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Article 1.3 Health and Safety Flashcards

1
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1.3.1 ID and Management of life hazard zones
Purpose?
Authority?

A

Maximizing safety of personnel by ID and Notifications of life hazards and isolation measures.
Firescope field guide 420-1

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1.3.1 ID and Management of life hazard zones

Responsibility ?

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All personnel responding and operating at an emergency. ICs are responsible for all inc personnel and should utilize this policy to protect them from life threatening conditions.

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1.3.1 ID and Management of life hazard zones

Life hazard definition?

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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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1.3.1 ID and Management of life hazard zones

Life hazard zone?

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A system of barriers surrounding designated areas at the scene that is intended to stop personnel from entering a potentially life threatening area.

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1.3.1 ID and Management of life hazard zones

ICs Procedure

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immediate notification of all personnel
notification of long term life hazards
isolate and clearly id the hazard with 3 strands of barrier tape
post lookouts or assistant safety officers when needed or until its marked.
ID methods for remote or large area life hazards
request appropriate agency for mitigation ie utility company, structural engineer

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1.3.1 ID and Management of life hazard zones

ICs are responsible for the safety of all personnel. Procedure

A

immediate notification of personnel
notification of long term life hazards
isolate and clearly id the hazard with 3 strands of barrier tape
ID methods for remote or large area life hazards

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1.3.1 ID and Management of life hazard zones

barrier tape requirements?

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minimum of 3 horizontal stands 18-24” apart
states do not enter or do not cross ideal or any fireline tape red/white striped or chevron tape
1-3” wide
securely fixed to stationary supports.
illuminated at night

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who can identify a life hazard?
who do you contact?
what info do you pass along?
Who can authorize removal?

A

Anyone
IC using “emergency traffic”
Type of hazard, location,resource needs, any immediate exposure needs or issues.
Only the IC. should be kept up for the duration of the incident or until hazard has been mitigated.

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1.3.1 ID and Management of life hazard zones

What message should be attached to the barrier tape and where?

A

description, location and distance to the hazard at all access routes.

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1.3.1 ID and Management of life hazard zones

ways of notification?

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Briefings, emergency radio traffic, Iaps and maps

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1.3.1 ID and Management of life hazard zones

Notification prior to arrival at inc.

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Dispatch with a roll call. If made after IC is in place dispatch will notify IC.

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Exposures to hazardous atmosphere

What is it and what is to be done?

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When respiratory protection is worn on an incident. applies to all personnel exposed to atmosphere where emissions, vapor or smoke causes irritation to nose, eyes, throat. or if there is any doubt. The CO should ensure ba is worn by responders.

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Exposures to hazardous atmosphere
what title does it come from?
whats the title state?

A

title 8 ca admin code.
In IDLH atmosphere at least two persons equipped with approved respiratory equipment. They should also have comms and at least one standby person with like equipment staged in a safe non idlh location.

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Exposures to hazardous atmosphere

what other inc/conditions might you use SCBA

A

wildland inc. in well defined drainages, nighttime situation and structural protection scenarios. because of low level carbon monoxide poisoning. or if long term exposure to woodland smoke.

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Responsibilities under OSHA

dept policy.

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dept policy that safety will take precedence over expediency and shortcuts. whenever a condition exist that could lead to an accident effort should be made to correct it.

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Responsibilities under OSHA

CO is responsible for what at the station?

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A daily log of injuries and illness.
A cumulative log of injuries and illness
Workers comp packets Emloyee claim,supervisors report, authorization for med release. (filled out by employee and supervisor and turned in within 24 hrs)

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Responsibilities under OSHA

Posting requirements

A

Cal OSHA poster
cummalitive log of occupational injuries
annual summary of injuries.
citations if issued

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Responsibilities under OSHA

when can inspection occur ?

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can be done without advanced notice as part of routine schedule, employee complaint, or special industrial study.

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Two in Two out
Purpose?
authority ?
responsibility/compliancy?

A

id personnel at a structure fire who can rescue when needed and to assist the IC in accountability of fire ground personnel .
CalOsha code of regs title 8 section 5144 fed osha title 29
All personnel /Chief and Company officers.

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Two in Two out

when do we do it?

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when firefighters enter a structure fire that is beyond the incipient stage. not followed when there is reasonable belief that victims may be inside.

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Two in Two out

two out personnel requirements ?

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one can perform other functions such as IC. but must be immediately available in PPE with BA for immediate donning. One person must also maintain accountability.

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Dept safety practices
Purpose
authority
author

A

Dept commitment to personnel safety. OSHA says training isn’t the core issue but commitment to implementing program in place. Attitudes and leadership set the tone.
title 8 and SB county injury illness prevetion program
div chief of support services and department safety officer (logs captain)

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Dept safety practices
how its carried out
most common infraction

A

by adopting a zero tolerance.

not wearing the proper safety gear.

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Serious injury or death of personnel
Purpose ?
Scope?

A

establish protocol in the event a serious injury or death during the course of our duties so personnel receive appropriate care and families are supported.
apples to all members in a line of duty event. also used for a guide for certain off duty occurrences at the discretion of the fire chief.

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Serious injury or death of personnel

Policy?

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It shall be policy to ensure that serious injuries or death of department personnel during the performance of their duties is handled in an organized, timely and compassionate manner.

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Serious injury or death of personnel

  1. Responsibilities ? steps?
  2. IC/Supervisor actions
  3. BC actions
A

1.the supervisor or IC if occurs on an incident.
2.Immediate pre hospital and definitive treatment
notify on duty bc
secure inc scene
ensure employee injury/illness is completed
3. all the above plus notify the duty chief and ensure ppe involved is impounded.

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Serious injury or death of personnel

Duty chief responsibilities in a event

A

Notify the Chief or in his absence act as his designee.
determine employees wishes regarding family notification.
obtain employee info sheet from duty officer
notify
division chiefs
PIO
chaplain
benevolent
2046 president
HR manager.
designate a chief officer to serve as family liaison
assign a chief to secure the scene,collect evidence and begin an investigation.
respond to the hospital or ensure one chief officer does.

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28
Q

How long till you can take vacation

When do you put in for pre scheduled

A

6 months

Nov-dec 15th

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29
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No staffing phone calls what hours

A

1030-6

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30
Q

Minumum numbers for
Water rescue
Usar
Hazmat

A

6
6
5

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31
Q

Max trades allowed

How long to pay them back

A

6

1 year

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32
Q

Call in sick by?

A

7

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33
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Minimum number to staff daily positions

A

120

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34
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Emergency recall

Generall recall

A

Limited number of stations

All hands on deck due to major emergency or disaster

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35
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Who can declare General recall

A

Fire chief or duty chief

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36
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No tobacco after

A

1987

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37
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Commubicable disease levels

A

1 in presense of
2 contaminaion of clothing or equipment
3 blood or body fluids come in contact with employee eyes cuts mouth etc

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38
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Who can decide to modify ppe on incident ?

A

Senior officer

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39
Q

Nfpa standard for boots ?

A

1977 or 1971

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40
Q

Redidiness uniform authorized by?

When ?

A 
Ops chief
High fire season after 1300
Very high response level
Fire weaTher watch/red flag
Storm watch
Special duty sit by bc
Strike team
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41
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Vest excetions

A

Idlh
Competing hazards
Immediate action from personnel

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42
Q

Driving NFPA

A

1500

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43
Q

Timesheet due by?

A

Monday 9 am

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44
Q

Can credit card be used for travel meals?

A

No

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45
Q

Station repair steps non emergency

A

Email nature of request to facilities coordinator kent

Cc the BC And logs captain

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46
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Station emergency repair normal hours

A

Notify BC then call Kent

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47
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Station emergency after hours

A

Notify BC who will notify duty chief for approval

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48
Q

Some red book info not obvious

A 
Injury or exposures 
Visitors names purpose of visit time not friends or family
Burn day status 
Heavy lifting 
Exposure to cold or rainy weather
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49
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Rediness inspection program 4 qtrs

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1st station ops chief and logs
2nd uniform ans ppe bc
3rd apparatus and equipment bc
4th stations and records bc

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50
Q

Ride a long form

Minimum age

A

Form 76

16 with notarization

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51
Q

Is incident report required for out of county?

A

Yes

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52
Q

Nfirs reports due by?

A

0700

National fire incident report system

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53
Q

Nfirs for cancellation

A

Yes

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54
Q

Nfirs when cad is down

A

Log each incident in redbook then reports when cad is restored d

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55
Q

Task book good for how long once intiated?

How much longer from first signature

A

3

3

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56
Q

225 needed how often?

A

3 years for air ops ans dispatch

5 years all others

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57
Q

2 types of training ?

A

Mandatory and discretionary

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58
Q

If training materials missing ?

A

Fill out lost damage report form

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59
Q

2023 hose testing color?

A

Yellow

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60
Q

Two types engine repairs

A

Emergency

Non Emergency

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61
Q

Appartus inventory sent to logs when?

Whos signatures needed out of county

A

December

Bc and captain

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62
Q

Who to contact for vehicle accident ?

A

SO and Duty BC

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63
Q

Accident investigation team

Who decided if it should be investigated ?

A

(3) training bc, 2046 rep, logs captain

Duty bc at time of accident

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64
Q

How long to get gsd 56 in ?

A

24

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65
Q

Accident team report due when?
To who?
Deputy decides what?
Disciplinary acrtions by

A

30 days
Deputy fire chief
Avoidable/non avoidable
Fire chief

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66
Q

Can captains be liable of vehicle accidents?

A

Yes if training or actions could have avoided it

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67
Q

Who gets copies of vehicle accident report?

A

Training and safety comittee

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68
Q

F 21?

A

Individual property inventory

69
Q

Missing or damage property reported when?

A

24hrs to supervisor

Bc sends to admin within 72hrs

70
Q

Drivers training how often?

A

Bi annual

71
Q

Two types operator training

A

Basic 2nd year of JAC

Advanced 3rd year of JAC

72
Q

Residential burn every 3 months starting in

A

Febuary

73
Q

Public calls in burns when?

A

5-7 day prior

7-12 day of

74
Q

Major fire nuisance form?

A

Form 52

75
Q

If arson homicide etc contact who from law in addition to investigators

A

Major crimes seargant

76
Q

Authority for inspections

A

Cfc and sb code chapter 15

77
Q

Serious life safety re inspect

Normal reinspect

A

48hrs

14-21 days

78
Q

Flowing hydrants?

A

Water purveyor or captains discretion

79
Q

Wildland road inspections due by

A

March 31

80
Q

High rise?

A

4 stories or 75’

81
Q

Prepplan files kept where ?

A

Gis

82
Q

Whos apporval for adding or deleting target hazards

A

BC

83
Q

Pre plans 2 parts

A

Site plan

Info block

84
Q

Respond investigator when

A

Suspicious incindiary orgins
Death or injury
Hazmat release or dumping
If over 15k

85
Q

Operational response levels

3

A

Maximum normal
Medium 12 hrs or less may or may not backfill
Minimum severe draw down

86
Q

Minimun stations staffed
North
Central
South

A

24,26,27
30,34
13,12,11

87
Q

Two types of stressors

A

Enviromental

Clinical

88
Q

Cisd conducted when

A

48-72 hrs after

89
Q

Emergency roadblock levels

A

Red
Yellow
Green

90
Q

Property removal at scene

A

Only investigators

91
Q

Two suveys post earthquake

A

Primary

Secondary

92
Q

3 levels if priority after survey

A

Priority 1 life threating conditions
Priority 2 potential life threating conditions
Priority 3 non life threating

93
Q

Call HMU on haz mat spill when

How soon

A

Hazardous cargo spill
Entering bodies of water
24hrs

94
Q

Reasons for entry to rehab

A

Two bottles
Signs of fatique
Deemed necessary by IC

95
Q

Rehab locations
High rise
Structure fire
Hazmat

A

Staging floor
1/2 to 1 block from inc.
Support zone

96
Q

How much fluid per shift
Max
Hourly

A

48-64 oz
12qts
1 1/2 hourly

97
Q

Air medical dispatch time

A

Ambulance 20 minutes or greater

98
Q

Authority to cancel aircraft

A

Ic , highest medical care

99
Q

T/F santa barbara island is in VNC

A

True

100
Q

Aircraft is unavailable when blank from county line

A

30 mins

101
Q

Rescue Aircraft order

A

Sbc
Vnc
Coast guard

102
Q

Can you leave the scene of a 1144

For another call

A

Yes have dispatch relay to coroner you are leaving.

103
Q

Response times
Code 3
Code 2

A

759

1459

104
Q

Dependent adult age

Elder

A

18-64

65 +

105
Q

If after hours and have abuse to report

A

Request SO
Contact BC
Call hotline next day

106
Q

Child abuse reporting

A 
Notify SO
Call Child welfare services 
SCAR form withing 36 hrs
Fax or mail
Keep copy
107
Q

Dependent/elder abuse process

A

Call hotline
Request law if emergency
Complete SOC 341 withing 48 hrs
Keep copy

108
Q

Who can initiate a PAR

A

Ic, pas officer, pas group supervisor

109
Q

Can member of ric handle par

A

Yes

110
Q

Who can terminate PAS

A

Ic

111
Q

Pas accetable forms of contact

A

Voice, vision, touch. Not radio

112
Q

Hand signals acceptable for haz mat

A

Yes

113
Q

Initiate PAR when

A

Missing or trapped ff
Flashover, backdraft etc
Offensive to defensive
Emergency abandonment

114
Q

Can safety officer assist with emergency abandonment ?

A

Yes

115
Q

ICs steps for emergency abandonment

A 
Emergency traffic
Audible alarm 3x 
Designate assembly area 
Conduct par 
Broadcast all clear
116
Q

After an abandonment who can give permission to re enter

A

IC

117
Q

T/f ric group supt can function as safety officer

A

True

118
Q

Incident clock starts when

A

First engine on scene ans every 10 minutes

119
Q

RIC when

A

Idlh or ic deams necessary

120
Q

RIC officer hot lap

A

Evaluate fire conditions
Soften the building (direct crew)
Portable lights placed just inside open doors
Place ladders for above ground acceess

121
Q

Who can cancel RIC

A

IC and safety officer

122
Q

3rd line on a high rise

A

Floor above fire

123
Q

Who is PAS officer on high rise

A

Lobby

124
Q

In absence of safety officer who will fullfill this role?

A

IC

125
Q

Two lines for water supply when

A

Commercial structure
Large volume of fire
Exposure problems

126
Q

NIosh 5

Rcacs

A 
Improper risk assessment 
Lack of command
Lack of accountability 
Inadequate comms
Lack of SOGs
127
Q

Reading smoke

A

Volume, velocity, color

128
Q

Atmospheric monitoring
Threshold levels for BA
Who can monitor?
PEL?

A 
Hydrogen cyanide 4.7ppm
CO 25ppm
O2 19.5%
BS38
Personal exposure limit 
8 hr day
129
Q

Out of county update home
what time
who?

A

0800 or 2000

Duty officer

130
Q

Predictive services High risk day

A

20% chance of new fire or significant growth of existing fire

131
Q

Fire weather watch

A

Potential for red flag in 18-96 hrs

132
Q

Red flag warning

A

Criteria will be met in next 48 hrs

133
Q

Red flag criteria

Dry fuels and

A 
15% rh 25mph gust 35 
10% rh 15mph gust 25 
For 6 hrs or more
Or
Widespread/significant dry lightning
134
Q

Captains responsibility durring red flag

A 
Operational rediness 
Apparatus ready
Gear ready
Cancel training public ed
Wx ops
Brief personell
Patrol
135
Q

Honored bid to hazmat

A

2 years

136
Q

Haz mat Captains need haz mat safety officer in how many months?

A

6

137
Q

Helispot ground fill captains duty

A

Helispot manager

138
Q

Helispot nightime markings

A

4 amber lights corner of pad

1 whitelight 5-8’ windward side

139
Q

How many helispot evac routes

A

2

140
Q

Type 1 helispot
Type 2
Type 3

A

110 30x30
90 20x20
75 15x15

141
Q

Max helispot slope

A

5%

142
Q

T/f Notify schools when spill is within 1/2 mile

A

True

143
Q

Code 77

Ppe

A

Violent incident

Helmet and vest over yellow

144
Q

T/F 1 active shooter training annually

A

True

145
Q

Vest only when

A

Stabbing, shooting, domestic violence

Captain can uprgrade

146
Q

IARD

A

Immediate action rapid deployment

147
Q

Contact teams size and purpose

A

2-4 locate shooter and stop

148
Q

3 reasons for expanded open

A

Extended attack inc.
Major emergency
Duty BC deems necessary

149
Q

Expanded staffing minimum

Ideal

A

3 with one ross qualified

6

150
Q

Expanded closed when

A

demob has progressed far enough

Ic advises

151
Q

Redflag standby for expaned

A

Radio operator
Ross qualed person
It rep

152
Q

Single resource commitment max

Report/check in to who?

A

21 must ask for extension 3 days before 14
Bat 1
Duty chief decides extension

153
Q

WOrkers comp forms

A

GSD 39 supervisor report

GSD 8 work status report
Dwc 1

154
Q

T/F
Transitional work program
If injured off duty no staff pay?

A

True

155
Q

EEO

A

Equal employment office

156
Q

Harassment two types

A

Quid pro quo this for that

Hostile work enviroment

157
Q

Sexual harrssment types

A

Physical
Visual
Verbal

158
Q 
Epr for probationary employees
1st qtr
2nd
3rd
4th
A

Evey shift
Every cycle
Quarterly
Quarterly final

159
Q

Staff and paramedic comitment

A

3 years

160
Q

progresive discipline steps

A

Coached
Reprimanded
Suspended
Discharged

161
Q

Can skip progressive discipline when

A

Stealing
Gross negligence
Insobordination
Intoxication

162
Q

Another name for intent to discipline

A

Skelly hearing

163
Q

Levels of discipline

A 
Reprimand 
Disciplinary probation
Loss of premium pay
Transfer
Suspension 
Reduction in pay
Demotion 
Dismissal
164
Q

Diciplinary apeal procedure

A

Written request to deputy chief 10 days prior to action

165
Q

Meeting with deputy chief blank days to discuss action

A

30

166
Q

Statue of limitations

A

1 year

3 years for fraud, embezzlement, falsification

167
Q

Drugs and alcahol reasonable suspicion

A

Unusual behavior

Physical signs

168
Q

How many times can an employee utilize eap

A

2

169
Q

Outside employment

Max hrs a week

A

24

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