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What is the primary role of Officers in Toronto Fire Services?
To manage, ensure efficiency, conduct and training standards of personnel under their command
What is included in the Officers' responsibilities?
Safety and welfare of TFS personnel and the public, and a professional attitude
What is required to be maintained and kept in operational readiness according to the guidelines?
TFS apparatus and equipment
What is the purpose of the guideline provided?
To provide a guideline for Officers
What is required to be followed by personnel under the Officer's direct supervision?
TFS policies, guidelines and procedures
What is included in ensuring personnel under their direct supervision are trained?
Conducting daily in-service maintenance training as directed by the Rules and Regulations
What is required to be shared with others according to the guidelines?
Lessons learned from AARs
What is the purpose of the Officer's responsibility to ensure personnel under their direct supervision are familiar with TFS communications?
To ensure personnel are familiar with all TFS communications
Study Notes
Officer Guidelines
- The guideline applies to all Toronto Fire Services (TFS) personnel of full rank or in an acting capacity.
- Officers are responsible for the management, efficiency, conduct, and training standards of personnel under their command.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and welfare of TFS personnel and the public during emergency and non-emergency operations.
- Maintain a professional and courteous attitude, representing the image of professional firefighters.
- Ensure personnel under their supervision: • Are trained as required for their duties. • Are informed about expectations in performance and participation. • Follow TFS policies, guidelines, and procedures. • Are familiar with Standard Operating Guidelines and Policies (SOGs & Ps), Training and Equipment Notes, Rules and Regulations, and Standing Orders.
Communications and Equipment
- Ensure assigned personnel are familiar with TFS communications, including Fire Chief's communiques, memorandums, and other written materials.
- Ensure TFS apparatus and equipment are: • Maintained and kept in operational readiness. • Repaired as required by TFS policy.
Incident Management System (IMS)
- Ensure the IMS is followed at all incidents, and participate in: • After-Action Reviews (AARs) and sharing lessons learned with others. • Continuous training to improve IMS skills.
Reporting and Records
- Complete reports and records accurately and in a timely fashion, including: • Daily staffing reports on Quattro. • Emergency Incident Reports. • Other reports and forms as directed by Standard Operating Guidelines and Policies. • Training reports. • Personal notes, maintained as per TFS note-taking specifications.
Additional Responsibilities
- Conduct in-service fire prevention programs and report as required.
- Maintain TFS facilities as required.
This quiz is about the role and responsibilities of officers in Toronto Fire Services, including their management, efficiency, and training standards.
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