Firehouse Etiquette - Reporting for Duty

Reporting to the Station

Do you know which station you are assigned to work in today? If you are regularly detailed, be sure that you are reporting to the correct station.

You should arrive early - 10 or 15 minutes early gives you time to exchange information with the person you are relieving. Earlier is better. You will find if you are known to relieve early, your relief will usually respect that and give you the same consideration.

What is the uniform of the day? Long sleeves or short? Any special events? If it is cold are you going to wear enhanced under clothing for warmth?

Anything else?

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Another reason to have situational awareness on calls. Who do you think will be there first? The fire department. What about secondary devices?

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