Rules and Regs 1-20

Question 1

Serving temporarily in a position in which the member is not ordinarily assigned, usually in a position of higher rank.

Answer 1

ACTING

Question 2

Absence or tardiness indefinite suspension .through proper notification and permission shall be considered

Answer 2

AWOL

Question 3

The right of a member under the law to apply for review from any order of dismissal or suspension by the Fire Chief.

Answer 3

APPEAL

Question 4

The unbroken line of authority extending from the Chief of the Fire Department through a single subordinate at each level of command down to the level of execution.

Answer 4

CHAIN OF COMMAND

Question 5

Duties, which require that a member be excused from the performance of regular duties to perform other city related duties.

Answer 5

CITY BUSINESS

Question 6

Along with HFD Guidelines and orders, employees are required to comply with all duly approved COH policies and procedures to include:

A. Executive Orders

B. Mayor’s Policies

C. Administrative Policies

Answer 6

City of Houston (COH) Employee Policies and Procedures

Question 7

All positions and their classifications, which are covered under

Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code.

Answer 7

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE

Question 8

Any violation of Rules and Regulations, Guidelines, or by request of a

member causing a reduction in the classification of an employee.

Answer 8

DEMOTION

Question 9

A level of knowledge that is broad and not specific or detailed.

Answer 9

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question 10

A general order shall be defined as a directive from the Fire Chief, Executive Assistant or Assistant Chief that regulates or determines the policies, procedure, operations or activities of the department, its divisions and members.

Answer 10

GENERAL ORDER

Question 11

Additionally, directives received from the Mayor, City Human Resources Department and the Civil Service Commission shall be considered _______ ______.

Answer 11

GENERAL ORDER

Question 12

The failure or deliberate refusal of any member to obey any lawful order given by any superior officer shall be deemed insubordination.

Answer 12

INSUBORDINATION

Question 13

The period of time starting from the date, which the oath of office was last administered.

Answer 13

LENGTH OF SERVICE

Question 14

The length of time that a member has been engaged in the actual performance of duty.

Answer 14

LENGTH OF SERVICE

Question 15

here in use, it is intended that, while not mandatory, it should be followed in the interest of the department.

Answer 15

MAY AND SHOULD

Question 16

Information distributed by Memorandum is for informational purposes and may be permanent or temporary in nature.

Answer 16

MEMORANDUM

Question 17

An order is an instruction or directive, written or oral, issued by a superior officer to a subordinate or group of subordinates.

Answer 17

OBEDIENCE OF ORDERS

Question 18

Must be faithfully observed, and any member offending in this regard shall be considered as insubordinate and held strictly accountable.

Answer 18

OBEDIENCE OF ORDERS

Question 19

The state of a member during their days off or on authorized leave when they are free of the responsibility of performing usual duties.

Answer 19

OFF DUTY

Question 20

The period of active engagement in the performance of duties.

Answer 20

ON DUTY