700 Equipment and Tech

Question 1

Members shall promptly report via the chain of command any loss, damage, or unserviceable condition of department-issued property or equipment assigned for member use.

Answer 1

700

Question 2

If members of another jurisdiction cause damage to real or personal property belonging to the City, it shall be the responsibility of the member present or the member responsible for the property to make a verbal report to his/her immediate supervisor as soon as practicable. The member shall submit a written report before going off-duty or as otherwise directed by the supervisor.

Answer 2

700

Question 3

Fire pumps on apparatus shall be tested annually as specified in NFPA 1911.

Answer 3

700

Question 4

Aerial devices shall be inspected and service tested by a competent person as specified in NFPA 1914.

Answer 4

700

Question 5

All aerials shall be inspected every five years in accordance with NFPA 1914.

Answer 5

700

Question 6

All repairs and preventive maintenance to apparatus shall be made by personnel deemed qualified by the City of Midwest City.

Answer 6

700

Question 7

Department take-home vehicles are to be left at a fire facility during vacations or other periods of leave in excess of seven days unless approved by the Fire Chief or the authorized designee.

Answer 7

700

Question 8

The assignment of vehicles is at the discretion of the Fire Chief. Assigned vehicles may be changed at any time. Permission to take home a vehicle may be withdrawn at any time.

Answer 8

700

Question 9

All department-owned vehicles are subject to inspection and/or search at any time by a supervisor.

Answer 9

700

Question 10

No modifications, additions, or deletions of any equipment or accessories shall be made to department vehicles without written permission from the designated vehicle manager.

Answer 10

700

Question 11

All members passing through a toll facility during a response to an emergency shall draft a memo to the Fire Chief or the authorized designee as soon as practicable explaining the circumstances (47 O.S. § 11-1401).

Answer 11

700

Question 12

A Pike Pass can be made available to those traveling in requiring the use. Check-out of the pass is through Administration.

Answer 12

700

Question 13

Members shall immediately report unauthorized access or use of computers, devices, software, or systems by another member to their supervisor or Fire Chief.

Answer 13

700

Question 14

Members shall not use another person’s access passwords, logon information and other individual security data, protocols, and procedures unless directed to do so by a supervisor.

Answer 14

700

Question 15

All calls dispatched to fire companies should be communicated by voice and MDH unless otherwise authorized by the Shift Commander.

Answer 15

700

Question 16

Members responding to multi-company emergency incidents shall advise changes in status verbally over the radio to assist other companies responding to the same incident.

Answer 16

700

Question 17

Under normal operating conditions, a status change shall not be sent to a dispatcher via a message format.

Answer 17

700

Question 18

When assisting on a report of a possible explosive device, members will turn off the MDH. Operating an MDH may cause some devices to detonate.

Answer 18

700

Question 19

The Fire Chief is ultimately accountable for Knox master keys issued to the Department.

Answer 19

700

Question 20

It is a property owner’s responsibility to order Knox-keyed devices and ensure that they are installed securely in a manner and location approved by the Department, in accordance with local building codes and ordinances.

Answer 20

700

Question 21

Knox-Boxes should be installed near the main entrance to the building at a height not to exceed six feet.

Answer 21

700

Question 22

Every access key placed in a Knox-Box shall be identified with a sturdy key tag.

Answer 22

700

Question 23

After the box has been installed, the property owner must contact the Midwest City Fire Department to request a lock-up of the box.

Answer 23

700

Question 24

The Fire Chief or the authorized designee shall ensure that an annual check is performed on each Knox-Box in the jurisdiction by fire prevention staff or an engine company.

Answer 24

700

Question 25

The basic function of the communications system is to satisfy the immediate information needs of the Department in the course of its activities.

Answer 25

700

Question 26

Requests from water companies or other agencies for hose adapters or other equipment should be forwarded to Public Works.

Answer 26

700

Question 27

Property will not be loaned, borrowed or rented except in an emergency and then only with the consent of the City Manager or his designated representative.

Answer 27

700

Question 28

Requests to post information over department social media by members who are not authorized to post should be made through the member's chain of command.

Answer 28

700

Question 29

In instances of active incidents where speed, accuracy, and frequent updates are paramount (e.g., incident alerts, public safety information), the Public Information Officer or the authorized designee will be responsible for the compilation of information to be released, subject to the approval of the Incident Commander.

Answer 29

700

Question 30

Any member who becomes aware of content on this department's social media site that they believe is unauthorized or inappropriate should promptly report such content to a supervisor.

Answer 30

700

Question 31

The Administration Assistant Chief (Administration Major) should work with the Custodian of Records to establish a method of ensuring that public records generated through the use of social media are retained in accordance with established records retention schedules.

Answer 31

700