General Flashcards
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What is the intent of the Medical billing compliance program SOP?
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Its intent is to prevent billing errors or fraud, optimizing payment of claims and insuring compliance with federal regulations.
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Who provides the compliance guidance for the Depts medical billing program?
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The Office of Inspector General(OIG) of the Dept of Health and Human services.
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The Medical Billing Compliance Officer is responsible for what and responds to who?
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- Attain relevant CO certification through the Office of the Inspector General.
- Develop and maintain annual medical billing training.
- Develop and maintain an internal monitoring and auditing program. (May require coordination with HIPPA Compliance Officer)
- Responds appropriately to detected offenses of the SOP and reports them directly to the Fire chief.
- Annually Reviews SOP
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Who is responsible for communicating the mission, org values and goals of the Dept?
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The Fire Chief.
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Whats covered in SOPs 100 series?
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Dept Values, Org and Policies.
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Whats covered in SOPs 200 series?
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Standard Operating Procedures.
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Whats covered in SOPs 300 series?
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Training procedures.
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Whats covered in SOPs 400 series?
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EMS procedures.
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What is the intent of the Procedural Volumes?(Series)
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To help members understand how to function within the fire dept org through the use of standardized policies and procedures.
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What is MFMDs mission statement?
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To serve with C.A.R.E. Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence
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“As a Org and as a Ind members of the MFMD, we will do the things that we say we will, try our best to do them well, every time, and care about our customers, their property and each other.” Is also know as?
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The Performance Guarantee.
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When L&M say they will continue to work on the issue of trust. What do they mean?
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Trust in the “process” and foster trust among participants.
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Who’s part of Labor & Management?(L&M)
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Fire Dept management and Local 2260 Executive board members.
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What holds more value than the outcome of any single issue that may arise within in the org?(L&M)
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The L&M relationship.
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Thru the L&M process, management will?
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- Make decisions to run the org efficiently
- assign members
- to distribute and redistribute the work
- enforce policies and rules
- respond to misconduct, dishonesty and criminal behavior
- generally guide the members to accomplish the goals of the org.
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What is the name of the formal negotiations of wages, hours, benefits and working conditions between Labor and City Management to reach an MOU?
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Meet and Confer Negotiations.
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What process does the dept use to facilitate and guide the development of policies, procedures and programs within the org?
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Departmental teams. (Teams)
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Who established the Commission on Fire Accreditation International back in 1988?(CFAI)
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The International City/County Management Association(ICMA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs(IAFC).
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What is the goal of the CFAI?
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Its to improve customer service and organizational performance through defined performance measurements.
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What does the CFAIs accreditation mean for the dept?
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It means that MFMDs programs are “credible” and they promote excellence within the org.
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The Support Services Assistant Chief is responsible for maintaining what accreditation?
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The CFAIs.
(Commission on Fire Accreditation International)
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How many categories are there in the self assessment process for the CFAI?
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10 categories with 255 performance measurements.
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What is defined by the CFAI as “those written policies and procedures that establish the distribution and concentration of fixed and mobile resources of an org”?
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The Standards of Response Coverage.(SORC)
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In regards to SORC. What is “station and resource locations needed to assure rapid response deployment to minimize and terminate emergencies”?
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Distribution.
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In regards to SORC. What is the spacing of multiple resources arranged so that an initial "effective response force" can arrive on scene within sufficient time frames to mobilize and like stop the escalation of an emergency in a specific risk category?
Concentration.
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In regards to SORC. What consists of the number of personnel and their task assignments?
Staffing levels.
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What makes a Maximum risk occupancy?(Read only)
High probability/high consequence.
High probability-These structures are most likely to be at fire risk.
High consequence-There is potential for multiple life/property loss and high economic impact.
Non-sprinkled occupancies 3 or more stories in height, including apartments, hotels medical buildings and office complexes (R-1)
Hospitals (I-1.1)
All high-rise and mid-rise complexes sprinkled or not (R-1 or B)
Warehouses with heavy fire load (M or S-1)
Explosive manufacturing (H-1 and 2)
Semi-conductor industries (H-6)
Occupancies with extreme health hazards, toxic and highly toxic materials
(H-7)
Non-sprinkled nursing homes (I-1.1), assemblies with >50 (A-3) and jails
(I-3)
Vacant buildings that are not preplanned (A’s, I-3, 4, H-1,2,6, M
occupancies with high piled stock, R-1)
Downtown Commercial Occupancies
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What makes a High/Special risk occupancy?(Read only)
Low probability/high consequence.
Low probability-These structures are least likely to be at fire risk, generally, due to built-in fire protection.
High Consequence-There is potential for multiple life and property loss.
“H” occupancies, where flammable solids present a high physical hazard (H-3), large repair garages or shops (H-4) and large aircraft hangers (H-5)
Sprinkled shopping malls (M) movie theatres and restaurants >50 (A-3)
Large assembly, with an occupant load over 1,000 and a stage (A-1)
Large assemblies <1,000 and >300 people (A-2 and 2.1)
Stadiums and amusement parks (A-4)
Sprinkled nursing homes/nurseries with full time care of children under 6 (I-1.1)
Sprinkled mental institutions and jails (I-3)
Large factories or industrial occupancies of a moderate hazard (F-1)
Schools, including public, private, charter, and parochial (E-1 and 2)
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What makes a medium risk occupancy?(Read only)
High probability/low consequence.
High Probability-These structures are most likely to be a fire risk.
Low Consequence-The potential for life loss is high, with multiple life loss lower.
Single family dwellings (R-3), group homes with <10 people (R-4), day care facilities >6 people (E-3)
Single or two-story hotels or apartments (R-1), medical and office complexes (B)
Restaurants with less than 50 people (B)
City, state, or federal facilities (B)
Sprinkled malls (M) and assembly buildings with 50-300 people (A-3)
Low hazard factory/industrial complexes (F-2), small repair garages (H-4)
and garages (S-3) and hangers (S-5) that include exchange of parts with
no open flame or welding
Fuel dispensing stations without automotive repair (S-3)
Outpatient (I-1.2) care facilities >5 people for ambulatory and children over
six (I-2)
Storage facilities of a moderate hazard (S-1)
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What makes a low risk occupancy?(Read only)
Low probability/low consequence.
Low probability-The potential for fire risk is low.
Low consequence-The potential for life loss is low.
Occupancy Categories:
Small commercial structures remote from other buildings with one or two people
Detached residential garages (U-1)
Private garages and carports (U-1), open parking garages (S-4)
Tanks and towers (S-2)
Storage facilities with non-combustible storage (S-2)
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What color icon will Maximum, high/special risk occupancy be on the MCTs?
Blue.
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Whos in charge of crew sheets(Time sheets) and making sure theyre complete by 10 am?
Staffing administrator.
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What is the maximum of compensatory time a 40 hour employee can accrue?
100 hours.
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What does the Special Performance Award consist of?
Two step merit, unscheduled merits and exceptional performance awards.
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When traveling outside of Phx metro for training. Who is the travel representative ?
BC aides.
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Who has final approval for training requests?
The assistant chief of that division.
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Who gets the gold name plate for their class A suit?
All chiefs and chaplain. Everyone else gets silver.
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Who designates when the Class A suit is to be worn?
The Fire Chief.
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When is the class B suit expected and allowed to be worn w/o a tie?
When presenting at council, board or council meetings, or when meeting with elected officials, business or community groups.
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When is a class B suit appropriate?
For all business situations where a shirt and tie are appropriate. As well when presenting at council, board/council meetings or when meeting with elected officials, business or community groups.
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How often can you request a safety shoe voucher thru the Fire resource program assistant?
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Every 6 months.
Six month voucher 85.00
Twelve month voucher 170.00
Unless it damaged or unsafe then email supervisor and they will email the FRPA.
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Who has the obligation to ENFORCE the policy if they feel safety is an issue or that neat professional appearance is not being followed?
All supervisors.
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How long does a documented employee leave need to be on a minimum before a temporary promotion is created?
90 days and 30 consecutive shifts.
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If theres a temp promotion to be made and the current list is exhausted. How is it filled?
1. Most senior ALS/BLS that didnt make the list.
2. Most senior ALS/BLS member.
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If a temp assignment is going to extend past 12 months. Who has to approve it?
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Department manager(assistant chief) or designee.
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What are the responsibilities of an employee if they’re pregnant?
1. Inform their supervisor regarding the pregnancy (this will give the supervisor the opportunity to refer employee to Fire Personnel & Wellness for more information.)
2. Notify the Personnel & Wellness Captain of their intent to be placed in a transitional work assignment.
3. When a member has been reassigned, they will remain in their new assignment throughout the duration of the pregnancy, until placed on authorized leave, or released to full duty by their physician.
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After a employee has told their supervisor that they are pregnant. What should that supervisor do?
1.Inform the employee of the Transitional Work Program (Management Policy #310) and the Family and Medical Leave Act, Management Policy #345.
2. Inform the employee of City of Mesa Personnel Rules Section 441 (Special Leaves without Pay) and Section 442 (FMLA).
3. After a decision has been made by the employee regarding transitional work status, the Fire Department Personnel and Wellness Section will assign the employee to a transitional work position, if appropriate and available.
4. Coordinate with the Battalion Chief regarding personnel replacement for member.
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What must a employee do to come back to work after having a baby?
After delivery, the employee is expected to get medical clearance before beginning strenuous activity. Additionally, the employee is encouraged to seek fitness advice from a certified trainer or the Department's Wellness Captain. The employee must have approval in writing from her physician to return to active duty with a Work Status Summary Form, which is available at the bottom of the Wellness Division’s home page.
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What are the 3 reasons someone can get a leave of absence for 12 weeks of paid/unpaid leave?
1.For the birth of a child or take care of a child.
2.For the care of a spouse, son, daughter, or parent who has a serious health condition.
3. A serious health condition that makes the employee unable do their job.
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Employees must provide _ days advance notice to the Fire Chief and Personnel director when the need for FMLA is foreseeable.
30.
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SOPs will be reviewed and updated when?
Whenever theres a new policy, a change in an old policy or 3 years have lapsed.
Departmental communications will keep all SOPs updated and will send out reminders to ACs every 3 years. This will be done 3 moths in advance to give them time.
AC or a designee is responsible to update SOPs within their work area.
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When child or adult abuse is suspected. What are the steps to report it?
1. Telephone or face to face with a police officer or child/adult protective services.
2. Tell your direct supervisor.
3. Prior to end of shift, employee has to document the incident on MFMD Quality Management Pre-Hospital form.
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Failure to report suspected child abuse can result in being charged with a:
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Class 1 misdemeanor or class 6 felony.
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Means any person who is impaired by reason of mental illness, mental deficiency, mental disorder, physical illness or disability, chronic use of drugs, chronic intoxication or other cause, except minority, to the extent that he/she lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning his/her person.
Incapacitated person.
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Means a pattern of conduct without the person’s informed consent resulting in deprivation of food, water, medication, medical services, shelter, cooling, heating or other services necessary to maintain minimum physical or mental health.
Neglect.
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Means an individual who is eighteen years of age or older and who is unable to protect himself from abuse, neglect or exploitation by others because of physical impairment. _______ ______includes an incapacitated person.
Vulnerable adult.
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Failure to report suspected adult abuse can result in being charged with a:
Class 1 misdemeanor.
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If an employee requests an extension past the 1st 90 days of transitional work. Who must ok it?
The employees assistant chief/RC manager/department manager can approve an additional 90 days.(180 total days or 1040 hours) If additional time is requested, the Fire Chief and the HR Director must approve the extension.
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Members may begin transitional work after they have received work release from their physician. What form is needed?
Return to duty progress report form.(found in the fire forms page)
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Members who are injured "off the job" may request transitional work and need to complete what form?
Transitional work request form is to be used and shall specify the following:
a. Expected date of return to regular work.
Specific restrictions, capabilities, & needs outlined by the physician.
b. Physician’s signature on all pages and phone number
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When considering a employee for Long term modified work program. What are the five things that are needed?
1. The employee must be physically, emotionally and psychologically capable of doing his new duties.
2.Necessary funding must be identified and secured.
3. Members last three performance evals must be rated overall "successful performance".
4. Members Sup and BC for the last 3 years must recommend him/her.
5. Have a minimum of 15 years in the PSPRS.
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What is the maximum time allowed in long term modified work program?
5 years.
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Agency contracted to conduct medical exams.
Health care provider.
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FD personnel trained to provide wellness education and conduct fitness evals.
Peer fitness trainers.(HFIs)
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Directs wellness program.
Wellness program Coordinator.
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A health care provider licensed in AZ and trained to perform and interpret medical exam items listed in the Medical Examination section.
Licensed health care provider.
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On duty exercise sessions.
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Physical training(PT).
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Who is to be contacted if a Licensed health care provider identifies a health condition that prevents the member from performing emergency ops safely?
The wellness program coordinator or personnel and wellness deputy chief.
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What is the maximum weight allowed for a dumbbell?
65 pounds.
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What is the maximum weight allowed for a kettelbell?
53 pounds.
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A personal injury arising out of and in the course of employment with the city.
Industrial injury.
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A disease cause by a specific hazardous condition or material when theres a direct relationship between the conditions under which the work is performed and the occupational illness.
Occupational illness.
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The Safety Captain, Safety Team and Battalion Safety Officers shall be responsible for?
Conducting incident reviews.
Division heads shall determine when QA processes will be implemented. It shall be the responsibility of each division head and the Safety Captain to manage processes according to this SOP and in cooperation with Labor.
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What should be done to report a Near Miss incident?(Read only)
Members who witness or have a role in a near miss should report the incident either by contacting a BSO immediately or through the Near Miss Report located on the MFMD Safety InsideMesa page.
Fill out and submit the information, following the directions on the form.
BSO’s are responsible for conducting the discovery phase of near miss reviews. Members should expect to be interviewed and asked to recall as much about the incident as possible. Event identifiers will be scrubbed and every effort to maintain anonymity will be made.
Discovery information will be forwarded to the Safety Team for peer analysis. After peer analysis the division in which the incident took place will be charged with developing a communications plan for disseminating the findings to all members and making any alterations to training or procedures.
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Where can you find the Depts Near Miss form?
MFMD InsideMesa Safety Page.
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If a member is involved in accident in a city vehicle or personal that caused injury or damage. Who should they contact?
The closest MFMD BSO and BC.
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After an accident in a city/personal vehicle. Who should fill out the COM Incident Report and where can you find it?
The driver and his/her supervisor shall complete the form and the form can be found in the ZOI app.
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When is the only time PD notification can be waived for a MVA involving a member of MFMD?
If its on city property, they're no injuries and the damage is minor.
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Each members last _ years of driving HX will be considered when determining how many accidents have occurred.
3 years.
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When no violation of policy or law (MVA)occurred:
1. A Simple cuff note with supervisor to member coaching with training as determined by the division head.
2. MOU and closer mentoring by the supervisor,SafetyCaptain,and Training Division.
3. Written Reprimand,mandatory driver training by Training Division with continued progressive discipline as outlined in COM Management Policy #339.
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Violation of law and or policy(MVA):
1. Written Counseling Note or actions as set out in COM Management Policy #339, and mandatory driver training through Training Division.
2. Written Reprimand or actions as set out by COM Management Policy #339, and/or uncompensated suspension, and/or demotion.
3. Uncompensated suspension,demotion or termination as determined by Fire Administration.
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Who is responsible to ensure that all passengers are seated and belted prior to moving the fire truck?
It is the responsibility of the company officer and the apparatus driver.
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It is the responsibility of the ____ _____ ______to provide oversight and general management for fire department injuries and coordinate the transitional work program?
The MFMD Wellness capt.
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It is the responsibility of the ____ _____ _____ _____ in cooperation with the ____ _____ _____ to manage infectious exposures.
MFMD Infectious Control Officer and MFMD Wellness Capt. The role of Infection Control Officer falls under the EMS Division Chief.
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Who is responsible for managing and investigating all non criminal chemical exposure incidents?
The Wellness capt and the MFMD Safety Officer.
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What should be done if a member is injured or has an exposure?(Read only)
All member injuries and exposures, minor or severe, that happen while conducting COM business shall be reported to the member’s supervisor. If necessary, an EMS case shall be started through MFMD Alarm for patient care purposes. Medical care shall not be delayed for reporting purposes.
All injuries and exposures shall be reported to the closest Battalion Chief and Battalion Safety Officer through the Alarm Room Supervisor at 480-521-4275.
The closest BSO will guide members through reporting procedures and will work with the member’s supervisor to ensure injuries and exposures are handled appropriately.
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Is defined as a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or injected or infused contact with blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious material, inhaled/ingested airborne pathogens or toxins.
Infectious Exposure.
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Firearms are prohibited inside COM MFMD property. What are the 2 exceptions to this rule?
(1) Firearm/ammo that lawfully remains inside a personal vehicle that is not being used for city business and (2) is not visible from outside the vehicle.
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If a long distance call is made by a member thats charged to the city. What does that member need to do?
Fill out a Phone Call reimbursement form and submit it with a payment to the City's cashier within 5 days.
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When a customer request a station tour. What is the required time to process the request and put it on the calendar by the BC aide?
2 weeks.
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If a station visit is to extend beyond 2200. Who must approve it in advance?
The shift commander.
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From what hour to what hour can ride alongs(Observer Program)can be done?
From 0800 to 2000.( 8 hour max)
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Who is exempt for the 8 pm cut off time for ride alongs?
Media and council members.
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What are the guidelines for the MFMD Observer Program?(Read only)
-Be employed by an emergency health care provider, a Public Safety entity, an Intern, a City Employee, or is a member of another Fire Service.
• Be a student in a paramedic-training program that the Mesa Fire and Medical Department has entered into contract with, to provide vehicular training.
• Be a member of the media on assignment from their employer, with the approval of Departmental Communications.
• Be a qualified candidate for Recruit Firefighter.
• Be an immediate family member of a MFMD employee.
-Be a current East Valley Regional 2nd year Cadet. Must be 16 years or older and have approval from the Cadet Coordinator. Cadet Coordinator will choose the crew that the Cadet will do the RideAlong with.
• Be a Mesa Fire and Medical Community Outreach or Volunteer Corp member (Connector, Community Response Team, Social Service, CERT) have completed training and probationary period (90 days), work at least 15 hours a month, be in good standing with the program and must have approval of the Coordinators. A Volunteer can do a ride along once a quarter, no more than 4 times annually. RideAlongs for volunteers are scheduled through the volunteer coordinator for that division.
• Be recommended by City Management.
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When a fire hydrant is found to be inoperable?(public or private)
1. Obtain an out-of-service ring that is carried on front line units and install on the hydrant. Additional rings are to be obtained from Resource Management.
2. When a hydrant problem exists that requires immediate repair, contact the City of Mesa Department of Water Resource at extension 4185. State the hydrant location and problem. On weekends or after hours, contact the Utility Control Center at extension 2262.
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Obstructions, such as fences, that need to be relocated are to be reported to the property owner. If resistance and refusal is encountered, or if you were unable to make contact with the property owner, contact _____ __________ in writing.
Fire Prevention.
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What should be done if a fire hydrant is need of paint?
Contact Fire Admin at 2101 and request the # for City’s service hydrant painting program.
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Who designates high, medium and low hazard occupancy?
Fire prevention.
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How do the responsibilities of preplans breakdown?(Read only)
The Technical Services Division will maintain a Master List of Preplans. The Master List of Preplans will be electronically accessible by all members of the Department but editing will be restricted to Technical Services, Battalion Safety Officers and Battalion Chiefs. Technical Services will also audit the Master List every five years and adjust priority revisions as required.
The designation of Low, Medium or High Hazard will be the responsibility of Fire Prevention.
Fire Prevention will be responsible for review and submission for change of High Hazard Occupancies to Technical Services.
Fire crews will be responsible for review and submission for change of Medium Hazard Occupancies and the verification of Low Hazard Occupancy building construction features.
Connectors will be responsible for review and submission for changes of Low Hazard Occupancies except building construction features.
Battalion 203 will be responsible for the receipt of priority reviews from Technical Services, assignment to crews and review of information (Site Inspection Survey, footprints, etc.) back from crews before submission to Technical Services for revision
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If an attorney/investigator contacts an employee wishing to discuss MFMD response incidents,who should you refer them to?
MFMD Records division.
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Whats the proper dress attire for a court appearance?
| Interview or deposition?
Court: Class B w/o a tie.
Deposition or interviews: Class C.
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Who determines which specific courses of training will be approved as reimbursable instruction and who may participate?
The Fire Personnel Assistant chief.
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Employees who voluntarily separate from the city within _ months from the date of the last tuition reimbursement check shall be required to payback the city in full for all prior tuition in the last _ months.
24 and 24.
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To be eligible for tuition reimbursement, employee must:
1. Have successfully completed initial probation or 1 year of continuous service(sworn) prior to start of the class.
2. Have received a successful PAF in their last review.
3. Attend a credited college, Uni or institution.
4. Complete the Tuition Reimbursement Orientation(on the learning center) and sign the Affidavit of Understanding.
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Submission for Tuition reimbursement requests must include:
1. Tuition reimbursement form-complete and signed.
2. Enrollment Doc-proof of enrollment from the school.
3. Tuition documentation-proof of "tuition only amount".
4. Official grade report-report for the course showing a grade of C or better(within 30 days of completion).
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Any changes in courses occurring during the semester must be submitted to who and how?
They must be submitted to fire personnel rep within 7 days of change on a new tuition reimbursement form.
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Members who are on standby/callout and they drive their own personal vehicle will:
Receive mileage reimbursement from their house to the incident scene.
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Members who receive vehicle allowance will:
Only receive mileage reimbursement for approved travel outside of Maricopa and Pinal counties.
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To receive mileage reimbursement, the employee must:
1.Meet the criteria.
2. Complete the Mileage Report For Private Vehicle Form.The form must be printed so the member can obtain original signatures. Shift personnel requesting reimbursement will require the signature of a Battalion Chief. To help calculate mileage, the distance from fire station to fire station or fire station to Training is available on the Mileage Between Stations Worksheet.
3. Submit it to the Battalion aide.
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Certain types or amounts of equipment may require that the member’s supervisor approve the transaction. The ________ _________determines what transactions require supervisory approval.
Warehouse supervisor.
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After hours equipment replacement requires the approval of the member’s _______ ____. The _________ _______ will call the Warehouse Supervisor at their homes and ask for a member of the Fire Resource staff to open the warehouse for equipment procurement.
The Battalion chief.
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How many fuel cites are there and where?
7. They're six and they’re 6th st, Decatur, Sta 205, Sta 208, Sta 212 and Sta 203.
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Lost, damage or stolen fuel cards shall be reported as soon as possible to?
Resource management.
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Whos responsibility is it to make sure the reserve apparatus assigned to their station is always kept in a ready status?
The captains.
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Batt 201 reserve apparatus locations and equip.
Sta 201-Ladder, BC truck and TRV
Sta 207-Engine
Sta 218-engine
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Batt 202 reserve apparatus locations and equip.
Sta 210-Engine
Sta 212-Engine
Sta 215-ARFF truck
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Batt 203 reserve apparatus locations and equip.
Sta 216-Engine
Training- 2 Engines(last to be used and is not part of Batt 203)
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Individuals who had left the city on official business using a departmental vehicle and picked up a credit card. Have to return it by when?
Within 48 hours of return, the credit card should be returned to Resource Management, along with all fuel receipts.
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How far in advance can the Parade truck be reserved?
The Parade Truck can be scheduled up to six months in advance to be placed on the calendar. Contact Battalion 201 Aide, at 480-644-3565, Monday through Friday 0630-1530hrs. On weekends, contact the Battalion 201 Chief.
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What are some guidelines before the Parade truck is operated?
The Parade Truck will only be operated within the Mesa city limits, unless approved by the Duty Chief.
A “Daily Staff Vehicle Check Sheet” must be completed before this vehicle is operated. This form can be found on InsideMesa, Fire Maintenance page. (Click on the link for “Apparatus Daily Check Sheets.”)
The operating speed of this vehicle shall not exceed a maximum speed of 45 mph.
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What is the name of streets that are typically wider and are generally in the half mile or quarter mile designation?
Collector streets are typically wider streets that are generally on the half-mile or quarter-mile alignment. These streets are designed to carry a higher volume of traffic from the minor residential streets to the arterial streets. Speed Humps will not be placed on collector streets.
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Who will review the Speed Hump fire route designation request list submitted by Transportation for final approval/denial on speed hump requests?
The Emergency Services administrator support assistant.
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All vacation requests should be submitted through TeleStaff after checking the training calendar for possible conflicts.
**It is the responsibility of the employee:
1. To verify any time off requests or changes to a time off request are recorded accurately on TeleStaff**
2. To verify they have the accrued time needed before entering the time off request in Telestaff.
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Who has the authority to cancel a members vacation request if theres a conflict?
Their Imm sup or BC.
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How far in advance can a 24 hr vacation be put on the calendar?
6 months in advance.
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How far in advance can anything less than 24 hr vacation be put on the calendar?
1 month in advance.
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The holiday draw date for Independence day is?
Dec 15th to Jan 15th.
For the December 15th to January 15th draw period, these members will be allowed to cancel up to and including June 4th with an email to the staffing office. A new draw period would start on the first work day after June 4th and remain open for two weeks for the amount of cancelations occurring. Members who are chosen for the new draw date would automatically be granted vacation and would not be allowed to cancel if drawn. A buffer list would be established at this point to allow for any cancelations due to departmental needs (injury, end of the year promotions, etc.).
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The holiday draw date for Thanksgiving and after, Christmas and after, New years eve and New years day is?
Apr 15th to May 15th.
For the April 15th to May 15th draw periods, these members will be allowed to cancel up to and including October 1st with an email to the staffing office. A new draw period would start on the first work day after October 1st and remain open for two weeks for the amount of cancelations occurring. Members who are chosen for the new draw date would automatically be granted vacation and would not be allowed to cancel if drawn. A buffer list would be established at this point to allow for any cancelations due to departmental needs (injury, end of the year promotions, etc.).
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If a member is injured off duty who should they contact?
Personnel and Wellness division.
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Emergency or last minute TDY requests require contact with?
The Staffing Office or East Deputy.
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What are the acting captain guidelines according to Staffing?
Current fire engineers.
Members currently on Capts promotional list.
Other situations as approved by Shift Commander/BC.
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Each fire company is staffed with a four-person crew except?
The Foam, Utility, HazMat, Rehab, Command Van.
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Which units are the only ones that need 100% specialty coverage?
Attack 20, Foam 21 & 22.
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Battalion Chiefs and the Staffing Administrator have the discretion of not calling back for periods of less than?
4 hours.
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With after 7:00 AM callback staffing to fill a current (not future) opening, compensation will begin?
With after 7:00 AM callback staffing to fill a current (not future) opening, compensation will begin upon notification provided the member can arrive to their callback station within 30 minutes. If the time is greater than 30 minutes for arrival, the member will receive compensation beginning at their arrival time to the callback location. If the notification is for a future opening, the paragraph above applies.
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The apparatus that is scheduled for training?
Parent company.
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The off-going crew from a parent company apparatus for quarterly training?
Primary Staffing company.
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When a late call caused the off going crew to work past shift change. What must the Capt or acting Capt do?
Write an email with the incident number, unit ID, members names and emp #s and time to the supervising battalion and staffing division.
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Rest and recuperation(R&R) period after a wildland assignment of less than 14 days will go as follows:
On shift-before 1900 return to shift. After 1900 they will be allowed to go home.
Off shift-go home and report their next scheduled day unless its the following day. If its after 2200 they will be allowed to be off till 1200 the next day.
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Rest and recuperation(R&R) period after a wildland assignment of more than 14 days will go as follows:
Regardless of on duty or off they will be allowed to go home. If theyre scheduled to work the next day they will be allowed to be off till 1900.
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In the event that the Labor/Management Committee cannot reach a consensus regarding a members assignment. Who has the final say?
The Emergency Services Assistant Chief.
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BIDDING FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE OPERATIONS DIVISION.(Read only)
Bidding for positions based on seniority is reserved for field positions within the Emergency Services Division. The Battalion Safety Officer positions will not be considered part of the field position classification. Bidding for a field position is reserved for members the rank of Captain or lower.
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When is position is considered vacant?
At 0700 on the 1st shift theres no member assigned.
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All vacant positions will be listed in the Fdshare Drive, under the Staffing folder. Who maintains it?
BC aides.
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The process of converting a position from ALS to BLS or vice versa, only applies to the?
The Capts position.
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On a Transfer/bid request form who must be included?
The Battalion Chief of the station/shift being requested, his/her Battalion Aide, and “cc” the request to the member’s current Battalion Chief.
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Who will review all bid requests and check seniority?
The Ops DC.
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When two open positions overlap on the same apparatus for a minimum of _____, and one position is ALS and the other position is BLS, the highest- ranking position will be awarded first. The second position will be filled based on the ALS/BLS status of the first position.
One day.
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Specific to Haz Mat & TRT: If member leaves the team and returns within a year:
No new commitment is required.
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Specific to Haz Mat & TRT: If a member leaves the team and returns after a year and up to 5 years:
The member must complete a ‘return to team packet’ and will then assume a one year commitment.
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Specific to Haz Mat & TRT: If a member returns to a team after 5 years:
The member must attend certification training course and assumes a 3 year commitment.
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What are the current specialized assignments?
BSO, Bike team, Wildland and TEMS.
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Temporary day assignments are considered short term if less than:
180 days.
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Temporary day assignments lasting longer than 180 days but less than a year will?
Have to be posted for no less than 7 days and the selection procees will be based of resume, letter of interest and possible interview.
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When a member is placed in a day position and they weren't the least senior member. Who must meet to discuss this?
The Fire chief, affected AC, affected DC, Locals president and Locals Personnel Director.
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Provisional bids will only be opened for vacancies with?
6 months or more in duration.
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When an active sworn member of the MFMD passes away while performing emergency activities or passes within 24 hours of performing emergency activities or is traveling directly from home to the work or directly from work to home that member shall be given the highest level of honors. Level 1(read only)
Line of Duty Death (Sacrifice Honor).
Level 1:
-Deputy or Battalion Chief will be assigned to the task of funeral planning and assembling a Task Force to accomplish the process of planning and participation. This group will consist of on-duty, off-duty members including members of Local 2260 and anyone the family assigns as a family liaison.
-Four frontline apparatus will participate either as a static display (i.e. mortuary viewing or crossed aerials.), or within the procession.
-Full Honor Guard/Pipes and Drums.
-Class “A” dress uniform is required.
-AZ LAST Funeral Planning Handbook will be the reference document
for funeral planning. AZ L.A.S.T. Funeral Resource Guide
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When any sworn member of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department passes away for any reason other than Line of Duty, that member is eligible for Level 2 participation by the Department.(Read only)
Active MFMD Member Death Not Related to Emergency Activities (Service Honor).
Level 2- Active Duty Departmental Funeral (Upon families’ approval)
• Deputy or Battalion Chief will be assigned to the task of funeral planning and assembling a Task Force to accomplish the process of planning and participation. This group will consist of on-duty, off-duty members including members of Local 2260 and anyone the family assigns as a family liaison.
• Two frontline apparatus will participate either as a static display (i.e. mortuary viewing or crossed aerials.), or within the procession.
• Full Honor Guard/Pipes and Drums.
• Class “A” dress uniform is required.
• AZ LAST Funeral Planning Handbook will be the reference document for funeral planning. AZ L.A.S.T. Funeral Resource Guide
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Retirement or Medical Retirement as a result of an injury or presumptive illness as a result of prior active duty with MFMD. Family requests MFMD for participation as death was a result of a prior active duty event. Level 1(read only)
Retired Sworn Presumptive Death(SacrificeHonor).
Level 2:
-Deputy or Battalion Chief will be assigned to the task of funeral planning and assembling a Task Force to accomplish the process of planning and participation. This group will consist of on-duty, off-duty members including members of Local 2260 and anyone the family assigns as a family liaison.
-Two frontline apparatus will participate either as a static display (i.e. mortuary viewing or crossed aerials.), or within the procession.
-Full Honor Guard/Pipes and Drums.
-Class “A” dress uniform is required.
-AZ LAST Funeral Planning Handbook will be the reference document for funeral planning. AZ L.A.S.T. Funeral Resource Guide
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Level 1- Full Honors LODD Departmental Funeral (Upon families’ approval)
1.Deputy or Battalion Chief will be assigned to the task of funeral planning and assembling a Task Force to accomplish the process of planning and participation.
2.Four frontline apparatus.
3.Full Honor Guard/Pipes and Drums.
4.Class “A” dress uniform is required.
5.AZ LAST Funeral Planning Handbook will be the reference document
for funeral planning.
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Level 2- Active Duty Departmental Funeral (Upon families’ approval)
Same as Level 1 but only two apparatus.
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Level 3- Retired Sworn (Upon families’ request for assistance)
1. Deputy Chief or Battalion Chief assigned to address family requests.
2. Honor Guard and 1-Piper. 3.1 Frontline Apparatus. 4.Parade Truck.
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Level 4- Former Member Sworn (Upon families’ request for assistance)
1. Deputy Chief or Battalion Chief assigned to address family requests.
2. Honor Guard and 1-Piper. 3.Parade Truck.
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Labor/Management may participate in the following formal activities for the purpose of planning, policy discussion, procedures development and resolution:
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Labor/management team
Meet and Confer negotiations
Departmental teams
Personnel management
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Definition of Social Media:
Any web based form of electronic communication through which users create or participate in online or electronic communities to share ideas, information, personal messages and other content.
(103.14)
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Hair shall be:
Well groomed, neat in appearance, and worn in a style that is related to community standards.
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Spec Ops assignment requirements:
| Read only
As follows:
1.HazMat/TRT requires a 200 HR certification program though the State Fire Marshall’s office, Department of Emergency Management or nationally approved program.
2.ARFF requires an 80 HR cert training.
3.Non cert personnel assigned to a special operations position for 6 consecutive months or longer will begin receiving assignment pay once the following has been completed: 75% of all training has been attended and documented in Target Solutions/Firehouse and has been signed off by their Capt/Preceptor.
This pay needs to requested by the member via email to the Operations Deputy Chief.
A 3 year commitment starts(new members) from date of completion of a certification class.
Returning members <12 months: Immediately receive pay and 1 year commitment.
Returning members >12 months: Take written test and score >75% or better and complete competency exam within 90 days. 1 year commitment.
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Temp promoted personnel are subject to COM Personnel rules and will remain in the temp assignment until:
1. They fail to perform the duties of the position in an acceptable manner.
2. The vacancy becomes permanent.
3. The person who created the vacancy returns to work.
4. The temp promotion expires.
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In order to ensure the MFMD logo/name is used in an appropriate manner. Who must approve usage?
The members immediate supervisor must approve any non departmental usage and the AC must grant the final approval over the respective area.
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Intentional infliction of physical harm, injury caused by negligent acts or omissions, unreasonable confinement, sexual abuse/assault and exploitation of property are considered what?
Abuse regarding adults.
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After the closest BSO has taken all the pictures of the accident scene, gathered all the necessary info and worked the PD involving the accident to the Fire apparatus. Who will forward it to Safety Captain, COM Safety Services, City’s attorneys office and Fire Resource?
The Safety Battallion. B202.
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Definition of near miss:
| Read only
Incidents in which members may have been injured, had they FOLLOWED fire Dept SOPs.
Any incidents involving FD apparatus/vehicles that caused the driver to use swift collision avoidance behaviors.
Any training activity, where due to the failure of equipment or to follow SOPs, could have resulted in member injuries.
Encounters with HazMat that could have resulted in higher quantities of released material due to FD Ops.
Ops in roadways where private or public vehicles are being driven inside of FD work zones.
Ops that mistakenly place FD personnel in or near unexpected high risk or violent environments.
Technical rescues or recoveries, where members performed functions that could have resulted in injury.
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What is a pre billing review?(Read only)
A determination will be made as to whether each claim can be submitted for payment as prepared, or whether additional documentation is required, corrections must be made to address errors, or it cannot be billed at all. In each case, compliance with all Medicare coverage criteria should be evaluated. At a minimum, this will be performed at monthly on a sample basis.
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What is a post billing review?(Read only)
A determination will be made as to whether the claim was appropriately billed and paid, and whether an overpayment or underpayment exists. In each case, compliance with all Medicare coverage criteria should be evaluated. A denied or “down coded” claim will be further reviewed and a decision made as to whether the claim should be appealed. At a minimum, this will be performed quarterly on a sample basis.
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Write-offs, waivers of payments, and payment plans will be approved only by personnel designated by MFMD management based on documented financial hardships and ability to pay into account. Documentation should include?
Verification of current employment/unemployment status and/or a copy of tax returns (or W-2 forms, at least) for the previous two (2) years.
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What is the procedure for Member development training requests?(Read only)
The member shall complete the Training Registration form 30 days prior to actual training.
-Please include all pertinent information.
- Outside training (other than AGTS), please complete and include a copy of registration information and registration form.
-If authorized City business related duties or assignments takes you away from the Phoenix metro area, have your Travel Representative (BC Aides, etc.) complete and attach a Travel Authorization and Expense Report form (see Management Policy #201) Attach a conference brochure to the Training Registration Form, if possible.
-Never pay or register direct. Designated department representatives will process payment of registration.
-Submit to Captain/Supervisor for approval – Captains/Supervisors initial only.
-Route to Battalion/Deputy Chief for approval – Battalion/Deputy Chief's sign as
supervisor signature. If signing as ACTING BC/DC, please indicate.
-Route to Assistant Chief for Division Managers approval.
-Route to department representative where registration is completed and confirmation or denial copy is returned to the employee. Neither the Training Section nor the division representative approve or deny training requests. Final approval will be the responsibility of the Assistant Chief.
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How does the STAR program work?
Any member of the department can request a STAR award be issued for any other member and no supervisor approval is required. Variables such as rank, civilian/sworn, or supervisor/subordinate are not a factor in utilizing the STAR Program.
To recognize a member, send an email to MFMD Personnel or directly to the STAR Rep. The email should include the employee’s name, employee number and what the person is being acknowledged for.
The STAR Rep will evaluate the request to ensure it meets the requirements of the city management policy and may seek approval from the Deputy Chief over the program if needed.
The STAR Rep will work with the requestor to select the most appropriate type of award.
The STAR Rep will send out the award/merchandise and may also send a card to the person’s home or workplace to recognize and thank them for their effort. When appropriate, the STAR Rep will copy the requestor, the recipient’s supervisor, or other related people.
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Temporarily promoted personnel are subject to the City of Mesa Personnel Rules and will remain in the temporary assignment until:
a.They fail to perform the duties of the position in an acceptable manner.
b. The temporary vacancy becomes permanent and the temporary promotion is changed to a permanent promotion.
c. The person who created the temporary promotion returns to work.
d. The temporary promotion expires.
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What is a personal site?
A profile created on a social media platform by an individual for personal use and to share personal communication with family, friends and acquaintances. Personal sites do not include social media sites of labor unions, labor associations, or groups and organizations of City employees.
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What is a platform?
The software or technology that helps users to build, integrate or facilitate community, interactive and user-generated content. For example, a blog or a wiki is a social media tool, but the technology used to create and host them, such as Facebook or Twitter, is considered the platform.
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What is Professional Networking?
A type of social media service that is focused solely on interactions and relationships of a business and professional nature rather than including personal, non-business interactions. Professional networking sites allow users to make connections through which they can find jobs, and allow other users and possible employers to view profiles and share recommendations.
Additionally, these sites allow professionals from different fields of interest to ask questions and share opinions and knowledge. LinkedIn is an example of a professional networking site.
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Posts made on social networking sites on the Mesa Fire and Medical Department’s behalf directly reflect the department. Employees authorized to speak on the Mesa Fire and Medical Department’ behalf must:(Read only)
Not use their official roles to disparage the City organization, City elected officials or fellow employees
Not endorse or disparage any commercial products, services, entities or political candidates
Promptly correct and acknowledge errors made in any posts
Not delete any posts unless they clearly violate the City’s Social Media
policy.
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For purposes of this section, abuse may include, but is not limited to:(Read only)
Intentional infliction of physical harm or injury; injury caused by criminally negligent acts or omissions; sexual abuse; sexual contact; sexual assault; molestation; sexual exploitation; incest; child prostitution; participation in child pornography; exposure to toxic or flammable chemicals or illegal drugs; unreasonable confinement; and neglect.
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Any employee who has responsibility for the care of a vulnerable adult and who has a reasonable basis to believe that abuse or neglect of the adult has occurred or that exploitation of the adult’s property has occurred shall immediately?
Report the information in person or by telephone to
(1) a peace officer or adult protective services, and (2) the employee’s direct supervisor.
Prior to the end of the employee’s shift, the employee shall document the incident on the MFMD Quality Management Pre-hospital Report form. The Pre-Hospital form submitted shall include the name of the patient, age and the nature of the suspected abuse or physical neglect.
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“Abuse” means:
a. Intentional infliction of physical harm.
b. Injury caused by negligent acts or omissions.
c. Unreasonable confinement.
d. Sexual abuse or sexual assault.
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A supervisor who receives a report from an employee pursuant to the law and this policy is responsible for?(Read only)
ensuring that the employee complies with the mandatory reporting requirements set forth above. In addition, upon receipt of a report from an employee, the supervisor shall notify the next highest supervisor in his/her chain of command of the report and the steps taken to ensure compliance with the law and this policy. Each supervisor is responsible for notifying the next highest supervisor in the chain of command up to and including the Assistant Chief, who must then notify the Human Resources Division of the Fire Department.
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Traditional fitness evaluation that measures muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, and aerobic capacity:
Physical Fitness Evaluations.
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It is the supervisor's responsibility (regarding daily physical fitness)to:(Read only)
Make a reasonable effort to provide 1-1/2 hours of quality physical fitness activity (including recovery time) each on-duty shift for 56-hour personnel. For 40-hour personnel who are subject to the use of SCBA and who participate in Fire Suppression Operations, you may be given up to one (1) hour of physical fitness activity with supervisor approval each day. For 40-hour personnel not subject to the use of an SCBA nor who participate in Fire Suppression Operations, you may be given up to 1⁄2 hour of physical fitness activity with supervisor approval each day.
Supervisors shall include physical fitness participation in each member's performance evaluation.
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When choosing fitness activities, the supervisor shall select activities that:(Read only)
Improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, anaerobic and aerobic capacity;
Exclude team sports
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During fitness activities, supervisors must:(Read only)
-Preserve crew integrity to assure immediate availability to respond to calls;
• Remain in first due response area or coordinate alternative coverage with the Battalion Chiefs approval;
• Project a professional image.
• Ensure no more than two crews are exercising at one location at one time
unless pre-approved by Department Administration.
• Permit only Fire Department personnel to participate in crew physical fitness activities, unless pre-approved by Department administration.
• Remember when using public facilities, Fire Department physical activities may not interfere with the public's use.
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Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that all fitness activities are conducted safely. The following safety issues should be considered:(Read only)
-Make sure the crew is familiar with fitness equipment and training principles and, if necessary, request that a Peer Fitness Trainer provide an orientation session.
• Assure appropriate clothing, including shoes and any other needed personal protective equipment is worn and is in good repair.
• Select an appropriate time and location to perform the activity. A location designed specifically for the activity is preferred.
• Promote the use of sunscreen for outdoor activities and encourage pre- activity and post-activity hydration.
• Climbing ropes, gymnastic rings, or any other equipment is not allowed to be hung from the ceilings of the stations. Members are not allowed to climb or swing on ropes, rings, or any other equipment which may cause a severe fall or injury.
• Dumbbells shall not exceed 65lbs, and Kettlebells are not to exceed 53lbs. Personal fitness equipment that a member may bring to the station shall not exceed these weight requirements.
• Plyometric boxes shall not exceed 24 inches in height.
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The following is a list of authorized on-duty physical fitness activities:
-Running, jogging or walking (flat surface)
• Stationary aerobic training using Department provided equipment
• Weight lifting
• Work Hardening
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Commonly defined as an unexpected or unplanned event that causes injury or damage?
Accidents.
MFMD classifies all damage to motor vehicles not related to operational breakdowns as accidents.
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All motor vehicle accidents shall be reported to?(Read only)
The member’s supervisor and later recorded in the MFMD MVA Data Base.
They shall be reported to City of Mesa Safety Services and MFMD Fire Maintenance. If members are conducting City of Mesa (COM) business and experience a motor vehicle accident in a COM vehicle or their private vehicle they must report the incident to the closest available Battalion Safety Officer (BSO).
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If involved in a MVA, what should be done?(Read only)
If involved in a moderate to severe accident assess the need for medical care call 911 and tell the 911 operator you are a COM Fire Department employee. The COM Alarm Room or closest BC will notify the Duty Chief of the incident. Law enforcement will investigate the accident and issue citations or make arrests. A BSO, once given permission by law enforcement, will guide the member through the accident reporting process, take photos and conduct the discovery phase of the accident.
If the accident is minor and minor property damage has occurred, call the MRDC Alarm Room Supervisor at 480-521-4275 and have them notify the closest MFMD Battalion Chief. A BSO will likely respond to your location and guide the member through the accident reporting process, take photos and conduct the discovery phase of the accident. Reports should be forwarded through appropriate channels within 24 hours.
Motor vehicle accidents will be listed as either preventable or non-preventable to satisfy COM Management Policies.
Once accidents are classified they’ll be stored for reference for 3 years.
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A Near Miss incident is defined as?
An unintentional unsafe occurrence that could have resulted in an injury, fatality, or property damage if not for a fortunate break in the chain of events (http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/About).
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Procedures for member injuries and infectious, toxic chemical or biochemical exposures:(Read only)
All on-the-job injuries and exposures shall be immediately reported to the injured member’s supervisor. In addition, exposures should be documented accordingly within the Zoi app on the iPad utilizing the appropriate run disposition. *Reference the Zoi Users Guide or Infectious Exposures Quick Guide within MAAS360.
Activation of the exposure process starts with notification to the Alarm Room Alarm Room Supervisor (ARS) by the exposed member or their supervisor. The ARS will notify members of the Infectious Exposure Team (IET) and allow an initial 10 min response back to the alarm room by phone. If a response is not made within the initial 10 min an additional notification will be sent allowing for a secondary 10 min response time. If the response is not meet within these two notifications (20 min) alarm will notify BSO202 who will serve as the back-up IET member. Notification shall be made to the exposed member’s Battalion Chief and can happen before or after the ARS notification.
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All injuries and exposures shall be reported to the ___ ____ ____and the involved members Battalion Safety Officer for consideration of conducting an incident evaluation per SOP 104.05.
MFMD Safety Capt.
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Specific Shift Captain Responsibilities:(Read only)
“A” Shift is responsible for the maintenance of all plat books, stations maps.
“B” Shift is responsible for the maintenance of all apartments books.
“C” Shift is responsible for the maintenance of all trailer park books (with schools and golf courses) and preplan books.
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Climate control (use of air conditioner and/or heater) in the station is the responsibility of the Station Captain. The station may be kept comfortable in regards to temperature setting. The setting of the thermostat should be such that the room temperature on average is not below __°F when using the air conditioner (with the understanding the actual thermostat reading may be less than __°F to maintain the appropriate room temperature).
74.
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Company officers are responsible to see that the following(Observer Program)are complied with:
• All Non-City Employee Observers will sign an MFMD Waiver of Responsibility prior to beginning the observation period. The Captain or Company Officer will sign as witness. The waiver is sent to Gail Coakley in Departmental Communications, for documentation.
• Each Observer must provide a copy of a driver's license or official personal photo identification to the Company Officer, a copy should be sent to Gail Coakley/Departmental Communications along with the waiver form.
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This page has links for industrial injuries, infectious exposures and chemical exposures. Radiological and nuclear will use the chemical exposure format.
MFMD InsideMesa Safety Division page.
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_____ ______ includes all periods of approved absence with pay granted an employee due to: illness or injury, which renders the employee unable to perform the duties of the position; disability caused by pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage; examination or treatment by a licensed health care practitioner; illness, injury, examination or treatment by a licensed health care practitioner of a member of the employee's immediate family; bereavement time.
Sick leave. Sick Leave can only be used when sick, family illness, or medical appointments; Vacation Leave, if Supervisor approved, can be used for any leave.
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What is the maximum allowed time to be on transitional work?
90 days.(180 days total or 1040 hours)
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For the purpose of Duty of Act regarding minors, abuse may include but not limited to:
(Read only)
Intentional infliction of physical harm or injury, injury caused by criminally negligent acts or omissions, sexual abuse/contact/assault/exploitation, molestation, incest, child prostitution, participation in pornography, exposure to toxic or flammable chemicals or illegal drugs, unreasonable confinement and neglect.
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A member shall be employed on a ____/____ basis by the COM at the time of the work or non work related injury/ illness or pregnancy to be allowed to ask for Transitional Work assignment.
Full time/part time.
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Members on Transitional Work will complete the TW Schedule time card and email the attachment to:
Their TW supervisor, Wellness Captain or fire staffing.
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Guidelines for daily physical activity.
| Read only
1. Make a reasonable effort to provide 1-1/2 hours of quality physical fitness activity ( including recovery time).
2. Preserve crew integrity to assure immediate response to calls.
3. Remain in 1st due or coordinate coverage with BCs approval.
4. Project professionalism, assure appropriate clothing and shoes, promote the use of sunscreen and encourage pre/post activity hydration.
5. Ensure no more than two crews are exercising at one location unless pre-approved your Administration and only Fire Dept Personnel participate unless pre-approved.
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List the authorized on duty PT activities:
Running, jogging or walking(flat surfaces)
Stationary aerobic training using Dept provided equipment
Weight lifting
Work Hardening
104.03
204
Regarding Member injuries, once the investigation is complete. Who should the captain turn in the Industrial Injury form to?
BC/BSO or supervisor for processing. The Operations Deputy Chief will appoint a Safety Officer to conduct any formal Dept investigation.
104.05
204
Station improvement or furnishings costing more than ____need approval by all captains assigned to the station on all three shifts, as well as the three Battalion Chiefs. The Battalion Chief or Battalion Aide can forward the request to Resource Management for purchase.
250.
106.04
2/3
204
______ _________ includes all periods of approved absence with pay which are not chargeable to another paid time off category.
Vacation time.
110.00
5/10
205
The following situations shall preclude operations members from bidding for positions:(Read only)
Firefighters who have not completed their first year of service as a firefighter.
Members being precepted to be ALS providers until their training is complete.
Members acting out of class in temporary promotion positions are not eligible.
Members with less than 3-years remaining in the DROP are not eligible to bid into Special Teams positions, unless they are a current certified team member. Past team members applying will be studied on a case-by-case basis, and may depend on their recertification. The Operations A/C may make an exception for a position that remains un-bid after the 7-day open period.
110.02
4/15
206
Any member who is absent from his/her assignment for ______ consecutive months, or more than _________ months in an eighteen (18) month period will lose that assignment. The Personnel and Wellness Deputy Chief may grant extensions to this time period.
12.
110.02
6/15
207
When two members request to trade assignments, they must notify their ______ and ________ ________ by forwarding a request for transfer. Battalion Chiefs will coordinate with Labor and Personnel Chief to assure the intended trade request is not allowing members to circumvent current seniority bidding policies. If approved, The Battalion Chiefs will send out a *Notice to Publish a Proposed Trade* via email. Any member who has more seniority than the member requesting the trade, may submit a challenge to the trade. Members will have 7 days to respond from the date the notice was published. The challenge must be submitted via e-mail to the Battalion Chief coordinating the trade.
Captains and Battalion Chiefs.
110.02
8/15
208
The Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chief will assign the following responsibilities and will coordinate their efforts immediately upon firefighter death or notification of a firefighter with life threatening injuries is transported to the hospital.(Read only)
• East Deputy/Senior Advisor Responsibilities
• Auditing Officer (Labor)
• Hospital Liaison Officer (On-Call BC)
• Public Information Officer (Deputy Chief/PIO)
• Notification Officer(s) (Executive Staff Member and Labor Rep.)
• Family Liaison Team (Member Designated by Fallen or Labor)
• Benefits Officer (Executive Staff Member and Labor Rep.)
• Funeral Planning Officer (Battalion Chief or Deputy Chief)
• Review Officer/Team (Safety Battalion Chief)
111.01
2/12
