JOHNSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Departmental Memorandum
Directive #05-001September 12, 2005
To:All Personnel
From:Chief Krohse
Subject:Areas of Responsibility
There are many areas of responsibility that require special attention by members able to devote the time and commitment necessary. Individuals with previous experience or special skills are invaluable to the overall success of this organization. Attached is a list of those areas identified as requiring specialized attention. Adjacent to each section is a list of the individual(s) assigned the responsibilities listed and the name of the Officer given the authority necessary to ensure completion.
Training – Fire :Nemmers, T / Lt. Jennings
Rescue & Haz Mat
State & OSHA Requirements
Establish schedules- both master schedule for yearmonthly schedules
Assign instructors
Training - E.M.S.: Halbrook / D/C Sellner
CPR & AED - both in house & general public
Continuing Education
Establish schedules
Assign Instructors
Safety: Bemisdarfer / A/C Nemmers
In station
Emergency operations – scene safety recommendations
Equipment – power tools
Quartermaster : Capt. Bowman / D/C Sellner
Make recommendations to purchase and replace work & dress uniforms
Make recommendations to purchase and replace turnout gear
Collect and review all uniform & gear requisition forms
Review bi-annual inspection forms
Oversee all cleaning, maintenance & repairs of turnout gear
Establish and monitor replacement schedules
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Areas of Responsibility
Building Maintenance: Wilson / Chief Krohse
Maintain directory of contractors
Follow-up on all repairs made
Establish contact procedures
Track all service agreements
Small Tools – Power : A/C Cox
Saws
Generators
Fans
Extrication Tools
Oversee all maintenance & repairs
Track all service agreements
Hose – All Diameters:A/C Nemmers
Oversee testing, review results
Maintain all records
Recommend purchases
Oversee all maintenance & repairs
Nozzles / Fittings / Adapters : A/C Nemmers
Nozzles – fog & smoothbore
Elevated & master stream
Appliances & adapters
Intake valves
Recommend purchases
Oversee all maintenance & repairs
Small Tools – Manual : A/C Cox
Axes
Pike poles
Halligan bars
Closet hooks
Brooms
Toolboxes
Recommend purchases
Oversee all maintenance & repairs
S.C.B.A. : Capt. Bowman / Chief Krohse
Flow & fit testing
Repair & maintenance of SCBA’s
Compressor Maintenance
Air Quality Testing
Hydrostatic Testing
Recommend purchases
Oversee all maintenance & repairs
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Areas of Responsibility
Specialty Rescue : Nemmers, T, Halbrook / Lt. Jennings
Water & Ice
Above & Below Grade
Extrication
Structural Collapse
Recommend purchases
Oversee all maintenance & repairs
Radio Equipment: Benberg / Chief Krohse
Mobile radios
Headset systems
Portable radios
Paging equipment
Inventory all equipment
Track assignment of portable radios & pagers
Recommend purchases
Oversee all maintenance & repairs
Extinguishers : Chief Krohse
Station & Apparatus
Annual Certification
Recommend purchases
Oversee all maintenance & repairs
Apparatus Maintenance : D/C Sellner
Review write-up’s
Follow-up after repairs are completed
Monthly odometer & hour meter readings
Quartermaster –Turnout Gear: Capt. Bowman / D/C Sellner
Collect & review requisition forms
Review turnout gear inspection results
Recommend purchases
Oversee all maintenance & repairs
Ladders : A/C Nemmers / A/C Cox
Recommend purchases
Oversee all maintenance & repairs
Schedule annual aerial & ground ladder testing
Review results of testing
Extrication Equipment : A/C Cox
Recommend purchases
Oversee all maintenance & repairs
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Areas of Responsibility
EMS Equipment / Supplies : McAndrew, Rathbun / Chief Krohse
Maintain and track inventories
Establish an accountability system for pharmaceuticals
Maintain stock rotations
Recommend Purchases
Track report entries for billing purposes
Public Education : Halbrook, Jennings, Bowman, Krohse
Order and maintain stock of literature & supplies
Schedule tours, presentations & events – post sign-up sheets
Fire prevention Open House
Coordinate parade participation
Schedule demonstrations (Fire extinguisher, fire drills, etc.)
By Orders Of,
James A. Krohse
Fire Chief