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All street books carried by apparatus are to identify streets, buildings,hydrants, and any other water sources through what due area
First-fourth due
How does one change a boundary line?
Submit a Communications eform with supporting documentation under other tab
How to handle improper or missing address identification (should be visible and clearly distinguishable from street on front entrance)
Fill out form FRD 38 and send via courier to Department of Public Works and environmental services
How can discrimination complaints be filed?
Internal-OHREP or external EEOC
Zero tolerance of harassment even if not prohibited by what document
Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964
Backing procedures
Move forward whenever possible -avoid dead ends, etc
All personnel not involved in emergency shall be used as spotters
Roll down windows and remove hearing protection
Minimum 1 backer, left rear for type II, Type III
If no backer, complete 360, 4 way flashers/emergency lights, and tap horn if no backup alarm
Only use camera as last resort when no backer is available
Stop hand signal is arms crossed
Maximum speed when responding priority 1
15 mph above posted speed limit
Same sped or less of posted advisory sign warning for unsafe road conditions (I.e curved road)
Road speed Maximum through green intersection
Priority 1 transports are limited to….
Patients in need of rapid medical intervention to prevent death or address serious medical needs
Snow Chain Query should be compleated by what date?
April 30th
What is the minimum requirement for snow chains per vehicle?
2 sets of cable and 2 sets of heavy and enough supplies to rebuild each set atleast once
On tandem axle vehicles both axles shall have chains applied? T/F
True
Automatic tire chains are good for ice,packed snow and how many inches of fresh snow? Per Manufacturer Recommendations?
6 inches of fresh snow
It’s safe to use automatic tire chains and cable or heavy chains together?
False damage to the unit may occur
What is the maximum speed limit when using chains?
30mph
Heavy cable chains should be used when how much snow has accumulated?
More then 6 inches
At what temperature should midship pumps be drains to prevent freezing?
When predicted to be below 20° F
When should plumbing exposed to the elements be drained?
32° F
Per sop 03.06.01 all vehicle accidents with county vehicles shall be reported to whom?
Police department of location
On duty safety officer
immediate supervisor or Bc
FRD 072
Fairfax County Government Vehical Accident Report
FRD 317
Accident witness statement
How many classes of vehicle accidents are there in Fairfax County?
5
All drivers having a Class 1 or 2 Accident much compleat what program?
Drivers improvement program
Minimum amount of 4 in supply hose on and engine and tanker
1000 feet on and engine
1000’ feet on a tanker but upto 1500’
350 feet of 3” hose is minimum on engines. T/F
False. 300 feet is minimum
What is the minimum amount of 2.5” hose on the engine and how should it be split?
300 feet, 200feet for the blitz line and 100ft for the high rise pack
How is the minimum amount of 1150 feet of 1.88 hand line hose devided?
100ft front bumper 200ft yellow front crossley 250ft white second crosslay 400ft red for rear preconnect 200ft for high risekit
How many Akron Assault Nozzles will be carried on each engine? What is the gem and pressure?
6 minimum- fog 175gpm at 50psi smooth bore 15/16” slug 185gpm at 50psi
How is our hose labeled?
First two numbers are the station number
Third number is the size
Last 2 numbers are the hose number
When numbering hose what dose 38472A mean?
Station 38
4 inch hose
Section 171
What is the digit designated for 3” hose in our number system?
3
What is the digit designated for 1.88” hose?
9
What dose 38910 mean when numbering hose?
Station 38
1.88” hose
Section 10
FRD-162
Vehicle Inspection Sheet
When returning reserve apparatus, booster tank should be drained, drains left open along with what else?
Blind caps and adapters removed
Any lost or damaged equipment on a reserve should be reported to whom?
Vehicle coordinator
Duty apparatus person
Bc I charge of the station
How is hose on reserve apparatus labeled?
“AP” will be in place of the station number
AP0410
When is hose testing done on reserve apparatus?
May and June
How many reserve apparatus station number placards will each station maintain?
8 horizontal and 4 vertical
True or False. All medical waste and trash will be removed prior to returning a reserve apparatus or dropping of front line unit?
True, unit OiC must strictly comply with this SoP.
What is a ready reserve apparatus?
Apparatus that is typically provided by a volunteer organization and staffed with volunteers or career staff as needed. This unit is normally “turn key” ready.
If career staff places a ready reserve apparatus into service who must be notified and how long should the unit be staffed?
Volunteer chief and no longer then 24hrs unless given permission.
Who can add or delete ready reserve apparatus from the cad roster?
Fire Commission or the Assistant Chief of Ops.
When is the list of ready reserve apparatus updated normally?
January of each year
FIRST STEP of a Grievance
Orally Discuss in Meeting with Immediate Supervisor
(Within 20 Business Days),Verbal Response from Supervisor at Meeting
Or Within 5 Business Days, or resolution
SECOND STEP of a Grievance
Written Complaint to Deputy Chief (DC) Division Supervisor (Complaint Form – Second Step, FRD-460) (Within 5 Business Days),Meeting of Complainant and DC/ Division Supervisor (Within 5 Business Days),Written Response from DC/ Division Supervisor (Within 5 Business Days) or resolution
Third Step of a Grievance
Written Complaint to Fire Chief (Complaint Form – Third Step, FRD-461) (Within 5 Business Days) Meeting of Complainant and Fire Chief (Within 5 Business Days),Written Response from Fire Chief (Within 5 Business Days) Resolution
No more than how many turbine teeth can be broken or missing on the fog nozzles?
3 broken or missing in a row and spins free
What do you do with failed or damaged hose or nozzles?
Place it out of service and compleat the asset repair form
How are hose and nozzles ri be washed?
Cold water with a mild soap solution.
Per IB 2015-152 cold weather Apparatus Ops, what is the coolant protection recommendation in degrees?
-50°F 50/50 blend except in newer equipment.
Permission to post video or pictures must first be approved by who through proper chain of command
Your shift deputy chief