41 Questions
Which day of the week is designated as Apparatus Day for cleaning and inspection?
Tuesday
What time should daily station cleaning begin?
0800
Who is responsible for reporting damaged or missing equipment?
Crew members
When should the crew have nightly clean up to ensure the station is left in an acceptable condition each night?
2100 hours
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, when do day shifts begin and end?
Day shifts begin at 0600 hours and end at 1800 hours the same day.
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, who is responsible for reviewing the guideline annually?
The Fire Chief
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, what should personnel do if they are unable to arrive on time?
They should contact the Captain and the District Chief on-duty.
According to the text, when can apparatus that become dirty after 1800 hours be cleaned?
On the following day
According to the text, when should personnel be awake by?
0600 hours
According to the text, who is responsible for performing chief inspections?
District Chief
According to the text, when should SCBA bottles be filled?
When the pressure falls below 4000 psi
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, how often should chief inspections be conducted?
Every quarter
When should SCBA bottles be filled?
When the pressure falls below 4000 psi
According to the text, when should personnel be awake by?
0600 hours
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, when should morning roll call take place?
At the beginning of each 48-hour shift
According to the text, when can apparatus that become dirty after 1800 hours be cleaned?
On the following day
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, where should personal vehicles be parked at facilities?
In the parking lot
According to the text, who is responsible for ensuring the United States and Texas State flags are at the appropriate mast each day?
The officer in charge
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, when should extended parking of personal vehicles on Spring FD property be permitted?
Only with the permission of the Fire Chief or designee
According to the text, when should stations containing a secondary apparatus check those units and complete the daily equipment checklist?
Daily
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, when should personnel attend the morning roll call?
All crews are required to attend
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, who is responsible for ensuring that all apparatus assigned to the station are ready for emergency operations?
Personnel assigned to the apparatus operator position
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, who should greet and determine the nature of the visit for fire station visitors?
Personnel assigned to the officer in charge position
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, when should visitors be announced to all personnel on duty?
By the first member to see the visitor(s)
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, when can visitors be allowed without the approval of the officer in charge?
After 2100 hours
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, when should the crew perform assigned department training on Mondays and Wednesdays?
During the entire shift
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, what is the designated day for complete cleaning of all apparatus and equipment?
Tuesday
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, when should daily station cleaning begin?
Before 0800 hours
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, when should the crew have nightly clean up to ensure the station is left in an acceptable condition each night?
After 2100 hours
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, who should inspect all apparatus at or before relief time?
Personnel assigned to the crew member position
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, when should the apparatus bay floor be blown out with a leaf blower?
Each morning
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, what is the purpose of this document?
To provide personnel at staffed stations a set of rules and operational procedures for day-to-day operations.
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, who is responsible for knowing and complying with this procedure?
All Spring Fire Department personnel.
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, what should personnel do if they are unable to arrive on time?
Contact the Captain and District Chief as soon as possible.
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, when do day shifts begin and end?
0600 hours to 1800 hours the same day.
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, who has the authority to change station and apparatus position assignments?
The Captain and District Chief.
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, what duties should personnel perform during their shift?
Any duties requested by the District Chief or the assigned officer in charge.
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, who is responsible for checking department e-mail while on-duty?
All Spring Fire Department personnel.
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, what are the responsibilities of personnel assigned to the Officer in Charge position?
Ensuring completion of all daily duty requirements.
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, who is responsible for reviewing the guideline annually?
The Fire Chief or designee.
According to the Spring Fire Department Guidelines, who should notify the District Chief of any changes in scheduled personnel?
Personnel assigned to the Officer in Charge position.
Study Notes
Station Operations and Schedules
- Apparatus Day is designated for cleaning and inspection.
- Daily station cleaning begins at 0800 hours.
- Crews should have nightly clean up to ensure the station is left in an acceptable condition each night, starting at 1800 hours.
Schedules and Shifts
- Day shifts begin at 0800 hours and end at 1800 hours.
- Morning roll call takes place at 0800 hours.
- Mondays and Wednesdays are designated for assigned department training.
Apparatus and Equipment
- SCBA bottles should be filled daily.
- Apparatus that become dirty after 1800 hours can be cleaned at the next available opportunity.
- Stations containing a secondary apparatus should check those units and complete the daily equipment checklist daily.
Responsibilities
- Officers are responsible for inspecting all apparatus at or before relief time.
- The Officer in Charge is responsible for ensuring the United States and Texas State flags are at the appropriate mast each day.
- Personnel are responsible for reporting damaged or missing equipment.
- The Officer in Charge is responsible for ensuring all apparatus assigned to the station are ready for emergency operations.
Visitors and Training
- Visitors should be announced to all personnel on duty.
- Visitors are allowed without approval of the officer in charge during designated visitation hours.
- Personnel should greet and determine the nature of the visit for fire station visitors.
Miscellaneous
- Personal vehicles should be parked in designated areas at facilities.
- Extended parking of personal vehicles on Spring FD property is permitted with approval from the Officer in Charge.
- The apparatus bay floor should be blown out with a leaf blower regularly.
Test your knowledge of the Spring Fire Department's guidelines and operational procedures with this quiz. Learn about fire station responsibilities and the rules that personnel must follow for day-to-day operations.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
