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How often does the labor management team meet?

Quarterly, or on an as needed basis

Why does the labor management team meet

To discuss issues with:


Departmental policies, Programs, Strategic planning


Research of wages, benefits, working conditions

What is the process for formal negations of wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions between city management and labor to reach an MOU

Meet and Confer Negotions

What process is used to facilitate and guide the development of policies, procedures, and programs w/in the organization

The “Teams” Process

Can labor give input to management concerning a member’s corrective and disciplinary actions

Yes, if approved by Department Director or designer

What “CFAI”

Commission on Fire Accreditation International

What is the goal of CFAI

To improve customer service and organizational performance through defined performance measurement

What date did MFMD get CFAI accreditation

August 23, 2001

What two major areas was CFAI accreditation received

Self-Assessment and Standards of Response Coverage

Who is responsible for maintaining the CFAI accreditation process

The Support Services Assistant Chief

The compliance of CFAI standards is reported how often and by what

Each year with the Annual Compliance Report

The self-assessment process requires evaluation of ___ performance measures that are separated into ___ categories

255, 10

What are the three key elements of the Standards of Response Coverage (SORC)

Distribution, Concentration, Staffing Levels

What are the categories of Risk Hazards for all commercial occupancies in the city of Mesa

Maximum Risk, High/Special Risk, Low Risk,

The maximum risk category has ___ probability and ____ consequence

High, high

When speaking about risk categories, high probability means

The structure is most likely to be at fire risk

When speaking about risk categories for buildings, high consequences means

There is potential for multiple life/property loss and high economic impact

Non sprinkled occupancies 3+ stories are what type of risk category

Maximum risk

Hospitals are what type of occupancy risk category

Maximum risk

All high-rise and mid-rise complexes, sprinkled or not, are what type of occupancy risk category

Maximum risk

Warehouses with heavy fire load are what type of occupancy risk category

Maximum Risk

Explosive Manufacturing occupancies, Semi-Conductor Industries, and occupancies with extreme health hazards and toxic materials are considered what risk category

Maximum Risk

Non-sprinkled nursing homes with >50 people and jails are considered what type of occupancy risk category

Maximum Risk

Vacant buildings that are not preplanned and downtown commercial occupancies are considered what risk category

Maximum Risk

When speaking about risk categories for buildings, low probability means

The structures are least likely to be at fire risk, generally due to built-in fire protection

The High/Special Risk category for occupancies has ___ probability and ____ consequence

Low, High

Occupancies where flammable solids present a high physical hazard, large repair shops, and large aircraft hangers are considered what occupancy risk category

High/Special Risk

Sprinkled shopping malls, movie theatres, and restaurants >50 are considered what occupancy risk category

High/Special Risk

A large assembly with an occupant load over ___ and a stage is considered High/Special Risk

1,000

Large assemblies less than ____ and greater than ____ people are considered High/Special Risk Occupancies

Less than 1,000 and greater than 300

Stadiums, amusement parks, and schools are considered what risk category


FC

High/Special Risk

Sprinkled nursing homes and nurseries with full time care of children under 6 are considered what type of occupancy risk category

High/Special

Sprinkled mental institutions and jails are considered what occupancy risk category

High/Special Risk

Large factories or industrial occupancies of moderate hazard are considered what type of occupancy risk category

High/Special

When speaking about occupancy risk categories, low consequence means

The potential for life loss is low

Single family dwellings, group homes with <10 people, and day care facilities >6 people are ___ probability and ____ consequence

High, Low

Single to two-story hotels and apartments, medical and office complexes are ____ probability and ____ consequence

High Probability , Low Consequence

Restaurants with less than ___ people are considered high probability and low consequence

50

City, State, and Federal facilities are ___ probability and low consequence

High

Sprinkled malls and assembly buildings with ___ to ___ people are high probability and low consequence

50-300

Low hazard factory/ industrial complexes, small repair garages, and hangers that have exchange of parts with no open flame are what type of occupancy risk category

High Probability, Low Consequence

When speaking about occupancy risk categories, Low Risk is ___ probability and ___ consequence

Low, Low

Small commercial structures remote from other buildings with 1-2 people, detached residential garages, tanks and towers, and storage facilities with non-combustible storage are considered ___ risk

Low

Maximum and High/Special Risk Occupancies are identified on the MCT map with what color icon

Blue

Customer Service Zones are describes as ___ square mile plats

One

What do the 100 Series cover

MFMD Values, Organization, and Policies

What do the 200 Series cover


FC

MFMD Stand Operating Procedures

What do the 300 Series cover

Training Procedures

What do the 400 Series cover

EMS Procedures

What do the 500 Series cover

MFMD Fire Prevention and Community Services Procedures

What do the 600 Series cover

MFMD Resource Management Procedures

Who is in charge of maintaining the crew sheets for the 56-hour/week shift members

Staffing Administrator

Copies of each crew sheet for timekeeping will be kept in hard copy for how long

One Rolling Year

40 Hour work week employees have the option to exchange overtime for ____ time

Compensatory Time

40 hour employees may accumulate a maximum of ___ hours of comp time

100

The maximum amount of overtime that can be converted to comp time is ____ hours

66.6 hours

66.6 hours of overtime = ____ hours of comp time

100

All MFMD official websites and content posted under the name of MFMD must be approved through

MFMD Department of Communications

T/F: Users shall not post ANY photogrpahs, video, or other images of a patient or incident to any social media

TRUE

T/F: The city may monitor employees' personal social media sites for inappropriate/unauthorized content, including photos

TRUE

When posting or commenting publicly about an issue, the person must

Write in the first person and make it clear that the postings may not represent the City of Mesa's position, strategies, or opinions

T/F: Your social media profile must represent yourself as a city professional and be appropriate to your position and the standards of conduct, personnel rules or policies

TRUE

Any violation of the social media policy may be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including ____

Termination of employment

What does STAR program stand for

Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Program

What does the STAR program aim to do

Recognize employees for acts of positive accomplishments and exceptional performance

In order to be recognized for a STAR award, does the employee's act have to take place during normal work hours

NO

T/F Variables such as rank, civilian/sworn, supervisor/subordinate are a factor in utilizing the STAR program

FALSE, It is not a factor

Two-Step Merits, Unscheduled Merits, and Exceptional Performance Awards are considered

Special Performance Awards

How many days prior to training does a Training Request Form need to be submitted

30 Days

T/F: If the approved training you attend is related to firefighting, you will be compensated regardless of whether or not it is mandatory

TRUE

When attending a training that was approved by a Training Request Form, travel time to and from the airport will or will not be compensated

WILL NOT

The amount of TDY provided for an employee to attend a training is deducted from

Total Classroom Hours

T/F: When attending a training, flight time will be counted as time worked

TRUE, unless the flight is during the employee's normal workday

When attending a training, how many hours will be compensated for early arrival at the airport

One: Unless it is the employee's normal workday

What is the submission route for a Training Request Form

Captain/Supervisor-->BC/Deputy Chief


-->Assistant Chief for R.C. Managers Approval

What days of the week are considered appropriate for business attire

Monday-Thursday

When is the Class A uniform worn

At the direction of the Fire Chief

Class A uniform includes:

Dress Jacket, Dress Pant/Skirt, Belt, Dress Hat, Gloves, Tie/Female Tie, Dress Shoe, Name Plate, Badge, Shirt Collar Emblems

Does the Class A uniform have jacket collar brass

No. Only on the shirt

Is the Class A uniform dress jacket single or double breasted


FC

Double, single option for females

When is the dress hat for the Class A uniform worn

Outdoors and indoors as directed when the jacket is worn

T/F: Females have the option of wearing a "pump style" shoe with pants

False. Can wear with dress skirt only

The female pump style shoe must have a heel of ___ inches or less in height

2 inches

A ___ shoe is required for any member assigned to a hazardous duty while wearing the dress uniform

Safety

What are the dimensions of the dress uniform metal nameplate

5/8" x 2.5"

What are the two color options for the dress uniform name plate and who wears them

Gold- Chiefs/Chaplain


Silver- All other ranks

What side of the chest is your badge worn on when wearing the dress uniform

Left Chest above pocket

Who wears the shirt collar emblems

To be worn by all officers

On the dress uniform, the shirt collar emblem should be placed how far from the corner of the collar

One inch

When is the Class B uniform worn

For business situations where a shirt and tie would be appropriate

When presenting to Council, attending Board or Council meetings, or when meeting with the elected officials, business, or community groups, what uniform should be worn

Class B uniform without the tie

What is a part of the Class B uniform

Dress Shirt, Dress Tie (when appropriate), Nameplate, Badge Dress Pant/Skirt, Belt, Dress Shoe

For the Class B uniform, the black dress tie is required when

On appropriate occasions or seasons

What are the two different colors of dress shirts for the dress uniform and who wears them

White- Chiefs


Light Blue- Firefighter through Captain

T/F: The light blue and white dress shirts are only long sleeve

False, Short and Long Sleeve options

What side of the chest should your nameplate be placed on your dress uniform

Right Chest

T/F: The Class A and B dress pants are the same

False

Which dress pant is described: Black, polyester, slant front pocket and belt loops style

Class B

Which dress pant is described: Black, polyester/wool tropical worsted, 12 oz.

Class A

What style is the dress hat

New York Bell Style

The Class C uniform consists of

Work T-shirt, Work Pant/Short, Work shoes, Work Belt, Hat (optional), White or Black crew socks

Class C uniform must be 100% cotton to match NFPA____

1975

Work T-shirts for the class C uniform can have your first and last name or

First name, last initial

Where is your name located on class C uniform shirt

Left Chest above the pocket

Where is the maltese cross and rank located on Class C uniform shirt

Right Chest with rank below emblem

Which side is the medic emblem on for the Class C uniform shirt

Right Sleeve

TRT, HazMat, Special Ops, etc emblem is located on what sleeve of Class C uniform shirt

Left Sleeve

What are the two types of work pants that we can purchase for Class C work uniform

Lion 2200 or Lion 2101

What is the width range for the work belt that is worn with the work uniform

1-1/4" minimum to 1-1/2" maximum

What is the width range for the belt that is worn with the dress uniform

1" minimum to 1-1/2" maximum

What color must the buckle of the work/dress belt be

Silver. Except gold for all chiefs

What is the width range for the wilderness brand instructor's belt

1-1/4" minimum to 1-3/4" maximum

How many pounds is the wilderness brand instructors belt rated for and what class is it


FC

5700-pound rated Class 1 harness

Can you wear the wilderness belt with Class A or B uniform

NO only for Class C

How many lines of embroidery can you have on a baseball cap and what do they include

Two: Company assignment/work area and member first and last name

On your PT shorts, the approved emblem is located on the ____ leg

left front (Maltese cross)

Sweatshirt options include


Pullover- __% cotton __% nylon


Full zip hoodie- __% cotton __% nylon


Quarter-zip- __% cotton __% nylon

Pullover- 90% cotton 10% nylon


Full zip- 90% cotton 10% nylon


Quarter-zip- 95% cotton 5% polyester

When is it acceptable to wear PT uniform

During physical fitness activities and after 1700 hours anywhere inside the station

T/F: Uniform shirts can be untucked after 1700

False. Shirts must be tucked in at all times

Uniform work shorts can not be worn on any of the following calls and must have bunker or brush pants over them

MVA, Fire, HazMat call

If there is a cut, open wound, or any other skin puncture or scab on a members leg, they

Cannot wear shorts in any response to a situation that might expose them to blood or other body fluids

What does the civilian staff uniform consist of

Collared work shirt, pant, belt, closed toe black casual or dress shoes with laces

The civilian staff belt must be __" to __" plain black belt

3/4" to 1"

How should a member request a uniform voucher

Via email through Fire Resource (Bridget Grimes) or by phone x-4992, or in person

Where are signed uniform vouchers returned to

Fire Resource Program Assistant

What is the uniform voucher amount for a full-time member

$550

What is the uniform voucher for full-time officer staff members

$275

What is the uniform voucher for part-time office staff members

$135.50

Members will lost their voucher amounts if they are not spent by ______

May 31st

On what day will new annual voucher allotment occur

July 1st

Members requesting a safety shoe voucher should contact

Fire Resource Program Assistant

All members that require safety shoes are allotted vouchers on a ____ basis from their last date of shoe purchase

Semi-Annual

The value of the six month safety shoe voucher is

$85

The value of the one-year safety shoe voucher is

$170 (One pair only)

A member can be approved for early replacement of safety shoe if

The shoe becomes damaged or unsafe.

If a member's safety shoe becomes damaged or unsafe they should

Email supervisor with details

T/F: Members can get reimbursed for expenses for tailoring uniforms

True- Amount is contingent on remaining balance of employee's allowance

To receive a tailoring reimbursement, members must submit a receipt with what information and to whom

Name, Employee #, Signature to Fire Resource Program Assistant

For a uniform reimbursement, a ___ form must be filled out and can be found where

Reimbursement form, found on Fire Forms

Reimbursement checks can take

2-3 weeks to receive

Uniform articles that need to be disposed of should have what done to them

Have logo marked out by permanent marker and be torn into several pieces

Members and volunteers leaving the department should return all MFMD clothing to

Resource Management

The station shoe program is meant to

Reduce contamination that is brought inside the station

The station shoe is considered

Non-safety, slip on style, closed toe shoe

T/F: If temporarily promoted, members will receive new uniforms with proper ranks

FALSE. Members will continue using their permanent rank uniforms

Members cannot have facial hair or beards that interfere or contacts the face piece seal according to ____ and _____

OSHA and NFPA

Earrings are allowed if they are worn in a ___ style on the lower lobe of the ear

Post

HazMat/ TRT requires a ____ hour certification program through the State Fire Marshal's Office, AZ Department of Emergency Management or nationally approved program

200

A position on the squad requires members to be

Dual Certified

An Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) requires an ___ hour certification program

80

Non-certified members that are assigned to special ops for ___ consecutive months or more will begin receiving assignment pay once training has been completed

6

In order to receive assignment pay for special ops, ___ percent of all training needs to have been attended and documented in Target Solutions

75%

New members to the Special Ops team make a ___ year committement

3

Returning members to Special Teams will immediately receive Special Teams pay and retain their attribute if they were away for less than ___ months

12

If members are away from Special Teams for more than 12 months they will be required to

1. Pass a written test with a score greater than 75%


2. Complete and pass a competency based practical exam within 90 days of the process

New members to Special Teams will be evaluated by a preceptor for ___ shifts and then must pass a written and practical exam

20

Assigned members to Special Teams must attend ___% of the required training

75%

When the projection for a temporary Engineer, Captain, or BC vacancy exceeds __ days and __ consecutive shifts, a temporary promotion will be made

90 days, 30 consecutive shifts

If a vacancy occurs that is expected to last less than 90 days, the department may fill it with

Leave Pool Personnel from the same shift

If appropriate leave pool personnel are not available to fill a vacancy that is expected to last more than __ days, a temporary assignment will be made

30

If leave pool personnel are utilized to fill a vacancy and the vacancy lasts 90 days with the expectation that it will last at least another __ days, a temporary assignment will be made

30

If the applicable promotion list has been exhausted and a temporary promotion is needed

1. The most senior member who did not make the list and meets ALS/BLS requirements will be offered




2. The most senior members who meets ALS/BLS requirements

The duration of a temporary assignment shall not extend beyond a period of ___ months, unless approved by the Department Manager

12

When an employee is pregnant, it is their responsibility to

1. Inform their supervisor


2. Request a transitional work assignment


3. Remain in the new work assignment until released by physician

After a pregnancy is complete, the employee is expected to

Get physical clearance and seek fitness advice from Department's Health and Fitness Coordinator

A employee returning from a pregnancy must have approval from physician and a ___ Report to return to active duty

Return to Duty Progress Report (Found in Wellness Office)

Employees who have 12 months of continuous FT or PT employment with Mesa are eligible to request a leave of absence up to ___ weeks

12 weeks per 12 month period

A request leave of absence must be for

Specific Family and medical reasons

Three reasons that an employee can request a leave of absence for include

1. Child Birth


2. For the care of employee's spouse, child, or parent w/ serious health condition


3. Employee has serious health condition

Employees must provide __ days notice to the Fire Chief and Personnel Director when the need for Family and Medical Leave is foreseeable

30

When requesting a leave of absence, employees must complete a _______ form

Family and Medical Leave Request Form

Do employees accrue benefits during unpaid Family and Medical leave?

NO

The ___ committee must approve adding decals and stickers to any MFMD apparatus

Apparatus

SOP's are reviewed every __ years or when there are current changes to policies

3

Departmental Communications will send out a reminder to each Assistant Chief every __ years ___ months in advance about updating SOP's

3 years, 3 months

If an employee observes or reasonably believes a minor is being abused or neglected, they must submit a written report to CPS or a peace officer within ___ hours

72

Failure to report suspected or witnessed abuse or neglect of a minor will result in the employee being charged with a class ___ misdemeanor or a class __ felony

one misdemeanor, six felony

If an employee suspects or witnesses abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult, they must submit a written report to the peace officer or adult protective services within ___ hours

48

Failure to report abuse or neglect of an adult may result in the employee being charged with a class __ misdemeanor

One

An employee that reports abuse or neglect must notify their supervisor. It is then the supervisor's responsibility to

Notify the next highest supervisor in the chain of command, up to and including the Assistant Chief

What is the Transitional Work Program for?

Provides a means for an employee to work when they cannot function in their normal position due to injury, illness, pregnancy, etc

T/F: In order to be a part of the Transitional Work Program, the employee must have the ability to return to full duty

TRUE

An employee can be on the transitional work program for a maximum of __ days

90

If needed, the employee can request an extension for the transitional work program for another __ days

90 days (180 days total)

T/F: Members injured OFF the job may request to use Transitional Work program

TRUE

When requesting to use the Transitional Work program due to a surgical procedure, the employee must submit the request a minimum of __ weeks prior to the TW start date

2

Is overtime allowed while on the Transitional Work program?

NO

Whose responsibility is it to regularly review an employee's ability to do their modified work assignment while on the Transitional Work program?

Wellness Captain

It is the intent of the policy that employees will not be on the Transitional Work program for a period longer than ___ hours per injury/illness

1040 hours (approx. 6 months)

After an employee has been on the Transitional Work program, they must proved a ___ form to the ____ office signed by a physician

Return to Duty Form, Wellness Office

When moving from a 56 hour shift schedule to a 40 hour schedule, sick and vacation should be divided by ___

1.4

When moving from a 40 hour work schedule back to a 56 hour shift schedule, sick and vacation should be ___ by 1.4

multiplied

T/F: The Long-Term Modified Duty Program and the Transitional Work Program fall under the same City Management Policy

FALSE

In order to be considered for Long-Term Modified Duty program, a member's last __ performance evals must be rated Successful Performance

3

In order to be considered for Long-Term Modified Duty program, the member must have a minimum of ___ years in the AZ PSPRS

15

The maximum time served on long-term modified work status shall be __ years

5

T/F: A member on a long-term modified work assignment is ineligible for promotion to a line position in emergency services

TRUE

MFMD's Wellness Program was developed following

The IAFF-IAFC Wellness Fitness Initiative, NFPA 1582, NFPA 1583

The Wellness Program consists of an annual ___ and annual ___

medical exam, physical and fitness evaluation

Who is required to have an annual med exam and fitness eval?

All members using SCBA's and who participate in Fire Suppression Operations, including Fire Investigators, BC's, and Civilian Training Officers

It is the supervisor's responsibility to make an effort to provide __ hours of quality physical fitness activity for each on duty shift for 56 hour work week

1.5

For 40 hour personnel who use SCBA and participate in fire suppression operations, they can be given __ hour of physical activity per day

1

For 40 hour personnel who don's use an SCBA or participate in fire suppression operations, you may be given up to ___ minutes per day for physical fitness.

30

No more than __ crews should be exercising at one location at one time unless pre-approved by admin

2

Dumbbells shall not exceed __ lbs

65

Kettlebells shall not exceed __ lbs

53

Plyometric boxes shall not exceed __ inches in height

24

What is a "personal injuring arising out of and in the course of employment with the city"

Industrial Injury

What is a "disease cause by a specific hazardous condition or material when there is a direct relationship between the conditions under which the work is performed and the occupational disease"

Occupational Illness

What occurs during the investigative procedures of industrial injuries?

Examine the scene, document, collect evidence, interview the witnesses, interview the victim,

Who manages the data entry of near misses or close calls into the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System?

Department Safety Officer

T/F: The National Fire Fighter Near Miss Reporting System is mandatory

FALSE, it is voluntary

Where can members find a Mesa Fire Near Miss Form

In the safety section on InsideMesa

If members driving a City of Mesa vehicle or personal vehicle on city business are involved in a collision, they must

Immediately notify the closes on-duty Mesa Fire BSO and BC

If a collision involves significant firefighter injuries or death, the alarm room will notify the

Duty Chief

What needs to be completed when involved in a collision

City of Mesa Incident Report form located in the Zoi App

Who maintains a collision file for all MVA's?

Safety Battalion (B202 Safety Aid)

How long is a collision file kept on record for

Three Years after the event date

Who is responsible for providing proper training and operating guidelines to members who operate Fire Department vehicles?

Supervisors

All documentation recorded for non-preventable collisions are evaluated at least ___ by the Safety Battalion for trends and future training needs

Annually

Who is held accountable for collisions involving violation of MFMD policy

The Supervisor

Each member's last ___ years of driving history will be considered when determining how many accidents have occured

Three

What is the disciplinary action for the FIRST motor vehicle collision w/ no violation in policy/law

Cuff Note and training

What is the disciplinary action for the SECOND motor vehicle collision w/ no violation in policy/law

MOU and as determined by immediate supervisor, Safety Battalion, and MFMD Training Dept.

What is the disciplinary action for the THIRD motor vehicle collision w/ no violation in policy/law

Written Reprimand, driver training delivered by MFMD Training Dept.

What is the disciplinary action for the FOURTH motor vehicle collision w/ no violation in policy/law

Continue with Progressive Discipline outlined in Management Policy 339 as determined by Fire Admin

What is the disciplinary action for the FIRST motor vehicle collision w/ a violation of policy/law

Written Counseling Note or actions set out by City of Mesa Management Policy and driver training

What is the disciplinary action for the SECOND motor vehicle collision w/ a violation of policy/law

Written reprimand/ actions set by COM Management Policy, and/or uncompensated suspension, and/or demotion

What is the disciplinary action for the THIRD motor vehicle collision w/ a violation of policy/law

Uncompensated suspension, demotion, or termination as determined by Fire Admin

Where are records of accidents maintained and kept

In each employee's personnel file, the accident data base, and with city Safety Services

It is the responsibility of the ___ to ensure that all passengers are seated and belted prior to moving the vehicle

Driver

In the event that a fire apparatus is traveling at the time an emergency call is received, the driver will

Stop the vehicle, allow FF to don equipment, and proceed to emergency once FF are seated and belted

When riding in a transport vehicle with a patient, a FF does not have to be seated and belted IF

They are performing patient care procedures that are necessary for patient care

Riding in an ambulance without a seat belt is considered a __ Risk Activity

High

The role of infection control falls under the position of

Immunization Coordinator (Sworn EMS Specialist position)

T/F: The medical care and treatment of members shall not be delayed by the notification or reporting procedures

TRUE

Activation of the exposure process starts with notifying the ___

Alarm Room Captain (Supervisor)

Who serves as the backup Infectious Exposure Team (IET)

BSO202

What is defined as "a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or injected or infused contact with blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious material; inhalation of airborne pathogens; or ingestion of food-borne pathogens or toxins?

Infectious exposure

If the source patient for an infectious exposure is not transported to the hospital, the use of a contract ___ is required

phlebotomist

What is the recommended rapid HIV test for an infectious exposure

OraQuick Oral HIV Test

When testing for an infectious exposure, what does MFMD request testing for

HIV, Hep B, and Hep C

In a toxic chemical or biochemical exposure, the _____ will initiate IMS and assume incident command

highest-ranking, non-affected officer

T/F: Firearms and/or ammunition can lawfully remain in a personal vehicle not being used for city business if it is not visible from outside of the vehicle

TRUE

T/F: Fire investigators are authorized to carry firearms in the performance of their police related duties while enforcing the adopted fire code, crimes of arson, and arson related offenses

TRUE

It is the responsibility of each ___ to provide information to Tech Services to update the Running Books with all necessary information from their designated customer service zones

Crew

__ Shift is responsible for the maintenance of all plat books, station maps

A

__ Shift is responsible for the maintenance of all apartment books

B

__ Shift is responsible for the maintenance of all trailer park books (With schools and golf courses) and preplan books

C

How are all apartment and trailer park running books organized

Indexed in address order

In the running book, on the right hand side of each drawing there is a CAD number that begins with a T or an A. What do these stand for

T- Trailer Park


A- Apartment

Who is responsible for use of the voicemail and checking messages at the station

The Captain

Who handles requests for Station Tours, equipment demos, or public education

FALSE (Fire and Life Safety Education Office)

Customer requests for station tours, equipment demos, or public education require ___ week notice

Two

All Public Education Request Forms are to be returned to

The BC Aide

No less than ___ members will conduct a station tour

Two

Who handles the service of fire extinguishers throughout the city

Fleet or Fire Mechanics

In the stations, the thermostat setting should be that room temp on average is not below ___ degrees

74

To help ensure the confidentiality and integrity of its data, the department applies the concept of ____ when administering its IT systems

"Limited Privilege"

At least once every __ years the Assistant Chief over Tech Services will assign a comprehensive review of IT access for key department systems

Three

Station visits by family and friends should normally occur when in order to avoid disrupting planned station activities

During the evening hours (or other free time)

Station visits by family and friends should be concluded by

2200 hours

To qualify for the MFMD Observer Program, a person must be a minimum of __ years old

18

To qualify for the MFMD Observer Program, the person can be 16 years old if they are

A 2nd year MFMD Cadet

Observers are allowed to ride along for __ hour periods

8

The ride along hours are

0800 to 2000 hours

Who are the two exceptions that can ride along beyond the hours of 0800-2000

Media and Council members

All observers should be scheduled for their ride along __ days in advance

7

Observers can ride along how often in a one year period

Twice, unless approved otherwise

If the company officer feels the observer is dressed inappropriately or displaying unprofessional behavior, the ride along can be terminated and the company officer must complete ____

Observer/Candidate Encounter Form, send to departmental communications

When grocery shopping as a crew, one person should

Observe the apparatus at all times to provide security

Fire hydrants should be lubricated and painted once every __ years, beginning ___ and ending __ of each year

Two, January 1 and ending May 30th

When flowing hydrants, the MFD Hydrant Testing Valve ( AKA _____ Valve) will be utilized

Mad Dog Valve

When a hydrant problem exists that requires immediate attention, contact ____ Administrative Aide by phone

B203

If a hydrant problem exists that requires immediate repair and it is a weekend or after hours, contact _____ and ____ by email

Utility Control Center at Ext 2262, B203

Private hydrants are not to be painted any other color except

standard yellow

Existing preplans will be reviewed and updated at least once every ____ years

Three

Who maintains a Master List of preplans

Technical Services Division

Tech services will audit the Master List of preplans every __ years

Five

Technical services will coordinate and distribute the Low hazard Occupancies to ____ for preplans

The Connectors

The designation of Low, Medium, or High Hazard for occupancies will be the responsibility of _____

Fire Prevention

Who is responsible for the review and submission for change of High Hazard Occupancy preplans to Tech Services

Fire Prevention

Who is responsible for the review and submission for the change of Medium Hazard Occupancy preplans and the verification of Low Hazard Occupancy building construction features

Fire Crews

Who is responsible for assigning Site inspection Surveys and receiving them

B203

Who is responsible for completing the data entry and closing an incident

The first arriving/ assigned unit and/or Command

If the scene was turned over to an investigator, they will be responsible for

reviewing all data entered

All documentation is to be entered in the online Fire Records System by when

The end of the next naturally occurring shift

How much does 1-6 pages of records cost

No charge

How much does 7-50 pages of records cost

$5, $.20 each page over 50

How much do investigative photos (On CD) and 911 Tapes cost

$5

Requests for fire and medical records are processed within ___ hours

48

For court appearances, what uniform is required

Class B, without tie

For depositions, interviews, etc what uniform is appropriate

Class C

T/F: If you receive compensation from a law office for participating on the defendant's behalf, it is yours to keep

TRUE

The maximum tuition reimbursement amount for a FT employee for the fiscal year is

$4000

The maximum tuition reimbursement amount for a PT employee for the fiscal year is

$2000

T/F: Graduate and post-graduate programs are covered by Tuition Reimbursement

FALSE

Programs such as nursing, PA, paramedic, etc will not be covered by tuition reimbursement unless

The employee is sponsored by the department

Employees need to receive a grade of a ___ or better in order to be eligible for tuition reimbursement

C

T/F: Reimbursement payments cover items such as lab fees and books

FALSE

T/F: Veterans Administration Assistance and student loans are NOT considered financial assistance for purpose of tuition reimbursement

TRUE

Employees who voluntarily terminate employment within __ months from the date of tuition reimbursement check will be required to pay back all tuition reimbursement received within the last 24 months

24

T/F: For tuition reimbursement guidelines, retirement is considered voluntary termination

TRUE

To be eligible for tuition reimbursement an employee must

1. Have completed one year of successful probation/ service


2. Have a successful PAF in most recent review


3. Attend an accredited college, university, or institution


4. Complete Tuition Reimbursement Orientation/Affadavit

Employee may receive tuition reimbursement either

Up front or upon completion of course

Tuition Reimbursement approval process takes

4-6 weeks

Requests for tuition reimbursement may be submitted up to __ days in advance of course starting

120

Tuition reimbursement requests must include;

1. Tuition Reimbursement form


2. Enrollment documentation


3. Tuition documentation


4. Official grade report

For tuition reimbursement, any changes in the courses must be documented and communicated to Fire Personnel Representative within __ days of the change

7

For tuition reimbursement, copies of your grade report must be submitted within __ days from the end date of the course

30

T/F: Mileage incurred traveling from home to an assigned work site is generally reimbursable

FALSE

Members who are on official stand-by/call-out status will be eligible to receive mileage reimbursement when responding directly from ___ to ___ in their personal vehicles

Home to emergency incidents

Members who receive mileage allowances will only receive mileage reimbursement for

Approved travel outside of Maricopa and Pinal Counties

In order to receive mileage reimbursement, the employee must complete the _______ form

Mileage Report for Private Vehicle Form

Shift personnel requesting mileage reimbursement will need the signature of

Their BC

To help calculate the mileage between stations, utilize the

Mileage Between Stations Worksheet

Shift personnel will submit the mileage reimbursement form to

The Battalion Aide

What shift is responsible for maintaining station commodity and limited medical supplies

C shift

The recommended PAR level for the station's inventory is ___ day supply

45 day supply

The station's inventory should be evaluated how often

once per month

When is Battalion 201's designated station supply order week

First Week of the month

Whose designated station supply order week is the second week of the month

B202

When is B203's designated station order supply week

third week of the month

Station improvement or furnishings costing more than $____ need approval by all captains on the three shifts and all three BC's.

$250

If the captain and a crew want to go purchase an item for the station, resource can provide an LPO of up to $___

$250

Who is responsible for procuring office supplies for their battalion

Battalion Aide

If a business does not accept an LPO for purchasing an item, ___ can be used

Petty Cash

____ Cards can be used for purchases under $2500

Procurement cards

In order to replace turnout PPE, you must notify and include

Fire Resource Program Assistant

After hours equipment replacement requires the approval of who

Member's BC

What two fire fueling stations only have diesel

Station 205 730 S Greenfield


Station 215 59445 S. Sossaman

What fueling stations have both unleaded and diesel

City Fleet Support, Fire Fleet Support, Station 207, Station 208, Station 212

What fueling stations have CNG

City Fleet Support and Fire Fleet Support

Fuel master cards are located where

All police/fire substations and East Valley Service Center

According to SOP's, What stations have reserve apparatus in B201

Station 201: Reserve Ladder, Reserve BC truck, Reserve TRV


Station 207: Reserve Engine


Station 218: Reserve Engine

According to SOP's, what stations have reserve apparatus in B202

Station 210: Reserve Engine

Station 212: Reserve Engine


Station 215: Reserve ARFF truck

According to SOP's, what stations have reserve apparatus in B203

Station 216: Reserve Engine

How many reserve apparatus does Training have

Two Reserve Engines (Last options to be used)

Whose responsibility is it to make sure the reserve apparatus at the station are kept in a ready state

Captain

The ___ reflects the availability and location of all reserve apparatus within that battalion

apparatus white board in BC's office

Before taking a reserve apparatus, a _______ must be done to ensure it is in a ready state

complete apparatus inspection

If there is a discrepancy in a reserve unit and the Captain in charge of the reserve is not available, you must

Document discrepancy in vehicle log book and notify Captain ASAP

Can reserve apparatus be taken out of Mesa limits for Pub-ED events

NO

It is recommended that staff vehicles be washed and cleaned how often

On a weekly basis

The assigned drive of a staff vehicle is responsible for what

Checking oil, tire pressure, and overall general condition of vehicle

If an employee picks up a credit card for city business, the credit card must be returned within ___

48 hours of return

The Parade truck can be scheduled up to ___ months in advance

6

Who should you contact to schedule the Parade Truck

Wendy Lahr, B201 Aide

Can the parade truck be used for personal events such as weddings, graduations, etc.

NO

When driving the parade truck on surface streets with normal flow of traffic

No person shall ride in the bed

A ___ must be completed before operating the Parade Truck

Daily Staff Vehicle Check Sheet

The operating speed of the Parade Truck must not exceed

45MPH

Emergency routes are determined by

Reviewing the possible choices of response routes and choosing the most direct route with the fewest number of restrictions

Speed humps will not be placed on

Arterial streets, Collector streets, any street leading to any emergency medical facility, singular major routes leading into residential areas,

What are the main streets carrying the major flow of traffic called

Arterial streets

What are collector streets

Typically wider streets on the half-mile or quarter-mile alignment

Who reviews the Speed Hump fire route designation request list

Emergency Services Administrative Support Assistant

The member's supervisor or BC has the authority to deny a vacation request if

it conflicts with the departmental activity that the supervisor deems necessary for the employee to attend

Telestaff shall receive all vacation requests no later than ____

5 am of the day the vacation is requested

Who staffs tele staff during weekends, holidays, and days where the Staffing Administrator does not work

East Deputy and BSO200

If East Deputy and BSO200 are not available to staff tele staff, who does it fall on

B202 Chief, then B203 Chief

____ is vacation granted outside of the normal request process

Emergency leave

Emergency leave should be granted only for

unusual circumstances that could not have been otherwise foreseen and planned for

Vacation request minimum is

6 hours

24 hour vacation requests will be accepted as early as

6 months in advance

Vacation requests less than 24 hours will be accepted as early as

One month in advance

No changes or cancellation in vacation are allowed after

0500 am the day of

Vacation drawings are held

twice annually

From December 15th to January 15th of each year, members may submit requests to be entered in the vacation drawing for

Independence Day

From April 15th to May 15th each year members may submit vacation requests to be entered in the holiday drawings for

Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day

Members entering in the holiday draw must complete

Holiday Leave Request Form

How many additional 24 hour vacation slots will be available on holidays

ONE

For the December 15th to January 15th holiday draw period, members may cancel up to what date

June 4th

For the April 15th to May15th holiday draw period, members may cancel up to what date

October 1st

After vacation holiday cancellations are made, a new draw period will open for ___ weeks

Two

If less than the maximum number of members request a holiday off during the request period

the date becomes an open date for vacation

A member calling in sick should notify tele staff before

0530 am AND CALL IN Ext. 4095

Members calling in sick after 0530 must

Call staffing 4095

When calling in sick to B201 or staffing be sure to state

Name, employee number, and work assignment

If a member calls in sick but does not have enough sick to cover the time what happens

The member will be charged vacation

If a member takes vacation but does not have enough vacation to cover the time, can they use sick?

NO

If a member runs out of sick and vacation time they will

be docked the hours

A member that is unable to arrange a time trade due to unusual circumstances can

request another member (agent) to arrange a time trade on their behalf

T/F: The member (agent) chosen by an individual to arrange a time trade cannot be the member's supervisor or anyone else involved in the approval process

TRUE

Battalion chiefs may approve time trades for special teams and ladders if

the 75% minimum is met

Time trade members are not allowed to work more than a sum of

84 hours in a 96 hour period

If a member doing a time trade calls in sick or leaves early to illness or doesn't show up

the member who is scheduled to work will be charged sick leave

Specialty teams such as HazMat, TRT, and ladders shall maintain an on duty minimum of

75% staffing

ARFF units should be staffed at

100%

Battalion chiefs and Staffing administrator have the discretion of not calling back for periods of less than

4 hours

Exceptions to calling back members for constant staffing using a sign-up basis through tele-staff include

Staffing procedure for quarterly training and special teams training

___ will be used for callback of four hours or more

The roster TeleStaff call back list

Members offered shift overtime for four or more hours, who have signed up and decline, will be

charged that number of penalty hours

Whose responsibility is it to keep their contact phone number accurate on telestaff

the member's

With after 0700 callback staffing to fill a current opening, when does compensation begin

upon notification, provided the member can arrive to their callback station within 30 minutes

Members who arrive late to a scheduled shift and were not working in a department capacity prior to shift start nor had supervisor approval will

be considered an unexcused absence and will have discipline applied per personnel rules

A member is not eligible to sign up for callback if

They use sick leave for greater than four hours on their assigned shift the day prior

All periods of approved absence with pay granted an employee due to; illness or injury, which renders the employee unable to perform duties

Sick Time

All periods of approved absence with pay which are not chargeable to another paid time off category

Vacation Time

The callback list will be in a rank order of least hours worked for a period beginning ___ and ending __

July 1st and June 30th

The deadline for signing up for callback or removing the member's name from the list is

0500 the day of

Telestaff or the individual responsible for staffing will begin calling members signed up on the list at

0530

Will a member receive notification if they receive overtime and are on shift

NO

What is "the apparatus that is scheduled for training" called

Parent Company

What is "the off-going crew from a parent company apparatus" called

Primary Staffing Company

What is "the positions assigned to each shift to cover vacancies" called

Leave Pool

Any changes to the quarterly training schedule must be pre-approved by

Training Division and East Deputy Office

During times of severe storms, it often becomes necessary to establish a _____

stand-by crew

An off duty captain or engineer that agrees to put together a storm stand-by crew and is not actually called out will be compensated how much

2.5 hours of straight time pay

An employee on a stand-by crew for severe storms on their day off will get paid how much if called out

1.5 times hourly rate with a 2 hour/day minimum

An employee who is on a stand-by crew for severe storms and is called out on their scheduled work day will make how much

1.5 times hourly rate with a one hour minimum or actual time worked (Whichever greater)

If a crew works past their shift change what is the process for compensation

Captain completes an email and sends to BC and staffing

If a crew works past scheduled time, what must the captain's email to BC include

incident number, unit designation, and employee numbers of crew

Who does the department bill for a Wildland Firefighter's straight salary for the shifts they are deployed

The State

When Wildland members return, they are given ___ hour to refurbish the apparatus

one

T/F: Less than a 14 day wildland assignment is reimbursable by the state

FALSE

If a member returns from a wildland assignment on an on-duty day and the time worked plus the one hour for refurbishment ends before 1900

They will be required to return back to shift

If a member returns from a wildland assignment less than 14 days and are on-duty day and the time worked plus the one hour for refurbishment ends after 1900

They will be allowed to return home

Wildland members that return home from less than a 14 day assignment and are off-duty will be required to report the next schedule shift day if

They arrive in the city and complete the one hour refurbishment before 2200

Wildland members that are off-duty and return home from less than a 14 day assignment and complete refurbishment later than 2200

Will be given until 1200 hours the following day to return to shift

Wildland members coming back from a 14 day assignment will be given until _______ before returning to shift

1900 hours the next day

Is the battalion safety officer position considered part of the field position classification

NO

Bid requests will be accepted for a ___ day period

7

Bid requests begin on the vacancy publish date and end

1000 hours on the 7th day

If a position goes unbid, when a qualified bid is received the position will close

at 1700 hours on that same day

Where are all vacant positions listed

the FD Share drive under Staffing Folder

If a BLS Captain position goes unbid, can it be flipped

YES, most senior ALS who bid it will receive it

If a Captain's position converts from ALS to BLS or vice versa, what happens

The least senior appropriate member will be displaced

To protect a member from missing a vacancy advertisement while they are away on vacation, etc. members may

Submit a bid request on file at any time

On ______ date all bid requests on file from the previous year will be removed

January 1st

Members with less than ___ years remaining in the drop will not be allowed to bid into Special Teams positions, unless they are a current certified member

Three

____ reserves the right to block a requested bid transfer

Administration

When a member voluntarily bids and accepts a position on another shift, he/she will

forfeit previously scheduled leave and will accept available leave on the new shift

Special Teams positions (HM, TRT, ARFF) are conducted using

Seniority Bidding

When additional probationary firefighter positions are needed, Chiefs will select __________ and reassign them to the leave pool

the most junior permanently assigned firefighters

Any member who is absent from his/her assignment for ___ consecutive months or more than 12 months in an ___ month period will lose that assignment

12, 18

Staffing of new companies will begin with the ___ position

Captains

If the Captain's position of a new company is staffed BLS, the Engineer's position has to be staffed

ALS

If a unit is relocated to another location, the bid spots will

not open to bid and remain with the unit

When two open positions overlap on the same apparatus, the _______ position will be awarded first, regardless of ALS/BLS

highest-ranking

When two members request to trade assignments they must notify who

Their Captains and BC's

Any member with a request on file for an assignment that a member is requesting to trade to can challenge the trade if

They have more seniority

What does "adjusted seniority" consist of

Years with MFMD (starting first day of fire academy), added to years of service in current rank

Former certified special teams members must complete a "Return to Team" competency eval within ___ days of being awarded the position

90

If a special teams member is promoted they will continue their commitment and be placed where

In the leave pool or bid a position within the team

If a member leaves the team and returns after __ year and up to __ years the member must complete a "return to team" packet and then assume a one year commitment

One, Five

If a member returns to special teams after __ years they must attend certification training and assume a 3 year commitment

5

Current Specialized Assignments include

BSO, Bike Team, Wildland, and TEMS

"Short term" temporary days assignments are considered ___ days or less

180

A member who holds a bid spot and is moved to a day position will be allowed to hold their bid for a maximum of ____ years

3

Provisional bids will only be open for vacancies with ____ months or more in duration

6

ALS testing includes

Written Exam and Oral Interview

ALS minimum selection requirements include

Minimum 75% on written and oral interview

Certified paramedics must commit to __ years of service from initial assignment date

5

What does the Arizona Local Assistance Team (LAST) Handbook for

Reference document for running a fire service funeral

What two reference documents can one utilize for an active duty Line of Duty Death

Arizona Local Assistance Team (LAST) Handbook


National Fallen Fire Fighters LODD Benefits Handbook

What can be used as a reference document to assist in helping the family in receiving benefits after a LODD

National Fallen Fire Fighters LODD Benefits Handbook

Who is the hospital liaison officer in a LODD

On-Call BC

Who is the Funeral Planning Officer for a LODD

BC or Deputy Chief

Who is the review officer or team for a LODD

Safety Battalion Chief

During a LODD, under no circumstances should a press release be issued until

Next of kin notification is made and authorization from the Fire Chief has been given

What is it called when "An active sworn member of MFMD passes away while performing emergency activities or or passes within 24 hours of performing emergency activities or is traveling directly from home to the work or directly from work to home"

Line of Duty Death

Level 1 Honors


What is it called when " any sworn member of MFMD passes away for any reason other than LOD

Active MFMD Member Death Not Related to Emergency Activities


Level 2 honors

Retirement or Medical Retirement as a result of an injury or presumptive illness as a result of prior active duty MFMD

Retired Sworn Presumptive Death


Level 1 honors

Anytime a retired member's family requests departmental participation they are eligible for

Retired Sworn MFMD member


Level 3 participation

Any former sworn member of MFMD whose family requests participation

Former MFMD member


Level 4 participation

Any active civilian member of MFMD whose family requests participation

Level 3 participation

Any former civilian MFMD member in good standing whose family requests participation

Level 4 participation

What does Level 1 participation include for a funeral

Full honors


Deputy Chief or BC plan funeral


4 Frontline apparatus


Full honor guard/ pipes and drums


Class A uniform required



What does Level 2 participation include for a funeral

Deputy Chief or BC Plan funeral


Two Frontline Apparatus


Full honor guard/pipes and drums


Class A uniform required

What does Level 3 participation include for a funeral

Deputy Chief or BC assigned to address family requests


Honor guard and 1 piper


1 frontline apparatus


Parade Truck

What does level 4 participation include for a funeral

Deputy Chief or BC assigned to address family requests


Honor guard/ 1 piper


Parade Truck

MFMD will provide employees with what planning documents

Last Wishes/Emergency Contact Forms

The Last Wishes/Emergency Contact forms will be distributed every year in what month

October, during open enrollment

Requests to change Last Wishes/Emergency Contact forms can be made

Via email