100s (103.08-104.3) Flashcards

1
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What is the training requirement for Haz TRT and ARFF?

A

HAZ/TRT: 200 hour

ARFF: 80 hour

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2
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When do you start receiving special assignment pay?

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1: Assigned to unit for 6 consecutive months
2: 75% of training completed
3: Get attribute when training complete

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3
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What is the special team commitment?

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3 years from completion of training in all situations

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4
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When if a certified member comes back to special temas?

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Less than 12 months away: Immediately receive pay and 1 year commitment
More than 12: Must take a written test (75%) and practical within 90 days. New members must precept.
1 year commitment

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5
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What is continuing education for special teams?

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75% of required training must be attended to maintain pay

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6
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When will a temp promotion be made?

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When a vacancy exist for longer than 90 days or 30 consecutive shifts

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What if a vacancy is expected for captain or engineer less than 90 days?

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It can be filled with leave pool personnel

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8
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What if leave pool personnel are unavailable and there is a cap eng vacancy for less than 90 days?

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Then a temp promotion will be made if vacancy will last 30 days or longer

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9
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What if there is a need for a temp promotion of longer than 90 days or 30 shifts and the promotional list is exhausted?

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1: The most senior member who tested but not make the list
2: The most senior member that fits the requirement
3: Department reserves final approval

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10
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How long will a temp promotion last?

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1: The member fails to perform at the new level
2: Temp spot becomes permanent and the promotion is finalized
3: Member returns to their spot ending the need
4: The list expires member are then reorder and temp promotions reassigned (12 months unless extended)

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11
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When a member is pregnant it is let to the doctor to determine work status, what are the responsibilities of the employee?

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1: Notify supervisor they are pregnant
2: Notify wellness if they are going on transitional work
3: They remain on new assignment until physician says otherwise or when they have the child

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12
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What are supervisor responsibilities if they have a pregnant member who needs transitional duty?

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1: Info employee of transitional work and FMLA
2: Inform employee of personnel rules
3: After wellness approves transitional duty supervisor will work with BC to find placement

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13
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When should pregnant members notify supervisor and request transitional assignment?

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Strongly recommended do it early

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14
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When shall pregnant member return to work?

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After baby is born and have approval with work status form from physician

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15
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Members with over 12 weeks employment can request leave for family medical reasons in what situations?

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1: Birth of child
2: Care of son daughter spouse, parent with serious condition
3: Any serious health condition that makes employee unable to do job

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16
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What is termed a serious illness that you can get family leave for?

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1: Inpatient treatment
2: Any situation that causes person to missed more than 3 calendar of work school that requires treatment

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17
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how do you get approval to use city department logo?

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1: Immediate supervisor approval
2: Assistant chief final approval

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18
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How to we recommend change to logo patches etc?

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Uniform committee or apparatus committee

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19
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How does an outside agency request use of our logo?

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PIO

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20
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How often are SOPs reviewed?

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1: Every three years
2: When we have changes to policy

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21
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Who maintains SOPs on website?

A

Communications

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22
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Who are responsible for SOPs?

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The Assistant Chief whos department each one governs

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23
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How do we update our people on a change in SOP?

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Email

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24
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What social media posts can be used in a human resource or equal opportunity investigation?

A

Any post you make about other city employees or city activities

25
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Who can speak on social media on behalf of department?

A

Only those authorized

26
Q

What info about your employment can you post on social media?

A

1: Work information (job title duties)
2: Updates on advancement honors accomplishments
3: Participation is city sponsored events

27
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What cannot be included on any private social media site?

A

1: Any post that violates customer privacy
2: Any pictures of incidents or patients
3: Any images material belonging to the department without approval
4: Any non public department images like floor plans of station

28
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When shall members post to social media?

A

It is not appropriate to post to social media while on city time, nor should you use city email as your log in

29
Q

What is the best way to post approved department social media posts?

A

You may re post these but the best way is by link

30
Q

Can we participate in any campaign for Mesa elected office?

A

NO City charter prohibits, we also cannot use city resources to campaigning for city measures (question 2)

31
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Are social media post about the department subject to freedom of information?

A

Yes

32
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If authorized as a representative of the city how may you speak?

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1: Not disparage city department or officials
2: Not endorse
3: Promptly correct errors
4: Not delete a post unless violates policy
5: During normal hours (no OT for social media post)

33
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What should be expected of all activity over city wi fi?

A

It is not private

34
Q

Can the department access your posts without prior notice?

A

Yes

35
Q

What shall any member (including volunteer) do if they encounter abuse of minor or vulnerable adult?

A

1: Immediately report to peace officer or CPS
2: Notify direct supervisor
3: Document a pre-hospital

36
Q

What is it considered if you fail to report abuse?

A

A crime

Can cause disciplinary action to dismissal

37
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What are your responsibilities as a supervisor if you are notified of abuse?

A

1: Ensure reporting is completed
2: Report up the chain to assistant chief then HR
3: Chiefs deal with PD side

38
Q

The transitional work program (light duty) is used when members can function in their job what may this include?

A

1: Physical injury
2: Psychological injury
3: Illness
4: Pregnancy
5: Any other condition that affects their or their crews safety

39
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What must be determined if a member is on transitional duty?

A

They must have the ability to return to work its not for permanent assignment

40
Q

How long can someone be on transitional duty?

A

1: 90 days
2: Then an additional 90 days with fire chief and HR approval
1040 hours

41
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What criteria must be met to go on transitional duty regardless if happened on or off duty?

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1: Must be employee at the time of injury illness
2: Fit for transitional duty (physician sign the form with aprox date of return to full duty)
3: If injury off job department has right to have this form filled out
4: If an elected non emergent surgery try to schedule a good time with wellness, forms needs to be in 2 weeks before surgery

42
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If the department requires a second opinion for transitional duty who pays for it?

A

The city

43
Q

If the transitional duty form filled out by the doc does not meet requirements who is responsible for contacting the doc?

A

The member

44
Q

What if a transitional duty position is not available in the FD?

A

They will look for a spot in another city department

45
Q

How shall employees be paid on transitional work?

A

1: At the rank and step at time of injury
2: No OT (unless required by supervisor to complete a project

46
Q

If member get return to duty from a different doc than the original what can the city require?

A

Approval from initial doc at members expense

47
Q

How do you transfer 56 hour work week sick and vacation to 40 hour work week?

A

Divide by 1.4

48
Q

What is long term modified work program?

A

1: Member can never return to work
2: Case by case basis
3: Funding is available for a position for member
4: Last 3 performance evals good
5: Supervisors and BCs from last 3 years must recommend
6: Member must have 15 years in PSPRS
7: Annual reevaluation
8: 5 years total
9: No promotions
10 Voluntary otherwise med retirement
11: Must contribute to goals of department
12: Can be placed in a staff position
13: Decision of Fire Chief is final

49
Q

Who is required to submit to an annual medical exam?

A

All that use SCBA, BCs, Civilian training officers, investigators

50
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Who is required to do a annual fitness eval?

A

SCBA use and fire suppression

51
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What is a WPC?

A

Wellness Program Coordinator

52
Q

If the annaul fitness eval finds something that needs further eval who handles cost?

A

Member

53
Q

What happens if the annual fir eval reveals something that prevents the member from working?

A

1: Nature is not revealed to department
2: Doc recommends No work or light duty

54
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If department requires third opinion (private doc and department doc dont agree) and the member wants to choose their own doc what happens?

A

1: Member pays
2: No OT for visit
3: Must notify wellness before
4: Exam must be identical
5: Must be scheduled within 30 days of last scheduled department exams
6: Results signed by doc and forwarded to department doc
7: Both docs can reach out to other

55
Q

Supervisors should provide how much time for PT each shift?

A

1.5 hours

56
Q

Physical fitness participation only should be included in PAF, what should a supervisor do if there is a concern?

A

Contact WPC who can assign a Peer Fitness Trainer for a program

57
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What must supervisors do during PT?

A

1: Preserve crew integrity and ability to respond
2: Remain in 1st due
3: Project professional image
4: No more than 2 crews exercising in one area at same time
5: Only FD personnel can participate without approval from admin
6: Dont interfere with public

58
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Supervisor is responsible for safety during PT, what are issues to consider?

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1: Crew familiar with equipment
2: Clothing and shoes
3: Appropriate time and location
4: Sunscreen and hydration
5: No hanging things from ceiling
6: Dumbbell not past 65 pounds
7: Kettle bell not past 53 pounds
8: Boxes no higher than 24