Fire Company Management

Question 1

What are 4 things that good company officers do for good management practices?

(POSE)

Answer 1

1. Plan
2. Organize
3. Supervise & Coordinate
4. Evaluate

Question 1

What are 3 necessary things to check at roll call to ensure company readiness?

Answer 1

1. Staffing correct in Crewsense
2. Members passported & logged in
3. Apparatus/equipment working

Question 2

Where in the computer does the officer enter assignments, information, and company activities?

Answer 2

Microsoft Outlook calendar

Question 3

Are members working a trade time considered exempt from details?

Answer 3

YES*

**Unless operational considerations needed

Question 4

What part of the station computer is the official and legal record of the company?

Answer 4

The station computer JOURNAL

Question 5

Where are the secondary passports attached?

Answer 5

Inside of the apparatus door officer side

Question 6

How do you request a new status board?

Answer 6

Clothing repair request

Question 7

When do you change the emergency water storage in the 55 gallon drums?

Answer 7

Every January 1 and July 1

Question 8

When will all SCBA batteries be replaced?

Answer 8

First Sunday in November,
2nd Sunday in March,

and as needed

Question 9

How often do you test the power tools and equipment on the Fire apparatus?

Answer 9

Weekly

Question 10

How often do you flush the booster tank on the apparatus?

Answer 10

ANNUALLY and AS NEEDED

After:
1. Wildland deployment
2. Drafting
3. Being supplied with mobile water

Question 11

True or false. It is the POLICY of Portland fire that all company members participate in group meals

(Unless officially excused)

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What does a member need to do if they have a valid exclusion reason?

Answer 12

Have a letter from a private physician for their “special diet” sent through channels to EOPS deputy chief

Question 13

Station captain shall be responsible for custody and use of all City equipment at the station and it shall be inventoried how often?

Answer 13

YEARLY

Question 14

What is the rule concerning Leisure Time activity of members on duty?

Answer 14

It cannot interfere with any routine or emergency Duty

Question 15

What are the 3 positions allowed for overhead doors to be in to avoid damage?

Answer 15

Fully open
Fully closed
Open 1’ from closed for ventilation

Question 16

Smoking is prohibited within how many feet of the fire station?

Answer 16

50 ft of the exterior

Question 17

How much kerosene or diesel fuel may you have in the station?

Answer 17

One 5 gallon safety can

(1 extra 5 gal if there is a tiller, for cab heater)

Question 18

Do the companies mix gas and oil for two cycle engines?

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

Who do you refer a citizen to if they want to dispose of hazmat?

Answer 19

Metro Recycling

Question 20

Are you allowed to load Small Arms ammunition in the fire station?

Answer 20

No

Question 21

Who maintains and configures the station computers?

Answer 21

BTS

Question 22

How often is the station inspected for unsafe conditions and safety deficiencies?

Answer 22

Once every quarter

Question 23

Who performs the station inspection?

Answer 23

Captain/supervisor and a member of the station

Question 24

What is the time frame for watch person?

Answer 24

0700 to 2200

Question 25

How do you answer the station business phone?

Answer 25

Give NAME and COMPANY

Question 26

How do you switch between calls on the station business phone?

Answer 26

Depressed switch hook for one second, release, then dial 111 The tone another call is coming in only sounds twice, so be quick to answer!

Question 27

Who do you notify if there is a power failure at a fire station?

Answer 27

1. BOEC 2. BC (BOEC will notify power company)

Question 28

Station Captains are responsible for preparing what book so the station has a guide for completing administrative requirements?

Answer 28

Administrative Management/Policy notebook

Question 29

Administrative duties assigned to company officers shall include but not be limited to care, inventory, and maintenance of the following: (8)

Answer 29

1. apparatus & equipment 2. Company files 3. Library 4. Company supplies 5. Fire loss control program 6. Monitor mandatory training 7. Maintain greater alarm lists 8. Prep tallies for services/supplies

Question 30

It is ESSENTIAL the Company Officer maintain reports that are what 4 things?

Answer 30

1. Complete 2. Accurate 3. Neat 4. Forwarded on time

Question 31

Who has the authority to approve refuse for personal projects at the station as long as they don't conflict with PF&R activities or public concerns?

Answer 31

Company Officers

Question 32

If 2 regular members at station, who gets detailed first?

Answer 32

Member with less than 5 years. Otherwise it's a rotation

Question 33

What is the order of getting detailed?

Answer 33

1. Traveler 2. Out of house callback 3. Outside detail (1 shift) 4. In house callback 5. Regular member <5 yrs 6. Regular members rotation

Question 34

In case of a move-up to another company's quarters, an entry shall be made where and in what color?

Answer 34

Station computer JOURNAL in RED

Question 35

The officer should have the company logged in on the MDC by what time?

Answer 35

0800

Question 36

What are all 3 elements of the passport system?

Answer 36

1. Helmet shields 2. Passports 3. MDC logged on

Question 37

When does the officer assign a B team leader for groups of 2 or more?

Answer 37

Designate a team leader at ROLL CALL

Question 38

What's a team defined as?

Answer 38

2 or more members, with an officer or leader, with a passport

Question 39

Where are the Primary passports carried?

Answer 39

Underside brim velcro at back of Company Officer

Question 40

When should CrewSense be checked for accuracy and possible discrepancies?

Answer 40

The night before. That way you can call BHQ the night before

Question 41

For how long should company officers plan activities and administrative work?

Answer 41

The MONTH ahead

Question 42

Installing or altering any station equipment or adding antennas is not to be done without the permission of who?

Answer 42

Logistics Deputy Chief

Question 43

Who is responsible for tests of pumpers, aerials, elevated platforms, and ground ladders?

Answer 43

Deputy Chief Logistics

Question 44

If you suspect an aerial or ground ladder is unsafe after being used, who do you report it to?

Answer 44

LOGISTICS

Question 45

All powered tools and equipment carried on fire apparatus shall be tested how often?

Answer 45

Weekly. START EM UP AND RUN EM

Question 46

What are 4 main times that are opportunities for good public relations with the public?

Answer 46

1. At fire station 2. At fires/emergencies 3. Enroute to incidents 4. During inspections

Question 47

At a fire, a critical matter of good relations to the owners is how we do what?

Answer 47

Careful overhauling and salvage of personal possessions is critical for the owners

Question 48

If a RESERVE apparatus is temporarily taken out of service or garaged at a different than normal location, who shall you immediately notify?

Answer 48

FIRE LIAISON

Question 49

When a RESERVE apparatus is returned home, who inspects it for readiness, cleanliness, and equipment? What if it's not clean or equipment missing?

Answer 49

Both officers or designees JOINTLY Company Officer notify BATTALION CHIEF

Question 50

Unheard voice-mail is indicated by what sound in the receiver?

Answer 50

"Stutter dial tone"

Question 51

What are the ONLY 2 exceptions to using a cell phone while driving a City vehicle?

Answer 51

1. Reporting illegal activity 2. Calling for an emergency

Question 52

Where are portable generators kept in case a station generator is out of service or fails to operate during a power outage?

Answer 52

Located in LOGISTICS BASEMENT

Question 53

If for example there is a situation where PF&R members are involved in incidents that cause injury damage/due to possible negligence, what form can you give the affected person?

Answer 53

General Liability Claim against City of Portland Try before you pry dummy!

Question 54

Only secondary containers provided by Logistics and what type are approved for station flammable liquid storage?

Answer 54

UL listed METAL

Question 55

Keep all grease rags in what?

Answer 55

COVERED metal can