general orders Flashcards
what is purpose of confidentiality
establish guideline for restricting public access to sensitive information about gfd policies and procedures to no fire employee
how low can sideburns go
to bottom of ear lobe
were can tattoos show
only on arms and legs while in uniform
when should protective clothing be cleaned
shall be inspected for contaminates after each use and cleaned when dirty / contaminated, twice a year, more often if subjected to heavy use.
what are the three cleaners for turn outs
liquid Clorox 2, liquid vivid, oxygenated comet cleanser
5 do not to cleaning protective clothing
- dry clean
- fabric softener
- soap cleansers
- hot water
- automatic dryers
how many oz. of bleach and how many oz. of liquid detergent
4 oz. oxygenated bleach
8 oz. liquid detergent
what do you treat contaminated turn outs with
micro blaze
what two standards do protective shoes meet
nfpa and ansi
a program designed to provide employees, who may be recovering from non-work related medical issues, placement into a temporary work assignment that they are medically capable and approved to perform
accommodated duty ( light duty )
the fire department _____ and ______ chief monitor all employees that fall under the gfd accommodated duty program
health safety
medical leave phase 1
phase 1 ( months 0-6 ) employee is guaranteed same or similar position
medical leave phase 2
phase 2 ( months 7 - 12 ) employee not guaranteed same or similar position. department may recruit for employees position.
medical leave phase 3
phase 3 ( after 12 months ) employee separates from city employment, if applicable assumes appropriate retiree status.
how long will open positions be available
1 week prior to selections being made
who will get awarded the position
the employee with the highest seniority and who posses
the requirements
seniority will be awarded by the fallowing
- date of promotion will determine seniority rank
- hire date will determine seniority for firefighter
- two or more share same promotion or hire date, assignment will be based off the lowest employee number or fire department ranking
if two or more positions are vacant at the same station on same shift, who fills vacancy first
highest ranking position, this will determine the requirements for the remaining positions
how many squads are deployed across the valley
8
how many personnel are assigned to the squad
5
what training is required to be on squad
hazmat 200 hours
trt 200 hours
how many training sessions and how long for squad
16 training session and 3 hours each
the squad will be outfitted equipment similar to
a ladder tender
employees will track their hours, sick, vacation, furlough days with
time and labor
what is dead line to have time and labor
by noon on Friday the week of close
final adjustments on time cards by
10 am on monday
the goal for portable radios
to provide a portable radio to all members to protect them from risk of being lost, trapped during emergency operations
policy of portable radios is to:
utilize radio during scene management, between alarm room or other units, and situations were emergency traffic is needed
when should the msa face piece be inspected and cleaned
after each use, monthly, or whenever necessary.
how long and what percent of bleach solution should be used to clean face piece
2 minutes and 10 % bleach solution
the purpose of hose testing
to establish hose testing guidelines for the safety of personnel and equipment.
max length will not exceed _____ for hose testing
300 ft
what do you do to avoid pump damage when testing hose :
flow water through a slightly open red line or non dedicated discharge drain to keep water temp. cool
how long do you hold test pressure when test hose
5 minutes
hose size 1 1/2" 1 3/4" 2 1/2" 4" jacketed 4"rubber
1 1/2" 300 psi 1 3/4" 300 psi 2 1/2" 300 psi 4" jacketed 300 psi 4" rubber 200 psi
what is the purpose of rope equipment guidelines
to establish guideline for use, care, maintenance, and storage
how often should ropes be inspected
on a weekly basis
what is the proper way to tag damaged rope
tagged with information on how it was used, date, employees name, unit id, returned to resource
what are the three uses for ropes
- hoist tools
- assist rescue as a tag line
- safely cover more rescue area
what type of construction of rope is in equipment rope bag
- nylon, low stretch kermantle
- inner core and outer sheath
- outer sheath protects core
- 75 to 80 % of the ropes strength comes from the core
what are the 4 specifications of rope in equipment rope bag
- diameter 1/2”
- strength 9000 lbs.
- length 150 ft on engines,
- length 150 - 200 ft on ladders and lt
what is the 3 maintenance requirements on equipment ropes
- inspect after each use for damage to sheath, mildew, feel for soft spots between thumb and index finger
- wash with mild non chlorinated based detergent, hang loosely, air dry out of direct light
- after dried stuffed not coiled, into rope bag.
what are the 6 cautions for equipment rope
- never stand or walk on rope
- don’t drop from great heights
- don’t drag rope across ground
- pad all edges
- avoid passing nylon over nylon
- keep all rope out of petroleum and alkaline products
what are the 4 policies with personal safety rope
- all members will carry a personal safety rope at all times in their bunkers.
2.responsibility of the individual to have rope in the ready state.
any rope or bag found damaged or not in the ready state should be removed, reported, tagged, and replaced.
4.last Saturday of the month ropes should be removed and from the storage bags inspected for damage a
What are the 8 knots that firefights are trained in tying?
- figure eight
2.bowline
3
