Department/Management Responsibilities

1. Family notification, usually done by Chief, Department Chaplain, City representative, or family clergy.  Usually as a team.

2. Notification of state and federal authorities
   A.    State Department of Labor
   B.    Federal Department of Labor (OSHA)
   C.    State Fire Marshal
   D.    State Chief's Association
   E.    Management of Chief's Union

3. Use of a Public Information Officer (PIO) to disperse information and keep media informed as well as away from family, the firefighters, and management.
   A.    Press conferences
   B.    Interviews

4. Organize chiefs and city personnel.  Find out which chiefs and city officials will attend and what role each will play in the services (no grandstanding allowed.)

5. Aid department membership with acquiring needed equipment for services.
   A.    Podiums
   B.    Flags
   C.    Public address system
   D.    Seating
   E.    Apparatus

6. Assure that the deceased's death benefits are fulfilled.  This can include a checklist of what items need to be closed out.
   A.    Final paycheck
   B.    Insurance policies
   C.    Workman's compensation
   D.    Social security
   E.    Special benefits for settlement (i.e. vacation, sick time, etc.)
   F.    Survivor benefits
   G.    Referral list for surviving family

7. Provide for on scene initial actions.  Establish crime/arson type scene control.  Professional attention for on scene personnel.