Sops Flashcards

1
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Font for all Fairfax County correspondence

A

12 point times new Roman

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2
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All street books carried by apparatus are to identify streets, buildings,hydrants, and any other water sources through what due area

A

First-fourth due

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3
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How does one change a boundary line?

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Submit a Communications eform with supporting documentation under other tab

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4
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How to handle improper or missing address identification (should be visible and clearly distinguishable from street on front entrance)

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Fill out form FRD 38 and send via courier to Department of Public Works and environmental services

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5
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How can discrimination complaints be filed?

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Internal-OHREP or external EEOC

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6
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Zero tolerance of harassment even if not prohibited by what document

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Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964

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7
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Backing procedures

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Move forward whenever possible -avoid dead ends, etc
All personnel not involved in emergency shall be used as spotters
Roll down windows and remove hearing protection
Minimum 1 backer, left rear for type II, Type III
If no backer, complete 360, 4 way flashers/emergency lights, and tap horn if no backup alarm
Only use camera as last resort when no backer is available
Stop hand signal is arms crossed

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8
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Maximum speed when responding priority 1

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15 mph above posted speed limit
Same sped or less of posted advisory sign warning for unsafe road conditions (I.e curved road)
Road speed Maximum through green intersection

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9
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Priority 1 transports are limited to….

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Patients in need of rapid medical intervention to prevent death or address serious medical needs

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10
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Snow Chain Query should be compleated by what date?

A

April 30th

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11
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What is the minimum requirement for snow chains per vehicle?

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2 sets of cable and 2 sets of heavy and enough supplies to rebuild each set atleast once

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12
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On tandem axle vehicles both axles shall have chains applied? T/F

A

True

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13
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Automatic tire chains are good for ice,packed snow and how many inches of fresh snow? Per Manufacturer Recommendations?

A

6 inches of fresh snow

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14
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It’s safe to use automatic tire chains and cable or heavy chains together?

A

False damage to the unit may occur

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15
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What is the maximum speed limit when using chains?

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30mph

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16
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Heavy cable chains should be used when how much snow has accumulated?

A

More then 6 inches

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17
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At what temperature should midship pumps be drains to prevent freezing?

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When predicted to be below 20° F

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18
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When should plumbing exposed to the elements be drained?

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32° F

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19
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Per sop 03.06.01 all vehicle accidents with county vehicles shall be reported to whom?

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Police department of location
On duty safety officer
immediate supervisor or Bc

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20
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FRD 072

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Fairfax County Government Vehical Accident Report

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21
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FRD 317

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Accident witness statement

22
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How many classes of vehicle accidents are there in Fairfax County?

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5

23
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All drivers having a Class 1 or 2 Accident much compleat what program?

A

Drivers improvement program

24
Q

Minimum amount of 4 in supply hose on and engine and tanker

A

1000 feet on and engine

1000’ feet on a tanker but upto 1500’

25
Q

350 feet of 3” hose is minimum on engines. T/F

A

False. 300 feet is minimum

26
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What is the minimum amount of 2.5” hose on the engine and how should it be split?

A

300 feet, 200feet for the blitz line and 100ft for the high rise pack

27
Q

How is the minimum amount of 1150 feet of 1.88 hand line hose devided?

A
100ft front bumper
200ft yellow front crossley
250ft white second crosslay
400ft red for rear preconnect
200ft for high risekit
28
Q

How many Akron Assault Nozzles will be carried on each engine? What is the gem and pressure?

A

6 minimum- fog 175gpm at 50psi smooth bore 15/16” slug 185gpm at 50psi

29
Q

How is our hose labeled?

A

First two numbers are the station number
Third number is the size
Last 2 numbers are the hose number

30
Q

When numbering hose what dose 38472A mean?

A

Station 38
4 inch hose
Section 171

31
Q

What is the digit designated for 3” hose in our number system?

A

3

32
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What is the digit designated for 1.88” hose?

A

9

33
Q

What dose 38910 mean when numbering hose?

A

Station 38
1.88” hose
Section 10

34
Q

FRD-162

A

Vehicle Inspection Sheet

35
Q

When returning reserve apparatus, booster tank should be drained, drains left open along with what else?

A

Blind caps and adapters removed

36
Q

Any lost or damaged equipment on a reserve should be reported to whom?

A

Vehicle coordinator
Duty apparatus person
Bc I charge of the station

37
Q

How is hose on reserve apparatus labeled?

A

“AP” will be in place of the station number

AP0410

38
Q

When is hose testing done on reserve apparatus?

A

May and June

39
Q

How many reserve apparatus station number placards will each station maintain?

A

8 horizontal and 4 vertical

40
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True or False. All medical waste and trash will be removed prior to returning a reserve apparatus or dropping of front line unit?

A

True, unit OiC must strictly comply with this SoP.

41
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What is a ready reserve apparatus?

A

Apparatus that is typically provided by a volunteer organization and staffed with volunteers or career staff as needed. This unit is normally “turn key” ready.

42
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If career staff places a ready reserve apparatus into service who must be notified and how long should the unit be staffed?

A

Volunteer chief and no longer then 24hrs unless given permission.

43
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Who can add or delete ready reserve apparatus from the cad roster?

A

Fire Commission or the Assistant Chief of Ops.

44
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When is the list of ready reserve apparatus updated normally?

A

January of each year

45
Q

FIRST STEP of a Grievance

A

Orally Discuss in Meeting with Immediate Supervisor
(Within 20 Business Days),Verbal Response from Supervisor at Meeting
Or Within 5 Business Days, or resolution

46
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SECOND STEP of a Grievance

A
Written Complaint to Deputy Chief (DC)
Division Supervisor
(Complaint Form – Second Step, FRD-460)
(Within 5 Business Days),Meeting of Complainant and DC/
Division Supervisor
(Within 5 Business Days),Written Response from DC/
Division Supervisor
(Within 5 Business Days) or resolution
47
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Third Step of a Grievance

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Written Complaint to Fire Chief
(Complaint Form – Third Step, FRD-461)
(Within 5 Business Days)
Meeting of Complainant and Fire Chief
(Within 5 Business Days),Written Response from Fire Chief
(Within 5 Business Days)
Resolution
48
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No more than how many turbine teeth can be broken or missing on the fog nozzles?

A

3 broken or missing in a row and spins free

49
Q

What do you do with failed or damaged hose or nozzles?

A

Place it out of service and compleat the asset repair form

50
Q

How are hose and nozzles ri be washed?

A

Cold water with a mild soap solution.

51
Q

Per IB 2015-152 cold weather Apparatus Ops, what is the coolant protection recommendation in degrees?

A

-50°F 50/50 blend except in newer equipment.

52
Q

Permission to post video or pictures must first be approved by who through proper chain of command

A

Your shift deputy chief