FEMS BULLETINS Flashcards
BULL # 0: Mission statement, vision statement & core values.
The ______ guide the department in our behavior, training and our ability to complete our mission.
Core values
BULL # 0: Mission statement, vision statement & core values.
What are the 7 core values?
- Bravery
- Accountability
- Safety
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Service
- Mnemonic: BASICS
BULL # 3: Patients Bill of Rights
Someone who has any question,comments, complaints or complaints about service are encouraged to contact _______.
The Office Of Fire Chief
@ 202-673-3320 or email info.fems@dc.gov
BULL # 3: Patients Bill of Rights
Members never to use________.
Any method to discourage public from receiving medical treatment.
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
According to the purpose of this policy “children” means?
Persons 12 years of age or younger
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
A ”Positive Breathalyzer Test” means alcohol concentration of _______.
.020 or greater
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
At what reading of the positive breathalyzer test will require the employee to undergo Mandatory Rehabilitation?
Alcohol concentration of .020 to less than .040
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
What alcohol concentration will result in a recommendation of treatment?
.040 or greater
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
Failure to appear for any test with in ____ hours after being relieved of duty and directed to test by the agency is consider as a refusal to submit.
1.5 hours (90 minutes)
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
Member taking prescribed or over the counter medications that can potentially impair job performance must notify who and when?
Notify their immediate on-duty supervisor of this prior to assuming duty.
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
Who shall determine whether the employee is able to assume duty?
MRO- Medical Review Officer- a licensed physician
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
An employee post accident shall be referred for testing when?
1-accident result in loss of human life
2-1 or more vehicles has disabling damage, require tow
3- anyone receives bodily injury require immediate medical attention away from scene
4- employee get or likely to get citation for a moving violation a raised from incident
Testing must be performed within 2 hours of accident to be valid.
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
Pre-duty use of alcohol by employee stop within___ prior to reporting for duty.
4 hours
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
Random testing is conducted throughout the year, in the first day of each calendar quarter Jan, Apr, Jul & Oct; the minimum annual percentage rate of covered employees subject to random testing shall be ___% of average total covered employees.
20% of the average total number of covered employees on payroll on the 1st day of each quarter
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
If an employee is off work on any leave that’s approved and is selected for testing are they required to report within what time frame?
He/ she shall not be tested that day but will be notified when return to duty and will test on their next scheduled work day that PFC is open: or if they n military leave, sick leave over 30 calendar days , or leave without pay.
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
Negative test will be disposed of. Positive test will be preserved for at least ____ or if disciplinary charges are initiated until proceedings have concluded.
12 months
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
A breathalyzer is deemed negative if reading is ___.
Less than 0.020
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
If test is positive the confirmation test should be conducted___.
No earlier than 15 minutes but
no later than 30 mins after completion of the test.
If test is over 0.020 employee be immediately removed from duty for 24 hours and
are not allowed to leave PFC until relieved from duty by MSO
BULL #5: Substance Abuse Policy
Employees entering a rehab program will be placed in leave status of their choice for a minimum of ____ calendar days.
45 days ;
SL, AL, COMP, leave without-pay( written request)
BULL #9: Project Safe Place Program
DCFEMS made ___ fire stations available as a safe place to youth in crisis: for the hours of____.
All fire house; they are 24 hours
BULL #9: Project Safe Place Program
The hot line rep will contact the fire station to inform the OIC _____.
Arrangements for youth pick up is is within ____.
The name of the person who will sent to pick-up youth; with in 20minutes
BULL #9: Project Safe Place Program
At least ____ members are in your presence at all time to be witness to all actions & conversations involving youth.
2 members
BULL #9: Project Safe Place Program
The safe place representative shall give ____&___ to go in journal.
Name & identification card number
BULL #9: Project Safe Place Program
Two safe place posters that outline the proper steps to take when youth in crisis arrives at the fire station, the two posters shall be posted where?
Poster 1 shall be kept near the watch desk
Poster 2 shall be kept in the company office.
BULL #10: Active Military Duty
Military leave provided ___day/hours.
15 days / 120 hours; of paid military leave each fiscal year
Can carry over a maximum of 15 days so they can get 30days/240 hours.
BULL #10: Active Military Duty
The HR Advisor will initiate a personnel action request( SFSO) to DC office of personnel will be forward to OIC to ____.
to be retained in deployed members personnel file.
BULL #11: Awareness and Reporting Suspicious Activity.
Indicators of suspicious activities, is part of _____ and is important.
Situational awareness
BULL #11: Awareness and Reporting Suspicious Activity.
It must be understood that terrorist will conduct training surveillance and ____ prior to commission of terrorist acts.
dry runs
BULL #11: Awareness and Reporting Suspicious Activity.
All submitted suspicion activity report forms will remain at ___.
the Washington regional threat analysis center.
BULL #11: Awareness and Reporting Suspicious Activity.
When reporting suspicious activity over radio what is the procedure?
Information regarding your suspicions should not be transmitted over radio.
The special ops BFC should be raised on radio to arrange a landline call.
BULL #12: Handing sensitive, but Unclassified Information Policy.
What is FOUO?
For official use only
BULL #12: Handing sensitive, but Unclassified Information Policy.
FOUO is the marking used by____.
DHS to identify sensitive but unclassified info.
BULL #12: Handing sensitive, but Unclassified Information Policy.
What other terms are used by government agencies to identify as sensitive?
1- limited official USE- LOU
2- Official use only - OUO
3- Law enforcement sensitive-LES
BULL #12: Handing sensitive, but Unclassified Information Policy.
As single PowerPoint program format/colors is used with 2 versions, they are___.
Standard- BLUE= used to disseminate general info cut to entire department.
Critical- RED= to disseminate time sensitive critical out to entire department.
BULL #13: Presumptive Disability
Member must have been employed by the department for the previous ___&___ in order to be eligible for presumption after cover carcinogen.
Employed 10 years & had contact while in line of duty w/ toxic aka carcinogens.
BULL #23: Policy Regarding Gender Identity & Expression
_____ is a gender related identity, appearance, expression or behavior of an individual, regardless of sec at birth. Their sense not seen by others.
Gender identity or expression
BULL #23: Policy Regarding Gender Identity & Expression
____ includes male or female homosexuality, heterosexual and bi preference / practice.
Sexual orientation
BULL #23: Policy Regarding Gender Identity & Expression
___ is an adjective that refers to to any one whose identity or behavior differs from stereotypical or traditional gender expectations transsexual.
Transgender
BULL #23: Policy Regarding Gender Identity & Expression
___ a person begins to live as & outwardly express themselves to their gender identity.
Gender transition or transition
BULL #23: Policy Regarding Gender Identity & Expression
____ transgender person who is as a man.
Transgender man
BULL #23: Policy Regarding Gender Identity & Expression
____ transgender person who is as a women.
Transgender woman.
BULL #23: Policy Regarding Gender Identity & Expression
Member shall not ______ person gender.
Question the identified gender or
Require proof of a person gender.
BULL #23: Policy Regarding Gender Identity & Expression
It s the law to all one individuals the right use gender specific restroom or locker room that are_____.
Consistent with gender identity or expression.
BULL #23: Policy Regarding Gender Identity & Expression
To the extent that any medical equipment such as EKG , asks for individuals gender the member shall___.
Indicate the gender identity.
When completing report include legally known as
BULL #24: Anti-Hazing Policy
It’s the departments policy that hazing___.
Prohibited
BULL #24: Anti-Hazing Policy
Hazing is defined as _____.
Any intentional, knowing or reckless act committed by person, causing potential injury, mental harm or degradation.
BULL #25: Statement on Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Diversity means___.
Having an aggregate of people with different opinions, race, ethnic backgrounds, religious beliefs, political ideologies, sexual orientations intersects and life experiences.
BULL #25: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Designate at least ___ EEO counselor to conduct an inquiry into EEO complaints that are brought to their attention and attempt resolution.
1
BULL #25: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Employees and applicants are to consult an EEO counselor within___calendar days of alleged unlawful employment practices or occurrence.
180 calendar days
BULL #25: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Complaints will have ___ to work with the counselor to seek resolution. Once the EEO counseling process events, the counselor will issue an exit letter.
30 calendar days
BULL #25: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
If the complaint wishes to files formal complaint with OHR about EEO, they must bring a copy of the exit letter and file a within ___.
15 calendar days of that letter
After 15 days it s deemed untimely & dismissed
BULL #25: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
A schedule for final interview with the complain and issue an exit letter within 30 days of contact. ( or___ of extended for good cause)
60 days
BULL #27: Sexual Harassment
___ is recognized as one of the most unjust, demeaning , and demoralizing examples of workplace misconduct.
Sexual harassment
BULL #27: Sexual Harassment
___ is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature.
Quid pro quo sexual harassment
BULL #27: Sexual Harassment
The best prevention measures to combat sexual harassment is?
For the workplace to be a place of respect for all person at all times.
BULL #27: Sexual Harassment
Allegations of sexual harassment shall be investigated and resolved as soon as possible, but no later than____ after reporting.
60 days
BULL #27: Sexual Harassment
An employee found to have been engaged in inappropriate conduct who’s not terminated must ____.
Attend mandatory sexual harassment training within 60 day of findings.
BULL #27: Sexual Harassment
The statute of limitations for complaints filed at OHR is ___.
Within 1 year is the harassment or it’s discovery.
BULL #27: Sexual Harassment
Acts of sexual assault should be reported to ____.
Law enforcement
OHR
EEO
BULL #27: Sexual Harassment
EEO counseling is not required prior to file with OHR, however if employee wishes to seek informal resolution, they must contact a certified EEO counselor within ____ of the alleged harassment.
180 days to file with EEO.
Resolved in 30 days at most 60 days and issues an exit letter
if employees not happy 15 days from date on letter.
1 year file with OHR.
BULL # 28: Religious Accommodation
If an employee is not satisfied with departments final decision they may?
File a complaint with DC Office of Human Rights or
the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
BULL # 28: Religious Accommodation
Who’s responsible for considering if a reasonable accommodation is available provided it will not create undue hardship on department?
The EEO & Diversity management
And the respective assistant fire chief.
BULL # 29: Pregnancy Policy
The pregnancy Discrimination Act as an amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, provisions of title VII makes it illegal to ____.
Exclude women from work activities they are capable of performing.
BULL # 29: Pregnancy Policy
Whose responsibility is it to determine when to leave & request change in duty assignment?
It’s almost entirely on pregnant employee.
BULL # 29: Pregnancy Policy
Other than the pregnancy employee who can make the decision for change in duty assignments and why ?
If the pregnant employee fails to request change and it is apparent that they can no longer do full duty functions a request for a physical fitness may be determined by the PFC
BULL # 29: Pregnancy Policy
The American Medical Association (AMA) recommends that expectant women who spend more than ; hours a day on their feet should switch to a desk job by week____.
If job requires heavy lifting, climbing stairs/ladders pulling or pushing should be____.
24 weeks
If busy work 20 weeks
BULL #30: PFML, DCFMLA & FMLA
What is DCFMLA?
District of Columbia Family and Medical Leave Act,
work for at least 1 year :
birth, Adoption, family health.
BULL #30: PFML, DCFMLA & FMLA
What is PFL?
DC paid family leave act
BULL #30: PFML, DCFMLA & FMLA
What is FMLA?
Federal family and medical leave act, work for at least 1 year.
BULL #30: PFML, DCFMLA & FMLA
What is PFMAL?
Paid family medical leave
BULL #30: PFML, DCFMLA & FMLA
How long do employees have to work for agency to qualify for PFML?
90 day