1-2004 1-2009 1-2011 1-2013 2-2013 1-2016 2-2017

Question 1

Workplace violence incorrect
A. Questions, concerns, or suggestions on workplace violence prevention shall be addressed to Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator, FDNY OSHA Unit
B. Workplace violence emergency, employees shall 1st report emergency to their supervisor or Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator, and then call 911
C. Copy of written Workplace Violence Prevention Policy is available on the FDNY Intranet
D. FF may request a hard copy of this policy from a supervisor of FDNY OSHA Unit

Answer 1

B First report to 911 and then report to their supervisor or the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator

Question 2

FF secures Order of Protection against a family member, and is concerned that the family member may attempt to contact him at firehouse. Submit copy of Order of Protection to 
A. BFI
B. BITS
C. OSHA
D. Chief of Ops

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Workplace Violence Report correct (more than 1 correct)
A. Forward report through Ch of Cmd to FDNY Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator
B. If believed that matter will escalate to a violent incident, request guidance from WVPC
C. Temporarily re-assign one of the members involved to another firehouse after consulting w/his Ch of Cmd

Answer 3

All are correct

Question 4

Hazing/bullying, all Off must report incident up Ch of Cmd to 
A. Fire Commissioner 
B. Chief of Dept
C. Ch of Ops
D. Borough Cmdr

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Bullying/Hazing incorrect
A. No FD FF may consent to being victim of hazing
B. Employees have option to submit a report anonymously to BITS or EEO
C. Any supervisor made aware of acts of hazing must advise victim of services offered via BHS and CSU
D. Any reported hazing incident considered a crime must be reported by FD to BITS.

Answer 5

D Dept of Investigation. Additionally, every Off has an affirmative obligation to report, directly and w/o delay, to IG all info concerning criminal activity

Question 6

No Dept social media site or app is to be created or maintained, except as authorized by 
A. Fire Commissioner and OPI
B. Ch of Dept and OPI
C. Fire Commissioner and Ch of Dept
D. Ch of Dept and Ch of Ops

Answer 6

A

Question 7

T/F Employees should never use their city email addresses when participating in social media

Answer 7

T

Question 8

FD Professional Workplace Policy requires BC to confer w/every assigned Capt to discuss items that will contribute to a positive environment among unit personnel at least once every _
A. Week
B. Month
C. Quarter
D. Semi-Annually

Answer 8

C at least once each quarter (2019 Update)

Question 9

T/F Ticket states BC06R: Chief in Battalion 6 will operate on Command Channel and cannot be used for FF purposes

Answer 9

False: Resource Unit Leader on Tactical Channel. ABC can be RESL

Question 10

Any request for an exemption from the yearly limit for discretionary overtime/comp time must be pre-approved in writing by the?
A: Chief of Department
B: Fire Commissioner
C: Division Commander
D: Overtime Control Officer in the Bureau of Operations

Answer 10

A PAID 1-2009 2.5

Question 11

Battalion Cell phone lost/stolen incorrect
A: The incident must be reported immediately by calling the Technology Support Center.
B: Notify the agency designated coordinator in writing as soon as possible but no later than within five (5) business days after the occurrence.
C: File a Police Report from the police precinct of occurrence.
D: Provide your manager/supervisor with a copy of such reports upon returning to work.

Answer 11

B Notify the agency designated coordinator in writing as soon as possible but no later than within two (2) business days after the occurrence.
PAID 1-2016 13.2

Question 12

Social Media Policy correct
A. Posting photographs in uniform on any social media app or site is prohibited under any circumstances
B. Posting on Internet any info, photos, or videos of patients or fire fire scenes regardless of how or when they were obtained- on duty or off duty
C. Taking photographs, videotaping, or recording audio while working, unless authorized by IC at an incident or OOD at other times
D. Prohibited from engaging in any type of social media contact w/patients or fire victims or any members of public w/whom they interact in their capacity as FD employees

Answer 12

D FDNY personnel shall not post photos of themselves in uniform, unless the uniform was worn during an event for which a uniform is req’d. FDNY personnel are prohibited from posting a photograph of themselves if, at the time, the wearing of a uniform is prohibited. These prohibitions will not apply to photos taken at official Dept ceremonies (e.g., promotions, Medal Day). Members are prohibited from taking photographs, videotaping or recording audio while working unless authorized to do so by OPI

Question 13

Annual Education Day 10/06/2018. Which members must attend (3)
A. Proby FF Greene (6th Grade) Last Education Day 08/21/18
B. Proby FF Pineda (5th Grade) Last Education Day 4/30/18
C. FF Robertson (1st Grade) Last Ed Day 11/14/2017
D. FF Betances (5th Grade) Last Ed Day 11/14/2017

Answer 13

A C D
FFs 6th grade shall attend Education Day w/their company when scheduled. Off, and FFs other than 6th grade, who attended a periodic Education Day within six months of their scheduled date, shall not report with their company. These members shall be included in the Division/Battalion manpower and detailed for the 9x6 tour.

Question 14

Dept requires a number of policy statements to be displayed prominently on firehouse bulletin boards for inspection by Chiefs and others. Which of the following is NOT required to be readily displayed in quarters?
A: Workplace Violence Policy Statement
B: Sexual Harassment Policy Statement
C: EEO Policy Statement
D: Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement

Answer 14

A Regulations Chapter 19 – 19.2.2
B, C, D, are required to be displayed.
Workplace violence Policy Statement is available on the Intranet… PA/ID 1/2011 sec 1.5…
“SEED”

Question 15

Dept will grant reasonable accommodations for members to engage in sabbath/religious holiday observation provided that such accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the Dept. Members may cover absences from work due to sabbath/religious holiday observance in each of the following ways except?
A: Mutual exchange of tour with another member within the Battalion and/or Division
B: Leave without pay
C: Emergency Leave
D: Compensatory time (time due)

Answer 15

C) This is not an option for sabbath/religious holiday observance
Also, members may use “annual (vacation) leave” or “advanced annual (vacation) leave”
PAID 1-2004 4.1-4.3

Question 16

Battalion Commander, or in their absence, a regularly assigned Chief Officer designated as an alternate, shall confer with every assigned Company Cmdr regarding maintaining a professional workplace at least how often?
A: once each month
B: once each year
C: semi-annually
D: quarterly

Answer 16

D PAID 2-2017 1.1, 1.5 (2019 update)

Question 17

FF complains about being hazed, but states that he is OK with it. Choose next action
A. Take no action since Probie agreed to hazing
B. Report incident in writing via Ch of Cmd to Chief of Dept
C. Notify EEO Office via telephone during normal business hours
D. Notify BITS in writing, via Ch of Cmd

Answer 17

B

Question 18

Informed of employee being hazed at 0100 hrs. Correct reporting of incident
A. In writing, in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” to Fire Commissioner
B. In writing, in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” to FD Diversity Officer
C. In writing, via Ch of Cmd to Ch of Dept
D. Immediately, by telephone via FDOC in order to notify an EEO Officer

Answer 18

C

Question 19

Workplace Violence Report (WPV-1) should be submitted: (more than 1 correct)
A. Circumstances which present a potential for workplace violence- this report should be submitted to the immediate supervisor
B. An actual incident of workplace violence- the report may be submitted by the victim or a witness to the reporting employee’s supervisor
C. Imminent danger- may be reported verbally and then documented in a report to the Supervisor

Answer 19

All of the above

Question 20

A Workplace Violence incident occurs on a 6X tour in Eng 99 as one member physically assaults another member. Correct notification
A. Crime committed and should be reported only to 911
B. Not a crime and should be reported to only BITS
C. Crime and should be reported only to BITS
D. Crime and should be reported to 911 and then BFI should receive a secondary notification

Answer 20

D

Question 21

An employee who has an Order of Protection and is concerned that the person from whom protection has been sought may attempt to contact the employee at his/her work location should submit a copy of order to 
A. BITS
B. BFI
C. FDNY Legal Division
D. Their Commanding Officer

Answer 21

B

Question 22

An employee hazed or bullied may report (2)
A. Through Ch of Cmd by notifying their Supervisor
B. Through Ch of Cmd by notifying their supervisor and additionally report it to either BITS or EEO
C. Directly to BITS or EEO, only if the member provides their name and contact info

Answer 22

A B

Question 23

MOST CORRECT for hazing
A: Any reported hazing/bullying incident that would also be a crime will be reported directly to NYPD for investigation.
B: Alleged violations of this policy will be handled confidentially, however members cannot submit a hazing/bullying report anonymously to BITS or EEO.
C: Hazing or bullying that may also implicate or violate the department’s EEO policy is covered by reporting under the Anti Hazing/Anti Bullying policy.
D: Any incidents or allegations of hazing or bullying shall be reported by supervisory personnel in writing up the chain of command to the Chief of Department.

Answer 23

D PA/ID 1/2013
A – Incorrect – DOI for investigation B – Incorrect – Can submit anonymously. Members are encouraged to provide one’s name and contact information. 4.2
C – Hazing/Bullying that violates EEO Policy shall be reported directly to EEO office in accordance with the EEO Policy. 4.6