PA/IDs Flashcards
A Company Officer who is informed or made aware that hazing or bullying conduct has occurred must report the incident or allegation in writing, up the chain of command to?
A) BITS
B) The Chief of Operations
C) The Chief of Department
D) The Fire Commissioner
ANSWER: C) The Chief of Department
PAID 1-13
Which is an incorrect choice regarding the FDNY Extra-Departmental Employment Policy (EDE)?
A) While on medical leave, members are prohibited from engaging in any EDE, profession, occupation or business.
B) Members serving with volunteer fire departments must submit the Form BP-150.
C) All members must have the approval of the Fire Commissioner in order to participate in EDE.
D) While on light duty or limited service, members may engage in EDE only with the approval of the Fire Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee.
ANSWER: C) All members must have the approval of the Fire Commissioner in order to participate in EDE.
(PA/ID 12-67)
- Members may engage in EDE WITHOUT the approval of the Commissioner unless except as noted in PA/ID 12-67
Mutual exchange of tours shall be completed within a _________ day period subsequent to the first date involved.
A) 15
B) 30
C) 60
D) 7
ANSWER: B) 30
(PA/ID 6-72)
- Mutual exchange of tours shall be completed within a THIRTY (30) day period subsequent to the first date involved.
Of the following, which one is an incorrect choice made about Mutual Exchange Guidelines?
Select one:
A) Under normal circumstances, members should not owe or be owed 8 or more mutual exchange of tours. This excludes self-mutuals.
B) Approved mutual shall be voided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail for which the member has been notified more than 7 days prior to first date of mutual.
C) Only the company officer responsible for approving staffing events and changes, shall maintain control of, and record in, the Unit Staffing Log.
D) Mutual applications shall be submitted at least 3 days in advance of the first date involved.
ANSWER: B) Approved mutual shall be voided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail for which the member has been notified more than 7 days prior to first date of mutual. (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 6-72)
- FIVE (5) days prior to date of MX.
Members placed on Military Leave may be eligible for a maximum of _________ hours of paid Military Leave per calendar year.
A) 325
B) 150
C) 96
D) 240
ANSWER: D) 240
(PA/ID 7-75 4.1)
Members placed on Military Leave may be eligible for a maximum of TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY (240) hours of paid Military Leave per calendar year.
When a member wishes to file an EEO Complaint, the complaint must be filed with the FDNY EEO Officer within ___________ from the date the alleged discrimination or harassment occurred.
A) Two years
B) 90 days
C) 18 months
D) One year
ANSWER: D) One year
(PA/ID 1-77 5.5)
- When a member wishes to file an EEO Complaint, the complaint must be filed with the FDNY EEO Officer within ONE YEAR (1 YEAR) from the date the alleged discrimination or harassment occurred.
Members who would like to exchange RSOT tours should be governed by all but which one of the following guidelines?
A) Mutual exchange of scheduled RSOT is permitted for all full duty firefighters assigned and working in the field.
B) Mutual exchange of scheduled RSOT tours by full duty Firefighters must be competed (worked) by both parties within 90 days of the first scheduled RSOT tour or by the end of the calendar year (whichever is earlier).
C) An RSOT tour that has been mutualed or rescheduled may not be mutualed or rescheduled again.
D) Mutual exchange of RSOT tours must be submitted to the Battalion at least 24 hours before the first RSOT tour for approval.
ANSWER: B) Mutual exchange of scheduled RSOT tours by full duty Firefighters must be competed (worked) by both parties within 90 days of the first scheduled RSOT tour or by the end of the calendar year (whichever is earlier). (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 1-90)
- Within THIRTY (30) days
Company officers discussing the FDNY Bereavement Leave policy would be incorrect to state?
A) A Bereavement Leave report is to be prepared in duplicate by the officer on duty in the member’s unit. One copy shall be forwarded immediately and the other with the transcript of death.
B) A member receiving a death notification when on duty will be promptly excused by the immediate superior officer on duty.
C) Bereavement Leave may not be less than 5 calendar days.
D) Bereavement Leave will begin at 0900 hours following time of death.
ANSWER: C) Bereavement Leave may not be less than 5 calendar days.
(PA/ID 4-89)
- Not less than FOUR (4) calendar days
In the event of a workplace violence emergency, FDNY employees are instructed to first report the emergency ____________________.
A) By calling 911
B) By reporting it to their supervisor or the Workplace Violence Coordinator
ANSWER: A) By calling 911
PA/ID 1-2011 1.6
Ladder 99 responds to a verbal in front of quarters for an accident that results in an extrication. Prior to the arrival of the engine company, members of the truck company assist in vehicle extrication. Four of the members working are CFRD qualified. What is the appropriate action for the officer to take at the completion of the response? (CORRECT)
A) All of the members of the truck company were given CFRD marks at the conclusion of the response.
B) Only the CFR qualified members of the truck company were given CFRD marks at the conclusion of the response.
C) Because the verbal extended beyond the end of the tour, the officer gave the members CFRD marks for the time beyond the end of the tour.
D) No CFRD marks were given for the response.
ANSWER: D) No CFRD marks were given for the response.
(PA/ID 3-98 CFRD PAY DIFFERENTIAL)
A – Only CFR certified members shall receive the differential when they respond to any of the eligible categories.
B – Responses to perform duties traditionally performed by these companies shall not be compensated.
C – The differential shall only be for the scheduled tour and not beyond.
D – Responses to perform duties traditionally performed by these companies shall not be compensated (vehicle extrication, forcible entry for EMS or CFR engines)
Officers and Firefighters other than 6th grade, who attended a periodic Education Day within ____ months of their scheduled date, shall not report with their company. These members shall be included in the Division/Battalion staffing and detailed for the 9x6.
A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 12
ANSWER: B) 6
(PA/ID 1-2008 - 3.5)
- 6th grade FFs shall attend with their company when scheduled.
In your first hour out of FLSTP, one of your firefighters walks into the officer to tell you about a criminal level hazing event that just occurred in quarters. Which of the following actions is MOST CORRECT for the new Lt to take?
A)nAny reported hazing/bullying incident that would also be a crime will be reported directly to NYPD for investigation.
B) Alleged violations of this policy will be handled confidentially, however members cannot submit a hazing/bullying report anonymously to BITS or EEO.
C) Hazing or bullying that may also implicate or violate the department’s EEO policy is covered by reporting under the Anti Hazing/Anti Bullying policy.
D) Any incidents or allegations of hazing or bullying shall be reported by supervisory personnel in writing up the chain of command to the Chief of Department.
ANSWER: D) Any incidents or allegations of hazing or bullying shall be reported by supervisory personnel in writing up the chain of command to the Chief of Department.
(PA/ID 1/2013 4.4)
A – DOI for investigation.
B – Can submit anonymously. Members are encouraged to provide one’s name and contact information.
C – Hazing/Bullying that violates EEO Policy shall be reported directly to EEO office in accordance with the EEO Policy.
Which of the following choices below is not in accord with PAID 2-2019, the FDNY Lactation Policy?
A) A lactation room is a sanitary place that is shielded from view and free from intrusion
B) A lactation room includes an electrical outlet and a chair
C) Employees who submit a “Request for an Accommodation to Express Milk” form to the EEO office, shall do so no later than 14 days before they plan to express milk
D) Lactation rooms may never be used for any other purposes when the lactating employee is on duty
ANSWER: D) Lactation rooms may never be used for any other purposes when the lactating employee is on duty
(INCORRECT)
(PAID 2-2019 / 3.4.3 Lactation Policy)
- They CAN BE used for other purposes, except while the employee is expressing milk.
If a pregnant firefighter believes that they are incapable of performing the duties of a full duty member, they must provide the Bureau of Health Services (BHS) with written verification from the member’s health care provider. The member will be placed on light duty by BHS upon the member’s request. Which point below is a most accurate description in regards to the firefighters on light duty?
A) These firefighters shall report to the quartermaster to procure work-duty uniforms that are appropriate for pregnant members.
B) Pregnant Full-duty members may modify their uniform.
C) If on light duty and wearing a modified uniform, a pregnant FF shall display an FDNY identification card on their clothing.
D) The FDNY Identification card displayed by a light duty FF in a modified uniform shall not be displayed on their jacket/coat. It shall be attached to their shirt/sweater.
ANSWER: C) If on light duty and wearing a modified uniform, a pregnant FF shall display an FDNY identification card on their clothing.
(PA/ID 1-89 2.2 - Pregnancy Leave)
A -They MAY modify light duty uniform with business appropriate attire.
B - Does not mention uniforms for pregnant FULL DUTY members.
D - It only says displayed on OUTERMOST garment, so if they are wearing a jacket it goes on the jacket. If they remove the jacket, it goes on whatever is the new outermost garment.
Company Commanders have many unique responsibilities that most lieutenants and covering captains don’t. Choose the least correct point regarding a Company Commander’s responsibilities.
A) In fire department facilities, all single-occupant restrooms must be made available for use by all persons of any gender.
B) A single occupant restroom shall contain no more than 1 water closet and 2 urinals, except where egress from it is through a male or female designated locker room.
C) All single-occupant bathrooms shall have required signage affixed on or near the entrance to such room.
D) Battalion commanders will confer with every assigned company commander a least once each quarter regarding maintaining a professional workplace.
ANSWER: B) A single occupant restroom shall contain no more than 1 water closet and 2 urinals, except where egress from it is through a male or female designated locker room. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-2017, sec 5)
- No more than ONE water closet and ONE urinal.
Choose the incorrect Minimum Staffing Policy .
A) FFs in between their 6x9 tours may be permitted to work a maximum of 6 hours
B) Any member performing any type of OT shall not be selected for acting out-of-title in the rank of Lieutenant
C) In the event that no members are available to await relief, a unit may start the tour with one member less than minimum staffing levels while awaiting the arrival of the detail or the return of the member detailed out the previous tour
D) A FF that is hired for and earns OT in another unit is entitled to Portal to Portal compensation
ANSWER: D) A FF that is hired for and earns OT in another unit is entitled to Portal to Portal compensation. (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 74-5 / Section 9.1)
D - NOT entitled to Portal to Portal compensation when hired for and earns OT in another unit.
- In-basket documents may or may not be provided to you on test day.
During a busy day tour, one of the members of your unit comes into the office to inquire about starting a new FDNY-affiliated organization. You would be correct to inform this member of all of the following except?
A) Affiliated organizations shall conduct their activities in a lawful manner and one that is consistent with the mission, reputation, goals and core values of the Department.
B) Affiliated organizations, their officers, and members engaged in organization activities, shall clearly disclose, in all dealings with the public, media organizations, and other businesses and organizations, that they are speaking on behalf of the Fire Department.
C) Affiliated organizations shall notify the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer via email of any change in the organization’s mission or purpose.
D) Upon notice of suspension or revocation of “affiliated organization” status, an affiliated organization shall immediately discontinue use of the FDNY Trademarks and cease engaging in any activities using the FDNY Trademarks.
ANSWER: B) Affiliated organizations, their officers, and members engaged in organization activities, shall clearly disclose, in all dealings with the public, media organizations, and other businesses and organizations, that they are speaking on behalf of the Fire Department. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-19 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 6.2)
- Affiliated organizations are NOT speaking or acting on behalf of the Fire Department.
- Inquiries regarding the Fire Department shall be referred to the Department’s Office of Public Information.
All Captains should be familiar with the Department’s Workplace Violence Prevention Program. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A) Fire Department employees (or their duly designated employee representative) who have been the victim of, or who have witnessed, a workplace violence incident such as a physical assault shall prepare a Workplace Violence Report and submit it to the reporting employee’s supervisor.
B) Every supervisor who has received a Workplace Violence Report (or a verbal report) shall ensure that it is forwarded via the chain of command to the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator.
C) Supervisors may not take measures to correct the potential for workplace violence (i.e. reassignment of personnel) or respond to a workplace violence incident without the express written consent of the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator.
D) When appropriate to ensure the effectiveness of control measures such as lighting or access, supervisors may request that building repairs be made; however, this does not relieve supervisors from the duty of completing a Work Order and submitting it to the Bureau of Facilities for required repairs.
ANSWER: C) Supervisors may not take measures to correct the potential for workplace violence (i.e. reassignment of personnel) or respond to a workplace violence incident without the express written consent of the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-11 10.2.1, 11.1.1, 11.2.1, 11.2.2)
- Supervisors (in consultation with their chain of command) MAY take any measures within their authority to correct a potential for workplace violence or to respond to a workplace violence incident INCLUDING contacting law enforcement authorities, TEMPORARILY RE-ASSIGNING PERSONNEL, or referring personnel for discipline.
You are the Captain of L100, trying to discern how many RSOT tours Probationary Firefighter Williams is entitled to for the remainder of the calendar year. Probationary Firefighter Williams was appointed on February 17th, 2020 and assigned to L100 on May 2nd, 2020. This member is entitled to?
A) one (1) day 9x6 and two (2) night 6x9 tours
B) two (2) day 9x6 and one (1) night 6x9 tours
C) one (1) day 9x6 and one (1) night 6x9 tours
D) four (4) day 9x6 and three (3) night 6x9 tours
ANSWER: B) two (2) day 9x6 and one (1) night 6x9 tours
(PAID 1-90 Add 5)
- Probationary Firefighters, during their first six (6) months of employment are NOT ELIGIBLE for scheduled Roster Staffing Overtime (RSOT).
- The definition of a month for the purpose of the above chart is based on the APPOINTMENT DATE of the Firefighter. A full month will be counted ONLY if the appointment date was on or before the l6th of a month. (Go by appointment date / NOT date member started working in the firehouse)
- In this scenario the FF was appointed on February 17th. The 6 months will start from March. (March/April/May/June/July/August)
- Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec (4 months remain)
- The corresponding chart in PA/ID 1/90 will tell you how many RSOT tours the proby is eligible to work. (They may ask this as a lookup)
Eleven months - 3 day tours / 4 night tours
Ten months - 4 day tours / 3 night tours
Nine months - 3 day tours / 3 night tours
Eight months - 2 day tours / 3 night tours
Seven months - 3 day tours / 2 night tours
Six months - 2 day tours / 2 night tours
Five months - 1 day tour / 2 night tours
Four months - 2 day tours / 1 night tour
Three months - 1 day tour / 1 night tour
Two months - 1 night tour
One month - 1 day tour
Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding the Department’s Lactation Policy?
A) A “Lactation Room” is a sanitary place (not a restroom) that can be used to express milk shielded from view and free from intrusion, that includes an electrical outlet, a chair, a surface on which to place a breast pump and other personal items and nearby access to running water.
B) Employees shall submit Form EEO-12 - “Request for an Accommodation to Express Milk” to the EEO Office as soon as practicable, but no later than fourteen (14) days before they plan to begin expressing milk in the workplace. Completed forms may be submitted in person or by mail.
C) Lactation rooms or similar spaces may not be used for any other purpose as their only function is as a private lactation area. Notice shall be provided to all employees that the room is used only as a lactation room.
D) The EEO Office will consult with the employee who needs to pump breastmilk on duty, their Commanding Officers, and the Bureau of Facilities to determine how best to accommodate the needs of the member. After consultation and review, the EEO Office will issue a letter outlining the accommodation, a copy of which will be forwarded through the chain of command to the member’s Unit Head/Company Commander.
ANSWER: C) Lactation rooms or similar spaces may not be used for any other purpose as their only function is as a private lactation area. Notice shall be provided to all employees that the room is used only as a lactation room. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 2-19 2.3, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.4.3, 5.1)
- Lactation rooms or similar spaces MAY be used for other purposes so long as its SOLE FUNCTION is a private lactation area while the employee is using it to express milk. When an employee is using a room or space normally reserved for other purposes to express milk, NOTICE shall be provided to others that the room is given preference for use as a lactation room.
Which choice below about Extra Departmental Employment (EDE) is CORRECT?
A) All sixth grade firefighters are prohibited from working EDE
B) Members on light duty are prohibited from working EDE
C) All EDE must be approved by the Fire Commissioner
D) Members serving in Volunteer Departments must submit EDE form (BP-150)
ANSWER: D) Members serving in Volunteer Departments must submit EDE form (BP-150)
PA/ID 12/67 – EXTRA DEPT. EMPLOYMENT 1.10)
A – Sixth grade firefighters shall NOT engage in any EDE, profession, occupation or business, WHILE ATTENDING PROBATIONARY FF SCHOOL.
B - While on light duty or limited service, members MAY ENGAGE in EDE only with the APPROVAL OF THE FIRE COMMISSIONER OR THE COMMISSIONER’S DESIGNEE.
C - Members may engage in extra-departmental employment (EDE) without the approval of the Fire Commissioner, except as noted herein (in the bulletin) 1.1
There are a number of rules that apply to mutual exchanges. Which choice below is CORRECT according to the PA/ID on mutual exchange guidelines?
A) Applications for mutual exchanges shall be submitted at least 2 days in advance of the first date involved
B) Mutual exchanges of tours shall be completed within a 15-day period subsequent to the first date involved
C) Under normal circumstances, members should not owe or be owed 8 or more mutual exchange of tours. This includes self-mutuals.
D) Approved mutual shall be voided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail for which the member has been notified more than 5 days prior to the first date of mutual.
ANSWER: D) Approved mutual shall be voided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail for which the member has been notified more than 5 days prior to the first date of mutual.
(PA/ID 6/72 – MUTUAL EXCHANGE GUIDELINES - 1.7)
A – At least 3 days in advance
B – Within a 30 day period
C – This EXCLUDES self-mutuals.
Discretionary overtime is governed by different guidelines than minimum staffing overtime. Members may work discretionary overtime on a specific day or time when they are granted time off for which of the following reasons?
A) Vacation Leave.
B) Self Mutual.
C) Compensatory Time.
D) None of the Above.
ANSWER: D) None of the Above.
(PAID 1-2009 - Sec. 2.7)
- Members are NOT ELIGIBLE to work discretionary OT while on: Vacation Leave, Accrued Leave, Terminal Leave, or Comp time or Self Mutual off.
- NEW UPDATE 12/16/2019
You are the officer on duty and a firefighter comes into your office looking to file an EEO complaint stemming from an incident the occurred at a company function. Which action that you took next was CORRECT according to the PA/ID?
A) You provided the member the Complaint Report and asked them to fill it out to maintain confidentiality.
B) You complete the Complaint Report and require that the member provide you details of the incident for completion.
C) You take a mark in the Pass Along book stating a member was filing a Complaint Report.
D) You advise the member of their filing options and notify the department’s EEO Officer.
ANSWER: D) You advise the member of their filing options and notify the department’s EEO Officer.
(PA/ID 1-77 – EEO 6.1)
A – Once the member decides to make a complaint, the OFFICER is required to complete a confidential EEO Incident Report. 6.4
B – The member is NOT REQUIRED to give the officer or any other FD official except the EEO Officer or Counselor any information concerning the complaint.
C – NO JOURNAL/LOG ENTRIES shall be entered with regard to any EEO Complaints.
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the Workplace Violence Policy?
A) Members who do not feel reporting to the officer will result in Corrective action can report directly to the Workplace Violence Coordinator.
B) A witness to Workplace Violence can complete and submit a report to their officer for forwarding.
C) The Workplace Violence Prevention Policy is required to be on display on firehouse bulletin boards.
D) Once the officer receives the report, it shall be forwarded through the chain of Command to the Workplace Violence Coordinator.
ANSWER: C) The Workplace Violence Prevention Policy is required to be on display on firehouse bulletin boards. (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 1/2011 – WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION POLICY 10.4.1)
- A copy of the written Workplace Violence Prevention Policy is available on the Fire Department Intranet. It may also be obtained by requesting a hard copy from a supervisor or the FDNY OSHA Unit.
Which choice below contains the CORRECT time frame in which to file an EEO Complaint with the EEO Officer?
A) 90 Days
B) 180 days
C) 1 year
D) 2 years
ANSWER: C) 1 year
(PA/ID 1/77 – EEO)
A complaint must be filed with the FD’s EEO Officer within ONE YEAR from the date of the alleged discrimination or harassment occurred.
According to the Bereavement Leave PA/ID, there are people who qualify and others who do not. Which of the following choices DOES NOT qualify for Bereavement Leave? (INCORRECT)
A) The Father of a member’s domestic partner.
B) The Brother of a member
C) The Sister of a member’s spouse
D) The Uncle of a member who resides in their household.
ANSWER: C) The Sister of a member’s spouse (Does not qualify for Bereavement Leave)
(BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – PA/ID 4/89)
- Death in member’s Immediate family “WCBSFM”
W - Wife (also death of member's domestic partner) C - Child B - Brother S - Sister F - Father M - Mother
- Also death of other relative residing in the household at time of death.
- Immediate family member of spouse or domestic partner - Spouse or domestic partner’s parent or child or other relative residing in the member’s household at the time of death. – JUST REMEMBER… NO BS For spouse or Domestic Partner (No Brother or Sister)
Today is Election Day and Firefighter Jones walks into your office to inquire about the possibility of taking off on a self-mutual for today’s night tour. Which response below is CORRECT regarding Self Mutual tours off?
A) Firefighters may work a maximum of 6 self-mutuals in any calendar year.
B) If possible, requests for self-mutual off or repayment should be made at least 24 hours in advance.
C) Firefighters may be permitted to owe a maximum of one night tour and one day tour and will not be permitted another until the outstanding tours are repaid.
D) If a member fails to repay a self-mutual within 90 days, the member will not be permitted to work MSOT until payment has been completed.
ANSWER: D) If a member fails to repay a self-mutual within 90 days, the member will not be permitted to work MSOT until payment has been completed.
(PA/ID 3/94 - SELF MUTUAL POLICY 4.3)
A – Maximum of FOUR (4) self-mutuals in any calendar year. (4.1)
B – If possible, requests should be made at least SEVENTY TWO (72) hours in advance (2.1.2)
C – Firefighters will be permitted to owe the department a maximum of ONE TOUR prior to repayment. (4.2)
EEO situations often come down to mediation. Which choice below is CORRECT regarding the mediation process?
A) The complainant or respondent may file a written request for mediation.
B) The EEO officer or designee shall attempt to mediate the dispute with the parties and reach an informal resolution within 90 working days of receipt of the request for mediation.
C) Mediation efforts to resolve the complaint shall not exceed 45 working days unless the time period is extended by the complainant and respondent.
D) The Chief of Department will make the final decision regarding the complaint.
ANSWER: A) The complainant or respondent may file a written request for mediation.
(PA/ID 1/77 – EEO COMPLAINT PROCESS - 11.1)
B – Informal solution within FORTY FIVE (45) days
C – Mediation efforts shall not exceed 45 working days unless the time period is extended by the EEO Officer.
D – The FIRE COMMISSIONER will make final decision.
Today is Monday and Firefighter Jones walks into your office to advise you that she is scheduled to work Wednesday’s day tour on a mutual and night tour for herself before going on vacation. She hands you a jury duty notice that puts her on jury duty alert effective Wednesday. You give her several pieces of information. Which was the only CORRECT info according to the Jury Duty PA/ID?
A) You advise her that the mutual exchange of tours is no good due to the jury duty alert.
B) You advise her that her vacation leave will be postponed by the Jury Duty Alert.
C) You advise her that if summoned for jury duty leave, the leave will begin at 0900 on the day scheduled for the start of service.
D) You advise here that Jury duty leave will end at 1800 hours on the last day of jury duty service.
ANSWER: A) You advise her that the mutual exchange of tours is no good due to the jury duty alert.
(PA/ID – 1/96 – JURY DUTY LEAVE - 6.11)
- Members shall not participate in any mutual exchange of tours from 1800 hours on the Sunday prior to the first day of Jury Duty Alert (or 1800 hours on Monday if Monday is a holiday), until they are either released from their jury duty obligation or their period of standby notification expires, whichever is first.
B – Vacation is postponed or interrupted by Jury Duty SERVICE – Not Jury Duty Alert.
C – The leave will begin at 1800 hours on the day before
the scheduled start of service.
D – Jury duty leave will end at 0900 following the last date of jury duty service.
Which of the following postings is CORRECT as an appropriate use of the department’s Social Media Policy?
A) Firefighter A took and posted a picture to his social media page with family members while in uniform following his graduation ceremony at the Training Academy.
B) Firefighter B took and posted a video to her social media page after operations were completed at a fire in a commercial building.
C) Firefighter C exchanged social media information with a woman she successfully resuscitated while on a CFR-D response.
D) Firefighter D was granted permission by the Battalion Commander to “friend” a 15-year old aspiring firefighter he rescued at a fire recently.
ANSWER: A) Firefighter A took and posted a picture to his social media page with family members while in uniform following his graduation ceremony at the Training Academy.
(PA/ID 2/2013 – SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY - 5.2.5)
A IS CORRECT - FDNY personnel shall not post photographs of themselves in uniform, unless the uniform was worn during an event for which a uniform is required. (5.2.5)
B - Members of the Department are prohibited from taking photographs, videotaping or recording audio while working unless authorized to do so by the Office of Public Information. (5.2.6)
C - Employees are prohibited from engaging in any type of social media contact with patients, fire victims or any members of the public with whom they interact in their capacity as FDNY employee. (5.2.7)
D - Employees are prohibited from engaging in any type of social media contact (e.g., “friending,” or “following”) with minors with whom they interact in the course of their FDNY employment, unless specifically authorized by a Department Assistant Commissioner (or higher rank) or DEPUTY CHIEF (or higher rank). (5.2.8)
You are the officer on duty in Engine 199 and following roll call, you recognize that one of your members is exhibiting unusual behavior. It’s not dangerous or urgent in nature, but enough for you to take notice. Which choice is CORRECT as the next action you should take?
A) Immediately telephone the medical office with full particulars requesting an examination.
B) Notify the Battalion on duty.
C) Because it’s after regular business hours, notify the emergency operations center via telephone (FDOC).
D) Place a request for a complete medical examination in a sealed envelope marked confidential and forward directly to the chief medical officer at BHS.
ANSWER: D) Place a request for a complete medical examination in a sealed envelope marked confidential and forward directly to the chief medical officer at BHS.
(PA/ID 1/84 – UNUSUAL BEHAVIOR – 1,2,3 PG 1.
A – If in the opinion of the officer, the behavior of any member is such as to PRESENT A DANGER to the member or to anyone else, an IMMEDIATE PHONE CALL shall be made to BHS.
B – Notify BC for DANGEROUS behavior that requires immediate action.
C – Notify the emergency operations center via telephone (FDOC) for DANGEROUS behavior that requires immediate action.
- Only included this question because it is on the NOE.
- Choices A,B,C are for someone exhibiting
DANGEROUS behavior. - Choice D is for NOT DANGEROUS OR URGENT IN NATURE but enough for the Officer to take notice.
CFRD certified Officers and firefighters working in ladder companies are only eligible for CFR differential under certain circumstances. Which of the following is not listed as acceptable criteria?
A) Operation of Defibrillation equipment
B) Administration of Oxygen
C) Stabilization of a patient’s spine/neck
D) Performance of a patient assessment or a head to toe survey
ANSWER: B) Administration of Oxygen (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 3-98 CFRD PAY DIFFERENTIAL - 2.2.1)
- Administration of CPR
You are the officer on duty on Memorial Day Weekend and firefighter Walker calls to advise you that he has been selected for Jury Duty Service following his call-in period. You run down a bunch of things he should be aware of. Which one is INCORRECT according to the PA/ID?
A) You are responsible for working 6x9 Friday and Saturday tours and before holidays, and 9x6 tours on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.
B) If jury duty service starts prior to the beginning of your vacation, the vacation leave will be postponed.
C) You are not permitted to work any mutual exchange of tours from 1800 on the date immediately prior to the first day of service until released from Jury Duty Service.
D) Members scheduled to work on Memorial or Veteran’s day that are excused for Jury Duty are not entitled to Comp Time reimbursement.
ANSWER: A) You are responsible for working 6x9 Friday and Saturday tours and before holidays, and 9x6 tours on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays. (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 1/96 – JURY DUTY LEAVE - 7.1)
- Saturday 6x9 tours and night tours before holidays. (NOT FRIDAYS)
B – 8.3
C – 6.2.1
D – 7.2
Firefighter Jones was discussing sexual harassment and the EEO Complaint Process with several of her fellow firefighters and the filing process came up. Which choice is INCORRECT regarding the filing process for sexual harassment complaints?
A) Sexual harassment complaints may be filed directly through BITS at HQ.
B) Sexual harassment complaints may be communicated to the officer who will forward the complaint to the EEO Office.
C) Sexual harassment complaints may be communicated through the chain of command to the EEO Officer.
D) Sexual harassment complaints may be communicated my mailing a letter to the EEO Office.
ANSWER: C) Sexual harassment complaints may be communicated through the chain of command to the EEO Officer.
(PA/ID 1/77 – EEO)
- The chain of command from the member to the EEO officer is BYPASSED when the member utilizes the complaint process (10.1)
A – 5.4
B – 5.2.5
D – 5.2.2
As a Company Commander one of the administrative issues you will face is Mutual Exchange of Tours with Self (Self Mxs). Choose the incorrect statement made in regards to Self Mxs for firefighters.
A) No repayment of tours owed will be permitted on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day
B) If possible, request and repayment of self mxs should be made at least 72 hours in advance
C) Any tours not repaid by December 31 of each year will be carried over to the next calendar year and counted as a self mx for that next calendar year
D) Firefighters may work a maximum of four self mxs in any calendar year
ANSWER: A) No repayment of tours owed will be permitted on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 3-94)
- FFs CAN repay owed tours on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
- No repayment of tours owed will be permitted on MEMORIAL Day and VETERANS Day
- This document may or may not be given to you on test day
A probationary firefighter comes into your office inquiring about working a “side job.” You would be correct to inform the member of all of the following except?
A) While on medical leave, members are prohibited from engaging in any extra-departmental employment, profession, occupation or business.
B) While on light duty or limited service, members may engage in extra-departmental employment only with the approval of the Fire Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee.
C) Sixth grade firefighters shall not engage in any extra-departmental employment, profession, occupation or business.
D) EDE is automatically revoked when a member is put on Supervised Medical Leave Program (SMLP).
ANSWER: C) Sixth grade firefighters shall not engage in any extra-departmental employment, profession, occupation or business. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 12-67 1.3, 1.4, 1.6)
- Sixth grade firefighters shall not engage in any extra-departmental employment, profession, occupation or business, WHILE ATTENDING PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTING TRAINING SCHOOL.
During a busy night tour, one of your members informs you that the apparatus doors on the “Engine side” of the firehouse is defective and out of service; however the “Ladder side” doors still work. You would be correct to take any of the following actions except?
A) If the fault is electrical, disconnect the power and operate the defective doors manually.
B) Reposition the apparatus, if possible, to make the maximum use of the doors in service.
C) If the defective door is not needed, place it out of service in the open position.
D) When apparatus doors malfunction during office hours, notify the Fire Department Buildings Unit.
ANSWER: C) If the defective door is not needed, place it out of service in the open position. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 5-69 1)
- If the defective door is not needed, place it out of service in the CLOSED position.
Which of the following choices contains incorrect information regarding the Department’s allowance of
the “school attendance variance?”
A) Tours of duty shall not exceed 24 hours.
B) Mutuals may only be made between members assigned to the same Battalion.
C) Part tour mutuals shall be not less than one (1) hour and not more than six (6) hours.
D) All part tour mutuals shall begin or end at the time of tour changes, i.e., 0900 hours or 1800 hours.
ANSWER: B) Mutuals may only be made between members assigned to the same Battalion. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-72 3.1.1)
- Mutuals may be made between members assigned to the same DIVISION.
FF Smith is working a partial tour and is scheduled to go off duty at 1500 hours. Your unit, Engine 200, responds to an alarm at 1424 hours and returns to quarters at 1448 hours. FF Smith is?
A) Not entitled to any time for maintaining personal firefighting equipment.
B) Entitled to 30 minutes time and one half, for maintaining personal firefighting equipment.
C) Entitled to 18 minutes time and one half, for maintaining personal firefighting equipment.
D) Entitled to 18 minutes at straight time for maintaining personal firefighting equipment.
ANSWER: D) Entitled to 18 minutes at straight time for maintaining personal firefighting equipment.
(PAID 15-72 A, B)
- If this period of time extends beyond the time for scheduled change of tours (0900 hours or 1800 hours) the members shall be compensated at the rate of time and one half. (OT for beyond regular scheduled tours)
Members performing tours or PART tours scheduled to end at OTHER than 0900 hours or 1800 hours shall, governed by the above, be entitled to 30 minutes for maintenance of personal firefighting equipment. (Straight time) 30 - 12 = 18 minutes in this scenario
To determine whether non-judicial proceedings (AKA Command Discipline) is warranted, as well as what penalty is appropriate, the commanding officer must be guided by the each of following except?
A) The violation is not connected to any larger context of delinquency which may involve other members or units.
B) The member is not a chronic offender in this or other areas and the conduct is not likely to bring discredit upon the Department.
C) Based upon the member’s evaluations, record, and attitude, the commanding officer believes that the future performance of the member may be improved through the application of these disciplinary measures.
D) In the commanding officer’s judgment, the infraction does not merit a penalty exceeding ten (10) points.
.
ANSWER: D) In the commanding officer’s judgment, the infraction does not merit a penalty exceeding ten (10) points. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 3-75 2.1)
- In the commanding officer’s judgment, the infraction does not merit a penalty exceeding SEVEN (7) points
One of the most administrative challenges a Company Commander can face is Jury Duty Leave/Alert for their FFs. Choose the incorrect Jury Duty Leave/Alert policy.
A) While on Jury Duty Leave, members if scheduled are required to work the 9x6 tours on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and the 6x9 tours on Saturdays, and before holidays
B) Veterans who were scheduled to work tours on Memorial or Veterans’ Days, but were excused as a result of Jury Duty Leave. are still entitled to Compensatory Time Reimbursement
C) Members scheduled for Jury Duty Service shall not participate in any mutual exchange of tours from 1800 hours on the date immediately prior to the first day of service until released from Jury Duty Service
D) Members on Jury Duty Alert shall not participate in any mutual exchange of tours from 1800 hours on the Sunday prior to the first day of Jury Duty Alert (or 1800 hours on Monday if Monday is a holiday), until they are either released from their jury duty obligation or their period of standby notification expires, whichever is first
ANSWER: B) Veterans who were scheduled to work tours on Memorial or Veterans’ Days, but were excused as a result of Jury Duty Leave. are still entitled to Compensatory Time Reimbursement (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 1-96)
- NOT entitled to Comp Time Reimbursement.
- Members on Jury Duty Alert will not have their vacation leave interrupted
- Make sure you know the difference between Jury Duty ALERT and Jury Duty LEAVE
- ALERT - member is on telephone standby / report for duty as per your assigned schedule.
- LEAVE - once you are told to report for Jury Duty, immediately notify your unit and be placed on JD leave.
FF Smith is returning from active duty where the length of her military service was exactly 180 days. She shall notify the on-duty officer of her intention to return to Fire Department employment within how many days maximum?
A) 7 days
B) 14 days
C) 90 days
D) 180 days
ANSWER: B) 14 days
(PAID 7-75 8.1.1)
- Upon deactivation from military service and/or a member returning from active duty, the member shall notify the officer on duty of their intention to return to Fire Department employment within:
7 days of completion of military service for members whose military service was less than 31 days;
14 days of completion of military service for members whose military service was more than 30 days but less than 181 days;
90 days of completion of military service for members whose military service was for more than 180 days.
Of the following choices, which is not in accordance with the Department’s substance abuse and situational stress policy?
A) A voluntary referral is when an employee seeks counseling on his/her own or with the assistance of a union delegate or trustee without being ordered by a supervisor or manager.
B) All members may voluntarily refer themselves to CSU for assistance and will be offered one voluntary referral about which CSU will divulge no information regarding the member’s participation in treatment.
C) A supervisory referral occurs when an employee is ordered to CSU by a superior officer or manager. The administration or referring individual will be informed whether the employee is evaluated as having a problem needing treatment and whether the employee is in compliance or non-compliance with the recommended treatment.
D) A voluntary referral occurs when an individual with a previous voluntary referral seeks assistance for a second time within a three (3) year period.
ANSWER: D) A voluntary referral occurs when an individual with a previous voluntary referral seeks assistance for a second time within a three (3) year period. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-84 2.7, 2.8)
- A SUPERVISORY referral occurs when an individual with a previous voluntary referral seeks assistance for a second time within a three (3) year period.
In order to receive treatment, the employee must execute a release of information for the commanding officer concerned or the Commissioner’s designee, depending upon the specific facts of each situation.
All Captains should be familiar with the protocol for dealing with members of their command who they perceive as behaving in an unusual or other than normal manner. Each of the following choices is correct except?
A) A request for a complete medical examination of the member shall be placed in a sealed envelope, marked “Confidential”, and forwarded directly to the Chief Medical Officer, Bureau of Health Services.
B) In the request, list a telephone number by which a medical officer can reach the officer to discuss the reason(s) for the referral. The request shall give a description of the alleged unusual behavior.
C) If, in the opinion of the officer, the behavior of any member is such as to present a danger to the member or to anyone else, an immediate telephone call shall be made to Bureau of Health Services during office hours or to the Emergency Operations Center at other times, requesting the presence of a medical officer.
D) If, in the opinion of the officer, the behavior of any member is such as to present a danger to the member or to anyone else, an immediate telephone notification shall be transmitted to the next higher level of command for relay as required.
ANSWER: B) In the request, list a telephone number by which a medical officer can reach the officer to discuss the reason(s) for the referral. The request shall give a description of the alleged unusual behavior. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-84 Add 1)
- The request shall NOT give any description of the alleged unusual behavior.
Covering officers, except when covering a vacation or a long term medical leave, shall be permitted to request mutual exchanges of tours with themselves, subject to certain conditions. Which condition is correctly indicated below?
A) Request for mutual and repayment dates shall be made by telephone directly to the Officer Assignment Division (OAD).
B) Request for mutual shall be made at least 24 hours in advance of the first date involved and request for repayment of tours should be made at least 3 days prior to the tour requested.
C) Members may be permitted to accumulate a maximum of two (2) tours to be repaid to member at a later date. Members may be permitted to accumulate a maximum of one tour off prior to repayment.
D) Members shall be permitted to work two (2) consecutive tours only when assignments for both tours are within the same Borough.
ANSWER: C) Members may be permitted to accumulate a maximum of two (2) tours to be repaid to member at a later date. Members may be permitted to accumulate a maximum of one tour off prior to repayment.
(PAID 2-84 1.1 3.2, 3.4)
A - Request for mutual and repayment dates shall be made by telephone through members’ assigned DIVISION.
B - Request for mutual shall be made at least 3 DAYS in advance of the first date involved and request for repayment of tours should be made at least 24 HOURS prior to the tour requested.
D - Members shall be permitted to work two (2) consecutive tours only when assignments for both tours are within the same DIVISION.
Captain Conrad was discussing the Department’s “Military Leave” policy with his newly appointed members but made one incorrect comment. Indicate the incorrect comment.
A) Members who wish to carry over Vacation Leave missed due to military activation shall submit a “Request to Carry Over Unused Vacation” form (BP-606) to the Chief of Uniformed Personnel.
B) Members may submit a “Request to Carry Over Unused Roster Staffing Overtime” form (FS-270) for Roster Staffing Overtime (RSOT) not worked due to military activation. The Company Commander must forward a written request on letterhead to the Battalion Commander detailing the reasons for the carryover.
C) Members placed on Military Leave to fulfill service with the National Guard or Reserves may be eligible for a maximum of 240 hours of paid Military Leave per calendar year, not to exceed 240 hours in one continuous period of absence (Military Leave Entitlement). Members may carry over unused Military Leave Entitlement up to one year, but not beyond one year.
D) Members who have company medicals on dates of scheduled Military Leave will be rescheduled for their medicals through an officer at their Fire Department work location upon returning from Military Leave, unless they served time out of the country or were activated for more than six months.
ANSWER: C) Members placed on Military Leave to fulfill service with the National Guard or Reserves may be eligible for a maximum of 240 hours of paid Military Leave per calendar year, not to exceed 240 hours in one continuous period of absence (Military Leave Entitlement). Members may carry over unused Military Leave Entitlement up to one year, but not beyond one year. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 7-75 4.1, 4.3, 8.1.5, 8.2 8.7, 8.8)
- There is NO yearly carryover of unused Military Leave Entitlement.
C Note: If such member’s Military Leave will exceed the Military Leave Entitlement in a calendar year, the member may thereafter utilize other leave balances (i.e., Vacation Leave and Compensatory Time)
D Note: Members who served any time out of this country or were activated for more than six months must contact BHS to schedule a return-to-duty medical examination.
Captain Johnson discussed the performance evaluation appeal process with members of his unit. He had to correct the junior member of his company who made which incorrect comment?
A) Any permanent, uniformed member of the Department, who has satisfactorily completed their probationary period, has the right to appeal the contents, recommendations, process or overall rating of their performance evaluation.
B) The rater, upon receipt of an appeal, shall schedule an appeal session with the member who is appealing the evaluation within one week to attempt to resolve the appeal.
C) Members are to appeal on their own time.
D) The member may, within one week after receipt of determination of Level I Appeal, submit an appeal to the reviewer, who is the evaluator’s immediate supervisor.
ANSWER: B) The rater, upon receipt of an appeal, shall schedule an appeal session with the member who is appealing the evaluation within one week to attempt to resolve the appeal. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 2-80 2.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.4)
- The rater, upon receipt of an appeal, shall schedule an appeal session with the member who is appealing the evaluation WITHIN TWO WEEKS to attempt to resolve the appeal.
Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information regarding the Department’s Firefighter Evaluation Program (for firefighters 1st through 5th grade)?
A) An evaluation report shall be forwarded for each Firefighter 1st Grade through 5th Grade, on May 1st each year.
B) An evaluation report shall be forwarded for each Firefighter 1st Grade through 5th Grade, each time such member is transferred or upon promotion to another Uniformed Force Title. Additionally, Commanding officers may forward an evaluation report at any time they consider it necessary.
C) Evaluators shall be regularly assigned unit officers. Covering officers may be designated as evaluators when they are detailed to a unit on a long-term basis. Commanding officers detailed under such circumstances are responsible for monitoring the program.
D) Commanding officers assume the role of the reviewing officer and may not serve as an evaluator. All evaluation reports are to be reviewed and signed by the commanding officer. In the event of the long term absence of the commanding officer, and no continuing replacement, the senior regularly assigned officer in the unit shall be responsible for reviewing the evaluations, before forwarding.
ANSWER: D) Commanding officers assume the role of the reviewing officer and may not serve as an evaluator. All evaluation reports are to be reviewed and signed by the commanding officer. In the event of the long term absence of the commanding officer, and no continuing replacement, the senior regularly assigned officer in the unit shall be responsible for reviewing the evaluations, before forwarding. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 6-78 2A)
Commanding officers MAY serve in the dual role of evaluator and reviewing officer.
Members requesting official permission for variances of tours to attend school shall forward a report in duplicate, to the Bureau of Personnel, via the chain of command. The primary medium for arranging necessary time off to attend scheduled classes can be found in which choice?
A) Compensatory time due for Memorial or Veterans Day
B) Mutual exchange of tours
C) Adjusted tour (15 hours)
D) Any other compensatory time due
ANSWER: B) Mutual exchange of tours
(PA/ID 1-72)
- Can use A, B, C, D, but Mutual Exchange of tours is the PRIMARY medium
- Whenever a member is unable to make mutual exchanges of tours or is lacking time owed, the member may be permitted excusable time up to a maximum of 36 hours.
Captain Simmons was discussing proper procedures for exchanging RSOT tours when a newly appointed member made an incorrect comment. What was the incorrect comment?
A) Mutual exchange of RSOT must be for like scheduled RSOT tours (e.g., 9 hour tour for a 9 hour tour). Both RSOT mutual tours must be “scheduled” RSOT tours.
B) An RSOT tour that has been mutualed or rescheduled may only be mutualed or rescheduled one additional time.
C) Firefighters who make a mutual exchange of part of their scheduled vacation, and as result are scheduled to work RSOT while on vacation, may either work or mutual exchange their scheduled RSOT tour.
D) Mutual exchange of scheduled RSOT tours by full duty Firefighters must be completed (worked) by both parties within thirty (30) days of the first scheduled RSOT tour or by the end of the calendar year (whichever is earlier).
ANSWER: B) An RSOT tour that has been mutualed or rescheduled may only be mutualed or rescheduled one additional time.
(PAID 1-90 8.2, 8.3, 8.5, 8.10)
- An RSOT tour that has been mutualed or rescheduled may NOT be mutualed or rescheduled again.
Company Commanders are responsible for monitoring the evaluation of 6th Grade firefighters assigned to their units. As the Captain of E100, which choice below would be correct in regard to the evaluation of your probationary firefighter, FF Stevens, who was appointed on January 30, 2020 and assigned to E100 on May 30, 2020?
A) FF Stevens’ Evaluation Report must be prepared at the end of the February 2021, end of June 2021, and end of October 2021.
B) FF Stevens asks that you submit, and endorse, a special vacation request for him for September and October of 2021, as he has time owed to him from prior city service. You deny this request because you know you cannot grant an extended leave during this period for this member.
C) Since the assigned Lieutenant in FF Stevens’ groups is on a full duty detail, you designate Lieutenant Regis as his evaluator since Lieutenant Regis has been detailed to E100 on a long-term basis.
D) You would like to evaluate FF Stevens yourself, but know that, as Captain, you are responsible for monitoring the program and cannot be an “evaluator.”
ANSWER: C) Since the assigned Lieutenant in FF Stevens’ groups is on a full duty detail, you designate Lieutenant Regis as his evaluator since Lieutenant Regis has been detailed to E100 on a long-term basis.
(PAID 5-84 1-4)
- Evaluators shall be regularly assigned Company Officers. Covering Officers MAY be designated as evaluators when they are detailed to a unit on a long-term basis.
Note: All Evaluation Reports are to be reviewed and signed by the Company Commander with no continuing replacement, the regularly assigned Senior Officer in the unit will be responsible for the review of evaluations.
A - FF Stevens’ Evaluation Report must be prepared at the end of the October 2020, end of February 2021, and end of June 2021. The Evaluation Report (BP-91A) must be prepared in triplicate at the END of the 9th, 13th and 17th month of service, and numbered (e.g., 2,3,4) after the date of the rating period. The evaluation BEGINS ON THE DATE OF APPOINTMENT to the Fire Department; prior city service does not reduce the probation.
B - Company Commanders shall NOT grant extended leaves, such as vacation, to the 6th Grade members during FINAL MONTHS OF PROBATION.
D - Captains detailed under such circumstances are responsible for monitoring the program and may serve in the DUAL ROLE of evaluator and reviewing officer.
Using the group chart for the first week of November 2020, which member below received bereavement leave in accordance with Department policy?
A) FF Dutch’s (group 4) mother died on 11/1/20 at 1820 hours. He was granted bereavement leave until 0900 hours 11/6/20.
B) FF Blain’s (group 16) wife passed away on 11/3/20 at 0915 hours and he was placed on bereavement leave on 11/3/20 and back on duty 0900 hours 11/7/20.
C) FF Billy (group 12) was working on the 11/5/20 9X6 tour when he received notice at 1500 hours that his father passed away. The Captain notifies him that he must remain on duty until relieved and that he will be placed on bereavement leave at 0900 hours on 11/6/20.
D) FF Mac’s (group 15) sister passed away at 1200 hours on 11/5/20 and he was granted bereavement leave, due back at 0900 on 11/9/20.
ANSWER: A) FF Dutch’s (group 4) mother died on 11/1/20 at 1820 hours. He was granted bereavement leave until 0900 hours 11/6/20.
(PAID 4-89 2.2-2.7)
- Bereavement Leave of not more than two 15-hours tours or TWO 9-HOUR TOURS AND ONE 15-HOUR TOUR may be granted by the Deputy Chief.
B - Bereavement Leave will begin at 0900 hours FOLLOWING TIME OF DEATH so FF Blain would be placed on bereavement leave at 0900 hours of 11/4/20….giving him until 11/8/20 to return to duty as bereavement leave MAY NOT BE LESS THAN FOUR (4) CALENDAR DAYS.
C - A member receiving a death notification when on duty will be PROMPTLY EXCUSED by the immediate superior officer on duty.
D - Bereavement Leave may NOT BE LESS than four (4) calendar days. Since FF Mac’s bereavement leave starts 0900 hours on 11/6/20, he should not be back before 0900 hours 11/10/20.
Of the following, which individual would be entitled to bereavement leave?
A) FF Green states his brother-in-law, who lives in NYC, has been admitted to the ICU
B) FF Plum states his grandmother, who lives next door to him and whom he takes care of, has passed away
C) FF Scarlet states her mother-in-law, who lives with her upstate, has passed away
D) FF Boddy states his roommate of 6 months has died from unknown causes
ANSWER: C) FF Scarlet states her mother-in-law, who lives with her upstate, has passed away.
(PAID 4-89 1-2.1)
Bereavement Leave may be granted by the Deputy Chief to a member in case of:
- Death in the member’s immediate family.
- Death of member’s domestic partner.
- Death in immediate family of member’s spouse or domestic partner.
Entitled to Bereavement Leave:
- Spouse/legal domestic partner
- Parent (natural, adoptive, foster, or step)
- Child (natural, adoptive, foster, or step)
- Sibling (natural, adoptive, foster, or step)
- Other relative RESIDING IN THE HOUSEHOLD at time of death.
- IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER of SPOUSE or DOMESTIC PARTNER (parent, child or other relative residing in the member’s household at the time of death.)
Today is Saturday, August 15, 2020, and you are half way through your 6x9 tour in L200 when a firefighter walks into your office and alleges an EEO incident just occurred. At this point, you proceed with the FDNY EEO process. You were incorrect during which process?
A) For incidents that effect operations, you notified the EEO officer directly
B) Since the firefighter voluntarily provided you information regarding the alleged incident, you completed a Confidential EEO Incident Report
C) Upon notification of the alleged incident, you informed the firefighter of available filing options
D) If you are asked to investigate the alleged incident, you shall disclose only to those members who have a “need to know,” the minimum amount of information regarding the alleged incident that is necessary to conduct the investigation
ANSWER: A) For incidents that effect operations, you notified the EEO officer directly (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 1-77 sec 6)
- For incidents that effect operations, the Officer shall contact the EEO Officer M-F during business hours 0800-1800 hours. During non-office hours, the EEO Officer can be reached through the Fire Department Operations Center (FDOC)
Using the current year’s (2020) FDNY calendar/group chart, which member of E100 below is acting in accordance with FDNY procedures and policy?
A) FF Smith, E100 Group 4, has not repaid a self mx he owed by December 31, 2020. He must repay that self mx in 2021 and is entitled to work an additional 4 self mxs in 2021.
B) FF Jameson, E100 Group 2, owes a Wednesday 9X6 tour self mx, and wishes to repay the self mx tour on Friday 10/2/20 9X6, which he will work in L100, the adjoining company. He is scheduled to work in E100 Friday 10/2/20 6X9.
C) FF Scalon, E100 Group 18, wants to take a self mx off on 10/30/20 6X9.
D) FF Brick, E100 Group 17, wants to work a self mx 9X6 tour she owes on 10/13/20 9X6.
ANSWER: B) FF Jameson, E100 Group 2, owes a Wednesday 9X6 tour self mx, and wishes to repay the self mx tour on Friday 10/2/20 9X6, which he will work in L100, the adjoining company. He is scheduled to work in E100 Friday 10/2/20 6X9.
(PAID 3-94 2.2.2, 4.3-4.7)
- Self-mutual/off and self-mutual/repayment must be like tours, e.g. 9x6 for 9x6 and 6x9 for 6x9. Firefighters shall only be permitted to link a payback self-mutual tour with a regularly scheduled work tour (24 hours) when assignments for both tours are within the SAME OR ADJOINING COMPANY.
A - Any self mx tours not repaid by December 31 of each year will be carried over to the next calendar year AND COUNTED as a self-mutual for that next calendar year.
C - Requests for self-mutual/off will only be permitted for tours when the applicant’s regularly assigned group is scheduled to work.
D - Requests for self mutual/repayment will be permitted only when applicant’s regularly assigned group is not scheduled to work.
Note: Members granted a self-mutual/off shall complete repayment of the self-mutual within 90 days of the tour involved.
All Captains should be familiar with the following restrictions placed on RSOT with the exception of which incorrect choice?
A) When a member is entitled to carry over RSOT into the next calendar year, the Company Commander must forward a “Request To Carry Over Unused Roster Staffing Overtime-FS-270” directly to the Bureau of Personnel detailing the reasons for the carryover.
B) If for any reason, a Firefighter earns more than 96 hours of RSOT in one calendar year, the RSOT hours in excess of the 96 hours will be deducted from the following year’s RSOT offered to the member.
C) The Company Commander will be responsible for reviewing the RSOT printout to ensure members’ adherence to the RSOT schedule and that proper entries are made for each scheduled RSOT tour.
D) RSOT may NOT be extended or used beyond the calendar year; if unused as of 12/31, it is forfeited.
ANSWER: A) When a member is entitled to carry over RSOT into the next calendar year, the Company Commander must forward a “Request To Carry Over Unused Roster Staffing Overtime-FS-270” directly to the Bureau of Personnel detailing the reasons for the carryover. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-90 15, 15.1, 15.2)
- When a member is entitled to carry over RSOT into the next calendar year, the Company Commander must forward a “Request To Carry Over Unused Roster Staffing Overtime-FS-270” to the BATTALION COMMANDER detailing the reasons for the carryover.
In which choice below will a member receive CFR-D pay differential in accordance with Department policy?
A) FF George, a CFR-D certified member, worked the 9X6 tour in Engine 2 and returned to quarters from a response at 1820 hours. He is entitled to 9 hours and 20 minutes of CFR-D pay differential, taking into account time owed due to the late response.
B) FF Teague, a CFR-D certified member, worked the 6X9 tour in Engine 200. He left quarters, granted emergency leave, at 2300 hours and should receive 15 hours CFR-D pay differential for that tour.
C) FF Poly, a CFR-D certified member, worked the 6X9 tour in Engine 203. He left quarters, granted line-of-duty medical leave, at 2000 hours and should receive 2 hours CFR-D pay differential for that tour.
D) FF Harrison, a CFR-D certified member, worked the 9X6 tour in Engine 12 and returned to quarters from a response at 1830 hours. He is entitled to 10 hours of CFR-D pay differential, taking into account time owed due to the late response.
ANSWER: C) FF Poly, a CFR-D certified member, worked the 6X9 tour in Engine 203. He left quarters, granted line-of-duty medical leave, at 2000 hours and should receive 2 hours CFR-D pay differential for that tour.
(PAID 3-98 2.3 - 4.1)
- If CFR-D certified personnel are placed on ANY type of leave (e.g. medical leave) prior to the end of their tour, they shall receive the differential ONLY for the amount of time on duty prior to being granted leave.
- CFR-D certified personnel who meet the eligibility requirements shall be entitled to the differential ONLY for the scheduled tour and NOT BEYOND. The differential is NOT provided in situations where they work beyond the end of the tour.
Note: The Department shall have the right to detail any CFR-D certified Firefighter into an Engine Company or a Marine Division Unit in order to bring that company on line for CFR-D responses.
Which member may be granted his/her self mutual (mx) request?
A) FF Box wants to take a self mx off. He owes no self mxs and has already utilized four self-mxs this calendar year.
B) FF Rick wants to take a self mx off. He owes one self mx and has already utilized two self-mxs this calendar year.
C) FF Ronan wants to work a self mx. She has already accumulated (worked) two self-mxs this calendar year which are currently owed to her.
D) FF Carribe wants to take a self mx off. He has already accumulated (worked) two self-mxs this calendar year which are currently owed to him.
ANSWER: D) FF Carribe wants to take a self mx off. He has already accumulated (worked) two self-mxs this calendar year which are currently owed to him.
(PAID 3-94 4.1-4.2, 4.8)
A - FFs may WORK a MAXIMUM of FOUR self-mutuals in any calendar year.
B - Firefighters will be permitted to OWE the Department a maximum of ONE tour prior to repayment and will NOT be permitted another self-mutual until the outstanding tour is repaid. (OWE 1 before taking another off)
C - Firefighters may be permitted to ACCUMULATE a MAXIMUM of TWO self-mutual tours to be repaid to member at a later date. (BANK 2)
Which Captain was incorrect in his/her orders and actions regarding his/her company’s annual medical?
A) FF Rojas, a 6th grade firefighter, and FF Jones, a 22-year veteran, had not had an annual medical during the prior six months. Captain Jacobs told them they both had to report to BHS for their annual medical next week as their group numbers were scheduled.
B) FF Ross, a 6th grade firefighter, had attended her annual medical three months ago. Due to a group change she was again due for an annual medical next week and Captain Rory told her she was not required to report and shall be included in the Battalion manpower and detailed for the 9x6 tour.
C) FF Peters, a 6th grade firefighter, had attended his 5th grade medical four months ago. He was scheduled for an annual medical next week and Captain Bellroy told him he was not required to report and shall be included in the Battalion staffing and detailed for the 9x6 tour.
D) Captain Izzo ensured members under her command were notified of their medical examination date, recorded assigned dates in the company day book and posted exam dates prominently for all members to view. In addition, she told members to report directly to BHS in the proper work duty uniform (no shorts) by 0900 hours on the scheduled examination date.
ANSWER:
C) FF Peters, a 6th grade firefighter, had attended his 5th grade medical four months ago. He was scheduled for an annual medical next week and Captain Bellroy told him he was not required to report and shall be included in the Battalion staffing and detailed for the 9x6 tour.
(PAID 2-08 1.4, 1.6, 2.2, 2.3.1)
- Firefighters, including 6th grade firefighters, who have attended a medical within six months of their scheduled date, shall not report with their company. These firefighters shall be included in the Battalion manpower and detailed for the 9x6 tour. Note: 5th grade medicals shall NOT be considered annual medicals.
- All members, including 6th grade firefighters, who have not had an annual medical during the prior six months, shall report to the Bureau of Health Services when their group number is scheduled.
- Company Commanders shall ensure that members under their command are notified of their medical examination date. In addition, assigned dates shall be recorded in the company day book and posted prominently for all members to view.
- Members scheduled for an Annual Medical Examination shall report directly to Bureau of Health Services in the proper work duty uniform (no shorts) by 0900 hours on the scheduled examination date.
Captain Rogers was covering in Ladder 100 when the unit returned to quarters from operating at a motor vehicle collision with numerous injuries. Due to the outstanding actions performed by members of the unit, they were discussing the possibility of Ladder company members receiving CFR-D pay differential for their tour. Which member was incorrect in their comment?
A) The performance of duties that do not involve the provision of emergency care requiring CFR-D training will not be eligible for CFR-D differential.
B) When performing patient care that requires CFR-D training, both “CFR-D certified” personnel and non-CFR-D certified personnel will be entitled to the differential payment for that tour.
C) To be eligible for payment, a Patient Care Report (PCR) shall be completed. The PCR must document the CFR-D medical procedure(s) performed by the eligible member(s).
D) The differential shall be recorded in Citytime, and the Incident number, as well as the Box number, shall be entered into the “Comments” section. The unit where the member is working shall be entered in the Agency Data Code.
ANSWER: B) When performing patient care that requires CFR-D training, both “CFR-D certified” personnel and non-CFR-D certified personnel will be entitled to the differential payment for that tour. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 3-98 2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4)
- When eligible for the differential, ONLY “CFR-D certified” personnel shall receive the CFR-D differential; anyone not CFR-D certified will NOT receive the differential payment.
FF Rogers comes into your office and is upset over restrictions placed on his discretionary overtime. You state three facts regarding this policy but should omit which incorrect comment?
A) The limit for discretionary overtime earnings shall be 375 hours per year.
B) When total overtime equals the yearly limit, no additional overtime can be earned until the total overtime drops below the yearly limit.
C) Any request for an exemption from the yearly limit for overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the Chief of Department. The request must specify the reason why the limit must be exceeded.
D) Members are not eligible to work discretionary overtime while on Vacation Leave, Accrued or Terminal Leaves, or who have been granted time off (e.g. compensatory time, self-mutual).
ANSWER: B) When total overtime equals the yearly limit, no additional overtime can be earned until the total overtime drops below the yearly limit. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-09 2.1, 2.4, 2.5)
- When total overtime equals the yearly limit, no additional DISCRETIONARY overtime can be earned until the total overtime drops below the yearly limit.
C Note: The Request for Discretionary Overtime/Comp Time Limit Waiver form (FS-265) can be accessed from the FDNY Intranet.
Which choice is NOT a reason for a Company Commander to submit a RSOT carryover into the next year if the tour was missed after July 1st?
A) Group change
B) Bereavement leave
C) Chauffeur school
D) Emergency leave
ANSWER: A) Group change (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 1-90 sec 9.6, 9.6.1)
- Captains shall submit carryover report detailing the reasons. Only these reasons apply:
FFs who had their scheduled RSOT rescheduled due to bereavement leave, emergency leave, military leave, Department duties e.g., chauffeur school, but NOT group changes or vacation letter changes
FFs on LD for less than 30 days or ML during the month of December whose scheduled RSOT tours occur when they are on LD/ML status and have therefore mutualed their scheduled RSOT tour
FFs on LODML may carry over unused RSOT into the new calendar year, but must use such time in that calendar year
Members entitled to reschedule missed RSOT tours when returning to full duty on or before July 1, shall work these tours at a minimum of one every 30 days. If during this 30-day period a tour has not been worked, the member shall be given a decline
The senior firefighter of your unit enters the office and inquires about starting a new Fire Department affiliated organization. You correctly inform the member of each of the following except which incorrect statement?
A) Affiliated organization status expires on July 1st in the third calendar year after the effective date such status is granted.
B) Only one line organization, one retiree organization and one general interest organization will be granted recognition for each type of interest or religious or ethnic affiliation, to avoid competing groups.
C) Affiliated organizations shall notify the EEO Officer, via email, of any change in the organization’s mission or purpose, including any changes in the organization’s constitution, by-laws or other written mission statement; any change in officers; and any change in the organization’s address or other contact information.
D) Upon notice of suspension or revocation, an affiliated organization shall immediately discontinue use of the FDNY Trademarks and cease engaging in any activities using the FDNY Trademarks.
ANSWER: C) Affiliated organizations shall notify the EEO Officer, via email, of any change in the organization’s mission or purpose, including any changes in the organization’s constitution, by-laws or other written mission statement; any change in officers; and any change in the organization’s address or other contact information. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-19 2.3, 4.4, 5.6, 6.2)
- Affiliated organizations shall notify the CHIEF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OFFICER via email of any change in the organization’s mission or purpose, including any changes in the organization’s constitution, by-laws or other written mission statement; any change in officers; and any change in the organization’s address or other contact information.
One of the primary duties of a Company Commander is to ensure the effective management of personnel at the Company level. Maintaining a professional workplace requires frequent attention fostered by a continuous dialogue among all levels of command. Recurring discussion among Commanding Officers within the chain of command is a key component to promoting best practices for a professional workplace at the unit level and Company Commanders should expect Battalion Commanders to confer with them regarding maintaining a professional workplace at least once each?
A) Week
B) Month
C) Quarter
D) Year
ANSWER: C) Quarter
PAID 2-17 1.1, 1.2
Two Captains discussing the Department’s hazing policy identified which incorrect comment?
A) No officer or supervisor may condone or ignore hazing if the officer or supervisor knows, or reasonably should have known that hazing may or did occur. Once informed or made aware of any such incident or allegation, all officers and supervisors must report the incident, in writing, up the chain of command to the Fire Commissioner.
B) Any employee found to have been involved in hazing, or to have witnessed or become aware of an act of hazing and failed to report it, will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment.
C) An officer or supervisor who has been made aware of any acts of hazing must advise the victim of the services available to him or her that are provided by BHS and CSU.
D) Hazing is not limited to superior-subordinate relationships. It may occur between peers or, under certain circumstances, may involve actions by junior personnel toward those more senior in rank.
ANSWER: A) No officer or supervisor may condone or ignore hazing if the officer or supervisor knows, or reasonably should have known that hazing may or did occur. Once informed or made aware of any such incident or allegation, all officers and supervisors must report the incident, in writing, up the chain of command to the Fire Commissioner. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-13 2.3, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5)
- No officer or supervisor may condone or ignore hazing if the officer or supervisor knows, or reasonably should have known that hazing may or did occur. Once informed or made aware of any such incident or allegation, all officers and supervisors must report the incident, in writing, up the chain of command to the CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT.
All Fire Department employees should carefully regard each choice below related to the Department’s social media policy except which incorrect choice?
A) Employees should be mindful about disclosing or alluding to their status as a member of the FDNY.
B) Employees are prohibited from revealing Department affiliations of other individuals (e.g., co-workers, supervisors) without the express consent of that individual.
C) Employees may not use the FDNY’s logo or name (e.g., FDNY) in any postings or feature the logo or name on any web page (e.g., a website/social media banner or profile photo) for commercial purposes.
D) Under no circumstances shall FDNY personnel post photographs of themselves in uniform.
ANSWER: D) Under no circumstances shall FDNY personnel post photographs of themselves in uniform. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 2-13 5.2.1 - 5.2.5)
- FDNY personnel shall not post photographs of themselves in uniform, UNLESS the uniform was worn during an event for which a uniform is required.
D Note: Also….FDNY personnel are prohibited from posting a photograph of themselves if, at the time, the wearing of a uniform is prohibited. These prohibitions will not apply to photographs taken at official Department ceremonies (e.g., promotions, Medal Day).
Which choice below is not in accordance with the Department’s social media policy?
A) Employees who identify themselves as FDNY employees, or hold positions with the FDNY that are known to the general public, must make sure that their profile, comments and other postings are consistent with how they want to present themselves publicly.
B) This Policy applies to both official and personal use of social media by FDNY employees.
C) No Department-related social media site or application is to be created or maintained, except as authorized by the Fire Commissioner and the Office of Public Information (OPI.) This applies to Department-related sites and affiliated organizations, but does not include individual firehouse or EMS station websites.
D) Requests for authorization of a Department-related social media site are to be submitted to OPI via the Website/Social Media Registration Form.
ANSWER: C) No Department-related social media site or application is to be created or maintained, except as authorized by the Fire Commissioner and the Office of Public Information (OPI.) This applies to Department-related sites and affiliated organizations, but does not include individual firehouse or EMS station websites. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 2-13 1.2, 4.1.2, 5.2.11)
- This INCLUDES pages and sites dedicated to individual companies, EMS stations, civilian bureaus, affiliated organizations, photo sharing groups, etc.
All Department facilities that contain a single-occupant restroom(s) shall abide by each of the following except?
A) All single-occupant restrooms must be made available for use by persons of any gender.
B) The appropriate sign must remain affixed on or near the entrance to the restroom if it is an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible restroom.
C) If it is not an ADA accessible restroom, no sign is required to be affixed on or near the entrance to the restroom.
D) Facilities may be subject to random inspection by the EEO Office. Any questions or concerns regarding this policy should be directed to the EEO Office.
ANSWER: C) If it is not an ADA accessible restroom, no sign is required to be affixed on or near the entrance to the restroom. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-17)
- If it is not an ADA accessible restroom, a (different) appropriate sign must remain affixed on or near the entrance to the restroom.
Captain Tweet is discussing the FDNY’s Social Media Policy with members of Engine 100. He was most correct when he stated that a request for authorization of a Department-related social media site should be submitted to the?
A) Office of Diversity and Inclusion
B) Equal Employment Opportunity Office
C) Office of Public Information
D) Chief of Department
ANSWER: C) Office of Public Information
PAID 1-13—4.1.2
Choose an incorrect statement regarding the FDNY’s Extra Departmental Employment (EDE) Policy.
A) Members may engage in extra-departmental employment (EDE) only with the permission of the Fire Commissioner.
B) While on medical leave, members are prohibited from engaging in any EDE, profession, occupation or business.
C) Sixth Grade firefighters shall not engage in any EDE, profession, occupation or business, while attending Probationary Firefighting School.
D) Members serving with volunteer fire departments must submit Form BP-150.
ANSWER: A) Members may engage in extra-departmental employment (EDE) only with the permission of the Fire Commissioner. (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 12-67)
- Members NO LONGER NEED APPROVAL from the Fire Commissioner UNLESS on Light Duty or for Illnesses or injuries sustained in EDE or while serving as a Volunteer FF must be reported to Personnel and the Medical Office by letterhead report
A firefighter in your company informs you that they will be attending Nursing School and inquires about School Attendance Variances. You would be correct to tell the firefighter which choice?
A) Mutual exchanges of tours shall be the primary medium for arranging time off to attend class and mutuals may be made between members assigned to the same Borough.
B) Part tour mutuals shall be not less than three hours or more than 6 hours.
C) The reimbursement of several part tour mutuals may be accumulated to be reimbursed as a complete tour. Not more than one 9-hour tour may be accumulated.
D) All part tour mutual shall begin or end at 0900 hours or 1800 hours.
ANSWER: D) All part tour mutual shall begin or end at 0900 hours or 1800 hours.
(PA/ID 1-72, 3.1)
A - Mutuals may be made between members assigned to the same DIVISION
B - Not less than ONE (1) hour or more than SIX (6) hours
C - Not more than one FIFTEEN (15) HOUR tour may be accumulated.
A member who requests time off to attend school, who is unable to make a mutual exchange of tours, may utilize all but which one of the following?
A) Time banked for the purpose of accumulating Excusal Time off for school
B) Comp time due for Memorial or Veteran’s Day
C) Adjusted Tour (15 Hours)
D) Any other Comp time due
ANSWER: A) Time banked for the purpose of accumulating Excusal Time off for school (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 1-72, 3.2, 3.9)
- No member shall repay time for the purpose of accumulating such time as a bank for future leaves.
- CAN utilize comp time due for Memorial or Veteran’s Day / 15 hour Adjusted Tour / Any other comp time due.
Company officers discussing mutual exchange guidelines were incorrect when they stated?
A) Mutual applications shall be submitted at least 3 days in advance of the first date involved
B) Mutuals shall be completed within 30 days of the first date involved
C) Approved mutual shall be voided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail for which the member has been notified more than 3 days prior to the first date of the mutual
D) Under normal circumstances, members should not owe or be owed 8 or more mutual exchange of tours. This excludes self-mutuals.
ANSWER: C) Approved mutual shall be voided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail for which the member has been notified more than 3 days prior to the first date of the mutual (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 6-72, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.9)
- More than FIVE (5) days prior
Voluntary donation of mutual exchanges, with no payback, may be allowed under extenuating circumstances, with the permission of whom?
A) Company Commander
B) Battalion Commander
C) Division Commander
D) Borough Commander
ANSWER: D) Borough Commander
(PA/ID 6-72, 3.1)
- Examples would include: Volunteering to work in a unit that incurred a LODD, Member in need of critical time off for a serious illness of a family member.
Incomplete mutuals not repaid with ______ days will be charged to Vacation Leave. If there is no remaining Vacation Leave for the present year, the deduction will be made from the following year’s leave.
A) 14
B) 30
C) 45
D) 60
ANSWER: B) 30
PA/ID 6-72 4.1D
Of the following points made about Command Discipline Procedures, which one needs to be corrected?
A) When the Commanding Officer determines that command discipline will be effective, informal non-judicial proceedings may be initiated and concluded at this level, and required reports forwarded through the chain of command to the Borough Command.
B) The accused member’s consent is required before command discipline can be imposed. The member may consult with the union at any stage of the proceedings.
C) The “Loss of Pay” penalty is the last resort in the command discipline procedure, and should be used with discretion.
D) Company Commanders shall conduct all disciplinary interviews for Firefighters assigned to their units. Battalion Commanders shall conduct all disciplinary interviews for Captains and Lieutenants assigned to their Battalions.
.
ANSWER: D) Company Commanders shall conduct all disciplinary interviews for Firefighters assigned to their units. Battalion Commanders shall conduct all disciplinary interviews for Captains and Lieutenants assigned to their Battalions. (INCORRECT)
(PA/ID 3-75 1.4, 1.6, 2.3.5, 3.9)
- Company Commanders will conduct interviews for FIREFIGHTERS AND LIEUTENANTS assigned to their units
- Battalions will conduct interviews for CAPTAINS AND COVERING LIEUTENANTS assigned to their Battalions
When a Captain judges that a disciplinary matter may be handled with non-judicial proceedings (Command Discipline), the Captain must conduct or order a personal interview with the accused member when the member is on duty. If necessary, the interview may be postponed up to a maximum of _______ hours to allow for union or legal representation.
A) 24
B) 36
C) 48
D) 72
ANSWER: C) 48
PA/ID 3-75 3.2
Lieutenant Instagram was discussing the FDNY policy on Social Media at company drill. She was correct when she stated that FDNY personnel?
A) Shall never post photographs of themselves in uniform
B) Are never permitted to post on the Internet non-public items like photos or videos of fire scenes
C) Are prohibited from engaging in any type of social media contact with patients or fire victims
D) May, if granted permission, use their City email addresses when participating in social media
ANSWER: C) Are prohibited from engaging in any type of social media contact with patients or fire victims.
(PAID 2-13—5.2.5, 5.2.6, 5.2.7, 5.2.9)
A - FDNY personnel shall not post photographs of themselves in uniform, UNLESS the uniform was worn during an event for which a uniform is required.
B - Members of the Department are prohibited from taking photographs, videotaping or recording audio while working UNLESS authorized to do so by OPI.
D - NEVER use city emails when participating in social media.
You are the Company Commander of Ladder 99 who is preparing the 17-month, final evaluation for a Probationary Firefighter (PFF) in your unit. You have indicated on the evaluation that the PFF has an overall rating of “Needs Improvement”. In this situation, you would be correct to think that you?
A) May recommend the PFF attend Refresher / Retraining, and you may recommend the extension of the PFF’s probation
B) Must recommend the PFF attend Refresher / Retraining, and you must recommend the extension of the PFF’s probation
C) Must recommend the PFF attend Refresher / Retraining, and you may recommend the extension of the PFF’s probation
D) May recommend the PFF attend Refresher / Retraining, and you must recommend the extension of the PFF’s probation
ANSWER: D) May recommend the PFF attend Refresher / Retraining, and you must recommend the extension of the PFF’s probation
(PAID 2-2020)
- The Company Commander MAY recommend that the PFF attend refresher/retraining. The final Needs Improvement evaluation prior to the end of original (i.e. 17-month evaluation) probation recommending the extension of probation MUST be submitted by the Company Commander.
The Captain of Ladder 199 is discussing Military Leave benefits with one of his probationary firefighters who is a member of the National Guard. The Captain makes the following remarks but was incorrect in which choice below?
A) Member placed on Military Leave to fulfill service obligations with the National Guard or Reserves may be eligible for a maximum of 240 hours of paid Military Leave per calendar year, not to exceed 240 hours in one continuous period of absence.
B) There is no yearly carryover of unused Military Leave Entitlement.
C) Excusals for partial tours are permitted for a minimum of 3 hours. If excusal for a partial tour results in a combination of fire department duty time and military duty time in excess of 24 consecutive hours, members must request excusal time for the entire tour.
D) Vacation leave will always be interrupted by Military Leave. Interrupted vacation leave must resume immediately upon return from Military Leave as determined by the Military Desk.
ANSWER: D) Vacation leave will always be interrupted by Military Leave. Interrupted vacation leave must resume immediately upon return from Military Leave as determined by the Military Desk. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 7-75 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5)
- Vacation Leave MEY be interrupted by Military Leave ONLY if notification of Military Leave is received BEFORE the start of Vacation Leave.
The evaluation program for firefighters 1st through 5th grade is an important tool to evaluate and record the performance as well as assess the capabilities and skills of firefighters. Which one evaluation procedure described below is correct?
A) The only time an evaluation report shall be forwarded for each firefighter 1st grade through 5th grade is on May 1st each year.
B) Evaluators shall be regularly assigned unit officers. Covering officers shall never be designated as evaluators.
C) Commanding officers may serve the dual role of evaluator and reviewing officer.
D) All evaluation reports are to be reviewed by the senior regularly assigned officer in the unit.
ANSWER: C) Commanding officers may serve the dual role of evaluator and reviewing officer.
(PAID 6-78 2.0)
A - Evaluation report shall be forwarded for each FF 1st Grade through 5th Grade, on May 1st each year. A report shall ALSO be forwarded each time such member is TRANSFERRED or upon PROMOTION to another Uniformed Force Title. Commanding officers may also forward a report at any time they CONSIDER IT NECESSARY.
B - Evaluators shall be regularly assigned unit officers. Covering officers MAY be designated as evaluators when they are detailed to a unit on a long term basis.
D - COMMANDING OFFICER
Captain Smith of Ladder 199 is preparing to forward his firefighters’ evaluations to the Battalion. He calls Firefighter Jones up to the office to sign his evaluation. After reviewing the form, Firefighter Jones refuses to sign it. Captain Smith would be correct to inform Firefighter Jones which one of the following points?
A) Firefighter Jones must sign the evaluation.
B) The lack of a signature will affect the validity of the rating.
C) In addition to his signature, Firefighter Jones may add his own comment to the rating if he desires.
D) If Firefighter Jones still refuses to sign, the signature line will be left blank.
ANSWER: C) In addition to his signature, Firefighter Jones may add his own comment to the rating if he desires.
(PAID 6-78 4.0 D#3)
A - Where the member declines to sign the evaluation,
the evaluation officer shall enter in the members signature space the following remark: “Informed, declined to sign”, inserting the date on the
member’s signature line.
B - A lack of a signature as such WILL NOT affect the validity of the rating; rather it affirms that the member being evaluated had no objection to the
evaluation submitted.
D - “INFORMED, DECLINED TO SIGN”
The fire department recognizes that problems with substance abuse and other situational stress can affect members of the department and their families both on and off duty. The FDNY has both voluntary and supervisory referral procedures in place when dealing with such matters. Which one procedure below is described incorrectly?
A) One situation where a supervisory referral occurs is when an individual with a previous voluntary referral seeks assistance for a second time in a 5 year period.
B) All members may voluntarily refer themselves to CSU for assistance and will be offered one voluntary referral about which CSU will divulge no information regarding the member’s participation in treatment.
C) If a voluntary referral fails to comply with the treatment program, but notifies CSU and returns to BHS for an exam to determine duty status on the next working day after leaving treatment, no action will be taken and the medical exam will not include a substance test unless the medical officer deems it necessary.
D) Any member who receives a supervisory referral and fails to comply with the treatment program recommended or approved by CSU will have their non-compliance reported to BITS. The member will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including the possibility of suspension and/or termination.
ANSWER: A) One situation where a supervisory referral occurs is when an individual with a previous voluntary referral seeks assistance for a second time in a 5 year period. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 1-84 2.7, 2.8.2, 4.1, 4.2)
- Within a THREE (3) year period
Captain Davis is working in Ladder 300. Lately, one of his firefighters has been exhibiting abnormal behavior, and Captain Davis is concerned that this firefighter may be experiencing some sort of situational stress. Captain Davis takes the following actions, but was only correct in which one point below?
A) Captain Davis documents the nature of the members conduct, its frequency and effect on member’s performance and on co-coworkers. The date(s), time(s) and place(s) of such behavior should be noted as well as the name(s) of any witnesses.
B) Notification will be in the form of a request to the Chief Medical Officer for a complete medical examination. The request shall be placed in a sealed envelope and forwarded through the chain of command.
C) The referring officer will list a telephone number by which a medical officer can reach them to discuss the reason(s) for the referral. The request shall give a description of the alleged unusual behavior.
D) During office hours, if, in the opinion of the officer, the behavior of any member is such as to present a danger to the member or to anyone else, an immediate telephone call shall be made to BITS. In addition, an immediate telephone notification shall be transmitted to the next higher level of command for relay as required.
ANSWER: A) Captain Davis documents the nature of the members conduct, its frequency and effect on member’s performance and on co-coworkers. The date(s), time(s) and place(s) of such behavior should be noted as well as the name(s) of any witnesses.
(PAID 1-84 5.2, Addendum 1 #1, 3, 4, 5, 5.1)
B - Request shall be placed in a sealed envelope, marked “CONFIDENTIAL”, and forwarded
DIRECTLY to the Chief Medical Officer, Bureau of Health Services.
C - SHALL NOT GIVE ANY DESCRIPTION of the alleged unusual behavior.
D - Immediate phone notification to BUREAU OF HEALTH SERVICES during officer hours and the Emergency Operations Center at other times requesting a medical officer. In addition an immediate telephone notification shall be transmitted to the next higher level of command for relay as required.
Company Commanders shall monitor the evaluation of firefighters 6th grade assigned to their units. Which one comment below is incorrect regarding these evaluations?
A) Company Commanders shall not grant extended leaves, such as vacation, to the 6th grade members during their final months of probation.
B) A very important aspect of the program should be the regular scheduling of evaluation conferences with probationer. The probationary firefighter should, at this time, be given the opportunity to describe their actions and reasons therefore.
C) Covering officers and officers in charge of units where a probationer is detailed shall always notify the probationer’s Company Commander of any significant items noticed during a tour of duty with a probationer.
D) For information and guidance, Company Commanders and Evaluation Officers may call the evaluation desk, Bureau of Personnel.
ANSWER: C) Covering officers and officers in charge of units where a probationer is detailed shall always notify the probationer’s Company Commander of any significant items noticed during a tour of duty with a probationer. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 5-84 A, B, D)
- Covering Officers and Officers in Charge of units where a probationer is detailed shall notify the probationer’s EVALUATION OFFICER of any significant items noticed
during a tour of duty with a probationer.
The Captain of Ladder 199 has a probationary firefighter that was on medical leave during her probationary period and thus her probation has been extended. Regarding this firefighter’s evaluations, the Captain should know all of the following points are correct except which one?
A) When probationary firefighters have had their probationary period extended, for whatever reason, additional evaluation reports are required.
B) For an extension of up to 90 days, one report is required.
C) For an extension of more than 90 days, a report every four months is required.
D) In all cases, the final report is due four weeks prior to tenure.
ANSWER: C) For an extension of more than 90 days, a report every four months is required. (INCORRECT)
(PAID 5-84 E)
- More than 90 days a report every THREE (3) MONTHS is required.
