Ethical standard:



Captain David (DJ) Stone

My standards & expectancies:

Accountability: We are accountable for our attitudes, assignments (proficiency there of), actions (off duty, Firehouse & fireground), the equipment assigned (proficiency there of), station preservation, social environment of the Firehouse, and knowledge of your position. We can’t know everything but we can strive to know more than we know now…

“The importance of accountability cannot be overemphasized and how the lack of accountability can have a tremendous affect on life and property”

Communication: Communication is essential in the fire service, in every aspect of our operation, from the office to an emergency incident. The need to communicate clearly, briefly, concisely, coherently, and logically is imperative.

Life in our Firehouse is more than just showing up and “doing a job”. As you know it can be at times more about managing our relationships with one another than running emergencies. It is imperative to be honest, patient (with each other and our customers), self controlled (with our tongue) kind, & forgiving. If you do not communicate problems with each other and to staff most likely things will get worse before they get better.

• Mean what you say and say what you mean

• Be slow to react & speak

• Refrain from starting/spreading rumors, stifle potential misinformation only speak the facts

• When you complain be ready to bring the solution or don’t complain at all. The leaders on your shift are OPEN to suggestions that improve our operation & environment. If you don’t tell US we don’t know. My door is ALWAYS open.

• Consider those around us when we communicate. An Offense is only a word away.

• Your body speaks volumes; we must consider this when communicating with each other.

Cooperation with other Agencies: We must cooperate with our neighboring departments and that includes professionalism (assisting our colleagues fully and completely with respect and consideration at all times) even when we may not like those around us. It is imperative that we set the tone for “professionalism”.

Courtesy: Courtesy is demonstrating a caring and polite attitude while treating our customers and working with other departments. I would like to work on creating a more team-oriented environment where consideration and courtesy are essential elements of the team concept. We are all perceived by the actions of any one of our crew members good or bad.

• We will consider ourselves as ambassadors of positive public image at every opportunity to the public.

• Courtesy and respect will be given to our customers on EVERY call. Regardless of community affiliation.

• Zero tolerance for discourtesy to our customers.

Honesty: Honesty is an essential element in the fire service. Not only does our department expect it but our customers expect it, and in turn I will expect it at all times. My goal is to continue to instill or increase a sense of honesty in all dealings with each other and the public.

•         We will not lie, cheat, or steal.

•         We will admit to making a mistake when a mistake is made.

•         We will not cover up a mistake or negligent act, but will bring it to the immediate attention of myself, Captain Kruschke or Chief Diamco.

Integrity: We will not engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will an officer condone such acts by other firefighters. The public demands that the integrity of firefighters be above reproach. We must, therefore, avoid any conduct that might compromise integrity and thus undercut the public confidence. Respect from the public cannot be bought; it can only be earned and cultivated as we serve faithfully in the public with high integrity.

Leadership: Leadership has been described as the ability to get people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it. It goes beyond that and encompasses the respect and admiration of followers. It involves much more than words or personal charisma. It is comprised mostly of actions; setting and reaching goals and objectives. I believe leadership and respect is earned not given, so it is my goal, not only to work on becoming better leader but to foster leadership within all of us to perform our duties to the best of our abilities. It starts with our attitudes.

Manipulative Skills: Manipulative skills are the hands-on proficiencies required by us to safely and effectively carry out the various functions of our job. Personal mastery of these skills is essential for our own safety as well the general public we serve. Our customers expect nothing less than our very best. It is my goal to continue to lead our shift in that direction and assist to create realistic training in order to hone our abilities to be the best. My goal is to have our companies to be the “go to” crews and this will take every one of you to input into this process (with your suggestions and expertise). I desire for C-SHIFT to be the most competent crews on duty during our 48 hr tour.

Positive Attitude: I hope to instill and develop an attitude of confidence in our abilities, leadership and decision-making processes. It starts with a positive attitude.

• I will do my best to lead by example with confidence and a positive attitude and expect the same effort from you.

• We should help each other to identify a poor attitude and assist each other in improving the situation.

• Complaints + solution = resolution, remember communicate

“Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.”

– Anonymous

Professionalism: Professionalism is the development of pride in the affiliation of ones’ department, and the grasping of fundamental actions and appearance which we are striving for. We are Fort Walton Beach FD. We will carry on the tradition of excellence in this county. One of my goals is to continue to develop a sense of professionalism and pride in our department which will reflect discipline, technique, appearance, and personal skills.

• We will need to have at least one pressed and neat grey shirt with collar brass available during your tour. We talk ourselves professional so let us walk the walk.

• Our uniforms need to be in good order free of wrinkles, tears, and severe fading. If you are in need of a uniform piece I will do my best to get that piece repaired or replaced.

• Our speech in public will continue to reflect professionalism (body language too) courtesy and respect.

• We are professional and desire to be the best however, we will diligently try to keep a humble attitude and let our actions speak louder than words.

Volume 1 Section 1C FWBFD SOG

A. Firefighters/Captains – Uniforms shall consist of an appropriate dark blue T-shirts as approved by the Fire Chief, and a grey short sleeve dress shirt, EMS type pants (cleaned and pressed), socks, black belt, black leather shoes and a baseball cap (optional)….”

 

Punctuality: I expect punctuality at all times. 5 minutes until 7am is not considered punctual. I expect all of us to be “battle ready” by 7am. I don’t believe arriving several minutes before shift change is enough time to get a pass on and have your gear, uniform, and tools in order. Remember in our line of work, it could mean the difference between life and death.

Volume 1 Section 1J FWBFD SOG

“Members shall report to their work site in sufficient time prior to the beginning of their shift to receive pass-on from the previous shift and to accomplish all tasks required to be fully-functioning by 0700 for immediate response….”

 

Personal and Professional Capabilities: We will be responsible for our own standard of professional performance. We will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve our level of knowledge and competence. Through study and experience, we can continue to acquire the high level of knowledge and competence that is essential for the effective performance of our duty. Our acquisition of knowledge is a never-ending process of development that should be pursued constantly. I will do my best to assist any firefighter who wishes to further his/her training/experience through any educational opportunity.

• Know your seat responsibilities, tools assignments, and roles

• No freelancing. My goal is to develop a certain level of independence within the team, and have the ability to safely multi-task, but all within the scope of informing the company officer of your actions.

• We have one chance for fireground failure. We identify the issue, correct it, and prevent it from happening again. The next occurrence of the same failure (on the fireground) will be more serious.

Private Life: We will strive to behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to FWBFD or ourselves. Our character and conduct while off duty must always be exemplary, thus maintaining a position of respect in the community, in which we serve. Our behavior off duty must be beyond reproach. As we have seen in the last couple of years, our life off duty does matter. People are watching us (especially when we wear our FD T-shirts in public). Remember Firefighters have a 90% approval rating in the publics’ eye based solely on the fact that we are firefighters. Our residents put us on the top of the positive perception & support of city services recently in a citywide pole. Let’s not let them down.

 

Reliability: Reliability is essential to building teamwork concepts. We must be counted upon in both emergency and non-emergency circumstances. Another goal is to continue to build the tradition of reliability on C-Shift. “Do what we say and say what we do”

•         We will strive to carry out orders and assignments thoroughly.      

•         We will strive to be prompt and dependable

 

Respect: Respect is an essential core value to me and the FWBFD. We spend a large portion of our life in close quarters with each other and we must respect each other, authority, and the public. Respect will be given to our customers on EVERY call. Regardless of community affiliation.

•         We will strive to show honor and esteem to each other and the public.

•         We will use proper communications when addressing each other (in public), ranking officers, and customers. “Mr., Mrs, Chief, Captain Mayor, etc”

•         We will strive to respect each other regardless of our disagreements.

•         We will respect the property of the Department (as our own) and the property of the public we serve.

We will do our best to respect each others space by ensuring quiet entry and exit of bunk

rooms & Firehouse prior to 6am and after 10pm or when a member lays down to sleep.

 

Safety: It is my goal to continue developing an attitude that fosters the condition of being safe, avoiding injury, or loss while performing tasks, not only during training but also on emergency calls.

 

•         We shall provide a good example by following all SOG’s & safety rules.

• Zero tolerance for unsafe fireground acts and habits. ID correct & move on.

•         We shall continue to review safety practices such as scene awareness, reading smoke, and hazard recognition. It is ALL of our responsibility to keep each other safe.

• If you see unsafe environments SPEAK UP!

•         We will continue to develop our fitness standards and strive to continue being physically fit.

•         The use of tools, equipment, and the proper wearing of PPE, will be such that the safety of the user is the first priority. Every time. No exceptions. We will have each others back.

 

Teamwork: We will strive to instill and develop an attitude in which will contribute to the success of the whole team endeavor. We are only as good as our united effort. We will work as a team with our responsibilities and tenure will be respected, however it does not mean that a senior member remains idle without assisting the shift mates during activities. It does mean that seniority is respected when it comes to certain decisions and circumstances. Seniority does have its privileges but is not to be used to boss those around them.

• We will ALL contribute to the care and maintenance of OUR trucks and station.

• We will do our best to help the “team” effort by assisting each other accomplishing our duties when needed.

• Run report responsibilities:

Captain= All fire & Hazmat calls

Driver= Canceled enoute calls

Nozzleman= alarm activations & MVA’s (unless ALS treatment was given)

Medman= Med reports

* The medics will split amount of ALS reports if we get backed up on ALS runs

* When operating with 3 on the Engine Driver will assume alarm activations reports

Daily Schedule outline:

0700-0705 “Battle ready” PPE on the truck, tools in place, SCBA checked and ready to go

0705-0730 Morning meeting (unless schedule dictates otherwise)

0730-0830 House duties

0830-0930 Fitness? (Unless schedule dictates otherwise)

0930-1100 Training, reports, etc

1130-1330 Lunch

1330-1600 remaining duties, training, fitness, study etc.

This is only an outline not intended to be “written in stone”…although it was written by a Stone…

When the daily schedule is accomplished so are we. I prefer any napping (other than lunch) to be done in bunk area during work day.

You can expect this from me as an officer:

• Consistency

• Sense of urgency

• Seek continuous improvement

• Leadership and direction

• Forthrightness

• Open dialogue

• Accountability

• Technical command

• Respect

• Sense of humor

Firefighters and engineers: (What I expect from you)

• Sense of urgency

• Concentration

• Full compliance

• Will to prepare

• Accountability

• Commitment

• Willingness to play a role

• Officers lead- you follow

• Finish

• High standard of performance

Routine call initial guidelines & expectations (hang them in your locker and know them):

EMS:

• Wear gloves and eye protection- be aware of your surroundings taking note of any safety issues and facilitate lead Medic

MVA:

• Full turnouts, including helmet, and radio.

• Engine should spot 50’ behind the accident blocking traffic.

• Engineer: Cone placement, assess scene and I.D. immediate need for hoselines tools + set up etc., assist with patient care when only Medic on the truck otherwise rear seat medic will be in charge of pt. care.

• Paramedic Firefighter- investigates with Captain and is responsible for patient TX direction & triage.

• Firefighter- will be in full turnouts with SCBA and responsible for the dry chem. Or foam line and tools.

Structure fires: If the words “smoke” or “fire” are in the dispatch- turnout

1st DUE

Captain gets 360 assignment w/command

Engineer- spot either past or hold short of the fire-building, attempt to give the officer three sides.

Nozzle- is responsible for the attack hose line.

Back up- will stage the hand tools (pike pole and irons) near the entrance being used for fire attack, and assist with the line. Size up and prepare for force entry.

2nd DUE

Captain gets 360 confirms assignment w/command

Search Vent exposure or Back up- will assist with moving the first attack hose line at the door as “two out” and aggressively search for occupants.

FORWARD LAY:

Engineer- will spot out of the way and assist first the in (pumping) Engineer.

Irons Firefighter- will catch the hydrant, supply the pumping engine and then meet up with Captain

REVERSE LAY:

Nozzle & Irons- remove proper tools and or hose etc.

Engineer- continue to water source and secure a water supply, assist first in (pumping) Engineer.

ALLEY DROP/LONG LAY INTO A NARROW AREA:

Irons- drops the supply hose at the entrance to a driveway, alley, or cul de sac for the water supply company. As you come up to the engine move the hose to the left side of the road so other apparatus may pass.

SET BACK OPERATION:

Captain brings the hand tools & gets 360

Nozzle- shoulder load the 200ft pre-connected 1 ¾” hose and proceed with the Captain.

Irons- shoulder load a 100’ of 2 ½” hose from the pre-connect and breaks the nozzle (have Y in hand)

Engineer- gets Y for Irons, brakes the 1 ¾” at the lead line and connect to the 2 ½ connect or to a discharge.

ALARMS: Full PPE

Nozzle/Irons- will investigate with the Captain.

Engineer stages at standpipe

FINALLY: Don’t talk to me for the first 30 seconds when we get there. I’m going to be very busy. Remember what I told you to do when we went over our crew expectations. If we’re going to do something different, I’ll tell you.

Take 5 seconds while you are putting on your air pack and (size up the incident) for yourself. Think about what you are seeing and anticipate any safety issues and what I’m going to need you to do. This is what separates good firefighters from great ones.

R.I.T.Operational expectancies:

TOOL ASSIGNEMENTS: (considering all normal items carried)

Officer = tool, rope

Driver = sledge, saw

Nozzle = Tool, saw

Medman = Air pack, irons

3 MAN COMPANY:

Officer = Tool, rope, saw

Driver = sledge, saw

Medman = Air pack, irons

• On all high rise incidents E-7 will take the high rise pack

• All ladders hoselines etc. will be acquired by closest Eng. to the scene

• Officer will do a 360 while ALL MEMBERS will be visually sizing up building while remaining in staging

• ALL MEMBERS will monitor radio traffic

ADVANCEMENT INTO BUILDING FOR OPS:

1. Medman/ air man will advance first and locate down FF, hook up air supply(leave tools at door)

2. Officer will secure rope, manage ops/radio ops, locate quickest route out

3. Nozzle will advance behind the Officer then pass, convert pack, and assist medman with air supply and packaging

4. Driver will advance with team(confirm exit path with OIC) then clear the route to the exit (remaining near between team and exit)

5. Nozzle, Medman will remove FF with Officer following and Driver coaching the team towards the exit

PREFERED AIR SUPPLY METHOD:

1. Buddy breather

2. regulator change

ROPE TUG SYSTEM:

O.A.T.H.

Ok 1 tugs

Advance 2 tugs

Take up slack 3 tugs

Help 4 tugs

Vertical Ventilation

*We will back up each other on cuts and safety

4 man crew

OIC= Radio & hook (size up & hole location)

Medman= Long pike pole & irons, ladder (place ladder & help open hole with hook)

Nozzle= Vent saw, ladder (place ladder & cut hole)

Engineer= hook & K-12-B/U saw (help open hole with hook)

3 man crew

OIC= radio & hook(long) size up & hole location

Medman= irons, ladder, helps open hole

Engineer= Vent saw, long pike pole ladder, cuts hole

2 man crew

OIC= radio & hook/irons, ladder, size up & hole location assist w/opening

2nd man= Vent saw, ladder, cuts hole, opens hole

VES

2 man & 3 man

OIC= camera, hook, (window FF) & orientation

Medman= irons, search & victim movement

3rd FF used for manpower to remove victim, enters when victim is located.

*When we are operating with 4- possibility of splitting crew to simultaneously VES. DE or step up will be OIC for a team.

Company Goals:

Continue training on the basics and creating a team cohesion

Continue pursuing a fitness agenda

Continue to instill or increase a sense of honesty in all dealings

Foster leadership within all of us to perform our duties to the best of our abilities

Continue to lead our shift in that direction and assist to create realistic training in order to hone our abilities to be the best(YOU play a part!)

Continue to develop a sense of professionalism and pride in our department which will reflect discipline, technique, appearance, and personal skills

Continue to build the tradition of teamwork reliability and brotherhood on our shift

“None of us is as smart as all of us.”

-Ken Blanchard

Building the team…

1. Help each other to be right, not wrong

2. Look for ways to make new ideas work, not for reasons they won't

3. If in doubt, check it out. Don't make assumptions about each other

4. Speak positively about each other and the department at every opportunity

5. Maintain a positive mental attitude no matter what

6. Act with initiative and courage, as if it all depends on you

7. Do everything with enthusiasm

8. Don't lose faith, never give up

9. Involve everyone in the organization

10. Have fun

‘A team is a distinguishable set of two or more people who interact dynamically, interdependently and adaptively toward a common and valued goal/objective/mission, who have each been assigned specific roles or functions to perform.’ - Mark-Vonappen. FULLY INVOLVED FIRE

My personal phone number is listed below. I am available anytime for anything.

Thank you and let’s get to work!

Captain FWBFD David (DJ) Stone

850-496-7120

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