SOPs Flashcards
What is the purpose of a memo?
To address administrative policies and alter or clarify routine practices but may not alter or amend SOPs or Rules and Regulations. Posted for 30 consecutive days.
Letters and appreciation and commendation shall be discarded from the bulletin board after how many days?
30 days. Other items discarded as appropriate.
Who is authorized to discipline members?
Staff and line officers
Who can invoke discipline up to and including suspension?
Fire chief, deputy chiefs, and assistant/battalion chiefs
How much notice does a member needs to receive prior to discipline?
24 hours
Suspensions can be issued up to how long before being referred to the Board of Fire and Police Commission?
12 hours-5 days
How much advance do you need to provide to the Shift Commander to use sick leave?
60 minutes prior to scheduled work day when possible
Who can release information pertaining to cause and origin of an incident to the media?
Fire chief, deputy chiefs, battalion chiefs, PIO, or Fire investigator assigned to the incident
A retiring member should contact HR how soon before retirement?
At least 6 months prior to retirement date
What information should the seniority list contain?
Member name, employee number, shift assignment/rank, rank date, and employment date
How long does a volunteer request for shift transfer need to be posted?
7 calendar days
What is the injury reporting window provided by IDOL?
45 days
What is the number for MEDCOR?
1-800-775-5866
How should injuries be documented from emergency calls?
As a Fire Service Casualty in the ImageTrend report
Recommendations from injury/incident investigations should be sent to who?
DC of Operations
Who is responsible to notify HR of work restrictions or work release?
The employee
Preference for union meeting attendance should be given to who first?
Union officers and committee members
Who makes the decision to lay off a firefighter?
City Manager
Who should be notified immediately regarding a citizen complaint?
The Battalion Chief
How must an employee request administrative duty for sick and injury leave?
In writing to the Fire Chief
What uniform is required for administrative duty?
Class C uniform
If a member is given an order believed to be unjust and informs the officer, the officer must make a decision by:
Rescinding, revising, or reaffirming the original order
How must sideburns be groomed?
May not protrude more than 1/4” when extending past the middle of the ear, and must not extend past the bottom of the ear
How far can a mustache extend vertically and horizontally from the corner of the mouth?
1/2”
How many piercings are allowed per ear?
2
How long must a member be off of work prior to starting a 48 hour shift?
7 hours
How many times must the BC allow the phone ring during call-ins?
7 times out of
After not reporting for how long after all-call should the member contact the BC for need to come in?
30 minutes
How long to turn out for an alarm?
60 seconds
When does Operative IQ documentation have to be submitted by?
16:00 each day
How wide are department issued belts?
1-3/8”
How many inches from the sleeve is the cuff stripe on a Class A uniform?
3 inches
What sleeve bears the service hash marks?
Left sleeve, above the cuff stripe
The patch should be sewn how many inches from the shoulder seam?
1-1/2 inches
Uniform hat should be what style?
Bell Crown
The IAFF pin may be worn in what pocket flap on the class b uniform?
Right pocket flap
How high can boots be with uniform shorts?
6 inches
Between what times are station visitors authorized?
Between 0700-2200, limited to 20 minutes unless authorized by captain
What discipline can be assigned for tardiness?
1-coaching, 2-written, 3-suspension, 4-termination
How long are personal phone calls allowed?
15 minutes
Who will take pictures of accidents involving department vehicles?
The shift commander if available
Who is notified by on scene by the shift commander or captain of an accident?
DC Operations and EMS, even after hours
Pictures of accidents and the report should be submitted to:
The fire chief, DCO, and DC EMS
An employee will be given 24 hours off if required to travel before when the next day?
Noon
Travel time in excess of __ is considered a work day?
6 hours
How are notifications received to lower the flag?
An email to the Bloomington Dispatch Center from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, then emailed to FD staff
The annual apparatus skills evaluation is divided into how many modules?
6
1. Maintenance inspections
2. Apparatus familiarization
3. Safety procedures
4. Road course driving
5. Cone course driving
6. Pump/Aerial operations
How long is a PFF assigned to 40 hour work week after academy?
2 weeks
How many days does a PFF have to test into the EMS system?
45 days
Per diem checks should be issued how many days prior to event?
7 days
How many days after travel does a member have to complete a travel form?
5 days. Form is provided by admin staff
What is a quorum for awards committee?
3 members
Awards are presented within what time period of action?
3 months
Awards bars are worn where?
1/4” above nameplate on Class A, 1/4” above pocket on Class B
Where are awards presented?
Bloomington Council Meeting: Medal of Valor, Medal of Bravery, Life Saving Award
Scheduled Shift Meeting: Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service, Field Excellence/Unit Citation
Regular Scheduled Training: Education, Military Service, Honor Guard, Chief Vision, Pre-Hospital Delivery
What number is dialed for conference call?
2382
NFPA 1620 is the standard for:
Pre-Incident Planning
What is the purpose of job shadowing?
Intended for 16+ year olds with no experience to learn what it’s like being a firefighter/paramedic. One time 4-12 hour maximum
FTOs must have how much experience within the department?
2 years as a paramedic in Bloomington
When do school education leave requests get submitted?
Submitted by email to the DC Training 5 business days in advance of training date
When can a BC approve school leave?
BC can approve requests received 72 hours in advance
What are the medical screening thresholds for HAZMAT entry and decontamination personnel?
Diastolic BP 105 or greater, pulse based on age, respirations >24/minute
What is the standard tech level hazmat response within B/N?
Closest fire apparatus and ambulance, HAZMAT-1, E2
A callback should be initiated after how many units are committed to a Tech level HAZMAT in B/N?
4 fire units
What is the standard response for Tech level HAZMAT outside of Bloomington?
HAZMAT-1, fire apparatus, ambulance
A callback should be initiated after how many apparatus leave Bloomington for a HAZMAT?
3 fire apparatus
Who is responsible for developing the IAP for HAZMAT?
Battalion Chief or HAZMAT-1 officer
Who shall be the HAZMAT branch officer on calls outside of Bloomington, and what minimum qualifications?
BC, HAZMAT-1 officer, or responding staff officer. Trained to Tech level, IC certified
Where is the main disconnect (electrical) usually located for commercial and residential structures?
Commercial—outside at the meter. Residential—inside the structure within 6 feet of the exterior meter
Aerial ladders and ground ladders should be kept how far from overhead lines?
10 feet
When in storm mode, power lines can be left after:
- Notifying shift commander
- Identifying exclusion zone with caution tape
- Notifying persons in hazard area of circumstances and dangers
The hot stick should be turned on to what setting during start up?
High intensity
The hot stick will have an LED indicator and several beeps for how long during start up?
3 seconds
The UTV training includes:
Classroom portion and driving course
The UTV is designed to transport how many people?
- Exception is the EMS insert in the back that can transport 1 patient
What are the towing and cargo capacities of the UTV?
2000lbs towing, 1000lbs cargo
What is the capacity of the winch on the UTV?
4000lbs
What is the maximum speed allowed while plowing with the UTV?
5mph
PFFs shall pass the Class B written exam within how many days of employment?
180 days
HAZMAT certifications shall be maintained in accordance with what standards?
NFPA 472 and OSHA 29CFR1910.120
Certificates of training shall be submitted to the Deputy Chief of Training within how many calendar days?
7
Company officers must ensure members under their command maintain abilities within what standard?
NFPA 1001–Firefighter Professional qualifications
Captains must maintain skills under what standard?
NFPA 1021–Fire Officer Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1041–Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications