to 0600 members are on emergency standby
    • From 0600 to 0630 the Night-Watch member notifies the company on standby to prepare for shift change.

    Shift Change

    • Shift change occurs at 0700 hours
    • The on-coming Company Officer will inventory equipment, including SCBA, flashlights, portable radios, Safe Entry program keys, helmet identifiers, and hose straps.
    • The off-going Company officer is held responsible for the accountability and cleanliness of all equipment and apparatus

    District Chief

    • District Chiefs report to District 4 by 0930
    • District 4 balances the Department and contacts overtime personnel if needed
    • District 4 reviews staffing for the next tour and determines overtime requirements
    • District 4 notifies other districts of inter-district details and overtime requirements by 1900
    • District Chiefs notify Company officers of staffing for the company, including details to and from their company for the next tour by 2000

    Company Strength

    • Normal staffing for a fire company is 4 members
    • A company with 3 members is in service for firefighting duties and EMS but the District Chief must be notified
    • A company with 2 members can engage in EMS responses only
    • When a fire or emergency is discovered during an EMS run, the person in charge shall act as indicated in the applicable section of the policy
    • The District Chiefs will confer with the regular company officer and choose a qualified member to be assigned as acting officer and/or FAO when an officer or FAO position is not filled
    • The Acting Officer should only be an FAO if there is no other qualified member
    • The Assistant Chief of Operations assigns a Captain to the position of Acting District Chief when a District Chief position is not filled
    • Only members listed as qualified to be "in charge" (Acting Officer) should be assigned above grade
    • Every effort should be made to prepare all Fire Fighters to qualify as a utility FAO.
    • Members who pass a Civil Service FAO examination are qualified to operate all CFD equipment.
    • Only 2 members shall ride out of classification in any one district
    • Utilize district detail officers and FAOs to accommodate this requirement.
    • If the Department is in an overtime status, fill the vacancies with promoted members on overtime until the two member per district threshold is attained. If the Department is not in an overtime status, balance the out of classification assignments throughout the Department.

    Overtime

    • Overtime is paid in accordance with the Labor-Management Agreement
    • Members may voluntarily relieve their opposite off-going member without overtime pay
    • Members need District Chief’s approval for early relief
    • Requests for overtime must be submitted on the electronic F-212.

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    This quiz covers the essential duties and responsibilities of District Chiefs and watch officers within a fire department. It also addresses staffing levels and the communication protocols during operations. Test your knowledge on the operational guidelines and procedures that ensure effective emergency responses.

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