Lieutenant's Exam 2008 - Sheet1

Question 1

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

An engine company has just been dispatched to an apartment fire, but LT Thompson believes that his copmpany may be closer. Which action should LT Thompson take?

Answer 1

LT Thompson should contact the responding BFC via radio on the TAC channel and give his exact location.

Question 2

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

Which Statement is TRUE regarding the 2nd due engine company [water supply] at the scene of a fire?

Answer 2

The 2nd due engine shall be responsible for securing a water supply by laying out hydrant-to-fire or reverse layout.

Question 3

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

Which of the following is the responsibility of engine company personnel in the layout position?

Answer 3

Connecting the hydrant valve to the hydrant

Question 4

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

Fire apparatus, when responding, may travel at __ mph above the posted speed limit to a maximum of __ mph.

Answer 4

10, 50.

Question 5

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

Members of the DCFD have been dispatched to the scene of a fire at a retail store. When the 1st due engine company arrives at the scene, where shall they position?

Answer 5

IFO the bldg, Side A-Alpha, and the apparatus shall pull past the address.

Question 6

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

WRT the positioning of apparatus at the scene of the fire, the 5th due engine shall stop at an independent water supply approximately __ block(s) away from the incident, and contact Operations for their assignment.

Answer 6

One (1).

Question 7

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

Building height on the reporting side of the building shall be given in __.

Answer 7

stories

Question 8

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

The acronym RECEO is a general blueprint for emergency operations. What does RECEO stand for?

Answer 8

Rescue, Exposure protection, Confinement, Extinguishment, and Overhaul.

Question 9

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

For fires on the first floor or above in row houses or deteached dwellings, the 2nd due truck company is responsible for overhaul and salvage in their assigned location, which is usually ________.

Answer 9

all floors except the fire floor.

Question 10

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

At the scene of a METRO incident, no one shall enter the track bed until _______.

Answer 10

the ETSs have been pushed for all affected sections of track; the third rail has been tested with a voltprobe; and Metro OCC has confirmed all power has been removed and all train movement in the area has stopped.

Question 11

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

A blue personnel accountability tag shall be used for

Answer 11

the fire inspector

Question 12

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

It is important to understand the difference between MAYDAY, PRIORITY, and 10-33 messages. Which of the following BEST describes a PRIORITY message?

Answer 12

An urgent message to Operations that does not involve trapped or missing personnel.

Question 13

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

Regarding the activation process for an Emergency Mobilization Plan, the OUC will be contacted and will be directed to announce the specific EMoP that is in effect on radio channels __ and __.

Answer 13

01 and 02

Question 14

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

Which of the actions below is the reponsibility of the liaison officer at an incident scene?

Answer 14

to monitor incident operations to identify current or potential inter-organizational problems

Question 15

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

The Staging Area manager is responsible for managing all of the following activities:

Answer 15

determining required resource levels from the Ops Section Chief; determining any support needs for equipment, feeding, sanitation, and security; and establishing the check-in function as appropriate

Question 16

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

What is the unit acronym for the Rescue Boat?

Answer 16

BR

Question 17

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

Who assumes responsibility for treatment, preparation for transport, and coordination of patient information treatment in the Treatment Areas and directs movement of patients to loading locations?

Answer 17

The Treatment Unit Leader

Question 18

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

A female FF complains to you that one of her coworkers has posted sexually explicit pictures on the refrigerator in your firehouse. The material offends her, but she is confident that the pictures were not posted to personally harass her sexually. Has the FF who posted the picture violated the Dept.’s diversity management policy?

Answer 18

Yes, b/c it is the policy of the Department to prohibit the use or display of sexually explicit material of any kind in the Dept. facility.

Question 19

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

When there is an allegation of sexual assault, which of the following may the Department do?

Answer 19

Place the victim and the alleged harasser on admin leave with pay, pending final administrative resolution of the complaint.

Question 20

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

FFs shall be directed to schedule a visit to the PFC within ___ business days of the date that they advise the PFC of their pregnancy,

Answer 20

five (5).

Question 21

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

In general, whose responsibility is it to inform the Department that an employee needs reasonable work accommodations?

Answer 21

The individual seeking the accomodation

Question 22

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

MPD has requested HIPAA-covered information from DC FEMS personnel in order to locate a dangerous fugitive. Which of the following would be BEST for DC FEMS personnel to do in this situation?

Answer 22

Release the information to the MPD without the prior approval the Office of INfromation and Privacy, but notify the OIP of the release ASAP.

Question 23

From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam

DC FEMS personnel are providing medical treatment to a patient who collapsed at his workplace. A man who claims to be a close friend of the patient asks to remain with the patient during his treatment. The patient is currently ucnconscious. Under what conditions would this friend be authorized to be present during the provision of care or treatment?

Answer 23

If in the provider’s professional medical judgement, he believes that the patient would not reasonably object tot he friend’s presence.