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Which position is responsible for directing the department?
Which position is responsible for directing the department?
- Deputy Fire Chief
- Fire Chief (correct)
- Branch Fire Chief
- Fire Equipment Operator
What role does the Administrative Chief hold within the department?
What role does the Administrative Chief hold within the department?
- Sworn member designated as administrative assistant to the fire chief (correct)
- Sworn member assigned over administrative hearings
- Sworn member acting in the position a vice chief
- Sworn member designated to assist the fire chief with administrative documentation
Which of the following ranks are apart of the Command Staff?
Which of the following ranks are apart of the Command Staff?
- Branch Chief, fire chief and district chiefs
- Fire chief, assistant chief ,deputy chiefs along with fd-04 and non sworn personnel
- Sworn personnel in the rank and pay grade of FD-05, FD-06, and FD-07, the position and pay grade of FD-04 within the administrative staff and designated non sworn personnel (correct)
- Sworn personnel in the rank and pay grade of FD-03, FD-04,FD-05 within the command staff department
What is the pay grade for a Fire Equipment Operator?
What is the pay grade for a Fire Equipment Operator?
Which term describes personnel designated to assume the duties of a higher rank?
Which term describes personnel designated to assume the duties of a higher rank?
Who serves as a Department Officer in charge of a company, branch, district, section, or the command staff.
Who serves as a Department Officer in charge of a company, branch, district, section, or the command staff.
Which statement accurately defines a Fire Company?
Which statement accurately defines a Fire Company?
What is the role of a Section Chief within the Tulsa Fire Department?
What is the role of a Section Chief within the Tulsa Fire Department?
Which of the following ranks is considered a Sworn Member?
Which of the following ranks is considered a Sworn Member?
Who can be designated as an Incident Commander?
Who can be designated as an Incident Commander?
What is the primary duty of a House Captain?
What is the primary duty of a House Captain?
Which role serves as an Acting District Fire Chief as necessary?
Which role serves as an Acting District Fire Chief as necessary?
Who makes up the general staff?
Who makes up the general staff?
What type of documentation is specifically required to estimate repair costs after a disaster event?
What type of documentation is specifically required to estimate repair costs after a disaster event?
Which of the following costs must be documented separately when calculating expenses related to a disaster event?
Which of the following costs must be documented separately when calculating expenses related to a disaster event?
What is the purpose of collecting comprehensive documentation after a disaster event?
What is the purpose of collecting comprehensive documentation after a disaster event?
Which information is NOT required to be collected after a disaster event according to the guidelines?
Which information is NOT required to be collected after a disaster event according to the guidelines?
Which aspect of documentation is essential for identifying the point of contact in your organization related to disaster recovery?
Which aspect of documentation is essential for identifying the point of contact in your organization related to disaster recovery?
Who is responsible for collecting all disaster related public operational cost and facilities damage info?
Who is responsible for collecting all disaster related public operational cost and facilities damage info?
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Chain of Command
Chain of Command
The structure showing the ranks and authority levels within a fire department.
Fire Chief
Fire Chief
The highest-ranking sworn member leading the fire department.
Deputy Fire Chief
Deputy Fire Chief
A sworn member with the rank FD-07, second in command.
Assistant Chief
Assistant Chief
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Fire Captain
Fire Captain
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Firefighter
Firefighter
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Incident Commander
Incident Commander
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Fire Company
Fire Company
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Command Post
Command Post
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Command Staff
Command Staff
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Emergency
Emergency
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Damage Assessment
Damage Assessment
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Personnel Costs
Personnel Costs
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Equipment Costs
Equipment Costs
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Material Costs
Material Costs
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Point of Contact
Point of Contact
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Sworn Member
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Administrative Chief
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Study Notes
Definitions of Fire Department Roles
- Chain of Command: Structure of rank and authority within the department.
- Fire Chief: Leader of the department with sworn status.
- Deputy Fire Chief: Personnel at rank and pay grade FD-07.
- Assistant Chief: Personnel at rank and pay grade FD-06.
- Branch/District Fire Chief: Personnel at rank and pay grade FD-05.
- Administrative Chief: Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief with sworn status.
- Fire Captain: Personnel at rank and pay grade FD-03, overseeing fire companies.
- Fire Equipment Operator: Personnel at rank and pay grade FD-02, responsible for equipment operation.
- Firefighter: Personnel at rank and pay grade FD-01, essential for emergency response.
- Staff Officer: Personnel at pay grade FD-04, serving in various support roles.
- Acting: Lower rank personnel designated to assume responsibilities of a higher rank.
- Command Post: Location where the Incident Commander manages emergency operations.
- Command Staff: Sworn personnel in ranks FD-05 to FD-07 and designated non-sworn personnel in higher administrative roles.
- Commanding Officer: Officer responsible for a specific company, branch, or section within the department.
- Emergency: An event requiring immediate action due to its catastrophic or life-threatening nature.
Abbreviations and Additional Roles
- Fire Company: Operational unit led by a Fire Captain.
- General Staff: Personnel from Support Services, Field Operations, and Safety Services.
- House Captain: Company Officer managing station activities.
- Immediate Supervisor: Direct manager providing supervision and direction.
- Incident Commander: Officer leading response during an emergency incident.
- Management Intern: Fire Captain assisting the District Fire Chief, taking on acting roles as needed.
- Offense: Breach of department protocols or rules.
- Officer: Sworn personnel holding rank of Fire Captain (FD-03) or higher.
- Position: Assigned function or office of a member.
- Rank: Classification based on promotion examination, categorized into pay grades FD-01 through FD-07.
- Section Chief: Personnel managing specific service sections (Support Services, Field Operations, Safety Service).
- Superior Officer: Officer holding a rank higher than that of another member.
- Sworn Member: Individual in ranks FD-01 to FD-07, holding positions as FD-04, Administrative Chief, or Fire Chief.
- Unit: A subgroup within a Branch of the department.
Membership Abbreviations
- BU: Bargaining Unit Member.
- NBU: Non-bargaining Unit Member.
Responsibilities of the Maintenance Division
- Collects disaster-related operational costs and facilities damage information after incidents like floods and tornadoes.
- Information is crucial for seeking federal reimbursement for expenses incurred by public works.
Documentation Requirements
- Personnel Costs: Track total regular and overtime hours, including separate costs associated with each.
- Equipment Costs: Document total hours and costs associated with equipment used during the disaster event.
- Material Costs: Record all materials utilized and their associated costs during the incident.
- Damage Assessment: Maintain photographs and descriptive summaries of damage to public properties, alongside estimated repair costs (not replacement costs).
- Point of Contact: Provide the name and contact number of a designated representative within the organization for information retrieval related to disaster assessments.
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Explore the various roles within the fire department, from the Fire Chief down to Firefighters. Understand the chain of command, rank structure, and responsibilities of each position. This quiz will test your knowledge of these essential roles in emergency response services.