Who is responsible for collections, record keeping, and security on their shift?

• A. Station Officer/Supervisor
• B. Lead Firefighter
• C. Operations Manager
• D. Training Officer

Answer: (A)

The on-shift Station Officer or Supervisor is the person who takes ownership of the shift, including who is on duty, what records are kept, and how the station and its assets are secured. This role ensures that collections and records are properly handled and filed, and that security measures—locks, access control, alarms, and overall station safety—are active during the shift. They act as the point of accountability for both personnel and equipment, coordinating how information is gathered and stored and making sure everything is in order before the next shift comes on. The Lead Firefighter assists with day-to-day duties but doesn’t carry the formal shift-wide responsibility for records and security; the Operations Manager oversees multiple stations and isn’t on shift in a single station, while the Training Officer focuses on training records and programs rather than shift-wide security and record-keeping.