Who can ride on fire apparatus
A. District employees
B. Employees of another public agency, with approval of Company Officer
C. Citizens participating in the District Ride-Along Program
D. Authorized apparatus mechanics or other authorized persons responsible for
maintenance and repair
District Policy on red flag day?
District will staff one additional Type 3 engine (Engine 381) and Dozer 220 on 24-hour shifts during these periods.
Captain Narrative Requirements
Written as a story in chronological order, using plain language, and free of errors. Must include information received, orders given/received, actions taken, and results. Supposition, conclusion, or hearsay shall not be included.
When is an AAR required?
Greater alarm incidents, lost-time injury to fire personnel, incidents involving deviation from policy creating a significant safety concern, MAYDAY utilized, Technical Rescue/HazMat incidents, or when the Safety Officer/IC feels it would be beneficial.
Safety Alert Notice
Immediate posting for equipment malfunction/failure, improper deployment, or newly discovered safety hazards.
Blue Sheet
Brief, preliminary summary report for near-miss, serious/near-serious injury, illness, exposure, or accident, aiding in accident prevention and rumor control. within 72 hours of incident
Green Sheet
Informational and in-depth follow-up report to a Blue Sheet for serious injury, accident, illness, exposure, or line of duty death. 60 days
Whenever a state, county, or local fire or police agency is called to an accident
involving an employee covered by this part in which a serious injury, or illness,
or death occurs, the nearest office of the Division of Occupational Safety and
Health shall be notified by telephone immediately by the responding agency.
Serious illness or injury defintion
which requires inpatient
hospitalization for a period in excess of 24 hours for other than medical observation or
in which an employee suffers a loss of any member of the body or suffers any serious
degree of permanent disfigurement, but does not include an accident on a public street
or highway.
District personnel will not be able to initially determine if the injury or illness requires
hospitalization for over 24 hours so all industrial accidents are to be reported.
If you are requesting time off less than 12 hours for special assignment?
Find your own relief
Special assignment relief will be limited to ?
4, 24 hr shifts
Who is responsible for Flags in station
On duty Captain, its the Fire Chief responsibility as a whole
What happens if citizens give fire works?
When citizens unexpectedly give fireworks to any District employee (at a fire station,
District office, or when out in the public), the employee shall collect the fireworks and
notify the duty fire investigator as soon as practical
When there is a citizen workplace injury, first in captain must?
First-In Captain
A. Telephones CAL/OSHA at (707) 649-3700 (24-hour service)
B. Immediately upon return to quarters
A. In station log
B. On incident report
What info is given to cal osha
A. Time and date of accident
B. Employer’s name, address and telephone number
C. Name and rank of person reporting the accident
D. Address of incident
E. Name of person to contact at site of incident
F. Name and address of injured employee
G. Nature of injury
H. Location where injured employee was transported
I. Law enforcement agencies present at the site of incident
J. Description of accident and whether the scene or cause has been altered
K. Specialized safety equipment required when responding; i.e. SCBA, protective
hazmat suits, etc.
How do we get a translator?
Dial 1(800)523-1786 or speed dial TRANSLATOR on your cell.
B. Provide Client ID#: 901134 (found on sticker attached to your clipboard).
Level 1 Recall
All off-going personnel are held over in their current assignments. This may be implemented for a short duration due to a staffing issue or as a precursor to level 2.
Level 2 Recall
All off-going personnel are held over in their current assignments. Off duty operations personnel are ordered to report for duty. Communications and Fire Prevention personnel may be held under certain circumstances.
Level 3 Recall
Instituted as part of an official disaster declaration and/or at the direction of the Fire Chief. All off-going personnel are held over in their current assignments. Off duty operations personnel are ordered to report for duty. Auxiliary personnel, including clerical and support personnel, may be ordered to report for duty.
Off duty personell that are emergency recall shall
1) Secure their individual homes and personal situations.
2) Follow instructions provided in the emergency recall notification.
a) Report to regularly assigned work site.
b) Report to designated staging area, as directed.
c) Report to nearest other public agency in their immediate vicinity until access routes have been restored.
3) Arrive to reporting location with personal protective equipment.
4) Check in with Station Captain, Battalion Chief, or Staging Area Manager, as appropriate, for work assignment and accountability purposes.
C. Personnel should be prepared to be placed on an alternative schedule to facilitate long-term staffing due to an expanded incident or event.
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What must a Company Officer do if they find a nuisance alarm but no responsible party is on the premises?
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What is the maximum timeframe for a CISM Defusing session?
up to 3 hours
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What is the primary difference between CISM ‘Defusing’ and ‘Debriefing’ regarding timing?
defusing within 8 hours, debriefing with 24-72 hours
If your injury requires medical treatment, you must…
be seen by pre designated doc or occ med during business hours. if not during business hours (ER VISIT) must follow up with Occ med next business day
