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AOM Flashcards

1
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Accidents on city property involving citizens

A
  • Render immediate medical care
  • Call for P.D.
  • fill out normal ePCR plus additional documentation that may be required (accident report kit, OSHA industrial accident, etc)
  • forward information regarding incident up chain of command to City Attorney
  • no statements admitting City liability should be made
  • no outside statements or forms are to be filled without attorney knowledge/approval
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Company officer responsibilities for training

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  1. Ensure companies attend scheduled training unless previous arrangement with the BC have been made.
  2. Be responsible for accuracy and completeness of training records.
  3. Schedule company level training to meet minimum requirements
  4. Be a resource to their company for training issues

***employee is responsible for required annual training for their position

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3
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How many multi-Company drill will be schedule a hear?

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8; two are at night

3 hours long

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4
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How many multi-company speciality training sessions will be scheduled per year?

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4: one will be confined space and the other trench rescue.

3 hours long

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5
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Minimum HAZMAT training sessions

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2; two hours long

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6
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Minimum training hours per month from company officer

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20

240 total per year per member

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7
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Minimum hours a month for training Health and Safety

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1 hour

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8
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Mission Statement

A

The mission of the Escondido Fire Department is to serve the public and safeguard the community from the impacts of fire, medical and environmental emergencies through education, emergency services, and enforcement.

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9
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Organizational Values(STIIPEE)

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Service 
Teamwork
Integrity
Innovation 
Public Trust
Employees 
Excellence
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10
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Department Core Values

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Pride

Courage

Duty

Honor

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11
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Administrative Directive 34

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Respectful workplace: discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policy

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12
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What kind of harassment can sexually suggestive material be

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Visual harassment

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13
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Can sexually suggestive material be in a personal locker?

What does a captain do when such material is seen?

A

No, lockers are city property and captain must remove material
Immediately

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14
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2 variations of class C uniform

A

Work uniform

Workout uniform

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15
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When can class C uniform be worn? When can it not be worn?

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Supervisors discretion

Off-duty with good judgement regarding association with the FD

NEVER during political
Activity

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16
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When can hoodies be worn and when can they not be worn?

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Workout or if on an extended incident during cold weather

Must be removed before going on a call.

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17
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2 ride-a-long programs/how to apply

A

Engine ride-a-long/request to operations chief

Ambulance ride-a-long/request to EMS coordinator

***contact 10 days prior to date of ride out

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18
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Allowed Ride-a-long hours

A

Ambulance 0800-2000

Engine 0800-1600 (explorers till 2000)

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19
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Length of time since last alcoholic drink for a ride-a-long

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8 hours

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20
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Steps to an injured ride-a-long

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Treat medically as if it were a citizen

Notify BC

Notify representative of ride-a-long’s agency

Prepare written report for operations chief as to nature if the injury

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21
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Ride-a-long participants “can’t do list”

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  • Be exposed to dangerous circumstances that can cause injury/death
  • engage in firefighting activities
  • be present on calls that may cause embarrassment to a patient, compromise patient privacy
  • Fire ride-a-long’s generally shouldn’t enter private dwellings
  • Perform ALS skills
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22
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What skill can a ride-a-long do if trained?

A

CPR

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23
Q

When can a ride-a-long under 18 ride out?

A

Fire Explorer

Referred to by Escondido Education Compact

**parent/guardian must sign in front of FD member

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24
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Steps for any purchase

A

Obtain receipt

Two signatures with name and employee number

Include note explaining how item will be utilized

Forward to Administration Coordinator

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25
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Ordinance 2016-03

A

Gives 2% credit on bid pricing for qualified Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise

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26
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Petty Cash purchase

A

Can’t exceed $50 and preapproved by Captain, BC, or DC

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27
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Purchasing limit and credit limit for credit card

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$2000 and limit of $5000

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28
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Purchasing approval levels

A

$1 - $50K - Fire a Chief or delegated individual

$50K - 100K: City Manager

Over 100K City Council (6-8 week bid process)

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29
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Max Comp time accrual

A

80 hours

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30
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Minimum time used for comp and vacation time

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4 hours

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31
Q

Amount of time of employment needed to have option to NOT cash out comp bank

A

Over 25 years

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32
Q

Who to notify in off-duty injury

A

BC who will write memo to Ops then to Admin Coordinator

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33
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Form required to return to work from off-duty injury

A

“Release to Duty Form” or

“Release to Modified Duty”

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34
Q

Employee with performance eval due In January or February shall be completed in…

A

December of the previous year

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35
Q

When is an IDP required versus optional?

A

Unsatisfactory-required

Needs improvement- optional

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36
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Order of performance evaluation being finalized

A

Employee signs and captain signs as “rated”

Forward to BC

Forward to Ops

Forward to Fire Chief

Forward to Administrative coordinator who talks to HR

Copy forwarded to employee

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37
Q

Reinspect time for apartments and hotels (R-2)

A

30 days

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38
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Businesses other than apartments/hotels for reinspect time frame

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14 days

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39
Q

Two reasons to maintain fire department facilities

A
  1. Enhance readiness of emergency operations

2. Ensure a safe and healthy working environment and living environment

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40
Q

The “don’t” on fire department facilities

A 
Crude language
Horseplay
Physical altercations 
Host intoxicated subjects
Possession of alcohol
Gamble
Sexual activity
Pornography
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41
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Can you sleep in the station off-duty?

A

Only with explicit consent from the BC

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42
Q

When can knives and/or firearms be brought into city grounds?

A

Folding knife used as a tool with blade less than 3.5 inches

City-supplied tactical operations weapon

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43
Q

Area in the station open to the public?

A

Office area

***exceptions are station tours or situations approved by company officer

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44
Q

Notify BC and follow up with written report whenever _____ , _______, or _______ occur.

A

Damage

Vandalism

Theft

***notify PD

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45
Q

Who approves solicitors entering a fire station

A

Operations chief

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46
Q

How late can visitors stay at the station?

A

2100

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47
Q

Time required to be awake and when one can retire to bed

A

Awake by 0700

Retire by 2000

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48
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Yard maintenance responsibilities

A

Captain: compliance with yard maintenance standards for their fire station

BC: manage any yard maintenance problems

Ops or designee: coordinate with city maintenance department for major projects (paint, repacking, etc)

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49
Q

Per AOM 401 what day is yard work supposed to be done?

A

Sunday

Need for alternate day, request from the BC

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50
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Personal Lockers

A

City property

Cannot contain materials deemed inappropriate

Cannot be unorganized, dirty, or smelly from dirty clothes

Cannot be modified unless BC gives permission

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51
Q

Where to find vehicle maintenance related forms

A

Fire website

Employees pages

Forms

Operation forms

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52
Q

Where to find VCR template

A

Intranet

City resources

Forms and templates

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53
Q

Overall responsibility for maintenance, repair and service for FD vehicles rests with…

A

Fleet Manager

BC

Captain

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54
Q

Code 3 driving definition

A

Immediate response to a call for emergency assistance utilizing warning lights and sirens.

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55
Q

Code 3 response requirements

A

All “Quality of Life” calls

Fire alarm for first in engine (remaining units respond code 2)

All other responses unless designated by Captain to not warrant code 3 response

It is permissible to go code 2 when staging on a medical aid for PD

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56
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When can lights be reduced on freeway incidents?

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When apparatus is completely out of traffic lanes

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57
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Code 2 driving definition

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Response to a call for service without delay

58
Q

Maximum driving slope

A

40%

59
Q

Reserve apparatus responsibilities

A

Notify BC who will then notify Ops of equipment is borrowed from reserve apparatus

Overall responsibility rests with BC and Ops

Company officers insure proper maintenance similar to front line equipment

Engineers perform daily checks/inventory

60
Q

Three reasons to use opti-com only

A
  • emergency vehicles continuing to a scene and have been reduced to code 2
  • transporting to PMC but code 3 may worsen patient’s condition
  • responding to a call and normal warning lights malfunction; after notifying dispatch
61
Q

Where are replacement seals for narcotic boxes located?

A

In narcotics locker; makes it a 2 person job whenever a seal breaks for any reason

62
Q

What to do if there is a discrepancy in the narcotic seal numbers or vault counts

A

Inform captain

Write a memo

Send memo to EMS chief and EMS coordinator

Fire Chief and Medical Director are informed if applicable

63
Q

If narcotic life has not been filled at message will be sent to the captain by ___ hours

A

1000

64
Q

When does the EMS coordinators need to be informed about expiring narcotics

A

Within one month of expiration

65
Q

How long before restock of narcotic must occur

A

Reasonable time frame

Less than 8 hours

And/or before shift change

66
Q

When engine narcotics should be exchanged back into the vault

A

Within 60 days of expiration so ambulances can use those for restock

67
Q

Max narcotics versed, fentanyl, ketamine

A

Versed 20 units

Fentanyl 50 units

Ketamine 30 units

***morphine not being reordered

68
Q

How often EMS coordinator to inventory vault

A

Upon receiving new medications

Quarterly

69
Q

DEA form for narcotics

A

222 form; kept in Controlled Drug Accountability Binder

Kept for three years

70
Q

How often does DEA require an inventory of narcotics?

A

Biennial

Done for ALL narcotics within the department

71
Q

CDC Precautions for exposure control

A

Standard precautions

Transmission based precautions

 - Contact precautions
 - airborne precautions
 - Droplet precautions
72
Q

8 primary concerns to adhering to exposure control plan

A
  1. CDC precautions
  2. Engineering and work practice controls
  3. Implementing decontamination
  4. PPE use
  5. Determine exposure
  6. Pre-Employment testing and vaccinations
  7. Communication of hazards to employee
  8. Establish record keeping
73
Q

Contact precautions

A

To prevent transmission of infectious agents through use of proper PPE including gloves, eye protection, EMS coat, and surgical Mask

74
Q

Droplet protection

A

Protect against CLOSE respiratory or musics membrane contact with respiratory secretions

Usually less than 6 feet

Wear a mask and put one on the patient

75
Q

Airborne precautions

A

Protect against infectious agents that can travel over longer distances

Examples: H1N1, measles, chickenpox, TB)

Must wear N95 mask or greater

Non-immune personnel should not care for the patient

76
Q

Form to be signed if employee refuses vaccinations/baseline testing

A

“Declination of a Reccomended Testing/Vaccination” form

77
Q

Within how many days must a hep B vaccine be made available

A

10 days

78
Q

3 reasons a hep B vaccine wouldn’t be needed

A
  • already immune
  • already had vaccine series
  • contraindicated for medical reasons
79
Q

Reportable INCIDENT

A

Any occurrence involving damage to a City vehicle cause by vandalism, theft, or acts of nature such as hail, lightning, wind, and flood.

Incidents shall be reported to facilitate repair and identify appropriate loss control measures.

***contact PD for theft or vandalism

80
Q

Reportable ACCIDENT

A

Any event involving a City vehicle (or a personal vehicle used while on City business) that results in DEATH, injury, or property damage. An accident is reportable regardless who was hurt, what property was damaged or to what extent, where it occurred, or who was responsible.

***Notify PD and fill our accident report forms

81
Q

3 instances to fill our accident report kit

A

Reportable incident

Reportable accident

Collision in personal vehicle while conducting city business

82
Q

5 steps to follow if in an accident

A
  1. STOP - SAFELY
  2. Identify injured persons
  3. Locate witnesses
  4. Identify yourself

***do not discuss collision or claim responsibility

  1. Take vehicle to fleet services for inspection

***if tow needed contact fleet services; PD dispatch for after hours

83
Q

Emergency Breakdown Procedure

A

Fleet services during work hours

Fleet services standby phone after hours

Dispatch if no response

Last if no response; Jeremiah Jennings

84
Q

Who we use for gross clean-up/decon

A

Harmony Environmental Services

888-623-4191

85
Q

SMART goal

A

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Realistic

Timely

86
Q

Who to be notified for emergency repairs of apparatus

A

BC who will then tell Ops and fleet services will prioritize vehicle

87
Q

When would department policies be superseded?

A

If there is information contradicting the city’s Ordinance of Resolution (AOM 100.00)

88
Q

What AOM addresses off-duty activities

A

AOM 102 code of ethics

The employee shall not discredit the department on or off duty

89
Q

What AOM explains using the chain of command?

A

AOM 102 code of ethics

90
Q

8 step process for employee meeting

A
  1. Friendly greeting
  2. Reason for the meeting
  3. Employee explanation
  4. Supervisor review
  5. Violation
  6. Plan of Action
  7. Review and summarize
  8. Positive close
91
Q

Standard problem solving outcome (AOM 103)

A

Quick, effective, skillfull, safe; caring; managed

92
Q

What kind of tolerance the department has towards discrimination/sexual harassment

A

Zero tolerance

93
Q

Cut off date for being a non smoker

A

01/01/89

94
Q

Minimum distance away from a city building to smoke

A

20 feet

95
Q

How close to work must you live and when must you inform Admin of an address change

A

1 hour driving time to station 1

Less than 24 hours

96
Q

If employee loses DL or expires what can they do?

A

Utilize vacation or sick leave while they work to fix the issue at the discretion of the fire chief

97
Q

How long can an employee be reassigned to special FF duties if they lapse their medic/EMT certification?

A

60 days at the discretion of the Fire Chief

98
Q

IFSTA/Instructor 1 4-step method of instruction

A

Preparation

Presentation

Application

Evaluation

99
Q

Transitional grace period for uniform changes (AOM 113)

A

1 year

100
Q

What happens in case of loss or stolen badge/uniform/ID card (AOM 113)

A

Captain, BC, and Ops are notified

Police report made in case of theft

ID card loss to carelessness will result in employee paying for replacement

101
Q

Date that marks when an employee can submit for approval to the chief for non-conforming tattoos

A

If hired prior to 01/28/2015

102
Q

AOM for tattoos

A

AOM 114 Grooming standards

103
Q

When can you wash your private vehicle?

A

After 1700 hours and must use own supplies

104
Q

Where to document citizen complaint

A

Fire Department Complaint Resolution Form. Submitted to the Fire Department Complaint Log.

105
Q

What to do with a complaint

A

Fill out complaint form and submit up the chain of command starting with your BC.

Fire Prevention complaints go to the Fire Marshall

106
Q

How quickly must a complaint received be acknowledged?

A

Within 1 day the investigator should contact complainant advising receipt and investigating if their complaint

107
Q

Two types of complaint investigations

A

Informal- handled by BC and no follow up needed. Decide if formal investigation is needed

Formal- Fire Chief is notified and investigation starts. Formal complaint can be requested from the citizen or at Fire Chief’s discretion based off severity/type of complaint

108
Q

If safety equipment is found lost or stolen preventing a response to a call who is notified (AOM 120.01)

A

Captain and BC

Fill out lost/damage

May be disciplinary if negligent

109
Q

If a finalized roster of Telestaff needs to be changed what form needs to be filled out?

A

Telestaff/payroll Change Form

Located under “administration forms”

Sent to staffing officer and Fire Admin

110
Q

How many hours needed to earn “out of class pay”

A

12

111
Q

How many hours of SKL can be used before requesting a doctor note?

A

144 safety

18 non safety

112
Q

Can you use CP2 when on a strike team?

A

No, must take the OT (AOM 129)

113
Q

SAVE program

A

Supplying Aid to Victims if Emergency

Offers short term financial assistance through use of a gift card in $100 increments

Is a 501C3

114
Q

What happens for a tardy employee

A

Must provide a written memo explaining reason and circumstances

Submit the memo to the BC who may decide on disciplinary actions if any

Keep memo for tracking patterns

115
Q

Annual vacation request

A

Email sent to the BC 30 days prior to the start of a new quarter.

116
Q

Can SKL be used for childcare?

A

No. Stayed in MOU and AOM 203.04

117
Q

If unable to respond to an emergency unplanned call back what must happen

A

Upon return to work a written memo must be submitted to the operations chief explaining why the employee couldn’t come in

118
Q

Exposure control plan goal

A

Prevent or minimize employee occupational exposure to blood, OPIM, and aerosol transmissible diseases

Protect firefighter from health hazards associated with bloods borne pathogens, OPIMs and aerosol transposable diseases

Provide appropriate counseling should an employee become exposed

119
Q

How many levels of EMS PPE are there? What EMOM is this in?

A

Three levels based off call type

EMOM 705

120
Q

Bloodeborne pathogen exposure definition

A
  • was the material blood, demand, vaginal secretions, and body fluid with visible blood?
  • did the fluid enter the employee’s body through needle stick, laceration, open wound, or eyes/nose/mouth
121
Q

Airborne Transmissible disease exposure definition (ATD)

A

Exposure to patient/surface with suspected/reported ATD

No PPE used or failed PPE

Transmission from the source is reasonable likely (infectiousness, proximity, time frame, length of time exposed)

122
Q

Reccomended time frame for an IDP

A

60-90 days

123
Q

Criteria for effective comments in a PE

A
  • brief, specific and complete
  • factual
  • objective statements, was urging the employee against standard job requirements
  • descriptions of behavior, which might be unusual or indicates patterns; refer to specific instances
124
Q

What should be reviewed before starting a PE

A

Employee’s job description

Self-appraisal

125
Q

What should an employees PE ratings be compared to?

A

Performance standards set by the job description NOT the employee (how they perform their job not how much you like/dislike then)

126
Q

When would a PE need to be done

A

Probation 6 months and 1 year

Annually

“Special” PE at conclusion of an IDP

127
Q

4 skills to be used during a PE by supervisor

A
  1. Attending (attentive)
  2. Facilitating (improve communication from employee)
  3. Clarifying (make employee’s thoughts complete by asking clarification questions)
  4. Supervisor feedback
128
Q

How long does an employee have to submit an administrative appeal?

A

10 days in writing, submitted to director of HR

129
Q

If employee files grievance what should their first step be

A

Have discussion with supervisor. If still desired the employee can move forward with informal grievance using union representation

130
Q

How long does supervisor have to respond to and give verbal decision on a grievance/complaint?

A

5 days

131
Q

How many steps and what are they for a formal complaint by an employee?

A

Three steps

  1. Talk to supervisor
  2. Talk to department head if appeals supervisors decision
  3. Talk to city manager if appeals department head decision

***all parties have 5 days to respond

132
Q

Complaint versus grievance

A

Complaint-allegation or charge against a party that an error or wrong has been committed

Grievance- claim by employee that the City has violated an obligation as described in MOU or rules and regulations

133
Q

How many steps and what are they for a grievance

A

4 steps

  1. Informal grievance-employee must inform supervisor within 10 days of incident
  2. Formal grievance- written by employee within 10 days submitted to supervisor. Supervisor gives written response.
  3. Appeal-appeal to department head
  4. Administrative Appeal - appeals to city manager’s office

***employee has 10 days, supervisors 5 days, city manager 7 days

134
Q

Three circumstances Admin 31 applies to for alcohol/drug use

A
  1. Pre-employment testing
  2. Commercial driver
  3. Reasonable suspicion testing
135
Q

Reasonable suspicion (drug/alcohol use)

A

Means objective and/or observable facts which would cause a reasonable person to suspect the existence of evidence of a violation of law or policy.

136
Q

What form to use for suspected drugs/alcohol

A

Reasonable Suspicion Observational Checklist

137
Q

What happens if drug/alcohol test is refused

A

All tests must have written consent

If refuses, gives inadequate sample, tampers wjth or doesn’t go to collection point may equal discipline/termination

138
Q

Who can employee file harassment complaint to?

A

City’s Director if Administrative Services using the harassment/discrimination complaint form

Allowed to go outside chain of command

139
Q

Fire Hazard Complaint

A

Fire Hazard Complaint form filed with prevention or filled out at a fire station.

Handled within 5-10 business days

140
Q

AHJ

A

Authority Having Jurisdiction

Captain's Exam (10 decks)

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