Order Book Flashcards
(475 cards)
1
Q
Who makes up disciplinary board?
A
1 Senior Captain (Chairperson), 2 Junior Captains
2
Q
Who is responsible for all command and tactical decisions relating to an emergency?
A
Senior ranking fire service officer
3
Q
How many acting BFC can be on duty at one time?
A
not more than 3
4
Q
What is the truck company captain responsible for?
A
property officer; building, grounds, and property connected with the house
5
Q
What are 5 unusual conditions that if observed require communications to immediate supervisors verbally and via special report
A
rescue of citizens
injuries to or death of members (on or off duty)
stolen property
civil disturbances
abuse/attack on members
6
Q
Miscellaneous Service Calls
A
Referred to OUC; Any doubt OUC watch commander will contact the DFC Ops
7
Q
Order of the left side of personnel folder
A
Form 9 On top (as soon as you open), Form 175 (middle), Form 119 on bottom (always remember sandwiched by the 9s)
8
Q
How often are office desks and file cabinets of companies inspected? By who?
A
once a month; BFC
9
Q
What is the difference between a special order, general order, and memorandums
A
General order: orders affecting permanent
Special order: not intended to be permanent nature
Memorandum: general information (hydrants, letters of appreciation, etc)
10
Q
Form 14
A
Outside employment; also need to fill out form 35a and or a5b
11
Q
Lost or stolen Fire Department Identification Card (FDID)
A
special report stating particulars to division commander; reported to proper jurisdictional police agency
12
Q
Who do citizens file claims against DC government to? How long do they have?
A
Office or Risk Management; 6 month from the date of damage or injury
13
Q
Define Summons, Subpoena, & notice of deposition
A
Summons: legal document notifying person summoned that an action has been initiated against him in court
subpoena: legal notice to a witness to appear and give testimony
Notice of Deposition: document informing a witness of the intention to pursue and discover a matter involved in a lawsuit
14
Q
Documentation of whether damage exceeded __________ must be documented in ______________
A
$50; company journal
15
Q
Accidental Alarm
False Alarm
A
Accidental Alarm: good intent; steam or smoke scares
False Alarm: sent willfully/knowingly false
16
Q
Form 55
A
Company officer daily checklist
17
Q
Company File Cabinet: Top drawer, second drawer, third drawer, 4th &5th drawer
A
1 A-K /misc. stationary items
2 L-Z/misc. stationary items
3 Peoplesoft records
4 & 5 executed reports, forms, other correspondence
18
Q
Form 170.3
A
Metro Response Report: submitted to IC on all metro responses; except medical locals
19
Q
Form 126.1
A
Daily report BFC to DFC
20
Q
Who sends monthly reports, when must they be sent, what forms do they consist of?
Who sends Annual reports, when must they be sent, what forms do they consist of?
A
Company officers, BFCS, DFCs; no later than 3rd day of each month; 126, 126,1, 54s
No later than the third day of October each year
21
Q
October 3rd
A
Needs and Reccomendations
Winter Needs (not snow chains)
22
Q
Form 112
A
Property Inventory; Submitted by October 15th
(address of property 3170 added together “1 short of 12”)
23
Q
Expedited report time frame
Routine Special report time frame
A
10 days
30 days
24
Q
Who reports the Death of a member (regardless where it occurred) and to whom?
A
On duty company officer to OUC
25
Form 151
First aid provided in or out of quarters to injured/sick civilian or firefighter
26
What is unique about sulfur candles; and what must be done?
Entry made in journal; officer must remove candle
27
Temporary White Band (Hydrant)
when a hydrant has been changed from 4" to 4 1/2" steamer connection
28
Hydrants
Blue
yellow
orange
red
1500
1000-1499
500-999
<500
29
Form 19.2
Request to visit quarters; restrict children below age of 7 from getting on apparatus
30
Who to contact if Arrested
Notify OIA M-F 0815-1645
Operations DFC (who will notify OIA)
FLO (if DFC unavailable)
31
DUI offenses
1st 120 hours
2nd 360 hours
3rd termination
32
Inefficiency Examples
-3 adverse actions in 12 months (conduct unbecoming, improper performance, neglect of duty, misconduct)
-cited a 4th time in a 12 month period
33
Failure to notify dept of suspended/revoked drivers license
60hr suspension
34
Adverse & Corrective Actions Timeframes
15 days notice adverse action
10 days notice corrective action
35
Who serves on a disciplinary investigation board, for how long
3 captains for 18 months
36
Form 2.1 and time frame
Notification of Disciplinary investigation Board interview; 7 days notice
37
Notice of intent to charge
75 days after employer becomes aware of alleged infraction or complaint
38
How long does the department have to pursue departmental action after initial notification? How many days to challenge proposed action?
60 days; 10 days
39
Chief conference
Deputy Conference
not exceed 72 hours
72-120 hours
40
Timeframe to appeal BFC conference, DFC Conference, AFC decision
15 calendar days
41
Trial boards are made up of:
2 BFCS 2 Captains
42
Suspected Intoxication
If they refuse
If they agree
Temporarily relieve the member from duty
order them to submit to necessary test to determine physical/mental condition
Contact PFC and be guided by doctors orders
43
Form 1199-A
Notification of Charge to AWOL
Office of Compliance has 90 days from the date of offense
44
Adverse Action
removal, suspension 10 days or more, reduction in rank, pay, grade
45
Corrective Action
official reprimand; suspension less than 10 days
46
Form 163
DOT completed within 60 days
47
Annual Leave accrual, ops & divisions other than ops
240/264
48
EAL
not granted more than 6 hours prior to tour of duty; BFC & DFC has the authority; SR TO AFC
49
SF71
intent to use leave; civilian employees use reverse side for sick leave
50
Form 11
request to use leave (7 days prior)
51
Annual Physical Scheduling
Contact PFC 2 months prior to the month in which the examination is to occur; rescheduled appointments will be no later than 30 days from original scheduled appointment
52
From 44
Report of illness or injury
submitted immediately or within 24 hours of notification
Shall be in the office of the MSO no later than 10 calendar days from date of injury
53
Form 44.4
Injury reporting form serves as "certificate of occurrence"
typed and certified within 10 days of notification
54
Form 11.4
Request for advanced leave; sick leave not to exceed 288 hours
55
Form 44.1
Report of possible exposure
56
Form IC-1
Occupational Exposure Incident Report
57
MIP Cycle
MIP rules/documentation
April 1- Sep 30
October 1- Mar 31
1 hour before employee is due to report for duty
NO SLT available member will be charged AWOL
58
From 44.6
Use of MIP fwd to BFC
59
Form 33.1
MIP restriction
60
Form 158
On or before January 15th; ruled POD
61
Form 34
request to leave metropolitan area while on SLT; signed by PFC Physician; MSO approves/disapproves
62
When will an employee be Process for retirement (disability from injury)
Over 24 month period 64/192 (ops/admin) cumulative days out of work
63
Form 44.5
POD Injury Tracking Form
64
Units in the 1st battalion
Engine 6, 10, 12, 14, 17, 26
Truck 4,13, 15
BFC1/EMS1 (E12)
Ambulance 6, 12, 14, 26
Medic Unit 10, 14, 17
65
Units in the 2nd battalion
Engine 7, 8, 18, 27, 30
Truck 7, 17
BFC2/EMS2 (E8)
Air 2 (E8)
Ambulances 8, 18, 27 30 30b
Medic Units 8 27 30
Brush Unit 1 (E7)
66
Where is mass casualty unit 2?
Mass Casualty Unit 2 (E33)
67
Where is mass casualty unit 1?
Mass Casualty Unit 1 (E24)
68
Where is the canteen and rehab unit?
E5
69
Where is the rehab support unit?
Gallatin St Warehouse (still in the 5th battalion)
70
Where is twinned agent 1?
E13
71
Where is twinned agent 2?
E1
72
Where is the mobile command unit?
E2
73
What is article 1?
Organization
74
Where is Special operations DFC
1338 park rd nw
75
Where is Homeland security BFC?
1338 Park RD NW
76
Where is wrecker 1?
Gallatin St warehouse?
77
Where are fireboats 1,2,3
Pier 5 (550 Water St S.W)
78
Who makes up an advisory board for awards?
4 BFCs
1 EMS supervisor
79
Who is the chairperson for water supply board?
DFC TA Chairperson
80
Who is the chairperson for the safety committee
DFC risk management
81
Who is the chairperson for the Retirement and relief board?
Fire Chief
82
Who is the chairperson for the App./Equipment Selection Committee
DFC AD
83
Who is the Chairperson for the Probationary Review Board
DFC OD
84
Who is the chairperson for incentive awards committee?
AFC Services
85
Who makes up and accident investigation board?
3 BFCs (one as chair designated by DFC of affected division)
Safety officer
rep from AD
(others as designated)
86
Who is the chairperson Board of Appointments
Designated by the Fire Chief
87
Who is the chairperson of the uniform board?
AFC Services ( or their designee)
88
Who is the chairperson of the emergency water planning committee?
DFC FPD
89
What is article II?
Command of Divisions, Battalions, Companies, and Platoons
90
When will a DFC (Division level commander) assume command?
at their discretion
91
When must a DFC of operations assume command?
If a DFC from any other division has command
92
What are 5 non-emergency activities battalion commanders must accomplish?
1 battalion and company training
2 inspections (fire prevention, informative, metro, home survery, hydrant, and vacant building)
3 Personal management and administration
4 Company level facility maintenance
5 apparatus and equipment maintenance
93
Who are 5 critical partners and community stakeholders that can be reached through community outreach activities?
ANC representatives; school officials; business associates; CERT members; law enforcement partners
94
List training activities that battalion commanders will ensure are performed and documented.
required basic skills; unique requirements of each company; local alarm district familiarization; target hazards; special equipment/units assigned to a company; and other special response circumstances.
95
List responsibilities of EMS Captains
POC for ems issues in battalion
evaluate ALS providers
act as a resource
prepare, conduct, participate in ems skills
respond on incidents as assigned
establish ems functions at emergency incidents
oversee operations controlled medication programs
96
In a double house who is in charge?
Highest ranking officer or senior officer if equal rank
97
Who is in charge of single role EMS providers?
Platoon commander of the engine
98
You are on the scene of a cardiac arrest; Who is responsible for patient EMS operations relating to protocols and policies?
EMS Battalion Captain and EMS Battalion Chief
99
What are 4 responsibilites of a company commander?
1 administrative oversight of fire station
2 assigned personnel.
3 equipment
4 apparatus
100
Who is the property officer where a special ops company is assigned?
Engine Captain
101
If the property officer is absent who is responsible? Then who?
Assistant Property officer (captain of the other company in a double house)
Officer in command of a double house
102
What are 4 responsibilites of company commanders?
Supervise employees on their shift; assist in their development and training; maintain discipline; ensure safe working conditions;
103
What makes up personnel records and files
personal data; personnel actions; disciplinary history; drivers licenses info; training and certification records; appropriate medical physical info; fit tests; ppe records
104
What should an unusual incident report consist of?
dates, times, locations, and incident numbers
105
What is article III?
Miscellaneous Administrative Rules
106
What do company officers do with supplemental/misc. checks?
Record in company journal & "place in a secure place until forwarded"
107
Can supervisors give out info written or oral to anyone? (Referencing pay)
No; refer to payroll operations at 300 Indiana Ave NW
108
Provide 2 examples of misc. service calls
fallen trees and pumping out cellars (refered to OUC)
109
Red cross is available?
immediate emergency assistance; long range rehab assistance
fire or emergency requires relief for one or more families
disaster involving large number of persons
110
What are 3 examples of a disaster involving large numbers of persons?
(in reference to red cross)
fire in hotel or apartment
explosion
airplane crash
railroad wreck
111
What assistance can red cross provide?
first aid; food; clothing; housing; furniture; transportation
112
Red cross is requested through who?
OUC > mayors command center
or
directly to Emergency Management Agency (EMA) through the mayors command center
113
What is on a form 9?
assignments/reassignments; change of address; telephone number; marital stats; rank; platoon number; next of kin
114
What is an email signature limited to?
name
title
division
agency
office number
cell phone
fax
email
agency url
statement of confidentiality
115
Where is the set-up procedure of company desks and file cabinets located?
Company information book
116
What are officers responsible for reviewing prior to morning line up?
Review the contents of fems orders and memos folders; pass along at lineup
117
what do company officers due upon recieving an update general order?
make changes to appropriate manuals; initial and place date next to each item
118
After _____ days and all members _______, updated orders will be removed from clipboards and moved ________
14 days
initialed
executed form drawers of the file cabinet (draw 4 &5)
119
if an order is communicated over channel 01 how will it be documented?
margin: date, initials and "vocal message"
120
Who are request for changes/updates of special orders submitted to?
Regulations officer
121
How will money be forwarded to budget and accounting?
In a locked cash bag; left open until used with a form 1 as a receipt
122
What is the residency time requirement for hire /promotion?
5 years
123
Who approves form 14?
Division commander
AFC for division commanders
Fire chief all other members
124
Official complaints
use chain of command; need not be in writing; lowest level possible; if take to fire chief needs to be via special report
125
Form 10
time in grade
reason for request
current and previous assignment by rank dates
educational qualifications relevant to the position
other qualifications relevant
126
No member will be on the same platoon in the same battalion if:
mother/father
sister/brother
son/daughter
spouse
127
Where is the direct deposit authorization form?
LAN
128
What are the 3 items a citizen must have in there written filing of a claim against DC government?
1 brief description of incident
2 date and time
3 location
129
If a citizen files a claim against DC government what are 3 addition items they may be required to provide?
1 two or more estimated of the damage
2 copies of medical expenses
3 insurance carrier info
130
TRUE/FALSE
A person with a summons in a civil action is a defendant in that case?
True
131
Who provides free legal representation if summoned for an incident performed in the line of duty? What form is filled out?
Office of attorney general? Form 2.6
132
Article IV
Records
133
The 1st arriving engine officer of the first due engine is responsible for documenting 8 items pertaining to building construction in the company journal
location
height & construction
how occupied
owner name and address
agent name and address
origin of fire
extent of spread of fire
whether damage exceeded $50
134
The 1st arriving engine officer of the first due engine is responsible for documenting 9 items pertaining to vehicle in the company journal
location
make model body style year
license number state
owner name address
driver name address
cause of fire and origin
extent of spread
whether insured or not
VIN
135
Form 119
Unit Personnel Record
license info
136
Form 175
Training Record
misc. column on back for service emblems and medals
tra
137
Company information book will have:
Box alarm area streets running routes etc
list of probationers
list of company driver's and tillermen
list of official fire and ems department books and manuals
chart describing official cabinet
chart describing official company desk
special appliances
info for a transferred company
138
For administrative purposes all single role EMS providers shall be assigned to who?
Engine Captain
139
Article V
Correspondence and reports
140
What is "special equipment" assigned to a house?
Salvage unit
Metro support unit
Foam and twin agent units
141
Within ______ days of medication expiring company officers will submit __________
60
Form 54.4
142
FD Form 180
Language Line Service
143
Form 108
Quarterly Reports
144
Date of Snow chains Special report
July 31st
145
When will a needs & recommendations Special report be submitted? To whom?
October 3rd
DFC Ops
146
Notice of new streets gets reported to who by who?
Division Commanders by Truck Company Commanders
147
The phrase "no further action" when endorsing SR is to be used by ______Rank and higher
BFC
148
What is the last sentence of an expedited Special report?
I request that this report be EXPEDIDTED.
149
Expedited special report will proceed through the chain of command in ____________
Single work day regardless those in an acting capacity
150
Death or serious injury of a member will be given to ouc through the on duty company officer containg ______ info
name
rank
company
extent of injury/illness
151
Death of a retired member notify _______
PIO
152
What is documented in the journal when encountering sulphur candles?
address
occupant/owner name
name of member who observed use
153
Where can a weekly list of OOS hydrants be located?
LAN
154
Who are the three POCs when a defective hydrant is identified?
OUC watch commander
DC WASA
BFC
155
What actions are taken when a hydrant is to be placed OOS?
Journal entry
OOS band placed on hydrant
156
Can a hydrant with a "maintenance requried" tag be used
Can be used for firefighting operations
157
Who provides hydrant rings?
Risk Management Division
158
Who do you notify if you open a hydrant marked "for fire only?"
OUC
159
What do you do if you are abused by a citizen?
SR to Bureau Head
160
When are personnel rosters updated?
JAJO 15th
161
What does an asterisk mean next to a name on personnel roster?
Have not performed duty for a period over 60 days due to slt, mil, light duty etc
162
What must you do if not assigned to fire dept headquarters upon arrival and departure?
sign in/out
163
Articles of value found on scene should ______________then ____________
given to IC to turn over to police
SR to division head stating full particulars
Form 1 attached to SR
164
Hours of IA
M-F 0815-1645
165
What are the 4 items you must notify IA of if change in legal status?
1indictments
2convictions or entering a guilty plea
3conviction or guilty plea to a misdemeanor including convictions and guilty pleas to traffic violations WHERE THE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED
4 notification of investigation for criminal/illegal activity
166
Does IA need to know if you plea guilty in traffic court?
No, unless it involves a suspended license
167
How many hours do you have to notify IA of additional supporting documents. How do you notify them? What if they're closed?
72 hours?
SR, hand delivered, sealed envelope
168
How many hours do you have to notify IA of additional supporting documents. How do you notify them? What if they're closed?
72 hours?
SR, hand delivered, sealed envelope
On duty DFC ops
169
Provide examples of documentation you are reuqired to provide to OIA on the ongoing status of your case?
info pertaining to additional charges
dismissal of charges
court dates
hearing notices
changes in bail status
changes to driver's permits
pertinent info
170
When can a superior officer ask about your IA issues?
matters relating to official business of Fire & EMS
171
Ineffeciency Definiton
repeated and well founded complaints from superior officers
172
Expiration of licenses
SR to appropriate AFC
173
Members placed on enforced leave or pending OIA investigation will be placed on a ______ hour work week
40
174
Article 7
Maintenance of Dicispline
175
act or omission that interferes with efficiency and integrity of government operations:
(9 examples)
unauthorized absence
absence without official leave
neglect of duty
insubordination
incompetence
misfeasance (act of engaging in an action or duty but failing to perform the duty correctly)
malfeasance (wrong doing)
unreasonable failure to assist a fellow government employee in carrying out assigned duties
unreasonable failure to give assistance to public
176
Difference between malfeasance and misfeasance
misfeasance employee engaged but failed to do correctly; malfeasance did it wrong
177
Is enforced leave an adverse action?
No
178
Can adverse actions be taken against a probationer
no
179
Time frame of notification for a corrective action
10 days
180
Time frame of written notice for proposed adverse action
15 days
181
Who can report alleged infractions of discipline? To who?
Officers, supervisors, and member
AFC
182
How should alleged infractions be reported?
Expedited SR to AFC
183
What are the 5 actions an officer should follow if witnessing an infraction?
Interview witnesses and obtain written report
prepare factual record
reference dpm, order book, rules regs
review members personnel record of items within last 3 years
fwd report through chain of command to AFC
184
What are 5 reccomendations a DIB can reccommend?
Trial Board
DFC Conference
BFC Conference
No further action
Other
185
Trial Board
More than 120 hours
186
DFC Conference
more than 72-120 hours
187
BFC Conference
Reprimand - 72 hours
188
Form 2 series
DIB
189
DIB Captains can be relieved for duty when necessary to attend:
court hearing
court trials
arraignments
trial boards
other
190
Form 7
Vehicle Accident Investigation
191
72 hour (or less) suspension examples
Late for duty 3 times
discourteous to other members
uniform violations
awol; not exceeding 12 hours
missing a run
at fault for a minor accident
missing a clinic appointment
192
72-120 hour suspension examples
late for duty more than 3 times
conduct unbecoming of an officer
awol more than 12 hours
at fault major accident
insubordination
other serious violations of duties and responsibilities
more than 3 infractions of same offense in a 3 year period
193
Why should you relieve an employee on the spot?
to prevent potentially hostile situation from escalation
194
what needs to be in a SR if you send someone home on admin leave
appropriate violations either from order book rules and regs, and or DPM
195
prior to being placed on enforced leave the member shall be placed on:
(list in order)
admin leave for 5 days
enforced AL
comp time
lwop
196
timeframe to appeal enforced leave
one day from being notified
197
2 things an officer does for suspected drug/alcohol use
Temporarily relieve member from duty
order them to submit to necessary testing
198
If a member refuses to test for drug/alcohol
notify in violation of direct order
keep under close observation
contact pfc
place company out of service
notify BFC
199
If a member agrees to test for drug/alcohol
contact pfc
place company out of service
notify BFC
200
Where is the Traffic Alcohol Enforcement UNIT? What is there role?
501 New York AVE NW
used for member suspected alcohol intoxication
201
An AFC may summarily suspend (remove a member without pay immdiately) when the members conduct:
threatens integrity of government operations
constitutes immediate hazard
detrimental to public health safety or welfare
202
Article VIII
Hours of duty
203
Define assuming duty
ready to enter IDLH; all ppe on apparatus
enter name and reporting time in personnel rundown
204
1 hour detailed to other divisions = ________hours in operation
1.05
205
Member reporting for duty and company is out of quarters (other than relief)
1 call ouc determine location
2 name time company you are reporting to and note you called ouc in journal
3 report to company without delay
206
If a member is incarcerated and does not show up for work they will be :
AWOL
207
Procedures for a standby:
journal entry made
from 163 submitted
repaid within 60 days
208
Form 13
Overtime
209
What two forms need to be filled out at daylight savings time
Form 13 and Form SF71
210
Max leave accrual (not ops)
240 hours
211
Form 11.2
Restoration of annual leave (march 31st)
212
Why can EAL be denied?
1 Don't believe legitimate emergency
2 presence of employee on duty is essential
213
EAL is given in __________ increments up to ___________
1 hour; full tour of duty
214
What are the 5 required items in an EAL SR? To who?
Reason leave was neccessary
Measures taken to alleviate the need for EAL
When member was made aware of emergency
Name of Chief who granted and number of hours
Dates and numbers of EAL hours granted to employee (per occurence) in past 12 months
AFC Ops
215
If comp time is denied what can you do?
Apply for payment on SF71; submit to fire chief within 30 days
216
Number of leave periods operations
4.5 hours
7hours
9 hours
3
4
5
217
Article IX
Annual Leave
218
Article X
Leave without pay
219
Form 1199
LWOP
220
LWOP
SR Fire chief
Form 1199
Physical at clinic before and upon returnin
221
Article XI
PFC OP Guidelines
222
PFC Hours
0700-2300 M-F
223
Who approves afternoon sick call? What time?
MSO or clinic liaison 1300-1430
224
What does the clinic provide to uniformed EMTs and Paramedics that they do not do for All hazard personnel?
Disability compensation reviews
225
Members on POD who miss a scheduled clinic appointment will__________
be carried on their own sick leave until they return to the clinic
226
If you take a promotional physical in June and your annual physical is normally scheduled within the next 6 months you will:
Schedule a Physical Update (just a review and drug test)
227
Physicals are compensated________
hour for hour comp time
228
TRUE/FALSE Form 44s reatained at the company
FALSE; responisbility of the member to retain a copy
229
TRUE/FALSE
Form 44s are retained at the company
FALSE; responsibility of the member to retain a copy
230
If transporting an injured member on duty who does the ACIC call? What info do they give? When do they do it?
FLO OR ELO
Name of injured employee; unit transporting; extent of injury; flo shall notify DFC Ops
231
What are 3 scenarios where the SAFO will immediately report to the scene of an injured member?
injury is significant
involves the use of equipment/ppe
stems from violation of department policy
232
What forms are filled out for civilians who are injured on duty?
District of Columbia Disability Compensation Program Forms 1,2,3
233
What rate do non all hazard employees earn sick leave?
4 hours
234
Can you use sick leave for appointments?
YES
Dental and optical examinations
Filled out on SF71
235
Advanced Sick Leave amounts
288 hours ops
240 hours non ops
236
Form 11.5
Annual leave in lieu of sick leave
237
Exposure to communicable disease
Form 44.1
IC1
238
Needlesticks
Tested within one hour of exposure
respond to PFC during open hours
239
Max days of light duty for NON POD injuries
30 days
240
MIP Period
April 1-Sept 30
Oct1- March 31
241
A member obtains a 1st degree burn while cooking at hospital? Where will they be transported?
MEDSTAR
ANY BURN GOES TO MEDSTAR
242
Members who spend ________ cumaltive work days over a __________period will be processed for retirement
64 op/192 admin
24 months
243
Injuries will be ruled POD if not acted within _________days
30
244
What are the two pharmacies that the PFC uses?
Providence hospital
CVS
245
SR to appeal POD will be sent to? How long do they have to appeal?
AFC PD
30 days
246
Who must civilian employees contact within 24 hours of an on duty injury?
Office of compliance
247
Stress test schedule:
30-39
40 and above
5years
2years
248
Article XII
Appointments, Probationary Service, Promotions, and Resignations
249
FORM 121
Probationer skills and questions
250
Probationer tests will be given________within ________days of ________anniversary
monthly
4 days
monthly
251
Probationer physical timeframe
not less than 60 days prior to expiration of probationary period
252
Form 50.1
100 days prior to step or longevity; performance rating
253
Unsatisfactory rating (for step) needs to be given ______days prior to step
90
254
Form 50.5
performance evaluation
255
Form 50.2
Addition compensation for service (longevity)
256
how long can you defer a promtion
2 pay periods
257
Resignations
1 month notice
258
Article XIII
Retirements and Annuities
259
Max age they make you retire
64
260
How many days prior must you report to DCHR for retirement
60
261
Form 40.1
Clearance record (for retirement)
262
How long does it take to get retirement check
45-60 days
263
Article XIV
Conspicuous Services
264
Form 25
Conspicuous service
265
Form 67.1
Length of Service Awards
266
Article XV
Instruction of Personnel
267
Task force companies shall drill __________
Weekly
268
Special ops companies shall drill __________
monthly
269
Companies shall drill for _______ each tour of duty
at least one hour
270
Name 8 Quarterly drill requirements
safety/health
scba
ems
command
assigned company ops
other company ops
hazmat/tech rescue awareness
fire prevention
271
Foam Unit Task force
E13, 1
T10 T2
FU1 FU2 BFC 6
272
What day does the foam unit task force drill?
Monday
273
Mass Casualty Task Force Companies
E24 T11
E33 T8
274
what day does the mass casualty task force drill?
Tuesday
275
Mass Decon Task force companies
E4 T9
E8 T7
E25 T16
276
what day does the mass decon task force train?
Wednesday
277
Technical Decon Task Force Companies
E26 T15 BFC 1
E6 E12 T4
278
What day does the technical decon task force companies train?
Thursday
279
Article XVI
Firefighting
280
If arson investigator is delayed the IC will contact__________
Investigator Car 43 or Car 44
281
IC will contact OUC who will contact ______if building is found structurally unsafe
EMA
Building Inspector ( Department of consumer regulatory affairs, building and land regulation administration)
282
Unsecured vacant buildings will be refered to ___________
Mayors call center and fire prevention division
283
Where are orange unsafe placards placed
all exterior walls will have
284
Who carries sprinkler system kits?
squads
285
If sprinkler system cannot be restored you will:_______,_________,___________
Notify a responsible person on premises
notify ouc
submit form 22
286
TRUE/FALSE
FORM 22s will be submitted on all AFAs
FALSE; all except alarm bells activated by manual pull station
287
4 Dual pumping benefits:
eliminates long layouts
speed of placing company in service
need for max water
clearing of principle traffic routes
288
Fire Involving Foods and drugs IC will notify _______
ouc
289
Overhead powerlines in DC range up to __________volts
132,000
290
Rekindle
fire in a tenantable building within 8 hour period
291
firefighter with a minimum of _______years will be detailed to the rescue squad
3
292
Article XVII
Driving Safety
293
When is it acceptable to stand on the running boards when the wagon is moving
while loading hose
294
Who can use cellphones on apparatus?
no onr
295
Who can use cellphones on apparatus?
no one
296
Vehicles are not allowed to exceed the posted speed limit by more than __________
10 mph
297
maximum permissible speed while traveling in oncoming lanes is _______
20 MPH
298
when backing is unavoidable___________
all members not operating the vehicle shall EXIT THE VEHICLE AND ASSIST WITH SPOTTING
299
Can you pass a bus if their red flashing lights are on?
Yes, if the bus driver clearly signals that it is safe to pass
300
When can you park on railroad tracks
never, unless rail traffic has been suspended
301
Limited access roadways-utilizing ramps for entry and exit and has a posted speed limit of ___________
40MPH or more
302
Article XVIII
Prevention of Fire
303
High hazard occupancies shall receive an inspection _________
annually
304
Low hazard occupancies shall receive an inspection _________
every other year
305
Form 22
Building inspection reprot
306
Building inspections shall be conducted ________ by ops bureau from ________to _________excluding sundays and holidays between the hours of _________ and ________
daily
March 1st through Dec31
0900-1700
307
If permission to inspect building is denied members shall:
Not be confrontational
Leave premesis and notify Battalion fire inspector
Contact fire prevention
308
When violations are found during an inspection who performs the follow up inspection?
Battalion Fire Inspector
309
High Rise Building Height
greater than 75'
310
Examples of High Hazard Occupancies
High rise buildings
restaurants bars nightclubs
schools
retail stores
multifamily apartments
storage warehouse
311
Low Hazard occupancies
2 up 2 down apt
3 story residential apartment with open balconies
Convenience stores
312
Form 45
Building Report; for every build that a company performs an inspection on
313
Form 45.1
Sprinkler/Standpipe
attached to form 45
314
Informative Inspections
For high hazard buildings
315
Inspections shall be performed _____ on all metro facilities
bi-annually
316
Metro Rail facility inspections include:
stations, vent shafts, fan shafts, egress shafts
317
Station familiarization inspection shall include checking:
metro keys, ancillary rooms, standpipes, and radio communications
318
Personnel that encounter any fire code violation that presents an immediate threat to fire and life safety shall:
remain on the scene
319
Personnel that encounter any fire code violation that presents an immediate threat to fire and life safety shall:
remain on the scene
request bfc
gather as much info as possible
320
Buildings are given a ______hour window to repair fire alarms systerm before _____ is required
4
fire watch
321
Who documents hoarding conditions, non working smoke detectors or other situations called in by MPD
BFC
322
Fire investigator shall be requested when:
arson
suspicious
serious injury or death
violation of code
vehicle fire that appear to be incendiary in nature
323
What are the 4 basic functions of fire investigations?
Observation
Recognition
Preservation
Notification
324
Article XIX
General property regulations
325
_______in Single houses and ________ in double houses shall be the responsible property officer
CAPTAIN
SENIOR CAPTAIN
326
FORM 1 are kept_______
Top right hand draw of the company desk
327
Monthly requisitions will be made by_______of each month
23
328
Medical supply orders must be submitted by ______hours the _______ the company is scheduled for delivery
1900
day before
329
Form 17
Surplus of property
Request for repairs
330
Accountable property lost within 24 hours you shall:
Notify ouc/transmit over 01 description
notify police
Submit a form 97
331
Form 97
Report of Accountable Property Lost, Stolen, Destroyed, or
Damaged Beyond Repair
332
Form 112
Inventory of accountable property; submitted by oct 3 each year
333
When is a SR necessary for FD property left on the scene.
Property damaged lost or stolen. SR to AFC services
334
Article XX
Apparatus, Tools, and Appliances
335
4 types of vehicle accidents
AC
ANC
IC
INC
336
Accident Investigation Board
3 BFC
337
how long does an AIB have to report findings?
14 calendar days
338
When will a member need to be reinstated to driving?
180 days not in a full duty status
339
If in court for a departmental accident you need to submit a special report of your hearing results to your bureau head within ____ days
5
340
Can apparatus (including boats) be moved from quarters other than an emergency?
no, unless there is good and sufficient reason
341
Backing of appartus
at least one member;watched by officer
342
Officer will notify AD if engine hours exceed _______ between preventative maintenance
200
343
Rpm to check transmission fluid
1000
344
Can members check differential fluid?
no
345
When is oil in the crankcase checked?
Daily by drivers
346
Tire lug nut indicator temp
248
347
Grease fittings will be lubricated_______
monthly
348
pump transmissions will be examined:
daily
349
grease fittings to pump bearings transfer valves will be lubricated:
once each week
350
priming pumps will be checked and operated
daily
351
discharge gates will be tested:
daily
352
relieve valves will be operated at least:
daily
353
transfer valves will be checked and operated:
daily
354
all fittings blind caps and preconnected hose will be removed and reinstalled_______ to prevent_________
monthly
threads from locking up
355
PM Schedule
EMS Units every 30 days
heavy vehicles 6 months
op vehicles 4 months
356
Apparatus shall ______before arrival to the shop
tools and appliances removed; tank and pump drained
357
Pin number for refueling GSA vehicles
6 digit license plate number
358
Mechanical problems in GSA Vehicle
phone number on back of fuel card
359
How many battalion reserve engines
12
360
Battalion reserve engine numbers
61-66
71-76
361
10What is the short term basis for using battalion reserve apparatus?
96 hours or less
362
How many warehouse reserve engines are there?
10
363
Warehouse reserve engines are intended to be used for _______hours or greater
96
364
Minimum reserve apparatus at the training academy
2 engines and 1 truck
365
How many reserve trucks at the warehouse
8
366
Access to the gallatin st warehouse is limited to
LT and higher
367
How many reserve RS
2
368
How many reserve EMS units
10
369
Within ___ mins foreman will inform ambulance crew if ambulance will be repaired or __________
30 mins
change over
370
Charging of batteries will done between ______
2000-0700
371
When will battery charging cables be disconnected?
refueling
apparartus floor is wet
washing vehicle
filling tank
when water is being removed from the vehicle with chammis
372
WHo do you notify when out of AFFF
Battalion headquarters
373
Where are 55 gallon drums of AFFF located?
TA;
374
gaskets will be inspected:
monthly
375
Hose will be rotated______times a year
3
376
Hose will be labeled _______ feet from the coupling
3
377
Location of the 350'
right side rear
378
1 1/2 hoses needed to be in service
2 preconnected lines 150-250
1 preconnected 350
two standpipes racks
379
NFPA1962
Hose testing
380
Form 122
result of hose inventory
381
NFPA 1932
standard for maintenance ground ladders
382
ground ladders shall be inspected and cleaned
at least once every month
383
Who do you notify if there is a defect in a ladder
FMD
384
Ladders will be cleaned and lubricated______
once every 3 months
385
Halyard diameter for ladders
3/8 or new 1/2
386
heat sensor temp for ladder
300
387
heat sensor location for ladders
four of these labels per ladder section; second rung down from the top
388
Snow chain date
ready for use no later than july 31sr
389
Snow chain date
ready for use no later than july 31st
390
Form 138
Service testing of apparatus
391
Fusees lighting procedures
hold for 5 seconds not longer than 10
392
Where is ems equipment located
right side compartment
393
When are safety cones required?
Any time apparatus is parked on public space
394
When are wheel chocks required?
Any time apparatus is parked
395
When are o2 cylinders changed?
less than half full
396
When are running lights turned off?
while idling?
397
When are running lights turned off?
while idling
398
Article XXI
Uniforms
399
patches on uniforms
centered 1" below the seam
400
where is name and rank on uniform
name right breast pocket
rank left breast pocket
401
White uniform shirt is required to be worn by:
BFC or those working in their capacity; those above the rank of firefighter not in operations
402
When ordered to represent the Department in an official capacity officer will wear:
long sleeve white
black four in hand neck tie
403
Who wears tropical trousers?
Officers not in ops
404
Pants should be hemmed with a _______seam
not less than 1"
405
epaulets
2" from shoulder seam centered
406
collar brass location
1/2" from point of collar
407
T shirt schedule
April 1- Oct 1
408
Block letters on front and back of uniform shirt (dimensions)
4x12 DCFD
2x12 company
3/8" name
409
Dress uniform shall be worn:
FIRE Chief meeting
deputy conference
trial board
disciplinary conference
410
medals for uniform
centered 1/4" above top seam of pocket left side
411
Service stripes
1/4" width equals 5 years
3" in from the end of the left cuff
412
location of length of service pins on sack coat
right side
413
\What do pregnant women wear if they cannot wear their uniform?
Appearance for non uniformed employees: presentable attire
414
When do BFC conduct a uniform inspection?
month of january
415
Article XXII
Building Grounds and their appurtenances
416
Facilites hours of operations
M-F 0700-1630
417
Provide examples of facilities emergencies
who do you contact after hours
overhead doors
heat ac
plumbing
electrical
DFC FFD
418
how often shall each platoon dust all walls and trim
once a month
419
Inspection of facilities air filters
once a month
420
Generators for faciltites will be inspected:
monthly
421
Generators for facilities will be inspected:
monthly
422
Block heater on facility generators will maitain engine block temperature between
100 -120
423
True/FALSE
All calls using department phones will be documented in the company journal
False; only outside calls made
424
Article XXIII
Watch Duty
425
Watchman will have ______at all time
portable radio
426
TRUE/FALSE
the watchman must always be at the watch desk
FALSE;
they must be on the same floor of the watch desk; they are required to sit at the watch desk when the station alerting system is OOS
427
When the house bell is sounded
report apparatus floor
assume proper post
respond with company assigned
428
How often should you check back with a caller on the phone
30 seconds
429
What to document in company journal
all response info
business pertinent
official visitors
time of departure and return
430
Article XXIV
EMS Admin & Op rules
431
Members shall notify their immediate supervisors ______prior to the expiration date on their card.
30
432
Members will be given ________ opportunities to maintain their EMT
6
433
Single Role EMS providers will be allowed a maximum of __________ separate sick calls in a _________month period
3
12
434
When is a sf71 required by single roles?
beyond 3 days of sick leave
435
O2 cylinders shall be changed when the indicator is below ________ during non peak hours
500 psi
436
what are non peak hours
0100-0900
437
Medications due to expire within __________Days shall be evenly exchanged
30
438
when should refueling of ems units take place
0100-0900
439
Time to respond on EMS run
1 minute
440
EMS units on WFD
establish first aid station
441
Sharps containers are placed where when
medical waste boxes when sealed
442
Article XXV
Emergency Preparedness Planning and mobilization
443
___________is defined as a continuous cycle of planning, organization, training, etc in an effort to ensure effective coordination during incident responses
Preparedness
444
What does strategic and operational planning establish?
Priorities, identifies expected level of performance
445
What is the ready alert plan designed to do?
immediately notify ALL on duty FIRE EMS of a rapidly evolving event (such as a terrorist attack or threat to national capital region)
446
Ready alert status will be announced __________
Over Channel 01
447
Possible terrorist attacks Engine 16/ Tower 3 will be placed on _________ and Engine ________and Truck _________ will be placed __________. Units will stage_______
Incident at White House
E3 T7
Incident at the United States Capitol Building
In quarters
448
What is the primary objective of Phase 1 of the Emergency Planning and Preparedness Operations
Collection of Information and development of an action plan
449
What is the primary objective of Phase 2 of the Emergency Planning and Preparedness Operations
develop action plan; prepare for implementation; evaluate resources.
450
______is a plan to address the needs of the department when conditions required additional personnel to be recalled.
Emergency Mobilization Plan
451
Provide examples of when an Emergency Mobilization Plan can be placed in service
State of emergency
civil disturbance
terrorist attack
active shooter
natural disaster
large scale emergency
452
During emergency mobilization plan personnel should be prepared to be held over for a minimum of _______hours
72
453
What is a battalion mobilization?
Recall of battalion; Battalion recall will be based off geographic location of the incident (furthers)
454
What is a Platoon Mobilization?
Full recall of 1 or more platoons
455
What is a full mobilization?
Recall of all essential employees
456
Where do non operations employees report if recalled
their division
457
What radio channel during a full mobilization will be used to talk from battalion headquarters to and the FOC
C13
458
Single Role providers report where during a full mobilization?
Batt 1 & 6 to property
Batt 2 & 3 to ENG7
Batt 4&5 to E24
459
_________ are issued cellphones and portable radios
BFC and above
460
________will be tasked with alerting commercial radio stations for platoon or full mobilization
PIO
461
Who has the telephone numbers of personnel for recalls
DFC office
TA
Batt Headquarters
462
Emergency Mobilization/ Batt Mobilizations ________ will give permission for relief
FOC
463
Form 167
Emergency Duty Report
464
Member unable to reach assigned station during mobilization
report to closest firehouse; call your firehouse; call Batt headquarters
465
Mutual Aid Task Force during Mobilization
2 eng
1 truck
1bfc
1 transport unit (ALS if available)
466
Strike Team
5 of the same type of units
467
Truck task force
1 truck
1 or 2 eng
468
Eng task force
2 engines
469
If no BFC on an incident during mobilization who has command and what is there designation?
Captain of engine company
"Command Engine X"
470
number of Radios on apparatus during mobilization
1 for two people
2 on engines
3 on trucks
all members have one on hazmat/rescues
471
Who provides direction for the phase out/discontinuance of the mobilizataion plan
Fire Chief or designee
472
WDO designation for emergency mobilization plan
Special event
473
EOC location for Mobilization
2720 MLK
HSEMA
474
Console radio location in the event of mobilization
FOC, Batt, Headquarters, EMA-EOC, MPD
475
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