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P&P Section 1.1-1.3 - General/Public Info/Health & Safety Flashcards

1
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which side of the uniform is the dept. patch on?

A

left sleeve

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2
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when, and at what point should a supervisor review standards of behavior with each new employee?

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within 30 days of employment or within 30 days after transfer to a new assignment

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3
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what do the buzzers indicate on the engine?

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  1. stop
  2. forward
  3. reverse
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4
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if an exposure is verified, when is medical evaluation and testing done and redone

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1 week following exposure and 12 weeks

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5
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any person hired after ____ cannot use tobacco on or off duty

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1987

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6
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who has their full name on their name plates?

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chief officers only

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7
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who do you notify with a DUI or DWI?

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The dept (through chain of command)

HR

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8
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if exposed an victim’s request to be tested is denied, what safety code enables testing for our benefit?

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health and; safety code 199.65

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9
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what is the max flare of sideburns?

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1.25”

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10
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who is responsible for ensuring proper uniform quality

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direct supervisor

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11
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all engineers pumping on the road of a veg fire will wear a high vis vest?

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yes

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12
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when are NPP not required?

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when there is an emergency

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13
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when two officers of equal rank are faced with a situation requiring initiative action, assumption of command shall follow in which order

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  1. person having assigned responsibility
  2. person having on-duty status
  3. person having seniority in rank
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14
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when could readiness uniform be authorized?

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  1. high fire season, with high response level after 1300hrs
  2. very high response level, augmented staffing
  3. fire weather watch, red flag
  4. inclement weather
  5. strike team
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15
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if a second health examination is required(dept physical)when should the second one be performed by the departments medical director?

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within 90 days of the first

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16
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tattoos

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any portion not covered is not permitted

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17
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if provided incident information in preparation for a response to a subpoena, log…

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time spent for prep, travel, time at deposition, time in court, & meal expense (if necessary)

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18
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what can happen if there’s a high vis vest violation reported?

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citations and fines can be levied against the dept. (state & federal)

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19
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who can order the flag to be flown at half staff?

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President, board of supervisors, governor

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20
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what audible signals (horn or buzzer) are used when backing (3)

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  1. stop
  2. forward
  3. reverse
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21
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Structure ppe

A 
Boots
Turnouts
Helmet
Eye protection
Nomex hood
Leather gloves for interior fire fighting
SCBA
High vis vest
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22
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whats a level 1 exposure

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limited contact to someone known to have a communicable disease

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23
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what 4 conditions is a medic not permitted to disclose to parents without consent of a minor (medical circumstances)

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  • communicable diseases
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Drug/alcohol treatment
  • rape (age 13-17)
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24
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for best visibility, which side should you turn towards

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back & turn towards the driver’s side

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25
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if further assistance is needed in a complaint, who do the station captains contact?

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fire prevention division

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26
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when a new emergency contact form is submitted, where is it held?

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it is provided to fire dispatch and kept in a locked file.

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27
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what is a life hazard?

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the existence of a condition what would likely cause serious injury or death to exposed persons

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28
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what is 29CFR 1910.20

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employee exposure and medical records

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29
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how do you back alone

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  1. safety circle
  2. back immediately, cautiously
  3. if not, walk another safety circle
  4. use horn when backing alone
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30
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what 5 things does the on-duty BC do when there is a serious injury/death

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  1. notify duty chief
  2. respond to scene
  3. ensure transport/treatment
  4. impound all PPE
  5. report appropriately
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31
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what type of information can be given to immediate members of family in possession of a durable power or attorney?

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verbal only. no written info.

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32
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what holidays is the flag flown at half staff

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memorial & peace officers memorial day, raised at noon

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33
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can you wear a unit patch on the right sleeve over the paramedic patch (if applicable)?

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no, paramedic patch supersedes unit patch

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34
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who approves the removal of the life hazard zone?

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the IC

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35
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Class C licenses with firefighter endorsements require…

A

health questionnaire (DL-546)

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36
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what occurs if an infraction happens involving safety

A

progressive discipline

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37
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level 3 exposure

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victims fluids coming into contact with employee via entry route
musts decon &; report

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38
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who do you contact in time of serious injury/death while on duty?

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duty chief

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39
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what paycode is used for jury duty?

A

FJU

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40
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Wildland ppe

A 
Helmet with shroud
Eye protection 
Nomex shirt
Cargo pants
Short sleeve t shirt
Leather boots
Gloves with gauntlets
Shelter
Bee hood
High vis vest
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41
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what (3) situations can a medic not disclose info to a parent when the patient is a minor?

A

pregnancy, contraception, abortion

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42
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when can class c uniforms be worn?

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anytime after 1700hrs

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43
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are hats with station numbers allowed to be worn on duty

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yes

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44
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what person doesn’t have the right to receive a “notice of privacy practices?”

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an inmate

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45
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is care transferred to ambulance personnel when one arrives for a safe surrender?

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no, accompany the baby to the hospital

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46
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who do you contact when employee returns? (From injury)

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human resources manager

47
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what is an MIR?

A

major incident report

48
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who authorizes a news conference?

A

the fire chief

49
Q

in how many days must a formal HIPAA violation be submitted in writing?

A

180 from day of violation

50
Q

when is a parent/guardian legally required to be contacted on behalf of a medical circumstance regarding a minor?

A

Rape when patient is less than 13

51
Q

when waiting for relief, what uniform should you wear (at least)

A

bunker boots , t-shirt

52
Q

how often are physicals?

A

every 2 years

53
Q

who do you contact if someone presents a baby to a station?

A

dispatch and request an ambulance

54
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when on a large incident, who wears a high vis vest

A

people in triage/ transport areas, as well as all overhead personnel

55
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when a president dies, how long is the flag flown at half staff

A

30days

56
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who should receive a notice of privacy practices (NPP)

A

any person whose condition requires a PCR

57
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What’s most common safety infraction?

A

Not wearing PPE

58
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when should readiness not be used?

A
  1. public events
  2. classroom training
  3. fire prevention activities
59
Q

how long are the medical reports (DL-51) and health questionnaire (DL-546) good for?

A

2 years

60
Q

when would an engineer need to wear a vest on a vehicle accident/fire

A

when at the panel of a vehicle fire, wildland fire on a road

61
Q

what should be worn on vehicle fires and accidents?

A

turnouts and high vis vest

62
Q

after filling out work comp form, who will interview you?

A

supervisor

63
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if subpoenaed as a nonparty witness (expert witness), who do you notify if you participate?

A

immediate supervisor and division chief

64
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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

A

10days

65
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unless there’s a pre-designated work-comp physician, where do people go if injured on duty?

A

occupational medicine (goleta)
central coast urgent care (SM)
sansum urgent care (Lompoc)

66
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Of 2 standby personnel, one must maintain accountability at all times.

T/F

A

True

67
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time range allowed for physical fitness

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1-1.5hrs

68
Q

Which section is responsible for documenting tracking expiration dates of all driver licenses and associated medical forms?

A

training section

69
Q

what is the exception to tattoos being visible?

A

only when wearing class D (workout uniform)

70
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how often are physical fitness evaluations?

A

every year

71
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which lights are used when backing

A

code 3 lights

72
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how is a life hazard zone identified?

A

minimum of 3 horizontal strands of barrier tape/flagging that state “do not enter”

73
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how long are medical records kept by the dept.?

A

duration of employment, plus 30 years

74
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When you don’t have to wear a high vis vest

A 
Closed roadway to normal traffic 
Active engagement in competing hazards
Fire fighting
Rescue/extrication
HAZMAT
IDLH
life saving measure
Incident specific competing hazards
75
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when can a person surrender a baby?

A

within 72 hours of birth

76
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what is the formal process of HIPAA violations

A

notify HR or county privacy officer in writing

77
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who investigates complaints within their district?

A

station captains

78
Q

what are the department core values

A 
commitment
courage
integrity
teamwork
innovation
service
79
Q

can firefighters enter a fully involved structure fire when there is a potential rescue, even if no backup is available?

A

yes

80
Q

when wanting to discuss a matter with the fire chief what are ways to go about it?

A

chain of command
bargaining group
station visit

81
Q

if contacted by an attorney/investigator for an incident worked, to whom do you refer said person?

A

investigation section of the fire prevention division

82
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Life hazard vs life hazard zone

A

Hazard: process that could harm/kill

Zone: Barriers to stop people from entering hazardous area

83
Q

whats the best thing you can do in regards to backing an engine

A

avoid it altogether

84
Q

where should spotters be when backing

A

left rear corner and right front corner

85
Q

Of 2 standby personnel, can they perform duties for IC?

A

Yes but immediately available for rescue

86
Q

where is the safe surrender envelope located?

A

engine glove box

87
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what are some examples of an MIR

A
  • 2nd alarm fires
  • hazmat
  • oil spill
  • over the side
  • helo rescue
  • floods/aircraft down
  • fatality resulting from fire
88
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what is the news line

A

a line where code20 info can be recorded for media to extract basic info

89
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when should patient info sent to a station for CQI be returned?

A

within 72 hours of receipt

90
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are other pins allowed to be worn with uniform?

A

yes, various merit pins

91
Q

how far apart should tape be to identify a life hazard zone?

A

18-24”

92
Q

when there is two backing helpers, where should they be staged to help

A

left rear corner & right front corner

93
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what is a life hazard zone?

A

system of barriers surrounding areas at an incident intended to stop personnel from entering thus preventing injury/death

94
Q

when does the DMV pull a vehicle report?

A
  • when you enroll
  • annually thereafter
  • when there is an arrest, accident, failures to appear of any other action surrounding driving privileges
95
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where should NPP be posted? (per county policy)

A

in each ambulance

96
Q

when a life hazard is present, what is needed when sharing?

A

type of hazard
location
resource needs

97
Q

When can uniforms be worn off duty

A

Between work and home

98
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when personnel are in an IDLH enviornment, how many persons shall be on stand-by in a location not effected by the incident?

A

1

99
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what 4 things does the supervisor/IC do when there is a serious injury or death on an incident?

A
  1. provide for care/transport
  2. notify BC
  3. secure the scene
  4. report appropriately
100
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whats a level 2 exposure

A

contamination of clothing/equipment by a victims body fluids

101
Q

how must a mustache be worn?

A

at least one half of the upper lip is visible and doesn’t go more than 0.5” below the corner of the mouth

102
Q

when is the 2 in/2 out phase implemented?

A

when firefighters enter a structure fire that is beyond the incipient phase

103
Q

how many people (at least) should be equipped with “approved respiratory equipment on the job when in an atmospheres IDLH

A

2

104
Q

if you must back, how many spotters should you have

A

2

105
Q

what are the initial steps should someone violate HIPAA rights?

A

informal: talk with person of violation;
then supervisor;
then FORMAL PROCESS

106
Q

when is a list of occupational injuries &; illnesses distributed &; when will they be posted?

A

by the end of january and be posted for 30 days by february 1st of each year

107
Q

steps for backing safely alone

A
  1. walk around the engine
  2. back slowly, immediately
  3. do another circle if you can’t back immediately
  4. use horn signal
108
Q

what is a life hazard lookout?

A

person who can observe a life hazard, monitor resources & communicate to keep them a safe distance away. Also will deny entry/isolate

109
Q

Class A license requires…

A

a medical report (DL-51)

110
Q

which hospitals are receiving facilities for burned, traumatic, or toxic material exposures/injuries?

A
  1. Grossman burn center (burns)
  2. UCLA medical center (trauma)
  3. Northridge toxic material injuries (hazmat)
111
Q

when i doubt of work comp forms and their completeness, who do you contact?

A

human resources manager

112
Q

what are the hours for class B uniform

A

0800-1700 and anytime when in public

113
Q

when is a drawing of a stop sign with 3 horizontal lines used?

A

when a life hazard zone is in an area too big to tape off

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