Spring Fire Department Rehab Responsibilities

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What is required for children aged 12 to 17 to be present at an emergency scene?

They must be with a parent and have permission from the Deputy Chief. (correct)

They can go unaccompanied as long as they stay away from the fire.

Their presence is permitted if they are trained firefighters.

They must remain outside the emergency area regardless of circumstances.

Under what conditions are Privately Owned Vehicles (POVs) allowed at incidents on freeways?

They are allowed without any need for documentation.

They are allowed only with permission from the Incident Commander. (correct)

They can be driven onto the freeway if volunteers are present.

They are always permitted if registered with the fire department.

What should a rehab member do to receive credit for an incident?

Complete a report after returning from the incident scene.

Check in with command and notify the Rehab Leader. (correct)

Attend the incident and report to the Incident Commander.

No actions are required for incident credit.

Who does the Rehab Leader report to when issues arise?

The Deputy Chief of Support Services. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Rehab Leader when a rehab member leaves the department?

To retrieve department-owned equipment and supplies. Signup and view all the answers

What should a Rehab member do if they become ill during their tenure?

Notify the District Rehab Leader Signup and view all the answers

What is the designated Rehab vehicle for the department?

Squad 77 Signup and view all the answers

What must Rehab members wear when on scene?

Rehab shirt/safety vest if provided Signup and view all the answers

How should supplies be managed during a low stock situation?

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

Which of the following is NOT a policy for Rehab members at incident scenes?

Wear shorts and flip flops Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if extenuating circumstances arise during an incident?

Make special financial arrangements Signup and view all the answers

Who must approve any purchase of new gear for Rehab members?

The Deputy Chief of Support Services Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy regarding children on incident scenes?

Children are not allowed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Rehab service?

To offer support for fire department personnel at various events Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing the Rehab procedure annually?

The Executive Committee Signup and view all the answers

What transportation requirement must members of the Rehab team meet?

They need to provide their own personal vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What should members do if they have health problems that may affect their duties?

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

Which of the following is NOT one of the supplies provided by the Fire Department?

Fire department uniform Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a Rehab member is unavailable for an extended period?

The District Rehab Leader must be notified Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for a member who has poor participation?

Their information will be sent to the Deputy Chief of Support Services Signup and view all the answers

What must a Rehab member do if they resign or are dismissed?

Return all issued equipment and supplies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rehab Responsibilities

The Spring Fire Department Executive Committee (Exec. Comm.) is responsible for the revision, issue, and approval of all Rehab procedures.
The Exec. Comm. reviews the Rehab procedure annually to ensure accuracy.
The purpose of Rehab is to provide support for Spring Fire Department personnel at fire scenes, training events, public relations events, and as requested by Station Captains or the Exec. Comm.
Membership requirements for Rehab include being willing to assist at incidents, having transportation, being in good health, having a home or cell phone, and notifying the District Rehab Leader of any unavailability.
Rehab members are required to be available for incidents but there is no minimum requirement for call volume.
The District Rehab Leader will monitor member activity and report any concerns to the Deputy Chief of Support Services.

Rehab Supplies

The Spring Fire Department supplies Rehab members with a fire department pager and charger, key map, Gatorade, water, a cooler, trash bags, waterproof boots, and Fire Department ID and car sticker when available.
In case of resignation, all unused supplies, files, and issued equipment must be returned to the Spring Fire Department.
Rehab members must keep all Spring Fire Department issued equipment clean at all times.
Replacement or new gear must be approved by the District Rehab Leader and the Deputy Chief of Support Services.
Low stock of dispensable supplies can be purchased by any District Rehab Leader with approval from the Deputy Chief of Support Services.
Squad 77 is the department designated Rehab vehicle driven to incidents by fire department suppression personnel.

Rehab Safety

Rehab members must check in with the Incident Commander upon arrival at an incident.
Rehab members must locate the designated Rehab Staging area, which may have multiple locations depending on the incident size.
Closed-toe shoes are required at incident scenes if department-issued boots are not worn.
Rehab shirts/safety vests must be worn if provided.
Children are not allowed on incident scenes except in emergencies and only if they are accompanied by a parent and stay out of the fire scene.
Privately owned vehicles (POVs) are not allowed on incidents on freeways unless given permission by the Incident Commander.
Rehab members must check in with command and text/email the Rehab leader to receive credit for an incident.
Rehab 70 must be paged to an incident. Rehab members are not to respond to any emergency scene without being dispatched.

Rehab Chain of Command

Rehab members are required to report any issues to the Rehab Leader.
The Rehab Leader reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Support Services.
The Rehab Leader is responsible for retrieving all Spring Fire Department owned equipment and unused supplies from resigning members.

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This quiz covers the responsibilities and requirements for Rehab members within the Spring Fire Department. It includes details on the revision and approval process by the Executive Committee as well as minimum requirements for membership and availability. Assess your understanding of the support system for fire personnel.