General Orders 2022 PGFD

Prince George's Fire Department General Orders 2022

Who can submit suggested changes or recommend the creation of a General Order? (1-1) A.)

All Department personnel

Who will finalize and submit all proposed General Orders and submit them to the Fire Chief? (1-1) D.)

Document Gatekeeper

Who is the senior staff member responsible for the coordination and management of the day-to-day operations and activities of the Office of the Fire Chief? (1-2)

Executive Officer

Who is responsible for the leadership and management of a command? (1-3)

Deputy Fire Chief

After an Incident Command Post has been established, any subsequent assumptions or transfers of command must be? (1-3)

Face to Face

Who will coordinate supervisory and administrative efforts pertaining to EMS operations with the Station Officer? (1-3)

EMS Duty Officer

During an emergency incident, if an order contradictory to standing Department orders and written procedures is issued emergency conditions, the order: (1-3)

Should be carried out in a safe and expeditious manner

What is the radio designation for the Departmental Duty Chief while on duty? (1-4)

Duty Chief 800

If a member does something that involves unusual personal risk, and/or unusual judgement, zeal or ingenuity, they should receive which reward? (1-6)

Bronze Medal of Valor

What shall supersede any conflicting information except local, state or federal laws (1-1)

General Orders

The 4 major commands of the office of the fire Chief are Support services, Administrative services, Emergency operations and (1-2)

Management services

Who responds on all major incidents and assists the incident commander by providing accurate and timely information to media representatives (1-2)

PIO

What office is responsible for after hours tow truck requests and tire repairs, fuel lock out notifications (1-2)

Fire/ EMS Call Center

How many operational members does a Volunteer organization need to have to have one Volunteer Station B Chief (1-3)

15

What MUST be obtained by the first arriving Chief Officer from TACTICAL COMMAND when assuming COMMAND (1-3)

CAN report

What shall be used for reporting noteworthy events and incidents that are not time critical (1-5)

Command Officer's Log

How often does the Awards and Commendations Committee convene (1-6)

Annually

Who is the senior staff member responsible for the coordination and management of the day to day operations and activities of the Office of the fire Chief and other functions related to Fire/EMS Department Headquarters (1-2)

Executive Officer to the Fire Chief

What office is responsible for Public Safety Personnel Investigations (1-2)

Human Resources

This document describes a program or course of action that has limited duration?

Directive

The Fire/EMS Department strives to improve the quality of life in Prince Georges County by promoting safety, and providing the highest quality of fire prevention, fire protection, emergency medical services, and community outreach programs." This statement can be found where

Mission Statement

After a complaint is received, an investigation and resolution of the complaint shall occur within how many days?

14

Who is responsible for finalizing all proposed General Orders and submitting them to the office of the Fire Chief?

Project Manager

A Fire Technician is outranked by which rank?

Volunteer Sergeant

Where do complaints received at a fire station be forwarded to?

Emergency Operations Center

The command officer's log shall be forwarded to the approved mailing list by what time?

0730 hours

Who is responsible for the security of the gym facility at Station 830?

Emergency Operations Center

All of the following require direct notification to the executive officer via chain of command, except?

Residential Fire

The main door to the office of the Fire Chief is to remain \______ at all times. (1-7)

Closed

For a PRIORITY item for the Fire Chief, where on the envelope should it be stamped? (1-9)

Upper right-hand corner of the form

What font is used when preparing correspondence for the Fire Chief Signature? (1-10)

Modified Block Form

Fire/EMS Department Chaplains are available on a "\_________" basis.

On Call

Who may the Fire Chief appoint to be in charge of a Fire/EMS Department funeral? (1-12)

Funeral Officer

What is the radio designation for the Canteen unit? (1-13)

Canteen 801

Where is the canteen unit that the Ladies Auxiliary placed into service? (1-13)

Station 837

When a member is looking for permission to be identified with Prince George's County Fire/EMS department, they should get permission from the Office of the Fire Chief at least (1-14)

Two weeks prior to delivering a lecture, holding a class or submitting a text for publication

Items concerning life safety or major policy consequences, addressed to the Fire/EMS Department or government, generally will be classified as what (1-9)

Priority

Who determines the size of the Chaplin Corps (1-11)

Fire Chief

At least how many Chaplains should be available 24/7 (1-11)

1

The Chaplain will be notified automatically by group page to which following incident (1-11)

All second Alarm fires or greater

Who is ultimately in charge of a Fire /EMS Department funeral (1-12)

Fire Chief

Where is the County Attorney assigned to (1-7)

Office of the Fire Chief

Lieutenant Colonels and or Majors shall not assign Priority status to an Item simply because (1-9)

Deadlines dates have not been followed by the individual who received the assignment from the Chief

Where is the headquarters for the Prince George's county Fire/ EMS Department (1-7)

Largo Government Center

If an employee or member would like to file a complaint, who should they report it to? (1-15)

Chain of Command

When someone files a complaint, they should be told that a Department representative will be contacting them within how many business days? (1-15)

3

If a vehicle citation is received by and PGFD vehicle, who will handle it? (1-18)

Office of Professional Standards

Who is responsible for monitoring and disseminating information regarding NTMP measures or road closures, proposed or installed, which will affect our ability to deliver service? (1-19)

All Fire/EMS personnel

No Career member can hold any rank above \__________ as a volunteer. (1-20)

Captain

Turnover files should be updated how often? (1-21)

As Needed

What is the amount of time prior to delivering a lecture, holding a class or submitting a text for publication do all members of the Fire And EMS department need to obtain advance permission from the fire chief to do so (1-14)

2 weeks

Whenever a complaint is received in a fire house personnel should refer the citizen to (1-15)

Emergency Ops center

If immediate resolution is impossible following initial contact, the complainant shall be advised that a Departmental representative will be contacting them within (1-15)

3 business days

If a driver who was operating an emergency vehicle was not on a call and receives a traffic violation then they must pay it within how many days? And a receipt must be given to the office of Professional Standards (1-16)

5

Station phones be answered before the \_____ ring (1-18)

3

An investigation and resolution of a complaint shall take place within how many calendar days of the receipt of the complaint (1-15)

14

The Cranford/ Graves Fire Service Building shall be on "Security Lockdown" during what part of the day (1-17)

24 hours a day

If a caller to the station has a request for information or assistance that you are unable to provide, have them contact (1-18)

The Fire/EMS Ops center

Who will be notified when a complaint involves medical care or medical protocol issues (1-15)

AEMS Quality Assurance officer

If the Driver who receives a traffic violation was on an emergency incident, proof must be given to the office of Professional Standards within how many days (1-16)

5

1-22 | All requests for legal assistance must be done through?

Fire Chief

1-23 | Which of the following is a requirement in order to solicit on County property?

An applicant/organization designated 501(c) (3) in Prince George's County

1-24 | Which of the following is a requirement of the Safety and Emergency Response Plan?

List detail evacuation instructions and or duties for those who have responsibilities during the emergency evacuation.

1-25 | Authorized personnel to participate in emergency operations is determined by

County Fire Chief

1-25 | How often is the Staffing Summary Worksheet completed?

Monthly

1-25 | Each Battalion Coordinator will submit the completed Staffing Summary Worksheet by the

10th

1-26 | Which of the following is required information of an After Action Review (AAR)?

Insight and feedback critical to the successful completion of tactical benchmarks

1-26 | Which of the following incidents require a Formal AAR?

WFD, MCI, A call requiring a 2nd rescue squad,A call requiring the operation of specialty team

1-26 | Who and how soon does the AAR need to be submitted?

ESC Operational Performance Chief, 14 days

What type of signs are posted at all County properties? (1-23)

No soliciting

When may a County employee solicit on county property? (1-23)

On behalf of non-profit entities

When entering a 2nd crew into the Station Logbook, it should be marked with what? (1-25)

A.) *

Who is responsible for the staffing summary worksheet? (1-25)

Career station commander

When is the staffing summary worksheet due to the Battalion Chief? (1-25)

the 5th day of each month

What is the highest rank that a career member of PGFD may attain as a volunteer in PG county (1-20)

Captain

Each station officer is to establish a formal \_______________ for employees newly assigned to the station (1-21)

Orientation program

How many files may a station supervisor maintain for each employee assigned to the station or battalion for the purpose of retaining operational information (1-21)

1

All requests for the legal assistance of the County Attorney's Office must be directed to whom and all requests need to be in writing (1-22)

Fire Chief

Applications for solicitation on county property should be submitted \___ business days in advance of the planned activity and applicants will be notified of the status of their request within \___ business days of receipt (1-23)

10,5

Who is responsible for recording the staffing breakdown and 2nd crew notation in the log book (1-25)

OIC

The Career Station commander will submit a copy of the completed staffing summary worksheet to the volunteer chief and the Battalion Coordinator by the \____ Day of the month (1-25)

5

Who shall complete the After Action Review and submit it to the ESC operational Performance Chief via Chain of command within 14 days of the incident (1-26)

Incident commander

The goal of an After Action Review is to (1-26)

Improve operational performance

The responsibility for satisfactory performance of a delegated duty is with (1-21)

The Delegating officer

2-1 | What is the NFPA Standard that PGFD uses to test aerial devices?

NFPA 1914

2-1 | What is the NFPA Standard that PGFD uses to test ground ladders?

NFPA 1932

2-1 | Other than annual testing, when is ground ladder testing used?

After heat exposure

2-1 | At a minimum, how often are aerial devices cleaned?

Semi - annually (spring and fall)

2-1 | Aerial devices will be cleaning using what solution?

Mineral spirits

2-1 | What type of grease is to be used on the grease points of the ladder truck?

NLGI - grade 2 heavy duty multi-purpose lubricant

2-1 | What happens to ladders after they are retired?

Retained for possible use elsewhere

2-1 | How should be contacted if there is a question about the operation of the aerial device?

Apparatus Maintenance

2-3 | If a vehicle needs to be towed during business hours, who do you contact first?

watch office

2-3 | If a vehicle needs to be towed or repaired after business hours, who approves the order?

Duty Chief

2-3 | What information needs to be given to the Watch Office for the tow service?

Exact location, reason for tow, M number, and other pertinent information

2-3 | What information needs to be given to the Watch Office for tire repair service

Brand name, size, and number of plys

2-4 | How often should air tanks be drained?

Daily

2-4 | During freezing weather, pumps should:

Kept in gear to prevent freezing

2-6 | Who completes the shop ticket when an authorized delivery to a vendor is completed?

Station Personnel

2-6 | If the vendor has additional inquiries or further repairs are needed, who do they contact?

Apparatus Maintenance