OPMs Flashcards
According to OPM 300.01, Chain of Command, a predetermined chain of command is established to facilitate effective ________ in order to achieve such efficiency and accomplish the ______ _______
communications; department’s mission
According to OPM 300.01, Chain of Command, personnel are expected to utilize the chain of command, at all times, when communicating with whom?
Peers, subordinates, and superiors.
According to OPM 300.01, Chain of Command, reporting to the appropriate level, in simplest terms, is personnel report to whom?
to one person above them and each succeeding rank to the officer above them (e.g. organizational structure)
According to OPM 300.01, Chain of Command, personnel are discouraged from breaching the chain of command without permission or acknowledgement from whom?
From a direct superior
According to OPM 300.01, Chain of Command, Personnel begin the communication process with their immediate supervisor. If that response is unsatisfactory, communication shall be from the _____ though the ____ ____ to the next level.
Member through the immediate supervisor
According to OPM 300.01, Chain of Command, what must be done to use the Fire Chief’s open-door policy?
A request will be made through the Fire Chief’s Administrative Assistant.
According to OPM 300.01, Chain of Command, does the open-door policy supersede the chain of command?
No, but it provides an alternative process for extenuating circumstances
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, when are Kelly days bid?
In October, PRIOR to vacation bidding
(Order is: Kelly/vacation/station)
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, who has the responsibility to insure the Kelly Day bidding is accurately completed?
The respective Battalion Chiefs
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, who assigns Kelly Days for applicable BC’s? Do they follow the same criteria as other ranks that are bidding?
They are assigned at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
They are excluded from any other criteria regarding the bid process
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, How are Kelly Days for EMS Captains assigned? Do they follow the same criteria as other ranks that are bidding?
They are assigned at the discretion of the Fire Chief and shall be excluded from the criteria regarding the bidding process, BUT, they are included int he applicable criteria as indicated in the below assignment procedure (e.g. the number of captain’s off on any one day?)
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, what shall be utilized in the bidding of Kelly days (what determines who picks first)
Rank and seniority in accordance with the CBA
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, what are the total minimum and maximum number of personnel assigned per Kelly day and how many can be assigned per each rank?
A minimum of 5 and maximum of 7 personnel shall be assigned per Kelly day.
ONE of each MUST be a Captain, Lt, and D/O and TWO of which MUST be a FF
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, how many personnel between the ranks of Captain, Lt, and D/O can be assigned off on a Kelly day on any week day (e.g. Monday - Friday)
No more than FOUR personnel between the ranks of Captain, LT, and D/O can be assigned off on a Kelly day on a week day, M-F
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, How many personnel between the ranks of Captain, LT, and D/O can be assigned off on a weekend day (Sat and Sun)? Is there any exception listed for this?
no more than ONE from each position without approval from the Fire Chief of designee
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, PROCEDURE, prior to Kelly day bidding in October, the FC will provide the assigned kelly days to which applicable personnel?
Those within the ranks of BC and EMS Captain
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, PROCEDURE, how will captains be INITIALLY distributed?
To achieve 1 captain off per day of the week (Sunday - Saturday)
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, PROCEDURE, how will scheduling of captains be effected on shifts that exceed 7 captains?
The remaining captains will be distributed with ONE additional captain being assigned to the same day as the EMS Captain; the subsequent remaining captains will be distributed on any on the remaining weekdays (e.g. M-F EXCLUDING the above said assigned day that doubles the EMS captains day) until such a time as the number of assigned captains exceeds 12 (which will then be reevaluated by the FC)
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding, PROCEDURE, how will Lt’s and D/O’s Kelly day bids be handled?
They will both be evenly distributed to achieve ONE per day of the week (Sun - Sat).
On shifts that exceed 7 of either positions (Lt or D/O), the remainders will be distributed on any of the remaining WEEKDAYS (M-F) until the number of assigned in those positions exceeds 12, which will then be re-evaluated by the FC.
According to OPM 300.02, Kelly Day Bidding,PROCEDURE, how will FF’s kelly day bids be handled?
Evenly distributed to achieve TWO FF’s per day of the week (Sun - Sat).
Shifts that exceed 14 FF’s will have the remaining FFs evenly distributed through ANY of the remaining days (Sun - Sat) not to exceed THREE on any given day until a time that the number of FF’s exceeds 21, which will be re-evaluated by the FC
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, who shall have the responsibility for compliance of the grooming policy at all times?
The individual employee
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, who is responsible for ENFORCEMENT of the grooming policy?
Company officers and BC’s
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, How are violations documented (it’s a vague answer) and how long do personnel have to comply?
Violations will be documented to file. 72 hours for shift personnel, 8 hours for days personnel.
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, what may happen when violations are detected and an investigation reveals that a subordinate officer has tolerated these standards or has been selective in enforcing them?
Disciplinary action may be taken against that officer for failure to properly supervise
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, what are the standards for the front AND side of the hair?
The front may not extend below the eyebrows when naturally combed
The side hair may cover only the portion at the ear above the center line of the ear canal
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, what are the standards for the back of the hair and products that can be used in hair?
The back will not extend over the bottom of the collar of the buttoned shirt when in a standing position looking forward, and may be worn “up” to satisfy this standard
Excessive grease or oils are prohibited. Non-alcohol-based mousse may be applied for neatness
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, what are the standards for beards?
Beards or facial hear is prohibited for members REQUIRED to use SCBA (so not everybody?)
Lip-beards and goatees are prohibited
The face is to be clean shaven except for an acceptable mustache
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, what are the standards for mustaches?
The must be neatly trimmed
Shall not extend into the seal of the SCBA
Handle- bar type are allowed as long as the are neatly trimmed, not excessive, and do not connect with the sideburns
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, what are the standards for sideburns?
The shall be neatly trimmed and close to the face to avoid possible defective mask face piece seal
May NOT extend below the bottom of the ear canal
Muttonchops, Flared sideburns, and those connecting with the mustache are prohibited
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, what are the standards for jewelry (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings).
Which items of jewelry warrants particular caution?
Rings and bracelets warrant particular caution due to dangers of heat and electrical conductivity and getting caught in mechanical devices.
Earrings - prohibited
Bracelet - one may be worn that is not excessive and is not a safety hazard (e.g. too loose)
Necklace - may be worn as long as they are kept inside the t-shift at all times
Rings - one ring per hand, none that are excessively large or pretentious
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, what are the standards for cosmetics and nail polish?
No nail polish
Cosmetics can be worn but not excessive or extreme.
No unnaturally dark or bright (?) lipstick
According to OPM 300.03, Personal Appearance, what are the standards for fingernails?
no longer than 1/4’’ from the tip of the finger
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, what ITEMS (general things) does the term “uniform” apply to? (7)
Those provided by the city, specifically, a complete set of clothing including dress shirt with patches, tee shirt, jacket, pants, jumpsuit, badge, and collar ornaments
Upper (5) - shirt, t shift, jacket, badge, collar ornaments
Lower (2) - pants and jumpsuit
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, when are more comprehensive inspections of uniforms performed?
During quarterly station inspections.
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, who is responsible that uniforms are worn properly?
It is the responsibility of all personnel and ultimately all officers
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, under what situations might the employee be responsible for the cost of replacing damaged or lost uniform items?
If said uniform is damaged or lost due to employee negligence
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, when are members responsible for returning issued equipment and uniforms and what happens to items unaccounted for?
At the time of separation from SFRD, members will return uniforms and equipment. Items not accounted for are the financial responsibility of the individual
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, what are the 10 items of a class A uniform?
7 are clothes, 3 are accessories
Shirt, tie, jacket, pants, hat, belt, shoes
Badge, collar brass, name tag
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, what is the shirt(s) are worn with a Class B, C, and D uniforms?
B - short sleeve dress shirt and uniform tee
C - Uniform tee or Uniform golf shirt
D - Jumpsuit, optional uniform tee
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, are collar ornaments AND badge included in a class D uniform?
Yes, badge and collar ornaments (if applicable)
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, ACCESSORIES, how is the badge to be worn (dress shirts, jumpsuits, etc)?
On dress shirts above the flap of the left breast pocket
Jumpsuits - in the badge holder or above the let breast pocket
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, ACCESSORIES, what color are badges by rank?
Silver in color for all ranks below captain
Gold for captain and above
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, ACCESSORIES, how are name tags to be worn?
above the flap on the right breast pocket on dress shirts
It is embroidered on jumpsuits and jackets
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, ACCESSORIES, what ranks have collar accessories and how are they to be worn? What color are they and how many bugles per rank?
Collar accessories are worn by all personnel holding the rank of Lt and above
Bugles worn parallel to the point of the collar, and if wearing a tie, straight up and down. NO OTHER COLLAR ACCESSORIES ARE ALLOWED
Color of bugles is same as the badge
1 - LT; 2 - Cpt; 2 crossed - BC; 3 crosssed - Division; 4 crossed - Deputy; 5 crossed - FC
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, ACCESSORIES, how many pins may be worn on dress shirts, can the pin be worn on any other articles of clothing, what is the placement guidelines, and what are the rules
One service pin (e.g. years of service or accreditation) may be worn 1/2” above the center of the name tag on dress shirts, jumpsuits, or jackets
In lieu of service related pin, a UNION PIN or AMERICAN FLAG can be substituted, provided it does not exceed ONE INCH in size.
At no time can more than one pin be worn, just kidding a departmental commendation can be worn in addition to the one pin max.
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, ACCESSORIES, what articles of clothing will patches be provided for?
Dress shirts, jumpsuits, and jackets
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, ACCESSORIES, when shall employees have class B uniforms available?
At the commencement of their respective shift
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, ACCESSORIES, Class B uniforms will be worn for special details, public relations programs, educational classes, and what additional listed times? (4 of them) B PIMPED
Inspections, City/Department meetings, while at the PSC, any time requested by company officer or BC
Class B = B-PIMPED
Battalion
Public Relations
Inspections
Meetings
PSC
Education classses
Details
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, ACCESSORIES, when is it specified that class B uniforms are NOT to be worn?
for any responses or training requiring the use of bunker gear
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, General Info, what time can jumpsuits be worn and what is the rule for the crew if they wear them?
Between 2000 and 0800 only while responding to calls and training exercises. Uniformity must be maintained by the entire crew
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, can members wear uniforms off duty?
At no time will a member of SFRD wear a uniform while off-duty
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, what is the amount of time a member can wear a uniform before and after shift?
a max of 1 hour prior to and following completion of their shift
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, can a baseball style cap be approved as part of the daily uniform?
Only department approved cap is one issued by the department. No pins may be added or other alterations to the cap
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, when may department approved shorts be worn?
During designated physical fitness training periods. At no time may shorts or sneakers be worn while responding to calls.
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, when may white socks be worn?
only during approved training OR physical fitness training periods.
White socks may NOT be worn with low cut department approved shoes. When wearing low cut uniform shoes, you must wear navy blue or black socks
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, is it acceptable to wear sweat shirts and sweat pants?
only during scheduled physical fitness training periods. These garnets shall not be worn while responding to calls
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, what belt and shoes shall members wear (on calls)?
All members will wear a department issued black belt and black shoes with the uniform. Shoes will be kept clean and shined.
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, is it required to tuck in shirts?
Shirts must be properly buttoned and tucked in at all times while wearing Class A, B, or C uniforms
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, can employees wear any uniform part while suspended?
No part of the uniform will be worn while an employee is suspended
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, what uniform will be worn during off duty details?
The appropriate uniform will be worn.
According to OPM 300.04, Uniform Policy, who do you ask regarding what uniform to wear to off-duty details?
Questions regarding appropriate uniform will be immediately directed to the Detail Officer
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, any failure to follow the rules of conduct will be considered a breach of?
A breach of discipline
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, to whom and when are the rules of conduct applicable?
All uniform and civilian employees, both on AND off duty
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what does conduct unbecoming include?
Any conduct which adversely influences the morale or efficiency of SFRD, any conduct that has a tendency to diminish the public’s respect for FF/PMs, and any conduct that has tendency to destroy public’s confidence in the operations of the fire service, and/or the city
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, can members be involved in fistfights or physical or verbal altercations?
Only as a last means of self-defense
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, can members report to duty while using prescribed controlled substances?
Only when the use is for therapeutic purposes pursuant to a physician who advised the member that the substance does not adversely affect the ability to safety perform their job
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what is the exception to possessing firearms on city premises?
FS 790.251
7 = g(un) (not very useful :(
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, to whom and within how long must you report disposition of any criminal charge (conviction, nolo contendre, dismissal, pre-trial intervention program) that occurred on or off duty?
You must report it to the Fire Chief within 24 hours of the arrest or traffic citation/incident.
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, can members off duty gamble on city property?
Members are not permitted to gamble on city property, on or off duty
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, how long do employee’s have to report changes in phone numbers/addresses and who do they report it to?
They must report it within 24 hours to their immediate supervisor
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what is considered AWOL?
No contact with a member within 30 minutes AFTER their scheduled duty shift
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, who do members call and by what time if they are going to be late?
Members calling in prior to 0800 to the BC to advise they will be late will be charged with lateness and allowed to report for duty
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, who shall members report any missing or damaged equipment to?
To the Station Commander
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, when are members allowed in any supervisor’s office
Only when directed to be there by an officer
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, can long distance calls be made?
Only with the use of a personal calling card
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what is the time limit of personal phone calls?
No more than 10 minutes
What time will fire station doors be closed? what time will the station be opened each morning?
Closed daily at 2100 (9pm); opened no later than 0730 (730am)
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what time must members be out of bed?
No later than 0700
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what time are visitors allowed in the station and do they need permission? Can anyone else give permission?
Visitors are allowed in station between 1700 and 2100 (5-9pm), but ONLY with the permission of the Station Commander.
Reasonable exceptions can be made by the Station Lt or Cpt
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, are visitors allowed in the station after 2100?
No, unless approved by the Fire Chief
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what must a member do in order to leave the immediate station area?
They must get permission from a superior officer and they will be in constant radio contact and insure that the officer LOGS the member in and out
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, how often can crew shop for groceries? Where will the shopping be done? How many members will go in/stay?
One time per shift for each station, done in zone (out of zone with BC approval); one member will remain with the vehicle at all times
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, during grocery shopping, how long do crews have? How will the vehicle be parked and can crews be out of service?
Shopping will be completed in as soon as reasonably possible, not to exceed 30 min; vehicle not parked in fire lanes, but located in such a manner as to not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic and will remain in-service
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, how will emergency vehicles be parked?
to allow a forward departure, without backing
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, in regards to safe backing procedures, describe the use of lights, personnel, and the various positions.
Emergency lights will be operating to caution traffic; a safety person, unless committed to emergency care or activity will be on the ground and available to guide the vehicle. Drivers are cautioned to not back up unless eye-to-eye contact is maintained with the safety person
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, BC’s shall keep accurate files of what documents?
All GO’s, AB’s, CBA, OPM, Protocols, notices, and other pertinent info
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, when can a BC discipline a member?
they will not, except for just cause
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, BC’s shall report a subordinate’s _______ or ______ to perform their job, to any degree which may adversely affect the _______ of the department
inability or unwillingness; operation of the department
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, Any officer who knowingly fails to take appropriate action on violations by any member is subject to what?
disciplinary action
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, BC’s are required to keep accurate and up to date ______ and to maintain a neat and _____ office environment at all times
logbooks; orderly
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, BC’s are required to respond to ______ as directed by the fire chief
alarms
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, BC’s are required to complete all necessary and appropriate _______ in a complete, concise, and ____ manner. This includes paperwork and forms generated by their respective ____ ____.
paperwork; timely manner; shift personnel
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what are members rights regarding free speech?
Members are able to exercise their constitutional rights of free speech, however, lawfully established limitations concerning freedom of speech are to be observed.
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what types of issues will be directed to the department’s PIO?
(ER, PR, and DSI)
Media issues involving emergency responses, public relations programs and department- specific issues
(ER, PR, and DSI)
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what is the policy on news statements by members?
Members are not to make news releases or statements on medical/fire grounds, or any other department issue
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, C _______ and C _______ toward the public and members of the department, and the media shall be displayed at all times
courtesy and civility
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what information can members share with the general public?
Members may cooperate with the general public who are requesting info concerning the general nature and procedures of the department
According to OPM 300.05, Rules of Conduct, what shall guide members when responding to public requests concerning the department? (____ _____ ____ and ____ responsibility)
members shall be guided by the dictates of sound moral conscience and legal responsibility