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09/28/2014

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Term
In the event when the IC or designated PIO is unavailable, who will be assigned to the incident?
Definition
Fire Information Officer
Term
PIO is assigned to what kind of events?
Definition
3rd alarm fires and extraodinary or major incidents
Term
Who are the only two people that are authorized to comment on department policy and procedures?
Definition
Fire Chief and PIO
Term
What are the goals of CISD?
Definition
*Normalize reactions of personnel exposed to trauma
*Accelerate their return to normal operations
*Encourage attention to a healthy lifestyle
*Reduce impact of trauma on family/friends
*Provide education on stress responses
Term
Who are the participants in a CISD?
Definition
FF and officers; NO BC, Peer debriefer, and a mental health professional acting as primary debriefer
Term
Monitoring of Weather:
Definition
Dispatch supervisor will monitor CDF weather from 0800 to 2200 hours

During high or extreme hazard, supervisor will monitor weather every hour
Term
When can you wear your Wildland Gear?
Definition
Can wear initially for interior fire attack under the following conditions:
primary attack
to make a rescue
save a structure
Term
Who no longer respond to vehicle fires?
Definition
Fire Inspectors
Term
OPD Will Respond to Vehicle Fires Under the Following Circumstances:
Definition
*Tow burned vehicle on city street or public property
*Burned vehicle incendiary fire
*Vehicle arson within a commercial lot
*Vehicle arson reported to be involved in other crimes
Term
Person eligible for Ride-Alongs:
Definition
FF-I students

Fire personnel from other agencies

City of Oakland employees
Term
One Hour SCBA Bottles

Used at the following incidents:
Definition
High rise
Bart
Ship
Underground
Interior operations
Term
Who will be allowed two hours of staff time per shift for assigned projects?
Definition
Chief Officers and certain Company officers
Term
Reporting Sexual Harrassment

Employee should inform one of the following:
Definition
immediate supervisor
any other supervisor
FD personnel officer
Fire Chief
Equal employment liaisons
Term
What is Class B Uniform?
Definition
Uniform shirt with badge
Wool paints
Belt
Safety shoes
Term
What is Class C Uniform?
Definition
Hazardous incident uniform:
turnout gear
Term
What is Class M Uniform?

Medical response uniform:
Definition
minimum of Class S station uniform with safety shoes
gloves
eye shield if necessary
Term
What is Class P Uniform?

Physical fitness uniform?
Definition
uniform tee or sweat shirt

navy or black shorts/sweat pants

athletic shoes
Term
When can Class P Uniform be worn?
Definition
May be worn after 0900 hours for physical fitness only
Term
When can Class P Uniform be worn...
Definition
outside quarters between 0800 and 2015 hours except for responses to incidents or during inclement weather
Term
Election Voting:
Definition
Members encouraged to vote absentee

If unable to complete voting by 0800 hours, time off not to exceed two hours
Term
Canine Unit

Called out for the following:
Definition
death
serious injury
large fire loss
undetermined or suspicious fire
approved training opportunity
Term
Personal Vehicles

Will be insured by the city when used for work related transportation under the following:
Definition
*transport between station assignments
*detail assignments
*details associated with providing food or housefund items
Term
Washer Extractor

Should be clean:
Definition
Clean PPE at least every six months
Term
Washer Extractor

Contact Station between...
Definition
0830-0900 to set up laundering of PPE
Term
Washer Extractor

Wash one time:
Definition
Wash up to five shells or liners at one time

Wash up to eight wildland jackets or pants at one time
Term
Passports

White:
Red:
Green:
Definition
White: primary passport carried by officer

Red: back up passport carried on apparatus dashboard

Green: reserve passport placed near company phone
Term
Accountability System

Roll call done:
Definition
“Emergency roll call” after any sudden hazardous event

“Roll call for numbers” at the report of fire under control
Term
Accountability System

Team members should always be in contact with each other via:
Definition
voice (not radio)

visual

touch
Term
Accountability System

Exceptions to voice, visual touch:
Definition
Radio or phone contact is acceptable for engineers, chief officers, lobby control, etc.
Term
Accountability System

IC is responsible for what?
Definition
IC is responsible for establishing and utilizing the Personnel Accountability System during all emergency operations
Term
Accountability System

All fire suppression personnel shall:
Definition
maintain a minimum of six name tags

Ensure tags are placed on primary, secondary and reserve passport at roll call

Keep extra tags on the underside of their helmet
Term
When is an engineer's tag placed upside down?
Definition
If they are not working in the "hazard zone"
Term
Primary passport remains with company officer when:
Definition
they are the only unit at the scene

they are a first arriving unit going into a quick attack mode

they are assigned to a remote side of an emergency operations before divisions are establish
Term
For multi-company responses:
Definition
the first engine to a geographic side of the incident will become the initial accountability location

engineer becomes initial accountability officer until passports are collected by division supervisor, IC or accountability officer
Term
High rise operations:
Definition
once a lobby control is established, all crews reporting to the building will give passports to lobby control

passports for crews assigned to lobby control or any other support will be maintained by the division supervisor or accountability officer
Term
Evacuation warning:
Definition
three, one second blasts on an air horn of an assigned apparatus
Term
Heavy Rescue Response

If the incident is in engine one still district:
Definition
engine, truck and rescue apparatus will respond
Term
Heavy Rescue Response

If the incident is in engine one still district:
Definition
engine, truck and rescue apparatus will respond
Term
When will truck one go out of service?
Definition
on a heavy rescue response
Term
Fire prevention personnel may use red lights and sirens under the following:
Definition
carrying out police-related assignments while attempting to apprehend suspect(s)

to gain access through police barricades at emergency scenes
Term
RIT

High rise fires:
Definition
RIT will stand by in staging near fire attack stairwell

Secondary RIT should be considered for the lobby
Term
RIT

Hazardous material incident:
Definition
RIT and back-up entry team shall stand by in the warm zone
Term
Webster tube:

Posey/Harrison tube:
Definition
from Oakland to Alameda

from Alameda to Oakland
Term
Webster Tube Emergency

1st due engine:
Definition
*respond to 6th and Webster, block traffic and establish command
*Enter bore when second company arrives
*check annunciator panel for trip location
*communicate with AFD via 800 MHz
Term
Webster Tube Emergency

2nd due engine
Definition
*Respond to 5th and Broadway
*Block traffic
*Advise command when traffic is blocked
*If require to enter bore, use flares and cones to keep traffic from entering
Term
Webster Tube Emergency

3rd due engine:
Definition
Respond to 6th and Webster

Assist other companies on scene if needed

If required, proceed to 4th and Webster and pump into standpipe on northeast corner
Term
Webster Tube Emergency

1st due truck:
Definition
Respond to 6th and Webster, prepare to take command if chief has not arrived

Assist in traffic control (block traffic)

Standby for assignment
Term
Posey/Harrison Tube Emergency

1st due engine:
Definition
*Respond to 6th and Harrison
*Check panel for trip location
*Communicate with AFD via 800 MHz
*Gather information about incident
*Advise control room to set up ventilation fans
*Check with traffic exiting tube for information
Term
Posey/Harrison Tube Emergency

2nd due engine
Definition
Respond to vent structure, west side, 5th and Harrison

Prepare to pump into standpipes
Term
Posey/Harrison Tube Emergency

3rd due engine:
Definition
Respond to 7th and Harrison and stand by
Term
Posey/Harrison Tube Emergency

1st due truck
Definition
Respond to 6th and Harrison, position apparatus for entry into tube
Term
Tube General Information:
Definition
Both tubes 3500 feet long by 32 feet in diameter

Tube lowest point is 70 feet below grade
Term
Caldecott Control Room:
Definition
CCR is responsible for monitoring both tubes

Webster control room is not staffed

CCR staffed 24 hours
Term
Telephoney System in Tubes:
Definition
*Roadside phones are spaced every 200 feet in tunnel
*Each station is combination pull station fire and roadside emergency phone
*Fire alarm system is local type
17 alarm boxes
Term
Fire Extinguishers in the Tube:
Definition
Portable extinguishers along the west walkway

Extinguishers placed every 100 feet apart

At every 200 feet, extinguisher is mounted in conjunction with a fire alarm box and phone
Term
Water Supply in Tube:
Definition
Both tubes have horizontal standpipe system

Posey tube has single 4” main running along west walkway

1.5” outlets are located at 75’ intervals
Term
Ventilation System in Tube
Definition
Each tube has eight intake blowers or fans

Each tube has eight exhaust fans-four air in and four air-out

Each tube can move 155,000 CFM
System is computer control

System will turn on when CO level reaches certain mark
Term
Smoking Policy
Definition
No smoking within 25 feet of city buildings

No smoking in city vehicles
Term
What is the next step after two corrections that's been given for a single performance area?
Definition
Caution
Term
What shall a second caution result in?
Definition
result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination
Term
What is the purpose of the community trauma debriefing program?
Definition
Purpose is to support neighborhoods/citizens who have been impacted by a significant emergency-related incident
Term
Bourke Eye Shields:
Definition
Are a secondary eye protection

Department issued goggles are the only “true eye protection”

Only the department Safety Officer can install the Bourke eye shields
Term
Describe Uniform Shorts
Definition
Flying Cross brand cargo pocket style only approved uniform station shorts

Can be worn in and around the fire station and under turnout pants while outside the station
Term
What is Military Leave?
Definition
One full year of service with department
or
One year full service with OFD and active military = salary for first 300 hours of military leave (not to exceed 180 calendar days)
Term
When can Unpaid Military Leave be used?
Definition
Can use accrued leave or vacation if hours exceed 300 or does not meet the one year requirement
Term
Military absence does not affect:
Definition
seniority
employer contribution to PERS
Term
Who is also entitled to military leave?
Definition
Probationary members
Term
Describe hose and nozzle
Definition
An acceptable flow rate for interior structural firefighting is 150 GPM

1 1/2” hose is not the preferred method for interior structural firefighting
Term
Pierce Engine Hose Layout
Definition
FB = 100’ of 1.5” hose @ 50 psi
FCL = 150’ of 1 3/4” hose @ 50 psi
RCL = 200’ of 1 3/4” hose @ 50 psi
Hose Bed = 300’ of 1 3/4” on 7/8” tip
Hose Bed = 200’ of 2.5” hose @ 50 psi
Term
Describe Standpipe Bundles
Definition
(3) 50’ sections of 2.5” hose with 1 1/8” smooth bore tip

(1) 100’ bundle of 1 3/4” hose with a 7/8” smooth bore tip (lower left compartment on driver side)
Term
Additional Nozzles

Spare:
Definition
1 1/8” smooth bore nozzle
7/8” smooth bore nozzle
100 psi fog nozzle
Term
Mandatory CR Refusal Reporting Form shall be completed by...
Definition
the company officer and sent to BC then forwarded to Administration on the same day of the violation
Term
All repairs entered in the following:
Definition
Apparatus Log Book
Company Journal
Company Record Book
Term
Who is the sole authority for repair?
Definition
Public Works Division is the sole authority for repair, maintenance and modification of apparatus
Term
When is pre-trip performed?
Definition
Pre-trip performed at change of shift or whenever there is a change of driver
Term
More about repairs...
Definition
Repairs reported on apparatus repair line at 3790 (#3)

Immediate repairs will require the company officer to notify Battalion 2 through FDC

Batt 2 will evaluate and request Shop 2 if necessary
Term
Suggestions for vehicle modifications or additions shall...
Definition
be submitted in writing to the Apparatus Committee for review
Term
Who is apart of the Accident Review Board?
Definition
Committee composed of promoted employees (excluding the employee’s immediate supervisor
Term
What is considered Category 1 Accident?
Definition
Preventable accident occurred because the OFD driver misjudged clearance or failed to drive defensively
Term
What is Category 2 Accident?
Definition
Preventable accident occurred because the OFD driver was negligent and/or violated city or departmental rules/policies or violated any section of the CVC
Term
What is Category 3 Accident?
Definition
An accident that occurred while the OFD driver was under the influence of drugs/alcohol
Term
What is a Non-Preventable Accident?
Definition
An accident in which the department driver/operator was not at fault or could not reasonably prevented by using defensive driving techniques
Term
What is an Intentional Damage Accident?
Definition
Incidents involving any vehicle where the cause was intentional damage
Term
Management Designee:
Definition
Person appointed by the Fire Chief or Director of Training to initially review accident cases

Usually the Safety Officer
Term
Duties of Safety Officer:
Definition
Coordinates all department accident investigations

Screen reports to make accident findings
Term
Employee Responsibilities:
Definition
Complete four hour Defensive Driving Course every three years

Proper care, operation and parking properly of apparatus
Term
Post Accident During Non-Emergency Driving

Notify FDC:
Definition
*that city vehicle/property is involved
*if there is private vehicle/property involved
*location of the accident
*how many persons are injured and if ambulance is needed
*whether any of those injured were engaged in employment activities at time of accident (OSHA notification)
Term
Post Accident Procedures During Emergency Driving:
Definition
*If unable to proceed, notify FDC
*In case of serious damage to apparatus, notify Batt 2 through FDC
*Have FDC notify any units responding on same alarm
*Render first aid
*Leave FF at scene if able to continue
Term
Conditions That Require The Safety Officer to Respond:
Definition
*Accident results in any bodily injury or death
*Accident causes OFD apparatus to be towed and/or out of service
*Accident results in a citation for OFD driver
*Accident is deemed not to be minor by BC or Supervisor
Term
In cases where BC and Safety Officer cannot come to agreement...
Definition
Duty Chief will make final determination regard urine and alcohol testing
Term
Accident Review Board:
Definition
*ARB Chair (usually a BC)
*One supervisor who is not the immediate supervisor of employee involved in accident
*A second supervisor or management designee*
Term
How many haz mat members are assigned to work at station three on each shift?
Definition
Minimum of three haz mat team members
Term
Removal of Equipment Prior To Taking To Shop:
Definition
Remove all equipment prior to taking apparatus to shop for repairs.

Hose in bed does not have to be removed

When asked to “wait for apparatus,” equipment does not need to be removed
Term
Cal OSHA Notification:
Definition
Officer must report any OFD member and/or civilian they have encountered who has sustained a serious injury or death while “at work” or “on the job site.”
Term
What is Immediate Notification?
Definition
Soon as practical, but not longer than eight hours after the employer knows of incident
Term
Required Reporting Information:
Definition
*Time/date of accident
*Employer’s name, address and phone #
*Name, job title and badge number of reporting person
*Address of accident
*Name of person to contact at job site
*Nature of injury, description and where taken
Term
Company Officer Responsibilities
Definition
Notify FDC
Journal entry (all info. Except name)
Term
Family Death Leave

Immediate Family:
Definition
Mother
Father
Mother in Law
Father in Law
Husband
Wife
Domestic Partner
Grandparents
Son
Son in Law
Daughter
Daughter in Law
Brother and law
Sister and law
Foster kids
Term
How long is death leave?
Definition
Death leave period is two 24 hour shifts
Term
Building and Facilities Repair:
Definition
All repairs shall be immediately reported to the Services Officer

Leave note on next day shift roll sheet to avoid duplication

Urgent repairs shall require notification of BC and Service Officer
Term
Thermal Imaging Camera
Definition
8Truck company officer responsible for deployment
*Test daily for readiness
*Batteries rotated weekly and after every use
*Repairs performed by manufacturer
Term
Sportscare:
Definition
Only a Deputy Chief, Duty Chief or designee by the Fire Chief can cancel or change a scheduled examination

Members on administrative leave must report to the DC of Technical Services by 0800 on next regular day
Term
Conditions For Carry Weapons

Arson Investigators who have been appointed as Peace Officers may carry approved firearm under the following:
Definition
completed OPD Academy
maintain fire alarm qualifications
weapon has been issued by OPD
Term
Conditions For Carry Weapons:
Definition
Firearms shall not be carried by any OFD Arson Investigator who has consumed intoxicants

Firearms shall not be carried by OFD Arson Investigator when he/she is working as a fire suppression employee
Term
When Firearms May Be Discharged:
Definition
*Approved range
*When incapacitating injured or dangerous animals
*In defense of own life
*To capture or prevent escape of a person (reasonable cause, 18 or older, citizens not in danger and other means of capturing have failed)
Term
Firearms Shall Not Be Discharged:
Definition
As a warning
Person known to be under the age of 18
In any misdemeanor case
From or at a moving vehicle except when necessary in defense of an officer’s life
In any case involving a violation of the CVC
Term
Reporting Firearm Discharge:
Definition
Whenever an authorized OFD Arson Investigator discharges his/her firearm either accidentally or officially, except at approved range, he/she shall notify the Deputy Chief/Fire Marshall
Term
Board of Review For Firearm Discharge:
Definition
Deputy Chief of Operations

Deputy Chief/Fire Marshall

OPD Lieutenant

Deputy Chief or designee
Term
Firefighting Hoods
Definition
Worn whenever full structure turnouts and SCBA are required
Term
Medical/Rehabilitation
Definition
Command Officers responsible for establishing plan to provide on scene medical treatment and rehabilitation

Logistics Section Chief (when established) is responsible for the function and maintenance of the Medical/Rehabilitation Unit
Term
Medical Rehabilitation Unit Leader:
Definition
Responsible for the supervision of the rehabilitation and treatment area

Primary mission is on scene prevention, detection and treatment of incident related illness or injury
Term
Company Officers
Definition
Shall continually monitor the condition of personnel operating within their span of control for signs of illness or fatigue
Term
Establishment of a Medical/Rehabilitation unit

Greater alarms and or initial alarm assignments with the following conditions:
Definition
*heavy physical exertion
*extended operations
*after two exchanges of SCBA
*elevated environmental or ambient temperatures
*officers determine that personnel are suffering negative physical affects caused as a result of the incident
Term
Site Selection
Definition
*Outside of operational activity area
*Protection from environmental conditions
*Adjacent to Breathing Apparatus exchange area
*Adjacent to fluid services
Term
Require Features of Rehab Area:
Definition
*Area to remove SCBA for refilling to but separate from the medical unit
*Area to remove turnout/safety equipment
*Controlled entrance
*Controlled exit
Term
Information to IC From Med/Rehab Unit Leader:
Definition
When Medical Unit is fully operational

Location of the Medical Unit

The need for any additional or special resources
Term
Responsibilities of Med/Rehab Unit Leader:
Definition
Maintain Unit Log (ICS 214 form)

Prepare Incident Emergency Medical Plan

Respond to all requests for emergency medical aid

Assure adequate rehabilitation
Term
Criteria For Entry Into Medical Unit:
Definition
Use of two SCBA bottles

Noted adverse health affects

As deemed necessary by IC or company officer

After one hour of strenuous work
Term
Procedures At Entry
Definition
Remove all safety equipment
Report as a company
Have baseline vitals taken
Relax
Entry/exit documentation
Term
Exit Procedures
Definition
*Unit leader shall notify operations when company is available to be reassigned
*Personnel released will go to staging
*Personnel not recovering with rest and fluid replacement within 20 minutes shall remain for further evaluation
Term
Vital Signs (Pulse Rate)
Definition
60-140 = continue standard rehab

<60 or >140 = shall remain in med unit for further evaluation
Term
Vital Signs (Blood Pressure)
Definition
Systolic 100-180 and Diastolic 70-110 = continue standard rehabilitation

Systolic <100 or >180 and Diastolic <70 or >110 = remain for further evaluation
Term
Vital Signs (Respiratory)
Definition
10 - 28 per minute = continue standard rehab

<10 or >28 = remain for further evaluation
Term
Vital Signs (Skin)
Definition
One or more negative signs = further evaluation or transport for more definitive care
Term
Follow-Up on Vital signs:
Definition
Vital signs should be taken for personnel requiring further evaluation after 20 minutes
Term
Standard Rehab
Definition
Re-hydration
Nourishment
Removal of turnout
Rest and relaxation
Medical monitoring
Rehab from 10 to 20 minutes
Term
Medical Unit Leader:
Definition
*Supervise the action of the medical unit
*Coordinate functions of medical/rehabilitation and carries out assignment within the ICS structure
*Reports directly to the Logistics Section Chief
Term
Medical Unit Personnel:
Definition
one paramedic
three EMT Firefighters
Term
Medical Unit Personnel Tasks:
Definition
Assist with recording and time keeping
Assist with entry and exit control
Assist with evaluation and re-hydration
Obtain vital signs
Observe personnel for signs of fatigue
Advice Medical Unit Leader when personnel are ready for reassignment
Term
Additional Resources That May Be Needed:
Definition
*Two transport units
*One command type vehicle
*Medical supplies (BLS & ALS)
*Min. five gallons of water or sports drink
*Salvage cover
fire line tape, cones, clipboard and pens
*ICS vest, chairs & fans
Term
Accountability
Definition
Entrance and exit clearly marked
All personnel enter/exit as a company
Documentation of crews entering
Authorization by Medical Unit Leader to leave
Utilization of the appropriate ICS forms
Term
Department Issue Name Tags
Definition
Name tag is part of official uniform
Only department issue tags can be worn
Officer responsibility that crews wear tags
If tag is lost, must report to Fire Division Manager
BC will periodically inspect for compliance
Term
Media
Definition
  • All statements, interviews, or other contacts with the news media must be cleared by the Fire. chief or by the designated PIO
  • PIO will respond to the scene for 3rd alarms, extraordinary or other major incidents
  • In PIO's absence, IC will assign a company officer to be the FIO for the incident 
Term
PIO or FIO
Definition
  • Is authorized to release incident information to the news media within the following guidelines
  1. General information
  2. Fire information
    1. The fire chief or PIO are the only pensions authorized to comment on fire department policy and procedure
Term
Mutual threat zone
Definition
  • The wildland interface area of Oakland that has been identified, due to its topography, type of fuel, wind and weather patterns, as particularly vulnerable to vegetation fires
Term
CAL FIRE weather and fire condition daily reports
Definition
  • Dispatch supervisor will record the weather conditions via WIMS every two hours beginning at 08:00hrs until 2200 hours and advise deputy chief of operations and all BC's via e-mail
  • During periods of high or extreme fire hazard, dispatch supervisor will record WIMS data hourly
  • Dispatch supervisor will notify, all on duty personnel of the appropriate response/fire danger level at 0800,1400, and 2000 hrs each day. Notification made by speaker, radio, electronic mail and printer
Term
Patrol units
Definition
Are part of a two piece company that drive (patrol) designated areas of the wildland interface looking for signs of possible fire and/or deterring the public from engaging In activities that might spark a fire
Term

Extreme fire hazard (red flag)

 

Definition

Conditions may include dry hot weather, high winds, and lower relative humidity.

six type 1 engines with patrol units, two BC's, 1 deputy fire chief and mutual aid requested by FDC 

Term
Fire danger sign locations
Definition
  • hiller and tunnel-sta 7
  • Colton and skyline- sta6
  • Mountain and park bl- sta 24/25
  • Mountain and golf links- sta26
  • Across from 13150 skyline-sta21
Term
Personal cell phones
Definition
  • Shall not be used for personal reasons at an incident
  • The use of a cell phone while riding on fire apparatus should be, on the scene of incidents, or during training sessions are strictly limited to use for Telestaff related business
  • Never use while driving, pull over and stop in safe location to field calls from telestaff
Term
Voting
Definition
  • Registered voters may take necessary time off from work to vote
  • No more than two hours
  • Fd personnel requesting time off to vote are to submit a written request to their company officer no less than 2 shifts (144hrs) prior to Election Day 
Term
Threat assessment team
Definition

A city of Oakland team assigned the responsibility to evaluate violence related to incidents involving fire dept. personnel 

  • Ensure that a written report is filed with the threat assessment team as soon as possible, but no later than 10 days of the incident 
  • Refer to AI 544
Term
Violence and threats of violence  in the workplace:
Definition
Are unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
Term
PPE
Definition
  • Layering is important for body protection
  • Firefighting hood shall be worn around a members neck anytime a turnout coat and scba are worn, in prep of firefighting operations
  • Members responding out of town-shall respond in full PPE
  • Bourke shields are not a substitute for goggles and no longer eligible to be installed on helmets
Term
Exposure control plan
Definition
  • Ryan white act
  • BSI for patient contacts as necessary
  • Hand washing
  • OFD provides annual communicable disease info
Term
Blood borne pathogens
Definition

Pathogenic organisms present in human blood and can cause disease in humans

  • Hep b (HBV), hep C (HBC), HIV, and other
Term
Communicable disease
Definition
Those infectious illnesses that are transmitted through direct or indirect ( including airborne) contact with an infected person, including body fluids of the infected person.
Term
Engineering controls:
Definition
Controls that isolate or remove blood borne pathogens hazard from the workplace.
Term
Universal precautions
Definition
Systematic approach to infectious disease control.
Term
Work practice controls
Definition
The tasks to reduce the likelihood of exposure
Term
Needlestick
Definition
  • Immed. wash with soap and water
  • Flush with copious amounts of water=minimum 15 min
  • Fill out exposure report 538-134 and sharps injury log
  • The sharps injury log shall be completed by the Infection Control Officer within 14 days of the exposure and maintained confidential
Term
Safe Haven for newborns
Definition
  • Accept newborn infants at all fire stations in accordance with CA State Law, Senate Bill 1368, H&S Code 1255.6 city of oak resolution 79153
  • Attempt to ascertain if infant is 3 days (72hrs) or younger
  • Accept even if it appears older than 72 hours
  • Locate and open newborn safe surrender kit
  • Hand the surrenderer questionnaire in kit
  • Place coded ankle bracelet on infant
  • Transport to hospital
  • Hospital will notify ALCO Social Services
  • Complete PCR
  • Replace surrender kit at station
Term
TIC
Definition
  • Infrared technology
  • Liquid crystal display 
  • Heat resistant thermoplastic
  • 10 volt nickel metal hybrirechargeable battery
  • Checked after every use; and inspected weekly
  • Clean with soft cloth, warm soap and water
Term
TIC applications
Definition
  • Building/incident sizeup
  • Locating seat of fire
  • Monitoring fire spread and heat buildup
  • Looking for hot spots behind walls
  • Search and rescue
  • Overhaul
  • Firewatch
  • Night watch
  • Patrol
Term
RIC
Definition
  • Ready mode
  • Rescuing of a downed or lost FF is primary responsibility of RIC
  • IC has responsibility of adding one or more RIC
  • Should be in close proximity to the primary entry point
  • Secure utilities, soften the structure
  • No freelancing
  • High rise: RIC= stage one floor below the fire
  • If deployed, IC should consider calling for additional alarms, heavy rescue team, or other equipment
  • Request additional tactical channel= rescue stays on same channel, others switch to new channel
  • FDC+transmit emerg. Tone for RIC (high low)
  • Announce emergency traffic 3 times
  • LUNAR
  • IC conducts PAR
  • New RIC assigned
  • Have FDC monitor RIC ops channel 
Term
LUNAR
Definition
  • L=location
  • U=unit number
  • N=name
  • A=assignment
  • R=Radio capabilities & resources needed to affect rescue
Term
Carbon monoxide
Definition
  • CO deadly odorless colorless and tasteless gas
  • By product of combustion
  • CO poisoning: flu like, headache, nausea, fatigue, dizzy spells for low levels; convulsions, unconsciousness, and death for high levels
  • Maximum allowable concentration of CO per American Society of heating, refrigeration and AC Engineers has estab. 9 parts per million (ppm) to be maximum allowable concentration of CO for short term exposure within a living area
Term
Bump test
Definition
Verifies calibration by exposing the instrument to a known concentration of the test gas
Term
Calibration
Definition
Verifies sensors response  within a certain range and automatically corrects if needed
Term
CO incident
Definition
The absence of symptomatic occupants with detector readings of 9 ppm or less
Term
CO Emergency
Definition
Symptomatic occupants or detector readings greater than 9ppm
Term
Hazard barrier tape (chevron tape)
Definition
  • IC shall request an alert tone and FDC shall transmit an alert tone (pulse alert tone), and broadcast location, nature, extent of hazard and identify the life hazard control zone
  • IC perform roll call
  • Members deploy the red and white striped Chevron barrier tape in 3 horizontal strands approx 18-24inches apart
  • Illuminate area with cones, lights etc.
  • LHCZ must be maintained throughout incident
  • Appoint a life hazard lookouts
  • Ensure all on scene resources acknowledge receipt of life hazard messages and updates
  • Includes all other agencies and responders.
Term
Drivers license
Definition
  • Suspension: person's privilege to drive a motor vehicle is temporarily withdrawn
  • all sworn OFD employees are required to possess and maintain a valid and appropriate drivers license as specified by job classification 
  • Personnel manager investigates if sworn employee can get a restricted license
  • If unable to get license, personnel manager prepares intent of termination letter.
  • Proposed termination will be held in abeyance provided 3 conditions are met
Term
Drivers license continued:
Definition
  • Employee is not on a progressive disciplinary track
  • Has not hard license suspended within the past 4 years
  • Employee agrees to request a leave of absence w/o pay for the length of suspension or 1 year whichever is shorter
Term

Employee should be recommended for termination if any one of the following exists:


Definition
  • Employee has his/her license suspended or revoked for any length and has a recent reord of progressive disciplinary action
  • Has had license previously suspended within last 4 years
  • Suspension is for DUI
  • Loses license for longer than 1 year
  • Fails to regain drivers license at the conclusion of the approved leave period
Term
Seatbelt s
Definition
  • Safe arrival shall always have priority over unnecessary speed and reckless driving
  • Circumventing the safety crossing gates and warning lights atvRR crossings is strictly forbidden
  • All should be seated and secured with seatbelts at all times when operating or riding in a FD vehicle
Term
Apparatus outfitted with Opticom
Definition
  • Traffic signal preempting devices
  • Drive cautiously
  • May only be used for emergency response
Term
Intersections
Definition
  • Present the greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles
  • Come to a complete stop
  • Squeeze through is most common cause of accidents
  • Use a spotter if backing
  • apply chocks when parked
Term
T-card
Definition
Personnel accountability system used to maintain accurate tracking and awareness of all FD personnel within the operational area
Term
PAR (personnel accountability report)
Definition
PAR of companies and personnel assigned to an incident. IC will conduct PAR
Term
Lobby control
Definition
Personnel responsible for the control of responders and civilians entering and exiting a building
Term
Staging area
Definition

Location identified where resources park a convenient distance from the incident, at a single common area awaiting assignment by IC.

location will be identified by IC and communicated to FDC 

Term
PAR checks
Definition

Will be conducted:

  • Tactical change from offensive to defensive
  • Any sudden hazardous event at the scene
  • Report of missing firefighter
  • IC reports incident is under control
  • When deemed necessary by IC
Term
Tcards continued:
Definition
  • Once lobby control is estab, all crews reporting to building will deliver t-cards to lobby control officer
  • Companies assigned to staging will deliver their T-cards to staging manager
  • Crews on initial parking within 50 feet of the first arriving, can leave it in holder, companies parking further shall deliver to the initial accountability location.
Term
Public safety vests
Definition
  • All OFD are to wear vest at all times when working on the highway, freeway, and on city streets when dark
  • Outermost visible layer of clothing
  • Federal regulation (23 CFR 634)
Term
Smoking
Definition
  • City's AI no. 4001
  • Prohibited in all classrooms, conference rooms, restrooms, hallways, auditoriums, elevators, polling places
  • Smoking shall occur at a reasonable distance 25feet from entrances, open windows, vents .
  • No smoking in city vehicles
  • EAP is available to help with stopping of 
  • smoking
  • Public works responsible for posting of signs.
Term
Restroom
Definition
  • All restrooms shall be cleaned each shift
  • Personnel shall use appropriate gender specific restroom only
  • Public should be directed to gender specific
  • Use of a restroom that is gender appFloor any reason other than cleaning is a violation
  • Violation will lead to disciplinary action
Term
Access to exercise/shower facilities
Definition
Fire dept personnel assigned to fire suppression  shall have priority of use of equipment and facilities within the stations
Term
Alcohol use and storage on FD property
Definition
  • No alcohol is to be used, possessed, or stored on FD property
  • Alcohol consumption is prohibited at all times when wearing official FD uniforms
  • There may be no use, possession or storage of non-alcoholic wines, beers in any fire station.
  • Public cannot distinguish the smell between non-alcoholic vs alcoholic 
  • It's use would have an adverse effect on our ability to serve
Term
Lost or stolen Knox box key
Definition
  • Company officer responsibility to ensure Knox box key is present and ready for use
  • Note on 700-46
  • OPD report
  • OFD theft report 700-52
  • 538-8 to BC explaining circumstances
  • Opd report, form 700-52 and a signed copy of 538 to Fire chiefs office within 24 hrs of discovery or next business day
  • A replacement key will be issued.
  • Report to Station 1 to install key on radio
  • Rescue team officer will then confirm attachment of key to fire chief
  • Inventory list will be updated
Term
Broken or damaged Knox box key
Definition
  • 538-8 to include: Officer in charge
  • Location/ type of incident/date/how
  • Signed copy of 538-8 to fire chief
  • Provide copy of 538 to fire marshals office
  • Replacement key issued by fire chief
  • Station 1 will attach
  • Chief will update inventory list
Term
Sworn military leave
Definition
  • Fire personnel who are member of National Guard shall receive his or her salary for the first 300 hours regardless of length of service
  • Military pay shall not exceed 300 hours in any one fiscal year
  • FD personnel not entitled to paid active military leave for periods of inactive military duty such as scheduled reserve drill periods
Term
Military leave policy continued
Definition
  • Fire dept personnel who are bargaining unit members who have completed one full year of service with the dept, or one full year of service with OFD and active military service combined, shall be entitled to receive his or her salary for the first 300 hours of military leave period, provided that the ordered duty does not exceed 180 calendar days, including time going and returning from military duty
  • Form 700-63
Term
Safety officer required to respond to accidents
Definition
  1. Accident results in any bodily injury or death
  2. Accident causes OFD apparatus to be towed and/or requires a replacement rig
  3. Accident results in citation of FD personnel performing duties
  4. Accident is deemed not to be minor by BC 
  5. In cases where the BC and safety officer cannot agree, the final determination regarding urinalysis and alcohol breathalyzer testing will be made by the OPS chief
Term
Breathalyzer/urinalysis
Definition
  • FD personnel who refuse to submit to a urinalysis or breathalyzer test are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination
Term
Accident history
Definition
Review of FD personnel's accident history for the 36 month period immediately preceding the accident in question
Term
ARB
Definition
  • Dept committee composed of promoted FD personnel (excluding the employee's immediate supervisor) who will review all of the documentation for an accident to determine the cause and preventability of a vehicle accident
  • ARB Chair: usually a BC who will chair ARB hearing
Term
OFD vehicle accident
Definition
  • Firefighter at the scene should have: accident report kit, a pen, chalk, radio
  • Mark with chalk location of all 4 tires
  • Exchange all required info to be captured on form 600-161
  • Operators and passengers will make no statements as to responsibility and will not advise other parties involved that the city will pay for the damage from said accident. Refer to company officer or safety officer 
  • They in turn will refer to City Attorneys office 2383601
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