Fire Station Responsibilities (Hard)

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What is the earliest time that daily station cleaning can start?

0800 hours (correct)

0700 hours

1000 hours

0900 hours

Which day is designated specifically for apparatus cleaning and inspection?

Tuesday (correct)

Thursday

Monday

Saturday

What should be done if no department training is assigned on a training day?

Only company-level training is allowed.

Training topics are to be decided at the discretion of the District Chief. (correct)

Training should be postponed to the next week.

No training should be conducted at all.

On which day is complete cleaning of the station specifically outlined?

Thursday Signup and view all the answers

What is the required action if a visitor arrives and the officer in charge is unavailable?

The member must greet the visitor and inform them of the situation. Signup and view all the answers

When must visitors be approved to enter the fire station?

After 2100 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the obligation regarding station cleanliness?

Stations must be kept clean at all times, regardless of the day. Signup and view all the answers

What action is NOT included in the duties performed on Thursday?

Performing assigned department training Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of personnel in the Officer in Charge position regarding scheduled personnel?

They are required to report any changes to the District Chief. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of personnel assigned to the apparatus operator position?

Oversee the conduct of personnel during shifts. Signup and view all the answers

How often must the Fire Chief or designee review the guidelines?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

What time do day shifts begin for personnel at the station?

0600 hours Signup and view all the answers

What should personnel do if they cannot report to their station on time?

Notify both the Captain and the on-duty District Chief as soon as possible. Signup and view all the answers

What is the required action for personnel regarding department e-mail while on duty?

Check department e-mail regularly. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for greeting and assessing the nature of a visitor's visit?

The Officer in Charge. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the flexibility of station and apparatus position assignments?

They can change at the discretion of the District Chief based on rank and personnel on duty. Signup and view all the answers

What is the latest time by which the daily equipment checklist must be completed?

0730 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas is not explicitly mentioned as needing nightly cleanup?

Garages Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if the apparatus becomes dirty after 1800 hours?

It can be cleaned the next day. Signup and view all the answers

When is the morning roll call scheduled to take place?

At the beginning of each shift Signup and view all the answers

What should personnel do if they find damaged or missing equipment?

Notify the officer in charge of the apparatus. Signup and view all the answers

What is the required wake-up time for on-duty personnel?

0600 hours Signup and view all the answers

In which situation may an apparatus NOT be cleaned the next day after becoming dirty?

If it becomes operationally or equipment damaged. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas is specifically mentioned as part of the fire station grounds that must be kept clean?

Lawn Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum pressure level at which SCBA bottles should be filled?

4000 psi Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT allowed on Spring FD property?

Permanent storage of personal vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for flag duty at the fire station?

The officer in charge Signup and view all the answers

When can personal vehicles be parked inside a fire station?

During impending severe weather if space is available Signup and view all the answers

What must be done anytime a cascade system is used to fill an SCBA bottle?

Fill out a log entry on the appropriate web page Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the officer in charge regarding reports?

Ensure all incidents are completed by the end of the shift Signup and view all the answers

How often are chief inspections conducted for each station?

Tri-annually Signup and view all the answers

What is required before personal vehicles can park in front of the apparatus bays?

No parking allowed at any time Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Spring Fire Department Guidelines: Fire Station Responsibilities

This procedure outlines the daily operations and responsibilities for personnel at staffed fire stations.
All Spring Fire Department personnel must know and follow this procedure.

Shift Information

Day shifts begin at 0600 hours and end at 1800 hours.
Night shifts begin at 1800 hours and end at 0600 hours the following day.
Personnel assignments are subject to change at the discretion of the District Chief.

Reporting and Communication

Personnel must arrive at their assigned station on time and be ready to respond.
If a member is unable to arrive on time, they must contact the Captain and District Chief on-duty as soon as possible.
All members are required to check their department email while on-duty.

Officer in Charge Responsibilities

Ensure completion of all daily duty requirements.
Notify the District Chief of any changes in scheduled personnel.
Guarantee that the department's crew phone and staffing radio are always with a crew member during the entire shift.

Apparatus Operator Responsibilities

Ensure that all apparatus assigned to the station are ready for emergency operations.
Have an advanced knowledge of the first response territory and a general knowledge of other territories that the apparatus might be dispatched to.

Dress Code

Refer to SFD.055 (Uniforms) for dress code guidelines.

Visitors

Visitors must be announced to all personnel on duty by the first member to see them.
The Officer in Charge greets the visitor(s) and determines the nature of the visit.
No visitors are allowed after 2100 hours without the approval of the Officer in Charge.

Specific Day Duties

Monday – Training Day: Crews perform assigned department training. If no training is assigned, shift/company level training is performed at the District Chief's discretion.
Tuesday – Apparatus Day: Includes a complete cleaning of all apparatus and equipment.
- All equipment is removed from the compartments and cleaned.
- Components including the motor, pump and fluids are checked.
- Weekly assigned checklist is completed using PSTrax.
- Apparatus is washed inside and outside.
Wednesday – Training Day: Crews perform assigned department training. If no training is assigned, shift/company level training is performed at the District Chief's discretion.
Thursday – Station Day: Includes a complete cleaning of the station.
- All areas of the station are swept, mopped, dusted, and vacuumed.
- Bathrooms, including showers, are cleaned.
- The kitchen is thoroughly cleaned, including all appliances.
Friday – Training Day: Crews perform assigned department training. If no training is assigned, shift/company level training is performed at the District Chief's discretion.
Saturday - Sunday: At the discretion of the District Chief.

Daily Station Cleaning

Stations are expected to be neat, clean, and in proper working order at all times.
This includes all interior and exterior portions of the station.
The apparatus bay floor shall be blown out with a leaf blower each morning.
Station grounds should be clean and free of litter.
The crew will also have nightly clean up no later than 2100 hours to ensure the station is left in an acceptable condition.

Apparatus Inspection and Cleaning

Personnel shall inspect all apparatus at or before relief time, including completion of the daily equipment checklist using PSTrax.
The checklist must be completed by 0730 hours each morning.
Personnel are responsible for reporting damaged or missing equipment to the Officer in Charge.
Apparatus must be clean at all times.
Apparatus may be cleaned the following day if dirty due to routine or emergency assignments after 1800 hours.
Apparatus driven in rainy or muddy conditions must be rinsed off before parking in the fire station.
Stations containing a secondary apparatus (tanker, booster, and rescue) will check these units daily and complete the daily equipment checklist utilizing PSTrax.

Morning Roll Call

A virtual shift roll call via Webex takes place at the beginning of each 48-hour shift.
The meeting is led by the District Chief or personnel acting as the District Chief.
All crews are required to attend unless responding to incidents or with prior approval from the District Chief.
Roll call meetings that occur on the second day of the tour are at the District Chief's discretion.

On-Duty Personnel Wakeup Time

Personnel will be awake no later than 0600 hours.
This is to ensure proper crew change is completed, manpower is at acceptable levels, and morning duties have begun.

Parking at Facilities

Personal vehicles of personnel on duty for transportation to and from work take priority over vehicles of off-duty personnel.
Personnel shall not permanently store automobiles, motorcycles, trailers, travel trailers, campers, boats, tractors, etc. on Spring FD property.
Extended parking is permitted when attending outside training or conducting department business.
Personal vehicles shall not park inside fire stations without the District Chief's approval.
Personnel may park inside a fire station during severe weather if space is available.
Fire apparatus shall not be removed from the apparatus bay to make room for personal vehicles.
Personal vehicles shall be parked in parking spots in the parking lot, not behind or in front of the fire station apparatus bays, training towers, dumpsters, etc.
Routine or extended parking of non-Spring FD personnel is not permitted without the permission of the Fire Chief or designee.

Chief Inspections

Chief inspections are conducted tri-annually for each station by the District Chief.
A Shift: January, February, March, April
B Shift: May, June, July, August
C Shift: September, October, November, December.

Flag Duty

The Officer in Charge is responsible for ensuring the United States & Texas State flags are at the appropriate mast each day.
The officer in charge is also responsible with replacing damaged/tattered flags through the proper channels.

SCBA Bottles and Cascade Systems

SCBA bottles will be filled anytime the pressure falls below 4000 psi.
If multiple bottles are low, utilize the closest cascade system.
A log entry must be completed utilizing the web page https://springfd.org/scbalog anytime a cascade system is utilized to fill an SCBA bottle.
The apparatus cascade system is to be filled when the pressure falls below 3500 psi on the first bank.
Station cascade systems shall be kept full at all times and refilled after any use.
A log entry must be completed utilizing the web page https://springfd.org/cascadelog anytime a cascade system is utilized to fill a rescue truck bank.

Reports

It is the responsibility of the Officer in Charge to ensure all incidents are completed by the end of the shift.
The District Chief and FP&E must be contacted for any exceptions.

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This quiz covers the essential guidelines and responsibilities for personnel at the Spring Fire Department. It includes information on shift timings, reporting protocols, and officer responsibilities to ensure efficient operations. All team members are expected to be familiar with these procedures.