WATCH DUTY 28

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Which type of record is the watch desk log?

A record of fire department alarms (correct)

A record of watch duty assignments

A record of station announcements

A record of communication problems

What is the purpose of obtaining the watch desk log in the event of a missed response to an alarm?

To check company records for previous problems

To request a test from the FCC

To take statements from involved individuals (correct)

To check the position of on/off switches

What information should be recorded when signing on for watch duty?

Name, rank, badge number, and platoon (correct)

Code of response

All responding companies

Time of response

How should perimeter company responses to incidents be recorded?

In the watch desk log Signup and view all the answers

How should multiple alarms be recorded in the watch desk log?

With an asterisk Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when representatives of the Controller's or District Attorney's Office arrive at a fire station, what must the officer do?

Notify the Fire Commissioner Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the maximum number of consecutive watch duty hours during day and night tours?

2 hours Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should the member on watch do if they receive a message about a member going off sick?

Reject the message and inform the officer Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how should the member on watch respond to visitors who are officials?

Sound the station bells Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should the member on watch do if they notice defects in the communications system?

Report the defects to the officer in charge Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be recorded when a company goes out of service?

Time, company/unit designation, and out of service remark Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded when mechanics and repairmen arrive at the station?

Time of arrival, title, name, department, and brief description of repairs made Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded when companies leave the station for reasons other than responding to an alarm?

All entries of companies leaving station Signup and view all the answers

What can be used when recording entries in the log?

Abbreviations currently in use in the Department Signup and view all the answers

Where should completed watch desk logs be stored?

At the company level until otherwise instructed Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which stations are required to have a member on 'Watch Duty'?

Only stations occupied by a company or unit Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for developing a Master Watch List of assigned members?

The station captain Signup and view all the answers

When should the list of members who will perform Watch Duty be posted?

At the beginning of each tour of duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Watch Desk Log?

To record the entries made by the officer on duty Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that watch duties are properly conducted?

All company officers Signup and view all the answers