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P&P Administrative Flashcards

1
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Do Memos have the same power as P&P?

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Yes, as long as signed by a chief above the Division level

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Standards of behavior is reviewed with who and when?

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Any new employee within 30 calendar days of employment or transferring to a new assignment

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standards of behavior violation gets reported to whom?

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BC or section head

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4
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Core Values

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Commitment, Courage, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, Service

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EMS Captain Chain of command

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EMS Captain, EMS Administrator, BC, DC, Deputy, Chief

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Captain Chain of Command

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Captain, BC, DC, Deputy, Chief

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Two officers of equal rank, sequence of authority?

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a. Officer having the assigned responsibility
b. Officer having on-duty status
c. Officer having seniority in rank

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Old US flags go where?

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wrapped in a brown paper bag and sent to the warehouse.

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Uniform classes

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Class A uniform – the formal dress uniform
Class B uniform – the regular duty uniform Class C uniform – the arduous duty uniform Class D uniform – the physical fitness uniform

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10
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when is class a uniform worn

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  1. Appropriate formal ceremonies, i.e. funerals, parades, graduations, or other
    appropriate functions. 2. Any other occasion deemed appropriate by the fire chief.
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11
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where does class a hat go when indoors?

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under the left arm

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12
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when is class b uniform worn

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between 0800 and 1700 or anytime in public

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13
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class b uniform exceptions

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  1. When performing arduous duty tasks.
  2. When engaged in physical fitness training.
  3. When on an incident or other activity that requires PPE.
  4. Unless otherwise directed by the division chief.
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14
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who can approve the readiness uniform

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ops division chief or duty chief

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15
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class c uniforms may be worn when

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  1. At the direction of the supervisor and when appropriate for performing
    arduous duty tasks.
  2. In the station after 1700 hours.
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16
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can class c uniforms be worn in public

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no

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17
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staff engineers and captains need what else to wear a readiness uniform?

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their respective division chiefs approval

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18
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minimum uniform during times of shift exchange

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bunker pants and class c shirt

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19
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baseball caps can be worn when

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Ball caps may be worn with Class B, C, and D uniforms, with approval from the direct supervisor.

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20
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hair length front and back

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no longer than the eyebrows and not below the top of a collared shirt when standing

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21
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sideburn length

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may extend to the bottom of the ear and no wider than 1 1/4 inches

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22
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mustach standard

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trimmed so that at least one half of the upper lip is visible, and it does not extend beyond the natural facial smile creases or is more than ½ inch below the corner of the mouth.

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23
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tattoo exceptions

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during physical exercise, wearing the Class D uniform and outside of public view.

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24
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what is an emancipated minor

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  • The patient is legally married,
  • The patient is a member of the military, or
  • The patient possesses a “judicial declaration” from a judge granting emancipation.
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25
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what are we not able to tell a parent about their childs medical condition

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i. Pregnancy – A minor may consent to medical care related to the prevention or treatment of pregnancy, except sterilization. (Cal. Family Code § 6925)
ii. Contraception – A minor may receive birth control without parental consent.
iii. Abortion – A minor may consent to an abortion without parental consent and without court permission.

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26
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between 12 and 18 what are we not able to tell a parent about their childs medical condition

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STD’s, HIV, Aids, Drug or alcohol abuse, Rape

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27
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can the captain tell the media factual incident information regarding fatality accidents?

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captains descretion

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28
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informal privacy complaint process

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  1. resolve with individual
  2. report to immediate supervisor
  3. take to the next level to start formal process
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29
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formal privacy complaint process

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take to HR within 180 days of complaint in writing using the “County of Santa Barbara Medical Information Privacy Complaint” form

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30
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whose responsibility is it to investigate complaints

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captain assigned to the district.

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31
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when should complaints be investigated

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immediately

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32
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jury duty pay code

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FJU

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33
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when solicited by an attorney or investigator regarding a call, what does the captain do

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refer them to the investigation section

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34
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Who can solicit incident information without prior authorization?

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district attorneys office or sheriffs office

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35
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what to do if you get a subpoena

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give a copy to supervisor, notify investigation section immediately, keep a log of all time spent in preparation of subpoena

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36
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Emergency contact information is updated how often

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annually through target solutions

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37
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Can the department chaplain ride in department vehicles

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yes, at the discretion of the responsible captain, but they have to sign a release form and under no circumstance do they operate department apparatus

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38
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can chaplain spend the night at the fire station

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yes, at the discretion of the BC

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39
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communication with the chief options

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chain of command, union representation, station visit

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40
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personal property loss procedure

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submit through the chain of command a written statement of facts, a completed Personal Property Damage Statement form, and a county Single Payment Claim form, properly signed and dated. Attach proof of the value of the item lost or damaged, such as a sales slip.

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41
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who and when can someone safely surrender a baby

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person with lawful custody and within 72 hours of birth

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42
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where shall the safe surrender kit be located

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on each fire apparatus in the glove box

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43
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Safe surrender procedures

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no questions asked, place a bracelet on baby and give matching bracelet to parent, contact dispatch to start an incident and respond an ambulance, maintain custody of baby until turned over to the hospital staff, request dispatch notify child welfare agency, on duty BC and PIO

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44
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who is responsible for coordinating with the media on scene of an incident

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the incident commander until the PIO has relieved him

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45
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who can call a code 20

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IC, on duty BC, other chief officer or PIO

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46
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What is the news media line and how does it work

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805 681-5546. It is the PIO responsibility to prepare a recording within 15 minutes of a code 20 notification

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47
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Who can call a news conference

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Chief only

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48
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Who can call a news release

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PIO with Chief approval

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49
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What incidents warrant a Major Incident Report (MIR)

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• 2nd alarm fires (all)
• HAZ MAT incident
• oil spill
• over the side rescue
• technical rescue involving a helicopter
• special interest incidents such as: floods, major road closures, animal rescues, and
aircraft down
• fatality resulting from a fire
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50
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When no PIO is available who is notified

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calls shall be referred to the battalion

chief, duty chief, deputy chief, and fire chief, in that order.

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51
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What is a Life Hazard

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The existence of a process or condition that would likely cause serious injury or death to exposed persons.

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52
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What is a Life Hazard Zone

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A system of barriers surrounding designated areas at an incident scene that is intended to stop fire personnel and other responders from entering a potentially life threatening hazardous area.

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53
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What is a life hazard lookout

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A qualified person located where they can safely observe a Life Hazard, monitor resources and personnel in the area, and communicate with resources keeping them a safe distance away. The Lookout will also isolate and deny entry to any responders or resources until the Life Hazard is mitigated and the IC approves the release of the life hazard zone

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54
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Who can release the life hazard zone

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IC

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55
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How is the life hazard zone identified

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minimum 3 horizontal strands of barrier tape between 1-3 wide securely fixed to stationary objects

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56
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what should the hazard zone tape say on it

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“do not enter” or Do not cross”

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57
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When a life hazard is identified what should happen

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immediately contact IC using “emergency traffic”and give nature of hazard, specific location, resource needs, and any immediate exposure needs, then the IC assigns a lookout or assistant safety officer

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58
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what is the ideal tape to use for a life hazard

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red and white stripped or chevron 1-3”

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59
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How far apart should life hazard tape be?

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18-24”

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60
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what else is recommended when establishing a life hazard zone

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illumination

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61
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Life hazard in a large area what needs to be in place

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three strips located across all access points that includes description, location, and distance of the hazard from the tape.

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62
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standardized symbol for a life hazard on a map

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red stop sign with three white horizontal strips

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63
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Life hazard known before dispatch

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dispatch will announce in the initial dispatch and conduct a roll call

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64
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Life hazard known after dispatch but before units arrive on scene

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dispatch will announce and do a roll call

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65
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Dispatch made aware of life hazard after IC has been established

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life hazard will be directed to the IC

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66
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When should breathing apparatus be used

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when a doubt exists

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67
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SCBA use in hazardous atmosphere (2 in 2 out)

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if a two-person company arrives at an incident where a hazardous atmospheric condition is involved, the company will not take action until an additional person with appropriate safety gear is present.

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68
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When and what must be filled out after an employee injury

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Employee’s Claim For Workers’ Compensation Benefits, Supervisor’s Report on Employee’s Workers’ Compensation Claim, and Authorization For Release of Medical Information forms packets within 24 hours of injury or illness goes to the personnel clerk

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69
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when do we not have to follow the 2 in 2 out policy

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incipient stage of fire or when there is a reasonable belief that victims may be inside

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70
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what must at least one of the persons in the 2 in 2 out policy be doing

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accountability

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71
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department stance on safety violations

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zero tolerance

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72
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what is the most common safety infraction

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not wearing proper safety gear

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73
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what happens if a safety infraction occurs

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progressive discipline procedures will be implemented

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74
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Serious Injury or accident procedure for supervisor

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ensure appropriate pre hospital care, notify on duty BC, secure the incident scene, follow reporting procedures

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75
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Where do employees go for burns

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sherman oaks burn center

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76
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where do employees go for trauma

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UCLA medical center

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77
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where do employees go for toxic materials injury

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Northridge Hospital

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78
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Workout time

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minimum of 1 hour, maximum of 1 1/2 hour

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79
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Health examinations are done?

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every two years

80
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physical fitness evaluations are done?

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annually

81
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who gives the physical fitness evaluation?

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supervisors

82
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where do the results of the physical fitness evaluation get sent to?

A

HR Manager

83
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how often do staff personnel workout

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1 - 1 1/2 hours three times a week

84
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minimum workout defined

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5 min of warm up, 30 min of aerobic, 5 min cool down, twenty min shower time

85
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approved physical fitness routines

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non contact aerobics, weight lifting max of 135 lbs, stretching, non contact karate

86
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is the physical fitness program mandatory?

A

yes

87
Q

Tobacco policy specifics

A

no tobacco for all employees on duty, no tobacco on or off duty by all employees hired after 1987

88
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level 1 exposure and required action

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being in the presence of a patient known or nor known to having a disease, no action required

89
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level 2 exposure and required action

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contamination of clothing or equipment by a victims bodily fluid, requires decon of employee clothing and all equipment used

90
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level 3 exposure and required action

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victims blood or bodily fluids in direct contact of employee by way of cut, eyes, or mucous, decon and initiation of report

91
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blood testing of source individual of exposure process

A

get consent, if no consent request Health and Safety Code 199.65 be implemented

92
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NFPA structure boot standard

A

NFPA 1971

93
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NFPA wildland boot standard

A

NFPA 1977

94
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Who authorizes the readiness uniform?

A

Operations chief posts it in the morning report

95
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When is the readiness uniform not authorized

A

public events, classroom training, fire prevention activities

96
Q

corrective lens type?

A

safety plastic, no glass

97
Q

corrective lens in breathing apparatus

A

specticale kit and dept pays for it, unless employee chooses to pay for contact lenses

98
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type of contact lens approved

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extended wear at the cost of the employee, no daily wear or hard contact lenses allowed

99
Q

who needs to wear high visibility safety vest

A

all personnel working with the right of way of all roadways and exposed to traffic

100
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high visibility safety vest exceptions

A
  • when roadway is closed to normal traffic
  • actively engaged in competing hazards
  • fire suppression activities
  • rescue/extrication
  • haz mat measures
  • IDLH
  • incidents that require immediate action to save lives
101
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position of backing assistance

A

left rear and right front

102
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what should be on while backing any emergency vehicle?

A

code 3 lights

103
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process for backing alone

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walk a circle of safety, back immediately, cautiously and slowly, if you cant beck immediately walk another safety circle, use horns signals when backing alone.

104
Q

When can a new employee take vacation

A

6 months of continuous service, accrued the amount wanting to take

105
Q

Which days can you NOT take pre-scheduled vaction

A

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas

Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

106
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Selection period for pre-scheduled vacation

A

the calendar year beginning with the
first day of the first pay period in the calendar year (usually pay period 2)The selection process shall begin in November and be completed by December 15 of
each calendar year.

107
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How many people can take Prescheduled vacation at once

A

Each battalion will be limited per shift,
per specialty to two captains, two engineers, and two firefighters who can select the shift
off.

108
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How many days can be prescheduled

A

must be a minimum of two days but not more than 4 consecutive

109
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what do you need to take unscheduled vacation

A

find your own coverage, get approval from your supervisor and BC

110
Q

whose responsible for filling less than 12 hours off

A

responsibility of the member who
is taking that time off, even if the partial is approved and overtime is authorized. The exception will be partials for mandatory training or assignments

111
Q

what is the reporting time for a constant staffing day recieved the same day

A

2 hours

112
Q

hazmat staffing

A

5 per day between 18, 30, and 31

113
Q

usar staffing

A

6 per day between 11, 12, 14, and 17

114
Q

water rescue staffing

A

6 per day between 11, 12, 14, and 17

115
Q

helicopter staffing

A

1 hoist qualified, 1 rescue swimmer

116
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when should prescheduled vacation be applyed for

A

november 30th each year

117
Q

who gets credit for a force hire

A

the person who works the day

118
Q

does the force hire list reset?

A

no, its continuous

119
Q

force hire credit for being held on duty?

A

Persons held on-duty for four or more hours while waiting for constant staffing or force
hire coverage to arrive will be given credit for force hire

120
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What can make you exempt from a force hire?

A

a. While on prescheduled vacation. See P&P 1.4.1 for details on prescheduled
vacation.
b. If the force hire will cause line personnel to work in excess of 72 consecutive hours
or staff personnel to work in excess of 64 consecutive hours.
c. If they are sick or injured. If these reasons are claimed for an exemption, the
employee shall obtain a doctor’s release before returning to regularly scheduled duty.
d. To work Christmas or Christmas Eve, if they are already scheduled to work either
day.
e. To work Christmas or Christmas Eve, if they were force hired to work either day the
previous year.
f. Staff personnel are exempt from being force hired on weekdays (Mon.–Fri.), holidays,
or when assigned to on-call or stand-by status.
g. ROSS duty officers, crew chief captains in the ASU, captain and crew bosses on the
hand crew, and the public information officer, are exempt from force hire at all times.

121
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emergency recall

A

During emergency recall, any member contacted must report to duty as in the case of force
hire.

122
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what time are you no longer obligated to work a day you are clicked in for?

A

0745, that member will no longer be obligated
for that day. The member may be contacted after 0745, but at that point the day may be
accepted or denied without penalty.

123
Q

who needs to approve trades and when do they need to be payed back

A

immediate supervisor and with 12 months

124
Q

how many shift exchanges are you allowed to owe

A

six (144 hours)

125
Q

whats the latest you can call in sick

A

0700

126
Q

how is draw down determined

A

the actual number of personnel employed. It is a literal body
count of our personnel.

127
Q

can you make a dr appointment for a duty day?

A

permission to keep a doctor’s appointment during on-duty hours must be given by the
duty Battalion Chief in advance of the appointment

128
Q

who and when is emergency recall initiated

A

Emergency Recall shall be initiated when a Department Chief Officer determines that an
emergency incident has depleted the on-duty personnel force to a point that timely coverage is
necessary.

129
Q

what is limited recall

A

Limited Recall shall be initiated when coverage for a “limited” number of stations or
personnel is needed due to an emergency incident.

130
Q

what is general recall

A

General Recall shall be initiated when maximum (all hands) staffing is needed due to a
major emergency or disaster.

131
Q

hours payed for an emergency recall

A

Overtime for recalled personnel shall be paid from the time of their arrival at a station until the
time they are released by the officer in charge. If, after arrival at an assigned station, the duration
of the recall is less than two hours, recalled personnel will receive two hours pay.

132
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ranking member of a recalls responsibilities at the station

A
  1. Recording in the station journal the names, ranks, and arrival and release times of all
    recalled members comprising the crew;
  2. Notifying Dispatch and Expanded Dispatch, if in service, of the recalled crew’s in service
    status; and
  3. Notifying the Chief Officer of each crew member.
133
Q

What are the protected classes

A

sex, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin,
ancestry, religion, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, or medical
condition

134
Q

what is verbal harassment

A

derogatory, offensive, threatening, or intimidating

comments, epithets, slurs, or jokes

135
Q

what is visual harassment

A

may consist of displaying or circulating derogatory or offensive posters,
cartoons, drawings, photographs, pin-ups, computer images, or electronic media
transmissions.

136
Q

what is physical harrassment

A

assault, battery, or unwelcome, unnecessary, and
offensive touching (kissing, hugging, patting, rubbing, groping, pinching, brushing
against), staring, leering, gesturing, whistling or making noises, impeding or blocking
movement, or physically interfering with normal work or movement.

137
Q

how can you make a harrassment report and to whom

A

make it to HR manager orally, or in writing, free of any requirements as to form.

138
Q

how often do probationary employees get evaluated and how

A

monthly and using the County of Santa Barbara Employee Performance Report template

139
Q

probationary satisfactory evaluations go where

A

probationary employee’s duty station personnel folder.

140
Q

probationary unsatisfactory evaluations go where

A

forwarded to the

responsible Battalion Chief and the Human Resources Manager.

141
Q

bid sheets are valid when

A

from the date of receipt at Headquarters

142
Q

how do you cancel a bid

A

member submits a written cancellation request to the Human

Resources Manager before the bid closing date.

143
Q

how do subsequent bids after the original vacancy get filled

A

All vacancies created by filling an original vacancy shall be filled as soon as possible from bids
on file as of the closing date of the original vacancy.

144
Q

tie breaker for bid sheets

A
  1. Placement on department established promotion list

2. Recruit academy final ranking

145
Q

paramedic commitment

A

3 years

146
Q

haz-mat commitment

A

2 years

147
Q

staff commitment

A

3 years

148
Q

who can manipulate the staff commitment

A

fire chief

149
Q

if “reasonable suspicion” what does the supervisor do?

A

Through the chain of command, request the authority of the

Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Chief or Duty Chief for drug/alcohol testing.

150
Q

in “reasonable suspicion” what happens after the chief authorizes testing?

A

The supervisor supervisor shall contact the collection site and make arrangement for testing the employee

151
Q

what percentage is “under the influence”

A

.04 or greater

152
Q

what if the employee to drug or alcohol use prior to testing

A

the employee may elect to go into a Department approved drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation program at his or her own expense, if he/she is eligible

153
Q

outside employment hour limitation

A

shall not exceed 24 hours per week

154
Q

when are you required to turn in the outside employment form and who does it go to

A

every year, through the chain of command to the chief

155
Q

dependent adult age

A

18 to 64

156
Q

who do you call to report abuse

A

When in doubt,

call Child Welfare Services (CWS) or Adult Protective Services (APS) or law enforcement

157
Q

If a child or dependent adult/elder is in imminent danger or it is after Hotline hours, you are
responsible for doing all of the following:

A
  1. request law enforcement respond immediately
  2. contact the on duty Battalion Chief
  3. contact the Hotline the next business day
158
Q

child abuse must be reported when?

A

36 hours

159
Q

adult/elder abuse must be reported when?

A

within 2 business days

160
Q

who manages the county pool vehicles?

A

general services

161
Q

process for getting a pool vehicle

A

submit request for a pool vehicle to supervisor, if dept pool vehicle is unavailable, a request for a vehicle will be made to logistics section who will either give them a dept pool vehicle or arrange a county pool car

162
Q

one of two things needed to take you vehicle home?

A

assigned to on-call status or division chief or higher

163
Q

what forms do you need for boot reimbursement

A

F19, non-travel claim form and original receipt

164
Q

how much will the dept reimburse you for boots

A

$150

165
Q

how much will the dept reimburse you for boot repair

A

$60

166
Q

who is responsible for and how many meals shall be provided on each apparatus

A

the captain, 3 meals for each person assigned to the apparatus

167
Q

how many MRE’s shall be kept at each station

A

2 cases, one for engine restock and one in case of a major emergency

168
Q

who can charge meals to the dept from a restaurant?

A

logistics chief or representative

169
Q

travel reimbursement for training gets turned into who

A

training dept, all others go to finance

170
Q

when do reimbursement forms need to be turned in to finance?

A

within 10 days of return to the county

171
Q

who has credit cards and how many?

A

On-Duty Bc’s and each battalion has 3

172
Q

how much is education reimbursement for undergraduate work?

A

$100 per unit

173
Q

what do you need to submit for education reimbursement?

A

Education Incentive Pay Request form, written education plan, must get pre-approval

174
Q

how does a station repair get resolved

A

supervisor sends an e-mail to the BC, Logistics captain,

175
Q

if an emergency repair of the station needs to be done after hours or holidays

A

notify the Shift Battalion Chief, and the Shift

Battalion Chief will call the Duty Chief for approval to authorize overtime for the Logistics Captain.

176
Q

who is the only one who can authorize overtime for the logistics captain to aid in after hours station repair?

A

duty chief

177
Q

IT requests go where?

A

IT support line and follow directions on the voice mail

178
Q

It requests should not be submitted via…

A

email, pager, in-person, or to personal extensions/voice mail

179
Q

after hours IT support gets sent to who?

A

Duty chief for approval, and duty chief contacts IT

180
Q

who can approve social media posts related to the SBCoFD

A

Fire Chief

181
Q

is the station journal public record?

A

yes

182
Q

what should be written in the front of the station journal?

A 
the names, addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license class and expiration date, Driver/Pump Operator certification, date of expiration, and blood
type of all assigned personnel.
183
Q

critical things to record in the station journal

A

exposures, injuries, visitors

184
Q

how often are readiness inspections done?

A

quarterly

185
Q

what is the 1st quarter readiness inspection

A

ops chief and logistics inspect all operations facilities

186
Q

what is the 2nd quarter readiness inspection

A

Personnel Uniforms and PPE, Records

187
Q

what is the 3rd quarter readiness inspection

A

apparatus and equip records

188
Q

what is the 4th quarter readiness inspection

A

Personnel Uniforms and PPE,
Stations, Facilities,
Records

189
Q

who is responsible for the safety and behavior of ride-a-longs

A

station captain

190
Q

what form is filled out by the ride-a-long and where is it kept?

A

F-76 and its kept at the station for one year

191
Q

can a ride along stay overnight

A

yes, at the descretion of the captain but the ride along must supply his own bedding

192
Q

minimum age of ride along?

A

16 with parent note

193
Q

appointments for ride a long shall be made how far in advance

A

2 weeks

194
Q

when are NFIRS reports required

A

ASAP but no later than 0700 hours before going off duty

195
Q

what happens when the reporting systems is down

A

Station Captains will log each incident in the station

log book, and initiate electronic filing upon the notification that CAD has been restored.

196
Q

Do single resource out-of-county personnel do a NFIRS report

A

yes

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