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What is the designated Rehab vehicle in the Spring Fire Department?
What must Rehab members do if they resign or are dismissed?
Who needs to be notified if a Rehab member becomes medically incapable during their tenure?
Which of these items is NOT listed as a supply allocated for Rehab members?
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Where should requests for purchasing new gear be submitted?
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What action can a Department Officer take if a Rehab member is in a dangerous situation?
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Who approves low stock purchases for the Rehab supplies?
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What is the purpose of the box of trash bags in Rehab supplies?
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What is the primary purpose of the Rehab service?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for membership in the Rehab service?
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Who is responsible for the revision and approval of the Rehab procedures?
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What should members do if they have health problems that might affect their duties?
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What will happen if a member has poor participation in Rehab activities?
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What supplies is the Fire Department expected to provide to Rehab members?
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What is necessary for a member to ensure coverage during their absence from Rehab duties?
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How often is the Rehab procedure reviewed for accuracy?
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What is the first step for Rehab members upon arriving at the fire scene?
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What footwear is required for Rehab members at the fire scene?
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Who must give approval for children to be present at the fire scene?
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What must Rehab members do to receive credit for an incident?
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What must be done if a Rehab member gets canceled prior to arriving on scene?
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Under what condition can privately owned vehicles be present at fire incidents on freeways?
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What is required for Rehab members if they are called to assist other agencies?
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To whom do Rehab members report any issues they encounter?
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Study Notes
Rehab Purpose & Responsibilities
- Spring Fire Department's Rehab service supports personnel at fire scenes, training events, public relations events, and as requested by Station Captains or the Executive Committee.
- Rehab members must be willing to assist at any function the Spring Fire Department is involved in.
- Members must have transportation (POV’s) available, be in good health, and have a home telephone or cell phone.
- Members must notify the District Rehab Leader of any extended unavailability (7 or more days).
- Rehab members are monitored for participation by the District Rehab Leader.
Rehab Supplies & Equipment
- The Fire Department provides a fire department pager and charger (when available), key map, Gatorade, water, a cooler with wheels (when available), a box of trash bags, waterproof boots (when available), and Fire Department I.D. and car sticker (when available).
- Unused supplies, files, and issued equipment must be returned to a Spring Fire Department representative if a member resigns or is dismissed.
Rehab Procedures
- All Rehab personnel must fill out an application form.
- Department officers can instruct Rehab members to move to a safer area if they are in a dangerous situation.
- Rehab members will assist at events when requested by Department Officers or Station Captains.
- Rehab members must keep equipment issued by the Spring Fire Department clean.
- Purchases of replacement or new gear must be approved by the Deputy Chief of Support Services.
- Dispensable supplies can be purchased by District Rehab Leaders with approval from the Deputy Chief of Support Services, reimbursable by the Spring Volunteer Fire Association.
- Special financial arrangements can be made for extenuating circumstances (excessive call volume, extended fire scenes).
- Squad 77 is the designated Rehab vehicle driven to fire scenes by fire department suppression personnel.
- Rehab members report to the Rehab vehicle at the fire scene to serve refreshments.
- Files of members are kept by the District Rehab Leaders, with the original maintained in the Administration Office.
Rehab Member Responsibilities
- Check in with the Incident Commander when arriving on scene.
- Determine or locate the Rehab Staging area.
- Wear closed-toe shoes or department-issued boots.
- Wear a Rehab shirt/safety vest if provided.
- Children are not allowed on scene.
- Privately Owned Vehicles (POV’s) are not allowed at incident scenes on freeways unless given permission by the Incident Commander.
- Check in with command and text or email the Rehab Leader to receive credit for an incident.
- Rehab 70 (RH70) must be paged to an incident.
- Rehab members are not to respond to any emergency scene without being dispatched.
Out of District Responses
- Rehab members may respond to assist other agencies if dispatched.
- Rehab members will not respond outside of Spring Fire Department territory unless dispatched.
Chain of Command
- Issues reported by Rehab members are reported to the Rehab Leader, who reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Support Services.
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This quiz covers the purpose and responsibilities of the Spring Fire Department's Rehab service. It outlines the expectations for members, the supplies and equipment provided, and the importance of participation monitoring. Test your knowledge on how rehab services support fire operations.
