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121. 9 Probation Duties Flashcards

1
Q

When the house bell is sounded, what must all on-duty personnel do?

A

-Immediately report upon the apparatus floor
-Assume proper post
-Respond with company to which assigned or detailed

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What is the address of the Fire and EMS Department Headquarters?

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2000 14th Street NW.
Washington, DC 20009

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What is the watchman responsible to do upon receipt of an alarm?

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1st : sound the house bell,
2nd: operate the trip light switch and
3rd: announce clearly to Commanding Officers:
-Type of alarm
-Location
-Position due
-All pertinent information received

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4
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Privates and other employees are responsible to perform what?

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Such official duties as the Fire Chief and his/her commanders shall direct.

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5
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What shall members do when delivering orders of their commanders?

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They shall state their authority

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6
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Members shall acquire and maintain a general knowledge of (a)______ and shall thoroughly
familiarize themselves with (b)________.

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-The streets, roadways, fire alarm box locations, major buildings and installations in the
District of Columbia,

-Their respective unit districts including; buildings, streets, roadways, alleys, water mains,
hydrants, fire alarm boxes, routes thereto and other pertinent factors and conditions.

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Members shall report to their (a)_____ for (b)_____upon leaving quarters for a detail, and to the
(c)_____upon leaving or returning to quarters on a detail for appropriate (d)_____

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-Company Commanding Officer
-Inspection of personal appearance
-Watch detail
-Journal entry

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Your pre-use inspection has revealed a damaged air supply cylinder, what is your course of action? Explain.

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Damaged cylinders shall be removed from service, prior to reuse or recharging. The cylinder should be emptied of compressed air, tagged with Mask problem form, and reported and returned to the Mask Room.

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9
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How often should the purge valve be tested?

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Daily, upon assumption of duty and after each use

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10
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Will the Scott fifty protect the wearer from burning polyvinylchloride (PVC)?

A

Yes, the Scott fifty will protect the wearer

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11
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Identify (5) five of the toxic fire gases.

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1.Carbon Monoxide,
2.Carbon Dioxide,
3.Hydrogen Sulfide,
4.Sulfur Dioxide,
5.Hydrogen
6.Cyanide,
7.Hydrogen Chloride,
8.Phosgene.

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12
Q

What Fire and EMS Department Form(s) must be submitted when a firefighter has been
exposed to a communicable disease?

A

F&EMSD Form 44.1,
F&EMSD Form IC.1 and
if possible a copy of the F&EMS Form 151.

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13
Q

Can the Minor Illness Program (MIP) be used by probationary members?

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Probationary members are excluded from this program

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14
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What is the location of the Police and Fire Clinic (PFC)?

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920 Varnum Street N. E.

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15
Q

What are the hours and days for scheduled appointments and non-scheduled visits for
treatment of immediate medical problems?

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They are 0700 hours to 2300 hours daily except for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

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16
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After a visit to the PFC or Urgent Care Facility, whom should a member notify as to the
results of their visit?

A

Any member who visits the PFC or Urgent Care Facility shall notify, or cause to be notified,
the on-duty company officer of their station with the results of their visit.

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17
Q

What organization provides emergency assistance to fire victims by providing food,
clothing, and housing?

A

The American Red Cross provides emergency assistance

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18
Q

When reporting back to full duty from sick leave, what is your responsibility toward
General Orders, Special Orders, and Memorandums?

A

A member returning to full duty status after an absence away from the company shall
familiarize himself / herself with the contents of all General, Special Orders and Memorandums
issued during their absence, and initial it.

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19
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When would the symbol “D” be used in the company journal?

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The symbol “D” is for other Driver

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20
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How are mistakes in the company journal corrected?

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Drawing a single line through the error and adding the correct data shall make the correction.

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21
Q

What is the proper procedure for reporting the discovery of a dead body on fire ground or
other emergency scene

A

The incident commander shall immediately notify the communications division and the police
detail at the scene. (Note pending investigation; insure that the scene is disturbed only as much
is absolutely necessary. preserve the scene)

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22
Q

What company is generally responsible for shutting off the gas supply at the scene of an
emergency?

A

-The first due truck is responsible for shutting off the gas supply.
-A member will be assigned this task by the Truck OIC.

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23
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When the gas supply has been shut off on an emergency, what actions are taken to make
others aware it has been shut off?

A

The member shall immediately attach the appropriate RED tag to the shut off valve or
appliance in plain view and notify his /her platoon commander.

24
Q

What action should a member take if the gas supply cannot be shut off?

A

The member shall request the Communications Division notify the gas company of this fact,
and report such actions to his/her OIC.

25
Q

If the gas supply has been shut off and tagged, can a member of the DC Fire & EMS
Department turn the gas supply back on?

A

No member of the DC Fire & EMS Department shall either turn on the gas supply or remove
the RED tag

26
Q

Are locks on mail collection boxes or mail chutes allowed to be broken into in the event
of fire?

A

Locks shall not be broken on mail collection boxes or mail chutes in the event of fire.

27
Q

What type of extinguishing agent should be used for a fire in a mailbox? Explain.

A

CO2 extinguishers, sand or dry chemicals are used to extinguish fires in mailboxes

28
Q

What company is responsible for premises that cannot be secured because of fire or
forced entry?

A

The company officer of the last company to leave the scene is responsible for insecure
premises.

29
Q

What does the international orange “DANGER “placard represent?

A

The orange “DANGER” placard represents an unsafe, vacant structure.

30
Q

In order to avoid the possibility of the water system (sprinkler or standpipe system), from becoming contaminated by the introduction of unfiltered water, what source of water supply should be used?

A

Only water taken from a hydrant of the municipal water supply shall be used.

31
Q

Identify which companies are responsible for laying out and reporting to their position on the initial alarm?

A

The first and second due engine companies shall layout and report their position on initial
alarms.

32
Q

Are engine companies responding on alarms required to await orders before using dual
pumper operations at a hydrant marked for that purpose? What are four advantages of dual
pumping?

A

Not when it is in the best interest of efficient fire service.
-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.

33
Q

In the event there is a fire, spill, leak or any other emergency involving chemicals and there is no information readily available on the scene, what sources can be used to identify the chemicals found on the scene?

A

Bills of lading, labels, manifests, and information from persons usually responsible for handling,
are some sources of information used by incident commanders.

34
Q

When it becomes necessary for a company to remove a refrigerator or freezer what precautionary measure shall be taken?

A

The company officer shall take reasonable precautionary measures to eliminate the possibility of children becoming entrapped in such appliances.

35
Q

Define rekindle

A

A recurrence of a fire in a tenable building within an eight - hour period after the departure of the last company from the fire ground which, upon investigation, is found to have been an extension of the original fire.

36
Q

The On-duty officer in command of a double house will be:

A

-The highest ranking company officer

-The senior officer will be in charge of the two (2) companies when two (2)
regularly assigned or two (2) officers of equal rank are on- duty.

-The regularly assigned officers when two (2) officers of equal rank are in
command of the companies and one (1) of the said officers is serving in a temporary
capacity.

37
Q

What is a member’s responsibility if he/she is arrested off duty?

A

The member shall immediately notify the Office of Internal Affairs.

38
Q

Where and how shall a member be relieved from there assigned watch detail?

A

After notification of the oncoming watch detail the assigned watch detail shall return to the
watch desk and await relief. Relief of the watch detail shall take place at the watch desk where
the off going watch detail will relay all pertinent information to the oncoming watch detail, face to face

39
Q

Explain the responsibilities and requirements regarding the security of the Portable radios?

A

-When out of quarters each portable radio will be kept on the person for the safekeeping of that radio.

-When in quarters each portable radio shall be carried by the member or located in an
inconspicuous location on the piece of equipment.

-The officer or member shall be solely responsible for their radio when it becomes lost, stolen or damaged due to abuse.

40
Q

Explain how the Emergency Button is activated and reset?

A

-To activate push and hold for 2 seconds, then press the (PTT) push to talk button to send the radio ID number. If in fail-soft or analog the emergency button will not activate. If accidental switch to Channel 02 and notify dispatchers.

-To reset hold button again for 2 to 5 seconds and you will hear a continuous exit tone, OUC will tell you if the reset was successful.

41
Q

How are members supposed to speak over Departmental radios?

A

The Department uses “clear speech” instead of numeric or 10 Codes

42
Q

To remain consistent with MPD any member or unit in need of immediate or emergency police assistance shall use what radio transmission?

A

“Unit number and Code 10-33”

43
Q

How does a member change radio zones on the portable radios?

A

Move the toggle switch to “B or C” Press button on the left side under the word “Zone” then press the arrow button to scroll through the preprogrammed zones to you reach the desired zone.

44
Q

When packing 1 ½ “or 1 ¾” attack lines into the cross lay compartment how do you begin?

A

Connect the female coupling to the discharge load hose flat; on the second layer of line 1-B leave appropriate ears at both ends.

45
Q

When coupling hose together the member holding the female connection is responsible for?

A

Checking for a gasket

46
Q

Department standards dictate that SCBA will be used when the concentration of Carbon Monoxide exceeds?

A

35 ppm

47
Q

What official F&EMSD Form shows a members current address, telephone number, marital
status, etc. and where does is the completed form located?

A

Directly over the F&EMSD Form 119 in the member’s personnel file folder.

48
Q

Members may occupy a bed in a Department building between what hours?

A

2000 - 0700 hours

49
Q

Failing to refuse or comply with lawful orders or instructions issued by a higher ranking
member is defined as?

A

Insubordination

50
Q

What shall a member do if they have any changes in status of any license or certification which are required to perform their assigned duties?

A

Members must immediately notify the appropriate Assistant Fire Chief in writing

51
Q

If a Probationer fails to maintain a minimum passing score of 75% on each monthly examination this shall be grounds for __________ of the probationer.

A

“Dismissal”

52
Q

May 29, of each year shall be known as ________________ and in company management shall be observed in the same manner as a legal holiday?

A

“Fireman’s Memorial Day”

53
Q

Each fire station including its grounds and appurtenances: all apparatus, tools, appliances,
equipment and other property; personnel records, shall be inspected how often by a Battalion
Fire Chief?

A

Once each week

54
Q

There shall be maintained in each fire station a journal, kept in or on the watch desk in which
shall be entered by officers or watch details:

A

Official messages, issued and received, including indication of authority for such Official transactions and activities of the unit Every incident pertaining to interests of the unit or Department as a whole

55
Q

When performing a pre inspection of an SCBA what shall a member do if the Vibra-alert does not activate or continuously alerts?

A

Member will not use the unit

56
Q

When washing, and or rinsing the face piece, never use water warmer than___________?

A

110 degrees Fahrenheit or lukewarm to the touch

Probationary Period (7 decks)

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