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Use Of Fire Department Vehicles SOP 107.04 Flashcards

1
Q

Effective date of SOP 107.04?

A

06/13/2017

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2
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For what reasons will FD vehicles be used?

A

Only for city business

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3
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What is the definition of city business?

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Any authorized work or activity performed by a city employee or other person on the behalf of the city

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4
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What city policy defines city business?

A

409.05

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5
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Who may assign vehicles to individuals for take home?

A

Fire Chief

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Why may a vehicle be approved for “take home”?

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To assure the performance of city business

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7
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Is the approval of a “take home” vehicle a vested benefit or right?

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NO. It may be denied, revoked, or suspended at any time for any or no reason

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8
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For whom will “take home” vehicles be for?

A

On call employees

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9
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What city policy defines “on call” employees?

A

409.05

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10
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What is the definition of “on call” employees?

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Those subject to being summoned to perform city work or duties beyond their normal work hours

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What is any person who operates a city vehicle responsible to report?

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Any servicing, repairs, or maintenance needed to the appropriate person or department

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12
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What will an employee who uses their personal vehicles while conducting city business maintain?

A

Current liability insurance and driver’s license in accordance with Texas law

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13
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What is required before any vehicle, apparatus, or medic unit is moved?

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All person are seated and secured with seat belts in an approved riding position

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14
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When will supervisors check every employee’s DL to determine that they possess a valid and appropriate license?

A

First shift of January

First shift of July

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To whom will an employee report a change in the status of their DL?

A

Their supervisor

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16
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Where will a supervisor forward the information they received of a member who has experienced a change in the status of their DL?

A

To Fire Administration through the normal chain of command

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17
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In what situations are members required to notify their supervisors immediately and no longer drive or operate a city vehicle?

A

DL suspended

Charged with a D.W.I or D.U.I.

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18
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When does the annual drivers license review of all city employees take place?

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January of each year

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19
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How many moving violations, accidents, or combination of the two in the past 12 months will disqualify an employee from operating a city or FD vehicle?

A

3 or more

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20
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How many moving violations, accidents, or any combination of the 2 in the past 36 months will disqualify an employee from operating a city or FD vehicle?

A

4

21
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A D.W.I. or D.U.I. conviction, including probated sentence, will disqualify a member from operating a city or FD vehicle if occurring in the past how many months?

A

36

22
Q

True or False? A Suspended, expired, or non-Texas license will disqualify an employee from operating a city or FD vehicle?

A

TRUE

23
Q

How long do new hires with an out-of-state license have to obtain a Texas license?

A

30 days

24
Q

If during the annual drivers license review of all city employees an employee is found to be within 1 violation of disqualification from driving what will occur?

A

The employee and their immediate supervisor will be notified

25
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What are 2 requirements that must be met before a driver backs a vehicle?

A
  1. A clear and unobstructed view

2. There is at least 1 spotter to the rear of the apparatus to assist in backing

26
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What 2 categories are motorized vehicles divided into?

A
  1. Category One Vehicles

2. Category Two Vehicles

27
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What are Category One Vehicles primarily used for?

A

Fire suppression purposes

28
Q

What is the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of category one vehicles?

A

Exceeds 11,000 pounds

29
Q

What is required before any member of the department operates a category one vehicle?

A

Successful completion of the departments driver training program and have the proper license from the Texas DPS or be a student driver under the supervision of a qualified driver

30
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What are Category Two Vehicles primarily used for?

A

Support Services

31
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What is the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of a category two vehicle?

A

11,000 pounds or less

32
Q

What is an exception to the rule that all persons in a vehicle will be seated and secured in an approved riding position any time the vehicle is in motion?

A

Firefighters attending a patient in the patient compartment of a medic unit will be secured to the extent that is practical and still be able to deliver proper medical care

33
Q

True or False? Riding on the tailboard, running board, or other exposed position is allowed in certain situations?

A

FALSE

34
Q

What will happen if a person is standing while riding in a vehicle?

A

Immediately suspended pending an investigation of the incident

35
Q

Can a person dismount a moving vehicle?

A

NEVER

36
Q

When will hearing protection be used in a vehicle?

A

When provided anytime the vehicle is in motion and whenever the audio warning devices are being used

37
Q

What are 5 conditions to hose loading on a moving apparatus?

A
  1. Safety Observer with unobstructed view of operation and both visual and voice contact with the apparatus operator
  2. Vehicular traffic excluded or controlled
  3. Apparatus speed less than 5 mph
  4. Apparatus not moved until all person are aware
  5. No standing in the hose bed. Members on tailboard step off prior to movement
38
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Who is strictly accountable for enforcing all conditions of hose loading operations on a moving apparatus?

A

Officers

39
Q

When are vehicle assignments reviewed and approved?

A

Annually

40
Q

What city policy outlines the annual review and approval of vehicle assignments?

A

409.05 section 4.2.4.

41
Q

What are the 4 basis for vehicle assignments?

A
  1. On-call status
  2. Subject to recall
  3. Residence location in accordance with city policy
  4. Best interests of the department and city
42
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What city policy outlines residence location for vehicle assignments?

A

409.05 section 4.2.2.

43
Q

For what purpose may an employee use a city vehicle to transport any person?

A

Only for the purpose of performing city business

44
Q

True or False? Employees operating city vehicles may transport family members or friends for non-city business

A

FALSE

45
Q

Who may grant authorization to transport family members or friends in a city vehicle?

A

Supervisors when there is a demonstration of good cause and urgent need. No blanket exception on a continuing basis

46
Q

True or False? Employees authorized with take-home vehicles are authorized to make reasonable, brief, and limited stops before or after assigned work shifts to conduct personal errands.

A

TRUE

47
Q

Can alcoholic beverages or any other intoxicant be transported in a city vehicle off duty?

A

NEVER

48
Q

What will an employee who is off duty for more than 72 hours do about their take home vehicle?

A

Park the vehicle at the COD service center and make arrangements with their supervisor about the location

49
Q

When is the use of red lights and/or sirens authorized by a member with a take-home vehicle?

A

Only when being used as an emergency vehicle

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