IFD General Procedures Flashcards
____ shall conduct a daily safety meeting with personnel under their supervision and notate it into the station logbook.
Station Officers
____ shall participate in safety awareness of worksites and equipment and report conditions believed to be unsafe to fire administration through the chain of command.
All members
_____ shall conduct a safety meeting with the stations under their supervision during the quarterly inspection.
Battalion Chiefs
____ shall conduct a safety meeting as part of the weekly meetings.
Fire Prevention
Members assigned to training, communications, fire administration or the Fire Marshall shall notify ___ to complete the investigation. (vehicle accident.)
Battalion 1
The ____ shall not conduct motor vehicle accident investigations due to their peer review board position as chairman.
Training battalion chief
All occupational injuries require a ____.
Report of Injury form
Reinstatement of driving privileges is at the discretion of the ____
Human Resources department, risk management.
The ____ will notate new damage in the station logbook. (vehicle)
Station officer
If the damage is under $100, the damage occurred over an extended period of time, and the operator cannot be determined, the station officer will only ____
log the damage in the station logbook.
Any damaged vehicle shall be reported to fleet services ____ after an accident or the discovery of vehicle damage.
As soon as possible
A member shall immediately report to their supervisor any new damage observed on a vehicle _____.
prior to placing the vehicle in operation.
Damage shall be reported to the battalion chief or fire marshal prior to ____. (MVA involving IFD vehicle)
9:00
Previous assignments in an administrative position will count was a “tour-of-duty” if a minimum of ____ was served.
18 months
____ will be considered first for any administrative assignment.
Volunteers
Newly promoted drivers and lieutenants will serve ___ in a position determined by fire admin.
24 months
_____ shall be conducted when there are allegations of serious misconduct resulting from violations of one of the following and ay result in disciplinary action being taken against an employee of the IFD.
Administrative investigations
Before an administrative investigation is conducted due to a concern presented by anyone outside of employment with the city of Irving fire department, a ____ must be initiated against the IFD member.
Formal Complaint
the chief of department will assign a ____ to conduct administrative investigations.
assistant chief
The members ____ shall be present during the interview process. (investigation.)
station officer and battalion chief.
____ shall be present when the administrative investigation is the result of performance issues.
Superior officers
The member who is the subject of an administrative investigation shall be given a ____ prior to the start of the interview process.
Garrity Warning
The member is required to sign the ____ acknowledging they understand they are the subject of an administrative investigation.
Notice of administrative investigation.
The member who is the subject of an administrative investigation shall be given the opportunity to ________.
review the written complaint.
With the approval of the ____, the investigator may impose a confidentiality agreement upon the member under investigation.
chief of department
members who are the subject of an administrative investigation shall be given copies of ____.
written complaint, garrity warning, notice of administrative investigation, and confidentiality agreement.
The investigator should submit their findings to the chief of department no later than the close of business on the ____.
90th calendar day
The alleged act did not occur
Unfounded
the act occurred but was justified, lawful, and proper.
Exonerated
the investigation produced information insufficient to prove or disapprove the allegations.
Not Sustained
The allegation is supported by reasonable proof the act occurred.
Sustained
means temporary disciplinary suspension, demotion in rank, indefinite suspension, or any combination of these actions.
Disciplinary action
Methods used to inspect a structural component without physically altering or damaging the materials.
Nondestructive testing
Aerial devices shall be tested in accordance with the most recent version of the _____.
NFPA 1914
Annual testing for aerial devices and fire apparatus pumpers shall be coordinated by the ___ through a certified testing agency.
Assistant chief, special services
Fire apparatus pumps shall be tested in accordance with the most recent version of the ____.
NFPA 1901
The ____ is intended to provide quick and efficient decontamination of IFD equipment, facilities, and vehicles.
AeroClave
The Aeroclave units will be house with the ____.
EMS supervisors
Whenever the aeroclave unit is utilized, crews will fill out the ____.
Aeroclave spreadsheet
The Aeroclave has been programmed to default to ____.
MICU mode.
All requests to decontaminate vehicles other than the IFD vehicles must go through the ____.
EMS captain (522)
_____ is the most effective way to kill bed bugs.
Heat treatment
____ are the second most effective way to kill bed bugs.
Pesticides
The ____ shall be notified of any infestation of a multi-family or hotel/motel property.
EMS battalion chief
_____ will be stored on each frontline and reserve MICU, as well as the SDO vehicles.
Polypropylene suits
Members will doff their polypropylene suit and seal it in a plastic trash bag prior to entering the ____.
MICU
Uniforms and boots will be dried on high heat for a minimum of ____. (bedbugs)
30 minutes
the SDO will call the ____ or _____ to arrange for the MICU to have decon performed by a licensed exterminator.
assistant chief of operations or the battalion chief, EMS
If ____ is found to be infested with bed bugs, ____ will be secured in plastic bags and transported to assigned quarters.
PPE
In the event a station is believed to be infested with bed bugs, the _____ will be notified and will direct procedures depending on severity.
on-call administrative chief
If it is determined that the station in question has been infested with bed bugs, the station will be ____.
taken out of service.
Apparatus phones may be stored on the assigned apparatus after ____ for phone recharge.
1900 hours.
Paramedic certification pay 0-4 years
175
Paramedic certification pay 4-8 years
200
Paramedic certification pay 8+ years
225
Arson investigator (certification pay)
100
Administrative pay
250
Swift water pay
50
SCBA technician pay
50
TRT pay
50
HAZMAT (non officer) pay
75
HAZMAT (officer) pay
125
Ambulance pay
2/hour
fire prevention on-call pay
1/hour
60 college hours (pay)
20
75 College hours (pay)
40
Associates degree pay
50
90 college hours pay
60
Bachelors degree pay
125
Masters degree pay
150
intermediate certification pay
30
advanced certification pay
60
master certification pay
90
Members can apply and get paid for ___ certification incentive pay and ___ educational incentive pay.
one, one
Irving Fire Department family member or significant others over the age of ____. (ride out program)
16
observers may ride out for a block of ____ hours between ___ and ____.
4, 0800 and 2000
Observers may ride out once in a ____ period.
6 month
_____ are responsible for insuring that observers are appropriately attired and have observed good hygiene practices.
Company officers
____ are required to wear a safety vest during all emergency responses.
Observers
The _____ will review safety procedures, assign a riding position, and assure that the observer is properly seated and belted prior to the apparatus moving.
company officer
Any problems arising from an observer will be verbally reported to the appropriate ______ and followed up with an email describing the events.
Battalion chief
_____ will be handled and addressed at the lowest appropriate level within the IFD.
Complaints
Any person who desires to make a formal complaint shall be referred to ____.
Fire Administration
Complaints or questions regarding fire hazards will be referred to and processed by the ____.
Fire Marshals office.
Complaints or questions regarding EMS will be referred to ____.
EMS battalion chief
Complaints or questions regarding fire and EMS response will be referred to the _____.
Assistant chief, operations.
Complaints, questions, and/or claims for damages for personal injury or damages to personal property will be referred to the _____.
City of Irving office of risk management
Complaints, inquiries, and questions of procedures for minor infractions will be assigned to the appropriate _____.
Battalion chief
_____ is being cognizant of your own actions and communication.
Self awareness
_____ is respecting that a patient possesses the ability to harm you, and should be assumed to possess a weapon until proven otherwise.
Patient awareness
______ is your personal observations of the scene you encounter.
Situational awareness
_____ includes the conditions of the scene and what parties are in attendance, both visibly and out of sight.
Environmental awareness
Assume all weapons are ____.
loaded
If the patient refuses to secure their weapon, the patient is now considered to be _____ and will be advised of this policy.
refusing medical care
If a weapon is found on an unconscious person while doing a physical exam, immediately _____.
request law enforcement.
If the patient refuses to relinquish their weapon, ____ will be notified immediately.
law enforcement
While waiting for law enforcement to arrive the weapon may be secured in the _____.
narcotics lock box.
A ____ is required from the receiving law enforcement officer upon taking possession of the weapon.
report number
Prior to the ___ of each month, and updated call list will be prepared by the administrative specialist.
5th
The updated call list shall then be posted on the J-drive by the ______.
Administrative specialist
Members desiring to utilize the employee assistance plan are responsible to contact _______ for instructions on assistance.
City of Irving Human Resource Department
____ consists of a number of steps/actions initiated by the members immediate supervisor beginning with the least severe non-disciplinary and continuing though severe disciplinary action.
Progressive action
When _____ is initiated against a member the members captain, battalion chief, or fire marshal will complete a personnel form. (form 22)
progressive action
a _____ initiates a written reprimand. (progressive action)
Chief officer
The ____ administers all disciplinary action and such actions are confirmed by the city of Irving civil service commission.
chief of department
Before the chief of department administers discipline, the member shall be afforded a _____.
disciplinary hearing.
_____ Will be considered first for dispatch assignments.
Volunteers
One of the considerations for a volunteer (dispatch) is base on prior use of ______.
Sick leave
The first members to be detailed shall be either firefighters or drivers with greater than ____ of service. (Alarm Office dispatch)
10 years
_____ firefighters and drivers shall be among the first of their rank for consideration.
Non-paramedic
Controlled substances on the ASAP and those kept in medical bags for the convention center, and music center are assigned to _____.
Fire Administration
It is the responsibility of all department personnel, particularly ____, to ensure that controlled substances are properly stored and accounted for, as well as ensuring that all required documentation is completed.
Station officers
_____: a substance whose use and distribution is strictly controlled due to the potential for abuse or risk.
Controlled substance
_____ - extreme risk for abuse and has no safe or accepted medical use. Examples include LSD, PCP, and crack cocaine.
Schedule 1
______ - Drugs with high risk for abuse, but have proven to be safe and effective for medical use, when used properly. Examples include morphine and fentanyl.
Schedule II
______ - have less risk of abuse than schedule II drugs. Examples include valium and versed.
Schedule III, IV, or V
Only those employees authorized by the ______ shall be allowed access to the medication room.
Chief of department
Schedule II drug used on IFD MICU
Fentanyl
Schedule III drug used by IFD MICU
Ketamine
Schedule IV drug used by IFD MICU
Versed
Schedule IV drug, 2 doses may be stored in the medical bag while the rest remain in the lock box on the MICU.
Versed
Maximum quantity of fentanyl doses kept on MICU
16
Maximum quantity of Ketamine doses kept on MICU
3
Maximum quantity of Versed doses kept on MICU
6
The ASAP inventory shall be completed by a paramedic from ____ on a weekly basis.
station 10
The convention center medical kit inventory shall be completed by a paramedic from _____ during the first week of each month.
Station 11
The music factory medical kit inventory shall be completed by a paramedic from ____ during the first week of each month.
Station 8
Disposal of unused controlled substances must be done in the presence of ______.
the other paramedic assigned to the patient or an RN
In regard too used controlled substances, the paramedic must draw it up into a syringe, confirm the amount with the other paramedic, and the waste the remaining drug ______ along with the empty vial.
into a sharps container
Controlled substances can be ordered anytime the assigned quantity for each respective piece of equipment drops below _____.
50 percent.
The SDO (521 or 522) _____ resupply controlled substances.
cannot
_____ shall no longer be routinely resupplied on Fridays.
Controlled substances
Resupply of controlled substances shall take place at the _____.
property room
Routine resupply of controlled substances shall generally take place Monday - Friday, between the hours of ____.
0700-1600
Equipment requesting resupply of controlled substances should first contact the _____.
EMS battalion chief.
Only individuals who have power of attorney from the ______ are authorized to dispense controlled substances.
BioTel Medical Director
Upon returning to the station, MICU paramedics shall provide the controlled substance invoice to ______.
the station officer.
For equipment that is in-service on reserve equipment, the controlled substance invoice shall be retained, and _____ shall be responsible to ensure that the receipt is properly filed at the appropriate station.
the EMS battalion chief
______ are ultimately responsible to ensure that controlled substance policies are properly followed.
Station officers
As mandated by the DEA, a ____ inventory of record for each type and dosage of controlled substances shall be completed.
bi-annual
All records related to the issuance, storage, and usage of controlled substances shall be retained a minimum of ______.
2 years.
Anytime a controlled substance vial or container is found to be broken, is accidentally broken, or appears to have been altered it must be reported to _____, who shall in turn notify the ______.
station officer, SDO.
When a controlled substance is discovered to be missing/lost or a discrepancy in the count occurs, the ____ shall be notified immediately.
Station Officer
The paramedic(s) who discovered the missing/lost controlled substance or noted the discrepancy in the count shall complete a _____.
controlled substance discrepancy report
______ shall have responsibility for conducting periodic audits and inventory counts to ensure compliance with the controlled substance policy.
SDO’s
In regard to drafting firefighters for paramedic school, the least senior firefighter with a minimum of ___ since completing probation shall be the first selected.
one year
In regard to paramedic school, failure on the _____ will result in written reprimand, as well as reassignment to a 40 hour work schedule at the training academy in preparation to re-attend the next available paramedic school.
first attempt
In regard to paramedic school, failure on the ____ would result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
second attempt
_____ of NREMT (paramedic) exam will result in a written reprimand.
Initial failure
____ of NREMT (paramedic) exam will result in reassignment to a 40 hour work schedule at the training academy for a minimum of 15 days, in preparation to retest and consideration for disciplinary action.
A second failure
______ of the NREMT (paramedic) exam will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
A third failure
Each certified or licensed paramedic will be required to have a minimum of _____ of continuing education per year.
36 hours
It is the responsibility of the _____ to acquire the requisite number of continuing education hours to be eligible to re-certify every 4 years.
individual member
Approximately ____ prior to a certification expiring, the EMS battalion chief will audit the training records supplied by the EMSTS to determine if the EMT or paramedic has obtained the required minimum number or hours of continuing education as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
8-10 weeks
A ______ shall be completed for instances in which emergency medical services are provided, which includes assessment, treatment, and/or transport of a patient.
patient care report
All patients transported or patients with abnormal vital signs shall have at least ____ of vital signs.
2 sets
Unstable patients shall have repeat vital signs documented every ____, until patient care is transferred at the receiving facility.
5-10 minutes
When a draft form is left at the hospital, a completed patient care report shall be delivered to the receiving facility by fax or hard copy by _____.
the end of the shift.
For patients not transported, the completed patient care report shall be finished prior to leaving the station ______.
at the end of the shift.
The _______ should provide a clear picture of what has occurred for a given incident.
clinical narrative
Patient care reports shall be proofread by _____ prior to final completion.
both paramedics
The ______ is a joint effort between the IFD EMS and EMS system participants, which is designed to be educational and allows for the protected exchange of information.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
The purpose of the ______ process is to promote, enhance, and ensure quality emergency medical care to our community at large, through information analysis, education, and coordination of system activities, personnel and resources.
CQI
The components of the ____ are directed at assuring competency of the EMS provider and evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care provided in the pre-hospital setting.
CQI
The _____ will provide oversight of the EMS system.
biotel medical director
It is the EMS providers ______ duty to be actively involved in the medical audit, review, and critique of the performances of the EMS personnel under his or her direct supervision and direct an effective system audit and CQI.
Medical Director’s
______: shall initiate implement, and evaluate IFD’s quality improvement program.
EMS Battalion Chief
_____: shall be responsible for monitoring documentation of program operations within IFD.
EMS Battalion Chief
_____: shall monitor EMS personnel compliance to IFD policies and procedures, biotel medical direction clinical practice guidelines, and the ability to function within the scope of practice.
EMS Battalion Chief
____: shall perform routine CQI review of patient records for their respective shift and battalion.
SDO
______ is not only required for any emergency medical response, it is part of good patient care and must be done with the same level of professionalism that we provide when assessing and treating the patient we are responsible for.
Documentation
Pre-hospital calls that provide an opportunity for education are reviewed during ____.
case reviews
______ may consist of all or part of the patients pre-hospital assessment and care, including the electronic health record, radio communications, and patient care records from the receiving hospital.
Case Reviews
For department wide education purposes, the case review will normally be presented by the department _____ as part of regular continuing education.
EMS training specialist
If an issue identified in the case review is a systems issue, then communication to the department ay come from the ______ or the assistant chief responsible for EMS.
EMS Battalion chief
_____ shall be established for the purpose of providing input, feedback, and enhancing communication on areas of concern to the CQI process.
An EMS committee
______ is an important aspect of the CQI process.
Communication
The collection and tabulation of data generated through information entered into each EHR is part of the ______.
CQI process.
_______ are defined as measurements that are part of the overall process of providing emergency medical services.
Quality indicators
_____ can be benchmarked to provide for comparison of system effectiveness with regards to patient care.
KPI (Key performance indicators)
________ in the QI process is the review of any patient record by the EMS persons responsible for completion of the record.
The first step
Review of _________ will be the center point of the CQI plan.
patient electronic health records
Any external inquiry, question, or comment regarding patient care will be documented on a ___________ report.
quality improvement field supervisors
All medications including controlled substances, shall be stored in _____ portions of EMS vehicles.
climate controlled
It will be the responsibility of the _______ to supervise station daily readiness inspection of ambulances, both front line and reserve.
station officer
The inspection of ambulances (all IFD equipment) should take place no later than ______ barring calls for service.
800
________ assigned to the ambulance for a particular shift will be responsible to ensure that the inspection of equipment is completed.
Both paramedics
____ will be serviced and verified annually during the months of March, April, and May
All public fire hydrants
In regard to hydrant servicing maps, company areas and shift sections of responsibility is at the discretion of the ____.
Station Captains
In the even property owner shrubs, bushes, etc., are obstructing a fire hydrant, members of the department will _____.
not remove same.
______: indicates obstructions in the water main.
Low water pressure
Hydrants “in-service, needs repair” shall be designated by ________ around the hydrant barrel below the bonnet and above the 2 1/2 outlets.
tying a strip of orange surveyors tape
Hydrants “out of service” shall be designated by placing a ________ over the hydrant and securing it with duct tape.
yellow “hydrant out of service” bag
When all fire hydrants assigned to a given shift and station have been serviced, the _________ will sign the spreadsheets verifying service has been completed.
company officer and battalion chief
Except for fire hydrant oil, tools and supplies required for servicing hydrants shall be ordered by email from _______ as needed.
the property coordinator
Spare caps for fire hydrants shall be carried on each fire apparatus as follows:
one 4 inch cap and 2 2/12 inch caps
Upon receiving notifications of missing fire hydrant caps, alarm office personnel will send _______ to replace the missing caps.
the nearest fire apparatus
Personnel will dip bulk fuel storage tanks promptly upon reporting for duty every shift by accessing the port under the _______.
yellow painted cap
______ are responsible to see that the fuel stick reading spreadsheets are not altered, moved, or copied to any other location on any computer.
Station officers
______ is responsible for ordering fuel deliveries for all fire stations, based on inventory levels.
Fuel operations
Fuel operations personnel monitor the amount of fuel in AST’s via _____.
satellite.
Should personnel notice a sizable discrepancy in volume of fuel expected after a delivery, notify _________, through channels.
Fire Administration
It is imperative accurate ______ are entered each time fuel is dispensed.
odometer readings
Fire apparatus and MICUs should avoid filling with diesel at the city shop, or police substation due to _______.
higher percentage blends of bio-diesel.
When entering the odometer reading for a department vehicle in the “fuel man”, enter ______.
whole miles only.
_____ are issued to all light duty vehicles, MICUS that utilize a gas generator, rescue 6, and booster 9.
Fuelman cards
Fuelman cards issued may be used for _______ needed for the USAR teams rescue equipment and the fire pump on booster 9.
diesel fuel as well as unleaded fuel
The fire pump on booster 9 and fuel tanks on boat 1 are also authorized to use _____.
ethanol free fuel.
______ shall be responsible to maintain adequate supplies of ethanol free fuel for distribution.
Station 7 captains
When non-ethanol free fuel has been utilized, officers shall see that the remaining fuel in the equipment is drained into the _____ and replaced with ethanol free fuel immediately upon returning to the station.
fire station lawn mower
For after-hours fueling issues related to mileage or ID badges, members shall notify ______.
Jarek Gomez
Anytime a member determines a fuel operations emergency exists, notify the ______ prior to contacting the after-hours contact.
Battalion chief
honors are reserved for a LODD or an active, uniformed member of the IFD. (classification)
Class I
Honors are reserved for a non-LODD of an active, uniformed member of the IFD. (classification)
Class II
Honors bestowed upon retired uniformed members of the IFD (classification)
Class III
Honors bestowed upon a uniformed member of the IFD’s spouse or children. (classification)
Class IV
_____ will take place at the hospital and at the funeral home until 0700 of the day of the funeral.
Death watch
______ uniforms are required for death watch.
Class B
_______ will take place the day of the funeral after 0700 until the beginning of the funeral ceremony.
Casket watch
_____ uniform will be required for casket watch.
Class A
Fire station flags will be flown at half-staff from ________ of the funeral with the approval of the Governors Office.
the LODD to sunset
For a class II casket watch, honor guard consisting of ____ members shall be posted during viewing hours and one hour prior to the funeral services.
2
______ is ultimately in charge and will designate an assistant chief to be in charge of overall funeral arrangements.
The Fire Chief
All ground ladders shall be inspected in accordance with the manufacturers recommendation and _______ standard on use, maintenance, and service testing of fire department ground ladders.
NFPA 1932
______ are responsible for the proper testing and documentation of ground ladders.
Captains assigned to station 11
The station 11 captains shall compile all test records of ladders assigned to their shift and shall forward the completed records to the assistant chief, operations prior to _____ of the year following the test year.
January 5th
Fire department ground ladders will be tested ______. (time)
at least annually.
______ may submit requests through channels for non-standard hose loads.
Station officers
Use of ____ on hose threads or couplings is prohibited.
oil
3” and smaller hose shall be marked _____ from each coupling on both sides of the hose. (apparatus ID)
2 feet
5” hose shall be marked ____ from each coupling on both sides of the hose. (apparatus ID)
5 feet
Hose that is reassigned to frontline fire apparatus that displays a different company identity, shall have a ______ painted over the old company ID.
white square
