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Order Book Flashcards

1
Q

Companies may encounter fire hydrants that have rings on the 4” or 2½” connection that say either “out of service” or “maintenance required.” Which of these hydrants may be used in firefighting operations?

A

“Maintenance required” hydrants only

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An employee is arrested while off duty on a holiday. According to the D.C. Fire and EMS Order Book, he/she _____.

A

will immediately notify the on-duty Operations deputy fire chief

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3
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How many adverse actions within a period of 12 months involving any charge of misconduct, conduct unbecoming an employee, improper performance of duty or neglect in the performance of duties shall be prima facie evidence of inefficiency?

A

Three

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4
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Which about what to apply to regarding fire trial boards?

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A member may request a postponement or continuance of a trial board hearing, which must be in writing and include the number of days needed.

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5
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Duty hour exchanges involving single-role and dual-role providers in the Operations Division require the approval of the _____.

A

. on-duty company officer and battalion fire chief concerned

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6
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What shall apply regarding emergency annual leave (EAL)?

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EAL should not be granted more than six hours preceding the member’s tour of duty.

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7
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If an electrical wire is arcing along its length or in the trees, at least _____ will remain at the scene until the arrival of a responsible repair crew.

A

one engine only

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8
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Captains of engine companies shall be designated as fire prevention inspection program coordinators for their firehouses. They shall have which of the following responsibilities?

A

Ensuring that platoon inspection areas are established within their local

alarm areas for all building addresses received from the fire marshal.

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9
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Captains of companies shall ensure that a minimum of one informative inspection is performed _____ by each platoon.

A

quarterly

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10
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The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) is in the process of placing dual reflective bands on fire hydrants. Orange dual reflective bands indicate that a hydrant has a capacity of _____ gallons per minute.

A

500-999

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What shall apply regarding early relief?

A

Early relief will not be permitted if an ALS position is being downgraded

at the change of shifts prior to the end of the shift.

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12
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The maximum amount of accumulated annual leave that may be carried forward in succeeding years is _____ hours for members of the Operations Division.

A

264

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13
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How often shall task force companies drill on their specialty in accordance with the task force drill schedule?

A

Weekly

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14
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Which of the following members is complying with the Department’s guidelines for safe driving?

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A member stands on the tail step of the vehicle while it is in motion in order to load hose.

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15
Q

For fire inspection purposes, what structures would be categorized as a high-hazard occupancy?

A

A school

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16
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According to the D.C. Fire and EMS Order Book, what is the MOST critical function of fire suppression personnel at fire investigations?

A

Preserving fire patterns.

17
Q

All single-role EMS providers will be allowed a maximum of _____ call-in(s) for sick leave within any 12-month period that will not require a physician’s certificate.

A

three

18
Q

On an EMS call, the crewmember (position #2) is responsible for checking which of the following while inspecting the vehicle?

A

The patient compartment area and associated equipment.

19
Q

All personnel reporting for duty during normal operations are expected to maintain a state of readiness at all times and be prepared to be held over for a minimum of _____ hours during unexpected/unplanned significant or catastrophic events.

A

72

20
Q

What statements about the Department journal is CORRECT?

A

an error is made, the correction shall be made by drawing a line through the error and adding the correct data.

21
Q

When personnel become aware of the death of a retired member, they should notify the _____ as soon as practical.

A

Public Information Office

22
Q

A member is late for his/her duties without permission for 10 minutes. Which of the following shall apply in this situation?

A

He/she shall be placed on AWOL for 1 hour and not be allowed to work the remaining 50 minutes.

23
Q

Requests for permission to exchange duty hours in 12- and 24-hour increments
will be prepared and submitted on F&EMSD Form 163 (Application to Exchange Work Hours/Tours) by the member desiring the exchange at least _____ hours prior to the date of the exchange and will be signed by both members involved.

A

24

24
Q

An employee who has been approved for leave without pay is required to submit to a physical examination at the Police and Fire Clinic (PFC) at which of the following times?

A

Prior to beginning such leave and returning to duty.

25
Q

When vehicles must travel in oncoming traffic lanes, the maximum permissible speed shall be _____ mph.

A

20

26
Q

When backing a vehicle is unavoidable, all members not operating the vehicle shall exit and assist with spotting operations. If no spotters are available, may the driver still back the vehicle?

A

When backing a vehicle is unavoidable, all members not operating the vehicle shall exit and assist with spotting operations. If no spotters are available, may the driver still back the vehicle?

27
Q

Which of the following is considered an EMERGENCY service item for an apparatus?

A

. Patient compartment A/C.

28
Q

On an EMS call, the driver (position #1) following medical you responsibilities?

A

Obtaining patient’s vital signs.

29
Q

For the purpose of providing effective administration, the operations division is divided into seven battalions. To which battalion is brush unit 1 assigned?

A

Second

30
Q

Sgt. Neww is serving as the on-duty platoon commander. What statement describes an aspect of the sergeant’s responsibility in this position ?

A

It will be Sgt. Neww’s responsibility to supervise employees assigned to her shift.

31
Q

Certain policies and procedure will be adhered to concerning the service of summoners and subpoenas to members of the department in civil law suits related to the performance of their duties. What is correct regard to the service of a summons?

A

Process servers who seek to serve a summons on a member at his/her duty station will be directed to the company commander or other designated administrative official.

32
Q

What procedure is correct with regard to the recording of information in the department journal?

A

All entries will be made in ink or indelible pencil and if an error is made, the correction will be made by drawing a line through the error and ding the correct data: no erasures will be permitted.

33
Q

With regard to special reports, ay member initiating an approved “EXPEDITED” report and receiving no response within ____ days, will be granted permission to pursue that matter, in person and/ or by telephone, through the chain of command.

A

10

34
Q

Disciplinary actions against firefighter at the rank of ____ and below shall be governed by the collective bargaining agreement between the department and DC Fire Fighter Association Local 36 and chapter 16 of the DC personnel Manual (DPM). In the event of a conflict between the collective bargaining agreement and Chapter 16,___ shall prevail.

A

Captain; the collective bargaining agreement

35
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Member may be relieved from duty up to ___ early provided that the members is relieved by another member who is voluntarily assuming duty as a courtesy to the member being relieved.

A

2 1/2 hours

36
Q

Protected health information (PHI) may be entered in/on what?

A

Form 44 Medical, and it should only be submitted on the form by the employee or by the company officer/ immediate supervisor if the employee is incapacitated

37
Q

The maximum amount of accumulated annual leave which ma be carried forward in succeeding years is ___ hours for member of division other than operations division and ___ hours for members of the operations division

A

240; 264

38
Q

What is correct regard to routine inspections?

A

A private residence or the non public areas of a business or building may be entered without con set or warrant when the member reasonably believes that “exigencies circumstance” exist.

39
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When the department is placed in the “READY ALERT STATUS” all units will prepare for immediate response and will comply with____.

A

All practical drills will cease and apparatus will be made ready for response.

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