300 Flashcards
A predetermined Chain of Command is established to facilitate:
Effective communications during both emergency and routine situations
What is the most effective method of communication within the organization?
Properly utilizing the chain of command
When are Kelly days bid? Prior to what?
a. October
b. Prior to vacation bidding
Who is responsible to insure the Kelly day process is accurately completed?
Battalion Chief
How are Kelly days assigned for Battalion Chiefs?
a. Assigned at the discretion of the Fire Chief
b. Excluded from any other criteria regarding bidding
What shall be utilized in the bidding for Kelly days?
Rank and Seniority
What is the minimum and maximum number of personnel assigned per Kelly day?
a. Minimum of 5
b. Maximum of 6
c. One of each must be a Captain, R/Lt., and D/O
What is the maximum number of Capt, R/Lt., and D/O assigned off per Kelly day?
No more than 4
What is the maximum number of R/Lt. assigned per Kelly day?
1, but an additional shall be evenly distributed if more than 7
Define seniority?
Time in grade within the current rank
Who is responsible for the compliance of the personal appearance policy?
With the individual employee
Who is responsible for the enforcement of the appearance policy?
Company officers and Battalion Chief
Personnel in violation with the appearance policy will comply within:
a. 72 hours for shift
b. 8 hours for days
Public confidence in firefighting is related to:
Personal appearance
Hair standard: (6)
a. Front of hair not to extend below eyebrows
b. Side hair may cover center of ear canal or above
c. Back of hair will not extend over the bottom of collar
d. Hair may be worn “up”
e. Excessive grease or oils are prohibited
f. Non-alcoholic mousse is acceptable
Beard standard: (3)
a. Beards or facial hair is prohibited for members using SCBA
b. Lip beards and goatees are prohibited
c. Clean shaven except an acceptable mustache
Mustache standard: (4)
a. Neatly trimmed
b. Not to extend into the seal of the SCBA
c. Handle-bar are allowed
d. Cannot connect with sideburns
Sideburn standard:
a. May not extend below the bottom of the ear canal
b. Muttonchops and flared sideburns are not allowed
What are the three dangers with wearing jewelry?
a. Heat and electrical conductivity and getting caught in mechanical devices
Is the department responsible for repair or replacement of jewelry?
No, except as described in the collective bargaining agreement
Are earrings allowed?
No
What is the bracelet standard?
One bracelet, not to be excessive or present a safety hazard
What is the necklace standard?
Necklaces may be worn inside T-shirts
How many rings are allowed to be worn?
One ring per hand, not to be excessive or pretentious
Can you wear fingernail polish?
No
Can you wear lipstick?
Yes, no unnaturally dark or bright lipstick
What is the length of the fingernails?
1/4” from the tip of the finger
What consists of a complete set of clothing? (7)
a. Dress shirt (with patches)
b. Pants
c. T-shirt
d. Jacket
e. Jumpsuit
f. Badge
g. Collar ornaments (if applicable)
Uniforms are subject to _____ inspection by _____.
a. daily
b. Lt, Capt, and B/C
A more comprehensive uniform inspection will be held _____.
a. quarterly during station inspections
What uniform(s) is/are the baseball cap not allowed to be worn with?
Class A
Uniforms will be replaced on a ______.
As needed basis by written request
What uniform(s) is/are the badge not to be worn?
Class C only
Which side of the shirt is the badge worn?
a. Above the flap of the left breast pocket
b. Jumpsuit - in the badge holder or above left breast pocket
Who wears silver badges?
All ranks below that of a LT
Who wears gold badges?
Rank of LT and above
Where are the name tags worn?
On the seam above the flap of the right breast pocket
How are the bugles worn?
a. Parallel to the point of the collar
b. When earing a tire, the bugles are to be worn straight up and down
Where is the service pin worn?
a. Worn 1/2” above the center of the nametag
b. On dress shirts, jumpsuits, and jackets
What can be worn in lieu of a service pin?
A union pin or American flag, cannot exceed 1” in size
What is the maximum number of pins allowed to be worn?
a. No more than one
b. A commendation award can be worn in addition to the one pin maximum
Patches are provided on what uniforms?
a. Dress shirt
b. Jumpsuit
c. Jacket
What uniform must each employee have at the commencement of their shift?
Class B
Class B uniforms are to be worn whenever personnel are participating in: (7)
a. Special details
b. Public relation programs
c. Inspections
d. Educational classes
e. City/dept. meetings
f. While at PSC
g. Any time requested by company officer or B/C
When should Class B uniforms not be used?
for any response or training requiring the use of bunker gear
When are jumpsuits worn?
a. 2000 - 0800
b. When requested by company officer or B/C with uniformity maintained
On-coming and off-going employees are allotted a maximum of _____ prior/post shift to wear their uniforms.
1 hour
When are white socks worn?
a. only during training or physical fitness
b. not to be worn with low cut department shoes
When wearing low cut oxford uniform shoes, individuals must wear what type of sock?
Navy blue or black
Sweat shirts and pants may be worn only during:
Physical training
Questions regarding the appropriate uniform will be immediately direct to:
Operations Division Chief
Harassment in the workplace include:
a. Influencing or offering influence or threatening the career, pay, or job of another
b. Unwelcome or deliberate or repeated comments, gestures, or contact
When and who is notified of prescription drug use?
Must inform their superiors prior to reporting for duty
Disposition of any criminal charge which occurred while on or off duty must be reported to _____ within _____.
Fire Chief within 24 hours
Members must report any arrests and traffic citations that result in suspension or loss of driving privileges to _____ within _____.
Fire Chief within 24 hours
Members shall not permit unauthorized persons to enter or ride in a city vehicle unless express authorization from _____.
Chief Officer
When are firefighters allowed to work on their personal vehicles?
Emergency Repair
Witnessed behavior that is inappropriate should be immediately reported to:
Shift Battalion Chief or their supervisor
What is the procedure for witnessed behavior that is inappropriate?
Citizen Complaint procedure OPM 302.02
Who must be notified of any change to telephone or address?
Immediate supervisor within 24 hours of the change
No contact by a member within _____ minutes after their scheduled duty shift will be considered absent without leave.
30 minutes
Who is the primary and secondary when calling out sick?
a. Dispatch (primary)
b. Shift Battalion (secondary)
If a person calls in prior to 0800 to advise they are going to be late, what are they charged with?
Excused lateness
Can you call in sick when you are physically fit?
No
Members must have what documentation on them at all time? (3)
a. EMT or Medic Cert
b. CPR
c. Driver’s License
What is the formal line-up for? (4)
a. To inform all personnel of missing or damage equip
b. Changes in rules or orders
c. New orders or directives
d. Pass on any information
When are the in-service SCBA units checked?
Daily during morning equipment check
Members shall immediately report any missing or damaged equipment to:
Station Commander
What type of phone calls are allowed and not allowed?
a. Long distance is allowed with a phone card
b. Pay-per-call is not allowed
c. No more than 10 minutes
Station doors should be closed:
At all times when the station is unattended and daily at 2100hrs
Fire station doors shall be opened up no later than:
0730
Members must be out of bed no later than:
0700
Visitors will be allowed in the station between:
a. 1700 and 2100 with permission from station commander
b. Not allowed past 2100hrs unless approved by fire chief
Grocery shopping: (5)
a. one time per shift
b. in zone (out of zone with b/c permission)
c. one member remains with the vehicle
d. not to exceed 30 minutes
e. not parked in fire lanes
While backing, emergency lights will be operated to:
Caution traffic
Are battalion chiefs allowed to discipline members?
Will not discipline members, except for just cause
B/C are required to complete all necessary paperwork in ___,___,___ manner
a. Complete
b. Concise
c. Timely
What media issues are referred to the Fire Chief or PIO?
a. Emergency response
b. Public relation programs
c. Department specific issues
A court order or subpoena must be given to who and when?
a. Fire Chief and Battalion Chief
b. immediately after being served
It is operationally necessary to schedule _____ personnel per shift.
33
What is the minimum number of personnel per shift?
31
What is approved automatically in order to bring personnel up to minimum staffing?
Overtime, should be used reservedly
In the event of light duty and FMLA staffing levels below 31 may be approved by whom?
Fire Chief or designee
In the event of light duty and FMLA, staffing levels can be reduced to:
29
The Battalion Chief will schedule all station adequately to provide:
2 paramedic on all ALS suppression and rescue units
Can an exchange of position in rotation or reassignment be approved?
Yes, by the B/C with approval from the Fire Chief
Staffing at 29:
R59 and R72 (3 man)
Staffing at 30:
R92 (3 man)
Staffing at 31:
R39 (3 man)
Staffing at 32:
R83 (3 man)
Staffing at 33:
+1
Staffing at 34:
+2
Staffing at 35:
+3
Staffing at 36:
+4
Staffing at 37:
+5
A bidding process will be scheduled by who? when?
Fire Chief, every 2 years
Station assignments are bid:
a. In October in odd numbered years
b. Initiate on January 1 of the even year
The “bid” process will utilize what type of model?
Rank and Seniority
Station 39, 59, 72, and 92 will have _____ available positions.
6
Station 83 will have _____ available positions.
5
Who is responsible for assigning personnel in such a manner as to optimally meet the department’s needs?
Battalion Chief
EMS Shift Supervisor assign:
a. One paramedic Captain
b. Approved by Fire Chief
Station 39,59,72,92 assignment:
a. One Captain (driver or capt must be PM)
b. One Driver (driver or capt must be PM)
c. One Rescue Lt
d. Three FF/PM or Two FF/PM and One FF/EMT
Station 83 assignment:
a. One Captain (driver or capt must be PM)
b. One Driver (driver or capt must be PM)
c. One Rescue Lt
d. Two FF/PM or One FF/PM and One FF/EMT
For bid purposes, _____ personnel must be assigned members of the Special Operations team.
5 personnel
Determined by the Fire Chief
B/C will schedule as many special operations personnel as possible, however, the minimum credentials will include:
a. 4 special operations team members
b. 2 rescue divers
What is considered when assigning the Special Ops station?
a. Number and type of certification
b. Achieve a “best fit”
When assigning annual leave, or any other type of leave, the minimum staffing on duty shall be:
33
Routine scheduling of annual leave shall allow a minimum of:
1 Capt
1 R/Lt.
1 D/O
1 FF
When do B/C bid for vacation?
During same period, just separate from rank and file
What is the minimum number of FLS Captains and Inspectors allowed off during vacation bidding?
1 FLS Captain, 2 Inspectors
What is the number of Out of Class personnel utilized for scheduling time off?
a. 1 OOC per rank
b. Additional can be approved by the Fire Chief or designee
Previously approved time can be cancelled in the event of extenuating circumstances, such as: (4)
a. State of emergency
b. Absences due to illness
c. Workers compensation
d. Light duty assignments
Annual vacation bidding is submitted:
First two weeks in November
Battalion Chief will approve or deny bid requests by:
December 1
All employees are entitled to submit no more than _____ separate bids.
5
What is the maximum number of hours an employee can bid off for?
The maximum number of hours an employee earns in a year
What is the benchmark for determining an employee’s maximum available hours for each year?
January 1
Employees are afforded the opportunity of making _____ passes at the bid process.
2
Is the denial of vacation bids from an employee during the annual bid process an acceptable reason to exceed the annual leave cap?
No
What does scheduled time off refer to?
Time that will provide sufficient forewarning to make necessary arrangements prior to the shift in question.
What are some examples of scheduled time off?
Vacations, leaves of absence
Who schedules out of class personnel?
Battalion Chief or designee
Working out of class, when utilized to approve annual leave will:
Not be subject to cancellation
What does non-scheduled time off refer to?
An employee’s absence for a reason that does not provide sufficient forewarning to make necessary arrangements prior to the shift in question
What are some examples of non-scheduled time off?
Sick, emergency vacation, bereavement
Reactive “morning of the shift” scheduling is:
Discouraged
Are probationary employees eligible for overtime?
No
What is used as the initial mechanism for filling vacancies?
Working out of class
What is the exception to the “top down” overtime list?
A holdover overtime not greater than 8 hours
The overtime list is to be used to fill the vacant position with what individual?
Individual of equal rank and necessary minimum qualifications as vacant position
Overtime will be offered to employees in _____ hour blocks.
24 hour, unless a 12-hour block is available
Employees out on worker’s comp are afforded _____ retro overtime.
1 year
If an employee is called for overtime between the hours of 0700 - 0900, one of three situations occurs:
a. Overtime is accepted and marked off
b. Overtime is rejected and marked off for a 12 hour block
c. No contact is made and 12 hours marked off
If an employee is called for overtime between the hours of 0900-0700:
Direct contact must be made or a “No Contact” will be marked
Employees that are called for overtime after 1200hrs:
Will have the choice of working the remainder of the first 12 or the 24 hour block
If the employee works _____ hours or longer they will be marked off as taking 12 hours.
8 hours
What should not be used as a primary alerting device for overtime calls?
Pagers and answer machines
Certain qualifying events will allow the overtime that has been marked off restored back on the overtime list. Who must be contact and when?
a. The Fire Chief
b. Within 7 days of returning to normal shift after the overtime call
Personnel may be restored for overtime: (7)
a. Time exchanges
b. Assigned to days
c. Assigned to detail
d. Approved leave including days immediately prior to or after
e. Kelly day if attached to a vacation or shift exchange
f. Assigned to worker’s comp or light duty
g. Not able to work more than 48 hrs
What is the minimum rest period between shifts if a person has worked 48 hours straight?
8 hours
Secondary contact number for overtime is used for calling between:
0900-0700
For discretionary use by the B/C
What documentation is needed when submitting for court time compensation?
Copy of subpoena and court process report which can be obtained in the court house
Members will receive subpoenas after that have been accepted by whom?
Department Administration
Members who directly receive a subpoena must immediately provide notice and a copy to whom?
Fire Chief
Monies obtained as a witness fee in cases where the City is compensating an employee shall be forwarded to:
The Administrative Officer
What is called when calling out sick?
Records Division
What is the number to the Records Division when calling out sick?
a. 954-746-3510 (administrative line - primary)
b. 954-746-3404 (shift commander - secondary)
When calling out Emergency what must the employee provide?
Nature of the emergency and time available for duty
When does the on-duty shift commander retrieve the unscheduled leave information from the Records Division?
Daily at 0700
Overtime stated on the Daily Time Sheet up to and including two hours must be:
Initialed by the Station Officer or B/C
Overtime stated on the Daily Time Sheet in excess of two hours must be accompanied by a:
Overtime Authorization Form - available at the station or through the B/C
Who is given the Daily time Sheets and overtime forms?
The on-duty B/C who delivers to Administrative Officer the next morning
For shifts occurring on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, payroll forms are to be delivered:
To Administrative Officer by 0900 on the following Monday
For shifts occurring on a City holiday, payroll forms are to be delivered:
To Administrative Officer by 0900 the following day
Who ensures that daily time sheets and overtime forms are signed or initialed?
Station officer and B/C
The current guidelines used for performance evaluations state that:
“Sick leave is accumulated or usage is verified as applicable/required”
Shift personnel earn _____ hours per year. Days personnel earn _____ hours a year.
a. 144 shift
b. 96 days
Personnel who use unexcused sick leave in excess may be rated:
Needs Improvement
Unexcused sick hours of 0-24 will give a rating of:
Excellent
Unexcused sick hours of 25-72 will give a rating of:
Above Average
