rules and regs section 105.

Question 1

critical incident stress managment program:

team members comprised of..

Answer 1

mental health professional/facilitator
mental health professional/co facilitator
team liason (member of tampa fire rescue)
peer momber (from tampa fire rescue)

Question 2

mileage reimbursment policy:

Answer 2

mileage turned in on the 5th of every month on a form FIN168. if more lines are needed fill out an additional FIN168. multiple forms from multiple months will not be accepted.

Question 3

Fire rescue awards:

gold cross award (gold maltese cross)

Answer 3

awarded to any sworn employee of TFR who sacrificed their life while saving or attempting to save the life of a civilian or fellow firefighter.

Question 4

Fire rescue awards:

silver cross award (silver maltese cross)

Answer 4

awarded to any active sworn employee of TFR who died while in the line of duty

Question 5

Fire rescue awards:

bronze cross award (bronze maltese cross)

Answer 5

awarded to any active sworn employee of TFR who dies from non line of duty reasons.

Question 6

Fire rescue awards:

medal of valor (gold)

Answer 6

awarded to sworn employee of TFR who performs a personal act of courage unfer especially hazardouse conditions in order to attempt the rescue of a civilian or fellow firefighter.

Question 7

Fire rescue awards:

medal of valor (silver)

Answer 7

awarded to sworn employee of TFR who knowinly places themselves in a position of exceptional danger or substantial physical hardship while on or off duty inorder to remedy the situation at hand.

Question 8

Fire rescue awards:

medal of valor (bronze)

Answer 8

awarded to any civilian or non TFR employee who knowinly places themselves in a position of substantial physical hardship inorder to remedy the situation at hand.

Question 9

Fire rescue awards:

esprit de corps.

Answer 9

awarded to any group of 2 or more sworn employees of TFR who have performed their duties exceptinally well and cohesively while faced with danger, opposition or hardship. recipients will be awarded a plaque, green citation bar and a company plaque.

Question 10

Fire rescue awards:

distinguished service award.

Answer 10

awarded to any sworn or civilian employee of TFR who commits an act of service or merit in a non emergency function that brings honor and distinction to TFR.

Question 11

Fire rescue awards:

certificate of merit.

Answer 11

awarded to any sworn individual or civilian for serving above and beyond the call of duty in which the outcome of a situation or working condition was greatly affected in a positive manner. this may occur on or off duty, this award may also be presented to any individual or organization that has assisted TFR unselfishly, or a victim to whom we have responded.

Question 12

Fire rescue awards:

tampa fire rescue allegiance award.

Answer 12

awarded to any civilian whos actions have greatly benifited TFR

Question 13

Fire rescue awards:

lifetime achievment award.

Answer 13

awarded to any TFR employee, active or retired, who has demonstrated superior performance of duties and attitude thoughout their career with the department.

Question 14

Fire rescue awards:

letter of commendation.

Answer 14

the awards committee may write a letter at any time to an employee for comendable performance of duties.
a copy shall be forwarded though channles to be placed in the employees personal file

Question 15

citizen complaints:

Answer 15

TFR348 will be completed and forwarded to the chief of oporations for distribution to the appropriate division to resolve.

Question 16

citizen complaints:

chief of opps and personnel chief…

Answer 16

will manage complaints regarding personnel conduct that is not job specific or performance oriented..

these will be kept on file in the personnel chiefs office

Question 17

citizen complaints:

admin chief..

Answer 17

will manage all complaints regarding personnel in their divisions..

these will be kept on file in the admin chiefs office.

Question 18

citizen complaints:

fire marshall..

Answer 18

will keep a file off all complaints regarding fire code issues.

Question 19

citizen complaints:

fire chief..

Answer 19

will handle all complaints regarding the training division, occ health and emergency managment.

fire chief will be informed off all complaints and their status daily, and the fire chiefs aid will keep a copy of the TFR348 on file

Question 20

patient care peer review committee policy:

Answer 20

will consist of paramedics and EMTs from each shift. in addition, an individual from an outside healthcare organization or a mid-upper level manager may be involved.

only 4 shift personnel will be used at any one time.

paramedics/EMTs involved in the complaint will remain anonymous to the committee.

Question 21

patient care peer review committee policy:

quality management officer will…

Answer 21

will handle complaints from physicians, nurses, paramedics or EMTs by anyone involved with TFR as well as complaints of an administrative or non medical nature.

Question 22

patient care peer review committee policy:

quality improvement office…

Answer 22

will handle complaints referring to private ambulance companies

Question 23

patient care peer review committee policy:

process results…

Answer 23

if the paramedic is to be removed from functioning as a POR, the removal will be administrative until problem is solved and will not affect the employees pay.

Question 24

patient care peer review committee policy:

remedial education level A…

Answer 24

restorative coaching on medical policies/procedures or educational review. review of incident with QI officer and or medical director, no further action required.

Question 25

patient care peer review committee policy:

remedial education level B…

Answer 25

education activities designed to address deficit, not to exceed 8 hours. this will be completed in one calendar month. may include classes, required reading, workbook activities, one on one teaching, time with preceptors, skills lab personnel, PFTO, MD or any combination of the above as deemed necessary.

Question 26

patient care peer review committee policy:

remedial education level C..

Answer 26

written/skills testing and inclusive of activities designed in level B

Question 27

patient care peer review committee policy:

remedial education level D…

Answer 27

paramedic to function as third medic with PFTO. the time limit will be specified when the recomendation is given. educational activities to address the deficiency will be assigned. these activities must be completed by a prescribed date identified by the rescue office. evaluation of the successful completion of this level may be by field evaluation, written testing, skill testing or any combination of these.

Question 28

patient care peer review committee policy:

remedial education level E…

Answer 28

paramedic is to be removed from functioning as a medic until educational deficiecies are corrected to the satisfaction of the medical director and TFR administration. these activities must be completed by a prescibed date identified by the rescue office. education and evaluation procedures as noted in level D

written test will require 80% to pass, skill testing must be a pass, field evaluation must be satisfactory.