II-C-24 Station Recall, Personnel and Equipment Status Check 01/05/2021

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What must the Station OIC do if an assigned unit is not in service?

Automatically assume the unit is operationally ready.

Select the unit from the drop-down and state the reason. (correct)

Report to the Fire Alarm Office immediately.

Always notify the Battalion Chief first.

What is the first step for a Battalion Chief when approving an employee taken out of dive status?

Visit the Dive Rescue Bureau.

Select the unit from the drop-down menu. (correct)

Enter comments in the Comment window.

Select the Red Ribbon in the system.

What is the responsibility of the Division Chief regarding a Battalion Chief's dive status?

Approve only if the Battalion Chief is on sick leave.

Only document the status without any further action.

Determine if the Battalion Chief can perform other duties. (correct)

Automatically reinstate the Battalion Chief's dive status.

What should the Fire Alarm Office do at 0700?

Activate the recall for each station. Signup and view all the answers

How can the Fire Alarm Office view the certification totals for personnel?

Use the Certification Roster application. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a unit is in service but not bariatric capable?

The Station OIC must document this and save the information. Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered by the Battalion Chief when an employee is unable to dive?

The reason for the work status affecting dive capability. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following units require a reason to be documented if out of service?

Air Boat, RHIB, water tenders, and Bariatric units. Signup and view all the answers

What document must the FAO check to ensure personnel qualifications?

Certifications Roster. Signup and view all the answers

What action is NOT required if SRA divers are able to dive?

Notify the Division Chief. Signup and view all the answers

What time is the radio recall signifying the shift change in the MDFR Department?

0700 Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for notifying the Officer-in-Charge about their dive status?

SRA Diver Signup and view all the answers

What should the Unit OIC consider if an SRA is unable to dive?

If the employee can perform all other firefighting duties Signup and view all the answers

What action is required if all SRA divers are able to dive?

No action is required Signup and view all the answers

Which option must the Unit OIC select to indicate that JAWS are out of service?

No in the JAWS drop down Signup and view all the answers

What comment should be entered when saving the status of an SRA who is unable to dive?

Doctor's note or related reason Signup and view all the answers

Where can the Unit OIC find the option to check JAWS' operational status?

On the MDFRnet under Applications Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential reason for an SRA diver being listed as unable to dive?

Medical/Injury on-duty Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) Policy Overview

Shift change and radio recall occurs at 0700.
Online status check required for SRA divers, RHIBs, Air Boats, bariatric units, water tenders, and JAWS.

Firefighter SRA Diver Responsibilities

Notify Unit Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of dive status upon reporting for duty.

Unit OIC Responsibilities

Determine dive status and capability of SRA divers.
If unable to dive, follow MDFRnet procedures to update status, providing reasons for unavailability.
Ensure firefighters can perform other duties or should be on sick leave.
Manage JAWS status updates in a similar online fashion if out of service.

Station OIC Responsibilities

Ensure officers keep personnel and equipment statuses updated online.
Follow specific steps to report non-operational equipment like Air Boats and RHIBs, including entering reasons for non-service.
Notify Fire Alarm Office (FAO) if the 0700 recall is not active, indicating a potential problem.

Battalion Chief Responsibilities

Approve SRA diver status changes by following the same MDFRnet procedures.
Assess if officers/firefighters can fulfill other firefighting duties or need sick leave.
Receive auto-generated emails regarding diver status changes and unstaffed units.

Division Chief Responsibilities

Approve Battalion Chief status changes using MDFRnet guidelines.
Evaluate the ability of Battalion Chiefs to fulfill all duties or their need for sick leave.
Receive notifications about SRA diver capability issues.

Fire Alarm Office (FAO) Duties

Responsible for initiating station recall at 0700.
Utilize MDFRnet to view certification rosters, ensuring personnel qualifications for water-related incidents.
Confirm SRA diver capability during dispatch of water-related emergencies.
Monitor statuses of units, including staffing and operational capabilities.

Additional Notes

No action required when all equipment and personnel are operationally ready.
Inactive certifications managed by Dive Rescue Bureau must still receive pay.

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