Woodlands Fire Department Operational Guidelines A-04 Quiz
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Who should a TWFD employee notify immediately when they receive a task force deployment request?

  • On Duty District 1 Battalion Chief (correct)
  • Their supervising Battalion Chief
  • The Deputy Chief of Operations
  • The Fire Marshall

    • Under what conditions can a TWFD employee immediately accept a task force deployment request?

  • When the department has extra resources available
  • When the employee's Company Officer approves
  • When the department is under normal staffing and no additional apparatus are in service (correct)
  • When there is a declared emergency condition in the department

    • Who should a TWFD employee contact if they are not on the first up team or the department is not under normal operating conditions?

  • The On Duty District 1 Battalion Chief
  • The Deputy Chief of Operations
  • The Chief of the Department
  • The Assistant Chief – Operations (correct)

    • What defines normal operations for TWFD according to the guidelines?

    <p>Being under normal staffing with no extra apparatus in service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be notified if a TWFD employee is not on the first up team or if TWFD is not under normal operating conditions?

    <p>The Assistant Chief – Operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the guideline provided for Texas A&M Task Force 1 team members?

    <p>To provide guidance and procedures for accepting and returning from task force deployments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for individuals who do not wish to return to their shift for the remainder of the day?

    <p>Notify the on-duty District 1 Battalion Chief and request to use scheduled leave time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the specified vacation/holiday time recorded when utilized for a partial day off?

    <p>Recorded as a partial day off by the on-duty District 1 Battalion Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance can individuals take unpaid leave?

    <p>Only after utilizing all other available leave time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the utilization of sick time affect overtime according to the text?

    <p>No effect on overtime pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what increments can Vacation/Holiday time be taken as per the text?

    <p>In other than 24-hour increments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the FIRST step an individual should take if the Assistant Chief - Operations cannot be contacted in a reasonable amount of time?

    <p>Notify the Fire Chief to request permission to accept the deployment request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After accepting the deployment request, which TWFD personnel must the employee notify IMMEDIATELY?

    <p>The On Duty District 1 Battalion Chief, their supervising Battalion Chief (if applicable), and their Company Officer (if applicable)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will the Assistant Chief - Operations notify the Fire Chief of the deployment request and status?

    <p>As soon as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After being demobilized from a Texas A&M Task Force 1 deployment, what is the employee expected to do if they are scheduled to be on-duty?

    <p>Return to work immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an individual would like to have the remainder of their shift off after being demobilized from a deployment, what can they utilize?

    <p>Sick time or scheduled but not taken Vacation/Holiday time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Texas A&M Task Force 1 deployment mentioned in the text?

    <p>To provide relief and assistance during natural disasters or other emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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