P&P - Admin

Question 1

What types of offenses are not bound by progressive discipline?

Answer 1

Stealing, gross negligence, insubordination, intoxication

Question 2

What are the 3 levels of progressive discipline?

Answer 2

Coaching, reprimanded, suspension

Question 3

More specifically, what are the 3 offical levels of progressive discipline?

Answer 3

1. Counseling/Instruction/ Informal admonsihment
2. Repremand
3. Suspension

Question 4

What 4 things are in the Notice of Intent to Discipline?

Answer 4

1. Notice of the proposed discipline
2. Facts explaining
3. Opportunity to examine evidence
4. The right to respond to the notice

Question 5

How long can disciplinary probation last?

Answer 5

No longer than 1 year for each such instance.

Question 6

Can the chief remove any premium pay during discipline?

Answer 6

Yes.

Question 7

If suspended, how long can that last?

Answer 7

It shall not exceed 90 calendar days in one calendar year

Question 8

Can you have a reduction in salary or a demotion?

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

What are the steps for the supervisor when an employee is injured?

Answer 9

1. Have employee seek treatment immediately
2. Report to duty chief in death/serious injury. Contact Risk Management
3. Provide DWC Form 1 document to employee
4. Fill out “supervisors section” of DWC-1 and submit to HR within 24hrs

Question 10

What do supervisors need to do with the Standards of Behavior? (2)

Answer 10

1. Review the SoB doc with each new employee within 30 days of employment or assignment.
2. Report any violations to BC or section head

Question 11

Who should captains contact if there is help needed with a complaint?

Answer 11

Fire Prevention

Question 12

What should employees do if contacted by an attorney or investigator regarding an incident?

Answer 12

They should refer such people to the Investigation Section of Fire Prevention Division

Question 13

Are there exceptions to incident information being shared by floor personnel?

aka who can we share private info to?

Answer 13

Yes, District Attorney & Sheriffs Office inquiries do not need to be referred to prevention

Question 14

If you receive a subpoena…

Answer 14

1. Provide subpoena to supervisor
2. Notifiy Investigations
3. Log all time spent in prep.

Question 15

what are the 3 ways to communicate with the chief?

Answer 15

1. Chain of command
2. Bargaining group rep
3. Station visit

Question 16

What is the captain responsible for with the safe surrender program?

Answer 16

ensuring that all necessary documentation/equip is in the envelope

Question 17

Who do we ask dispatch to contact with a safe surrender baby? (3)

Answer 17

Child welfare agency,
on duty BC
PIO

Question 18

what are the circumstances for a code 20?

Answer 18

Newsworthy event
arousal of public interest
causes public impact

Question 19

what should be done when a life hazard is identified?

Answer 19

“any person who recognized the potential life hazard shall immediately contact the IC using ‘emergency traffic’

Question 20

Examples of life hazard

Answer 20

1. Downed wires, imminent collapse

Question 21

standard for indentification of a life hazard zone?

Answer 21

3 horizontal strands of barrier tape.

Question 22

Whats two-in/two-out mean at state/federal level?

Answer 22

We cannot enter beyond the incipient stage of fire until there are at least 2 standby personnel dedicated to RIC

Question 23

what are the 4 responsiblites of the captain in the event of serious injury or death?

Answer 23

1. Ensure treatment
2. Notify BC
3. Secure the incident scene
4. Complete Employee reporting docs

Question 24

Burns, trauma, toxic materials injuries

steps to treatment

Answer 24

1. contact base station
2. stabilize patient
3. receive authorization to specialized facilities

Question 25

what is a level 1 exposure to communicable disease?

Answer 25

contact limited to being in the presence of a patient known/unkown to have a communicable disease

Question 25

what is a level 2 exposure to a communicable disease?

Answer 25

contamination of clothing/equipment of vicitms body fluids

Question 26

what is the action of a level 2 exposure?

Answer 26

Decon of all clothing & equipment

Question 27

what is a level 3 exposure of communicable disease?

Answer 27

a full exposure of fluids/blood by any type of route.

Question 28

what is the action of a level 3 exposure?

Answer 28

full decon and initiate a report

Question 29

if exposed, and consent for testing is not given, what does the supervisor do?

Answer 29

Request Health & Safety Code 1996.5 be implemented.

Question 30

Whats included in post exposure evaluation? (2)

Answer 30

counseling eval of reported illnesses

Question 31

when should a supervisor review standards of behavior?

Answer 31

within 30 days of new employment with the dept or transferring to new assignment.

Question 32

who is the next up in the chain of command for EMS purposes?

Answer 32

the EMS administrator

Question 33

who is next up in the chain of command above captain for all administrative purposes?

Answer 33

BC

Question 34

what is the command structure with two people of equal rank?

Answer 34

1. assigned responsibility 2. on-duty status 3. seniority in rank

Question 35

when is the Oath administered?

Answer 35

1. all FFs upon graduation of academy. 2. when theres a presentation of their badge

Question 36

what is a general rule for flag displaying

Answer 36

it should always be tallest, proudest when there are others, up first-down last

Question 37

when can you not wear a carhartt or patagonia jacket?

Answer 37

when conducting business with the public

Question 38

when will the class b uniform be worn?

Answer 38

0800-1700 & anytime in public

Question 39

when can class c uniforms be worn?

Answer 39

at the direction of the captain, arduous duty, after 1700hrs

Question 40

what is the current exception to having tattoos exposed?

Answer 40

when working out

Question 41

What's the responsibility of captains should there be a complaint?

Answer 41

captains shall investigate any complaints. Fire prevention will be contacted (if necessary). it shall be done same day. document with pertinent info

Question 42

if contacted by an attorney regarding a call, what shall you do?

Answer 42

refer them to the fire investigator at prevention first

Question 43

how do you go about communicating with the chief?

Answer 43

1. chain of command 2. union rep 3. station visit

Question 44

how may a person safely surrender a child?

Answer 44

child must be within 72hrs of birth

Question 45

what are the 3 locations that are deemed safe surrender sites?

Answer 45

hospital, fire station, or other safe site

Question 46

tasks of a safe surrender?

Answer 46

attach bracelet to baby & parent, Assess the baby, parent fills out info packet (if possible) request an ambulance transport notify child welfare, BC, & PIO,

Question 47

when is a driving record pulled?

Answer 47

1. convictions 2. accidents 3. failures to appear 4. suspensions or revocations 5. other