HomeMy WebLinkAbout328.001 Probationary Battalion Chief Task BookEffective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (2) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 1 of 16
300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 328.001 PROBATIONARY BATTALION CHIEF TASK BOOK
PURPOSE
This document outlines the knowledge, skills, and competencies required of a
probationary Battalion Chief.
APPLICATION
The probationary Battalion Chief task book is designed to assist the newly appointed
Battalion Chief in developing the basic skills necessary to perform in a satisfactory
manner as a Battalion Chief of the Fresno Fire Department.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
As part of the probationary period, the probationary Battalion Chief will be required to
have a Deputy Chief or designee, sign off the listed subjects and skills of the task
book.
The task book is to be submitted to the Training Division prior to the end of the one-
year probationary period.
Probationary Battalion Chiefs are responsible for completing the “Performance
Requirements for the Probationary Battalion Chiefs” agreement.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Probationary Battalion Chiefs should learn the subjects listed in the task book and
demonstrate competency in each area prior to the end of his/her one-year
probationary period.
Deputy Chiefs should evaluate the progress of the listed Battalion Chief subjects
and/or skills.
Fresno City Fire Department
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 2 of 16
Any assistance requested by the probationary Battalion Chief should be provided by
the personnel involved.
PROCESS
The Deputy Chief or designee is to sign off when the probationary Battalion Chief has
successfully demonstrated and met the intent of the individual identified task.
Note: The individually mentioned tasks are a comprehensive list of the tasks
which are essential to successful completion of the Battalion Chief
probationary period.
Evaluations need not be performed in the sequence presented in the task book, nor
is the probationary Battalion Chief limited to these subjects and tasks. The Deputy
Chief, as well as the probationary Battalion Chief, is encouraged to include subjects
or tasks he/she feels need additional improvement.
INFORMATION
This section intentionally left blank.
DEFINITIONS
This section intentionally left blank.
CROSS-REFERENCES
Additional resources can be found through the following links and/or publications:
OSFM Chief Officer Task Book
https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/7295/chief-fire-officer-task-book.pdf
City of Fresno Fire Battalion Chief Job Specifications
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/job-specifications/
Company Officer Certification Training Standards (CTS) Guide
https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/3316/company-officer-cts-guide-2019-05-05-ada.pdf
Administrative Manual (ADMIN.)
https://www.fresno.gov/fire-training/manuals-and-forms/
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 3 of 16
Standard Operating Procedures Manual (SOP)
https://www.fresno.gov/fire-training/manuals-and-forms/
Training and Equipment Manual (T&E)
https://www.fresno.gov/fire-training/manuals-and-forms/
Fresno Operational Area Guides (FOAG)
https://www.fresno.gov/fire-training/manuals-and-forms/
Fresno Operational Area Emergency Alert Tone Standard Operating Guideline
https://documents.fresno.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=2359650&dbid=0&repo=L
F-Repository
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 4 of 16
PROBATIONARY
BATTALION CHIEF
TASK BOOK
TO PROTECT AND PUT SERVICE
ABOVE ALL ELSE
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 5 of 16
SIGNATURE VERIFICATION
The following individuals have the authority to verify portions of this certification task
book using the signature recorded below.
Please print except for the Signature line where a handwritten signature is required.
Please add additional signature pages as needed.
Name:
Name:
Job Title:
Job Title:
Organization:
Organization:
Signature:
Signature:
Name:
Name:
Job Title:
Job Title:
Organization:
Organization:
Signature:
Signature:
Name:
Name:
Job Title:
Job Title:
Organization:
Organization:
Signature:
Signature:
Name:
Name:
Job Title:
Job Title:
Organization:
Organization:
Signature:
Signature:
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 6 of 16
FRESNO FIRE DEPARTMENT
TASK BOOK
# Reference Title Date Initials
1. 10 and Unit 5
MOUs, Admin,
101.002 –
101.006
Explain and demonstrate staffing procedures
of the FFD.
2. AO 2-6, 2-28,
City of Fresno
New Employee
Info,
Unit 5 MOU,
FF Job Spec., Personnel BC
Describe hiring requirements and procedures
for the FFD and City of Fresno.
3. Personnel BC,
FFS, CAP, and
BC Job Specs,
SFT
Certification
Tracks
Describe promotional requirements and
procedures.
4. Admin Section
105, FFS,
CAP, and BC
Academies
Describe the FFD’s career development
program.
5.
Unit 5 and 10
MOUs, Admin
115.004,
BC/DC,
Develop a proposal for a new employee
benefit or to better an existing employee
benefit within the FFD.
6. Admin 102.001 Describe the FFD’s Awards Program.
7. Admin 102.001 Write a memo describing an incident where a
member was worthy of official recognition for
their actions at said incident.
8 Training Division Develop a lesson plan for a Battalion led
monthly training on a topic of your choice.
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 7 of 16
# Reference Title Date Initials
9. FF Bill of Rights
Describe the FF Bill of Rights and your role
and responsibilities as a Chief Officer within
the FF Bill of Rights.
10. Admin 113.001,
PIO
Describe the FFD’s community outreach
programs, station publication education
events, and recruitment events.
11.
Business and
Fiscal Services /
Business
Manager
Develop and present a departmental or
divisional budget.
12.
Training Division
-Expense
Tracking
Spreadsheet
Describe a budget management system.
13.
Business & Fiscal
Services Division/
Business
Manager
Describe the FFD’s request for proposal
(RFP) process.
14. LMS, Tritech, Describe the FFD’s Record Management
Systems.
15.
Dashboard,
Hydrant
Reports, GIP
reports, turnout
times
Describe the various ways the FFD analyzes
and interprets records and data.
16.
ISO, FAI Self-
Assessment, the
Fire Chief
Describe the Commission on Fire
Accreditation International Self-Assessment
and the Insurance Service Organization Fire
Service Rating Schedule and the role each
plays in continuing organizational
improvement.
17.
Ops 206.010,
Supervising Fire
Prevention
Inspector
Describe our current GIP process, the goals
of the program, and the tools used to measure
the effectiveness of the program.
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 8 of 16
# Reference Title Date Initials
18.
Supervising Fire
Prevention
Inspector
Develop a plan for an identified fire safety
problem to either correct the issue, develop a
new policy, or adopt a new code standard.
19. Operations
Deputy Chief
Prepare a FD-55 for an emergency incident
involving multiple jurisdictions, including the
incident objectives and placement of all
responding resources.
20. Operations
Deputy Chief
Develop an IAP for an emergency incident
involving multiple operational periods.
21. Ops 201.001,
201.005,
202.023
Describe an incident, your actions, and the
outcome where you were the incident
commander. Describe how the incident
followed the FFD’s risk management policy
and how your assignments aligned with ICS.
22. ICS 500, ICS
201 Form
Describe the transfer of command process at
a large emergency incident.
23. BC Command
Sheet
Describe the process of requesting logistical
support to an incident and where to stage
those resources at an incident scene.
24. ICS 500, Ops
DC
Describe an After-Action Review.
25. Ops 201.002 Describe our record management system and
the BC’s role within that system.
26. Target
Solutions, Ops
210.001,
210.003
Describe the FFD’s mutual aid and auto aid
agreements
27. Ops 204.005,
204.006
Describe call back and move-up procedures.
28. Ops 203 Describe the FFD’s Health and Safety plan.
29. EPO Describe the FFD’s role in the City of Fresno’s
Emergency Preparedness Plan.
30. https://www.fe
ma.gov/emerge
ncy-
managers/nims
Describe NIMS and its various components.
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 9 of 16
# Reference Title Date Initials
31. https://emilms.f
ema.gov/IS220
0/groups/162.ht
ml
Develop an expanded ICS chart for a type 2
emergency incident.
32. https://emilms.f
ema.gov/IS220
0/groups/162.ht
ml
Develop an expanded ICS chart for a type 3
emergency incident.
33. Admin 101.002 Describe the constant staffing policy and the
procedures to be followed by the staffing BC.
34. Staffing
Program
Tutorials in
Target
Solutions
Demonstrate the ability to use the FFD
Staffing Program as the Staffing BC.
35. Op Area
Guidelines
Describe the BC’s role in a mayday event.
36. Forms FD-70A,
FD-70B, FD-70C
Describe and demonstrate apparatus, station,
and personnel inspection procedures.
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 10 of 16
FFD JOB PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
For JPRs that are not part of a candidate’s regular work assignment or are a rare
event, the evaluator may develop a scenario or interview that supports the
required task and evaluate the candidate to the stated standard.
I will submit my probationary Fire Battalion Chief task book to the Training Division
prior to the end of my probationary period.
I will successfully complete a Fresno Fire Department Battalion Chiefs Academy
within my probation, provided the class is scheduled and I have not already
attended.
I have read and understand the performance requirements for Probationary Fire
Battalion Chief on which I will be evaluated.
Signature Date
Print Name Employee ID Number Station Assignment
Training Officer
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 11 of 16
OSFM JOB PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT
The candidate must complete each job performance requirement (JPR) in
accordance with the standards of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) or the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), whichever is more restrictive.
All JPRs must be completed within a California Fire Agency or Accredited Regional
Training Program (ARTP).
For JPRs that are not part of a candidate’s regular work assignment or are a rare
event, the evaluator may develop a scenario or interview that supports the required
task and evaluate the candidate to the stated standard.
Each JPR shall be evaluated after the candidate’s Fire Chief initiates the task book.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. Establish personnel assignments to maximize efficiency, given knowledge, training,
and experience of the members available in accordance with policies and
procedures, so that human resources are used in an effective manner. (NFPA 6.2.1)
(CTS 2-1) (FFD Task 1)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
2. Develop procedures for hiring members, given policies of the AHJ and legal
requirements, so that the process is valid and reliable. (NFPA 6.2.2 / OSFM) (CTS
2-2) (FFD Task 2)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
3. Develop procedures and programs for promoting members, given applicable policies
and legal requirements, so that the process is valid and reliable, job-related, and
nondiscriminatory. (NFPA 6.2.3 / OSFM) (CTS 2-3) (FFD Task 3)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 12 of 16
4. Describe methods to facilitate and encourage members to participate in professional
development, given a professional development model, so that members achieve
their personal and professional goals. (NFPA 6.2.4) (CTS 2-4) (FFD Task 4)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
5. Develop a proposal for improving an employee benefit, given a need in the
organization, so that adequate information is included to justify the requested benefit
improvement. (NFPA 6.2.5) (CTS 2-5) (FFD Task 5)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
6. Develop a plan for providing an employee accommodation, given an employee need,
the requirements, and applicable law, so that adequate information is included to
justify the requested change(s). (NFPA 6.2.6) (CTS 2-6) (FFD Task 5&6)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
7. Develop an ongoing education training program, given organizational training
requirements, so that members of the organization are given appropriate training to
meet the mission of the organization. (NFPA 6.2.7) (CTS 2-7) (FFD Task 8)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
8. Given the California Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act, define its requirements
as they apply to the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Fire Officer. (OSFM) (CTS
2-8) (FFD Task 9)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
9. Prepare community awareness programs to enhance the quality of life by developing
nontraditional services that provide for increased safety, injury prevention, and
convenient public services. (NFPA 6.3.1) (CTS 3-1) (FFD Task 10)
10.
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 13 of 16
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
ADMINISTRATION
11. Develop a divisional or departmental budget, given schedules and guidelines
concerning its preparation, so that capital, operating, and personnel costs are
determined and justified. (NFPA 6.4.1 / OSFM) (CTS 4-1) (FFD Task 11)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
12. Develop a budget management system, given fiscal and financial policies, so that the
division or department stays within the budgetary authority. (NFPA 6.4.2 / OSFM)
(CTS 4-2) (FFD Task 12)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
13. Describe the agency's process for developing requests for proposal (RFPs) and
soliciting and awarding bids, given established specifications and the agency's
policies and procedures, so that competitive bidding is ensured. (NFPA 6.4.3 /
OSFM) (CTS 4-3) (FFD Task 13)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
14. Direct the development, maintenance, and evaluation of a department record and
management system, given policies and procedures, so that completeness and
accuracy are achieved. (NFPA 6.4.4) (CTS 4-4) (FFD Task 14)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
15. Analyze and interpret records and data, given a fire department records system, so
that validity is determined, and improvements are recommended. (NFPA 6.4.5) (CTS
4-5) (FFD Task 15)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 14 of 16
16. Develop a model plan for continuous organizational improvement, given resources
for an area to be protected, so that resource utilization is maximized. (NFPA 6.4.6)
(CTS 4-6) (FFD Task 16)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION
17. Evaluate the inspection program of the AHJ, given current program goals, objectives,
performance data, and resources so that the results are evaluated to determine
effectiveness. NFPA 6.5.1) (CTS 5-1) (FFD Task 17)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
18. Develop a plan, given an identified fire safety problem, so that the approval for a new
program, piece of legislation, form of public education, or fire safety code is facilitated.
(NFPA 6.5.2 / OSFM) (CTS 5-2) (FFD Task 18)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
EMERGENCY SERVICE DELIVERY
19. Prepare an action plan, given an emergency incident requiring multiple agency
operations, so that the required resources are determined, and the resources are
assigned and placed to mitigate the incident. (NFPA 6.6.1) (CTS 6-1) (FFD Task 19)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
20. Review, validate, modify, and document an incident action plan and develop a new
plan for each operational period, given an action plan, so that strategies and tactics
are applied according to agency policies and procedures in accordance with incident
objectives. (NFPA 7.5.2) (CTS 6-1) (FFD Task 20)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 15 of 16
21. Supervise multiple resources given an assignment and resources, so that they are
deployed in accordance with the action plan and agency policies and procedures.
(NFPA 6.6.1) (CTS 6-2) (FFD Task 21)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
22. Obtain incident information from the outgoing incident commander, given a wildland
fire, so that the transfer of command is completed, and the new incident commander
has the information necessary to operate. (NFPA 7.5.5 / OSFM) (CTS 6-3) (FFD
Task 22)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
23. Evaluate the need for and location of incident facilities, given Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ) policies and procedures, so that the location is sited, identified, and
communicated to personnel. (NFPA 7.5.3) (CTS 6-4) (FFD Task 23)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
24. Develop and conduct a post-incident analysis, given a multi-agency incident and
post- incident analysis policies, procedures, and forms, so that all required critical
elements are identified and communicated and the appropriate forms are completed
and processed in accordance with policies and procedures. (NFPA 6.6.2 / OSFM)
(CTS 6-5) (FFD Task 24)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
25. Maintain incident records, given agency policies and procedures and applicable
forms, so that required information is documented. (NFPA 7.5.4) (CTS 6-6) (FFD
Task 25)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
26. Develop a plan for the agency, given an unmet need for resources that exceed what
is available in the organization, so that the mission of the organization is capable of
being performed in times of extraordinary need. (NFPA 6.6.3) (CTS 6-7) (FFD Task
26, 27)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
Effective Date: June 2022 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 06/13/2022 Section 328.001
Next Revision (1) Date: 06/13/2024 Page 16 of 16
HEALTH AND SAFETY
27. Develop a measurable accident and injury prevention program, given relevant local
and national data, so that the results are evaluated to determine effectiveness of the
program. (NFPA 6.7.1) (CTS 7-1) (FFD Task 28)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
28. Develop a plan for the integration of fire services resources in the community's
emergency management plan, given the requirements of the community and the
resources available in the Fire Department, so that the role of the fire service is in
compliance with the local, state/provincial, and national requirements. (NFPA 6.8.1)
(CTS 8-1) (FFD Task 29)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
INCIDENT COMMAND
29. Given the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Command and
Management Component, describe how it supports the management of an expanding
incident. (OSFM) (CTS 9-1) (FFD Task 30)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
30. Given the Incident Command System (ICS), describe the incident/event
management process it prescribes for supervisors and expanding incidents.
(OSFM) (CTS 9-2) (FFD Task 31)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified:
31. Implement the incident management process on a simulated Type 3 incident, given
a simulated Type 3 incident and the incident management process. (OSFM) (CTS
9-3) (FFD Task 32)
Evaluator Signature: Date Verified: