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What is the page number for Offensive Strategic Command Staff Positions and Communications Flow for Multi-Family, Commercial, Institutional, & Industrial Buildings?
What is the page number for Offensive Strategic Command Staff Positions and Communications Flow for Multi-Family, Commercial, Institutional, & Industrial Buildings?
- 24
- 22 (correct)
- 20
- 23
Where can the information about Mayday Incidents be found?
Where can the information about Mayday Incidents be found?
- 25 (correct)
- 24
- 22
- 23
What is the page number for Command Structure for Single-Family, Multi-Family, Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Offensive Tactical Fires?
What is the page number for Command Structure for Single-Family, Multi-Family, Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Offensive Tactical Fires?
- 9
- 16
- 11 (correct)
- 10
Where can the guidelines for MABAS DIVISION 21 RIT SOG be found?
Where can the guidelines for MABAS DIVISION 21 RIT SOG be found?
Who takes command of the interior rescue operations in the event of a 'Mayday' incident?
Who takes command of the interior rescue operations in the event of a 'Mayday' incident?
Which command position evaluates the structure, fire conditions, and incident strategy?
Which command position evaluates the structure, fire conditions, and incident strategy?
Who sets up the ICP, operates communications, and coordinates efforts with all command support services?
Who sets up the ICP, operates communications, and coordinates efforts with all command support services?
Which command position conducts an immediate evaluation of the structure, fire conditions, and company tactics?
Which command position conducts an immediate evaluation of the structure, fire conditions, and company tactics?
Who takes command of a 'Mayday' incident and is replaced upon the arrival of an extra alarm command officer?
Who takes command of a 'Mayday' incident and is replaced upon the arrival of an extra alarm command officer?
Which command position is responsible for managing tactical groups and sectors in large structure fires?
Which command position is responsible for managing tactical groups and sectors in large structure fires?
Who supports command operations with various resources and capabilities?
Who supports command operations with various resources and capabilities?
Which command position takes command of the incident status updates, direct communication, and joint decision-making with the police?
Which command position takes command of the incident status updates, direct communication, and joint decision-making with the police?
Who evaluates the incident strategy, integrating the OSHA 2-In/2-Out with the assigned RIT company?
Who evaluates the incident strategy, integrating the OSHA 2-In/2-Out with the assigned RIT company?
Which command position is responsible for setting up a mobile command board and being assigned a command Plans position?
Which command position is responsible for setting up a mobile command board and being assigned a command Plans position?
Who takes command of the interior rescue operations in the event of a 'Mayday' incident and is replaced upon the arrival of an extra alarm command officer?
Who takes command of the interior rescue operations in the event of a 'Mayday' incident and is replaced upon the arrival of an extra alarm command officer?
Which command position sets up the ICP, operates communications, and coordinates efforts with all command support services?
Which command position sets up the ICP, operates communications, and coordinates efforts with all command support services?
What is emphasized as the most effective level of training for Battalion Chiefs?
What is emphasized as the most effective level of training for Battalion Chiefs?
What is the purpose of the End-of-shift Daily BC Report?
What is the purpose of the End-of-shift Daily BC Report?
What is the content of the End-of-shift Daily BC Report primarily focused on?
What is the content of the End-of-shift Daily BC Report primarily focused on?
What is the status of the Daily BC Report in terms of legal requirements?
What is the status of the Daily BC Report in terms of legal requirements?
What is the essential attire for Battalion Command Officers, Command Chiefs, and Other Command Staff Officers when reporting for duty?
What is the essential attire for Battalion Command Officers, Command Chiefs, and Other Command Staff Officers when reporting for duty?
What is the primary purpose of morning rounds conducted by Battalion Chiefs?
What is the primary purpose of morning rounds conducted by Battalion Chiefs?
What should Battalion Chiefs do in case of specific incidents, injuries, accidents, and emergencies involving prominent area residents and citizens?
What should Battalion Chiefs do in case of specific incidents, injuries, accidents, and emergencies involving prominent area residents and citizens?
What is the status of the Daily BC Report in terms of sharing it with other Shift Commanders from other departments or districts?
What is the status of the Daily BC Report in terms of sharing it with other Shift Commanders from other departments or districts?
What is the recommended use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for Command Staff?
What is the recommended use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for Command Staff?
What is the expectation regarding Battalion Chiefs' participation in drills or training sessions?
What is the expectation regarding Battalion Chiefs' participation in drills or training sessions?
What should Battalion Chiefs include in their End-of-shift Daily BC Report?
What should Battalion Chiefs include in their End-of-shift Daily BC Report?
What is the primary focus of morning rounds conducted by Battalion Chiefs at each station?
What is the primary focus of morning rounds conducted by Battalion Chiefs at each station?
Who is required to wear full PPE with SCBA depending on the assignment?
Who is required to wear full PPE with SCBA depending on the assignment?
When can non-combatant command positions at ICP use optional PPE?
When can non-combatant command positions at ICP use optional PPE?
When is it prompt to turn the apparatus radio back to the main FIRE frequency?
When is it prompt to turn the apparatus radio back to the main FIRE frequency?
Who carries two portables for radio communications?
Who carries two portables for radio communications?
When should BC report to the fireground with full PPE and SCBA?
When should BC report to the fireground with full PPE and SCBA?
Who keeps their portable radios on at all times?
Who keeps their portable radios on at all times?
When does the Engine Driver switch the apparatus radio to the proper Fireground?
When does the Engine Driver switch the apparatus radio to the proper Fireground?
Who communicates a secondary size-up report to Oak Lawn Central?
Who communicates a secondary size-up report to Oak Lawn Central?
What does having the ambulance attendant on a Pre-designated Fireground Channel allow?
What does having the ambulance attendant on a Pre-designated Fireground Channel allow?
What does the Shift Commanders' 360 size-up process involve?
What does the Shift Commanders' 360 size-up process involve?
When should the Drivers of fire suppression and medical apparatus keep their portable radios on the main FIRE frequency?
When should the Drivers of fire suppression and medical apparatus keep their portable radios on the main FIRE frequency?
Who should wear PPE with SCBA if relieved by a Command Officer and re-assigned to the Interior or Operations position?
Who should wear PPE with SCBA if relieved by a Command Officer and re-assigned to the Interior or Operations position?
What is the Incident Command Post (ICP)?
What is the Incident Command Post (ICP)?
What does the Field Roster consist of?
What does the Field Roster consist of?
What does the term 'Command Chiefs' refer to?
What does the term 'Command Chiefs' refer to?
What is included in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
What is included in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
What is the role of the Shift Commander?
What is the role of the Shift Commander?
What is the purpose of Roll Call?
What is the purpose of Roll Call?
Who are the Command Staff assigned to OLFD?
Who are the Command Staff assigned to OLFD?
What does the Daily Shift Commander Duties include?
What does the Daily Shift Commander Duties include?
What is the Battalion in the fire department?
What is the Battalion in the fire department?
What is the Mobile Command Post?
What is the Mobile Command Post?
What is the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)?
What is the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)?
What is the significance of sending Shift Rosters to appropriate staff and company officers?
What is the significance of sending Shift Rosters to appropriate staff and company officers?
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Study Notes
Shift Commander Duties and Responsibilities in Fire Department
- Battalion is a geographic area commanded by a Shift Commander known by radio signature coinciding with the assigned station and district
- Command Chiefs include assistant chief, deputy chief, and fire chief, with standardized command staff term coinciding with the assigned station number and district number
- Command Staff assigned to OLFD are Bureau Chiefs of Fire Prevention and EMS Bureau Chiefs
- Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is the local union labor contract
- Field Roster is a composite roster of apparatus, personnel, and riding positions from each battalion
- Incident Command Post (ICP) is a single jurisdiction command post consisting of tactical boards, accountability system, Plans position, and radio communications
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes turnout coat and pants, boots, hood, helmet, SCBA, and gloves
- Mobile Command Post is a command post established remote from the command vehicle
- Roll Call is an assembly of designated personnel in-station for reasons of accountability, delivery of information, review of procedures, etc. by any ranking or acting officer
- Shift Commander is the officer in command of shift operations, expected to arrive on shift with the psychology that there will be a working fire and/or a major accident to command during that shift at any time
- Daily Shift Commander Duties include reviewing current manpower, addressing staffing problems, ensuring personnel accountability, understanding personnel strengths and weaknesses, reviewing apparatus or tools, reviewing training schedule, attending in-service training, and reviewing special duties
- Shift Rosters should be emailed to all appropriate staff, company officers, and automatic aid staff personnel, and Roll Call attendance is crucial for accountability and shift organization
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