Exam Questions Flashcards
According to the NFPA, how many levels of Fire Officers are there?
Four (4)
What is the lowest level of Fire Officer that is qualified for a Chief Officer position?
Three (III)
According to NFPA 1021, does a Fire Officer II have to meet the requirements of Fire Officer I?
Yes, Fire Officer I is a prerequisite for Fire Officer II.
Which term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use for a Fire Officer II?
Managing Fire Officer
All of the following are common ways of organizing a fire department except one. Choose the exception.
Demographics
Which of the four functions of management deals with developing a scheme, program, or method that is worked out beforehand to accomplish an objective?
Planning
Which type of organizational document establishes or prescribes specific operational or administrative methods to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or actions?
Standard operating procedure
What is the term for the ability of a test to measure what it is intended to measure on a consistent basis?
Reliability
To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate’s supervisory decisions should be strictly based on __________.
Policies and Regulations
Which level of Fire Officer would expect to find an examination question pertaining to the evaluation of a fire company’s performance?
Managing fire officer
Which statement best summarizes the role of the Supervising Fire Officer in decision making and problem solving?
Chiefs will be available for consultation, but the Fire Officers will run their stations.
The formal Fire Department organization considers a Fire Officer to be the representative of whom?
The Fire Chief
Fire Officers should consult their supervisors if they are going to make a decision that __________________.
goes beyond their scope of authority
It is said that Fire Officers should “walk the talk.” What does that mean?
They should demonstrate the behaviors they say are important.
According to Annex A of NFPA 1021, public safety personnel must make choices based on the ________________________.
maximum benefit to the citizens and the community
According to the International Association of Fire Chiefs, a person who worked as a Managing Fire Officer for 3 to 5 years, is certified at the NFPA Fire Officer III level, and has completed formal education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree is known as a(n) _____________.
Administrative Fire Officer
__________________ is the complex system of inherent attributes that determine a person’s moral and ethical actions and reactions.
Integrity
What is an effective method of providing feedback to responders for improving their emergency radio communications skills?
Having personnel listen to recordings of their own radio transmissions during emergencies
What does the “P” stand for in SOP?
Procedure
Which type of documents are SOPs?
Formal and permanent
Which of the following is a type of communication that is archived as a permanent file?
Formal communication
Which formal document addresses a specific subject, policy, condition, or situation?
A general order
What is the leading cause of on-duty death among fire fighters?
Sudden cardiac death
What is the likelihood of fire fighters dying of a heart attack versus people in other occupations?
Fire fighters are more likely to die of a heart attack.
Approximately _____ of fire fighters who die in vehicle collisions are not wearing a seat belt.
75 percent
NFPA 1500 requires _______________ to track identities, assignments, and locations of all fire fighters operating at an incident scene.
a personnel accountability system
What is one of the most important reasons for establishing and maintaining an effective incident command structure at every incident?
Promote situational awareness
Who determines when it is safe to reduce the level of PPE at an incident scene?
Incident Commander and Safety Officer
All of the following are phases of an accident investigation except one. Choose the exception.
Employee administrative action
In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, how can records of accidents be used?
Identifying trends
What is the term used for the process of setting performance standards and evaluating performance against those standards?
Performance management
Gary Yukl described leadership as the process of influencing others to ______________________.
understand and agree about what needs to be done
In which emergency is a democratic leadership style appropriate?
When developing an IAP for a complex situation
In which situation is an autocratic leadership style required?
The fire company is involved in a high-risk emergency scene activity.
Which leadership style uses all the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the group in determining how to meet an objective or complete a task?
Democratic
A goal of an effective Fire Officer is to delegate decision making in routine activities to the ________________.
lowest possible level
According to Studies of Social Power, an Incident Commander directing resources on an incident is an example of _____ power.
legitimate
Which of the following is a key component of leading?
Motivating
Which of the following is one of the two unique leadership challenges faced by Fire Officers?
Fire station as a work location
“The process of achieving proficiency through instruction and hands-on practice in the operation of equipment and systems” is the definition of __________.
training
_____________ is the process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction.
Education
To require a fire fighter to perform with a rusty skill set in an emergency situation is considered to be______________________.
dangerous
Which trend was started when the National Fire Protection Association helped standardize fire fighter training by publishing the inaugural edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, in 1974?
Development of consensus standards for training
Which entity provides accreditation for fire service professional certification programs?
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
Which of the following is a prerequisite to becoming a Supervising Fire Officer?
Fire Officer I
Which of the following is a prerequisite to becoming a Managing Fire Officer?
Fire Officer II
What is the NFPA standard for live fire training?
1403
Which program is designed to deal with issues such as substance abuse, emotional or mental health issues, marital and family difficulties, or other difficulties that affect job performance?
Employee Assistance Program
The success of an Employee Assistance Program relies on the ability of an Officer to __________.
recognize signs of stress in an employee
Successful Employee Assistance Programs place a high value on __________.
confidentiality
What is the first step in establishing a local public education program?
Identify the fire or life-safety problem.
Which NFPA standard outlines the principal duties of a public information officer?
1035
What happens to the number and complexity of decision-making situations as Fire Officers move up through the ranks?
Both the number and the complexity increase.
The primary purpose of an investigation of a complaint is to __________________.
obtain additional information
Which of the following is one of the four possible responses to an investigation?
Take no further action.
A facility with which feature, is required to submit information to the local emergency planning council in connection with pre-incident planning?
Storage or handling of hazardous materials
Which of the following is a primary goal of pre-incident planning?
Identify in advance suitable strategies, tactics, and actions
In the pre-incident plan, assessment of the roof, floor, and wall construction and their structural integrity should focus on _______________________.
factors that could lead to collapse
A facility that has an evacuation or emergency operations plan should provide the Fire Department with __________________ as soon as command is established.
a liaison
What is the major risk factor that should be considered with assembly occupancies?
Multiple-fatality fires
Which NFPA term means “an organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure”?
Authority having jurisdiction
Which of the following is legally enforceable?
A) Fire code
B) Building code
»*C) Both A and B *<
Which NFPA standard provides information on pre-incident planning?
NFPA 1620
Properties containing agricultural equipment, electronic data processing equipment, or scientific equipment; fine arts centers; and storage or manufacturing sites are examples of ____________ properties.
high-value
Nuclear power plants, bulk fuel storage facilities, hospitals, and jails are examples of ____________ properties.
high-risk
Which type of code applies to existing buildings?
Fire
What can an agency conduct to identify hazards and the probability of the hazard occurring?
Risk assessment
A ______________ is defined as an itemized summary of estimated or intended revenues and expenditures.
budget
What is the first step in the budget process?
Identification of needs and required resources
In a Career Fire Department, approximately _____ of the budget goes to personnel expenses.
90 percent
Which of the following is a capital item?
SCBA
One of the best ways to ensure approval of a budget proposal is to show that __________.
it is necessary to comply with some legal requirement
Uniforms are classified as which type of expense?
Operating
In a bidding process, the requirements that the purchase must meet are stated in the __________.
specs
What has been used in recent years to streamline purchases and leverage greater discounts?
Interagency cooperation
Which type of expenditure is a durable item that will last more than one year?
Capital
Which budget covers the day-to-day costs of delivering services?
Operating
Which purchasing process is best suited for complex, technical items?
Request for proposal
One of the benefits of the ICS is to maintain ________________.
a manageable span of control
In the ICS, which command level defines the actions necessary to achieve the strategic goals?
Tactical
Which of the following is one of the three strategic priorities within the ICS?
Incident stabilization
In the ICS, who is responsible for assigning the needed resources to perform the tactical assignments at an incident?
Incident commander
Which of the following is one of the three command options that the first-arriving company-level fire officer has when arriving at an incident and assuming command?
Investigation mode
What is the preferred method of communication between two officers during transfer of command?
Face-to-face
Which of the following is one of the five components of NIMS?
Resource management
Which component of ICS outlines the strategic objectives and states how emergency operations will be conducted?
Incident action plan
Where should later-arriving units stand by while awaiting instructions?
The staging area
When a fire officer observes poor performance by an individual on an incident scene, the matter should be discussed ___________.
in private
When conducting an incident review for a building fire, the process should begin with _________________.
a review of the building
During a critique, in which order should fire officers present their descriptions of the incident?
In the order they arrived on scene
According to the Rules of Engagement, who makes the final decision regarding whether to proceed with an assigned objective?
The company tasked with achieving the objective
What is the first Rule of Engagement?
Size up the tactical area of operation.
According to studies conducted by UL, flashover in a legacy home occurs in about _____ minutes.
30 minutes.
According to studies conducted by UL, flashover in a modern home occurs in about _____.
3 minutes and 40 seconds
What is Rule 2 of the Rules of Engagement?
Determine the occupant survival profile.
Which phrase best summarizes the factors to be considered when determining the occupant survivability profile?
The occupants’ likelihood of surviving the search and rescue process
According to the Rules of Engagement, how much risk is acceptable in attempting to save property that is “savable”?
Limited
What is Rule 4 of the Rules of Engagement?
Extend limited risk to protect savable property.
Which term means “the level of understanding and awareness one has regarding the reality of a set of conditions”?
Situational awareness
What is Rule 6 of the Rules of Engagement?
Go in together, stay together, come out together.
Which strategy is the most appropriate when a structure is fully involved in fire and the fire is threatening adjacent exposures?
Defensive
According to the Rules of Engagement, who is responsible for observing and reporting unsafe conditions?
Everyone at the incident
What is the key to using an authoritative style of leadership effectively?
Developing the trust and confidence of the subordinates before the incident
What is a primary product of a strong emphasis on SOPs?
Operational efficiency
What allows Fire Officers to be able to predict where the fire is burning and where it will spread?
Knowledge of fire behavior
What does churning smoke indicate?
High heat-release rate
Fire development in modern structures is __________-limited.
ventilation
What is the end result of a good size-up?
An effective incident action plan
Which strategy would an Incident Commander select when he or she believes the benefits of controlling and extinguishing the fire outweigh the risks to fire fighters?
Offensive
Compared to legacy dwellings, modern structures __________.
have a shorter time to flashover
What are the two major components of the incident action plan?
Tactics and strategies
Which incident priority takes precedence over the others?
Life safety
On what basis does the Incident Commander assign resources when tasks outnumber available resources?
Tactical priorities and available resources
Which resource can a Fire Officer consult to determine evacuation distances?
Emergency Response Guidebook
In which type of building do the majority of civilian deaths occur?
Single-family dwellings
How do cathedral ceilings affect firefighting operations?
They make it harder to open the ceiling to check for fire extension.
When is the fire cause investigation conducted?
After the fire is extinguished, but before the property is turned back over to the owner
Who is responsible for conducting the fire cause investigation?
Incident Commander
A fire’s point of origin is usually determined by _________________________.
interpreting fire pattern evidence
A U- or V-shaped fire pattern is also known as ________.
movement pattern
What is the relationship between char and a fire’s point of origin?
The deeper the char, the closer that material was to the point of origin.
In fire cause determination, when figuring out which fuel was first ignited, both the fuel type and the fuel _______________ must be identified.
form
In fire cause determination, in addition to identifying and focusing on a possible cause that fits the circumstances, the investigator must __________.
rule out all other possibilities
After all investigative possibilities have been exhausted, if two or more potential causes remain, the cause of the fire should be reported as __________.
undetermined
What is the usual location of the ignition source relative to the point of origin?
At or near the point of origin
Which of the following statements about the use of fire fighters as sources of information in fire cause determination is correct?
Their observations can be relevant and valuable.
A(n) _________________ is used when an individual who is attempting to conceal information is being questioned.
interrogation
What is suggested by a vehicle fire involving a relatively new car that had its tires removed and replaced with old, worn-out tires?
The fire may have been deliberately set.
What is the fire investigator’s primary responsibility when conducting a fire investigation?
Develop a properly documented case.
Which of the following is one of the three components of a competent ignition source?
Generation
When determining which material ignited first, the _____________ tells how the material is used.
form of material
Which of the following is the most likely indicator that a fire was intentionally set?
Multiple points of origin
What is the flammable liquid of choice for most amateur arsonists?
Gasoline
What must a Fire Officer do after he or she requests a fire investigator to respond to a suspected crime scene?
Secure the scene.
Incendiary devices are tangible items that are classified as _________ evidence.
demonstrative
Who is responsible for preventing the contamination of evidence?
Fire crews on the scene
According to the text, this is the key to bringing excitement to the training environment.
Motivation
This level of instructor typically works as an overall training program manager.
Instructor III
How do fire service instructors with mentorship abilities enhance the fire department’s survival and success?
By evaluating and developing the talent pool
Of the following, which can be accomplished by fire service instructors?
A) Evaluate fire fighters
B) Suggest operational directives
C) Field-test new standard operating procedures
»*D) All of the above *«
How are changes and advancements in firefighting tactics implemented?
Through revisions in training curriculum
The fire service instructor walks a fine line between which two essential aspects of his or her fire department organization?
Operations and Training
What are the principles used to define behavior that is not specifically governed by rules or laws but rather in many cases by public perceptions of right or wrong?
Ethics
Why is it important to document students who fail to meet training objectives?
To protect the integrity of the program
Good leaders are also good at identifying future _______________.
Leaders
________________________ is the act of ensuring the continuity of the organization by preparing future leaders.
Succession planning
A set of guidelines outlining behaviors, qualifications of positions, or specifications for equipment or processes is known as __________________________.
Standards
Which NFPA standard specifies a checklist of safety activities to be followed when performing a controlled burn?
1403
The first line of defense against lawsuits is what?
Maintaining proper and thorough record keeping
Materials prepared for a training evolution should set forth what?
A) The purpose of the training
B) The equipment to be used
C) The goals of the training
»*D) All of the above *<
When using facilities or equipment that you have not used before, it is important to get __________.
Proper instruction from a qualified person
A vital function of the fire service instructor is to minimize ___________.
Risk
Which of the following play(s) a large role in the method of instruction that is used to deliver a training session?
A) Lesson plan content
B) Instructor’s ability
»*C) Both A and B *<
Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when reviewing and planning for the delivery of a lesson plan?
A) What are the goals of the lesson?
B) How will you achieve those goals?
C) How will you know when those goals are achieved?»_space;*D) All of the above *«
A _____________________ describes a specific job task, lists the items necessary to complete the task, and defines measurable or observable outcomes and evaluation areas for the specific task.
Job performance requirement
__________ is defined as a combination of the classroom’s physical and emotional elements.
Learning environment
Learning environments can include both ____________ and _____________ settings.
Formal, informal
Proper selection of the __________________ will determine the success or failure of the class in meeting the learning objectives.
Learning environment
What training activity tops the list of high-risk training events?
Live fire attack
Safety during training begins when?
In the classroom
One of the more common causes of injuries during training is _____________________.
Failure to follow established safety practices
______________ is the title given to the individual who is appointed by the authority having jurisdiction and is qualified to maintain a safe working environment at all training evolutions.
Safety Officer
______________ is the title given to the individual who is qualified as an instructor and designated by the authority having jurisdiction to be in charge of the fire fighter training.
Instructor in charge
The primary goal of virtually all training in the fire service must be to create (a) _______________________________.
Safety-conscious student
The proper student-to-instructor ratio when conducting training involving live fire is recommended to be ____________________.
5:1
Performance tests should be reviewed by SMEs to ensure their technical accuracy. “SME” stands for _____________________________________.
Subject Matter Expert
What is the characteristic of a test that measures what it is intended to measure on a consistent basis?
Reliability
The most significant advantage of using valid and reliable computer-based test banks with large numbers of questions is what?
The reduction in chances for test compromise
If the fire service coursework addresses practical evolutions, the fire service instructor should wear ______________________________.
The same level of protection as that required of the students
During practical or drill-ground evaluations, the major focus of the evaluation is the ____________________________________.
Safety of the students
Course evaluations typically include which of the following sections for the student to evaluate?
A) Fire service instructor
B) Classroom setting
C) Instructional materials
»*D) All of the above *<
The primary function of the Fire Instructor II position is to __________________________.
Manage the training program so that it is delivered effectively
The most common delivery method of training in the fire service is _______________.
In-service drills
The best training schedules, calendars, and _________________________ are tested daily when the alarm sounds, and departments respond to calls for service.
Organizational skills
A typical method of conducting a training needs assessment is through ____________.
Job observation
Training needs assessments are designed to identify gaps or deficiencies in ________________.
Skills and knowledge
The most common method of determining training needs is the ________________ method.
Job observation
Objectives that are achieved through the attainment of a skill, knowledge, or both and that can be measured or observed are known as ___________________________ objectives.
Behavioral
When developing ______________________ objectives, it must be ensured that all safety issues and concerns are addressed for both the student and the instructor.
Practical skill
A major use of ______________________ is to assure regulatory compliance.
Training records
The most common training record report is one used to:
Document the ongoing training of members
Chapter 9, states the priorities of a primary search are;
Most severely threatened, largest number of victims, remainder of hazard zone, and exposures.
Chapter 5 lists and explains the following backdraft indicators;
Building, Smoke, Air Flow, Heat, and Flame.
Chapter 4, Building Construction - When considering the potential for structural collapse factors such as renovations, additions, alterations, age of the structure, weather and loads are all factors. Other factors include;
Construction type, length of time fire burns, stage of the fire, contents, and amount of water used to extinguish the fire.
Chapter 1, Orientation and Fire Service History, states that responsibilities of a District/Battalion Chiefs:
Supervise a group of fire companies and stations. They may also manage units responsible for logistics, fire prevention, training planning or other functions.
In the Ontario Fire Code (2015), Section 8.1 General, it states that when a Fire watch is required on a demolition site, the site shall be toured:
At least once each hour
The Ontario Fire Code (2015), Part 2, requires that for specified buildings to have emergency planning, and for supervisory staff to have “instructions in emergency procedures” including that:
Supervisory staff shall be instructed in the fire emergency procedures as described in the fire safety plan before they are given responsibility for fire safety.
In the Ontario Fire Code (2015), the definition of “Approved” means:
Approved by the Chief Fire Official
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (RSO 1990) in Part VIII (Enforcement) under Section 62 (3) “False information etc.” (pg. 58) states,
No person shall knowingly furnish an inspector with false information or neglect or refuse to furnish information required by an inspector.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (RSO 1990) in Part III.0.1 (Violence and Harassment) under Section 32.0.1 (1) “Policies, violence and harassment” states an employer shall;
Prepare a policy with respect to workplace violence, prepare a policy with respect to workplace harassment, and review the policies as often as necessary, but at least annually.
Under Part V – “Right to Refuse or to Stop Work Where Health and Safety in Danger”, within the Occupational Health & Safety Act, until the investigation is completed, the worker __________.
Shall remain at a safe place that is as near as possible to his or her workplace.
In the Occupational Health and Safety Act, (RSO 1990) (Page 10) a supervisor is defined as:
A) A person who undertakes with an owner, constructor, contractor or sub-contractor, to perform work or supply services.
B) A person who performs work or supplies services for monetary compensation.
C) A person, appointed by an employer, who has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker.
»*D) None of the above *<
A Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, (2015) Part III, Duties of Employers and Other Persons (Page 28) states that an Ontario Employer who is covered by the Act, has an obligation to appoint competent persons as supervisors. “Competent person” has a very specific meaning under the Act. He or She must:
Be qualified through knowledge, training and experience; to organize work and its performance.
A Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, (2015) Part III, Duties of Supervisors (Page 32) states that the Act sets out certain specific duties for workplace supervisors. A supervisor must:
Advise a worker of any potential or actual health or safety dangers known by the supervisor.
Ontario Fire Service, Fire Fighters Guidance Note #6-23 – Safety During Salvage and Overhaul states the most common risk that this aspect of firefighting presents is:
Respiratory exposure.
The Ontario Fire Service, Fire Fighters Guidance Note # 6-18 – Unprotected Lightweight Building Construction states that Incident Commanders should:
Consider the type of construction, the presence of protective sprinkler systems and to what extent the structure may have been damaged by the fire before initiating firefighting efforts and continually evaluate the risks during operations in buildings that contain unprotected lightweight construction.
Ontario Fire Service, Fire Fighters Guidance Note # 6-17 – “Clandestine Drug Labs/Marijuana Grow Houses” states that the primary concerns for fire fighters entering Marijuana Grow Houses and Clandestine Drug labs are____________:
Electrocution, propane/natural gas/flammable liquid explosions, structural collapse, chemical hazards, toxic and corrosive atmospheric hazards, improperly contained toxic chemicals, and booby traps.
Hamilton Emergency Services – Fire Division – July 14 - 2011 – All Personnel Memo: 2011-AP221: Trade/Exchanges/Union Subs/ Overtime on the 24 hour Shift Schedule, states that “any twenty-four hour (24) period on duty must immediately be followed by a minimum of ________”:
Twenty (20) hours off duty.
Hamilton Emergency Services – Fire Division – May 24, 2012 – All Personnel Memo: 2012-AP149, Training Bulletin #177 – Safety Bulletin Photovoltaic Systems concludes “the single most critical message of emergency response personnel_________________”:
Is to always consider photovoltaic systems and all their components as electrically energized when exposed to sunlight.
Hamilton Fire Department – March 14, 2016, All Personnel Memorandum 2016-AP-094-01 REVISED Mobile Command Unit, states that the Command Unit may requested by ____:
Incident Command, a Platoon Chief, District Chief, or the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief or Assistant Deputy Chief.
Training Bulletin 184 - Where are secondary means of Egress Flags to be attached when put onto ground ladders used for secondary means of Egress?
Bed rung of ground ladder on the 5th or 6th rung
The Hamilton Fire Department Incident Management System Identifies the Tactical Benchmarks in the correct order as?
Primary Search, Under Control, Secondary Search, Loss Stopped
In Book 2, Chapter 2, Building Construction, page 12 “Flame Spread Rating” it states that; “Interior finish relates to fire in four ways”: ___________________.
It affects the rate of fire development to a flashover condition, it contributes to fire extension by flame spread over its surface, it adds to the intensity of a fire by contributing additional fuel, and it produces smoke and toxic gases that can contribute to life hazard and property damage.
Book 2, Chapter 2, Building Construction, page 37 “Wood Construction” states that, “The vertical combustible spaces between studs in balloon frame construction provide a ______.
Channel for the rapid communication of fire from floor to floor.
Book 2, Chapter 2, Building Construction, page 41 “Concrete” states “the problems of the fire department with concrete construction can be divided into three distinct subjects’
Collapse during construction with no fire, fire when under construction, fire in completed occupied buildings.
In Book 2, Chapter 3, High Rise Construction, “the vertical travel of smoke and fire gases is aided by various openings, such as stairways, duct work and shaft ways that pierce floors.” It may also occur;
Through laundry and trash chutes, elevator shafts, dumbwaiter shafts, and mail chutes.
Hamilton Fire Department Operational Policy 0118.00 Training Sessions, Courses & Conferences, it states, the “the District Senior Officers are responsible to see that each Career Fire-fighter on their shift and within their respective district is given a minimum of ______ per calendar year.
120 hours theory and 60 hours practical
In Hamilton Fire Department, Operational Policy 0113.00, Administration & Personnel/Uniforms, it states that;
Uniforms or components of the uniform issue shall not be worn off-duty except for HFD authorized activities without the permission of the Fire Chief.
Hamilton Fire Department Operational Policy 0113.00, Administration & Personnel/Uniforms states that between the hours of _________, Monday to Sunday; Senior Officers and personnel acting in the role of Senior Officer shall wear their Class A – Working (Class A-W) uniforms.
07:00 – 19:00hrs
Policy and Procedures – 0301.00 Incident Reporting – All reports shall be completed in ________ measurements?
Metric
Policy and Procedures, 0301.00 Incident Reporting – Company Officers observing serious Fire Code violations (immediately dangerous to life and health) in a property attended by the HFD, that Officer shall notify the _____________ for that District who shall take appropriate action. All actions shall be reported in the Fire RMS using the Incident Action Request box and the narrative fields of the Incident Master Record or Apparatus Response Reports (Officers Supplemental)
Senior Officer
Policy and Procedures 0301.00 Incident Reporting – District Senior Officers reviewing the Fire RMS Reports, the main objectives of the review process are to __________ ?
A) Ensure the reports being submitted are accurate
B) Ensure sufficient detail to reflect what took place
C) Raise the standard of report writing
»*D) All of the above *«
Policy and Procedures 0301.00 Incident Reporting - District Senior Officers shall follow up with respective Company Officers to ensure Satisfactory reporting. Any identified deficiencies will be ___________?
corrected
Policy and Procedures 0306.00 Notebooks - When an individual has filled a notebook, they shall contact their _________/Area Commander who will come and collect the full notebook and issue the individual a replacement. The ____________/Area Commander will then ensure that the completed notebook is sent to the Fire Prevention Bureau at 55 King William Street where it will be retained with 1.06 (above).
Senior Officer
Policy & Procedure 0608.00 Overhaul Operations – After a fire has been extinguished and salvage and overhaul operations completed, the debris carried out from the house or building should be placed?
At the rear of the building
Policy & Procedure 0649.00 Barrel Fires During Protests and Labour Action – Questions regarding warming barrel fires by HFD personnel or members of the public should be directed to?
The Fire Prevention Bureau.
Policy & Procedure 0624.00 Technical Standards & Safety Authority – If, in the opinion of the Incident Commander, the use or handling of Hydrocarbon Fuels (gasoline, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, etc..) is directly involved with the suspected cause of the incident, who is the I.C. to notify?
Communications to contact TSSA
Policy & Procedure 0606.00 When the Communication Center initiates the evacuation tones, which one of the following sequence of tones shall be heard over the fire ground frequency_____?
15 seconds of tones, 5 seconds delay, 15 seconds of tones
Hamilton The City of Hamilton Corporate Culture Pillars are comprised of five pillars two of which are:
Sensational Service and Courageous Change
Under the Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy, Management is responsible to ensure that a workplace is free of Harassment and Discrimination by undertaking the following action:
When notified about harassment or discrimination issues immediately contact a City of Hamilton Human Rights Specialist.
Managers have a major role in ensuring that the City of Hamilton maintains an environment that is safe for all employees. Which of following is not a manager`s responsibility under the Violence in the workplace prevention Policy:
Participate in the investigation of critical injuries as a result of violence
In accordance with The City of Hamilton Communication Policy - Media Relations, Appendix 2 Social Media Use, the purpose and rationale in establishing a Social Media Use Policy is to:
Limit the liability of employees and the corporation
In accordance with the Substance Use Procedure, Item 3. Steps to be Taken If You Believe that an Employee is Impaired /Unfit for Duty, a supervisor may undertake the following actions for an employee believed to be impaired/unfit for duty:
A) Remove the employee to a private and safe location and seek an explanation for their behavior
B) Seek the opinion of a second supervisor where possible to confirm your observation
C) If there is reasonable cause to believe that an employee is impaired/unfit for duty, the employee must be removed immediately from the workplace
»*D) All of the above *<
In accordance with the City of Hamilton, Code of Conduct for Employees Policy ( Policy HR -01-09) Directors , Managers, Supervisors and Elected Officials must:
Ensure that employees review and sign off on the Code of Conduct annually
In the City of Hamilton Code of Conduct for Employees Schedule A: Conflict of Interest, if an employee has a conflict of interest they must notify their: A
Immediate supervisor in writing
The City of Hamilton Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy (Page 2) applies to all employees except:
Visitors to city facilities
In accordance with the City of Hamilton Smoke Free Workplace Policy, the purpose of the policy is to;
Protect employees from the potential hazards related to direct exposure to environmental tobacco smoke
Hamilton Fire Department Operational Guideline 0608.00, Emergency Scene Operations/Overhaul Operations, states that “this document establishes guidelines for conducting overhaul operations. The goal of overhaul is to reduce the incidence of secondary fires, control loss, and stabilize the incident scene while providing for firefighter safety in doing so.” Additional objectives include;
Preserving evidence and securing the fire scene.
Hamilton Fire Department Operational Guideline 0602.00 - Emergency Scene Operations/Firefighting Operations – General, under Cause Determination, it states that “it is the responsibility of the HFD to endeavor to determine fire cause and origin” and the Incident Commander responsibilities are;
Assessing and reporting the fire cause and origin, in addition to contacting the OFM and Police if the cause is suspicious.
In Hamilton Fire Department Operational Guideline 0501.00 Incident Management/Incident Management Systems, under Components of the Incident Management System it states “the Incident Management System is comprised of three main components:
Command Structure (to co-ordinate deployment of resources), Accountability System (to track personnel working at the incident), and Rapid Intervention Teams (allows for the orderly search, rescue and treatment of missing or injured personnel).
Hamilton Fire Department Operational Guideline 0509.00, Incident Management/Alarm Responses, states under First Alarm Assignment (Urban Response) - If an alarm is dispatched as a 1st alarm response, this response will NOT be downgraded until _________________.
Such time as the first arriving unit is on the scene and visually been able to make a determination that a full 1st Alarm is not required.
In Hamilton Fire Department Operational Guideline 0602.00, Emergency Scene Operations/Firefighting Operations – General, under Offensive Operations, it states “Command must consider the most critical direction and avenues of fire extension, plus its speed, particularly as they affect;
Rescue activities, level of risk to fire fighters, confinement efforts, exposure protection, and environmental concerns.
Hamilton Fire Department Operational Guideline 0502.00, Incident Management/Incident Roles and Responsibilities, states the responsibility of the District Chief as:
The District Chief is responsible for all incidents in his/her district. In cases of complex tactical situations that have not been declared under control, the District Chief will automatically, assume Command, after the transfer of Command procedure has been completed.
Hamilton Fire Department Operational Guideline 0640.00 Emergency Scene Operations/Atmospheric Monitoring at Fires, under Personal Protective Equipment it states:
SCBA is the best preventative measure for smoke exposure, SCBA is required to be worn at all fires where an exposure to smoke conditions may occur until monitoring has taken place.
Hamilton Fire Department Operational Guideline 0518.00, Incident Management/Senior Officer Deployment-Two Multiple Alarms, it states that “When a multiple alarm is on-going and the Platoon Chief and One District Chief are committed to it and a first alarm is dispatched then the following shall occur:
The Platoon Chief and District Chief at the original alarm shall remain there, and the District Chief who was in Communications during the multiple alarm shall be dispatched.
Hamilton Fire Department Operational Guidelines 0612.00 Emergency Scene Operations/Fire Cause Determination and Arson, under Criminal or Suspicious Fires, it states the District Senior Officer should carry out the following steps;
Not allow anyone into the scene, stop any further scene examination, request that Hamilton Police respond and C.I.D. personnel maintain control of the premises in compliance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, and ensure that the police and/or the fire department protect the scene in cases where the OFM is responding.
