General Procedures Flashcards
What are the two timed standards each recruit will be tested on?
1.5 mile run
High-Rise run
How many levels of progress will a recruit go through on the time standards?
4
What are the times expected of recruits to run the 1.5 mile throughout the 4 stages?
Level 1 - 16:30
Level 2 - 15:30
Level 3 - 14:30
Level 4 - 13:30
What are the times expected of recruits on the high rise run throughout the 4 stages?
Also, what changes with PPE and gear throughout the stages?
Level 1 - No PPE, 6:00
Level 2 - Full PPE and SCBA carrying 1.75” hose pack, 8:30
Level 3 - Full PPE and SCBA carrying 3” hose pack, 9:00
Level 4 - Full PPE and SCBA carrying 3” hose pack, 8:30
What grades will be earned for meeting or exceeding the timed standards?
Fail (Did not meet expected time) - 0
Meets expected time - 80
Exceeds expected time by 60 seconds or more - 90
Exceeds expected time by 120 seconds or more - 100
What are some key attitudes you’re expected to have towards your job?
Respect Teamwork Confidence Responsibility Integrity
How many core values are there?
6
What are the 6 core values?
Integrity Commitment Caring Teamwork Innovation Professionalism
How many General Principles are there?
7
What is General Principle 1?
Cornerstones: Pride Honor Integrity Discipline
What is General Principle 2?
To reflect positively on the department while both on and off duty
What is General Principle 3?
To be courteous to customers, co-workers, and officers
What is General Principle 4?
To use internal and external customer service as a method of preservation for the department ideals
What is General Principle 5?
Safety, safety, safety. In all operations.
What is General Principle 6?
Being on time for duty and leave only after properly being relieved
What is General Principle 7?
Be dedicated, always learning, always staying ready (physically and mentally), and seek wisdom.
What are the hours of the academy?
0630 - 1600
What time must you be on deck for PT?
0700
If an emergency arises who do you call and by what time must you call?
Call the academy at 214-670-8900 no later than 0615
What is AWOL and what is punishment is subject for being AWOL?
Absent without leave, which includes unexcused absences and absences without proper notification and subjects you to discharge
Key points of academy hallway behavior
Be quiet and respectful. Walk on the side opposite of the LODD pictures and never turn your back on the pictures.
What time will you report for class or drills after morning PT?
0930
When will you not be expected to run at a double time pace?
While wearing: PPE Class A Uniform Carrying heavy equipment or tools Carrying sharp objects or tools
What are the titles of the positions in an apparatus?
#1 position - company officer #2 position - driver #3 position - plug, behind driver #4 position - nozzle
What is the proper attire for morning PT?
Navy blue cotton shorts or sweatpants and t-shirt and/or sweat shirt
Running shoes
White socks
Must all be matching
What are men’s hair requirements, including facial hair.
Hair may not extend past the ears or be 1” off the head
Back of the neck will be trimmed and shaved
Hair will not touch or extend over the shirt collar
No facial hair allowed, must be clean shaven every day
What are women’s hair requirements
Hair will not touch the shoulders when standing
Hair will not extend more than 2” from the head
If hair is pinned up, must not interfere with straps or related equipment of SCBA or helmet
What jewelry is allowed?
Same for men and women. Only: wedding ring watch medical alert bracelet religious medallion (worn out of sight)
What are some key automatic dismissals?
Scoring less than 75 on academy final
Failing 4 major exams
Failing 3 evaluation periods
Accumulation of 25 demerits
How many demerits for any uniform infraction?
2
How many demerits for any personal appearance infraction?
2
How many demerits for reporting late to work?
3
How many demerits for failing to complete assigned task?
3
How many demerits for a violation of a conduct or behavior rule?
5
How many demerits for not meeting evaluation period average times?
10
How many demerits for receiving a letter of counseling for disciplinary infractions?
10
How many demerits for receiving a written reprimand?
15
What is the percentage breakdown of your final average?
30% - major exam average
25% - mid term exam
35% - final exam
10% - skills
How are the “pass/fail” skills graded?
1st attempt pass - 100
2nd attempt pass - 85
3rd attempt pass - 70
No pass - 0
What minimum score is expected on all major exams?
80%
What punishments follow failing major exams? (Below 80%)
1st failure - oral counseling
2nd failure - letter of counseling plus failed current evaluation period
3rd failure - letter of reprimand and 15 demerits
4th failure - automatic dismissal
What is the minimum grade to pass each section of the written TCFP exam?
70%
What times will the flag be raised and lowered?
Up by 0700 and down not before 1545
