17 Questions
Who should a TWFD employee notify immediately when they receive a task force deployment request?
On Duty District 1 Battalion Chief
Under what conditions can a TWFD employee immediately accept a task force deployment request?
When the department is under normal staffing and no additional apparatus are in service
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 Assistant Chief – Operations
What defines normal operations for TWFD according to the guidelines?
Being under normal staffing with no extra apparatus in service
Who should be notified if a TWFD employee is not on the first up team or if TWFD is not under normal operating conditions?
The Assistant Chief – Operations
What is the primary purpose of the guideline provided for Texas A&M Task Force 1 team members?
To provide guidance and procedures for accepting and returning from task force deployments
What is the procedure for individuals who do not wish to return to their shift for the remainder of the day?
Notify the on-duty District 1 Battalion Chief and request to use scheduled leave time
How is the specified vacation/holiday time recorded when utilized for a partial day off?
Recorded as a partial day off by the on-duty District 1 Battalion Chief
Under what circumstance can individuals take unpaid leave?
Only after utilizing all other available leave time
How does the utilization of sick time affect overtime according to the text?
No effect on overtime pay
In what increments can Vacation/Holiday time be taken as per the text?
In other than 24-hour increments
What is the FIRST step an individual should take if the Assistant Chief - Operations cannot be contacted in a reasonable amount of time?
Notify the Fire Chief to request permission to accept the deployment request
After accepting the deployment request, which TWFD personnel must the employee notify IMMEDIATELY?
The On Duty District 1 Battalion Chief, their supervising Battalion Chief (if applicable), and their Company Officer (if applicable)
When will the Assistant Chief - Operations notify the Fire Chief of the deployment request and status?
As soon as possible
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?
Return to work immediately
If an individual would like to have the remainder of their shift off after being demobilized from a deployment, what can they utilize?
Sick time or scheduled but not taken Vacation/Holiday time
What is the purpose of the Texas A&M Task Force 1 deployment mentioned in the text?
To provide relief and assistance during natural disasters or other emergencies
Test your knowledge on the guidelines provided to Texas A&M Task Force 1 members for task force deployment orders and demobilization procedures. This quiz covers the purpose, scope, and responses outlined in the guidelines.
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