station ops

Question 1

What are the operational procedures contained in the document?

Answer 1

Not all inclusive; personnel must be aware of additional operational orders

Additional orders are put forth by Station Captains and sections of the Rules and Regulations.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the station maintenance schedule?

Answer 2

• Daily cleaning and maintenance duties
• Weekly cleaning and maintenance duties
• Monthly cleaning and maintenance duties
• Seasonal cleaning and maintenance duties
• Special cleaning and maintenance duties

Each Station Captain will post this schedule on the station bulletin board.

Question 3

Who is responsible for ensuring the daily logbook is properly recorded?

Answer 3

Each Station Captain

This includes maintaining a separate logbook for Rescue Company activities.

Question 4

What color ink is used for emergency incidents in the daily logbook?

Answer 4

Red ink

Blue ink is used for all other recordings, and pencil recordings are not permitted.

Question 5

What should be recorded at 0800 hours and 1800 hours?

Answer 5

Time signals with details such as ‘0800 time test OK, A Platoon on duty’

The roll call number of the person recording must be noted in the right margin.

Question 6

List some items that should be chronologically listed in the daily logbook.

Answer 6

• Fire and rescue incidents
• Apparatus in and out of service
• Department merchandise received
• Hose changes
• Gasoline and oil received
• Notifications and important visitors

This shows the proper day-to-day, hour-to-hour activities of the station.

Question 7

What information should be listed in the front of the daily logbook?

Answer 7

All personnel addresses and telephone numbers

This ensures easy access to contact information.

Question 8

What is required in the rear of the daily logbook?

Answer 8

• One page for each major first run apparatus for repair details
• Reserve apparatus may be placed two or three to a page

This helps conserve space.

Question 9

What must all personnel do upon reporting on duty?

Answer 9

Read and sign the daily logbook

This ensures they are aware of any changes affecting operations.

Question 10

What should each station maintain in a general logbook?

Answer 10

A separate notebook indicating streets closed, obstructions, death notices, etc.

This helps keep track of important local information.

Question 11

Who ensures that station generators operate properly?

Answer 11

Station Captains

Company Officers must contact the District Battalion Chief for any issues or repairs needed.

Question 12

What should Company Officers do if there are issues with the station generator?

Answer 12

Contact the District Battalion Chief

The District Battalion Chief will notify the Assistant Chief of the situation.