H-2 - TFD Duty Officer Program

TIFFIN FIRE DEPARTMENT OG Guideline # TITLE: Duty Officer Program ORIGINAL 6/1/2023 ISSUE: CITY REF: Resolution 2023-036 REVIEW: STANDARDS NFPA 1720, 1021, 1026, 1041, 1500, AMENDED REF: 1700 DATE: DEFINITIONS: “Command Officer” means the Fire Chief, an Assistant Chief or Deputy Chief, or a Captain who is a qualified volunteer that lives in the City of Tiffin and who may staff the Department’s command vehicle when it is available. “Duty Officer” is the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, an Assistant Chief or Deputy Chief, or a Captain who staffs the Department’s command vehicle when it is available. POLICY: It is the policy of the City to offer a duty officer program for the fire department to aid in meeting NFPA 1720, NFPA industry standards, and the goals and objectives of the City and 2021 SAFER Grant Award, as well as provide leadership coverage for calls and events. This program is in conjunction with the 2021 SAFER grant award. It is also intended to improve services to the public and management of department members and recruits. ELIGIBILITY The Fire Chief, an Assistant Chief or Deputy Chief, or a Captain shall have the following minimum qualifications to participate in the take-home duty officer program: IS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800 certifications; Fire Officer I certification or certification within two (2) years of June 1, 2023; A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a fire officer in the fire service; and EMT certification. The Fire Marshal or any other full-time employee is not eligible for the take-home duty officer program, or the stipend associated with this program, under the 2021 SAFER grant award. The Program Manager (Fire Marshal) will manage the volunteer duty officer activity under the 2021 SAFER grant award, including documentation for hours and record keeping.