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Which bulletin is referenced for Apparatus and Firehouse Security?
Which bulletin is referenced for Apparatus and Firehouse Security?
What is the requirement for a member assigned to the watch detail?
What is the requirement for a member assigned to the watch detail?
What must all members assigned as the Watch Detail have with them at all times?
What must all members assigned as the Watch Detail have with them at all times?
What must happen when the alerting system or house bells are sounded and there is a question in reference to a response?
What must happen when the alerting system or house bells are sounded and there is a question in reference to a response?
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What must happen when the assigned time period for the Watch Detail has expired?
What must happen when the assigned time period for the Watch Detail has expired?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a member assigned to the watch detail?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a member assigned to the watch detail?
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What is the purpose of the watch detail?
What is the purpose of the watch detail?
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What happens if a company or companies are out of quarters and an EMS unit is in quarters?
What happens if a company or companies are out of quarters and an EMS unit is in quarters?
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Which bulletin is referenced for Language Access Policy?
Which bulletin is referenced for Language Access Policy?
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What is the purpose of monitoring dispatch Channel 0-1?
What is the purpose of monitoring dispatch Channel 0-1?
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What should the watch desk member do when encountering a defect or defective functioning of any instrument or device used in receiving alarms?
What should the watch desk member do when encountering a defect or defective functioning of any instrument or device used in receiving alarms?
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How should the watch desk member answer the telephone according to the provided script?
How should the watch desk member answer the telephone according to the provided script?
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What should the watch desk member do if they need to place a caller on hold?
What should the watch desk member do if they need to place a caller on hold?
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What should the watch desk member do to ensure compliance with the Language Access Policy?
What should the watch desk member do to ensure compliance with the Language Access Policy?
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What should the watch desk member do when making entries in the Watch Desk Journal?
What should the watch desk member do when making entries in the Watch Desk Journal?
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What type of information should the watch desk member record in the Watch Desk Journal?
What type of information should the watch desk member record in the Watch Desk Journal?
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How should the watch desk member greet and assist visitors?
How should the watch desk member greet and assist visitors?
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In what situation should the watch desk member sound the house bells, operate the trip light switch, and make an announcement?
In what situation should the watch desk member sound the house bells, operate the trip light switch, and make an announcement?
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What should the watch desk member do to ensure compliance with the Language Access Policy when assisting visitors?
What should the watch desk member do to ensure compliance with the Language Access Policy when assisting visitors?
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If a watch desk member needs to leave their station for a period of time, what should they do?
If a watch desk member needs to leave their station for a period of time, what should they do?
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What is the responsibility of the member assigned to the Watch Detail regarding on-duty personnel when the house bell is sounded?
What is the responsibility of the member assigned to the Watch Detail regarding on-duty personnel when the house bell is sounded?
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What is the primary duty of the Pole-Watch assigned by the platoon commander?
What is the primary duty of the Pole-Watch assigned by the platoon commander?
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If the station alerting system is out of service, where will the member assigned to the Watch Detail stand watch?
If the station alerting system is out of service, where will the member assigned to the Watch Detail stand watch?
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Who is responsible for maintaining a complete and accurate Watch Desk Journal at each fire station?
Who is responsible for maintaining a complete and accurate Watch Desk Journal at each fire station?
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What action should be taken by the Watch Detail upon receipt of an alarm to which the company must respond?
What action should be taken by the Watch Detail upon receipt of an alarm to which the company must respond?
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During which watch period should commanding officers of the evening half of the shift perform watch duty?
During which watch period should commanding officers of the evening half of the shift perform watch duty?
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What should be done by a member on Watch Detail if they find it necessary to leave for any reason other than responding to alarms or emergencies?
What should be done by a member on Watch Detail if they find it necessary to leave for any reason other than responding to alarms or emergencies?
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What is one responsibility of a member assigned to Watch Detail regarding apparatus maintenance?
What is one responsibility of a member assigned to Watch Detail regarding apparatus maintenance?
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What action should be taken if a delay in response from any unit is noticed?
What action should be taken if a delay in response from any unit is noticed?
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In case of information affecting station operations, who should be notified immediately?
In case of information affecting station operations, who should be notified immediately?
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