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0
Q

How long should a weekly take?

A

1-2 hours

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1
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What time should the daily be done by?

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0830

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When do the batteries get turned on when responding to a call?

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Before getting in your turnouts

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3
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What is always done before moving equipment

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walk around

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4
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What four things do you check when the pump is put in gear from the cab before exiting?

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  • pump engage light
  • ok to pump light
  • transmission in gear 4
  • speed on speedometer
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5
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What is the minimum of o2 in medical bags?

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1500 psi

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6
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What is minimum of SCBA bottles?

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3500 psi

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7
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How far should belts depress when checked?

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not more than 3/4 inch

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8
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How long does motorized equipment get ran on a weekly?

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A minimum of 5 minutes

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9
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Whose responsibility is it to obtain an aux engine when needed?

A

engineer

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10
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Where is the swap over list kept while front line engine is gone?

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Kept in the aux engine

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11
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Core Values?

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Commitment, Courage, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, Service

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12
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Overall command when two officers of equal rank are faced, what is the sequence?

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  • officer having assigned responsibility
  • officer having on-duty status
  • officer having seniority in rank
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13
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When an accident investigation team appointed

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Whenever the battalion chief believes the incident warrants an investigation

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14
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What does a “Life Hazard Lookout” need to be?

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qualified and located where they can safely observe with the ability to deny entry and communicate with resources

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15
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What is written on the 3 strips your our barrier tape?

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Do Not Enter or Do Not Cross

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16
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What is the size used for three strips your out?

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between 1 and 3 inches securely fixed to stationary items

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17
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What is optimal tape used in three strips your our policy?

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3” red and white stripped or chevron barrier tape that states “Life Hazard - Do Not Enter” existing police tape with the words do not cross or enter will meet this standard

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18
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How far apart is the flagging for three strips your out?

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18 - 24 inches

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19
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What is recommended to help with visibility of three strips your out tape?

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Illumination

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20
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Who can approve the removal of three strips your out?

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The I.C.

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21
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Who is responsible for identification measures of a hazard in the three strips your out

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The I.C.

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22
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What is written on a life safety placard in the three strips your out policy

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  • description of hazard
  • location of hazard
  • distance from the life hazard tape to the hazard
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23
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When is a roll-call of units not required when a hazard is reported by dispatch?

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If dispatch is made aware of the hazard after an I.C. has been established. The hazard is directed to the I.C. and relayed to personnel on scene

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24
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What kind of lenses shall be in safety glasses or glasses used for corrective lenses

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Plastic safety lenses, no glass lenses

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25
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Who is responsible for the cost of prescription lenses in safety glasses?

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The employee, but the department will bear the costs of plastic safety lenses if it is more than glass

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26
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Who is responsible for the cost of a spectacle kit in SCBA mask?

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The Department

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27
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What kind of contact lenses can be work on duty

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extended wear - no daily wear or hard contact lenses allowed - department will not pay for contacts

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28
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Can you wear contacts with SCBA mask?

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Yes

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29
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When will the department not pay for a spectacle kit in SCBA mask?

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If the employee chooses to pay for contact lenses

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30
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What time frame is required to get Work Comp forms to the department personnel clerk?

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within 24 hours of injury

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31
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In the two-in-two-out rule, what should the standby members be doing?

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One needs to be accountability and both shall be dressed in full PPE with SCBA available.

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32
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When does 2-in-2-out not have to be implemented.

A

Fire in incipient stage

When there is reasonable belief that victims may be inside

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33
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What sets the tone for safety?

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attitude and leadership

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34
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What is the 1st priority when an employee experiences a work related injury?

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Immediate medical attention

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35
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Where does an injured employee go for a work related injury?

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Sansum in Santa Barbara or Lompoc, Central coast urgent care in santa maria.

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36
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Who is contacted if employee is hospitalized or death?

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Duty Chief, and CorVel

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37
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How much time does the supervisor have to give the employee work comp form?

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24 hours, has to be in person if possible. If not, faxed or emailed to the employee within 24 hours, if no fax or email us mail is satisfactory.

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38
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What is required anytime you lose time from work on a work related injury?

A

A physicians authorization

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39
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What is an Avoidable accident

A

the driver failed to do everything reasonably possible to avoid the accident

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40
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What is a non-avoidable accident?

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The driver did everything reasonable to avoid the accident

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41
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Who initiates the accident investigation?

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The on-duty battalion chief

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42
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Under what circumstance shall law enforcement be notified in a vehicle accident

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All, no matter how small

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43
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How many days does the accident investigation team have to submit the report and to whom?

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10 days, Deputy Chief

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44
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When can you move a dept vehicle after an accident?

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only if accident is minor and traffic flow is impacted

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45
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What does the driver of the vehicle in an accident do after?

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Fills out the vehicle accident report form, and submits it with any other documentation to the BC within 24 hours.

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46
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Who determines if the accident is avoidable or un-avoidable?

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The Deputy Chief

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47
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Where do I go if I have serious burn injuries?

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Sherman Oaks burn Center

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48
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Where do I go if I have serious traumatic injuries?

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UCLA medical center

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49
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Where do I go if I have serious toxic material injuries?

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Northridge hospital

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50
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When a complaint of HIPAA violation is suspected by a citizen what is the chain of events?

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Privacy complaint form is submitted to HR manager. HR manager notifies the support services division chief. this happens within 180 days of initial complaint.

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51
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What are the three forms of harrassment?

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Verbal, Visual, Physical

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52
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How often are probationary members to be evaluated?

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Monthly

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53
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When does a monthly performance report for a probationary position get sent to the BC?

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When it is unsatisfactory

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54
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What is classification seniority?

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The length of time in his classification

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55
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What is department seniority?

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length of time as a regular employee in the department.

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56
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How are tie scores for seniority decided?

A

lottery

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57
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Time commitment for paramedic?

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3 years

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58
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Time commitment for Haz-mat

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2 year

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59
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Staff position time commitment

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3 years

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60
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When can a staff employee bid out of staff?

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within six months of fulfilling the 3 year commitment and it will be a TBA honored bid.

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61
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Can pre-scheduled vacation be cancelled by the department?

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Yes, the fire chief can cancel when it is necessary to maintain staffing

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62
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What days can you not take vacation?

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Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve, and NEw years Day

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63
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When is the selection period for pre-scheduled vacation?

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typically pay period 2

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64
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Which radio channel is the abandonment signal “emergency traffic” transmitted over.

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All being used on the incident.

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65
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How many times is the abandonment command repeated over the radio?

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three

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66
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When can someone re-enter any evacuated area?

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Only when confirmed by the IC the safety/integrity is intact.

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67
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What is the Audible Abandonment Alarm?

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Horn blast 10 seconds on 10 seconds off done three times for a total time of 50 seconds

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68
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During a PAR, who is the PAS officer responsible for?

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The personnel on his/her status board

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69
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Where are the passports located in the engine?

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One on the status board, one on the inside of the captains door.

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70
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What is the front of the status board used for?

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Personnel working within the hazard zone

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71
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What is the rear of the status board used for?

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Personnel who are on scene but not in the hazardous area.

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72
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Where is basic call information recorded on the status board?

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front top of the board

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73
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How many people makes a “crew”

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minimum of two

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74
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Who is the PAS officer on an incident?

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Either the first in engineer, or someone the IC designates.

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75
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Who can initiate a PAR?

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IC, PAS officer, or PAS group supervisor

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76
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When does a PAR get initiated?

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Any report of a missing or trapped FF, Any sudden hazardous event at the incident, any change from offensive to defensive, and anytime an emergency abandonment is declared.

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77
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When is the PAS implemented?

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All structure fires, and any incident that includes a hazardous area?

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78
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When are more than PAS officer assigned?

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When the incident is large enough to have more than 1 entrance.

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79
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Who can adjust the number and type of resources responding to any incident?

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Initial company officer, BC, or duty officer

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80
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What is a second alarm?

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It duplicates the engine assignment of the original alarm

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81
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Resources first alarm residential structure fire

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Bat 1 - BC, 3 engines, TRK, and WT for rural

Bat 2 - BC 4 engines, and WT for rural areas

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82
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Resources for a commercial structure fire

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Bat 1 - DC, BC, 4 engines, TRK, BS18, AMB

Bat 2 - DC, BC, 5 engines, TRK, BS18, AMB

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83
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Resources for High Rise structure fire

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Bat 1 - DC, BC, 4 engines, TRK, BS18, AMB

Bat 2 - DC, BC, 5 engines, TRK, BS18, AMB

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84
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Low vegetation response level

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1 engine, BC notification

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85
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Moderate vegetation response level

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BC, 3 engines, 1 WT

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86
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SRA high vegetation response

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BC, 4 engines, 1 WT, 2 DZ, 1 HELO, 2 Crews, 1 AA, 2 air tankers

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87
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LRA high vegetation response

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BC, 3 engines, 1 WT, 1 crew, HELO

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88
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FRA high vegetation response

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BC, 2 engines, 1 DZ, 1 WT, 1 crew

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Very high vegetation response

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SRA and LRA high response plus SBC augmented staffing pattern.

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90
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Extreme vegetation response

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red-flag response- SRA/LRA Very high plus SBC augmented staffing pattern, plus area Op Area Strike TEam

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Center divider vegetation response

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BC, 2 engines, WT, crew

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92
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Passenger car fire response

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Bat 1 &2 - 1 engine

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93
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Commercial vehicle fire response

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Bat 1 - BC, 3 engines, TRK

Bat 2 - BC, 4 engines

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Train Fire Response

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Bat 1 - BC, 3 engines, TRK, WT

Bat 2 - BC, 4 engines, WT

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Trash/Dumpster/Couch Fire response

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Adjacent to structure - Bat 1 - BC, 3 engines, TRK, Bat 2 - BC, 4 engines
Remote from structure - Bat 1 & 2 - 1 engine

96
Q

Fence fire, Power pole fire, fire reported out, illegal burn response

A

BC, 1 engine

97
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Gas leak inside a structure response

A

Bat 1 - BC, 3 engines, TRK

Bat 2 - BC, 4 engines, WT for rural areas

98
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Train Derailment response

A

Bat 1 - BC, 3 engines, TRK, WT

Bat 2 - BC, 4 engines, WT

99
Q

Santa Ynez airport incident response

A

BC, 3 engines, WT

100
Q

Santa Barbara Airport aircraft response

A

Alert 1 - BC, 1 engine, TRK

Alert 2-4 - BC, 2 engines, TRK

101
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Santa Maria Airport aircraft response

A

Alerts 1-4 - BC, 1 engine

102
Q

Who is the only person allowed to remove items from a fire scene?

A

Arson Investigators

103
Q

What are all the incidents we wear structural turnouts?

A

Vehicle fire, structure fire, dumpster fires, HAZ-MAT, aircraft fire, vehicle accidents, hazardous condition,

104
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What calls do we wear wildland PPE

A

vegetation fires, USAR, technical rescues if mobility is a factor

105
Q

Who authorizes the use of our “readiness uniform”

A

Operations Chief

106
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When is the readiness uniform not allowed

A

public events, classroom training sessions, fire prevention activities

107
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What are the exceptions to wearing the safety vest

A

Closed roadway, engaged in competing hazards, fire suppression, rescue/extrication, haz-mat, IDLH, and incidents that require immediate action to effect life saving measures

108
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Who is responsible for care of the traffic vests?

A

Employee

109
Q

Who has responsibility for expanded dispatch?

A

Protection Services Dividion

110
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What does it take to officially activate Expanded Dispatch?

A

at least two trained staff members

111
Q

What is minimum staffing?

A

3 persons per engine companies

112
Q

How close must the members of an engine company be to each other, and what are the criteria?

A

5 minutes, must be within radio contact and have code 3 capabilities

113
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What is the maximum time allowed to fill a vacancy on an engine comapny?

A

2 hours

114
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What happens when staffing station cannot fill an emergency vacancy on an engine company?

A

The understaffed engine will go to the nearest staffed station and respond out of that station along with their personnel into both districts.

115
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What stations must stay maintained when station closures are necessary?

A

Stations 21,31,41,51,11,12,13,15

116
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Who can initiate an emergency call back

A

Any department chief officer

117
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What is limited recall?

A

Personnel from the effected stations are attempted to be called by according to rank first.

118
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How is recall time payed?

A

From the time of arrival at the station to the time they leave, minimum 2 hours of pay.

119
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During an emergency recall, what are the responsibilities of the ranking member at a station?

A

start a roster of the people who reported to the station including time of arrival, call dispatch with station status and personnel.

120
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What is a Red Roadblock Condition

A

Only emergency vehicles allowed into the incident area

121
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What is a Yellow Roadblock Condition

A

Only residence and friends of residence that are in the same vehicle to enter the incident area

122
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What is a Green Roadblock Condition

A

This type warns persons coming into the hazard area of impending danger. Only people with legitimate reasons may enter the area. Main purpose is to keep out sightseeing people.

123
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What inspections are the engine company responsible for?

A

Group A (including tents, carnivals, and fairs), B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-3 (occupancy clearance), S, and U occupancies

124
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What occupancy groups may qualify for B-SAFE inspection program

A

B and M

125
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What is the frequency of A, E, I, R-1, R-2, and all target hazard inspections

A

Annually

126
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What makes a business eligible for the B-SAFE program?

A 
B and M occupancies only
total floor plan of 10,000 sqft or less
No hazardous materials business plan
No recent fire history within the last 3 years
record of satisfactory compliance
No required CFC permits
127
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How often do the business owners fill out the B-SAFE packet?

A

Every three years

128
Q

What percentage of the B-SAFE programs are inspected annually to measure quality?

A

10%

129
Q

What permits may an engine company issue?

A

open burning, and welding or other hot work

130
Q

What is the hose complement on Truck 11

A

340 ft of 4 inch, 200 ft of 2 1/2 inch, 400 ft of 1 3/4 inch, 200 ft of 1 inch

131
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What is the hose testing schedule?

A

2 1/2 inch hose tested on every odd numbered year, 1 3/4 inch hose tested on every even numbered year, all wildland hose is visually inspected every even numbered year, single jacket hose is not pressure tested.

132
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How is the 2 1/2 inch hose racked on our supply beds?

A

Flat load with female coupling out

133
Q

What is the maximum hose length for hose testing?

A

300 feet

134
Q

Where do hoses get connected during testing?

A

Captains side discharge or rear discharge?

135
Q

What is the time and pump pressure for hose testing?

A

250 p.s.i. for 3 minutes

136
Q

Which coupling gets marked with paint to indicate the year of testing?

A

Female coupling rocker lug

137
Q

What color is used to indicate hose testing in 2013-2014?

A

yellow

138
Q

What hose gets pressure tested?

A

1 3/4, 2 1/2, and 4 inch

139
Q

What station does hoes repair?

A

Station 18

140
Q

How is hose testing documented?

A

Amount of hose and time spent testing is documented in FireHouse Activities Module

141
Q

What needs to be done every time the engine is being backed into the apparatus bay?

A

Engineer makes visual contact with the FF regardless of there location when backing.

142
Q

When do lights and sirens not be used when driving to a code 3 call

A

When responding on a freeway or divided highway, unless during periods of extreme congestion or when traveling against traffic or on shoulders.

143
Q

How is the first engine arriving on scene positioned

A

To provide a work area protected from traffic approaching in at least one direction

144
Q

When is blocking to the left used?

A

Whenever possible to protect the medical and extrication compartment side

145
Q

When is blocking to the right used

A

Whenever possible to protect the engineers side of the apparatus

146
Q

How many lanes of traffic should be taken when blocking an accident scene

A

At least one additional traffic lane more than already obstructed by the crashed or involved vehicle

147
Q

How should you block if the shoulder of the road is available?

A

Block to the right and use the shoulder as the additional lane and approach from the shoulder side of the incident.

148
Q

Under what circumstance should you pull past an accident scene instead of blocking the scene

A

Whenever the captain thinks its necessary to be uphill, upwind, or upstream. Be aware you have nothing protecting your scene from oncoming traffic

149
Q

When blocking on a two lane road, how many lanes do you take?

A

You take the affected lane and a portion of the other lane.

150
Q

If multiple engines are scene of an incident on the freeway, where do engines get placed?

A

First in engine, code 3 lights, upstream and blocking. Later engines are parked in the “shadow” and only the four way flashers are on.

151
Q

What is the cone spacing when providing traffic tapering

A

4 cones at 25’-30’ intervals upstream of the blocking apparatus

152
Q

When can apparatus be repositioned to help out traffic flow?

A

Whenever it is safe to do so

153
Q

Who is the incident commander on all freeway, state highway, and county road incidents

A

CHP

154
Q

What is a code 3 response? Examples?

A

When there is a need to preserve life or the prevention of disability. Examples are: traumatic injury, unconscious, overdose, heart attack, stroke, choking, not breathing, severe pain, broken femur, childbirth

155
Q

What is a code 2 response

A

Immediate, no light, no sirens

156
Q

During a station survey after an earthquake what is the engineer responsible for?

A

Move all apparatus to a safe location, move all essential equipment to a safe location, check condition of apparatus, report findings to captain.

157
Q

What should the primary district survey after an earthquake include

A

Focus assessment on the districts target hazards and transportation corridors

158
Q

What does the secondary district survey encompass after an earthquake

A

Residential areas and utility damage

159
Q

Where is the findings from your district survey aft an earthquake documented?

A

Damage assessment worksheet

160
Q

According to the major earthquake guidelines, what is priority 1

A

Life threatening conditions: rescues of trapped victims, collapsed structures, structure fires with probability of spread, HAZ mat, life threatening medical aids

161
Q

According to major earthquake guidelines, what is priority 2

A

Potential life threatening conditions: gas leaks inside structures, elevator rescues, non life threatening medicals, threats to pipelines or tank failures,

162
Q

According to the major earthquake guidelines, what is priority 3

A

Flooding, public assists, fire alarms, gas leaks outside structures, first aid

163
Q

What is minimum staffing on the helicopter for tactical missions

A

1 hoist qualified paramedic, 1 hoist qualified rescue swimmer, crew chief and carded pilot.

164
Q

Minimum staffing for helicopter response to veg fire

A

Qualified pilot and crew chief

165
Q

If 2 paramedic helicopter crew members are not available, what can be substituted?

A

A qualified EMT crew member in place of only one of the paramedics

166
Q

How far offshore may the helicopter work?

A

1/4 mile unless necessary to save a life. This needs to be approved by the crew and duty chief after a risk analysis is dne by the flight crew.

167
Q

What is the minimum staffing for helicopter search missions

A

Pilot, crew chief, 1 crew member paramedic.

168
Q

How do we respond to an obvious death call?

A

Code 2

169
Q

When should breathing apparatus be used?

A

Whenever there is a doubt

170
Q

How long does someone have to safely surrender a baby?

A

72 hours of birth

171
Q

What should be given to the safe surrender child’s parent?

A

The bracelet front the safe surrender kit.

172
Q

Where do requests for final occupancy clearance inspections get routed

A

Fire protection division

173
Q

Who does the final inspection on occupancy clearance

A

Engine companies under direction of fire protection division. Will follow the project condition letter provided.

174
Q

What are the two biggest considerations during final inspection of occupancy

A

Access to the project, water for fire protection

175
Q

Who is responsible for conducting shift readiness inspections

A

Shift BC

176
Q

How often do readiness inspection happen

A

Quarterly

177
Q

What four things get inspected in a readiness inspection throughout the year

A

Apparatus and equipment, stations and facilities, records and documents, personnel uniforms and PPE

178
Q

When does apparatus and equipment get readiness inspected

A

July - September (third quarter)

179
Q

Or is responsible for conducting or instructing investigation of an incident

A

IC

180
Q

What circumstances shall IC call for investigator

A

Incidents having suspicious or incendiary devices
Fires or HAZ mat with death or injury
Incidents involving illegal acts
Damage in excess if 15,000 dollars
HAZ mat with significant threat to or impact on life, the environment or property

181
Q

Where is fire hazard reduction burning restricted from

A

Areas that are in the high fire hazard areas of the county

182
Q

How big can a recreational fire be

A

3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height

183
Q

Where is residential burning excluded from

A

The south zone, incorporated cities of solvang, Santa Maria, and Lompoc

184
Q

When does a burn permit inspection get conducted

A

Prior to issuance of a permit

185
Q

In a high rise fire, where is staging typically set up in the building

A

Two floors below the fire floor

186
Q

What and where is the base in ALS base for high rise?

A

Base is the parking lot of the high rise structure

187
Q

Who is responsible for vehicle repairs and maintenance

A

The county garage.

188
Q

How are non emergent repairs on the engines handled

A

Repair forms are filled in the station folder, when 8 hours of labor, or six repair forms are accumulated the station captain will notify the BC

189
Q

How do you inquire about the status of a vehicle at the county garage

A

Call logistics. Logistics will notify operations when a vehicle is ready for pickup

190
Q

How long do station personnel have to fill empty air bottles upon draining or receiving them empty

A

No longer than24 hours

191
Q

If county air fill stations are inoperable, how do bottles get filled

A

The air and lighting unit from station 18

192
Q

If county property that was assigned to an employee is lost, what needs to happen

A

A letter describing the circumstances related to the lost or damaged equipment goes to the supervisor within 24 hours

193
Q

What Are the steps in backing the engine into the engine bay

A

Ff gets out when the engine is close to the door, makes eye contact via the right mirror, plymovent put on, eye contact made in left mirror before engine moves backwards again.

194
Q

Exception to plymovent backing procedure

A

If the floor has painted travel lines or wheel markings, after plymovent has been put on the ff will step to the right while the engine is backed into place. Always make eye contact before moving engine

195
Q

When does a copy of apparatus inventory get sent, and where

A

Sent to services each December

196
Q

What are the air bottle filling hours per policy

A

From 0800-1700 every day

197
Q

Per policy, what is the 2 cycle oil mixture

A

One, two ounce bottle of hurst two cycle lubricant to one gallon of gasoline

198
Q

What type of complaint will not be investigated?

A

Anonymous callers

199
Q

What documentation is needed for a complaint

A

Identity of caller, phone number, and location, nature and resolution of the problem.

200
Q

Per policy, how often do ff and eng need to recertify in the pump operator program

A

Every four years

201
Q

What is the most infraction regarding the safety policy

A

Not wearing proper safety gear

202
Q

Causes for disciplinary action

A

Insubordination, incompetence, neglect, carelessness, damage to county property, vehicle accidents, absenteeism, fights, poor quality of work, drug abuse, poor work habits, lack of cooperation,

203
Q

Progressive discipline steps

A 
Step 1, oral warning reprimand
Step 2, written reprimand or warning
Step 3, notice of proposed disciplinary action/ notice of final decision 
Step 4, suspension
Step 5, discharge
204
Q

Who makes the decision to suspend or dismiss an employee

A

The fire chief

205
Q

What are the four guiding principles of the reasonable suspicion policy

A

Education, deterrence, enforcement, treatment

206
Q

Does the EAP supersede progressive discipline when disciplinary actions are required

A

No

207
Q

How does an employee get tested if reasonable suspicion is apparent

A

Supervisor goes through the chain of command and request authority of the fire chief or duty chief and the supervisor contacts the collection site

208
Q

Who supplies the employee with appropriate form for reasonable suspicion

A

The battalion chief or duty chief

209
Q

What protocols does the dept follow for drug and alcohol testing

A

The dot

210
Q

What if the employee refuses to be drug tested

A

Inform them they will be treated in the same manner as an employee who tested .04% or greater! inform the fire chief or duty chief! document

211
Q

What are the uniform classes

A

Class a, the formal dress uniform
Class b, regular daily work uniform
Class c, arduous duty uniform
Class d, physical fitness uniform

212
Q

When is class a uniform worn

A

Funerals, parades, graduations, or other appropriate functions

213
Q

Where does your class a hat get placed while in doors

A

Under your left arm

214
Q

When is class b uniform worn

A

Between the hours of 0800 and 1700 and anytime in public

215
Q

When is class c uniform worn

A

After 1700 hours at the station not to be worn in public

216
Q

What is class b uniform for staff engineers

A

White uniform shirt, white short sleeve t shirt, black wool uniform pants, plain toed black shoes with black socks

217
Q

Per policy when is the only time a member may respond only wear bunker pants and a t shirt

A

When awaiting relief

218
Q

Are sunglasses allowed to be worn inside

A

No, unless prescribed by dr or safety glasses

219
Q

What uniforms may a ball cap be worn with

A

B, c, and d

220
Q

Of all the unit patches to wear on the right sleeve, which one takes priority

A

Paramedic

221
Q

Per policy, what is length of time for a temporary assignment

A

Six weeks to six months

222
Q

Hen is expanded dispatch opened

A

When an IC upgrades an incident from initial attack to extended attack

223
Q

Who has the authority to order a medical helicopter

A

SBCoFD, SO, contract private ambulance

224
Q

When can a helicopter be order

A

An immediate or life threatening emergency, geography limits access of ground ambulance, ground response times cause significant compromise in patient care.

225
Q

Hat PPE is worn while loading and unloading patients onto helicopter

A

Helmet with chin strap, goggles

226
Q

Can a SBCoFD personnel drive a private ambulance

A

Yes, if the captain dreams necessary

227
Q

What stations have priority to be covered in a minimal operations response level?

A

13, 11

30, 41, 22

228
Q

Per policy, how big are the portable tanks on the water tenders

A

Wt 22 and 32, 1800 gallons
Wt 18, 4,000 gallons
Wt 41, 5,000 gallons

229
Q

How much notice do you give your supervisor for voting and what are voting times

A

Ten days notice and 0800-1000

230
Q

What is the only exception to visible tattoos

A

While wearing class d workout uniform

231
Q

What is the maximum hours per week an employee can work a second job

A

24 hours

232
Q

Who approves after hours and weekend it support

A

Operations chief

233
Q

What are roads inspections and when are they due

A

Inspection of fire roads in the district and due by march 31

234
Q

What defines a preplanned occupancy

A

Occupancies or facilities which present a high fire, environmental, or life hazard

235
Q

How long should a ride a long form be kept at the station

A

One year

236
Q

Hat is the minimum ride along age

A

16 with a notarized parent signature

Engineers Test (15 decks)

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