Human resource management and administrative functions Flashcards
DB 08-04
Any future tattoos, scarifications, or grands received after the effective date of this policy, which cannot be covered with department-approved uniform or skin patches, are prohibited. What is the date
May 1st, 2008
Book 75
when inspectors/investigators from outside agencies enter a fire station for the purpose of a facility inspection or investigation into employees’ health concerns station commanders or facility supervisors shall adhere to the following guidelines and notify:
Department safety officer, Risk management division safety engineer
Book 75
all are considered fatality or serous injury:
In-patient hospitalization in excess of 24 hours for other than observation
serious degree of permanent disfigurement such as a severe crushing injury or burn
loss of any member of the body such as an amputation
TB75
how many “commandments of safety” were originally printed in 1953 and were intended for supervisors? they apply now as they did then.
10
Book 3
the transmission of orders and communications through the intermediate officers in ascending or descending order of rank is the definition of:
channels, through
Book 3
I do solemnly affirm that i will support this constitution of the united states of America and that of the state of California; that I will obey the Laws…… This statement is called:
Firefighter Affirmation
Book 3
Task force commanders and unit commanders shall:
When in charge of companies, assemble their commands for roll call at 0800 hrs and at such other times, as they may deem necessary, at the specific location designated by their commanding officer
respond with their commands to alarms and other emergency calls as dispatched and, when first to arrive, assume command until properly relieved
when performing duty at fires, be particularly judicious in laying lines, placing ladders, spotting equipment , calling for assistance, and in other operations necessary to the preservation of life and property
keep journals of company operations, which will be complete daily histories of activities and happenings, and maintain other records and files necessary for efficient operation of their commands
Book 3
Task force commanders, company commanders, and unit commanders shall:
Determine that all apparatus and department equipment assigned to their commands or store in their quarters are properly cared for and protected
make periodic inspections of buildings in their first in districts to obtain information essential for the suppression of fires, keep comprehensive records thereof, and, where great or unusual fire hazards are encountered, notify their commanding officers immediately and take action to correct such hazards
train and instruct members of their commands by daily training sessions to determine the efficiency and coordination of their commands are maintained at a high standard
designate qualified company members to act in the positions of engineers and apparatus operators in the absence of regularly appointed members to such positions
FIMT members must be within ___ miles of a fire station
60
FIMT members must be ready to respond within __minutes and remain fit for duty
30
Book 3
All officers shall:
Be responsible for the enforcement of discipline and the promotion and maintenance of efficiency of their commands and shall consider it their duty to set especially good examples and require their commands to measure up to the high standard of department requirements
put into effect the authorized policies, regulations, practices and procedures of the department
be familiar with the general requirements of their commands sufficiently to enable them to assume their responsibilities and effectively discharge their duties
when in charge at the scene of any fire, have full power and authority to direct the operation of extinguishing the same, take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread thereof, and, in the course of such operations, prohibit approach to such fire kept away from such fire any vehicle, vessel or thing and all persons not actually and usefully employed in the extinguishing of such fire or the preservation of property in the vicinity thereof
Book 3
All officers shall:
be responsible for the correct notation in journals of all orders, direction and other information having general application to the operation of their commands, and appraise their relief of occurrences and happenings of incidental to their tours of duty
preserve all orders, notices, communications and records pertaining to the operation of their respective units, until the purpose of such records have been served
be responsible for the completeness, accuracy and dispatch of all reports with which they are concerned; refrain from intercepting or unnecessarily delaying any reports or communications in transit, and where such reports involve questions of policy, forward them promptly to the chief
promptly investigate and make oral reports to their commanding officers of any unusual occurrences concerning the department; when required, make written reports containing the facts of the case and forward promptly through channels to their bureau commanders
Book 3
No ____ shal be party to any malicious gossip, report or activity which would tend to disrupt department morale or bring discredit to the department, or any member thereof, nor shall make derogatory statements or adversely criticize department policy or departmental activities or officers, except by oral report to the chief or by official written communication through channels
member
Book 3
No member shall belong to any organization, association, or society which will in any manner divide his or her loyalty to the department, the city of los angeles, or the united states of america, or which seeks to subvert any municipal, state or federal law, rule, policy or regulation of the department or directive of the board
This statement is directly from the rules and regs
Book 3
Any _____may summarily relieve a member under his or her command from duty, when in his or her judgement; an offense committed is sufficiently serious to warrant immediate action. an oral report of such action shall be made through channels immediately, followed by proper and well-sustained written charges upon which official relief from duty may be made by the chief.
chief officer
Book 3
Unexcused absence over ___ minutes duration will be considered absence without leave.
120
Book 3
Upon receiving any order, which is in conflict with previous order, what do you do?
so inform the officer who issued the conflicting order and be governed by his or her instructions
Book 3
members are expected to familiarize themselves with the other documents that support integrity, ethics, respect and legal behavior. What are they?
the los angeles city charter
manual of operations, book 75, book 53
discrimination prevention policy handbook
All applicable MOU’s, la city personnel policy 33
Book 3
_____ negotiate for present or future employment and or compensation outside of the city service with any person, firm, or organization known by such member to be dealing with the city that deals with matters concerning the member’s area of responsibility.
No member shall
Book 3
When relieved from duty under charges, the member so relieved shall promptly surrender all department property to his or her______.
commanding officer
Book 3
When relieved from duty under charges, the member so relieved shall promptly surrender all department property to his or her______.
commanding officer
DB 19-14 Managing conflicts and disagreements in the work environment
when conflicts and or disagreements occur at the workplace that lead to disruptions in the work environment, immediate supervisors shall do all the following:
Direct employees to immediately cease in the engaged activity
attempt to resolve the issue and provide clear expectations
make immediate notification to their respective supervisor
document the incident by utilizing the CTS
DB 19-14 Managing conflicts and disagreements in the work environment
next level supervisors (BC) responsibilities are to:
ensure incident is in CTS
DB 19-14 Managing conflicts and disagreements in the work environment
With _____, conflict resolution begins before the struggle occurs
Good leadership
DB 21-04 Progressive engagement in personnel management
Who creates the reprimand?
PSD
DB 21-04 Progressive engagement in personnel management
What are the steps in progressive engagement?
1 informal counseling/coaching
2 formal counseling/training
3 performance improvement plan
4 F-1104 notice to improve
5 CTS entry
DB 18-04 Workplace violence awareness info
What are the types of workplace violence?
Type 1: committed by a person who has no legitimate business at the worksite, and includes violent acts by anyone who enters the workplace with the intent to commit a crime
type 2: directed at employees by customers, clients, patients, students, inmates, or visitors or other individuals accompanying a patient
type 3: against an employee by a present or former employee, supervisor or manager
type 4: committed in the workplace by someone who does not work there, but has or is known to have had a personal relationship with an employee.
