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0
Q

How are entries made into the log book?

A

In blue or black ink chronologically . If an error is made line thru and initial . No white out

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1
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Employees are to check email how often during shift?

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At least 1 x per shift

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2
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Where are completed log books kept?

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At battalion HQ

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3
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What is the first order of the day?

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Inspection of each emergency response vehicle

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4
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A complete vehicle check includes what?

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Checking fuel
Fluid levels
Vacuum
Wash and dry
Cleaning of door handles
Washing windows in and out
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5
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Missing or broken items are handled how?

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Noted in log book and reported to DC

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6
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Vehicle maintenance problems are handled how?

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Entered into IBEM and reported to the support services division.

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7
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Controlled substances are under what policy?

A

V-9

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8
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Permission to eat at a restaurant is granted by whom ?

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BC

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9
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Units with either or should take which unit tot eh store?

A

Rescue

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10
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Equipment or paperwork that needs to be delivered should be handled by who?

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DC, District capt, or light duty personnel

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11
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When can physical fitness occur?

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After daily vehicle and equipment inspections

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12
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Physical fitness at other facilities are approved by who?

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DC

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13
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When conducting inspections either or units should take which unit?

A

Rescue

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14
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Sleep is allowed when?

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From 1800 -0700 or with DC discretion.

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15
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Wake up is at what time?

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0700

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16
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Training is to be recorded where?

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In the “records training system”

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17
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Visitors are not allowed at the station when and where?

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From 2100-0700 and not allowed in bunkrooms

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18
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How long can visitors stay for both 24h and 8 hr shifts?

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30 min and 10 min

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19
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Unauthorized visitors should be reported to who?

A

Supervisor

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20
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Hours of visitation at the EOC are?

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0830-1630

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21
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Hours of visitation to HQ are?

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0800-1700

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22
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During treat levels what and where must visitors information be recorded?

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In the log book to include...
Name
Business
Time arrived
Times departed
Date
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23
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If a worker has no credentials who is to be contacted?

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BC or DC

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24
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When should pagers be exchanged?

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Prior to being considered officially relieved.

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25
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What form is to be submitted for phone use and how often?

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Phone log form I-13 and every month
Noted in the log book
Person making call
Number called
Number dialed from
Length of call
Time of call.
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26
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Reimbursement for phone calls are handled how?

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A check made out the BCC

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27
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What mode are phones to be in while driving?

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Hands free mode for all county employees issued phones

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28
Q

Who reviews charges to cell phones?

A

BC

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29
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Where can the reimbursement rates for phone calls be found?

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Fire rescue fiscal section

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30
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Who are authorized Individuals to take pictures on emergency and non emergency scenes ?

A 
BC
DC
EMS capt
Investigators
Inspectors
PIO or designee
Video staff dept.
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31
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All images must comply with what regulation ?

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HIPPA

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32
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If video or pictures are to be posted on the intra/inter net who must they be approved by?

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PIO

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33
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Under which FLorida statues does newborns being left at a fire station come under?

A

2000-188

2000-213

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34
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Definition of a newborn?

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Seven days old or younger

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35
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Procedure for newborn left with no abuses suspected?

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Get medical hx
Treat as appropriately
Get incident number from EOC
Transport to pediatric ER
Give parent “abandoned newborn protocol form”
Document in EMS incident report- assessment, tx given and orders by ER, name if possible or “ baby doe”,
Call both abuse hotline 1800 96 abuse and safe haven 1877 767 baby

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36
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What is the FSS for child abuse ?

A

39.201

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37
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If a parent wants to reclaim a child after what should be done

A

Give parent DCF phone number 1800 96 abuse.

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38
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If abuse is suspected at the time the newborn is being turned over what’s the procedure?

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Same as not suspected except for :

Must document abuse s/s
Try to obtain as much info on responsible party
Preserve all clothing and items related

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39
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What is child abuse defined as?

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The willfull or threatend act that results Ina physical , mental, or sexual injury or that causes or likely to cause the child’s physical , mental , or emotional health to be significantly impaired.

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40
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When is the newborn considered an abuse case or abandoned?

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If the newborn is or appears to be greater than 7. Days old

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41
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When can the identify of the parent be disclosed?

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In suspected or confirmed abuse cases

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42
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How can sick leave be used time wise?

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Hour for hour or in quarter hour increments

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43
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What reasons can sick time be used?

A 
Incapacitation due to illness or injury
Jeopardizing co-workers
Rx for tx that fall on a duty day
Care for an immediate family member
Hospitalization of a family member
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44
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40 hour work week for tx or care approved by?

A

DC/ supervisor

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45
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What to do for notification of sick leave for bargaining employees ?

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Call FOO at least 30 minutes prior to shift @ 712-6552

Leave message with name , battalion and assignment , reason for absence, name of supervisor

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46
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What to do for sick leave notification for aviation battalion ?

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Call on duty company officer by 0700.

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47
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How is sick time for special events handled?

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Call FOO at 712-6552 2 hrs prior to the event

Leave name, event assignment, reason , and supervisor

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48
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How is sick leave handled for 40 hour employees ?

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Contact direct supervisor/ dept head NO LATER THAN 30 min after shift
Leave name, location/ assignment , reason and supervisor

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49
Q

Merit employees sick leave handled?

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Report to supervisor / dept head

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50
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Procedure for bargining unit employee returning from sick leave?

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Needs approval from FOO
May only do so 1x
FOO to determine assignment
Fill t leave request form or LOR

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51
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Returning to work from calling in sick for non bargining employees or merit employees ?

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Requires supervisor / dept head approval

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52
Q

If an employee has to go home sick who gets contacted?

A

DC/ supervisor

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53
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If immediate supervisor feels employee is sick and must go home who gets contacted?

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1st non bargining uit supervisor above them.

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54
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Operational personnel fills what form for sick leave?

A

LOR

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55
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Other employees fill out what form for sick leave?

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Leave request form

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56
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Definition of sick leave occurrence?

A

Employee working less than 1/2 their normal day or shift or combination of sick leave which totals 1/2 and counts for a continuous 12 month period not a fiscal or calendar year.

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57
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Disinsentives begin when?

A

5 or more sick occurrences

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58
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What has to happen a each level of Disinsentive?

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DC to notify employee in writing

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59
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When doe the wellness coordinator get notified?

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By the BC when employee reaches EAP level referral

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60
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When does an employees need clearance from the clinic?

A 
After 3 or more sick occurrences
After 5 or more consecutive 8 hour days
Any it pt surgery or hospitalization
       Or 
Light duty personnel or workers comp cases
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61
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If the clinic is closed on holiday or weekend how is clearance handled from sick leave?

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DC approve employee to return to work if no longer I’ll but must get clearance from the clinic before the next tour of duty.

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62
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Sick leave board does what?

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Monitors sick leave and identify dept trends and patterns

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63
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When does the employee need to get clearance from sick leave if the clinic is closed for a holiday or weekend?

A

Before the next tour of duty

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64
Q

Extended leave uses what form?

A

VII-7

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65
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Sick leave notification requirements for all employees is what procedure for each classification?

A

BU FOO 712-6552 30 min prior

BU 40 hr. Dept head/ supervisor 30 min after start of shift

SE FOO 712-6552 2 hrs prior

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66
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Requirements for students to ride from which agencies?

A

Accredited and licensed medical training facility

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67
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When may students ride?

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Only during regularly scheduled clinical rotations

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68
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What must students have prior to riding or rotations?

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Background verification
Hepa fit test
Vaccinations
Skills verification

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69
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What requirements for observers to ride?

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Must be at least 18 yrs of age
Ride only between 0700 and 1930
Fill out request to ride form
Background check
Release 
Guidelines
Approval forms 3 weeks prior and have submitted dept of professional regulation

Must be a doctors, nurses or medical professionals, Emt/ Pm, police or public safety persons, medical students, individuals in training or seeking employement.

Other agencies need letter on letterhead and signed by chief officer.

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70
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Termination of a ride time is reported to who?

A

Deputy chief of operations

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71
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If unable to make a ride time who is to be notified?

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Dispatch @ 712-6550

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72
Q

Student or observers riding get documented in which section of ARI?

A

Under the unit page

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73
Q

Drivers of all county vehicles are to comply with what laws?

A

Florida state statues and DOT regulations

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74
Q

If a vehicle is found to be deficient who gets notified?

A

Supervisor

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75
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Who gets notified and when of a suspension or revocation of a license ?

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Supervisor and by the end of the business day.

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76
Q

How is a trailer attached to county vehicles?

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Safety pins in
Chains crossed under the hitch
Running lights if equipped

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77
Q

If a county vehicle is to beloved pushed or pulled who gets notified?

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FOO

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78
Q

Who is responsible for compliance with the vehicle safety policy ?

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Supervisors

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79
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Who is responsible for ensuring success of the vehicle safety program?

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Divison/section head

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80
Q

Apparatus committee is made up of who?

A

Union
Department
Risk mgt
Chair to be appointed by deputy chief ops

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81
Q

Backing of vehicle will only be done after what ?

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Safety circle check

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82
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Backing procedure is?

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Completed safety circle check
Backer to be on the drivers left no in the path of the vehicle
Have a radio and flashlight If at night

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83
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When do the wheels of the apparatus need to be chocked and where?

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If in fixed locations for extended periods of time
Pumping operations
On an incline

Exceptions are the Ariel with wheel chocked to the front

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84
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How many cones are required for parked apparatus and how much weight?

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3/4 ton and 2 cones

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85
Q

When are dept personnel able to respond to emergencies?

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Only when dispatched

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86
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With regards to driving “reasonable safety” is defined as?

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Factors to decide wether the emergency response outweighs the risk to the public.

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87
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What factor are included in “ reasonable safety”?

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Type of call
Type of roadway , traffic, and weather
Other factors not limited which could impact emergency vehicle operation

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88
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Speeds In excess of the posted limit are allowed as long if ?

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Responders and the public are not endangered

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89
Q

Exceptions to “u” turns on limited access highways are?

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As long as not excessive travel distances as to the next county

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90
Q

How often are drivers licenses checked and by whom?

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Semi annually in April and October by the executive assistant for the last 7 years

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91
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All circumstances related to Revocation or suspension of a license is consider by whom?

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Appropriate deputy chief

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92
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A person may have driving privilleges if what requirements are met?

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No license or revocation in the last 36 mo
No DUI inlast 36 mo
No 3 or more moving violations in 24 mo
Passed physical 
Evoc in 3 years
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93
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Loss of privilleges for driving occur when?

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Loss of a licsence
Conviction or adjudication withheld of a DUI
8 or more points of preventable accidents In an 18 mo period
Failure of physical

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94
Q

Minor accidents get investigated by whom?

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DC / supervisor

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95
Q

Personal injury requiring medical transport is investigated by whom?

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BC and risk mgt

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96
Q

Extensive property damage by either party investigated by who ?

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BC DC and risk mgt.

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97
Q

Drug testing for the driver of a vehicle is when?

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Death involved

Disabling damage to vehicle requiring it to be towed

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98
Q

What form is used for vehicle accidents involving county vehicles?

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Palm beach county vehicle accident/incident report OP form I-32 with photographs

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99
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What may not be used as deterimining factors in classifying accidents as preventable or unpreventable?

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Legal liability or citations which were issued or not

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100
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What are the classifications for accident categories?

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Minimal
Minor
Major
Severe

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101
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Definition of minimal accident?

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Involves only single vehicle

Results in minimal damage

Would not have likely resulted in injury individual

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102
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Definition of minor accident?

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Minor motor vehicle law or dept policy violated.

Based on decision of driver

103
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Definition of major accident?

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Major violation of motor vehicle law or dept policy

Decsion based on action of driver

104
Q

Definition of severe accident?

A

MAJOR violation of motor vehicle law or policy with SEVERE NEGLIGENCE

105
Q

How long does the DC have to review and send forms from accident?

A

24 hours

106
Q

If the DC cannot indentify accident classification who does?

A

Training and safety division with labor and risk mgt

107
Q

When more than one law or rule was broken how are points assessed?

A

Highest point value to be assessed in assigning points

108
Q

What is the point value for the county for a DUI?

A

DUI violations have no point value and are outside the county point system

109
Q

Examples of minimal violations and point value?

A

Contact with object that did not result I vehicle damage. 1 point

110
Q

Minor violation example ?

A

Following too closely

Improper backing

Striking fixed object with a backer

2 points

111
Q

Example of major violation and points?

A

Vehicle accident involving a death or serious injury

Passing a stopped school bus

4 points

112
Q

What is the purpose of the accident review board?

A

Determining whether and accident or incident was preventable or unpreventable AND to verify that the classification of the accident was appropriate

113
Q

Accident review board may hear cases for the following reasons?

A

If the deputy chief disagrees with the determination

If the employees will receive points to that add up to 8 that are minimal put them at the 18 mo mark

Fire rescue administrator

114
Q

How many people make up the accident view board and how many are needed minimally to make Decions

A

8 with min of 5

115
Q

How long does the notification for the convening of the accident review board have?

A

15 days with written notification to the deputy chief

116
Q

Definition of informal inquiry ?

A

Fact finding only to determine is a formal investigation is needed

117
Q

Definiton Formal investigation?

A

Investigation AFTER determination that employee will be reprimanded suspended or removed

118
Q

Defintion of Administrative proceeding?

A

Non judicial hearing for approval of order of disciplinary action or discharge

119
Q

Definition of interrogation?

A

Questioning in connection with a formal investigation, administrative proceeding

120
Q

Definition of notice of interview ?

A

Interview for incident I which employee WILL NOT receive discipline

121
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Definition of notice of formal investigation?

A

Interview where employee MAY receive discipline.

122
Q

Management services section conducts investigations for what ?

A

Loss of pay

Matters of litigation

Politically sensitive information

123
Q

What form is used for notice of formal investigation?

A

I-34A

124
Q

What form is used for notice of interview for potential witnesses?

A

I-34B

125
Q

What is prohibited for using county computers and computers attached to a county connection?

A

Modifying Internet connection settings

Sexually explicit or hate or illegal info

Promoting outside business ventures

Amusement or entertainment downloading

Fundraising efforts or political activities

Accessing the Internet on a computer that was not already connected

Connecting to an emergency line or fire alarm phone line

Computer stalking

126
Q

“all fire” emails requires approval from who?

A

Operations battalion chief

127
Q

If events that require department notification that are personnel in nature go thru who?

A

PIO or communications officer

128
Q

County can access email accounts and messages under what circumstances?

A

Routine general maintenance

General inspection with or without notice

Specific review

Public records request

129
Q

Property and liability accident/ incident from is for what and what # form?

A

Loss or damage including theft to county property or loss or damage to members of the public.
Can be used of documenting damage to vehicles or equipment not involved in MVC.

Form OP I-43

130
Q

Who is responsible for documenting all accidents or damage to County or public property and on which form?

A

DC using property and liability accident/incident form OP-I 43

131
Q

Who ensures that the forms are complete for I-43

A

BC

132
Q

How are injures handled for the public while at a county facility?

A

Appropriate tx

Notify dispatch and get incident number

Get tracking number from FOO

DC to document on form I-43

133
Q

Where are the citizens complaint forms located?

A

On the intranet form I-51

134
Q

Who and how is a citizens compliant handled?

A

It’s person having contact is to start the form and document the complianit section

Notify BC verbally or DC if not available before sending form

BC or designee has 24 hr to contact the complaintant to notify investigation

Tracking number obtained

FOO or fore admins secretary to contact deputy chief

Investigation by DC or designed from BC

Notice of investigation form I-34a

Results of investigation notified to citizen of outcome and conversation documented on original citizens complaint form.

135
Q

Complaints based on fire codes or fire lanes who handles ?

A

BOSS

136
Q

Reporting for duty for a shifts is t what times?

A

24hr-0730

Recruits- 0730 if,late 30 min prior to shift and must contact member of the training ans safety division

Flt medics- 0700-1900, 1200-2400, 1900-0700

FOO- 10/14. 10-0700
14- 1700

Training and safety, BOSS, administrative staff- 0800-1700

Communications- 1 0700-1900. 2-1900-1700

Fleet maintenance 0700-1630, 0700-1700, 0700-1800

137
Q

Emergency leave must be requested thru?

A

BC

138
Q

When are 24 hr shift personnel and recruits considered late?

A

After 0730

139
Q

All other personnel are considered late when?

A

Later than their assigned duty time

140
Q

Whe is an employee considered AWOL?

A 
Failing to notify being : 
Late
Absent
Reporting by 0800
Unauthorized absence
Excessive travel
141
Q

What comprises structural protective personal equipment?

A 
Bunker coat
Bunker pants suspenders
Helmet
Nomex hood
SCBA mask
Boots
142
Q

Decals to be affixed to helmet must be approved by?

A

BC

143
Q

Deficiencies with personal safety equipment is reported to ?

A

Supervisor

144
Q

What does wild land gear consist of?

A

Brush jacket
Brush pants
Helmet

145
Q

Where is bush gear stored?

A

Brush apparatus

146
Q

Who is responsible for brush gear being returned to battalion ?

A

BC or DC

147
Q

What NFPA number and how offset is gear to be inspected ?

A

NFPA 1851 and annually done by DC

148
Q

Records for bunker gear are entered into what program?

A

Department PPE tracker program

149
Q

How is bunker cleaned?

A

According to the label sewn in care instructions

150
Q

Routine cleaning is done how and not using what?

A

Done at the station with no use of chlorine bleach, chlorine addictives or fabric softner

151
Q

The department has 2 advanced cleaning options what are they?

A

Done at the regional training center

3rd party vendor

152
Q

If cleaning tis tone done by a 3rd party vendor where is the pick up location ?

A

At support services

153
Q

How is gear supposed tobe tagged for cleaning?

A

With a PBCFR rescue equipment repair tag with name and battalion Ina clear plastic bag

If contaminated, then In a red with a green contamination tag the into the box

154
Q

Where should, the name be located on bunker gear?

A

Located on inside flap or coat and pants

155
Q

What forms are to be used for work related incidents or returning to work ?

A

Employee notification of work related exposure injury form OP-I-8A

Employee injury illness report form

Supervisor incident report

156
Q

How are injuries at work to be handled?

A

Immediate supervisor to get a tracking number from share point on the intranet

If no tx required fill out employee notification to world related injury exposure OP I-8 and employee injury illness form 0-11

If occurs incident must be entered into ARI causualty page

If injured but not seriously -report to OHC with appropriate forms with supervisor incident report

157
Q

When does the bureau of fire standards and training need tobe contacted?

A

3 or more FF seriously injured at the same incident

One or more FF hospitialized for more than24 hrs

LODD

158
Q

Notification to bureau for for incidents have how much time ?

A

LODD or 3 or more FF transported - 4 hours

24 hour hospitalization- as soon as possible

159
Q

If an employee has or states injury after shift how handled?

A

Report to to any station and document .

Complete employee notification or work related injury form and supervisor incident form

Notify DC

160
Q

Authorization and explanation of medical benefits for workers comp given by whom?

A

OHC

161
Q

Mileage reimbursement to be turned into who?

A

DC

162
Q

If an employee has a reoccurring injury who handled?

A

Employee must either report to work and notify DC that they need to go to the OHC

OR

Call the DC and notify unable to report for Duty and reporting to the OHC

163
Q

Training and safety division will analyze injury information when and to who?

A

On a quarterly basis and fowared to wellness coordinator

164
Q

When does and employee need to notify when cleared to come back to work?

A

DC and notify immediately

165
Q

Clearance forms to be faxed to who?

A

To the wellness coordinator

166
Q

What has to happen first when requesting an investigator?

A

Secure the scene by operations or law enforcement

167
Q

What incidents to request investigator for?

A

Any fore or explosion with:

Crime related or suspicious

Death injury or burn

Accidental fire loss greater than 70k or structural damage exceeding 20%

Juvinille involvement

Undetermined

168
Q

Who to ensure that incident reports are documented in computer system?

A

Company officer

169
Q

Fire calls are entered into ARI when and with what reporting format?

A

As soon as possible and using NIFRS

170
Q

Which fire codes are entered in the all incident narrative with what narrative model?

A

Codes 10-19 using DAREVENT

171
Q

Who completes the DAREVENT narrative and why?

A

Individual with most overall knowledge of incident to complete for a comprehensive description of entire incident

172
Q

Who locks and blocks incident for fire calls?

A

Last person to enter information.

173
Q

Before the end of shift who “corevs” reports?

A

Station captain from the first arriving engine or quint

174
Q

Which agency gets contacted for teens for safe place?

A

Safe harbor

175
Q

Which agency gets contacted for newborns ?

A

Safe haven

176
Q

Where are the safe places signs to be displayed?

A

In an highly visible area outside the building

Decals at each entry point

177
Q

Where are the safe place procedure sheets located?

A

In a location where all employees will have access and on the intranet

178
Q

How long does safe harbor have to contact the station?

A

Usually within 15 min and representative to arrive in 45 min

Must be documented in log book

179
Q

If an employee is concerned for teens welfare and parent takes teen what should happen?

A

Contact police with license plate number to f/u with family

180
Q

When can a parent be stopped from taking the teen from the station?

A

When suspected abuse, teen states abuse or witnessed abuse

181
Q

When are the police to be called?

A

If Safety of teen is is question

Homicidal or suicidal

Hallucinating or out of control

182
Q

If the teen is impaired or high but coherent what to do?

A

Contact safe harbor representive

183
Q

Who has he right to determine if the employee has met the professional appearance std?

A

Mgt

184
Q

If employee disagrees with directive who to contact and when?

A

Request for appeal to be made to immediate supervisor prior to the end of shift for the professional appearance board

185
Q

Who makes up the professional appearance board?

A

3 members

One chosen by FR administrator
One chosen by union
One chosen by both above

186
Q

Hair can be no longer than?

A

That the center of the ear canal

187
Q

Mustaches can be no longer than?

A

Must follow the contour of the lip and not interfere with face piece seal

Cannot be bushy or unkept

188
Q

Side burns have to be ?

A

No longer than to the middle of the earlobe

189
Q

Tattoos are prohibited where and as of when?

A

Head, neck, face, and hands. As of 10/01/2011

190
Q

Jewelry who can wear?

A

Only female adminstrative personnel allowed.

191
Q

Battalion logos have be approved by who and where are they located ?

A

BC and no larger than 4 1/2 inches to the left upper area

192
Q

Jumpsuits may be worn when?

A

After 1600 and zipper no lower than the chest pockets

193
Q

Where is the paramedic patch located?

A

Right side no lower than 1” below the shoulder seam

194
Q

Bonnie hats can be worn when?

A

During extended periods of operation in direct sunlight and with IC approval

195
Q

Knit caps can be worn when?

A

In colder weather when 55 degrees or less

196
Q

What is the job of the safety committee?

A

To conduct research, develop recommendations and review matters pertaining to safety and health within the dept

197
Q

Safety committee is made of of who?

A

Six voting members consisting of:

3 from FR administration
3 from union

Other are non voting and are risk mgt and wellness coordinator, training and safety

198
Q

How often does the safety committee meet?

A

Bi monthly or less with consent

199
Q

Where are the minutes to the safety committee located?

A

On the intranet under the “meeting minutes section”

200
Q

The safety action form is located where?

A

On the dept intranet

201
Q

Definition of a gift?

A

The transfer of anything tangible having monetary value wether in the form of tickets, loans, hospitality, or the promise of without adequate and lawful consideration

202
Q

Definition of donation?

A

Specified use of tangibles for the specific improvement of the quality of life by receipts of the services or enhancement of the operations

203
Q

Unclaimed gifts shall be returned to who?

A

Community services

204
Q

Procedure for donation?

A

Dept to adhere to wish of donor however if it cannot be used in that manner dept to identify other unfunded budgetary needs and notify donor.

205
Q

What happens with monetary donations?

A

Donations will be in the form of a check or money order

Tot the DC or supervisor

Funds are available the fiscal year they are received

Funds not specified can be used for the enhancement of station living conditions

206
Q

How are other non monetary items handled?

A

Notify DC with name or person or organization, make, model, serial number and approx value

207
Q

Who has to be notified for appropriate time off with regards to court matters? Jury, depositions etc.

A

DC or supervisor

208
Q

Inquires for emergency medical related issues or fire under investigation if fowarded to who?

A

Investigations office

209
Q

For job related issue of a legal matter to clarify the agencies positioning pending matter who to contact?

A

Legal liaison

210
Q

As of when are civil subpoenas not accepted by fire rescue?

A

07/01/2006

211
Q

How is the BC notified as to subponeas for the personnel?

A

Notices are placed in mailboxes and groupwise

212
Q

Who is responsible for delivery of subponeas ?

A

BC/ supervisor or desginee

213
Q

Who has to sign the subponea?

A

Every person who handles the subponea

214
Q

Once the buck slip is received by employee where does it get returned to?

A

To the investigations office

215
Q

Process servers are to be directed to whom when an appearance is requested for 5 days or less?

A

Records / evidence specialist at HQ

216
Q

For insufficient notice what time frame is this usually and who to be contacted with regards to subponeas?

A

Minimum 2 weeks and John sluth

217
Q

How are payments handled for on duty employees for court payments?

A

Must be tot county with exception of mileage

218
Q

Work related court time issues are handled by who and how?

A

DC and FRHR with paperwork copies to payroll section

219
Q

How is court time handled for work related off duty ?

A

Document in FRHR w copies of paperwork to payroll section

220
Q

How is court time handled for non- work related issues?

A

Notify DC and document in FRHR with leave deducted from employee balance

221
Q

When are shift personnel to be released for jury duty and if serving on a trial which overlaps their shift day?

A

1930 to report the following morning and for the duration of jury obligation

222
Q

The department will have training for sexual harassment and discrimination how often and for who?

A

Annually for all supervisors of bargining unit employees

223
Q

Compliance with sexual harassment or discrimination - personal are prohibited from what actions?

A

Using a county computer of access from a county computer for:
Offensive jokes
Sexually offensive sites
Materials offensive to others
Viewing programs or pictures offensive to others
Setting or texting

224
Q

Immediate supervisor should take which actions to stop evidence of discrimination or sexual harassment ?

A

Stop,the behavior
Speak directly to persons involved
Document incident
Issue a counseling form

Refer to next level supervisor as well

225
Q

Who are accountable for compliance with sexual Harassment or discrimination policies?

A

All employees

226
Q

Definition of sexual harassment?

A

Unwelcome verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature

227
Q

Even with a consenting relationship why could it be considered sexual harassment ?

A

Because of the potential for abuse of power

228
Q

Definition of a recreational fire?

A

Campfires
Cooking fires
Fires for warmth
Outdoor fires less than 3 feet in diameter

229
Q

Definition of a ceremonial fire?

A

Bonfire or fire for religious purposes that can be larger than recreational fires

230
Q

When are permits not required for fires?

A

Recreational fires or ceremonial fires

231
Q

What type of fires require a n approval letter from the fire Marshall’s office?

A

Ceremonial fires

232
Q

What the the number requirements for recreational and ceremonial fires have to meet?

A

Fires within 25 ft of a structure or combustible material have to be in an approved container

No fires larger than 3 ft in diameter within 10 ft of a structure building or overhang

233
Q

Fires that DO NOT meet ceremonial or recreational requirements should be handled how?

A

1st try to modify the fire so that it is in compliance

234
Q

Fires that DO meet compliance but are in repeated violation shall be issued a notice of violation

A

.

235
Q

When are recreational or ceremonial fire not allowed?

A

When not in compliance or when a county burn ban is in effect

236
Q

What are the four parts to workplace and violence prevention model?

A

Prohibited behaviors
Identifiable characteristics
Warning signs
Response to threats of violence

237
Q

Prohibited behaviors are?

A

Longer than any other examples

Hitting kicking punching shoving or slapping an individual
Threatening to harm an individual or his family
Intentional destruction to property
Making harassing or treating call, letters

238
Q

Harassing surveillance is also known as what?

A

Stalking

239
Q

Definition of warning signs?

A

Conduct or events that preceded workplace violence

240
Q

Acts of violence with a non imminent threat or danger is handled or reports to who ?

A

To the level of deputy chief

241
Q

When an employee returns to duty from making threats what happens?

A

Employee must ride with a district capt or DC to make sure they are fit for duty.

242
Q

How are acts of Violence handled when there is a threat or imminent danger?

A

Any available employee or supervisor to call 911 the secondarily notify FOO

243
Q

Inventory of response vehicles is tone in accordance with which policy?

A

VI-12

244
Q

If equipment is lost or missing who is to be notified and who notifies them?

A

DC by the officer in charge

245
Q

Definition of an ALS rescue?

A

Has to meet of exceed std kkk1822 national ambulance std

246
Q

Wildland and brush apparatus are defined as?

A

Having less than a 500gpm pump, water tank, min hose capability

Meet or exceeds NFPA 1906

247
Q

Definition of and engine or pumper?

A

750 gal pump, 300 gal water tank, 30 ft3 hose bed

Meets or exceeds std NFPA 1901

248
Q

Elevated platforms or aerial towers definition ?

A

Permanently, mounted, power operated booms of articulating construction or telescoping construction and passenger carrying platform attached to most upper boom.

249
Q

Rescue pampers are defined as?

A

Pumps at least 250 gpm with water tank and hose

Meets or exceeds NFPA 1901 and KKK1822

250
Q

Primary responsibility of a rescue pumper?

A

Provide ALS support and transport

Initiate fore suppression

251
Q

Command and control, supervisory a d support vehicles defined?

A 
Assigned to operations chief officers
Rescue /EMS supervisors 
Air and light 
Heavy rescue 
Hazmat
252
Q

Tender defined as?

A

Water tank in excess of 1000 gal.

253
Q

What is the other term for a tender?

A

Mobile water supply apparatus

254
Q

Other equipment not std from VI-12 must be approved by who?

A

Deputy chief of operations

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