Eversafe Tests Flashcards
If the resolution to a sexual harassment case is not resolved who forwards the case to another department?
The Fire Chief
In a sexual harassment case within what time frame will they forward the sexual harassment case over to another Department?
60 Days
In the Patient bill of rights you can expect what?
To receive timely and appropriate medical services without regard to age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin
What is the time Limit for filing a grievance?
45 days
What is a positive breathalyzer test?
Concentration of 0.020 or greater
What is considered prohibited conduct? Alcohol Policy
Pre-Duty Use: Use of alcohol by an employee within four (4) hours prior to reporting for duty
How long after being relieved of duty and directed to the PFC for an alcohol, controlled substance or illegal drug test is it deemed a “Refusal to Submit”?
1.5 hours (90 minutes)
If the initial screening test for a breathalyzer is .020 or greater a confirmation test shall be performed. What is the time frame that the confirmation test will be conducted?
No earlier than 15 mins after the screening test but no later than 30 mins
How many days of Military leave are employees granted each fiscal year?
15
What is the best way to keep in touch between a member and an officer during deployment?
Via Email
When having a hearing for an EEO complaint, how many days in advance of the scheduled hearing date must your request for witnesses be submitted?
Three(3) working days
When a complaint of discrimination is brought to the attention of the EEO counselor, How many days do they have before conducting their final interview?
21 days
3 weeks
The American Medical Association (AMA) recommends that expectant women who spend more than _______ a day on their feet should switch to a desk job by ________.
4 hours, week 24
- To minimize the possibility of contaminating the hospital’s water supply, all FEMS Department hoses shall be flushed for a full_________.
5 Minutes
What is the minimum annual percentage rate of employees subject to random drug testing?
20%
Only complaints of sexual harassment that concern incidents which occurred within a period of _____ immediately prior to date of the complaint is filed shall be considered.
1 year
Initial instruction of all personnel in driving DC Fire and EMS Department vehicles shall be under the supervision of?
DFC Training Academy
The Emergency Response Qualification to Drive & Operate section of the FD Form 140 shall be endorsed by whom?
Platoon Commander
Referrals to the Juvenile Fire-Setters Program classified as Immediate should be made by whom?
Fire/Arson Investigators
Who is responsible for collecting fire incident related evidence?
MPD evidence collection team
The Department’s Cold Weather Guidelines apply under the following conditions?
When the wind chill factor reaches 32 degrees
The most common emergency responses on the interstate system are?
Operations at the scene of a MVC
Any roadway that has limited access and utilizes ramps for entry and exit and has a posted speed limit of 40 MPH or more is defined as a ?
Highway
(Positioning Apparatus on the Scene) The first arriving piece of apparatus will take a position to create a ____ prior to the incident?
Barrier
How will fire apparatus front wheels be placed on an incident in order to close the lane of the incident?
At an angle with the wheels turned away from the incident
You are the first due engine company arriving on a scene of a MVC on 295 South near Benning rd. you shall immediately?
Report the location/direction of travel to the BFC and or OUC
Which NFPA standard describes the standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications?
NFPA 1021
On a emergency incident who is responsible for the overall management and safety of all member operating at the scene?
Incident Commander
Who is responsible to execute a FD form 108 Supervisor’s Quarterly Safety Inspection Report (JAJO) after the Safety Inspection of each facility?
The responsible Property Officer
When a recognized animal organization such as the Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) contacts OUC concerning an animal rescue, what unit will be dispatched initially to evaluate if Fire Department assistance is needed?
The closest Battalion Fire Chief is dispatched to proceed (in-service on the air)
When MPD or a private citizen contacts OUC concerning an animal rescue, the nearest Battalion Fire Chief shall be dispatched non-emergency. What other resource should be requested?
Animal Control
What is the document informing a witness of the intention to pursue and discover a matter involved in a lawsuit through the taking of testimony under oath?
Notice of Deposition
Whenever a F&EMSD Form 9 is submitted denoting an address change, the responsible company officer will also execute and submit _____ in duplicate?
Form 35-A
The F&EMSD Form ____ is to be used in files when the original is filed under another heading or is not available?
Form 99
A member may be relieved from duty up to ____ hours early provided that the member is relieved by another member who is voluntarily assuming duty as a courtesy to the member being relieved?
2.5
What is the mandatory retirement age for members hired after January 1, 1980?
64
All members separating from the Department shall report to what Office for exit interview?
Employee Benefits Office
Should a member be a witness to a conspicuous service performed on an emergency scene by someone other than a member of the Department, whom should that member report that fact to?
The incident commander
What form is utilized to submit a member for the Length of Service Award and Pin?
Form 67.1
No later than what date will submission of the appropriate form for the Length of Service Program and Pin be submitted?
March 15th of each year
At what time are “house drills” to be conducted?
1000
Unless otherwise ordered, what is the report time for drills at the Training Academy?
0930 and 1300
Prior to leaving quarters to report to the Training Academy, what unit or Office should be notified by phone?
OUC to place the unit OOS
An employee who has established that he/she is entitled to backpay from the department shall receive payment within how many days of submitting required documentation?
60 days
How many patients can fireboat #3 transport on backboards?
2
When are members who are in full duty or limited duty status required to log into their Learning Management System account and complete any outstanding assignments?
Once a week at a minimum
What will members use to sign in when visiting the logistics distribution counter for distribution of uniforms, PPE, and supplies?
PAT Number
Personnel are reminded that all meters are required to be calibrated monthly, and should be done on the Sundays that what Platoon works?
Platoon 3
What is the PRIMARY operational zone for DCFEMS?
Zero Zone
What zone will special operations incidents be assigned to?
Zero Bravo
Which officer will provide the status of the integrity of catenary system, pantograph and stability of the Streetcar?
Engine Officer
Who assess the penalty in a case in which the administrative charges against the employee involve any criminal conviction?
The Fire Chief
Streetcars are powered by electricity taken from?
Catenary system (OCS)
In the Pre Mixed Fuel Plan who is issued the fuel cans
Each Truck and Rescue Squad
In the Pre mixed fuel plan how many cans are issued?
2
What is the correct order of responsible officers for mobilizing and demobilizing of EMOP units?
EMS 7, EMS 4, the officers of Engine 24 and RS2
- Halon _____ is heavier than air and must be removed by mechanical ventilation.
1301
The contact Start-Up Operations from any wayside telephone, dial:
1081
Heat and Smoke fare-gates will lock in an open position after:
30 Seconds
Kiosk, are what shape?
Octagonal (9 ft across)
One (1) eight car train has the capacity to carry up to how many passengers?
Up to 1,800 passengers
If Tower 3 is unavailable to be dispatched as the additional truck for elevated portions of Metro incidents, what should be requested in its place?
A Tower from a mutual aid jurisdiction
When operating the pump, the temperature of the water in the engine cooling system should be kept between (degrees Fahrenheit)?
160-200
The total length of any hose line to be tested shall not exceed how many feet?
300
During testing, how far behind couplings shall hoses be secured with hose rope tools?
10-15 inches
In the braking system, when the pressure drops to what psi does the emergency diaphragm in the safety activator apply the air brakes?
40psi
On D.C. Fire Department apparatus who is allowed to operate the “Emergency” Air for release of the Maxi-Brake Control?
Fleet Maintenance Personnel
What is the engine pressure initially set at when supplying a combination sprinkler/standpipe system?
175psi
How many fuel shut offs do diesel-electric locomotives have?
3
Refrigerated cars with a generator cooling plant, can have up to how many gallons of fuel?
500
General Service Tank cars have tank pressures at or below?
100psi
What written orders govern ALL train movements?
Track warrants control forms
What toxic fire gas is produced from the burning of living things such as wool, hair and rubber and has an odor of rotten eggs?
Hydrogen sulfide
What toxic fire gas is produced when refrigerants such as Freon come in contact with flame, and musty hay odor?
Phosgene
Assuming there is a fresh set of 6 AA alkaline batteries installed in Scott Air Pak 50.
How long will the pass device sound in full alarm?
8 hours
During inspection of an SCBA cylinder you notice cuts that have penetrated through the outer layers of plastic and have cut the fiber over wrap’s threads. What level of damage would this be considered?
Level 2
What product is used to clean and disinfect the SCBA face piece?
Wescodyne Plus
Why is the SCBA breathing regulator spray bar directional?
Helps keep face piece clear of condensation
The SCBA outlet manifold over pressure relief value is set to open at what point?
When over 225 PSI enters the manifold
- Any unit that cannot complete an assigned task as directed in the SOG must notify who?
Incident Commander
- Upon receipt of an alarm, the watch detail is responsible to give a copy of the computer printout to the ____________?
Officer
How many VRS channels are there?
2
When a VRS antenna is in operation, what is the minimum effective distance from the antenna that a portable radio on a VRS channel can be used?
At least 15 feet
If a MAYDAY is called during an incident and no rescue squad is already assigned, how many additional rescue squads will automatically be dispatched?
One
How many phases are there in the Ready Alert Plan?
Two
Fallback position shall be ( ) floors below the fire?
2
You have been assigned to the Rapid Intervention Group at a high-rise fire. The fire is currently confined to the fifth floor. In this situation, where should your Rapid Intervention be positioned?
On the fourth floor
A priority three electrical emergency is?
Power outage due to blown fuses
When can fire watch be canceled?
When the protection system is fully restored
A yellow light on the MSA TIC indicates ______ battery power?
Marginal power left
The TIC make MSA & Model 5200 wait for approximately __ seconds for the infrared sensors electronics to self-test?
5 seconds
Biological decontamination starts with?
Wetting the victims with clothing on
Corridor decontamination can be accomplished by parking fire apparatus ______ feet apart?
12
Maximum radiation dose limit for protecting major property is?
10 R
Responding companies shall position apparatus no closer than ______ to the trench excavation.
200 feet
If possible, a minimum of ______ of space should be between the rescuer and the path of an un-deployed airbag.
10-14 inches
The TIC’s (Thermal Imaging Camera) image may freeze on screen at times. This function is known as:
Shuttering
Atmospheric monitoring will occur continually during occupancy to ensure atmospheric hazards do not increase while personnel are in the space. Results of the monitoring are to be recorded on the entry permit at _______.
5 minute intervals
Who is responsible to determine the validity of a request to expedite a report?
First endorsing official
Who is responsible for submitting Special Reports to their division commander advising of the opening of new streets and roadways or the extension of existing thoroughfares?
Commanders of truck companies of respective local alarm districts
What members make up a Fire Trial Board?
Two (2) battalion chiefs and two (2) captains
A Trial Board hearing shall begin within 180 days of what?
Receipt of the Initial Written Notification
Air Unit one carries how many spare cylinders?
96
In the absence of the OUC Director the _____ may take the responsibility to transfer units.
Watch Commander
What day are monthly household requests to be submitted?
23rd
What is the process of removing smoke, heat, and toxic gases from a burning building and replacing them with cooler, cleaner, oxygen-rich air?
Ventilation
Which NFPA standard follows portable ladders involving regularly inspected, maintained, and service testing?
1932
What is the purpose of rescue operations?
To physically remove an occupant or victim from a dangerous environment.
Attack lines can be double-jacket or?
Rubber-covered
Smallest pipes in a water distribution system that carry the water to the users and hydrants are the?
Distributors
A large opening on a fire hydrant that is used to allow as a much water as possible to flow directly into the pump is?
Steamer port
Negative-pressure ventilation fans are called?
Smoke ejectors
A ventilation cut that works well on metal roofing because it prevents the decking from rolling away is a?
Triangular cut
When using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), where would you find information with regard to potential hazards (health and fire/explosion)?
orange section
What personal protective equipment is used when the type of airborne substance is known, the concentration is measured and the criteria for using air-purifying respirators are met, and skin and eye exposure is unlikely?
Level C Protection
What type of radiation that quickly loses energy and can travel only 1 to 2 inches from its source is?
alpha
