P&P Section 1.1-1.3 - General/Public Info/Health & Safety Flashcards
which side of the uniform is the dept. patch on?
left sleeve
when, and at what point should a supervisor review standards of behavior with each new employee?
within 30 days of employment or within 30 days after transfer to a new assignment
what do the buzzers indicate on the engine?
- stop
- forward
- reverse
if an exposure is verified, when is medical evaluation and testing done and redone
1 week following exposure and 12 weeks
any person hired after ____ cannot use tobacco on or off duty
1987
who has their full name on their name plates?
chief officers only
who do you notify with a DUI or DWI?
The dept (through chain of command)
HR
if exposed an victim’s request to be tested is denied, what safety code enables testing for our benefit?
health and; safety code 199.65
what is the max flare of sideburns?
1.25”
who is responsible for ensuring proper uniform quality
direct supervisor
all engineers pumping on the road of a veg fire will wear a high vis vest?
yes
when are NPP not required?
when there is an emergency
when two officers of equal rank are faced with a situation requiring initiative action, assumption of command shall follow in which order
- person having assigned responsibility
- person having on-duty status
- person having seniority in rank
when could readiness uniform be authorized?
- high fire season, with high response level after 1300hrs
- very high response level, augmented staffing
- fire weather watch, red flag
- inclement weather
- strike team
if a second health examination is required(dept physical)when should the second one be performed by the departments medical director?
within 90 days of the first
tattoos
any portion not covered is not permitted
if provided incident information in preparation for a response to a subpoena, log…
time spent for prep, travel, time at deposition, time in court, & meal expense (if necessary)
what can happen if there’s a high vis vest violation reported?
citations and fines can be levied against the dept. (state & federal)
who can order the flag to be flown at half staff?
President, board of supervisors, governor
what audible signals (horn or buzzer) are used when backing (3)
- stop
- forward
- reverse
Structure ppe
Boots Turnouts Helmet Eye protection Nomex hood Leather gloves for interior fire fighting SCBA High vis vest
whats a level 1 exposure
limited contact to someone known to have a communicable disease
what 4 conditions is a medic not permitted to disclose to parents without consent of a minor (medical circumstances)
- communicable diseases
- AIDS/HIV
- Drug/alcohol treatment
- rape (age 13-17)
for best visibility, which side should you turn towards
back & turn towards the driver’s side
if further assistance is needed in a complaint, who do the station captains contact?
fire prevention division
when a new emergency contact form is submitted, where is it held?
it is provided to fire dispatch and kept in a locked file.
what is a life hazard?
the existence of a condition what would likely cause serious injury or death to exposed persons
what is 29CFR 1910.20
employee exposure and medical records
how do you back alone
- safety circle
- back immediately, cautiously
- if not, walk another safety circle
- use horn when backing alone
what 5 things does the on-duty BC do when there is a serious injury/death
- notify duty chief
- respond to scene
- ensure transport/treatment
- impound all PPE
- report appropriately
what type of information can be given to immediate members of family in possession of a durable power or attorney?
verbal only. no written info.
what holidays is the flag flown at half staff
memorial & peace officers memorial day, raised at noon
can you wear a unit patch on the right sleeve over the paramedic patch (if applicable)?
no, paramedic patch supersedes unit patch
who approves the removal of the life hazard zone?
the IC
Class C licenses with firefighter endorsements require…
health questionnaire (DL-546)
what occurs if an infraction happens involving safety
progressive discipline
level 3 exposure
victims fluids coming into contact with employee via entry route
musts decon &; report
who do you contact in time of serious injury/death while on duty?
duty chief
what paycode is used for jury duty?
FJU
Wildland ppe
Helmet with shroud Eye protection Nomex shirt Cargo pants Short sleeve t shirt Leather boots Gloves with gauntlets Shelter Bee hood High vis vest
what (3) situations can a medic not disclose info to a parent when the patient is a minor?
pregnancy, contraception, abortion
when can class c uniforms be worn?
anytime after 1700hrs
are hats with station numbers allowed to be worn on duty
yes
what person doesn’t have the right to receive a “notice of privacy practices?”
an inmate
is care transferred to ambulance personnel when one arrives for a safe surrender?
no, accompany the baby to the hospital
who do you contact when employee returns? (From injury)
human resources manager
what is an MIR?
major incident report
who authorizes a news conference?
the fire chief
in how many days must a formal HIPAA violation be submitted in writing?
180 from day of violation
when is a parent/guardian legally required to be contacted on behalf of a medical circumstance regarding a minor?
Rape when patient is less than 13
when waiting for relief, what uniform should you wear (at least)
bunker boots , t-shirt
how often are physicals?
every 2 years
who do you contact if someone presents a baby to a station?
dispatch and request an ambulance
when on a large incident, who wears a high vis vest
people in triage/ transport areas, as well as all overhead personnel
when a president dies, how long is the flag flown at half staff
30days
who should receive a notice of privacy practices (NPP)
any person whose condition requires a PCR
What’s most common safety infraction?
Not wearing PPE
when should readiness not be used?
- public events
- classroom training
- fire prevention activities
how long are the medical reports (DL-51) and health questionnaire (DL-546) good for?
2 years
when would an engineer need to wear a vest on a vehicle accident/fire
when at the panel of a vehicle fire, wildland fire on a road
what should be worn on vehicle fires and accidents?
turnouts and high vis vest
after filling out work comp form, who will interview you?
supervisor
if subpoenaed as a nonparty witness (expert witness), who do you notify if you participate?
immediate supervisor and division chief
when a vice president, chief justice, or retired chief justice, or speaker of house of representative or other high end officals how long is the flag flown at half staff
10days
unless there’s a pre-designated work-comp physician, where do people go if injured on duty?
occupational medicine (goleta)
central coast urgent care (SM)
sansum urgent care (Lompoc)
Of 2 standby personnel, one must maintain accountability at all times.
T/F
True
time range allowed for physical fitness
1-1.5hrs
Which section is responsible for documenting tracking expiration dates of all driver licenses and associated medical forms?
training section
what is the exception to tattoos being visible?
only when wearing class D (workout uniform)
how often are physical fitness evaluations?
every year
which lights are used when backing
code 3 lights
how is a life hazard zone identified?
minimum of 3 horizontal strands of barrier tape/flagging that state “do not enter”
how long are medical records kept by the dept.?
duration of employment, plus 30 years
When you don’t have to wear a high vis vest
Closed roadway to normal traffic Active engagement in competing hazards Fire fighting Rescue/extrication HAZMAT IDLH life saving measure Incident specific competing hazards
when can a person surrender a baby?
within 72 hours of birth
what is the formal process of HIPAA violations
notify HR or county privacy officer in writing
who investigates complaints within their district?
station captains
what are the department core values
commitment courage integrity teamwork innovation service
can firefighters enter a fully involved structure fire when there is a potential rescue, even if no backup is available?
yes
when wanting to discuss a matter with the fire chief what are ways to go about it?
chain of command
bargaining group
station visit
if contacted by an attorney/investigator for an incident worked, to whom do you refer said person?
investigation section of the fire prevention division
Life hazard vs life hazard zone
Hazard: process that could harm/kill
Zone: Barriers to stop people from entering hazardous area
whats the best thing you can do in regards to backing an engine
avoid it altogether
where should spotters be when backing
left rear corner and right front corner
Of 2 standby personnel, can they perform duties for IC?
Yes but immediately available for rescue
where is the safe surrender envelope located?
engine glove box
what are some examples of an MIR
- 2nd alarm fires
- hazmat
- oil spill
- over the side
- helo rescue
- floods/aircraft down
- fatality resulting from fire
what is the news line
a line where code20 info can be recorded for media to extract basic info
when should patient info sent to a station for CQI be returned?
within 72 hours of receipt
are other pins allowed to be worn with uniform?
yes, various merit pins
how far apart should tape be to identify a life hazard zone?
18-24”
when there is two backing helpers, where should they be staged to help
left rear corner & right front corner
what is a life hazard zone?
system of barriers surrounding areas at an incident intended to stop personnel from entering thus preventing injury/death
when does the DMV pull a vehicle report?
- when you enroll
- annually thereafter
- when there is an arrest, accident, failures to appear of any other action surrounding driving privileges
where should NPP be posted? (per county policy)
in each ambulance
when a life hazard is present, what is needed when sharing?
type of hazard
location
resource needs
When can uniforms be worn off duty
Between work and home
when personnel are in an IDLH enviornment, how many persons shall be on stand-by in a location not effected by the incident?
1
what 4 things does the supervisor/IC do when there is a serious injury or death on an incident?
- provide for care/transport
- notify BC
- secure the scene
- report appropriately
whats a level 2 exposure
contamination of clothing/equipment by a victims body fluids
how must a mustache be worn?
at least one half of the upper lip is visible and doesn’t go more than 0.5” below the corner of the mouth
when is the 2 in/2 out phase implemented?
when firefighters enter a structure fire that is beyond the incipient phase
how many people (at least) should be equipped with “approved respiratory equipment on the job when in an atmospheres IDLH
2
if you must back, how many spotters should you have
2
what are the initial steps should someone violate HIPAA rights?
informal: talk with person of violation;
then supervisor;
then FORMAL PROCESS
when is a list of occupational injuries &; illnesses distributed &; when will they be posted?
by the end of january and be posted for 30 days by february 1st of each year
steps for backing safely alone
- walk around the engine
- back slowly, immediately
- do another circle if you can’t back immediately
- use horn signal
what is a life hazard lookout?
person who can observe a life hazard, monitor resources & communicate to keep them a safe distance away. Also will deny entry/isolate
Class A license requires…
a medical report (DL-51)
which hospitals are receiving facilities for burned, traumatic, or toxic material exposures/injuries?
- Grossman burn center (burns)
- UCLA medical center (trauma)
- Northridge toxic material injuries (hazmat)
when i doubt of work comp forms and their completeness, who do you contact?
human resources manager
what are the hours for class B uniform
0800-1700 and anytime when in public
when is a drawing of a stop sign with 3 horizontal lines used?
when a life hazard zone is in an area too big to tape off
