Lieutenant's Exam 2008 - Sheet1 Flashcards
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?
LT Thompson should contact the responding BFC via radio on the TAC channel and give his exact location.
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
Which Statement is TRUE regarding the 2nd due engine company [water supply] at the scene of a fire?
The 2nd due engine shall be responsible for securing a water supply by laying out hydrant-to-fire or reverse layout.
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
Which of the following is the responsibility of engine company personnel in the layout position?
Connecting the hydrant valve to the hydrant
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
Fire apparatus, when responding, may travel at __ mph above the posted speed limit to a maximum of __ mph.
10, 50.
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?
IFO the bldg, Side A-Alpha, and the apparatus shall pull past the address.
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.
One (1).
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
Building height on the reporting side of the building shall be given in __.
stories
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
The acronym RECEO is a general blueprint for emergency operations. What does RECEO stand for?
Rescue, Exposure protection, Confinement, Extinguishment, and Overhaul.
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 ________.
all floors except the fire floor.
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
At the scene of a METRO incident, no one shall enter the track bed until _______.
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.
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
A blue personnel accountability tag shall be used for
the fire inspector
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?
An urgent message to Operations that does not involve trapped or missing personnel.
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 __.
01 and 02
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
Which of the actions below is the reponsibility of the liaison officer at an incident scene?
to monitor incident operations to identify current or potential inter-organizational problems
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
The Staging Area manager is responsible for managing all of the following activities:
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
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
What is the unit acronym for the Rescue Boat?
BR
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?
The Treatment Unit Leader
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?
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.
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
When there is an allegation of sexual assault, which of the following may the Department do?
Place the victim and the alleged harasser on admin leave with pay, pending final administrative resolution of the complaint.
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,
five (5).
From 2008 Lieutenant’s Exam
In general, whose responsibility is it to inform the Department that an employee needs reasonable work accommodations?
The individual seeking the accomodation
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?
Release the information to the MPD without the prior approval the Office of INfromation and Privacy, but notify the OIP of the release ASAP.
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?
If in the provider’s professional medical judgement, he believes that the patient would not reasonably object tot he friend’s presence.
