Eversafe Tests Flashcards
(292 cards)
1
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If the resolution to a sexual harassment case is not resolved who forwards the case to another department?
A
The Fire Chief
2
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In a sexual harassment case within what time frame will they forward the sexual harassment case over to another Department?
A
60 Days
3
Q
In the Patient bill of rights you can expect what?
A
To receive timely and appropriate medical services without regard to age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin
4
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What is the time Limit for filing a grievance?
A
45 days
5
Q
What is a positive breathalyzer test?
A
Concentration of 0.020 or greater
6
Q
What is considered prohibited conduct? Alcohol Policy
A
Pre-Duty Use: Use of alcohol by an employee within four (4) hours prior to reporting for duty
7
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How long after being relieved of duty and directed to the PFC for an alcohol, controlled substance or illegal drug test is it deemed a “Refusal to Submit”?
A
1.5 hours (90 minutes)
8
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If the initial screening test for a breathalyzer is .020 or greater a confirmation test shall be performed. What is the time frame that the confirmation test will be conducted?
A
No earlier than 15 mins after the screening test but no later than 30 mins
9
Q
How many days of Military leave are employees granted each fiscal year?
A
15
10
Q
What is the best way to keep in touch between a member and an officer during deployment?
A
Via Email
11
Q
When having a hearing for an EEO complaint, how many days in advance of the scheduled hearing date must your request for witnesses be submitted?
A
Three(3) working days
12
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When a complaint of discrimination is brought to the attention of the EEO counselor, How many days do they have before conducting their final interview?
A
21 days
3 weeks
13
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The American Medical Association (AMA) recommends that expectant women who spend more than _______ a day on their feet should switch to a desk job by ________.
A
4 hours, week 24
14
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- To minimize the possibility of contaminating the hospital’s water supply, all FEMS Department hoses shall be flushed for a full_________.
A
5 Minutes
15
Q
What is the minimum annual percentage rate of employees subject to random drug testing?
A
20%
16
Q
Only complaints of sexual harassment that concern incidents which occurred within a period of _____ immediately prior to date of the complaint is filed shall be considered.
A
1 year
17
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Initial instruction of all personnel in driving DC Fire and EMS Department vehicles shall be under the supervision of?
A
DFC Training Academy
18
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The Emergency Response Qualification to Drive & Operate section of the FD Form 140 shall be endorsed by whom?
A
Platoon Commander
19
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Referrals to the Juvenile Fire-Setters Program classified as Immediate should be made by whom?
A
Fire/Arson Investigators
20
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Who is responsible for collecting fire incident related evidence?
A
MPD evidence collection team
21
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The Department’s Cold Weather Guidelines apply under the following conditions?
A
When the wind chill factor reaches 32 degrees
22
Q
The most common emergency responses on the interstate system are?
A
Operations at the scene of a MVC
23
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Any roadway that has limited access and utilizes ramps for entry and exit and has a posted speed limit of 40 MPH or more is defined as a ?
A
Highway
24
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(Positioning Apparatus on the Scene) The first arriving piece of apparatus will take a position to create a ____ prior to the incident?
A
Barrier
25
How will fire apparatus front wheels be placed on an incident in order to close the lane of the incident?
At an angle with the wheels turned away from the incident
26
You are the first due engine company arriving on a scene of a MVC on 295 South near Benning rd. you shall immediately?
Report the location/direction of travel to the BFC and or OUC
27
Which NFPA standard describes the standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications?
NFPA 1021
28
On a emergency incident who is responsible for the overall management and safety of all member operating at the scene?
Incident Commander
29
Who is responsible to execute a FD form 108 Supervisor’s Quarterly Safety Inspection Report (JAJO) after the Safety Inspection of each facility?
The responsible Property Officer
30
When a recognized animal organization such as the Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) contacts OUC concerning an animal rescue, what unit will be dispatched initially to evaluate if Fire Department assistance is needed?
The closest Battalion Fire Chief is dispatched to proceed (in-service on the air)
31
When MPD or a private citizen contacts OUC concerning an animal rescue, the nearest Battalion Fire Chief shall be dispatched non-emergency. What other resource should be requested?
Animal Control
32
What is the document informing a witness of the intention to pursue and discover a matter involved in a lawsuit through the taking of testimony under oath?
Notice of Deposition
33
Whenever a F&EMSD Form 9 is submitted denoting an address change, the responsible company officer will also execute and submit _____ in duplicate?
Form 35-A
34
The F&EMSD Form ____ is to be used in files when the original is filed under another heading or is not available?
Form 99
35
A member may be relieved from duty up to ____ hours early provided that the member is relieved by another member who is voluntarily assuming duty as a courtesy to the member being relieved?
2.5
36
What is the mandatory retirement age for members hired after January 1, 1980?
64
37
All members separating from the Department shall report to what Office for exit interview?
Employee Benefits Office
38
Should a member be a witness to a conspicuous service performed on an emergency scene by someone other than a member of the Department, whom should that member report that fact to?
The incident commander
39
What form is utilized to submit a member for the Length of Service Award and Pin?
Form 67.1
40
No later than what date will submission of the appropriate form for the Length of Service Program and Pin be submitted?
March 15th of each year
41
At what time are “house drills” to be conducted?
1000
42
Unless otherwise ordered, what is the report time for drills at the Training Academy?
0930 and 1300
43
Prior to leaving quarters to report to the Training Academy, what unit or Office should be notified by phone?
OUC to place the unit OOS
44
An employee who has established that he/she is entitled to backpay from the department shall receive payment within how many days of submitting required documentation?
60 days
45
How many patients can fireboat #3 transport on backboards?
2
46
When are members who are in full duty or limited duty status required to log into their Learning Management System account and complete any outstanding assignments?
Once a week at a minimum
47
What will members use to sign in when visiting the logistics distribution counter for distribution of uniforms, PPE, and supplies?
PAT Number
48
Personnel are reminded that all meters are required to be calibrated monthly, and should be done on the Sundays that what Platoon works?
Platoon 3
49
What is the PRIMARY operational zone for DCFEMS?
Zero Zone
50
What zone will special operations incidents be assigned to?
Zero Bravo
51
Which officer will provide the status of the integrity of catenary system, pantograph and stability of the Streetcar?
Engine Officer
52
Who assess the penalty in a case in which the administrative charges against the employee involve any criminal conviction?
The Fire Chief
53
Streetcars are powered by electricity taken from?
Catenary system (OCS)
54
In the Pre Mixed Fuel Plan who is issued the fuel cans
Each Truck and Rescue Squad
55
In the Pre mixed fuel plan how many cans are issued?
2
56
What is the correct order of responsible officers for mobilizing and demobilizing of EMOP units?
EMS 7, EMS 4, the officers of Engine 24 and RS2
57
59. Halon _____ is heavier than air and must be removed by mechanical ventilation.
1301
58
The contact Start-Up Operations from any wayside telephone, dial:
1081
59
Heat and Smoke fare-gates will lock in an open position after:
30 Seconds
60
Kiosk, are what shape?
Octagonal (9 ft across)
61
One (1) eight car train has the capacity to carry up to how many passengers?
Up to 1,800 passengers
62
If Tower 3 is unavailable to be dispatched as the additional truck for elevated portions of Metro incidents, what should be requested in its place?
A Tower from a mutual aid jurisdiction
63
When operating the pump, the temperature of the water in the engine cooling system should be kept between (degrees Fahrenheit)?
160-200
64
The total length of any hose line to be tested shall not exceed how many feet?
300
65
During testing, how far behind couplings shall hoses be secured with hose rope tools?
10-15 inches
66
In the braking system, when the pressure drops to what psi does the emergency diaphragm in the safety activator apply the air brakes?
40psi
67
On D.C. Fire Department apparatus who is allowed to operate the “Emergency” Air for release of the Maxi-Brake Control?
Fleet Maintenance Personnel
68
What is the engine pressure initially set at when supplying a combination sprinkler/standpipe system?
175psi
69
How many fuel shut offs do diesel-electric locomotives have?
3
70
Refrigerated cars with a generator cooling plant, can have up to how many gallons of fuel?
500
71
General Service Tank cars have tank pressures at or below?
100psi
72
What written orders govern ALL train movements?
Track warrants control forms
73
What toxic fire gas is produced from the burning of living things such as wool, hair and rubber and has an odor of rotten eggs?
Hydrogen sulfide
74
What toxic fire gas is produced when refrigerants such as Freon come in contact with flame, and musty hay odor?
Phosgene
75
Assuming there is a fresh set of 6 AA alkaline batteries installed in Scott Air Pak 50.
How long will the pass device sound in full alarm?
8 hours
76
During inspection of an SCBA cylinder you notice cuts that have penetrated through the outer layers of plastic and have cut the fiber over wrap's threads. What level of damage would this be considered?
Level 2
77
What product is used to clean and disinfect the SCBA face piece?
Wescodyne Plus
78
Why is the SCBA breathing regulator spray bar directional?
Helps keep face piece clear of condensation
79
The SCBA outlet manifold over pressure relief value is set to open at what point?
When over 225 PSI enters the manifold
80
82. Any unit that cannot complete an assigned task as directed in the SOG must notify who?
Incident Commander
81
83. Upon receipt of an alarm, the watch detail is responsible to give a copy of the computer printout to the ____________?
Officer
82
How many VRS channels are there?
2
83
When a VRS antenna is in operation, what is the minimum effective distance from the antenna that a portable radio on a VRS channel can be used?
At least 15 feet
84
If a MAYDAY is called during an incident and no rescue squad is already assigned, how many additional rescue squads will automatically be dispatched?
One
85
How many phases are there in the Ready Alert Plan?
Two
86
Fallback position shall be ( ) floors below the fire?
2
87
You have been assigned to the Rapid Intervention Group at a high-rise fire. The fire is currently confined to the fifth floor. In this situation, where should your Rapid Intervention be positioned?
On the fourth floor
88
A priority three electrical emergency is?
Power outage due to blown fuses
89
When can fire watch be canceled?
When the protection system is fully restored
90
A yellow light on the MSA TIC indicates ______ battery power?
Marginal power left
91
The TIC make MSA & Model 5200 wait for approximately __ seconds for the infrared sensors electronics to self-test?
5 seconds
92
Biological decontamination starts with?
Wetting the victims with clothing on
93
Corridor decontamination can be accomplished by parking fire apparatus ______ feet apart?
12
94
Maximum radiation dose limit for protecting major property is?
10 R
95
Responding companies shall position apparatus no closer than ______ to the trench excavation.
200 feet
96
If possible, a minimum of ______ of space should be between the rescuer and the path of an un-deployed airbag.
10-14 inches
97
The TIC’s (Thermal Imaging Camera) image may freeze on screen at times. This function is known as:
Shuttering
98
Atmospheric monitoring will occur continually during occupancy to ensure atmospheric hazards do not increase while personnel are in the space. Results of the monitoring are to be recorded on the entry permit at _______.
5 minute intervals
99
Who is responsible to determine the validity of a request to expedite a report?
First endorsing official
100
Who is responsible for submitting Special Reports to their division commander advising of the opening of new streets and roadways or the extension of existing thoroughfares?
Commanders of truck companies of respective local alarm districts
101
What members make up a Fire Trial Board?
Two (2) battalion chiefs and two (2) captains
102
A Trial Board hearing shall begin within 180 days of what?
Receipt of the Initial Written Notification
103
Air Unit one carries how many spare cylinders?
96
104
In the absence of the OUC Director the _____ may take the responsibility to transfer units.
Watch Commander
105
What day are monthly household requests to be submitted?
23rd
106
What is the process of removing smoke, heat, and toxic gases from a burning building and replacing them with cooler, cleaner, oxygen-rich air?
Ventilation
107
Which NFPA standard follows portable ladders involving regularly inspected, maintained, and service testing?
1932
108
What is the purpose of rescue operations?
To physically remove an occupant or victim from a dangerous environment.
109
Attack lines can be double-jacket or?
Rubber-covered
110
Smallest pipes in a water distribution system that carry the water to the users and hydrants are the?
Distributors
111
A large opening on a fire hydrant that is used to allow as a much water as possible to flow directly into the pump is?
Steamer port
112
Negative-pressure ventilation fans are called?
Smoke ejectors
113
A ventilation cut that works well on metal roofing because it prevents the decking from rolling away is a?
Triangular cut
114
When using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), where would you find information with regard to potential hazards (health and fire/explosion)?
orange section
115
What personal protective equipment is used when the type of airborne substance is known, the concentration is measured and the criteria for using air-purifying respirators are met, and skin and eye exposure is unlikely?
Level C Protection
116
What type of radiation that quickly loses energy and can travel only 1 to 2 inches from its source is?
alpha
117
What form must be completed when accountable property is lost or stolen?
97
118
What is the gas that is formed from incomplete combustion many common household products, at low levels it cause itchy eyes, a sore throat and a burning cough, at higher levels is can cause pulmonary edema and death?
Phosgene
119
What is the NFPA code for Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing SCBA for Emergency Services, which includes requirements for design, performance, testing and certifications on open-circuit SCBA for the fire service?
NFPA 1981
120
Once the power is cut to this Class of fire, the fire is treated as a Class A or Class B fire depending on the type of material that is burning, what class of fire is this?
Class C
121
What knot can be tied anywhere in a rope and will hold equally well if tension is applied to either end of the rope or to both ends simultaneously?
Clove Hitch
122
What type of door is lightweight, honeycomb interior, which is covered by a face panel, easy to force and will burn thought quickly?
Hollow Core Door
123
If an individual desires to wear facial hair, facial hair shall be well trimmed and be no longer than _____ inch.
1/4 inch
124
When daylight saving time begins, in accordance with the energy policy act of 2005, all department clocks will be advanced at what time?
0200
125
DCFEMS Employees must comply with the procedures set forth in Bulletin 34, Criminal and Traffic Background checks within ______business days.
10
126
Fire Boat #3 has a fire pump which can deliver 500 gpm at 50psi or_________?
125 GPM at 150psi
127
The F8 Key on MPS (previously I-Mobile) stands for ________.
Home
128
Whenever there is less than _________total available transport units District-Wide, Alpha Hold is in effect.
7
129
When using the new DAPPR Distribution System down at Logistics, what is used to sign in at the Distribution counter?
your PAT tag
130
What is the minimum safe distance away for personnel and equipment from a high voltage power line?
10 feet
131
How far apart should lookouts be posted at either end of the incident to watch for unexpected street car movement when operating in ballasted right of way?
50 to 100 feet
132
What strategy is used to manage a Metro Emergency?
ACRE
Access (locate the emergency and find the best access to the site),
Control (control the emergency manage victims remove hazards extinguish fire),
Rescue (rescue any entrapped persons)
Evacuate&EMS (evacuate the site and provide emergency medical care.
133
How long after a heat or smoke alarm activates do the fare gates lock into the open position?
30 seconds
134
How many elevator rooms can a metro station have?
4
135
Chain Markers are located every____ feet along the tunnel.
100
136
What is the only room in the Metro Stations where combustibles can be stored?
Cleaner's room
137
When in the Elevator Control room during a Metro Elevator incident, what do personnel use to communicate with the KIOSK?
PABX phone
138
41. The Chempak hospital container is designed to treat ____ affected persons and DC FEMS Chempak EMS container is designed to treat _____ affected persons
1000
454
139
Mass Casualty Support Unit #1 is a level III unit capable of bringing supplies to treat up to how many patients?
100
140
Who shall be notified as soon as a member discovers that a portable radio has been lost?
Watch Commander
141
How shall members secure their portable radios when out of quarters?
Kept on the person responsible for radio
142
Which jurisdiction is designated four (4) in regards to COG’s jurisdictional identifiers?
Fairfax County
143
When triaging a patient during a Mass Casualty Incident, patients are to be marked with a _____ inch ribbon in an easily identifiable area (arm or leg) and in cold weather it will be permissible to attach a ____ inch ribbon around the neck.
18
36
144
The EMS Chempack container is designed to treat how many people with a nerve agent antidote?
454
145
How far from the incident of an Active Shooter will units stage at a minimum, in line of approach?
3 Blocks
146
How Many sets of Active Shooter PPE and equipment are carried on the Rescue Squads?
5
147
What flammable metal commonly used in the construction of helicopters ignites at 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit and reacts violently when water is applied?
Magnesium
148
What is the optimal hose stream pattern to produce a favorable combination of fog and reach?
30 degree fog
149
At what temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) does the thermal imaging camera switch from High Sensitivity mode to Low Sensitivity mode?
300
150
What member/riding position of the Truck Companies will operate their thermal imaging camera on a structural fire incident?
Officer
151
After the energy is “dumped” from the system of an electric vehicle how long can you expect the capacitors to store energy for?
Between 5 and 10 minutes
152
How many Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) cylinders are utilized on a CNG metro bus?
7
153
The Water Supply Task Force consists of?
3 Water Supply Engines and a Battalion Fire Chief
154
Fires involving electrical equipment underneath manholes are usually handled by?
Allowing the fire to burn and protecting exposures
155
When a fire protection system has been fully restored, who is responsible to request the “fire watch” be discontinued?
The Property Owner
156
A telltale sign of an Electric Vehicle is the color of the wiring system, which is?
Orange
157
What type of accountability shall be used at a WMD event?
Level III
158
How should a natural gas leak that is confined to a room be ventilated?
From the top and bottom
159
What is the ignition point of natural gas?
1100º-1200º F
160
SCBA must be put into service when Carbon Monoxide levels reach how many parts per million?
35ppm
161
You and your company have used your go bags on an actual incident. Along with a special report, what from shall be submitted to the Special Ops Deputy?
53.1
162
Mass Decon task force #2 is comprised of what two companies?
Engine 8 and Truck 7
163
When dealing with a bank elevator system, which shaft doors will usually contain the keyways?
Shaft door of basement, first floor and top floor
164
All members operating within ____ feet of the edge of a body of water must wear a proper fitting U.S. Coast Guard approved person floatation device (PFD)?
10 feet
165
FD personnel utilizing the throw method when attempting to rescue a victim near the water edge shall throw a “throw bag” line to the victim using a ____ throw aimed at the victim’s chest area. This method is effective up to approximately ____ feet?
Under-hand throw; 60 feet
166
Establishment of the “Hot Zone/Exclusionary Zone should extend ____ feet from the waters edge?
20 feet
167
Wood planks and wood panels that support trench walls are called _____?
Sheeting
168
Electrical capacitors located on top of the Streetcar may remain energized for up to how long after catenary power is removed?
5 Minutes
169
What color spray Paint should be used when marking Structural Hazards after being checked by DCFD members.
Orange
170
Non confined space certified personnel can be approved by the incident commander if the victim is visible from the entrance and no more than how far in any direction.
25 feet
171
Your engine company is supplying a combination sprinkler/standpipe system at a structure fire you should provide psi engine pressure until ordered otherwise.
175 psi
172
The range of a firefighting stream is dependent upon four factors: nozzle pressure, nozzle diameter, angle of inclination above the horizontal plane and
Wind speed and direction
173
What type of pump used by the Department is a positive displacement pump?
Priming pump
174
The Department pumps are rated at what GPM, at 150 PSI
1250
175
How often is a service test performed on pumping apparatus in the DCFD?
Annually
176
The atmospheric pressure is reduced by how many psi per 1000ft of elevation above sea level?
0.5psi
177
What must a unit do should it become aware that an assigned task will not be completed as directed by SOG’s?
Notify the Incident Commander
178
What type or size of responses is the Incident Command System used for?
All responses
179
All alarms received by Communications via telephone must include what message?
This is Communications
180
Where is interior staging?
3 floors below the fire floor
181
A passing of Formal Command shall be__________
Face to Face
182
What is the minimum distance from a VRS antenna effected by interference?
15 feet
183
What VRS channel will be utilized if prior to arrival, tactical channel A7 is given?
A8,VRS-2
184
How often is a composite cylinder hydrostatically tested?
5 years
185
What is the normal weight of a charged carbon fiber-wrapped cylinder ?
17.1 lbs
186
If the PAK-ALERT SE does not sense air in the system after 15 seconds it will ?
Shut down
187
Using the “Compressed Gas Association Guidelines” how many levels are there to assessed a composite cylinder ?
3
188
Hydrogen Sulfide has what described odor?
Rotten eggs
189
The Primary Reducing circuit reduces the pressure to what psi ?
100psi
190
Amtrak’s Electrified territory in the Northeast quadrant of the city has overhead catenary lines that carry how many volts?
12,000 Volts
191
Tests show that Fire Department radios do not work well in the First Street Tunnel. Radios stop transmitting and receiving with the outside after the radios are only ___ feet in to the tunnel. Line of sight use between radios in the tunnel is only effective up to ___ feet?
25
| 200
192
Diesel-electric locomotives are used by all railroads, on all tracks, in the District of Columbia. Diesel-electric locomotives fuel tanks range in size from?
800-5,000
193
During emergency operations, at least how many hand brakes must be applied? (trains)
2
194
In extremely rare circumstances where the removal of windows by the prescribed means is precluded, what type of saw can be used to cut Lexan polycarbonate windows?
Carbide-tipped chain saw
195
How far will a flagging team walk from the incident?
1 Mile
196
When using a radio, the member should speak across the microphone at a 45-degree angle and hold the microphone ____ from their mouth?
1-2 inches
197
_____ allows the Incident Commander to assess the progress of the incident and decide whether the strategy or tactics should be changed?
Time Marks
198
Who is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination and use of information relevant to the incident?
Planning
199
This includes two to five single resources, such as different types of units assembled to accomplish a specific task?
Task Force
200
What saw blades are abrasive and made of composite material?
Masonry
201
A secondary search is performed?
Following extinguishment
202
The primary principle that controls the spread of smoke during a fire is?
Convection
203
The primary function of ladders are?
To provide safe access to and egress from otherwise inaccessible areas
204
Which category of ladders are permanently mounted and operated from fire apparatus?
Aerial Ladders
205
What category of standpipe is designed for use by the building occupants and should not be used by responding fire personnel?
Class II
206
What type of sprinkler heads can be used to protect a freezer box?
Dry Pendant
207
What type of fire detection devices are triggered by the invisible products of combustion?
Ionization detectors
208
Rope rescue incidents are divided into low-angle and high-angle operations. Low-angle operations are situations where firefighters are dependent on the ground for their primary support with the rope system becoming the secondary means of support, and the slope of the ground over which the firefighters are working is less than how many degrees?
45 degrees
209
During vehicle rescue and extrication, how should rescue-lift air bags be stacked?
The largest size should be on the bottom and the smallest on top
210
Any member who receives an inquiry from an individual or business establishment wishing to make a donation to the department should immediately forward the request to who?
The agency donation representative
211
Company officers should notify the fleet maintenance division for the need to replenish their supply of pre mixed ethanol free gas when they have used how much of their supply?
Approximately 50%
212
When will members contact the DCFEMS Human Resources Office to schedule an appointment for their employee background check?
Within ten (10) business days from issuance of the list indicated on the special report
213
During Metro Radio Testing, the radio testing will be conducted as part of all station and shaft inspections, test results are to be document on what form?
Form 170.7
214
What will the 5th due engine be assigned to on a Box Alarm?
Rapid Intervention Group
215
What power sub stations supply the catenary systems?
Streetcar control center
216
What Engines and what Trucks are assigned to the Technical Decon Task Force (TDTF)?
E6, E26, T4, T15
217
Where might you find the manual emergency ventilation fan control panels?
Mechanical equipment rooms
218
When trying to restore a stuck elevator to normal operations within the metro, how long should you shut the main electrical power down before restoring it?
A minimum of 15 to 20 seconds
219
Other than 3 exceptions what is the maximum travel distance to an emergency exit?
1250 feet
220
The “pot heads” are ______ in color. Do not touch either the third rail or the “pot heads”,
Orange or yellow
221
What number do you dial to talk with OCC when using the phone in the ETS box?
0
222
How many Engine Companies respond to a Metro Hazardous Materials Incident?
3- Engines
223
The District of Columbia received five containers of nerve agent antidote, which of the hospitals listed is not a location of one of the containers?
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Bad question..
Howard
Georgetown
GW
DOH
Property
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224
To ensure that the members stay current on their skills and knowledge, the Mass Casualty Task Force Companies will be required to drill monthly on what day of the week?
Wednesday
225
What term is defined as an essential element on incident scene to prevent serious conditions such as heat stroke or hypothermia from occurring?
Rehabilitation
226
Crews will be rotated though Rehab for rest, evaluation and treatment after using ___ full SCBA cylinder or the equivalent or after completing a work cycle of ____ minutes of intense physical exertion without SCBA?
One & 40 Minutes
227
This is the Zero Hospital Zone for 0H10?
Providence
228
Who is in charge of the initial notification of Significant Incidents?
FLO
229
Who is the designated triage leader?
First Unit that arrives
230
The Wagon Driver of the Mas Casualty task Force reports to the ______area?
Red
231
Propane gas spills and leaks produce a large vapor cloud that should be contained quickly, what is the expansion rate for propane, and what stream should be utilized to contain it?
270 to 1; fog stream
232
What should you do when approaching a helicopter?
Always make eye contact with the pilot and wait ‘til he gives you a signal to approach
233
Why would the thermal imager screen “white out”?
Camera remained in High sensitivity with temps above 300
234
Natural gas is mostly made up of?
Methane
235
CNG flash point is?
560F
236
When entering the structure, personnel will monitor at all levels of the occupancy as well as concealed spaces when appropriate, including voids above the ceiling level. At what ____ levels of (LEL) will it be caused for the building to be evacuated?
Levels above 10% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL)
237
Which company will communicate readings to the assigned BFC in percentage of LEL for flammable gas and parts per million (ppm) for carbon monoxide (CO)?
The Truck Co
238
What does ALARA stand for in Radiological incidents?
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
239
During Carbon Monoxide incidents, when should you ventilate the building?
Until after confirming the location of the leak
240
Signs and symptoms of GB(Soman) agent is/are?
Twitching or paralysis
241
Self-taped turnout gear with SCBA provides sufficient protection in an unknown nerve agent environment for how many minutes?
3
242
Incubation period for Anthrax is how many days?
1-5
243
Turnout gear/PPE, including firefighting helmets, will not be worm within how may feet of a body of water?
20 feet
244
When the water temperature is below 70-degree Fahrenheit, how long will “Rescue Mode” operations continue for?
1 hour
245
During a confined space incident, apparatus will be position no closer than how many feet and the engine shut down?
100 Feet
246
During a confined space incident, if entry is made with an SCBA, the entrant(s) are permitted to move no farther than how many feet from the entrance?
25 Feet
247
The total length of any hose line to be tested shall not exceed ___ feet?
300
248
When testing hose, the ends shall be secured with a hose rope ___ inches behind the end of coupling?
10-15 inches
249
In hydraulics the word ___ is used to indicate that quantity of liquid which will pass a given point in a given unit of time?
Flow
250
A device used to measure velocity and present within a flowing stream?
Pitot tube
251
What type of pump discharges a definitive volume of liquid or gas in each cycle of pump operation?
Positive displacement
252
What type of pump in operation discharges a volume of liquid in each cycle of operation which is dependent upon the resistance offered to the movement of the liquid being pumped?
Non-positive displacement
253
Where are Hazardous Material placards placed on freight trains?
Both sides, both ends of the car
254
Without assistance from railroad employees, Fire Department are not to?
Release cargo nor open box cars or bottom doors
255
VRE cab cars have what distinctive color(s) stripes on the end?
Black and yellow
256
What is the maximum speed for freight trains in the District of Columbia.
30mph
257
1. An average of how many trespassers a year are killed on railroad right-of0way and property?
500
258
When the concentration of CO rise to slightly more than how many ppm, unconsciousness occurs immediately upon exposure, with death following in one to three minutes?
12,800 ppm
259
The regulator is equipped with a spray bar, comprised of how many holes in the upper part of the regulator assembly?
9
260
When carbon dioxide at _____ percent concentration is breathed in there is a marked increase in respiration, along with dizziness, sweating, and mental excitement?
0.5%
261
What bi-product of combustion affects the human body causing swelling of the upper respiratory tract, by acting as an irritant to the heart muscle, and by causing irregular heart rhythms?
Hydrogen Chloride
262
A constant flow of at least how many lpm can be obtained by rotating the knob purge knob a half turn clockwise?
125
263
When transmitting on a Vehicle Repeater System (VRS) channel, lack of a beep at the end of a radio transmission would indicate what?
The radio is out-of-range of the VRS
264
If a member is out-of-range of the VRS antenna the Emergency Button is_______?
Inoperable, it will not function
265
In what building construction types may a Fallback position be established?
Non-combustible and fire resistive
266
The Command post should be marked by a _____ light, while the staging area should be marked by a ______ flag?
Green and green
267
The Treatment Unit Manager shall wear a vest that is _________, while the Senior Physician shall wear a vest that is ________?
White with one orange stripe,
| orange with one white stripe
268
During a high rise fire, what is the 4th due Engine Company’s assigned position?
Cover the floor above the fire
269
On the scene of an auto fire, the apparatus shall be in what positioned?
At least 50 feet away; 100 feet if the fire is near the fuel tank
270
In the event of a MAYDAY communications division shall?
Dispatch an additional alarm (ie:2nd,3rd)
271
According to the COG ICS resource types the unit acronym K stands for a?
Tanker
272
If a Fire Investigator is on the scene, all violations or fire hazards will be addressed by said investigator and the submission of a F&EMSD____ would not be necessary?
Form 22
273
EMS providers should not hesitate to request the immediate assistance of MPD by using the radio terminology “_______” through the OUC when stability of the scene rapidly deteriorates, or the safety and well-being of the patient and/or personnel is in doubt?
10-33
274
On straight- away runs, no vehicle will be driven within______ to the rear of another vehicle?
200 feet
275
Engine companies will status in service will have________ of 3 inch hose ready for Layout?
600 feet
276
A F&EMSD_____, Helicopter Transport Reporting Form, is to be completed by the member authorizing the air medevac (e.g., ranking medical (authority) within 24hours of the incident?
Form 151H
277
The overhead power lines in the District of Columbia range up to how many volts
132,000
278
Vehicle equipped with snow chains shall not exceed how many miles per hour at any time?
30
279
(EMS UNIT’S) Replenish both on-board and portable oxygen cylinders when the cylinder gauge indicator is at or below ( ) psi?
500
280
Request transfer shall be made on what form?
10
281
The first copy (yellow) of the Form 1for Articles of value found at the scene goes?
Incident Commander
282
The Disciplinary Investigation Board (DIB) is composed of ___ captains who serve a term of ______ months?
3
| 18
283
How do you obtain a replacement ID card due to promotion or retirement?
Contact the training academy during normal hours and make arrangements to obtain a new card.
284
What type of connection will hospitals install to their existing water system in order to participate in the emergency water supply for hospitals program?
2 ½” gated National Standard Fire thread female coupling
285
Who will a hospital administrator contact if they are in need of an emergency water supply?
Office of Unified Communications
286
Completing the driver’s training course in less than the minimum time limit will be considered speeding and be a cause for failure. What is the minimum time limit for an aerial ladder truck?
13 Minutes
287
Driver testing and training requires your average speed to be between what miles per hour (mph) to be in compliance?
10 to 15 mph
288
Under what conditions is it lawful to aid in a “Kindling Bonfire”?
Between sunrise and sunset
289
Who will be the primary point of contact throughout the Active Military duty process and will provide the member with a package of pertinent information?
Fire Department Human Resources Advisor
290
In the event a member discovers any of the indicators of possible criminal/terrorist activity or surveillance the member should be report this to the on-duty Operations Deputy Chief and who else?
On Duty Special Operations Battalion Chief
291
Firefighters and single role providers seeking a change in duty statues due to pregnancy shall be directed to schedule a visit to the Police and Fire Clinic with how many business days of the date that they advise the PFC, the company officer or their supervisor of their pregnancy?
5 Days
292
What is the only entity within the agency authorized to release Protected Health Information to any person outside of the agency?
Office of Information and Privacy
