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
What form must be completed when accountable property is lost or stolen?
97
What is the gas that is formed from incomplete combustion many common household products, at low levels it cause itchy eyes, a sore throat and a burning cough, at higher levels is can cause pulmonary edema and death?
Phosgene
What is the NFPA code for Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing SCBA for Emergency Services, which includes requirements for design, performance, testing and certifications on open-circuit SCBA for the fire service?
NFPA 1981
Once the power is cut to this Class of fire, the fire is treated as a Class A or Class B fire depending on the type of material that is burning, what class of fire is this?
Class C
What knot can be tied anywhere in a rope and will hold equally well if tension is applied to either end of the rope or to both ends simultaneously?
Clove Hitch
What type of door is lightweight, honeycomb interior, which is covered by a face panel, easy to force and will burn thought quickly?
Hollow Core Door
If an individual desires to wear facial hair, facial hair shall be well trimmed and be no longer than _____ inch.
1/4 inch
When daylight saving time begins, in accordance with the energy policy act of 2005, all department clocks will be advanced at what time?
0200
DCFEMS Employees must comply with the procedures set forth in Bulletin 34, Criminal and Traffic Background checks within ______business days.
10
Fire Boat #3 has a fire pump which can deliver 500 gpm at 50psi or_________?
125 GPM at 150psi
The F8 Key on MPS (previously I-Mobile) stands for ________.
Home
Whenever there is less than _________total available transport units District-Wide, Alpha Hold is in effect.
7
When using the new DAPPR Distribution System down at Logistics, what is used to sign in at the Distribution counter?
your PAT tag
What is the minimum safe distance away for personnel and equipment from a high voltage power line?
10 feet
How far apart should lookouts be posted at either end of the incident to watch for unexpected street car movement when operating in ballasted right of way?
50 to 100 feet
What strategy is used to manage a Metro Emergency?
ACRE
Access (locate the emergency and find the best access to the site),
Control (control the emergency manage victims remove hazards extinguish fire),
Rescue (rescue any entrapped persons)
Evacuate&EMS (evacuate the site and provide emergency medical care.
How long after a heat or smoke alarm activates do the fare gates lock into the open position?
30 seconds
How many elevator rooms can a metro station have?
4
Chain Markers are located every____ feet along the tunnel.
100
What is the only room in the Metro Stations where combustibles can be stored?
Cleaner’s room
When in the Elevator Control room during a Metro Elevator incident, what do personnel use to communicate with the KIOSK?
PABX phone
- The Chempak hospital container is designed to treat ____ affected persons and DC FEMS Chempak EMS container is designed to treat _____ affected persons
1000
454
Mass Casualty Support Unit #1 is a level III unit capable of bringing supplies to treat up to how many patients?
100
Who shall be notified as soon as a member discovers that a portable radio has been lost?
Watch Commander
How shall members secure their portable radios when out of quarters?
Kept on the person responsible for radio
Which jurisdiction is designated four (4) in regards to COG’s jurisdictional identifiers?
Fairfax County
When triaging a patient during a Mass Casualty Incident, patients are to be marked with a _____ inch ribbon in an easily identifiable area (arm or leg) and in cold weather it will be permissible to attach a ____ inch ribbon around the neck.
18
36
The EMS Chempack container is designed to treat how many people with a nerve agent antidote?
454
How far from the incident of an Active Shooter will units stage at a minimum, in line of approach?
3 Blocks
How Many sets of Active Shooter PPE and equipment are carried on the Rescue Squads?
5
What flammable metal commonly used in the construction of helicopters ignites at 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit and reacts violently when water is applied?
Magnesium
What is the optimal hose stream pattern to produce a favorable combination of fog and reach?
30 degree fog
At what temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) does the thermal imaging camera switch from High Sensitivity mode to Low Sensitivity mode?
300
What member/riding position of the Truck Companies will operate their thermal imaging camera on a structural fire incident?
Officer
After the energy is “dumped” from the system of an electric vehicle how long can you expect the capacitors to store energy for?
Between 5 and 10 minutes
How many Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) cylinders are utilized on a CNG metro bus?
7
The Water Supply Task Force consists of?
3 Water Supply Engines and a Battalion Fire Chief
Fires involving electrical equipment underneath manholes are usually handled by?
Allowing the fire to burn and protecting exposures
When a fire protection system has been fully restored, who is responsible to request the “fire watch” be discontinued?
The Property Owner
A telltale sign of an Electric Vehicle is the color of the wiring system, which is?
Orange
What type of accountability shall be used at a WMD event?
Level III
How should a natural gas leak that is confined to a room be ventilated?
From the top and bottom
What is the ignition point of natural gas?
1100º-1200º F
SCBA must be put into service when Carbon Monoxide levels reach how many parts per million?
35ppm
You and your company have used your go bags on an actual incident. Along with a special report, what from shall be submitted to the Special Ops Deputy?
53.1
Mass Decon task force #2 is comprised of what two companies?
Engine 8 and Truck 7
When dealing with a bank elevator system, which shaft doors will usually contain the keyways?
Shaft door of basement, first floor and top floor
All members operating within ____ feet of the edge of a body of water must wear a proper fitting U.S. Coast Guard approved person floatation device (PFD)?
10 feet
FD personnel utilizing the throw method when attempting to rescue a victim near the water edge shall throw a “throw bag” line to the victim using a ____ throw aimed at the victim’s chest area. This method is effective up to approximately ____ feet?
Under-hand throw; 60 feet
Establishment of the “Hot Zone/Exclusionary Zone should extend ____ feet from the waters edge?
20 feet
Wood planks and wood panels that support trench walls are called _____?
Sheeting
Electrical capacitors located on top of the Streetcar may remain energized for up to how long after catenary power is removed?
5 Minutes
What color spray Paint should be used when marking Structural Hazards after being checked by DCFD members.
Orange
Non confined space certified personnel can be approved by the incident commander if the victim is visible from the entrance and no more than how far in any direction.
25 feet
Your engine company is supplying a combination sprinkler/standpipe system at a structure fire you should provide psi engine pressure until ordered otherwise.
175 psi
The range of a firefighting stream is dependent upon four factors: nozzle pressure, nozzle diameter, angle of inclination above the horizontal plane and
Wind speed and direction
What type of pump used by the Department is a positive displacement pump?
Priming pump
The Department pumps are rated at what GPM, at 150 PSI
1250
How often is a service test performed on pumping apparatus in the DCFD?
Annually
The atmospheric pressure is reduced by how many psi per 1000ft of elevation above sea level?
0.5psi
What must a unit do should it become aware that an assigned task will not be completed as directed by SOG’s?
Notify the Incident Commander
What type or size of responses is the Incident Command System used for?
All responses
All alarms received by Communications via telephone must include what message?
This is Communications
Where is interior staging?
3 floors below the fire floor
A passing of Formal Command shall be__________
Face to Face
What is the minimum distance from a VRS antenna effected by interference?
15 feet
What VRS channel will be utilized if prior to arrival, tactical channel A7 is given?
A8,VRS-2
How often is a composite cylinder hydrostatically tested?
5 years
What is the normal weight of a charged carbon fiber-wrapped cylinder ?
17.1 lbs
If the PAK-ALERT SE does not sense air in the system after 15 seconds it will ?
Shut down
Using the “Compressed Gas Association Guidelines” how many levels are there to assessed a composite cylinder ?
3
Hydrogen Sulfide has what described odor?
Rotten eggs
The Primary Reducing circuit reduces the pressure to what psi ?
100psi
Amtrak’s Electrified territory in the Northeast quadrant of the city has overhead catenary lines that carry how many volts?
12,000 Volts
Tests show that Fire Department radios do not work well in the First Street Tunnel. Radios stop transmitting and receiving with the outside after the radios are only ___ feet in to the tunnel. Line of sight use between radios in the tunnel is only effective up to ___ feet?
25
200
Diesel-electric locomotives are used by all railroads, on all tracks, in the District of Columbia. Diesel-electric locomotives fuel tanks range in size from?
800-5,000
During emergency operations, at least how many hand brakes must be applied? (trains)
2
In extremely rare circumstances where the removal of windows by the prescribed means is precluded, what type of saw can be used to cut Lexan polycarbonate windows?
Carbide-tipped chain saw
How far will a flagging team walk from the incident?
1 Mile
When using a radio, the member should speak across the microphone at a 45-degree angle and hold the microphone ____ from their mouth?
1-2 inches
_____ allows the Incident Commander to assess the progress of the incident and decide whether the strategy or tactics should be changed?
Time Marks
Who is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination and use of information relevant to the incident?
Planning
This includes two to five single resources, such as different types of units assembled to accomplish a specific task?
Task Force
What saw blades are abrasive and made of composite material?
Masonry
A secondary search is performed?
Following extinguishment
The primary principle that controls the spread of smoke during a fire is?
Convection
The primary function of ladders are?
To provide safe access to and egress from otherwise inaccessible areas
Which category of ladders are permanently mounted and operated from fire apparatus?
Aerial Ladders
What category of standpipe is designed for use by the building occupants and should not be used by responding fire personnel?
Class II
What type of sprinkler heads can be used to protect a freezer box?
Dry Pendant
What type of fire detection devices are triggered by the invisible products of combustion?
Ionization detectors
Rope rescue incidents are divided into low-angle and high-angle operations. Low-angle operations are situations where firefighters are dependent on the ground for their primary support with the rope system becoming the secondary means of support, and the slope of the ground over which the firefighters are working is less than how many degrees?
45 degrees
During vehicle rescue and extrication, how should rescue-lift air bags be stacked?
The largest size should be on the bottom and the smallest on top
Any member who receives an inquiry from an individual or business establishment wishing to make a donation to the department should immediately forward the request to who?
The agency donation representative
Company officers should notify the fleet maintenance division for the need to replenish their supply of pre mixed ethanol free gas when they have used how much of their supply?
Approximately 50%
When will members contact the DCFEMS Human Resources Office to schedule an appointment for their employee background check?
Within ten (10) business days from issuance of the list indicated on the special report
During Metro Radio Testing, the radio testing will be conducted as part of all station and shaft inspections, test results are to be document on what form?
Form 170.7
What will the 5th due engine be assigned to on a Box Alarm?
Rapid Intervention Group
What power sub stations supply the catenary systems?
Streetcar control center
What Engines and what Trucks are assigned to the Technical Decon Task Force (TDTF)?
E6, E26, T4, T15
Where might you find the manual emergency ventilation fan control panels?
Mechanical equipment rooms
When trying to restore a stuck elevator to normal operations within the metro, how long should you shut the main electrical power down before restoring it?
A minimum of 15 to 20 seconds
Other than 3 exceptions what is the maximum travel distance to an emergency exit?
1250 feet
The “pot heads” are ______ in color. Do not touch either the third rail or the “pot heads”,
Orange or yellow
What number do you dial to talk with OCC when using the phone in the ETS box?
0
How many Engine Companies respond to a Metro Hazardous Materials Incident?
3- Engines
The District of Columbia received five containers of nerve agent antidote, which of the hospitals listed is not a location of one of the containers?
Bad question.. Howard Georgetown GW DOH Property
To ensure that the members stay current on their skills and knowledge, the Mass Casualty Task Force Companies will be required to drill monthly on what day of the week?
Wednesday
What term is defined as an essential element on incident scene to prevent serious conditions such as heat stroke or hypothermia from occurring?
Rehabilitation
Crews will be rotated though Rehab for rest, evaluation and treatment after using ___ full SCBA cylinder or the equivalent or after completing a work cycle of ____ minutes of intense physical exertion without SCBA?
One & 40 Minutes
This is the Zero Hospital Zone for 0H10?
Providence
Who is in charge of the initial notification of Significant Incidents?
FLO
Who is the designated triage leader?
First Unit that arrives
The Wagon Driver of the Mas Casualty task Force reports to the ______area?
Red
Propane gas spills and leaks produce a large vapor cloud that should be contained quickly, what is the expansion rate for propane, and what stream should be utilized to contain it?
270 to 1; fog stream
What should you do when approaching a helicopter?
Always make eye contact with the pilot and wait ‘til he gives you a signal to approach
Why would the thermal imager screen “white out”?
Camera remained in High sensitivity with temps above 300
Natural gas is mostly made up of?
Methane
CNG flash point is?
560F
When entering the structure, personnel will monitor at all levels of the occupancy as well as concealed spaces when appropriate, including voids above the ceiling level. At what ____ levels of (LEL) will it be caused for the building to be evacuated?
Levels above 10% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL)
Which company will communicate readings to the assigned BFC in percentage of LEL for flammable gas and parts per million (ppm) for carbon monoxide (CO)?
The Truck Co
What does ALARA stand for in Radiological incidents?
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
During Carbon Monoxide incidents, when should you ventilate the building?
Until after confirming the location of the leak
Signs and symptoms of GB(Soman) agent is/are?
Twitching or paralysis
Self-taped turnout gear with SCBA provides sufficient protection in an unknown nerve agent environment for how many minutes?
3
Incubation period for Anthrax is how many days?
1-5
Turnout gear/PPE, including firefighting helmets, will not be worm within how may feet of a body of water?
20 feet
When the water temperature is below 70-degree Fahrenheit, how long will “Rescue Mode” operations continue for?
1 hour
During a confined space incident, apparatus will be position no closer than how many feet and the engine shut down?
100 Feet
During a confined space incident, if entry is made with an SCBA, the entrant(s) are permitted to move no farther than how many feet from the entrance?
25 Feet
The total length of any hose line to be tested shall not exceed ___ feet?
300
When testing hose, the ends shall be secured with a hose rope ___ inches behind the end of coupling?
10-15 inches
In hydraulics the word ___ is used to indicate that quantity of liquid which will pass a given point in a given unit of time?
Flow
A device used to measure velocity and present within a flowing stream?
Pitot tube
What type of pump discharges a definitive volume of liquid or gas in each cycle of pump operation?
Positive displacement
What type of pump in operation discharges a volume of liquid in each cycle of operation which is dependent upon the resistance offered to the movement of the liquid being pumped?
Non-positive displacement
Where are Hazardous Material placards placed on freight trains?
Both sides, both ends of the car
Without assistance from railroad employees, Fire Department are not to?
Release cargo nor open box cars or bottom doors
VRE cab cars have what distinctive color(s) stripes on the end?
Black and yellow
What is the maximum speed for freight trains in the District of Columbia.
30mph
- An average of how many trespassers a year are killed on railroad right-of0way and property?
500
When the concentration of CO rise to slightly more than how many ppm, unconsciousness occurs immediately upon exposure, with death following in one to three minutes?
12,800 ppm
The regulator is equipped with a spray bar, comprised of how many holes in the upper part of the regulator assembly?
9
When carbon dioxide at _____ percent concentration is breathed in there is a marked increase in respiration, along with dizziness, sweating, and mental excitement?
0.5%
What bi-product of combustion affects the human body causing swelling of the upper respiratory tract, by acting as an irritant to the heart muscle, and by causing irregular heart rhythms?
Hydrogen Chloride
A constant flow of at least how many lpm can be obtained by rotating the knob purge knob a half turn clockwise?
125
When transmitting on a Vehicle Repeater System (VRS) channel, lack of a beep at the end of a radio transmission would indicate what?
The radio is out-of-range of the VRS
If a member is out-of-range of the VRS antenna the Emergency Button is_______?
Inoperable, it will not function
In what building construction types may a Fallback position be established?
Non-combustible and fire resistive
The Command post should be marked by a _____ light, while the staging area should be marked by a ______ flag?
Green and green
The Treatment Unit Manager shall wear a vest that is _________, while the Senior Physician shall wear a vest that is ________?
White with one orange stripe,
orange with one white stripe
During a high rise fire, what is the 4th due Engine Company’s assigned position?
Cover the floor above the fire
On the scene of an auto fire, the apparatus shall be in what positioned?
At least 50 feet away; 100 feet if the fire is near the fuel tank
In the event of a MAYDAY communications division shall?
Dispatch an additional alarm (ie:2nd,3rd)
According to the COG ICS resource types the unit acronym K stands for a?
Tanker
If a Fire Investigator is on the scene, all violations or fire hazards will be addressed by said investigator and the submission of a F&EMSD____ would not be necessary?
Form 22
EMS providers should not hesitate to request the immediate assistance of MPD by using the radio terminology “_______” through the OUC when stability of the scene rapidly deteriorates, or the safety and well-being of the patient and/or personnel is in doubt?
10-33
On straight- away runs, no vehicle will be driven within______ to the rear of another vehicle?
200 feet
Engine companies will status in service will have________ of 3 inch hose ready for Layout?
600 feet
A F&EMSD_____, Helicopter Transport Reporting Form, is to be completed by the member authorizing the air medevac (e.g., ranking medical (authority) within 24hours of the incident?
Form 151H
The overhead power lines in the District of Columbia range up to how many volts
132,000
Vehicle equipped with snow chains shall not exceed how many miles per hour at any time?
30
(EMS UNIT’S) Replenish both on-board and portable oxygen cylinders when the cylinder gauge indicator is at or below ( ) psi?
500
Request transfer shall be made on what form?
10
The first copy (yellow) of the Form 1for Articles of value found at the scene goes?
Incident Commander
The Disciplinary Investigation Board (DIB) is composed of ___ captains who serve a term of ______ months?
3
18
How do you obtain a replacement ID card due to promotion or retirement?
Contact the training academy during normal hours and make arrangements to obtain a new card.
What type of connection will hospitals install to their existing water system in order to participate in the emergency water supply for hospitals program?
2 ½” gated National Standard Fire thread female coupling
Who will a hospital administrator contact if they are in need of an emergency water supply?
Office of Unified Communications
Completing the driver’s training course in less than the minimum time limit will be considered speeding and be a cause for failure. What is the minimum time limit for an aerial ladder truck?
13 Minutes
Driver testing and training requires your average speed to be between what miles per hour (mph) to be in compliance?
10 to 15 mph
Under what conditions is it lawful to aid in a “Kindling Bonfire”?
Between sunrise and sunset
Who will be the primary point of contact throughout the Active Military duty process and will provide the member with a package of pertinent information?
Fire Department Human Resources Advisor
In the event a member discovers any of the indicators of possible criminal/terrorist activity or surveillance the member should be report this to the on-duty Operations Deputy Chief and who else?
On Duty Special Operations Battalion Chief
Firefighters and single role providers seeking a change in duty statues due to pregnancy shall be directed to schedule a visit to the Police and Fire Clinic with how many business days of the date that they advise the PFC, the company officer or their supervisor of their pregnancy?
5 Days
What is the only entity within the agency authorized to release Protected Health Information to any person outside of the agency?
Office of Information and Privacy
