Order Book

Question 1

How many acting BFC’s may be on-duty at one time? Who’s responsibility, and who may override?

Answer 1

No more then 3 at one time. It is the Operations Deputy’s responsibility. Specific authority must be obtained from the Operations Assistant FC to exceed this limit.

Question 2

Who is designated at the property officer?

Answer 2

In a double house, the Truck Captain. Engine Captain every where else.

Question 3

The left side of the personnel file will be in the following order.

Answer 3

FD Form 119 on the bottom, FD Form 175 middle, FD Form 9 on top.

Question 4

What form shall accompany an FD Form 9?

Answer 4

Form OBMS-90 in duplicate, and forwarded to the Human Resources Office

Question 5

FD Form 14 is required for?

Answer 5

Any member engaged in outside employment paid, or unpaid/volunteer.

Question 6

How should complaints be resolved?

Answer 6

At the lowest possible level of the chain of command. Only when such efforts prove futile will the matter be referred to the next highest level.

Question 7

If a citizen believes they have been injured and/or their property damaged by the DCFD they must-

Answer 7

Within 6 days file a written notice to the Office of Risk Management - Claims Bureau
441 4th St NW Suite 800 South
1)Containing a brief description of the incident, explaining cause and circumstances of the claim
2)The date and time of the incident
3)The location of the incident.

Question 8

Summons

Answer 8

A legal document notifying a person summoned that an action has been initiated against him or her in the court where the summons was issued.

Question 9

Subpoena

Answer 9

A legal notice to a witness to appear and give testimony at the place, date, and time specified.

Question 10

Deposition

Answer 10

A document informing a witness of the intention to pursue and discover a matter involved in a lawsuit through the taking of testimony under oath.

Question 11

What happens with a members personnel jacket when they retire, resign, or are separated from the service for any reason?

Answer 11

It will promptly be forwarded to the Inventory/Records management located at logistics. (Attention Inventory Records Management Assistant)

Question 12

Company Officer Daily Checklist

Answer 12

Form 55, found on the LAN

Question 13

The company file cabinet-

Answer 13

• Top drawer contains A-K
• Second drawer contains L-Z Misc stationery items may be kept in the top 2 drawers
• Third drawer contains peoplesoft records
• The fourth and fifth drawer will include all executed reports, forms, and other correspondence.

Question 14

Official personnel file folders are-

Answer 14

Maintained on all personnel of the department by the Servicing Personnel Office No. 2 of the DC Office of Personnel

Question 15

What is a Form 99

Answer 15

Used when the original is filed under another heading or is not available. It will include the subject, date, and location of the original.

Question 16

What form is required of all Metro responses, with the exception of medicals?

Answer 16

FD Form 170.3 Attention Metro Liaison officer through the incident commander.

Question 17

What is the timeframe for action on a Special Report?

Answer 17

30 days for a routine report. 10 days for an Expedited report.

Question 18

What does the white band above the steamer and below the bonnet on a hydrant, or a dual banded hydrant (above and below the steamer) mean?

Answer 18

It has been changed to the 4 1/2” NST and you will need to use the MD hydrant adapter.

Question 19

What do the colored hydrant bands signify?

Answer 19

Blue- Greater then 1500 gpm
Yellow- 1000-1499 gpm
Orange- 500-999 gpm
Red- Less then 500 gpm

Question 20

What is the time frame for the Initial Written Notification and Proposed action for discipline against a member?

Answer 20

A member shall be given Initial Written Notification within 75 days after the alleged infraction or complaint, or such time as the employer became aware.
Proposed Action will be served within 60 days of the Initial Written Notification.
A Member has a right to challenge the Proposed Action by notifying the Chief within 10 days.

Question 21

What are the penalties incurred from the disciplinary conferences?

Answer 21

BFC conference- up to 72 hour suspension
DFC conference- 72-120 hour suspension
Trial Board- 120+ hour suspension, demotion, or termination

Question 22

Prior to being placed on Enforced Leave-

Answer 22

The member shall be placed on Administrative leave for 5 workdays, followed by Enforced Annual Leave, then Comp time, finally to Leave Without Pay.

Question 23

What is the accrual rate for leave in Operations?

Answer 23

Less than 3 years- 4.5 hours 3 leave periods
3 but less than 15 years- 7 hours 4 leave periods
15 + years- 9 hours 5 leave periods

Question 24

What must members ensure when in a non-pay status?

Answer 24

When it will occur over a full pay period (80-84 hours) they must make arrangements for payment of health benefits to the DC Treasury.

Question 25

Sick call

Answer 25

0700-0830 Monday through Friday. Also, 1300-1430 with the approval of the MSO.

Question 26

The 2 MIP periods are

Answer 26

April 1- Sept 30

October 1- March 31

Question 27

FD Form 158 Report of Administrative Leave - Sick shall be completed when

Answer 27

Annually, on or before the 15th of January.

Question 28

What are the time frames for submittal of the Form 50.1 and Form 50?

Answer 28

100 days prior to the service or longevity step increase for the Form 50.1
30 days prior for the Form 50

Question 29

According to the Fire Prevention Division, the (three) building classes are

Answer 29

Class A- High rise building, all buildings 6 stories or 75’ from the lowest level of FD access
Class B- Buildings over 3 stories in height; mid-rise
Class C- Buildings less then 3 stories

Question 30

Form 1’s are stored?

Answer 30

In the top right hand drawer of the company desk.

Question 31

Define an accident-

Answer 31

A crash, collision, or similar incident involving a moving vehicle resulting in property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
An incident is anytime a vehicle is damaged by means other then what has been defined as an accident.

Question 32

Who requests an Accident Investigation Board(AIB), and who selects and serves on it?

Answer 32

The investigating BFC will determine the need for the AIB. The DFC Risk Management will select at least 3 BFC’s, one of which will serve as the chair. The AIB will also have at least 1 representative from the Apparatus Division and the Safety Office.
The boards findings will be referred to the DFC-RM within 14 calendar days so he may issue a final determination of steps to be taken

Question 33

Units will be PM’d

Answer 33

Command vehicles- Admin every 6 months/5000 miles
Operations every 4 months/ 3000 miles
-EMS units every 30 days for frontline
-Heavy vehicles every 6 months

Question 34

Members desiring to wear non-issued boots and/or helmets are required to execute what?

Answer 34

FD Form 123, and they must be inspected by the Safety Office