AOM Flashcards
What is Admin Directive 34
AOM 104.01–Sexually Suggestive Materials
–Respectful Workplace: Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Prevention Policy
What kind of Harassment is Sexually suggestive materials
AOM 104.01–Sexually Suggestive Materials
It’s considered Visual Harassment
**Policy on Sexually Suggestive Material
AOM 104.01–Sexually Suggestive Materials
–prohibited in any Fire Dept facility
–supervisors shall order the
immediate removal of such materials
**–Personal lockers are considered City property
Sexually Suggestive Material includes:
AOM 104.01–Sexually Suggestive Materials
Adult magazines, books, posters, videotapes, calendars, photographs, drawings and cartoons.
What is the Class C uniform known as?
AOM 113.04–Class C Uniform
–Work Uniform
–Workout Uniform
–Can be worn at the Captains discretion
–CAN be worn off-duty, NOT at political activity
CLASS C WORK UNIFORM:
AOM 113.04–Class C Uniform
–Class B pants, T-Shirt, belt, boots and socks
–Sweatshirt and Beanie can be worn during cold weather.
–Hoodies may not be worn to calls, but can be worn on extended stand-by situations during cold weather–waiting for SDG&E, Nighttime Fire watch, Extended HazMats
**CLASS C WORKOUT UNIFORM
AOM 113.04–Class C Uniform
–Class B T-Shirt or Navy blue tank top shirt.
–Red “dry weave” short sleeve or tank top
–Shorts–Navy blue, plain or with approved Department logo
–Sweatshirts
–Sweatpants
–Athletic Shoes
–Hoodies may not be worn to calls, but can be worn on extended stand-by situations during cold weather–waiting for SDG&E, Nighttime Fire watch, Extended HazMats
**No sandals
**Who to contact if a citizen is injured on city property
AOM 119–Citizen injured on City Property
–BC and Ops Chief
–EPD for report
–info forwarded to City Attorneys office
What paperwork is filled out for injured citizen
AOM 119–Citizen injured on City Property
–regular medical aid reports if the citizen is assessed
–info forwarded to City Attorneys office
–do not make any statement admitting City liability
What are the 2 types of ride a longs
AOM 125–Ride A Long Program
–Ambulance
–Engine
Ambulance Ride-a-Long info
AOM 125–Ride A Long Program
–generally limit to EMS professionals
–on a very selective, case-by-case basis allow other fire/EMS personnel, or certain dignitaries to participate
–between 0800 and 2000 hours
–no overnight Ride-Alongs, with the exception of paramedic interns
–Complete “Ride a Long Program Application” 10 days in advance and be approved by EMS coordinator
**Engine Ride-a-long info
AOM 125–Ride A Long Program
**–between 0800 and 1600 hours. Explorers may ride until 2000
–Complete “Ride a Long Program Application” 10 days in advance and be approved by Ops Chief
General ride a long rules
AOM 125–Ride A Long Program
–May not Engage in any firefighting activities and/or patient care.
–May preform CPR if needed
–Dress appropriately and be well groomed
–May not be allowed in a residence if it could embarrass the patient or participant
–must complete an Application/Waiver of liability
–Can get in on chow
–Captain can end the ride a long at any time
**What to do if a ride a long is injured
AOM 125–Ride A Long Program
–Treat as an injured citizen
–Notify BC
–Notify agency of participant (Palomar, Southwest….)
**–Captain shall prepare a written report for the Operations Chief as to the nature of the injury and all the contributing factors
Purchasing amount by Captains that must be approved by BC or Ops
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
$500 and more
Who approves purchases for vehicles?
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
Fleet Services Superintendent
Who approves purchases for Computer Equip?
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
Director of Information Systems
Amazon requests go to?
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
Administrative Coordinator and CC’d to all three shift Battalion Chiefs.
**What to do with receipt
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
–Fire website–admin forms–credit card receipt example
–sign with employee number
–what project it is for, so it’s coded correctly for budget
–have another employee sign and employee number
–Submit the transaction receipts to the Admin Coordinator immediately
–receipts can be scanned and forwarded electronically but original receipts are required by City Finance
**No PO number
Amount needed for a written quote
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
Over $10,000 including Tax and Shipping
Amount needed for a verbal quote
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
$2000 - $10,000
**Petty Cash rules
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
**–$50 max
–Approved by CO, BC, or Ops
–Use Credit card first
–Do not use if City Shops sells it or we have an open vendor account
Captains Credit Card Amounts
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
–Less than $2,000 per transaction
–Monthly credit limit of $5,000
Chief Officer Credit Card Amounts
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
–$5000 per Transaction
–Monthly credit limit of $10,000
Open PO’s (Purchase Orders)
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
–Over $500 must be approved by BC or Ops
–Must not exceed $10,000 including tax and shipping
PO’s over $10,000
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
–Approved by Ops or Fire Chief
–Requires a minimum of 3 quotes
Purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment OVER $100,000
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
–Requires a formal bid process
–Takes 6 – 8 weeks
–Approved by City Council
Purchasing Approval Levels:
AOM 127–Purchasing Procedure
⎯ $1 thru $50,000: Department Level.
⎯ $50,000 thru $100,000: City Manager.
⎯ $100,000 and above: City Council.
**Comp Bank Info
AOM 203.03–Compensatory Time Bank
–Max 80 hrs
–Must be used in 8 hr increments
–Can’t use it if earned in the same time period
–Use CP2 instead of FRO
–Use CPU when taking time off
–Paid off last check in April
–Over 25 years of service can decline payoff
**Can’t take comp for comp
Objective of Policy
AOM 206–Off-Duty Injury or Illness
–provide possible aid to the employee’s family in a timely manner and
–make arrangements for call-back personnel as soon as practical
Form needed for full return to duty
AOM 206–Off-Duty Injury or Illness
–“Release to Duty Form”
–From the treating physician
–employee is released to unlimited duty
–Restrictions, if any, from duty.
Form needed for modified or light duty
AOM 206–Off-Duty Injury or Illness
–“Release to Modified Duty” form
–From the treating physician stating restrictions and estimated return date
Light Duty considerations
AOM 206–Off-Duty Injury or Illness
–Case-by-case basis depending on work available.
–Final approval lies with the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief’s designee
–may not always be a viable solution.
**When will PE be done?
AOM 213–Personnel/Performance Evaluations
–Annually for regular employee unless Fire Chief requests more
–6 months and end of probationary period for 1st year employees.
What are SMART Goals?
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
–Specific
–Measurable
–Attainable
–Realistic
–Timely
To set a SPECIFIC goal you must answer the six “W” questions?
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
Who: Who is involved?
What: What do I want to accomplish?
Where: Identify a location.
When: Establish a time frame.
Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.
MEASURABLE
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set
ATTAINABLE
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
You can attain most any goal you set when you plan your steps wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out those steps
REALISTIC
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work
TIMELY
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there’s no sense of urgency
Who is responsible to complete PE’s
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
–Fire Chief for all Division Heads
–Ops Chief for BC’s
–BC’s for Captains
–Captains for all subordinates
When is the PE considered late?
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
30 days after due date
When is the PE completed if there were 2 supervisors
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
–If due in Jan or Feb–it will be done in December of the previous year
–If due in March or after, it will be done by the current Captain with input from the previous captain
When is an IDP needed
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
–Unsatisfactory–Must be done
–Improvement needed–Highly recommended
What must be signed with the PE
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
“Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Yearly Policy Review Form”
**Where/who takes the final PE
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
Final PE is forwarded to Fire Department Administrative Coordinator for disposition
with **Human Resources. A copy is forwarded to the employee
PE evaluation meanings
AOM 213–Personnel Evaluations
E – Exceptional–(A definitely superior performance deserving recognition.) Narrative desirable.
H – Highly Satisfactory–(Work above standards required; rating for meritorious service.)
S – Satisfactory–(Meets standards; performing as expected.)
I – Improvement Needed–(Does not measure up sufficiently to the demands of the job.)
Individual Development Plan (IDP) optional.
U – Unsatisfactory–(Indicates incompetency.) Comment required, IDP required.
How is the Inspection processed
AOM 305–Engine Company Inspection Program
provide the responsible party the flattened Inspection Form via e-mail and cc Fire Administration. (fireadmin@escondido.org)
Which violations do not require a re-inspect?
AOM 305–Engine Company Inspection Program
1A. permit required and
4I. Maintenance, inspection, and testing of smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
How many days until a re-inspect on Apartment/Hotels (R-2 occupancies)
AOM 305–Engine Company Inspection Program
30 days
How many days for a re-inspect on all businesses accept apts/hotels
AOM 305–Engine Company Inspection Program
14 days
Apartment R-2 Inspections
AOM 305–Engine Company Inspection Program
–Inspect common areas of
the property only
–On-site manager–get email and send Ins form and Smoke Detector Log to email–make note in comments section–30 days to complete
–NO on-site manager–send to fire admin and make note in comment section
Who is responsible for Station facilities?
AOM 400–Facilities Operations-General
Whenever two or more Company Officers are quartered in the same Fire Department facility, they shall jointly be in charge
Why must Fire Facilities be maintained?
AOM 400–Facilities Operations-General
Enhance the readiness of our emergency operations.
Ensure a safe and healthy working and living environment.
Importance of Fire Facilities
AOM 400–Facilities Operations-General
Fire Stations are City facilities and should be viewed as a place of business. Additionally, Fire Stations have the role of being a neighborhood representation of local government
What NOT to do at
Fire Facilities
AOM 400–Facilities Operations-General
–Use obscene, uncivil or crude language.
–Engage in “horseplay”, “hazing” or similar activities.
–Engage in verbal or physical altercations.
–Allow intoxicated persons to be on-site, unless medical emergency
–Have drugs or alcohol
–Gamble
–Engage in any sexual activity
–Watch “X” rated cable television or videos
–Sleep in any Fire facility when not on regular duty without permission of the BC
–Bring unauthorized knives or firearms EXCEPTION–3.5” folding knives
**Security in the Fire Station
AOM 400–Facilities Operations-General
**–Business hours 0800-1700
–office areas of the fire station are open to the public. Exceptions include stations tours
–notify the Battalion Chief immediately and follow-up with a written report whenever damage, vandalism or a theft has occurred
Visitors in the Fire Station
AOM 400–Facilities Operations-General
–No later than 2100
–must be escorted
–Only allowed on first floor
–soliciting is not allowed
Sleeping guidelines
AOM 400–Facilities Operations-General
–retire after 2000 hours
–Wake up by 0700
Who deals with major station maintenance repairs
AOM 401–Station Yard Maintenance
Ops Chief contacts Building Maintenance
–Repaving, Painting and exterior repairs
–All problems should be reported to BC’s
When is station maintenance conducted?
AOM 401–Station Yard Maintenance
–Sundays
–BC can authorize a different day
**Who’s property is your personal locker?
AOM 402–Personal Locker Assignments
Personal lockers are considered to be **City property
Rules for personal lockers
AOM 402–Personal Locker Assignments
–Keep clean and odor free
–Must wipe down and clean when vacating locker
–Must not modify for any reason
Who has overall responsibility of fire apparatus?
AOM 500–Apparatus Maintenance Repair and Service Guidelines
apparatus maintenance, repair and/or service rests with Fleet Services Manager, Battalion Chief and Company Officers
Responsibility of Apparatus Operators
AOM 500–Apparatus Maintenance Repair and Service Guidelines
–monitor the service and repair needs
–Complete VCR’s
–minor repairs or adjustments
–Daily, weekly and monthly checks
–Cleaning and routine, preventive maintenance
Cleaning of Vehicles
AOM 500–Apparatus Maintenance Repair and Service Guidelines
–Staff and Fire Prevention at stations or car wash facilities under City contract
–Utility and Pool vehicles at station
–Reduce use during drought conditions
California Vehicle Code for Code-3 driving
AOM 506–Apparatus Driving Guidelines
Section 21055
Fire Alarm Response
AOM 506–Apparatus Driving Guidelines
–First in Engine Co–Code 3
–All remaining units Code-2
**Reducing response to Code-2
AOM 506–Apparatus Driving Guidelines
The officer in charge may down grade the response by informing all or selecting specific units to reduce to Code 2
**Quality of Life calls–Code 3
Passing other apparatus code-3
AOM 506–Apparatus Driving Guidelines
no apparatus, (with the exception of a Chief Officer) after making radio contact shall overtake or pass another apparatus
Most dangerous driving route
AOM 506–Apparatus Driving Guidelines
Intersections, most accidents occur
**Code-3 on freeway
AOM 506–Apparatus Driving Guidelines
–caution when using the siren in freeway
–Flashing lights tend to attract drunk drivers, particularly at night, the CHP recommends reducing the number of such lights
–number of warning lights may be reduced only if the apparatus is completely out of trafficand CO says okay
maximum safe climbing angle, slope % off-road
AOM 506–Apparatus Driving Guidelines
40%
RED LIGHT PHOTO ENFORCEMENT
AOM 506–Apparatus Driving Guidelines
–vehicles captured and recorded by red light photo enforcement (RLPE) cameras may be subject to progressive discipline
–Ops chief will decide
Reserve apparatus policy
AOM 507–Reserve Apparatus Readiness
–shall be maintained in the same manner as front line apparatus.
–shall be equipped that it can be be placed in service at a moment’s notice.
Moving equipment off a reserve apparatus
AOM 507–Reserve Apparatus Readiness
–Will notify BC who will notify Ops
**Responsibility
AOM 507–Reserve Apparatus Readiness
–Overall–BC and Ops
**–CO ensures apparatus are maintained same as front line
–Engineers and all other members are responsible for the maintenance, equipment and for the daily check-out and inventory
