General Procedures

Question 1

What are the two timed standards each recruit will be tested on?

Answer 1

1.5 mile run

High-Rise run

Question 2

How many levels of progress will a recruit go through on the time standards?

Answer 2

4

Question 3

What are the times expected of recruits to run the 1.5 mile throughout the 4 stages?

Answer 3

Level 1 - 16:30
Level 2 - 15:30
Level 3 - 14:30
Level 4 - 13:30

Question 4

What are the times expected of recruits on the high rise run throughout the 4 stages?
Also, what changes with PPE and gear throughout the stages?

Answer 4

Level 1 - No PPE, 6:00
Level 2 - Full PPE and SCBA carrying 1.75” hose pack, 8:30
Level 3 - Full PPE and SCBA carrying 3” hose pack, 9:00
Level 4 - Full PPE and SCBA carrying 3” hose pack, 8:30

Question 5

What grades will be earned for meeting or exceeding the timed standards?

Answer 5

Fail (Did not meet expected time) - 0
Meets expected time - 80
Exceeds expected time by 60 seconds or more - 90
Exceeds expected time by 120 seconds or more - 100

Question 6

What are some key attitudes you’re expected to have towards your job?

Answer 6

Respect
Teamwork
Confidence
Responsibility
Integrity

Question 7

How many core values are there?

Answer 7

6

Question 8

What are the 6 core values?

Answer 8

Integrity
Commitment
Caring
Teamwork
Innovation
Professionalism

Question 9

How many General Principles are there?

Answer 9

7

Question 10

What is General Principle 1?

Answer 10

Cornerstones:
Pride
Honor
Integrity 
Discipline

Question 11

What is General Principle 2?

Answer 11

To reflect positively on the department while both on and off duty

Question 12

What is General Principle 3?

Answer 12

To be courteous to customers, co-workers, and officers

Question 13

What is General Principle 4?

Answer 13

To use internal and external customer service as a method of preservation for the department ideals

Question 14

What is General Principle 5?

Answer 14

Safety, safety, safety. In all operations.

Question 15

What is General Principle 6?

Answer 15

Being on time for duty and leave only after properly being relieved

Question 16

What is General Principle 7?

Answer 16

Be dedicated, always learning, always staying ready (physically and mentally), and seek wisdom.

Question 17

What are the hours of the academy?

Answer 17

0630 - 1600

Question 18

What time must you be on deck for PT?

Answer 18

0700

Question 19

If an emergency arises who do you call and by what time must you call?

Answer 19

Call the academy at 214-670-8900 no later than 0615

Question 20

What is AWOL and what is punishment is subject for being AWOL?

Answer 20

Absent without leave, which includes unexcused absences and absences without proper notification and subjects you to discharge

Question 21

Key points of academy hallway behavior

Answer 21

Be quiet and respectful. Walk on the side opposite of the LODD pictures and never turn your back on the pictures.

Question 22

What time will you report for class or drills after morning PT?

Answer 22

0930

Question 23

When will you not be expected to run at a double time pace?

Answer 23

While wearing:
PPE
Class A Uniform
Carrying heavy equipment or tools
Carrying sharp objects or tools

Question 24

What are the titles of the positions in an apparatus?

Answer 24

#1 position - company officer
#2 position - driver
#3 position - plug, behind driver
#4 position - nozzle

Question 25

What is the proper attire for morning PT?

Answer 25

Navy blue cotton shorts or sweatpants and t-shirt and/or sweat shirt Running shoes White socks Must all be matching

Question 26

What are men's hair requirements, including facial hair.

Answer 26

Hair may not extend past the ears or be 1" off the head Back of the neck will be trimmed and shaved Hair will not touch or extend over the shirt collar No facial hair allowed, must be clean shaven every day

Question 27

What are women's hair requirements

Answer 27

Hair will not touch the shoulders when standing Hair will not extend more than 2" from the head If hair is pinned up, must not interfere with straps or related equipment of SCBA or helmet

Question 28

What jewelry is allowed?

Answer 28

``` Same for men and women. Only: wedding ring watch medical alert bracelet religious medallion (worn out of sight) ```

Question 29

What are some key automatic dismissals?

Answer 29

Scoring less than 75 on academy final Failing 4 major exams Failing 3 evaluation periods Accumulation of 25 demerits

Question 30

How many demerits for any uniform infraction?

Answer 30

2

Question 31

How many demerits for any personal appearance infraction?

Answer 31

2

Question 32

How many demerits for reporting late to work?

Answer 32

3

Question 33

How many demerits for failing to complete assigned task?

Answer 33

3

Question 34

How many demerits for a violation of a conduct or behavior rule?

Answer 34

5

Question 35

How many demerits for not meeting evaluation period average times?

Answer 35

10

Question 36

How many demerits for receiving a letter of counseling for disciplinary infractions?

Answer 36

10

Question 37

How many demerits for receiving a written reprimand?

Answer 37

15

Question 38

What is the percentage breakdown of your final average?

Answer 38

30% - major exam average 25% - mid term exam 35% - final exam 10% - skills

Question 39

How are the "pass/fail" skills graded?

Answer 39

1st attempt pass - 100 2nd attempt pass - 85 3rd attempt pass - 70 No pass - 0

Question 40

What minimum score is expected on all major exams?

Answer 40

80%

Question 41

What punishments follow failing major exams? (Below 80%)

Answer 41

1st failure - oral counseling 2nd failure - letter of counseling plus failed current evaluation period 3rd failure - letter of reprimand and 15 demerits 4th failure - automatic dismissal

Question 42

What is the minimum grade to pass each section of the written TCFP exam?

Answer 42

70%

Question 43

What times will the flag be raised and lowered?

Answer 43

Up by 0700 and down not before 1545