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Who is responsible for posting the daily unit and position assignments at the beginning of each shift?
Who is responsible for posting the daily unit and position assignments at the beginning of each shift?
What information is NOT required on the Unit Assignment Board?
What information is NOT required on the Unit Assignment Board?
Which position has the responsibility to determine and request additional tools and equipment for an incident?
Which position has the responsibility to determine and request additional tools and equipment for an incident?
What should the Unit Assignment Board reflect regarding personnel?
What should the Unit Assignment Board reflect regarding personnel?
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What is the minimum requirement for tools and equipment that company members should carry?
What is the minimum requirement for tools and equipment that company members should carry?
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When should the Operational Captain update the station logbook?
When should the Operational Captain update the station logbook?
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What kind of incident response aspects are directly connected to the duties listed on the Unit Assignment Board?
What kind of incident response aspects are directly connected to the duties listed on the Unit Assignment Board?
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What is not included in the responsibilities linked to the personnel listed on the Unit Assignment Board?
What is not included in the responsibilities linked to the personnel listed on the Unit Assignment Board?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the Daily Operations Bulletin prepared by the Dispatch Supervisor?
Which of the following is NOT included in the Daily Operations Bulletin prepared by the Dispatch Supervisor?
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What is a necessary requirement for personnel assigned as any swimmer or diver?
What is a necessary requirement for personnel assigned as any swimmer or diver?
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What is required of Level II Dive Teams at the beginning of each shift?
What is required of Level II Dive Teams at the beginning of each shift?
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How many personnel are required to maintain a Level II or Level III Dive Team?
How many personnel are required to maintain a Level II or Level III Dive Team?
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Which statement accurately reflects the responsibilities of Company Officers during Daily Shift Preparations?
Which statement accurately reflects the responsibilities of Company Officers during Daily Shift Preparations?
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Which item would personnel NOT typically check on their assigned unit at the beginning of each shift?
Which item would personnel NOT typically check on their assigned unit at the beginning of each shift?
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What should be reviewed and posted on the station’s Unit Assignment Board each shift?
What should be reviewed and posted on the station’s Unit Assignment Board each shift?
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What is a key component included in the Daily Operations Bulletin that regards wind conditions?
What is a key component included in the Daily Operations Bulletin that regards wind conditions?
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Flashcards
Daily Operations Bulletin
Daily Operations Bulletin
A daily report created by the Dispatch Supervisor containing vital information for fire rescue operations.
REAL FEEL Temperature
REAL FEEL Temperature
The perceived temperature considering factors like wind and humidity, impacting how cold or hot it feels.
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning
A weather warning indicating a high risk of wildfires due to specific conditions like dry vegetation and strong winds.
Local Weather Advisory
Local Weather Advisory
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Daily Burn Status
Daily Burn Status
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Water Related Incidents: Daily Shift Preparations
Water Related Incidents: Daily Shift Preparations
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Level I Basic & Rescue Swimmers
Level I Basic & Rescue Swimmers
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Level II & III Dive Teams
Level II & III Dive Teams
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What is SOG 100-02?
What is SOG 100-02?
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What is the purpose of SOG 100-02?
What is the purpose of SOG 100-02?
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Who does SOG 100-02 apply to?
Who does SOG 100-02 apply to?
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Who posts the daily unit assignments?
Who posts the daily unit assignments?
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What information is on the Unit Assignment Board?
What information is on the Unit Assignment Board?
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What does the Unit Assignment Board specify about tools?
What does the Unit Assignment Board specify about tools?
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What does the Operational Captain ensure about the unit assignments?
What does the Operational Captain ensure about the unit assignments?
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What is the Daily OPS Bulletin?
What is the Daily OPS Bulletin?
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Study Notes
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Guideline: Daily Assignments
- Purpose: To establish guidelines for daily unit assignments, ensuring each member understands their role.
- Authority: Fire Rescue Administrator
- Scope: Applies to all Emergency Operations personnel.
- Procedure:
- Unit Assignment Board:
- Oncoming Operational Captain posts daily assignments on the station's Unit Assignment Board.
- Board displays unit designations, positions, personnel assigned to each position, and tools/responsibilities for each position (based on structure fire response).
- Examples: Officer Smith (E-54) responsibilities include SCBA, radio, hand light, and Knox box keys.
- Examples include: Driver Jones (E-54) responsibilities in Pump operations, scene lighting, equipment.
- Examples: Firefighter Adams (E-54) responsibilities include SCBA, radio, hand light, and nozzle person
- Examples include: Officer Street (R-54) SCBA, radio, hand light.
- Examples include: Firefighter Lane (R-54) SCBA, radio, hand light
- Examples include: Firefighter Thomas (R-54) SCBA, hand light, pike pole.
- Tools/Equipment:
- Tools and equipment listed are minimum; additional equipment determined and requested by company officer.
- Logbook:
- Operational Captain ensures unit assignments and personnel accurately reflect in the station log.
- Unit Assignment Board:
- Daily OPS Bulletin:
- Prepared by Dispatch Supervisor daily.
- Includes real-feel temperature, red flag warnings/watches, local weather advisories, burn status, winds, dive status, weekly road/bridge closures, open burn permits.
- Water Related Incidents:
- Daily Shift Preparations: Company Officer evaluates personnel's preparedness for open water situations, including swimming, and victim stabilization.
- Personnel Assignments: Personnel fit for water rescue are assigned for extraction as swimmers or divers.
- Assignment Review: Daily review and posting of assignments on the Unit Assignment Board.
- Level 1 Basic/Rescue Swimmers: Swim attire necessary.
- Level 1 Basic/Rescue Swimmers: Perform checks on open-water rescue equipment during shift.
- Level 2/3 Dive Teams:
- Check dive equipment daily.
- Level II dive team availability communicated to the Dispatch Supervisor.
- A minimum of 3 DR1 certified personnel and 1 Dive Comm-Line Tender are required for a Level II or Level III Dive team.
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Test your knowledge about the daily assignment procedures for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. This quiz covers the roles and responsibilities of emergency operations personnel as outlined in the Standard Operating Guideline. Ensure you're familiar with unit assignments and the specific duties assigned to team members during structure fire responses.
