12-67 6-70 1-72 6-72 7-73 6-74 3-75 1-77 2-84 4-89 1-90 1-94 1-96

Question 1

Comp Time incorrect
A. Rescheduling of adjusted tour does not apply to reimbursement quotas
B. Reimbursement allotments not used by a unit are transferable to another unit
C. In general, when granting Comp Time, there is a quota of 1 FF per tour in all Battalions
D. Every effort shall be made to have all members seek an alternate tour for reimbursement as soon as the original request has been disapproved

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Correct for Mutual Exchange Policy
A. Mutual exchanges of tours shall be completed w/in a 15 day period subsequent to 1st date involved
B. Application for MX of tours, below rank of LT, may be submitted by members of equal rank assigned or detailed w/in their assigned Division
C. Application for exchange of MX tours shall be submitted at least 1 day in advance of 1st date involved
D. Approved MX shall be voided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail for which member was notified more than 5 days prior to 1st date of MX

Answer 2

D
A Within 30 days
B Assigned Battalion
C 3 days in advance

Question 3

FF A works an MX on the 9X for FF B
FF B was scheduled to work an MX on the 6X tour for FF A, but calls in sick from home (Non-service)
Choose correct
A. FF A owes the Dept a 6X9 tour
B. FF B does not owe the Dept a tour due to his ML status (max one tour)
C. FF B owes the Dept a 6X tour
D. FF B owes the Dept a 9X tour

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Choose incorrect of Annual Medicals
A. All members, including 6th grade FF, who have not had an annual medical during prior 6 months shall report to BHS when their group is scheduled
B. FFs including 6th grade FFs who have attended a medical or 5th grade medical w/in 6 months of their scheduled date, shall not report w/their company. They shall be included in Battalion manpower
C. On scheduled date of medical, BC and Aide shall report to BHS from qtrs w/rig. BC shall leave qtrs promptly at 0900 hrs
D. Scheduled BC and FFs shall participate in a training program upon completion of their medical exam. Scheduled Battalion will be OOS for duration of medical exam and training session

Answer 4

B 5th Grade Medical does NOT count

Question 5

BC wishing to enforce the FDNY’s grooming policy would be incorrect in which statement?
A: Mustaches must be closely trimmed.
B: Mustaches must not extend beyond the corners of the mouth.
C: Mustaches must not extend below any portion of the lower lip.
D: Beards, goatees, or any form of facial hair beneath the lower lip are prohibited.

Answer 5

C Mustaches must not extend below any portion of the upper lip.
PAID 6-74 2.2

Question 6

FDNY smoking policy except in which choice?
A: Smoking is prohibited in FDNY vehicles and ambulances at any time.
B: Smoking is prohibited in all FD facilities at any time, without exception. This policy does not apply to the use of electronic smoking devices.
C: Smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of any oxygen cylinders. This includes FDNY vehicles and/or ambulances equipped with oxygen.
D: This smoking policy shall be actively enforced by all officers/supervisors.

Answer 6

B This includes the use of electronic smoking devices.

PAID 1/94 3, 5.1 (3)

Question 7

Which of the following choices is not in accordance with the FDNY’s policy on school attendance variances?
A: Mutual exchange of tours may only be made between members assigned to the same battalion.
B: Partial tour mutuals shall be not less than one (1) hour.
C: Partial tour mutuals shall be not more than six (6) hours.
D: If the cooperator desires, the reimbursement of several part tour mutuals may be accumulated to be reimbursed as a complete tour. Not more than one 15 hour tour may be accumulated.

Answer 7

A Mutual exchange of tours may be made between members assigned to the same division for school variance (different than regular mx which states within Battalion)
PAID 1-72 3.1.1

Question 8

“Jury duty service” beginning Monday, May 1st. All of the following are correct except:
A: FF shall not work mutuals beginning Sunday, 4/30 at 1800 hours, until released from jury duty service.
B: FF Jones shall be on jury duty leave when her group is scheduled to work on Monday, 5/1 9X6.
C: FF Jones shall report to work at the firehouse when her group is scheduled to work on Saturday, 5/6 6X9 if she continues on jury duty leave into Monday, 5/8.
D: FF Jones’ VL is scheduled to begin on Monday, 5/8 at 0900 hours. FF Jones’ vacation leave will begin on that date even if she remains on jury duty leave until 5/12.

Answer 8

D When Jury Duty Leave commences prior to start of scheduled Vacation Leave the Vacation Leave will be postponed. Vacation Leave interrupted or postponed as a result of Jury Duty Leave will resume or commence at 0900 hours on the date following the completion of Jury Duty Leave.
PAID 1-96 6.2-7.2, 8.3, 8.4

Question 9

Incorrect mutual exchange of scheduled RSOT tours
A: Both RSOT mx tours must be “scheduled” RSOT tours.
B: RSOT tour that has been mx or rescheduled may only be mx or rescheduled again one more time.
C: Mutual exchange of RSOT tours must be submitted to the Battalion on Form RS-6 at least 24 hours before the first RSOT tour for approval.
D: Mx of scheduled RSOT tours by full duty FFs must be completed (worked) by both parties within thirty (30) days of the first scheduled RSOT tour or by the end of the calendar year (whichever is earlier).

Answer 9

B RSOT tour that has been mx or rescheduled may not be mx or rescheduled again.
“D” explained…Normally have to swap RSOT tours w/in 30 days of each other, however, the exception is the end of the year. A 12/15/2018 tour cannot be swapped for a 1/14/2019 tour even though it is within 30 days; this is because your are going into the next calendar year. In this case, the 12/15/2018 tour can only be swapped within 16 days (12/31/2018).
PAID 1-90 8.1-8.5

Question 10

EEO incorrect
A: Telephone between 0800 to 1800 hours, Monday to Friday
B: Email directly to the EEO officer
C: During non-office hours, the EEO Off can be reached through the FDOC
D: Memo with endorsements to the EEO officer via the chain of command

Answer 10

D PA/ID 1-77 sec 6
Confidential EEO Incident Report shall be submitted DIRECTLY to the EEO Officer in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” without intermediate endorsement.

Question 11

In a “formal grievance” preparation, the aggrieved member prepares six (6) copies of Form BP85. It must be initiated within _ of the date on which the claimed violation, etc., occurred.
A: 180 days
B: 120 days
C: 90 days
D: 30 days

Answer 11

B PAID 7-73 p3

Question 12

Incorrect regarding the Department’s Extra Departmental Employment (EDE) policy?
A: While on medical leave, members are prohibited from engaging in any EDE, profession, occupation or business.
B: While on light duty or limited service, members are prohibited from engaging in any EDE, profession, occupation or business.
C: EDE is automatically revoked when a member is put on Supervised Medical Leave Program (SMLP).
D: Illness or injury sustained in EDE or while serving as a member of a volunteer FD must be immediately reported to the Bureau of Personnel Resources and to the Medical Office by letterhead report.

Answer 12

B) While on light duty or limited service, members may engage in EDE only with the approval of the Fire Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee.
D) Note: Members covered by or filing for assistance under workmen’s compensation or disability laws as a result of injury or illness sustained in EDE must make a statement to this effect in the report.
PAID 12-67 1.3, 1.4, 3.1.4, 4.2

Question 13

Of the following infractions, in which is Command Discipline generally not appropriate?
A: Improper uniform or fire clothing equipment.
B: Two or more tours where a member was AWOL.
C: Disrespect to an officer or superior.
D: Leaving assigned place of duty without authority.

Answer 13

B not exceeding one tour of duty.

PAID 3-75 2.2

Question 14

There are many instances where a Firefighter is ineligible for RSOT. Which RSOT tour should be approved?
A: FF Wilson who is a 6th grade Firefighter that was hired to the Fire Department 5 1/2 month ago.
B: FF Stafford who is on accrued leave.
C: FF Sheen whose is on vacation leave that was rescheduled due to being on other than line of duty medical leave.
D: FF Jones who is on terminal leave.

Answer 14

C RSOT is not permitted for 6th grade Firefighters with less than six (6) months in the Department (refer to PA/ID 1-90 Addendum 5).
RSOT is not permitted for Firefighters on accrued or terminal leave.
Firefighters whose vacation leaves have been rescheduled due to their being on other than line of duty medical leave, and as a result have their scheduled RSOT tour fall between their scheduled vacation dates, may either work or mutual exchange their RSOT tour.
PAID 1-90 8.11, 12, 14

Question 15

Members may be granted time off for school variances to further their education.  When a member owes \_\_\_\_ hours of excusal time for a period of \_\_\_\_\_ or more days no further excusal time shall be allowed.
A: 24, 15
B: 24, 30
C: 36, 15
D:36, 30

Answer 15

PA/ID 1-72 School Attendance Variances 3.4.2
D. Members shall repay excusal time asap, at their convenience. No time limitations for repayment shall be imposed as long as a member is enrolled. However, when a member owes 36 hours of excusal time for a period of 30 or more days no further excusal time shall be allowed.

Question 16

BC should be able to point out which incorrect comment regarding Bereavement Leave?
A: Bereavement Leave will begin at 0900 hours following the time of death.
B: Bereavement Leave may not be more than four (4) calendar days.
C: Bereavement Leave of not more than two 15-hours tours or two 9-hour tours and one 15-hour tour may be granted by the Deputy Chief.
D: When Bereavement Leave is granted, the officer on duty in the member’s unit must prepare a report (in duplicate) to the Bureau of Personnel. Forward one copy immediately; forward the other copy with transcript of death.

Answer 16

B Bereavement Leave may not be LESS than four (4) calendar days.
PAID 4-89 2.1, 2.5, 2.7, 4

Question 17

Covering Battalion Chiefs, except when covering a vacation or a long term medical leave, shall be permitted to request mutual exchanges of tours with themselves; however, they shall only be permitted to work two (2) consecutive tours when assignments for both tours are within the same?
A: Battalion  
B: Division
C: Borough
D: Off Line Position

Answer 17

B PAID 2-84 3.4
Covering officers of all ranks, except when covering a vacation or a long term medical leave, shall be permitted to request mutual exchanges of tours with themselves when following the guidelines set in this PA/ID.

Question 18

Requests for compensatory time shall be submitted to the approving officer when?
A: at least twenty (20) days, but not more than thirty (30) days, prior to requested date.
B: at least ten (10) days, but not more than twenty (20) days, prior to requested date.
C: at least five (5) days, but not more than ten (10) days, prior to requested date.
D: at least one (1) day, but not more than three (3) days, prior to requested date.

Answer 18

B PAID 6-70 5

Question 19

FF states that they would like to meet privately with EEO immediately. If the FF leave early, the Unit will be understaffed. Whom shall you contact to determine if the FF should be granted the leave
A. Battalion Chief
B. Division Chief
C. EEO Office
D. FDOC

Answer 19

C

Question 20

All members may voluntarily refer themselves to CSU for assistance. If a member with a previous voluntary referral seeks assistance for a second time within a _ period, the employee must execute a release of info to their commanding officer
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years

Answer 20

C

Question 21

If an Officer believes a member is exhibiting abnormal behavior, a referral should be made to _, documenting the dates, times, and places of such behavior as well as the names of any witnesses
A. Chief Medical Officer
B. Admin Division Commander
C. Borough Commander
D. Chief of Ops

Answer 21

A

Question 22

Bereavement leave should be granted in how many of the following instances (3)
A. Death of a member’s parent, sibling, or child (natural, adoptive, step, or foster)
B. Death of a member’s sister-in-law
C. Death of member’s aunt, who lives in the member’s house
D. Death of a member’s grandparent (natural or adoptive)
E. Death of a member’s father in law

Answer 22

A C E

Question 23

RSOT incorrect
A. If possible, a self mx request should be made at least 72 hours in advance
B. No repayment of tours owed will be permitted on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day
C. A member taking a self mx off on a Tuesday 9X6 tour may pay it back on a Friday 9X
D. A member may take a self mx off Fri 6X if he/she previously worked a self mx on Wed 6X

Answer 23

D Must pay back on weekend

Question 24

Most correct for Self Mx (5)
A. Members may work a max of four self-mx’s in any calendar year
B. Members are permitted to owe a Dept a max of two tours prior to repayment
C. Members shall complete repayment of Self MX within 90 days of the tour involved under normal circumstances
D. Tours not repaid by December 31st of each year will be carried over to the next calendar year but will not be counted as a Self MX for the next calendar year
E. A Self MX off will only be permitted for tours when the applicant’s regularly assigned group is scheduled to work
F. A Self MX repayment will be permitted only when the applicant’s regularly assigned group is NOT scheduled to work
G. Members are permitted to link a payback Self MX tour with a regularly scheduled work tour (24 hrs) when assignments for both tours are within the same of adjoining companies
H. Members may be permitted to accumulate a max of one self mx tour to be repaid to member at a later date

Answer 24

A C E F G

B Owe 1 prior to repayment
D Will count for next year
H Max of two can be banked

Question 25

Self MX incorrect
A. Battalions shall base their approval on the availability of replacement manpower
B. Battalions shall notify OSA by telephone of all Self MXs granted
C. Battalions shall verify the Citywide Staffing Level on the day before the requested tour by contacting OSA by telephone, no sooner than 1200 hrs
D. Battalions are not req’d to keep records of Self MXs granted and repaid. This is the responsibility of OSA

Answer 25

D Battalions shall keep records

Question 26

Self MX incorrect
A. If a FF fails to repay a tour as req’d, the FF shall NOT be permitted to make 24 hr MXs
B. If a FF fails to repay a tour as req’d, the FF shall not be permitted to work MSOT until repayment has been completed
C. If a FF fails to repay a tour as req’d, the FF shall not be permitted to work a RSOT until repayment has been completed
D. 90 day limit for repaying Self MX off may be extended by Battalion Cmdr due to extraordinary circumstances (LODI, YL, etc)

Answer 26

C MSOT not permitted, NO mention of RSOT

Question 27

1600 hrs and you receive a phone call from a distraught Lt. advising you he needs to immediately take emergency leave and bereavement leave following notification that his father-in-law passed suddenly at 1400 hrs. Correct
A: You advise the Lt. that the emergency leave request is invalid, the bereavement leave request is valid and begins at 0900 tomorrow.
B: You advise the Lt. that the emergency leave request is valid, the bereavement leave request is invalid and you relieve him from duty allowing him 2 night tours off.
C: You advise the Lt. that the emergency and bereavement leave requests are valid, relieving him from duty and advising him that the bereavement leave request may not be less than 4 days.
D: Neither request is valid, however, due to the circumstances, you relieve him from duty

Answer 27

CROSS REF: PA/ID 4/89 & REGULATION CH 17
A Correct In-laws are NOT covered under emergency leave, but mother and father-in-law are covered under bereavement leave. PA/ID 4/89 1.1 & 1.3. Immediate family member of spouse or domestic partner: Spouse or domestic partner’s parent or child or other relative residing in the member’s household at the time of death.
DC shall, when notified of serious illness of a spouse, child, parent (step, foster or natural), brother or sister of a member, grant an emergency leave to member. DC granting such leave shall complete and forward form BP-603. Regs 17.4.1
Bereavement leave may not be less than 4 days. 2.5 Bereavement leave begins at 0900 following time of death. 2.7. Two 15 hour tours or one 15 hr tour and two 9-hr tours. 2.1