Operational Guidelines And Policies

Question 1

OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES & POLICIES
According to Operational Policy 101.00 - Rules and Regulations; you are the Officer at a station where a member reports for duty 45 minutes past their scheduled hour. What are the correct actions you should take?
A) Allow the member to go on duty, then send an email to the appropriate Deputy Chief and Senior Officer that identifies, the name and employee number of the employee, and the reason provided by the employee for his/her failure to report
B) Do not allow the member to go on duty, then send an email to the appropriate Deputy Chief and Senior Officer that identifies, the name and employee number of the employee, the time the employee reported for duty, the reason provided by the employee for his/her failure to report
C) Allow the member to go on duty, then send an email to the appropriate Assistant Deputy Chief and Senior Officer that identifies, the name and employee number of the employee, and the reason provided by the employee for his/her failure to report
D) Allow the member to go on duty, then send an email to the appropriate Deputy Chief and Senior Officer that identifies, the name and employee number of the employee, the time the employee reported for duty, the reason provided by the employee for his/her failure to report

Answer 1

D) Allow the member to go on duty, then send an email to the appropriate Deputy Chief and Senior Officer that identifies, the name and employee number of the employee, the time the employee reported for duty, the reason provided by the employee for his/her failure to report

Question 2

According to Operational Policy 101.00 - Rules and Regulations, a member reports for duty more than ____ minutes past their scheduled hour will be considered to have “failed
duty more than to report.”
A) 15
B) 30
C) 45
D) 60

Answer 2

B) 30

Question 3

According to Operational Policy 109.00 - WSIB Reporting Obligations and Procedures; who is responsible to complete the injured/ill worker’s accident report?
A) The injured/ll worker’s District Chief
B) The injured/ill worker’s Platoon Chief
C) The injured/ill worker’s Return to Work Services manager
D) The injured/ill worker’s Immediate Supervisor

Answer 3

D) The injured/ill worker’s Immediate Supervisor

Question 4

According to Operational Policy 111.00 - Shopping; a crew member asks if it would be permissible to go to a retail store to purchase a few items for their home, is this acceptable under the Policy?
A) Yes - as the Company Officer you have the discretion to accommodate this crew member
B) No - shopping is prohibited for any reason
C) Yes - this doesn’t violate the Shopping Operational Policy
D) No - personal shopping by on-duty personnel is prohibited for any reason other than food for that shift

Answer 4

D) No - personal shopping by on-duty personnel is prohibited for any reason other than food for that shift

Question 5

According to Operational Policy 114.00 - On-Duty Members - Critically Injured or Admitted to Hospital; The injured member’s immediate Supervisor at the time of the accident/injury is responsible for completing and submitting the “Report of Accidental Injury and Occupational Disease” within hours of the incident to the City of Hamilton Human Resources
A) 8
B) 12
C) 24
D) 36

Answer 5

C) 24

Question 6

According to Operational Guideline 116.04 - Power Failures; the Company Officer shall assign personnel to the apparatus bay doors to disengage the automatic door opener and raise the door using manual means. This shall be done immediately to verify doors can be easily opened. Complications shall be immediately reported to the District Senior Officer/Area Commander and Communications. a) During mild weather/summer months
Officers will
A) Apparatus should be moved on the ramp area and parked in preparation for apparatus movement
B) Apparatus bay doors should be closed
C) Chain(s) shall be secured in the lock-up bracket (where applicable)
D) All of the above

Answer 6

D) All of the above

Question 7

According to Operational Guideline 122.00 - Tours of Fire Stations; which of the following is incorrect with regards to safety during tours:
A) Members of the public, adult or child will not try on firefighting helmets or Personal Protective Equipment
B) Children do not climb on or in the apparatus.
C) Visitor’s will be allowed on the upper floors of fire stations, but must be supervised when in close proximity to pele holes
D) Apparatus bay floors should be clean and dry before commencing tours

Answer 7

C) Visitor’s will be allowed on the upper floors of fire stations, but must be supervised when in close proximity to pele holes

Question 8

According to Operational Policy 123.00 - Offensive Materials and Actions; a firefighter has posted something offensive in the workplace, who is responsible for ensuring offensive materials are not displayed in the workplace?
A) District Senior Officer
B) Officers
C) Platoon Chief
D) Assistant Deputy Chief

Answer 8

B) Officers

Question 9

According to Operational Policy 123.00 - Offensive Materials and Actions; Officers shall be responsible for the following:
A) Personnel violating this policy are referred to the District Senior Officer
B) Offensive materials are removed, and offensive actions cease
C) Ensuring all crew members are familiar with this policy
D) All of the Above

Answer 9

D) All of the Above

Question 10

According to Operational Guideline 212.00 - Injured Worker Checklist - Career; which of the following is not an action for the immediate Supervisor to take?
A) The immediate Supervisor shall contact a Worker Representative from the
J.O.H.S.C
B) The immediate Supervisor shall contact the Duty Officer at the time of the occurrence and leave a detailed voice message
C) If seeking medical attention, the immediate Supervisor shall provide the injured worker with the Functional Abilities Form before they leave the workplace
D) The immediate Supervisor shall complete the on-line (HES Intranet site) “Report of Accidental Injury and Occupational Disease Form” within 24 hours of the occurrence

Answer 10

C) If seeking medical attention, the immediate Supervisor shall provide the injured worker with the Functional Abilities Form before they leave the workplace

Question 11

According to Operational Guideline 214.00 - Heat and Cold Stress; which of the following criteria is not a cause to cancel Inspections and or outdoor training:
A) Temperature is equal to or over 30° Celsius
B) Humidity is equal to or over 30° Celsius
C) Temperature is equal to or under 6° Celsius
D) Wind Chill is equal to or under -6° Celsius

Answer 11

C) Temperature is equal to or under 6° Celsius

Question 12

According to Operational Policy 215.00 - Critical Incident Services and Hamilton Fire Department Peer Support; who may request the Peer Support Team to attend for appropriate intervention?
A) The Company Officer only
B) The Senior Officer only
C) Any individual involved
D) The Deputy Chief only

Answer 12

C) Any individual involved

Question 13

According to Operational Policy 215.00 - Critical Incident Services and Hamilton Fire Department Peer Support; a ________is a structured group discussion typically conducted with homogenous groups, ideally within 2-5 days post incident.
A) Defusing
B) Debriefing
C) Crisis Intervention
D Post Incident Analysis

Answer 13

B) Debriefing

Question 14

According to Operational Policy 215.00 - Critical Incident Services and Hamilton Fire Department Peer Support, a _________ is typically a small group (<20; usually the crews involved) in a structured discussion regarding a critical incident, and is conducted shortly after the incident, ideally during the same shift, primarily as an educational process
A) Post Incident Analysis
B) Debriefing
C) Crisis Intervention
D) Defusing

Answer 14

D) Defusing

Question 15

According to Operational Policy 215.00 - Critical Incident Services and Hamilton Fire Department Peer Support; which of the following would be a critical incident and/or traumatic event causing an Occupational Stress Injury?
A) Serious injury or death of a civilian resulting from HFD operations
B) Death of a patient following extraordinary and prolonged expenditure of physical and emotional energy during rescue efforts
C) Events that seriously threaten a firefighter’s life
D) All of the Above

Answer 15

D) All of the Above

Question 16

According to Operational Guideline 301.00 - Incident Reporting; which of the following reporting guidelines is incorrect?:
A) Upon return to the station, all Career and Volunteer Operations Officers, who responded on an apparatus or who were in charge of a crew on the fire ground shall complete the appropriate sections of the incident report within two (2) hours of their apparatus returning to the station.
B) All officers are to complete their applicable incident report sections as directed in the HFD Fire Incident Reporting Manual
C) Unless otherwise directed, all pending reports are to be completed by the Career Officers before they go off-duty. Should a call come in close to shift change, it is expected that the officer will complete the report and submit the associated overtime
D) All applicable areas/fields of reports (based on the type of incident) shall be completed unless the reporting officer is of the opinion that no significant damage or injury resulted from the incident or actions of the fire department.

Answer 16

D) All applicable areas/fields of reports (based on the type of incident) shall be completed unless the reporting officer is of the opinion that no significant damage or injury resulted from the incident or actions of the fire department.

Question 17

According to Operational Guideline 301.00 - Incident Reporting; the Officer’s Supplemental and the (Master) Incident Report should be supplemented by additional details provided from the Officer’s _________
from the scene?
A) Observations
B) Notes
C) Assigned Tasks
D) Actions

Answer 17

B) Notes

Question 18

According to Operational Guideline 301.00 - Incident Reporting; the Officer’s
Supplemental shall be completed in
detail to indicate the actions of the
Officer and crew. This space is to be used in the same manner as the narrative area on the (Master) Incident Report.
A) Little
B) Minimal
C) Great
D) Limited

Answer 18

C) Great

Question 19

According to Operational Guideline 301.00 - Incident Reporting; Company Officers observing Fire Code violations or concerns (not immediately dangerous to life and health at a property attended by HFD shall report such to the
using the Incident Action Request.
A) Platoon Chief
B) District Chief
C) The Senior Officer for that District
D) Fire Prevention Bureau

Answer 19

D) Fire Prevention Bureau

Question 20

According to Operational Guideline 301.00 - Incident Reporting; Company Officers observing serious Fire Code violations (immediately dangerous to life and health) in a property attended by the HFD, that Officer shall notify the:
A) Platoon Chief
B) District Chief
C) The Senior Officer for that District
D) Fire Prevention Bureau

Answer 20

C) The Senior Officer for that District

Question 21

According to Operational Guideline 305.00 Submission of Lists/Damage Reports on
FDM (#437); if an emergency situation requiring IMMEDIATE repair arises after 1700 hours and before 0800 hours or on holidays or weekends, contact the
A) Deputy Chief
B) District Senior Officer
C) Duty Officer
D) Platoon Chief

Answer 21

B) District Senior Officer

Question 22

According to Operational Guideline 401.00 - Operating Apparatus -
Response/Movements; you are the Officer where a member has lost the right to drive (revoked, lost, suspended, expired) - what steps shall you take?
A) Call the Platoon Chief to advise; these members shall not drive any City vehicle or not of the class or endorsement for HFD apparatus. The member must present their renewed licence to their Platoon Chief. A copy of the employee’s written report of notification of loss of driving privileges as well as the renewed licence status must be forwarded to the Deputy Chief
B) Contact their Senior Officer in writing to advise; these members shall not drive any City vehicle or not of the class or endorsement for HFD apparatus. The member must present their renewed licence to their District Senior Officer. A copy of the employee’s written report of notification of loss of driving privileges as well as the renewed licence status must be forwarded to the Platoon Chief/Division Chief
C) Call their Senior Officer to advise; these members shall not drive any City vehicle or not of the class or endorsement for HFD apparatus. The member must present their renewed licence to their District Senior Officer. A copy of the employee’s written report of notification of loss of driving privileges as well as the renewed licence status must be forwarded to the Platoon Chief/Division Chief
D) Contact the Platoon Chief in writing to advise; these members shall not drive any City vehicle or not of the class or endorsement for HFD apparatus. The member must present their renewed licence to their Platoon Chief. A copy of the employee’s written report of notification of loss of driving privileges as well as the renewed licence status must be forwarded to the Deputy Chief

Answer 22

D) Contact the Platoon Chief in writing to advise; these members shall not drive any City vehicle or not of the class or endorsement for HFD apparatus. The member must present their renewed licence to their Platoon Chief. A copy of the employee’s written report of notification of loss of driving privileges as well as the renewed licence status must be forwarded to the Deputy Chief

Question 23

According to Operational Guideline 401.00 - Operating Apparatus - Response/Movements; which of the following statements is incorrect when encountering a railroad crossing?
A) The Officer in charge, of any HFD vehicle on an emergency response which becomes delayed by a train at a level crossing, will notify Communications Centre immediately giving complete information such as location of crossing, railway involved, estimated length of delay, alternate routes, etc.
B) Apparatus may be driven around railroad crossing gates when responding to an emergency
C) Apparatus shall stop at all unguarded railroad crossings to ensure that a safe crossing can be made even when responding to emergencies
D) Drivers shall obey all railroad crossing signals even when responding to emergencies

Answer 23

B) Apparatus may be driven around railroad crossing gates when responding to an emergency

Question 24

According to Operational Guideline 401.00 - Operating Apparatus - Response/Movements; which of the following statements is correct when backing up apparatus?
A) When the apparatus is leaving the station, it must be a minimum of three metres clear of the station door before closing it
B) The Officer in charge of the apparatus will station members of the apparatus crew only at the rear of the apparatus to provide guidance to the driver
C) It is the Officer in charge’s responsibility to ensure that all communication with the ground guide is clearly understood
D) The Officer in charge of the apparatus will station members of the apparatus crew at the front and rear of the apparatus to provide guidance to the driver

Answer 24

D) The Officer in charge of the apparatus will station members of the apparatus crew at the front and rear of the apparatus to provide guidance to the driver

Question 25

According to Operational Policy 401.00 - Operating Apparatus - Responses/Movements; Members losing their right to drive (revoked, lost, suspended, or allowed to expire) shall immediately report the relevant conditions in writing to:
A) The Training Officer responsible for apparatus
B) Their Captain
C) Their Senior Officer
D) The Deputy Chief of Operations

Answer 25

C) Their Senior Officer

Question 26

According to Operating Policy 0401.00 - Operating Apparatus - Responses/Movements; which of the following statements are correct?
A) Drivers of HFD apparatus will be subject to the discretionary orders and instructions of the Officer in charge of the apparatus at all times. Discretionary orders shall be defined as apparatus placement, direction of travel, or any order that may affect safety or on-scene operations.
B) The Officer in charge of any apparatus shall be responsible to ensure that the conditions of access are appropriate and sufficient to support the travel of designated apparatus
C) When apparatus are travelling outside their primary response district, the Officer in charge shall notify the Communications Centre
D) All of the above

Answer 26

D) All of the above

Question 27

According to Operating Policy 0401.00 - Operating Apparatus -
Responses/Movements; which of the following is correct when backing up apparatus?
A) It is the Officer in charge’s’ responsibility to ensure that all communication with the ground guide is clearly understood
B) When an apparatus is backing into any station that has electrically operated doors, the Officer in charge will be positioned close to the overhead doors in order to stop the apparatus if the door should start to descend. When the apparatus is leaving the station, it must be a minimum of two metres clear of the station door before closing it
C) The Officer in charge of the apparatus will station members of the apparatus crew at the front and side of the apparatus to provide guidance to the driver
D) When personnel are designated to “traffic control operations”, they will take a position on the travelled portion of the street

Answer 27

B) When an apparatus is backing into any station that has electrically operated doors, the Officer in charge will be positioned close to the overhead doors in order to stop the apparatus if the door should start to descend. When the apparatus is leaving the station, it must be a minimum of two metres clear of the station door before closing it

Question 28

According to Operational Guideline 402.00 - Apparatus and Equipment - Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance, which of the following statements) is correct?
A) On the first Sunday of every month all apparatus compartments will be cleaned and where necessary, equipment will be wiped down
B) Drivers are responsible for the inspection of HFD vehicles and reporting to the Company Officer any concerns or issues identified
C) Company Officers are responsible for ensuring that inspections are performed and properly reported as required
D) Both B and C are correct

Answer 28

D) Both B and C are correct

Question 29

According to Operational Guideline 402.00 - Apparatus and Equipment - Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance, who is responsible for ensuring that inspections are performed and properly reported as required.
A The Driver
B) The Company Officer
C The Crew
D) Both B and C are correct

Answer 29

B) The Company Officer

Question 30

According to Operational Guideline 402.00 - Apparatus and Equipment - Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance, who is responsible to ensure that all equipment on their apparatus has been accounted for before returning from an alarm?
A) The Driver
B) The Officer and Driver
C) The Officer
D) The Driver and Crew

Answer 30

B) The Officer and Driver

Question 31

According to Operational Guideline 402.00 - Apparatus and Equipment - Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance, which of the following statements) is/are correct?
A) A Lost/Damage Report shall be completed by the Company Officer for vehicle deficiencies that cannot be corrected by personnel
B) All deficiencies or issues that should be shared with other Platoons should be logged on the apparatus white board in the Captain’s office and noted in the Station’s Apparatus Journal
C) Non-Emergency/Light Vehicles used by HFD support divisions shall be inspected twice per week
D) Both A and B are correct

Answer 31

D) Both A and B are correct

Question 32

According to Operational Guideline 408.00 - Breakdown of Apparatus; which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) At the discretion of the Platoon Chief, during irregular hours when the Mechanical Division is not open, the On Call Mechanic should be contacted to ascertain whether an on-site visit by the Mechanic is feasible
B) Apparatus equipped with water tanks and immobile during weather below freezing temperature and unable to engage the pump shall leave all inlets and outlet valve controls in the open position in order to prevent freezing
C) Apparatus equipped with water tanks and immobile on the road during weather below freezing temperature shall leave apparatus at idle speed, engage fire pump and circulate water in order to prevent damage due to freezing.
D) The Mechanical Division must be contacted before using the services of any towing company for towing or for the use of using starter cables for discharged batteries. After hours, the On-Call Mechanic shall be contacted or the Chief Mechanical Officer.

Answer 32

B) Apparatus equipped with water tanks and immobile during weather below freezing temperature and unable to engage the pump shall leave all inlets and outlet valve controls in the open position in order to prevent freezing

Question 33

According to Operational Guideline 408.00 - Breakdown of Apparatus, which of the following statements) are/is correct?
A) If on the radio due to inaccessibility to a telephone, the Company Officer shall request the Communications Centre contact the respective District Chief to inform him/her as to the status and location of the apparatus
B) Company Officers in charge of apparatus unable to respond due to mechanical failure (while in the fire station or while responding to an emergency) shall notify the Communications Centre immediately in order to have an alternate apparatus dispatched
C) Company Officers shall be responsible for notifying their Senior Officer/Area Commander of a breakdown
D) All of the above

Answer 33

D) All of the above

Question 34

According to Operational Guideline 409.00 - Aerial Apparatus - Inspection, Testing and Maintenance which of the following is correct when an Aerial device or Elevated Master Stream comes in contact with energized electrical wires?
A) The operator and all personnel on the apparatus at the time the device struck the wires shall remain on the apparatus until the wires have been confirmed de-energized
B) The apparatus shall be driven or moved even without the confirmation from on scene mechanical division personnel
C) The Company Officer will notify the Incident Commander and the apparatus will be put out-of-service (10-7) immediately
D) Both A and C are correct

Answer 34

D) Both A and C are correct

Question 35

According to Operational Guideline 413.00 - Spare Apparatus; you are the Company Officer at a Station receiving a spare vehicle. A crew member reports equipment missing, what steps shall you take to correct the missing equipment?
A) The Company Officer at the station that that has received the apparatus shall contact the Company Officer that had previous charge of the apparatus and request that that individual initiate a search for the missing items)
B) Complete Lost/Damage Report shall be prepared by the Company Officer who originally became aware of the missing equipment
C) If the equipment cannot be located by the end of the shift, advise the on-coming officers shall
D) All of the above

Answer 35

D) All of the above

Question 36

According to Operational Policy 414.00 - Collisions - Occurrence and Reporting; when Hamilton Police Service responds to the scene, the Company Officer shall obtain the investigating police officer’s name, badge number and ______________
for the report.
A) Police Vehicle Number
B) Time of Police Incident Response
C Police Incident Number
D) None of the above

Answer 36

C Police Incident Number

Question 37

According to Operational Guideline 415.00 Damage or Theft Involving HFD Property; you are an Officer in a station where there is suspected theft or vandalism of HFD property; what actions) are the responsibility of the Company Officer when there is suspected theft or vandalism of HFD property.
A) The Officer is responsible for conducting or assigning an investigation into the theft from or malicious damage to fire stations
B) The Officer shall complete all necessary documentation and notify their Senior Officer of the occurrence
C) The Officer shall be responsible for notification of Hamilton Police Service when equipment is lost or damaged under suspected criminal cirumstances. A report shall be filed regardless of dollar loss.
D) In the event of unaccounted equipment, the Officer may direct to initiate searches of fire stations and apparatus using fire station personnel

Answer 37

B) The Officer shall complete all necessary documentation and notify their Senior Officer of the occurrence

Question 38

According to Operational Guideline 418.00 - Personal Protective Equipment; a crew member reports that they are missing their flash hood, what are the correct steps to provide a flash hood for your firefighter?
A) The Officer in charge will be responsible for the distribution of the spare firefighting hoods; the Company Officer and firefighter shall complete and sign the Spare Firefighting Hood Log; at the end of the shift the firefighter will complete the area of the log sheet indicating when the hood was returned
B) The Station Captain will be responsible for the distribution of the spare firefighting hoods; the Company Officer and firefighter shall complete and sign the Spare Firefighting Hood Log; at the end of the shift the firefighter will turn in the spare hood to Company Officer and complete the area of the log sheet indicating when the hood was returned
C) The Officer in charge will be responsible for the distribution of the spare firefighting hoods; the Company Officer and firefighter shall complete and sign the Spare Firefighting Hood Log; at the end of the shift the firefighter will turn in the spare hood to Company Officer and complete the area of the log sheet indicating when the hood was returned
D) The firefighter will be responsible for the distribution of the spare firefighting hoods; the firefighter shall complete and sign the Spare Firefighting Hood Log; at the end of the shift the firefighter will turn in the spare hood and complete the area of the log sheet indicating when the hood was returned.

Answer 38

C) The Officer in charge will be responsible for the distribution of the spare firefighting hoods; the Company Officer and firefighter shall complete and sign the Spare Firefighting Hood Log; at the end of the shift the firefighter will turn in the spare hood to Company Officer and complete the area of the log sheet indicating when the hood was returned

Question 39

According to Operational Policy 423.00 - Equipment-General; a crew member is conducting routine maintenance to a piece of equipment and find damage that poses a safety risk to personnel. What steps should you take?
A) Leave it from service; allow unauthorized firefighter to attempt repairs; if unsuccessful, send to the Mechanical Division for repairs
B) Remove it from service immediately; send to the Mechanical Division for repairs with a completed Loss/Damage Report accompanying
C) Remove it from service immediately; allow unauthorized firefighter to attempt repairs; if unsuccessful, send to the Mechanical Division for repairs
D) Remove it from service immediately; notify the Senior District Chief, send to the Mechanical Division for repairs with a completed Loss/Damage Report

Answer 39

B) Remove it from service immediately; send to the Mechanical Division for repairs with a completed Loss/Damage Report accompanying

Question 40

According to Operational Guideline 421.00 - Hearing Protection; hearing protection shall be provided for and used by all members when exposed to noise in excess of dBA caused by power tools or equipment, other than in situations where the use of such protective equipment would create an additional hazard to the user:
A) 110
B) 90
C) 85
D) 75

Answer 40

B) 90

Question 41

According to Operational Policy 423.00 - Equipment-General; once HFD equipment is discovered missing, the Officer shall conduct an exhaustive search for lost equipment including but not limited to:
A) Check spare apparatus; other apparatus that responded to the same call, etc.; only after conducting such a search the Officer shall submit the completed Loss/Damage Report with an explanation of action taken to search for lost equipment filled out in the document; the Officer shall file a copy in the District Chief to ensure that they are aware of the missing item.
B) Recent incidents/locations where equipment may have been left behind, including along the route taken to the alarm; other apparatus that responded to the same call, etc.; proceed to Stores or Mechanical for replacement; the Officer shall file a copy in the fire station to ensure that the other shifts are aware of the missing/replaced item.
C) Recent incidents/locations where equipment may have been left behind, including along the route taken to the alarm; spare apparatus; other apparatus that responded to the same call, etc.; proceed to Training and take a spare from the equipment cache, the Officer shall file a copy in the fire station and Division Chief of Training to ensure that the other shifts and Training is aware equipment was removed from Training
D) Recent incidents/locations where equipment may have been left behind, including along the route taken to the alarm; spare apparatus; other apparatus that responded to the same call, etc.; only after conducting such a search the Officer shall submit the completed Loss/Damage Report with an explanation of action taken to search for lost equipment filled out in the document; the Officer shall file a copy in the fire station to ensure that the other shifts are aware of the missing item

Answer 41

D) Recent incidents/locations where equipment may have been left behind, including along the route taken to the alarm; spare apparatus; other apparatus that responded to the same call, etc.; only after conducting such a search the Officer shall submit the completed Loss/Damage Report with an explanation of action taken to search for lost equipment filled out in the document; the Officer shall file a copy in the fire station to ensure that the other shifts are aware of the missing item

Question 42

According to Operational Guideline 424.00 - Ladders; a firefighter notices physical changes of the ladder, indicating heat exposure and a crack. What are your appropriate actions?
A) Leave the ladder in service, complete a Loss/Damage Report and wait for Mechanical to deliver a new ladder
B) Remove the ground ladder from service and send to the Mechanical Division
C) Leave the ladder in service for non-emergency operations, complete a Loss/Damage Report and wait for Mechanical to deliver a new ladder
D) Remove the ground ladder from service and send to the Stores Division

Answer 42

B) Remove the ground ladder from service and send to the Mechanical Division

Question 43

According to Operational Guideline 425.00 - Power Saws; when shall power saws be started and run briefly by career suppression personnel?
A) Saturdays
B) Sundays
C) Monthly
D) Fridays

Answer 43

A) Saturdays

Question 44

According to Operational Guideline 425.00 - Power Saws; in emergency situations, all personnel within ________
m of an operating power saw shall be wearing eye protection
including fire helmet faceshield in the down position and protective goggles.
A) 5 m
B) 10 m
C) 12 m
D) 15 m

Answer 44

B) 10 m

Question 45

According to Operational Guideline 428.00 - Vehicle Radio Headsets; the radio headsets have arrange up to ______ metres.
A) 250
B) 350
C) 450
D) 500

Answer 45

C) 450

Question 46

According to Operational Guideline 501.00 - Incident Management System; the
Level involves deployment of sufficient resources and personnel to meet
the objectives identified in the Incident Action Plan.
A) Strategic
B) Tactical
C) Task
D) Offensive

Answer 46

B) Tactical

Question 47

According to Operational Guideline 501.00 - Incident Management System; the ________ Level refers to activities normally accomplished by individual crews.
A) Strategic
B) Tactical
C Task
D) Offensive

Answer 47

C Task

Question 48

According to Operational Guideline 501.00 - Incident Management System; the _________ Level involves the overall Command of the Incident
A) Strategic
B Tactical
C) Task
D) Offensive

Answer 48

A) Strategic

Question 49

According to Operational Guideline 501.00 - Incident Management System; during active Defensive Operations, ____________ ___________ becomes critical since firefighters should not enter the fire area.
A) Fire Control
B) Perimeter Control
C) Property Conservation
D) Incident Command

Answer 49

B) Perimeter Control

Question 50

T/F: According to Operational Guideline 501.00 - Incident Management System; no risk to the safety of personnel shall be acceptable when there is no possibility to save lives or property.

True or false

Answer 50

A) True

Question 51

According to Operational Guideline 501.00 - Incident Management System; there are three simple guidelines that define acceptable levels of risk, which statements) is correct?
A) No risk to the safety of personnel shall be acceptable when there is no possibility to save lives or property.
B) Activities that present a significant risk to the safety of personnel shall be limited to situations in which there is a potential to save endangered lives.
C) Activities routinely employed to protect property shall be recognized as inherent risks to the safety of members, and actions shall be taken to reduce or avoid those risks
D) All of the above

Answer 51

D) All of the above

Question 52

According to Operational Guideline 501.00 - Incident Management System; designating
Command by using a unique and consistent identifier is proper practice.
A) Yes - this would normally be the street name where the incident is occurring (Main Street Command), if the incident has occurred at a large complex / building; the building’s name may be utilized (City Hall Command)
B) No - it is only necessary for the Incident Commander to identify as ‘Command’
C) No - it is unnecessary to assume Command
D) None of the above

Answer 52

A) Yes - this would normally be the street name where the incident is occurring (Main Street Command), if the incident has occurred at a large complex / building; the building’s name may be utilized (City Hall Command)

Question 53

According to Operational Guideline 501.00 - Incident Management System; Sector Officers will be responsible for and in control of all assigned functions within their sector.
Which of the following is not a responsibility of a Sector Officer?
A) Ensure that operations are conducted safely
B) Complete objectives assigned by Command
C) Initiate, maintain and control the communication process
D) Provide Command with essential and frequent progress reports

Answer 53

C) Initiate, maintain and control the communication process

Question 54

According to Operational Guideline 501.00 - Incident Management System; Sector Officers will be responsible for and in control of all assigned functions within their sector.
Which of the following is not a responsibility of a Sector Officer?
A) Monitor work progress
B) Return companies to service and terminate command
C) Monitor welfare of assigned personnel
D) Request additional resources as required
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Answer 54

B) Return companies to service and terminate command

Question 55

According to Operational Guideline 501.00 - Incident Management System; Sector Officers will be responsible for and in control of all assigned functions within their sector.
Which of the following is not a responsibility of a Sector Officet?
A) Coordinate actions with related activities, and adjacent sectors
B) Account for all assigned personnel
C) Re-direct activities as necessary
D) Assume and confirm Command and take an effective position

Answer 55

D) Assume and confirm Command and take an effective position

Question 56

According to Operational Guideline 501.00 - Incident Management System; using the 10-12 radio code on arrival of the unit assuming Command is proper practice.

A) yes
B) no

Answer 56

B) no

Question 57

According to Operational Guideline 502.00 Incident Roles and Responsibilities; which of the following is a responsibility of a Sector Officer?
A) Remain accountable at all times for the officers and personnel assigned to that sector
B) Continuously monitor the safety of emergency operations and act as an extension of the Incident Commander’s eyes
C) Responsible for the provision of resources to facilitate incident mitigation by
Command
D) Act as an assistant to the Incident Commander, that person gathers and records information in addition to any other duties that the Incident Commander assigns

Answer 57

A) Remain accountable at all times for the officers and personnel assigned to that sector

Question 58

According to the Operational Guideline 503.00 - Safety Officer System; the initial company officer as the IC/ISO provides the beginning of the Incident Safety Officer System (ISOS) and ensures that ___________ ___________ is a priority upon arrival of the first unit and is maintained though standard transfer of Command and ISO responsibilities until the incident is stabilized or Command is terminated.
A) Fire Control
B) Firefighter Safety
C) Property Conservation
D) Hazard Identification

Answer 58

B) Firefighter Safety

Question 59

According to Operational Guideline 504.00 - Accountability; which of the following is a responsibility of the Company Officer?
A) Ensure that nametag is placed on passport
B) Ensure that passport is delivered to their accountability location prior to entering the hot zone and retrieved upon exiting the hot zone
C) Must be in his/her assigned area to maintain close supervision of assigned crews
D) Consider air supply when making tactical assignments including rotation of crews

Answer 59

B) Ensure that passport is delivered to their accountability location prior to entering the hot zone and retrieved upon exiting the hot zone

Question 60

According to Operational Guideline 504.00 - Accountability; which of the following is a responsibility of the Company Officer?
A) Obtain PARs for their crews, which is a confirmation that all members assigned to his/her crew are accounted for and have an adequate exit air supply
B) Address the tactical level of accountability by tracking of crews assigned to their sector
C) Maintain a constant awareness of his/her exit air supply
D) Obtain personal accountability reports (PAR) from Sector Officers and crews

Answer 60

A) Obtain PARs for their crews, which is a confirmation that all members assigned to his/her crew are accounted for and have an adequate exit air supply

Question 61

According to Operational Guideline 504.00 - Accountability; which of the following is a responsibility of the Company Officer?
A) Maintain a constant awareness of his/her exit air supply
B) Consider air supply when making tactical assignments including rotation of crews
C) Keep crew intact and maintain an awareness of the crews exit air supply
D) Include accountability as a major element in strategy and attack planning, and must consider and react to any barriers to effective accountability

Answer 61

C) Keep crew intact and maintain an awareness of the crews exit air supply

Question 62

According to Operational Guideline 504.00 - Accountability; what level of accountability occurs when the Incident Commander assumes the responsibility of firefighter accountability, and when personnel responding to the incident scene other than on dispatched apparatus must report to the Incident Commander and ensure that their Accountability Tag is attached to the assigned Apparatus or Crew passport prior to proceeding with assignment:
A) Level 1 Crew Accountability
B) Level 2 Incident Scene Accountability
C) Level 3 Entry Control
D) Level 3 Accountability with Entry Control

Answer 62

A) Level 1 Crew Accountability

Question 63

According to Operational Guideline 504.00 - Accountability; what level of accountability occurs when an entry control site will be established as determined by the Incident Commander and where accountability boards will be maintained to continuously record apparatus/crew assignments in the support sectors and which crews have entered the hazard zone through what entry control points).
A) Level 1 Crew Accountability
B) Level 2 Incident Scene Accountability
C) Level 3 Entry Control
D) Level 3 Accountability with Entry Control

Answer 63

D) Level 3 Accountability with Entry Control

Question 64

According to Operational Guideline 504.00 - Accountability; which of the following statements regarding Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs) is correct?
A) Dispatch will notify the Incident Commander when personnel have been on-scene for fifteen 15) minutes; P.A.R. will be initiated any time there is a change in fire fighting tactics (i.e. interior attack to an exterior attack) or the need arises;
In the event of missing personnel, it will be reported that the Company Officer does not have a P.A.R. and the missing person(s) will be identified
B) P.A.R. will be initiated any time there is a change in fire fighting tactics (i.e interior attack to an exterior attack) or the need arises (i.e. missing personnel, building collapse, evacuation tones); Any individual may initiate P.A.R. through Command whenever they have cause for concern; By identifying the individual who is reported missing, it will ensure that if that person is working with another crew or out of sight of the officer, the individual can answer up or will be accounted for by the other crew members)
C) Time notification procedure will then be repeated at twenty (20) minute intervals at the discretion of the Incident Commander; After a missing person has been identified or rescued, the P.A.R. can cease; By identifying the individual who is reported missing, it will ensure that if that person is working with another crew or out of sight of the officer, the individual can answer up or will be accounted for by the other crew members)
D) When P.A.R. is initiated all personnel will continue with their assignments and will maintain radio silence until a P.A.R. is “declared”; Command will request a Personnel Accountability Report (P.A.R.) starting with the area of highest hazard;
Anytime a RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM (R.I.T.) is deployed, upon completion of their assigned task a P.A.R. must be activated (P.A.R. shall continue while a R.I.T. is searching for missing personnel or conducting a firefighter rescue)

Answer 64

B) P.A.R. will be initiated any time there is a change in fire fighting tactics (i.e interior attack to an exterior attack) or the need arises (i.e. missing personnel, building collapse, evacuation tones); Any individual may initiate P.A.R. through Command whenever they have cause for concern; By identifying the individual who is reported missing, it will ensure that if that person is working with another crew or out of sight of the officer, the individual can answer up or will be accounted for by the other crew member(s)

Question 65

According to Operational Guideline 505.00 - Staging; which of the following statements is correct?
A) Level 1 Staging is established at a location away from the immediate area of the incident but having good access to it; Level 1 is used when large numbers of companies and apparatus are required; Arriving companies without predetermined assignments stage in a position that gives them the most flexibility — facing in the direction of travel, out of the block where the incident is taking place
B) Incoming companies without predetermined assignments take up a staged position until they receive orders from Command. They can then be quickly deployed to areas where they may be needed; Staging unneeded apparatus and personnel until they are assigned a task or return to station if not required is critical in reducing the potential of freelancing on the fire ground
C) Staged personnel dismount their apparatus, turn off their warning lights unless needed for safety, proceed to the incident and monitor their radios on the appropriate channel/tac
D) Level 2 Staging is established when arriving companies without predetermined assignments stage in a position that gives them the most flexibility — facing in the direction of travel, out of the block where the incident is taking place; is used primarily for basic and routine incidents in which Command has not designated an official staging area

Answer 65

B) Incoming companies without predetermined assignments take up a staged position until they receive orders from Command. They can then be quickly deployed to areas where they may be needed; Staging unneeded apparatus and personnel until they are assigned a task or return to station if not required is critical in reducing the potential of freelancing on the fire ground

Question 66

According to Operational Guideline 505.00 - Staging; effective utilization of Staging procedures will:
A) Prevent excessive apparatus congestion at the scene; Provides a resource pool from which Command may assign units and resources at his/her leisure
B) Allow time for Command to evaluate conditions prior to assigning companies;
Place apparatus in an uncommitted location close to the immediate scene to facilitate more effective assignment by Command
C) Increases radio traffic during the critical initial stages of the incident
D) Both A & B are correct

Answer 66

D) Both A & B are correct

Question 67

According to Operational Guideline 505.00 - Staging; you arrive on scene where Command has set-up a Level 2 Staging Area, you have been directed to Stage, Level 2, you should:
A) Report directly to the scene, advise Dispatch and Command of your arrival on scene, and then wait for an assignment
B) Report to the Level 2 Staging area, advise Dispatch and Command of your arrival on scene, and then wait for an assignment
C) Report directly to the scene, report their arrival in person to the Accountability Officer, and then wait for an assignment
D) Report to the Level 2 Staging area, report their arrival in person to the Level 2 Staging Sector Officer, and then wait for an assignment

Answer 67

D) Report to the Level 2 Staging area, report their arrival in person to the Level 2 Staging Sector Officer, and then wait for an assignment

Question 68

According to Operational Guideline 505.00 - Staging; you are assigned as the Officer for Level 2 staging. The radio designation you should use is:
A) Staging Sector with truck designation
B) Level 2 Staging Sector
C) Staging Sector
D) Level 2 Staging Officer

Answer 68

B) Level 2 Staging Sector

Question 69

According to Operational Guideline 506.00, Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT); you have been assigned to RIT at a high rise incident. Where will you stage?
A) Two floors below the incident
B) At Base
C) One floor below the incident
D) In the ‘clean’ / evacuation stairwell

Answer 69

C) One floor below the incident

Question 70

According to Operational Guideline 507.00, Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) - Operations, Tasks and Responsibilities; which of the following is correct for operations the entry team shall conduct?
A) Execute the search plan, Benchmark - firefighter low on air, Assess the firefighter and the environment
B) Attach search line at entry, Provide air management trans-fill air / buddy breathing, Request additional equipment / personnel for extrication and relay rescue operations (as required)
C) Execute the search plan, Provide report to Incident Command on the status of the firefighter (nature of injury, trapped, etc.) and the conditions in the immediate area of the firefighter (fire, heat, hazards), Prepare to extricate the firefighter
D) Both A and C are correct

Answer 70

B) Attach search line at entry, Provide air management trans-fill air / buddy breathing, Request additional equipment / personnel for extrication and relay rescue operations (as required)

Question 71

According to Operational Guideline 507.00, Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) - Operations, Tasks and Responsibilities; the RIT Team shall announce benchmarks as they are achieved and call for assistance should they be unable to achieve the task.
Which of the following is NOT one of those benchmarks:
A) Low on air
B) Deployed
C) Firefighter Located
D) Firefighter Outside

Answer 71

A) Low on air

Question 72

According to Operational Guideline 507.00, Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) - Operations, Tasks and Responsibilities; RIT personnel should perform the following tasks, EXCEPT:
A) Assess the emergency scene perimeter 360 degrees of building noting apparatus placement, points of entry, alternate exit doors and windows
B) Provide additional means of egress (laddering building) for personnel conducting operations who are operating above the ground floor
C) Be involved with on scene fire attack responsibilities wherever possible
D) Illuminate entrances and exits using lights

Answer 72

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

Question 73

According to Operational Guideline 508.00 - Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) - Equipment Requirements, Communications; you are the Officer for the Rapid Intervention Team. In order to complete your task and determine what tools / equipment will be required you and your crew must familiarize yourself with the following except:
A) Continuously monitor the safety of emergency operations and act as an extension of the Incident Commander’s eyes
B) Strategies and tactical objectives employed at the incident, Hazards associated with the incident
C) Access to and egress from the building or incident, Construction of the building
D) Approximate location and task assignment of personnel, Building layout / floor plan

Answer 73

A) Continuously monitor the safety of emergency operations and act as an extension of the Incident Commander’s eyes

Question 74

According to Operational Guideline 508.00 - Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) - Equipment Requirements, Communications; as the Officer of the RIT, you have three benchmarks that need to be announced over the radio to the RIT Sector person, they are:
A) RIT Deployed, Firefighter Located, Firefighter Secured
B) RIT Activated, Firefighter Secured, Firefighter Outside
C) RIT Deployed, Firefighter Identified, Firefighter Outside
D) RIT Deployed, Firefighter Located, Firefighter Outside

Answer 74

D) RIT Deployed, Firefighter Located, Firefighter Outside

Question 75

According to Operational Guideline 508.00 - Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) - Equipment Requirements, Communications; whenever a MAYDAY or URGENT request is received, all communications on that frequency are to
A Continue
B) Pause
C) Proceed
D) Cease

Answer 75

D) Cease

Question 76

According to Operational Guideline 508.00 - Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) - Equipment Requirements, Communications; which of the following would not be an example when to use an Urgent Radio Transmission?
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A) Fire conditions change rapidly requiring the IC to switch the fire attack from offensive to defensive
B) A Missing firefighter
C) A sudden loss of water supply
D) If structural collapse is imminent

Answer 76

B) A Missing firefighter

Question 77

According to Operational Guideline 602.00 - Firefighting Operations - General; you are the first arriving Officer, which of the following statements regarding your Initial Assessment is correct?
A) Determine appropriate size and length of hose or other extinguishing appliance, Clearly identify the incident location by using the correct street address and/or a common descriptive name, obtain a situation-status briefing from the Incident Commander that includes the incident action plan, May proceed to rear of premises to check for signs of fire or fire spread
B) Determine appropriate size and length of hose or other extinguishing appliance, Clearly identify the incident location by using the correct street address and/or a common descriptive name, Confirm the assumption and designation of Command, monitor the incident scene and report to the incident commander the status of conditions, hazards, and risks
C) Determine appropriate size and length of hose or other extinguishing appliance Clearly identify the incident location by using the correct street address arid/or a common descriptive name, Confirm the assumption and designation of Command, May proceed to rear of premises to check for signs of fire or fire spread
D) Determine appropriate size and length of hose or other extinguishing appliance, Clearly identify the incident location by using the correct street address and/or a common descriptive name, Confirm the assumption and designation of Command, Establish the layout of staging area

Answer 77

C) Determine appropriate size and length of hose or other extinguishing appliance Clearly identify the incident location by using the correct street address arid/or a common descriptive name, Confirm the assumption and designation of Command, May proceed to rear of premises to check for signs of fire or fire spread

Question 78

According to Operational Guideline 602.00 - Firefighting Operations - General; you are the first arriving Officer (IC1) to a confirmed fire. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) All companies working in the hazard zone must be assigned according to the fire ground organizational structure and must work within the Incident Action Plan
(IAP) that has been established with absolutely no freelancing
B) Incidents involving confirmed fires require the Company Officer to confirm
“Working Fire” to HFD Communications and request other additional apparatus as required
C) If suspected arson, follow arson investigation guidelines
D) Considering the level of risk, the Incident Commander will choose the proper strategy to be used at the fire scene

Answer 78

C) If suspected arson, follow arson investigation guidelines

Question 79

According to Operational Guideline 602.00 - Firefighting Operations - General; considering the level of risk, the Incident Commander will choose the proper strategy to be used at the fire scene. The strategy can change with conditions or because certain benchmarks (i.e. Primary search complete) are obtained. The strategic mode will be based on the following except:
A) The rescue profile (savable occupants/survivability profile)
B) The fire load (what type of fuel is burning and what’s left to burn)
C) The ventilation profile and the ability to perform vertical ventilation
D) The building (type of construction, condition, age, etc.)

Answer 79

C) The ventilation profile and the ability to perform vertical ventilation

Question 80

According to Operational Guideline 602.00 - Firefighting Operations - General; which of the following statements regarding the Incident Commander is correct?
A) The initial Incident Commander will include the fire ground strategy in the on-scene report
B) The Incident Commander is responsible for determining the appropriate fire ground strategy
C) The Incident Commander shall ensure all required fire fighting activities are safely and efficiently performed by personnel
D) All of the above

Answer 80

D) All of the above

Question 81

According to Operational Guideline 602.00 - Firefighting Operations - General; for defensive fires, the Incident Commander will have to:
A) Ensure that the primary search (where possible) has been completed, that all saveable occupants are out of the hazard zone
B) Identify cut-off points
C) Protect any exposed occupancies from any fire extension
D) All of the above

Answer 81

D) All of the above

Question 82

According to Operational Guideline 602.01 - Minimum On-Scene Fire Attack Teams; which of the following situations are acceptable activities for a single apparatus response (with no additional crews on site)?
A) A car fire on a busy roadway, the pump apparatus should be positioned to protect the firefighters and still allow the attack line(s) to be used from the safe side of the apparatus.
B) Conducting interior suppression or rescue operations, beyond the incipient stage of fire
C) Advanced auto extrication maneuvers such as removal and relocation of doors, roofs, steering columns, use of air lifting bags, etc.
D) Establishment of a water supply from a static source within reasonable time limits

Answer 82

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

Question 83

According to Operational Guideline 604.00 - Search & Rescue - Fire Ground; the stage of the fire becomes a critical factor that affects the rescue approach developed by Command. Which statement is correct regarding cases of fully involved buildings or sections of buildings, where immediate entry and primary search activities become impossible, and survival of occupants is improbable?
A) Fire control efforts must be extended simultaneously with rescue operations in order to gain entry and control interior access to complete primary search
B) Command must initially report fully involved conditions and that he will not be ordering a primary search
C) Command must structure a rapid interior search and report “Primary search complete - ALL CLEAR”. (The interior search for victims will also verify no fire/fire.)
D) Both A) and C) are correct

Answer 83

B) Command must initially report fully involved conditions and that he will not be ordering a primary search

Question 84

According to Operational Guideline 604.00 - Search & Rescue - Fire Ground;
Command must consider factors in developing a basic rescue size-up, the factors are:
A) Affect the fire has on the victims
B) Capability of the crews to enter the building, remove/protect victims and control fire
C) Number, location and condition of victims
D) All of the above

Answer 84

D) All of the above

Question 85

According to Operational Guideline 604.00 - Search & Rescue - Fire Ground; which of the following Search Safety Procedures is incorrect?
A) Inform the Incident Commander immediately of any room or rooms that could not be searched (give the reason as well)
B) Structuring treatment of victims after removal is unnecessary. Multiple victims should be removed to any safe location for triage and treatment
C) Coordinate with crews conducting ventilation/Command before opening windows to relieve smoke and heat during a search
D) Work according to the incident action plant- Do Not Freelance

Answer 85

B) Structuring treatment of victims after removal is unnecessary. Multiple victims should be removed to any safe location for triage and treatment

Question 86

According to Operational Guideline 606.00 - On Scene Emergency Evacuation; what is the correct sequence for activating the Air Horn Evacuation Signal?
A) Three (3) second blast, pause, three (3) second blast, pause, three (3) second blast, five (5) second pause. Repeat one more time.
B) Three (3) second blast, pause, three (3) second blast, pause, three (3) second blast, five (5) second pause. Repeat two more times.
C) Three (3) second blast, pause, three (3) second blast, pause, three (3) second blast, five (3) second pause. Repeat two more times.
D) Three (3) second blast, pause, three (3) second blast, pause, three (3) second blast, five (3) second pause. Repeat one more time

Answer 86

B) Three (3) second blast, pause, three (3) second blast, pause, three (3) second blast, five (5) second pause. Repeat two more times.

Question 87

According to Operational Guideline 606.00 - On Scene Emergency Evacuation; which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) The activation of the “Emergency Evacuation Signal(s)” requires the immediate and complete withdrawn all personnel from an emergency incident scene
B) The tone shall be put over the air twice; each time shall be 10 second duration
C) Incident Commanders are responsible for all personnel involved at an incident and to account for all personnel as soon as possible after the activation of an Evacuation Order
D) All personnel will immediately cease all operations and exit the involved structure area. They shall report to their respective apparatus

Answer 87

B) The tone shall be put over the air twice; each time shall be 10 second duration

Question 88

According to Operational Guideline 606.00 - On Scene Emergency Evacuation; which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) Re-entry into the building or danger area shall only be made with the authorization of the Incident Commander
B) In the event of missing personnel, it will be reported by the Company Officer that they do not have a PAR. The missing person(s) will be identified to Command by the Company Officer
C) Area in need of evacuation will be the interior
D) Crews will stand by at their individual apparatus to await further orders

Answer 88

C) Area in need of evacuation will be the interior

Question 89

According to Operational Guideline 607.00 Salvage Operations; salvage objectives are:
A) Reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries during salvage operations
B) Protect or remove contents
C) Stop or reduce the source of damage
D) Both B and C Are correct

Answer 89

D) Both B and C Are correct

Question 90

According to Operational Guideline 608.00 - Overhaul Operations; which statement is correct?
A) Customer service is of the utmost importance to Hamilton Fire Department and therefore accommodation of the public is a priority. The state of a building and the way it is left by HFD personnel is often the measure of the performance of personnel despite an exemplary firefighting initiative
B) Overhaul operations should be extensive but never reckless in the treatment of property
C) Overhaul operations should be complimented by extensive salvage efforts to protect property and contents
D) All of the above

Answer 90

D) All of the above

Question 91

According to Operational Guideline 608.01 - Cellulose Insulation; which of the following actions is not required during overhaul after a fire involving cellulose insulation:
A) In buildings where some of the fibre insulating material has been left intact, an active fire watch shall be maintained for a minimum of two hours, followed by evaluation by the Platoon Chief or a District Chief
B) Overhaul shall be continued until there is no evidence of charring or smoke staining on the material being removed or the surrounding building material
C) Soaking-in-place of all blown-in cellulose insulation from the entire attic
D) Establish fire origin and extert of spread. Complete initial extinguishment and overhaul sequence

Answer 91

C) Soaking-in-place of all blown-in cellulose insulation from the entire attic

Question 92

According to Operational Guideline 608.01 - Cellulose Insulation; overhaul; in buildings where some of the fibre insulating material has been left intact, an active fire watch shall be maintained for a minimum of
, followed by evaluation by the Platoon
Chief or a District Chief
A) 0.5 hours
B) 1 hour
C) 2 hours
D) 2.5 hours

Answer 92

C) 2 hours

Question 93

According to Operational Guideline 608.01 - Cellulose Insulation; which of the following is not an identifiable characteristic of cellulose insulation?
A) Usually resting on top of other attic insulations
B) Black/grey/charcoal coloured
C) Fibre texture (recycled, shredded paper, etc.)
D) Light weight

Answer 93

B) Black/grey/charcoal coloured

Question 94

T/F: According to Operational Guideline 608.01 - Cellulose Insulation; relying entirely on measurements of thermal imaging cameras, heat guns, and other mechanical devices to determine extinguishment is a best practice for cellulose insulation.

A) True
B) False

Answer 94

B) False

Question 95

According to Operational Guideline 609.00 Valuables at the Scene; you are the Officer surrendering valuables to a Police Officer at the scene, you shall ensure that:
A) The transfer is witnessed by another police officer, an itemized list is compiled of the items surrendered, obtain name/badge number of police officer is acquired
B) The transfer is witnessed by another HFD member, an itemized list is compiled of the items surrendered, obtain name/badge number of police officer is acquired
C) The transfer is witnessed by another HFD member, an itemized list is compiled of the items surrendered, obtain police occurrence number
D) The transfer is witnessed by another police officer, an itemized list is compiled of the items surrendered, obtain police occurrence number

Answer 95

B) The transfer is witnessed by another HFD member, an itemized list is compiled of the items surrendered, obtain name/badge number of police officer is acquired

Question 96

According to Operational Guideline 610.00 - Fire Watch; the “termination of a HFD fire watch shall be at the discretion of:
A) The Company Officer from the crew left to conduct the fire watch
B) The Safety Officer, from the respective incident following an inspection
C) The Senior Incident Commander from the respective incident
D) The Platoon Chief

Answer 96

C) The Senior Incident Commander from the respective incident

Question 97

According to Operational Guideline 610.00 Fire Watch; circumstances that may cause an Incident Commander to establish and maintain a fire watch can include:
A) An arson investigation by Hamilton Police
B) A continuing fire risk, risk due to crowd size, and/or undue risk of public hazard
C) Through coordination of the Office of the Fire Marshal
D) None of the above

Answer 97

B) A continuing fire risk, risk due to crowd size, and/or undue risk of public hazard

Question 98

According to Operational Guideline 610.00 Fire Watch; who maintains command for the fire watch until such time as he/she surrenders that responsibility. This still applies after that Officer has cleared the incident.
A) The First-in Officer who was acting as the Incident Commander
B) The Safety Officer
C) The most Senior Officer acting as the Incident Commander
D) The Duty Officer

Answer 98

C) The most Senior Officer acting as the Incident Commander

Question 99

According to Operational Guideline 612.00 Fire Cause Determination and Arson;
‘Firefighters are responsible to do the following’, except:
A) Maintaining scene security and safety
B) Maintaining accurate and complete records - notes and reports
C) Fire cause determination
D) Interviewing witnesses (subsequent interviews may be required by other authorities)

Answer 99

C) Fire cause determination

Question 100

According to Operational Guideline 612.00 Fire Cause Determination and Arson;
‘Firefighters are responsible to do the following’, except:
A) Conscientiously establishing the cause of every fire
B) Notifying the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) Duty Officer
C) Recognizing and preserving evidence which may relate to fire cause
D) Maintaining the integrity of the fire scene

Answer 100

B) Notifying the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) Duty Officer

Question 101

According to Operational Guideline 612.00 Fire Cause Determination and Arson; which of the following about ‘Collecting Evidence’ is correct:
A) Document then move evidence to safe location. The person(s) who locate the evidence should note the circumstances surrounding the discovery and include this information in a witness statement, evidence that must be removed shall be turned over to the Hamilton Police Service
B) Leave evidence where it is, untouched and undisturbed. The person(s) who locate the evidence should note the circumstances surrounding the discovery and include this information in a witness statement, evidence that must be removed shall be turned over to the Hamilton Police Service
C) Leave evidence where it is, untouched and undisturbed. The person(s) who locate the evidence should note the circumstances surrounding the discovery and include this information in a witness statement,
evidence that must be
removed shall be turned over to the Incident Commander
D) Document then move evidence to safe location. The person(s) who locate the evidence should note the circumstances surrounding the discovery and include this information in a witness statement, evidence that must be removed shall be turned over to the Incident Commander

Answer 101

B) Leave evidence where it is, untouched and undisturbed. The person(s) who locate the evidence should note the circumstances surrounding the discovery and include this information in a witness statement, evidence that must be removed shall be turned over to the Hamilton Police Service

Question 102

According to Operational Guideline 612.00 Fire Cause Determination and Arson;
Firefighters may be in the best position to determine the area of origin of the fire and establish fire cause because they:
A) Are responsible for fire cause determination at structure fires
B) May talk to witnesses on the scene while facts are still clear in the witnesses’
C) Are trained in fire cause determination
D) Complete a walking inspection of all areas of the premises at a minimum of thirty
(30) minute intervals

Answer 102

B) May talk to witnesses on the scene while facts are still clear in the witnesses’

Question 103

According to Operational Guideline 612.00 Fire Cause Determination and Arson; during arrival at the fire scene Officers should note the following:
A) What window or door the fire was observed through
B) The location of the fire safety plan
C) Height and construction of the building or buildings involved
D) Both A and C are correct

Answer 103

D) Both A and C are correct

Question 104

According to Operational Guideline 612.00 Fire Cause Determination and Arson; during arrival at the fire scene Officers should note the following:
A) Whether doors and windows are secure
B) What means of entry and direction of fire travel there are
C) Ventilation profile of the building
D) Both A and B are correct

Answer 104

D) Both A and B are correct

Question 105

According to Operational Guideline 0612.01 - Notification of the Ontario Fire Marshal; who is responsible for requesting that the OFM respond?
A) Fire Chief
B) Incident Commander
C) Captain
D) Any Firefighter

Answer 105

B) Incident Commander

Question 106

According to Operational Guideline 612.00 Fire Cause Determination and Arson; to establish the cause of a fire, find the point in the building where the fire started (i.e. the area of origin). Locate the __________ point of burning with the greatest amount of _________

A) Lower point of burning with the greatest amount of fuel
B) Higher point of burning with the greatest amount of charring
C) Higher point of burning with the greatest amount of fuel
D) Lower point of burning with the greatest amount of charring

Answer 106

D) Lower point of burning with the greatest amount of charring

Question 107

According to Operational Guideline 612.01 - Notification of the Ontario Fire Marshal - Investigation Services; you are the Incident Commander at a structure fire with a loss estimated at $400,000 in a clandestine drug operation, should the Fire Marshal be notified?
A) Yes
B) No

Answer 107

A) Yes

Question 108

According to Operational Guideline 612.01 - Notification of the Ontario Fire Marshal - Investigation Services; you are the Incident Commander at a structure fire, which of the following incidents does not meet the criteria for notifying the Ontario Fire Marshal?
A) Fires in multi-unit residential occupancies where fire spread is beyond unit of origin or where suspected Fire Code violations have impacted on the circumstances of the event
B) Fires involving circumstances that may result in widespread public concern (e.g. environmental hazard)
C) Large loss fires, $400,000 and over or where the loss is significant to the community
D) Fires of unusual origin or circumstances and for which expert investigative assistance is required with determining cause

Answer 108

C) Large loss fires, $400,000 and over or where the loss is significant to the community

Question 109

According to Operational Guideline 612.01 - Notification of the Ontario Fire Marshal - Investigation Services; part of the mandate of the OFM is to assist the local police in identifying a purposely-set fire and to support the local police in carrying out significant criminal investigations. The successful prosecution of a criminal charge by the police is dependent on the integrity and continuity of possession of the evidence found at the scene. It is therefore necessary that the
of the
be maintained
prior to the arrival of an OFM or police investigator.
A) Notes of the incident
B) Security of the scene
C) Communications of the incident
D) Safety of the scene

Answer 109

B) Security of the scene

Question 110

According to Response Guideline 612.00-SRG - Response to John C. Munro (Hamilton) International Airport; the staging area for Hamilton Fire Department apparatus responding to a call on airport property is the:
A) Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
B) Airport Fire Hall
C Main Entrance
D) Cargo Jet Building

Answer 110

B) Airport Fire Hall

Question 111

According to Response Guideline 612.00-SRG - Response to John C. Munro (Hamilton) International Airport; you are the Officer responding to ‘alarm conditions’ in the Cargo Jet Building. Airport Fire is on scene and cancels you from the call. What are your actions?
A) Cancel from the call and return to quarters
B) Continue to the call

Answer 111

B) Continue to the call

Question 112

According to Response Guideline 612.00-SRG - Response to John C. Munro (Hamilton) International Airport; the “AIRPORT FIRE” talk group can be found on all Hamilton Fire Department mobile and portable radios in the channel position.
A) Channel 7
B) Channel 9
C) Channel 10
D) Channel 11

Answer 112

C) Channel 10

Question 113

According to Response Guideline 612.00-SRG - Response to John C. Munro (Hamilton) International Airport; which of the following statements is correct when dispatched to an aircraft crash on airport property:
A) Respond to Control Access Gate A (west of main terminal) and standby for an escort to the incident location, Co-ordinate with Airport ERS to assist in the control of the incident, Co-ordinate through the on-scene Airport Fire Incident Commander as required
B) Respond to the automatic Control Access Gate B, Proceed to the Staging Area (Fire Hall) and standby, Wait for escort to the crash scene
C) On arrival, report to the on-scene Airport Fire Incident Commander, assume Command from Airport Fire Incident Commander as required, assign tasks such as: triage, medical assistance and water supply operations for firefighting to incoming units
D) Respond to the automatic Control Access Gate B, Proceed to the Staging Area (Cargo Jet Building) and standby, Wait for escort to the crash scene

Answer 113

B) Respond to the automatic Control Access Gate B, Proceed to the Staging Area (Fire Hall) and standby, Wait for escort to the crash scene

Question 114

According to Response Guideline 612.00-SRG - Response to John C. Munro (Hamilton) International Airport; in the event that the Airport Emergency Response Services respond to an aircraft crash off the airport property, the distance limit for such a response is within a
mile radius of the airport.
A) Three mile
B) Five mile
C) Seven mile
D) Ten mile

Answer 114

B) Five mile

Question 115

According to Response Guideline 612.00-SRG - Response to John C. Munro (Hamilton) International Airport; you are dispatched to a ‘Stand-By for Aircraft Emergency’, you shall:
A) Respond to the automatic Access Control Gate B (Salem Road), Proceed to the Staging Area (Fire Hall) and stand-by, Stand-by at the position until required and escorted to the scene, or until released by the airport authorities
B) Respond to Control Access Gate A (west of main terminal), Proceed to the Staging Area (Fire Hall) and stand-by, Stand-by at the position until required and escorted to the scene, or until released by the airport authorities
C) Respond to the automatic Access Control Gate B (Salem Road), Proceed to the Staging Area (Cargo Jet Building) and stand-by, Stand-by at the position until required and escorted to the scene, or until released by the airport authorities
D) Respond to Control Access Gate A (west of main terminal), Proceed to the Staging Area (Cargo Jet Building) and stand-by, Stand-by at the position until required and escorted to the scene, or until released by the airport authorities

Answer 115

A) Respond to the automatic Access Control Gate B (Salem Road), Proceed to the Staging Area (Fire Hall) and stand-by, Stand-by at the position until required and escorted to the scene, or until released by the airport authorities

Question 116

According to Operational Guideline 614.00 - Assistance to Victims of Fires; whose responsibility is it to notify Communications in the event of fires or other emergencies which result in personal hardship (lack of accommodation, food, clothing, etc.)?
A) Safety Officer
B) Platoon Chief
C) Incident Commander
D) First arriving Officer

Answer 116

C) Incident Commander

Question 117

According to Operational Guideline 615.00 - Hazard Control Zones; when the Fire Department is preparing to terminate an incident where there is a possibility of structural collapse, the Incident Commander shall contact the
to respond.
A) Fire Chief
B) Building Department
C) Fire Marshal
D) Hamilton Police

Answer 117

B) Building Department

Question 118

According to Operational Guideline 615.00 - Hazard Control Zones; on the completion of an incident (no sign of collapse), it is the responsibility of the Incident Commander to make the Responsible Party aware of the new inherent dangers that are identified by
and any other areas that may be a threat for the assuming parties.
A) Only red tape
B) Only yellow tape
C) Either yellow or red tape
D) None of the above

Answer 118

C) Either yellow or red tape

Question 119

According to Operational Guideline 615.00 - Hazard Control Zones; you are the Incident Commander at a scene that requires establishing a Red Zone but tape cannot be initiated because of heat, smoke, and gases, etc. as the Incident Commander you shall:
A) Set-up Red Zone minimum 15 m away from the spot you want to cordon off, and place the Safety Officer in position to warn firefighters
B) On the initial radio transmission, the term URGENT shall be repeated three times followed by the information for the firefighting crews of the Incident Commander
C) Relay this information to Dispatch. Dispatch would make a short formal announcement to personnel at the scene describing the area and the reason for the establishment
D) Do nothing, the Red Zone should be disregarded if it cannot be established safely

Answer 119

C) Relay this information to Dispatch. Dispatch would make a short formal announcement to personnel at the scene describing the area and the reason for the establishment

Question 120

According to Operational Guideline 616.00 - Motor Vehicle Collisions - Report Information, the reporting officer shall endeavor to provide as much information as possible in the MVC section of the FDM report. Which of the following is considered to be of the highest priority?
A) License plate numbers for all the involved vehicles as well as make and model if possible.
B) Insurance information for the involved vehicles
C) Police occurrence/report number
D) Owner and driver information for the involved vehicles.

Answer 120

C) Police occurrence/report number

Question 121

According to Operational Guideline 618.00 - High-Rise Operations; which of the following is correct for breaking of glass windows or doors on the exterior of high-rise buildings:
A) Do not break glass in high rise unless you have looked out the window or door to ensure no one will be struck by falling glass within a 30meter safety zone.
B) Do not break glass in high rise until a charged hose line is in place to begin hydraulic ventilation.
C) Do not break glass in high rise until your company officer has given a size-up report to Incident Command detailing smoke conditions.
D) Do not break glass in high rise unless it is coordinated with and confirmed by Command that a safety perimeter is established (At least 60 metres).

Answer 121

D) Do not break glass in high rise unless it is coordinated with and confirmed by Command that a safety perimeter is established (At least 60 metres).

Question 122

According to Operational Guideline 618.00 - High-Rise Operations; the second arriving Engine/Pump at a High-rise incident shall:
A) Will don full PPE, gather appropriate equipment, and proceed to the floor above the fire to assume duties formerly performed by the Rescue Unit
B) Will be committed to obtaining a water supply and connecting to the Standpipe System of the high-rise
C) Will locate and stand-by at the closest hydrant, await confirmation of the IC to begin water supply before assuming Lobby Sector
D) Will don full PPE, gather appropriate equipment, and proceed to the lobby, locate a responsible party for the building and gain control of the elevator

Answer 122

B) Will be committed to obtaining a water supply and connecting to the Standpipe System of the high-rise

Question 123

According to Operational Guideline 618.00 - High-Rise Operations; which of the following is not an “Immediate Priority” for the first arriving units.
A) Recalling and assuming control of the elevators.
B) Assessing stairs, designating fire fighting/evacuation stairs.
C) Establishing a Command and a Lobby Sector. Assessing lobby conditions, verifying actual fire and fire location (s).
D) Proceed directly to the fire floor and begin aggressive fire attack combined with search and rescue operations.

Answer 123

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

Question 124

According to Operational Guideline 618.00 - High-Rise Operations; which of the following statements is not correct regarding elevator procedures:
A) Never take an elevator directly to the fire floor or above. If used, the elevator should only be taken to the floor below the fire
B) The responsible party/key holder for the building may operate elevator and provide access to locked apartments
C) Firefighters should never use an elevator if there is any chance it will travel to or above the fire floor.
D) If unsure of the elevators, consider using them to send equipment only instead of firefighters if the elevators can be used without an operator).

Answer 124

B) The responsible party/key holder for the building may operate elevator and provide access to locked apartments

Question 125

According to Operational Guideline 618.00 - High-Rise Operations; a
elevator is a Firefighters elevator that is not in it’s own fire separated shaft (could be in a shaft with other elevators) and the elevator car will not automatically recall to the lobby level upon activation of an alarm, it must be automatically recalled with a key by an RP or FEO key
A) Emergency Service
B) Red Hat
C) Yellow Hat
D) None of the above

Answer 125

C) Yellow Hat

Question 126

According to Operational Guideline 618.00 - High-Rise Operations; a
elevator is a Firefighters elevator that is in its own fire separated shaft and the elevator car will automatically recall to the lobby level upon activation of an alarm. A smoke detector will be located outside of the elevator car on the recall level and if detects smoke, the car will recall to an alternate floor level

A) Emergency Service
B) Red Hat
C) Yellow Hat
D) None of the above

Answer 126

B) Red Hat

Question 127

According to Operational Guideline 618.00 - High-Rise Operations; which of the following is not a Tactical Objective in a high-rise fire?
A) Rescue any immediately threatened occupants
B) Reset the alarm system
C) Stop the production of life threatening heat and smoke by extinguishing the fire
D) Secure and maintain a viable exit stairwell

Answer 127

B) Reset the alarm system

Question 128

According to Operational Guideline 618.00 - High-Rise Operations; which of the following is not a Tactical Objective in a high-rise fire?
A) Start Property conservation early and address loss control in all objectives
B) Secure and maintain a viable exit stairwell
C) Obtain the presence of the building engineer, superintendent or responsible party
D) Manage the spread of existing heat and smoke throughout the building by pressurizing the stairwells, controlling the building H.V.A.C., and, if possible, cross ventilation of the fire floor

Answer 128

C) Obtain the presence of the building engineer, superintendent or responsible party

Question 129

According to Operational Guideline 618.01 - Elevator (Disabled) Responses; a
Entrapment is based upon unreasonable entrapment time exceeding 45
minutes, and/or situations involving non-life threatening conditions with medical factors (i.e. requires medications) or where severe environmental conditions are involved (i.e. elevated temperatures in the car)

A) Level I
B) Level lI
C) Level IlI
D None of the above

Answer 129

B) Level lI

Question 130

According to Operational Guideline 618.01 - Elevator (Disabled) Responses; as the Company Officer you have determined that there is an immediate threat to life or extreme environment. This is a
Entrapment.
A) Level I
B) Level II
C) Level III
D) Level IV

Answer 130

C) Level III

Question 131

According to Operational Guideline 618.01 - Elevator (Disabled) Responses; no rescue attempt shall be made by HFD personnel if any of the following situations occurs):
A) Elevator brake is not set prior to or upon performing a mainline disconnect.
B) Upon checking that the power is disconnected it is found that one or more power phases (legs) are not disconnected.
C) Upon entering the machine room, the elevator is found to be moving
D) All of the above

Answer 131

D) All of the above

Question 132

According to Operational Guideline 618.01 - Elevator (Disabled) Responses; completion of Standard Incident Report in HFD - FDM RMS which should include the following information except:

A) Number of passengers extricated and relevant medical treatment including contact information
B) Type of elevator installation
C) Name and contact number of elevating device mechanic and the role they played in the extrication
D) Describe actions taken to secure the scene and mitigate the situation.

Answer 132

B) Type of elevator installation

Question 133

According to Operational Policy 618.02 - Lockout/Tagout; Incident Command is responsible to ensure all sources of energy are neutralized, that is, have achieved a ______ _______ _______as soon as possible where there may be cause of injury or harm and to ensure a lockout takes place.

A) Limited Electrical Source
B) Zero Energy State
C) Limited Energy Source
D) Zero Electrical State

Answer 133

B) Zero Energy State

Question 134

According to Operational Policy 618.02 - Lockout/Tagout; a positive means (e.g., a lock) that secures an energy-isolating device in a position that prevents the inadvertent re-energizing of a machine, piece of equipment or process is known as -

A) Lockout
B) Tag-out Device
C) Tag-out
D) Lockout Device

Answer 134

D) Lockout Device

Question 135

According to Operational Policy 618.02 - Lockout/Tagout; an approved, durable label that is made of non-conductive material, which provides information about the purpose of locking the equipment out, and particulars such as whose lock it is and the date and time of the lockout is known as
A) Lockout
B) Tag-out Device
C) Tag-out
D) Lockout Device

Answer 135

C) Tag-out

Question 136

According to Operational Guideline 619.00 - Emergency Voice Alarm Communication
(EVAC) Systems; which of the following reasons would prompt an announcement through the EVAC?
A) To update building occupants at regular intervals with relevant information
B) To inform building occupants that Hamilton Fire Department apparatus and personnel are at scene and investigating the situation
C) To advise occupants of the incident status
D) All of the Above

Answer 136

D) All of the Above

Question 137

According to Operational Guideline 620.00 - Fire Fighting Operations in Underground Facilities; you are in Command of a fire in an underground facility. To control fires in underground areas, you should be familiar with many factors and considerations. Which of the following is not a factor to control at a fire in an underground facility?
A) Stairways and hallways can act like chimneys for superheated and fire gases being given off by the fire
B) Smoke migration/contamination of many floors from the actual fire
C) Interstitial and void spaces
D) Establish effective communications system, either by radio or alternate means, such as Firefighter telephones if available

Answer 137

C) Interstitial and void spaces

Question 138

According to Operational Guideline 620.00 - Fire Fighting Operations in Underground Facilities; you are in Command of a fire in an underground facility. To control fires in underground areas, you should be familiar with many factors and considerations. Which of the following is not a factor to control at a fire in an underground facility?
A) Wearing complete personal protective equipment (PPE) including SCBA
B) Establishing a floor warden
C) Reaching below grade fires can be extremely punishing to crews as they descend to the fire area
D) Limiting the number of Firefighters committed to the underground until the fire is located

Answer 138

B) Establishing a floor warden

Question 139

According to Operational Guideline 621.00 - Fire Alarm Systems; if there are Building Supervisory Staff at the scene, the Incident Commander shall ensure the following actions take place:
A) The Incident Commander shall have a crew conduct a thorough check the building for the source of the alarm activation before attempting to have the alarm reset by the owner; after an adequate check of the building and if there is no evidence of fire, then instruct the Building Supervisory Staff to reset the fire alarm system; post the completed Form 327 on the entrance to the premises
B) The Incident Commander shall have a crew conduct a thorough check the building for the source of the alarm activation before attempting to have the alarm reset by the owner; after an adequate check of the building and if there is no evidence of fire, then instruct the Building Supervisory Staff to reset the fire alarm system; Check the annunciator panel to see that it is in normal operating status (no alarm or trouble indicated) before leaving scene
C) The Incident Commander shall have a crew conduct a thorough check the building for the source of the alarm activation before attempting to have the alarm reset by Lobby Sector; if monitored by an alarm company, confirm via Communications that the monitoring company has obtained a reset; If the system cannot be reset, then fire crews should re-check for activated pull stations, smoke detectors, or heat detectors
D) The Incident Commander shall have a crew conduct a thorough check the building for the source of the alarm activation before attempting to have the alarm reset by the owner; after an adequate check of the building and if there is no evidence of fire, then instruct Lobby Sector to reset the fire alarm system; Check the annunciator panel to see that it is in normal operating status (no alarm or trouble indicated) before leaving scene

Answer 139

B) The Incident Commander shall have a crew conduct a thorough check the building for the source of the alarm activation before attempting to have the alarm reset by the owner; after an adequate check of the building and if there is no evidence of fire, then instruct the Building Supervisory Staff to reset the fire alarm system; Check the annunciator panel to see that it is in normal operating status (no alarm or trouble indicated) before leaving scene

Question 140

According to Operational Guideline 621.00 - Fire Alarm Systems; if there are no Building Supervisory Staff at the scene, the Incident Commander shall:
A) Not silence or reset the alarm system, complete a Form #437 that reflects the status of the alarm system (i.e. out of service) and leave it with a responsible occupant, if possible; if monitored by an alarm company, confirm via Communications that the monitoring company has obtained a reset
B) Silence/reset the alarm system, complete a Form #327 that reflects the status of the alarm system (i.e. out of service) and leave it with a responsible occupant, if possible; advise occupants that the alarms will ring until Building Supervisory Staff can be contacted and that they should be alert for signs of fire until the alarm system has been restored (i.e. reset).
C) Not silence or reset the alarm system, complete a Form #327 that reflects the status of the alarm system (i.e. out of service) and leave it with a responsible occupant, if possible; advise occupants that the alarms will ring until Building Supervisory Staff can be contacted and that they should be alert for signs of fire until the alarm system has been restored (i.e. reset).
D) Not silence or reset the alarm system, complete a Form #327 that reflects the status of the alarm system (i.e. out of service) and leave it with a responsible occupant, if possible; if monitored by an alarm company, confirm via Communications that the monitoring company has obtained a reset

Answer 140

C) Not silence or reset the alarm system, complete a Form #327 that reflects the status of the alarm system (i.e. out of service) and leave it with a responsible occupant, if possible; advise occupants that the alarms will ring until Building Supervisory Staff can be contacted and that they should be alert for signs of fire until the alarm system has been restored (i.e. reset).

Question 141

According to Operational Guideline 621.00 - Fire Alarm Systems; at a private residence with the alarm sounding and no answer at the door, the Incident Commander shall:
A) Ensure that windows and door leading to the interior of the building have been visually examined for smoke or fire conditions inside the building; if an owner/responsible party cannot be contacted and the Incident Commander feels that the alarm was initiated by a system malfunction, then a Form 327 shall be left at the front door of the residence and all HFD vehicles may clear the scene; if monitored by an alarm company, confirm via Communications that the monitoring company has obtained a reset
B) Ensure that the exterior perimeter of the building has been checked for signs of smoke or fire; Command shall not authorize any activity that may cause damage to the building without clear indications that a fire condition exists within the structure; if entry to a residence is forced, the Platoon Chief shall be summoned
C) Ensure that windows and door leading to the interior of the building have been visually examined for smoke or fire conditions inside the building; if an owner/responsible party cannot be contacted and the Incident Commander feels that the alarm was initiated by a system malfunction, then a Form 437 shall be eft at the front door of the residence and all HFD vehicles may clear the scene; ensure that the exterior perimeter of the building has been checked for signs of smoke or fire
D) Ensure that the exterior perimeter of the building has been checked for signs of smoke or fire; Command shall not authorize any activity that may cause damage to the building without clear indications that a fire condition exists within the structure; if entry to a residence is forced police shall be summoned

Answer 141

D) Ensure that the exterior perimeter of the building has been checked for signs of smoke or fire; Command shall not authorize any activity that may cause damage to the building without clear indications that a fire condition exists within the structure; if entry to a residence is forced police shall be summoned

Question 142

According to Operational Guideline 623.00 - Natural Gas / Methane / LPG (Liquified
Petroleum Gas) Incidents; full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shall be donned and activated before entering or operating at any confirmed or suspected natural gas / methane / atmosphere where air monitoring equipment indicates oxygen (02) readings are % or less, or when observations and information received upon arrival indicates the presence of natural gas / methane.

A) 22.5%
B) 22%
C) 21%
D) 20%

Answer 142

D) 20%

Question 143

According to Operational Guideline 623.00 - Natural Gas / Methane / LPG (Liquified
Petroleum Gas) Incidents; the Incident Commander shall ensure that:
A) Two 45 mm dry hose lines are deployed once personnel are brought forward
B) One 65 mm dry hose lines are deployed once personnel are brought forward
C) One 65 mm hose lines are deployed and charged once personnel are brought forward
D) Two 65 mm hose lines are deployed and charged once personnel are brought forward

Answer 143

C) One 65 mm hose lines are deployed and charged once personnel are brought forward

Question 144

According to Operational Guideline 623.00 - Natural Gas / Methane / LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) Incidents; you are responding to a gas leak at a residence. What pressure should you expect in the service line?

A) 1207 - 3448 kPa
B) Up to 450 kPa
C) 1.7 - 140 kPa
D) 1.7 kPa

Answer 144

D) 1.7 kPa

Question 145

According to Operational Guideline 623.00 - Natural Gas / Methane / LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) Incidents; you are responding to a gas leak at an Industrial occupancy. What pressure should you expect in the service line?

A) 1207 - 3448 kPa
B) Up to 450 kPa
С) 1.7 - 140 k
D) 1.7 kPa

Answer 145

B) Up to 450 kPa

Question 146

According to Operational Guideline 623.00 - Natural Gas / Methane / LPG (Liquified
Petroleum Gas) Incidents; you are responding to a gas leak at a commercial occupancy. What pressure should you expect in the service line?
A) 1207 - 3448 kPa
B) Up to 450 kPa
C) 1.7 - 140 kP
D) 1.7 kPa

Answer 146

C) 1.7 - 140 kP

Question 147

According to Operational Guideline 623.00 - Natural Gas / Methane / LPG (Liquified
Petroleum Gas) Incidents; for Rescue and Evacuation of Persons - personnel shall immediately evacuate the building of all persons and the outdoor area of all civilians and unnecessary emergency response personnel and apparatus for m in all directions. For large natural gas / methane leaks or fires, distances up to
m downwind should be considered.

A) 50 m and 250 m
B) 100 m and 500 m
C) 100 m and 800 m
D) 150 m and 1000 m

Answer 147

C) 100 m and 800 m

Question 148

According to Operational Guideline 623.00 - Natural Gas / Methane / LPG (Liquified
Petroleum Gas) Incidents; you are the Incident Commander at a gas leak at a strip mall, a paramedic rapid response unit and a police vehicle are directly in front of the business and customers are entering adjoining stores. Your action should be:
A) Leave the paramedic rapid response unit and police vehicle where they are and have the customers and businesses shelter-in-place
B) Have the paramedic unit and police vehicle removed 50 m away in all directions and have the customers and businesses shelter-in-place
C) Have the paramedic unit and police vehicle removed 50 m away in all directions and evacuate the customers and businesses 100 m in all directions
D) Have the paramedic unit and police vehicle removed 100 m away in all directions and evacuate the customers and businesses 100 m in all directions

Answer 148

D) Have the paramedic unit and police vehicle removed 100 m away in all directions and evacuate the customers and businesses 100 m in all directions

Question 149

According to Operational Guideline 623.00 - Natural Gas / Methane / LPG (Liquified
Petroleum Gas) Incidents; which statement is incorrect about prevention of Natural Gas Fires/Explosions (indoor or Outdoor)?
A) Close all windows and doors of neighbouring buildings to prevent natural gas from entering
B) Personnel shall control all sources of potential ignition of escaping natural gas by placing the fire apparatus downwind
C) Check all interior levels of neighbouring buildings including basements and outside areas such as sewers for the presence of natural gas / methane
D) Personnel shall control all sources of potential ignition of escaping natural gas by shutting vehicle engines off if able to do so

Answer 149

B) Personnel shall control all sources of potential ignition of escaping natural gas by placing the fire apparatus downwind

Question 150

According to Operational Guideline 623.00 - Natural Gas / Methane / LPG (Liquified
Petroleum Gas) Incidents; you are the Incident Commander at a Natural Gas Fire, which of the following statements is correct?
A) HFD personnel shall not extinguish a natural gas fire unless the natural gas flow or leak can be stopped by closing natural gas supply valves before or immediately after extinguishment of the fire
B) If the fire is isolated to a single appliance, personnel should shut off the natural gas flow at the service line
C) HFD personnel shall not extinguish a natural gas fire all escaping natural gas will be consumed by the fire
D) Personnel should spray a straight stream on any surrounding combustibles and/or exposures if in danger of igniting before natural gas flow can be stopped

Answer 150

A) HFD personnel shall not extinguish a natural gas fire unless the natural gas flow or leak can be stopped by closing natural gas supply valves before or immediately after extinguishment of the fire

Question 151

According to Operational Guideline 627.00 - Flooding Conditions; which of the following is correct for flooding conditions:
A) Flooding conditions will always be an emergency response
B) If the building is flooded, best practice is to disconnect power from outside prior to entry
C) A fire apparatus may be used to pump out a basement
D) Portable generators are not considered an issue at flooding alarms

Answer 151

B) If the building is flooded, best practice is to disconnect power from outside prior to entry

Question 152

According to Operational Guideline 627.00 - Flooding Conditions; which of the following is correct for flooding conditions:
A) Fast moving water 10 cm deep is strong enough to cause an adult to lose footing and fall into the flood waters
B) Standing or working in water removes body heat more rapidly than it can be replaced, resulting in hyperthermia
C) First aid, even for minor scratches and burns, is extremely important when exposure to waters potentially contaminated with human, animal or toxic waste exists
D) Portable generators are not considered an issue at flooding alarms

Answer 152

C) First aid, even for minor scratches and burns, is extremely important when exposure to waters potentially contaminated with human, animal or toxic waste exists

Question 153

According to Operational Guideline 629.00 - Operations Near Water/Shore Based Rescue; If Hamilton Beach Rescue is requested by Incident Command for any Open Water rescue call, The Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit operational channel will be patched into our operational TAC for the alarm and the Incident Commander will have the ability to directly communicate with personnel from Hamilton Beach Rescue. Which of the Primary contacts along with their radio aliases at Hamilton Beach Rescue are NOT used?

A) Chief - Alpha 1
B) Deputy Chief - Alpha 2
C) Unit Administrator - Alpha 3
D) Hamilton Police Administrator - Alpha 4

Answer 153

D) Hamilton Police Administrator - Alpha 4

Question 154

According to Operational Guideline 630.00 - Responses to Bomb Threats; apparatus shall report to a location at least ________ m away from the location and establish a staging area.

A) 100
B) 150
C) 200
D) 250

Answer 154

B) 150

Question 155

According to Operational Policy 631.00 - Use of Equipment Not Provided by Hamilton Fire; you are the Officer at an incident where the problem is on the roof of a commercial building. There is a fixed steel safety ladder with a cage attached to the side of the building to gain access, is this acceptable to use?
A) Yes, it will make the unit 10-8 quicker
B) No, the crew shall only use equipment that they brought with them to accomplish their task, including a ladder from the apparatus when one is required
C) Yes, the owner has installed a fixed steel safety ladder with a cage that meets Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements
D) No, it will be unnecessary to go to the roof once a service technician is on scene

Answer 155

B) No, the crew shall only use equipment that they brought with them to accomplish their task, including a ladder from the apparatus when one is required

Question 156

According to Operational Guideline 632.00 - Carbon Monoxide Incidents; the Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) of CO is _______ppm.

A) 100 ppm
B) 500 ppm
C) 800 ppm
D) 1200 ppm

Answer 156

D) 1200 ppm

Question 157

According to Operational Guideline 632.00 - Carbon Monoxide Indents; crews at incidents involving suspected faulty appliances and equipment; HFD personnel shall advise the owner/occupant of the suspected source then:

a) Shut off the appliance,
b) Shut off the fuel source to the appliance and
c) Issue a form 327 regarding the service termination.

Answer 157

c) Issue a form 327 regarding the service termination.

Question 158

According to Operational Guideline 632.00 - Carbon Monoxide Incidents; mandatory use of SCA shall be employed with facepiece donned and air activated when CO readings are in excess of ________ ppm.

A) 25 ppm
B) 9 ppm
C) 100 ppm
D) 50 ppm

Answer 158

A) 25 ppm

Question 159

According to Operational Guideline - 632.00 Carbon Monoxide Incidents; crews on scene at incidents where readings are 9 ppm or less shall inform the residents that elevated levels were not detected, discuss the findings and actions you have taken (if any) and complete Form ______
and ______

A) 328 and 329
B) 328 and 327
C)327 and 329
D)327 and 437

Answer 159

A) 328 and 329

Question 160

According to Operational Guideline 633.00 - Violent Situations; what is the “10 Code” to be used for “IMMEDIATE” Police assistance where the safety of personnel may be jeopardized if verbal discretion is not used?

A) 10-33
B) 10-43
C) 10- 78
D) 10-88

Answer 160

C) 10- 78

Question 161

According to Operational Guideline 634.00 - Career Responses into Volunteer Districts;
Single Truck Response - which of the following statements is correct?
A) If a Career unit arrives on scene and determines that the call will be of a prolonged nature, they will cancel the volunteer apparatus
B) The unit doing the canceling must be on scene (10-12)
C) li a Career unit arrives on scene and determines that the call will be of a prolonged nature, they will not cancel the volunteer apparatus
D) Both B and C are correct

Answer 161

D) Both B and C are correct

Question 162

According to Operational Guideline 634.00 - Career Responses into Volunteer Districts;
Single Truck Response - which of the following statements is correct?
A) If a Career unit arrives on scene and determines that the call will be of a prolonged nature, they will not cancel the volunteer apparatus
B) The unit cancelling apparatus does not need be on scene (not 10-12)
C) If a Career unit arrives on scene and determines that the call will be of a prolonged nature, the volunteer apparatus will continue and assume Command of the Incident, releasing the Career unit to return to quarters
D) Both A and C are correct

Answer 162

D) Both A and C are correct

Question 163

According to Operational Guideline 635.00 - Hydro Electric Emergencies; which of the following statements regarding Hydro Electric Emergencies is incorrect?
A) Fire fighting personnel shall not enter an electrical substation or vault without onsite assistance from hydro personnel
B) HFD personnel may pull any hydro meter to disconnect the power supply to a structure
C) All wires and electrical equipment shall be considered live until confirmed de-energized by hydro provider personnel
D) Command shall request that the Hydro personnel be called to any incident involving electricity that poses a known or anticipated risk to personnel or property

Answer 163

B) HFD personnel may pull any hydro meter to disconnect the power supply to a structure

Question 164

According to Operational Guideline 635.00 - Hydro Electric Emergencies; if dispatchea to a substation fire, you should secure the area; to keep on lookers back at least _____m _____ft. for an explosion risk.

A) 50 m, 165 ft.
B) 100 m, 330 ft.
C) 150 m, 490 ft.
D) 200 m, 655 ft

Answer 164

B) 100 m, 330 ft.

Question 165

According to Operational Guideline 635.00 - Hydro Electric Emergencies; substation control buildings require special consideration when fighting fires. The nature of the equipment installed within the station, its high value and susceptibility to damage from many extinguishing agents requires careful consideration in agent selection. Preference must be given to
________ __________.

A) Carbon Dioxide
B) Potassium Bicarbonatel
C) Halon Agents
D) Sodium Bicarbonate

Answer 165

A) Carbon Dioxide

Question 166

According to Operational Guideline 635.00 - Hydro Electric Emergencies; when responding to a padmount transformer and/or switching kiosks damaged in an accident, personnel shall assess the situation from at least
_______ metres (_______ft.) back.
A) 6 m, 20 ft.
B) 10 m, 33 ft.
C) 12 m, 40 ft.
D) 15 m, 50 ft.

Answer 166

B) 10 m, 33 ft.

Question 167

According to Operational Guideline 635.00 - Hydro Electric Emergencies; when responding to a padmount transformer and/or switching kiosks damaged in an accident, which of the following statements is correct?
A) Personnel approaching a vehicle with occupants still inside shall keep their feet close together (to minimize the step potential); don’t approach closer than 10 metres (33 ft.) to the vehicle; tell occupants of the vehicle to “Stay in the vehicle, we are contacting the electrical utility. Do not exit the vehicle until they have said it is safe to do so.”
B) Personnel approaching a vehicle with occupants still inside shall keep their feet close together (to minimize the step potential); don’t approach closer than 12 metres (40 ft.) to the vehicle. tell occupants of the vehicle to “Stay in the vehicle, we are contacting the electrical utility. Do not exit the vehicle until they have said it is safe to do so.”
C) Personnel approaching a vehicle with occupants still inside shall keep their feet close together (to minimize the step potential); if possible, provide the transformer or switching kiosk location and number to Communications, they can pass it on to Hydro; perform the rescue immediately
D) Personnel approaching a vehicle with occupants still inside shall keep their feet close together (to minimize the step potential); perform the rescue immediately; document actions in the Summary report in FDM

Answer 167

A) Personnel approaching a vehicle with occupants still inside shall keep their feet close together (to minimize the step potential); don’t approach closer than 10 metres (33 ft.) to the vehicle; tell occupants of the vehicle to “Stay in the vehicle, we are contacting the electrical utility. Do not exit the vehicle until they have said it is safe to do so.”

Question 168

According to Operational Guideline 635.00 - Hydro Electric Emergencies; you are responding to a vault explosion, what are your first three actions?
A) Assess the situation from at least 12 metres, (40 ft.); determine the safe zone, secure the area, and keep the public at least 15 metres (50 ft.) back; request that Communications contact Hydro, ask for assistance and give the location of the service access involved
B) Assess the situation from at least 10 metres, (33 ft.); attempt to remove the service access cover; from a safe location apply non-conducting fire extinguishing substances such as dry chemical or Co2
C) Assess the situation from at least 10 metres, (33 ft.); determine the safe zone, secure the area, and keep the public at least 15 metres (50 ft.) back; request that Communications contact Hydro, ask for assistance and give the location of the service access involved
D) Assess the situation from at least 10 metres, (33 ft.); determine the safe zone, secure the area, and keep the public at least 20 metres (65 ft.) back; request that Communications contact Hydro, ask for assistance and give the location of the service access involved

Answer 168

C) Assess the situation from at least 10 metres, (33 ft.); determine the safe zone, secure the area, and keep the public at least 15 metres (50 ft.) back; request that Communications contact Hydro, ask for assistance and give the location of the service access involved

Question 169

According to Operational Guideline 637.00 - Ministry of Labour Notification; the Ontario Ministry of Labour is required to be notified for any one of the following except:
A) The worker advises employer that he/she has been diagnosed with an occupational disease
B) The worker is critically injured
C) The worker killed on the job
D) The worker invokes their right to refuse

Answer 169

D) The worker invokes their right to refuse

Question 170

According to Operational Guideline 637.00 - Ministry of Labour Notification; you are the Incident Commander on scene where a worker was critically injured on the job site.
What is your responsibility?
A) Begin the investigation into the accident
B) If the Police do not attend an incident involving a worker who is critically injured, and the Incident Commander feels an Inspector should attend immediately, the Incident Commander shall direct HFD Communications to notify the Duty Officer
C) Check with Police to confirm that they will be making the MOL notification. This should be noted in the Incident Report on FDM along with the police officer’s particulars
D) All of the above

Answer 170

C) Check with Police to confirm that they will be making the MOL notification. This should be noted in the Incident Report on FDM along with the police officer’s particulars

Question 171

According to Operational Guideline 637.00 - Ministry of Labour Notification; you are the Incident Commander on scene where a worker was critically injured on the job site. You only wish to ensure that the MOL is notified (and immediate response is not an issue) then the responsibility for making the call to the Ministry of Labour falls upon:

A) The Duty Officer
B) The Incident Commander
C) The Officer of the responding unit
D) The Deputy Chief

Answer 171

C) The Officer of the responding unit

Question 172

According to Operational Guideline 638.00 - Notification of Public Health Services; you are the Incident Commander at a fire incident at a movie theatre in the lobby area, based on this response, should you request Public Health Services?

A) yes
B) no

Answer 172

A) yes

Question 173

According to Operational Guideline 638.00 - Notification of Public Health Services; you are the Incident Commander at a Lodging Home where there has been a long power outage impacting refrigeration units. Based on this response, should you request Public Health Services?

A) yes
B) no

Answer 173

A) yes

Question 174

According to Operational Guideline 640.00 - Atmosphere Monitoring at Fires; which of the following is incorrect regarding the atmospheric levels where you can operate without SCBA in an environment where smoke was present?

A) 0 ppm for HCN (Hydrogen Cyanide)
B) 10 ppm for H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide)
C) 0 ppm for CO (Carbon Monoxide)
D) Not less than 20.8% Oxygen

Answer 174

B) 10 ppm for H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide)

Question 175

According to Operational Guideline 645.00 - Radioactive Storage Areas - McMaster University; all laboratories, which contain radioactive material, are posted with warning signs stating?

A) “Caution - Radioactive Material.”
B) “Danger - - Radioactive material”
C) “Caution - - Radiation”
D) “Danger - Radiation”

Answer 175

A) “Caution - Radioactive Material.”

Question 176

According to Operational Guideline 645.00 - Radioactive Storage Areas - McMaster University; there are _________ areas on campus where entry must not be made until
Radiation Safety personnel have monitored the areas?

A) 6
B) 3
C) 7
D) 4

Answer 176

D) 4

Question 177

According to Operational Guideline 650.00 - Motor vehicle Collisions - Extrications, which of the following is the correct order of operations for the first arriving company/crew:
A) Provide scene stabilization, establish Hazard Control Zones, stabilize the vehicle with Rescue 42 struts to prevent further movement of the vehicle, remove all tempered glass, access and stabilize the patients).
B) De-energize the vehicle/disconnect battery, stabilize the vehicle to prevent further movement of the vehicle, access and stabilize the patients).
C) Provide scene stabilization, contain fluids/place absorbent material on spills and leaks, remove all tempered glass, access and stabilize the patients).
D) Provide scene stabilization, establish Hazard Control Zones, access and stabilize the vehicle to prevent further movement of the vehicle, access and stabilize the patients).

Answer 177

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

Question 178

According to Operational Guideline 650.00 - Motor Vehicle Collisions - Extrications; which of the following actions shall not be initiated by the first arriving company?

A) Implement initial traffic control on the scene
B) Provide fire protection to the scene
C) Develop a plan for the freeing of entrapped occupants, based on identified priorities
D) Provide scene stabilization

Answer 178

C) Develop a plan for the freeing of entrapped occupants, based on identified priorities

Question 179

According to Operational Guideline 650.00 - Motor Vehicle Collisions - Extrications; which of the following actions shall not be initiated by the first arriving company?
A) Access and stabilize the patients)
B) Ensure that backup equipment and personnel necessary for the operations are positioned adjacent to the controlled area (consider setting up an equipment staging area on a tarp)
C) Relay information to Communications
D) Conduct a thorough scene survey

Answer 179

B) Ensure that backup equipment and personnel necessary for the operations are positioned adjacent to the controlled area (consider setting up an equipment staging area on a tarp)

Question 180

According to Operational Guideline 650.00 - Motor Vehicle Collisions - Extrications; which of the following statements regarding extrications is incorrect?
A) Officers overseeing the actual extrication operations are responsible for the safety of all individuals operating within the extrication rescue sector
B) In areas that are not serviced by hydrants, a second pump/engine or a tanker shall also form part of the minimum dispatch to ensure that an adequate water supply is available for the initial response
C) An “action circle” that extends 10 metres around the vehicles) should be established
D) HFD members working inside the “action circle” must be wearing complete turn out gear including their helmet and gloves while any rescue operation is ongoing

Answer 180

C) An “action circle” that extends 10 metres around the vehicles) should be established

Question 181

According to Operational Guideline 650.00 - Motor Vehicle Collisions - Extrications; which of the following statements is incorrect?

A) Rescuers should enter a vehicle to begin assessment of a patient or commence extrication operations before stabilization of the vehicle is completed
B) Whenever possible, the rescuers) shall enter the stabilized vehicle and assess, stabilize and monitor the patient’s condition and provide protection and comfort for the patient during extrication operations
C) The fire-fighter attending the hose line shall wear full personal protective equipment with SCBA
D) Only tools/equipment that is intended for use at vehicle extrications that have been provided by the Hamilton Fire Department shall be utilized at extrications

Answer 181

A) Rescuers should enter a vehicle to begin assessment of a patient or commence extrication operations before stabilization of the vehicle is completed

Question 182

According to Operational Guideline 650.00 - Motor Vehicle Collisions - Extrications; which of the following statements about Hybrid Electric and Electric Vehicle Safety is incorrect?
A) Hybrid/Electric vehicles are automobiles powered by a combination of internal combustion and electric motors
B) Firefighters do not need to be aware where the high voltage cable runs when lifting or stabilizing Hybrid/Electric and Electric vehicles
C) The Hybrid/Electric vehicle’s high voltage system can pose a hazard to the safety of firefighters in an emergency situation
D) Do not cut, disconnect or handle the high voltage cable that is color-coded orange

Answer 182

B) Firefighters do not need to be aware where the high voltage cable runs when lifting or stabilizing Hybrid/Electric and Electric vehicles

Question 183

According to Operational Guideline 650.00 - Motor Vehicle Collisions - Extrications; which of the following statements about Hybrid Electric and Electric Vehicle Safety is incorrect?
A) High voltage systems need to be shut down by any of the several means provided by manufacturers before firefighters enter damaged hybrid/electric or electric vehicles, or before starting extrication procedures
B) It is safe to disconnect or handle the high voltage cable that is color-coded orange as long as it is not cut
C) Extrication procedures may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer
D) Shutting down the high voltage systems prevents accidental movement of the vehicle because there may be no engine noise even though a hybrid/electric or electric vehicle is powered on

Answer 183

B) It is safe to disconnect or handle the high voltage cable that is color-coded orange as long as it is not cut

Question 184

According to Operational Guideline 651.00 - Vehicle Accidents - Traffic Control and Scene Safety; personnel at the scene of highway incident operations fire personnel should do the following except:
A) Exit the vehicle on the untraveled side of the apparatus at all times.
B) NOT turn their back on moving vehicular traffic.
C) Always work towards the approaching traffic.
D) Only cross high-speed traffic lanes on foot if wearing reflective clothing and apparatus emergency lights are displayed

Answer 184

D) Only cross high-speed traffic lanes on foot if wearing reflective clothing and apparatus emergency lights are displayed

Question 185

According to Operational Guideline 651.00 - Vehicle Accidents - Traffic Control and Scene Safety; personnel at the scene of highway incident operations fire personnel should do the following except:
A) Exit the vehicle on the untraveled side of the apparatus at all times.
B) NOT turn their back on moving vehicular traffic.
C) Always work towards the approaching traffic.
D) Only cross high-speed traffic lanes on foot if wearing reflective clothing and apparatus emergency lights are displayed

Answer 185

D) Only cross high-speed traffic lanes on foot if wearing reflective clothing and apparatus emergency lights are displayed

Question 186

According to Operational Guideline 651.00; Vehicle Accidents - Traffic Control and Scene Safety; it is recommended that a buffer area be established between the incident scene and emergency apparatus. The suggested buffer area is ____ m for every 10km/h of posted roadway:
A) 2.0
B) 3.0
C) 4.0
D) 5.0

Answer 186

C) 4.0

Question 187

According to Operational Guideline 654.00 - Notification of the Building Services Division; the Building Construction Section responds to such matters as:
A) Providing physical security standards through a prevention and deterrence model for Fire damaged/vacant buildings
B) Fire damaged/vacant buildings, and/or an unsafe condition of a building
C) Investigates complaints on private and public property to ensure compliance with by-laws
D) None of the above

Answer 187

B) Fire damaged/vacant buildings, and/or an unsafe condition of a building

Question 188

According to Operational Guideline 654.00 - Notification of the Building Services Division; which of the following circumstances is incorrect when determining if the Building Services Division Inspector is required:
A) Structurally weakened building
B) Collapsed building
C) Only structures which have been struck by motor vehicles or other objects
D) Hazardous structures

Answer 188

C) Only structures which have been struck by motor vehicles or other objects

Question 189

According to Operational Policy 655.00 - Operation of Aerial Ladders in High Winds; when sustained wind speeds reach ________ km/h all HFD aerial ladders will not be used.
A) 70 km/h
B) 90 km/h
C) 56 km/h
D) 80 km/h

Answer 189

D) 80 km/h

Question 190

According to Operational Guideline 701.00 - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Responses; EMS is first on scene but has not made patient contact, HFD personnel shall:
A) Stand by on scene and wait for instructions from paramedics
B) Accompany the EMS crew to the patient’s side to ensure the patient’s condition can be optimally treated by the EMS crew alone
C) Clear the scene immediately
D) Accompany the EMS crew to the patient’s side to ensure the patient’s condition can be optimally treated and assume care of the patient

Answer 190

B) Accompany the EMS crew to the patient’s side to ensure the patient’s condition can be optimally treated by the EMS crew alone

Question 191

According to Operational Guideline 701.00 - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Responses; which of the following is information that the Company Officer shall obtain and then document in the Narrative of the Incident Report (FDM)?
A) Patient’s medical history, Physician’s Name, Age, Address, and the unique DNR serial number
B) Patient’s medical history, Physician’s Name, Date of birth, Age, Address, and the unique DNR serial number
C) Patient’s medical history, Name of care giver RN, RN (EC) or RPN, Address, and the unique DR serial number
D) Patient’s medical history, Date of birth, Age, Address, and the unique DR serial number

Answer 191

D) Patient’s medical history, Date of birth, Age, Address, and the unique DR serial number

Question 192

According to Operational Guideline 701.00 - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Responses; you are asked by paramedics to assign a firefighter to drive an ambulance so that the two paramedics can work together to perform life saving care. As the Company Officer how would handle this request?
A) You can allow this request if the second paramedic would be essential in providing life saving care
B) You cannot allow this request as Hamilton Fire Department personnel, excluding Mechanical Division personnel, shall not, for any reason, drive any Hamilton Paramedic Services apparatus
C) You can allow this request but you must follow the ambulance to the hospital to ensure a full crew is re-established immediately afterwards
D) You cannot allow this request unless the Platoon Chief is notified, and has approved the request

Answer 192

B) You cannot allow this request as Hamilton Fire Department personnel, excluding Mechanical Division personnel, shall not, for any reason, drive any Hamilton Paramedic Services apparatus

Question 193

According to Operational Guideline 701.00 - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Responses; you are asked by paramedics to assign a firefighter to drive an ambulance so that the two paramedics can work together to perform life saving care. As the Company Officer how would handle this request?
A) You can allow this request if the second paramedic would be essential in providing life saving care
B) You cannot allow this request as Hamilton Fire Department personnel, excluding Mechanical Division personnel, shall not, for any reason, drive any Hamilton Paramedic Services apparatus
C) You can allow this request but you must follow the ambulance to the hospital to ensure a full crew is re-established immediately afterwards
D) You cannot allow this request unless the Platoon Chief is notified, and has approved the request

Answer 193

B) You cannot allow this request as Hamilton Fire Department personnel, excluding Mechanical Division personnel, shall not, for any reason, drive any Hamilton Paramedic Services apparatus

Question 194

According to Operational Guideline 701.01 - Oxygen Resuscitation Kit; a crew member reports to you that the oxygen cylinder level is at 30 percent (30%) capacity and asks if it should be replaced. Your answer should be:
A) Yes, a cylinder that is at thirty-five percent (35%) of full capacity or lower should be replaced with a full cylinder
B) No, a cylinder that is at fifteen percent (15%) of full capacity or lower should be replaced with a full cylinder
C) Yes, a cylinder that is at forty percent (40%) of full capacity or lower should be replaced with a full cylinder
D) No, a cylinder that is at twenty-five percent (25%) of full capacity or lower should be replaced with a full cylinder

Answer 194

D) No, a cylinder that is at twenty-five percent (25%) of full capacity or lower should be replaced with a full cylinder