Order Book Flashcards
(39 cards)
Companies may encounter fire hydrants that have rings on the 4” or 2½” connection that say either “out of service” or “maintenance required.” Which of these hydrants may be used in firefighting operations?
“Maintenance required” hydrants only
An employee is arrested while off duty on a holiday. According to the D.C. Fire and EMS Order Book, he/she _____.
will immediately notify the on-duty Operations deputy fire chief
How many adverse actions within a period of 12 months involving any charge of misconduct, conduct unbecoming an employee, improper performance of duty or neglect in the performance of duties shall be prima facie evidence of inefficiency?
Three
Which about what to apply to regarding fire trial boards?
A member may request a postponement or continuance of a trial board hearing, which must be in writing and include the number of days needed.
Duty hour exchanges involving single-role and dual-role providers in the Operations Division require the approval of the _____.
. on-duty company officer and battalion fire chief concerned
What shall apply regarding emergency annual leave (EAL)?
EAL should not be granted more than six hours preceding the member’s tour of duty.
If an electrical wire is arcing along its length or in the trees, at least _____ will remain at the scene until the arrival of a responsible repair crew.
one engine only
Captains of engine companies shall be designated as fire prevention inspection program coordinators for their firehouses. They shall have which of the following responsibilities?
Ensuring that platoon inspection areas are established within their local
alarm areas for all building addresses received from the fire marshal.
Captains of companies shall ensure that a minimum of one informative inspection is performed _____ by each platoon.
quarterly
The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) is in the process of placing dual reflective bands on fire hydrants. Orange dual reflective bands indicate that a hydrant has a capacity of _____ gallons per minute.
500-999
What shall apply regarding early relief?
Early relief will not be permitted if an ALS position is being downgraded
at the change of shifts prior to the end of the shift.
The maximum amount of accumulated annual leave that may be carried forward in succeeding years is _____ hours for members of the Operations Division.
264
How often shall task force companies drill on their specialty in accordance with the task force drill schedule?
Weekly
Which of the following members is complying with the Department’s guidelines for safe driving?
A member stands on the tail step of the vehicle while it is in motion in order to load hose.
For fire inspection purposes, what structures would be categorized as a high-hazard occupancy?
A school
According to the D.C. Fire and EMS Order Book, what is the MOST critical function of fire suppression personnel at fire investigations?
Preserving fire patterns.
All single-role EMS providers will be allowed a maximum of _____ call-in(s) for sick leave within any 12-month period that will not require a physician’s certificate.
three
On an EMS call, the crewmember (position #2) is responsible for checking which of the following while inspecting the vehicle?
The patient compartment area and associated equipment.
All personnel reporting for duty during normal operations are expected to maintain a state of readiness at all times and be prepared to be held over for a minimum of _____ hours during unexpected/unplanned significant or catastrophic events.
72
What statements about the Department journal is CORRECT?
an error is made, the correction shall be made by drawing a line through the error and adding the correct data.
When personnel become aware of the death of a retired member, they should notify the _____ as soon as practical.
Public Information Office
A member is late for his/her duties without permission for 10 minutes. Which of the following shall apply in this situation?
He/she shall be placed on AWOL for 1 hour and not be allowed to work the remaining 50 minutes.
Requests for permission to exchange duty hours in 12- and 24-hour increments
will be prepared and submitted on F&EMSD Form 163 (Application to Exchange Work Hours/Tours) by the member desiring the exchange at least _____ hours prior to the date of the exchange and will be signed by both members involved.
24
An employee who has been approved for leave without pay is required to submit to a physical examination at the Police and Fire Clinic (PFC) at which of the following times?
Prior to beginning such leave and returning to duty.
