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  1. How does the Sunrise Fire Rescue Department maintain appropriate command and control of operations and personnel?
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a. Paramilitary organization, utilizing a specific rank structure

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  1. A predetermined chain of command is established to facilitate what?
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a. Effective communications during emergency and routine situations

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  1. When are personnel expected to utilize the chain of command?
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a. At all times when communicating with:
i. Peers
ii. Subordinates
iii. Superiors

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  1. Under normal situations, personnel are expected to address matters at what level?
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a. Appropriate

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  1. The most effective method of communication within the organization will be accomplished by:
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a. Properly utilizing the chain of command

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  1. Where is the chain of command outlined?
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a. Organizational chart

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  1. When are Kelly days bid?
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a. October

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  1. Kelly days are bid prior to what?
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a. Vacation bidding

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  1. Who is responsible to insure that the Kelly day bidding process is accurately completed?
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a. Battalion Chief

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  1. How is the Battalion Chief Kelly days bid
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a. Assigned at the discretion of the Fire Chief 300.02

b. Excluded from other criteria

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  1. What is utilized in the bidding of Kelly days?
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a. Rank and seniority

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  1. What are the minimum and maximum personnel assigned per Kelly day?
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a. Minimum of 5
b. Maximum of 6
c. One of each must be a Captain, Rescue Lieutenant, and Driver/operator

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  1. What is the maximum number of personnel assigned off between the ranks of Captain, Rescue Lieutenant, and Driver/operator?
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a. No more than 4

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  1. What is the maximum number of Rescue Lieutenants assigned off per Kelly day?
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a. 1, unless more than 7 Rescue Lieutenants per shift

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  1. What is the definition of Seniority?
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a. Time in grade within the current rank

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  1. What must the shift commander maintain and has the right to any special considerations necessary to make that happen?
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a. Maintain shift’s “state of readiness

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  1. Who is responsible for compliance with the personal appearance policy?
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a. The individual employee

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  1. Who is responsible for the enforcement of the personal appearance policy?
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a. Company Officer and Battalion Chiefs

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  1. Violations of the personal appearance policy will be documented to:
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a. File

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  1. How long will personnel in violation of the personal appearance policy have to comply?
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a. 72 hours for shift 300.03

b. 8 hours for days

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  1. What is public confidence in firefighters related to?
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a. Personal appearance

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  1. What is the goal of the personal appearance policy?
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a. Express a positive image and high level of professionalism

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  1. What are the standards for hair
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a. No extreme styles or unnatural hair coloring
b. Front of hair not to extend below eyebrows
c. Side of hair may cover center line of ear canal
d. Back of hair not to extend over bottom of collar of a buttoned shirt
e. Hair may be worn up
f. Excessive grease and oils are prohibited
g. Mousse may be applied

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  1. What are the standards for beards?
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a. Prohibited for members using SCBA
b. Lip beards and goatees prohibited
c. Clean shaven, except for mustache

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25. What are the standards for mustaches?
a. Shall not extend into seal of SCBA | b. Handlebar-type are allowed, do not connect with sideburns
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26. What are the standards for sideburns?
a. May not extend below bottom of ear canal | b. Muttonchop, flared, and connecting with mustache prohibited
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27. What is the danger of rings and bracelets?
a. Heat conductivity b. Electrical conductivity c. Caught in mechanical devices
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28. Who is responsible for lost, worn, or broken jewelry?
a. City is not responsible, discretion of the employee
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29. What are the standards for jewelry?
a. Earrings prohibited 300.03 b. One bracelet, as long as it is not excessive c. Necklace worn inside the T-shirt d. One ring per hand, not excessively large or pretentious
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30. What are the standards for cosmetics?
a. No fingernail polish 300.03 | b. No unnaturally dark or bright lipstick
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31. What is the standard for fingernails?
a. No longer than 1/4” from the tip of the finger
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32. What are the uniform items provided by the City?
a. Dress shirt with patches b. Pants c. T-shirt d. Jacket e. Jumpsuit f. Badge g. Collar ornaments
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33. Uniforms are subject to daily inspection by _____.
a. Lieutenant, Captain, and/or Battalion Chief
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34. When is the more comprehensive uniform inspection held?
a. Quarterly station inspections
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35. Who is responsible to make sure uniforms are worn properly?
a. All personnel, ultimately all officers
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36. When will uniforms be replaced by the City?
a. On an as-needed basis by written request | b. Damaged or lost due to negligence will be employees financial responsibility
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37. Which uniform is the baseball-style cap allowed to be worn?
a. Class B b. Class C c. Class D
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38. Which uniform will the badge be worn?
a. Class A b. Class B c. Class D
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39. Who is approved to wear the Class C uniform golf shirt?
a. Fire Life Safety b. Administrative Staff c. Special details with approval from Fire Chief or designee
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40. Where is the badge worn on the dress shirts?
a. Above the flap of the left breast pocket
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41. Where is the badge worn on the jumpsuits?
a. In badge holder or above the left breast pocket
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42. Badges will be silver in color for all ranks below _____.
a. Captain
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43. Badges will be gold in color for all ranks of _____.
a. Captain and above
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44. Where are the name tags worn?
a. Seam above the flap of the right breast pocket on dress shirt b. Embroidered on jackets and jumpsuits
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45. What personnel are to wear collar accessories (bugles)?
a. All personnel holding rank of Lieutenant and above
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46. How are the bugles supposed to be worn?
a. Parallel to the point of the collar | b. When wearing a tie, worn straight up and down
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47. How many bugles does the Lieutenant have?
1
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48. How many bugles does the Captain have?
2- uncrossed
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49. How many bugles does the Battalion Chief have?
a. 2-crossed
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50. How many bugles does the Division Chief have?
a. 3-crossed
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51. How many bugles does the Deputy Chief have?
a. 4-crossed
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52. How many bugles does the Fire Chief have?
a. 5-crossed
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53. Where is the service pin worn?
/2” above center of the name tag
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54. What uniform is a service pin allowed to be worn?
a. Dress shirt 300.04 b. Jumpsuit c. Jacket
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55. In lieu of a service-related pin, what can be worn?
a. A union pin or an American Flag pin 300.04 b. Cannot exceed 1” in size c. At no time can more than one pin be worn
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56. When is it acceptable to wear more than one pin maximum?
a. A departmental commendation award
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57. Which uniforms will have patches provided?
a. Dress shirts 300.04 b. Jumpsuits c. Jackets
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58. Which uniform will the employee have available at the commencement of their shift?
a. Class B
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59. When will the Class B uniform be worn?
a. Special details b. Public relation programs c. Inspections d. Educational classes e. City and/or department meetings f. While at PSC g. At request of company officer or Battalion Chief
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60. When should Class B uniforms not be worn?
a. Responses or training requiring bunker gear
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61. When are jumpsuits allowed to be worn?
a. Between 2000 hrs and 0800 hrs b. Only while responding to calls or during training c. Uniformity is maintained at all times
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62. How long can uniforms be worn while off duty?
a. Maximum of 1 hour prior to commencement of shift | b. Maximum of 1 hour following completion of shift
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63. What are the standards for the baseball-style cap?
a. Issued by the department only 300.04 | b. No pins or other alterations
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64. What are the standards for the shorts?
a. Department approved | b. Worn during physical fitness training
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65. What are the standards for socks?
a. White socks only during training or physical fitness 300.04 b. White socks not allowed with low cut department shoes c. Navy or black socks to be worn with low cut uniform shoes
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66. When are sweat shirts and sweat pants allowed to be worn?
a. During scheduled physical fitness training only
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67. When is an employee not allowed to wear the uniform?
a. While under suspension
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68. Question regarding the appropriate uniform to be used during an off-duty detail will be directed towards whom
a. Detail Officer
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69. The Rules of Conduct shall govern what type of actions of SFRD members?
a. Official and unofficial
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70. Any failure to follow the general rules of conduct will be construed as _____.
a. A breach of discipline
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71. When is an employee allowed to report for duty while using a prescribed controlled substance?
a. Therapeutic purposes pursuant to a physician advised no adverse effects
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72. Members are prohibited from possessing firearms on City premises except when in compliance with:
a. Florida Statute 790.251
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73. Disposition of any criminal charge (conviction, nolo contender, dismissal, pre-trial) which occurred while on or off duty must be report to _____ within _____.
a. Fire Chief, within 24 hours
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74. Any on or off duty arrests as well as any receipt of any traffic citation that may result in suspension or loss of driving privileges, must be reported to _____ within _____ of the arrest or traffic citation.
a. Fire Chief within 24 hours
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75. Where can the City’s Code of Ethics be found?
a. Chapter 10, Article II of the City’s Code of Ordinances
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76. Who must approve an unauthorized person to enter or ride in a City vehicle?
a. Chief Officer
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77. Where are employees allowed to smoke tobacco or use tobacco products?
a. Outside City buildings and City vehicles
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78. When is a member of SFRD allowed to conduct maintenance on their private vehicles?
a. Emergency repairs only
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79. Who should be notified of witnessed behavior that is inappropriate?
a. Shift Battalion Chief or their supervisor | b. Shift Battalion will forward reported behavior to Fire Rescue Administration
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80. The employee must report any change in telephone number or address to whom?
a. Immediate supervisor within 24 hours
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81. When will an employee be considered absent without leave?
a. No contact by a member within 30 minutes after scheduled duty
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82. A member who calls in, prior to 0800, for the purpose of advising the Battalion Chief that they will be late will be:
a. Charged with lateness
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83. What documents does the EMT/Paramedic have to have on their person at all times?
a. EMT/Paramedic Certification b. ACLS c. CPR d. Driver’s License
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84. All members of the Sunrise Fire Rescue Department must remain in good standing with which agency?
a. US Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General
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85. The member must immediately notify the Fire Chief of any information or investigation that might cause the member to appear on what list?
a. List of Excluded Individuals from Federal Health Care Programs
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86. The formal line-up is utilized to inform all personnel of:
a. Missing or damage equipment b. Changes in rules or regulations c. Changes in orders or procedures d. New orders or directives e. Pass on essential information
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87. All Fire Rescue personnel are responsible for complying with all department directives, including:
a. OPMs b. AB c. GO d. Department operating protocols
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88. When will SCBA units be checked?
a. Daily during morning equipment check
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89. When will members stock, supply, and make ready for service their unit?
a. As soon as the unit returns from an alarm
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90. Members shall immediately report any missing or damaged equipment to _____ as appropriate.
a. Station Commander
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91. When are members allowed in the dispatch center?
a. On official business only
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92. What are the standards for phone calls?
a. Pay-per-call are not allowed 300.05 b. Long distance with phone card c. Personal calls limited to 10 minutes
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93. When will the fire station doors be closed and secured?
a. At all times when station is unattended | b. Daily at 2100 hrs
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94. When will the fire station open up each morning?
a. 0730 hrs
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95. When will members be required to be out of bed?
a. No later than 0700
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96. What will be cleaned prior to line-up each morning?
a. Living quarters and vehicles
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97. What are the standards for visitors into the station?
a. Allowed between 1700 and 2100 b. Permission from Station Commander c. Not allowed in station after 2100 unless approved by Fire Chief
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98. When is the vehicle permitted to be outside of the station?
a. Committed to an incident b. Training exercise c. Vehicle checkout d. Apparatus field day
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99. What is the standard for grocery shopping?
a. One time per shift b. Shopping done in zone, out of zone with BC approval c. One member remains with vehicle d. Not to exceed 30 minutes e. Not parked in fire lanes
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hat are emergency lights used for when backing an emergency vehicle?
a. To caution traffic
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101. When will Battalion Chiefs discipline employees?
a. Will not discipline, except for just cause
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102. What type of media issues will be referred to the Fire Chief’s office or PIO?
a. Emergency response 300.05 b. Public relations programs c. Other department-specific issues
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103. If a court order, subpoena, or legal process relates to on duty conduct, the notice of the court order, subpoena, or legal process must be given to who and when?
a. Fire Chief or Battalion Chief | b. Immediately after member is served
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104. What is the number of personnel that is operationally necessary per shift?
a. 33
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105. The Day/Staff assignment will be determined by whom?
Chief, pursuant to budgetary authority
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106. In the event of unscheduled leaves, what is the minimum personnel per shift?
a. 31
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107. In the event due to pre-authorized extended leaves, such as FMLA, light duty, the staffing may be approved by _____ to be reduced to _____.
a. Fire Chief, to 29
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108. The Battalion Chief will schedule all stations to adequately provide _____ paramedics on all ALS suppression and rescue units.
a. 2
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extenuating circumstances regarding staffing, station assignments, or other personnel related issues will be dealt with on what type of basis and approved by whom?
On an individual basis Approved by the Fire Chief or designee
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Who has the authority to make any necessary changes, at any time, to the “bid” assignments?
Battalion Chief (or Fire Chief)
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The Battalion Chief may consider any request for _____ in the bid assignment.
Exchange in position in rotation Reassignment Other situation
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How is overtime used?
Reservedly
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When is overtime automatically approved?
In order to bring personnel to a minimum of 29 per shift
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Who is authorized to employ additional overtime to accomplish enhanced staffing as conditions warrant?
The Fire Chief
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Which rescue units will have 3 personnel when staffing is at 29?
R59, R72
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Which rescue units will have 3 personnel when staffing is at 30?
R59, R72, R92
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Which rescue units will have 3 personnel when staffing is at 31?
R59, R72, R92, R39
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Which rescue units will have 3 personnel when staffing is at 32?
All Units
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What is the staffing if staffing levels are at 33?
+1
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What is the staffing if staffing levels are at 34?
+2
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What is the staffing if staffing levels are at 35?
+3
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What is the staffing if staffing levels are at 36?
+4
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What is the staffing if staffing levels are at 37?
+5
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All additional personnel are designated as _____ and assigned by _____.
“relief” and assigned by the BC
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It is anticipated that a station bidding process will be scheduled by whom?
Fire Chief, every two years
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When are the station assignment bids?
October in odd years
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When will the new station assignment bids initiate?
January 1 of the following year (of the even years)
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The “bid” process will utilize a _____ model.
Rank and Seniority
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Rank and Seniority
Stations 39, 59, 72, 83, and relief positions Including special operations team personnel
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How will the Battalion Chief fill any bid vacancies at Station 92?
With qualified personnel
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Will a member’s bid assignment not be filled in order to meet operational needs?
Yes, for the Special Operations Team
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How many available positions will be for station assignment?
5 positions
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If a crew is at Station 39, where do they rotate in 3 months?
72
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If a crew is at Station 83, where do they rotate in 3 months?
59
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If a crew is at Station 72 during the even years, when are they going to be at Station 83?
The Odd Years
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Battalion Chiefs are responsible to assign personnel in such a manner as to _____.
Optimally meet the Department’s State of Readines
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What is the assignment for the Shift Commander?
1 Battalion chief
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What is the assignment for the EMS Shift Supervisor?
1 paramedic Captain per shift Approved by the Fire Chief
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Who must be minimally certified as a paramedic for a station assignment on the suppression engine?
Who must be minimally certified as a paramedic for a station assignment on the suppression engine?
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What is the assignment for Station 39?
1 Captain 1 Driver/operator 1 Rescue Lieutenant 3 FF/PM or 2FF/PM & 1 FF/EMT
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What is the assignment for Station 59?
1 Captain 300.06 1 Driver/operator 1 Rescue Lieutenant 3 FF/PM or 2FF/PM & 1 FF/EMT
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What is the assignment for Station 72?
1 Captain 300.06 1 Driver/operator 1 Rescue Lieutenant 3 FF/PM or 2FF/PM & 1 FF/EMT
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What is the assignment for Station 83?
1 Captain 300.06 1 Driver/operator 1 Rescue Lieutenant 2 FF/PM or 1FF/PM & 1 FF/EMT
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What is the assignment for Station 92?
1 Captain 300.06 1 Driver/operator 1 Rescue Lieutenant 3 FF/PM or 2FF/PM & 1 FF/EMT
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How many members of Station 92 must be assigned members of the Special Operations Team?
5, determined by the Fire Chief
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What is the minimum Special Operations personnel scheduled per shift?
4 special operations team members 300.06 2 rescue divers
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What should the Battalion Chief consider when staffing the Special Operations station?
Number and types of certifications
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Who approves all non-operational bids?
Fire Chief
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When assigning annual leave, or any other type of leave, what is the minimum scheduled number of personnel on duty?
33
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Routine scheduling of annual leave shall allow a minimum of _____ to be scheduled off?
1 Captain 1 Rescue Lieutenant 1 Driver Operator 1 Firefighter I
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Who approves the vacation bidding for the Battalion Chief?
Fire Chief
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When the FLS Division has a full complement of personnel, what is the minimum that vacation bidding will allow off?
1 FLS Captain 2 Fire Inspectors
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What are the reasons that the cancellation of previously approved time off may happen to maintain appropriate staffing levels?
State of emergency Absences or restriction due to illness Workers’ compensation Light duty assignments
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When is annual vacation bidding performed?
Submitted during the first two weeks of November
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Who approves annual vacation bidding and when?
Battalion Chiefs | By December 1
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ow many separate bids are employees allowed to submit for annual vacation bidding?
no more then 5
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What are the maximum hours of vacation bidding an employee can submit for?
The max earned in a single year
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What is the benchmark for determining an employee’s maximum available hours to be used for annual vacation bidding?
January 1 of upcoming year
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How many “passes” are employees afforded during the annual vacation bid process?
2
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What does the opportunity of making “passes” on the annual leave bidding allow the employee?
To bid different days
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Battalion Chiefs may utilize personnel assigned _____ for the purpose of approving additional slots during the bidding process with approval from who?
``` Out-of-class personnel Fire Chief or designee ```
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Can the denial of any or even all vacation bids from an employee during the annual bid process be a reason or basis for the employee to exceed the annual leave cap?
No
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Who approves vacation bid request for F.L.S. personnel?
The Fire Marshall
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For non-shift personnel (not including F.L.S.) who request bid vacation days, who has the final authority as to the minimum number of personnel allowed off?
The Fire Chief or their designee
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When is the vacation schedule updated?
Constantly, available from Battalion Chief for review
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If any problems arise from the application of the annual vacation policy, it should be brought to the attention of whom?
The Fire Chief or their designee
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How is routine annual leave accomplished?
First-come, first served
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How many out-of-class personnel can be utilized for scheduling routine annual leave in all ranks (Battalion chief included)?
1 Out of class per rank
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Who may approve addition out-of-classification for routine annual leave scheduling?
The Fire chief or their designee
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For the rank of Battalion Chief, as it related to routine annual leave scheduling, if at the time the BC submits the request there are approved personnel available to work out-of-class the BC can ______ the use of out-of-clas
Automatically Approved
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If there are no approved personnel available to automatically approve out-of-class for BC, who does the BC need to submit a request to for approval?
Fire Chief or designee
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Seniority equal what?
Time in grade within the current rank
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What refers to time that, in most cases, will provide sufficient forewarning to make necessary arrangements prior to the shift in question? Example?
Scheduled time off 300.08 | Example: vacations, leave of absence
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Who is responsible for scheduling out-of-class personnel?
Battalion chief or designee
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How are personnel selected to be chosen for out-of-class assignment for scheduled time off?
Current eligibility lists according to “ranking” | Highest test score and/or placement on promotional examination
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If an existing promotional eligibility list does not have an adequate number of personnel, what will be done and by whom?
Alternative procedures determining eligibility | Determined by Fire Chief
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When is working out-of- class not subject to cancellation by the Battalion Chief?
When utilized to approve annual leave
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Where is the working out-of-class when used for annual leave immediately noted?
on the shift schedule
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When giving scheduled time off, a rank will be considered filled when _____.
Working out-of-class has been scheduled
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If an employee is used for out-of-class pay, what is done with the subsequent vacancies within or below the rank that the out of class personnel was pulled from?
``` Additional working out of class personnel or overtime Not by bumping down the employee originally scheduled to work OOC ```
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What refers to time that an employee’s absence for a reason that does not provide sufficient forewarning to make necessary arrangements prior to the shift in question? Examples?
Non-scheduled time-off | Sick, emergency annual leave, bereavement
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How are personnel selected to be chosen for out-of-class assignment for non-scheduled time off?
Battalion Chief will upgrade qualified, eligible person If two or more are at the station, highest placement on list prevails If none are at the station, person from another convenient station based upon placement on list
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What type of scheduling is discouraged?
Reactive, “morning-of-the-shift”
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When should Battalion Chiefs or designees make a special effort to schedule and notify qualified, eligible personnel of an out-of-class assignment?
When the assignment is expected or known to exist
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Under no circumstance will the provisions of the working out-of-class necessitate the need for what?
overtime
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What should alleviate the potential for overtime instead of working out-of-class?
Even distribution of credentialed personnel
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When are the probationary employees names added to the overtime list?
At the end of the probationary period
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What is used as the initial mechanism for filling vacancies?
Working out-of-class when overtime can be prevented by its use
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When will overtime be used?
If overtime cannot be prevented by the use of working out-of-class
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How is the overtime list to be followed?
From top down, based on the minimum rank and qualification
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What is the maximum time for holdover overtime?
Not greater than 8 hours
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What is the exception to using the overtime calling as top down?
When using holdover overtime
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What is the definition of holdover overtime?
An employee who is currently at work and is requested to remain on shift until relief personnel can be arranged
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The overtime list is to be used to fill the vacant positions with an individual of _____.
Equal rank who possesses minimum qualifications for the vacant position
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How will overtime be offered to employees?
24 hour blocks Unless only a 12 hour block is available
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If an employee is out of work on Workers’ Compensation, they shall be afforded an opportunity to work overtime on their return to work, to a maximum of _____ retrospective from when they return to work.
Maximum of 1 year
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What happens when personnel are called for overtime between the hours of 0700-0900?
Accept overtime and marked off accordingly Reject overtime and marked off for 12-hour block Unavailable for contact and loss of a 12-hour block
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If the employee is contacted from 0900 to 0700, what happens when called for overtime?
Must be directly contacted Will remain on the list if they are not directly contact
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What is the definition of direct contact?
Employer-to-employee communication between Battalion Chief or designee and the employee
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What happens if an employee is called to work overtime after 1200 hrs?
Choice to work remainder of the first 12-hour block or the 24-hour block
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If the employee works _____ they will be marked off as taking only a 12-hour block of overtime.
8 hours or longer
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What is not to be used as a primary alerting device for overtime?
Pagers and answering machines
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What time is considered the primary time for overtime purposes?
0700-0900 hrs
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If an employee does not answer the overtime call, does the Battalion Chief need to leave a message?
Yes, a brief message that includes: Date and time of call
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If the Battalion Chief calls for overtime and has to leave a message on an answering machine, what happens?
Considered a No Contact and considered to have rejected the overtime
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For an employee that was marked off on the overtime list to be restored to the list, they must provide proof to _____ within _____ of returning to normal shift of the qualifying event.
Fire Chief or designee within 7 days
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what are the qualifying event that will place an employee back on the overtime list?
On time exchange for any part of overtime shift Assigned to days which conflicts with overtime Assigned to a detail for any part of overtime shift On approved leave including days immediately prior to or after the day of leave On a Kelly day if attached to vacation or shift exchange Assigned to workers’ compensation or light duty May not work more than 48 continuous hours
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What is the minimum rest period before resuming shift duties?
8 hrs
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Who can approve an employee working more than 48 continuous hours?
Fire Chief or designee
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If an employee is unable to complete their overtime, what happens to the remainder of their overtime shift?
Forfeited (12 or 24 hours)
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When will most overtime be initiated?
0700 and 0900 hrs
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If there is advanced knowledge of an overtime shift, and the next person on the appropriate list will be going off-duty at the commencement of the overtime shift, what is the process?
It is a courtesy to advise that person prior to termination of shift
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What happens if any errors are made on the overtime list?
Mistakes will be explained in the comment section
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Who is responsible for providing a current primary contact number?
Each employee
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Who is forwarded the primary contact number for overtime?
respective battalion chief
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What is the secondary contact medium for overtime used for?
Discretionary use by the Shift Commander when securing overtime from 0900-0700 hrs
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When submitting for court time compensation, what must employees provide?
Copy of subpoena and court process report
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Where can the court process report be obtained?
At the courthouse
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When will personnel be released from shift if they are required to appear in court the following day
2000 hours
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When are members compensated per the current Union Contract for court appearances?
Result of on duty activities
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Who accepts the subpoenas first?
Department administration
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Members who directly receive a subpoena must do what?
Immediately provide a notice and copy to the Fire Chief
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What is done with the monies obtained as a witness fee in cases where the City is compensating an employee?
Forwarded to the Administrative Officer
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What shall the member wear while appearing under subpoena in a court or for deposition, either on or off duty?
Regulation uniform if a result of on duty related activities
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If an employee is subpoenaed for court and required to use regulation uniform, the employee can submit a written request for an exception to this provision, which may be approved by _____.
the Fire chief for just cause
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If a member is eligible for bereavement leave, the notification shall be made _____.
Via chain-of-command If requested by Fire Chief, further verification will be provided
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What is considered unscheduled leave?
Sick, emergency annual leave, late, FMLA
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Employees calling in unscheduled leave must do so at a minimum of _____.
1 hour prior to start of duty shift
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Personnel reporting an unscheduled leave shall contact whom?
Records Division administrative line
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What is the administrative line for the Records Division?
954-746-3510
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What is the primary avenue for calling in unscheduled leave?
Records Division
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What is the secondary avenue for calling in unscheduled leave?
Shift Commander
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What is the number of the Shift Commander?
954-746-3404
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The member calling in for unscheduled leave will have his notification documented on what?
Department leave notification form
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When reporting sick or other type of unscheduled leave, the employee will provide what?
Telephone contact number
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Why would the employee need to provide a telephone contact number?
if the shift commander needs more information.
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If an employee calls in emergency leave, the employee should be prepared to inform the Dispatcher of:
Nature of emergency leave Anticipated time you will be available for duty
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When will the on-duty Shift Commander retrieve the call out information?
Daily at 0700, from Records Division
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Who must sign the daily time sheets?
All personnel on duty
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What happens if an employee fails to sign the daily time shee
May result in loss of pay
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Overtime on the Daily Time Sheet up to and including 2 hours must be:
Initialed by the Station Officer or Battalion Chief
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Overtime on the Daily Time Sheet in excess of 2 hours must be:
Accompanied by a completed overtime authorization form
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Overtime authorization forms must be filled out for any overtime exceeding:
2 hours
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Where are the overtime authorization forms available from?
At the station or through the Battalion Chief or designee
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Who are the daily time sheets and overtime authorization forms given to?
On-duty Battalion Chief or designee
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The Battalion Chief will have the daily time sheets and overtime authorization forms delivered to whom? And When?
The Administrative Officer by the next morning
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When is the payrole forms delivered to the administrative officer for shifts occuring on Friday Saturday or Sunday?
By 0900 hours on the following Monday
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When is the payroll forms delivered to the Administrative Officer for shift occurring on a City holiday?
By 0900 on the following day
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The daily time sheet and accompanying overtime forms must be completely filled out and signed or initialed without exception. Who is expected to insure that this is accomplished?
Station Officers and Battalion Chiefs
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Who is responsible to insure that the appropriate forms are completed and signed?
Each employee
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What are the current guidelines used for performance evaluations in regards to sick leave?
Sick leave is accumulated or usage is verified as applicable/required
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How many hours of sick leave does the shift personnel earn per year?
144 hours
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How many hours of sick leave does the non-shift personnel earn per year?
96 hours
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Personnel who use unexcused sick leave in an amount that is more than 144 hours, or who use sick leave in a way that shows a pattern of usage, may have what rating in the annual performance evaluation?
Needs Improvement in “punctuality/attendance”
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What is considered a pattern of usage in regards to sick leave?
Greater than expected sick days on Saturday/Sunday (3 days a year) 300.13 3 sick days next to Kelly days
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What is also considered when assessing the use of sick leave when a supervisor is performing the annual performance evaluation?
Tardiness and other factors
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What are the unexcused sick hours for an excellent rating?
0-24 hours
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What are the unexcused sick hours for an Above Average rating?
25-72 hours
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What are the unexcused sick hours for an Average rating?
73-144 hours
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What are the unexcused sick hours for a Needs Improvement rating?
145-196 hours
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What are the unexcused sick hours for an Unsatisfactory rating
197 hours and above
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How can sick leave usage be classified as “excused”
Valid physician’s note
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Unexcused sick leave, at or above 144 hours, will result in:
Future sick leave be justified with a physician’s noted
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What will not generally be considered during the performance appraisal process?
Excused sick leave
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When is emergency annual leave allowed to be used?
Employee’s sick spouse or child or parent who is domiciled in the home, provided that no other person is able to care for such persons
266
What may be requested by the Fire Chief or designee in regards to emergency annual leave?
Doctor’s note justifying illness or injury or other proof of emergency And/or Proof that no other person is able to care for sick spouse, child, parent
267
When requesting the use of emergency annual leave, what must personnel advise?
Who in household is sick Reason other caregivers are unable to provide care
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If a caregiver becomes available to take over, the employee must advise _____.
The Battalion Chief of the time employee would report for duty Via the Dispatch call-in process
269
What are the emergency annual leave occurrences for an Excellent rating?
0-2
270
What are the emergency annual leave hours for an Excellent rating?
0-24 hours
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What are the emergency annual leave occurrences for an Above Average rating?
3-4
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What are the emergency annual leave hours for an Above Average rating?
25-48 hours
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What are the emergency annual leave occurrences for a Satisfactory rating?
5-8
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What are the emergency annual leave hours for a Satisfactory rating?
49-72 hours
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What are the emergency annual leave occurrences for Needs Improvement rating?
>8
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What are the emergency annual leave hours for Needs Improvement rating?
>72 hours
277
What is the purpose of the memorial service policy?
Death of one of our firefighters Death of immediate family member Death of a firefighter in the tri-county area
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The memorial policy offers assistance and guidance to the deceased member’s family by:
Determining family’s wish as it relates to FD assistance and/or participation Identify the level of service (honors)
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What are the memorial service procedures designed to do?
Assist and guide key individuals
280
What are the objectives of the FD after a firefighter tragedy?
Superior organization and coordination efforts Effective communication between all parties Prevent “overload” as it relates to tasks Ensure moral and emotional support to next of kin and FD personnel Meet the request and needs of surviving family
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During a memorial service for a deceased firefighter, what is not the fire department’s responsibility?
Duties of a funeral director
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What three sections should be reviewed for familiarity when dealing with a deceased firefighter?
Initial funeral preparations Funeral types and honors Responsibility and duty description
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The memorial service policy instructs the Fire Chief or his designee to inform personnel when to:
Lower the American Flag at each station Place a 1” black band across their badge
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Who are considered key personnel in regards to the memorial service policy?
Survivor Action Officer (SAO) Family Liaison Officer (FLO) Benevolent Representative (BR) Procession Officer (PCO) Honor Guard Coordinator (HGC)
285
The Fire Department chaplain can serve the department’s personnel on:
A day-to-day need
286
Who can the department chaplain act as an assistant or liaison to?
Family’s choice of clergy
287
What personnel information should be immediately be made available following a firefighter death?
Complete name of employee Next of kin Alternate next of kin Religion and/or church
288
What are special floral arrangements that may be considered for a firefighter funeral?
Maltese Cross FD Badge FD Patch
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What design signifies the firefighter’s loss in regards to floral arrangements?
Cracked or broken
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What can reduce some of the initial anxiety experienced during a firefighter’s death?
Firefighter and family being aware of services available
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What is of extreme importance in the case of line of duty death?
Prompt and judicious notification of next of kin
292
Who does the notification for the next of kin?
Fire Chief or designee
293
Who should always be prepared to assist the next of kin with the immediate emotional trauma associated with the notification of a firefighter death?
The notification office
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Who may be of assistance when having to notify the next of kin?
Friend 300.15 Co-worker Friend of the family Clergy (department chaplain)
295
The person making the notification to the next of kin shall:
Familiarize themselves with circumstances of death and personal data 300.15 Determine who can be the Family Liaison Officer What level the family would like the FD to participate
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What level the family would like the FD to participate Who authorizes an official announcement to be released to the news media regarding a firefighter’s death?
the Fire Chief or designee
297
Who assumes the position of the Surviving Action Officer?
Fire Chief 300.15 Or appoint someone
298
What is the principal concern of the Survivor Action Officer?
The ongoing welfare of the next of kin
299
The Survivor Action Officer coordinates the activities of a number of “key” personnel. Who are the key personnel?
Family Liaison Officer 300.15 Procession Officer Ceremonial Service Officer
300
What are the duties of the Family Liaison Officer?
24-hour notification for family 300.15 Information source Logistical contact
301
What are the duties of the Procession Officer?
Arranges and directs the funeral procession
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Who is the Ceremonial Service Officer?
Honor Guard coordinator or designee
303
The Survivor Action Officer ensures press release is made to media from whom?
Public Information Officer
304
Who is responsible for notifying the Police Department of a firefighter’s death?
Survivor action officer
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The Survivor Action Officer collects all of the deceased’s personal items from the station and forwards them to whom?
Family Liaison Officer
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The Survivor Action Officer should contact other support agencies to coordinate their assistance with key personnel, who are?
Honor Guards Honorary Pallbearers
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Who should respond to the deceased’s residence and provide reassurance and support to the family?
Family Liaison Officer
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The Family Liaison Officer needs to be in constant communication with whom?
Survivor Action Officer
309
What does the Family Liaison Officer deliver to the Funeral Director or officer?
All clothing except shoes
310
When is the Last Alarm 3 bells offered to a firefighter?
Line of duty Death directly related to injuries suffer in the line of duty
311
When is a pumper used to carry the coffin?
Line of duty death only
312
The Family Liaison Officer may assist the family of the deceased as they begin to deal with the following:
Autopsy, birth certificates, marriage certificates, beneficiary documents, VA records All FD benefit entitlements
313
Who does the benevolent representative work closely with furring a firefighter death?
Family Liaison Officer
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The Benevolent Representative must work closely with the Family Liaison Officer to do the following:
Coordinating activities with organizations that could provide benefits 300.15 Coordination of activities of volunteers Assist the Family Liaison Officer with financial assistance
315
What should the Benevolent Representative be familiar with and obtain what forms from organizations?
Credit Union City of Sunrise Firefighter’s Pension Fund Pay Roll Check Life Insurance Plan Workers Compensation Firefighter’s Union Life Insurance Plan State of FL Firefighter death benefit Act
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What is the primary responsibility of the Procession Officer?
Coordinating the funeral procession from the funeral home, to the church, to the cemetery
317
The Procession Officer shall attend the coordination meeting and determine the following:
Name of funeral home Name of church Name of cemetery Tentative time schedule Will procession involve walking
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Who is responsible for contact the police department to assist with the procession?
Procession Officer if the funeral home has not already done so
319
Where should the route of the procession maps be located?
At the funeral home
320
What is the proper sequence of vehicles in a procession?
Police escort Vehicle transporting flowers Hearse or pumper Immediate family limo and cars Pall bearers and honor guard Fire Chief’s vehicle Department apparatus and visiting units Staff and Department vehicles Municipal Officials and Administrators Friends of Family Rear – Police or Fire vehicle
321
Which vehicles must be equipped with lights and sirens?
All lead and rear vehicles
322
Where is bunting to be placed?
On stations and apparatus to be used for firefighter
323
Where is a casket mount system located?
Metro Dade Fire Rescue
324
Who is primarily responsible for the coordination and preparation of the events when the procession vehicles are stopped and people exit the vehicles?
Honor Guard Coordinator
325
The Honor Guard Coordinator is responsible for being the liaison with whom?
Cemetery Staff
326
The Honor Guard Coordinator will attend the coordination meeting and determine the following:
ype of interment will be used: Burial Crypt Cremation Does family with to have: Taps plated Firing squad Last Alarm 3 Bells
327
Pallbearers, Ushers, and Honor Guard members will wear dress uniform and _____.
White gloves, hat, and tie
328
What are the level of honors possibly provided?
Death “In the Line of Duty” Death “On Duty” Death “Off Duty” Death of a “Retired Firefighter” Death of a “Firefighter’s immediate family member” Death of a Firefighter in the Tri-County area
329
Which level of honors has the casket in the bed of an engine?
Line of Duty
330
Which level of honors allows as many apparatus, rescue units, and staff vehicles in the procession?
Line of Duty On Duty Off Duty
331
Which level of honors allows for the invitation of other departments to provide apparatus and equipment for the procession?
Line of Duty On Duty
332
Which level of honors allows for the procession to drive by the assigned station?
Line of Duty
333
Which level of honors allows as many department staff vehicles in the procession?
Retired Firefighter
334
What will be at the assigned station when the procession drives by?
Bunker gear (helmet, coat and pants) Personnel placed in line up
335
How many Pallbearers are dedicated for the Line of Duty death?
Minimum of 6
336
How many Honor Guard Members for the Line of Duty death?
Minimum of 5
337
Where are the Honor Guard Members posted and for how long for in line of duty death?
2 at casket 2 at the door 1 at the register all on 15 min intervals
338
How many Honor Guard Members will be used for the Honor Guard Procession and Flag Folding Ceremony?
7
339
Which level of honors will have a Honor Guard Procession and Flag Folding Ceremony?
Line of Duty 300.15 On Duty
340
Which level of honors will have a flag presented to the family by the Fire Chief?
On Duty 300.15 Off Duty
341
Which level of honors has crossed ladders?
Line of Duty
342
Which level of honors will have the Firefighter’s Last Alarm?
Line of Duty
343
Which level of honors will have an American Flag and Medal of Valor given to the family by the Fire Chief?
Line of Duty
344
Which level of honors will have an Engine involved but have the casket located in the hearse?
On Duty Off Duty
345
How many pallbearers for the On Duty death?
Minimum of 6
346
How many Honor Guard members for the On Duty death?
minimum of 5
347
Where will the Honor Guard members be located and for how long for on duty death?
2 at casket 2 at the door 1 at the register 15 minute intervals
348
How many pallbearers for the Off Duty death?
Minimum of 6
349
How many Honor Guard Members for the Off Duty death?
Minimum of 5
350
Which level of honors has a Flag Folding Ceremony only?
Retired Fire Fighter
351
Where are the Honor Guard members located and for how long for the off duty death?
at the casket 2 at the door 1 at the register 15 minute intervals
352
When will a retired firefighter receive a “Retired Fire Fighter” level of honors?
Retired from the Fire Department and funeral is held in Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County
353
How many Honor Guard Members are used for the Flag Folding Ceremony for the Retired Fire Fighter level of honors?
4
354
How many Honor Guard members will be posted at the Retired Firefighter Funeral?
1-2 at the front door if possible
355
When will a firefighter’s family member have a “Firefighter’s immediate family member” level of honors?
Immediate family member, funeral in Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach
356
How many Honor Guard members will be present at the family members funeral?
Post at the front door Time interval depend on number of members
357
What is provided for a Death of a Firefighter in the Tri-County area?
1 spare apparatus or support unit With union representatives on unit
358
Where does Sunrise Fire Rescue maintain and display flags from?
All of its facilities
359
How often are flags lowered and inspected?
Annually or sooner if visible damage
360
In the event a flag has become damage, what is done with it?
Lowered, folded and forwarded to Logistics Division
361
What stations only have 1 flag pole?
Station 72 and 92
362
How are the flags displayed at Stations with only 1 flag pole?
USA flag at the top 300.16 Followed by Department
363
Which stations have 3 flag poles?
Station 39 and 59
364
How are the flags displayed at Stations with 3 flag poles?
USA flag to the viewer’s left Followed by department flag under it Florida Flag right of the USA flag City flag to the right of the state
365
Which station has 4 flag poles?
Station 83
366
How are the flags displayed at stations with 4 flag poles?
USA flag to the viewers left 300.16 Followed by State flag to the right of USA Followed by City flag to right of State Followed by Department flag to right of City
367
When is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day?
First Sunday in October
368
How are the flags flown on National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day?
Half-staff from 0800 until 0800 the following day
369
When is Memorial Day?
Last Monday in May
370
How are the flags flown on Memorial Day?
Half-staff from 0800 to 1200
371
When is Peace Officers Memorial Day?
May 15th
372
How are the flags flown on Peace Officers Memorial Day?
Half-staff from 0800 until 0800 the following day Unless the day falls on Armed Forces Day, then flown at their peak
373
When is Armed Forces Day
3rd Saturday in May
374
How are the flags flown on Armed Forces Day?
At their peak
375
Who can direct that flags be flown at half-staff for the death of Government figures
The President
376
Flags that are flown at half-staff are a mark of _____.
Respect to their memory
377
How are flags flown for the death of the President or former President?
Half-staff for 30 days
378
How are flags flown for the death of the Vice President, sitting or retired Supreme Court Chief Justice, or the Speaker of the House?
Half-staff for 10 days
379
How are flags flown for the death of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Secretary of Executive or Military Department, former Vice President, or Governor of the State of Florida?
Half-staff from day of death to day of internment
380
How are flags flown for the death of a member of Congress from Florida?
Half-staff for day of death and the following day
381
Who can order flags to be flown at half-staff?
President Governors Executive Order Order of the Fire Chief or Chief’s Designee
382
What is the Florida Statute that governs how a flag is flown?
256.015
383
How will department members stand when the flag is being raised or lowered
Single row facing the flag Stand at attention Military salute
384
How is the flag raised on the flag pole?
Briskly to the top 300.16 Raised first, lowered last
385
How is the flag lowered on the flag pole?
Slowly and ceremoniously until the mid-way point Lowered from right to left, USA flag being last
386
Where is the USA flag held when folding the flag?
Waist-high Parallel to the ground
387
When the USA flag is folded correctly, what will be visible?
Blue field of stars
388
Who orders the display of the Florida Fallen Firefighters Memorial Flag?
The Chief or Chief’s designee
389
When ordered, the Firefighters Memorial Flag will be flown in place of which flag?
Department flag until interment
390
Who is responsible for ensuring that the Memorial Service Policy and flag policy are followed?
Station Commander
391
What are the hours of assignment for light duty?
Monday – Friday, 0800-1600
392
Light duty is designed to provide what?
Temporary alternative work schedule
393
What is the Article from the collective bargaining agreement for light duty for medical disabilities due to job-related injuries or illnesses?
Article 13
394
What is the Article from the collective bargaining agreement for light duty for non-job related illnesses or injuries
Article 12, section 12.9
395
Besides on the job and non-job related injury or illness, what can light duty be utilized for?
Performance-related issues Other temporary assignments
396
Any individual assigned to light duty for a period of time greater than _____ must report to the training division prior to returning to their normal shift.
3 months
397
Who does the employee notify when the physician has released the employee being treated for a job-related injury to light duty?
Administrative Deputy Chief
398
If the employee is released to light duty by the physician and the Deputy Chief is unavailable, who does he contact?
Duty Chief
399
Where does the employee report when he is released to light duty?
SFRD Administrative offices (headquarters) the following weekday 0800 hours
400
Light duty assignments shall follow what guidelines?
Treating physicians City of Sunrise Personnel Rules Florida Workers’ Compensation Laws
401
An employee reporting to light duty due to a job-related injury or illness shall have what completed?
Florida Workers’ Compensation Uniform Medical Treatment/Status Reporting Form
402
What does the Workers’ Compensation Uniform Medical Treatment/Status Reporting Form indicate?
Functional limitations Next scheduled evaluation
403
How often does the employee have to provide medical status updates from the workers’ compensation treating physician?
Weekly or as reasonably available
404
Who must approve non-job related light duty assignments?
Fire Chief and Personnel Director
405
Employees requesting non job related light duty must be approved for what?
Family Medical Leave (FMLA)
406
How are requests for light duty submitted? And to whom?
In writing to the Fire Chief
407
What must accompany the written request for light duty?
Certification of Health Care Provider Form completed by treating physician
408
What does the Certification of Health Care Provider Form state?
Projected length of disability Work restrictions Physical limitations
409
What is not identified for non-occupational injuries for light duty assignment due to medical confidentiality?
Cause of the disability
410
hat is the determination for light duty assignment based on?
Type of job available Benefit to the department and citizens
411
Who can be recognized for an award in regards to the Recognition Program?
Sunrise FD member City Department member Civilian Group
412
Why would the Fire Chief or staff recognize an individual or group for the recognition program?
They have gone beyond what is normally expected
413
What is the Awards Review Board responsible for?
Reviewing commendations and recommending award citations
414
How often does the Awards Review Board meet? And for what?
Quarterly Review all recommendations Chairperson may call for additional meetings if needed
415
Who does the Awards Review Board consist of?
1 staff representative 301.00 1 shift representative 1 member selected by the Fire Chief
416
Where are the recommendations submitted to?
Review board
417
upon recommendation of an award, the Review Board shall forward that recommendation to _____ for approval.
Fire Chief
418
When will the employee receive a letter of commendation?
As soon as practical
419
When will the employee receive certificates and ribbons?
At the annual awards presentation ceremony
420
Which award is given posthumously to a SFRD member who loses his life in the performance of his duties under honorable circumstances?
Maltese Cross
421
Which award is given to a SFRD member who voluntarily distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism?
Medal of Honor
422
Which award is given when a firefighter is fully aware of the imminent threat to personal safety and acted above and beyond the call of duty?
Medal of Honor
423
Which award is given to a SFRD member for outstanding performance of a difficult task involving personal risk to the firefighter’s safety when, because of the actions, a serious injury or loss of life was prevented?
Meritorious Service Award
424
Which award can be given for outstanding actions that bring unusual credit to the department?
Meritorious Service Award
425
Which award is given to a SFRD member for outstanding performance of duty under unusual or difficult conditions?
Distinguished Service Award
426
The Distinguished Service Award is given to a firefighter that his actions:
Involved protection of life or property Unusual thoughtfulness Conscientiousness Initiative but not limiting exposure to dange
427
Which award is given to members of another fire department for excellent assistance while aiding, assisting, or working with SFRD?
Distinguished Service Award
428
Which award is given to a unit (company/station) or individual for performance as an efficient and valuable unit/firefighter?
Unit Citation/Firefighter Citation
429
Which award is given at the discretion of the Fire Chief, to a SFRD member who has obtained a medal of honor, meritorious award, distinguished service award, or a unit/FF citation?
Firefighter of the year
430
Which award is awarded to civilians whose actions result in meritorious actions such as life saving or assistance to a firefighter?
Civilian Citation
431
Which awards will have a medal and a framed certificate?
Maltese Cross 301.00 Medal of Honor
432
What color ribbon is the Meritorious Service Award?
Red/white/blue
433
What color ribbon is the Distinguished Service Award?
Red/White
434
Which award is given with a certificate, plaque, and ribbon?
Firefighter of the Year
435
ch award is given with a certificate only?
unit/Firefighter Citation Civilian Citation
436
What does progressive corrective action create
A willingness to conform to departmental standards Instill dedication and perseverance expected of all personnel
437
The Progressive corrective action process will be utilized for:
Dealing with job-related behavior/performance that does not meet expected outcomes
438
What is the primary purpose for corrective action?
To assist the employee in understanding that a performance problem or an opportunity for improvement exists
439
The progressive corrective action process features _____ to address the problem at hand.
Increasingly formal efforts
440
` applied, the progressive corrective action process can be _____.
A positive action, not a negative one
441
What should progressive corrective action process build?
Confidence and ability
442
What is the ultimate objective of every member of the department in respect to the progressive corrective action process?
Voluntary compliance with department standards 302.00 Moral obligation to perform to the best of ability
443
The Fire-Rescue Department will accept and investigate complaints of employee misconduct from whom?
Public official Another member Citizen
444
Who is responsible for the enforcement of all departmental directives?
Supervisory personnel
445
How many steps are there in the corrective action process?
3 steps
446
What are the steps of corrective action process?
Coaching Counseling Formal administrative process
447
Infractions or problems should generally be resolved at what level?
Lowest possible in the chain of command
448
Corrective Action Process is what type of process?
Informal
449
When is the corrective action process used?
During employees’ annual evaluation When a deficiency or opportunity for improvement exists to help resolve Day-to-day issues Attitude/behavior issues Under performance
450
What is the primary method to focus on corrective modification?
Coaching
451
What is a more structured process than coaching?
Counseling Process
452
ching is the process between whom?
Subordinate and supervisor
453
What is coaching?
A measure taken by a supervisor when necessary to improve or modify an employee’s performance
454
What is coaching not considered?
Disciplinary action
455
Coaching should be the _____ between the subordinate and supervisor to correct or modify a behavior.
Daily interaction
456
Coaching is the foundation of what?
Training
457
Coaching itself can be what?
Progressive
458
Repeated coaching lends itself to be understood that more or additional training and/or effort is needed, therefore making it _____.
Progressive
459
Coaching that requires additional effort should be documented in _____.
The FRMS as training
460
Counseling is the process between whom?
Subordinate and supervisor, along with Battalion Chief
461
What should be the focus of behavior modification?
Coaching
462
What type of process is counseling?
Informal
463
Is counseling considered discipline?
No, merely a progressive process that is grounded in a written plan
464
What process may require a written plan to better guide the employee and supervisor though a more structured process?
Counseling
465
How is a written plan established?
All parties meet together to create a written plan
466
What are the components of the written plan?
Statement of the problem or issue needing modification 302.00 What actions need to be modified or changed Timeline
467
How are the actions that need to be modified written?
In the positive
468
What do timelines tend to do?
Keep processes on track
469
Timelines will rarely exceed how many days?
Rarely exceed beyond 90 days
470
Counseling reports shall provide what?
A complete and accurate account of the written plan
471
The counseling report should include what?
Any supporting documentation (training records)
472
Who signs the counseling report?
Officer and Battalion Chief
473
The counseling report will become what?
Official fire department record
474
The failure to achieve the specific actions identified within the agreed upon timeline may lead to what
Formal Administrative Process
475
What does restriction from duty mean?
Employee removed from their vehicle assignment Assigned to non-operational duties
476
Who is able to immediately restrict an employee from duty?
Battalion Chief
477
Who is notified when the Battalion Chief has restricted the duty of an employee?
Fire Chief In his absence, the Deputy Chief or designee
478
If the Battalion Chief removes an employee from duty status, what is required to be forwarded to the Fire Chief?
Comprehensive report of the incident
479
What is the Florida Statute for the Firefighter Bill of Rights?
112.80
480
What will the formal process adhere to?
Florida Statute 112.80, known as Firefighter Bill of Rights
481
What are the steps of the formal process?
Informal inquiry “Fact Finding” Formal investigation Administrative proceeding “pre-determination”
482
When do employees have Weingarten rights?
Investigatory interviews only
483
When does an investigatory interview occur?
When supervisor questions employee to obtain information which could be use for disciplines When supervisor ask employee to defend his conduct
484
Who is responsible to inform the employee of the Weingarten rights?
Employee’s responsibility, not management
485
What are the two options that management has when the employee makes the request for a union representative to be present?
Stop questioning until the representative arrives Call off the interview
486
What does it mean when there is an “informal inquiry”?
Meeting by the Fire Chief or designee with a firefighter 302.00 A brief discussion to determine if a Formal Investigation is needed
487
What is the purpose of the “informal inquiry”?
Mediate a complaint or discuss the facts to determine if a formal investigation should be commenced
488
Do the Weingarten rights apply to an Informal inquiry?
Yes
489
Do all insistences require an Informal inquiry?
No
490
What will the results from the Informal inquiry recommend?
Return to the process 302.00 Proceed to a Formal Investigation
491
What does it mean for a Formal Investigation?
Process of investigation by Fire Chief or designee
492
What is the purpose of the Formal investigation?
Gather evidence of misconduct
493
Do Weingarten rights apply to the Formal Investigation?
Yes
494
Results from the Formal Investigation will either determine:
If there is insufficient evidence to charge the employee Charges are recommended
495
If charges are recommended after the Formal Investigation, what happens?
The item will proceed to the Administrative proceeding
496
Who conducts the Administrative proceeding?
Fire Chief or designee
497
Notes from the Administrative proceeding will be provided to whom?
The employee, unless declined or waived
498
What does Administrative proceeding mean
Any non-judicial hearing which may result in recommendation, approval, or order of discipline
499
As a result of the Administrative Proceed, the Fire Chief will issue _____ to the employee.
Discharge of Discipline
500
What is the Discharge of Discipline based on?
Severity Frequency General progressive in nature
501
In most cases, what will be considered from the Discharge of Discipline?
Verbal reprimand Written reprimand and suspension Demotion and termination
502
at will all discipline be consistent with?
City Ordinance Article I, Section 10.2
503
What is medicine?
Applied practice of science
504
Quality assurance reviews of medical/patient issues are handled in compliance with what Florida Statute?
401.425
505
Should the medical review process determine on cursory review the item can go through an Informal Process, how will the process be handled?
The same
506
If the medical review process requires a Formal Process, what happens with the quality review?
Will stop and be forwarded to Formal Process Review
507
Information gathered from the quality review
Who will provide immediate action if a Lateness/AWOL incident occurs?
508
Who will provide immediate action if a Lateness/AWOL incident occurs?
Shift Commander
509
All Lateness/AWOL documentation will be forwarded to whom?
Operations Division Chief or designee For investigation and processing
510
What is the procedure when a Lateness/AWOL incident occurs?
Interim coverage must be assured Attempt to locate and determine reason of AWOL Direct employee back to duty (if possible) Appropriate paperwork, note time the employee arrived Coverage maintained if employee cannot return to duty
511
All complaints concerning the fire department or any of its employee will be investigated by whom?
Administrative Deputy Chief
512
How long will the log of complaints be maintained for?
1 year after final action
513
Which type of complaints will the department not react to?
Anonymous | Department may investigate any complaint, regardless of source
514
If an employee receives a complaints, whether in writing, phone call, or on scene, the information should be forwarded to and when?
Administrative Deputy Fire Chief 302.02 Within 3 business days In written form, by e-mail or memo and signed
515
Who enters complaints into the Complaint Tracking Log?
Fire Chief’s Office
516
What information should be obtained from a person making a complaint?
``` Nature/description of complaint Location of incident, date, and time Name of employee or unit Contact number and address Name of complainant and witnesses ```
517
within _____ days of notification of the complaint, notification will be sent to the complainant from the _____, acknowledging receipt of the complaint.
5 calendar days, Fire Chief or designee
518
The investigation will be completed in accordance with the _____ procedure.
Corrective actions
519
Who will review the complaint and make a final decision on the follow up action?
Fire Chief
520
How often are all front line apparatus and equipment supposed to be cleaned?
Daily or if needed more frequently
521
How often are patient areas of the rescue unit supposed to be clean?
After each transport
522
Which apparatus have specific daily checkout sheets?
Each of the various types of apparatus
523
The Hazmat truck, in addition to a daily mechanical checkout, has a checklist which:
Spans an entire week
524
Who is able to complete the Hazmat truck checkout?
Haz Mat/Special Ops personnel
525
The Dive Rescue vehicle, in addition to a daily mechanical checkout, shall have its equipment checkout sheet completed when?
Every Saturday
526
Completed checkout sheets should be reviewed by whom?
Station Officer
527
What does the Station Officer review the checkout sheets for?
Immediate attention such as safety items, severe leaks, no headlights, etc.
528
Who should be contacted for items requiring immediate attention during check out?
Logistics Officer and/or City Garage
529
Where should the checkout sheets be routed to?
Logistics Officers
530
Which checkout sheets are not routed to the Logistics?
Hazmat Check out and Dive Check out
531
Where are the hazmat checkouts forwarded to?
Hazmat Coordinator
532
Where are the dive rescue checkouts forwarded to?
Dive Team Coordinator
533
When is the fire pump operated and checked?
During daily checkout procedure
534
How are the fire pumps checked out?
Pump pressure raised to approximately 150 psi | Relief valve/pressure governor tested for operability daily
535
When is the primer motor tested?
Schedule B field days 303.01 | Accordance to manufacturer recommendations
536
When is the aerial device checked?
Daily during checkout procedure
537
How is the ladder checked out?
Raised, extended, and rotated
538
How are hydraulic reservoir levels checked for the aerial devices?
Visually
539
When and how long are the on-board generators, portable generators, and hydraulic tools operated?
Operated daily | Let run 3-5 minutes
540
What are the fuel levels for all SFRD vehicles maintained at?
3/4 level or more
541
How often are staff vehicles, inspectors, and other members assigned to days supposed to check their vehicles?
On a regular basis
542
When is apparatus Field day?
Sunday morning
543
Which units have separate apparatus field day schedules?
Hazmat and Dive truck
544
Besides the Sunday apparatus field day, when is schedule B cleaning performed on rescue vehicles?
After contact with communicable disease patients
545
What is cleaned on Schedule A for Engine, Ladders, and Rescues?
``` Sweep all compartments/floors Wipe and lubricate Check and lubricate fire extinguisher Wipe down dashboard ArmorAll tires ```
546
What is not supposed to have ArmorAll applied?
Steering wheel Seats Break Accelerato
547
What is Schedule B for Engine and Ladder?
``` Connect pump to hydrant Attach nozzle and flow 150 psi Lubricate discharge handles with white lithium Lubricate deluge gun with WD40 Operate primer motor ```
548
What is Schedule B for Ladder Devices?
Check nylatron blocks for wear 303.01 Flow water through water-way Lubricate outriggers Rotate and extend
549
How are the nylatron blocks lubricated?
Per Driver’s manual
550
What is the Schedule B for Rescue units?
Mild degreaser on A/C intake, sit for 5 minutes Wipe counter and lifepak with disinfectant (virahol) Mop interior with light bleach (1:100) solution
551
Where are all vehicle work orders entered into
Track-It Work Order Entry Portal
552
What is necessary to be included on the vehicle work order?
Vehicle number 303.01 | Vehicle location
553
Where are the completed Vehicle Repair Forms faxed?
City garage 303.01 | SFR Logistics
554
What is the fax number for the city garage?
954-749-4078
555
What is the fax number for SFR Logistics?
954-746-3455
556
Where are the vehicle work order binders left when the unit enters the city garage
On the driver’s seat
557
Once all repairs from a vehicle repair form are completed, what is done with the work order form
Logistics
558
Where are vehicles left when taken to the City garage?
Inside the gated compound regardless of the time of day
559
Where are vehicle keys placed/given?
Given to an attendant in the garage office | Placed in the gaage office “drop box
560
What situations dictate that units report to the city garage for immediate repair without going “out of service”?
Safety repairs | “quick fixes"
561
If an emergency repair is needed, it is imperative that unit personnel report to whom?
City garage supervisor
562
Who should be notified of an immediate repair to a unit without that unit going out of service so they can facilitate needed repairs?
Logistics departmen
563
Under no circumstances are fire department personnel to request repairs or consultations from whom?
Mechanic personnel
564
Who is notified when a Fire Rescue vehicle is repaired and ready for service?
Fire Rescue Logistics Department
565
When are personnel allowed to make alterations or modifications to fire stations, fire department vehicles, or fire department equipment?
Written permission of the Fire Chief or designee
566
Any request for modifications shall be submitted to whom?
In writing to Fire Chief
567
The Department will not utilize shift/non-shift employees for maintenance of _____.
Lawns and shrubbery
568
Who is responsible to insure that the cleaning schedule is adhered to and completed routinely
Station Officer
569
Who will regularly inspect the facilities and apparatus to monitor compliance with this program?
Battalion Chief
570
How is the plumbing of the pump scraped clean?
Spanner wrench or wire brush
571
Per the daily cleaning assignments, Apparatus Day requires that the rescue patient area will be wiped down with _____.
10% bleach solution or disinfectant 303.02 | Floor mopped
572
What is cleaned on Monday?
Kitchen Day
573
What should kitchen hood filters be cleaned with?
Degreaser
574
What is cleaned on Tuesday?
Bathroom Day
575
What is cleaned on Wednesday?
Dormitory Day
576
What is also cleaned on Dormitory Day?
Weight rooms
577
what is cleaned on Thursday?
Lobby & Office Day
578
What is cleaned on Friday?
Living Area Day, Dining and Day Rooms
579
What is cleaned on Saturday?
Apparatus Bay Day
580
When is Bi-annual cleaning?
January and July | Summer and Winter schedule
581
What is included in the Bi-annual cleaning?
Windows inside and outside without a ladder Refrigerators pulled out Fire pole polished A/C equipment cleaned
582
Who is responsible for performing routine inspections of Administrative facilities?
Support Services Division Chief
583
Where should vehicle checkouts be conducted
Station apron
584
When parking emergency vehicles during non-emergency situations, personnel should position the apparatus in a manner as to facilitate what?
Quick and safe response
585
Who is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle and its personnel?
Officer
586
Who is responsible for the vehicles movement?
Driver
587
Who is responsible for enforcing the safe backing policy
Officer
588
When is more than one spotter necessary to back an apparatus?
Congested or tight areas 303.03 | One at rear, one at front
589
When is an apparatus allowed to be driven off a hardened or paved roadway?
At no time
590
What needs to be off prior to starting a vehicle?
Generators and A/C
591
What should be turned off prior to starting or shutting the vehicle?
Electrical accessories
592
Who assigns take home vehicles?
Fire Chief’s discretion
593
Who can authorize passengers that are not city employees in take home vehicles?
Appropriate supervisor
594
Take home vehicles that are involved in a traffic incident must immediately report to whom?
On-duty Battalion Chie
595
Who is responsible for executing the daily activity schedule?
Station Officers | Under approval of Shift Commander
596
Because of the nature of the associated responsibilities on the personnel, an exact schedule _____.
Cannot be practical
597
What type of duties are shift personnel expected to perform in and around the fire stations?
Housekeeping
598
What activities do the Station Officers insure are consistently completed?
``` Delivery of emergency services Shift change Vehicle/equipment check Vehicle/equipment maintenance Pre-scheduled training Company level training Special details and events Physical training ```
599
What should units take into consideration when conducting non-emergency movements?
Citywide activity
600
Unit movement within the district shall be allowed with the permission of whom
nit movement within the district shall be allowed with the permission of whom
601
Unit movement within the district shall be allowed with the permission of whom?
Unit movement within the district shall be allowed with the permission of whom
602
What type of permission are station officers not permitted to provide?
“blanket”
603
Station Officers shall know, with a reasonable degree of certainty _____.
locatation Officers shall know, with a reasonable degree of certainty _____.
604
Who is retation Officers shall know, with a reasonable degree of certainty _____.sponsible for all non-emergency unit movement when that movement occurs across district boundaries?
On-duty Battalion Chief
605
Who should be aware of movement outside a unit’s primary station district?
Battalion Chief and station officer
606
If the Battalion Chief is unavailable for consultation and movement outside of the primary district is essential, what is the procedure?
Obtain permission from station officer first 303.05 | Check with dispatch
607
When should units refuel?
``` Calls Training Details A minimum capacity of 3/4 of a tank of fuel shall be maintained while in _____ status. Pre-deployment ```
608
Turnout time for all personnel and units should not exceed _____, under normal conditions.
60 seconds
609
Who is responsible for making sure the target time of 60 seconds is met?
Battalion Chief
610
How many parts is the Daily Station Report?
Three-part form
611
What is on the top half of each sheet of the daily station report?
Pertinent payroll information
612
What is on the bottom half of each sheet of the daily station report?
Information related to station, shift, and vehicle activities
613
The top half of the Daily Station Report shall also be considered the _____
Daily Time Sheet
614
What station will be utilized for B39/EMS39 on the Daily Station Report
PSC
615
What are the Payroll Comments used for on the Daily Station Report?
To justify overtime
616
What is the bottom half of the second and third page of the Daily Station Report called?
Daily Officer Report
617
How many sections are in the Daily Officer Report?
4
618
The first area (section 1) of the Daily Officer Report has how many fields?
12 Serve as a checklist 6 bolded categories
619
What are the 6 bolded categories in the Daily Officer Report?
``` Safety 303.06 Details Logged Incident Report Workers’ Comp Work Orders Student Rider ```
620
What does section 2 of the Daily Officer Report mimic
The older logbook | Requires entrance of vehicle numbers and personnel
621
What is section 3 of the Daily Officer Report
Blank area for entry of pertinent data or events that occurred
622
What is section 4 of the Daily Officer Report?
Signature line at bottom of page
623
What does the signature of the on-coming office denote on the Daily Officer Report?
ccepting responsibility for the Station | Have been briefed of information
624
Which part of the Daily Time Sheet is routed to PSC?
Top two pages
625
What does the Battalion Chief do with the top two pages of the Daily Time Sheet?
Page one is forwarded to payroll | Page two is reviewed and placed in off-going Battalion’s box
626
Page two is reviewed and placed in off-going Battalion’s box
Purged annually and archived at PSC
627
According to most medication manufacturer’s guidelines, medications should be stored at temperatures that range from _____.
55 to 85 F
628
What are changes that a medication might show when exposed to extreme temperatures?
Change in color and clarity
629
Where are the thermometers stored?
Medical box of all ALS front line trucks
630
When is the temperature supposed to be checked?
0800 and 1600
631
If a medication shows signs of exposure to extreme temperatures, it is removed and forwarded to whom?
EMS Division
632
Why should a Rescue unit leave the vehicle running on the scene of a call?
Ensure HVAC is operational and maintaining appropriate temperature
633
Where are the temperature check sheets forwarded to?
Logistics along with controlled substance log
634
Who sets the guidelines for hose testing?
NFPA 1962
635
When is fire hose inspected and service tested?
Within 90 days prior to placing in service for the first time Annually thereafter
636
How often is fire hose rotated
Twice yearly | Second time in September
637
Who assigns hose testing and rotation schedules?
Battalion Chief of Logistics | Gives schedule to each Battalion Chief by February 15
638
When is the hose testing supposed to be completed by?
March
639
Who supervises the inspection and testing of hose?
Company Officers
640
What form will have all the hose testing results recorded on it?
Fire Rescue Hose Testing Form
641
Where are the completed hose testing forms forwarded to?
Logistics Division
642
Who is responsible for the re-etching of fire hose?
Battalion Chief of Logistic
643
Who is responsible for reviewing all hose test results
Battalion Chief of Logistics
644
If a hose fails the pressure test, what is done with it?
Red tagged on individual length Logistics Division arrange for repairs
645
When is the hose-testing machine checked?
Before any service testing session | Each time it is transported to a new site
646
If there is damage noted to the hose-testing machine, who is notified?
Logistics Division
647
What is the maximum length of hose that should be tested together?
Not to exceed 300 feet | Laid straight without kinks
648
What will be attached to the end of the hose during hose testing?
Test cap with a bleeder valve 304.01 | If cap not available, nozzle with non-twist shut off
649
What is the hose testing procedure?
``` With test cap or nozzle open: Gradually increase to 45psi +/- 5 psi Raise discharge end to remove all air Close test cap valve or nozzle Check hose for leaks at this pressure Mark hose at end or back of coupling Pressure raised slowly until at service pressure ```
650
How quickly should the hose pressure be raised for testing?
Not greater than 15 psi per second
651
How is the pressure in the hose maintained at the service pressure?
Pressure boosts if necessary
652
How long is the stabilization period?
1 minute per 100 feet
653
After the stabilization period, the hose layout shall hold the service test pressure for _____ without further pressure boosts.
5 minutes
654
How are the test pressures determined for fire hose manufactured in July 1987 and after?
Stenciled on each hose per NFPA 1962
655
How are the test pressures determined for fire hose manufactured prior to July 1987?
1 3/4 = 300 psi 2 1/2 = 300 psi 5 = 200 psi
656
When is the hose inspected for leaks?
When setting the hose layout at 45 psi 304.01 | While at the service test pressure
657
Inspecting personnel shall walk the test layout at a distance of no closer than what?
15 ft to the left side | Left side when facing the free end
658
Where should people not be when service hose testing?
In front of the free end 304.01 On the right side of the hose Closer than 15 ft. on left side Straddle the hose or couplings
659
If the hose test layout does not hold the service test pressure for 5 minutes, what happens?
Service test shall be terminated 304.01 | Length of hose has failed
660
Personnel attending hose lines during testing must wear what
Helmet Eye protection Gloves
661
How is dirty hose cleaned?
Water and swept with a broom
662
How is oily or greasy hose cleaned?
Mild detergent and scrub brush
663
Hose will have an inventory control number engraved if placed in service after what date?
Oct. 1, 1998
664
Where is the inventory control number engraved on the fire hose?
Female coupling for threaded | One of two for storz
665
What are the components of the inventory control numbers on the fire hose?
First two digits = year or purchase Third digit = size of hose rounded to lowest full inch Last three digits = sequential, three digit ID number
666
If the hose is 1 1/2” in size, what is the number on the hose?
1
667
If the hose is 1 3/4” in size, what is the number on the hose?
1
668
If the hose is 2 1/2” in size, what is the number on the hose?
2
669
If the hose is 4” in size, what is the number on the hose?
4
670
If the hose is 5” in size, what is the number on the hose?
5
671
Who is responsible for maintaining hose inventory records?
Logistics Division
672
The Company Level Training Program is established to meet and exceed:
NFPA 305.01 ISO Florida Department of Health EMS
673
What is the purpose of company level training?
Increase and maintain their knowledge, skills, and awareness in areas in which pertain to their daily duties and to recognize any deficiencies
674
It is the responsibility of ____ of the SFD to be proficient in all aspects of their responsibilities, and to seek additional training in areas that _____.
Each member | Require remediation
675
What mediums does SFRD use to maintain proficiency in all recognized job classifications and specialties to accomplish diverse learning styles?
``` Performance objectives Online training Multi-company Mutual aid Facilitated classroom training Off property courses (hospital, colleges, and outside venues) ```
676
Performance objectives are at what level?
Station level
677
Performance Objectives are a skill based training system that is closely mirrored to _____ for all recognized job classification, company officer, and multi-company operations.
NFPA
678
Online training is at what level?
Station Level/ Individual
679
Online training is an ______ learning modules of selected topics used for all classifications
Individual self-paced
680
Each of these courses contain pre-test and post-test that is required to receive?
Credit
681
Online training is designed to avoid conflict with SFRD OPM or protocol, but if they do conflict, who prevails?
Sunrise OPM and protocols
682
Multi-company is at what level?
Station Level/ Battalion facilitated
683
What is the purpose of multi-company drills?
To tie together the individual tasks/skills into a complete evolution
684
Multi-company training could include all units at:
One station Units from another station Mutual Aid unit
685
Multi-company drills have suggested _____ and _____.
Completion times | Specific goals
686
Mutual Aid training is at what level?
Station level/ Battalion facilitated/ Operations Division facilitated
687
What is the purpose of mutual aid training?
To provide for a common operational understanding and vehicle familiarization across agencies.
688
Who should always coordinate mutual aid training?
On duty shift commander
689
What training is facilitated by the Operations Division?
Training that requires additional resources that are not immediately available for station officers. (extrication, fire academy, etc.)
690
All off-site training is considered training for the crew and must be documented where?
Sunrise online training platform
691
Personnel attending college under the college tuition program are required to document ___ and ____ in the online training platform.
Course and hours
692
If Company Officers are looking for specific training that requires the use of outside resources, who may they contact?
The Training Division
693
Who outlines the training to be completed each year?
The Operations Division
694
Training is issued to the station level on a _____ basis.
Quarterly
695
The majority of training is at what level?
Station
696
Who is considered “the best training officer”
Station Officer
697
The Battalion Chief is permitted to allow units training time, providing what?
The operation is covered
698
EMS Division under the guidance of the _____ and in conjunction with the _____ will assist with the development and implementation of EMS training.
Medical Director 305.01 | Operations Division
699
What rules set the guidelines of continuing education for both EMT and/or Paramedics?
64E-2.008 and 64E-2.009
700
Who will keep and maintain all current approved treatment protocols approved by the Medical Director?
EMS Division
701
Approved treatment protocols will be made available to all personnel by the EMS Division how?
Electronically or in writing.
702
All remediation should be _____.
Documented
703
Officers are to make a “____” and include:
Plan 305.01 Statement of problem Corrections needed to satisfy the objective Timeline
704
Situations where remediation has not progressed according to plan will be forwarded to ______ for formal action.
Administration
705
The Training Division personnel shall develop:
Daily training objectives Monthly training objectives Quarterly training objectives
706
Shift commanders are responsible for ascertaining what each station commander will be doing for _____ each day.
Training
707
The Battalion Chief shall review what system to verify that training has been properly documented?
Online Training Platform
708
What is considered a Company Officer?
Minimum rank of Captain/Acting Captain
709
hat are the company officer’s responsibilities in regards to company level training
Completing the training assigned to a station each month Delivering the training Completing paperwork/records
710
What are the required daily entries that are made into the Online Training Platform:
Daily PPE & SCBA Checkout and Familiarization (NFPA 1500) Area Familiarization (NFPA 1500) Daily Vehicle & Equipment Inspection/ Maintenance (NFPA 1500) Drive on Roadway (NFPA 1002) Daily Officer Exchange of Information (NFPA 1021)
711
What is the required weekly entry made into the Online Training Platform:
Weekly Preventative Maintenance (NFPA 1002)
712
If any ____ are conducted during the shift, the Company Officer is responsible for logging using the correct activity within the Online Training Platform.
Additional activities
713
Officers that want to use training division resources, | they should call _____ when in need of these materials.
At least one shift in advance
714
1. Which incident indicated why a Civil Unrest Plan is important for the Fire Rescue Service?
a. 1992 Los Angeles Riot
715
2. How many deaths occurred in the 1992 LA Riots?
b. 45
716
3. How many fires occurred in the 1992 LA Riots?
b. 1000 | c. 600 were structures
717
4. How many Strike Teams/Task Forces were used in the 1992 LA Riots?
77
718
5. How much was the dollar loss in the 1992 LA Riots?
1 Billion
719
6. What were the key issues in dealing with problems in the 1992 LA Riots?
a. Incident Command b. Mutual Aid c. Cooperative Law Enforcement d. Communications
720
7. The Sunrise FD prepared the Civil Unrest Plan to:
a. Prescribe duties and responsibilities b. Establish lines of authority c. Document a predetermined plan of action
721
8. What is Unrest/Civil Unrest?
a. Real or perceived state of uneasiness, disquiet, or social unrest within the community
722
9. What is Civil Disturbance?
a. State of uneasiness, disquiet, or social unrest within the community as evidence by the appearance of organized disturbance b. Resulting in injury/death/damage/destruction
723
10. Where are the definitions for Unrest and Disturbance taken from?
a. American Heritage Dictionary, New College Edition
724
11. What is the mission of the Fire Department in response to a Civil Unrest?
a. Continue to provide Fire Suppression and Medical Rescue Service during periods of civil disturbance, as long as these services can be provided without unreasonable risk to FD members
725
12. Who is able to activate and/or modify the Civil Unrest Plan?
a. Fire Chief or designated alternates
726
13. Who has the ultimate authority under the Civil Unrest Plan?
a. Fire Chief
727
14. Who assigns the designated alternates to activate the Unrest Plan?
a. Fire Chief
728
15. What stage includes maintaining year-round emergency preparedness?
a. Preparatory stage
729
16. Who will define the need for private ALS/BLS providers to transport 911 patients during the disaster?
a. FOC | b. Or when activated, EOC
730
17. Secondary locations for equipment, vehicles, and supplies will be identified by whom?
a. FOC
731
18. Most calls for assistance during a civil unrest originate through whom?
a. Sunrise Police Department
732
19. When the alarm reference is determined to be Unrest or Civil Unrest without the probability of a Civil Disturbance, the Communications Center shall immediately notify _____ who will determine if _____.
a. Fire Chief | b. An advanced state of FD readiness is appropriate
733
20. When the alarm reference is determined to be Unrest or Civil Unrest with probability of, or actual Civil Disturbance within the City of Sunrise, the Communications Center shall immediately notify _____.
a. All staff via pager group call
734
21. How many operational phases are there in the Civil Unrest plan?
a. 3 operational phases
735
22. What is Phase I of the operational phases?
a. Civil Unrest Alert | b. Pre-emergency alert activities
736
23. What is Phase II of the operational phase
a. Civil Unrest Response 1000.02 | b. Immediate Emergency Activities
737
24. What is Phase III of the operational phases?
a. Post-Emergency Response | b. Recovery, Salvage, and Survey
738
25. On receipt of a Civil Unrest Alert, all FD members shall:
a. Review FD Civil Unrest Plan
739
26. Who and when is the FOC activated in regards to a Civil Unrest?
a. Command Staff | b. When Civil Unrest Alert has been placed in effect
740
27. The Battalion Chief shall establish incident command in what area
a. Area of potential disturbance | b. In proximity to law enforcement field command post
741
28. The Incident Command shall be established at the most effective location providing the Incident Command:
a. Safety b. Staging c. Support services
742
29. If the PSC is identified as an anticipated target for civil disturbance, administrative support members shall familiarize themselves with _____.
a. Protection of Essential Records Policy
743
30. Upon the identification of the Civil Unrest area, the Battalion Chief shall direct the evacuation of what?
a. Fire station located within the defined area
744
31. What happens with the companies/units when they must evacuate the station from a disturbance area?
a. Report to staging area
745
32. No transfer of units, or members, will be made without the direct authority of whom?
a. FOC
746
33. Task Force Units will not independently return to a station without approval of the:
a. FOC
747
34. Who authorizes Task Force responses?
a. Incident Command in concert with the FOC
748
35. The Task Force response will be based on what?
a. Knowledge of the situation | b. Law enforcement intelligence
749
36. The FOC shall maintain a _____ log of related significant incident events.
a. Chronological Emergency Log
750
37. What is the size of the stack tip nozzle that should be attached?
a. 1 1/4”
751
38. What pieces of equipment will have the stack tip nozzle attached?
a. Deluge gun b. Ladder pipe c. Fly pipe d. Pre-connected lines
752
39. What will the station commander insure when evacuating a station?
a. Station security 1000.02 b. Disconnection of the main electrical panel and generator battery c. Remove station radios d. Log computers off the network and turn off
753
40. What will be removed from the station during an evacuation?
a. Journals 1000.02 b. Spare radios, batteries, and chargers c. PPE brought to staging area
754
41. Which Branch members may be requested to remain on duty upon the notification of a Civil Unrest Alert?
a. Logistics Branch
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42. How are off-duty members recalled during a civil disturbance?
a. PIO may contact radio and television stations
756
43. Members on light duty during a civil unrest are to contact _____ for information on working conditions and/or recall instructions.
a. Administrative Officer 1000.02 | b. 746-3417
757
44. Failure to report for duty during a civil unrest is a
a. Breach of the public confidence
758
45. Recalled personnel shall report to:
a. Designated Fire Station b. Staging Area c. Other rendezvous point
759
46. Recalled members may be utilized to:
a. Form task forces b. Augment operational task forces c. Form relief crews for operational task forces
760
47. If civil unrest results in your inability to report for duty what happens?
a. Contact FOC for alternate assignment | b. Unable to reach FOC, report to nearest in service FD location
761
48. When is Phase II of the civil unrest plan implemented?
a. Upon announcement of an actual Civil Unrest
762
49. Where is the center of field operations for all Fire Rescue units?
a. FOC
763
50. Who establishes and maintains an ongoing telephone triage for incoming 911 calls?
a. FOC and Communication Center
764
51. In the event that the primary Communications Center is disabled, what is used as the backup dispatch center?
a. EOC
765
52. To meet any indicated additional staffing requirements, operational members will be augmented by:
a. Immediate past shift
766
53. Arrangements for housing external personnel and equipment for extended periods will be established in the:
a. FOC
767
54. What is the responsibility of Senior Staff during a Civil unrest?
a. Report to assigned location 1000.02 b. Ensure uninterrupted FD Administrative function c. FD Operational support
768
55. What is the responsibility of Battalion Chief during a civil unrest?
a. Report in person to the FOC | b. Familiarize themselves and subordinates with civil unrest plan and search and rescue procedures
769
56. What is the responsibility of Administrative Support members during a civil unrest?
a. Initiate action to secure all records | b. Provide additional support
770
57. Where are Fire Life Safety Members assigned to?
a. EOC – primary | b. FOC – secondary
771
58. FLS Branch members may subsequently be assigned as what?
a. Task Force Investigators
772
59. What is the primary response of the Task Force Investigators?
a. Collection of information 1000.02 | b. Completion of related reports
773
60. The FLS personnel may augment which agencies?
a. Law enforcement b. State Fire Marshal c. ATF
774
61. At the conclusion of the disturbance, the FLS personnel shall also perform damage assessment with _____.
Building Department
775
62. Where are the Training Branch members located during civil unrest?
a. EOC or FOC | b. Determined by Fire Chief
776
63. Where are the Logistics members located during civil unrest?
a. PSC
777
64. Where is the FOC located?
a. 10440 W. Oakland Park Blvd
778
65. The FOC staffing may include the following:
a. Fire Chief b. Deputy Fire Chief c. Division Chiefs d. FD Medical Director e. Battalion Chiefs f. Rescue Lieutenants g. Additional FD members
779
66. In concert with the Division Chief for EMS, the FOC determines the activation of the _____ during the civil unrest.
a. Medical Resource Coordination Center (MRCC)
780
67. Additional FOC members may be mobilized for incident related staffing needs such as:
a. Communication center supervision b. Task Force Aide c. Intake Control Officer d. Logistics Branch e. FEMA/Overtime Records Clerk f. Telephone Operator
781
68. The field unit minimum staffing requirements shall be determined by whom?
a. FOC
782
69. Who directs the relocation of certain FD units and when?
a. FOC | b. Prior to or subsequent to Phase II
783
70. Who is authorized to operate in disturbance areas?
a. Only task forces
784
71. During a fire response during a civil unrest, who always responds with FD?
a. Law enforcement for protection
785
72. Hose lines during a fire, when laid, should be:
a. Short as possible | b. 200’ to a maximum of 500’
786
73. What are the general procedures for fighting fire during a civil unrest?
a. Stop fires that cause conflagrations b. Stop fires that move into residential areas c. Stop exposure fires, use heavy streams d. No overhaul, no ventilation, no roof venting e. No interior attack, unless life threatening and victim can be saved
787
74. What form is completed for each Task Force response?
a. Task Force Alarm Information form
788
75. The completed task force alarm forms shall be given to:
a. Task Force Investigators
789
76. Resources are to be committed to an incident in the disturbance area only if:
a. A threat to life or property
790
77. What is the staffing for all FD Command and supervisory units?
a. Minimum of 2
791
78. What is the staffing for engine companies during civil unrest?
a. At least 4 members
792
79. What is the staffing for rescue companies during civil unrest?
3
793
80. Members recalled on overtime, may upon arrival be utilized to activate what?
a. Out of service units
794
81. What is the policy on emergency lights in defined critical area?
a. Warning lights should not be used unless absolutely necessary b. Siren should be limited
795
82. The FD efforts during a civil unrest will be directed to the _____ of fire scenes and/or the care of sick and injured.
a. Control and confinement
796
83. If ordered to evacuate by the Task Force Battalion Chief at a fire, what is the procedure?
a. Try to get nozzles and equipment back on truck b. Shut hydrant if possible c. May be necessary to leave hose
797
84. Firefighting should be confined to _____.
a. Outside of the building when possible | b. Except when rescue is needed
798
85. If FD members are attacked or entrapment happens during civil unrest, the Battalion Chief will broadcast what?
a. “Fire Rescue Task Force Unit in Trouble” | b. Specify location
799
86. What is the signal to take cover?
a. Rapid intermittent blowing of air horn
800
87. What is the signal for Prepare to Move out?
a. Long continuous blowing
801
88. Prior to abandonment of a vehicle, what should members do?
a. Disable radio systems by: 1000.02 i. Removing microphones ii. Remove fuses iii. Cutting control lines and turning off radio
802
89. Who maintains control of the hydrant wrench?
a. Pump operator
803
90. If an open hydrant is noted in a civil disturbance area, what is the procedure?
a. Immediately close
804
91. Where should firefighting hose lines be placed during fires on main thoroughfares?
a. Rear of the building to prevent extension | b. Extreme sides of the fire scene
805
92. How are deck guns used
a. Ground level | b. Apparatus behind the FD member for protection
806
93. What does a Task Force consist of during a civil unrest?
a. 2 engines b. 1 rescue (if needed) c. Battalion Chief (Task Force BC) d. Ladder/Platform if requested
807
94. How are Task Forces designated?
a. Numerically
808
95. The Task Force Battalion Chief is responsible for establishing radio communications between whom?
a. Task Force and Incident Command
809
96. What form is to be used when assigning members to a Task Force?
a. Task Force Assignment Form
810
97. What resources and services are part of a Staging Area?
a. 1 3/4, 2 1/2 and LDH and nozzles b. Fuel tank trucks c. Members of rescue units d. Food, cots, blankets, facilities for rest
811
98. Rescue units should enter a civil unrest area with what?
a. A task force or police escort only
812
99. Who shall be assigned to Fire Rescue Communications to assist in coordination of the Task Force?
a. FD Staff Officer
813
Fire Rescue Department Rescue Officer shall be assigned to assist in coordination of _____.
a. Transport b. Triage c. Overall medical operations
814
101. The use of aviation units are recommended to define what?
a. Safe zones and escape routes | b. For Task Force use
815
102. Who will respond with each Task Force?
a. Zone officers
816
103. Notification of a fire location with violence will bring:
a. Additional PD members
817
104. Phase III, post emergency operations will be implemented at the discretion of:
a. FOC
818
105. What is the priority during Phase III of the civil unrest plan?
a. Search and recovery b. Protection of property c. Safety of FD members
819
106. When are grid search patterns formulated by each affected station?
a. Phase I/II
820
107. If it becomes necessary to enter areas of potential risk, do so only with who’s approval?
a. Battalion Chief | b. Only when accompanied by PD
821
108. Who is notified of any roadway blockages/hazards?
a. FOC
822
109. What is initiated after the completion of rescue operations?
a. Salvage and damage assessments
823
110. Who is utilized in assessing large damage loss areas?
a. Fire Life Safety
824
111. What is the definition of a local disaster?
a. Fire, flood, explosion, or storm that might cause the destruction of essential operating records
825
1. All material and records located below _____ should be removed and relocated.
a. 6”
826
113. All logistics supplies below _____ should be moved to a higher level.
a. 6”
827
114. What is an advisory?
a. Official announcement issued by the National Hurricane Center
828
115. An advisory identifies a hurricanes what?at is an advisory?
a. Position b. Speed c. Intensity
829
116. When are the daily hurricane advisories issued?
a. 0500, 1100, 1700, 2300
830
117. When are special advisories issued?
a. As necessary
831
118. When do advisories start to be issued?
a. When hurricane conditions are a possible threat
832
119. Who issues the “cease emergency activity” order?
a. Fire Chief or designee
833
120. What plan is a guide to the emergency response by the City of Sunrise to disasters and catastrophic events?
a. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
834
121. Where is the EOC located during a hurricane?
59
835
122. During a hurricane, add department directors will work under the direction of whom?
a. Director of Public Safety or designee
836
123. How long does the “eye” of a hurricane last?
a. Several minutes to more than an hour
837
124. What is considered the command center of the Fire Rescue Department?
a. FOC
838
125. Where is the FOC located during a hurricane?
a. PSC
839
126. When is a hurricane watch issued?
a. Hurricane conditions within 24 to 36 hours
840
127. When is a hurricane warning issued?
a. Hurricane conditions are expected in 24 hours or less
841
128. What is considered hurricane conditions?
a. Winds of 74 mph or more and dangerously high tides and waves
842
129. What is the hurricane probability projection?
a. Percentage the center of storm will pass within 65 miles within 72 hours
843
130. What is the definition of a hurricane?
a. Tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 74 mph or more
844
131. How are hurricanes rated?
a. Saffir-Simpson category scale
845
132. Who gives Hurricane Probability Projections?
a. National Hurricane Center
846
133. How big in size can a hurricane be?
a. Up to 500 miles wide
847
134. How many national weather centers are operated by the National Weather Service? (NWS)
a. 3 | b. National Hurricane Center in Miami is one of 3 centers
848
135. What are the responsibilities of the National Hurricane Center in Miami?
a. National and International responsibilities for the North Atlantic
849
136. Who establishes shelters for hurricanes?
a. Pre-established by County Officials
850
137. What is a storm surge?
a. Extreme high tide, topped by violent waves | b. Produced by winds and low pressure
851
138. How many people die from storm surge in a hurricane?
a. 9 out of 10
852
139. When are storm warnings issued?
a. Winds of 55-73 mph are expected
853
140. When will storm warnings not precede hurricane warnings?
a. If a hurricane is expected to strike a coastal area
854
141. What is a tropical depression?
a. Rotary circulation at the surface | b. Wind speed of 38 mph or less
855
142. What is a tropical storm?
a. Distinct rotary circulation 1000.03 | b. Sustained winds from 39 to 73 mph
856
143. What are the winds for a Category 1 hurricane?i
a. 74-96 mph
857
144. What is considered sustained winds
a. Constant speed for at least 1 minute
858
145. How wide can a storm surge be?
a. Up to 50 miles wide
859
146. What is the location of the storm surge?
a. Right of where the eye makes landfall
860
147. What is the storm surge for a Category 1 hurricane?
a. 4 to 5 feet
861
148. How big are the waves of a category 1 hurricane?
a. 10 – 30 feet
862
149. What is the damage of a category 1 hurricane?
a. Shrubbery | b. Unanchored mobile homes
863
150. Which area will be inundated in a category 1 hurricane?
a. Low-lying coastal roads
864
151. What are the winds for a category 2 hurricane?
a. 96 – 110 mph | b. Gusts of 140 mph
865
152. What is the definition of a wind gust?
a. Wind speed higher than sustained lasting as little as two seconds
866
153. Storm surge for category 2 hurricane?
a. 6 – 8 feet
867
154. What is the damage during a category 2 hurricane?
a. Considerable damage to shrubbery b. Major damage to mobile homes c. Some damage to roofs, windows, doors d. No damage to buildings
868
155. What roads are affected during a category 2 hurricane?
a. Coastal and low-lying escape routes inland 2 to 4 hours before eye
869
156. What evacuations are required during a category 2 hurricane?
a. Shoreline residences and low-lying island areas
870
157. What is considered a major hurricane
a. Category 3, 4, and
871
158. What are the winds of a category 3 hurricane?
a. 111 – 130 mph | b. Gusts to 160 mph
872
159. Storm surge for Category 3 hurricane?
a. 9 – 12 feet
873
160. Damage from a category 3 hurricane?
a. Trees blown down b. Mobile homes destroyed c. Damage to roofs, windows, doors d. Structural damage to small buildings
874
161. What roads will be affected by a category 3 hurricane?
a. Low-lying escape routes 3 to 5 hours before eye
875
162. What is the flooding in a category 3 hurricane?
a. Serious flooding at coast 1000.03 b. Large structures battered by waves c. Terrain 5 feet or less above sea level flooded 8 miles inland
876
163. What evacuations are required during a category 3 hurricane
a. Low-lying residences within several blocks of shoreline
877
164. What are the winds for a category 4 hurricane?
a. 131 – 155 mph | b. Gusts over 175 mph
878
165. What is the storm surge for category 4 hurricane?
a. 13 – 18 feet
879
166. What is the damage of a category 4 hurricane
a. Signs blown down b. Extensive damage to roofs, windows, doors c. Complete destruction of mobile homes
880
167. What is the flooding in a category 4 hurricane?
a. Terrain 10 feet or less above sea level 6 miles out b. Damage to lower floors of structures due to flooding and waves c. Major erosion of beaches
881
168. What streets are affected by a category 4 hurricane?
a. Low-lying escape routes 3 to 5 hours before eye
882
169. What is the evacuation during a category 4 hurricane
a. Massive evacuation of all residences within 500 yards of coast b. Single story residences on low grounds within 2 miles of coast
883
170. What are the winds of a category 5 hurricane?
a. 156 mph + | b. Sustained to 200 mph
884
171. Storm surge for category 5 hurricane?
a. 20 feet
885
172. What is the damage for a category 5 hurricane?
a. Signs blown down b. Complete destruction of mobile homes c. Shattering of glass in windows and doors d. Complete failure of roofs e. Small buildings overturned or blown away
886
173. What is the flooding of a category 5 hurricane?
a. Major damage to lower floors less than 15 feet above sea level within 500 yards of coast
887
174. What roads are affected during a category 5 hurricane?
a. Low-lying escape routes 3 to 5 hours before eye
888
175. Who is required to evacuate during a category 5 hurricane
a. Low-lying residential areas within 5 to 10 miles of coast
889
176. Where is the Fire Chief assigned during a hurricane?
a. City EOC
890
177. Who does the Fire Chief work with to coordinate overall emergency operations?
a. Director of Public Safety
891
178. What ESFs does the Fire Chief direct overall
a. 4, 8, 9, and 10
892
179. What responsibility does the Fire Chief assume during a hurricane?
a. Emergency Management Coordinator
893
180. Who is directs the immediate field operations?
a. Deputy Fire Chief
894
181. Where is the Deputy Chief assigned during a hurricane?
a. FD FOC
895
182. Who acts as the FD PIO?
a. Deputy Fire Chief or assigns a designee
896
183. What is the title of the East Battalion and West Battalion Chiefs?
a. East = B39 | b. West = B83
897
184. Which vehicles will be utilized for the Battalion Chiefs during a hurricane?
a. Assigned vehicle 1000.03 b. Rescue Lieutenant’s vehicle c. Spare BC vehicle
898
185. During a hurricane, the third combat Battalion Chief will be assigned:
a. As needed
899
186. Who coordinates all FD manpower and equipment during emergency operations?
a. Shift Battalion Chief
900
187. The Shift Battalion Chief will request, as needed, _____ through the FD FOC.
a. Communication equipment b. Supplies c. Evacuation coordination d. Other materials
901
188. Where is the Logistics Battalion Chief assigned?
a. FD FOC
902
189. The Logistics Battalion Chief will coordinate with _____ to secure FD property.
a. Public Works
903
190. Where is the Operations Division Chief located during a hurricane?
a. Broward EOC
904
191. The Operations Division Chief shall maintain communication with whom?
a. Sunrise EOC
905
192. The Operations Division Chief is responsible for which ESFs?
a. 4, 9, and 10
906
193. Who is responsible for assigning off-duty personnel that were re-called?
a. Operations Division Chief
907
194. Where is the EMS Division Chief located during a hurricane?
a. FD FOC
908
195. What ESFs is the EMS Division Chief responsible for?
8
909
196. Who is responsible for the operations of the Dispatch Center?
a. EMS Division Chief
910
197. The EMS Division Chief shall ensure that the _____ is operational?
a. MCC
911
198. Where is the Support Services Division Chief assigned?
a. Sunrise EOC
912
199. The Support Services Division Chief shall maintain communication with whom?
a. Sunrise representative at the Broward EOC
913
200. Where is the Training Division Chief assigned during a hurricane?
a. FD FOC
914
201. Where is the Fire Life Safety Division Chief assigned during a hurricane?
a. FD FOC
915
202. The FLS Division Chief shall assist with what?
a. Post storm damage assessment
916
203. Where is the Logistics Lieutenant assigned during a hurricane?
a. FD FOC
917
204. The Logistics Lieutenant will be under the direction of _____during a hurricane.
a. Logistics Battalion Chief
918
205. Where is the Training Lieutenant assigned during a hurricane
a. Assigned to assist EMS Division Chief with overseeing dispatch
919
206. What is the title of the East Rescue Lieutenant and West Rescue Lieutenant?
a. East = Lieutenant 39 | b. West = Lieutenant 83
920
207. What is the assignment of the Rescue Lieutenant during a hurricane?
a. Assigned to ride with the East/West Battalion
921
208. Where is the Administrative Officer assigned during a hurricane?
a. FD FOC
922
209. What does the Administrative Officer maintain during a hurricane
a. Hurricane Log | b. Re-call accountability
923
210. What is on the Hurricane Log?
a. Activities of SFRD b. Personnel c. Expenditures d. Etc.
924
211. Who should be familiar with sources of water supply during a hurricane?
a. Company Officers and Drivers
925
212. A calamity such as a hurricane is an important _____ for all of us.
"Moment of truth”
926
213. When is hurricane season?
a. June 1 – November 30
927
214. When will fire rescue personnel initiate their “personal readiness plan”?
a. As soon as Hurricane Watch is issued
928
215. When will shutters or panels be placed on openings at the station?
a. Issuance of Hurricane Watch
929
216. When are apparats checked for operational readiness?
a. Issuance of Hurricane Watch
930
217. How are units placed in the bay when the cease activity order is given?
a. Nose in b. Back of apparatus close to garage doors c. Gives added structural support to doors
931
218. How is the cease activity order initiated?
a. FD FOC through the Battalion Chief
932
219. Who can order the evacuation of a specific fire station?
a. Emergency Management Coordinator b. Fire Chief c. Respective designees
933
220. If a station is ordered to be evacuated, what happens?
a. Logbook delivered to BC b. Elevate documents and files to as high as possible c. Relocated apparatus, computers, and supplies per FOC direction
934
221. How many personnel will be stationed at Station 39 during a hurricane?
a. Eng 39 = 3 – 4 b. Res 39 = 2 – 3 c. Battalion 39 = 1 d. Lieutenant 39 = 1
935
222. How many personnel will be stationed at Station 59 during a hurricane?
a. Eng 59 = 3 – 4 b. Res 59 = 2 – 3 c. Platform 59 = 2 – 4
936
223. How many personnel will be stationed at Station 72 during a hurricane?
a. Eng 72 = 3 – 4 b. Res 72 = 2 – 3
937
224. How many personnel will be stationed at Station 83 during a hurricane?
a. Eng 83 = 3 – 4 b. Res 83 = 2 – 3 c. Eng 183 = 3 – 4 d. Res 183 = 2 – 3 e. Battalion 83 = 1 f. Lieutenant 83 = 1
938
225. How many personnel will be stationed at Station 92 during a hurricane?
a. Eng 92 = 3 – 4 b. Res 92 = 2 – 3 c. Hazmat 92 = 2 d. Eng 192 = 3 – 4 e. Res 192 = 2 – 3 f. Dive 92 = 2
939
226. How many personnel will be stationed at the EOC/FOC during a hurricane?
a. MCC = 1 – 3 b. Staff = 5 – 15 c. Dispatch = 2 – 4
940
227. Who can modify the station/EOC/FOC staffing during a hurricane?
a. Fire Chief or designee
941
228. What is Phase 1 of the stages of hurricane preparedness?
a. Hurricane Watch
942
229. Who is notified of Phase I status?
a. Administrative staff
943
230. When Phase I Hurricane Watch is started, a briefing will be conducted. What is included in that briefing
a. Preview specific assignments | b. Preview availability of personnel and equipment
944
231. Who will direct that all reserve apparatus will be checked for readiness and equipped?
a. Field Operation Center
945
232. When will Shift Battalion Chiefs make arrangements for on duty personnel to be released to initiate their personal readiness plans?
a. Phase I – Hurricane Watch
946
233. Who is responsible for testing emergency radio equipment and making sure there is an ample supply of charged radio batteries?
a. EMS Division Chief
947
234. Who is responsible to contact Broward Medcom and local hospitals?
a. EMS Division Chief
948
235. What is the number for the hurricane hotline?
a. 954-746-3418
949
236. When is the City’s EOC activated?
a. Phase I – Hurricane Watch
950
237. When is the Fire Chief able to cancel authorized leaves and Kelly days?
a. Phase I – Hurricane Watch
951
238. What is Phase II of the stages of hurricane preparedness?
a. Hurricane Warning
952
239. What is increased when notified of a hurricane warning?
a. Readiness posture
953
240. When are staff appointed to their posts and implement functions?
a. Phase II – Hurricane Warning
954
241. When is a representative sent to the Broward EOC during a hurricane?
a. Phase II – Hurricane Warning
955
242. What is Phase III of the stages of hurricane preparedness?
a. Emergency Operations
956
243. When does the City EOC go into operation?
a. Phase III – Emergency Operation
957
244. When does the FD FOC go into operation?
a. Phase III – Emergency Operation
958
245. Fire Rescue Department will continue all requests for emergency response until conditions are _____.
a. Deemed unsafe
959
246. What is Phase IV of the stages of hurricane preparedness?
a. Recovery
960
247. The “Snapshot” damage assessment method will be used to facilitate gathering what?
a. General damage assessment information
961
248. When should the snapshot be completed?
a. As soon as weather and conditions permit a view of the neighborhood from outside the facility
962
249. What must first be determined prior to determining the need for county and statewide mutual aid?
a. Estimate the amount of physical destruction and injuries
963
250. Where are focal points in the community?
a. Clubhouses | b. Fire stations
964
251. What can be distributed from focal points in the community?
a. Information
965
252. Where can temporary field hospitals be set up?
a. Fire Stations b. PSC c. Other locations
966
253. The “Snapshot” report is an assessment tool designed to provide:
a. Timely general damage assessment reports to the FOC
967
254. Following a large-scale disaster, _____ reports from individual units will be significant in the required long-term planning process.
a. Hourly
968
255. Each SFRD field unit shall conduct a primary “Snapshot” damage assessment:
a. After it is safe to return to the field | b. <1 hr.
969
256. What is the secondary damage assessment known as?
a. Windshield Survey
970
257. When is the secondary damage assessment (windshield survey) conducted?
a. >1 – 4 hrs.
971
258. When will all off-duty shift and staff personnel prepare to report to duty if so ordered by the Fire Chief or designee?
a. When NHC/NWS issues a hurricane watch
972
259. Should a Hurricane _____ precede a Hurricane _____ by _____ hours or more, the Department will consider all personnel as having completed their personal readiness activities.
a. Watch, precede a Hurricane Warning by 12 hours or more
973
260. Should a hurricane _____ be issued in less than _____ hours from a Hurricane _____, the department will attempt to relieve on-duty personnel.
a. Warning, in less than 12 hours, Hurricane Watch
974
261. Relief from duty will be allowed for a maximum of _____.
a. 4 hours
975
262. Why would the Fire Chief or designee wait until the end of the regular shift to allow personnel to go home and secure their homes?
a. The timing of the hurricane warning occurs during the latter part of the regular shift.
976
263. Personnel called-in for storm coverage will report to what location?
a. PSC or other specified location
977
264. The Fire Chief reserves the right to cancel all authorized leave and Kelly Day’s if what happens?
a. Emergency conditions require additional manpower
978
265. It is not anticipated that any new leaves will be approved once a hurricane _____ is issued.
a. Watch
979
266. The food plan should allow for food supplies needed to function independently for a period of _____.
a. 72 hours
980
267. When will the food plan meals be used?
a. Only when fresh food supplies are not available
981
268. Where is the food supplies stored?
a. PSC or other designated location
982
269. How many and what are the eating utensils supplied during a hurricane? a. 100 each:
i. Plates ii. Forks, knives, spoons iii. Cups iv. Disposable bowls and drinking cups
983
270. How much water will be part of the food plan at each location to be used for drinking and cooking?
a. Minimum of 50 gallons
984
271. When are the collapsible containers supposed to be filled in regards to the food plan?
a. Only if impact is imminent
985
272. What water is able to be used for cleaning?
a. Tap water
986
273. How is tap water disinfected?
a. Boiling or adding plain household bleach
987
274. What is the minimum amount of food in regards to the food plan?
a. Minimum of 3 days’ worth of pre-packaged food for 100 employees
988
275. What is the amount of water to be stored for emergency?
a. Two-week supply (14 gallons per person) i. 7 gallons per person for drinking and food prep ii. 7 gallons per person for hand washing, dish washing
989
276. What is leaching
a. Dissolving of chemicals
990
277. The leaching of chemicals from glass into water is:
Insignificant
991
278. If plastic containers are used for water storage, they should be approved by whom?
a. Federal Food and Drug Administration
992
279. What type of plastic is approved for food contact?
a. Polyethylene plastic 1000.03 | b. Including 55-gallon drums
993
280. What types of plastics are not used for food contact?
a. Vinyl plastic waterbeds | b. Trash containers
994
281. The leaching of chemicals from approved plastics is:
a. Negligible
995
282. For long-term storage, water should be:
a. Sterilized or disinfected
996
283. Water can be chemically disinfected for long-term storage by treating it how?
a. Each gallon with 16 drops of liquid chlorine bleach (4-6% sodium hypochlorite)
997
284. One teaspoon of beach disinfects _____.
a. 5 gallons of water
998
285. Sterilized or disinfected water, stored in clean, food-contact approved containers with secure lids or caps should be safe for use _____.
a. After many years
999
Intra-county mutual aid will follow what plan?
Broward County Mutual Aid Plan
1000
Activation of the statewide mutual aid assistance will be through:
Broward County Mutual Aid System and/or Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement for Catastrophic Disaster Response and Recovery
1001
What is a natural gathering point for unrequested volunteers after a hurricane?
Fire Stations
1002
Where is the staging location for all outside aid/mutual aid units responding to the City of Sunrise?
PSC or other designated locations
1003
Where is the staging location for all outside aid/mutual aid units responding to Broward County?
A state designated staging area Directed by the Broward County Emergency Operations Center
1004
How are mutual aid units assigned to Sunrise marked?
Duct tape on windshield According to Sunrise station of origin First unit assisting 172, second unit assisting 272, etc.
1005
A list of units, personnel, and capabilities will be kept where?
Each station Emergency Operations Command Post
1006
Sunrise personnel may be assigned to each relief unit assisting Sunrise to serve as what?
Radio operator and map-reader Serves as the guide and documents the activities
1007
Who makes the determination to implement less stringent or more stringent procedures in regards to the hurricane preparedness policy?
Director of Public Safety or designee
1008
How many sets of uniforms should be in the personal readiness plan bag?
3 sets and 1 jacket
1009
How many gallons of water should be in the personal readiness plan bag?
3 – 4 gallons
1010
How much food supply should be in the personal readiness plan bag?
3 – 4 days’ wort
1011
Who provided the information for the personal readiness plan?
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
1012
What is the most important item to have on hand for hurricane preparedness?
Drinking water
1013
How much is a two week supply of water?
14 gallons per person
1014
How big should the supply of prescription medications be?
2 – 4 week supply
1015
How should a home owner prepare their pool for a hurricane?
Lower water level 1 foot 1000.03 Add extra chlorine Turn off electricity and wrap up pump
1016
As the eye passes, wind and rain may stop for:
A few minutes up to 30 minutes
1017
How long can a portable generator run?
5 gallons of gas per 8 hours
1018
What is the most sought after commodity after a disaster?
water
1019
Who issues a boil-water order immediately after the hurricane passes?
Public health department
1020
How long will the boil-water order be in effect?
At least 72 hours or longer
1021
How is dirt removed from water?
Strain through paper towel or several layers of thick cloth
1022
How much time must pass for any solids to sink to the bottom of a water container?
24 hrs
1023
How do you purify water?
Rolling boil for 5 minutes 1000.03 Add 4 water purification tablets per gallon Add 12 drops of 2% tincture of iodine per gallon Add 8 drops of household bleach per gallon
1024
Water saved in clean containers will be good for _____.
2 – 3 weeks
1025
Dishes can be washed in tap water if:
Rinsed in extra chlorine water (15 drops per quart)
1026
Dry ice keeps food frozen for _____.
1 – 4 days
1027
what size dry ice should be used to keep food frozen?
50 lbs. for a 20-cubic foot freezer
1028
How will an adult ward off diarrhea if it hits a family?
2 tablets of Pepto-Bismol every half-hour for 8 doses 1000.03 Not recommended for under 16
1029
What map should be utilized to perform a citywide “snapshot” damage assessment?
Broward County grid map
1030
If radio communications are operational, who shall receive the “snapshot” information?
City of Sunrise EOC
1031
If radio communications are not in a “repeater” mode, who shall receive the “snapshot” information?
Relay report to your Battalion Chief
1032
If no radio communication is available, how is the “snapshot” information sent?
Sent to City of Sunrise EOC via a messenger
1033
The “snapshot” information will be relayed from the City of Sunrise EOC to:
Broward County EOC via Sunrise representative
1034
The county grid may has been divided into _____.
1 square mile blocks
1035
What is the pattern used to conduct a search and rescue operation?
Outward sweeping circular pattern from the station
1036
During a hurricane, how big is the box for the Structure/Hazard evaluation?
24” x 24”
1037
What is the primary method of identification of a structure in regards to a hurricane search and rescue?
Existing street name and building number if known If not known, establish a workable identification method
1038
What is the telephone number of the Director of Public Safety?
845-1000
1039
What is the telephone number of the Police Chief’s Office 4th floor?
572-2214
1040
What is the telephone number of the Emergency Management?
845-1006
1041
572 | How many emergency phones are in the PSC?
9
1042
How many emergency phones are in the City Hall?
7
1043
What is the City Manager’s Office, 5th floor?
572-2456
1044
How many phones are in the Fire Rescue Operations?
7
1045
What is ESF 1 and lead agency?
Transportation Leisure Services
1046
What is ESF 2 and lead agency?
Communications Police
1047
What is ESF 3 and lead agency?
Public Works and Engineering Utilities Department
1048
What is ESF 4 and lead agency?
Firefighting Fire Rescue Department
1049
What is ESF 5 and lead agency?
Information and Planning Purchasing Department
1050
What is ESF 6 and lead agency?
Mass Care Leisure Services
1051
What is ESF 7 and lead agency?
Resource Management Finance Department
1052
What is ESF 8 and lead agency?
Health/Medical services 1000.03 Fire rescue department
1053
What is ESF 9 and lead agency?
Search and rescue 1000.03 Fire rescue department
1054
What is ESF 10 and lead agency?
Hazardous materials Fire rescue department
1055
What is ESF 11 and lead agency?
Food and water 1000.03 Leisure services
1056
What is ESF 12 and lead agency?
Utilities Services 1000.03 Utilities department
1057
What is ESF 13 and lead agency?
Military affairs 1000.03 Police
1058
What is ESF 14 and lead agency?
Public information 1000.03 Leisure services
1059
What is ESF 15 and lead agency?
Volunteers/donations 1000.03 Leisure services
1060
What is ESF 16 and lead agency?
Law enforcement/security 1000.03 Police
1061
What is ESF 17 and lead agency?
Veterinary concerns 1000.03 Police
1062
What is ESF 18 and lead agency?
People with special needs | Leisure services
1063
What is ESF 19 and lead agency?
Recovery and mitigation 1000.03 Planning and development

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