POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Question 1

01-01 Overtime

How long does an idividual have to report when notified of immmediate overtime?

Answer 1

The individual shall not accept the overtime unless he/she is able to arrive at the designated station within sixty (60) minutes or less.
If the individual fails to arrive iwthin the specified time as set out above, that person shall be subject to the following actions:
1. 1st offense, the individual is given a verbal warning
2. 2nd offense within a year, the idividual is gien a written warning and prohibited from working overtime for the period of twelve (12) months

Question 2

01-02 Ride-on Policy

How many times will somebody be allowed to ride-on

Answer 2

applicants form academic institutioins other thatn the high school co-op program will be restricted to a “one time only” request of one tour of duty between the hours of 07:00 and 17:00 hours

Question 3

1.03 firefighting fire safety and public education

Public Education

Answer 3

Fie safety messages along with skill development and fire experience to incorporate learning, and results in behavioural change. I.E. fire station tour

Question 4

1.03 firefighting fire safety and public education

Public Information

Answer 4

The data or messages that are provided ot the comunity about fire sagety topics. i.e. information sharing (dorr hangers, cocnversation at a community event)

Question 5

1.03 firefighting fire safety and public education

public relations

Answer 5

the professional maintenance of a favorable public image by an organization

Question 6

1.03 firefighting fire safety and public education

What four things shall a captain ensure With regards to Fire safety and public education?

Answer 6

1. fire crews are familiar with policy
2. a minimum of seven hours of fire safffety & public education per month is achieved from may 1st to octobre 31st. Through November 2nd to April 30th, public education hours will be assigned at the discretion of hte PC
3. all fire safety & public education activities are loggged on the internal portal
4. appropriate supplies are obtained for the chosen program through the D-11 process
5. apparatus and amaintenance divisions shall ensure that D-11 request for fire sagety & public educaation supplies are filled weekly

Question 7

1.03 firefighting fire safety and public education

What are the minimum number for public eduction hours are required by date?

Answer 7

7 hours per month from May 1st to October 31st.

November 2nd to April 30th hours are assigned at the discretion of the The PC

Question 8

1.03 firefighting fire safety and public education

What is the process for picking an appropriate program to execute in a given fire stations area?

Answer 8

1. Go to the portal and open the fire fighting fire safety &public education site
2. Open the appropriate fire station button
3. Review statistical data for the run area
4. Review program options
5. Choose a program based on statistical information
6. Review previous streets that have been logged in the portal to reduce repetition

Question 9

02-02 Accident investigation policy

Accident investication : workplace injury/illness report

Answer 9

1. all workplace injuries will be investigated using part B of the workplace injury/illness report
2. the investigation should not delay submission of part A
3. these investigation will be completed by a deputy chief, platoon chief or devision chief and returned to fire adminstration for distrubution

Question 10

02-02 Accident investigation policy

Accident investigation: joint health and safety committee

Answer 10

1. a worker member of the committee shall investigate any critical injury or death as defined in the occupational health and safety act with in the jurisdiction of the committee
2. the employer shall designate a management memer of the committee to assist the worker memver in these investigations
3. the investigation team will be respnsible for overseeign that the requirements prescribed in section 9(31) of the act, and sections 5 and 6 of the regulations for industrial establishment including section 51 of the OHSA are properly carried out

Question 11

02-02 Accident investigation policy

Critical Injury

Answer 11

Crtical injury as defined by R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 834 means an injury of a serous nature that,
1. places life in jeopardy
2. produces unconsciousness
3. results in substantial loss of blood
4. involves the fracture of a leg or arm, but not a finer or toes
5. involves the amputation of a leg, arm, hand or foot, but not a finger or toe
6. consist of burns to a major portion of the body
7. causes the loss of sight in an eye

Question 12

02-02 Accident investigation policy

Question 13

4.04 Shift exchange policy

What are the penalties for a missed shift exchange?

Answer 13

1st offence - prohibited from doing shift exchanges for 6 months, loss of one lieu day, and required to work missed shift exchange

2nd offence - prohibited from doing shift exchanges for one year, lose one lieu day, required to work the missed shift exchange

3rd offence - prohibited rom doing shift exchanges for two years, lose one lieu day required to work the missed shift exchange

Question 14

4.04 Shift exchange policy

What is the maximum time allowed for shift changes in a calendar year?

Answer 14

168 hours and to a maximum of 24 partial or 7 full shift changes. Maximum hours may be exceeded up to a total of 216 hours at the discretion of the district chief.

Question 15

5.08 extreme weather policy

What are the criteria for a heat warning and extended heat warning?

Answer 15

Heat warning - when 2 consecutive days of day time max temps are expected to reach 31C or more and nighttime mins temps are expected to fall to 20C or higher. It is also issued when 2 consecutive days of humidex values are expected to reach 40C or more

Extended heat warning - same as a heat warning except the time frame is 3 days

Question 16

5.08 extreme weather policy

What is an extreme cold warning?

Answer 16

Issued when temp or wind chill is expected to reach -30C for a minimum of two hours

Question 17

5.08 extreme weather policy

Sever thunderstorm warning are?

Answer 17

1. Wind gust of 90km/h or greater which could cause structural wind damage
2. Hail of 2cm or larger or heavy rainfall as per rainfall criteria, excluding those for winter and during thaw

Question 18

5.08 extreme weather policy

During hot days how long are rests and where should rest areas be set up?

Answer 18

Rest time duration shall equal the activity time duration. Rest areas should be set-up away from the activity and should be air conditioned if possible.
Ensure cool drinking water is provided

Question 19

5.08 extreme weather policy

What other times should postponing outdoor training, examinations or events be considered?

Answer 19

1. MOE issues a smog alert
2. Environment canada issues a humidex advisory

Question 20

5.08 extreme weather policy

What should be done when a heat warning is issued during Outdoor training, examinations or any non-emergency event and the temp has not reached 31C?

Answer 20

Activities may continue until such time that them temp reaches 31C

Question 21

6.01 Return to regular fire fighting duties

What must a returning captain or fire fighter demonstrate in order to return to full duties?

Answer 21

The fire fighting division and/o r training division will assist the returning captain or fire fighter to ensure the employee can demonstate the following
1. proficiency in the current AED protocols
2. Proficiency in the current EMR protocols
3. proficiency in personal protective equipment including SCBA daily inspections
4. proficeiency in the use of PPE including SCBA
5. proficiency in search and rescue evolutions with restricted visibility
6. proficiency as part of a team in raising an extension ground ladder to a 3rd story window

Fire fighter only
1. demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a fire pump
2. Deonstrate proficiency and competency in driving fire apparatus

Question 22

7.03 Personal Appearance

What is our policy for hair on the job and when does it apply to personnel?

Answer 22

Shall be contoured to the shape of the head and away from the ears, and shall not extent pas the the top edge of the shirt collar
This applies to all personnel who are:
1. Assigned to firefighting, training or maintenance
2. Involved in an activity where long hair posses a heath and safety risk
3. Wearing a full dress uniform

Question 23

7.03 Personal Appearance

What is considered offensive body?

Answer 23

1. Graphics that may be interpreted as criminal or a gang affiliation
2. Graphics that contravene any section of the Ontario human rights code
3. Graphics that may be contrary to community expectations or standards, such as words , phrases, porfane language and symbols that insight a negative public impression

Question 24

7.03 Personal Appearance

When are piercing adornment are strictly prohibited?

Answer 24

1. Personnel are assigned to firefighting, training
2. Personnel are involved in an activity where piercing adornment pose a health and safety risk
3. Wearing full dress uniform.

Question 25

# 10-01 After-hours service request of the A&M devision Situations where A&M will be contacted after hours

Answer 25

1. a department vehicle has been involved in an accident where significant damage or personla injury has occurred 2. when departmental vehicle has become disabled on a roadway or private and will require either and EVT or the services of a towing company to safely return the vehicle to the A&M facility 3. when departmetn emergency response apparatus/vehicle must be removed form service and it is not possible to swithc over to a spare 4. for teh refueling/serrvice/mechanical veification fo apparatus that are invlolved in a long duration incident 5. int he even of a major system failure at a BFES faciltiy or station that is required to be dealt with immediately 6.

Question 26

# 14-01 Cellular telephone use Department issued cell hones shall only be used for department business except:

Answer 26

1. when personl emergency esixt and use of a land-line is not possible or practical 2. when an employee is reuired to work beyond their normal shift and famile notification is necessary, and access to other communication methods is not possible 3. to allow citizens involved in and incident, either as a victim or witness, to contact family members, employers, child care providers, etc. to inform of their possible delay due to the emergency 4. to return call which result form unidentifiable pages or text messages believed to be work related

Question 27

# 14-01 Cellular telephone use Personal cell phones shall not be used for personal use while:

Answer 27

1. respondign to, opertatin at, or returning from incidents 2. during drills, training, or meetings 3. while on inspectins, in parades, or at civic events 4. at such other times as directed by their captain/superviseor or a fire chief officer

Question 28

# 98-01 Motor Vehicle Accident Who is to be informed of a motor vehicle accident?

Answer 28

All accidents 1. Police 2. Division or District Chief Accidents where there is more than $2500 in damage 1. On-duty Chief will be notified If personnel injury results from the accident 1. On-duty Chief 2. Health and Safety committee

Question 29

# 98-01 Motor Vehicle Accident Who determines if the driver should be immediately removed from driving?

Answer 29

The on-duty chief

Question 30

# 98-01 Motor Vehicle Accident Who makes up the accident review committee? (5)

Answer 30

1. Fire chief or designate 2. Department driving coordinator 3. Shift driving instructor 4. Division chief of maintenance 5. Labour health and safety committee rep. Note: the apparatus captain will meet to determine if the accident was non-preventable or preventable

Question 31

# 98-01 Motor Vehicle Accident If it is determined that the accident was preventable who determines disciplinary measures? And what may they be?

Answer 31

The Fire Chief or designate will determine disciplinary measures They may involve: 1. Further training 2. Further testing 3. Revising response procedures 4. Suspension from driving department vehicles

Question 32

# 99-07 Uniform Clothing Uniform clothing

Answer 32

Unifor clothing refers to any article of clothing that was provided by BFES and includes any article that had departmen flashes and/or insignia affixed to it at time of issue 1. dress uniform pants/akirt and tunic 2. dress shirts white, short or long sleeve 3. dress hats 4. dress parka 5. dress shoes 6. dress tie 7. dress belt 8. leather station beslt 9. fatigue shirts 10. fatigue pants 11. safety shoes/boots 12. bomber jackets rain jackets 13. tactical job shirts 14. military sweaters 15. dress vest 16. unifor cardigan

Question 33

# 99-07 Uniform Clothing Casual/Promotional items

Answer 33

refers to any article of clothing and other items that were provided by BFES that did not have department flashes affixed to them at the time they were issued 1. t-shirts 2. warm up jackets 3. warm up pants 4. micro fiber shorts 5. equipment gabs 6. sports bags 7. garmet bags 8. utility bags 9. winter gloves 10. baseball caps 11. winter toques

Question 34

# 99-07 Uniform Clothing The department issued baseball cap shall only be worn under the following conditions:

Answer 34

1. hats may not be work by personnel while inside any building 2. hats may be worn in conjuntion with station wear while working outside where approved head protectin is not requried 3. hats mst be worn with the peak facing forward (not backwards or sideways) 4. the above hats may not be worn with a dress uniform 5. other than the dress unifor hat, employees will only be permitted to wear departmen issued baseball cap and/or toque.

Question 35

# 99-07 Uniform Clothing Where shall collar insignias and tunic lapel buttons be worn

Answer 35

collar insignia - shall not be more thatn one-half to three-quarter inches from the front edge of the collar tunic lapel buttons shall not be mroe that one-quarter of an inch from the edge of the outside edge of the lapel

Question 36

# 99-07 Uniform Clothing provincial fire services long service nedal, fire services exemplary service medal and all other decorations and medals shall be worn on the following occasions:

Answer 36

1. funerals 2. OFC graduation 3. recruit graduations 4. formal ceremonies including city council 5. remembrance day ceremonies 6. medal award ceremonies 7. on any other occasion as determined by the fire chief