Rehab Procedures (Hard)

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What must be returned by a Rehab member who resigns or is dismissed?

Only the application form

Only the issued equipment

Personal belongings only

All unused supplies and issued equipment (correct)

What is the role of the District Rehab Leader when a member experiences health changes?

To replace the member immediately

To notify the Deputy Chief of Support Services (correct)

To delegate responsibilities to other members

To monitor the member's performance

Which item is included in the supplies for the Rehab team?

Energy bars

Sports drinks

Coolers with wheels (correct)

Portable generators

What must a Rehab member do to obtain new gear?

Submit a request to the District Rehab Leader for Deputy Chief approval Signup and view all the answers

If low stock of supplies is identified, who has the authority to purchase more?

Any District Rehab Leader with approval Signup and view all the answers

In case of excessive call volume or extended fire scenes, who can make special financial arrangements?

Incident command or any Executive Board Member Signup and view all the answers

What should all personnel do to become a Rehab member?

Fill out an application form for consideration Signup and view all the answers

What is designated as the department's Rehab vehicle?

Squad 77 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Rehab service within the Spring Fire Department?

To provide support for personnel at various events Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a requirement for membership in the Rehab service?

Must serve at least three incidents quarterly Signup and view all the answers

What should members do if they have health problems that could affect performance?

Discuss their problems with the District Rehab Leader Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for arranging coverage if a Rehab member will be unavailable for an extended period?

The District Rehab Leader Signup and view all the answers

What supplies are provided by the Fire Department to the Rehab members?

Fire department pager and charger when available Signup and view all the answers

How does the District Rehab Leader monitor member participation?

By tracking activity and forwarding information to the Deputy Chief Signup and view all the answers

What actions should a member take if they realize they can't respond for an extended duration?

Notify the District Rehab Leader Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Spring Fire Department Executive Committee regarding the Rehab procedure?

To review and approve the procedure annually Signup and view all the answers

What must Rehab members do upon arriving at the incident scene?

Check in with the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a child aged 12 to 17 is present at the incident scene?

They can remain only if they are with a parent and have approval Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT permitted regarding Privately Owned Vehicles (POVs) at incident scenes?

Using POVs on any freeway without permission Signup and view all the answers

In order to receive credit for an incident, what must Rehab members accomplish?

Check in with command and notify the Rehab Leader Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for attending an incident scene?

Wearing a Rehab shirt or safety vest if provided Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper protocol if a Rehab member is dispatched to an incident outside their district?

They can respond if dispatched only Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing a Rehab member should locate upon arriving on scene?

The Rehab Staging area Signup and view all the answers

Who should be reported to regarding any issues encountered by Rehab members?

The Rehab Leader Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rehab Procedure Overview

This document outlines the Spring Fire Department's Rehab procedures.
The guidelines are applicable for fire scenes, training events, public relations events, and as requested by Station Captains or the Executive Committee.

Rehab Member Requirements

To be a Rehab member:
- Willingness to assist at any Spring Fire Department event.
- Availability of transportation to incidents and other functions.
- Good health, with any medical conditions discussed with the District Rehab Leader.
- A home or cell phone for communication.
- Notification of any unavailability to the District Rehab Leader, particularly for extended periods of 7 or more days.
Member responsibilities:
- Availability for incidents, monitored by the District Rehab Leader.
- Replenishing supplies as needed.

Rehab Supplies and Equipment

Provided by the Fire Department:
- Fire department pager and charger (when available)
- Key map
- Gatorade (2 cases)
- Water (2 cases)
- Cooler with wheels (when available)
- Trash bags
- Waterproof boots (when available)
- Fire Department I.D. and car sticker (when available)

Membership

All Rehab members submit an application for consideration.
Any officer of the Spring Fire Department can instruct a member to move to a safer location during an incident.
Rehab members will assist at events as requested by Department Officers or Station Captains.
If a Rehab member becomes ill, medically incapacitated, or experiences health changes, the District Rehab Leader must be notified.
The District Rehab Leader will notify the Deputy Chief of Support Services to determine if further action is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

All Rehab members must maintain any issued equipment in a clean condition.
Any new or replacement gear purchases must be approved by the District Rehab Leader and the Deputy Chief of Support Services.
District Rehab Leaders can purchase low-stock expendable supplies with approval from the Deputy Chief of Support Services, with reimbursements handled by the Spring Volunteer Fire Association.
Special financial arrangements can be made for situations like excessive call volume or extended fire scenes.

Rehab Vehicle and Deployment

Squad 77 is the department's designated Rehab vehicle.
Squad 77 is driven to the fire scene by fire department suppression personnel.
Rehab members report to the Rehab vehicle at the fire scene to serve refreshments.

Rehab Member Files

Each member’s file is maintained by the District Rehab Leader, with the original in the Administration Office.

Incident Response

Rehab members follow all Spring Fire Department Policies, Procedures, and Orders.
Rehab member responsibilities at an incident:
- Check in with the Incident Commander upon arrival.
- Locate the Rehab Staging area.
- Wear closed-toe shoes or department-issued boots.
- Wear Rehab shirt/safety vest (if provided)
- Children are not permitted on the scene, unless between 12 to 17 years old, accompanying a parent, staying out of the fire scene and with approval from the Deputy Chief of Support Services.
- Private vehicles are not allowed on incidents on any freeway unless authorized by the Incident Commander.
- To receive credit for an incident, members must check in with command and text or email the Rehab Leader. If cancelled before reaching the scene, they must text/email the Rehab Leader.

Rehab Response and Chain of Command

Rehab 70 (RH70) must be paged to any incident.
Rehab members are not to respond to an emergency scene without being dispatched.
Spring Rehab may respond to requests for assistance from other agencies, if available.
Rehab members will not respond outside of Spring Fire Department territory unless dispatched.
Any issues raised by Rehab members will be reported to the Rehab Leader, who reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Support Services.

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