AOP 111 definitions Fire Department Roles and Structure

Questions and Answers

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?

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?

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?

FD-02 Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes personnel designated to assume the duties of a higher rank?

Acting Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as a Department Officer in charge of a company, branch, district, section, or the command staff.

Commanding Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately defines a Fire Company?

A work unit organized for response, commanded by a Fire Captain. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Section Chief within the Tulsa Fire Department?

To manage Support Services, Field Operations, or Safety Service Section. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ranks is considered a Sworn Member?

Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who can be designated as an Incident Commander?

The officer in control of an emergency incident. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary duty of a House Captain?

To supervise station activities. Signup and view all the answers

Which role serves as an Acting District Fire Chief as necessary?

Management Intern Signup and view all the answers

Who makes up the general staff?

Personnel in the support services, field operations and safety services sections. Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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.