Rules we don't need no sticking rules
chief duties
company officer
Essential rules for all members
F.A.O.
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What is it considered if an employee does not understand the rules and regulations, General orders, policy or SOP and you do not ask a superior officer for clarification?

Breach of Duty 

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100

Who is the fire marshal for the city?

The fire chief

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100

What is the primary responsibility of a company officer

The safety and accountability of the members under their command

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100

What should all members of the department protect?

Life and property

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100

True or false 

An F.A.O. is expected to engage in firefighting,ems and fire prevention activities

True

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200

How often are the rules and regulations reviewed?

In the first quarter of each year on an annual basis

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200

Who is responsible for planing coordinating controlling and staffing all activities of the fire department?

The Fire Chief

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200

What are the duties of a company officer who is first on scene?

Assume command at any multi-company response and remain in command until relieved or the incident is terminated

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200

If a member willfully disobeys a lawful order from a superior officer or treats a supervisor with contempt or disrespect during their duties what is that behavior considered

Insubordination 

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200

Who may exercise direction over other firefighters 

The F.A.O.

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300

How are the Rules and Regulation committee members chosen

The fire chief or his designee shall appoint an ad hoc advisory committee that consists of at least 1 member from each rank

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300

Who is responsible for the paramedic preceptor program

The Deputy Chief

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300

Assignment of duties, cleanliness, records and reports, use of supplies, display of matierials, assignments from chiefs fall under what function of the company officer?

The day to day duties of a company officer

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300

How should members maintain a high spirit of cooperation and teamwork?

By treating each other with courtesy and respect

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300

What must an F.A.O. be familiar with?

Buildings, streets, hydrants and alarm boxes

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400

What agreement do the rules and regulations have to conform to?

The collective bargaining agreement

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400

What is the primary responsibility of the shift chief?

The safety and accountability of the entire shift

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400

What is the role of the Senior captain?

Supervising authority over any other captain

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400

What shall not be an excuse for failure to respond to an alarm?

Fatigue from the previous day

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400

What duties may be required of an F.A.O. during fire ground operations?

Driving, connecting hoses, operating the pump or aerial and making minor repairs

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500

What are the rules and regulations not intended or designed to do?

Limit any member in the exercise of judgement or initiative in taking action any reasonable firefighter would take in an extraordinary solution. 

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500

Which chief is responsible for ensuring compliance with the collective bargaining agreement?

The deputy Chief

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500

Who leads supervises and coordinates activities at the company level

The captain or acting captain

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500

What should a member do if they feel they have received an unlawful, unjust or improper order?

Report the matter in writing to the chief at first opportunity through the proper channels

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500

What duties will be performed by the F.A.O. during morning check offs

Maintain check offs and ensure clean well maintained equipment in a ready state.

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