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What is the primary purpose of the Spring Fire Department Guidelines?
What is the primary purpose of the Spring Fire Department Guidelines?
What time do day shifts begin and end for personnel?
What time do day shifts begin and end for personnel?
Who is responsible for reviewing the Fire Station Responsibilities guideline annually?
Who is responsible for reviewing the Fire Station Responsibilities guideline annually?
If a member is late arriving at the station, whom should they contact?
If a member is late arriving at the station, whom should they contact?
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What are personnel assigned to the Officer in Charge position responsible for?
What are personnel assigned to the Officer in Charge position responsible for?
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What is one of the responsibilities of personnel assigned as Apparatus Operators?
What is one of the responsibilities of personnel assigned as Apparatus Operators?
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What is required of all members while on duty regarding email?
What is required of all members while on duty regarding email?
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How should visitors be treated when they arrive at the fire station?
How should visitors be treated when they arrive at the fire station?
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What must the member making the announcement do if the officer in charge is not immediately available?
What must the member making the announcement do if the officer in charge is not immediately available?
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Which day is designated as Apparatus Day?
Which day is designated as Apparatus Day?
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What is expected to be done on Thursday according to the specific day duties?
What is expected to be done on Thursday according to the specific day duties?
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What actions are scheduled for Monday and Wednesday?
What actions are scheduled for Monday and Wednesday?
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What time must daily station cleaning begin?
What time must daily station cleaning begin?
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Which day is at the discretion of the District Chief?
Which day is at the discretion of the District Chief?
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What is included in the cleaning of the station on Thursday?
What is included in the cleaning of the station on Thursday?
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What is emphasized about the condition of fire stations?
What is emphasized about the condition of fire stations?
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What should be done to the apparatus bay floor each morning?
What should be done to the apparatus bay floor each morning?
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What is the latest time by which the nightly cleanup must be completed?
What is the latest time by which the nightly cleanup must be completed?
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When must the daily equipment checklist be completed?
When must the daily equipment checklist be completed?
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What must be done if apparatus becomes dirty after 1800 hours?
What must be done if apparatus becomes dirty after 1800 hours?
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What must personnel do regarding damaged or missing equipment?
What must personnel do regarding damaged or missing equipment?
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What time will personnel be required to wake up by?
What time will personnel be required to wake up by?
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Who leads the virtual shift roll call?
Who leads the virtual shift roll call?
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What should be avoided when parking apparatus after driving in muddy conditions?
What should be avoided when parking apparatus after driving in muddy conditions?
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What is the priority for parking personal vehicles at Spring FD property while on duty?
What is the priority for parking personal vehicles at Spring FD property while on duty?
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What is prohibited regarding personal vehicles at Spring FD property?
What is prohibited regarding personal vehicles at Spring FD property?
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When can personnel park inside a fire station during severe weather?
When can personnel park inside a fire station during severe weather?
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Who is responsible for conducting tri-annual chief inspections at each station?
Who is responsible for conducting tri-annual chief inspections at each station?
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What must be done if SCBA bottles are filled using a cascade system?
What must be done if SCBA bottles are filled using a cascade system?
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What is the minimum pressure at which SCBA bottles require refilling?
What is the minimum pressure at which SCBA bottles require refilling?
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What is the responsibility of the officer in charge at the end of a shift?
What is the responsibility of the officer in charge at the end of a shift?
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When should the cascade system be refilled?
When should the cascade system be refilled?
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Study Notes
Fire Station Responsibilities
- Staffed fire stations have guidelines for daily operations.
- Fire department personnel must arrive on time and ready to respond to emergency incidents.
- Day shifts run from 0600 to 1800 hours, while night shifts run from 1800 to 0600 hours.
- Personnel assignments are subject to change at the discretion of the District Chief.
- Personnel must perform firefighting and EMS skills as needed and other duties as requested.
- All members are required to check department emails while on duty.
Officer in Charge Responsibilities
- The Officer in Charge must ensure daily duty requirements are completed as outlined in the guideline.
- They must notify the District Chief of any changes in scheduled personnel to ensure correct compensation.
- They must guarantee the department's assigned crew phone and staffing radio are with a crew member during the entire shift.
Apparatus Operator Responsibilities
- The Apparatus Operator must ensure all apparatus assigned to the station are ready for emergency operations.
- They must have advanced knowledge of the first-in response territory and a general knowledge of other territories.
Visitor Policy
- Visitors must be announced to all personnel on duty by the first member to see them.
- The Officer in Charge greets the visitor and determines the nature of the visit.
- If the Officer in Charge is unavailable, the member making the announcement greets the visitor and states they will notify the Officer in Charge.
- Visitors are not allowed after 2100 hours without the Officer in Charge's approval.
Specific Day Duties
- Monday: Training Day - Crews perform assigned department training or company level training if no department training is assigned.
- Tuesday: Apparatus Day - Thorough cleaning and inspection of all apparatus and equipment, including motor, pump, fluids, and compartments. Weekly assigned checklist is completed utilizing PSTrax. Apparatus is washed and the interior is cleaned.
- Wednesday: Training Day - Crews perform assigned department training or company level training if no department training is assigned.
- Thursday: Station Day - Comprehensive cleaning of the fire station, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, and kitchen cleaning.
- Friday: Training Day - Crews perform assigned department training or company level training if no department training is assigned.
- Saturday: At the District Chief's discretion.
- Sunday: At the District Chief's discretion.
Daily Station Cleaning
- Stations are expected to be kept neat and clean at all times.
- This includes both interior and exterior portions of the station.
- The apparatus bay floor is blown out with a leaf blower each morning, or other methods are used if one is not available.
- Station grounds, such as lawns, driveways, and dumpster areas, must be kept clean and litter-free.
- Nightly cleanup is required no later than 2100 hours to ensure the station is left in an acceptable condition.
Apparatus Inspection and Cleaning
- Personnel must inspect all apparatus at or before relief time, including completion of the daily equipment checklist utilizing PSTrax.
- The checklist must be completed no later than 0730 hours each morning.
- All personnel are responsible for reporting damaged or missing equipment to the Officer in Charge.
- Apparatus must be clean at all times.
- Apparatus that becomes dirty after 1800 hours may be cleaned the following day unless operational or equipment damage dictates otherwise.
- Apparatus driven in rainy or muddy conditions must be rinsed off before parking in the station, avoiding wetting the wheel brake drums.
Morning Roll Call
- A virtual shift roll call via Webex takes place at the beginning of each 48-hour shift, led by the District Chief or personnel acting as the District Chief.
- All crews are required to attend unless responding to incidents or receiving prior approval from the District Chief.
- Roll call meetings occurring on the second day of the tour or at any other time are at the District Chief's discretion.
On-Duty Personnel Wake-up Time
- Personnel will be awake no later than 0600 hours to ensure proper crew change, adequate manpower, and starting morning duties.
Parking at Facilities
- Parking on Spring FD property of a personal vehicle for transportation to and from work while on duty takes priority over vehicles of personnel not on duty.
- Personnel shall not permanently store automobiles, motorcycles, trailers, travel trailers, campers, boats, tractors, etc. on Spring FD property.
- Extended parking is permitted when attending outside training or conducting department business.
- Personal vehicles shall not park inside fire stations without District Chief approval.
- During periods of impending severe weather, personnel may park inside a fire station if space is available.
- Fire apparatus shall not be removed from the apparatus bay to make room for personal vehicles.
- Personal vehicles shall be parked in parking spots in the parking lot, not behind or in front of the fire station apparatus bays, training towers, dumpsters, etc.
- Routine or extended parking of non-Spring FD personnel is not permitted without the permission of the Fire Chief or designee.
Chief Inspections
- Tri-annual inspections for each station are conducted by the District Chief.
- A shift: January, February, March, April
- B shift: May, June, July, August
- C shift: September, October, November, December
Flag Duty
- The Officer in Charge is responsible for ensuring the United States and Texas State flags are at the appropriate mast each day.
- The Officer in Charge is also responsible for replacing damaged or tattered flags through the proper channels.
SCBA Bottles
- SCBA bottles will be filled anytime the pressure falls below 4000 psi.
- If multiple bottles are low, utilize the closest cascade system.
- Anytime a cascade system is utilized to fill an SCBA bottle, a log entry must be done utilizing the web page https://springfd.org/scbalog
Cascade Systems
- The apparatus cascade system is to be filled when the pressure falls below 3500 psi on the first bank.
- Station cascade systems shall be kept full at all times and refilled after any use.
- Anytime a cascade system is utilized to fill a rescue truck bank, a log entry must be done utilizing the web page https://springfd.org/cascadelog
Reports
- It is the responsibility of the Officer in Charge to ensure all incidents are completed by the end of the shift.
- The District Chief and FP&E must be contacted for any exceptions.
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This quiz covers essential responsibilities and guidelines for fire station personnel including daily operations, officer roles, and apparatus operator duties. Understanding these roles is crucial for effective emergency response and departmental coordination. Test your knowledge of the operational standards expected in a staffed fire station.
