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Question 1

What ages does the fire service explorer program allow

Answer 1

Ages 15 through 21

Question 2

Who acts as the coordinator of the explorer program

Answer 2

A field BC

Question 3

Who designates explorer post advisors

Answer 3

Jurisdictional BC

Question 4

Who is responsible to ensure that during emergency situations explorers are not involved in direct fire suppression or in any hazardous situation

Answer 4

Station captain

Question 5

What are explorers allowed to participate in at a structure fire

Answer 5

With adequate supervision they can handle hose lines during overhaul operations

Question 6

What must the station captain ensure the explorer does before completing ride along

Answer 6

Prepares a form 634 ride along performance evaluation

Question 7

When are explorer JAC hourly training forms submitted

Answer 7

Post advisor shall submit forms 369 to TSS prior to the 10th of the following month

Question 8

How far in advance do explorers need permission to ride along

Answer 8

Three days in advance

Question 9

What forms must explorers have completed prior to a ride along

Answer 9

Form 14 waiver and release of claims

form 464 authorization for treatment of a minor

Question 10

Observer explorers/level 2 wear what uniform

Answer 10

brush jacket

Question 11

Certified explorer level III wear what uniform

Answer 11

Full protective clothing except Fire had

Question 12

Maintain their status how often must explorers ride along

Answer 12

14 hour ride along per month for observer status

24 hour ride along per month to remain certified

Question 13

What are the time limits for female ride along’s under 18 years of age in the explorer program

Answer 13

They may ride until 2200 hrs. but be given credit for 24 hours

Question 14

If an explorer gets hurt who must be notified

Answer 14

Explorers parent
jurisdictional BC
reserve and volunteer coordinator
assigned post advisor

Question 15

Form 4

Answer 15

Request for copies of records or reports

Question 16

Since it is a legal document the station business journal is subject to what

Answer 16

Subpoena

Question 16

What should be used in the station business journal to call attention to any special entry

Answer 16

The word ‘notice’ in the left-hand margin

Question 17

Where should all injuries to station personnel and all injuries to the civilians involving county property be documented

Answer 17

Journalized in the station business journal in detail

Question 18

What do you do with completed business journals

Answer 18

Keep at station for five years then send to administrative bureau in LAO

Question 19

What do you do when the business Journal is filled up

Answer 19

Write “end of this journal” and draw a line through unused lines

Question 21

What provides procedures for access to public records by members of the public

Answer 21

The California public records act

Question 22

Which documents shall be released upon receipt of a written request using the public records act

Answer 22

Fire and emergency medical service reports lifeguard rescue reports departmental policies procedures and directives

Question 23

What information is not subject to public disclosure

Answer 23

Pending litigation or claims against the county
personnel or medical records
preliminary draft notes or memoranda

Question 24

If disclosure of the requested documents under the California public records act is uncertain who should you direct requests to

Answer 24

To the assistant Fire Chief or division chief

Question 25

Is the station business journal open for inspection under the public records act

Answer 25

Yes request for copies of pages or entry should be submitted in writing to the jurisdictional BC