Glossary of Definitions for OCFRD SOPs/EOPs

Question 1

SOP 093

FDC Hydrant

Answer 1

a fire department connection located along a major elevated or bridged highway

Question 2

SOP 093

Draft Hydrant (Dry Hydrant)

Answer 2

a hydrant/connection, either from a static water source, below or above ground storage tank, canal, or lake

Question 3

SOP 125

Posting a Fire Watch

Answer 3

assigning an OCFRD company or unit to remain at the scene after overhaul is completed to monitor for any signs of smoke or fire, and will require the use of a thermal imaging camera (TIC). structures that have been heavily involved may require the posting of a crew for many hours

Question 4

SOP 118

Front Run Unit

Answer 4

are permanently assigned a radio identification and a permanent location

Question 5

SOP 118

Ready Reserve Units

Answer 5

Reserve units that are fully equipped and ready for deployment

Question 6

SOP 118

Reserve Unit

Answer 6

Unit that are not fully equipped with ancillary fire and EMS equipment and used for replacement of front run apparatus on a temporary basis

Question 7

SOP 037

Event

Answer 7

A saved activation when the VER is triggered by an irregular driving activity or circumstance, or when the VER is triggered by manual activation of the system

Question 8

SOP 037

Automatic Activation

Answer 8

a video/audio recording of an event when the VER is triggered by a predetermined force or movement by the vehicle. Which is determined by the sensitivity setting on the VER

Question 9

SOP 037

Manual Activation

Answer 9

a video/audio recording of an event when the VER’s record button is manually pressed by a vehicle occupant

Question 10

SOP 037

Video Event Recorder (VER)

Answer 10

a windshield mounted digital video/audio recorder, activated when a vehicle experiences unusual or significant movement and then records activities of the driver and passenger(s), and a front windshield view of what the driver sees outside of the vehicle

Question 11

SOP 006

Corrective Disciplinary Action

Answer 11

action taken by a supervisor to provide corrective action for inappropriate work habits, behaviors, or violation of Orange County Policy Manual, Rules, Division SOPs, EOPs, and/or union contract

Question 12

SOP 006

Non-Disciplinary Counseling

Answer 12

Not considered discipline. Informal documented discussion with a subordinate on any performance or behavior issue as the need arises. The counseling session may review both positive and/or negative aspects of employee performance

Question 13

SOP 006

Oral Warning

Answer 13

Least severe form of discipline documented in writing by a supervisor for a specific violation. Should be used when less severe action has been unsuccessful or corrective action has not been taken by the employee, or for first time occurrences that warrant an oral warning

Question 14

SOP 006

Written Reprimand

Answer 14

Discipline documented in writing by the supervisor for a specific violation. Should be used when less severe action has been unsuccessful or corrective action has not been taken by the employee, or for first time occurrences that warrant a written reprimand

Question 15

SOP 006

Suspension

Answer 15

Employee relieved of duty with or without pay. Discipline documented by the supervisor for a specific violation or when less severe action has been unsuccessful or corrective action has not been taken by the employee, or for first time occurrences that warrant suspension

Question 16

SOP 006

Demotion

Answer 16

Involuntary reassignment to a lower job classification or rank. Should be used when less severe action has been unsuccessful or corrective action has not been taken by the employee, or for first time occurrences that warrant a demotion

Question 17

SOP 006

Termination

Answer 17

Termination from employment. Should be used when less severe action has been unsuccessful for corrective action has not been taken by the employee, or for first time occurrences that warrant termination

Question 18

SOP 013

Family Members

Answer 18

Relationships established by blood, marriage, or legal action including spouse, mother/father, son/daughter, sister/brother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepparent, stepchild, aunt/uncle, nephew/niece, grandparent, grandson, cousin. Family members also include domestic partners and children of an employee’s domestic partner. It shall be the employee’s responsibility to inform the department of any family relationships as defined herein.

Question 19

SOP 013

Domestic Partners

Answer 19

Persons with whom the employee’s life is interdependent, and with whom the employee shares a common residence

Question 20

SOP 013

Fraternization

Answer 20

The relationship of an intimate or romantic nature or conduct that creates the appearance or impression that such a relationship exits

Question 21

SOP 013

Inappropriate Behavior

Answer 21

Behavior that is not conducive to a productive, courteous, and safe work environment

Question 22

SOP 015

Harassment

Answer 22

Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
1. submission to such conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of individual’s employment;
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting an individual
3. such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment

Question 23

SOP 015

Discrimination

Answer 23

Treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which the person or thing belongs, rather than according to actual merit

Question 24

SOP 015

Inappropriate Behavior (harassment & discrimination)

Answer 24

Behavior that is inappropriate in the workplace, but may not rise to the level of harassment or discrimination. Examples may include display of inappropriate material, or offensive actions that do not constitute harassment or discrimination

Question 25

SOP 030 Excused Sick Leave

Answer 25

any number of hours or days of absence resulting from illness or non-line of duty injury. For which an employee has obtained medical justification

Question 26

SOP 030 Unexcused Sick Leave

Answer 26

any number of hours or days of absence resulting from illness or non-line of duty injury, for which an employee has not obtained medical justification

Question 27

SOP 030 Approved Leave

Answer 27

any vacation, personal, term or sick leave used in accordance with established procedures, and authorized by the appropriate supervisor

Question 28

SOP 035 Near Miss

Answer 28

a narrowly avoided collision or other accident

Question 29

SOP 084 Witness

Answer 29

Is an OCFR employee who verifies that entries made in the electronic controlled substance log reflect the actual transaction that occurred. In no case shall a person act as a witness without authorization unless they have personally and visually verified the logged transaction. A witness must see a controlled substance be wasted, exchanged, or disposed of prior to signing as a witness

Question 30

SOP 084 Auditor

Answer 30

an auditor is any person who verifies that entries made into the log/software reflect the actual controlled substance carried in the box. An audit may be performed at any time

Question 31

SOP 074 Square Rigger "SQ-7"

Answer 31

fire rescue fleet's records management system. This computer application retains the department's vehicle inventory, vehicle parts, vehicle work orders, vehicle preventative maintenance schedules, etc

Question 32

SOP 074 Oracle Track-It Work Order System

Answer 32

The department's primary computer application used for reporting deficiencies wit equipment, or to request some form of service

Question 33

SOP 072 Key Fob

Answer 33

Station specific access for fueling small equipment with unleaded fuel

Question 34

SOP 072 Fuel Control Terminal

Answer 34

Fueling kiosk that processes date and allows end-user access to fueling

Question 35

SOP 072 Hose Module

Answer 35

data reader connected to the fuel nozzle which transmits vehicle information to the fueling program allowing fueling to occur

Question 36

SOP 072 Fuel Tag

Answer 36

component of the EJ Ward fuel system located near the fuel port and serves as a transponder of data during fueling

Question 37

SOP 072 CANceiver

Answer 37

component within the EJ Ward Fuel system that transmits vehicle data during the fueling process

Question 38

SOP 072 EJ Ward Fuel System

Answer 38

a fuel dispensing system that requires an individual's county ID proxy card for fueling

Question 39

SOP 072 Manual Fuel Dispensing System

Answer 39

a fuel tank that lacks a automated fuel dispensing system and requires that an entry be made on the weekly fuel dispensing report

Question 40

SOP 072 Automated Fuel Dispensing System

Answer 40

A fuel dispensing system that requires the use of a fuel card, fuel key, or other technology that identifies the unit which the fuel is being dispensed to, and requires the entering of the unit's current odometer reading

Question 41

SOP 072 Fuel Delivery Ticket

Answer 41

a receipt provided by the fueling vendor for the fuel delivered to each fuel tank and given to the fuel technician

Question 42

SOP 072 End of Month Fuel Dispensing Report

Answer 42

report maintained by Fire Rescue Logistics of the amount of fuel dispensed from each tank and reported to the Orange County Comptroller's Office on a monthly basis via Orange County Fire Finance

Question 43

SOP 072 Weekly Fuel Dispensing Report

Answer 43

report maintained at each fuel tank location to account for the dispensing of fuel

Question 44

SOP 072 Tank Dip

Answer 44

manual dipping of fuel tank to determine the fuel level

Question 45

SOP 057 AVL

Answer 45

Acutomated vehicle location equipment installed in emergency response vehicles that allows the computer aided dispatch (CAD) system to know the exact location of emergency response units for dispatch to emergency incidents

Question 46

SOP 043 1st Degree Event

Answer 46

any incident involving an OCFR vehicle where that vehicle remains in service and no injuries are reported (civilian or OCFR)

Question 47

SOP 043 2nd Degree Event

Answer 47

any incident involving an OCFR vehicle where: 1. that vehicle remains in service and injuries are reported (civilian or OCFR) 2. that vehicle is placed out of service (OOS) with no injuries reported (civilian or OCFR) 3. the OCFR driver is issued an at-fault citation by law enforcement

Question 48

SOP 043 3rd Degree Event

Answer 48

any incident involving an OCFR vehicle where that vehicle is placed OOS and injuries are reported (Civilian or OCFR)

Question 49

SOP 045 Social Media

Answer 49

any form of computer or networking site or process such as Facebook, twitter, YouTube, web site, blogs, chat rooms, and other similar sites

Question 50

SOP 045 Emerging Technologies

Answer 50

although this policy cannot predict new or emerging technologies, employees are advised to refer to these standards for guidance in utilizing any new or emerging social media technology

Question 51

SOP 045 Spokesperson for the Department

Answer 51

an employee who makes a statement on behalf of the Department in their capacity as an employee, or in such a way that the statement may be reasonably by attributed to the department

Question 52

SOP 045 Harassment

Answer 52

the systematic or continued unwelcome actions of one party or group intended to demean, threaten, intimidate, or alarm another party or group

Question 53

SOP 045 Hate Speech

Answer 53

Speech that attacks a person or group on the basis of traits such as race, ethnic origin, national origin, skin color, gender, religion, disability, age, incompatible with a commitment to serve all members of the communities

Question 54

SOP 045 Protected Concerted Activity

Answer 54

employees action for mutual aid and protection regarding their terms, pay, or working conditions of employment

Question 55

SOP 057 MDC

Answer 55

mobile data computer installed in emergency response vehicles for communications with the Fire Rescue Communications Center

Question 56

SOP 046 Insubordination

Answer 56

The refusal to carry out a direct order

Question 57

SOP 046 Direct Order

Answer 57

a clear and valid work order or directive

Question 58

SOP 131 Bariatric Unit

Answer 58

a special call unit equipped with a hydraulic lift and a stretcher capable of safety handling patients up to 1,100 lbs in the down position

Question 59

SOP 131 Bariatric Patient

Answer 59

is a patient, regardless of age, who has limitations in health and social care due to their weight, physical size, shape, width, health, mobility and environmental access, with one or more of the following: - BMI > 40 kg/m2 - weight at or above 400 lbs - abdominal grith above 72" at waist

Question 60

SOP 093 Private Fire Hydrants

Answer 60

hydrants that are found on private property, maintained by the property owner, and connected to a private water main

Question 61

SOP 093 Public Fire Hydrant

Answer 61

Hydrants owned by a utility company

Question 62

SOP 137 Direct Source Exhaust Capture System

Answer 62

is a system that connects an extraction hose directly onto the exhaust pipe of a vehicle. Exhaust fumes are then exported out of the station bay

Question 63

EOP 001 Apparatus

Answer 63

a motor-driven vehicle or group of vehicles designed and constructed for the purpose of fighting fires

Question 64

EOP 001 Ambulance

Answer 64

a ground vehicle providing patient transport capability, specified equipment capability, and personnel

Question 65

EOP 001 Allocated Resources

Answer 65

resources dispatched at an incident that has yet checked in which the incident commander

Question 66

EOP 001 All Clear

Answer 66

the radio transmission used exclusively to report the completion of a primary search

Question 67

EOP 001 Agency Representative

Answer 67

a person assigned by a primary, assisting, or cooperating Federal, State, Local, or tribal government agency or private entity, that has been delegated authority to make decisions affecting that agency's or organization's participation in incident management activities, following appropriate consultation with the leadership of the agency

Question 68

EOP 001 Decontamination

Answer 68

The physical and/or chemical process of reducing and preventing the spread of contamination from persons and equipment used at a hazardous materials incident

Question 69

EOP 001 Demobilization

Answer 69

A functional unit within the planning section responsible for assuring orderly, safe, efficient demobilization of resources committed to the incident

Question 70

EOP 001 Assessment

Answer 70

The evaluation and interpretation of measurements and other information to provide a basis for decision-making

Question 71

EOP 001 Assigned Resources

Answer 71

Resources checked in and assigned work tasks on an incident report

Question 72

EOP 001 Assignment

Answer 72

Tasks given to resources to perform within a given operational period that are based on operational objectives defined in the IAP

Question 73

EOP 001 Assistant

Answer 73

Title for subordinates of principal command staff positions. The title indicates a level of technical capability, qualifications, and responsibility subordinate to the primary positions. Assistants may also be assigned to unit leaders

Question 74

EOP 001 Assisting Agency

Answer 74

An agency or organization providing personnel, services, or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management

Question 75

EOP 001 Available Resources

Answer 75

Resources assigned to an incident, checked in, and available for a mission assignment, normally located in a staging area

Question 76

EOP 001 Branch

Answer 76

The organizational level having functional or geographical responsibility for major aspects of incident operations. A branch is organizationally situated between the section and division or group in the operations section, and between the section and units in the logistics section. Branches are identified by the use of Roman Numerals or by functional area

Question 77

EOP 001 Base

Answer 77

The location at which the primary logistics functions are coordinated and administered. There is one base per incident.

Question 78

EOP 001 Brush

Answer 78

A collective term that refers to a stand of vegetation dominated by shrubby, woody plants, or by low-growing trees, usually of a type undesirable to livestock or timber management

Question 79

EOP 001 Chain of Command

Answer 79

A series of command, control, executive, or management positions in hierarchical order of authority

Question 80

EOP 001 Check-In

Answer 80

The process through which resources first report to an incident. Check-in locations include the incident command post, resources unit, incident base, camps, staging areas, or directly on the site

Question 81

EOP 001 Chief

Answer 81

The ICS title for individuals responsible for management of functional sections: operations, planning, logistics, finance/administration, and intelligence

Question 82

EOP 001 Clear Text

Answer 82

The use of plain English in radio communication transmissions. No 10 codes or agency specific codes are used when using clear text.

Question 83

EOP 001 Command

Answer 83

The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority

Question 84

EOP 001 Command Post (CP)

Answer 84

That location at which primary command functions are executed by the incident command

Question 85

EOP 001 Command Staff

Answer 85

In an incident management organization, the command staff consists of the incident command and the special staff positions of public information officer, safety officer, liaison officer, and other positions as required, who report directly to the incident commander. Theu may have an assistant or assistants, as needed.

Question 86

EOP 001 Common Operating Picture

Answer 86

A broad view of the overall situation as reflected by situation reports, aerial photography, and other information or intelligence

Question 87

EOP 001 Communications Unit

Answer 87

An organizational unit in the logistics section responsible for providing communication services at an incident or an EOC. A communications unit may also be a facility (e.g. trailer or mobile van) used to support and incident communications center

Question 88

EOP 001 Company

Answer 88

Specific members assigned to staff an apparatus providing specified equipment capability, i.e. engine company, truck company, squad company, etc, who are under the command of a company officer

Question 89

EOP 001 Company Officer

Answer 89

This individual who is in supervisory charge of a company and who is responsible for their performance, safety and welfare

Question 90

EOP 001 Compensation/Claims unit

Answer 90

A functional unit within the finance/administration section. Responsible for tracking costs, analyzing cost data, making cost estimates, and recommending cost-savings measures

Question 91

EOP 001 Containment

Answer 91

The actions taken to keep a material in its container or a wildfire within black-lines

Question 92

EOP 001 Contaminant

Answer 92

A hazardous material that physically remains on or in people, animals, the environment, or equipment, thereby is creating a continuing risk of direct injury or a risk of exposure

Question 93

EOP 001 Control

Answer 93

The defensive or offensive procedures, techniques, and methods used in the mitigation of a fire, disaster, or hazardous materials incident

Question 94

EOP 001 Control Zone

Answer 94

The areas at a hazardous materials incident that are designated based upon safety and the degree of hazard. These zones are defined as the hot, warm, and cold zones

Question 95

EOP 001 Crew Leader (BOSS)

Answer 95

A person who is in supervisory charge of usually 10-20 fire fighters and who is responsible for their performance, safety, and welfare

Question 96

EOP 001 Cooperating Agency

Answer 96

An agency supplying assistance other than direct operational or support functions or resources to the incident management effort

Question 97

EOP 001 Coordinate

Answer 97

To advance systematically an analysis and exchange of information among principals who have or may have a need to know certain information to carry out specific incident management responsibilities

Question 98

EOP 001 Crew

Answer 98

An organized group of fire fighters under the leadership of a crew leader or other designated assembled for an assignment such as search, ventilation, or hose line deployment and operations

Question 99

EOP 001 Director

Answer 99

Title for individuals responsible for command of a branch (NIMS terminology)

Question 100

EOP 001 Deputy

Answer 100

A fully qualified individual who, in the absence of a superior, can be delegated the authority to manage a functional operation to perform a specific task. Deputies can be assigned to the incident commander, General Staff, and Branch directors

Question 101

EOP 001 Documentation Unit

Answer 101

Functional unit within the planning section/ Responsible for recording/protecting all documents relevant to the incident

Question 102

EOP 001 Division

Answer 102

The partition of an incident into geographical area of operation. Divisions are established when the number of resources exceeds the manageable span of control of the operations Chief. A Division is located within the ICS organization between the branch and resources in the operations section.

Question 103

EOP 001 Dispatch Center

Answer 103

A facility from which resources are directly assigned to an incident via computer aided dispatch and radio, ie Orange County Dispatch/communications center

Question 104

EOP 001 Emergency

Answer 104

Absent a presidential declared emergency, any incident(s), human-caused or natural, that requires responsive action to protect life or property

Question 105

EOP 001 Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Answer 105

The physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to support domestic incident management activities normally takes place. An EOC may be a temporary facility or may be located in a more central or permanently established facility, perhaps at a higher level of organization within a jurisdiction

Question 106

EOP 001 Emergency Operations Plan

Answer 106

The “steady-state” plan maintained by various jurisdictional levels, for responding to a wide variety of potential hazards

Question 107

EOP 001 Emergency public information

Answer 107

Information that is disseminated primarily in anticipation of an emergency or during an emergency. In addition to providing situational information to the public, it also frequently provides directive actions required to be taken by the general public

Question 108

EOP 001 Emergency Radio Traffic

Answer 108

Radio communications, which takes precedent over all other radio traffic. All other radio communications must cease when this notification is transmitted until the emergency radio traffic is completed and affirmed

Question 109

EOP 001 Emergency response provider

Answer 109

Includes Federal, State, Local, and tribal emergency public safety, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical (including hospital emergency facilities), and related personnel, agencies, and authorities

Question 110

EOP 001 Engine Company

Answer 110

A unit, which is equipped with a ground vehicle providing, specified levels of pumping, water, hose, personnel, tools, and equipment

Question 111

EOP 001 Evacuation

Answer 111

Organized, phased, and supervised withdrawal, dispersal, or removal of civilians from dangerous or potentially dangerous area, and their reception and care in safe areas

Question 112

EOP 001 Event

Answer 112

a planned, non-emergency activity. ICS can be used as the management system for a wide range of events, eg parades, concerts, or sporting events

Question 113

EOP 001 Facilities Unit

Answer 113

Functional unit within the support branch of the logistics section charged with providing and maintaining fixed facilities for the incident: These facilities may include the incident base, feeding areas, sleeping areas, sanitary facilities, and a formal command post (NIMS terminology)

Question 114

EOP 001 Federal

Answer 114

Of or pertaining to the Federal Government of the United States of America

Question 115

EOP 001 Finance/Administration Unit

Answer 115

Responsible for all costs and financial actions of the incident time unit, procurement unit, compensations/claims unit and the cost unit (NIMS terminology)

Question 116

EOP 001 Department Operations Center (DOC)

Answer 116

the area in the OCFRD headquarters building, which is activated to coordinate OCFRD operations during a disaster

Question 117

EOP 001 Food Unit

Answer 117

Functional unit within the service branch of the logistics section (NIMS terminology) charged with providing food and water to emergency staff

Question 118

EOP 001 Full Complement

Answer 118

OCFRD term for a full first alarm assignment

Question 119

EOP 001 Function

Answer 119

Refers to the five major activities in ICS: command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration. The term function is also used when describing the activity involved, e.g. the planning function. A sixth function, intelligence, may be established if required, to meet incident management needs.

Question 120

EOP 001 General Staff

Answer 120

A group of incident management personnel organized according to function and reporting to the incident commander. The general staff normally consists of the Operations section chief, planning section chief, logistics sections chief, and finance/administration section chief.

Question 121

EOP 001 Ground Support Unit

Answer 121

Functional unit within the service branch of the logistics section responsible for fueling/maintaining/repairing vehicles and the transport of personnel and supplies