JFRD Policies and Procedures Quiz

Standard Operating Procedures for Lieutenants

• Lieutenants are the commanding officers of their company during their shift
• They have authority over personnel assigned to their company
• They cannot make permanent changes to station, equipment, personnel, or apparatus without authorization from the company Captain

Standard Operating Procedures for Senior Lieutenants

• Senior Lieutenants are in charge of their company during the Captain's absence

Standard Operating Procedures for General Promotional Requirements for Lieutenants

• Engineers must serve at least 12 months as an Engineer before applying
• Only probationary and permanent time in grade counts towards time in rank; provisional time does not count
• Must hold a Municipal Fire Inspector I certification (Prevention Division) that is current and maintained
• Must hold a State of Florida Paramedic certification (Suppression and Rescue Division) that is current and maintained
• Must hold NIMS Incident Command 1-100 and 1-200 certifications
• Must hold one of the following certifications:
  • JFRD Fire Officer I (Suppression, Rescue, and Prevention Divisions. Closed to new applicants as of 1/2/2019)
  • State of Florida Fire Officer I
  • A.S./B.S. in Fire Science
  • A.S./B.S. in EMS Management
• Any necessary certifications must be submitted to the Training Academy by the application deadline
• Human Resources audits applicants after the application period closes

Standard Operating Procedures for Fire Officer I

• There are three options for obtaining Fire Officer I certification:
  • State of Florida certification (4 classes plus state exam)
  • JFRD certification (7 classes)
  • NFPA certification (nationwide program, varies by state)
• Members with an associate's or bachelor's degree in Fire Science or EMS Management from an accredited institution are in compliance with the Fire Officer I requirement.
• Members with a Florida Fire Officer I certification before the current standards are still in compliance with the Fire Officer I requirement.
• Class substitutions may be granted by the Education Review Committee following request and submission of course information to Division Chief of Training

Standard Operating Procedure for Company Officer

• The role of a company officer is to supervise assigned personnel, ensuring personnel under their supervision have learned the required knowledge for their position; their responsibilities differ depending on suppression or rescue duty divisions
• Rescue company officers must have detailed knowledge of emergency medical care and control of other emergency situations; they must know the location of streets and buildings in their response territory
• Suppression division company officers must have detailed knowledge in the prevention and extinguishment of fire, and control of other emergency situations
• Company officers must provide supervision, guidance, encouragement, and training to ensure that personnel under their command meet the standards of the JFRD

Standard Operating Procedures for Engineers

• Engineers are the primary operators of JFRD apparatus
• They are in charge of the company in the absence of the company officer, unless another is designated by the District/Battalion Chief
• Must have thorough knowledge of apparatus operation, carried equipment and operation of other related apparatus
• Must have a general knowledge of major streets and buildings
• Must know locations (first and second alarm territories) of streets, water supply sources, schools, commercial buildings and other high-risk structures relevant to their assigned stations
• Must know emergency routes, including hospital emergency rooms used by the JFRD
• Responsible for safe operation of apparatus during both normal and emergency conditions

Standard Operating Procedures for Firefighters

• Firefighters are the basic operational personnel of JFRD, responsible for performing all duties required by superiors
• Must know major city streets, buildings, and locations of water supplies and hazard structures (first and second alarm territories) within their assigned district
• Must know how to operate all equipment carried on their apparatus (and those on related ones)
• Must have basic operational skills relevant to the fire service
• Must complete company drills and training encompassing physical and mental health in a manner that prepares them to perform any assigned duty. Training encompasses all facets of JFRD operations (company officer, District/Battalion Chief, Training divisions)

Standard Operating Procedures for Probationary Firefighters

• Probationary Firefighters must complete certain requirements within 12 months of hire to become full-time JFRD employees; these include:
  • Successful completion of driver and apparatus training
  • Mastering basic fireground skills
  • Passing two written, oral, and practical examinations within the 7-month and/or 11-month periods. This includes passing the probationary checklist.
• Unless extenuating circumstances exist, firefighters cannot change stations during probationary period

Standard Operating Procedures for Attendance Policy

• JFRD personnel on 24-hour shifts must report to work by 0800 hours; other shifts must report by their designated start time. They remain on duty until officially relieved.
• Before being relieved, personnel must complete certain tasks and log-in processes; failure to complete these duties may impede the relief process.
• If an employee needs to be away from their assigned worksite for any reason, they must obtain approval from the District/Battalion Chief in advance.
• Personal leave requests for less than two consecutive shifts must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance unless it is for illness
• Requests for leave for more than two consecutive days must be submitted two weeks in advance
• Leave consisting of any combination of holiday, annual leave, compensatory leave, and emergency compensatory leave must be 9% of assigned daily field operations when combined; otherwise it may entail specific conditions.
• Employees are subject to disciplinary action due to absences (excessive) based on company policy

Standard Operating Procedures for Station Procedures

• Stations must be kept clean, orderly, and organized by designated personnel; this includes maintaining an appropriate environment to support crew safety, health, and morale.
• Any issues or maintenance requirements must be addressed promptly by relevant personnel

Standard Operating Procedures for Personal Protective Equipment

• All JFRD personnel must wear required PPE; the types of required PPE depend on the call and assigned duty.
• All PPE must be maintained in a clean and good condition; severely damaged items are to be returned for repair or disposal
• PPE must be properly cleaned and maintained per established JFRD procedures; specialized cleaning may be required by Logistical Support

Standard Operating Procedures for JFRD Uniforms

• JFRD personnel must wear the appropriate uniform at all times while on duty; the correct uniform depends on the rank, division, and time of day; certain distinctions may be made for indoor and outdoor operations, and special events
• Designated uniforms are subject to rank status and specific circumstances
• Unsanitary, damaged, or excessively worn uniforms are not permitted at any time