GO 14-001: Rendering Department Courtesies

These flashcards will help students review and memorize key concepts and procedures outlined in General Order 14-001 related to rendering department courtesies.

What is the purpose of General Order 14-001?

To reaffirm department policy for rendering courtesies and define procedures for dignitary visits.

When does General Order 14-001 become effective?

April 21, 2014.

What is a dignitary according to General Order 14-001?

A prominent person due to high rank or office.

Who qualifies as an Exempt Rank Chief Officer?

A Chief Officer above the rank of Battalion Chief or Paramedic Field Chief.

What should members do when a dignitary visits between 0700 and 2100 hours?

Ring the alarm bell and assemble on the apparatus floor.

What time frame should the alarm not be rung for dignitaries visiting?

Between 2100 and 0700 hours unless requested.

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with General Order 14-001?

Chief Officers and Company Officers.

What must all members wear during roll call for dignitary visits?

The prescribed uniform.

Where should members assemble during a dignitary visit?

In front of their apparatus or an appropriate location.

What happens if a higher ranking officer is already in the Company’s Quarters?

The Company Officer must notify the visiting Chief Officer why the alarm was not rung.

Is the alarm bell rung when an Exempt Rank Chief Officer enters their own quarters?

No, unless requested by the Chief Officer.

What should members maintain until permission is given for dismissal?

Their formation.

How many roll calls must the order be read at?

Four roll calls.

What actions are permitted by the Floor Watch member if a Battalion Chief visits?

Ring the alarm if requested by the Battalion Chief.

What defines the time when members should not ring the bell for dignitaries?

Between 2100 and 0700 hours.

Who is responsible for conducting Company School regarding this order?

Chief Officers and Company Officers.

What is the penalty for non-compliance with General Order 14-001?

Not specified in the document.

What is the Chicago Fire Department’s policy regarding dignitary visits?

All members will acknowledge visiting dignitaries.

What should be done if a member is first to observe a visiting Chief Officer?

They should ring the alarm bell.

What action is required upon hearing the alarm bell due to a dignitary visit?

Fall in line in front of their apparatus.

What should members do if approached by a Chief Officer without ringing the alarm?

Notify the visiting Chief Officer of the situation.

What is the source of this order?

Chicago Fire Department General Order.

What rank is NOT considered an Exempt Rank Chief Officer?

Battalion Chief or Paramedic Field Chief.

What does CFD stand for?

Chicago Fire Department.

What must all members have knowledge of according to the order?

The provisions of General Order 14-001.

Who is the Fire Commissioner mentioned in the order?

José A. Santiago.

How is the order distributed?

It is to be read at roll calls and posted.

What was rescinded by General Order 14-001?

Chicago Fire Department Rules and Regulations, Section 49.110.

What procedure must be followed during a dignitary visit?

Members return to their appropriate formations upon the alarm.

What happens to members' formation prior to dismissal?

They must maintain their formation.