AOP 210-218 Fire Department Protocols and Procedures

Questions and Answers

What is the protocol for employees taking annual leave during a job-connected injury or illness?

Employees can take as much leave as desired.

Annual leave will be rescheduled if criteria are met.

Annual leave must be used before sick leave.

Annual leave will not be affected by proven job connected injury or illness and will be rescheduled for employees who meet criteria set out in article 21 (correct)

Who has final approval for the scheduling of annual leave, other than by field operations section?

Only a designated scheduling officer.

The Fire Chief after section head approval. (correct)

The section head alone.

All department members must agree.

How should employees on light or limited duty utilize their annual leave?

They can rollover unused leave to the next year.

They must take leave in full days only.

They can use it in hourly increments. (correct)

They must use it in 12-hour increments.

What limitation is imposed on the number of members taking annual leave at the same time?

Only the number of members who will not handicap the operations of the fire department. Signup and view all the answers

What action should be initiated when an employee is assigned to light/limited duty or placed on administrative assignment?

They shall expend annual leave in hourly increments. Therefore leave conversion from 24hr to 8hr shall immediately be initiated upon any leave request by an employee Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to approve adjustments to Annual Leave scheduling?

Employee's Chief Officer or Acting Chief Officer Signup and view all the answers

Temporary transfers may be made for…and do not require…?

Required for the efficiency of the department. A transfer request is not required Signup and view all the answers

What must happen if an employee cancels their Annual Leave dates?

The Chief Officer must agree on a new date for rescheduling Signup and view all the answers

During the initial scheduling of annual leave, the employees annual accrual may be split into how many groups?

3 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding Annual Leave?

Adjustments must be authorized by a designated Chief Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is required before a member temporarily or permanently transfers from a 27-day work cycle to a 7-day work cycle?

At least 36 hours off Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for arranging watch duty at each fire station?

The Company Officer in charge Signup and view all the answers

What is the latest time visitors are allowed on station grounds?

2200 hours Signup and view all the answers

How long a duration of emergency leave can a member be granted by the Branch, District, or Section Chief?

Up to three hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the member on watch duty regarding alarms and communications?

The member will properly and correctly receive all alarms and communications transmitted and will be responsible for the proper disposition of the same Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered for lateral transfers within a section?

The member's seniority in the department Signup and view all the answers

Visitors at stations will be treated courteously but will not…

They will not be a allowed to loiter or congregate Signup and view all the answers

What must occur before a member transitions from a 7-day work cycle to a 27-day work cycle?

36 hours of time off Signup and view all the answers

What action must members take if they lose a fire department asset?

Notify the Commanding Officer promptly. Signup and view all the answers

What might happen to a member who does not respond to an emergency call?

They may be subject to disciplinary action. Signup and view all the answers

Where are off-duty members required to report when called back for emergency duty?

The incident staging area, or the “base” for high rise operations Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to approve permanent transfers within the department?

The Fire Chief. Signup and view all the answers

What is required on the Request for Transfer form?

A valid reason for the request, information pertinent to the request and documentation Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of the Code Enforcement Officers in emergency situations?

They provide customer service as directed. Signup and view all the answers

How do Code Enforcement Officers manage the call rotation for emergencies?

By moving the top name to the bottom of the list. Signup and view all the answers

What should all members maintain regarding their contact information?

An updated telephone number for their Commanding Officer and fire chief office Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Chief Officers regarding Area Pre-Fire Plans and special pre-fire plans for situations or circumstances that necessitate change?

They are accountable for necessary changes in assignments. Signup and view all the answers

How should an employee apply for overtime pay according to the guidelines?

Through an Overtime Authorization / Request form after informing their Chief. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the order of scheduling for annual leave?

Seniority, but will only apply to the group being scheduled, wether first, second or third. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition will a scheduled annual leave period be considered split?

If a break of continuous shifts occurs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of shifts that can be scheduled initially for annual leave?

Equal to the employee's annual accrual rate. Signup and view all the answers

In which increments may annual leave be initially scheduled?

Half shifts ($1/2$) increments. Signup and view all the answers

What must happen for an employee’s overtime request to be processed?

It must be forwarded by the Branch or District Chief to the appropriate manager. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee is assigned as an alternate within their scheduled annual leave?

The scheduled leave is considered as continuous shifts. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Reporting Protocols

Loss of fire department assets must be promptly reported to the Commanding Officer.
All matters affecting the department's interest and welfare must also be reported to the Commanding Officer.

Emergency Response

Off-duty members are on standby for major fires or emergencies; failure to respond without valid reason may lead to disciplinary action.
Members recalled for emergency duty must report to the incident staging area or "Base" for assignments and sign out upon departure.
Members must maintain updated telephone information with their Commanding Officer and Fire Chief's Office.

Code Enforcement Officers

They serve as Customer Service Representatives upon request by Incident Commanders.
They are called to respond anytime a fire suppression sprinkler system is activated.
Captains among Code Enforcement Officers will carry a pager on a rotating basis, calling in the officer from a rotating list when needed.

Transfer Procedures

A Request for Transfer form is necessary, detailing a valid reason and relevant documentation.
Transfer requests must pass through the chain of command for approval.
Permanent transfers require Fire Chief's approval.

Visitor Regulations at Fire Stations

Visitors are welcomed but must not loiter on station grounds.
Access to station quarters is restricted from 2200 to 0800 unless permitted by the officer in charge.

Watch Duty

Company Officers are responsible for maintaining continuous watch duty at fire stations.
Alarms and communications must be properly received and addressed by the member on watch.
Assignments for watch duty are rotated regularly among members below Captain rank.

Emergency Leave

Branch, District, or Section Chiefs can grant emergency leave of up to three hours; further leave requires Fire Chief approval.

Incident Response Guidelines

Emergency Operating Guidelines, Assigned Responses, Pre-Fire Plans, and Training Manuals are officially adopted as part of the department’s administrative procedures.
Chief Officers are held accountable for changes in response assignments based on situational needs.

Overtime Pay Procedures

Overtime requests must align with the agreements between Oklahoma City and Local 176, International Association of Firefighters.
Employees must notify authorities when accruing overtime and complete the necessary authorization form.

Annual Leave Guidelines

Initial annual leave scheduling allows employees to split their accrual into three groups based on seniority.
Scheduling must not hinder fire department operations, with final approval required from the Fire Chief.
Annual leave remains intact during job-connected injuries and can be rescheduled based on specific criteria.

Adjustments and Cancellations of Annual Leave

After initial scheduling, adjustments must be authorized by the Chief Officer.
Annual leave scheduled prior to promotions or transfers remains as scheduled unless restricted.

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This quiz covers essential reporting protocols, emergency response guidelines, and the role of code enforcement officers within the fire department. It highlights the importance of communication and duty readiness among members. Test your knowledge of these critical procedures to ensure effective emergency management.