Section B Hamilton Fire Department — Policy and Procedure Flashcards
B-1.
(HFD P&P 0102.00, Item 1.035)
When reporting an unscheduled absence while off duty, you will provide Fire Communications the following information:
a) Your name
b) Platoon that you are scheduled to work
c) Reason for your absence
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
B-2.
(HFD P&P 0113.00, Item 1.04&105)
While in uniform, HFD uniformed personnel shall/should not do any of the following:
a) Smoke while performing public duties
b) Wear scarves
c) Wear any article of HFD uniform in conjunction with civilian clothing.
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
B-3. (HFD P&P 0116.03, Item 2.02) Who has the authority to direct the Hamilton Fire Department to have flags flown at half-mast on HFD buildings? a) City of Hamilton Mayor b) City Clerk c) A Councillor d) Both a) & b)
a) City of Hamilton Mayor
B-4.
(HFD P&P 0113.00, Item 1.13)
Under Hamilton Fire Department – Policy & Guidelines, (Section 0100) all button-type uniform shirts shall be buttoned completely when a tie is worn as part of the uniform. At all other times, the shirt shall be buttoned completely with the exception being:
a) When the weather is too hot
b) The Company Officer’s discretion to allow the practice of two or more buttons to be undone
c) The top collar button
d) That if the staff member prefers two or more buttons undone, a white tee-shirt shall be worn underneath
c) The top collar button
B-5.
(HFD P&P 0104.10, Item 1.03)
Delivery of a doctor’s note or medical certificate for a non-occupational injury is required before returning to duty, it shall be submitted during normal working hours to:
a) The Chief Fire Prevention Officer
b) The Human Resource Centre
c) Building B, MATC, 3rd Floor, HFD – Finance Division
d) Your area’s Fire Safety Officer
c) Building B, MATC, 3rd Floor, HFD – Finance Division
B-6.
(HFD P&P 0427.00, Item 1.02)
In accordance with HFD P&P 0427.00, Item 1.02 regarding the use of personal cell phones, Fire Prevention staff may carry personal cell phones on their person during inspections provided:
a) The phones are on silent mode when dealing with clients
b) Their personal phones are call forwarded to their work cell phone
c) They are only used in for emergency situations
d) None of the above
d) None of the above
B-7.
(HFD P&P 0102.00, Item 1.01)
Employees who book off sick under the Absence Reporting and Return from Absence Reporting Operational Policy are required to:
a) Leave a voice mail message on the Chief Fire Prevention Officer’s line at least 1.5hrs before their scheduled start advising of their absence
b) Contact the Communications Division at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled start to advise of their absence
c) Contact the on-duty Platoon Chief at least 6 hours before their schedule start to advise of their absence
d) Contact Communications Division at least 12 hours prior to their scheduled start to advise of their absence
b) Contact the Communications Division at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled start to advise of their absence
B-8.
(HFD P&P 0104.00, Item 3.02)
Under the Submission of Doctor’s Notes or Medical Certificates Operational Policy, employees who are off sick for 3 or more days must provide a doctor’s note that contains the following information to be accepted by administration:
a) The name, signature and work address of the doctor
b) The name and signature of the doctor and the specific illness of the employee
c) The name and signature of the doctor with the general nature of the employee’s illness
d) The name and signature of the doctor and a medical diagnosis of the patient
c) The name and signature of the doctor with the general nature of the employee’s illness
B-9.
(HFD P&P 0104.00, Item 1.01)
Which one of the following absences does not require employees to provide a doctor’s note for a one-day sick absence:
a) An absence adjacent to a scheduled day off
b) An absence adjacent to a scheduled vacation or lieu day
c) An absence adjacent to or on a statutory holiday
d) An absence on a shift trade or adjacent to a shift trade
a) An absence adjacent to a scheduled day off
B-10.
(HFD P&P 0104.00 Item 1.05)
Any personnel who are not able to supply a doctor’s note or medical certificate within the required timeframe shall notify the .
a) Human Resources Centre
b) Fire Chief
c) Deputy Chief (appropriate to their Division)
d) Chief Fire Prevention Officer
c) Deputy Chief (appropriate to their Division)
B-11.
(HFD P&P 0207.00 Item 2.01)
The following steps shall be taken to minimize the risk of being bitten by a tick:
a) Wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt
b) Do not enter the building to conduct an inspection
c) Use tick repellant
d) Both a) & c)
d) Both a) & c)
B-12. (HFD P&P 0002.00, Item 3.01) Who within the HFD may identify the need for a policy or guideline to be developed or revised? a) Chief b) Divisional Chief c) Any member of the HFD d) All of the above
c) Any member of the HFD
B-13.
(HFD P&P 0109.00, Item 2.10)
Before returning to work from a Workers’ Compensation injury, the employee must contact Return to Work Services regarding:
a) Return to full duties
b) Temporary work accommodation
c) updating FDM attendance records for any unpaid days
d) a) or b)
d) a) or b)
B-14.
(HFD P&P 0120.00 Item 1.02)
Upon being served, or receiving a subpoena to appear in Court, Fire Prevention personnel are required to immediately:
a) Clear their work calendars for the Court date
b) Notify their Divisional Chief by email
c) Forward the subpoena to Fire Administration
d) Notify their District Fire Safety Officer
b) Notify their Divisional Chief by email
B-15.
(HFD P&P 0113.00 Item 2.011)
Class ‘A’ uniforms, (dress uniform) is required to be worn when attending (as a representative of the Hamilton Fire Department):
a) Parades
b) Provincial Offences / Criminal Court
c) As requested / directed by the Fire Chief
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
