general orders

Question 1

what is purpose of confidentiality

Answer 1

establish guideline for restricting public access to sensitive information about gfd policies and procedures to no fire employee

Question 2

how low can sideburns go

Answer 2

to bottom of ear lobe

Question 3

were can tattoos show

Answer 3

only on arms and legs while in uniform

Question 4

when should protective clothing be cleaned

Answer 4

shall be inspected for contaminates after each use and cleaned when dirty / contaminated, twice a year, more often if subjected to heavy use.

Question 5

what are the three cleaners for turn outs

Answer 5

liquid Clorox 2, liquid vivid, oxygenated comet cleanser

Question 6

5 do not to cleaning protective clothing

Answer 6

1. dry clean
2. fabric softener
3. soap cleansers
4. hot water
5. automatic dryers

Question 7

how many oz. of bleach and how many oz. of liquid detergent

Answer 7

4 oz. oxygenated bleach

8 oz. liquid detergent

Question 8

what do you treat contaminated turn outs with

Answer 8

micro blaze

Question 9

what two standards do protective shoes meet

Answer 9

nfpa and ansi

Question 10

a program designed to provide employees, who may be recovering from non-work related medical issues, placement into a temporary work assignment that they are medically capable and approved to perform

Answer 10

accommodated duty ( light duty )

Question 11

the fire department _____ and ______ chief monitor all employees that fall under the gfd accommodated duty program

Answer 11

health safety

Question 12

medical leave phase 1

Answer 12

phase 1 ( months 0-6 )
employee is guaranteed same or similar position

Question 13

medical leave phase 2

Answer 13

phase 2 ( months 7 - 12 )
employee not guaranteed same or similar position. department may recruit for employees position.

Question 14

medical leave phase 3

Answer 14

phase 3 ( after 12 months )
employee separates from city employment, if applicable assumes appropriate retiree status.

Question 15

how long will open positions be available

Answer 15

1 week prior to selections being made

Question 16

who will get awarded the position

Answer 16

the employee with the highest seniority and who posses

the requirements

Question 17

seniority will be awarded by the fallowing

Answer 17

1. date of promotion will determine seniority rank
2. hire date will determine seniority for firefighter
3. two or more share same promotion or hire date, assignment will be based off the lowest employee number or fire department ranking

Question 18

if two or more positions are vacant at the same station on same shift, who fills vacancy first

Answer 18

highest ranking position, this will determine the requirements for the remaining positions

Question 19

how many squads are deployed across the valley

Answer 19

8

Question 20

how many personnel are assigned to the squad

Answer 20

5

Question 21

what training is required to be on squad

Answer 21

hazmat 200 hours

trt 200 hours

Question 22

how many training sessions and how long for squad

Answer 22

16 training session and 3 hours each

Question 23

the squad will be outfitted equipment similar to

Answer 23

a ladder tender

Question 24

employees will track their hours, sick, vacation, furlough days with

Answer 24

time and labor

Question 25

what is dead line to have time and labor

Answer 25

by noon on Friday the week of close

Question 26

final adjustments on time cards by

Answer 26

10 am on monday

Question 27

the goal for portable radios

Answer 27

to provide a portable radio to all members to protect them from risk of being lost, trapped during emergency operations

Question 28

policy of portable radios is to:

Answer 28

utilize radio during scene management, between alarm room or other units, and situations were emergency traffic is needed

Question 29

when should the msa face piece be inspected and cleaned

Answer 29

after each use, monthly, or whenever necessary.

Question 30

how long and what percent of bleach solution should be used to clean face piece

Answer 30

2 minutes and 10 % bleach solution

Question 31

the purpose of hose testing

Answer 31

to establish hose testing guidelines for the safety of personnel and equipment.

Question 32

max length will not exceed _____ for hose testing

Answer 32

300 ft

Question 33

what do you do to avoid pump damage when testing hose :

Answer 33

flow water through a slightly open red line or non dedicated discharge drain to keep water temp. cool

Question 34

how long do you hold test pressure when test hose

Answer 34

5 minutes

Question 35

``` hose size 1 1/2" 1 3/4" 2 1/2" 4" jacketed 4"rubber ```

Answer 35

``` 1 1/2" 300 psi 1 3/4" 300 psi 2 1/2" 300 psi 4" jacketed 300 psi 4" rubber 200 psi ```

Question 36

what is the purpose of rope equipment guidelines

Answer 36

to establish guideline for use, care, maintenance, and storage

Question 37

how often should ropes be inspected

Answer 37

on a weekly basis

Question 38

what is the proper way to tag damaged rope

Answer 38

tagged with information on how it was used, date, employees name, unit id, returned to resource

Question 39

what are the three uses for ropes

Answer 39

1. hoist tools 2. assist rescue as a tag line 3. safely cover more rescue area

Question 40

what type of construction of rope is in equipment rope bag

Answer 40

1. nylon, low stretch kermantle 2. inner core and outer sheath 3. outer sheath protects core 4. 75 to 80 % of the ropes strength comes from the core

Question 41

what are the 4 specifications of rope in equipment rope bag

Answer 41

1. diameter 1/2" 2. strength 9000 lbs. 3. length 150 ft on engines, 4. length 150 - 200 ft on ladders and lt

Question 42

what is the 3 maintenance requirements on equipment ropes

Answer 42

1. inspect after each use for damage to sheath, mildew, feel for soft spots between thumb and index finger 2. wash with mild non chlorinated based detergent, hang loosely, air dry out of direct light 3. after dried stuffed not coiled, into rope bag.

Question 43

what are the 6 cautions for equipment rope

Answer 43

1. never stand or walk on rope 2. don't drop from great heights 3. don't drag rope across ground 4. pad all edges 5. avoid passing nylon over nylon 6. keep all rope out of petroleum and alkaline products

Question 44

what are the 4 policies with personal safety rope

Answer 44

1. all members will carry a personal safety rope at all times in their bunkers. 2.responsibility of the individual to have rope in the ready state. any rope or bag found damaged or not in the ready state should be removed, reported, tagged, and replaced. 4.last Saturday of the month ropes should be removed and from the storage bags inspected for damage a

Question 45

What are the 8 knots that firefights are trained in tying?

Answer 45

1. figure eight 2.bowline 3