ORDERBOOK Flashcards
(308 cards)
1
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Location of EMS 6 and EMS 8
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2 engine
16 engine
2
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Fire Trial Board Advisory Board of Awards
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Four (4) Battalion Fire Chiefs One (1) EMS Supervisor
3
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Disciplinary Investigation Board Promotion Board
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Senior Captain, Chairperson Two (2) Junior Captains totaling 3 captains
4
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For medical scenes, supervision of medical care and clinical decisions will be conducted by the highest-ranking ALS provider, or EMS Supervisor, with overall scene command, safety, and tactical decisions provided by the ___________________
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senior ranking fire service officer.
5
Q
critical partners and community stakeholders:
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ANC representatives, school officials, business and community associations, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) members, and law enforcement partners.
6
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The Senior EMS Captain of a Battalion is responsible for the _________________________ of the Battalion’s assigned EMS Supervisors
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administrative oversight
7
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EMS Platoon Commanders are responsible for the clinical supervision of all personnel assigned to their platoon, as well as ___________________________
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EMS equipment and medication
8
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Administrative geographic boundaries are determined by the local alarm district boundaries of the _____________ companies assigned to the battalion.
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engine
9
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Members will communicate promptly to immediate supervisors, both verbally and via Special Report, any and all conditions or occurrences observed by them which are important, ___________________, unusual or perilous to life or limb as to require special attention.
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extraordinary
10
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These “Unusual Incidents” should include, but are not limited to, cases which could reflect positively or negatively on the Department. Examples of “Unusual Incidents” to be reported are:
The report should include dates, times, locations and incident numbers, if applicable.
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- Rescue of citizens.
- Injuries to or death of members, whether on or off duty.
- Stolen property.
- Civil disturbances.
- Abuse/attacks on members, both physically and verbally.
11
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[Company officers will record the receipt of all supplemental and miscellaneous checks in the ___________________________ and place these checks in a secure place until forwarded to appropriate destination.
The delivery of any supplemental check to members must be documented with full particulars in the company journal and by the execution F&EMSD Form ______]
Delivery of checks to persons who ______________________ from the Department is prohibited.
A
company journal
form 1
have been separated
12
Q
Requests made direct to companies relative to removal of fallen trees, pumping out cellars, etc., will be referred to the __________________
In case of doubt as to the proper action to be taken on such calls, the Watch Commander at OUC will contact the Deputy Fire Chief Operations, regardless of the hour.
A
OUC.
13
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If no officer in charge is available, and circumstances at the scene indicate the need for disaster relief, the _____________________ will so advise the OUC as soon as practicable.
A
fire inspector
14
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Assignments and reassignments of members (to be reported by the officer of the new company), and changes of address, telephone number, marital status, rank, platoon number or next of kin will be recorded on the F&EMSD Form _________________
A
9
15
Q
left side of the personnel jacket
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sandwiched by the 9s.
9
175
119
16
Q
An employee’s email signature is limited to any or all of the following:
A
An employee’s email signature is limited to any or all of the following:
Name
Title
Division
Agency
Office number
Cell phone number
Fax address
Email address
Agency URL (website)
17
Q
Office desks and file cabinets of companies will be inspected ______________ by a Battalion Fire Chief
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once a month
18
Q
General Orders issued with large attachments will be distributed to the companies (hard copy) via :
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the Battalion Fire Chiefs.
19
Q
Company officers who receive General Orders will promptly make all changes to the appropriate manuals. Upon completion of the updates, the on-duty platoon commander will __________ and place the date next to each item updated.
A
initial
20
Q
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
21
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If the order is received verbally (via Channel 01 Dispatch or by telephone), the initials and date will be entered in the company journal in the margin next to the order issued [with the notation ___________________. All vocal messages will be recorded verbatim in the company journal.]
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Vocal Message
22
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________________will contain orders affecting the permanent policy of the Department and revising the Rules and Regulations, Order Book, Box assignments, drill manuals and pamphlets, etc.
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General Orders
23
Q
__________________will include all transfer of personnel, special details by the Fire/EMS Chief, and other orders not intended to be of a permanent nature.
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Special Orders
24
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__________________ will contain general information to the Department regarding hydrants, letters of appreciation, etc.
A
Memorandums
25
_______________________ will contain information specific to battalions, companies, and units in the Fire Fighting and EMS Divisions.
Deputy Fire Chief Memorandum
26
The _____________________ will annually survey General Orders, Special Orders, Memorandums and Deputy Fire Chief Memos
Regulations Officer
27
Individuals who need bags to forward money will request them from their :
battalion or division commanders
28
When money bags are picked up by the Battalion Fire Chief, in the Operations Division, or the Department mailman in the case of other divisions, have this Form 1 signed and retain the ________________ as your receipt. The other two (2) copies will accompany the bag
Original
29
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 Office within ________ days after the bag was forwarded, they will call the Assistant Fire Chief of ______________, and be governed by that Chiefs instructions.
20
services
30
Members desiring to change their Federal withholding tax status may do so by executing Form W-4 (in duplicate) with their name in capital letters, ____________ first.
surname (last)
31
residency preference
5 years
32
Personal Complaints, the following are recognized as "chains of command":
a. Operations Division:
b. Other Divisions:
1. Company platoon commander.
2. [Company Commander]
3. Battalion platoon commander.
4. Division commander.
5. Bureau commander.
1. Immediate supervisor.
2. Assistant division commander.
3. Division commander
33
F&EMSD Form 10 listing:
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.
3. Requests will remain on file and valid for:
the calendar year submitted.
34
It is the policy of the Fire and EMS Department to prohibit the direct supervision of, or the assignment with, any member to the same battalion unit on the same platoon with the member’s:
1. Mother/father.
2. Sister/brother.
3. Son/daughter.
4. Spouse
35
Citizens Procedure for Filing Claims against the D.C. Government
NOTICE MUST BE FILED WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS OF THE DATE YOU SUSTAINED THE DAMAGE OR INJURY
notice must be addressed to:
Office of Risk Management – Claims Bureau
written notice, containing the following information:
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.
36
The _______________will accept service of summonses and subpoenas directed to the Fire/EMS Chief and will forward them to the appropriate unit for action.
General Counsel
37
Any member who receives a summons naming him or her as a defendant in a work-related civil suit should immediately contact ________________, regardless of whether the member believes the summons was properly served or improperly served. The member may also wish to contact a private attorney.
the General Counsel
38
Members of the department will not accept personal service of a summons to a civil law suit for _____________, unless specifically authorized to do so by that member
any other member
39
Members are encouraged to accept proper personal services of summonses on themselves in civil cases related to the performance of duty. A logical and appropriate place for service in such cases is at the ______________________. Home addresses of members of the department are not a matter of ________________, and it is the policy of this department not to disclose the home addresses of members in order to protect the privacy of members and their families.
member's duty station
public record
40
However, no member of the department will be ordered to meet with a process server or to:
accept a summons in a civil case.
41
Processor servers with summons occurrences will be recorded in the _________________, omitting any details of the summons. The appropriate Battalion Fire Chief, Division or Bureau Chief will be notified by telephone, unless directed by same, to put it in writing.
Company Journal
42
Process servers who seek to serve a summons on a member at his or her duty station will be directed to:
the company commander or other designated administrative official
43
Members may be entitled to free legal representation by the ____________________________________ in civil suits arising out of acts performed in the line of duty.
Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
44
Members who wish to request representation by the Corporation should immediately obtain and complete FD Form_______________(Request for Representation by the (OAG) in _________________. The summons and FD Form 2.6 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.
2.6
triplicate
45
A legal notice to a witness to appear and give testimony at the place, date and time specified
subpoena
46
A subpoena may direct a witness to appear and give testimony only, or a Subpoena________________ may direct the witness to bring relevant documents.
Duces Tecum
47
Members of the department will_______________ a subpoena in a civil law suit for another member unless specifically authorized to do so by that member.
not accept
48
Members who receive subpoenas requiring them to appeal and give personal testimony and also to produce departmental documents will immediately bring the subpoena to the attention of :
their supervisor and will notify the Office of the General Counsel
49
. In some cases, members will be presented with subpoenas requiring production of departmental documents in cases for which the member has no personal knowledge. Such subpoenas are usually directed to the Fire/EMS Chief,__________________ or the Public Information Office.
the EMS Director
50
: 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.
Notice of Deposition
51
At 0001 hours each day, the watch detail shall enter in the company journal (__________________characters), the day of the week, month, date and year; e.g., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019.
in bold
52
When information is recorded in the EMS journal, either the designation___________________ shall be entered after the recording of each response.
ACIC-D or ACA-D
53
The incident number shall be entered in the company journal in the left margin, below _____________________, for all incidents.
the dispatch time
54
The Company Officer of the_____________________ on the fire ground shall be responsible for recording in the company journal
first-due engine company
Whether damage exceeded $50.00.
55
No erasures shall be permitted in the company/unit journal. All entries shall be made in ink or ________________ and if an error is made, the correction shall be made by drawing a line through the error and adding the correct data.
indelible pencil
56
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 (responses in _______________ink) of the company whose place they take, including the times of reporting in service and departure, and shall upon return to their own quarters, record in their own journal (responses in_______________) their activities while in a transfer status.
blue or black
red ink
57
All dates entered on the F&EMSD Form 119 shall be in the following style:
10-10-06, not October 10, 2006.
58
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 F&EMSD Form
119
59
The miscellaneous column on the back of the form shall be used for such entries as date of receipt of service emblems and/or medals. Special courses of instruction shall be listed on the F&EMSD Form :
175, Training Record.
60
When a member retires, resigns or is separated from the service for any reason, their working personnel file folders shall be promptly forwarded to :
the D.C. Fire and EMS Department Office of Human Resources
61
In an effort to maintain consistency within the Department at the company level, _______________________________________ can be used to assist the Company Officer as a guide to the basic activities that should be performed daily
F&EMSD Form 55, Company Officer Daily Checklist,
62
A separate list of boxes in box alarm district of Battalion Fire Chiefs with box alarm assignments, and running routes thereto with right and left turns indicated, shall be maintained in :
the engine company information book in which the Battalion Fire Chief is stationed;
63
EMS units assigned to the Special Operations Battalion shall be considered to be assigned to the platoon commanded by the Captain of the ____________________________________________where they are quartered;
Special Operations Unit (Rescue Squad or Haz Mat)
64
________________________________shall be submitted to the incident commander on all Metro responses, except medical locals. The incident commander shall forward the completed reports to the Special Operations Division Metro Liaison Officer.
The F&EMSD Form 170.3, Metro Response Report,
65
[Along with the F&EMSD Form 54 series, company officers are also to submit F&EMSD Form 54.4 Medication due to expire within ____________ days.
60
66
The FD Form 180 Language Line Service form will be submitted with the _________ reports whenever the Language Line is accessed. The FEMS Form 180 will be submitted to the :
monthly
Public Information Office
67
Quarterly Reports
The F&EMSD Form ___________ will be submitted using the JAJO schedule. This form will be submitted along with the regularly submitted monthly reports.
108
68
Annual Reports:
No later than the ____________ of each year, the Deputy Fire Chiefs, Battalion Fire Chiefs and company officers
oct 3
69
property inventory
oct 15
70
Needs and Recommendations”, to be submitted by_________________. This report will describe in detail all requests for major repairs to the installation and any recommended changes or improvements.
October 3rd
71
Winter Needs”, to be submitted by ________________. Except for snow chains
October 3rd
72
A Special Report addressing snow chain needs will be submitted by:
July 31st
73
No later than the third day of each month, the following reports will be submitted covering the activities of the preceding month:
Training Academy F&EMSD Form 127
74
With the exception of _________________ reports, all reports will be endorsed at each level of the chain of-command whether or not any action is required on the part of the endorsing official.
"EXPEDITED"
75
Whenever a report is considered __________________________ or ____________________, the preparer may request that it be "EXPEDITED".
time sensitive or to be of an extraordinary nature
76
EXPEDITED Special reports
"I request that this report be "EXPEDITED", as a separate and final sentence of the report.
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The first endorsing official will, after reviewing the subject matter of the report, determine the validity of this request. This official will enter, in capital letters, a separate and final statement to the endorsement either: _________________________________________________, and if approved, will stamp or neatly print the word "EXPEDITE", in red letters, at the top of the first page of the original.
"EXPEDITING APPROVED" or "EXPEDITING DENIED"
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Expedited SR
10 days
79
SR
30 days
80
Deaths or serious injury to active personnel of the Department, regardless of where occurred, will be reported immediately by the on-duty company officer to the :
OUC
81
When personnel become aware of the death of a retired member, they should notify the _____________________ as soon as practical.
Public Information Office
82
Personnel rosters will be submitted by Battalion Commanders in the Operations Division and by heads of other divisions by the _______ of January, April, July and October of each year.
15th
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Rosters
An asterisk 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 ___ days
60
84
Air unit personnel on the roster will have the letter ____
S
85
The Incident Commander, together with the police officer, shall inventory the articles of value and record same on a FD Form 1. The police officer, after signing, shall retain the ________________ of the Form 1 and the articles of value. The Incident Commander shall attach the_____________ of the Form 1 to his/her Special Report and retain the __________________
second copy (pink)
original (white)
first copy (yellow).
86
Form 1 colors original, first copy, second copy
white yellow pink
87
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.
Office of Internal Affairs (OIA)
88
During the hours of_____________________, Monday thru Friday, member(s) of the OIA will be available to receive such notifications on the following numbers: 202-673-3677. During weekends, holidays and all other hours that the office is closed, notifications will be made by calling _______________________________ who will notify the OIA. If he/she is unavailable, members will call the ________________________________________on 202-373-3712.
0815 to 1645 hours
the on-duty Operations Deputy Fire Chief
Office of Unified Communications (OUC) Fire Liaison Officer (FLO)
89
Immediately when possible, but no later than ______hours after the initial notification, employees of the Department will provide a written notification in the form of a Special Report to OIA giving full details and any supporting documentation concerning the incident. During normal business hours these reports are to be____________ in sealed envelopes to OIA l o c a t e d at Fire & EMS Department Headquarters.
72
hand delivered
90
It shall be the responsibility of_______________ to coordinate daily with the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations and the FLO about any arrests or incidents during the previous tour
OIA
91
_____________ adverse actions within a period of ____________ months involving any charge of misconduct, conduct unbecoming an employee, improper performance of duty or neglect in the performance of duties shall be prima facie evidence of inefficiency.
3
12
92
If a member is cited a ____ time for a similar charge in a twelve month period, the member will also be cited for inefficiency.
4
93
suspension and/or revocation of their driver’s license in accordance with section 4 of this article will receive a ____ hour suspension for the non-notification;
60
94
Disciplinary actions against firefighters at the rank of captain and below shall be governed by the collective bargaining agreement between the Department and D.C. Fire Fighters’ 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.
the collective bargaining agreement
95
Any on-duty or employment-related act or omission that interferes with the efficiency and integrity of government operations, to include:
(1) Unauthorized absence;
(2) Absence without official leave;
(3) Neglect of duty;
(4) Insubordination;
(5) Incompetence;
(6) Misfeasance;
(7) Malfeasance;
(8) Unreasonable failure to assist a fellow government employee in carrying out assigned duties;
(9) Unreasonable failure to give assistance to the public;
96
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 :
passed their probationary period.
97
Members are entitled, except _____________________, to advance written notice of fifteen (15) days for proposed adverse action and ten (10) days for proposed corrective action.
in the case of summary action
98
Review member's personnel record and cite all relevant factors, including but not limited to, length of employment and prior disciplinary infractions, including 169s, which have occurred in the past ____________ years. The prior infractions need not be for the same cause as is currently pending.
3
99
Disciplinary Investigation Board (DIB)
three (3) captains who will serve a term of 18 months
100
BFC Conference
DFC Conference
Trial Board
Less than 72
72-120
more than 120 and or termination
101
An F&EMSD Form 2.1 (Notification of DIB Interview) shall be submitted at least _________ days prior to the interview
7
102
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 FEMSD Form 7 (Vehicle Accident Investigation) to :
the Office of Compliance
103
A member shall be notified of the alleged infraction or complaint filed against him/her, in writing, within ________________) 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 “Initial Written Notification.
75
initial written notification
104
Within ____ 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 “Proposed Action.” The proposed action shall provide for the range of discipline being considered by stating the type of Conference or Trial Board available to the employee
60 (after initial written notification)
proposed action
105
The right to challenge the Proposed Action by notifying the Fire/EMS Chief, in writing, within _______days of the Department’s issuance of the Proposed Action
10
proposed action
106
Battalion Fire Chief Conference. Such cases shall include, but not be limited to, charges of the following infractions:
Late for duty up to three times;
Discourteous to other members or to citizens;
Uniform violations;
AWOL, not exceeding 12 hours;
Missing a run;
At fault for a minor accident;
Other minor violations of duties and responsibilities, e.g., missing a clinic appointment or training class.
107
Deputy Fire Chief Conference. Such cases shall include, but not be limited to, charges of the following infractions:
Late for duty more than 3 times;
Conduct unbecoming an officer;
AWOL for more than 12 hours;
At fault for a major accident;
Insubordination;
Other serious violations of duties and responsibilities;
More than 3 infractions of the same offense within a 3-year period.
108
The first day of the notice period shall be the day following the date on which service is made to the member, either in person, by courier, or by certified or registered mail, or the date on which service was attempted and refused.
3A
109
Whenever the Department determines that a member’s record request — whether made in conjunction with Douglas Factor No. 5 or any other aspect of disciplinary proceedings — would necessitate the exchange of a co-worker’s discipline file, the Department’s Protective Order ___________________must first be signed by the Trial Board Chairperson. The Form 3.3 may not be modified or amended, and no co-worker discipline records may be exchanged beyond the 3-year period
form 3.3
110
BFC Conference
The Battalion Chief is authorized to negotiate a :
settlement agreement
111
Upon delivery of the final decision, the Battalion Fire Chief shall make _____ copies. The officer shall retain a copy and shall distribute 1 copy 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.
5
2 copies to compliance
112
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.
The member may also appeal the Assistant Fire Chief’s decision within _______________calendar days of receipt to the Fire/EMS Chief or his designee
15
15
113
Failure by the Fire/EMS Chief to respond to the appeal within _________ calendar days shall constitute a denial of the appeal.
60
114
Upon delivery of the final decision, the Deputy Fire Chief shall make _____ copies. The officer shall retain a copy and distribute 1 copy to the Battalion Fire Chief’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.
6
115
All cases in which a member is charged with an infraction for which the penalty that may be imposed is demotion shall be submitted to :
a Trial Board
116
The Trial Board shall consist of:
two (2) battalion fire chiefs and two (2) captains
117
Captains may serve for a period of _________________ on a trial board
30 to 90 days
118
Decisions are due in the Compliance Office within ____ calendars of the completion of the Trial Board hearing.
14
119
a member may appeal the decision of the Fire/EMS Chief only to :
the Office of Employee Appeals
120
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. This "relief from duty" is to prevent _________________________________. The member so relieved shall return to duty on their next regularly scheduled tour. If this is not practicable, administrative leave may be extended at the discretion of the appropriate Assistant Fire Chief.
a potentially hostile situation from escalating
121
Prior to being placed on enforced leave, the member shall be placed on administrative leave for a period of ____ workdays, followed by enforced annual leave, then compensatory time which is recorded on time and attendance records, and finally, leave without pay
5
122
Forward the report to the Office of Compliance in order that the Advance Notice of Proposed Action shall be prepared and issued within ________________days from the date of the incident.
90 business
123
Civilians And BFC
how much admin leave to prepare for hearing
10 hours
6 days advance notice for hearing
124
________________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
Admonition
125
_________________- A removal, suspension for ten days or more, or reduction in rank, grade, or pay for cause.
Adverse Action
126
_____________________ - An Official Reprimand or suspension of less than 10 days for cause. Days - Consecutive calendar days, unless otherwise specified.
Corrective Action
127
Members may be relieved from duty up to____________ hours early provided that the member is relieved by another member who is voluntarily assuming duty as a courtesy to the member being relieved. Early relief is not required.
2 and a half
128
Assuming duty is defined as entering your name and reporting time in the space next to the position assignment of the __________________________ in the personnel rundown of the company journal and placing your PPE on the unit
individual you are relieving
129
Dual role providers from the Operations Division work an average of 42 hours 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 168 which equals :
seven 24-hour work days
130
Members detailed to other divisions, such as for EMT recertification, etc., will have __________ hours deducted per each full work week detailed away, i.e., 168 - 42 = 126 hours. Thus, 126 hours is the total hours required to work for the remaining 3 weeks in the Operations Division either before or after the detailed week.
42
131
The 4-week cycle will begin with
the first two (2) leave periods of the new leave year
132
If a member is unable to gain entrance to a company's quarters due to locked doors, they will contact :
(OUC) and be guided by their instructions.
133
Members who are incarcerated will be carried on :
AWOL
134
Exchanges DOT involving single role and dual role providers; approval of the :
on duty company officer and Battalion Fire Chief(s) concerned.
135
Exchanges DOT involving officers below the rank of Battalion Fire Chief; approval of :
the Battalion Fire Chief(s) concerned.
136
F&EMSD Form 163, Application to Exchange Work Hours/Tours, by the member desiring the exchange, at least ____ hours prior to the date of the exchange and will be signed by both officers or members involved. A separate form will be prepared for each tour of duty desired to be exchanged. Under no circumstances will a member be allowed to work (trade) more than ___ consecutive hours. All exchange of duty hours shall be completed by both members involved within _____ calendar days.
24
36
60
137
if a DOT member reports sick or is approved for Emergency Annual Leave during an exchange of duty hours, it is the responsibility of ___________________ to ensure that their Sick Leave or Annual Leave is appropriately documented in PeopleSoft
the on-duty Company Officer
138
When converting from Eastern Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time, all Department clocks will be advanced one (1) hour at 0200 hours on the ____________________ of each year. Uniformed and civilian personnel working the tour of duty which includes this time change will be charged one (1) hour of annual leave
second Sunday in March
139
Overtime or Annual/Sick Leave for Daylight Saving Time:
a. 23 hours for the day and night shifts.
b. 11 hours for the night shift.
Overtime or Annual/Sick Leave for Eastern Standard Time:
a. 25 hours for the day and night shifts.
b. 13 hours for the night shift.
140
When reverting back to Eastern Standard Time, all Department clocks will be turned back one (1) hour at 0200 hours on the__________________ of each year. Uniform and civilian personnel working the tour of duty which includes this time change will be credited with one (1) hour of overtime
first Sunday in November
141
Less than 3 yrs.
3 but less than 15 yrs.
15 or more yrs.
4.5 hours 4 hours
7 hours 6 hours*
9 hours 8 hours
* (Except the last period in the calendar year which is worth 10 hours.)
142
Any member desiring permission for a leave of absence without pay will execute the DC Form 1199 requesting leave without pay and a submission of a Special Report addressed to:
the Fire/EMS Chief.]
143
Upon approval of leave without pay, the Fire Chief will cause the applicant to submit to a physical examination administered by a member of the [Police and Fire Clinic (PFC)] :
prior to departure on such leave, and again before being permitted to return to duty
144
The PFC is open daily (except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) from :
0700 hours to 2300 hours.
145
Report for Sick Call between_________________hours Monday through Friday unless reporting for a scheduled appointment. Employees reporting late for scheduled appointments will not be seen and will be cited appropriately. Employees may report to the afternoon sick call (1300 to 1430 hours) only with the approval of the ______________________________ in his absence.
b. Park in the lot on the east side of the building.
0700 to 0830
Medical Services Officer or the clinic liaison
146
Notify the on-duty Company Officer or immediate Supervisor of their current Duty Status _________ leaving the PFC.
before
147
Employees must contact the ________________________ (202-269-7509) for permission to reschedule their appointments
Clinic Liaison at the Medical Services Office
148
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 carried on _______________________ 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
his/her own Sick Leave
appointment starts at 0700, you're on SLT at 0700
149
Members who require a physical examination and have had an examination within 6 months of the second examination should schedule a :
Physical Update
150
Failure to produce a second urinalysis sample shall be deemed __________________ and shall be considered grounds for disciplinary actions up to and including termination
a “Refusal to Test”
151
Employees will contact the PFC to schedule their Annual Physical examination within______________ prior to the month in which the examination is to occur. This will insure that the examination takes place within their birth month
the two (2) months
152
The MSO will forward a quarterly list to the appropriate _______________ of all Department personnel who failed to complete their physical as required
Assistant Chiefs
153
For the purpose of these examinations, Operational employees shall schedule their appointment for their off-duty time and shall be reimbursed, ____________________, in compensatory time.
hour for hour
154
rescheduled appointments shall not occur later than______days from the original appointment date.
30
155
all Medical Bills, forms and Special Reports pertaining to illness/injury, shall be placed in a sealed envelope and addressed to the MSO and marked as “Protected Information”. The employee shall make every attempt to :
hand deliver this information to the MSO
156
The Form 44 Medical _____________________ at the Company; it will be the responsibility of the member to retain a personal copy of his/her Form 44 Medical.
will not be retained
157
The ACIC of the EMS unit transporting the employee shall, upon arrival at the appropriate facility, give the following information by telephone to the Fire Liaison Officer (FLO) or Medical Liaison Officer (ELO) at the OUC
a. The name of the injured employee;
b. The unit;
c. The extent of illness/injury.
d. The FLO shall immediately notify the Deputy Fire Chief – Operations Division.
158
Whenever an on duty employee is injured in or out of quarters, the on-duty Company Officer (OIC) shall make notification by__________________________________notifying the on duty Safety Officer (SAFO).
telephone or through the Office of Unified Communication
159
The Company Officer shall investigate the injury or illness and complete the Form 44.4: Safety. This form shall be completed and forwarded within _______hours from the date of occurrence or notification. The distribution of the completed form is as follows: Original to the ________________ and a copy to the _________________________
24
Safety Office
Medical Services Officer (MSO).
160
In case of personnel ordered on Sick Leave while on duty, the leave shall be calculated from the time the employee is :
relieved from duty or leaves quarters for medical treatment.
161
Sick Leave for Uniformed All-Hazards employees of the Operations Division will be earned at the rate of _____ hours per pay period. Sick Leave for other members will be earned at the rate of 4 hours per pay period.
4.5
162
Requests for Sick Leave for____________________ appointments must be submitted in advance on the SF 71.
dental or optical
163
Sick Leave can only be charged to an accrued balance and cannot be advanced without approval. A DC Standard Form 1199, Request for Advance Leave or Leave Without Pay, a F&EMS Form ________ Request for Advance Leave, and a Special Report will be submitted to the appropriate Division head for consideration, with final approval by the Fire/EMS Chief
11.4,
164
A Uniformed Operational All-Hazards member of the Operations and Special Operations Divisions may be advanced Sick Leave in amounts not to exceed _____ hours. A member of any other Division may be advanced Sick Leave in amounts not to exceed _____ hours.
288
240
165
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 Form __________Request for Annual Leave in Lieu of Sick Leave to the appropriate division head for employees below the rank of ______________________
11.5
Deputy Fire Chief
166
Whenever an employee is not in a full duty status for ____ days or more, he/she will be required to take a Return to Duty or Fitness for Duty Physical at the discretion of the MSO.
30
167
No employee of the Fire EMS Department will be charged for transport services when transported to a medical facility while on-duty. Employees shall forward any bills for transport to:
the Medical Services Officer
168
The Form 44.1, Report of Possible Exposure to a Communicable Disease, shall be submitted in __________ by employees of the Department whenever they are possibly exposed to a communicable disease; either on or off duty, including performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
duplicate
169
The on-duty Company Officer/immediate Supervisor shall place the Form IC1 and a copy of the patient care report, if possible, that documents the exposure into a sealed envelope and delivers them to their __________________________, who is to deliver them to the Infection Control Office by the end of their duty shift.
Battalion commander/EMS Supervisor
170
Employees who are victims of bites of any kind (human or animal) or who are directly exposed (via needle sticks, etc.) to blood-borne pathogens (hepatitis, AIDS, etc.) shall respond to the PFC during operating hours or to the Providence Hospital Emergency Room during the hours that the PFC is closed, regardless of last name, for testing. Employees shall be tested within ________________ of exposure.
one hour
171
If symptoms of an infection appear after such exposure, the employee concerned shall report to the PFC at once. All personnel must make notification to the ICO within :
24 hours.
172
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.
one (1) year
173
If the employee is placed on LD during hours in which the Medical Services Office is closed, the employee shall leave the LD Certification Form at the PFC receptionist’s desk and shall contact the Medical Services Lieutenant at ___________hours the next business day (202-269-7509). If the Lieutenant is unavailable, the employee is to call 202-269-7400 and request to speak to a staff member of the Fire and EMS Department.
0700-
174
Uniformed operational employees whose injury and/or illness have been ruled Non- POD shall be detailed to a LD assignment for a maximum of ____ calendar days
30
175
Employees who have been assigned to an administrative position for at least_______ days 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.
60
176
The PFC is open and urgent/critical care is not needed: Call to 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 ______________ prior to the time the employee is scheduled to report for duty.
less than one hour
177
When the employee is on duty. If on-duty at the time and;
The PFC is open: The employee shall notify their Company Officer that they are sick or injured. _________________________ shall call to make an appointment for the employee to see a doctor.
The Company Officer
178
Annual leave shall not be used under:
the MIP.
179
Uniformed All-Hazards employees of divisions other than Operations are permitted to use an amount of their sick leave not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours for each absence under the MIP. However, the charged sick leave does not have to occur on consecutive days because of intervening assigned days off. In no event shall an employee's use of the MIP span any portion of _____ tours of duty. The maximum permissible hourly charge of twenty-four (24) hours for any one absence cannot be exceeded without a visit to the PFC
4
180
Employees will be allowed not more than one MIP absence during designated periods:
a. April 1 through September 30.
b. October 1 through March 31.
181
Employees will be permitted to status themselves sick under the MIP not more than ___hours before their next tour of duty
12
182
However, if the on-duty employee has an available MIP absence, ________________may — in his or her discretion — authorize such absence under the MIP in exigent circumstances.
the Deputy Fire Chief
183
MIP Such notice shall not be given less than ______ hour before the employee is due to report for duty.
one (1)
184
If an employee elects to use only 12 hours sick leave under the MIP, the employee must notify his/her on-duty Platoon Commander or, if unavailable, the on-duty Battalion Fire Chief, by __________ hours that day of their intent to assume duty that evening at 1900 hours. However, this 12 hour absence will count as their one use of the MIP for the current MIP period.
1200
185
On the first day of his/her return to duty, the employee shall complete a Form
44.6 MIP
186
. If an employee has no sick leave balance, but statuses himself/herself in TeleStaff as either “MIP” or “sick” under the MIP, that employee shall be carried :
in an Absent without Leave (AWOL) status.
187
With respect to an employee who loses his/her ability to use the MIP, the restriction will extend for:
two full “designated periods,
188
When an employee loses his/her ability to use the MIP, entries shall be made ___________________________________________________________________________________, including the date that the restriction is imposed, and the date the employee is again eligible to use the MIP.
in the Company journal, Battalion journal, and on the back of the FD Form
33.1 under the remarks column
189
When an employee is placed on Sick Leave other than at the PFC, _____________________________________shall immediately notify, by telephone if during business hours, the Medical Services Officer at the PFC
the on-duty Company Officer of said employee
190
________________________ shall also be used in calculating compensatory time hours due the employee for Annual Physicals.
The Clinic Data Record
191
The Form 44 Medical is to be typed and prepared in a professional manner. The original of the Form 44 Medical is to be sent directly to the___________, bypassing the chain of command.
MSO
192
Uniformed All-Hazards personnel reporting to the PFC for the initial visit after an injury or illness should fill out a Form 44 Medical by hand. This will serve as a record of the injury or illness, but does not relieve the Company Officers/Immediate Supervisors of the responsibility to submit a typed and certified Form 44.4 Safety within ______ days of notification of the illness or injury (if the employee is requesting POD for the absence).
10
193
The MSO will notify the Company by _____________ of his preliminary ruling and will return a Performance of Duty or Non-Performance of Duty ruled
Form 44.5 Tracking to the employee’s Company or assignment.
phone
194
Employees are not to submit their own Form
44.4 Safety.
195
In the event the Form 44 Medical must be submitted without the signature of the employee concerned, the on-duty company Officer/immediate supervisor shall contact the incapacitated employee and obtain from them sufficient information to complete the necessary section of the Form 44 Medical. In this case, the Company Officer shall note _________________ where the employees signature is to appear.
incapacitated
196
The Form 44 Medical shall be in the office of the Medical Services Officer no later than ____ calendar days from the reported time of injury.
10
197
Employees reporting for urgent care on the weekends should report as early as possible. In order to minimize delays in treatment, the best reporting time is ______ hours
0730
198
On or before the __________________ of each year, Company Officers shall execute the F&EMS Form 158: Report of Administrative Leave - Sick for members of their command who were ruled on POD for the preceding year.
In preparing the Form 158, Company Officers shall ensure that the POD granted for the period of absence is correct and that any unused portion of the form is crossed out. Company Officers will ensure the accuracy of the form by using the employee's Time and Attendance Reports, the Form 44.5 Tracking, and the F&EMS Form 33.1
15th of January
199
The Form 158 shall be forwarded to __________________ who shall "Attest" to the accuracy and return the forms to the Company concerned for dissemination.
the Battalion Commander
200
Uniformed Operational All-Hazards employees on Sick Leave desiring to leave the Metropolitan area shall prepare a F&EMS Form _____, stating the reasons for such request and use the following procedures:
34
201
Within _____ calendar days 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.
If the Department fails to make a ruling within ____ days, the claim shall be presumed to be a POD injury/illness; the employee will receive non-chargeable Administrative Sick Leave until he/she receives a formal ruling on his/her claim.
30
30
202
process for retirement of any Uniformed Operational All-Hazards employee who spends_______________ (Operations Division/Administrative Divisions) cumulative workdays in a less than full duty status over any 24-month period as a result of any one POD or non-POD injury/illness, including complications related to the injury/illness.
64/192
203
The Medical Services Officer shall notify each employee when the employee has spent ______ cumulative workdays in a less than full duty status. Such notification shall inform the employee that his or her case is being reviewed for possible disability retirement.
32/96
204
In consultation with the Clinic, _______________ may extend the time a employee can remain on POD Sick Leave in cases where a employee has sustained a serious or life threatening POD injury/illness that requires more than two years of medical treatment before the employee can receive a maximum medical improvement evaluation, and the prognosis is that, upon such maximum medical improvement, the employee will be able to return to a full duty status.
the Fire Chief
205
Currently all CVS Pharmacies are contracted by the PFC. When an employee receives a prescription from a PFC outside specialist, the employee shall :
bring the prescription to the PFC and have it re-issued
206
The approved Department T-Shirt may be worn in lieu of the regulation dark blue NFPA
compliant uniform shirt by members assigned or detailed to the Operations Bureau from:
April 1 through October 1,
207
_____________ font shall be used for all approved Department T-Shirts and
sweatshirts.
Ivy League
207
Identification nameplates shall include the member’s name and rank.
Example: Charlie C. Brown
C. C. Brown
207
Retired members, who do not have a dress uniform, may :
request one through Logistics.
207
The sack coat shall be worn completely buttoned while:
standing.
208
_______________________________________ shall be issued a breast badge.
Fire Inspectors, Armed Investigators, and Supervisors
along with BFC and higher
209
________ days prior to the service or longevity step increase for an officer or employee, other than a probationer, the responsible officer will submit an F.D. Form 50.1 to the Fire and EMS Chief
One hundred
210
no officer or employee will be assigned a rating of unsatisfactory unless he/she has been given an Advance Notice of Proposed Unsatisfactory Rating (ANPUR) in writing at least _____ days prior to the effective date of the increase,
90
211
When an employee reaches 80 or 84 hours of non-pay the timekeeper will submit a Special Report to_____________________________ with the supporting documentation, i.e. pay records, suspension notice, etc.
the Human Resource Office
212
The Employee Performance Evaluation, Form 50.5, is to be completed annually by each employee's immediate supervisor. The completed forms should be submitted to Battalion Offices by _________ of the subsequent year.
January 15
213
The percentage of additional compensation will be based on Service Step 1 of the employee's Salary Class:
15 years of service
20 years of service
25 years of service
30 years of service
5%
10%
15%
20%
214
Step increase advancement is established on the basis of a current performance rating of "Satisfactory" or better and completion of _____,______, ______calendar weeks of active service
52, 104, or 156
215
[Any member appointed before January 1, 1980, who has attained at least 25 years of creditable service and is within 75 days of reaching age sixty (60) shall be processed for retirement. Any member wishing to request a waiver must submit a written request to the Mayor at least _____ days prior to reaching their 60th birthday.
60
216
there are no exceptions for members having reached the mandatory retirement age of _____.
64
217
Members are not officially retired until the Police and Firefighters' Retirement and Relief Board has____________________. The Board meets most Thursdays throughout the year.
acted on their application
218
Retiring members should keep in mind that it generally takes ______________ days to receive the first retirement check.
45 to 60
219
Length of Service Awards and Pins are given to all members who have completed ___________________________________ years of D.C. Government service on or before December 31, of that year.
10 20 30 40 50
220
Human Resources will generate a list of names for Length of Service Awards, from Peoplesoft, no later than ____________, of each year
March 15
221
Battalion Fire Chiefs shall perform at a minimum one drill with each Company per _______
quarter.
222
Task Force Companies shall drill ___________ on their specialty in accordance with the Task Force Drill Schedule
weekly
223
Mass Decon Task Force Drill
Engine 4 and Truck 9; Engine 8 and Truck 7; and Engine 25 and Truck 16.
224
Technical Decon Task Force Drill –
Engine 26, Truck 15 and Battalion Fire Chief 1; and Engine 6, Engine 12 and Truck 4.
225
Foam Unit
Task Force
Monday
E13, E1, T10, T2, FU1, FU2, BFC6
226
Mass Casualty
Task Force
Tuesday
E24, T11
E33, T8
227
Mass Decon
Task Force
Wednesday
E4, T9
E8, T7
E25, T16
228
Technical Decon Task Force
Thursday
E26, T15, BFC1 E6, E12, T4
229
All requests for an investigator at an emergency scene will either be done by
phone or by request to the Office of Unified Communications via radio Channel 02.
230
Whenever a unit encounters an unsafe, vacant structure (unsecured openings, holes in the floor, weakened stairwells, porches, roofs, or other structural deficiencies) within their respective district, an international _________ placard will be used to mark such locations.
orange Danger
231
placards will be placed at or on each entry to the building to warn the public of the existence of the hazard. In addition, and primarily as a warning to responding units, all exterior walls of the structure will be posted with at least one (1) placard in a location that :
cannot easily be accessed by individuals
4 sided building requires 4 placards
232
Alarm Bells - Alarm bells that are activated by a ___________ do not require the submission of a Form 22 AFA
manual pull station
233
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.
Such cases would be, but not limited to the following:
The elimination of long layouts and resulting high friction loss in hose lines.
Speed of placing the company in service.
Need for maximum amount of water available at the scene.
Clearing of principle traffic routes.
234
The overhead power lines in the District of Columbia range up to ________volts.
132,000
235
A separate fire incident number will be assigned to each response. However, if the fire is determined to be a recurrence of fire by the above definition, the response will be referred to as a ________
rekindle.
236
Vehicles are not authorized to exceed the posted speed limit by more than ____miles per hour (mph) when responding in any mode and under any conditions.
10
237
When vehicles must travel in oncoming traffic lanes, the maximum permissible speed shall be _____mph.
20
238
When backing is unavoidable, ____________ not operating the vehicle shall exit the vehicle and assist with spotting operations. If no spotter is available, the driver shall dismount and walk completely around the vehicle to determine if obstructions are present before backing
all members
239
Emergency Mode – _________ and warning lights must be on, and the electronic siren must be continuously sounded, regardless of the time of day or traffic conditions
headlights
240
______________________ in the Operations Division and heads of other Divisions shall check for the physical presence of a motor vehicle operator’s license for each member under their command on the first day of January, April, July, and October (JAJO) that their platoon is scheduled to work.
Battalion Commanders
241
Captains of Engine companies shall ensure that inspection area assignments are rotated annually so that each platoon will inspect each quadrant of the local alarm district once every _________ years
4
242
Occupancies categorized as high hazard shall receive an inspection :
annually.
243
Only the__________ areas of high-rise buildings shall be inspected
common
244
Building inspections shall be conducted daily by the Operations Bureau from March 1st through December 31st, excluding Sundays and holidays, from ______________hours.
0900 to 1700
245
_________________________is the liaison between the FPD and the Operations Bureau for questions and communication on the Fire Prevention Inspection Program.
The FPD Operations Captain
246
Informative Inspections shall be completed for High Hazard Occupancies that include
High-Rise Buildings: buildings greater than 75 feet in height.
Group A Assembly Occupancies: restaurants, bars, taverns, and night clubs.
Group E Educational Occupancies: schools.
Group M Mercantile Occupancies: retail and/or department stores
Group R Residential Occupancies: multi-family apartment buildings.
Group S Storage Occupancies: storage warehouses.
247
Captains, or their designee, shall forward the completed F&EMSD Form 45 and 45.1 to :
their respective Battalion Commanders.
248
___________________________________________________shall ensure the F&EMSD Form 45 and 45.1, completed during an Informative Inspection, are organized, and published on the LAN.
The Professional Standards Office – Special Projects Officer
249
Inspections shall be performed_______________ on all Metro facilities
bi-annually
250
________________shall be conducted as part of all station and shaft inspections.
Radio testing
251
Deficiencies identified during the radio test shall be immediately reported to the
Fire Liaison Officer (FLO) at OUC and the RFL at the ROCC.
252
Peak Hours- The hours that the Metro system contains the largest volume of customers. This is generally Monday through Friday, from ___________hours and ___________ hours.
0630 to 0830
1600 to 1800
253
Buildings are given a________________window to repair fire alarm and/or sprinkler systems before a fire watch is required.
four-hour
254
Blank property forms (F&EMSD Form 1) shall be kept:
in the top right hand drawer of the company desk.
255
The current FD Form 112 shall be kept in the :
executed form file drawer of the company file cabinet.
256
Invoices covering such type of supplies shall be attached to and forwarded with Form 1 to Logistics. Property Officers shall retain the __________copy of the FD Form 1 for their records
second (pink)
White yellow pink
257
within 24 hours: (report the lost, destruction, or damage)
notify ouc
notify police
form 97
SR to fire chief then forwarded to AFC services
258
Physical inventories shall be taken annually at the end of the fiscal year by the Responsible Property Officers of each firehouse and division, and they shall submit a typewritten alphabetical list of items charged by class on F&EMSD Form 112 by :
October 3rd.
259
Special Reports to the Assistant Fire Chief of Services are necessary under the following conditions:
lost stolen damaged property
260
________________________________________________ are the core of the preventative maintenance program.
Apparatus operator daily, weekly, and monthly inspections
261
Shorelines and pig-tales are replaced by
Facilities via salesforce
262
All non-emergency reporting of defective equipment, requests for repairs, or damage to the apparatus shall be entered into the
FASTER
263
No Operations Division unit will be permitted to go out of service mechanical without the approval of the :
Deputy Fire Chief – Operations Division.
264
The Air Unit will only be notified to provide a jump start between the hours of________________________ hours or when requested by the Fleet Foreman when the AD is open.
2400-0600
265
________________________ in the Operations Division shall ensure that the exterior surfaces of all regularly assigned or reserve vehicles are washed at the beginning of each shift and as needed to maintain cleanliness throughout their shift.
On-duty platoon commanders
266
A detailed cleaning of assigned vehicles, tools, and appliances shall be done every ___________ in preparation for company Sunday inspections by the on-duty Battalion Commanders.
Saturday
267
Each firehouse shall have ______ 55-gallon drums of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). Supervisors shall notify the Apparatus Division and the uniformed Fleet Liaison Officer when 50% of the supply is used.
2
268
To maintain the required supply of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), companies will notify their Battalion Commander when their supply runs out and coordinate resupply with :
on-duty Platoon Commanders at Engine Company 13 and Truck Company 10.
269
Apparatus Emergency
* Safety devices (per Title 18, DCMR)
* Brakes
* Steering
* Springs
* Flat tires
* Leaking fuel
* Warning devices
* Engine problems
* Aerial Ladders
* Fire Pumps
* Patient compartment air conditioning
* Windshield wipers
* Backup alarm
* Missing or defective hose retention systems/straps
270
Apparatus Non Emergency
* Body work
* Backup lights
* Clearance lights
* Minor air leaks
* Welding
* Routine supply requests
* Accessories
* Minor glass repairs
* Worn tires
* Scheduled maintenance
* Crew cab air conditioning
* Oxygen delivery
* Equipment exchange
271
All hose shall be marked with identification numbers approximately __________ from the couplings.
three (3) feet
272
Sections 1-16 of hose shall be Rotated_______ times a year starting _________
3
July 1
273
Ground ladders shall be inspected and cleaned at least once every:
month and after each use
274
Ground ladders shall be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated at least once ___________________. Generally, paraffin wax shall be the only lubricant used on ground ladders.
every three months
275
There are _________ heat sensor labels per ladders section.
4
276
All ladders shall be marked with identification numbers near:
the heel of the ladder on the inside of one of the beams.
277
A ladder maintenance log sheet (F&EMSD Form______) shall be created for each ladder to track all ladder inspections, damages, and repairs for the life of the ladder.
54.8
278
The Apparatus Division conducts three different levels of routine preventative maintenance on a rotating cycle
PM A
PM B
PM C
279
PM A
every 4 months
* Safety Inspection
* Evaluation of the vehicle’s braking system
* Changing fluids and filters
* Lubrication
280
PM B
every 8 months
electrical charging systems and batteries
281
PM C
Every 12 months
most comprehensive maintenance cycle, which includes all the activities of PM (A) and PM (B), along with an even more extensive evaluation of the vehicle’s generators, aerial devices, and fire pumps.
282
All saws shall utilize _____ octane gasoline mixed at a 50:1 ratio with 2-cycle oil
93
283
Replace chains if more than _____ in a row, or a total of ____ cutters are damaged or missing. Tighten all screws and bolts _____ and after each use.
3
6
daily
284
Wheel nut indicators
248
285
Apparatus Knox box key remains in a released position for______ seconds
5
286
All requests for repairs of an emergency nature, such as, overhead doors, air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, etc., during other than normal office hours, shall be made to :
the Office of the Deputy Fire Chief-Fire Fighting Division (DFC-FFD)
287
Whenever a service provider performs any service (either labor or materials or both) for the Department, the on-duty officer in charge shall:
record this information in the Company Journal and form 1
288
Remove non-essential fluorescent tubes from fixtures so that lighting levels do not exceed 30-40 foot candles in work areas, 50-60 foot candles in work stations and 10-15 foot candles in non-work areas.
Remove non-essential fluorescent tubes from fixtures so that lighting levels do not exceed 30-40 foot candles in work areas, 50-60 foot candles in work stations and 10-15 foot candles in non-work areas.
289
Air Conditioning: Maintain space temperature at no lower than ____ degrees in occupied areas
80
290
Ask the caller if you can place them on hold when appropriate. * Check back frequently with the caller that is on hold (every ___ seconds)
30
291
Patient care and EMS operations relating to protocols and policies in the field will come under the direction of the on-duty :
EMS Battalion Supervisor
292
Members shall notify their immediate supervisor ____ days prior to the expiration date on the card.
30
293
. Members will be given ______ opportunities to maintain their EMT certification.
six (6)
294
. After a member has used _______ of his/her call-ins, the member will be notified ____________ that he/she is at risk for being placed on sick leave restriction.
2
in writing
295
Replenish both on-board and portable oxygen cylinders when the cylinder gauge indicator is at or below 500 psi. Replenishment of oxygen should be done preferably :
during off-peak hours of 0100 – 0900 hours.
296
[Medication due to expire within _____ days shall be evenly exchanged with a newer medication from the supply locker when available.
30
297
The FD Form 54.4 Medication (Rx) Due to Expire Check List must be completed by the crew assuming duty on the morning of ____________________ and immediately reviewed by the on-duty company officer.
the first day of the month
298
the safety and well-being of the patient and /or personnel is in doubt.
1033
299
Driver (Position No. 1):
Checks the vehicle exterior compartments for accountable equipment.
Checks for any new exterior body damage.
Checks electrical system to include warning lights, siren and radios.
Checks all oxygen levels and fill as needed (Minimum 500 psi).
Checks all vehicle fluid levels. Report fluids needed to the company officer and document in the unit journal.
Checks equipment and Medical Supply lockers following the replenishment of supplies on the unit.
Documents the findings of the inspection in the unit journal and associated sections of the FD Forms 54.2 AMB, 54.3., 54.4 and 54.5
300
Crewmember (Position No. 2):
Checks the patient compartment area and associated equipment of the unit.
Makes journal entry of members assuming duty with all appropriate accountable equipment (PPE, PAT and credentials). Document accountable property received from off-duty shift (Fuel key/cards, unit keys & portable radios).
Checks for any new interior damage to vehicle and/or equipment.
Makes the journal entries for all assigned incidents, to include the incident number, in/out times (regardless of whether the call was canceled, reassigned or placed in service by the first response unit on scene). Incidents that include transports will also include the gender, age, transport code, and receiving hospital in the incident journal entry.
Documents the findings of the inspection in the unit journal and associated sections of the FD Forms 54.2 AMB, 54.3., 54.4 and 54.5
301
Driver (Position No. 1):
1. Equipment Carried on Calls:
* AED.
* Airway Kit or Suction.
* Portable Radio.
2. Duties at the Incident Scene:
* Status DEK Button # 2 when arriving on scene
* Applies Oxygen and AED, when applicable.
* Obtains Vital Signs.
* Establishes IV Line, when applicable.
* Checks the scene for equipment prior to leaving the scene.
* Checks the scene for equipment and any discarded material that would be classified as medical waste prior to leaving the scene.
* Status DEK Button # 6 when transporting to hospital
3. Duties at the Hospital:
* Status DEK Button # 7 upon arriving at hospital
* Review patient care report and sign.
* Restocks the unit and clean all equipment used on the scene.
* Clear the hospital – Return to service – as quickly as possible. The maximum time allowed at the hospital is 30 minutes. The OUC shall be notified every twenty (20) minutes as needed to report their status.
Driver (Position No. 1):
1. Equipment Carried on Calls:
* AED.
* Airway Kit or Suction.
* Portable Radio.
2. Duties at the Incident Scene:
* Status DEK Button # 2 when arriving on scene
* Applies Oxygen and AED, when applicable.
* Obtains Vital Signs.
* Establishes IV Line, when applicable.
* Checks the scene for equipment prior to leaving the scene.
* Checks the scene for equipment and any discarded material that would be classified as medical waste prior to leaving the scene.
* Status DEK Button # 6 when transporting to hospital
3. Duties at the Hospital:
* Status DEK Button # 7 upon arriving at hospital
* Review patient care report and sign.
* Restocks the unit and clean all equipment used on the scene.
* Clear the hospital – Return to service – as quickly as possible. The maximum time allowed at the hospital is 30 minutes. The OUC shall be notified every twenty (20) minutes as needed to report their status.
302
Crewmember (Position No. 2):
1. Equipment Carried on Calls:
* Jump Bag.
* Portable Oxygen.
* Portable Radio.
2. Duties at the Incident Scene:
* Stays with the patient from the initial on-scene contact to release at the hospital. * Obtains patient history and pertinent information from the patient, family and/or bystanders at the scene.
* Determines how the patient will be treated and transported. Request additional resources as may be necessary.
* Administers medications, as needed.
* Reassesses the patient’s condition prior to and during transport.
3. Duties at the Hospital:
* Gives the patient report to the receiving nurse or doctor.
* Completes all required paperwork associated with the incident.
* Checks for any missing equipment reportedly left at the receiving hospital (from current or previous calls).
Crewmember (Position No. 2):
1. Equipment Carried on Calls:
* Jump Bag.
* Portable Oxygen.
* Portable Radio.
2. Duties at the Incident Scene:
* Stays with the patient from the initial on-scene contact to release at the hospital. * Obtains patient history and pertinent information from the patient, family and/or bystanders at the scene.
* Determines how the patient will be treated and transported. Request additional resources as may be necessary.
* Administers medications, as needed.
* Reassesses the patient’s condition prior to and during transport.
3. Duties at the Hospital:
* Gives the patient report to the receiving nurse or doctor.
* Completes all required paperwork associated with the incident.
* Checks for any missing equipment reportedly left at the receiving hospital (from current or previous calls).
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Phase II. This phase is declared in response to incidents or situations of significance with a direct threat to the NCR and/or an increased DHS Threat Level above :
Yellow
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Radio channel ________ will be monitored and utilized by all recalled Battalion Fire Chiefs and EMS Chief Supervisors
C-13
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