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1
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Delray Beach Fire Rescue members are required to conduct themselves in a highly self-discipline manner obeying the city of Delray Beach administrative what?

A

Policies, procedures, and fire department, SOGS

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2
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What are the steps of progressive discipline?

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-Verbal reprimand or warning,
-Proceeded by written reprimand -suspension without pay
-demotion
-dismissal/termination

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3
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It is the intent of Delray Beach Fire Rescue department to provide?

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-Management
-supervision
-positive labor management relations

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What is critical in any disciplinary system?

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Consistency

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For most occurrences , the ____________, severe action shall normally be appropriate for the first offense.

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Least

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6
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The first step shall be

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Rehabilitation in nature, and less formal

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Additional occurrences should be ________ in nature, and aimed at _______?

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-Progressive
-correcting the deficiency

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8
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A verbal warning is?

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Most often used and least severe

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Memo of counseling

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A document placed in an employees personal file and direct attention to performance or behavior failures, which have not been corrected through previous verbal warnings or other actions.

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10
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How long does an employee have to wait for a memo of counseling to be removed from their file?

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One year

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Written reprimand

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Used to document a repeat offense of a minor infraction, or more serious single infraction, for which suspension, demotion or termination is not appropriate.

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12
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How is a written, reprimand distributed?

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One copy goes to the employee and another copy goes to the assistant chief for inclusion and members personal file.

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13
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If the written reprimand involves a probationary firefighter, the document is forwarded to who?

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The training chief

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14
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In the event of suspension, the employee is?

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Relieved of duty without pay

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15
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How is the recommendation for suspension and demotion or reduction in class sent?

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Via the chain of command to the fire, chief or designee

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16
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Demotion or reduction in class

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Shall be used when less severe action has been unsuccessful or the employee has not taken corrective action.

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17
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Termination is used when?

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Less severe action has been unsuccessful, or the employee has not taken corrective action

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18
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Who makes the collaborative recommendations for termination?

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  • Company officers
  • Battalion chiefs
  • chief officers
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19
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Who ultimately makes the final decision regarding dismissal?

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The fire chief

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20
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Action authority - The employees immediate supervisor shall _________ what measures in accordance with this policy?

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Document, initiate, and select appropriate preventative and corrective disciplinary

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21
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Informal discipline may be initiated by whom?

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First line supervisor

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22
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Informal discipline may consist of?

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A verbal warning or memo of counseling

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23
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Formal discipline may be initiated by whom?

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the first line supervisor however, the following shall be reviewed by the appropriate Battalion Chief and assistant chief

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24
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Formal discipline consist of?

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Suspension, demotion or termination

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25
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How is a memo of counseling and formal written reprimand addressed?

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From the supervisor to the member

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26
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What items must be included in a memo of counseling or formal written reprimand?

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-The date of preparation
-a description of the incident,
-the rules and/or policy violation
- an explanation
-a review date for possible removal from his or her employee file
-the signatures of both supervisors and member
-the disposition of the document

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27
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Prior to any investigation, what may be conducted?

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A fact-finding inquiry

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28
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If fact-finding inquiry is used to do what?

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Determine whether disciplinary action or formal investigation is warranted

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29
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When should the fact-finding inquiry stop in formal investigation start?

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When either the officer has gathered sufficient reason to believe that an explicit alleged violation, maybe the basis for disciplinary action against the member, or the member reasonably believes that some disciplinary action will result from the interview and advises the officer that he is invoking his firefighter bill of rights

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30
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A formal investigation is?

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An accusation of misconduct or complaint involving FD members and shall be thoroughly investigated before formal disciplinary action is taken

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31
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An investigative report must be completed when?

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An accusation of misconduct, or complaint involving FD members is submitted

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32
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Who does the fire chief ask for help when investigating a formal investigation?

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PD and an assigned chief officer to assist

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33
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Who has the discretion to suspend the employee with pay or reassign an employee pending the outcome of investigation?

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The fire chief with approval of the city manager

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34
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The following classifications are utilized one determining the disposition of allegations contained in a formal investigation.

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-Not sustained
-exonerated
-unfounded
-sustained
-sustained other
-policy failure

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35
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What type of employees assist the department and presenting and maintaining a professional image in the community?

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Neat, clean, and well groomed

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36
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Only __________issued and approved uniform garments turn out clothing, and or other equipment may be worn while on duty or one wearing the uniform at other sanctioned or approve functions or events?

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Officially

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37
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Department employees are prohibited from wearing what type of piercings?

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Any piercings in the head, face neck or body excluding earrings?

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38
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Earrings or earring post should be limited to?

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Close, fitting stud style with a maximum dimension or diameter of 5 mm

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39
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How many earrings or ear post per ear may be worn?

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One

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40
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Sideburn shall not extend below?

A

The bottom of the ear

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41
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A ________ flare is acceptable for side burns?

A

Slight

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42
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Mustaches must be worn?

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In a manner that does not interfere with the proper seal When wearing respiratory protection

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43
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Beards and goatee are prohibited except when?

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When temporarily approved based on documented medical reasons

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44
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Members that have tattoos shall ensure that?

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The tattoo, neither depict, describe, nor refer to intolerance of or discrimination against any race, religion, gender, or national origin.

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45
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What tattoo has an exception?

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Tattoo in place of a wedding ring

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46
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Fingernail length shall not?

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Interfere with our compromise the integrity of PPE

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47
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Contact lenses may be worn for purposes of?

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Vision. Correction or changes in eyecolor.

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48
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Contact lenses with _________ are prohibited?

A

Symbols, letters or designs

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49
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Intolerance in the form of ____________will not be tolerated.

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Discrimination, harassment, or bullying

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50
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When using a controlled substance, no member shall?

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Report for duty or remain on duty

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51
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What is the exception of using a controlled substance?

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When instructions from a physician advised that the members substance will not have adversely affect the employees ability to safely perform their job duties

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52
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Who must be informed when a member is prescribed a controlled substance prior to reporting for duty?

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Human resources

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53
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Disposition of any criminal charge that occurred off duty must be reported to the fire chief within how many hours?

A

24

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54
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In the event of an off-duty arrest, or a traffic citation, that results in suspension or loss of driving privileges how long does the employee have to report this to the fire chief?

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Within 24 hours of the arrest or incident

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55
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Members are to comply with?

A

Code of ethics of Palm Beach County

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56
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what are the exceptions of any unauthorized person to enter or ride in a city vehicle?

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in the event that their health, safety or welfare is in jeopardy

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57
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No member shall loan sell trade or dispose of any ___________belonging to the city, without written permission of the fire, chief or his designee?

A

Property

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58
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Annual vacation request must be made in _________ hour blocks?

A

24

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59
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How many rounds of vacation selections are there?

A

3

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60
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The first and second rounds must be?

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Consecutive shift a selection, and may only be separated by a Kelli day

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61
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Third round selections may be?

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Any given available shift days

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62
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Who is responsible for completing the annual vacation selections,

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The Battalion Chiefs

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63
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Annual vacation selections are done through?

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Electronic scheduling system

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64
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Regular vacation and compensatory time is considered on a?

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First come first serve basis

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65
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How many hours can a member request vacation or compensatory time?

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Either 12 or 24 hour blocks

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66
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What is the The maximum number of personnel that should be allowed off on a regular vacation or CT for each shift?

A

4

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67
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The firefighter classification may have how many firefighters off at a time?

A

2

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68
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How many active requests are permitted to be in the system at a time?

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3

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69
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Who Shelby contacted to cancel their requested time off?

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The on duty and Chief must be made in a minimum of 24 hours prior

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70
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If an individual is on vacation or CT they are not eligible for?

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Overtime whether it be voluntary or mandatory

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71
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What is the only exception for cancellation of vacation and comp time?

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Emergency declaration in accordance with section 95 of the cities code of ordinance

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72
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What must the functioning driver do upon initial report of vehicle involved in an accident?

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-Assess the need for medical attention -notify jurisdictional police department
-advised their supervisor as soon as possible

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73
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Who is responsible for immediately notifying the on duty Battalion Chief or division chief after an accident involving a department vehicle?

A

The supervisor

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74
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The supervisor show capture what type of photos?

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Close detailed view and wide overall scene views

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75
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The chief officer receiving notification of accidents shall contact who won an accident of significance occurs?

A

Risk management

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76
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Who is responsible to ensure the vehicle is safe to remain on service?

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The city garage

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77
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When shall the accident report be submitted to the assistant fire chief of administration?

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Before the end of the shift

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78
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How can a public records request be made?

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Verbally or in writing

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79
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A completed form must be given to their supervisor no later than?

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End of the next business day

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80
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Supervisors shall forward this information to?

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The city attorneys office

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81
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What important information is requested on the public records request form?

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-Name (unless requesting to remain anonymous)
-phone
-email
-date

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82
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What does SPIRIT stand for?

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Service
Performance
Integrity
Reasonable
Innovative
Teamwork

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83
Q

While responding to emergency calls in which crossing any bridge units shall advised Dispatch?

A

“Hold the _________ bridge”

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84
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Bridges should be held for what type of responses?

A

Code 3

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85
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Who is notified when the bridge has been cleared?

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Dispatch

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86
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An employee receiving a complaint or inquiry will complete what section on the informal inquiry tracking sheet?

A

Section 1

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87
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All complaints or inquiries will immediately be forwarded to who?

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The appropriate truth officer

88
Q

The chief officer must make contact with who to advise them that an internal inquiry has been initiated?

A

The complainant

89
Q

In accordance with department, rules and regulations, all personnel shall use?

A

Seatbelts

90
Q

Remember, responding or returning from an incident vehicles should travel in?

A

Single file

91
Q

Driver shall use all _________including siren, when responding code 3 or whatever traffic conditions warrant?

A

Emergency warning equipment

92
Q

What must be activated when vehicles are on the scene of an emergency?

A

Sufficient warning lights

93
Q

Emergency vehicle lights shall only be used when responding to?

A

An emergency

94
Q

Structural, firefighting turn out gear that is department issued consists of?

A

-Turn out coat
-turn out pants with suspenders and bail out belt
-bail out kit
-helmet or approved leather helmet
-nomex hood
-boots
-gloves
-SCBA face piece
-flashlight
-cutting tool

95
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General issue equipment consists of:

A

Station uniform
-station duty boots
-traffic safety vest
-extrication gloves
-raincoat
-fire department badge and identification card

96
Q

Gear and equipment shall be inspected?

A

Daily

97
Q

Personnel are responsible for reporting any damage PPE to their supervisor?

A

Immediately

98
Q

If any department issued equipment has lost the employee on notify their supervisor?

A

Immediately

99
Q

If equipment is stolen the employee notify the supervisor and who else?

A

Law enforcement to file a police report

100
Q

All incident of lost restore equipment shall be investigated by the appropriate?

A

Supervising chief officer

101
Q

Morning meetings, every shift shall consist of:

A

-New department information including memos
-informational bulletins,
-emails
-SOGs
-safety and training bulletins
-any other pertinent information

102
Q

When should Apparatus equipment checks and routine station housekeeping, chores be completed?

A

By 0930 hrs. or as soon as possible

103
Q

Company officers should survey their zone throughout the shift to note special problems or conditions?

A

Regularly

104
Q

What software should be logged into each duty day?

A

Vector solutions, powerDMS, and neogov

105
Q

What time shall beds be stripped in person? I’ll be ready to end the shift?

A

0730

106
Q

Apparatus issues, inventory and equipment deficiencies shall be properly documented and reported to whom as soon as possible?

A

The company officer

107
Q

Weekly specific station duties consist of:

A

Monday - suppression unit day
Tuesday - rescue unit day
Wednesday - kitchen and dining area area
Thursday - bunkrooms, offices, day room and living quarters
Friday - gym and bathrooms
Saturday - apparatus Bay and spare units
Sunday - make up

108
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Station shall be secured by _______hours.

A

2200

109
Q

What day is show the captain make request for station supplies and inventory?

A

Monday and Thursday - EMS supplies
Tuesday - janitorial and general supplies

110
Q

All accident reports personal injury, paperwork and accident investigations shall be completed prior to?

A

The end of shift

111
Q

All personnel are responsible for?

A

Their own safety, the safety of crewmembers and mitigating risk to the community by understanding the limits of individual capability, training, and equipment.

112
Q

What incidents may include situations where the risk to department personnel is, or may become unacceptable?

A
  • violent confrontations with the public which endangered department personnel
  • Incident where there is no possibility of victim survival
  • Fire incident were exposed property is already lost
113
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What available information can I see and company officers used to make the best informed decision possible?

A
  • CAD data
  • on scene witness reports
  • 360° surveys
  • observations
114
Q

Greater risk is allowable when?

A

There is greater chance of rescuing or saving life

115
Q

Anytime personal operate within an DLH atmosphere, or other hazardous area they shall work in teams of?

A

Two or more (two-in)

116
Q

During interior structural firefighting operations, firefighters must remain?

A

In visual contact or voice contact with one another at all times

117
Q

At least _______ personnel shall remain outside the DLH atmosphere ________, ready to perform assistance or rescue activities.

A

Two - (Two-out)

118
Q

What shall not be delayed when victims are confirmed?

A

Entry to a structure

119
Q

Dive rescue incidents will meet this requirement by assignment of a _______ and _______ staged at the water ready to deploy.

A

Back up diver
90% diver

120
Q

Anytime personnel are operating inside and IDLH atmosphere the ________ accountability system shall be used?

A

PASSPORT

121
Q

All actions and personnel movements shall be reported to and coordinated with the _________ , either directly or through a division and or group supervisor.

A

Incident commander

122
Q

Progress reports shall not exceed intervals of ________ minutes?

A

10

123
Q

Any _______ change and conditions shall be immediately reported to the icy

A

Unfavorable

124
Q

Reports related to personal safety have what priority?

A

The highest

125
Q

A safety officer shall be appointed at what type of incidents?

A
  • All major fires
  • Hazardous materials
  • Technical and heavy rescue
126
Q

Depending on the size and scope of the incident, additional ________ may be assigned?

A

Safety officers

127
Q

At all working structure fires IC shall assign a _________ in accordance with the departments ________ policy?

A

RIT - rapid intervention team

128
Q

A dedicated _________ shall be assigned anytime operations are performed which pose a risk of injury, or death to personnel.

A

Medical group

129
Q

The medical group assignment shall be filled by an adequate number of qualified _________ personnel?

A

ALS - advanced life support

130
Q

The incident command shall remain…

A

Outside the hazard area to ensure the safety of operations on-scene.

131
Q

At a minimum the ISO is responsible for the following:

A
  • gathering information and performing a 360 when appropriate
  • Evaluate medical needs or personnel and victims
  • Track personal movement in and out of the IDLH atmosphere
  • stop any unsafe act
  • observed changes in smoking wind conditions and otherwise evaluate general conditions at fire scenes
  • report delays in operational objectives, monitor operational progress and the need for personal rehab
  • Ensure the use of SBA went appropriate and monitor personnel and PPE for signs of distress
  • Ensure adequate control and appropriate apparatus placement on all roadways
132
Q

Bail-out kits shall be stored in ________ or attached to the ________ , and may only be removed if the decision is made on-scene.

A

Turn out gear
SCBA Pack

133
Q

Ballistic vest and helmet, Shelby worn at the following incidents:

A
  • Active shooter or ASHER
  • credible threat of violence directed towards first responders
  • Violent scenes in which weapons have been reported but not yet secured by law-enforcement
  • Any incident warrant based on the incident information as determined by the company officer
134
Q

When shall ballistic vests and helmets doffed?

A

Once the threat is mitigated

135
Q

Traffic shall be worn whenever personnel are operating near roadways, but when is it mandatory?

A

Anytime, personal or operating along a limited Access highway E.G. I–95 or Floridas Turnpike

136
Q

Traffic, safety vest shall be worn over _____________, unless actively engaged in firefighting.

A

Turn out gear

137
Q

During vehicle extrication firefighters shall where at least…

A

Helmet, protective, eyewear, and gloves

138
Q

Gross decon will be established on all scenes with a potential of exposure to?

A

Toxic atmospheres

139
Q

It is best to utilize cruise that are not assigned to _______or ________ to assist with gross Decon when possible.

A

Fire, suppression, or overhaul activities

140
Q

The Decon bucket should consist of the following items, but is not limited to:

A
  • Long handle scrub brush
  • Garden hose “with low pressure, spray, nozzle, and adapter
  • Dish detergent
  • Roll of bags
  • Disposable towels
  • A second garden hose adapter for extra support
141
Q

What is the recommended order for doffing equipment?

A
  1. Helmet.
  2. Gloves.
  3. Air pack and regulator.
  4. Coat.
  5. Hood.
  6. Mask and pants.
142
Q

After gear is fully removed, the firefighter will wash _______, _______, ________, and ________ with soap and water.

A

Necks, entire face, behind the ears, and hands

143
Q

The primary passport color is?

A

White

144
Q

The back up passport color is?

A

Red

145
Q

What is the minimum number of name tags that shall remain available to provide if an entry officer is utilized?

A

1

146
Q

Who is responsibility is it to ensure the following is updated once and employee changes a unit or location?

Primary and back up passport
helmet tag
Electronic roster accountability
Battalion Chief notification

A

The company officer’s responsibility

147
Q

Personal accountability shall be tracked at ____________ where personal are operating at an incident with an IDLH environment

A

ALL incidents

148
Q

Incident commander responsibilities

A

a. Account for all fire, rescue personal, regardless of atmospheric conditions
b. Utilize the passport accountability system.
c. Collect all passports on scene. If units have already entered the IDLH prior to the arrival of command officer back up passport will be collected from those units.
d. Based on the needs of the incident, the IC may assign an accountability officer to assist with accountability.

149
Q

Company officer responsibilities

A

a. At all times, the ICS group supervisor shall know the following of all personnel under their supervision.
- Name
- Location
- Assignment

150
Q

Communication can be made in two ways?

A

On the radio or by face-to-face

151
Q

When entering an ID LH environment you should include…

A
  • unit ID
  • Location entering
  • Part of number of personnel in IDLH
  • Assignment
  • Direction of travel
152
Q

When exiting in IDLH environment you should include

A
  • unit ID
  • Part of number of personal exiting
153
Q

What is a PAR?

A

An accountability check for all fire rescue personnel on an incident

154
Q

One performing a PAR the IC should request.

A

“ emergency traffic”

155
Q

What information should be provided when a Parr is given?

A
  • Unit
  • Number of personnel
  • Location
156
Q

When should a PAR be performed at a Mayday operation?

A

When deemed necessary by the IC

157
Q

When can units be released from an incident?

A

After they have been notified of such by command, and retrieved their passports

158
Q

“ Mayday” or “emergency traffic” are intended to be used in situations that are?

A

Immediate and necessary to protect life or prevent injury

159
Q

It is the responsibility of who to control Radio usage during rescue operations?

A

Incident commander

160
Q

When should Mayday be used?

A

When a firefighter has become lost, trapped, seriously injured or low air at the scene of an emergency incident or IDLH.

161
Q

If a firefighter isn’t able to verbally announce the Mayday, they should?

A

Depress the orange emergency button on their portable radio or lapel microphone for four seconds.

162
Q

How long will the unit microphone remain open?

A

20 seconds

163
Q

A Mayday firefighters shall be referred to as?

A

“Down firefighter”

164
Q

“Victim” shall only be used for?

A

Civilian victims

165
Q

What pneumonic shall be used upon acknowledging the Mayday?

A
  • (L) - location
  • (U) - unit
  • (N) - Name of mayday FF
  • (A) - air remaining
  • (R) - resources needed
166
Q

Mayday firefighter responsibilities:

A
  • Declare a Mayday via portable radio
  • if unable to verbally declare a Mayday, use the orange emergency button on the portable radio or lapel microphone
  • provide a LUNAR report to command
  • manually activate PASS device
  • Attempt to self rescue
167
Q

During a Mayday, it is important that company officers control?

A

Freelancing

168
Q

An incident commander shall assign RIT on?

A

All structure fires where crews are in an IDLH environment Were operating in an area where a rescue may be required.

169
Q

Want assigned RIT all members shall all PPE except ________ and be ready for immediate entry structure?

A

Mask

170
Q

Once assigned RIT, the teams shall complete the following primary actions if possible:

A
  • 360 of structure
  • Collection of equipment needed in staging area
  • face-to-face with IC
171
Q

After initial RIT actions are completed , what is the next priority?

A

Soften the structure

172
Q

Unless coordinated with fire attack, and or command, during forcible entry, do not?

A

Break windows

173
Q

RIT tactical priorities are as follows:

A
  • Immediate removal from area if imminent danger
  • CAN report
  • Ensure down FF has adequate air and SCBA is functional
  • packing/disentanglement of FF
  • Removal of down FF, done from closest fastest egress, and communicated to IC.
  • PAR level plus down firefighter to IC
174
Q

What kind of command is used by multiple agencies are responding?

A

Unified

175
Q

The command name for incidents on 95 should be identified by?

A

The direction of travel, and the next exit ahead

176
Q

Lanes are identified from?

A

Left to right beginning with Lane 1

177
Q

Emergency lanes or edges of roadway are identified as?

A

Left shoulder or right shoulder

178
Q

The middle of a two-way road, is called

A

The median

179
Q

Upstream versus downstream

A

Upstream refers to the area of approach downstream refers to the area past the incident

180
Q

No emergency operations will begin until the scene has?

A

Been deemed safe for cruise to operate

181
Q

Any illegal use of or theft of controlled medication shall be forwarded to who for investigation and prosecution?

A

Law-enforcement

182
Q

What type of personnel are authorized to access inventory record distribute or administer controlled medication’s?

A

State certified paramedics

183
Q

Controlled medication shall only be stored in the following locations:

A
  • controlled medication’s lockbox
  • EMS captains, vehicle safe
  • Master control safe
184
Q

If a call occurs during the controlled medication, exchange personnel should should conduct their custody change?

A

Face-to-face

185
Q

As soon as possible, the inventory I’ll be completed in the presence of?

A

The station captain or EMS captain

186
Q

If a discrepancy is noticed the unit, she notified Dispatch that they are out of service and request an additional unit to respond.

A

Out of service

187
Q

Once the procedure for missing, our tampered control medication is started who is required to stay at the station?

A

Both on coming and off going personnel

188
Q

When showering or resting, how far should the key be within reach?

A

An arms length

189
Q

How many people should be notified and what order if a controlled medication key is stolen?

A

The station officer, the on duty EMS captain, and DB police department

190
Q

Who can distribute and replace control medication’s?

A
  • The on duty EMS Capt.
  • The on duty BC
  • A captain assigned to the training division
  • Division chief of training and EMS
191
Q

Personal should maintain the following minimum quantities of controlled medication at all times:

A

-Fentanyl x 2 vials
-Midazolam x 1 vial
- ketamine x 1 vial

192
Q

Controlled medication’s nearing their expiration date shall be replaced within how many days of the expiration date?

A

6

193
Q

Wasting of any expired, contaminated, or discolored controlled medication is?

A

Strictly prohibited

194
Q

Each vial of controlled medication shall receive?

A

A tag with a unique identification number before being logged into inventory

195
Q

What is the maximum quantity of controlled medications in the controlled medication box?

A

Fentanyl- 4
Midazolam - 4
Ketamine - 4

196
Q

SCBA tank should be filled as needed to maintain what psi?

A

5500

197
Q

SCUBA tanks should be filled as needed to maintain what psi?

A

3000

198
Q

Station officers will be responsible to ensure that all spare tanks at the station are full on?

A

Saturday or sooner

199
Q

When must a company or crew self rehab?

A

Following the depletion of a 45 minute SCBA cylinder or after 20 minutes of intense work without wearing an SCBA

200
Q

What does a rehab group consist of?

A
  1. A group supervisor.
  2. An ALS rescue.
  3. Communication capabilities.
  4. Both oral and intravenous fluid replacement capabilities.
  5. use of RAD 57
201
Q

Who,s responsibility Is it to monitor the companies or divisions and direct them to rehab as necessary?

A

The incident commander

202
Q

Command must structure initial operations around the completion of?

A

Primary search

203
Q

It is top priority of the incident commander to ensure that?

A

Primary search was initiated and completed

204
Q

What is a secondary search?

A

A thorough search of the fire area after initial fire control, and ventilation activities have been completed.

205
Q

Who should complete a secondary search?

A

Preferably different companies than those involved in primary search

206
Q

When the completion of a primary search is reported the standard radio reporting term should be?

A

All clear

207
Q

In a working fire situation primary search must be followed by?

A

A secondary search

208
Q

The VES is defined as…

A

When firefighters either create openings or break windows to gain access from an exterior position to carry out a primary Search in a high-risk area of a structure.

209
Q

When should the VES be considered?

A

When the probability or possibility exists of residents or occupants, trapped inside of the structure.

210
Q

Rescue effort should extend in what order?

A
  1. Most severely threatened.
  2. The largest number. (Groups)
  3. The remainder of the fire area.
  4. The exposed areas.
211
Q

When primary search companies encounter and remove victims command must assign?

A

Another company to continue to cover the interior positions vacated by those companies

212
Q

What are considered normal means of interior access when removal of victims is necessary?

A

Stairs, halls, interior, public areas, etc.

213
Q

What are considered secondary means of rescue?

A

Platforms, ladders, fire escapes, helicopters, gravity/nets etc.

214
Q

What is the most urgent reason for calling additional units?

A

Covering life safety

215
Q

When should the term search and rescue be used?

A

When structuring a primary search over the radio.

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