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Whenever certain permanent boards and committees are convened who shall be present?

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An appointed member of the Local

Order Book Article I Section 4 pg. 4

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It will be incumbent upon the chairman of the permanent board or committee to notify _____ of a scheduled meeting.

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Local 36

Order Book Article I Section 4 pg. 4

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Command at the scene of an emergency commences with whom?

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The first officer to arrive on the scene.

Order Book Article II Section 1 pg. 1

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Command will be transferred to the ______

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First arriving Battalion Fire Chief.

Order Book Article II Section 1 pg. 1

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When units of the Operations Division are at the scene of emergencies, who is responsible for all command and tactical decisions relating to the emergency?

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The senior ranking fire service officer

Order Book Article II Section 1 pg. 1

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In decisions involving patient care and treatment, officers at the EMT-Basic certification level will defer to?

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The expertise of the highest-ranking ALS provider when they are on the scene.

Order Book Article II Section 1 pg. 1

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The on-duty EMS Battalion Chief will report to whom?

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The Deputy Fire Chief- EMS.

Order Book Article II Section 2 pg. 1

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In general, the Deputy Fire Chief - Operations Division will ensure that no more than ___ Acting Battalion Fire Chiefs are on duty at the one time. Specific authority must be obtained from the ___ ____ ___ _____ to exceed this limit.

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Three (3), Assistant Fire Chief-Operations

Order Book, Article II Section 3, pg. 3

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Definition of the term: Company

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Any Engine, Truck, Rescue Squad, Fireboat, or Hazmat Unit.

Order Book, Article II Section 3, pg. 3

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Definition of term: Single House

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A fire station in which only one (1) company is located.

Order Book, Article II Section 3, pg. 3

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Definition of term: Double house

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A fire station in which two (2) companies are located.

Order Book, Article II Section 3, pg. 3

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Definition of term: Company commander

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The Captain of a company.

Order Book, Article II Section 3, pg. 3

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Definition of term: Regularly assigned platoon commander

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The Captain or Lieutenant regularly assigned to a company platoon.

Order Book, Article II Section 3, pg. 3

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Definition of term: On-duty Platoon Commander

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The Captain, Lieutenant, or Sergeant in charge of, and serving with a company platoon.

Order Book, Article II Section 3, pg. 3

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The on-duty officer in command of a double house:

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a. The highest-ranking company officer will be in charge of the two (2) companies and all other assigned units.
b. The senior officer will be in charge of the two (2) companies when two (2) regularly assigned or two (2) detailed officers of equal rank are on duty.
c. The regularly assigned officer when two (2) officers of equal rank are in command of two (2) companies and one (1) of the said officers is serving in a temporary capacity.
d. The Captains of the two (2) companies will jointly determine procedures that affect both companies and will be jointly responsible for the activities of the companies.

Order Book, Article II Section 3, pg. 3

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Single role EMS providers are considered to be assigned to the platoon commander of the _____ _____ where their assigned unit is quartered.

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Engine company

Order Book, Article II Section 3, pg. 3

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Who can grant permission to exceed three (3) acting BFCs?

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The Assistant Fire Chief-Operations

Order Book, Article II Section 3, pg. 3

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The Truck Company Captain in a double house is designated the responsible what?

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Property officer for that house and such is responsible for the condition of the building, ground, and property connected to the house.

Order Book, Article II Section 5, pg. 4

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The Engine Company Captain will be designated the responsible what?

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Property officer for a house where a Special Operations Company is assigned, and as such is responsible for the condition of the building, ground, and property connected with the house.

Order Book, Article II Section 5, pg. 4

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“Unusual Incidents” should include, but are not limited to, cases which could reflect ______ __ _______ ___ ___ _________.

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positively or negatively on the Department.

Order Book, Article III Section 1 pg. 1

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Examples of “Unusual Incidents” to be reported are:

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  1. Rescue of citizens.
  2. Injuries to or death of members, whether on or off duty.
  3. Stolen property.
  4. Civil disturbances.
  5. Abuse/attacks on members, both physically and verbally.

Order Book, Article III Section 1 pg. 1

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Company Commanders, Platoon Commanders, and Supervisors shall not give out any information (written or oral) regarding employment and earnings to anyone. Refer all requests to whom?

A

Payroll Operations
300 Indiana Ave. NW Room 4106
Washington, D.C. 20001

or

Payroll Operations
202-727-2060 or
Fax 202-727-2091

Order Book, Article III Section 3 pg. 2

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____ ___ ____ and ____ ___ _____ will be included in all official records and correspondence whenever an address or telephone number is mentioned.

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Postal Zip Code and Area Code Numbers

Order Book, Article III Section 4 pg. 2

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Assignments and reassignments of members, and change of address, telephone number, marital status, rank, platoon number, or next of kin will be recorded on what form?

A

F&EMSD Form 9

Order Book, Article III Section 7 pg. 3

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The F&EMSD Form 9 will be completely filled out whenever any change is made. Changes to this form will be indicated by what?

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Indicated by checking the appropriate box on the left-hand side of the form.

Order Book, Article III Section 7 pg. 3

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The left side of the personnel file folder will be in the following uniformed order;

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the FD 119 will be on the bottom, then FD Form 175 will be placed over top of the FD Form 119, and the current FD Form 9 will be visible on the left side when the personnel folder is opened.

Order Book, Article III Section 7 pg. 3

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Whenever an F&EMSD Form 9 is submitted denoting an address change, the responsible company officer will also execute and submit what?

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Form OBMS-90 (in duplicate). The date the OBMS-90 was submitted will be entered in the space provided at the top right side of the F&EMSD Form 9.

Order Book, Article III Section 3 pg. 3

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After __ calendar days, or sooner if all members have initialed the orders, company officers will remove the orders from the clipboard and file them in either a folder in the executed forms drawer of the file cabinet or current year orders binder with the FD manuals.

A

14

Order Book, Article III Section 9 pg. 5

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Amendment(s) to any publication issued by the Department will be made promptly upon receipt by the on-duty company officer of each company. If the order is received verbally (via Channel 01 Dispatch or by telephone), what will be done?

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The initials and date will be entered in the company journal in the margin next to the order issued (with the notation “Vocal Message.” All vocal messages will be recorded verbatim in the company journal.”

Order Book, Article III Section 9 pg. 6

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General Orders will contain orders affecting what?

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Affecting the permanent policy of the Department and revising the Rules and Regulations, Order Book, Box assignments, drills manuals, and pamphlets, etc.

Order Book, Article III Section 10 pg. 6

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Special Orders will include what?

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All transfer of personnel, special details by the Fire/EMS Chief, and other orders not intended to be of a permanent nature.

Order Book, Article III Section 10 pg. 6

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Memorandums will contain what?

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General information to the Department regarding hydrants, letters of appreciation, etc.

Order Book, Article III Section 10 pg. 6

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The Regulations Officer will annual survey General Orders, Special Orders, Memorandums, and Deputy Fire Chief Memos to determine what?

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  1. Those to retain for study or reference, which will be transferred to the applicable Department manual, or to an “old” folder on the LAN desktop.
  2. Those orders and memorandums identified to be rescinded, removed, and destroyed.

Order Book, Article III Section 10 pg. 6

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Individuals responsible for forwarding money will prepare a what?

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F&EMSD Form 1

Order Book, Article III Section 11 pg. 7

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Individuals responsible for forwarding money will prepare an F&EMSD Form 1 showing what?

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The dollar amount being forwarded and the serial number of the bag used. Place the original and one (1) copy of the Form 1 in the bag with the money and lock it.

Order Book, Article III Section 11 pg. 7

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Any type of change of address of authorization of D.C. or state income tax withholding will require a Form?

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OBMS-90 to be submitted (in duplicate).

Order Book, Article III Section 13 pg. 8

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All members of the Department that are engaged in outside employment, paid or unpaid/volunteer are required to complete and submit through proper channels what?

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F & EMSD Form 14

Order Book, Article III Section 15 pg. 9

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Members performing policy making, contracting and/or purchasing functions as determined by the Fire/EMS Chief, are required to complete and submit what?

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DC Form 35-A and or 35-B “Statement of Financial Interest”.

Order Book, Article III Section 15 pg. 9

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Members will not perform any outside employment until such outside employment request has been approved:

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  1. By the Division Commander for members of their divisions.
  2. By the Assistant Fire Chief for division commanders.
  3. By the Fire/EMS Chief for all other Department members.
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Transfer request: Requests will be in writing on what?

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F&EMSD Form 10

Order Book, Article III Section 19 pg. 11

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Transfer requests will be in writing on F&EMSD Form 10 listing what?

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A. Time in grade.
B. Reason for the request.
C. Current and previous assignments, by rank and dates.
D. Any educational qualifications relevant to the position.
E. Any other qualifications of the member relevant to the position.

Order Book, Article III Section 19 pg. 11

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Citizens who believe that they have been injured and/or their property has been damaged by the D.C. Fire and EMS Department must file a claim with the District of Columbia government in order to receive compensation. These provisions require written notice, containing the following information?

A
  1. A brief description of the incident explaining the cause and circumstances of the claim.
  2. The date and time of the incident.
  3. The location of the incident.

Order Book, Article III Section 21 pg. 12

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Citizens procedure for filing claims against the D.C. government. This notice must be filed within how many days?

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Six (6) months of the date you sustained the damage or injury. If you miss the deadline, you will not be permitted to file a claim. DO NOT SEND your notice to the D.C. Fire and EMS Department.

Order Book, Article III Section 21 pg. 12

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The following guidelines outlining visits to the Offices of the Fire/EMS Chief, will be adhered to by all Department members:

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  1. Members will report in full dress uniform unless, due to the urgency of the order, that would be impossible. All attire will be clean and pressed with shoes property polished.
  2. Upon entering the office area advise the secretary or aide of your purpose for visiting so that the official you desire to see will be aware of your presence.
  3. If there is a delay before the official can see you, have a seat in the waiting area. Do not congregate in any other area.

Order Book, Article III Section 22 pg. 13

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Definition of a summons is?

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A legal document notifying the person summoned that an action has been initiated against him or her in the court where the summons was issued.

Order Book, Article III Section 24 pg. 14

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Definition of subpoenas is?

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A legal notice to a witness to appear and give testimony at the place, date, and time specified in the subpoena.

Order Book, Article III Section 24 pg. 15

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Definition of a notice of Deposition is?

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A document informing a witness of the intention to pursue and discover a matter involved in a lawsuit through the taking of testimony under oath.

Order Book, Article III Section 24 pg. 17

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Who is responsible for recording in their company journal the particulars on a fire ground?

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The Company Officer of the first-due Engine Company on the fire ground.

Order Book, Article IV Section 1 pg. 1

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The company officer of the first-due Engine Company on the fire ground shall be responsible for recording in the company journal the particulars of the response as follows: Building information

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Building information.

a. Location.
b. Height and construction.
c. How occupied.
d. Owner-name and address.
e. Agent-name and address.
f. Origin of fire.
g. Extent of spread of fire.
h. Whether damage exceeded $50.00

Order Book, Article IV Section 1 pg. 1, 2

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The company officer of the first-due Engine Company on the fire ground shall be responsible for recording in the company journal the particulars of the response as follows: Vehicle information

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Vehicle information.

a. Location.
b. Make, model, body type, and year.
c. License number and state.
d. Owner-name and address.
e. Driver-name and address.
f. Cause of fire and origin.
g. Extent of spread of fire.
h. Whether insured or not.
i. Vehicle identification number. (VIN)

Order Book, Article IV Section 1 pg. 1, 2

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On-duty Company Officers of transferred companies shall ensure that a record of all their transactions during the transfer period are entered in the journal (____ __ ____ __ ____ ___) of the company whose place they take, including the times of reporting in service and departure, and will upon return to their own quarters, record in their own journal (____ __ __ ___) their activities while in a transfer status.

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responses in blue or black ink, responses in red ink

Order Book, Article IV Section 1 pg. 2

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There shall be maintained in the journal of each company what?

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An up-to-date roster, separated by platoon, listing the officers in order of their rank and the members in alphabetical order showing the name, title, and telephone number, including area code, of each officer and member, including chiefs.

Order Book, Article IV Section 1 pg. 2

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An up-to-date roster, separated by platoon, listing the officers in order of their rank and the members in alphabetical order showing the name, title, and telephone number, including area code, of each officer and member, including chiefs and arranged as follows:

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  1. Single houses and engine companies in double houses.
    (All Platoons on the inside front cover)
  2. Truck companies or rescue squads in double houses.
    (All Platoons on the inside of the back cover)

Order Book, Article IV Section 1 pg. 3

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What will be recorded on Form 119, Unit Personnel Record?

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PAT Numbers of probationary members. The member’s motor vehicle operator’s permit number, date of expiration, and class (if any) shall be typed/and or neatly printed on the front of the Form 119 in the space provided.

Order Book, Article IV Section 2 pg. 3

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How will all dates on the Form 119 be entered?

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10-10-06, not October 10, 2006

Order Book, Article IV Section 2 pg. 3

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The Form 119 will be attached, using Acco fasteners, to what?

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The inside of the front cover of the personnel file folder on the left side, under the current F&EMSD Form 175 and the current F&EMSD Form 9, Personnel Status Change.

Order Book, Article IV Section 2 pg. 3

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When a member retires, resigns, or is separated from the service for any reason, their working personnel file folder will be promptly forwarded to whom?

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the D.C. Fire and EMS Department Officer of Human Resources, 2000 14th Street, N.W. suite 407

Order Book, Article IV Section 3 pg. 4

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In an effort to maintain consistency within the Department at the company level, the __ __, _______ ______ ____ ________, can be used to assist the Company Officer as a guide to the basic activities that should be performed daily.

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Form 55, Company Officer Daily Checklist

Order Book, Article IV Section 5 pg. 4

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In the official company file cabinet, the contents of the top drawer shall include what?

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working personnel file folders A through K.

Order Book, Article IV Section 7 pg. 6

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In the official company file cabinet, the contents of the second drawer shall include what?

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working personnel file folders L through Z.

Order Book, Article IV Section 7 pg. 6

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In the company official file cabinet miscellaneous stationary items will be stored where?

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In the top two drawers.

Order Book, Article IV Section 7 pg. 6

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Official personnel file folders are maintained on all personnel of the Department by whom?

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The Servicing Personnel Office No. 2 of the D.C. Office of Personnel.

Order Book, Article lV Section 3 pg. 3

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Working personnel file folders shall be maintained for Department members where?

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  1. In companies - at company and battalion level.
  2. In sections - at section and division level.
  3. Battalion Fire Chiefs - at battalion and division level.
  4. Deputy Fire Chiefs and personnel of the Fire Prevention, Training, and Apparatus Divisions will be kept at the division level.

Order Book, Article IV Section 3 pg. 4

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For administrative purposes only, all single role EMS providers shall be considered to be assigned to whom?

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To the platoon commanded by the Captain of the Engine Company where they are quartered.

Order Book, Article IV Section 8 pg. 6

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EMS units assigned to the Special Operations Battalion will be considered to be assigned to whom?

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To the platoon commanded by the Captain of the Special Operations Unit (Rescue Squad or HazMat) where they are quartered.

Order Book, Article IV Section 8 pg. 6

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The ____ ___ ___ ___ ____ ____will be submitted on all Metro responses, except medical locals, and sent to whom?

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F&EMSD Form 170.3 Metro Response Report, to the incident commander on the Metro response. The incident commander shall forward the completed reports to the Special Operations Division Metro Liaison Officer.

Order Book, Article IV Section 9 pg. 7

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Monthly reports are due no later than the _____ day of each month.

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Third

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 1

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Monthly reports: Company officers will submit and retain on file in the appropriate offices the following FEMS Forms covering the activities of the proceeding month for all platoons under their command:

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Engine Companies and the Fire Boats-F&EMSD Form 54E
Truck Companies-F&EMSD Form 54T
Rescue Squads-F&EMSD Form 54RS
Hazardous Materials Unit-F&EMSD Form 54HMU

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 1

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Monthly Reports: Company officers having special equipment assigned to their house will submit the following forms:

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Salvage Unit-F&EMSD Form 54SU
Metro Support Unit-F&EMSD Form 54MSU
Foam and Twinned Agent Units-F&EMSD Form 54FU/TAU

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 1

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Monthly Reports: Along with the F&EMSD Form 54 series, company officers are also to submit what?

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F&EMSD Form 54.4 Medication due to expire within sixty days.

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 1

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The FD Form ___ Language Line Service form will be submitted with the monthly reports whenever the Language Line is accessed.

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180

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 1

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The FEMS Form 180, Language Line Service, will be submitted to whom?

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The Public Information Office

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 1

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Annual Reports are submitted when?

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No later than the third day of October of each year.

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 2

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F&EMSD Form 112, Property Inventory, will be submitted when?

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Annually by October 15th

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 2

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F&EMSD Form 112 is what?

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Property Inventory

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 2

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Company officers are required to submit a Special Report titled, “Needs and Recommendations,” to be submitted by when? What will this report describe?

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October 3. Describe in detail all requests for major repairs to installation and any recommended changes or improvements.

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 2

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Company officers are required to submit a Special Report titled “Winter Needs,” to be submitted by when? Except for what?

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October 3. Except for snow chains, this report will list all items needed for the winter (i.e., snow shovels, deicer)

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 2

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78
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A Special Report addressing snow chain needs will be submitted by when?

A

July 31st.

Order Book, Article V Section 1 pg. 2

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79
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Commanders of _____ _______ will promptly submit Special Reports to their division commander advising of the opening of new streets and roadways or the extension of existing thoroughfares within their alarm districts, listing block number and boundaries.

A

Truck companies

Order Book, Article V Section 4 pg. 3

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80
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The format for Special Reports may be found where?

A

On the LAN in the Office Forms folder.

Order Book, Article V Section 5 pg. 3

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81
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Whenever a report is considered time sensitive or to be of an extraordinary nature, the preparer may request what? The initiating member will state what as a separate and final sentence of the report.

A

That it be “EXPEDITED.”
“I request that this report be “EXPEDITED”.

Order Book, Article V Section 5 pg. 3

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82
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The first endorsing official will, after reviewing the subject matter of the report, determine the validity of “I request that this report be “EXPEDITED”. This official will enter, in capital letters, a separate and final statement to the endorsement either: What?

A

“EXPEDITING APPROVED” or “EXPEDITING DENIED” and if approved, will stamp or neatly print the word “EXPEDITE” in red letters, at the top of the first page of the original.
The denial of a request for expediting will be made known to the originator in a timely manner and any official subsequently endorsing such report may reverse that decision and initiate expediting as described above.

Order Book, Article V Section 5 pg. 3, 4

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83
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Any member initiating and approved “EXPEDITED” report and receiving no response within ___, will be granted permission to pursue the matter how?

A

Ten (10) day period, in person, and/or by telephone, through the chain of command.

Order Book Article V Section 5 pg. 4

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84
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The originator of any report submitted as routine correspondence and to which no reply has been received within ____, will be granted permission to pursue the matter how?

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Thirty (30) days, in person, and/or by telephone, through the chain of command.

Order Book Article V Section 5 pg. 4

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85
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When the use of envelopes is required for official business, code symbols of originating offices will be typed where?

A

In the upper left-hand corner, centered under the return address.

Order Book, Article V Section 5 pg. 5

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86
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Deaths or serious injury to active personnel of the Department, regardless of where occurred, will be reported immediately by whom to whom?

A

By the on-duty company officer to the OUC (202) 373-3700, giving name, rank, company, and extent of injury or illness.

Order Book, Article V Section 6 pg. 6

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87
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When personnel become aware of the death of a retired member, they should notify whom?

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The Public Information Office as soon as practical.

Order Book, Article V Section 6 pg. 6

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88
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Whenever first aid is provided to ill or injured persons, civilian and/or Department personnel, in or out of quarters a what will be submitted?

A

An F&EMSD Form 151 will be submitted

Order Book, Article V Section 7 pg. 6

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89
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On incidents where it is evident that a sulphur candle has been used, an appropriate entry will be made in the company journal by whom?

A

The company officer responsible for the removal of said candle.

Order Book, Article V Section 9 pg. 7

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90
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On incidents where it is evident that a sulphur candle has been used a journal entry will be made? What will the entry include?

A

The address of the building, occupant’s name, owner’s name (if available), and the name(s) of the member(s) of the company who actually observed the use of the candle(s) and could testify to that fact in court if required.

Order Book, Article V Section 9 pg. 7

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91
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When members of the department identify a defective fire hydrant, company officers are to notify whom?

A

The OUC Watch Commander at 202-373-3700, DC WASA at 202-612-3400, and their respective Battalion Fire Chief.

Order Book Article V, Section 10 pg. 8

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92
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When members of the department identify a defective fire hydrant, all notifications will be documented where?

A

Journal entries.

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

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93
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When members of the department identify a defective fire hydrant, the OOS ring will be located where?

A

On the 4” connection or on one of the 2 1\2” connections, that says “Out of Service”.

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

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94
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On a 4” connection or on one of the 2 1\2” connections, that says “Maintenance Required.” Can the hydrant be used?

A

This fire hydrant CAN be used for firefighting operations.

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

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95
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All fire hydrant rings are available through whom?

A

The Risk Management Division Safety Officer.

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

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96
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When a fire hydrant has been changed from the 4” to the new 4 1\2 steamer connections, a temporary what is placed on the hydrant?

A

White band.

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

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97
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A white band on a hydrant above the steamer and below the bonnet means what?

A

The engine companies will have to utilize their Maryland Fire Hydrant Adapter.

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

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98
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What does Dual Reflective Blue Bands mean?

A

Greater than 1500 Gallons Per Minute

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

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99
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What does Dual Reflective Yellow Bands mean?

A

1000-1499 Gallons Per Minute

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

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100
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What does Dual Reflective Orange Bands mean?

A

500-999 Gallons Per Minute

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

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101
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What does Dual Reflective Red Bands mean?

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Less than 500 Gallons Per Minute

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

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102
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When requests are made for groups such as school classes, cub scouts, etc., to visit quarters, the on-duty company officer will obtain permission from whom? And what form will be filed after each visit?

A

The Battalion Fire Chief and the F&EMSD Form 19.2 will be submitted after each visit.

Order Book, Article V Section 11 pg. 9

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103
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Companies involved with fire prevention displays at schools, firehouse visits by school children, or other community events will restrict children below the age of __ from getting in or on fire apparatus.

A

Seven (7)

Order Book, Article V Section 11 pg. 9

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104
Q

Personnel roster; Use the following key when marking position and special training in the order below (use a slash to separate letters):

A 
D - Driver (wagon, truck, or squad)
T - Tillerman/Tip Operator
A - Aide
M - EMT
P - Paramedic
H - HazMat Certified
S - Metro Support Unit or Air Unit
V - Vice (any position)

Order Book, Article V Section 14 pg. 10

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105
Q

Personnel roster; Use the following key when marking position and special training in the order below (use a slash to separate letters):
FIRE BOAT QUALIFIED:

A 
MP - Pilot
A/P - Assistant Pilot
O - Operator
ME - Marine Engineer
A/ME - Assistant Marine Engineer

Order Book, Article V Section 14 pg. 10

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106
Q

An _____ will be shown after the member’s name to indicate that the member has not performed duty in their regularly assigned company for a period of over ____, e.g., detail, light duty, sick leave, suspension, military furlough, etc.

A

asterisk, sixty (60) days

Order Book Article V Section 14 pg. 10

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107
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Members, while on duty, shall not sleep in any place except where?

A

Beds provided by the Department for that purpose.

Order Book, Article VI Section 1 pg. 1

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108
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Members shall not sleep on day tour except by special permission from whom?

A

The Fire and EMS Chief or his designee.

Order Book, Article VI Section 1 pg. 1

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109
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No member shall, except in the case of emergency, occupy a bed in a Department building between what hours?

A

0700 to 2000 hours.

Order Book, Article VI Section 1 pg. 1

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110
Q

All employees of the Department will immediately notify the ____ __ _____ ______ whenever he or she becomes aware that an employee of this agency has been arrested on or off duty.

A

Office of Internal Affairs (OIA)

Order Boo, Article VI, Section 4 pg. 1

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111
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All employees will notify the OIA as soon as possible during normal business hours and give full details of any changes in their legal status. This includes:

A
  1. Indictments
  2. Conviction or entering a guilty plea to a felony;
  3. Conviction or guilty plea to a misdemeanor including convictions and guilty plea to traffic violations where the member’s license was suspended;
  4. Notification of investigation for criminal/illegal activity.

Order Book, Article VI Section 4 pg. 2

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112
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Immediately when possible, but not later than __ hours after the initial notification, employees of the Department will provide a written notification in form of a Special Report to OIA giving full details and any supporting documentation concerning the incident. (arrests, indictments, convictions, and investigations). During normal business hours, these reports are to be what?

A

72, hand-delivered in sealed envelopes to OIA located at Fire & EMS Department Headquarters.

Order Book, Article VI, Section 4 pg. 2

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113
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A member who fails to notify the Department of the suspension and/or revocation of their driver’s license in accordance with section 4 of OB art.-VI will receive __ ____ suspension for the non-notification; this will not preclude additional disciplinary action that may occur as a result of the investigation into the incident causing the suspension.

A

60 hours

Order Book, Article VI, Section 10 pg. 4

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114
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If a member has been place on enforced leave or administrative leave for disciplinary reasons or pending the outcome of an OIA investigation, the member will be placed on what? The member will be required to make a reasonable effort to be available to conduct business from ___ hours to ___ hours Monday thru Friday.

A

A 40-hour workweek for pay and leave purposes. 0815, 1645

Order Book, Article VI, Section 12 pg. 4

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115
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The Disciplinary Investigation Board (DIB) shall :

  1. Appointed by?
  2. Be composed of whom?
A
  1. Be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Fire/EMS Chief.
  2. Be composed of three captains who will serve a term of 18 months.

Order Book, Article VII Section 5 pg. 4

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116
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On the Disciplinary Investigation Board (DIB) the member with 6 months remaining will be what? When possible, the new appointee will be a what?

A

Designated chairperson. junior captain.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 5 pg. 4

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117
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A member shall be notified of the alleged infraction or complaint filed against him/her, in writing, within __ ___ after the alleged infraction or complaint or such time as the employer becomes aware of the alleged infraction or complaint. This notification shall be referred to as the “____ ____ ____”.

A

75 days, “Initial Written Notification”

Order Book Article VII, Section 7 pg. 5

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118
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A member shall be notified of the alleged infraction or complaint filed against him/her, in writing, within 75 days after the alleged infraction or complaint or such time as the employer becomes aware of the alleged infraction or complaint. This notification shall be referred to as the what?

A

“Initial Written Notification”

Order Book, Article VII Section 7 pg. 5

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119
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Within __ ____ of the receipt of the Initial Written Notification the member shall be notified of the type of Departmental action that will be pursued.

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60 days

Order Book, Article VII Section 7 pg. 6

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120
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Within 60 days of the receipt of the Initial Written Notification the member shall be notified of the type of Departmental action that will be pursued. This notification shall be referred to as the what?

A

“Proposed Action”

Order Book, Article VII Section 7 pg. 6

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121
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The right to challenge the Proposed Action by notifying the Fire/EMS Chief, in writing, within __ ____ of the Department’s issuance of the Proposed Action. This challenge shall initiate a ____ or ___ ___ ___ ____ or a ____ ___, as applicable to the proposed discipline?

A

ten days, Battalion, Deputy Fire Chief Conference, Trial Board

Order Book Article VII, Section 7 pg. 6

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122
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A number of factors that are relevant for consideration in determining the appropriateness of a penalty are known as the what?

A

“Douglas Factors”

Order Book, Article VII Section 8 pg. 7

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123
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The Trial Board shall consist of whom?

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Two (2) Battalion Fire Chiefs and two (2) Captains

Order Book, Article VII Section 11 pg. 10

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124
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The affected member shall have the right to appeal the Deputy Fire Chief’s decision to a Trail Board constituted pursuant to Section 11 of this Article within ___(__) calendar days of receipt of the decision.

A

fifteen (15)

Order Book, Article VII Section 10 pg. 10

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125
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When a member of the Department clearly exhibits erratic behavior consistent with intoxication, giving the on-duty company officer probable cause to believe that the member is under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that their physical and mental faculties are affected and their judgement is impaired, the on-duty company officer shall what?

A
  1. Temporarily relieve the member from duty.
  2. Order them to submit to the necessary tests to determine their physical and/or mental condition.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 15 pg. 14

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126
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When a member of the Department fails to report for duty at the proper time and place, the on-duty company officer shall notify whom of the absence and charge the member with being ____.

A

The Battalion commander, AWOL

Order Book, Article VII, Section 16 pg. 17

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127
Q

The officer shall document the AWOL on what?

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D.C. Standard Form 1199-A “Notification of Charge to Absence Without Official Leave (AWOL)

Order Book, Article VII, Section 16 pg. 17

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128
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Immediate emergency assistance, as well as long-range rehabilitation assistance, is available from the American Red Cross when?

A
  1. Any fire or emergency requires relief for one or more families.
  2. Any disaster involving a large number of persons, such as a fire in a hotel or apartment, explosion, airplane crash, or railroad wreck.

Order Book, Article III Section 3 pg. 2

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129
Q

The left side of the personnel file folder will be in the following uniformed order;

A

the FD 119 will be on the bottom, then FD Form 175 will be placed over top of the FD Form 119, and the current FD Form 9 will be visible on the left side when the personnel folder is opened.

Order Book, Article III Section 7 pg. 3

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130
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Company officers of the Department wishing to make a request for issuance of orders, memorandums, or change in any official publication will submit the request to whom?

A

The Regulations Officer in the Office of Professional Standards.

Order Book, Article III Section 10 pg. 6

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131
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If for any reason, individuals who have forwarded money to the Budget and Accounting Office do not receive a signed Form 1 for their receipt or are not contacted by the Budget and Accounting Officer within ___ (__) days after the bag was forwarded, they will call the _____ _____ ___ _____, and be governed by that Chief’s instructions.

A

twenty (20), Assistant Fire Chief- Services

Order Book, Article III Section 11 pg. 8

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132
Q

F&EMSD Form 10 requests will remain on file and valid for how long?

A

the calendar year submitted.

Order Book, Article III Section 19 pg. 11

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133
Q

Requests to ride department apparatus can be found where?

A

F&EMSD Bulletin Number 36

Order Book, Article III Section 23 pg. 13

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134
Q

Members of the department ___ ___ accept personal service of a summons to a civil lawsuit for any other member, unless what?

A

will not, specifically authorized to do so by that member.

Order Book, Article III Section 24 pg. 14

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135
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Members who wish to request representation by the Corporation should immediately obtain and complete __ ___ ___ (Request for Representation by the OAG) in triplicate. The summons and __ ___ ____ should be personally delivered to the Office of the General Counsel without delay, along with any reports or documentation pertaining to the case, which are readily available to the member served.

A

FD Form 2.6, FD Form 2.6

Order Book, Article III Section 24 pg. 15

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136
Q

The Department journal is a what?

A

Record of daily events and all transactions with indications therein of each and every incident which could possibly be construed as affecting the administration, personnel, property records, training, EMS, and firefighting activities of the company/unit concerned.

Order Book, Article IV Section 1 pg. 1

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137
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When information is recorded in the EMS journal, either the designation ____ ____ shall be entered after the recording of each response. The designation shall serve to identify what?

A

ACIC-D or ACA-D, the crewperson driving the EMS unit during that response.

Order Book, Article IV Section 1 pg. 1

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138
Q

No erasures shall be permitted in the company/unit journal. All entries shall be made in ink or indelible pencil and if an error is made, the correction shall what?

A

be made by drawing a line through the error and adding the correct data.

Order Book, Article IV Section 1 pg. 2

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139
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There shall be maintained by the Company Officers of each house, a loose-leaf book known as the “Company Information Book”. This book shall contain what?

A

reference material, which may be issued from time to time, for use by members of the company concerned, and information which might be of assistance to the members of companies which may be transferred from one house to another.

Order Book, Article IV Section 6 pg. 5

140
Q

There shall be maintained by the Company Officers of each house, a loose-leaf book known as the “Company Information Book”. Where will this book be located?

A

This book shall be available for ready reference at the watch desk.

Order Book, Article IV Section 6 pg. 5

141
Q

No later than the ___ ___ of each month, the following reports will be submitted covering the activities of the proceeding month: Training Academy

A

third day, F&EMSD Form 127

Order Book, Article V Section 2 pg. 2

142
Q

What is the F&EMSD Form 127?

A

Training Academy

Order Book, Article V Section 2 pg. 2

143
Q

To assist in mail routing procedures and to provide uniformity, the following code symbols will be used when preparing correspondence:
Emergency Medical Services Operations personnel will indicate their company and unit as follows:

A

EMS/E-30/M-30

Order Book, Article V Section 5 pg. 5

144
Q

Firefighting companies will complete Form 151 in the usual manner except for the following:
ACIC number for engine companies
ACIC number for truck companies
ACIC number for rescue squads

A

Engine companies will utilize the numbers 801 to 833. For example, 801 for E-1, and 802 for E-2.
Truck companies will utilize the numbers 701 to 717.
Rescue squad will utilize the numbers 991 to 993.

Order Book, Article V Section 7 pg. 6

145
Q

On a 4” connection or on one of the 2 1\2” connections, that says “Out of Service.” Can the hydrant be used?

A

This will identify that a fire hydrant is not operational and CAN NOT be used for firefighting operations!

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

146
Q

When a white band is placed, WASA will come back and flow test the hydrants with the new standards. The temporary white band will be removed, and a what will be placed on the hydrant? Where will they be located?

A

A dual-reflective band will be placed on the hydrant. One band will be located below the bonnet and above the steamer, and the second band will be placed below the steamer.

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 8

147
Q

Company Commanders of engine companies will maintain a list of hydrant locations within their box alarm district that can be what? A copy of this list will be placed where?

A

dual pumped, in the company information book, and on the wagon.

Order Book, Article V Section 10 pg. 9

148
Q

Responsible officers, supervisors, or EMS ACICs will submit a ___ ____ to the appropriate bureau head to report each and every incident of abuse or harassment by civilians, directed at themselves and/or members of their command while performing their official duties.

A

special report

Order Book, Article V Section 13 pg. 9

149
Q

Members discovering articles of value at the scene of an incident shall promptly deliver said articles to whom?

A

The Incident Commander for transfer to an appropriate police authority.

Order Book, Article VI Section 2 pg. 1

150
Q

Articles of value found at the scene, the incident commander together with the police officer shall inventory the articles of value and record same on the __ ___ __. Who retains the pink copy? A ____ _____ addressed to the appropriate Division Head, shall be submitted by __ _____ discovering the articles and the Incident Commander to who the articles were delivered stating full particulars. Who retains the yellow copy? Who retains the white copy?

A

FD Form 1, The police officer, after signing, shall retain the second copy (pink) of the Form 1 and the articles of value. special report, the member. The Incident Commander retains the first copy (yellow). The Incident Commander shall attach the original (white) of the Form 1 to his/her Special Report.

Order Book, Article VI Section 2 pg. 1

151
Q

During the hours of ____ to ____ hours, Monday there Friday, member(s) of the OIA will be available to receive such notifications of on and off duty arrests on the following number?

A

0815, 1645, 202-673-3677

Order Book, Article VI Section 4 pg. 1

152
Q

During weekends, holidays, and all other hours that the OIA office is closed, notifications of on and off-duty arrests will be made by calling whom? If the on-duty ___-_____ is unavailable, members will call whom?

A

the on-duty Operations Deputy Fire Chief who will notify the OIA. DFC-Operations, the OUC (Office of Unified Communications) Fire Liason Officer (FLO) on 202-373-3712. The FLO will be responsible for contacting the on-call Internal Affairs member

Order Book, Article VI Section 4 pg. 1

153
Q

Any member convicted of the motor vehicle moving violation Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated will off-duty will be charged with ____ ____ __ ___ and will be charged and receive a ___ ___ hour suspension for the first offense and must complete an alcohol rehabilitation program approved by the Assistant Fire Chief.

A

Conduct Unbecoming an Employee, 120-duty

Order Book, Article VI Section 6 pg. 3

154
Q

Any member convicted of the motor vehicle moving violation Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated will off-duty will be charged with Conduct Unbecoming an Employee and will be charged and receive a 120-duty hour suspension for the first offense. Conviction of a second offense will result in what? A third offense will result in what?

A

a minimum penalty of 360-duty hour suspension up to termination. Termination

Order Book, Article VI Section 6 pg. 3

155
Q

Smoking is prohibited in __ areas and rooms within Fire and EMS Department facilities. Smoking is also prohibited in __ vehicles. Designated smoking areas within Department facilities __ ___ ___.

A

all, all, do not exist

Order Book, Article VI Section 9 pg. 3

156
Q

Smoking on any Hospital Property is _____.

A

prohibited

Order Book, Article VI Section 9 pg. 4

157
Q

When disciplinary actions against employees are warranted, supervisors should make inquiries or requests for assistance to whom? Between what hours?

A

the Office of Compliance at 202-673-3333 0815 and 1645 hours.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 1 pg. 1

158
Q

Members should not be subject to discipline for extremely ___ (“_ _____”) infractions.

A

minor (“de minimis”)

Order Book, Article VII, Section 2 pg. 2

159
Q

A corrective or adverse action, including without limitation, suspension, reduction in grade, or removal, may only be taken for cause against members in the career services who have what?

A

passed their probationary period.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 3 pg. 2

160
Q

Members are entitled, except in the case of summary action, to advance written notice of ____ (__) days for proposed action and __ (__) days for proposed corrective action. _____ _____ is not considered to be adverse or corrective action.

A

fifteen (15), ten (10), Enforced Leave

Order Book, Article VII, Section 3 pg. 2

161
Q

In the case of a BFC conference, that matter __ ___ be referred to the ____ who is in the direct chain of command of the member.

A

shall not, BFC

Order Book, Article VII, Section 4 pg. 3

162
Q

It shall be the duties of the DIB to submit a written report and _____ ____ ____ to the ____ _____ ____, recommending one (1) of the following:

A

a. Trial Board (Suspension of 120 duty hours or more, including termination.)
b. Deputy Fire Chief Conference (Suspension of more than 72 duty hours, but less than 120 duty hours.)
c. Battalion Fire Chief Conference (Reprimand to a suspension of 72 duty hours.)
d. No further action.
e. Other

Order Book, Article VII, Section 5 pg. 4

163
Q

Upon completion of an investigation of a motor vehicle accident by the Accident Investigation Board, the investigating official or safety official shall forward a copy of the ____ ___ _ (____ _____ _____) to the Office of Compliance.

A

F&EMSD Form 7 (Vehicle Accident Investigation)

Order Book, Article VII, Section 6 pg. 5

164
Q

Challengees of Proposed Actions in which the maximum penalty that may be imposed does not exceed a __ ___-___ suspension shall be heard at the Battalion Fire Chief Conference.

A

72 hour-duty

Order Book, Article VII, Section 7 pg. 6

165
Q

Challengees of Proposed Actions in which the maximum penalty that may be imposed is greater than a __ ___-___ suspension but less than a __ __-__ suspension shall be heard at the Deputy Fire Chief Conference.

A

72 hour-duty, 120 hour-duty

Order Book, Article VII, Section 7 pg. 6, 7

166
Q

Upon delivery of the final decision, the Battalion Fire Chief shall make ___ copies. Where do they go?

A

five copies. The BFC retains a copy, one copy should be distributed to the Company Officer, and one copy to the Union. The remaining copies, along with the case file, shall be forwarded to the Office of Compliance.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 9 pg. 9

167
Q

The affected member shall have the right to appeal the Battalion Fire Chief’s decision within ___ (__) calendar days of receipt of the final decision to the appropriate Assistant Fire Chief who may approve the action, reduce the penalty, or dismiss the case.

A

fifteen (15)

Order Book, Article VII, Section 9 pg. 9

168
Q

The member may also appeal the Assistant Fire Chief’s decision within ___ (__) calendar days of the receipt to the Fire/EMS Chief or his designee, who may adopt either the BFC’s or AFC’s action, reduce the penalty issued by the AFC or dismiss the case.

A

fifteen (15)

Order Book, Article VII, Section 9 pg. 9

169
Q

The decision of the Fire/EMS Chief or his designee to deny the appeal, in whole or in part, shall be the final administrative decision and shall not be subject to further administrative appeal. Failure by the Fire/EMS Chief to respond to the appeal within ___ (__) calendar days shall constitute a denial of the appeal

A

sixty (60)

Order Book, Article VII, Section 9 pg. 9

170
Q

Upon delivery of the final decision, the DFC shall make ___ copies. Where will they be distributed to?

A

six. The DFC shall retain a copy and distribute 1 copy to the BFC’s office, 1 copy to the Company Officer, and 1 copy to the Union. The remaining copies, along with the case file shall be forwarded to the Office of Compliance.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 10 pg. 10

171
Q

All cases in which a member is charged with an infraction for which the penalty that may be imposed is termination, demotion, or a ___ __-___ suspension or greater shall be submitted to a ____ _____

A

120 duty-hour, Trial Board.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 11 pg. 10

172
Q

The Trial Board hearing shall begin within __ ___ of the member’s receipt of the Initial Written Notification.

A

180 days.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 11 pg. 10

173
Q

Captains may serve for a period of __ to ___ days, as determined by the Fire/EMS Chief, and no ____ who is a member of the Executive Board of Local 36 shall serve on a Trial Board.

A

30, 90, Captain

Order Book, Article VII, Section 11 pg. 11

174
Q

The Fire Trial Board Chairperson is responsible for ensuring decisions are due in the Compliance Office within __ ____ ___of the completion of the Trial Board hearing. If the Chairperson needs additional time, he or she is required to request an extension, in writing, from the _____ _____ before the due date.

A

14 calendar days, Operations Chief

Order Book, Article VII, Section 11 pg. 11

175
Q

A member may appeal the decision of the Fire/EMS Chief only to the ___ __ _____ ____, as permissible and in accordance with the Office’s Rules and Regulations.

A

Office of Employee Appeals

Order Book, Article VII, Section 11 pg. 11

176
Q

An appeal or grievance of a decision issued by the Fire/EMS Chief ___ ___ stay the implementation of the proposed action.

A

shall not.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 12 pg. 12

177
Q

Members outside of the Bargaining Unit who were appointed before December 3, 1980, shall appeal the Fire/EMS Chief’s decisions to the _____

A

Mayor

Order Book, Article VII, Section 12 pg. 12

178
Q

A member who is insubordinate may be relieved from duty “__ __ ___” and placed on administrative leave for the remainder of their tour of duty. This “___ ___ ___” is to prevent a potentially hostile situation from _____.

A

“on the spot”, “relief from duty”, escalating

Order Book, Article VII, Section 13 pg. 12

179
Q

A member who is insubordinate may be relieved from duty “on the spot” and placed on administrative leave for the remainder of their tour of duty. The official who places the member on administrative leave shall immediately prepare a _____ _____ addressed to the appropriate ____ ___ ___ stating full particulars and citing the appropriate violations of either the Order Book or Rules and Regulations and the proper cause(s).

A

Special Report, Assistant Fire Chief

Order Book, Article VII, Section 13 pg. 12

180
Q

Prior to being placed on enforced leave, the member shall be placed on administrative leave for a period of ___ ____, followed by enforced annual leave, then compensatory time which is recorded on time and attendant records, and finally, leave without pay.

A

five workdays

Order Book, Article VII, Section 14, pg. 13

181
Q

The five-day period of administrative leave begins when?

A

On the first workday immediately following the day on which the member was placed on administrative leave.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 14 pg. 13

182
Q

If a determination is made to place the member on enforced leave, the decision letter shall be prepared by the ___ __ _____ for signature by the ____ ___ ___. The notice shall inform the member of his or her placement on enforced leave, the date the leave is to commence, and his or her right to appeal the action within __ ___ of the receipt of the written decision letter. The notice shall also inform the member that if the enforced leave lasts 10 or more days, he or she has the right to file an appeal with the ____ ___ ____ ___ within ___ ____ of the effective date of the appealed agency action.

A

Office of Compliance, Assistant Fire Chief, ten days, Office of Employee Appeals, 30 days

Order Book, Article VII, Section 14 pg. 13, 14

183
Q

Enforced leave shall begin on the ___ ___ ___ following the completion of the 5-day administrative leave period. “Workday” is defined as follows for all Divisions: A workday shall be the same as a ___ ___ i.e., ____ through _____, excluding _____, ______, and Legal Holidays.

A

first business day, business day, Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Order Book, Article VII, Section 14 pg. 14

184
Q

Suspected Intoxication, the BFC shall; If the member agrees to take the necessary test:

A

If the member is suspected of alcohol intoxication, have the on-duty company officer contact the Traffice Alcohol Enforcement Unit (TAEU) of the MPD to make arrangements for the member in question to be evaluated for intoxication. The TAEU may be contacted at 202-727-4439, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 15, pg. 15

185
Q

Tardiness is defined as what?

A

Any absence of up to one (1) hour from duty which has not been approved in accordance with established policy and procedures.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 16 pg. 16

186
Q

Where it is determined, however, that the absence is excusable because of conditions which rendered prior approval impractical, the charge of absent without leave shall be changed to what?

A

annual leave or sick leave

Order Book, Article VII, Section 16, pg. 16

187
Q

For ranks above Captain and civilians who have passed probation. The AFC may summarily suspend (without pay) or remove a member when the member’s conduct:

A

a. Threatens the integrity of government operations;
b. Constitutes an immediate hazard to the agency, to other District employees, or to the employee; or
c. Is detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 17 pg. 21

188
Q

Definitions - reference: Disciplinary Actions

Admonition -

A

Any written communication from a supervisor to an employee, up to but excluding an Official Reprimand, which advises or counsels the employee about conduct or performance deficiencies, and the possibility that future violations will result in corrective or adverse action.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 18 pg. 21

189
Q

Definitions - reference: Disciplinary Actions

Adverse Action -

A

A removal, suspension for ten days or more, or reduction in rank, grade, or pay for cause.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 18 pg. 21

190
Q

Definitions - reference: Disciplinary Actions

Appeal -

A

An employee’s written request for review and reconsideration of an imposed corrective or adverse action.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 18 pg. 22

191
Q

Definitions - reference: Disciplinary Actions

Corrective Action -

A

An Official Reprimand or suspension of less than 10 days for cause.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 18 pg. 22

192
Q

Definitions - reference: Disciplinary Actions

Days -

A

Consecutive calendar days, unless otherwise specified.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 18 pg. 22

193
Q

Definitions - reference: Disciplinary Actions

Division Head -

A

Deputy Fire Chief; Deputy Director - EMSB; or any other official designated by the Fire/EMS Chief as a Division Head.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 18 pg. 22

194
Q

Definitions - reference: Disciplinary Actions

Official Reprimand -

A

A final decision letter which is placed in the employee’s Official Personnel Folder and which censures an employee for cause.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 18 pg. 22

195
Q

Definitions - reference: Disciplinary Actions

Supervisor -

A

Anyone in the chain of command at a higher level than the involved employee.

Order Book, Article VII, Section 18 pg. 22

196
Q

Members may be relieved from duty up to __ ____ early provided that the member is relieved by another member who is voluntarily assuming duty as a courtesy to the member being relieved.

A

2 1/2 hours

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 2 pg. 1

197
Q

Assuming duty is defined as?

A

entering your name and reporting time in the space next to the position assignment of the individual you are relieving in the personnel rundown of the company journal and placing your PPE on the unit.

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 2 pg. 2

198
Q

Dual role providers from the Operations Division work an average of __ ___ per week. this average works out to a complete cycle in four (4) weeks. The total hours required to work in a 4-week cycle is ___(which equals ____ (_) 24-hour workdays).

A

42 hours, 168 seven (7)

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 3 pg. 2

199
Q

If details to other divisions are for less than a full work week, the hourly equivalent should be used. One (1) hour detailed to other divisions is equal to ___ ___ in the Operations Division, i.e., 8 hours in another division x ___ __ = __ ___ in the Operation Division.

A

1.05 hours, 1.05 hours, 8.4 hours

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 4 pg. 3

200
Q

Any member reporting for duty to a company or another operational unit at a time other than change of platoons and finds that the company or unit is not in quarters, or any member reporting or duty at the change of platoons and finds their platoon has relieved the off-going platoon and the company is not in quarters will:

A
  1. Call the OUC at 202.373.3700 to determine the location of the company or unit.
  2. Note in the company journal their name, company, time of reporting for duty, and the fact that they contacted the OUC.
  3. If advised by the OUC that the company or unit is working at an incident, or will not be immediately returning to quarters because of a detail, inspection, drill, etc., the member will report to the company or unit without delay, after making a journal entry indicating their departure

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 5 pg. 3

201
Q

Requests for permission to exchange duty hours (in 12 and 24-hour increments) will be prepared and submitted on ___ ___ ___, _____ __ ____ ___ ___/___, by the member desiring the exchange, at least __ ___ prior to the date of the exchange and will be signed by both officers or members involved.

A

F&EMSD Form 163, Application to Exchange Work Hours/Tours, 24 hours

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 7 pg. 5

202
Q

All exchange of duty hours shall be completed by both members involved within ___ (__) calendar days.

A

sixty (60)

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 7 pg. 5

203
Q

Members are __ allowed to trade previously approved exchanged duty hours with a third party. If a member reports sick or is approved for EAL during an exchange of duty hours, it is the responsibility of the on-duty Company Officer to ensure what?

A

not, their SL or AL is appropriately documented in PeopleSoft.

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 7 pg. 5

204
Q

Duty hours may be exchanged (standby) between members for periods of less than twelve hours when requested and approved. It will be the duty of the responsible officers to ensure that ___ ____ ____ ___ are made, the ___ __ __ is submitted by the person requesting the standby when they reported for duty, and that the exchanges of duty time are completed within ___ (_) calendar days.

A

accurate company journal entries, F&EMSD Form 163, sixty (60)

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 8 pg. 5

205
Q

When converting back to Eastern Standard Time, all Department clocks will be turned back ___ () hour at 0200 hours on the second Sunday in March of each year. Uniformed and civilian personnel working the tour of duty which includes this time change will be charged ___ () of annual leave or the equivalent of ___(_) hour of annual leave.

A

one (1), one (1), one (1)

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 9 pg. 6

206
Q

When reverting back to Eastern Standard Time, all Department clocks will be turned back __() hour at 0200 hours on the first Sunday in November of each year. Uniform and civilian personnel working the tour of duty which includes this time change will be credited ___() hour of overtime.

A

one (1), one (1)

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 9 pg. 6

207
Q

Overtime or Annual/Sick Leave for Daylight Saving Time:

A

a. 23 hours for the day and night shifts.
b. 11 hours for the night shift.

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 9 pg. 6

208
Q

Overtime or Annual/Sick Leave for Eastern Standard Time:

A

a. 25 hours for the day and night shifts.
b. 13 hours for the night shift.

Order Book, Article VIII, Section 9 pg. 6

209
Q

Leave will be credited for each full biweekly period of service completed according to the following schedule:

Combined Service
Less than 3 yrs.
3 but less than 15 yrs.
15 or more yrs.

A

Combined Service Ops Division Other Divisions

Less than 3 yrs. 4.5 hours 4 hours
3 but less than 15 yrs. 7 hours 6 hours*
15 or more yrs. 9 hours 8 hours

*(Except the last period in the calendar year which is worth 10 hours.)

Order Book, Article IX, Section 1 pg. 1

210
Q

Officers/members who are in a non-pay status for a full pay period (80 or 84 hours) shall make arrangements for payment of health benefits to the __ ____. If payment is not received for the pay period(s) concerned this will cause what? Officers/members who elect not to make payment will not be eligible for health benefits until when?

A

DC Treasury. the member to lose their health benefits, open season enrollment

Order Book, Article IX, Section 1 pg. 1

211
Q

The maximum amount of accumulated annual leave which may be carried forward in succeeding years is __ ___ for members of divisions other than Operations Divisions and __ ___ for members of the Operations Division

A

240 hours, 264 hours

Order Book, Article IX, Section 2 pg. 2

212
Q

Except in cases of special circumstances to be determined by the Fire/EMS Chief, an application for the restoration of annual leave shall only be accepted for the most recently completed ____ ____ (___ (_) year only.)

A

leave year. One (1)

Order Book, Article IX, Section 4 pg. 2

213
Q

When the urgency of public business illness or administrative error have forced a member to forfeit annual leave in excess of the maximum leave ceiling at the end of the leave year, the member may request, through proper channels on ____ ___ __.

A

F&EMSD Form 11.2

Order Book, Article IX, Section 4 pg. 2

214
Q

Requests for restoration of annual leave must be in the Payroll Office no later than the close of business on _____ ___ for submission to the D.C. Controller by ____ __ that such leave be restored to their credit, to be used no later than by the end of the leave year ending ___ (_) years after the date of restoration of annual leave

A

February 15th, March 31st, two(2)

Order Book, Article IX, Section 4 pg. 2

215
Q

When requesting restoration of forfeited annual leave, copies of all disapproved ____ shall be attached to the ____ __ ___ for verification.

A

SF 71’s, F&EMSD Form 11.2

Order Book, Article IX, Section 4 pg. 2

216
Q

The deciding BFC or DFC shall deny the request for EAL if s/he has sound reason to believe what?

A

1) a legitimate emergency does not exist, therefore, the employee made the request for emergency annual leave in bad faith; or 2) the employee’s presence on duty is essential to maintain minimum public services in the support of maintenance of public health, life, or property and the employee has been notified.

Order Book, Article IX, Section 7 pg. 3

217
Q

The deciding BFC or DFC may grant EAL in increments of _ ___ and up to the full tour of duty of the member requesting EAL if circumstances dictate.

A

1 hour

Order Book, Article IX, Section 7 pg. 3

218
Q

EAL should not be granted more than _ ___ preceding the member’s tour of duty.

A

6 hours

Order Book, Article IX, Section 7 pg. 3

219
Q

Members requesting EAL must contact their on-duty BFC or DFC at least __ ___ prior to reporting time.

A

one hour

Order Book, Article IX, Section 7 pg. 4

220
Q

All requests for EAL must have proper and valid documentation and shall be recorded in the ___ and ____ ____. The special report shall contain the following:

A

Company, Battalion journals

A. Reason such leave was necessary
B. Measures taken to alleviate the need for EAL
C. When the member was made aware of the emergency.
D. The name of the Chief who granted EAL and the number of hours granted.
E (Dates and number of EAL hours granted to employee (per occurrence) in the past twelve (12) months.

Order Book, Article IX, Section 7 pg. 4

221
Q

Employees shall certify their request and intent to use leave by submitting an ___.

A

SF 71.

Order Book, Article IX, Section 8 pg. 4

222
Q

Uniformed firefighters will use the _____ __ __ for all sick leave certification, except that the ____ may be used to request sick leave for an optical or dental appointment.

A

F&EMSD Form 44, SF 71

Order Book, Article IX, Section 8 pg. 5

223
Q

Leave assignments shall begin on what day?

A

the first day of the full workweek of the new leave year

Order Book, Article IX, Section 9 pg. 6

224
Q

Leave assignment schedules shall be arranged so that:

A

A. No two (2) battalion commanders, of any one (1) battalion, shall be assigned to annual leave at one time.
B. No two (2) company officers; in the same company, shall be assigned to annual leave at any one time.
C. No two (2) company officers, on the same platoon, in the same battalion, shall be assigned to annual leave at any one time.
D. No two (2) members, in the same company, on the same platoon, shall be assigned annual leave at any one time.

Order Book, Article IX, Section 9 pg. 6

225
Q

Any member desiring to utilize or decline an assigned leave period shall, at least ___ (_) days prior to the beginning of such period, forward to the official concerned, through channels, a completed ___ _____. The completed Form __ shall be filed for reference until when?

A

seven (7), F&EMSD Form 11, 11, until the end of the leave year

Order Book, Article IX, Section 9 pg. 7

226
Q

Uniformed personnel, assigned to a 42-hour workweek, shall be assigned ___ () leave periods if their biweekly leave early category is __ ____, ____ () leave periods if their biweekly leave earning category is _ ___ and ___ (_) leave periods if their biweekly leave earning category is _ ____.

A

three (3), 4.5 hours, four (4), seven (7), five (5), 9 hours.

Order Book, Article IX, Section 14 pg. 8

227
Q

In the event an employee has accumulated leave above the maximum threshold, the granting of additional leave periods will be at the discretion of the Fire Chief. Failure of an employee to submit a written request to use any leave above the maximum thresholds with at least __ ___ ___ before to the end of the leave year will result in forfeiting the opportunity and any rights to further consideration.

A

three pay periods

Order Book, Article IX, Section 15 pg. 8

228
Q

In general, annual leave assignments for uniformed personnel shall advance ___ (_) period numbers each leave year.

A

three (3)

Order Book, Article IX, Section 14 pg. 8

229
Q

Any member desiring permission for a leave of absence without pay will execute the __ __ ___ requesting leave without pay and a submission of a ___ ____ addressed to the Fire/EMS Chief. Such applications will include the period of absence, the reason for such absence, etc.

A

DC Form 1199, Special Report

Order Book, Article X, Section 1 pg. 1

230
Q

Upon approval of leave without pay, the Fire Chief will cause the applicant to submit a _____ _____ administered by a member of the ____ __ ___ ____(___) prior to departure on such leave, and again before being permitted to return to duty.

A

physical examination, Police and Fire Clinic (PFC)

Order Book, Article X, Section 2 pg. 1

231
Q

No member will be permitted to return to duty after leave without pay, prior to passing a ___ ____ at the ___ __ ____ ___(___) set forth in this article and presenting proper documentation thereof to the company officer.

A

physical examination, Police and Fire Clinic (PFC)

Order Book, Article X, Section 3 pg. 1

232
Q

The Police and Fire Clinic (PFC) is located on the grounds of ____ _____ at where?

A

Providence Hospital, 920 Varnum Street N.E. Washington, D.C. 20017

Order Book, Article XI, Section 1 pg. 1

233
Q

The PFC is open daily (except ____, ___, and ____) from ___ hours to ____ hours. The telephone number is ________.

A

Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, 0700, 2300,
202-269-7400

Order Book, Article XI, Section 1 pg. 1

234
Q

Employees reporting to the PFC for medical and/or psychiatric treatment and/or evaluation shall:
Employees reporting late for scheduled appointments will what?
Employees may report to afternoon sick call if what?

A

Report to Sick Call between 0700 to 0830 hours Monday through Friday unless reporting for a scheduled appointment.
Not be seen and will be cited appropriately.
The approval of the Medical Services Officer or the clinic liaison in his absence. (1300 to 1430 hours)

Order Book, Article XI, Section 1 pg. 1

235
Q

Employees must contact the Clinic Liaison at the Medical Services Office (202-269-7509) for permission to do what?

A

reschedule their appointments. Appointments will only be rescheduled due to emergencies or unforeseen situations.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 1 pg. 2

236
Q

Any Department personnel who is being carried on Administrative Leave-Sick (POD) who fails to report for a scheduled appointment at the PFC or for treatment or therapy as directed by the PFC, will be what?

A

carried on his/her own Sick Leave beginning at the time of the missed appointment and continuing until they report as properly rescheduled and/or properly follow the instructions of the PFC.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 1 pg. 3

237
Q

Whenever an employee receives medical treatment from a source other than a PFC physician without such treatment first being authorized by the Medical Services Officer, what will happen?

A

the cost shall not be chargeable to the agency. Medical bills for unscheduled visits or treatment will be charged to the employee receiving treatment.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 1 pg. 3

238
Q

All employees are prohibited from outside employment while on what?

A

Sick Leave, Administrative Leave-Sick (POD), or while on continuation of pay or leave without pay due to a work-related injury or illness; for those employees serving on boards, commissions, or other duly authorized appointments, the Fire Chief will give permission on a case by case basis.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 1 pg. 3

239
Q

Members who require a physical examination and have had an examination within 6 months of the second examination should schedule a “____ ____”. During this appoint, the medical provider will review and record an interim history and the member must provide a what?

A

“Physical Update”, a urine drug screen

Order Book, Article XI, Section 2 pg. 3

240
Q

Employees will contact the PFC to schedule their Annual Physical examination within the __ (_) months prior to the month in which the examination is to occur. This will ensure what?

A

two (2), that the examination takes place within their birth month.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 2 pg. 4

241
Q

Scheduling appointments; The member bears the responsibility to make and appear for the appointment he/she had scheduled at the PFC. The member will notify their Company Officer or Supervisor as appropriate, of the appointment. What will the Company Officer do?

A

will track the appointments made by the members of their Company/Unit and report same to their Battalion Chief.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 2 pg. 4

242
Q

For the purpose of annual physical examinations, Operational employees shall schedule their appointment for their off-duty time and shall be reimbursed how?

A

hour for hour, in compensatory time.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 2 pg. 4

243
Q

If an employee is required to reschedule an appointment, they must contact the ___ ____ ____ or the ___ ____ in his absence for permission. Employees will be required to provide documentation supporting the request. In no case shall the rescheduled appointments occur later than __ ___ from the original appointment date.

A

Medical Liaison Officer, clinic liaison, 30 days

Order Book, Article XI, Section 2 pg. 4

244
Q

In order to maintain the confidentiality of an employee’s personal Medical Records, all Medical Bills, forms, and Special Reports pertaining to illness/injury, shall be placed in a ___ ___ and addressed to the ___ and marked as “____ _____”. The employee shall make every attempt to ___ ____ this information to the ___

A

sealed envelope, MSO, “Protected Information”, hand-deliver

Order Book, Article XI, Section 3 pg. 5

245
Q

Employees will be required to report in person to sign the “______ __ ____ ____ _____” for and to pick up said records when notified that they are ready. Employees who have requested personal medical records may call the ___ to determine the status of their request.

A

“Authorization to Release Medical Information”, MSO

Order Book, Article XI, Section 3 pg. 5

246
Q

Injuries in the performance of duty; The ACIC of the EMS unit transporting the employee shall, upon arrival at the appropriate facility, give the following information to the FLO or ELO at the OUC (202-373-3712 or 202-373-3713)

A

a. The name of the injured employee
b. The unit
c. The extent of illness/injury
d. The FLO shall immediately notify the DFC-Ops.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 5 pg. 6

247
Q

Injuries in the performance of duty; The Company Officer shall investigate the injury or illness and complete the ___ __:____. This form shall be completed and forwarded within __ ____ from the date of occurrence or notification. The distribution of the completed form is as follows: Original to the __ ___ and a copy to the ___ ___ ___ (__). If additional investigation is warranted, the On-Duty ___ ___ will submit a supplemental ___ ___ ____ documenting the investigation.

A

Form 44.4: Safety, 24 hours, Safety Office, Medical Liaison Officer (MSO), Safety Officer, Form 44.4 Safety

Order Book, Article XI, Section 5 pg. 6

248
Q

Whenever a Uniformed Operational All-Hazards employee requests that an absence due to injury or illness be covered by Administrative Leave: Sick (POD), the employee or their Company Officer/immediate Supervisor shall prepare a ___ __ ___: “___ __ ___ __ ___ __ ___ ______”. The Company Officer/immediate Supervisor shall also prepare a __ ___ ___:”__ ___ __” to serve as certification of the occurrence.

A

Form 44 Medical: “Report of Illness or Injury to Uniform Member, Form 44.4 Safety: “Injury Reporting Form”

Order Book, Article XI, Section 5 pg. 6

249
Q

Sick Leave for Uniformed All-Hazards employees of the Operations Division will be earned at a rate of __ ___ per pay period. Sick Leave for other members will be earned at the rate of _ ___ per pay period.

A

4.5 hours, 4 hours

Order Book, Article XI, Section 6 pg. 7

250
Q

Requests for Sick Leave for dental and optical appointments must be submitted in advance on the ___. Under “Remarks,” indicate as “___ ____” or “____ ____”.

A

SF 71, Dental Examination, Optical Examination

Order Book, Article XI, Section 6 pg. 7

251
Q

A __ __ ___ __, Request for Advance Leave or Leave Without Pay, a ___ ___ __, Request for Advance Leave, and a ____ ___ will be submitted to the appropriate Division head for consideration, with final approval by the Fire/EMS Chief.

A

DC Standard Form 1199, F&EMSD Form 11.4, Special Report

Order Book, Article XI, Section 6 pg. 8

252
Q

A Uniformed Operational All-Hazards member of the Operations Divisions may be advanced Sick Leave in amounts not to exceed __ ___. A member of any other Division may be advanced Sick Leave in amounts not to exceed __ ___.

A

288 hours, 240 hours

Order Book, Article XI, Section 6 pg. 8

253
Q

An employee who is absent due to illness or injury may request that all or any part of such leave be charged to Annual Leave on a current basis, by submission of the __ ___” Request for Annual Leave in Lieu of Sick Leave to the appropriate division head for employees below the rank of DFC. The Form ___ shall only be used for the current pay period concerned.

A

11.5, 11.5

Order Book, Article XI, Section 6 pg. 8

254
Q

The PFC is closed and will open in the next 12 hours:

A

Report to the PFC by 0700 hours the next day that the PFC is open.

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section 1 pg. 12

255
Q

The PFC is open and urgent/critical care is not needed:

A

Call and make an appointment to see a doctor that day, and notify the on-duty Company Officer or Immediate Supervisor as soon as their intent to report sick becomes certain. In no event shall such notice be given less than one hour prior to the time the employee is scheduled to report for duty.

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section 1 pg. 12

256
Q

The PFC is open and urgent/critical care is not needed and an appointment cannot be made prior to the PFC closing that day:

A

the employee shall report to the PFC for sick call between 0700 to 0830 hours the next day the PFC is open.

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section 1 pg. 12

257
Q

When the employee is on duty and the PFC is closed:

A

The employee shall notify their Company Officer that they are sick or injured; the employee shall be transported to a Medstar facility. Priority one transports to other facilities are permitted if medically indicated.

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section 1 pg. 13

258
Q

Uniformed Operational All-Hazards Employees reporting for medical care at eh PFC or Providence Hospital for exposure must complete a __ ___ ____ to document and track care. The Company Officer shall investigate the injury or illness and complete __ ___ ___. This form shall be completed and forwarded within __ ___ from the date of occurrence or notification.

A

Form 44 Medical, Form 44.4 Safety, 24 hours

Order Book, Article XI, Section 9 pg. 9

259
Q

Whenever a uniformed employee has been admitted to or released from a hospital, it shall be the responsibility of the employee to notify or cause to be notified, Communication, the Medical Services Office, and the head of said employee’s division through the chain of command.

A

a. When an on-duty employee is transported to a hospital for treatment or examination, a PFC Case Manager shall contact the treating physician at the hospital to determine what treatment the employee requires.
b. Members shall attempt to obtain a copy of the hospital diagnosis and prognosis. Members will be required to sign a Medical Release Form to provide information to the PFC provider if needed. This documentation should be hand-carried by the member to their next PFC appointment or visit.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 10 pg. 10

260
Q

Employees who have been on extended Sick Leave or Limited Duty for over __ (_) or otherwise as determined by their Battalion Commander or higher, shall be ordered to the Training Academy for refresher training after returning to a Full Duty status

A

one (1)

Order Book, Article XI, Section 12 pg. 10

261
Q

In general, the assignment of uniformed operational employees to a Limited Duty (LD) status shall be for ____ ___ ____ or _____ only

A

work-related injuries or illnesses.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 13 pg. 10

262
Q

Uniformed operational employees recovering from an injury and/or illness sustained in the course and scope of their employment may be detailed to a LD assignment by the MSO based upon the recommendation and advice of the physician at the PFC and shall perform in that capacity as directed and approved by the ____ ____ ____ _ ___ _____ (____)

A

Assistant Fire Chief of Professional Development (AFC-PD)

Order Book, Article XI, Section 13 pg. 10

263
Q

Uniformed operational employees must meet the following criteria to be considered for detailed to a LD assignment:

A

1) Be unable to perform the full range of duties due to injury or other temporary medical disability.
2. Be capable of effectively performing certain types of work within the Department.
3. Have a prognosis that he/she will be able to perform a full range of duties after achieving maximum medical improvement.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 13 pg. 11

264
Q

Annual Leave requests while on LD shall be made to whom? Employees requesting to take Annual Leave while on LD shall notify or cause to be notified who?

A

the Copy Officer/immediate Supervisor of the LD assignment.
the Medical Services Lieutenant, the Officer of the LD assignment, and their Company Officer/Immediate Supervisor for the purpose of timekeeping.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 13 pg. 11

265
Q

Uniformed operational employees whose injury and/or illness have been ruled Non-POD shall be detailed to a LD assignment for a maximum of __ ___ __.

A

30 calendar days.

Order Book, Article XI, Section 13 pg. 11

266
Q

Employees who have been assigned to an administrative position for at least __ ___ prior to sustaining a non-work-related injury or illness may continue in that administrative position, and need not be subject to the Limited Duty policy

A

60 days

Order Book, Article XI, Section 13 pg. 11

267
Q

Notification of change of duty status for operational personnel, if unable to reach the on-duty Company Officer, the employee shall notify: (1) __ ____ ___ ___, (2) __ ___ ____ _____, or (3) __ ___ ____ in that order.

A

(1) their on-duty Battalion Commander, (2) any on-duty Battalion Commander, (3) the Division Commander

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section III pg. 16

268
Q

When an employee is returned to full duty from an injury or illness, the employee shall receive one copy of the Clinic Date Record Form. What is done with that form?

A

The Clinic Data Record shall be presented to his on-duty Platoon Commander upon the employee’s return to duty for verification of return to full duty status; it shall be retained by the employee for his/her personal records.

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section IV pg. 17

269
Q

The Clinic Data Record shall also be used in calculating ___ ____ ____ due to the employee for Annual Physicals.

A

compensatory time hours

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section IV pg. 17

270
Q

The Form __ ____: Report of Illness or Injury to Uniformed Employee shall be prepared in duplicate by the employee concerned unless incapacitated.

A

44 Medical

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section V pg. 17

271
Q

Uniformed All-Hazards personnel reported to the PFC for the initial visit after an injury or illness should fill out a ___ __ ____ by hand. This will serve as a record of the injury or illness but does not relieve the Company Officer/Immediate Supervisors of the responsibility to submit a typed and certified ___ __ ____ within __ ___ of notification of the illness or injury (if the employee is requesting POD for the absence).

A

Form 44 Medical, Form 44.4 Safety, 10 days

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section V pg. 18

272
Q

The on-duty Company Officer/Immediate Supervisor at the time of the illness/injury shall complete the ___ ___ ___. Employees are ___ to submit their own __ ___ ___.

A

Form 44.4 Safety, not, Form 44.4 Safety.

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section V pg. 18

273
Q

The Form 44 Medical shall be in the office of the ___ ___ ___ no later than __ ___ ___ from the reported time of injury

A

Medical Services Officer, 10 calendar days

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section V pg. 19

274
Q

To ensure the best possible care for injured Department personnel, all personnel injured in the line of duty suffering ANY type of burn injury are to be transported to ____

A

Medstar

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section VI pg. 19

275
Q

When reporting for urgent care, employees shall have their ___ ____ ____ and shall inform the emergency room staff that they are an employee of the Fire and EMS Department.

A

Official Identification Card

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section VI pg. 19

276
Q

Personnel may be required to give their personal insurance information even though they believe they’re being treated for POD injuries; in this case, Fire and EMS Department personnel should inform the intake clerk that the visit is covered by “____ ____”.

A

“Workman’s Compensation”

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section VI pg. 19

277
Q

Employees reporting for urgent care on the weekends should report as early as possible, the best reporting time is what?

A

0730 hours

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section VI pg. 20

278
Q

Any employee who visits an urgent care facility is required to report to the PFC for Sick Call between ___ to ___ ___ the next day the PFC is open. The employee shall bring in a copy of the Emergency Room ___ ____ to verify his/her visit. A copy shall be retained at the PFC for the patient file.

A

0700 to 0830 hours, discharge sheet

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section VI pg. 20

279
Q

Change of duty status, personnel shall ____ notify the on-duty company officer or their immediate supervisor of the fact that they have been placed on __ ____ and must furnish all information as to where they can be reached while on ___ ___. This information shall be recorded where?

A

promptly, Sick Leave, Sick Leave, Company Journal

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section VII pg. 20

280
Q

Change of duty status, if operational personnel are unable to reach the on-duty company officer, the personnel shall notify: (1) __ ___ ___ ____, (2) __ ___ ___ ___, or (3) __ ___ ____ in that order.

A

(1) on-duty Battalion Commander, (2) any on-duty Battalion Commander, (3) the Division commander

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section VII pg. 20

281
Q

When an employee is returned to full duty from an injury or illness, the employee shall receive one copy of the Clinic Date Record Form. What is done with that form?

A

The Clinic Data Record shall be presented to his on-duty Platoon Commander upon the employee’s return to duty for verification of return to full duty status; it shall be retained by the employee for his/her personal records.

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section II pg. 17

282
Q

The Clinic Data Record shall also be used in calculating ___ ____ ____ due to the employee for Annual Physicals.

A

compensatory time hours

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section II pg. 17

283
Q

The Form __ ____: Report of Illness or Injury to Uniformed Employee shall be prepared in duplicate by the employee concerned unless incapacitated.

A

44 Medical

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section II pg. 17

284
Q

Uniformed All-Hazards personnel reported to the PFC for the initial visit after an injury or illness should fill out a ___ __ ____ by hand. This will serve as a record of the injury or illness but does not relieve the Company Officer/Immediate Supervisors of the responsibility to submit a typed and certified ___ __ ____ within __ ___ of notification of the illness or injury (if the employee is requesting POD for the absence).

A

Form 44 Medical, Form 44.4 Safety, 10 days

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section II pg. 18

285
Q

The on-duty Company Officer/Immediate Supervisor at the time of the illness/injury shall complete the ___ ___ ___. Employees are ___ to submit their own __ ___ ___.

A

Form 44.4 Safety, not, Form 44.4 Safety.

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section II pg. 18

286
Q

The Form 44 Medical shall be in the office of the ___ ___ ___ no later than __ ___ ___ from the reported time of injury

A

Medical Services Officer, 10 calendar days

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section X pg. 19

287
Q

To ensure the best possible care for injured Department personnel, all personnel injured in the line of duty suffering ANY type of burn injury are to be transported to ____

A

Medstar

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XI pg. 19

288
Q

When reporting for urgent care, employees shall have their ___ ____ ____ and shall inform the emergency room staff that they are an employee of the Fire and EMS Department.

A

Official Identification Card

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XI pg. 19

289
Q

Personnel may be required to give their personal insurance information even though they believe they’re being treated for POD injuries; in this case, Fire and EMS Department personnel should inform the intake clerk that the visit is covered by “____ ____”.

A

“Workman’s Compensation”

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XI pg. 19

290
Q

Employees reporting for urgent care on the weekends should report as early as possible, the best reporting time is what?

A

0730 hours

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XI pg. 20

291
Q

Any employee who visits an urgent care facility is required to report to the PFC for Sick Call between ___ to ___ ___ the next day the PFC is open. The employee shall bring in a copy of the Emergency Room ___ ____ to verify his/her visit. A copy shall be retained at the PFC for the patient file.

A

0700 to 0830 hours, discharge sheet

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XI pg. 20

292
Q

Change of duty status, personnel shall ____ notify the on-duty company officer or their immediate supervisor of the fact that they have been placed on __ ____ and must furnish all information as to where they can be reached while on ___ ___. This information shall be recorded where?

A

promptly, Sick Leave, Sick Leave, Company Journal

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XII pg. 20

293
Q

Change of duty status, if operational personnel are unable to reach the on-duty company officer, the personnel shall notify: (1) __ ___ ___ ____, (2) __ ___ ___ ___, or (3) __ ___ ____ in that order.

A

(1) on-duty Battalion Commander, (2) any on-duty Battalion Commander, (3) the Division commander

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XII pg. 20

294
Q

On or before the ___ of ____ of each year, Company Officer shall execute the _____ ___ ___: ____ __ ___ ____-___ for members of their command who were ruled on POD for the preceding year.

A

15th, January, F&EMSD Form 158: Report of Administrative Leave- Sick

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section X pg. 22

295
Q

The ___ ___ shall be forwarded to the Battalion Commander who shall “Attest” to the accuracy and return the forms to the Company concerned for dissemination.

A

Form 158

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section X pg. 22

296
Q

Uniformed Operational All-Hazards employees on Sick Leave desiring to leave the Metropolitan area shall prepare a ___ ___ __, stating the reasons for such request and use the following procedures:

A

F&EMS Form 34

  1. The employee shall make an appointment to be seen at the PFC. The employee shall hand-carry all copies of the Form 34 to the PFC physician.
  2. A PFC physician will certify that the employee’s medical condition is such that they may or may not leave the Metropolitan area for the stated time without further endangering their health.
  3. The MSO will approve or disapprove the request. The original will be kept at the MSO and copies will be sent to the appropriate Company, Battalion, and Division Commander

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XI, pg. 23

297
Q

Disability Retirement: within __ __ from the date the Uniformed Operational All-Hazards reports a claim of an injury/illness, make a determination whether the injury/illness is POD or Non-POD.
a. If the Department fails to make a ruling within __ ___, the claim shall be presumed to be a POD injury/illness; the employee will receive non-chargeable Administrative Leave until he/she receives a formal ruling on his/her claim.

A

30 days, 30 days

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XII, pg. 23

298
Q

Process for retirement of any Uniformed Operational All-Hazards employee who spends __/___(Operational Division/Administrative Divisions) cumulative workdays in a less than full duty status over any __-____period as a result of any one POD or non-POD injury/illness, including complications related to injury/illness

A

64/192, 24-month

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XII, pg. 23

299
Q

Disability retirement; The 64/192 cumulative workdays are accrued over a 24-month period and do not have to be what?

A

accrued consecutively

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XII, pg. 23

300
Q

Disability retirement; The 64/192 cumulative workdays do not apply to whom?

A

pregnant females in a limited duty status

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XII, pg. 23

301
Q

Disability retirement; The MSO shall notify each employee when the employee has spent __/__ cumulative workdays in the less than full duty status. Such notification shall in from the employee that his or her case is being what?

A

32/96, reviewed for possible disability retirement

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XII, pg. 24

302
Q

If a member of the Department has sustained, in the performance of duty at the scene of a fire or emergency, any serious or life-threatening injury or illness for which the member requires critical care treatment in a hospital intensive care unit or its equivalent, the member shall not be processed for retirement unless the member:

A

a. As a result of the injury or illness sustained has spent more than 170 cumulative workdays in a less-than-full-duty status over the 2-year period following the date the member sustained the injury or illness; and
b. Is unable to work in a less-than-full- duty capacity within the Department.

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XII, pg. 24

303
Q

A member who has spent more than 170 cumulative workdays in less-than-full- duty status over the 2-year period, and continues to be unable to perform the full range of duties shall not be processed involuntarily for retirement if the member is able and willing to work in any less-than-full-duty capacity within the Department. This includes staffing the divisions of what?

A

the Training Academy, Professional Standards, Fleets Management, Facilities Maintenance, Fire Prevention and Education, Equipment Maintenance, or other non-firefighting duty.

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XII, pg. 25

304
Q

Whenever a Uniformed Operational All-Hazards employee of the Fire and EMS Department receives a bill in reference to an injury which was ruled POS by the MSO, the employee shall forward the bill to whom?

A

the Medical Services Office

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XIII, pg. 25

305
Q

Prescriptions issued to Uniformed Operational All-Hazards employees at the PFC for POD injuries or illnesses shall only be filled by an authorized pharmacist selected from a list of pharmacies. Currently, all ___ ____ are contracted by the PFC.

A

CVS Pharmacies

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XIV, pg. 25

306
Q

All determinations of Sick Leave or Administrative Leave - Sick (POD) will be made on the __ __ Performance of Duty Injury Tracking Form.

A

Form 44.5

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XV, pg. 26

307
Q

The MSO will notify the member in writing of the ruling and justification for the ruling by certified mail or personal delivery. If the ruling is to deny POD, this notification will include instructions that the member has ___ (__) days from the date of service to appeal the ruling to the __-__, direct the member’s attention to the appeal procedures and notify the member that the member may, upon written request, obtain a full copy of the information on which the MSO’s decision was based within __ (__) days of the request.

A

thirty (30), AFC-PD, ten (ten)

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XV, pg. 26

308
Q

The appeal of the decision for POD must have a special report to the AFC-PD. What shall it include?

A

a. An explanation of the reason(s) why the member believes the MSO’s non-POD determination should be reversed.
b. Any additional facts or information not previously provided to the MSO that the employee would like the AFC-PD to consider.
c. A statement as to whether the employee wishes to proceed individually or with a union or legal representative and, once represented, the contact information for the representative.
d. An attached Waiver of Meeting form signed by the member if the member elects to waive the meeting with the AFC-PD

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XVI, pg. 27

309
Q

The appeal of the decision for POD special report (together with any attachments or additional information or statements the member wishes to submit) must be submitted to the AFC-PD within __(__) ___ from the date the member receives written notification of the MSO’s ruling. If the SR or the designated forms is not submitted within __ (__) ___, it will be considered untimely.

A

thirty (30) days, thirty (30) days

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XVI, pg. 27

310
Q

The appeal of the decision for POD final agency decision. The member can either do what two things:

A

A member of the Local 36 bargaining unit has a right to file a grievance challenging the Final Agency Decision.
All members wishing to appeal the Final Agency Decision may file a Petition for Review with the District of Columbia Superior Court within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision. Petitions for Review must be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court for the District of Columbia Superior Court.

Order Book, Article XI, Part II, Section XVI, pg. 29

311
Q

For AFGE Local 3721 members who are EMS providers reporting an on-duty injury shall what?

A

a. If the on-duty injury takes place outside of the EMS provider’s designated engine location, place the responding unit OOS and contact the OUC. OUC of the FLO/ELO shall notify the closest EMS Supervisor or EMS 8 Battalion Chief
b. If the on-duty injury takes place at the EMS provider’s designated engine location, notify their immediate supervisor/company officer of the change in their duty status.

Order Book, Article XI, Part III, Section II, pg. 30

312
Q

The civilian employee who is injured on-duty must contact the __ __ ____ within ___ ___ (_) hours of the injury or illness or on the next business day to report the illness or injury.

A

Office of Compliance, twenty-four (24)

Order Book, Article XI, Part III, Section II, pg. 30

313
Q

After the civilian employee begins receiving benefits from the Program, the civilian employee shall report any change in duty status to the ___ __ ____(202-673-3168).

a. If the duty change is to a “Limited Duty” status what must happen?
b. If the duty change is to “Full Duty” status what must happen?

A

Office of Compliance. the certificate from the PFC or designated physician shall indicate the approximate length of time-limited duty may be required. The employee shall also update the doctor’s report monthly and document all doctor’s appointments during duty hours.
The employee shall schedule/coordinate their return to a Full Duty status through the PFC. The employee shall bring the necessary medical documentation to support their duty status change. Any employee in a less than full duty status for a period of 90 days or more may be required to complete the Return to Duty Checklist.

Order Book, Article XI, Part III, Section II, pg. 31

314
Q

An injured employee is not entitled to receive compensation from the Program or COP during the first ___ ___ ____ after the date of injury. The employee must use accrued annual or sick leave to account for this initial period.

A

three workday

Order Book, Article XI, Part III, Section II, pg. 32

315
Q

Once the initial __ ___ __ waiting period has expired, the injured employee is entitled to and shall receive Continuation of Pay (COP) from the Department for a period not to exceed __ ___ (__) ___(if the employee was hired before January 1, 1980) or __-___(__) ___(if the employee was hired after January 1, 1980), so long as the employee has, using a form created by the Program for this purpose, filed a claim with his or her immediate supervisor within __ ___ of the workplace injury

A

three workdays, forty-five (45) days, twenty-one (21) days, thirty (30) days

Order Book, Article XI, Part III, Section II, pg. 32

316
Q

The right to receive Continuation of Pay (COP) terminates, regardless of the injured employee’s date of hire, when the Program issues a Notice of Determination accepting or denying the claim for benefits. If the Notice of Determination is issued before the expiration of the ___-___(__) or _____-___(__) ___ COP period, the injured employee is only entitled to receive COP from the end of the three-day waiting period to the date of the Notice of Determination.

A

forty-five (45), twenty-one (21) day

Order Book, Article XI, Part III, Section II, pg. 32, 33

317
Q

All civilian employees are required to notify the Department of his/her intention to return to duty no less than ___ (__) ___ prior to the start of the employee’s next scheduled shift

A

twelve (12) hours

Order Book, Article XI, Part III, Section III, pg. 33

318
Q

For civilian employees, sick leave may also be used when?

A

An immediate family member is afflicted with a contagious disease; otherwise, leave for family illnesses or injuries must be requested as emergency annual leave.

Order Book, Article XI, Part III, Section III, pg. 33

319
Q

For civilian employees, requests for sick leave for medical, dental, or optical appointments scheduled in advance must be submitted at least __(_) days before the appointment date on the ___. Under the “Remarks,” indicate the type of appointment as “Scheduled Medica Examination,” Scheduled Dental Examination,” or “Scheduled Optical Examination.”

A

seven (7), SF 71

Order Book, Article XI, Part III, Section III, pg. 33

320
Q

For civilian employees returning from a job-related injury or illness to a limited duty status must:

A
  1. Submit a certificate from the PFC or treating physician requesting Limited Duty and the approximate length of time Limited Duty may be required.
  2. Report to the Office of Compliance at 0815 ours.
  3. Submit an updated doctor’s report monthly and documentation to support all doctors’ appointments during duty hours.
  4. The Office of Compliance will coordinate the LD assignment with the MSO based upon the needs or special skills that an employee may possess.

Order Book, Article XI Part III, Section IV, pg. 34

321
Q

For civilian employees on LD, annual leave requests shall be made to whom?

A

the Company Officer/ Immediate Supervisor of the limited duty assignment. The Office of Compliance must be notified of all uses of AL or SL while an employee is on LD.

Order Book, Article XI Part III, Section IV, pg. 34

322
Q

For civilian employees, the Cardiac Stress Testing is a procedure covered under NFPA 1582, and employees will be tested by the following demographic:

A
  1. Applicants will receive Baseline Test.
  2. 30-39-year-old employees will be tested every 5 years.
  3. Employees aged 40 years old and above will be tested every 2 years.

Order Book, Article XI Part III, Section VII, pg. 36

323
Q

For civilian employees receiving a Cardiac Stress Test, there are four possible test outcomes, which are reported almost immediately to the employee:

A
  1. Category 1: Immediate medical intervention required.
  2. Category 2: Further medical evaluation is required but not of an immediate nature.
  3. Category 3: Employee is out of condition due to inability to perform at the required exertion level needed to perform the full duties of a firefighter and/or emergency medical services provider and is temporarily not fit for duty.
  4. Category 4: Employee is fit for duty.

Order Book, Article XI Part III, Section VII, pg. 37

324
Q

The Department will ___ accept a Cardiac Stress Test from an outside PCP, cardiologist, or specialist other than the PFC contractor.

A

not

Order Book, Article XI Part III, Section VII, pg. 38

325
Q

How many approved Urgent Care Facilities are there? What are the names and locations?

A 
5
1. MedStar Washington Hospital Center ER
110 Irving St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20010
2. MedStar Georgetown University ER
3800 Reservoir Rd. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
3. MedStar PromptCare Clinic (Adams Morgan)
1805 Columbia Rd. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
4. MedStar PromptCare Clinic (Capitol Hill)
228 7th St. S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
5. Providence Urgent Care Center
1150 Varnum St. N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20017

Order Book, Article XI Part III, Section VII, pg. 39 Appendix A

326
Q

Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes a responsibility of a lieutenant?

A. Ensure the maintenance of require basic skills of assigned personnel and schedule and conduct training each shift.

B. Establish minimum requirements and the schedule for daily, weekly, and monthly facility maintenance with coordination and guidance from the Facility Management Office.

C. Assist the Battalion Fire Chief in identifying the need for special projects or work programs needed.

D. Establish and maintain fire prevention inspection routes, schedule inspection activities, and ensure required documentation is maintained at the company level in coordination with the Fire Prevention Division.

A

A. Ensure the maintenance of require basic skills of assigned personnel and schedule and conduct training each shift.

Order Book, Article II, Section V, pg. 5

327
Q

When members of the Department identify a defective fire hydrant, which of the procedures below will be followed?

A. Company officers are to notify the Risk Management Division safety officer and their respective Battalion Fire Chief.

B. Companies will place a “Maintenace Required” ring on the hydrant.

C. Company officers are to notify the OUC watch commander, DC WASA, and their respective Battalion Fire Chief.

D. Companies will place a white band above the steamer and below the bonnet.

A

C. Company officers are to notify the OUC watch commander, DC WASA, and their respective Battalion Fire Chief.

Order Book, Article V, Section X, pg. 8

328
Q

Lieutenant Mitchell is challenging his proposed 96-duty-hour suspension. Before which conference or board shall the lieutenant’s challenge be heard?

A. Trail Board
B. Deputy Fire Chief Conference
C. Battalion Fire Chief Conference
D. Captain Conference

A

B. Deputy Fire Chief Conference

Order Book, Article VII, Section VII, pg. 6, 7

329
Q

Which of the following statements is CORRECT with regard to requests for permission to exchange duty hours in 12- and 24- hour increments.

A. F&EMSD Form 163 must be submitted by the member desiring the exchange at least 48 hours prior to the date of the exchange.

B. Under no circumstances will a member be allowed to work (trade) more than 36 consecutive hours.

C. F&EMSD Form 163 must be submitted by the member desiring the exchange at least 72 hours prior to the date of the exchange.

D. All exchange of duty hours shall be completed by both members involved within 30 calendar days.

A

B. Under no circumstances will a member be allowed to work (trade) more than 36 consecutive hours.

Order Book, Article VIII, Section VII, pg. 5

330
Q

Are engine companies responding on alarms required to await orders before using dual pumper operations at a hydrant marked for that purpose?

A. No, engine companies responding on alarms are not required to await orders before using dual pumper operations at a hydrant marked for that purpose when it is in the best interest of efficient fire service.

B. Yes, in all cases, engine companies responding on alarms are required to await orders before using dual pumper operations at a hydrant marked for that purpose.

C. No, engine companies responding on alarms are not required to await orders before using dual pumper operations at a hydrant marked for that purpose, unless there is the need to clear principle traffic routes.

D. Yes, engine companies responding on alarms are required to await orders before using dual pumper operation at a hydrant marked for that purpose, with the sole exception being the need to clear principle traffic routes.

A

A. No, engine companies responding on alarms are not required to await orders before using dual pumper operations at a hydrant marked for that purpose when it is in the best interest of efficient fire service.

Order Book, Article XVI, Section XII, pg. 5

331
Q

When vehicles must use center or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections, they ____

A. must slow down, then coast through the intersection, including occasions when the vehicle has a green light

B. must slow down, then coast through the intersection, unless the vehicle has a green light

C. must come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection, including occasions when the vehicle has a green light

D. must come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection, unless the vehicle has a green light

A

C. must come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection, including occasions when the vehicle has a green light

Order Book, Article XVII, Section 2.2, pg. 3

332
Q

When the driver of an apparatus is under the direct supervision of a lieutenant, shall the lieutenant immediately remove the driver if he/she fails to operate a vehicle safely or fails to comply with any Department issued safety policies?

A. Yes, the officer shall immediately remove any driver who fails to operate a vehicle safely or fails to comply with any Department issued safety policies.

B. No, because only a captain and above has the authority to remove a driver for failing to operate a vehicle safely or failing to comply with any Department issued safety policies.

C. Yes, but only if the driver’s failure resulted in his/her being at fault for a vehicle accident.

D. No, because only a BFC and above has the authority to remove a driver for failing to operate a vehicle safely or failing to comply with any Department issued safety policies.

A

A. Yes, the officer shall immediately remove any driver who fails to operate a vehicle safely or fails to comply with any Department issued safety policies.

Order Book, Article XVII, Section 4.6 pg. 5

333
Q

Which of the procedures below should be followed when accountable property is lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged beyond repair?

A. The officer in charge when the accountable property was lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged beyond repair by a member of his/her company, shall submit a F&EMSD Form 97 with complete information within 48 hours.

B. The officer in charge shall notify the Police Department, but only if the accountable property was stolen.

C. Members concerned shall submit a F&EMSD Form 97 with complete information and a Special Report within 48 hours.

D. Members concerned shall submit a F&EMSD Form 97 with complete information within 24 hours.

A

D. Members concerned shall submit a F&EMSD Form 97 with complete information within 24 hours.

Order Book, Article 19, Section 17 pg. 3,4

334
Q

You are the on-duty officer in charge at your station, where a service provider has just performed a service for the Department. Which of the procedures below should you follow?

A. Record this information in the company journal only.

B. Prepare a F. D. Form 1 only, giving a brief but comprehensive description of the performance.

C. Record this information in the company journal and prepare a F. D. Form 1, giving a brief but comprehensive description of the performance.

D. Telephone the Facilities Management Office to report that the work has been completed.

A

C. Record this information in the company journal and prepare a F. D. Form 1, giving a brief but comprehensive description of the performance.

Order Book, Article 22, Section 3 pg. 2

335
Q

For the purpose of providing efficient administration, the Operations Division is divided into seven battalions. To which battalion is Brush Unit 1 assigned?

A. Fourth
B. Third
C. Second
D. First

A

C. Second

Order Book, Article 1, Section 1, pg. 1

336
Q

Sgt. Horowitz is serving as the on-duty platoon commander. Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes an aspect of the Sgt.’s responsibility in this position?

A. It will not be Sgt. Horowitz’s responsibility to assist in any training of personnel.
B. It will be Sgt. Horowitz’s responsibility to assist the BFC in identifying the need for special projects or work programs needed.
C. It will not be Sgt. Horowitz’s responsibility to ensure safe working conditions.
D. It will be Sgt. Horowitz’s responsibility to supervise employees assigned to her shift.

A

D. It will be Sgt. Horowitz’s responsibility to supervise employees assigned to her shift.

Order Book, Article 2, Section 5, pg. 6

337
Q

Certain policies and procedures will be adhered to concerning the service of summonses and subpoenas to members of the Department in civil lawsuits related to the performance of their duties. Which of the following statements is CORRECT with regard to the service of a summons?

A. Members of the Department may accept personal service of any summons for another member, even if not specifically authorized to do so by that member.
B. Member must accept summonses at their home address, which supervisors shall disclose to process servers upon request.
C. Any member who refuses to meet with a process server shall be ordered to do so.
D. Process servers who seek to serve a summons on a member at his/her duty station will be directed to the company commander or other designated administrative official.

A

D. Process servers who seek to serve a summons on a member at his/her duty station will be directed to the company commander or other designated administrative official.

Order Book, Article 3, Section 24 pg. 15

338
Q

Which of the following procedures is CORRECT with regard to the recording of information in the Department journal?

A. All entries will be made in ink or indelible pencil and, if an error is made, the correction will be made by drawing a line through the error and adding the correct data; no erasures will be permitted.
B. The company officer of the truck company on the fire ground, first due on the incident, will be responsible for recording in his/her company journal the particulars of the response.
C. In instances where there was no actual fire, or fire out-on-arrival, defective oil burner, overheated brakes, food of the stove, etc., a brie mention in the journal is sufficient; do not list all the particulars.
D. Alarms caused by smoke or steam scares, reflections, accidents to boxes, and where a mistake has been made (good intentions) will be recorded as false alarms.

A

A. All entries will be made in ink or indelible pencil and, if an error is made, the correction will be made by drawing a line through the error and adding the correct data; no erasures will be permitted.

Order Book, Article 4, Section 1 pg. 2

339
Q

With regard to special reports, any member initiating an approved “EXPEDITED” report and receiving no response within ___ days, will be granted permission to pursue the matter, in person and/or by telephone, through the chain of command.

A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10

A

D. 10

Order Book, Article 6, Section 4 pg. 1

340
Q

Disciplinary actions against firefighters at the rank of ____ and below shall be governed by the collective bargaining agreement between the Department and D.C. Fire Fighter Association Local 36 and Chapter 16 of the D.C. Personnel Manual (DPM). In the event of a conflict between the collective bargaining agreement and Chapter 16, ____ shall prevail.

A. captain; the collective bargaining agreement
B. battalion fire chief; the collective bargaining agreement
C. captain; Chapter 16
D. battalion fire chief; Chapter 16

A

A. captain; the collective bargaining agreement

Order Book, Article 7, Section 1, pg. 1

341
Q

Members may be relieved from duty up to ___ early provided that the member is relieved by another member who is voluntarily assuming duty as a courtesy to the member being relieved.

A. 1 hour
B. 1 1/2 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 2 1/2 hours

A

D. 2 1/2 hours

Order Book, Article 8, Section 2, pg. 1

342
Q

Protected health information (PHI) may be entered in/on which of the following?

A. Form 44 Medical, and it should only be submitted on the form by the employee or by the company officer/immediate supervisor if the employee is incapacitated.
B. Company journals, special reports, and all Department forms, including Form 44 Medical.
C. Company journals and all Department forms, including Form 44 Medical.
D. Special reports and all Department forms, including Form 44 Medical.

A

A. Form 44 Medical, and it should only be submitted on the form by the employee or by the company officer/immediate supervisor if the employee is incapacitated.

Order Book, Article 11, Section 3, pg. 6

343
Q

The maximum amount of accumulated annual leave which may be carried forward in succeeding years is ___ hours for members of divisions other than Operations Divisions and ___ hours for members of the Operations Division.

A. 216; 240
B. 240; 264
C. 264; 288
D. 288; 312

A

B. 240; 264

Order Book, Article 16, Section 18, pg. 7

344
Q

With regard to driving safety, when Department vehicles must travel in oncoming traffic lanes, the maximum permissible speed shall be ___ mph.

A. 40
B. 30
C. 20
D. 10

A

C. 20

Order Book, Article 17, Section 2.17, pg. 3

345
Q

Which of the statements below is CORRECT with regard to routine inspections?

A. The Fourth Amendment only relates to searches by police officers; therefore, search warrants are never required or advised for any routine inspection if permission to enter is denied.
B. A private residence or the non-public areas of a business or building may be entered without consent or warrant when the member reasonably believes that “exigent circumstances” exist.
C. Single-family homes shall be subject to routine inspection, even if no complaint has been received or the resident has not made such a request.
D. Building managers, landlords, and agents have the authority to grant entry to any private residence that they manage and/or own but don’t occupy themselves; this includes occupied or rented hotel rooms, apartments, and single-family homes.

A

B. A private residence or the non-public areas of a business or building may be entered without consent or warrant when the member reasonably believes that “exigent circumstances” exist.

Order Book, Article 18, Section 9, pg. 6

346
Q

When the Department is placed in the “READY ALERT STATUS,” all units will prepare for immediate response and will comply with which of the following?

A. In cases of a possible imminent terrorist attack, Engine 3 and Truck 7 will be placed on an incident to the White House.
B. All units, including those already committed to an incident, will return to their stations?
C. If “READY ALERT STATUS” is declared at shift change, personnel shall be relieved from duty as normal.
D. All practical drills will cease, and apparatus will be made ready for response.

A

D. All practical drills will cease, and apparatus will be made ready for response.

Order Book, Article 25, Section 2, 3, pg. 1

347
Q

Sgt. O’Hara became aware that Sgt. Coates has been arrested. According to the Department’s General Rules of Conduct, is Sgt. O’Hara required to notify the Office of Internal Affairs (OIA) of this arrest?

A. Yes, because all employees of the Department will immediately notify the OIA whenever he/she becomes aware that an employee of this agency has been arrested on or off duty.
B. No Sgt. O’Hara is not required to immediately notify the OIA of the arrest; that notification is the sole responsibility of Sgt. Coates.
C. Yes, but only if the incident leading to the arrest occurred while Sgt. Coates was on duty.
D. No, unless the arrest was a felony and the incident leading to the arrest occurred while Sgt. Coates was on duty.

A

A. Yes, because all employees of the Department will immediately notify the OIA whenever he/she becomes aware that an employee of this agency has been arrested on or off duty.

Order Book, Article 6, Section 4, pg. 1

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