A.
Captains in the Fire Department shall rank next below the Battalion
Chief of the Department, and they shall have command of their stations
and be responsible for their condition and the discipline and efficiency
of the staff, subject, however, to the supervision of their superior
officers.
[Amended 2-6-2023 by Ord. No. 23-1]
B.
Captains shall:
(1)
Respond to all alarms of fire in conformity with the schedule prescribed
in the running chart.
(2)
Ride as near as possible to the driver in answering alarms of fire
and direct the driver's operation of the apparatus.
(3)
See that all staff and officers ride on apparatus on alarms of fire
and shall not permit racing or reckless driving or the passing of
other Department apparatus unless disabled and shall not permit a
speed, at any time, which may cause accidents.
(4)
Promptly report their arrival to the officer in command at the fire.
(5)
Assume command at fires when first to arrive and exercise control
until a superior officer appears and takes charge.
(6)
See that no apparatus or other vehicle is driven over any line of
hose except in case of necessity.
(7)
Promptly investigate any incapacity, inefficiency, neglect of duty,
disobedience of order or violation of any rule or regulation of the
Fire Department by any member of their command and shall report the
same, in writing, to the Battalion Chief on duty and the Fire Chief,
through channels, stating the name of the offender, the nature of
the offense, the time and place of its occurrence and the names of
the witnesses.
[Amended 2-6-2023 by Ord. No. 23-1]
(8)
When on duty at any fire station, be responsible for the building
and accessory equipment, and the Captain assigned will be responsible
for coordinating the station work and the ordering of supplies.
(9)
See that at least two firefighters in each of their companies are
instructed in the duties of driver and that the duty of driving back
to quarters and drilling with the apparatus is alternated between
them.
(10)
See that the members of their commands are constantly drilled
and instructed in all matters pertaining to firefighting and that
records of the same are sent to the Training/Safety Officer as required.
(11)
Perform such duties as may be required of them by their superior
officers.
(12)
See that every member of their command has a copy of the rules
and regulations of the Department and that the same are thoroughly
understood and obeyed by each member of their command.
(13)
See that all general orders and memorandums of the Department
are kept on file where, upon request, they will be accessible to all
members at all times.
(14)
Cause all the staff on duty in their command to assemble on
the apparatus floor for the 0730 and 1930 radio test; read all orders
and instructions received since the last tour of duty; issue any verbal
instructions necessary and instruct the staff before dismissing them.
(15)
Upon the visit of any superior officer for the purpose of inspection,
assemble the staff and report to the inspecting officer.
(16)
Have full control of the apparatus and equipment entrusted to
the care of their commands and be responsible for its care, upkeep
and safety.
(17)
Keep an accurate written inventory of all property entrusted
to their care and check this inventory by physical count at least
once a year. They shall not surrender any property belonging to the
Department without first receiving an order therefor from a superior
officer.
(18)
See that all fire and EMS reports for their company are entered
completely into the NFIRS fire reporting system and that all events
for the day are entered by the watchperson into the computer daily
log. They shall see that all equipment checks, inspection and maintenance
are completed and recorded and filed or entered into the appropriate
computer program.
(19)
After any accident involving any apparatus or staff of their
command, immediately investigate the circumstances and submit a written
report to the Fire Chief and Battalion Chief on duty, giving the time,
place and nature of the accident, the names of the persons involved,
the names and addresses of witnesses and any necessary comments, and
they shall also promptly report such accident to the Police Department
and Township Clerk.
[Amended 2-6-2023 by Ord. No. 23-1]
(20)
See that the fire prevention inspections prescribed for their
station districts are promptly and efficiently made and that all reports
concerning the same are properly made out and promptly forwarded to
the Fire Official of the Fire Prevention Bureau.
(21)
See that no trash is permitted to accumulate about quarters.
(22)
Always have on duty a driver for each piece of motor apparatus
and enough firefighters to perform their duty properly at fires.
(23)
See that visitors are courteously received but shall not permit
any habitual lounging about quarters.
(24)
Not permit visitors or members of the Department to speak disrespectfully
of superiors.
(25)
See that the dormitory is kept clean and neat and well aired
and that all beds are made up and the quarters throughout are clean
and ready for inspections by 10:00 a.m.
(26)
In case any apparatus needs repairing or adjustment, immediately
notify the Battalion Chief in charge of apparatus and submit a repair
request via the computer.
[Amended 2-6-2023 by Ord. No. 23-1]
(27)
See that all extinguishers are kept freshly charged and that
all apparatus is tested frequently enough to ensure its proper operation
at all times.
(28)
See that the building, sidewalk, gutters and streets in front
of their quarters are kept clean and free from snow and ice and other
encumbrances.
(29)
Familiarize themselves, and see that their staff do likewise,
with all the buildings in their fire district, with the hydrants and
the streets and the best routes to follow and with the water main
locations and pressures.
(30)
See that a proper record is kept of all the hose on hand, that
it is always dry and properly cared for after use, that the required
amount is on hand or ordered, that it is properly marked and that
it is changed on the apparatus after every fire or as designated by
directives. The date of changing is to be entered in the computer
each time.
(31)
Report any lost tools or equipment immediately to their superior
officers with a statement of the circumstances.
(32)
After an alarm of fire, when the commanding officer gives the
order to return to quarters, the company officer or, in the absence
of the company officer, the firefighter assuming command will, via
radio, code their apparatus back in service.
