P&P Flashcards
1
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Core Values
A
commitment
courage
integrity
innovation
teamwork
service
2
Q
Two officers of equal rank faced with situation requiring action , command goes to
A
officer having assigned responsibility
officer having on duty status
officer having seniority
3
Q
Display of the Flag
A
-sunrise to sunset unless illuminated during night
-flag down during inclement weather unless all weather flag
-no flag above or at same level
-when flag on wall, US flag on right side or centred and higher when with multiple flags
-Us flag always on top of others on flag pole
-US flag hoisted first and lowered last
-speaker platform- FLAT flag above and behind speaker
-flag should be on right of speaker
4
Q
Flag display
A
When displayed with union on right, means extreme danger to life and property
-during ceremony when flag is raised or lowered, non uniform put hand on heart and uniform personnel salute.
5
Q
Who can order flag at half staff
A
By orders of president when principal figures of government are to be remembered or die
-Governor can also order half staff with death of present or former officer of government
6
Q
How long is flag displayed at half staff
A
30 days from death for president or former president
-10 days for vice president, chief of justice, speaker of house
-day of death until interment for all other government officer or line of duty death of FF or Police
7
Q
how is flag displayed on memorial day
A
Half staff until noon only
8
Q
What is the proper way for US flag to be disposed of
A
wrapped in brown paper bag, labelled and sent to warehouse for disposal
9
Q
What is the insignia for class A sleeves
A
Fire chief=5 stripes
Dep Fire Chief=4 stripes
Division chief= 3 stripes
BC=2 stripes
*one Maltese cross for each 5 years of service above highest sleeve stripe
10
Q
Are class C uniforms approved for staff personnel?
A
No
11
Q
Uniform exception for fire investigator
A
Business casual is an option to class B uniform
POST certified arson investigators may dress consistent with law enforcement as needed- tac vest, gun belt, star type badge
12
Q
what is the purpose of the standards of behaviour policy
A
describe rules regarding general conduct and set forth ethical standards based on core values and mission statement
13
Q
when must supervisors review standards of behaviour policy with new employee
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within first 30 days of new assignment
14
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grooming standards
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hair- not to fall in front over eyebrows and hair in back. not to fall below top of buttoned shirt collar
side burns- to bottom of ear, square, no wide than 1 and a quarter inch
moustache- must show half of upper lip and no lower than 1/2” below corner of mouth
15
Q
Notice of privacy practice NPP
A
NPP must be posted on each ambulance and fire department apparatus
-Not required for emergencies, which is every pt contact
16
Q
HIPPA
A
-Health insurance portability accountability act
-Notice of privacy practices must be posted for all to see including on website
-exception: An inmpte does not have right to receive notice of privacy practice
17
Q
3 things that could make an emancipated minor
A
- legally married
- member of military
- possesses judicial declaration from judge
18
Q
Minor consent in non emergency situations
A
pt less than 18 and not emancipated has right that prohibits EMS from informing pt parent
19
Q
Medical information requested by family members
A
-verbal information only can be given to immediate family member or person with durable power of attorney
-at no time should written docs be given to family memebers without pt consent
20
Q
situations EMS can not inform parents without minor consent
A
pregnancy
contraception
abortion
STD 12+
AIDS HIV 12+
drug or alcohol treatment 12+
rape 12+
replacement narcotic abuse TX requires parent consent
21
Q
Pt info involving CQI that is sent to station for review must be returned with in?
A
72 hours
22
Q
Breach of privacy protocols process. suspected HIPA violation
A
- begin informally by resolving issue with individual
- go to supervisor
- next level supervisor
- Formal to HR manager
23
Q
How long do you have to submit HIPA violation
A
180 days from violation knowledge
24
Q
what form to use for submitting HIPA violation
A
SB medical info privacy complaint form
25
How long is info gathered in a HIPA violation kept and maintained
6 years
26
Public complaints against fire personnel
1. captains contact fire prevention if needed
2. anonymous callers not investigated
3. handle same day
4. take caller name phone location, nature and resolution
27
Payrol code for jury summons and subpoenas
FJU for shift personnel
JUR for staff
28
pay for court appearances, jury duty and subpoenas
court pays milage but no juror fees. if off duty court pays both
civil service rules state that you are paid leave of absence for court appearances as non party witness
29
if you are a witness for a civil subpoena who pays
county obligated to pay salary and other compensation
applies to both trials and depositions
includes prep and travel time
30
what should you do if you are contacted by lawyer about an incident responded to on duty
refer lawyer to investigation section.
district attorney and sheriff are exceptions to this policy
31
how often and where do you update employee emergency contact info
update annually
update in target solutions
32
what is required when see a doctor or you lose time for work related injury
physicians authorisation
33
who provides payment for cost of personal items lost while on duty
Board of supervisors
submit thru chain of command
submit property damage statement form
34
Safe surrender baby
person can surrender baby confidentially within 72 hours of birth
no questions asked
safe surrender kit kept in apparatus glove box
35
Safe surrender procedures
1. accept baby- no questions asked
2. palce bracelet on baby and give matching bracelet to parents
3. offer info packet and heath questionnaire
4. assess baby
5. contact dispatch and start inc to request ambulance
6. accompany baby to hospital
7. request dispatch to notify child welfare, on duty BC and PIO
36
Drivers lic requirement
-minimum is class C with FF endorsement
-as of 2011 class B is no longer required
-fire equipment operator and operator assistance along with supervisor possess class A with FF endorsement
37
Drivers lic health requirements
health questionnaire for class C with FF endorsement
medical report for class A
38
what is the DMV pull notice program
-safety members required to enrol in program
-generates pull notice when;
-on enrolment
-annually
-convictions
-failure to appear
-accidents
-suspensions
39
Public information program
IC or 1st captain on scene responsible for working with media at scene until PIO arrives
PIO must prepare short news release with in 15 minutes of code 20
40
what is the Newsline
used by PIO to update info on inc
or used to educate public, info on control burn, special info
no member of dep may call news conference without chief consent
41
Major incident report
used by chief to contact board of supervisors and chief executives
42
Who does call go to if PIO and on call PIO not available
BC, Duty chief, deputy chief and fire chief- in that order
43
Life hazard zone ID
3 strands of horizontal barrier tape with words do not enter or do not cross.
between 1" and 3"
fixed to stationary suport
44
what to do if you come across life hazard
notify BC with emergency traffic
type/nature
location
resources needed
exposure needs of issues
45
optimal ID for life hazard
3-1 inch red/white striped or chevron tape with life hazard-do not enter written
18-24'' apart fixed
use of illumination recommend at night
46
remote life hazard or large life hazard
IC assigns look outs at entrance or access roads
description of hazard and distance to hazard attached
all personnel in area or division notified
life hazard or placard marked in inc map (red stop sign with three white stripes)
47
notification of life hazard prior to arrival or at scene
dispatch includes LH in initial dispatch and does roll call
If hazard made aware after dispatch and Inc command established, LH announcement made by IC
48
Title 8 CA code
if life hazard present at least 2 people with SCBA on job with communications. one standby person at location with rescue equipment and SCBA
49
workers comp claims
record keeping in daily log and cumulative log
claims must be filled out by employee with in 24 hours
annual summary of injury and illness posted for 30 days beginning February 1st
50
2 in 2 out policy
required when fire past incipient phase
2 enter 2 must out as standby
one of standby members can perform other functions but must be available
does not prevent entrance when known rescue
51
physical demands guideline
inside 25% of day
outside 75% of day
52
tobacco use policy
no employee can use tobacco hired after 1987
53
3 levels of exposure to blood born pathogens
level 1. presence of pt with known communicable disease( no action needed)
level 2. contaminated clothing- action is decontamination
level 3. exposure by way of cut broken skin or eyes- action is decontamination and report
54
form used for exposure to communicable disease or blood born path
Form 303
55
when is fire season readiness uniform not to be worn
public events
classroom training
fire prevention activities
56
High visibility vest policy
worn on roadways with traffic except;
road closed
competing hazards
fire suppression
rescue or extrication
hazmat
IDLH
incident that needs immediate action for life saving measure
57
general driving policy
headlights at all times
seatbelts at all times
do not loosen or take seatbelt off to dawn equipment
58
backing policy
use two backers when possible- one near left rear and the other near right front
59
coms while backing
clear hand signals
horn and buzzer signals
1 buzzer =stop
2 buzzers =forward
3 buzzers = reverse
use headset when possible
60
backing alone policy
walk circle of safety
back immediate cautiously and slow
if you can't back immediately walk around again
use horn signals when backing alone.
try to back toward driver side- baking towards right side is more hazardous
61
intersection navigation code 3
full stop before entering red-light intersection or hazard intersection
do not enter until traffic has stopped
if necessary enter intersection installed across each lane
62
opposing traffic code 3
when approaching intersection in opposing traffic, make full stop before entering even if light in green
63
passing other emergency vehicles
don't pass unless indicated by other emergency vehicle
64
rail road crossing
full stop at unguarded rail
caution exercised at guard crossing that have warning light or gates
65
what to do if crossing rail road with failed guard down
devices designed to fail in safe mode
if emergency vehicle encounters guard down and no train, come to full stop before crossing. may need to get out of engine and check tracks
66
stopped school bus
must stop, do not pass when red lights are flashing unless driver turns off light
exception; when bus with flashing lights is on apposite side of divided highway
67
pedestrian crosswalk
do not exceed speed limit when crossing crosswalk
is crosswalk occupies, slow down and prepare to stop if pedestrian does not yield
68
speed limitations when code 3
do not exceed posted speed limits
do not exceed speed that is safe for road and weather conditions
69
vacation selection
must be on dep for 6 months
must have enough FVL hours
chief can cancel vacation any time
can't pre-schedule T day, Christmas, Christmas Eve, NYE or NYday
70
pre scheduled vacation
selection begins 1st day of 1st pay period of year. November and completed by December 15th
2 shift minimum
placement determined by seniority
each battalion is limited to 2 cap, 2 eng, 2 ff, who can select PSFVL
71
tie breaker for PSVL
if same length seniority tie goes to;
seniority in rank
placement on promotion list
recruit academy rank
department eligibility list
72
out of rank coverage for FVL
must be approved by BC and documented in staffing
73
when filling vacancies with Overtime
calls are made between 1700-2200
calls will not be conducted between 2230-0600
if call need to start earlier members must be notified when process will begin
74
minimum staffing for Hazmat
5 HMRT between stations 38, 30 and 31
75
minimum staffing for USAR and water rescue
6 USAR
6 water rescue
between stations 11, 12, 14, and 17
76
what are the reporting station for the constant staffing pool not assigned to a station
B1- station 12
B2- station 30
77
shift trades
time exchanges should be within 12 months
can't owe more than 6 trades unless OKed by chief
78
sick leave accrual
.0463 per hour
79
limited recall
limited number of stations or personnel in need for inc
duty chief initiates
next day crew contacted 1st
then other members of station
then after no-one avail- goes to members clicked in for day
80
emergency recall or general recall
maximum number of people needed due to major inc or disaster
BC initiate after clearing request with duty chief or fire chief
divided north/south
report to nearest station
personnel at headquarters staffing stations and unaffected stations used to assist in recall
emergency broadcast radio can be used
2 hour minimum paid to staff that come in
81
probationary FF eval if performance unsatisfactory
at direction of BC or HR manager, daily shift appraisal or cycle appraisals required
82
Bid for vacancy
21 day period which bids are accepted for original vacancy
goes to seniority in rank
ties go to score on promotion list or recruit academy ranking
ongoing vacancies go to first come first serve
mutual transfers must be in spot for 6 months
83
Bid for Hazmat station
2 year minimum at hazmat station. begins after completion of 1st week of hazmat school
84
staff bids
resumes/ interviews used
3 year commitment
eligible to bid back to station @ 2.5 years in staff
85
progressive discipline
coached
reprimanded
suspended
discharged
some offences can bypass progressive disc
86
notice of intent to discipline
notice of proposed disciplinary action
facts and grounds for action
opportunity to examine material on proposed action
right to respond in writing
87
Rule 13 in civil service rules
order of action includes;
effective date of action
nature of discipline
facts and ground for discipline
acts upon causes action is based on
copy of appeal and hearing procedure
88
disciplinary suspension
removal of duty without pay
may not exceed 90 days
89
disciplinary demotion
demoted employee not eligible for promotion for 6 months
90
administrative appeal procedure
appeals to disciplinary action needed to be filed to deputy chief with in 10 days
employee provided opportunity to meet with chief with in 30 days to discuss
91
statue of limitations for disciplinary action
must be served with in 1 year after use of discipline
fraud, embezzlement or falsification of records has a 3 year statue of limitations
92
procedure for reasonable suspicion
use chain of command to request authority of fire chief/deputy chief or on duty chief
employee must bring employe clinic passport to testing site
county medical review office conducts review and interview
employee stays on full pay until medical review office reviews results with employee
93
blood alcohol level to be deemed under the influence on job
.04 or higher
94
refusal to undergo drug test =
.04% or greater and will be treated the same
95
if employee admits to being under the influence prior to test
employee may elect to go to rehab at own expense
employee that goes to rehab must submit to testing and is eligible for no more than 2 opportunities to rehab
96
if employee admits to being under the influence prior to test
employee may elect to go to rehab at own expense
employee that goes to rehab must submit to testing and is eligible for no more than 2 opportunities to rehab
97
voluntary self referral to rehab
1st and 2nd round of rehab not related to reasonable suspicion will be at the cost of the department
2 opportunities awarded maximum
98
breathalizer of .02 or less?
you are ok
.02 = second test conducted
99
if you have a drug or urine test positive
you have 72 hours to request split specimen be analysed by different lab
medical review office has 5 days to discuss result.
100
parameters for outside employment
not to exceed 24 hours a week
complete outside employment notification annually
101
if a child or adult is in imminent danger
request law enforcement
contact BC
call hotline next day
you are responsible for required report- do not expect superior to do it
102
boots repair and replacement
$150 for replacement
$60 for repair
103
Meals during IA emergencies
1st meal will be MRE- every vehicle carries minimum of 3 MRE per person
only logs chief or his rep can charge local restaurant on inc
104
education incentive pay
$100 per unit
hourly classes = 14 hours class work = 1 unit
up to $300 per course for state fire training
department has $27231 annually for education
first come first serve
must have 2.0 GPA to get paid
105
P card program
authorised ro certain members to make business related purchases
$3500/ mo
$15000/ year
used for department travel, business meals, service/ supply
not for travel meals
106
what can P card be used for
out of county responses meals and hotel for strike team
S numbers needed prior to using for state reimbursement.
payment for repairs to vehicle
fuel if voyager card not available
$3500 max
107
who is responsible for incorrect billing or purchase problems on P card
the card holder
108
who is responsible for facility repair and maintenance
-facility coordinator
-captain sends request to facility coordinator with BC and log captain attached
109
Ride along program
Form 76 retained for one year
3 month max participation
make arrangement 2 weeks out
110
NFIRS
National fire incident report system
official record of all incidents
inc narrative not needed for CXL
111
what is National wildland fire qualification guide
-PMS 310-1 developed under NWCG
-not required for local response
-designed to establish minimum requirements for training, experience physical fitness and currency levels for WL fire
-designed for National mobilisation in ICS system
112
what is California incident command certification system CICCS
process for review and certification of individuals who become qualified for statewide all hazard response
113
Task books
with in department, training department or captain or BC can initiate task books fr individual
can only be trainee in 3 positions at a time
training BC or division chief shall sign off cert once complete
3 year time limit to complete from time of first task
114
currency requirements for ICS positions
perform in that position regularly
max time allowed for maintaining currency is:
-3 years for ops and dispatch positions
-5 years for others
to re-certfy due to lack of currency- perform under supervision 3 operational pay periods
115
mandatory training department provides while on duty
EMT recert
paramedic recert
RT130
FRO
NIMS/FEMA class
workplace harassment
116
what to do if you want to drop your paramedic lic
submit intent to depart 45 days in advance to lapse in accreditation
117
two and a half inch hose on type one engine
hose bed:1500 max of 2000
Blitz:200
Min total 1700
118
one and three quarter inch hose on type one
crosslay-400
why lines-200
freeway-100
total-700
119
one and half inch hose on type 1
one inch hose on type 1
ganser packs- 3 complete
total- 300 feet of each
120
two and half inch hose on type 3
500 feet
121
inch and three quarter hose on type 3
ganser base lay(trunk line) 200 ft
additional 200 ft
400 total
122
inch and a half hose type 3
ganser packs 600ft
additional 500ft
1100 total
123
one inch hose on type 3
ganser 600ft
basepack-100
additional-300
total 1000ft
124
4 inch hose truck
rear compartment 300ft
rolls 40ft
total 340ft
125
two and a half inch hose on truck
200 ft
126
inch and three quarter hose on truck
400 ft
127
one inch hose on truck
200ft
128
hose testing
tested every 2 years
2.5 inch hose tested on odd years
inch and three quarter hose tested on even years
WL hose casually inspected on even years
pressure testing on single jacket not required
129
how is 2.5 inch hose loaded on engine
beds connected
flat load
females out
pump suctions are female
130
hose testing procedure
helmet and gloves
layout line no longer than 300 ft
connect pumper to hydrant
connect lines to pumper(opposite side of pump panel)
mark coupling shank with pencil
raise pressure to required PSI for three minutes
131
hose testing psi
250 for 3 minutes
132
which station is in charge of hose repair
station 38
133
backing and plymovent procedure
once exhaust hose is connected, FF moves to the left mirror and makes visual contact before backing
exception; if travel line on ap bay floor, ff moved to right side before backing
134
air bottles min pressure, testing and out of service
min 3500psi
hydro tested every 5 years
out of service @ 15 years
135
O2 bottles min pressure, tested and out of service
min 1000psi
tested every 5 years
out of service @20 years
136
when is semi annual service performed on engine
done every 4000 miles or after heavy off road use
137
semi annual/annual inspection and repair
done by mechanic at garage with exception of engine 27
when preventative maintenance is due, engineer notifies captain and competes service/ maintenance request via **county vehicle operation customer portal**
138
who makes contact with garage for repairs
captain
done thru general service portal
repair inquiries significantly past expected date directed to logs
139
process for emergency engine repairs
captain notifies BC
engineer completes service request
captain finds reserve apparatus
if vehicle repair needed outside county garage, authorisation obtained thru garage supervisor
140
drawdown for utility vehicles
1 in battalion 1
2 in battalion 2
2 in battalion 3
141
how to check out utility vehicle
notify captain
utility vehicle will be shown as unavailable in staffing
complete vehicle check in/checkout form on public server in the fuel log sheet folder
142
Water tender request outside of district
Comes from IC of inc
minimum staffing of 2 personnel, one of whom is an engineer
143
water tender 38
3000 gallons
4000 portable tank
144
water tender 26
1500 gallons
1800 portable tank
145
water tender 32
1500 gallons
1800 portable tank
146
water tender 27
3000 gallons
5000 portable tank
147
vehicle accident policy
all accidents investigated
BC notified right away
must be reported to law enforcement no matter severity
deputy chief determines if it was avoidable or un-avoidable
148
If BC thinks vehicle accident warrants an investigation team
team comprised of at least 3 department members, who do not directly supervise member
1. one being chief officer (training BC),
2. a member of local 2046
3. and the logs captain
149
Vehicle accident procedure
1. check safety of all persons involved
2. do not move vehicle until law arrives
3. do not admit guilt
4. notify supervisor
5. BC requests Law
6. complete accident report form and submit within 24 hours
150
accident report form
GSD/RM-56
151
Driver pump operator certification process
must complete driver portion prior to end of probation
must complete pump operator during JAC
obtain class C with FF endorsement/restriction 50 prior to end of probation
152
rules for agricultural burning
1. material produced from waste of ag when used as follows
-primary use of making a profit
-providing livelihood
-conducting ag research or education
2. grass/weeds in field of cultivation
3. material related to growing or harvesting crops- fertiliser or pesticide empty sacs
4. Russian thistle eradication
153
what do you need to do to burn ag
have valid burn permit on site at all times
contact company officer on burn day who then notifies dispatch
154
what qualifies a Bonfire
outdoor fire for ceremonial purposes and does not meet definition of a recreational fire
155
definition of fire hazard reduction
1. burning of cuttings from trees vines bushes specifically for the purpose of reducing fire hazard
2. restricted to high and very high hazard severity zones
3. materials other than rubbish not contained to incinerator, outdoor fireplace, BBQ pit
4. **permit not required**
156
max fuel area of recreation fire
area of 3 feet diameter
2 foot height
157
definition of residential dry vegetation burn
leaves, weeds, grass, shrubbery or tree pruning
one and 2 family dwellings
restricted to North co other than Solvang, Santa Maria and Lompoc
158
definition of right of way burn
Northern zone burning by public or utility for leave, reservoir and ditch management
**cuyama valley only**
159
5 types of burn permits
1. residential
2. right of way burn
3. fire hazard reduction
4. age burn
5. bonfires
160
Northern city that does not allow burn permits
Solvang
161
recreational fire rules
do not need burn permit
exempt from no burn days
recreational fire on beach must be below mean high tide
162
procedure for issuing burn permits
1. only issue to owner or responsible party of land
2. inspection conducted prior to issuing permit
3. fee established- no cash allowed
4. copy of permit given to permitee
5. check sent to finance
6. single permit can be issued for multiple burns on the same property
163
what do you do if a request for a burn permit comes in on SRA within federal DPA
refer to closest federal personnel
Do not issue permit for DPA
164
all burning suspended when county declares high fire season except
agricultural
165
procedure for burning
1. permitee contacts APCD line no sooner than 3pm the day before
2. APCD must determine burn day by 0745 on day of burn
3. if burn day, permitee must contact station before burning. between 5pm and 7pm the day before or between 7am and 12pm day of
166
rule 102 of open burn day in ag operations
burning of empty sacks or containers of pesticides or other toxic substances is permitted on NO burn days in agricultural operations only
167
drying time for materials to be burned
6 weeks for trees/large branches
3 weeks for pruning/small branches
168
Residential dry veg burning times
between 10am and 4pm
fire out and dead by 4pm
169
agricultural burning times
May commence at sunrise
no new fuel added 2 hours before sunset
170
hazard reduction burning times
7am-4pm
no new material after 12pm
dead out by 4pm
171
approved ignition devises for burn permits
matches
road flares
propane lighters/torches
drip torch
172
engine company officer may terminate burn for 3 reasons
1. permit condition violated
2. fire hazard or risk as result of operation
3. fire or smoke nuisance
173
who coordinates prescribed and standing vegetation burns
goes thru vegetation management officers
174
department issued firearms for investigators
-sig sauer P320 9mm pistal
-must complete POST academy
-must demonstrate proficiency once every 3 months
-fire marshal maintains records
175
who is responsible for occupancy inspections and permits
fire prevention and operation division
176
what inspections are engine companies responsible for
A,B,F,H,I,M,R-1,R-2,R-3,S-1,S-2 and H
NOT responsible for R-3 and R-4
177
which occupancy can qualify for B-SAFE program
U occupancy
178
how long to wait to do re-inspection on an ordinary code violation
14-21 days
179
B-SAFE program
-self inspection program
-for low hazard businesses
-less than 10,000 sq feet
-single use buildings
- no hazardous material
-no commercial kitchens
-no fire sprinklers
-no CFC permits
180
procedure for open burn permits
-review past burn inspection history
-conduct inspection
-note any violations
-conduct re-inspection
-complete burn permit form
-receive check
-include; name, inspection date, permit # on check
-send to finance
181
when does your one year valid burn permit begin
on date of initial inspection
182
when do wildland fire access road need to be inspected by
march 31
183
what is a site plan for target hazards
part of preplan info
shows;
life hazards
H2O supply
sprinklers and standpipes
hazardous matter
Knox box loc
entrees and exits
184
what is the info block of target hazards
part of the preplan
shows;
address
building name
contact info
occupancy load
access issues
sq footage
185
who is resporibe for coordinating building construction and ensuring compliance
planning and engineering
186
what are the requirements for defensible space
1. hazard reduction 100' from all structures
2. 13' 6" vertical clearance on access to structures
3. vegetation along access to structure cleared 10' on both sides
187
addressing requirements
1. 3" minimum residential
2. 6" minimum commercial
3. color contrasting
4. visible from both directions of travel
188
structure fire response
if confirmed working fire, 1st alarm will be augmented by;
1 additional engine
standby ambulance
duty chief notification
2nd alarm will be like number of engines
189
engine response for structure fire in battalion 1
Residential;
3 engines
BC
truck
water tender in rural area
commercial;
3 engines
BC
truck
High rise;
4 engines
BC
truck
190
engine response for structure fire in battalion 2
residential;
4 engines
BC
Water tender in rural areas
Commercial;
4 engines
BC
closest Truck
Highrise;
5 engines
BC
Closest truck
191
response for 1st alarm veg fire
low; 1 engine and BC notification
moderate;
3 type 3s
water tender
BC
center divider;
2 engines
BC
water tender
crew
192
vegetation fire high fire season SRA
SRA:
4 type 3 eng
1 WT
2 Dozers
1 Helo
2 crews
1 air attack
2 air tankers
193
vegetation response high fire season LRA
LRA:
3 type 3 engines
1 WT
1 crew
1 helo
194
vegetation response high fire season FRA
FRA:
2 type 3 eng
1 dozer
1 WT
1 crew
195
vegetation fire Very high fire season SRA or LRA
4 type 3 eng
1 WT
2 Dozers
1 Helo
2 crews
1 air attack
2 air tankers
same as high fire season plus SBC augmented staffing pattern
SBC task force:
3 type 3 eng
water tender
TFL
196
vehicle fire response battalion 1
passanger: 1 engine
comercial vehicle:
3 engines
BC
truck
Train:
3 Engines
truck
BC
WT
197
vehicle fire response battalion 2
Passenger: 1 engine
commercial vehicle:
4 engines
BC
Train:
4 Engines
BC
WT
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Other inc response: fence, fire reported out, illegal burn, power pole
fence, fire reported out, illegal burn- 1 engine
power pole- 1 engine and a BC
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Trash/ Dumpster fire response
adjacent to structure
remote from structure
adjacent to structure
battalion 1:
3 Engine
truck
BC
Battalion 2:
4 engines
BC
remote from structure is one engine
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hazardous conditions response
bomb threat, gas leak inside and outside structure, electrical lines down
Bomb threat: 1 engine, BC
gas leak inside: 3 engines, truck, BC (4 engines no truck in battalion 2)
gas leak outside: 1 engine, BC
electrical line down: 1 engine
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operational response levels
maximum, medium and minimum
max: normal day to day staffing pattern
medium: Incidents have short term impact on response level of 12 hours or less. (may not require back filling)
minimum: developing incident requiring severe drawdown
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priority station order for minimum response level
batt 1: 11, 12, 13
batt 2: 24, 26, 27
batt: 3: 30, 34
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priority station order for medium response level
batt 1: 11,12,13,17
batt 2; 21, 24, 26, 27
batt 3: 30, 31, 32, 34
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road block colours
Red, yellow, green
red: only emergency vehicles enter
yellow: only residence and friends of residence in same vehicle enter
green: warning to persons entering or to control stealing, looting, ect.
persons with news credentials may enter any road block colour
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code 3 lights on freeway or divided highway
should not be used except during periods of extreme congestion or when travelling against traffic or on shoulder
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Factors in determining placement of engine on scene (4)
number and location of vehicles
size of debris field
patient triage and treatment area
extrication area
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block right vs block left
block with right to protect pump panel on vehicle fire
block left to protect medical compartment and extrication tools on TC
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what should next in engine on TC or vehicle fire do
park downstream from incident
turn off code 3 lights
turn on 4 ways
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how should cones be placed at TCs
4 cones at 25-30 feet intervals upstream of blocking apparatus
total of 60-80 feet
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operational priorities after major earthquake
1. station survey
2. district survey
3. evaluate battalion and countywide impacts
4. allocation of resources per incident priorities
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what does the captain do after major earthquake
1. direct crew to start station survey checklist
2. communicate results to BC and dispatch
3. start district survey asap
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what does the engineer do after major earthquake
1. move apparatus out of app bay
2. move essential equipment to safe area
3. check condition of apparatus
4. report to captain
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what does firefighter do after major earthquake
1. check integrity of station
2. check gas, electrical, water, and generator condition
3. report to captain
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two phases of district survey
primary: focus on target hazards and transportation corridors
secondary: residential and utility damage
document findings on damage assessment worksheet
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major earthquake priority guidelines
1. life threatening conditions
-rescues, collapses, fires
2. potential life threatening conditions
-gas leaks, medicals, stuck elevators
3. non-life threatening conditions
-flooding, public access, fire alarms, gas leaks outside
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steps to take during hazardous liquid spills (7)
1. eliminate ignition hazards
2. if safe and if possible, let spill evaporate
3. prevent spills from entering waterways
4. do not use water or foam for initial attack unless fire involved. control runoff when H2O used
5. notify HMU
6. all spills on waterways- notify HMU
7. report all spills to protections services district
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How much liquid should you consume to be properly hydrated
48-64oz
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how far from fire scene should equipment for rehab be set up
within 50-100 yards from work activity
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where should rehab and medical treatment area be set up
structure fire, highrise, WL, hazmat
structure fire: half to one block from incident
highrise: on staging floor, at least 2 floors below fire
wildland fire: centralised location like basecamp
hazmat: in support zones
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criteria for entry into rehab/medical treatment on fire
1. 2 or more exchanges of BA
2. adverse health effects
3. deemed necessary by IC
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what is done when you enter rehab/ medical treatment on fire
base line vitals taken and recorded
must relax for 20 minutes while hydrating
vitals reassessed to exit
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staffing in rehab/medical treatment area on fires
1. rehab/ medical personnel- supervises rehab unit
2. rehab unit personnel- 1 person
- assists with record keeping
-entry and exit control
3. medical treatment person- minimum of 1 paramedic
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how long does it take to acclimate to heat
occurs with in 4-14 days of regular work of 2 hours a day in heat
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air ambulance definition and dispatch
air ambulance = 2 ALS personnel
auto dispatch for remote ares having more than 20 minute ETA of ground ambulance
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ALS rescue aircraft definition
has at least one ALS provider and 1 BLS provider
ASU
crew chief can fill roll as BLS provider
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rescue aircraft dispatch order
1. SBC- ASU
2. Ventura county ASU
3. US coast guard BLS- best option in inclement weather
*calstar not allowed to fly off shore
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response guidelines for SBC ambulance
arrive on scene in 7 minutes and 59 seconds to 90% of all code 3 calls
14 minutes and 59 secs to 90% of all code 2 calls
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Form for suspected child abuse report
SCAR form SS8572
submit within 36 hours
notify law enforcement immediately
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form for suspected elder abuse report
SOC 341
submit copies with in 2 working days
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PAS group supervisor
in charge of all PAS officers and overall accountability
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PAS officer
accounts for people assigned to their status board
engineer on 1st in engine company or one member RIC team
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PAS status board
on front: personnel in hazardous area
on back: personnel on scene but not involved in hazardous areas
activities and entry times noted with grease pencil next to name tags
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can more than one PAS officer be assigned
Yes, if there is more than one entrance into hazardous area multiple PAS officers can be assigned
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what is the emergency abandonment radio traffic and audible alarm
emergency traffic: abandonment command repeated 3 times by IC or dispatch
audible alarm: short blasts of air horn for 10 seconds followed by 10 seconds of silence
-done 3 times
-total of 50 seconds
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RIC crew is _____________
closest engine not assigned to suppression during 1st or 2nd alarm
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which channels are reserved for RIC crew traffic
1. VFIRE 22, 23 and 26
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LUNAR
location , until, Name, Air, resources
238
NUCAN
Name, Unit, Condition, Actions, needs
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what is the definition of a highrise building
structure beyond reach of aerial ladder
point of fire department access to highest occupied level greater than 75 feet
*not actual hight of building
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ALS Base
attack
lobby
staging
base
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ALS base- Attack
establish command presence
gather tools
investigate
determines staging floor (2 below fire)
hoseline-
-single hoseline on fire floor backed by similar or greater hose line
-third hoseline above fire floor
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ALS Base- Lobby
Lobby officer
-controls elevators
-distributes building keys
-directs firefigheres to appropriate stairs
initial control of building environment
point of firefighter accountability
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ALS Base - staging
Equipment drop off location
rehab
bottle SCBA cache
RIC
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SOP for company officer 1st arriving at structure fire
1. 360 size up
2. incident action plan to determine operational mode
3. transmit "report on conditions "
4. take initial actions
5. consider use of traditional attack when in offensive mode and fire showing
6. establish ICS
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Incident priorities for structure fire
1. protection of life
2. incident stabilisation thru fire control
3. property/environment protection
246
3 operational modes of structure fire
1. investigation
2. offensive
-transitional vs traditional fire attack
3. defensive
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what does a structure fire report of conditions consist of
1. location by address
2. products of combustion (smoke)
3. floor height of occupancy
4. special instructions
5. side of building ABCD
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size up evaluation of fire conditions include
1. location of fire
2. identify presence of flow paths
3. report on conditions
4. 360 size up
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360 building assessment
1. ID rescues
2. ID flow paths of fire
3. ID location and extent of fire
4. determine size/age/construction of structure
5. assess structure stability
6. ID other hazards
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Fuel limited fire
fire where growth is determined by the fuel because adequate oxygen IS available
251
modern content fire
Fuels involve hydrogen and synthetic material
foam rubber nylon rayon
react rapidly to ventilation
HOT
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top 5 factors of firefighter injury and death
1. improper risk assessment (size up)
2. lack of incident command
3. lack of accountability
4. bad communication
5. lack of SOP or failure to follow
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collapse zone
1.5 height of building
254
ventilation profile (4)
1. building construction, integrity, size and occupancy type
2. location of smoke/fire from structure
3. volume, velocity, density and colour of smoke
4. direction and speed of wind
255
who does atmospheric monitoring on structure fires and until when
breathing support, every 18 minutes
until HCN less than 4.7 ppm and CO less than 25ppm
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SCBA used until O2, HCN, CO within acceptable limits of
02= above 19.5%
CO (carbon monoxide)= less than 25ppm
HCN (hydrogen cyonide)= less than 4.7ppm
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permissable exposure limit (PEL)
maximum permitted 8 hour time weighted average concentration of airborne contaminants
258
Overhead sent out of county must submit Form__________ within________
F-150 within 24 hours upon returning to county
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Who is responsible for issuing red flag warnings
LA/Oxnard national weather service forecast office
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what constitutes a red flag high risk day
20% chance of new large fire or significant growth
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Fire weather watch
notice issued to alert agencies of high potential for development of red flag event in next 18-96 hours
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red flag warning
notice issued of impending red flag conditions in next 48 hours or less
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criteria for red flag warning
Dry fuels and ANY ONE of the following:
1. RH 15% or less with either greater than 25mph wind or gusts of 35mph
2. RH 10% or less with winds above 15mph or gusts of 25mph
3. dry lightning
4. other unusual conditions
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Full hazmat response
3 engines
hazmat company with 5 hazmat specialists
BC
265
Hazmat response team
personnel trained to a minimum of hazmat specialist level
266
hazmat task force
10 hazmat response team members
with at least 5 specialists
one of whom is a hazmat assistant safety officer
HM- 31
BS-18
one utility
267
levels of hazmat response
HMU investigation
hazmat company request-
-type 2 (STB, HMZ or SBC HM-31)
- with minimum of 5 trained HM
Full hazmat response-
-3 engine companies
-breathing support
-BC
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What is needed if you bid hazmat staton 31 or 38
1. two year commitment
2. complete HZMT training within 12 months
3. 24 hours annual training
4. training held on the second Tuesday of the month
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water rescue stations
11, 12, 14, 17, 18
minimum of 6 people on daily between these stations
270
water rescue equipment at station 11
two skis
1 tow vehicle 4x4
2 paddle boards
2 boats
271
water rescue equipment at station 17
1 ski
1 tow vehicle
2 paddle boards
272
water rescue equipment at station 18
1 paddle board
273
com channels for water rescue
command channel
tach channel
air to ground
marine channel
274
training for water rescue
ocean surf rescue
swift water 1
IRB
PWC
swim test
annual ocean swim test
275
USAR team commitment
2 years time requirement
starts 60 days from reporting date
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USAR stations
11,12,14,17
6 people on duty daily minimum
277
USAR training requirements
rescue systems 1 and 2
confined space
annual confined space entry
trench rescue
low angle rescue
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what is a TOLC (helicopter)
take off and landing coordinator, pump operator, cam lock person
responsible for enhancing safety with in helispot airspace
279
Hello spot landing criteria
75' for type 3 helo
90' for type 2 helo
110' for type 1 helo
at night areas litr with amber lights at each corner
white lights 5-8 feet from pad at windward side
280
safety/security for helispot
avoid slopes above 5%
safety officer
fire extinguisher at pad
secure access roads with law enforcement
use cones and flagging
281
ground fill operations and equipment needed
water tender and engine present
2.5 discharge with bale
20' hose at bale with quick connect
helo provides bale shutoff at quick connection
*pump at 130 psi
282
code 77=
violent incident (active shooter, civil unrest, riot, terrorist)
283
Code 77 response
2 chief officers
1 ems supervisor
1 safety officer
3 engines
ALS ambulance
MCI unit
284
rescue task force
RTF team for point of wound care victims deployed to ballistic or explosive threat
2 firefighers, 1 force protection officer
no defibrillator or large bags, must be able to be mobile with minimum equipment
285
expanded dispatch
when IA is upgraded to extend attack incident on major incident
located at fire headquarters
primary job is to relive dispatch center
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minimum number of personnel to open expanded dispatch
3- one person qualified in ROSS
ideal number of people is 6
-supervisor
-radio operator
-2 ROSS persons
-1 IT
1 call taker
