FCFRD SOPs Flashcards
What is the purpose of SOP 03.06.03?
Establish a policy for utilization, management, and maintenance of reserve apparatus available to extend operational resources.
What is a Ready Reserve Apparatus?
Is provided by volunteer fire and rescue departments and is staffed as an additional unit when volunteers are available or when needed as frontline apparatus. Ready reserve apparatus is equipped and maintained at the same level of operational readiness as frontline units.
What is a Reserve Apparatus?
Vehicles that were removed from frontline service and are utilized when frontline units are out of service for maintenance or other issues.
What are the two main differences between ready reserve and reserve apparatus?
1) Ready reserve apparatus are volunteer owned, reserve apparatus are county owned.
2) Ready reserve apparatus are outfitted with the same tools, technology, equipment, and supplies as their frontline equivalents. Reserve apparatus do not not carry equipment beyond hose and all equipment must be switched to the reserve from the frontline apparatus.
Who is in charge of ensuring ready reserve apparatus are properly maintained and available for immediate use?
The Fire Station Leadership Team (FSLT).
Who is in charge of ensuring that the inventory of supplies and equipment is maintained according to apparatus type for ready reserve apparatus?
he Fire Station Leadership Team (FSLT).
Who must be notified when a frontline career crew places a volunteer owned ready reserve unit in service?
The volunteer chief or designee must be informed by the OIC of the frontline unit.
How long may a frontline career crew utilize a ready reserve apparatus without the approval of the volunteer chief or their designee?
24 hours
Are volunteers able to obtain a reserve apparatus from the county?
Yes, The volunteer chief or their designee must coordinate with the vehicle coordinator if their ready reserve is out of service but a vehicle is needed for a volunteer mission.
Does the priority for repairs to ready reserve apparatus come before or after frontline apparatus?
After
Who is responsible for creating a policy for inspecting and inventory of ready reserve apparatus?
The Fire Station Leadership Team (FSLT).
What should the status of ready reserve apparatus be on the computer aided dispatched when they are not staffed?
Logged off.
What staff member can authorize employees to obtain a reserve apparatus?
The vehicle coordinator
What is the phone number of the vehicle coordinator?
703-246-3980
Who provides the number and location of the reserve apparatus to be utilized?
The vehicle coordinator
