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What must administrative members do with their PAS tag when riding?
What should an administrative member do if asked to participate in operational activity?
Who is responsible for monitoring the activities of administrative members riding apparatus?
Who has the sole authority to grant or deny permission to ride apparatus?
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Can the Fire Chief revoke permission to ride apparatus for administrative members?
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What is the minimum age required for a personnel member to drive the canteen?
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Which training is NOT mentioned as a requirement for driving the Truck/Aerial?
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What is the minimum non-emergency driving requirement for the hose tender?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for personnel transferring to RVFD as qualified operators?
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How many incident responses are required with an approved evaluator to qualify for driving a rescue squad?
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Study Notes
RVFD Policy #5115 Overview
- Established on May 26, 2004, detailing administrative members riding apparatus protocols.
- Aligns with RVFD By-Laws which prohibit participation in operational activities but allows assistance with administrative tasks during emergencies.
Applicability and Definitions
- Applies to all RVFD personnel.
- Defines key terms including:
- Administrative Activities: Recording, photographing, assisting command.
- Administrative Members: Elected personnel within RVFD.
- FROMS: Entity conducting medical evaluations based on NFPA standards.
- Operational Activities: Requires NFPA/FROMS approved physical to participate.
- Ranking Officer: Highest authority in the station (RVFD or DFRS).
- Riding Position: Assigned location on apparatus.
- Unit Officer: In charge of a specific piece of apparatus.
Policy Regulations
- Administrative members can ride on apparatus with prior written approval from the Fire Chief.
- Specific verbal approval needed from the unit officer or ranking officer for particular time periods.
- Prohibition against participation in operational activities or exercises.
Procedures for Riding Apparatus
- Obtain written permission from the Fire Chief to ride.
- Issuance of a PAS tag labeled “Administrative – Non-Operational.”
- Required orientation covering:
- Incident scene hazard recognition.
- Understanding of operational zones: hot, warm, cold.
- Safety protocols on apparatus and at the incident scene.
- Verbal approval from the ranking station officer and unit officer required before any specific incident.
- Must wear identifiable RVFD clothing that does not mislead regarding operational qualifications.
Responsibilities of Administrative Members
- Secure all necessary permissions before riding.
- Inform personnel if asked to participate in operational duties that they are unqualified to undertake.
- Carry PAS tag at all times while riding and place it on the collector ring during the assignment.
- Follow directives from officers, except those involving operational activities.
Authority and Revocation of Permissions
- Sole discretion of permission to ride rests with the Fire Chief.
- Permission can be granted or denied without review based on individual circumstances.
- Fire Chief holds the authority to revoke permissions at any time without review.
Appeals Process
- If unresolved, appeals proceed from the Training Officer down the chain-of-command, starting with the trainee’s immediate supervisor.
- The Fire Chief holds the authority to make the final decision on appeals.
Specific Unit Requirements
- Additional minimum requirements are mandated for operating RVFD vehicles beyond MCFRA policy.
Utility or Staff Vehicles
- No provisional license is allowed for operators.
- Written permission from the Fire Chief is required for vehicle operation.
- Completion of MCFRA EVOC class is necessary for emergency operations.
- Operators under 18 cannot drive in emergency mode.
- Minimum membership duration of three months is required.
Ambulances/Medic Units
- Attainment of charge status is essential.
- Operators must complete or be enrolled in the MCFRA EVOC class.
- Successful completion of pertinent written tests is required.
- A minimum of 6 hours of practical driving experience is necessary.
- At least 5 emergency incident responses are required, including hospital transport with an evaluator.
- Drivers must be at least 19 years old to operate in emergency situations.
- Those over 18 can operate ambulances non-emergency, pending specific course completion and permissions.
Brush Truck
- Operators must be qualified RVFD emergency ambulance drivers.
- Completion of Essentials of Firefighting or equivalent is required.
- Written evaluation and practical orientation are necessary for operational readiness.
Policy Overview
- Established for uniform driver training and qualification of RVFD personnel.
- Applicable to all RVFD members.
Definitions
- Driver: Authorized individual for vehicle operation after certification.
- Operator: Authorized individual for operating apparatus after certification.
- Driver/Operator Trainee: Individual in training for driver/operator roles.
- Certification: Acknowledgment of training success approved by the Fire Chief.
- Instructor: Certified driver/operator eligible to train trainees.
- Evaluator: Certified driver/operator with at least one year of experience.
- Knowledge of Response Area: Understanding of local geography and infrastructure for effective emergency response.
- Off Road Driving Evolutions: Involves a minimum one-hour off-road driving experience for brush truck operators.
- Practical and Written Tests: Assessing driver/operator skills aligned with NFPA 1002 standards.
Additional Vehicle Requirements
- Truck/Aerial: Must complete Essentials of Firefighting, Truck Company Operations course, and RVFD aerial apparatus driver training; a minimum of 12 hours of non-emergency driving and 10 incident responses are required.
- Hose Tender: Designated as a utility vehicle; drivers must complete EVOC and document at least one hour of non-emergency driving with a loaded hose, observing speed limits.
- Canteen: Must be at least 18 years old and complete 4 hours of practical driver training with a certified trainer.
Training Exceptions
- Transferring personnel from other departments with qualifications must fulfill RVFD specific requirements upon transfer.
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Test your knowledge on RVFD Policy #5115, established on May 26, 2004. This quiz covers the administrative protocols for members riding apparatus and their defined roles during emergencies. Understand the policies regarding administrative activities and personnel definitions.
