WATCH DUTIES Clause Samples
WATCH DUTIES. Stands watch to receive incoming alarms and information, answer phones, and monitors access to the station house. Provides alarm communications to Officers and apparatus. Tests alarms and dispatch equipment. Notifies station personnel (over public address) of incoming alarms and required response (e.g., everybody goes, truck only, engine only, etc.) Receives notification of multiple alarms, radio box alarms, and other significant emergencies through the Fire Alarm Office. Records administrative and general information messages that come in over the radio and phone in the dispatch office. Answers department phones. Opens and closes fire house doors to allow apparatus to depart/return to the station. Fills out Permits and makes appointments for permits required by 527 CMR & MGLs.
WATCH DUTIES. Stands watch to receive incoming alarms and information, answers phones, and monitors access.
(a) Receives notification of alarms, multiple alarms, EMS alarms, and other significant emergencies.
(b) If required, notifies station personnel (over public address or through use of signals) of incoming alarms and required response (e.g., everybody goes, truck only, engine only, etc.)
(c) If required, Answers department and outside phone.