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Under what circumstances is a Level II recall MOST likely to be implemented?
Under what circumstances is a Level II recall MOST likely to be implemented?
- When a limited number of personnel are needed to staff specific apparatus.
- When a large number of off-duty personnel are needed to mitigate an existing or imminent emergency situation. (correct)
- When existing conditions will significantly reduce fire department resources below safe levels.
- To fill an unanticipated vacancy when an employee requests to return to duty.
Which of the following BEST describes the initial notification process for a Level III recall?
Which of the following BEST describes the initial notification process for a Level III recall?
- Personnel are notified via department-approved email and text messaging systems.
- Designated individuals are directly contacted by phone call to report to a specific station.
- Notification is primarily made through social and broadcast media, potentially followed up by phone calls. (correct)
- The BFP Duty inspector notifies personnel to respond to the designated inflow location.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of the emergency recall procedures outlined in the provided document?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of the emergency recall procedures outlined in the provided document?
- To ensure all personnel complete inflow/outflow forms accurately.
- To update the Fire Chief on staffing levels.
- To manage overtime for fire department personnel.
- To establish procedures for the mandatory recall of off-duty personnel. (correct)
According to the document, which factor determines if a firefighter MUST return to duty during a recall?
According to the document, which factor determines if a firefighter MUST return to duty during a recall?
In a Level I recall, who is responsible for initiating the recall and who approves it?
In a Level I recall, who is responsible for initiating the recall and who approves it?
Which section within the Fort Worth Fire Department is responsible for establishing a Recall Group during Level II and Level III recalls?
Which section within the Fort Worth Fire Department is responsible for establishing a Recall Group during Level II and Level III recalls?
According to the SOP, what is the first priority for recalled personnel upon arrival at the designated location?
According to the SOP, what is the first priority for recalled personnel upon arrival at the designated location?
During a Level II recall, what additional method, besides telephone and broadcast media, may be used for notification?
During a Level II recall, what additional method, besides telephone and broadcast media, may be used for notification?
Who is responsible for completing and distributing the Inflow/Outflow form F.D. 048 after a recall?
Who is responsible for completing and distributing the Inflow/Outflow form F.D. 048 after a recall?
What action should an officer take once all recalled crew members have reported for duty in a Level I recall?
What action should an officer take once all recalled crew members have reported for duty in a Level I recall?
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Purpose of Recall SOP
Purpose of Recall SOP
To establish emergency procedures for the mandatory return of off-duty personnel to service.
Level I Recall: Partial Recall
Level I Recall: Partial Recall
Employed to fill a limited number of positions, such as staffing specific apparatus or meeting needs.
Level II Recall: Single Shift Recall
Level II Recall: Single Shift Recall
Used when a large number of off-duty personnel are needed to handle an existing or imminent emergency.
Level III Recall: Total Recall
Level III Recall: Total Recall
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What is a Recall?
What is a Recall?
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Emergency Call
Emergency Call
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Why have recall procedures?
Why have recall procedures?
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Who initiates Level I Recall?
Who initiates Level I Recall?
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Level I Recall responsibilities
Level I Recall responsibilities
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What form is needed?
What form is needed?
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Study Notes
- Standard Operating Procedure S 1407 R4 concerns personnel and the mandatory recall of off-duty personnel.
- It was effective September 14, 2017, and replaces S1407 R3 (10.16.13).
- The SOP's accountability rests with personnel, with an annual review cycle.
- The purpose is to establish emergency procedures for the mandatory recall of off-duty personnel.
Recall Levels Defined
- Level I is a partial recall to fill a limited number of positions.
- Level II is a single shift recall employed when many off-duty personnel are needed to mitigate an existing or imminent emergency.
- Level III is a total recall of all personnel when existing conditions will significantly reduce Fire Department resources below safe levels.
- Personnel in Level III will report as needed to meet shift requirements for extended operations.
General Information
- Emergency recall procedures allow for rapid notification, assembly, and deployment of off-duty personnel for increased operational needs during disasters.
- A recall is a mandatory order to return to work unless the employee is incapacitated and unable to report.
- An emergency call is a non-mandatory request for an employee to return to duty to fill an unanticipated vacancy.
Level 1 Recall Procedures
- Initiated by the Shift Commander/Deputy Chief, Operations Assistant Chief, and Duty Chief.
- Requires approval by the Fire Chief based on the need to staff apparatus temporarily.
- The above shall designate an individual to notify the specified number and rank of individuals to be recalled.
- Recalled personnel will pick up their PPE, including accountability tags, and report to a specific station or location.
- Personnel on the overtime pick list receive first priority.
- Recalled personnel report to their assigned location with PPE and prepare for service.
- When all crew members report, the officer notifies FAO and places the company in service.
Level II Recall Procedures
- The Shift Commander/Deputy Chief, Operations Assistant Chief, Duty Chief must approve the Fire Chief based on needing additional emergency staffing.
- The above may initiate a total recall based on existing or predicted conditions.
- Notification is by telephone and/or social and broadcast media.
- A notification may also occur via department-approved email and text messaging.
- The notification should identify the shift being recalled and the location where recalled personnel are to report.
- The Logistics Section establishes a Recall Group under the Resource Branch.
- The Resource Branch notifies the BFP Duty inspector to establish the Recall Group.
- The BFP Duty inspector staffs the Recall Group with BFP personnel, who will:
- Establish a central processing location.
- Manage the inflow process once recalled personnel arrive at inflow points, such as Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex, Bolt Street Shop, Fire Station 35, and Texas Motor Speedway.
- Conduct the outflow process once personnel are released.
Level III Recall Procedures
- Shall be initiated by the Shift Commander/Deputy Chief, Operations Assistant Chief, Duty Chief, and approved by the Fire Chief based on existing or predicted conditions.
- Primary notification is made through media social and broadcast and may be followed up by phone call.
- The Logistics Section establishes a Recall Group under the Resource Branch.
Additional Information
- Recalled personnel report to the specified inflow location with PPE for assignment; inflow and outflow processes from Level II are followed.
- Recalled company officers fill out the Inflow/Outflow form F.D. 048, located at Bolt Street Service Center.
- Recalled personnel report to the specified inflow location with PPE and fill out an Inflow/Outflow Form F.D. 048 before assignment and release from duty.
- All recalled personnel complete inflow/outflow forms.
- Recalled personnel receive a copy of the inflow/outflow form prior to the end of their assignment or shift.
- A copy of the inflow/outflow form is forwarded to the Shift Commander/Deputy Chief's office after completing the outflow process.
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