Misc. SOP Flashcards
Truck high rise tool set off?
TIC Rope bag 2 Air cylinders Pike pole Sound phone
Keys
Irons
Lights
Engine Set off for High Rise?
Bundles Lights Axe Cylinders Keys Sound Phone
TIC
Bag
How much brush clearance must there be around ground solar panels?
At least 10 feet
Alert 1 (Ground Emergency)
A condition in which a potential emergency or minor mechanical abnormality exists that requires dispatch of ARFF units.
ALERT 2 (Airborne Emergency)
An unsafe flight or operational condition exists requiring immediate dispatch of ARFF equipemnt to appropriate staging postitions.
ALERT 3 (Aircraft Accident)
A condition in which a crash has actually occured, a crash in imminent, or there is a fire on board an aircraft.
Class A Confined Space
An environment which is immediately dangerous to life or health (entry by permit only; shall have a posted sign).
Class B Confined Space
An environment that has the potential for causing injury and illness if preventative measures are not used, but is not immediately dangerous to life or health.
Class C Confined Space
An environment that has potential hazards which would not require any special modifications of the work procedures.
Confined Space Definition
Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; and
Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit; and
Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.
Permit Required Confined Space(also meets on of the following
Contains, or has a potential to contain, a hazardous atmosphere;
Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant;
Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross-section; or
Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazards.
Confined Space Hazardous atmosphere
10% of LEL,
O2 <19.5, >23.5
Dust with visibility <5 feet
Confined Space Response
First Due Engine 2 Truck Co USAR (all on duty team members) HAZMAT Ambulance (pt and rescuers) BC
RTF Treatment Procedure Priorities
M- Massive Bleeding: Control life threatening bleeding
A- Airway: Establish and maintain a patent airway
R- Respiratory: Seal any open torso wounds
C- Circulation: Control other bleeding and cover all wounds, IV/IO
H- Head Injury/Hypotension: Prevent/treat hypotension and hypoxia for traumatic brain injuries. Prevent/treat hypothermia.
High Threat Tactical Response run card
1 BC 4 ME 1 Truck with utility EOD 131 4 AMR 1 AMR supervisor 1 Airship on standby Level 1 page Fire Investigator
High Threat Tactical Response 1st Engine PDA
Perform Size up, identify staging area and consider line of sight.
Primary obj. is START within the warm zone.
Secondary obj- perform only stabilizing treatment in accordance to the TECC guidelines.
Verbalize # of victims to IC/RGS
Advance to stop point and then extract the furthest immediate patients.
High Threat Tactical Response 2nd/3rd Engine PDA
Primary objective- Triage stabilize if not done by first RTF
Secondary objective- eval/extract the first critical patient they encounter
Verbalize possible safe refuge areas.
If zone changes from warm to hot due to threat eval RTF to cover. A red light condition will be declared.
High Threat Tactical Response 4th Engine PDA
Check in with IC for assignment. Consider establishing Med Comm and Triage/treatment groups.
Helispot Manager
is a person assigned to the landing site, by the Incident Commander, for the purpose of assisting the pilot as a ground guide and safety coordinator.
Rear Guard
is a person assigned to the rear of the helicopter, after it has landed, to ensure that no person or vehicle approaches the aft portion of the helicopter
RTSMP
Registered Trauma Scene Management Practitioner
Who can authorize the use of a RTSMP?
Only a Duty BC
What are the four types of drug and alcohol tests under the DOT program?
- Pre-employment
- Random
- Post-Accident
- Reasonable Cause
2/3/4 are all on done on City time and at their expense
If an employee has a positive Drug/alcohol test how long do they have to request a retest and at who’s expense?
72 hours and at the employees expense
With a positive drug screen/analysis of a medication how long does the employee have to produce a prescription?
24 hours and it must be in their name
What examples are given that could constitute “reasonable suspicion” for a drug test?
- Slurred speech
- Alcohol on breath
- Inability to walk a straight line
- Accident involving city property where it appears that the employee is at fault
- Physical or verbal altercations initiated by the employee
- Behavior which is unusual for that employee which warrants summoning a supervisor
- Possession of alcohol or drugs
What should a supervisor document in writing if employee under the influence of drugs?
The facts constituting reasonable suspicion
If possible the supervisor should get the approval from who prior to ordering an employee to submit to a drug/alcohol analysis?
Personnel Director(in the case of disciplinary action) Risk Manager(in the case of accident)
In regards to Drug/Alcohol analysis what can a supervisor not do?
Force an employee refusing the test to submit to testing or
Shall not physically search employees.
What shall a supervisor do if they encounter an employee refusing to submit to a drug analysis?
Remind them of the requirements and consequences of this policy. Refusal when requested by City Management or law enforcement may constitute insubordination and may be grounds for discipline up to and including termination.
Per the City policy on harassment: harassment includes the following four actions:
Verbal
Physical
Written/Visual
Environmental
Complaint procedure for harassed or witness of harassed:
- If appropriate, let the offending party know and request that it stops immediately
- If not resolved report to immediate supervisor
- If not resolved, follow the chain of command: BC, Department head, Agency head.
- Complaint can also be made to HR department
- a complaint can also be made to the CA Department of Fair Employment and housing (DFEH) or the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Any supervisor who receives information regarding discrimination or harassment must…
immediately report that information to Human Resources Director or the City Manager. And, take immediate action to stop the offensive behavior as appropriate.
Hotline to call to anonymously report tips of unethical behavior, 24/7
Ethics Hotline 837-534-0382
BARS (Probationary Firefighter evaluation instrument)
Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale
The BARS instrument is divided into three dimension clusters:
Personal traits
Station duties
Emergency Duties and training
SMART objectives
Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time based
What must be done prior to above grade training sessions with the PES?
Everyone connected to a “Life safety belay system” and class 3 safety harness. Be performed under the direction of qualified trainer or Captain. And Notify the on-duty BC.
When should a PES be inspected?
Quarterly
After exposure to heat
or any other suspected damage
(Training devices-before and after training)
The Rehabilitation team will consist of:
- ALS company
- 40 hour personnel if available or needed
- Hazmat 133
What 3 things does the ALS crew pay close attention to in the rehab unit?
- Pulse
- BP
- Body Temperature
What channels does Ontario dispatch not have access to on their consoles?
Zone 21 (there use use would be for direct contact from unit to unit only)
Radio Code for Hijack?
Hotel-Juliet
Radio code for bomb threat?
Bravo-Tango
Radio code to respond all available PD units code 3?
Code 999
Radio code to notify media?
Code 20
Radio code to dispatch coroner?
Code 10
Radio code to dispatch a PD unit code 3? (Violent 5150, Narcotics involved, Suspicious circumstances, Weapons)
Code 9 (C,N,S,W)
Radio code for a riot condition?
Condition X
Phase 1 mode of operation for elevators is used to…?
Recall elevators during an emergency(can be activated by heat or smoke detectors in or around elevators or manually)
What does the safety circuit shunts do?
A water flow alarm in the elevator hoist way, elevator pit, or elevator machinery room will cause the elevator to immediately stop. May cause subject to become trapped in the elevator.
Petroleum(Oil) Discharges reportable conditions?
*Any discharge or threatened discharge of oil into state waters must be reported to Cal OES.