Maintenance Management Overview
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What is a primary duty of a Battalion Chief in the Supply and Maintenance Division?

  • Act as liaison between Supply and Maintenance and Emergency Services personnel (correct)
  • Manage the Funds Control Program to streamline expenditures
  • Conduct field inspections for emergency response vehicles
  • Chair the Department Inventory Control Committee
  • Which of the following duties is not performed by the Assistant Division Commander?

  • Conduct field inspections for supply needs
  • Participate as a member of the Budget Committee
  • Assume command of the Fire Department in emergency situations (correct)
  • Review and update the Supply and Maintenance Emergency Manual
  • What is an objective of the Funds Control Program managed by the Battalion Chief?

  • To escalate procurement processes
  • To increase the budget requests annually
  • To replace outdated equipment immediately
  • To eliminate duplication of expenditures (correct)
  • Which committee does the Battalion Chief participate in regarding safety?

    <p>Accident Prevention and Safety Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a responsibility of the Management Analyst II within the Supply and Maintenance Division?

    <p>Assist in preparing the budget for the Supply and Maintenance Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of the Department Inventory Control Committee?

    <p>Coordinate materials management and inventory control systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Battalion Chief play during budget preparation for the Supply and Maintenance Division?

    <p>Prepare budget requests and coordinate with other departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is part of the responsibilities of the Assistant Division Commander?

    <p>Chair the Department Inventory Control Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activities are coordinated in the investing and reporting process?

    <p>Budgeting, purchasing, employee relations, data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shop is primarily responsible for inspecting and servicing fire apparatus?

    <p>Heavy Duty Shops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the Storekeeping section?

    <p>To maintain records of supplies and supervise inventory systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a duty of the Equipment Superintendent in the maintenance section?

    <p>Oversee maintenance and repair of fire apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Purchasing section within the department?

    <p>To procure and distribute supplies used by the Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which service is NOT provided by the Body, Paint, and Sheet Metal Shops?

    <p>Electrical repair of sirens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is a part of the Light Vehicle repair responsibilities?

    <p>Preventive maintenance and electrical repair of vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tasks are included in the inventory control system of the department?

    <p>Purchasing, receiving, and distributing supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary responsibilities of the liaison between the Facilities Management Section and Accounting?

    <p>Preparing statistical and narrative reports on funds and project status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which task is NOT part of the responsibilities related to the role of Senior Clerk Typist?

    <p>Training new employees in financial management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of budget preparation is emphasized in the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program?

    <p>Coordination of work schedules and timelines for projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of procurement, what is one action that the Senior Clerk Typist is responsible for?

    <p>Assisting in preparation of purchase requisitions and orders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options relates to equipment maintenance protocols?

    <p>Tracking the issuance of work orders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Senior Clerk Typist contribute to supply chain management?

    <p>Ordering supplies and materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does preparing narrative reports on project status serve in budget preparation?

    <p>It helps in tracking variances between budget and actual expenditures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In relation to contract management, what function is highlighted for Project Management Services?

    <p>Auditing contracts for compliance and effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Budgeting and Coordination Responsibilities

    • Investigate and report on budgeting, employee relations, purchasing, inventory control, and data processing activities.
    • Assist Equipment Engineering Unit during vendor bid reviews and address delivery and warranty issues with vendors.

    Maintenance Section Overview

    • Directed by an Equipment Superintendent, responsible for maintenance and repair of fire apparatus and emergency/non-emergency equipment.
    • Subdivisions include:
      • Heavy Duty Shops: Inspect, maintain, overhaul, and repair fire apparatus, fireboats, tractors; field repairs; manufacture tools; repair ladders.
      • Body, Paint, and Sheet Metal Shops: Provide welding, blacksmithing, bodywork, metalwork, and painting services.
      • Light Vehicle Services: Focus on preventive maintenance and electrical repair of vehicles and equipment.

    Purchasing and Supplies Section

    • Directed by a Management Analyst responsible for procurement and distribution of supplies.
    • Storekeeping: Maintains supply records and manages inventory system.
    • Receiving and Distribution: Checks packing slips, stores, issues, and prepares supplies for distribution.
    • Purchasing: Prepares purchase orders and requisitions, tracks requests from City vendors.

    Assistant Division Commander Role

    • Battalion Chief serves as a staff assistant to the Division Commander.
    • Responsibilities include:
      • Liaison between Supply and Maintenance and Emergency Services personnel.
      • Conducting field inspections for Supply and Maintenance.
      • Participating in budget preparation and management of Funds Control Program to streamline expenditures.
      • Serving as a member of various committees focused on budget, safety, and inventory control.

    Management Analyst II Tasks

    • Acts as liaison among Facilities Management, Accounting, and Systems Sections.
    • Prepares statistical and narrative reports on expenditures and project status.
    • Manages work orders, training staff, and auditing contracts for project management services.

    Senior Clerk Typist Duties

    • Secretary to Battalion Chief, responsible for preparing correspondence, reports, and maintaining filing systems.
    • Provides clerical support, processes purchase requisitions, and assists in scheduling community meetings.

    Prop Q Section Responsibilities

    • Managed by Battalion Chief and Captain II, overseeing the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program.
    • Responsible for over 100 project categories across 112 locations, managing work schedules and timelines for project implementation.

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    This quiz focuses on the essential aspects of maintenance management for emergency equipment. It covers budgeting, employee relations, vendor coordination, and inventory control. Test your understanding of the processes involved in maintaining fire apparatus and other equipment effectively.

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