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08.06.02
For commercial occupancies, the building representative shall install the KnoxBox™ at the _______ ____ __________ _______ (main entrance or entrance nearest the fire control room).
The boxes must be visible, accessible, and between __ ___ __ inches above finished grade.

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primary fire department entrance, 42 and 54

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08.06.02
The number of keys to be placed in the lock box is as
follows:

1._____ ____ of keys for commercial buildings, schools, apartment buildings, and strip shopping centers.

  1. _______ ____ __ _____ (in a separate box in the building) for high rises, hospitals, and shopping malls.
  2. ___ ___for each lock for individual residential occupancies
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Three sets
Fifteen sets of keys
One key

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08.06.02
Any missing key shall be reported immediately through the chain of command to the?

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Captain of the Operations Bureau.

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08.06.03

A condition where a fire protection system, or portion thereof, is out of service, and the condition can result in the fire protection system or unit not functioning in the event of a fire.

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Impairment

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08.06.03
An unwanted activation of an alarm initiating device caused by a person acting with malice.

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Malicious Alarm

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08.06.03
An unwanted activation of a signaling system or alarm initiating device in response to a condition that is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition.

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Nuisance Alarm

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08.06.03
Any alarm that occurs that is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition.

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Unwanted Alarm

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08.06.03
Any incident that requires a fire protection system, or portion thereof, to be out of service is considered an impairment.
This includes the proper activation of a fire sprinkler system due to a fire. The Fire Prevention Inspections Section or on-call fire investigator (depending on hour or day) shall be ?

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contacted prior to leaving the scene.

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08.06.03
Notify the Fire Inspections Section or on-call fire investigator for any impairments prior to leaving the scene. Provide the following information:

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  1. Occupancy name
  2. Contact name and telephone number (building management)
  3. Incident information (location of system equipment or device that has activated or potentially failed)
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08.06.03
There are many variables when considering a fire watch. When a building’s fire alarm or fire sprinkler system has been impaired due to mechanical malfunction or disruption (e.g., frozen sprinkler piping, etc.,) the building may be placed on fire watch. Only the ______ __ ____ ____ _______ _____ can approve and issue a fire watch.

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Office of the Fire Marshal staff

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08.06.03
When it has been determined that a malicious or nuisance alarm has occurred, or mechanical damage is found to a fire protection system, the ____ _____ ______ shall be completed in ImageTrend Elite.

A

False Alarm Module

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05.04.01
Units out of service for training or other department events shall not exceed the following number of units without the approval of the appropriate shift DC:

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  1. Four engine companies
  2. Two truck companies
  3. One rescue company
  4. Six transport units
  5. One BC
  6. One Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Officer
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06.02.03
FRD personnel shall disclose PHI to law enforcement pursuant to the mandatory
disclosure laws of the Commonwealth related to wounds and physical injuries
sustained by …?

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weapons such as guns and knives.

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06.02.03
FRD personnel shall disclose PHI to fire investigation officers pursuant to the
mandatory disclosure laws of the Commonwealth related to wounds sustained by?

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explosives.

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Who is responsible for obtaining all information required to complete the overall incident information for the NFIRS report?

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Incident Commander

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The maximum speed of any vehicle during a Priority 1 emergency response shall not exceed ___ miles per hour over the posted speed limit.

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15

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During a Priority 1 emergency response all apparatus must reduce their speed to ___ miles per hour prior to proceeding through any stop signs or traffic signals reflecting red in the direction of travel.

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5

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A complete and current Street Locator Book of all _____ through ______-due streets shall be carried on each apparatus.

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First, Fourth

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Monetary donations received by employees shall immediately be placed in a sealed envelope. What information shall be included on the outside of the envelope?

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Name and signature of person receiving donation, date donation received, amount of donation, circumstances surrounding the donation

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When a fire station receives a request for information contained in a specific report, what information regarding the incident may be released?

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Type of incident

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If an employee receives a phone call or email with a request to conduct an attorney interview who shall be notified through the chain of command?

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Uniformed Administrative Aide to the Assistant Chief of Operations

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Operational employees unable to report to work at the specified time shall notify the on-duty supervisor at the scheduled work location at least how many minutes prior to the reporting time?

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60

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23
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Shift officers shall ensure riding assignments are assigned in Telestaff a minimum of how many tours in advance?

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Two

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If an injury to an employee occurs while walking through the fire station, what information is to be recorded in the work location’s logbook?

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Full Legal Name of Employee and Location where the injury occurred

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Which of the following is part of the procedure for forcibly making entry on a public service call?

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Request and verify that law enforcement is responding

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In the grievance process how long does the employee have to discuss the issue from the event giving rise to the complaint?

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Twenty Business Days

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If a business does not have their address displayed at all, Fire department personnel should:

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Fill out an Inspections Violation Notification E-Form

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Unless it has been included in subsequent disciplinary action, an employee may request that a written reprimand be removed from his or her official county and agency personnel file after a period of how long?

A

Three years

29
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All accidents involving Fire and Rescue Department vehicles shall be immediately reported to whom?

A

DPSC

30
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Employees that refrain from fitness training for more than ___ consecutive workdays are considered to have a performance issue which results in a fitness for duty evaluation.

A

3

31
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02.00.03
Unless approval is granted in advance by a deputy chief, division head, or higher,
employees shall not work more than __ _____ in a _______period.

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48 hours, 60-hour

32
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01.02.03
FSLT shall ensure fire box map books for _____ _______ ______ due response areas are carried on all apparatus assigned to their stations.

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first through fourth

33
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01.02.01
The shift Officer in Charge (OIC) shall conduct a daily lineup each morning at 0700 hours.
All shift employees shall assemble in a location designated by the OIC. Employees shall wear _ _____ _ ____ ___ ____, unless otherwise directed by the OIC.

A

a Class C or D uniform

34
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01.03.03
INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS
A non-criminal investigation conducted for the purpose of
documenting the conduct, action(s), or performance of an employee(s) and to determine
whether such conduct, action(s), or performance is in compliance with department policy or
orders.

A

Administrative Investigation

35
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01.03.03
INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS
Unless there is a clear and compelling need, an employee shall be provided a minimum of ____ calendar days’ notice prior to any interview or interrogation.

A

five

36
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01.03.01
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Property damage caused by an FRD vehicle with no damage to the FRD vehicle (e.g., lawn damage, safety gates, mailboxes, street signs, trees, etc.) should be processed in accordance with SOP 01.09.11,

A

Liability Incident Reporting

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01.03.01
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
The driver, officer in charge (OIC), BC or SAFO shall attempt to obtain the ______________________________________________________________________________, as well as the name(s) and address(es) of any witness(es).

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full name, address, insurance company, and policy number of the other driver

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01.03.01
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
The driver, OIC, BC or SAFO can provide those involved in the incident with the following:

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  1. Incident number
  2. Email for RMD – DOFClaims@fairfaxcounty.gov
  3. Refer to Property Damage and Injury Claim Reporting | Finance
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01.05.06
MONETARY DONATIONS
Monetary donations received by employees shall immediately be placed in a sealed envelope.
The following information shall be included on the outside of the envelope:

A
  • Name and signature of person receiving donation
  • Date donation was received
  • Amount of donation
  • Circumstances surrounding donation, and whether funds are being designated for a
    specific purpose
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01.05.06
MONETARY DONATIONS
The appropriate ______ _____shall be notified through the proper chain of command immediately upon receipt when a donation has been received.

A

deputy chief

41
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01.06.02
MEDIA RELATIONS
Although the FRD has initial jurisdiction at the scene of auto accidents and crimes involving trauma (stabbings, shootings, etc.), the release of information concerning these incidents shall be the primary responsibility of the ___ _________ ______ having jurisdiction

A

law enforcement agency

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01.07.01
PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY AND CONTROL
Supervisor shall complete and submit the Property Loss Notice (Risk-03) to FireInventory@fairfaxcounty.gov within __ _____of any loss, theft, or damage that requires replacement.

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24 hours

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01.07.02
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS

Any issues at Fairfax County owned facilities shall notify the ________ __________ at fire.facilities@fairfaxcounty.gov. The volunteer leadership shall be notified regarding volunteer facilities.

A

Facilities Coordinator

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01.07.02
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS

Loss or damage to county owned technology or electronic devices requires notification to the _________ ________ _______and submission of the Report Lost/Stolen IT Equipment e-Form.

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employee’s immediate supervisor

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01.07.03
MEDICATION ACCOUNTABILITY, CONTROL, AND SECURITY

CYANOKITs are kept in the ___ _________ secure medication compartment.

A

EMS Officer’s

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01.07.03
MEDICATION ACCOUNTABILITY, CONTROL, AND SECURITY

A noncontrolled medication discrepancy exists when a noncontrolled medication is found to be improperly secured, damaged, missing,
and/or past expiration.
1. The provider discovering the discrepancy shall immediately notify the station officer in charge (OIC).
2. The station OIC shall:

A

a. Immediately notify the EMS Officer.
b. Ensure the unit replenishes the medication.

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01.07.03
MEDICATION ACCOUNTABILITY, CONTROL, AND SECURITY
Controlled medication discrepancy: A controlled medication discrepancy exists when a complete CSK, the security bag itself, or any of the controlled substance contents are found improperly secured, damaged, tampered with, missing, and/or past expiration, or otherwise in
questionable condition.
1. The provider discovering the discrepancy shall immediately notify the station OIC.
2. The station OIC shall:

A

a. Immediately notify the EMS Officer, battalion chief, and shift deputy chief.
b. Complete page 1 of the Controlled Medication Discrepancy Form (FRD105).
c. Forward the FRD-105 to the EMS Officer prior to going off duty.

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01.07.03
MEDICATION ACCOUNTABILITY, CONTROL, AND SECURITY
If a vehicle carrying medications is parked in exterior extreme temperatures for greater than __ _______, the vehicle shall be left running or the medications shall be …?

A

20 minutes, removed to a secure climate-controlled location

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01.08.03
APPARATUS RESPONSE CATEGORIES

The maximum speed of any vehicle during an emergency response
shall be governed by “due regard” for the safety of other motorists,
traffic conditions, weather conditions, etc. However, the maximum
speed shall not exceed __ _____ per hour (mph) above the posted
speed limit except on a limited access highway where the maximum
speed shall be ?.

A

15 miles, 80 mph

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01.08.03
APPARATUS RESPONSE CATEGORIES
All apparatus shall reduce speed to _ ___prior to proceeding through
any stop signs or traffic signals reflecting red in the direction of travel

A

5 mph

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01.08.03
APPARATUS RESPONSE CATEGORIES

The maximum speed through any traffic controlled intersection in
which the vehicle has the right of way (e.g., green light, blinking
yellow light, etc.) shall be the speed limit of the street traveled.
Intersections with the right of way, the speed of the responding
apparatus shall be no more than ?

A

30 mph

52
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01.09.11
LIABILITY INCIDENT REPORTING

Liability incidents include:

A
  1. Citizen injury as a result of a Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) operation and/or
    while on FRD property.
  2. Damage to citizen property as a result of an FRD operation.
53
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01.09.11
LIABILITY INCIDENT REPORTING

All reported liability incidents shall be investigated by …?

A

a battalion chief (BC) and safety officer (SAFO).

54
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02.00.02
DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION

Reports of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should be made to any of the following:

A
  1. The employee’s or volunteer’s supervisor
  2. The Fire Chief or Assistant Chiefs
  3. The Professional Standards Office
  4. The Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs (OHREP)
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02.00.02
DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION
When managers, supervisors, acting supervisors, and officers witness or are otherwise notified of an alleged incident, they shall immediately intervene to discontinue the behavior and/or the offensive actions. The responsible level of supervisor will report the behavior to their ?

A

immediate supervisor and to the OHREP

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02.00.03
WORK HOURS, TARDINESS, AND UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCES

Operational employees unable to report to work at the specified time shall notify the supervisor at the scheduled work location at least ___ ____ _____to the reporting time, give a reason for the tardiness, and an estimated time of arrival.

A

one hour prior

57
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02.00.14
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

An employee, upon notification, shall provide the _________ _______ ______ and the chain of command with a Protective Order Notification Form (FRD-085)accompanied by a copy of the protective order.

A

Professional Standards Office (PSO)

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02.00.14
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

When an employee observes an act of violence or the threat of violence at work, whether involving employees or members of the public, the employee shall ______ _____ ________ _______ _____, the nearest supervisor or other management personnel of the FRD.

A

report the incident immediately to their supervisor

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02.00.14
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

A Workplace Violence Incident Report Form (FIN-03) shall be completed
immediately by___ _________ and submitted through the chain of command to the FRD’s Human Resources (HR) Division HR Generalist IV.

A

the supervisor

60
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02.01.01
CALLBACK, HOLDOVER, BUDGET STAFFING, AND MANDATORY RECALL PROCEDURES
Shift officers shall ensure that staffing positions within their stations are assigned in WFTS utilizing employees assigned to their station a minimum of ___ ______ ____ in advance.

A

six working days

61
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02.01.01
CALLBACK, HOLDOVER, BUDGET STAFFING, AND MANDATORY RECALL PROCEDURES
Battalion chiefs shall maintain a shared online holdover and recall tracking document for
employees within their battalion in Microsoft Teams (Team-Fire-Hold/Recall)
The document shall track holdover and recall exemptions. Station officers shall
update the document with exemptions daily by

A

0830 hours.

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Employees may be exempt from holdover and recall assignments for the following reasons:

A
  1. Approved leave next workday or approved PM leave of current workday.
  2. Documented medical appointment.
  3. Confirmed travel plans.
  4. Working more than 36 hrs.
63
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02.01.03
REQUESTING AND
GRANTING ANNUAL, EMERGENCY
ANNUAL, SICK, AND CIVIL LEAVE FOR
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
Requests for next shift day leave must be entered into WFTS prior to ____ _____ of the shift day prior to the desired leave date.

A

0700 hours

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02.01.03
REQUESTING AND
GRANTING ANNUAL, EMERGENCY
ANNUAL, SICK, AND CIVIL LEAVE FOR
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES

If employees requesting sick leave are unable to contact the supervising officer
and no other officers are available, they shall notify the ?

A

on duty BC

65
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02.01.03
REQUESTING AND
GRANTING ANNUAL, EMERGENCY
ANNUAL, SICK, AND CIVIL LEAVE FOR
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
If the sick leave request is approved by the officer, WFTS shall be updated to reflect
the approval.

The officer shall notify the , __ _____ ___ _________ ___ ___ ______and the
on-coming work location supervising officer of the sick leave approval via
email.

A

on duty and on-coming BCs and SICPOs

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