HFD Policies Flashcards

Question 1

Q

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

Answer

A

C) Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Question 2

Q

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

Answer

A

D) Fire Prevention Bureau

Question 3

Q

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

Answer

A

B) At the beginning of each shift and after each use

Question 4

Q

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; i. Fire helmet faceshield in the down position ii. Protective goggles
B) Protect an area of at least a 10m radius from the work area
C) Ensure unprotected personnel and bystanders keep a safe distance
D) Distract the operator

Answer

A

D) Distract the operator

Question 5

Q

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

Answer

A

D) Never, “short-jacking” is not to occur

Answer D: P&P 0401.2.08

Question 6

Q

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

Answer

A

B) Whenever vehicles are parked or left unattended in a station or otherwise

(Answer B: 0406.6.01)

Question 7

Q

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) Incident Commander
C) Captain
D) Any Firefighter

Answer

A

B) Incident Commander

Answer B; P&P 0612.01

Question 8

Q

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

Answer

A

A) Communication Officer

Answer A; P&P 0612.01

Question 9

Q

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.

Answer

A

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

Question 10

Q

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 –12 degrees Celsius
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

Answer

A

D) Temperature and/or wind chill are equal to or below –12 degrees Celsius

Question 11

Q

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) District Chief
C) Captain 
D) Captain or other Personnel

Answer

A

D) Captain or other Personnel

Answer D: P&P 0648.1.09

Question 12

Q

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

Answer

A

C) 10- 78

Answer C: P&P 0633.5.04

Question 13

Q

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)

Answer

A

C) Choose not to take command

Question 14

Q

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

Answer

A

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

Question 15

Q

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

Answer

A

A) Low on air

Question 16

Q

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

Answer

A

C) Be involved with on scene fire attack responsibilities wherever possible

Question 17

Q

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.

Answer

A

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.

Question 18

Q

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).

Answer

A

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).

Question 19

Q

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.

Answer

A

D) Proceed directly to the fire floor and begin aggressive fire attack combined with search and rescue operations.

Question 20

Q

According to P & P 0214.00 (revised January 4, 2022), which of the following criteria is not a cause to cancel Inspections and or outdoor training:
A) Temperature is equal to or over 30° Celsius
B) Humidity is equal to or over 30° Celsius
C) Temperature is equal to or under 6° Celsius
D) Wind Chill is equal to or under -6° Celsius

Answer

A

C) Temperature is equal to or under 6° Celsius

Question 21

Q

According to P & P 0608.01 - Cellulose Insulation, which of the following actions is not required during overhaul after a fire involving cellulose insulation:

A) In buildings where some of the fibre insulating material has been left intact, an active fire watch shall be maintained for a minimum of two hours, followed by evaluation by the Platoon Chief or a District Chief

B) Overhaul shall be continued until there is no evidence of charring or smoke staining on the material being removed or the surrounding building material

C) Removal of and or thorough soaking-in-place of all blown-in cellulose insulation from the entire attic

D) Establish fire origin and extent of spread. Complete initial extinguishment. Overhaul sequence

Answer

A

C) Removal of and or thorough soaking-in-place of all blown-in cellulose insulation from the entire attic

Question 22

Q

According to Policy 0629.00 - Operations Near Water/Shore Based Rescue, at an alarm, if a firefighter accidentally enters the water (falling overboard or off a dock, etc.), the Incident Commander shall immediately upgrade the alarm \_\_\_\_ level(s) (1.05).
A) Four (4)
B) Two (2)
C) Three (3) 
D) One (1)

Answer

A

D) One (1)

Question 23

Q

According to Policy 0629.00 - Operations Near Water/Shore Based Rescue, If Hamilton Beach Rescue is requested by Incident Command for any Open Water rescue call, The Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit operational channel will be patched into our operational TAC for the alarm and the Incident Commander will have the ability to directly communicate with personnel from Hamilton Beach Rescue. Which of the Primary contacts along with their radio aliases at Hamilton Beach Rescue are NOT used (1.04)?
A) Chief - Alpha 1
B) Deputy Chief - Alpha 2
C) Unit Administrator - Alpha 3
D) Hamilton Police Administrator – Alpha 4

Answer

A

D) Hamilton Police Administrator – Alpha 4

Question 24

Q

According to P &P 0650.00 – Motor vehicle Collisions – Extrications, which of the following is the correct order of operations for the first arriving company/crew:
A) Provide scene stabilization, establish Hazard Control Zones, stabilize the vehicle with Rescue 42 struts to prevent further movement of the vehicle, remove all tempered glass, access and stabilize the patient(s).
B) De-energize the vehicle/disconnect battery, stabilize the vehicle to prevent further movement of the vehicle, access and stabilize the patient(s).
C) Provide scene stabilization, contain fluids/place absorbent material on spills and leaks, remove all tempered glass, access and stabilize the patient(s).
D) Provide scene stabilization, establish Hazard Control Zones, access and stabilize the vehicle to prevent further movement of the vehicle, access and stabilize the patient(s).

Answer

A

D) Provide scene stabilization, establish Hazard Control Zones, access and stabilize the vehicle to prevent further movement of the vehicle, access and stabilize the patient(s).

Question 25

Q

According to 0602.01 - Minimum On-Scene Fire Attack Teams, which of the following are NOT acceptable operations to accomplish for a 3-person crew (without the arrival of additional crews on site) (1.04)?
A) Limited exterior firefighting including the raising of a ladder beyond the first floor of the structure
B) Forcible entry operations
C) Ventilation operations requiring access to the roof of the involved structure
D) At MVC’s – scene, vehicle and patient stabilization.

Answer

A

C) Ventilation operations requiring access to the roof of the involved structure

Question 26

Q

According to 0602.01 – Minimum On-Scene Fire Attack Teams, which of the following are NOT tasks to be carried out by a first arriving crew with a minimum of 3 at a small building fire (without additional crews on-site) (1.02)?

A) The first arriving pump apparatus sets up at the scene to “best advantage” for fire attack ensuring that the front of the building is left clear for Ladder/Aerial apparatus.

B) The second due in pump apparatus may be advised to secure the nearest water supply and lay-in. Stage additional apparatus to ensure these vehicles are located near the scene for quick access to equipment.

C) If one of the responding units is a Ladder/Aerial, the IC must consider all factors before committing the Ladder/Aerial apparatus.
D) Conducting interior suppression or rescue operations, beyond the incipient stage of fire.

Answer

A

D) Conducting interior suppression or rescue operations, beyond the incipient stage of fire.

Question 27

Q

According to 0602.01 – Minimum On-Scene Fire Attack Teams, which of the following situations are acceptable activities for a single apparatus response (with no additional crews on site) (1.02)?
A) A car fire on a busy roadway, the pump apparatus should be positioned to protect the firefighters and still allow the attack line(s) to be used from the safe side of the apparatus.
B) Conducting interior suppression or rescue operations, beyond the incipient stage of fire
C) Advanced auto extrication maneuvers such as removal and relocation of doors, roofs, steering columns, use of air lifting bags, etc.
D) Establishment of a water supply from a static source within reasonable time limits

Answer

A

A) A car fire on a busy roadway, the pump apparatus should be positioned to protect the firefighters and still allow the attack line(s) to be used from the safe side of the apparatus.

Question 28

Q

According to Policy 0807, Hazardous Materials Incidents – Victim Management, section 9.01 states which of the following?
A) Deceased are to be left in hot zone unit all victims have been transported
B) Deceased are to be left in the ambulance unit all victims have been transported
C) Deceased are to be left in hot zone until decontaminated
D) Deceased are to be removed first

Answer

A

A) Deceased are to be left in hot zone unit all victims have been transported

Answer A: section 9.01 of policy

Question 29

Q

According to Policy 0807, Hazardous Materials Incidents – Victim Management, section 9.03, what agency is responsible for the tracking, transportation and storage of bodies and belongings?
A) EMS 
B) Coroner’s Office and Police
C) Hamilton Fire Department
D) Red Cross

Answer

A

B) Coroner’s Office and Police

Answer B: section 9.03 of policy

Question 30

Q

According to AP Memo 2021-AP-676 “Training Tablets and New Training Tablet Policy”, these activities are allowed to be accessed on the training tablets (5.2)
A) Facebook, Instagram and other social media
B) Firehouse and Firehall
C) IFSTA Resource One
D) Amazon, eBay and Skip the Dishes

Answer

A

C) IFSTA Resource One

Question 31

Q

According to AP Memo 2021-AP-676 “Training Tablets and New Training Tablet Policy”, who retains ownership of all files and communications made on the training tablets? (3.1)
A) The owner of the email address being used
B) The City of Hamilton
C) The Office of the Fire Chief
D) None of the above

Answer

A

B) The City of Hamilton

Question 32

Q

According to Policy 0610, Fire Watch, section 1.03 states that HFD personnel assigned fire watch responsibility shall do the following with the exception of:
A) Wear all personal protective equipment.
B) Complete a walking inspection of all areas of the premises at a minimum of thirty (30) minute intervals.
C) Be in possession of a portable radio capable of communicating with HFD Communications.
D) Give reports at regular intervals to inform that the fire is not active

Answer

A

D) Give reports at regular intervals to inform that the fire is not active

(Answer D: section 1.03 of policy)

Question 33

Q

According to Policy 0610, Fire Watch, section 1.05 states that the “termination of a HFD fire watch shall be at the discretion of:
A) The Company Officer from the crew left to conduct the fire watch
B) The Safety Officer, from the respective incident following an inspection
C) The Senior Incident Commander from the respective incident
D) The Platoon Chief

Answer

A

C) The Senior Incident Commander from the respective incident

(Answer C: section 1.05 of policy)

Question 34

Q

According to Policy 0610, Fire Watch, section 2.01 outlines the Apparatus that may be used for fire watch. Which of the following is not one of the recognized apparatus?
A) Pumps/Engines (minimum four-person crew)
B) Ladders (minimum four-person crew)
C) Tanker-Pumper (minimum four-person crew)
D) Supply Truck (minimum four-person crew)

Answer

A

D) Supply Truck (minimum four-person crew)

Answer D: section 2.01 of policy

Question 35

Q

According to Policy 0614, Assistance to Victims of Fires, whose responsibility is it to notify Communications in the event of fires or other emergencies which result in personal hardship (lack of accommodation, food, clothing, etc.)?
A) Safety Officer
B) Platoon Chief 
C) Incident Commander
D) First arriving Officer

Answer

A

C) Incident Commander

Answer C: section 1.01 of policy

Question 36

Q

According to Policy 0614, Assistance to Victims of Fires, after Communications notifies the Red Cross, whose responsibility is it to notify other social service agencies.
A) Incident Commander
B) Public Health
C) Communications 
D) Red Cross

Answer

A

D) Red Cross

Answer D: section 1.03 of policy

Question 37

Q

According to Policy 0702, Infection Control, section 6.0, what is the procedure if you feel you have come in contact with a Communicable Disease?

A) Immediately notify their Company Officer who shall in turn, notify the District Senior Officer
B) Contact Communications and ask for the Designated Medical Officer to respond
C) Contact the Safety Officer
D) Report to hospital as soon as the situation is mitigated

Answer

A

A) Immediately notify their Company Officer who shall in turn, notify the District Senior Officer

(Answer A: section 6.01 of policy)

Question 38

Q

According to 0903.00 Smoke Alarm Enforcement Policy (SAEP) a follow up on SANN’s issued will be conducted as soon as practical after\_\_\_\_ hrs. have expired since its issuance by Operations.
A) 36 
B) 24
C) 48
D) 72

Question 39

Q

According to Operational Guideline 0632.00 Carbon Monoxide Incidents the Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) of CO is \_\_\_\_\_\_ ppm.
A) 100 ppm
B) 500 ppm
C) 800 ppm 
D) 1200 ppm

Answer

A

D) 1200 ppm

Ans. (D) 1200 ppm (0632.00-1.07)

Question 40

Q

According to Operational Guideline 0632.00 Carbon Monoxide Incidents- 3.0 Mandatory Use of SCBA shall be employed with facepiece donned and air activated when CO readings are in excess of \_\_\_\_\_\_ ppm.
A) 25 ppm
B) 9 ppm
C) 100 ppm
D) 50 ppm

Answer

A

A) 25 ppm

Ans. (A) 25 ppm (0632.00-3.02)

Question 41

Q

According to Policy 0640.00, Atmosphere Monitoring at Fires, the atmospheric levels in order to operate without SCBA in an environment where smoke was present under section 4.0 Action Levels except for are?
A) 0 ppm for HCN (Hydrogen Cyanide) 
B) 10 ppm for H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide)
C) 0 ppm for CO (Carbon Monoxide
D) Not less than 20.8% Oxygen

Answer

A

B) 10 ppm for H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide)

Answer B: Policy 0640.00 - 3.02 pg.2

Question 42

Q

According to Policy 0640.00, Atmosphere Monitoring at Fires, all incidents involving any known, suspected or potential products of combustion shall require personnel to confirm the following except within each area as defined in 3.03?
A) Safe atmosphere levels of HCN
B) Safe atmosphere levels of O² 
C) Safe atmosphere levels of H2S
D) Safe atmosphere levels of CO

Answer

A

C) Safe atmosphere levels of H2S

Answer C: Policy 0640.00 -3.02 pg.2

Question 43

Q

According to Policy 0645.00 Radioactive Storage Areas - McMaster University, all laboratories, which contain radioactive material, are posted with warning signs stating?
A) "Caution -- Radioactive Material."
B) “Danger - - Radioactive material”
C) “Caution - - Radiation”
D) “Danger – Radiation”

Answer

A

A) “Caution – Radioactive Material.”

Answer A: Policy 0645.00 – 1.04 pg.1

Question 44

Q

According to Policy 0645.00 Radioactive Storage Areas - McMaster University, there are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ on campus where entry must NOT be made until Radiation Safety personnel have monitored the areas?
A) 6 number of areas.
B) 3 number of areas
C) 7 number of areas 
D) 4 number of areas

Answer

A

D) 4 number of areas

Answer D: Policy 0645.00 – 1.03 pg.1

Question 45

Q

According to Policy 0809.00 Responses Involving Railways, the safety of the crew aboard a derailed train carrying Hazardous Materials shall be the primary responsibility of?
A) On scene firefighting personnel
B) Hamilton Police Services
C) 1st arriving HMRT
D) Hamilton EMS

Answer

A

A) On scene firefighting personnel

Answer A: Policy 0809.00 – 3.01 pg.3

Question 46

Q

According to Policy 0809.00 Responses Involving Railways, what is the minimum number of personnel required to keep a watch during incidents that may require Firefighters working in the danger zone near railway tracks?
A) 4 personnel 
B) 2 personnel
C) 1 person
D) 3 personnel

Answer

A

B) 2 personnel

Answer B: Policy 0809.00 – 2.10 pg. 2,3

Question 47

Q

According to Policy 0812.00 Chemical Suicides, what additional agencies must be notified in advance in order to avoid contamination of personnel or equipment?
A) Coroner / morgue
B) HPS (Hamilton Police Services)
C) HPW (Hamilton Public Works) 
D) EMS and Hospital

Answer

A

D) EMS and Hospital

Answer D: Policy 0812.00 – 3.04 pg.4

Question 48

Q

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Claims – Reporting an Injury, information sheet for, HFD Career Staff, explains the process and checklist for submitting such claims. Part of the checklist states;

A) The employee’s immediate supervisor MUST complete the “WSIB On-Line Incident Report” (Parklane Systems) and submit within 48 hours of the occurrence. This report is to be done online via the link that has been developed and is now located on the home page of HESNet intranet site. Prior to logging out, a copy should be printed and provided to the employee for their records.

B) The employee’s immediate supervisor MUST complete the “WSIB On-Line Incident Report” (Parklane Systems) and submit within 24 hours of the occurrence. This report is to be done online via the link that has been developed and is now located on the home page of HESNet intranet site. Prior to logging out, a copy should be printed and provided to the employee for their records.

C) The employee’s immediate supervisor MUST complete the “WSIB On-Line Incident Report” and submit within 24 hours of the occurrence. This report is to be done online via the link that has been developed and is now located on the N Drive in Department Common under WSIB. Prior to logging out, a copy should be printed and provided to the employee for their records.

D) The employee’s immediate supervisor MUST complete the “WSIB On-Line Incident Report” (Parklane Systems) and submit within 24 hours of the occurrence. This report is to be done online via the link that has been developed and is now located on the home page of HESNet intranet site. Prior to logging out, a copy should be printed and provided L288 Health and Safety representative for their records.

Answer

A

B) The employee’s immediate supervisor MUST complete the “WSIB On-Line Incident Report” (Parklane Systems) and submit within 24 hours of the occurrence. This report is to be done online via the link that has been developed and is now located on the home page of HESNet intranet site. Prior to logging out, a copy should be printed and provided to the employee for their records.

Answer B, Reference: 2018-AP-157

Question 49

Q

Under the Incident Management System first arriving Company Officers at an incident whom are performing at the task level are advised to transfer command __________ to the next incoming Company Officer?
A) Only upon arrival of the senior officer
B) Upon arrival of last apparatus
C) Immediately
D) Eventually

Answer

A

C) Immediately

Question 50

Q

What 10 Code transmission is to be used to request a police response when FIRE personnel are involved in an incident and exposed to an imminent threat of bodily harm?
A) 10-33
B) 10-45 
C) 10-78
D) 10-99

Question 51

Q

Policy and Procedures – 0301.00 Incident Reporting - The Officer’s Supplemental and the (Master) Incident Report should be supplemented by additional details provided from the Officer’s \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ from the scene?
A) Observations 
B) Notes
C) Assigned Tasks
D) Actions

Question 52

Q

Policy and Procedures 0301.00 Incident Reporting - At the conclusion of any noteworthy incident (i.e. rescue, public service, controversy, etc.), the Incident Commander should e-mail the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ details of the incident. This should include the date, time, incident number and a brief description if such a description is not contained in the narrative of the Master Incident Record in Fire RMS.
A) Deputy Chief Operations
B) Public Information Officer
C) District Chief 
D) Platoon Chief

Answer

A

D) Platoon Chief

Question 53

Q

Policy and Procedures 0303.00 Form 327 – This is a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ document that is intended to formally advise the responsible party of a change in the status of the item(s) indicated so they can take the necessary actions to remedy the situation or allow for the change (i.e. fire watches) The owner or the owner's representative is responsible to restore the system to full service. By signing the form, the owner or the owner's representative releases and indemnifies the City of Hamilton and the HFD of any claims, costs, etc.
A) Internal Document 
B) Legal Document
C) Informal Document
D) Fire Prevention Document

Answer

A

B) Legal Document

Question 54

Q

Policy & Procedure 0415.00 Damage or Theft Involving HFD Property – Equipment that is not found should be replaced using a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_:
A) Lost/Damage Reports.
B) Memo
C) 327 Form
D) Supply request

Answer

A

A) Lost/Damage Reports.

Question 55

Q

Policy & Procedure 0120.00 Court/Inquest Appearances – HFD personnel subpoenaed to serve as a witness, shall notify\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) No One
B) Appropriate Captain 
C) Platoon Chief/Division Chief
D) Appropriate Deputy Chief

Answer

A

C) Platoon Chief/Division Chief

Question 56

Q

Policy & Procedure 0423.00 Equipment-General – It is whose responsibility to ensure that all equipment, on their apparatus, has been accounted for before returning from an alarm?
A) Driver 
B) Company Officer
C) All members of the Crew
D) Incident Command

Answer

A

B) Company Officer

Question 57

Q

In Hamilton Fire Department, Operational Policy 0113.00, Administration & Personnel/Uniforms, it states that;
A) Uniforms may be worn off-duty for community events.
B) Uniforms or components of the uniform issue shall not be worn off-duty.
C) 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.
D) Uniforms or components of the uniform issue shall not be worn off-duty except for HFD authorized activities without the permission of the respective Divisional Chief or Platoon Chief.

Answer

A

C) 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.

Question 58

Q

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.
A) 07:00 – 17:00hrs 
B) 07:00 – 19:00hrs
C) 08:00 – 16:00hrs
D) 08:00 – 18:00hrs

Answer

A

B) 07:00 – 19:00hrs

Question 59

Q

Policy and Procedures – 0301.00 Incident Reporting – All reports shall be completed in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ measurements?
A) Imperial
B) English 
C) Metric
D) Metric and Imperial

Answer

A

C) Metric

Question 60

Q

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)
A) Fire Prevention Officer 
B) Senior Officer
C) Fire Inspector
D) Platoon Chief

Answer

A

B) Senior Officer

Question 61

Q

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

Answer

A

D) All of the above

Question 62

Q

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ?
A) Corrected
B) Debated
C) Discussed
D) Reviewed

Answer

A

A) Corrected

Question 63

Q

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).
A) Platoon Chief 
B) Senior Officer
C) Chief Fire Prevention Officer
D) Assistant Deputy Chief Operations

Answer

A

B) Senior Officer

Question 64

Q

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?
A) At the front of the building 
B) At the rear of the building
C) At the side of the building
D) Does not matter

Answer

A

B) At the rear of the building

Answer 62

A

A) The Fire Prevention Bureau.

Answer 63

A

A) Communications to contact TSSA

Answer 64

A

C) 15 seconds of tones, 5 seconds delay, 15 seconds of tones

Answer 65

A

B) Identification of Unit on scene, confirm address of the incident, brief description of the incident, obvious conditions, any obvious safety concerns, and assume command.

Answer 66

A

C) To act as the Incident Commander as required or operate at the assigned level under the direction of an Incident Commander.

Answer 67

A

D) Ensure the perimeter has been checked for smoke/fire, check windows/doors have been checked for visual smoke/fire, if nothing found leave a 327 on the front door, if conditions warrant forcible entry police will be requested.

Answer 68

A

D) 120 hours theory and 60 hours practical

Answer 69

A

D) A call indicating open water is within close proximity

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