Company Officer Quiz 7 Flashcards

1
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01. Special leaves of absence (without pay) shall be applied for in writing at least \_\_\_\_\_\_ hours in advance of such leave, and include all pertinent information and reasons for request.
Select one:
a. 48
b. 24
c. 36
d. 12
A

(17.5.1)

The correct answer is: 24

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  1. FF Thomas, a US Military Veteran, is scheduled to work the 9x6 tour on Veterans Day, but has mutualed off do to a family vacation. Is FF Thomas still eligible for compensatory time for this tour?
    Select one:
    a. No
    b. Yes
A

(17.5.4 C Note) the eligibility of a member for comp time shall not be affected by mutual exchange of tours. It shall be considered as if no mutual exchange of tours was made.
The correct answer is: Yes

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03. Commanding officers of all units shall forward Veterans reports (BP-93) within how many days after the date veterans’ holiday duty was performed?
Select one:
a. 10
b. 7
c. 14
d. 4
A

Feedback
(17.5.6) prepared in triplicate
The correct answer is: 4

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04. When members are on medical leave, or are granted a medical leave within \_\_\_\_\_\_ days immediately prior to scheduled vacation period, Commanding officers shall promptly notify \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. 10 / Bureau of Personnel
b. 10 / BHS
c. 5 / BHS
d. 10 / Bureau of Personnel
A

(17.7.9)

The correct answer is: 5 / BHS

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  1. Choose an incorrect answer regarding mutual exchanges of partial or full vacation periods.
    Select one:
    a. All vacation periods shall begin and end at either 0900 or 1800 hours on dates specified in vacation schedules.
    b. A 5th or 6th grade firefighter may exchange vacation only with another firefighter of either 5th or 6th grade.
    c. Not more than one application involving either member shall be made in one calendar year.
    d. Mutual exchanges must be between full duty members currently working the two platoon system in field units
A

17.7.11) all vacation periods shall begin and end at 0900 hours
The correct answer is: All vacation periods shall begin and end at either 0900 or 1800 hours on dates specified in vacation schedules.

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  1. Captain Harris has been notified by FF Smith, who is on Vacation Leave, that FF Smith’s mother has passed away. FF Smith is requesting that his Vacation Leave be interrupted and he be placed on Bereavement Leave. Should Captain Harris approve this request?
    Select one:
    a. No - FF Smith is to remain on Vacation Leave
    b. Yes - Place FF Smith on Bereavement Leave and then continue his Vacation Leave after the Bereavement Leave ends
A

(17.7.15)vacation leaves shall not be interrupted, delayed or extended by notification of death in member’s immediate family
The correct answer is: No - FF Smith is to remain on Vacation Leave

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07. When a member, on or off duty, suffers a heart attack or suspected heart attack, the officer on duty in his/her unit must forward a report to BHS showing in detail the work and activity records of the member for the \_\_\_\_\_ hours prior to the attack.
Select one:
a. 72
b. 96
c. 24
d. 48
A

(17.12.15)

The correct answer is: 72

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  1. It is 1100 hours on a Friday morning and a severe storm has just landed in NYC causing extensive damage in all boroughs. The Chief of Department has decided to implement a partial recall order of off duty members in Groups 3-6. To which location should the recalled members report?
    Select one:
    a. Their assigned firehouse
    b. The firehouse nearest to their homes
    c. To a location severely impacted by the storm
A

(18.14.1)report immediately to their assigned units unless otherwise instructed
The correct answer is: Their assigned firehouse

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  1. Which one of the following off duty members would be required to report to work when a recall order is issued?
    Select one:
    a. A firefighter who is on a special leave with pay
    b. A firefighter who is on Medical Leave
    c. A firefighter who is off on a Self-mutual
    d. A firefighter who is on Bereavement Leave
A

(18.5.2, 18.11.2)Members off with mutual or self-mutuals will report for duty when their groups are recalled.
The correct answer is: A firefighter who is off on a Self-mutual

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10. Visitors shall not be permitted to remain in quarters after \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hours.
Select one:
a. 2200
b. 2100
c. 1900
d. 2000
A

(19.2.1)

The correct answer is: 2200

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11. Officers are responsible for maintaining a professional work environment. This includes periodic inspections of all Department facilities to ensure that any material that may be discriminatory or obscene is not displayed or viewed in any FDNY facility. When an officer is unsure as to whether any material is discriminatory or not, who should they promptly consult with?
Select one:
a. BITS
b. Administrative Battalion Chief
c. EEO
d. Administrative Division Chief
A

(19.2.2)

The correct answer is: EEO

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12
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  1. Which choice below is an incorrect regarding company quarters?
    Select one:
    a. Bulletin boards in facilities shall be used only for official Department business or important information relating to approved Department organizations.
    b. During “Open House” periods no visitors shall be permitted above or below the apparatus floor.
    c. Privately owned automobiles or vehicles shall not be stored in quarters without the approval of the Chief of Operations.
    d. The Commanding officer shall contact cable television companies and have them “block out” any stations received on the basic package, which shows sexually explicit programming.
A

(19.2.2, 19.2.3, 19.2.13)without approval of the Fire Commissioner
The correct answer is: Privately owned automobiles or vehicles shall not be stored in quarters without the approval of the Chief of Operations.

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13
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  1. Apparatus tormentors and outriggers shall never be deployed while the unit is in quarters.
    Select one:
    a. Disagree
    b. Agree
A

(19.3.13)

The correct answer is: Agree

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14
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  1. A 5th grade class has scheduled a visit to your firehouse. Prior to their arrival you are reviewing the regulations regarding this type of visit. In which thought were you incorrect?
    Select one:
    a. This class requires one adult supervisor for each 30 children.
    b. All company personnel on duty shall remain in apparatus quarters and assist in the safety of visitors.
    c. Visits shall be no more than one-hour duration, between 0900 hours and 1800 hours.
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(19.2.14) no more than one hour between 0900 hours and 1700 hours
The correct answer is: Visits shall be no more than one-hour duration, between 0900 hours and 1800 hours.

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15. Doors, guards, and light poles at pole hole openings shall be inspected \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and defects promptly reported.
Select one:
a. Monthly
b. Daily
c. Semi-Annually
d. Weekly
A

(19.3.8)

The correct answer is: Daily

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16
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  1. The members of your firehouse have requested your permission to adopt a dog to be kept in quarters. You approve their request but state the following rules. In which rule were you incorrect?
    Select one:
    a. If leaving quarters the dog the must be escorted and restrained by a leash or chain no more than 6 feet long.
    b. If left in unoccupied quarters when the apparatus responds the dog must be under restraint.
    c. The dog may not ride on company apparatus
    d. The dog must be licensed in accordance with Dept. of Health guidelines
A

(19.3.3)must be under restraint or control in occupied quarters to prevent injury to any visitors. It may remain free when the company responds.
The correct answer is: If left in unoccupied quarters when the apparatus responds the dog must be under restraint.

17
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  1. During a 9x6 tour the member on the housewatch answers the doorbell and finds members from BITS who would like to perform an inspection of the firehouse. Which action taken is this situation was incorrect?
    Select one:
    a. BITS personnel were given unrestricted ability to interview members collectively or individually.
    b. The housewatch firefighter immediately made an announcement requesting the officer to the housewatch area. No other notification or announcement was made.
    c. BITS personnel were given immediate and unrestricted access to all areas of the firehouse.
    d. After presenting proper identification, members from BITS used their employee identification number in lieu of signing in for entry into the journal.
A

(20.3.10)No FDNY employee shall make any notification to any superior officers or other announcements regarding the entry of BITS, DOI, or Testing Unit personnel unless specifically ordered to by BITS, DOI or Testing Unit personnel.
The correct answer is: The housewatch firefighter immediately made an announcement requesting the officer to the housewatch area. No other notification or announcement was made.

18
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  1. During a 6x9 tour in a single engine company, the member on housewatch answers the doorbell and finds members from EEO who would like to perform an unscheduled inspection of the firehouse. The following actions were taken. Which action was incorrect?
    Select one:
    a. The member on housewatch notified the officer that their presence was required at the housewatch area.
    b. EEO personnel, after presentation of official identification, use their employee identification number in lieu of signing in for entry into the journal.
    c. The unit remained in service during the inspection.
    d. When an alarm was received, the unit responded and EEO personnel remained in quarters and continued their inspection.
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(20.3.10)For EEO inspections if the unit in a single house or both units in a double house receive an alarm, EEO will terminate the inspection and leave quarters. They may wait for the company to return to resume the inspection or complete it at another time.
The correct answer is: When an alarm was received, the unit responded and EEO personnel remained in quarters and continued their inspection.

19
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  1. Choose an incorrect statement regarding the duties of the housewatch firefighter.
    Select one:
    a. Children under the age of 15 shall not be permitted to enter quarters without a parent or guardian, unless granted written permission by the Fire Commissioner.
    b. Members assigned to housewatch duty shall remain at the housewatch at all times, no exceptions.
    c. Members on housewatch shall not permit visitors beyond the housewatch desk without permission of the officer on duty.
    d. Members on housewatch shall maintain outer doors locked at all times.
A

(20.3.10, 20.3.11)except when it is necessary to observe conditions in front of quarters
The correct answer is: Members assigned to housewatch duty shall remain at the housewatch at all times, no exceptions.

20
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  1. Firefighters Sixth Grade with less than ninety days service may perform housewatch only between the hours of 0900-2400 provided they are monitored by the officer on duty or by an experienced member.
    Select one:
    a. Disagree
    b. Agree
A

(20.1.1)

The correct answer is: Agree