HFD Policies Flashcards
According to the Operational Guideline regarding Notebooks, which of the following acts or codes provides citizens with a right of access to records within the custody or control of all municipal public sector organizations, including Fire Departments:
A) Fire Protection and Prevention Act
B) Ontario Fire Code
C) Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
D) Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
C) Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
According to the Operational Guideline regarding Notebooks, when an individual has filled a notebook, they shall contact their Senior Officer who will come and collect the full notebook and issue the replacement. Where is the completed notebook then sent to for it to be retained?
A) Training Division
B) Communications
C) City Hall
D) Fire Prevention Bureau
D) Fire Prevention Bureau
According to the Operational Guideline regarding Power Saws, when shall power saws be inspected by career suppression personnel?
A) Monthly
B) At the beginning of each shift and after each use
C) Bi-weekly
D) Every Sunday
B) At the beginning of each shift and after each use
According to the Operational Guideline regarding Power Saws, when shall power saws be started and run briefly by career suppression personnel?
A. Saturdays
B. Sundays
C. Monthly
D. Fridays
A) Saturdays
According to the Operational Guideline regarding Power Saws, in emergency situations, all personnel within 10 m of an operating power saw shall follow the requirements listed below, EXCEPT:
A) Be wearing eye protection including; helmet faceshield in the down position
B)Protect an area of at least 10 m radius from the work area
C) Ensure unprotected personnel and bystanders keep a safe distance
D) Distract the operator
D) Distract the operator
According to, P&P 0401.00, Apparatus Operations, when is it permissible to “short-jack” an Aerial Ladder?
A) When an outrigger won’t go out, becomes stuck at a call
B) In a rescue situation
C) When in a narrow laneway or road
D) Never, “short-jacking” is not to occur
D) Never, “short-jacking” is not to occur
According to, P&P 0406.00, Apparatus Operations, when in “pump mode”, the engine brake will be in what position?
A) Off
B) High
C) Medium
D) Low
A) Off
According to, P&P 0406.00, Apparatus Operations, wheel blocks shall be in place when?
A)Only when working at structure fires
B) Whenever vehicles are parked or left unattended in a station or otherwise
C) Only at the MATC
D) Only when parked on steep grades
B) Whenever vehicles are parked or left unattended in a station or otherwise
According to, P&P 0612.01, Notification of the Ontario Fire Marshal, who is responsible for requesting that the OFM respond?
A) Fire Chief
B) IncidentCommander
C) Captain
D) Any Firefighter
B) Incident Commander
According to, P&P 0612.01, Notification of the Ontario Fire Marshal, who is responsible for actually contacting the OFM, for them to respond?
A) Communication Officer
B) Captain
C) District Chief
D) Platoon Chief
A) Communication Officer
According to Policy #0214.00, what are the high and low temperature limitations that govern general outdoor training conditions for Hamilton Fire Department?
A) Temperature and/or humidity are over 32 degrees Celsius or temperature and/or wind chill are below -8 degrees Celsius
B) Temperature and/or humidity are equal to or over 30 degrees Celsius or temperature and/or wind chill are equal to or below -12 degrees Celsius
C) Temperature and/or humidity are equal to or over 30 degrees Celsius or temperature and/or wind chill are equal to or below -6 degrees Celsius
D) Temperature and/or humidity are equal to or over 30 degrees Fahrenheit or temperature and/or wind chill are equal to or below -6 degrees Fahrenheit.
C) Temperature and/or humidity are equal to or over 30 degrees Celsius or temperature and/or wind chill are equal to or below -6 degrees Celsius
According to Policy #0214.00, what is the low temperature limitation that govern outdoor training conditions for Ice Rescue in the Hamilton Fire Department?
A) Temperature and/or wind chill are below–12degreesCelsius
B) Temperature and/or wind chill are equal to or below –6 degrees Celsius
C) Temperature and/or wind chill are equal to or below –12 degrees Fahrenheit
D) Temperature and/or wind chill are equal to or below –12 degrees Celsius
D) Temperature and/or wind chill are equal to or below –12 degrees Celsius
According to, P&P 0648.00, Civil Unrest, Disturbances, Picket Lines and Public Demonstrations, which Rank and above may request Police for “IMMEDIATE” attendance to any incident for which police are required?
A) Platoon Chief
B) DistrictChief
C) Captain
D) Captain or other Personnel
D) Captain or other personnel
According to, P&P 0633.00, Violent Situations, what is the “10 Code” to be used for “IMMEDIATE” Police assistance where the safety of personnel may be jeopardized if verbal discretion is not used?
A) 10-33
B) 10-43
C) 10- 78
D) 10-88
C) 10-78
According the Operational Guideline regarding Safety Officer System on HFDnet, Guideline 2.01 states that the Incident Safety Officer (Car #73) shall automatically dispatched to each of the following EXCEPT:
A) Medical calls
B) All First Alarms
C) All Multiple Alarms
D) All High Angle Rope Responses
A) Medical Calls
According the Operational Guideline regarding Safety Officer System on HFDnet, the incident safety function, every time the Hamilton Fire Department responds to an incident, begins with the first arriving unit, typically the company officer/IC as part pf the initial size up and continues until the incident is terminated. Guideline 5.05 states that the initial incident commander/incident safety officer (ie. initial company officer) shall consider the following tasks EXCEPT:
A) Follow Hamilton Fire Department Policies that pertain to the incident
B) Make use of the Incident Management System
C) Choose not to take command
D) Determine a strategy (Offensive or Defensive)
C) Choose not to take command
According the Operational Guideline regarding Safety Officer System on HFDnet, Guideline 4.0 states that the following responsibilities fall under the Authority of the Incident Safety Officer EXCEPT:
A) At an emergency incident, the Incident Safety Officer shall be responsible for the overall
management of the incident and for the safety of all members involved at the scene
B) At an emergency incident where the activities are judged by the incident safety officer as posing an imminent threat to fire fighter safety, the incident safety officer shall have the authority to stop, alter, or suspend those activities
C) The incident safety officer shall immediately inform the incident commander of any actions taken to correct imminent hazards at an emergency scene
D) At an emergency incident where an incident safety officer identifies unsafe conditions, operations, or hazards that do not present an imminent threat to firefighters, the incident safety officer shall take appropriate action through the incident commander to mitigate or eliminate the unsafe condition, operation, or hazard
A) At an emergency incident, the Incident Safety Officer shall be responsible for the overall
management of the incident and for the safety of all members involved at the scene
According to Policy 0507.00, Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) – Operations, Tasks and Responsibilities, Guideline 2.02 on HFDnet, the RIT Team shall announce benchmarks as they are achieved and call for assistance should they be unable to achieve the task. Which of the following is NOT one of those benchmarks:
A) Low on Air
B) Deployed
C) Firefighter Located D)Firefighter Outside
A) Low on Air
According to Policy 0507.00, Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) – Operations, Tasks and Responsibilities, Guideline 6.01 on HFDnet, RIT personnel should perform the following tasks, EXCEPT:
A) Assess the emergency scene perimeter 360 degrees of building noting apparatus placement, points of entry, alternate exit doors and windows
B) Provide additional means of egress (laddering building) for personnel conducting operations who are operating above the ground floor
C) Be involved with on scene fire attack responsibilities wherever possible
D) Illuminate entrances and exits using lights
C) Be involved with on scene fire attack responsibilities wherever possible
According to Policy 0507.00, Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) – Operations, Tasks and Responsibilities, Guideline 7.01 on HFDnet, it is the responsibility of the RIT Sector person to do the following, EXCEPT:
A) Ensure the RIT is fully equipped
B) Thoroughly brief the team prior to entry
C) Be the primary radio contact for the RIT
D) Position on scene apparatus for fire attack
D) Position on scene apparatus for fire attack
HFD P & P 0301.00 – Incident Reporting, provides guidelines for the completion of incident reports. Which of the following guidelines is not included in P & P 0301.00:
A) Upon return to the station, all Career and Volunteer Operations Officers, who responded on an apparatus or who were in charge of a crew on the fire ground shall complete the appropriate sections of the incident report within two (2) hours of their apparatus returning to the station.
B) all officers are to complete their applicable incident report sections as directed in the HFD Fire Incident Reporting Manual
C) Unless otherwise directed, all pending reports are to be completed by the Career Officers before they go off-duty. Should a call come in close to shift change, it is expected that the officer will complete the report and submit the associated overtime
D) All applicable areas/fields of reports (based on the type of incident) shall be completed unless the reporting officer is of the opinion that no significant damage or injury resulted from the incident or actions of the fire department.
D) All applicable areas/fields of reports (based on the type of incident) shall be completed unless the reporting officer is of the opinion that no significant damage or injury resulted from the incident or actions of the fire department.
According to P & P 0618.00 – High-Rise Operations, describes rules for breaking of glass windows or doors on the exterior of high-rise buildings. Which of the following is correct:
A) Do not break glass in high rise unless you have looked out the window or door to ensure no one will be struck by falling glass within a 30meter safety zone.
B) Do not break glass in high rise until a charged hose line is in place to begin hydraulic ventilation.
C) Do not break glass in high rise until your company officer has given a size-up report to Incident Command detailing smoke conditions.
D) Do not break glass in high rise unless it is coordinated with and confirmed by Command that a
safety perimeter is established (At least 60 metres).
D) Do not break glass in high rise unless it is coordinated with and confirmed by Command that a
safety perimeter is established (At least 60 metres).
According to P & P 0618.00 - High-rise Operations and memo 2020-AP-697, the Second arriving Engine/Pump at a High-rise incident shall:
A) Will don full PPE, gather appropriate equipment, and proceed to the floor above the fire to assume duties formerly performed by the Rescue Unit
B) Will be committed to obtaining a water supply and connecting to the Standpipe System of the
high-rise
C) Will locate and stand-by at the closest hydrant, await confirmation of the IC to begin water supply before assuming Lobby Sector
D) Will don full PPE, gather appropriate equipment, and proceed to the lobby, locate a responsible party for the building and gain control of the elevator
B) Will be committed to obtaining a water supply and connecting to the Standpipe System of the
high-rise
According to P & P 0618.00 - High-rise Operations identifies “Immediate Priorities” for first arriving units. Which of the following is not one of those priorities:
A) Recalling and assuming control of the elevators.
B) Assessing stairs, designating fire fighting/evacuation stairs.
C) Establishing a Command and a Lobby Sector. Assessing lobby conditions, verifying actual fire
and fire location(s).
D) Proceed directly to the fire floor and begin aggressive fire attack combined with search and
rescue operations
D) Proceed directly to the fire floor and begin aggressive fire attack combined with search and
rescue operations