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What is the main purpose of the policies and procedures outlined in the document?
What is the main purpose of the policies and procedures outlined in the document?
- To provide guidelines for local firefighting techniques
- To detail the organizational structure of the CICCS
- To ensure all members meet the requirements for participating in mutual aid requests (correct)
- To outline the history of the NCFD
Who is responsible for ensuring that all documents and certifications are current?
Who is responsible for ensuring that all documents and certifications are current?
- The CICCS Qualification Guide
- The individual member seeking certification (correct)
- The Department Program Manager
- The City of National City
When can an individual member initiate a PTB (position task book)?
When can an individual member initiate a PTB (position task book)?
- Without approval from their chain of command
- Without providing proof of completion of prerequisites
- Before meeting the requirements of the position (correct)
- After approval by the Chief of the Department
What must members do after being approved for participation by the Chief of the Department?
What must members do after being approved for participation by the Chief of the Department?
What is the purpose of the CICCS program mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the CICCS program mentioned in the text?
Who is responsible for managing the single resource program according to the text?
Who is responsible for managing the single resource program according to the text?
Which positions are given priority over single resource deployments?
Which positions are given priority over single resource deployments?
Who has the authority to make decisions on all deployments mentioned in the text?
Who has the authority to make decisions on all deployments mentioned in the text?
How is qualification in the CICCS program determined according to the text?
How is qualification in the CICCS program determined according to the text?
What is considered a cause for exclusion in the CICCS program?
What is considered a cause for exclusion in the CICCS program?
Members whose currency is in jeopardy of expiration will be given priority primarily refers to which aspect in the deployment process?
Members whose currency is in jeopardy of expiration will be given priority primarily refers to which aspect in the deployment process?
Who ensures that all entries in a task book are accurate according to the text?
Who ensures that all entries in a task book are accurate according to the text?
Who must review the PTB before submission to the CICCS peer review committee?
Who must review the PTB before submission to the CICCS peer review committee?
What is the most important preparation required before submitting an application to the CICCS Peer Review Committee?
What is the most important preparation required before submitting an application to the CICCS Peer Review Committee?
Who is responsible for ensuring continued inclusion into the program based on proof of completion/compliance?
Who is responsible for ensuring continued inclusion into the program based on proof of completion/compliance?
What is strictly voluntary according to the text?
What is strictly voluntary according to the text?
Who is the only authorized department representative to communicate with ECDC or Cal OES regarding deployment opportunities?
Who is the only authorized department representative to communicate with ECDC or Cal OES regarding deployment opportunities?
What must a Single Resource participant NOT do under any circumstances?
What must a Single Resource participant NOT do under any circumstances?
'Proof of completion/compliance/currency' must be presented to ensure what?
'Proof of completion/compliance/currency' must be presented to ensure what?
'Currency Education (CE)' is an aspect of training that participants must remain current in. What does this refer to?
'Currency Education (CE)' is an aspect of training that participants must remain current in. What does this refer to?
'IST' and 'CE' are mentioned in relation to what aspect of training participants must complete or remain current in?
'IST' and 'CE' are mentioned in relation to what aspect of training participants must complete or remain current in?
What is the consequence if a Single Resource member returns a vehicle in disrepair or extremely soiled?
What is the consequence if a Single Resource member returns a vehicle in disrepair or extremely soiled?
When will home agency return arrivals after 2000 hrs be handled?
When will home agency return arrivals after 2000 hrs be handled?
What action does the NCFD take if a member falls short of the high standards expected?
What action does the NCFD take if a member falls short of the high standards expected?
What is the consequence for violating policies and procedures in the voluntary program?
What is the consequence for violating policies and procedures in the voluntary program?
Who has the right to remove participants from the voluntary program for unspecified causes?
Who has the right to remove participants from the voluntary program for unspecified causes?
How can a participant who was removed from the program be reinstated?
How can a participant who was removed from the program be reinstated?
What happens if a participant denies an assignment or cannot be contacted for an assignment?
What happens if a participant denies an assignment or cannot be contacted for an assignment?
What should a participant do if they will take more than 1 hour to arrive at station 34 for necessary equipment?
What should a participant do if they will take more than 1 hour to arrive at station 34 for necessary equipment?
Who contacts the area fire coordinator to notify them of the resources that have accepted the assignments?
Who contacts the area fire coordinator to notify them of the resources that have accepted the assignments?
What is required before a participant deploys for an assignment?
What is required before a participant deploys for an assignment?
Who is responsible for coordinating travel arrangements for responding resources?
Who is responsible for coordinating travel arrangements for responding resources?
What is the purpose of the City issued Cal card during deployment?
What is the purpose of the City issued Cal card during deployment?
What action should participants take regarding expenses not covered by the Cal Card?
What action should participants take regarding expenses not covered by the Cal Card?
What is expected of participants regarding their payroll information while on assignment?
What is expected of participants regarding their payroll information while on assignment?
What will happen if a participant fails to adhere to the deployment policy?
What will happen if a participant fails to adhere to the deployment policy?
What should participants do when there are significant changes to their current situation or status?
What should participants do when there are significant changes to their current situation or status?
What must participants do upon arrival and check-in at the incident?
What must participants do upon arrival and check-in at the incident?
What should participants do if they are unable to check-in at incident due to circumstances?
What should participants do if they are unable to check-in at incident due to circumstances?
What information must be obtained at the incident and relayed to the Duty BC for demobilization?
What information must be obtained at the incident and relayed to the Duty BC for demobilization?
What should a participant do if unable to have a completed Performance Evaluation (ICS-225) during demobilization?
What should a participant do if unable to have a completed Performance Evaluation (ICS-225) during demobilization?
What must returning members do upon arrival at the home unit?
What must returning members do upon arrival at the home unit?
How soon must all original receipts and forms be submitted after returning from an assignment?
How soon must all original receipts and forms be submitted after returning from an assignment?
Who is responsible for ensuring that all equipment used during deployment is returned to a clean and ready state?
Who is responsible for ensuring that all equipment used during deployment is returned to a clean and ready state?
What documentation must be submitted for all deployments other than Strike Teams?
What documentation must be submitted for all deployments other than Strike Teams?
What should a participant do if they have remaining time on their duty shift upon returning to the home unit?
What should a participant do if they have remaining time on their duty shift upon returning to the home unit?
What is the consequence for members who violate the rule about post-demobilization days off?
What is the consequence for members who violate the rule about post-demobilization days off?
What should be done with rental vehicles upon return to the home unit?
What should be done with rental vehicles upon return to the home unit?
Who needs to be notified upon arrival at the home unit?
Who needs to be notified upon arrival at the home unit?
What is required for reimbursement of all reimbursable expenses?
What is required for reimbursement of all reimbursable expenses?
What action should be taken if a participant is unable to have a completed Performance Evaluation during demobilization?
What action should be taken if a participant is unable to have a completed Performance Evaluation during demobilization?
