IFD General Procedures COPY Flashcards

1
Q

____ shall conduct a daily safety meeting with personnel under their supervision and notate it into the station logbook.

A

Station Officers

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2
Q

____ shall participate in safety awareness of worksites and equipment and report conditions believed to be unsafe to fire administration through the chain of command.

A

All members

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3
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_____ shall conduct a safety meeting with the stations under their supervision during the quarterly inspection.

A

Battalion Chiefs

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4
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____ shall conduct a safety meeting as part of the weekly meetings.

A

Fire Prevention

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5
Q

Members assigned to training, communications, fire administration or the Fire Marshall shall notify ___ to complete the investigation. (vehicle accident.)

A

Battalion 1

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6
Q

The ____ shall not conduct motor vehicle accident investigations due to their peer review board position as chairman.

A

Training battalion chief

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7
Q

All occupational injuries require a ____.

A

Report of Injury form

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8
Q

Reinstatement of driving privileges is at the discretion of the ____

A

Human Resources department, risk management.

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9
Q

The ____ will notate new damage in the station logbook. (vehicle)

A

Station officer

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10
Q

If the damage is under $100, the damage occurred over an extended period of time, and the operator cannot be determined, the station officer will only ____

A

log the damage in the station logbook.

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11
Q

Any damaged vehicle shall be reported to fleet services ____ after an accident or the discovery of vehicle damage.

A

As soon as possible

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12
Q

A member shall immediately report to their supervisor any new damage observed on a vehicle _____.

A

prior to placing the vehicle in operation.

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13
Q

Damage shall be reported to the battalion chief or fire marshal prior to ____. (MVA involving IFD vehicle)

A

9:00

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14
Q

Previous assignments in an administrative position will count as a “tour-of-duty” if a minimum of ____ was served.

A

18 months

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15
Q

____ will be considered first for any administrative assignment.

A

Volunteers

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16
Q

Newly promoted drivers and lieutenants will serve ___ in a position determined by fire admin.

A

24 months

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17
Q

_____ shall be conducted when there are allegations of serious misconduct resulting from violations of one of the following and ay result in disciplinary action being taken against an employee of the IFD.

A

Administrative investigations

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18
Q

Before an administrative investigation is conducted due to a concern presented by anyone outside of employment with the city of Irving fire department, a ____ must be initiated against the IFD member.

A

Formal Complaint

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19
Q

the chief of department will assign a ____ to conduct administrative investigations.

A

assistant chief

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20
Q

The members ____ shall be present during the interview process. (investigation.)

A

station officer and battalion chief.

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21
Q

____ shall be present when the administrative investigation is the result of performance issues.

A

Superior officers

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22
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The member who is the subject of an administrative investigation shall be given a ____ prior to the start of the interview process.

A

Garrity Warning

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23
Q

The member is required to sign the ____ acknowledging they understand they are the subject of an administrative investigation.

A

Notice of administrative investigation.

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24
Q

The member who is the subject of an administrative investigation shall be given the opportunity to ________.

A

review the written complaint.

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25
Q

With the approval of the ____, the investigator may impose a confidentiality agreement upon the member under investigation.

A

chief of department

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26
Q

members who are the subject of an administrative investigation shall be given copies of ____.

A

written complaint, garrity warning, notice of administrative investigation, and confidentiality agreement.

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27
Q

The investigator should submit their findings to the chief of department no later than the close of business on the ____.

A

90th calendar day

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28
Q

The alleged act did not occur

A

Unfounded

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29
Q

the act occurred but was justified, lawful, and proper.

A

Exonerated

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30
Q

the investigation produced information insufficient to prove or disapprove the allegations.

A

Not Sustained

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31
Q

The allegation is supported by reasonable proof the act occurred.

A

Sustained

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32
Q

means temporary disciplinary suspension, demotion in rank, indefinite suspension, or any combination of these actions.

A

Disciplinary action

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33
Q

Methods used to inspect a structural component without physically altering or damaging the materials.

A

Nondestructive testing

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34
Q

Aerial devices shall be tested in accordance with the most recent version of the _____.

A

NFPA 1914

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35
Q

Annual testing for aerial devices and fire apparatus pumpers shall be coordinated by the ___ through a certified testing agency.

A

Assistant chief, special services

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36
Q

Fire apparatus pumps shall be tested in accordance with the most recent version of the ____.

A

NFPA 1901

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37
Q

The ____ is intended to provide quick and efficient decontamination of IFD equipment, facilities, and vehicles.

A

AeroClave

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38
Q

The Aeroclave units will be house with the ____.

A

EMS supervisors

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39
Q

Whenever the aeroclave unit is utilized, crews will fill out the ____.

A

Aeroclave spreadsheet

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40
Q

The Aeroclave has been programmed to default to ____.

A

MICU mode.

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41
Q

All requests to decontaminate vehicles other than the IFD vehicles must go through the ____.

A

EMS captain (522)

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42
Q

_____ is the most effective way to kill bed bugs.

A

Heat treatment

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43
Q

____ are the second most effective way to kill bed bugs.

A

Pesticides

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44
Q

The ____ shall be notified of any infestation of a multi-family or hotel/motel property.

A

EMS battalion chief

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45
Q

_____ will be stored on each frontline and reserve MICU, as well as the SDO vehicles.

A

Polypropylene suits

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46
Q

Members will doff their polypropylene suit and seal it in a plastic trash bag prior to entering the ____.

A

MICU

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47
Q

Uniforms and boots will be dried on high heat for a minimum of ____. (bedbugs)

A

30 minutes

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48
Q

the SDO will call the ____ or _____ to arrange for the MICU to have decon performed by a licensed exterminator.

A

assistant chief of operations or the battalion chief, EMS

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49
Q

If ____ is found to be infested with bed bugs, ____ will be secured in plastic bags and transported to assigned quarters.

A

PPE

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50
Q

In the event a station is believed to be infested with bed bugs, the _____ will be notified and will direct procedures depending on severity.

A

on-call administrative chief

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51
Q

If it is determined that the station in question has been infested with bed bugs, the station will be ____.

A

taken out of service.

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52
Q

Apparatus phones may be stored on the assigned apparatus after ____ for phone recharge.

A

1900 hours.

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53
Q

Paramedic certification pay 0-4 years

A

175

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54
Q

Paramedic certification pay 4-8 years

A

200

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55
Q

Paramedic certification pay 8+ years

A

225

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56
Q

Arson investigator (certification pay)

A

100

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57
Q

Administrative pay

A

250

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58
Q

Swift water pay

A

50

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59
Q

SCBA technician pay

A

50

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60
Q

TRT pay

A

50

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61
Q

HAZMAT (non officer) pay

A

75

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62
Q

HAZMAT (officer) pay

A

125

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63
Q

Ambulance pay

A

2/hour

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64
Q

fire prevention on-call pay

A

1/hour

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65
Q

60 college hours (pay)

A

20

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66
Q

75 College hours (pay)

A

40

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67
Q

Associates degree pay

A

50

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68
Q

90 college hours pay

A

60

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69
Q

Bachelors degree pay

A

125

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70
Q

Masters degree pay

A

150

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71
Q

intermediate certification pay

A

30

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72
Q

advanced certification pay

A

60

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73
Q

master certification pay

A

90

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74
Q

Members can apply and get paid for ___ certification incentive pay and ___ educational incentive pay.

A

one, one

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75
Q

Irving Fire Department family member or significant others over the age of ____. (ride out program)

A

16

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76
Q

observers may ride out for a block of ____ hours between ___ and ____.

A

4, 0800 and 2000

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77
Q

Observers may ride out once in a ____ period.

A

6 month

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78
Q

_____ are responsible for insuring that observers are appropriately attired and have observed good hygiene practices.

A

Company officers

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79
Q

____ are required to wear a safety vest during all emergency responses.

A

Observers

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80
Q

The _____ will review safety procedures, assign a riding position, and assure that the observer is properly seated and belted prior to the apparatus moving.

A

company officer

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81
Q

Any problems arising from an observer will be verbally reported to the appropriate ______ and followed up with an email describing the events.

A

Battalion chief

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82
Q

_____ will be handled and addressed at the lowest appropriate level within the IFD.

A

Complaints

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83
Q

Any person who desires to make a formal complaint shall be referred to ____.

A

Fire Administration

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84
Q

Complaints or questions regarding fire hazards will be referred to and processed by the ____.

A

Fire Marshals office.

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85
Q

Complaints or questions regarding EMS will be referred to ____.

A

EMS battalion chief

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86
Q

Complaints or questions regarding fire and EMS response will be referred to the _____.

A

Assistant chief, operations.

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87
Q

Complaints, questions, and/or claims for damages for personal injury or damages to personal property will be referred to the _____.

A

City of Irving office of risk management

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88
Q

Complaints, inquiries, and questions of procedures for minor infractions will be assigned to the appropriate _____.

A

Battalion chief

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89
Q

_____ is being cognizant of your own actions and communication.

A

Self awareness

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90
Q

_____ is respecting that a patient possesses the ability to harm you, and should be assumed to possess a weapon until proven otherwise.

A

Patient awareness

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91
Q

______ is your personal observations of the scene you encounter.

A

Situational awareness

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92
Q

_____ includes the conditions of the scene and what parties are in attendance, both visibly and out of sight.

A

Environmental awareness

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93
Q

Assume all weapons are ____.

A

loaded

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94
Q

If the patient refuses to secure their weapon, the patient is now considered to be _____ and will be advised of this policy.

A

refusing medical care

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95
Q

If a weapon is found on an unconscious person while doing a physical exam, immediately _____.

A

request law enforcement.

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96
Q

If the patient refuses to relinquish their weapon, ____ will be notified immediately.

A

law enforcement

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97
Q

While waiting for law enforcement to arrive the weapon may be secured in the _____.

A

narcotics lock box.

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98
Q

A ____ is required from the receiving law enforcement officer upon taking possession of the weapon.

A

report number

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99
Q

Prior to the ___ of each month, and updated call list will be prepared by the administrative specialist.

A

5th

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100
Q

The updated call list shall then be posted on the J-drive by the ______.

A

Administrative specialist

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101
Q

Members desiring to utilize the employee assistance plan are responsible to contact _______ for instructions on assistance.

A

City of Irving Human Resource Department

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102
Q

____ consists of a number of steps/actions initiated by the members immediate supervisor beginning with the least severe non-disciplinary and continuing though severe disciplinary action.

A

Progressive action

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103
Q

When _____ is initiated against a member the members captain, battalion chief, or fire marshal will complete a personnel form. (form 22)

A

progressive action

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104
Q

a _____ initiates a written reprimand. (progressive action)

A

Chief officer

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105
Q

The ____ administers all disciplinary action and such actions are confirmed by the city of Irving civil service commission.

A

chief of department

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106
Q

Before the chief of department administers discipline, the member shall be afforded a _____.

A

disciplinary hearing.

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107
Q

_____ Will be considered first for dispatch assignments.

A

Volunteers

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108
Q

One of the considerations for a volunteer (dispatch) is base on prior use of ______.

A

Sick leave

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109
Q

The first members to be detailed shall be either firefighters or drivers with greater than ____ of service. (Alarm Office dispatch)

A

10 years

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110
Q

_____ firefighters and drivers shall be among the first of their rank for consideration.

A

Non-paramedic

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111
Q

Controlled substances on the ASAP and those kept in medical bags for the convention center, and music center are assigned to _____.

A

Fire Administration

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112
Q

It is the responsibility of all department personnel, particularly ____, to ensure that controlled substances are properly stored and accounted for, as well as ensuring that all required documentation is completed.

A

Station officers

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113
Q

_____: a substance whose use and distribution is strictly controlled due to the potential for abuse or risk.

A

Controlled substance

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114
Q

_____ - extreme risk for abuse and has no safe or accepted medical use. Examples include LSD, PCP, and crack cocaine.

A

Schedule 1

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115
Q

______ - Drugs with high risk for abuse, but have proven to be safe and effective for medical use, when used properly. Examples include morphine and fentanyl.

A

Schedule II

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116
Q

______ - have less risk of abuse than schedule II drugs. Examples include valium and versed.

A

Schedule III, IV, or V

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117
Q

Only those employees authorized by the ______ shall be allowed access to the medication room.

A

Chief of department

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118
Q

Schedule II drug used on IFD MICU

A

Fentanyl

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119
Q

Schedule III drug used by IFD MICU

A

Ketamine

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120
Q

Schedule IV drug used by IFD MICU

A

Versed

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121
Q

Schedule IV drug, 2 doses may be stored in the medical bag while the rest remain in the lock box on the MICU.

A

Versed

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122
Q

Maximum quantity of fentanyl doses kept on MICU

A

16

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123
Q

Maximum quantity of Ketamine doses kept on MICU

A

3

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124
Q

Maximum quantity of Versed doses kept on MICU

A

6

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125
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The ASAP inventory shall be completed by a paramedic from ____ on a weekly basis.

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station 10

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126
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The convention center medical kit inventory shall be completed by a paramedic from _____ during the first week of each month.

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Station 11

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127
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The music factory medical kit inventory shall be completed by a paramedic from ____ during the first week of each month.

A

Station 8

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128
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Disposal of unused controlled substances must be done in the presence of ______.

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the other paramedic assigned to the patient or an RN

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129
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In regard too used controlled substances, the paramedic must draw it up into a syringe, confirm the amount with the other paramedic, and the waste the remaining drug ______ along with the empty vial.

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into a sharps container

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130
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Controlled substances can be ordered anytime the assigned quantity for each respective piece of equipment drops below _____.

A

50 percent.

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131
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The SDO (521 or 522) _____ resupply controlled substances.

A

cannot

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132
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_____ shall no longer be routinely resupplied on Fridays.

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Controlled substances

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133
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Resupply of controlled substances shall take place at the _____.

A

property room

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134
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Routine resupply of controlled substances shall generally take place Monday - Friday, between the hours of ____.

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0700-1600

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135
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Equipment requesting resupply of controlled substances should first contact the _____.

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EMS battalion chief.

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136
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Only individuals who have power of attorney from the ______ are authorized to dispense controlled substances.

A

BioTel Medical Director

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137
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Upon returning to the station, MICU paramedics shall provide the controlled substance invoice to ______.

A

the station officer.

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138
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For equipment that is in-service on reserve equipment, the controlled substance invoice shall be retained, and _____ shall be responsible to ensure that the receipt is properly filed at the appropriate station.

A

the EMS battalion chief

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139
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______ are ultimately responsible to ensure that controlled substance policies are properly followed.

A

Station officers

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140
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As mandated by the DEA, a ____ inventory of record for each type and dosage of controlled substances shall be completed.

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bi-annual

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141
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All records related to the issuance, storage, and usage of controlled substances shall be retained a minimum of ______.

A

2 years.

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142
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Anytime a controlled substance vial or container is found to be broken, is accidentally broken, or appears to have been altered it must be reported to _____, who shall in turn notify the ______.

A

station officer, SDO.

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143
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When a controlled substance is discovered to be missing/lost or a discrepancy in the count occurs, the ____ shall be notified immediately.

A

Station Officer

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144
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The paramedic(s) who discovered the missing/lost controlled substance or noted the discrepancy in the count shall complete a _____.

A

controlled substance discrepancy report

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145
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______ shall have responsibility for conducting periodic audits and inventory counts to ensure compliance with the controlled substance policy.

A

SDO’s

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146
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In regard to drafting firefighters for paramedic school, the least senior firefighter with a minimum of ___ since completing probation shall be the first selected.

A

one year

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147
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In regard to paramedic school, failure on the _____ will result in written reprimand, as well as reassignment to a 40 hour work schedule at the training academy in preparation to re-attend the next available paramedic school.

A

first attempt

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148
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In regard to paramedic school, failure on the ____ would result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

A

second attempt

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149
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_____ of NREMT (paramedic) exam will result in a written reprimand.

A

Initial failure

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150
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____ of NREMT (paramedic) exam will result in reassignment to a 40 hour work schedule at the training academy for a minimum of 15 days, in preparation to retest and consideration for disciplinary action.

A

A second failure

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151
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______ of the NREMT (paramedic) exam will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

A

A third failure

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152
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Each certified or licensed paramedic will be required to have a minimum of _____ of continuing education per year.

A

36 hours

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153
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It is the responsibility of the _____ to acquire the requisite number of continuing education hours to be eligible to re-certify every 4 years.

A

individual member

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154
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Approximately ____ prior to a certification expiring, the EMS battalion chief will audit the training records supplied by the EMSTS to determine if the EMT or paramedic has obtained the required minimum number or hours of continuing education as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

A

8-10 weeks

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155
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A ______ shall be completed for instances in which emergency medical services are provided, which includes assessment, treatment, and/or transport of a patient.

A

patient care report

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156
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All patients transported or patients with abnormal vital signs shall have at least ____ of vital signs.

A

2 sets

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157
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Unstable patients shall have repeat vital signs documented every ____, until patient care is transferred at the receiving facility.

A

5-10 minutes

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158
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When a draft form is left at the hospital, a completed patient care report shall be delivered to the receiving facility by fax or hard copy by _____.

A

the end of the shift.

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159
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For patients not transported, the completed patient care report shall be finished prior to leaving the station ______.

A

at the end of the shift.

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160
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The _______ should provide a clear picture of what has occurred for a given incident.

A

clinical narrative

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161
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Patient care reports shall be proofread by _____ prior to final completion.

A

both paramedics

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162
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The ______ is a joint effort between the IFD EMS and EMS system participants, which is designed to be educational and allows for the protected exchange of information.

A

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

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163
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The purpose of the ______ process is to promote, enhance, and ensure quality emergency medical care to our community at large, through information analysis, education, and coordination of system activities, personnel and resources.

A

CQI

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164
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The components of the ____ are directed at assuring competency of the EMS provider and evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care provided in the pre-hospital setting.

A

CQI

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165
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The _____ will provide oversight of the EMS system.

A

biotel medical director

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166
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It is the EMS providers ______ duty to be actively involved in the medical audit, review, and critique of the performances of the EMS personnel under his or her direct supervision and direct an effective system audit and CQI.

A

Medical Director’s

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167
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______: shall initiate implement, and evaluate IFD’s quality improvement program.

A

EMS Battalion Chief

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168
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_____: shall be responsible for monitoring documentation of program operations within IFD.

A

EMS Battalion Chief

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169
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_____: shall monitor EMS personnel compliance to IFD policies and procedures, biotel medical direction clinical practice guidelines, and the ability to function within the scope of practice.

A

EMS Battalion Chief

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170
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____: shall perform routine CQI review of patient records for their respective shift and battalion.

A

SDO

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171
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______ is not only required for any emergency medical response, it is part of good patient care and must be done with the same level of professionalism that we provide when assessing and treating the patient we are responsible for.

A

Documentation

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172
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Pre-hospital calls that provide an opportunity for education are reviewed during ____.

A

case reviews

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173
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______ may consist of all or part of the patients pre-hospital assessment and care, including the electronic health record, radio communications, and patient care records from the receiving hospital.

A

Case Reviews

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174
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For department wide education purposes, the case review will normally be presented by the department _____ as part of regular continuing education.

A

EMS training specialist

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175
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If an issue identified in the case review is a systems issue, then communication to the department ay come from the ______ or the assistant chief responsible for EMS.

A

EMS Battalion chief

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176
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_____ shall be established for the purpose of providing input, feedback, and enhancing communication on areas of concern to the CQI process.

A

An EMS committee

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177
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______ is an important aspect of the CQI process.

A

Communication

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178
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The collection and tabulation of data generated through information entered into each EHR is part of the ______.

A

CQI process.

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179
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_______ are defined as measurements that are part of the overall process of providing emergency medical services.

A

Quality indicators

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180
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_____ can be benchmarked to provide for comparison of system effectiveness with regards to patient care.

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KPI (Key performance indicators)

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181
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________ in the QI process is the review of any patient record by the EMS persons responsible for completion of the record.

A

The first step

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182
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Review of _________ will be the center point of the CQI plan.

A

patient electronic health records

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183
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Any external inquiry, question, or comment regarding patient care will be documented on a ___________ report.

A

quality improvement field supervisors

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184
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All medications including controlled substances, shall be stored in _____ portions of EMS vehicles.

A

climate controlled

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185
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It will be the responsibility of the _______ to supervise station daily readiness inspection of ambulances, both front line and reserve.

A

station officer

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186
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The inspection of ambulances (all IFD equipment) should take place no later than ______ barring calls for service.

A

800

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187
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________ assigned to the ambulance for a particular shift will be responsible to ensure that the inspection of equipment is completed.

A

Both paramedics

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188
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____ will be serviced and verified annually during the months of March, April, and May

A

All public fire hydrants

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189
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In regard to hydrant servicing maps, company areas and shift sections of responsibility is at the discretion of the ____.

A

Station Captains

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190
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In the even property owner shrubs, bushes, etc., are obstructing a fire hydrant, members of the department will _____.

A

not remove same.

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191
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______: indicates obstructions in the water main.

A

Low water pressure

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192
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Hydrants “in-service, needs repair” shall be designated by ________ around the hydrant barrel below the bonnet and above the 2 1/2 outlets.

A

tying a strip of orange surveyors tape

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193
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Hydrants “out of service” shall be designated by placing a ________ over the hydrant and securing it with duct tape.

A

yellow “hydrant out of service” bag

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194
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When all fire hydrants assigned to a given shift and station have been serviced, the _________ will sign the spreadsheets verifying service has been completed.

A

company officer and battalion chief

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195
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Except for fire hydrant oil, tools and supplies required for servicing hydrants shall be ordered by email from _______ as needed.

A

the property coordinator

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196
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Spare caps for fire hydrants shall be carried on each fire apparatus as follows:

A

one 4 inch cap and 2 2/12 inch caps

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197
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Upon receiving notifications of missing fire hydrant caps, alarm office personnel will send _______ to replace the missing caps.

A

the nearest fire apparatus

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198
Q

Personnel will dip bulk fuel storage tanks promptly upon reporting for duty every shift by accessing the port under the _______.

A

yellow painted cap

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199
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______ are responsible to see that the fuel stick reading spreadsheets are not altered, moved, or copied to any other location on any computer.

A

Station officers

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200
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______ is responsible for ordering fuel deliveries for all fire stations, based on inventory levels.

A

Fuel operations

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201
Q

Fuel operations personnel monitor the amount of fuel in AST’s via _____.

A

satellite.

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202
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Should personnel notice a sizable discrepancy in volume of fuel expected after a delivery, notify _________, through channels.

A

Fire Administration

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203
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It is imperative accurate ______ are entered each time fuel is dispensed.

A

odometer readings

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204
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Fire apparatus and MICUs should avoid filling with diesel at the city shop, or police substation due to _______.

A

higher percentage blends of bio-diesel.

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205
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When entering the odometer reading for a department vehicle in the “fuel man”, enter ______.

A

whole miles only.

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206
Q

_____ are issued to all light duty vehicles, MICUS that utilize a gas generator, rescue 6, and booster 9.

A

Fuelman cards

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207
Q

Fuelman cards issued may be used for _______ needed for the USAR teams rescue equipment and the fire pump on booster 9.

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diesel fuel as well as unleaded fuel

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208
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The fire pump on booster 9 and fuel tanks on boat 1 are also authorized to use _____.

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ethanol free fuel.

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209
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______ shall be responsible to maintain adequate supplies of ethanol free fuel for distribution.

A

Station 7 captains

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210
Q

When non-ethanol free fuel has been utilized, officers shall see that the remaining fuel in the equipment is drained into the _____ and replaced with ethanol free fuel immediately upon returning to the station.

A

fire station lawn mower

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211
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For after-hours fueling issues related to mileage or ID badges, members shall notify ______.

A

Jarek Gomez

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212
Q

Anytime a member determines a fuel operations emergency exists, notify the ______ prior to contacting the after-hours contact.

A

Battalion chief

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213
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honors are reserved for a LODD or an active, uniformed member of the IFD. (classification)

A

Class I

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214
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Honors are reserved for a non-LODD of an active, uniformed member of the IFD. (classification)

A

Class II

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215
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Honors bestowed upon retired uniformed members of the IFD (classification)

A

Class III

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216
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Honors bestowed upon a uniformed member of the IFD’s spouse or children. (classification)

A

Class IV

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217
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_____ will take place at the hospital and at the funeral home until 0700 of the day of the funeral.

A

Death watch

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218
Q

______ uniforms are required for death watch.

A

Class B

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219
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_______ will take place the day of the funeral after 0700 until the beginning of the funeral ceremony.

A

Casket watch

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220
Q

_____ uniform will be required for casket watch.

A

Class A

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221
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Fire station flags will be flown at half-staff from ________ of the funeral with the approval of the Governors Office.

A

the LODD to sunset

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222
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For a class II casket watch, honor guard consisting of ____ members shall be posted during viewing hours and one hour prior to the funeral services.

A

2

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223
Q

______ is ultimately in charge and will designate an assistant chief to be in charge of overall funeral arrangements.

A

The Fire Chief

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224
Q

All ground ladders shall be inspected in accordance with the manufacturers recommendation and _______ standard on use, maintenance, and service testing of fire department ground ladders.

A

NFPA 1932

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225
Q

______ are responsible for the proper testing and documentation of ground ladders.

A

Captains assigned to station 11

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226
Q

The station 11 captains shall compile all test records of ladders assigned to their shift and shall forward the completed records to the assistant chief, operations prior to _____ of the year following the test year.

A

January 5th

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227
Q

Fire department ground ladders will be tested ______. (time)

A

at least annually.

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228
Q

______ may submit requests through channels for non-standard hose loads.

A

Station officers

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229
Q

Use of ____ on hose threads or couplings is prohibited.

A

oil

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230
Q

3” and smaller hose shall be marked _____ from each coupling on both sides of the hose. (apparatus ID)

A

2 feet

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231
Q

5” hose shall be marked ____ from each coupling on both sides of the hose. (apparatus ID)

A

5 feet

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232
Q

Hose that is reassigned to frontline fire apparatus that displays a different company identity, shall have a ______ painted over the old company ID.

A

white square

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233
Q

When crossing hose with apparatus, the apparatus should cross the hose _____ so that two wheels will not cross at the same time.

A

at enough of an angle

234
Q

Hose bridges to accommodate two way traffic are carried on each ______.

A

truck company

235
Q

When large quantities of hose are to be exchanged, the _____ will coordinate movement of the same with the property coordinator.

A

Assistant chief, Administration

236
Q

When new hose is replacing out of date hose, the new hose will be properly marked and placed in service within ________.

A

10 days

237
Q

3” and 5” hose shall be removed, cleaned, and reloaded every ______ on frontline apparatus.

A

6 months

238
Q

________ shall maintain an annual schedule of 3” and 5” hose cleaning and reloading based on the annual hose dates.

A

Battalion chiefs

239
Q

Charged hose lines will not be hoisted above the ________.

A

third floor.

240
Q

Charged hose lines hanging vertically on ladders shall be secured every _____ behind the coupling.

A

fifty feet

241
Q

Annual Hose Testing Records shall be kept in accordance with _____.

A

Fire Department Best Practice Standards

242
Q

_____ is responsible for purchasing, issuance and replacement of hose.

A

Assistant chief, Administration

243
Q

In regard to hose repair, station officers will coordinate replacement hose with _____.

A

The Property Manager

244
Q

____ hose may be repaired by the fire company.

A

Damaged 5”

245
Q

All hose with the exception of reel line hose has a _____ service life from the manufacturer.

A

10 year

246
Q

Company officers shall notify the ______ of any hose that should be replaced prior to the recommended in-service life.

A

battalion chief

247
Q

Amount of reserve 1 3/4 orange hose kept at station.

A

4 sections

248
Q

Amount of 1 3/4 yellow hose kept in reserve at stations.

A

2 sections

249
Q

Amount of 1 3/4 green hose kept in reserve at each station.

A

1 section.

250
Q

Amount of reserve 2 1/2 hose kept at each station.

A

1 section

251
Q

Reserve ladder trucks do not have standard hose loads. For those trucks equipped with a pump, the minimum compliment of hose with consist of 1 3/4 pre-connected crosslay, 1 3/4 bumper line (if equipped) and ________ supply line.

A

300 ft of 5” LDH.

252
Q

All hose shall be tested in accordance with _______, current edition.

A

NFPA 1962

253
Q

Fire hose shall be tested and the pressure indicated on the hose for _______.

A

5 minutes

254
Q

Any station unable to complete hose testing in their assigned time will notify the ______ through channels.

A

Assistant chief, operations.

255
Q

A member who is injured in the line of duty shall be entitled to injury leave with pay for a period not to exceed _____ provided the member is unable to perform duty as determined by a proper medical authority.

A

one year

256
Q

Any extensions of injury leave beyond one year shall be at the discretion of the ______.

A

city council

257
Q

It is the responsibility of each member to report all injuries to their ______.

A

Immediate supervisor

258
Q

Member must have Texas workers compensation work status report (DWC 73) completed by a doctor the _____________.

A

first day that time is lost from the job.

259
Q

Any injury, no matter how small, ______

A

must be reported.

260
Q

Members working overtime at special events, scheduled by the department, _______ injury leave.

A

are eligible for

261
Q

______: the temporary assignment of an employee to another job or position because of the necessity to restrict work activity.

A

Modified duty assignment.

262
Q

Modified duty assignments are available at the discretion of the ________ or _________.

A

Chief of department or assistant chief, special services.

263
Q

A statement from their attending physician stating that, in the physicians opinion, the employee will be able to resume the essential functions of his/her normal assignment within ______. (eligibility for modified duty assignment.)

A

120 days.

264
Q

The chief of department or assistant chief, special services will notify ______ of all employees performing modified duty assignments.

A

risk management

265
Q

While on a modified duty assignment, the affected employee is responsible for completing a medical exam every ______ at a minimum.

A

30 days

266
Q

Failure or refusal to submit a required _________ may result in the termination of the modified duty assignment.

A

medical exam

267
Q

Do not email anything to the fire master list, or any group list, without express permission from ________.

A

Station officer or next highest ranking officer.

268
Q

Members shall not connect any ________ to city hardware, network, and/or software.

A

personal equipment

269
Q

The awards recommendation committee will meet as required, at least _____.

A

quarterly.

270
Q

This is the highest award given by the Irving fire department. It is awarded to those personnel who perform particularly heroic deeds that involve great risk for severe injury or loss of their own life.

A

Medal of honor

271
Q

Awarded to this personnel that perform exceptional deeds involving a substantial amount of risk and the possibility of personal injury.

A

Medal of Valor

272
Q

Awarded to those persons performing in an outstanding manner far above what is normally expected.

A

Medal of Commendation

273
Q

May be awarded to any firefighter for the saving of a human life as the result of fire fighting or emergency rescue operations.

A

Lifesaving Award

274
Q

This award is given for lifelong dedication to the fire department.

A

The “Shaky” Gene Holder Lifetime Achievement Award

275
Q

Awarded to recognize the effort of one or more people for a job or assignment that was performed in a manner that was above and beyond the call of duty.

A

Certificate of merit / unit citation.

276
Q

Awarded for off-duty activities in the community not necessarily fire department related.

A

Community service award

277
Q

May be awarded to any civilian for the saving of a human life as the result of direct intervention in an emergency situation.

A

Citizen life saving award.

278
Q

Awarded to civilians to recognize significant contribution, selfless act, or support provided to the Irving fire department.

A

Citizen recognition award

279
Q

All nominations (for awards) must be in _____ days before the awards banquet.

A

90

280
Q

The ballots (for award nomination) will be distributed to all fire department members by the on-duty __________.

A

battalion chiefs

281
Q

The ballots for awards will be distributing during the ________

A

first full week of October.

282
Q

All IFD fire stations and facilities shall have, as a minimum, _________. (detection equipment.)

A

smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

283
Q

The _______ shall conduct an annual fire inspection of all fire stations and facilities.

A

Fire prevention division

284
Q

______: A structure specifically designed to conduct live fire training evolutions on a repetitive basis.

A

Burn building

285
Q

_____: an individual who possesses a valid instructor certification by the Texas commission on fire protection and certified by the commission to instruct basic fire fighter training.

A

Certified Instructor

286
Q

______: a certified instructor who is designated to be in charge of a live fire training evolution.

A

Instructor in charge

287
Q

Any unconfined open flame or device that can propagate fire to the building or other combustible materials.

A

Live Fire

288
Q

An area defined by a 50-foot perimeter area around all sides of the burn building.

A

Operations area:

289
Q

________: Shall Be familiar with and responsible for full compliance with the IFD Live Fire Training Procedures and NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions.

A

The instructor in charge:

290
Q

The instructor in charge of live fire training shall ensure that the participating student - instructor ratio shall not be greater than ______ for live fire training evolutions.

A

5:1

291
Q

Prior to conducting live fire training evolutions, the instructor in charge and the safety officer shall conduct a _______ session for all participants.

A

pre-burn briefing session

292
Q

When Class A materials are to be used for live fire training, the fuel shall be limited to _____, and limited to only the amounts necessary to create the desired fire size.

A

wood products

293
Q

The use of _______ shall be prohibited for use in life fire training evolutions.

A

flammable or combustible liquids

294
Q

Removed debris after live fire training will be placed well away from the building at a minimum of ______.

A

5 feet.

295
Q

A minimum flow rate of ______ is required for all attack lines and back up lines. (live fire training)

A

95 GPM

296
Q

Prior to be permitted to participate in live fire training evolutions, all participants shall have received training to meet the requirements of _______.

A

NFPA 1403

297
Q

Any other students, not under the jurisdiction of the Irving fire department, shall have received training to meet the performance objectives of the following sections of the most recent edition of _______.

A

NFPA 1001

298
Q

_______ sends a weekly email to fire administration notating the fire department vehicles needing preventative maintenance and/or an inspection sticker in the coming week.

A

City shop

299
Q

______ will coordinate with the alarm office prior to the performance of preventative maintenance and/or state inspection of equipment.

A

Station captains

300
Q

All communications with the shop personnel should be notated in the _______.

A

station log book

301
Q

_________ will insure that all lubricants, oil and oil filter changes are recorded in the oil and lubrication log.

A

Station captains

302
Q

Approximately _____ of HDX 40-weight oil per vehicle will be maintained at each station for purposes of adding oil between changes.

A

2 quarts

303
Q

Inventory of reserve apparatus promptly upon _______ to or from fill in for other apparatus.

A

upon receipt or return

304
Q

Report any lost or misplaced equipment prior to _____ to their battalion chief and record same in station log book. (reserve apparatus)

A

1 hour after shift change

305
Q

All fire department vehicles will be washed ________ . Fire apparatus and MICU’s shall be washed _______.

A

On an as needed basis. Daily, as weather permits.

306
Q

Preventative maintenance reports will be retained for ____ and then will be discarded.

A

one year.

307
Q

Major or emergency repairs will be coordinated through the appropriate ________ or ______.

A

battalion chief or fire marshal

308
Q

Fire boat outboard Motor and internal pump motor will be serviced every _______.

A

100 hours or yearly

309
Q

Station 8 captains will notify assistant chief, administration within ______ or ______ prior to date of authorized maintenance due date.

A

10 hours or 1 month

310
Q

Having _____ or more apparatus at the city shop for repairs or maintenance at a given time should be avoided.

A

2

311
Q

Maintenance and repair of department radio equipment shall be reported to the _______ in the alarm office.

A

Lieutenant

312
Q

Maintenance and repair of departmental cellular telephones shall be reported to the ________.

A

Alarm office battalion chief.

313
Q

Computer problems and needed repairs will be reported to _______.

A

IT public safety department

314
Q

Computer problems encountered while completing ______ are directed to the Fire Department Information Technologies Public Safety Department Team Member.

A

TEXFIR reports

315
Q

Maintenance and repair of medical equipment shall be reported to and coordinated by the ______.

A

SDO

316
Q

damage which occurs to a station and resulting repair shall be reported to the appropriate ______ and recorded in the station log book.

A

battalion chief

317
Q

Station painting, remodeling, additions and similar projects will be requested by email to the _________.

A

Assistant chief, administration.

318
Q

Station captains shall see that extinguishers are checked each ______ for the current inspection and hydrostatic test dates.

A

monday

319
Q

Fire extinguishers must be hydrostatically tested as per ________.

A

NFPA 10

320
Q

Low pressure extinguishers shall be tested every _______.

A

12 years

321
Q

High pressure extinguishers shall be tested every ______.

A

5 years

322
Q

Station generators are set to run automatically for 30 minutes at ______ to exercise the engine.

A

0900 every monday

323
Q

A memo shall be sent at the end of the calendar year to the _______ by station 7 captains stating all halmatro equipment has been tested.

A

Assistant chief, special services

324
Q

The Irving fire department provides ____ programs to help members through emotional and stress related situations.

A

3

325
Q

The city has contracted with an outside agency to act as a source for members to call upon for consultation in dealing with personal problems or stress-related situations called _______.

A

Responder health

326
Q

Should a member need inpatient care, they will be placed on paid administrative leave for up to _____. (responder health)

A

30 days

327
Q

The _________ will function as a collaborative organizational structure with fluid membership under the direction of the chief of the fire department.

A

Behavioral wellness program

328
Q

It is the policy of this agency to provide emotional support to all members of the agency who have experienced a traumatic, critical, or highly stressful incident in their personal or professional life which is called the ________.

A

Behavioral wellness program

329
Q

________ will follow the critical incident stress management model for crisis intervention.

A

The behavioral wellness program

330
Q

Anyone involved in an incident considered critical will be ______ to attend a critical incident stress management intervention.

A

mandated

331
Q

______: approves the use of critical incident debriefings and coordinates the scheduling of a debriefing with the behavioral wellness team leader.

A

Behavioral wellness team coordinator

332
Q

________: acts as the primary spokesperson for the behavioral wellness team and represents the team in matters involving department staff, agency, and interagency issues.

A

Behavioral wellness team coordinator

333
Q

______: the primary contact on call-outs and facilitates the use of the behavioral wellness team in times of critical and or traumatic incidents and stress management interventions.

A

Behavioral wellness team leader

334
Q

________: ensures there is not a conflict of interest between a behavioral wellness team member and an affected member utilizing the services of the team.

A

Behavioral wellness team leader:

335
Q

________: serves as secondary contact on call outs and facilitates the use of the behavioral wellness team when requested.

A

Behavioral wellness assistant team leader

336
Q

The initial interaction between a behavioral wellness team member and a member should include an explanation of ________.

A

privacy limitations

337
Q

The acceptance and success of the IFD behavioral wellness group will be determined in part by the adherence to ________.

A

confidentiality

338
Q

Behavior wellness team coordinator, team leader, and assistant team leader are appointed by ______.

A

chief of department

339
Q

The minimum training requirements to be a member of the behavioral wellness team are:

A

basic group intervention, individual crisis intervention, and CISM team

340
Q

_______ is responsible to keep dispatch advised of a current listing of call out members. (behavioral wellness)

A

The behavioral wellness team leader

341
Q

Members involved in a triggering event should notify their ______ as soon as possible regarding the circumstances.

A

battalion chief

342
Q

____: conducted by individual crews and immediately following the event. (activation of CISM)

A

Hot wash

343
Q

_______: a brief intervention conducted by a behavioral wellness team member which typically occurs within a few hours after the event.

A

Defusing

344
Q

_____: a confidential meeting facilitated by the behavioral wellness team and affected members who have been involved in a traumatic, critical, or highly stressful event. This meeting will take place within 72 hours of the event and all personnel involved shall be present.

A

Debriefing

345
Q

If suspended or removed, a behavioral wellness team member may make a request fore reinstatement no earlier than _____ to the team coordinator from the time of the action.

A

1 year

346
Q

________ will select a candidate for the position of chaplain.

A

The Irving professional firefighters association

347
Q

Mileage reimbursement shall only be paid for a _____ period.

A

1 month.

348
Q

Travel reimbursement requests are due in fire administration no later than the _____ of the following month station to station travel was made.

A

5th day

349
Q

The currently mileage reimbursement rate set by the ______ shall be the amount reimbursed for station to station travel.

A

IRS

350
Q

Equipment lost at the emergency scene will be reported to the ______ at the location in order that a thorough search for the items may be completed prior to the last company departing the location.

A

incident commander

351
Q

Reserve equipment shall be marked with a “______” color.

A

safety yellow

352
Q

________ are responsible for. the proper marking and accountability of equipment assigned to extra apparatus and any support equipment assigned to their stations.

A

Station captains

353
Q

Station captains shall see that all support vehicles and trailers assigned to their station are inventoried on the ______ day of each month.

A

15th

354
Q

Station captains shall notify the appropriate battalion chief by email of any inventory discrepancies found prior to ______ on the day of the inventory.

A

1700

355
Q

Personnel who request a shift of vacation leave, ____ shifts or less from the requesting date, may not sign up for OT during that shift of vacation leave.

A

2

356
Q

Minimum staffing levels, battalion 1

A

39 members

357
Q

Minimum staffing levels, battalion 2

A

41 members

358
Q

A vacancy will exist any time the daily staffing level falls below _______.

A

80 members

359
Q

Officer minimum staffing will consist of ______ officers.

A

15

360
Q

A vacancy occurs on the HAZMAT team when less than _____ HAZMAT technicians are available for assignment.

A

6

361
Q

when a ________ is assigned to station 8, the battalion chief may use the total of hazmat members at station 11 and 8 to maintain 6 hazmat technicians will a minimum of 5 hazmat technicians assigned to station 8.

A

probationary firefighter

362
Q

A vacancy occurs on the TRT when less than ____ rescue technicians are available for assignment.

A

3

363
Q

A vacancy on the SWRT occurs when less than ____ swift water rescue technician is available for assignment.

A

1

364
Q

______ will oversee the hiring of required overtime personnel.

A

battalion 1

365
Q

Special Event Overtime list will rank Paramedics based on _____.

A

The number of hours worked at ANY special event overtime authorized by the Fire Department.

366
Q

A vacancy will exist in the communications division when the number of dispatchers, including the supervisor, falls below the minimum staffing level of ____.

A

4

367
Q

Communication division personnel may not work more than _____ without a 12 hour break.

A

36 hours

368
Q

Communication division personnel shall not work any overtime that would require the member to be on duty _________ nights without a 12 hour break.

A

2 consecutive

369
Q

the ___________ for the IFD will act as the departments privacy officer.

A

EMS coordinator (the assistant chief, administration)

370
Q

Members can release protected health information as required by law for the reporting of _______.

A

abuse and neglect

371
Q

Patients have a right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures of the patients protected health information in the ______ prior to the date of the patients request.

A

6 years

372
Q

It is not encouraged to accept _______ on the use of PHI other than those imposed by the law.

A

restrictions

373
Q

_______: People have a tendency to let one highly favorable or unfavorable trait affect their judgment of all other traits.

A

The halo effect

374
Q

Most people have certain personal ____________ that influence the evaluation process unless a definite effort is made to avoid it.

A

biases or prejudices

375
Q

Some appraisers have a “______” - a tendency to steer away from assigning extreme ratings.

A

central tendency

376
Q

PDE’s are due by the _____ of the month immediately following a members work anniversary month.

A

5th day

377
Q

SDO’s will have one evaluation administered. The evaluation will be administered by the _____ in conjunction with the SDO’s respective ______ to also provide needed input on operational assessment of their SDO.

A

EMS battalion chief, battalion chief

378
Q

The development interview shall begin with an identification of the employees _________.

A

performance strengths.

379
Q

During annual personnel development evaluations, Station captains, the assistant fire marshal, and the communications captain shall update each members ______.

A

Emergency notification

380
Q

Photos may be taken with the permission of the _____, so long as said photographs do not embarrass or show the IFD or its members in any negative light.

A

Officer in charge

381
Q

At no time may any member take a photograph of a patient or victim unless explicitly authorized to do so by the _______.

A

the OIC.

382
Q

_________ serve as a consensus group in making recommendations and in preparing fitness standards for the department.

A

Certified Peer Fitness Coordinators

383
Q

Prior to any workout program, activity, or physical evaluation, is is incumbent upon the member/participant to perform at least ______ of muscle warming.

A

10 minutes

384
Q

Allotted time for a member under the age of 45 to complete the FFTT.

A

6 minutes, DAT 9 minutes

385
Q

Allotted time for a member between the ages of 45 and 50 to complete the FFTT.

A

6 minutes and 30 seconds, DAT 9 minutes and 45 seconds

386
Q

Allotted time for a member over the age of 50 to complete the FFTT.

A

7 minutes, DAT 10 minutes and 30 seconds.

387
Q

If a member completes the FFTT but it is over the time allotted (within the DAT), the member shall be prescribed a mandatory workout by a PFC and is required to retake the test within ________.

A

45 callender days

388
Q

Prior to beginning the workout program, the member must submit a licensed physician statement within _____ of the unsuccessful FFTT.

A

15 days

389
Q

Members failing to complete the FFTT within the DAT will be ________.

A

removed from operations.

390
Q

The battalion chief in charge of testing (FFTT) shall notify the _________ and the member will be assigned to _________.

A

fire administration, fire administration.

391
Q

Members on personal sick/injury leave or workers compensation leave for more than _____ are required to take the FFTT within 15 calendar days the their return to regular non modified duty.

A

60 consecutive days

392
Q

If a member fails the FFTT as a result of a medical issue or injury, once the member has been given a full release to return to duty from a licensed physician, said member will be required to take the FFT within _____ of returning to duty.

A

15 calendar days

393
Q

If a member is unable to perform the FFTT in the allotted time after the _____, the member shall be placed under the direction of fire administration for further determination.

A

24 months

394
Q

The purpose of a _____ is to provide fire department members an opportunity to review certain incidents in which the overall operations are analyzed.

A

Post Incident Analysis

395
Q

The _____ is considered to be a method of communicating observed operations identifying positive outcomes along with areas needing improvement within the fire department.

A

Post Incident Analysis

396
Q

______: a scheduled, structured review of incident operations conducted in a controlled environment by the incident commander at the fire department or multi jurisdictional level.

A

Formal PIA

397
Q

________: a review discussing incident operations occurring immediately at the conclusion of the incident before companies clear the location.

A

Informal PIA

398
Q

_____: an unintentional unsafe occurrence that could have resulted in an injury, fatality, or property damage.

A

Near miss

399
Q

_______: Form 43 will be utilized by the IC to generate notes and points of interest discussed at a formal PIA.

A

Talking points outline (PIA)

400
Q

The objective of a _____ is to improve firefighter safety and overall IFD response.

A

PIA

401
Q

Members who personally experience, witness, or are made aware of a near miss event shall complete a near miss report prior to ______.

A

the end of that shift.

402
Q

Members who commit an error while in the performance of their duty shall be exempt from disciplinary action provided they promptly file a _______ report.

A

near-miss

403
Q

The ___________ may occur at any type of incident and should be utilized at all incidents requiring a one alarm or greater response before companies clear the location.

A

informal PIA

404
Q

The _________ will chair a pre-fire planning coordinating committee that addresses all issues involving pre-fire planning and database management.

A

communication battalion chief

405
Q

Each station shall have a _____ that is selected by the communication battalion chief, which will be the district pre-fire plan coordinator for all three shifts.

A

captain

406
Q

_______ is a vital component of efficient and safe fire ground operations.

A

Pre-fire planning

407
Q

Verify pre-fire planning information at least _____.

A

annually

408
Q

The ________ will run a report for all stations prior to beginning pre-fire planning for a calendar year.

A

communication battalion chief

409
Q

_____: is the PFP (pre-fire planning) database manager.

A

Communication battalion chief

410
Q

_____: will coordinate with the public safety IT personnel for placement of PFP’s on the network.

A

Communication battalion chief

411
Q

______: a firefighter with greater than 2 years of service with IFD and has proven to be energetic, efficient, and effective at their profession.

A

Senior firefighter

412
Q

_____: the timeframe the probationary firefighter is assigned at the drill field immediately after formal training for certification and before station assignment.

A

In service

413
Q

The _______ shall write a recommendation memo based on observations during the in-service training on whether the probationary firefighter should continue to their first station of assignment or if separation from the IFD is the best course of action.

A

training captain

414
Q

If the probationary firefighters first tour is at a 2 company house and the engine has a minimum staffing of 3, the senior tailboard assigned to that apparatus shall not “swing” to any other apparatus/station for a maximum of the first _____ shifts to afford the probationary firefighter consistency and mentorship.

A

four

415
Q

If the probationary firefighters first tour is at a three company house, a senior firefighter is authorized OT, for a maximum of ______ shifts.

A

2

416
Q

If the probationary firefighter is assigned more than 1 tour at a three company house, the ______ shall consist of truck operations and all other tours shall consist of engine operations.

A

first tour

417
Q

Any failure to make a score of ______ percent or higher on any station level test will require a Form 23 be initiated by the station officer and placed in the probationary firefighters station personnel file.

A

80

418
Q

In regard to the probationary firefighters 10 month test, a failure to receive a score of 80 percent or above on the ______ attempt will result in termination.

A

third

419
Q

At a minimum of _____ and not more than ____ days prior to the probationary firefighters end of probation, they shall compose an essay about giving back and forward the essay and copy of their volunteer log hours to the battalion chief training who will forward it to the chief of the department.

A

30, 60

420
Q

The ________ is responsible to maintain records of examinations, assignments, and information pertinent to the performance of probationary fire prevention specialists.

A

Assistant Fire Marshal

421
Q

______: ladder carries/raises, pulling and loading hose catching a hydrant, RIC pack, bunk-out drills, mayday procedures, SCBA mastery and engine familiarization. (Probationary FF)

A

First engine tour focus:

422
Q

________: Advanced hose deployments, working off a ladder, basic engine driving, basic pumping operations, RIC drills, and water supply operations.

A

Second Engine Operations Tour focus.

423
Q

________: setting ladders, forcible entry, cribbing, aerial master stream, extrication skills, ventilation, VES operations, truck familiarization, power tool operations, venting off the aerial ladder, search and rescue, RIC skills, stokes basket, tool familiarization, and setting the aerial ladder.

A

Truck operations tour

424
Q

The ________ position shall be responsible to maintain files of patient medical records.

A

Administrative assistant

425
Q

Reflective trapezoid color for battalion chief and fire marshal.

A

Yellow

426
Q

Reflective trapezoid color for assistant chiefs.

A

orange

427
Q

Reflective trapezoid color for Fire Chief.

A

orange with silver stripe.

428
Q

Reflective trapezoid color for captains

A

yellow

429
Q

Reflective trapezoid color for probationary firefighters

A

silver

430
Q

Reflective trapezoid color for firefighters

A

yellow

431
Q

Reflective trapezoid color for drivers and inspectors

A

yellow with silver stripe

432
Q

Reflective trapezoid color for lieutenants.

A

orange

433
Q

NFPA 1851 identifies ____ tracking criteria to be maintained from the date PPE is received until it is retired and properly disposed.

A

11

434
Q

There shall be a minimum of ___ advanced cleanings conducted per year. (PPE)

A

2

435
Q

Members that encounter a known or suspected PPE failure shall immediately report said failure to the ______ through channels.

A

property manager

436
Q

The IFD shall review the risk assessment or conduct a new risk assessment for structural firefighting PPE at least every ___.

A

2 years

437
Q

Once the PPE committee has performed their assessment and has made the recommendations for purchase, they will meet every ____ to evaluate new materials and or technology available for PPE.

A

3 years

438
Q

At a minimum, individuals conducting PPE inspections shall wear examination gloves that are certified to ______.

A

NFPA 1999

439
Q

Each ______, the station officer shall inspect the PPE of their crew for any needed repairs and/or cleaning.

A

Sunday

440
Q

_________ shall inspect members PPE during quarterly station inspections.

A

Battalion chiefs

441
Q

Other graphics applied to the helmet must be approved by the _______.

A

Assistant chief, special services

442
Q

When PPE is determined to be soiled and in need of advanced cleaning, that crew is considered _____ until loaner PPE is issued at the property room.

A

out of service

443
Q

Any PPE exposed to and damaged by _____ agents shall be immediately retired upon confirmed exposure.

A

CBRN

444
Q

During normal business hours when the property room is operational, the _____ will coordinate replacement or the need for loaner PPE.

A

station officer

445
Q

When loaner PPE is required after hours or when the property room is closed, the station officer will contact their ____ and will report to the property room for issuance of loaner PPE.

A

battalion chief

446
Q

All repairs and alterations to PPE shall be _______ compliant.

A

NFPA 1971

447
Q

Major repairs of the outer shell and thermal barrier, and all repairs of moisture barriers, can only be undertaken by the __________.

A

manufacturer or authorized repair facility.

448
Q

Used in the event of a serious injury or death to a firefighter, ______ requires the organization to have procedures for the handling and custody of PPE if directly related to such an event.

A

NFPA 1851

449
Q

In the event a firefighter is seriously injured or dies during emergency operations, the member who is assigned as the ______ at the incident shall be responsible for initiating custody and handling of affected members PPE.

A

safety officer

450
Q

The ______ helmet shall be used on all roadway incidents in which there is no fire or the use of SCBA facepiece is not necessary.

A

Team Wendy

451
Q

Bunker gear will be not be washed with a temperature greater than:

A

105 degrees F

452
Q

When using the extractor for washing bunker gear, use ___ of citrosqueeze per load.

A

8oz

453
Q

The _____ is responsible for coordinating communication concerning departmental policies operations, and issues that could arise concerning the department

A

Public information officer

454
Q

The ____ will act as the primary source for media contacts

A

PIO

455
Q

Upon arrival to an incident, the PIO will coordinate with the IC and designate an appropriate _____

A

Media area

456
Q

Upon arrival to the scene of a ______, the PIO shall report to the command post to confer with the IC on information to be released.

A

Major Incident

457
Q

Media inquiries for any issues not directly related to an emergency incident will be directed through the ________

A

assistant chief of administration.

458
Q

If there is any question as to the content being released, the PIO shall defer to the on-call ______ for direction.

A

Administrative chief.

459
Q

In regard to PIO response protocol, criminal incidents are given a designation of _____.

A

Level I

460
Q

In regard to PIO response protocol, Major incidents are given a designation of _____.

A

Level II

461
Q

In regard to PIO response protocol, unique incidents shall be designated by ______.

A

Level III

462
Q

The _____ shall be responsible for the management of public information on the fire ground.

A

PIO

463
Q

Information released to the media should relate only to _________.

A

the facts of the incident.

464
Q

Under no circumstances shall the names of fatalities or injured persons be released unless authorized by the _________

A

chief of department or designee.

465
Q

When in the opinion of the IC an incident results in what may be a potentially controversial situation, the IC will notify the Alarm Office who will notify the ______ immediately

A

PIO.

466
Q

______, to the professional firefighter, is the business of cultivating favorable public response to and cooperation with the programs and needs of the fire department at every opportunity.

A

Public relations.

467
Q

______, to the professional firefighter, is the business of cultivating favorable public response to and cooperation with the programs and needs of the fire department at every opportunity.

A

Public relations.

468
Q

_____ is the basis of public relations.

A

Performance

469
Q

Each member should recognize that ______ enters into almost every aspect of the fire service in the form of fire prevention, capital improvement, bond issues, pension benefits, pay increases, etc.

A

public involvement.

470
Q

_______, insofar as it relates to the Fire Department, are the total of the attitudes, impressions, and opinions of a localized community in its relationship with the Fire Department.

A

Community relations

471
Q

Each member of the Fire Department should feel an “_________,” and prepare themselves by study, training, and self discipline to meet the responsibilities of the fire service.

A

“espirit de corps,”

472
Q

____, _____, and ______ are the characteristics of the experienced, competent member of the fire department.

A

Courtesy, patience, and tact

473
Q

All citizens resent the use of ______ that offends their person, race, or religion.

A

language.

474
Q

The _______ reflects the policy of the department, we are the representatives of the entire department.

A

individual member

475
Q

People look to their _______ for safety of their persons, homes, and property.

A

Fire Department

476
Q

______, spread by excitable persons or by professional agitators, may quickly generate an explosive situation.

A

false rumors

477
Q

The personal conduct of each member is the _______ in developing and maintaining a desirable department community relations program.

A

primary factor

478
Q

In daily contact with the public, members shall avoid all ______

A

derogatory comments.

479
Q

All _______ shall set the example by demonstrating the proper behavior and desirable attitudes in their dealing with the public.

A

officers

480
Q

_______ information form: form containing basic information about an emergency that has been approved for release.

A

Basic release

481
Q

_______: an email group made up of this interested parties having a need to know about emergencies occurring in the City of Irving.

A

Press Release Group

482
Q

The _____ has responsibility for all press release information.

A

IC

483
Q

Alarm office personnel will call the IC to obtain approval to release ______

A

Basic information.

484
Q

Calls from the news media or other interested parties to the Alarm Office regarding the emergency will be routed to the ________.

A

Assistant chief, special services.

485
Q

Any staff member may release the date contained on a _______ form, but nothing more.

A

Basic information release

486
Q

The incident commander will closely coordinate with the ______ on scene to assure information control as well as appropriate and timely media release.

A

senior police officer

487
Q

The ________ is comprised of the training battalion chief (designated chairman), training captain, training driver, assistant fire marshal, and as an alternate, the communications captain.

A

Peer Review Board

488
Q

The responsibly of the ________ is to review all vehicle accidents or incidents involving IFD equipment and occupational injury incidents and determine why the even occurred and recommend actions necessary to eliminate future occurrences.

A

Peer Review Board

489
Q

Accident/injury review meetings of the peer review board occurs _______

A

monthly prior to the 10th day.

490
Q

Prior to the 5th of each month, an updated call list will be prepared by the _________.

A

Administrative assistant.

491
Q

_______ is leave that is awarded to a member who has personal business to conduct, or has an emergency arise, that must be handled during the members shift upon approval of the Battalion chief or an assistant chief.

A

Personal leave

492
Q

Members scheduled leave is capped at _______ of accrual, bi-weekly, as other city employees.

A

2 years

493
Q

Members must email a request to their battalion chief no later than _______ to use vacation time instead of holidays or personal leave when necessary.

A

1900 the previous shift

494
Q

________ schedules vacation time for the entire shift.

A

Battalion 2 chief

495
Q

On the first round of vacation selections, the battalion chief can schedule a total of ___ people off daily on scheduled leave plus an additional _____ slots for a_____ person.

A

6, 1, 7th

496
Q

A total of ___ officers per shift, including the battalion chiefs, can be scheduled off at the same time.

A

5

497
Q

Members who transfer _____ during the year and have scheduled leave they have not taken are to coordinate scheduling leave with their new battalion 2 chief.

A

administratively

498
Q

Members who _________ with someone on a different shift are not guaranteed equivalent scheduled leave time on their new shift.

A

request to transfer or swap

499
Q

First scheduled leave selection may include up to a maximum of ____ consecutive 24 hour shifts (not including Kelly day)

A

5

500
Q

Second scheduled leave selection may include up to a maximum of _____ consecutive 24 hour shifts, not including the Kelly day.

A

5

501
Q

_____ scheduled leave selection: The member may select any open slot on the calendar if the battalion chief has determined there is sufficient leave balance as of September 30th of the current year.

A

Third

502
Q

Scheduled leave must be canceled by 0700 a minimum of ____ of the requesting members shifts in advance.

A

2

503
Q

Personal leave is required to be utilized in ___ hour increments.

A

2

504
Q

When wearing a SCBA, at least ____ members, each wearing a SCBA, shall work together and maintain visual, audible, or physical contact at all times.

A

2

505
Q

Members may change from SCBA to APR after the area is cleared for ________ per IFD guidelines.

A

carbon monoxide (below 35 ppm)

506
Q

SCBA cylinder pressure gauge and remote gauge checked to read within _____ percent of each other.

A

10

507
Q

IFD form 9 (SCBA checklist) shall be filed and retained for a period of _____

A

36 months.

508
Q

The weekly inspection of SCBA, RIT-pak, and Ska-pak on reserve apparatus and specialty vehicles will be documented on _____.

A

IFD form 7.

509
Q

It will be the policy of the Irving fire department that all SCBA, RIT pak, and ska pak apparatus will have a functional flow test and inspection _____.

A

twice a year.

510
Q

During the ______ semi annual test period, all batteries will be changed on the SCBA, RIT pak, and Ska Pak.

A

July-October

511
Q

Once a year as a minimum, annual ____ for all IFD personnel will begin in the month of July.

A

Fit Testing.

512
Q

Air sample test results will be maintained for a period of not less than _____

A

5 years.

513
Q

SCBA cylinders shall be tested hydrostatically, as required by the US DOT, every ____..

A

5 years.

514
Q

An EBSS connection shall not be initiated if the donors cylinder has less than ________ of air remaining.

A

600L (1500 psi)

515
Q

Retired SCBA, SCBA components, and cylinders shall be ______ in manner assuring that they are not used for respiratory protection and shall be rendered unable to hold air pressure.

A

destroyed or altered

516
Q

IFD SCBA cylinders have a service life of _____ from the original hydrostatic test date.

A

15 years.

517
Q

The IFD endorses the secure use of ______ to enhance communication, collaboration and information exchange; streamline processes and foster productivity.

A

social media

518
Q

_____ provides a new and potentially valuable means of assisting the department and its personnel in meeting community outreach, problem solving, investigative, crime prevention, and related objectives.

A

Social media

519
Q

_____ also known as participative and social web refers to websites that emphasize user generated content, ease of use, participatory culture and interoperability compatible with other products, systems, and devices for end users.

A

Web 2.0

520
Q

The department has an obligation to include ______ content when conducting background investigations of job candidates.

A

internet based

521
Q

All submissions of content to be released by IFD through social media should be pushed through the chain of command and be from an officer to the ______.

A

PIO

522
Q

The form used for station inspection:

A

IFD form 94

523
Q

The form used during station inspections for each in-service engine and truck assigned to the station:

A

IFD form 95.

524
Q

Station supplies shall be ordered on Op IQ by 1600 on the ___ and ____ Friday of each month

A

first, third

525
Q

A _____ supply of expendable supplies should be an adequate stock level to be maintained at each station.

A

one month

526
Q

It is recognized that a station may occasionally have a justifiable need for other items that are not listed on the OP IQ order form, in such cases, the station captain will request the items by emailing the _______ and explaining the need.

A

Assistant chief, administration.

527
Q

The _____ shall maintain records of station supplies issued to each station.

A

Assistant Property Manager

528
Q

The ______ will require an employee to undergo drug and/or alcohol testing if there is reasonable suspicion that the employee is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol during work hours.

A

Fire Chief

529
Q

An employee who undergoes drug and/or alcohol testing for a reasonable suspicion will be, at the fire chiefs discretion, placed on _______ until the test results are confirmed.

A

paid leave

530
Q

Any employee who refuses to undergo drug and/or alcohol testing for reasonable suspicion will be subject to ______.

A

disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

531
Q

Any action taken by an employee which can reasonably be construed as an attempt to tamper with a breath or urine sample or any part of the testing process is considered to be a ______ and may result in dismissal of an employee.

A

refusal to test

532
Q

A positive test for alcohol will be one in which the employee is shown to have a blood alcohol level _______ of that required establishing “intoxication”

A

equal to or in excess

533
Q

A positive test for a prescribed drug, which was used without a valid prescription, will be one in which the employee ______ of the substance in his or her body system.

A

any measurable amount

534
Q

A ____ is the exchange of on-duty time.

A

sub-call

535
Q

Cash transaction for sub-calls are ____

A

prohibited.

536
Q

A member who subs for another member cannot qualify for ____ during the period of the sub call.

A

overtime.

537
Q

_____ shall be applicable only to members assigned to 24 hour shift duty.

A

sub-calls

538
Q

_____ are a privilege and not a earned right; abuse of _____ is cause for this privilege to be revoked.

A

sub calls

539
Q

_____ must approve sub calls between captains and battalion chiefs.

A

The assistant chief, operations

540
Q

Sub approval for rank for rank and out of rank subs must be obtained at least _____ shift of the requesting member prior to the sub call.

A

one

541
Q

At any time it is deemed by the chief of department, or their designee, that the sub-call policy is negative impacting the fire department or its members the policy will be _____

A

suspended wholly or individually.

542
Q

IF another sub cannot be arranged or if the individual who arranged the sub cannot come in and finish the shift, the member who arranged the sub will be charged ____ leave for the remainder of the shift.

A

vacation

543
Q

Sub calls requiring a member to work more than ___ continuous hours on an MICU will be evaluated by the station officer and battalion chief for operational effectiveness as to where they are detailed.

A

48

544
Q

Sub calls for more than ___ of the members consecutive shifts must be approved by the battalion chief.

A

2

545
Q

The Irving Fire Department _____ outlines a program that clearly states the goals and objective that are required to successfully advance ones career.

A

Succession planning guideline

546
Q

Fire equipment operators will not be allowed to fill the out-of-class officer position until they have successfully completed the IFD ______ and maintain written documentation in their personnel file.

A

Basic Fire officer orientation class

547
Q

To assist its employees in meeting their CE requirement, the IFD, through its _______, has assumed the responsibility of providing or otherwise making CE available that will allow each employee to meet these requirements.

A

training division and station officers

548
Q

The officers responsibility is to conduct a minimum of ___ hours of station level training each calendar month which meets the Texas Commission on Fire Protections criteria for CE.

A

4

549
Q

After initial certification, at the very minimum, it is the responsibility of the ____ to take advantage of the departmental training opportunities and maintain their certifications.

A

individual employee

550
Q

A _____ begins each November 1 and ends the following October 31

A

Certification period

551
Q

_____ firefighter CE: training intended to maintain previously learned skills as stated in the Commission certification curriculum manual for the certifications held.

A

Level 1

552
Q

_____ firefighter CE: Fire service training or education intended to develop new skills that are not contained in the Commissions certification manual for certificates held.

A

Level II

553
Q

The CE requirement for renewal shall consist of a minimum of ____ hours of training to be conducted during the certification period. (TCFP)

A

18

554
Q

All documentation of training used to satisfy the CE requirements must be maintained for a period of ____ from the date of the training.

A

3 years

555
Q

Any person who is a member of a paid or volunteer fire department who is on exited leave for a cumulative period of _____ or longer due to a documented illness, injury, or activation to military service may be exempted from the CE requirement for the applicable renewal period.

A

6 months

556
Q

Each _____ is required to visit and participate in at least one company level training session each month and and at least one drill every 6 months.

A

battalion chief

557
Q

A minimum of __ hours of CE in structural fire protection is required in addition to other CE requirements to those who are appointed to structural fire protection duties.

A

2

558
Q

____ hours of CE in HAZMAT (technician level) will be required for individuals certified as HAZMAT technicians.

A

8

559
Q

__ hours of CE is required as a minimum for wildland fire.

A

4

560
Q

A minimum of __ hours of CE in fire service instruction subjects in addition to the CE requirements is required for certified fire service instructors.

A

2

561
Q

A minimum of __ hours of Ce in fire inspection subjects in addition to the CE requirements will be required for personnel certified and appointed to fire inspection duties.

A

2

562
Q

A minimum of __ hours of Ce in arson or fire investigation in addition to the CE requirements will be required for personnel certified as arson investigation or fire investigation personnel and who are appointed to arson or fire investigation duties.

A

2

563
Q

____ hours In emergency operations subjects and ____ hours in fire administration subjects is required additional CE hours for personnel certified and acting as chief of a department.

A

10, 10. (20 hours total.)

564
Q

The _____ is charged with administering the firefighter CE program.

A

station captain.

565
Q

Station officers should coordinate with the _____, as necessary, to make ups the classes missed by members under their command.

A

training division

566
Q

The _______ will designate the SDO that will make all station assignments for the interns.

A

EMS battalion chief

567
Q

Due to the limitations of our facilities, _____ will not be assigned to stations 2 and/or 4.

A

female interns

568
Q

All interns will be accountable to the _____ for compliance with IFD R&R, General procedures, and EOG’s.

A

station officer(s)

569
Q

The station officer(s) and all preceptors that are available shall have a “table talk” or “round table” session with each intern on their _____ shift of their internship.

A

5th (or halfway)

570
Q

Station officers and preceptors are encouraged to keep the ____ informed of any situations that may lead to problems with an intern.

A

SDO

571
Q

Applications for transfer ambulance service permits will be coordinated by the ______.

A

EMS battalion chief

572
Q

The EMS battalion chief will forward an up-to-date list of ambulance companies that have valid permits to operate in Irving to the _______

A

Alarm Office.

573
Q

Those transfer ambulance companies that have complied with all requirements to operate an ambulance transfer service within the city of Irving will be asked to provide ______

A

back-up emergency service.

574
Q

The transfer request form must be completed on the computer and e-mailed to the _______

A

assistant chief, operations

575
Q

Battalion chiefs and the alarm office may _____ individuals under their command with permission from the fire chief or the appropriate assistant chief.

A

initiate and swap

576
Q

All pending transfer requests will be discarded on _____

A

January 1st.

577
Q

______: Members assigned to fire administration, training, property, and fire prevention divisions shall work a work period of seven consecutive days which shall begin at 0800 each Sunday and end at 0800 the following Sunday.

A

Support personnel.

578
Q

Members assigned to the ______ division shall work an average 40 hours work week, with a work period beginning at 0700 January 1 and ending at 0700 the following January 1.

A

Communications division

579
Q

Members assigned to the _____ on shift duty shall work a 27 day recurring work period. The work period shall be the same as that for members assigned to fire equipment.

A

MICU activity

580
Q

Members assigned to fire equipment, to include engine and truck companies and battalion chief assigned to shift duty, shall work a _____ day recurring work period.

A

27

581
Q

_______ should be especially alert to detect and prevent situations or conditions conducive to racial or religious tensions.

A

Supervisory Officers