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1/1 OPERATIONS 1 1/1 OPERATIONS 1/1-01.01 OPERATIONS -01. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CHIEF DEPUTY.01 GENERAL The Chief Deputy assigned to this position, in conjunction with the Administrative Operations Chief Deputy, is the second ranking officer in the Department and is designated as the Regular Acting Fire Chief. The Chief Deputy maintains regular business hours..20 RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibility of this assignment is to direct, coordinate and control the line functions of the Department. This includes the Emergency Services Bureau, EMS Section, and Medical Director. Other responsibilities include: A. Representing the Fire Chief at City Council, Council Committees and various governmental agency meetings as directed. B. Responding to major emergencies and other incidents as head of an Incident Management Team. C. Supervising the Productivity Program and acting as the Department’s Productivity Coordinator. D. Assigning and overseeing the work of various Department committees. E. Acting as a liaison between the Fire Department and management personnel of other City Departments. F. Conducting pre-disciplinary hearings and making appropriate recommendations to the Fire Chief of corrective action. 1/1 OPERATIONS 2.30 EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT A. Interprets the policies and methods prescribed by the Bureau Commander, in the overall operation of the Bureau. B. Reviews and/or edits and prepares letters submitted for the signature of the Fire Chief and/ or the Bureau Commander for accuracy and completeness. C. Prepares reports for the Fire Chief, Fire Commission, City Council, Mayor, other City Departments, and the private sector. Types and transmits Portal messages for Department-wide notification..40 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST I A. Conducts research and fiscal analysis for preparation of staff reports. B. Prepares personnel services contracts. C. Coordinates the Emergency Operations annual budget..50 CLERK TYPIST A. Serves as the secretary to the Emergency Operations Chief Deputy. B. Performs clerical duties for the Emergency Operations Commander and coordinates Division and Section projects. -05. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION.01 GENERAL The Assistant Chief assigned as the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division Commander reports to the Emergency Operations Chief Deputy and maintains regular business hours..35 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this assignment is to plan, organize, and coordinate the Department’s emergency medical services programs. Additional responsibilities include: A. Providing functional and line supervision for Bureau personnel in relation to emergency medical services activities. B. Establishing and maintaining a line of communication between field EMS resources and Department administration. C. Responding to major emergencies and participating as an on-call member of an Incident Management Team. D. Developing policies and procedures related to EMS in cooperation with the Department’s Medical Director. E. Overseeing complaint investigations related to EMS service issues. F. Interfacing with the Department’s Medical Director, In-Service Training Section Commander, and the Quality Improvement Section Commander to evaluate the effectiveness of EMS delivery. G. Chairing the Department’s EMS Advisory Committee. H. Supervises the Field Quality Improvement Unit. I. Supervises the PAD Program. J. Supervises the Dispatch Quality Improvement Unit. 1/1 OPERATIONS 3.40 MANAGEMENT ANALYST II A. Supervises the Senior Management Analyst I. B. Conducts research and fiscal analysis for preparation of staff reports. C. Prepares personnel services contracts. D. Coordinates the Emergency Medical Services Section annual budget..50 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST I A. Conducts research and fiscal analysis for preparation of staff reports. B. Prepares personnel services contracts. C. Coordinates the Emergency Medical Services Section annual budget..60 SENIOR CLERK TYPIST A. Serves as the secretary to the Emergency Medical Services Division Commander. B. Performs clerical duties for the Emergency Medical Services Division Commander and coordinates Division and Section projects..70 CLERK TYPIST A. The Clerk Typist assigned to the EMS Section is responsible for performing clerical duties and related tasks for the Section. -06. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SECTION.01 GENERAL The Battalion Chief in command of the Emergency Medical Services Section maintains normal business hours and reports directly to the Commander of Emergency Medical Services Division..35 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this assignment is to serve as the Department’s liaison to the Los Angeles County EMS Agency and represents the Department on State and local EMS Commission committees, task forces, and workgroups. Additional responsibilities include: A. Serves as the Assistant Division Commander and assisting in the formulation of EMS policies and procedures. B. Assists the EMS Division Chief with the planning and coordination of the Department’s EMS programs. C. Provides functional and line supervision for EMS Division personnel. D. Responds to major emergencies and participates as an on-call member of an Incident Management Team. E. Develops and reviews EMS budget requests. F. Coordinates the primary and continuing education programs for the EMS Battalion Captains. G. Ensures that the Department’s EMS resources are properly equipped, maintained, and staffed with trained personnel to meet the operational requirements established by State laws and regulations, and local policies, procedures, and protocols. H. Ensures that Department and City policies governing EMS operations are in compliance with State laws and regulations, and local policies, procedures, and protocols. I. Conducts research and developing staff reports as directed by the EMS Division Commander. 1/1 OPERATIONS 4 J. Analyzes the Department’s EMS operations and recommending training, policy changes to improve the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of EMS service delivery. K. Represents the Emergency Services Bureau on the Emergency Medical Dispatch Workgroup. -07. FIELD QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SECTION.01 GENERAL The Quality Improvement Section is responsible for observing and evaluating Department members in the performance of their emergency medical services duties, to document these performances in order to recognize Departmental trends, and to recommend policy changes and any necessary training programs to improve performance..20 UNIT CAPTAIN-CAPTAIN I/PARAMEDIC A. Supervises Quality Improvement Section Analysts (Firefighter/Paramedic) and ensures the Quality Improvement Section functions are completed in a timely manner. B. Serves as the on-call Medical Liaison Officer. C. Assists the Section Commander in identifying current trends in quality improvement/quality assurance issues relative to the Department’s emergency medical services program..25 SECTION ANALYSTS-FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC A. Performs retrospective, concurrent and prospective audits of emergency medical services operations by reviewing reports and related documents. B. Collects and enters State and local mandated data elements regarding quality improvement/assurance programs. C. Develops Departmental and Training Bulletins involving pre-hospital care policies, practices and procedures..27 SENIOR CLERK TYPIST/CLERK TYPIST Performs clerical and related duties for Section personnel. Enters data elements into a designated data base. -08. PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR (PAD).01 GENERAL The Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program is responsible for the installation and maintenance of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in City facilities that are utilized by the public for business and recreation. The PAD Program provides training to City employees in how to use the AED and in CPR as required by State regulation..10 MEDICAL DIRECTOR As required by law, the PAD Program is under the medical direction of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Medical Director. The Medical Director: A. Authorizes AED and AED configuration. B. Approves policies, protocols, and procedures. C. Oversees training, data management, quality assurance, compliance with State and local regulations, and notification to local EMS and/or other collaborative agencies. 1/1 OPERATIONS 5.20 PROGRAM MANAGER-SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST I The Senior Management Analyst I reports to the Commander, Quality Improvement Section. The primary responsibility of this position is the planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and evaluating all aspects of the City’s PAD Program. Responsibilities include: A. Supervises civilian and uniform members assigned to the PAD Program. B. Prepares and administers the PAD Program’s annual budget. C. Conducts site surveys for deployment of AEDs, ensures maintenance of all AEDs, and oversees training and certification of City employees in use of the AED and CPR. D. Maintain all records relating to the deployment and maintenance of the City’s AEDs, as well as statistical data related to all incidents utilizing the AEDs. E. Prepares reports regarding the City’s PAD Program for notification to local EMS and/or other collaborative agencies. F. Develop liaisons with council-controlled and proprietary departments’ management, City Council members, vendors, instructors, and other agencies. G. Coordinate public affairs and other media-related conferences, programs, and press releases relative to the PAD Program. H. Represents management at meetings, such as with other governmental jurisdictions, City departments or bureaus, the Mayor’s Office, Commissions, City Council and its committees, and the American Heart Association..30 TRAINING COORDINATOR-MANAGEMENT ANALYST II Manages the training component for the PAD Program, including scheduling training Citywide and maintenance of records and data regarding training City employees on the AED and in CPR. Conducts periodic maintenance of the AEDs. Coordinates with LAFD’s Metro the locations of AEDs deployed in any public access locations within the City’s limits, including County, State, and Federal facilities..40 SENIOR CLERK TYPIST Maintains files and databases regarding the deployment and maintenance of the PAD Program’s AEDs. Prepares training materials and assists in scheduling training. Maintains inventory records. Assists with preparation for meetings, conferences, work shops, and award ceremonies. Assists with maintenance of AEDs and delivering of equipment. -10. DEPARTMENT MEDICAL DIRECTOR (PHYSICIAN).01 GENERAL A physician serves as the Department’s Medical Director and reports to the Emergency Operations Chief Deputy..50 RESPONSIBILITY The Medical Director performs the following functions: A. Advises the Fire Chief and Department Administration relative to all aspects of emergency medical services as provided by the Department. B. Provides training to Department personnel in the use of sophisticated medical equipment. C. Conducts seminars, training sessions and classes on the latest trends in pre-hospital care. D. Conducts detailed research projects and specialized studies relative to emergency medical services in the fire department. 1/1 OPERATIONS 6 E. Responds to significant incidents and provides on scene physician-level expertise. -15. OPERATIONS CONTROL DIVISION - COMMANDER.01 GENERAL The Assistant Chief assigned as Division Commander of the Operations Control Division reports directly to the Emergency Operations Chief Deputy and maintains regular business hours..50 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this assignment is to administer and direct the following: A. Direct the activities of the Metropolitan Fire Communications (Metro). B. Direct the activities of the Fire Command and Control System (FCCS)/Radio Communications Network (RCN) Section. C. Oversee and manage the development and implementation of a computer assisted dispatch system and radio communications network that will meet the needs of the Department: 1. Negotiating with contractors for the development and implementation of the future state-of-the-art CAD systems. 2. Conducting business with private vendors and contractors in the maintenance and upgrade of the FCCS/RCN system, and maintaining liaison with other City departments. 3. Preparing the annual budget request for the project and responsibility for payment of completed work to contractors. 4. Researching and evaluating new developments in communications and computer assisted dispatch technology. -16. METROPOLITAN FIRE COMMUNICATIONS - COMMANDER.01 GENERAL Battalion Chiefs assigned as Section Commanders maintain platoon duty hours..50 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this assignment on a platoon, is to supervise and coordinate the activities of Metro and includes: A. The deployment of all forces not committed to actual emergencies. B. Performing staff-work as assigned by the Division Commander. C. Assuring that Metro platoon duty Captains develop and maintain a high level of discipline and performance. D. Evaluates and recommends procedures for specialized dispatch communications problems. E. Coordinates the Physical Fitness Program of their command. 1/1 OPERATIONS 7 -17. METROPOLITAN FIRE COMMUNICATIONS – DISPATCH SECTION PERSONNEL.01 CAPTAINS Captains are assigned to Metro on platoon duty. Their duties include: A. Supervising the operation of the Metro Dispatchers. B. Planning, scheduling and directing the training activities of the personnel under their command. C. Informing their command of, and requiring compliance with, Department orders, directives and policies..50 DISPATCHERS Platoon duty firefighters are assigned to Metro. Their primary duties include: A. Receipt of emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance from the public via the 9-1-1 telephone system. B. Providing a Spanish-speaking call taker on the dispatch floor at all times. C. Dispatching personnel, apparatus, and equipment. D. Maintaining a status record of all active duty apparatus. E. Staffing and operating the Department's mobile communications van at field command post(s). F. Providing communication with other agencies during mutual and automatic aid activities. -18. FIRE COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM (FCCS ) / RADIO COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (RCN) SECTION - COMMANDER.01 GENERAL The Battalion Chief assigned as the Section Commander maintains regular business hours and is on-call after business hours to provide communications support for large-scale emergency incidents..50 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility for this assignment is the design, development, and implementation of a new Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) System and the Radio Communications Network, including: A. Management and administration of the FCCS CAD System. B. Management and administration of the radio communications network and interoperability infrastructure. C. Meeting with private contractors and vendors in the development of the radio system, development and implementation of the CAD System and maintaining liaison with other city agencies. D. Researching and evaluating new technology in the area of the computer assisted dispatching and radio systems. E. Training of support personnel. F. Assisting in the awarding of contracts, testing and accepting various phases of work, including the final completed system. G. Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for the project. 1/1 OPERATIONS 8.67 RADIO/CAD UNIT A Captain serves as Staff Officer to the Section Commander and maintains regular business hours. His duties include: A. Serving as custodian of records for Operation Control Dispatch, voice tapes and data files. B. Meeting with private contractors and vendors in the development of the radio system, and maintaining liaison with other City agencies. C. Coordinating the installation and maintenance of all Fire Department telephone and radio communication facilities. D. Investigating newly developed communication equipment for possible use by the Department. E. Training of support personnel. F. Assist in the awarding of contracts for radio systems, testing and accepting various phases of work, including the final completed system. G. Provide communications support for large-scale emergency incidents. -20. HARBOR HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION.01 GENERAL The Assistant Chief assigned as Division Commander maintains regular business hours..50 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this assignment is to supervise and direct the activities of this Division. Other responsibilities include: Further Info To Follow -30. HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION.01 GENERAL The Assistant Chief assigned as Division Commander maintains regular business hours..50 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this assignment is to supervise and direct the activities of this Division. Other responsibilities include: A. Assigning and coordinating research and planning Homeland Security mitigation, response and preparedness. B. Reviewing and analyzing completed plans and staff studies and incorporating recommendations. C. Assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and establishing the necessary controls for their achievement. D. Performing duties or special projects as directed. E. Supervising Critical Incident Planning/Training Section, CBRNE/WMD Section, Intelligence Section, Alliance, F. Responding to major emergencies when on call as a member of the Incident Management Team. G. Representing the Fire Chief at City Council Committees, and various governmental agency meetings as directed. H. Participating in staff conferences as a member of the Fire Chief's Staff. 1/1 OPERATIONS 9 -31. INTELLIGENCE SECTION.01 GENERAL The Battalion Chief assigned as the Intelligence Section Commander maintains regular business hours and reports to the Commander, Homeland Security Division..50 RESPONSIBILITY Primary responsibility of this assignment includes: A. Supervise and direct terrorism and related hazardous materials training, curriculum development, and equipment procurement. B. Provide liaison between the Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Terrorism Early Warning Group, Los Angeles County Terrorism Work Group, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Los Angeles Police Department, Department of Health Services, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Military Assets. C. Participate as an active member of the Los Angeles Fire Department Terrorism Work Group and Hazardous Materials Coordinating Committee. D. Maintain liaison between local, state, and federal agencies. E. Coordinate the development of operational plans for high profile government, entertainment, and public facilities. F. Provide intelligence information to the Fire Chief and Department management. G. Assist in surveillance as necessary. H. Respond to major emergencies and participate as an on-call member of an Incident Management Team. -32. CBRNE/WMD SECTION.01 GENERAL The Battalion Chief assigned as the CBRNE/WMD Section Commander reports to the Commander, Homeland Security Division, and maintains regular business hours..50 RESPONSIBILITY Primary responsibility of this assignment includes: A. Reviews appropriate classified and open source intelligence for current and developing threats. This includes developing and managing deliveries of specialized training designed to address response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive and weapons of mass destruction incidents (CBRNE/WMD), for both specialized operations teams and first responders. B. Provides logistical support for the systems and equipment employed by the hazardous materials, decontamination, and first response companies related to CBRNE/WMD response. C. Responds to hazardous materials incidents as needed to assist Incident Commanders as a subject matter expert and hazmat resource. Based on operational and training needs, the Battalion Chief has the responsibility to evaluate technical response procedures for effectiveness and make recommendations to improve effectiveness of hazardous materials resources and first responders. At times, conducting research and formatting analytical data is necessary to improve operational effectiveness. D. Interprets and applies codes and regulations found in local, State, and federal documents on fire and life safety issues as they relate to hazardous materials operations. E. Prepares written informational correspondence to the business community, public officials, property owners and other Department personnel regarding hazardous material training, equipment, and procedures. 1/1 OPERATIONS 10 Determines and prepares schedules subordinates to include training and re-certifications. F. Delivers training and instructs Department members and business community personnel through written lesson plans and oral presentations on the Departments polices, hazardous material procedures, new and emerging technology. G. Establishs new and maintains existing response plans related to assisting with and coordinating specialized training related to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) incident and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) response, for both specialized operations teams and first responders. H. Represents the Homeland Security Division and the City in meetings related to CBRNE and WMD response. -33. ALLIANCE.01 GENERAL The Battalion Chief assigned as the Alliance Commander reports to the Commander, Homeland Security Division, and maintains regular business hours. Primary duties of the assignment include: Further Info To Follow -34. CRITICAL INCIDENT PLANNING AND TRAINING SECTION.01 GENERAL The Battalion Chief assigned as the Critical Incident Planning and Training Section Commander reports to the Commander, Homeland Security Division, and maintains regular business hours. The primary responsibilities of the Section include: A. Plan, conduct, evaluate and document large-scale training and compliance exercises. B. Conduct simulation-based training and exercises. C. Manage the Department’s Incident Command System (ICS) training program. D. Ensure Department compliance with National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and exercise mandates. E. Develop and maintain the Departmental Operations Plan. F. Develop and maintain the Continuity of Operations Plan. G. Staff, operate and maintain specialized Command Post apparatus. H. Function as the Plans Section during a large incident or event when an Incident Management Team is not present. I. Coordinate the planning process for large pre-planned events. J. Respond as dispatched to emergencies. 1/1 OPERATIONS 11 1/1-50.01 ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS -50. ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS CHIEF DEPUTY.01 GENERAL The Chief Deputy assigned to this position, in conjunction with the Emergency Operations Chief Deputy, is the second ranking officer in the Department and is designated as the Regular Acting Fire Chief. The Chief Deputy maintains regular business hours..20 RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibility of this assignment is to direct, coordinate and control the Administrative functions of the Department. This includes the Employee Relations Division, Risk Management Section, Medical Liaison Unit, Fire Prevention Bureau, the Administrative Services Bureau, the Training and Support Bureau, and the Employee Relations Division. Other responsibilities include: A. Representing the Fire Chief at City Council, Council Committees and various governmental agency meetings as directed. B. Responding to major emergencies and other incidents as head of an Incident Management Team. C. Supervising the Productivity Program and acting as the Department’s Productivity Coordinator. D. Assigning and overseeing the work of various Department committees. E. Acting as a liaison between the Fire Department and management personnel of other City Departments. F. Conducting pre-disciplinary hearings and making appropriate recommendations to the Fire Chief of corrective action. 1/1 OPERATIONS 12.60 MANAGEMENT ANALYST II A. Conducts research and fiscal analysis for preparation of staff reports. B. Prepares personal services contracts. C. Coordinates the Administrative Operations annual budget..70 SENIOR CLERK TYPIST A. Serves as the secretary to the Administrative Operations Chief Deputy. B. Performs clerical duties for the Administrative Operations Commander and coordinates Division and Section projects. -51. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION-ASSISTANT CHIEF.01 GENERAL The Assistant Chief assigned as Division Commander of the Employee Relations Division maintains regular business hours..50 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the affairs of the Employee Relations Division and includes: A. Verification and command oversight of all (sworn and civilian) hiring and promotions within the Fire Department. B. Exercise control and impose accountability of all employee issues that may result in Arbitrations/Grievances. C. Exercise command responsibility and control over employment issues involving employees monitored by Risk Management Section. D. Design, develop, and deliver mediation and grievance training at entry level, company officer and command staff levels. E. Represent the Fire Department's interests at arbitrations and court hearing involving Fire Department members; and at meetings with representatives from the 17 different M.O.U.'s. F. Exercise command control over the preparation and dissemination of regularly scheduled reports to the Fire Chief and Fire Department Command Staff regarding the aforementioned issues, including but not limited to grievances, mediations, long-term sick and IOD members, Civil Liability Case Depositions, Work Compensation, etc. G. Develop a short and long term Labor Management Plan. 1/1 OPERATIONS 13 -52. RISK MANAGEMENT SECTION-BATTALION CHIEF.01 OBJECTIVE AND ORGANIZATION The primary objective of the Risk Management Section to augment the line functions of the Department by administering the Department’s In-Service Training Section, the Recruit Training Section, and the Quality Improvement Section. Specialized personnel assigned to Risk Management include the Department Safety Officer. The majority of personnel assigned to the Section maintain regular business hours..10 GENERAL The Battalion Chief assigned as the Section Commander maintains regular business hours and reports directly to the Employee Relations Officer..50 RESPONSIBILITY The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the affairs of the Risk Management Section and includes: A. Directing the activities of subordinate officers in the implementation and administration of Department and Section programs and projects. B. Serving as a member of the Fire Chief’s Executive Staff. C. Representing the Department in matters pertaining to recruitment and the formulation of programs with the City’s Personnel Department. D. Serving as the Department’s representative in various inter-governmental agencies concerned with training and quality improvement/risk management issues. -53. MEDICAL LIAISON UNIT.01 GENERAL The Medical Liaison Unit, commanded by a Captain II/Paramedic, reports to the Commander, Risk Management Section and maintains regular business hours. An on call MLU representative can be contacted through Metro at any hour of the day..50 RESPONSIBILITY The Unit arranges medical assistance for members, maintains medical records, coordinates bi-annual medicals with the Occupational Health and Safety Division, represents the Department at pension hearings, responds as a part of staff to major emergencies and responds to members hospitalized due to IOD injury or illness. The Unit arranges necessary emergency care 24 hours a day and follow up care during regular business hours. It also assists members in their dealing with the Workers' Compensation Division of the Personnel Department. When first care or assistance is needed for IOD injury or illness, contact this Unit, or Metro for the on call MLU representative. 1/1 OPERATIONS 14 -54. DEPARTMENT PSYCHOLOGIST.01 GENERAL A licensed Psychologist serves as the director of the Department’s Stress Management Program and reports directly to the Commander, Risk Management Section..50 RESPONSIBILITY The Department Psychologist performs the following duties: A. Directs the Department’s Stress Management Program. B. Responds to provide formal and informal debriefings for Department members exposed to critical incident stress. C. Provides in-service training to Department members who serve as Critical Incident Team members and Peer Support members. D. Conducts work site visits to inform members of the Stress Management Program and provide stress management recognition training. E. Conducts detailed research in the field of stress in the emergency responder setting. -55. DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICER.01 GENERAL A Captain II serves as the Department Safety Officer, reports to the Commander, Risk Management Section and maintains regular business hours. This officer routinely meets with the Fire Chief and General Manager on matters concerning firefighter safety..50 RESPONSIBILITY The duties of the Department Safety Officer include: A. Assuming overall responsibility for ensuring that the Department complies with Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA and Cal/OSHA) regulations and requirements for determining and evaluating Departmental alternatives relating to safety and health programs, rules and regulations. B. Conducting research relating to Department methods of compliance with Cal/OSHA requirements. C. Reviewing current and proposed OSHA and Cal/OSHA standards for applicability to local conditions. The Safety Officer attends hearings and submits written reports on changes that affect personal safety and protective clothing for firefighters. D. Reviewing National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) proposed standards on firefighter safety and submitting written comments or oral testimony on standards for firefighter safety. E. Evaluating and recommending proposals for safety equipment and clothing to determine effectiveness and value in fireground operations and effects on health and safety of members. F. Coordinating the Cal/OSHA yearly Departmental injury report. G. Investigating reported safety hazards within the Department and assisting field officers in eliminating safety hazards. H. Acting as the Department liaison with the Personnel Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Division and assisting the Personnel Department in adjudicating Cal/OSHA citations. I. Developing, coordinating and maintaining the Department’s Injury and Illness Prevention and Safety Program. The Department Safety Officer serves as the chair of the Department’s Injury and Illness Prevention 1/1 OPERATIONS 15 and Safety Committee and is responsible for maintaining the minutes of each meeting. J. Representing the Department in the Southern Area Fire Equipment Research Association (SAFER) meetings. May serve on the board of this organization as a “member at large”. K. Responding to major emergencies and unusual incidents to evaluate members’ safety as directed by the incident commander. L. Participating as a member of the Hazardous Materials Advisory Committee. M. Serving as the Department’s coordinator for the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) program. N. Coordinating annual portable ladder inspections. O. Developing and authoring Department Safety Bulletins. P. Coordinating the Department’s annual Fire Facilities Inspection Program. Q. Coordinating accident investigations with the various Bureaus and serving as a member of the Department’s Special Incident Investigation Team (SIIT). Article Sources and Contributors 16 Article Sources and Contributors 1/1 OPERATIONS Source: http://lafd.info/index.php?oldid=13458 Contributors: Rshortle3323, Sjoseph Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors Image:newOperations_Chart3.png Source: http://lafd.info/index.php?title=File:NewOperations_Chart3.png License: unknown Contributors: RBARNA Image:admin_Chart4.png Source: http://lafd.info/index.php?title=File:Admin_Chart4.png License: unknown Contributors: RBARNA