Regulations/safty bulletins Flashcards

1
Q

Who shall be responsible for the proper discipline of all members while in quarters

A

company officers

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2
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when detailed to companies company officers shall assume the duties and responsibilities of company commanders However company policy or administrative changes shall…

A

not be made unless approved by assigned company commander or ordered by division commander

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3
Q

who shall company officers immediately notify of all injuries occurring in quarters

A

batt chiefs

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4
Q

fire officers shall report for duty how many minutes before start of tour

A

15 mins prior

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5
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should and alarm occur during the 15 minute transitional period who shall respond

A

the relieving officer shall respond

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6
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after roll call what shall be prepared

A

a ebf-4 in duplicate listing all members on duty

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7
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where shall the officer keep both copies of the ebf4

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one on the apparatus and one on his person

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8
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officer when reporting for duty and the company is out shall do what

A

call the toll

contact dispatcher for location and see if relief is needed

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9
Q

united within how far of location shall proceed on foot or utilize public transportation when possible

A

one third mile

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10
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no company shall remain in quarters no later then when before proceeding to relocated quarters

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0930 and 1830

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11
Q

when an engine company is housed with another without a dividing wall

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the engine company shall leave first when both assigned on the same alarm unless impracticable

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12
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what are the only reasons an officer can converse with a chauffer responding to alarms

A

CODE SIR

speed
information
route

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13
Q

bells and sirens in the vicinity of hospitals theatres churches etc shall be dispensed how

A

consistent with safety

discretion shall be used when passing hotel and residential district

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14
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ashen responding to alarm officers shall require chauffeurs do what with red signals

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drivers may proceed past a steady red signal, a flashing, or a stop sign BUT ONLY after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation.

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15
Q

when turning corners no apparatus should be driven in excess of

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15 mph

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16
Q

when responding to alarms when is it okay to use one way streets against traffic

A

for more than one block only when absolutely necessary!

a full stop shall be made before entering

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17
Q

who may signal an apparatus to pass another

A

only the officer in command of the Apparatus AHEAD

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18
Q

before backing into quarters what shall be done in front

A

done and emergency lights switched on

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19
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hydrants shall always be tested

A

before any connections are made

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20
Q

when adjacent buildings are endangered at a fire the officer in command shall request who

A

the commanding police officer present to assist in removal

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21
Q

when members find articles of value they shall be turned over to who

A

their immediate supervisory officer

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22
Q

what is the code to remember for returning articles of value

A

OPA

1) Owner upon proper ID
2) delivered to PD
3) upon ID of authorized rep of the owner

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23
Q

when forcing entry and operations are completed the officer shall have premises safeguarded how

A

Code POOR

police department
owner
occupant
or responsible party

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24
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who shall be notified for a vehicle fire?

A

the IC shall attempt to notify the owner. If this isn’t possible the dispatcher shall be requested to inform PD

  • make
  • model
  • license number
  • location
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25
Q

when allegations of los, missing or stolen private property what shall the IC do

A

1) thorough search
2) if not found info required for bf-26
3) dispatcher must immediately notify to have a BC respond

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26
Q

who shall be notified of alleged missing property was taken by a FD employee

A

the inspector generals office

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27
Q

if a fire has been designated as a 10-41 (all codes) who shall be notified

A

the fire marshall and inspector generals office

if not advise to notify PD

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28
Q

who is responsible for the report when info involving lost property is received after the department leaves the scene

A

the BC on duty

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29
Q

theft of property in connection with illegal entry of quarters must be reported to

A

immediately to the PD

if a false alarm is involved notify Fire Marshall’s

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30
Q

if there is no illegal entry of quarters and a department employee is supspected of theft

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immediately notify the inspector general and foward a report with full particulars

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31
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when department property is lost missing or stolen and the suspect is a civilian notify

A

police department

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32
Q

when department property is lost missing or stolen and the suspect is a department member

A

notify the inspector general

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33
Q

what tools shall be brought when a ladder company is ordered to the roof on a second or greater alarm

A

HULL

hose roller
utility rope
life rope
life belt

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34
Q

how shall officers report to command post

A

Alone

members stand by atleast 25 feet from post UNLESS staging area is set up

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35
Q

when recieving orders at a command point who shall insure the control board is adjusted accordingly

A

the officer

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36
Q

at 3rd or greater alarms all responding units shall report where

A

staging area

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37
Q

what will he used as the focal point to identify the staging area

A

the SAM vehicle

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38
Q

info relative to fire or emergency ops may be given to accredited news reporters only by who

A

Officer in command
Any member designated by the fire commisioner

refer any other situations to the deputy commisioner for public info

39
Q

when requiring medical treatment (getting O2) as a result of injuries with Donned FP what shall be done

A

1) medical officer shall be immediately summing to the scene and a complete exam of members. Foward report to bureau of operations with copies to the bureau of personnel and division of safety
2) mask in cylinders impounded and forwarded together with record cards to division of safety
3) direct the BC to conduct investigation and foward report to bureau of operations with a copy to health services and division of safety

40
Q

when a member is recieving cpr how can he be transported to a hospital

A

provide transportation to a hospital by any suitable means in the event of a delay or absence of an ambulance

41
Q

when a member suffers and injury which is covered by PPE intended to prevent and is severe enough to grant medical leave what shall be done

A

PPE placed out of service
item tagged and ID with members name, unit, date, and type of injury
immediately upon return to quarters the officer on duty shall notify the division of safety

42
Q

when a member does not require medical leave for a burn injury how shall he send out bunker gear for integrity check?

A

the division messenger shall transport it

43
Q

when a member does require medical leave for a burn injury what shall be done to the bunker gear

A

the officer must tag the gear, placing it out of service and contact the safety batt. for instructions

44
Q

when can you climb and aerial ladder with the top unsupported

A

Extreme emergency only

45
Q

can you climb the aerial to adjust the position of the ladder pipe?

A

yes

46
Q

what is the correct ladder pipe angle to climb with water flowing

A

the horizontal distance between top and center of turntable is between 15 - 25 feet (70-80 degrees)

47
Q

when a hazardous seperation is observed what things shall be noted in a letter head report to the chief of operations

A

1) roadway/ bridge name
2) location of seperation
3) approx. size and direction
4) highway mileage marker

48
Q

officers in command of fires in ammonia refrigeration shall order the use of what when there is dangers of excessive pressure developing

A

emergency ammonia mixer

49
Q

volume of water in emergency ammonia mixer depends on what

A

capacity of the system indicated by the Size of the Pipe

50
Q

reguarding ammonia mixers a 1 1/4 inch to 2 1/2 requires a volume of how many GPM

A

100 to 700 gpm

51
Q

on ammonia refrigeration systems the control valve boxes shall be opened by what kind of key

A

1620 key

52
Q

in ammonia refrigeration mixers after water is started what shall be done with the ammonia valve

A

fully open

53
Q

in ammonia mixers when can the water supply be shut

A

not until the ammonia valve is closed

54
Q

what is the definition of a noteworthy incident

A

fire or emergency likely to generate significant media or political interest

55
Q

what things qualify something as a noteworthy incident

A

1) fire emergency in high profile places
2) two or more 10-45 code 1s, three or more 10-45 code 2s, 8 or more 10-45 code 3 or 4
3) transportation incident involving multiple casualties or service disruption
4) large scale evac
5) emergency regarding child abuse
6) vacates in public buildings

56
Q

sixth grade firefighters with less than 90 days can only perform housewatch when

A

between the hours of 0900-2400 Provided they are monitored by the officer on duty or an experienced member

57
Q

when civilians enter quarters the member on housewatch shall ascertain their

Names
Nature of business
promptly notify the officer on duty

A
58
Q

regarding bits, DOI, or testing unit personnel what shall be done when they arrive

A

their right to immediate access cannot be restricted for any reason . No FD employee shall make any notification to any superior officers or any announcement regarding there entry

59
Q

In lieu of signing in, who may use their employee ID for entry in red in the journal

A

BITS, Testing personnel, EEO

NOT DOI***

60
Q

what areas are off limits to EEO personnel

A

no area is off limits

61
Q

What kind of announcement shall be made when eeo arrives

A

member will notify the officer on duty that his presence is required at HW

no other notification shall be made

62
Q

Does the company remain in service during eeo investigation

A

unit remains in service

63
Q

what happens if units get a run during eeo inspection

A

the eeo staff will terminate inspection and leave the premises

64
Q

when the eeo inspection is complete the officer will receive what

A

a signed copy of the eeo inspection sheet

65
Q

children under what age cannot enter quarters without parent

A

under 15(14)

Unless granted written permission by the fire commissioner

66
Q

who shall be utilized when the rig is backing up

A

ALL members of the company

67
Q

what lights shall be used when rig is backing up

A

all warning lights

68
Q

when operating in reverse who is in command

A

the officer

69
Q

where should the officer be when backing up the apparatus

A

the right side of the apparatus near the cab

windows on both sides of the front cab shall be lowered

70
Q

when the apparatus is approaching an intersection in reverse what should happen

A

be brought to a full stop even if the light is green

71
Q

while operating the rig shall not be backed up unless

A

at least ONE guide man

72
Q

What is the safer and more reliable way to communicate when a rig is backing up

A

handie talkie can be ineffective and dangerous

rely on hand signals between the chauffer and other members

73
Q

what shall you not do in reguards to parking rig

A

1) double park
2) park in bus stops
3) park along building materials beyond the sidewalk
4) extension into intersection
5) block traffic

74
Q

when necessary how should a rig be double park on a one way street

A

park to the left side of the road when facing in the direction of traffic flow

on the right side of the road when facing against traffic flow

left face right against

75
Q

the housewatch blackboard shall be kept current for

A

street closings
conditions
changes in response routes

76
Q

what is important about approaching intersections

A

each lane is a separate and distinct intersection.

77
Q

what must the rig need before entering intersection

A

must afford the officer and chauffer maximum vision into the oncoming traffic lanes

78
Q

what conditions warrant all fire vehicles to stop for school buses when responding

A

1) bud is stopped with red lights flashing or a visual signal indicating stop

2) when children are being loaded or discharged
3) when approaching the bus from any direction

79
Q

who can tell a fire vehicle to resume when stopped for a bus

A

the bus resumes motion or the bus driver or police officer signals you

80
Q

the medical officer must be notified via FDOC for all injuries and biological exposures within how long

A

24 hours

81
Q

what happens if an injury or biological exposure is not reported within 24 hours

A

request to open computer injury reporting system report is required to be forwarded to the Chief of Safety

82
Q

when doing a non bio exposure report the medical officer needs to be notified only when

A

a member has symptoms from the exposure

83
Q

the officer shall enter all available info into the cirs report with or without the exposed member’s signature and or narrative within how long

A

seven days

84
Q

when is a cirs report considered complete

A

when the member signs the report

85
Q

what are the two injury classifications

A

service connected medical leave and minor injury

86
Q

what is a service connected medical leave

A

leave grande by the medical officer for an injury

includes current tour and subsequent tours until the members duty status is changed

87
Q

what is classified at a minor injury (not ML)

A

small abrasions
first degree burns **
mild conjunctivitis
minor contusions
foreign body in the eye (already removed)
lacerations
minor sprains and strains with no swelling

88
Q

what shall never be classified as a minor injury

A
burns other than first degree
chest pains
sprains with swelling
injury resulting fainting, blackout or loss of memory
shortness of breath
smoke inhalation
89
Q

when is medical officer notification required with or without symptoms

A

biological exposures

90
Q

what is considered a biological exposure

A

exposed to blood borne, airborne, bodily fluids, poison ivy

91
Q

when are non biological exposures required to have a medical officer notified

A

only when a member has symptoms from the exposure

92
Q

if a member sustains symptoms from a bio or non bio exposure what reports must be completed

A

both an injury and exposure report

93
Q

all injuries sustained in quarters require the officer on duty to notify who

A

the batt chief

94
Q

when does a multiple member injury report need to be compiled

A

three or more members of the same unit suffer injuries at the same incident resulting in medical leave THAT tour