Firefighter Duty Reporting Protocols

Study Notes

The New Lenox Fire Protection District has a policy regarding reporting for duty to ensure efficient and safe service to the community.
All members must be punctual and ready to perform their duties at 0700 hours.
Members must report directly to their lieutenant or be present at the designated location for roll call.
Members must stay on duty until relieved and receive a briefing from the member being relieved.
Lieutenants stay on duty until all crew members have been relieved unless directed otherwise by a Chief officer.

Members must be physically and mentally ready for duty at the pre-designated starting time.
It is recommended that members report early to receive a briefing from the outgoing shift about previous events and needs.
Members must be in proper uniform, have their gear and equipment on their assigned apparatus, check their SCBA and PASS device, check their portable radio for a full battery, and visually check the ambulance if assigned.

The Lieutenant or acting Lieutenant is responsible for supervising relief and roll call in the morning.
The Lieutenant must ensure firefighters are fit for duty, proper relief has occurred, personnel are in proper uniform, apparatus assignments are communicated to the crew, all checks and documentation are completed, all personnel have a portable radio, station notes for the past two shifts are read, all unread District emails are read, and a briefing with the shift battalion chief is conducted.
The Lieutenant relays the day's schedule, any pertinent information from the battalion chief, email, or previous shift report, performs a 10-minute drill, documents the change of shift, personnel and assignments, and any deficiencies in the station notes.

Members must wear the appropriate uniform prior to the start of their work assignments and be properly attired at all times when representing the District.
The appropriate uniform or protective equipment must be authorized for the activity being performed.
Grooming and personal appearance must adhere to the Personal Appearance Standard Policy.

Members are required to keep themselves, their uniforms, desks, beds, and lockers in a neat and clean condition.
If a persistent cleanliness problem is identified, affected members will be notified immediately, and steps will be taken to rectify the problem.