Bulletins

Question 1

How much water is needed to supply hospitals on emergency need basis?

Answer 1

500-1000 gallons per minute

Question 2

What’s the size of the threaded connection needed to supply water?

Answer 2

2 1/2 National Standard Fire Thread

Question 3

Who is authorized to request DCFEMS?

Answer 3

Hospital Administrator, acting administrator or chief engineer

Question 4

Who does the hospital contact in emergencies?

Answer 4

OUC and provide watch commander with details

Question 5

Who will OUC assign to the hospital in need?

Answer 5

The nearest BFC in-service

Question 6

What shall the nearest chief do?

Answer 6

Go ON-AIR, proceed to the hospital and contact OUC with necessary needs for water supply

Question 7

How long should supply hose be flushed before being connected to hospital supply?

Answer 7

5 minutes

Question 8

What’s the mission of DC FIRE AND EMS?

Answer 8

Preserve life, promote health and safety through excellent pre-hospital treatment and transportation, fire prevention and suppression, rescue activities and homeland security

Question 9

All members are responsible for…

Answer 9

Utilizing the mission statement, vision statement and core values

Question 10

Questions, comments, compliments and complaints shall call who?

Answer 10

The office of the fire chief @ 202.673.3320 or email info.fems@dc.gov

Question 11

Substance Abuse is…

Answer 11

A direct contraindication to the mission of the department and won’t be accepted

Question 12

A diluted sample means:

Answer 12

Urine sample with creatinine and specific gravity values lower than expected for human urine creatinine is equal to or greater than 2 mg/dl but less than 5 mg/dl

Question 13

Positive Breathalyzer Test means:

Answer 13

• Alcohol concentration of .020 or greater
• .020 and less than .040 immediate rehab
• Greater than .040 recommend termination

Question 14

A member has how much time to report to the clinic for testing?

Answer 14

1.5 hours after being relieved

Question 15

Youth means between:

Answer 15

13 and 17 years of age

Question 16

A member can consume alcohol up to how many hours before assuming duty?

Answer 16

4 hours

Question 17

How many members are to be on the random testing list?

Answer 17

Up to 2 employees

Question 18

How long does the clinic preserve positive urine specimen?

Answer 18

12 months or if disciplinary changes are initiated

Question 19

Breathalyzer test is negative if it is less than;

Answer 19

0.020

Question 20

What shall the EBT read upon start up and if it doesn’t what shall happen?

Answer 20

It should 0.00, if it is greater than it should be repeated after the second attempt it shall be placed out of service

Question 21

How long is a member moved to a non-duty status after a positive alcohol test?

Answer 21

24 hours and must be tested prior to assuming duty

Question 22

Who relieves members whom test positive at the PFC?

Answer 22

The MSO

Question 23

How much time is allotted to test after an accident?

Answer 23

2 hours

Question 24

Employees entering rehab will be placed on leave of their choice for?

Answer 24

45 calendar days

Question 25

While in rehab what time shall employees report for testing?

Answer 25

Before 0900 hours

Question 26

After entering rehab you must test negative for how many consecutive days?

Answer 26

45 days, if the employee levels are higher than the previous test he or she will be recommended for termination

Question 27

If marijuana levels fluctuate within 3m = nano grams during the first 21 days of rehab the employee shall not be subject to disciplinary charges.

Question 28

After returning to full duty the known employee can’t drive for how long?

Answer 28

45 days, 1 year rehab, weekly counseling, PFC BHS provider, weekly drug or alcohol test required

Question 29

When youth comes to the fire station the on-duty officer shall call?

Answer 29

202.547.7777 Safe Place Hot Line

Question 30

How long does it typically take for youth to be picked up?

Answer 30

Within 20 minutes if possible and transported to Safe Place Shelter

Question 31

What’s the OIC order of contact?

Answer 31

* Go out of service until Safe Place representatives or DCFEMS Personnel arrive * Contact nearest in-service BFC * Street Calls or nearest IN SERVICE EMS supervisor will go out of service and proceed to station

Question 32

Once appropriate personnel has arrived what shall the OIC do?

Answer 32

Go back in service

Question 33

How many members shall remain in youth presence at all times?

Answer 33

2

Question 34

What info shall be placed in journal for services provided?

Answer 34

* Name, age of youth * Name and Safe Place representative * Name of 2 members whom remained in youth's presence * BFC name who waited for Safe Place representative * Any other pertinent info

Question 35

What’s the number to Child and Family Services?

Answer 35

202.671.7233

Question 36

Each Fire Station will have:

Answer 36

* Safe Place Sign(s) hung in prominent locations * 2 Safe Place Programs posters * 2 Safe Booklets

Question 37

How much time is allotted to consult with an EEO counselor?

Answer 37

180 calendar days of the occurrence

Question 38

How much time does the complainant have to work with the Counselor?

Answer 38

30 calendar days once process ends a exit letter will be issued

Question 39

How much time is allotted for a formal complaint?

Answer 39

15 calendar days of Exit Letter

Question 40

How long does the EEO counselor have to interview the complainant?

Answer 40

7 days of initial contact

Question 41

When filing a claim with OHR, how much time does the EEO Counselor have to resolve complaint?

Answer 41

Within 30 days and at the maximum 60 days

Question 42

Quid pro quo means...

Answer 42

Unwelcome sexual advances

Question 43

How long should allegations of sexual harassment be investigated?

Answer 43

ASAP or no later than 60 days after reporting

Question 44

How long is the mandatory sexual harassment training?

Answer 44

60 days of receipt of the findings

Question 45

Who shall one contact about info on EPCR’s?

Answer 45

Office of Information and Privacy, if they aren’t available contact the General Counsel

Question 46

What is PHI?

Answer 46

Protected Health Information

Question 47

Who shall the media contact about patient status and conditions?

Answer 47

Public Information Office

Question 48

Who shall providers contact once encountered by law enforcement authorities, investigators or attorneys?

Answer 48

The Privacy Officer

Question 49

Providers who receive subpoenas that require them to provide medical conditions shall contact?

Answer 49

Office of Information Privacy (OIP)

Question 50

In the event of an emergency involving a threat to public safety and calls for immediate information to be released what shall the provider do?

Answer 50

Contact OIP as soon as possible to report the release

Question 51

Who approves for individual ride alongs and how long are they approved?

Answer 51

The Fire Chief and one 12 hour operational period unless expressly authorized

Question 52

What form has to be filed for ride along approval?

Answer 52

FEMS Form 157.1

Question 53

The Department shall provide breastfeeding members reasonable break-time to express breast milk. However, the Department shall not be required to provide break periods if it would create an _______.

Answer 53

undue hardship on the operations of the Department

Question 54

No fire department vehicle shall enter or use the roadways within the grounds of the U.S. Capitol building unless responding to alarms or emergencies within the Capitol building or grounds, or unless on _______.

Answer 54

official business at the Capitol