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Question 1

The Schedule Change Request Form must be completed by both parties involved in the trade and then returned to the on-duty OIC for approval no less than _____ hours prior to the time of the change.

Answer 1

seventy-two (72)

Subject: Shift Trade
Section: 205.02 C

Question 2

Personnel who are unable to report for a shift due to illness or for any other reason, shall make contact at least _____ hour prior to their scheduled reporting time. The call out is to be completed using the computerized scheduling software and a call is to be made to the OIC phone

Answer 2

1

Subject: Reporting for Duty
Section: 204.03 I

Question 3

The maximum number of hours that any employee may work secondary employment is ______ hours per week. No employee is permitted to work another full-time job outside of the Ocean City Fire Department.

Answer 3

36

Subject: Secondary Employment
Section: 203.04 D

Question 4

All additional leave requests must be made after the vacation calendar
has been circulated, and shall be made _____ days in advance. These additional requests shall be made using the computerized scheduling system and submitted to their respective Battalion Chief for approval.

Answer 4

7

Subject: Leave Approval
Section 206.02 G

Question 5

No more than _______ Field personnel below the rank of Battalion Chief may request off per day during any of the following operational periods:
0700-1900, 1900-0700, and/or 0700-0700

Answer 5

three (3)

Subject: Leave Approval
Section: 206.02 E

Question 6

During the first leave selection an individual may select up to ______ hours of leave. This may be in any combination of 12 and/or 24 hour
shifts.

Answer 6

ninety six (96)

Subject: Leave Approval
Section: 206.03 B

Question 7

Written requests for shift transfer shall be accepted on ________ to be
effective _________.

Answer 7

June 1st; October 1st

Subject: Shift Transfer
Section: 207.02 A

Question 8

The maximum number of hours, per incidence, any one individual may be
held over is ______ hours.

Answer 8

12

Subject: Mandatory Holdover
Section: 208.02 C

Question 9

The maximum number of hours, per incidence, any one individual may
work consecutively is ______ hours. Any hours working in excess of _______ consecutive hours requires the approval by the career Assistant Chief or other designated officer.

Answer 9

36; 36

Subject: Mandatory Holdover
Section: 208.02 D

Question 10

The hold-over policy shall utilize a calendar that identifies a primary and a secondary hold-over. Selection of the primary and secondary hold-overs shall be done utilizing a Google document that will be circulated amongst shift members. This document shall be circulated based on seniority, with each member picking _______ primary hold-over date and _______ secondary hold-over date. The document shall cover two cycles; for example, if there are 13 personnel on each shift, the hold-over document will be for 26 weeks.

Answer 10

one (1); one (1); 13; 26

Subject: Mandatory Holdover
Section: 208.02 E

Question 11

Personnel who call in for a stand-by will receive a minimum of ______ hours overtime until released by the Officer-In-Charge. Exceeding the _____ hour time period will be assessed overtime hour per hour.

Answer 11

three (3); three (3)

Subject: Overtime
Section 209.02 E

Question 12

The scheduled promotional process dates will be published at least ______ days in advance by way of a Fire Chief’s General Order, and in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, shall be posted on designated IAFF bulletin boards in the Fire/EMS Office, Fire Marshal’s Office and by email to all employees.

Answer 12

120

Subject: Applicant Hiring and Selection Process
Section: 210.03

Question 13

Annual uniform requests shall be completed utilizing the Operative
IQ system, with Career members completing the electronic request by August ________ annually and Volunteer members completing their request through the Career Division liaison.

Answer 13

1st

Subject: Uniforms
Section: 212.03 D

Question 14

Each SCBA qualified member will receive a tan hood
and a navy hood. Hoods will be rotated with ______ hoods being utilized during odd months and ______ hoods utilized during even months.

Answer 14

Navy; Tan

Subject: Protective Clothing and Equipment
Section: 213.05 E. 4. b)

Question 15

All protective clothing shall be inspected at least ____________ by the designee of each Deputy Chief.

Answer 15

annually

Subject: Protective Clothing and Equipment
Section: 213.02 D.

Question 16

Water on the fire time stamp needs to be in the narrative from CAD notes for NFPA _______ for structure fires.

Answer 16

1710

Subject: NFIRS Report Reviews
Section: 214.03 F

Question 17

All employees of the Division shall be evaluated, at a minimum,
_________. Evaluations must be completed and forwarded
to the Assistant Chief of the Division by the employee’s anniversary date of hire.

Answer 17

annually

Subject: Personnel Evaluations
Section: 215.02 A

Question 18

The Fire Chief and the President shall jointly appoint a Commendation
Committee of at least _____ members; consisting of any combination of two fire line officers, (Captain, and Lieutenant), at least two Active Firefighters, with at least one (1) award winner from a previous year, with representation of at least one (1) person from each of the three divisions (OCVFC, Fire/EMS, Office of the Fire Marshal).

Answer 18

five (5)

Subject: Awards and Commendations
Section: 216: 02 A

Question 19

Light duty shall consist of administrative duties as assigned, which does not conflict with restrictions set forth by the attending ______.

Answer 19

physician

Subject: Light Duty
Section: 218.

Question 20

At ________ hours all exterior doors are to be locked, and lighting within the station will be turned off. Nightlights controlled by timers will be assured of their operation.

Answer 20

2200

Subject: Night Security of Fire Stations
Section: 219.

Question 21

Each morning, at ______ daily “line up” will be conducted with all on-
duty personnel via a conference call, this call will be led by the on duty Battalion Chief. Information related to the day’s operations and specific station needs will be addressed during this conference call. The following is information to be relayed during “line up”:
1. Scheduled personnel are present and ready for operations
2. Uniformoftheday
3. Shift training and other training as assigned
4. Daily housekeeping details, monthly details per schedule
5. Apparatusmaintenanceissues
6. Review of any special incidents, special events and other pertinent information
7. Collection of radio numbers for those personnel without assigned radios
8. Open exchange of information

Answer 21

0715

Subject: Station Operations
Section: 220.01 C

Question 22

By ________ hours each morning, ensure that the primary response units, i.e. ambulance(s) and engine, have had daily checks completed and have been made ready for response. Any issues with equipment will be immediately reported to the OIC.

Answer 22

0800

Subject: Station Operations
Section: 220.01 E

Question 23

During normal business hours ________ and when occupied, the Station shall be open to the public.

Answer 23

(0700 to 2100)

Subject: Station Operations
Section: 220.02 C

Question 24

During those business hours, unless otherwise engaged in station duties, Career Division personnel will remain on the _____ floor of the Headquarters, Station 2, and Station 4 buildings.

Answer 24

1st

Subject: Station Operations
Section: 220.02 D

Question 25

A Fire-Rescue Review Committee will be established and will be charged with Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement of fire and rescue incidents. The committee will investigate written or oral allegations that a Fire Department member failed to act in accordance with Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines. The members of the Fire-Rescue Review Committee will be:

1.Deputy Chief, Career Division, or designee Deputy 2.Chief, Volunteer Division, or designee Deputy 3.Chief, Fire Marshal Division, or designee Battalion Chief, Career Division
4. Training Officer, departmental
5. An unnamed peer
Fire-Rescue Incident Review Committee will function:
1. To provide recommendations of remedial action to resolve operational issues.
2. To identify and report operational and SOG variations.
3. To notify all Committee members and personnel
involved in the investigation (preliminary report ______, final report ________).

The Committee will present its’ final report to the Fire Chief. The final decision regarding Committee recommendations will rest with the Fire Chief.

Answer 25

preliminary report 5 days, final report 35 days

Subject: Fire-Rescue Review Program
Section: 228.01

Question 26

Public safety communications personnel will carry out the following policy when there is an activation of the emergency button on the assigned radio of the Fire Department personnel. Activation of the emergency button will result in a ______ second “Hot Mic’ for the initiating user.

Answer 26

10

Subject: Emergency Radio Button Activation
Section: 229. 01

Question 27

In cases of dire emergency when the safety of Fire Department personnel and/or the patient(s) is in jeopardy, EMERGENCY police assistance can be obtained via radio communications using the _________ code. It should be used as follows: “Paramedic 1 to Communications, Signal 13, 45th St. and Coastal Hwy. for fight/assault”. The SIGNAL 13 code is only to be used in cases of extreme emergencies, it is not to be used when police are needed to assist with patient care such as with the administration of CPR.

Answer 27

“SIGNAL 13”

Subject: Emergency Radio Button Activation
Section: 229.02 B

Question 28

This policy is intended to provide guidance to the department concerning work-related assignments involving pregnant firefighters. The goal of these guidelines is to provide options for a pregnant firefighter to remain working in a full-time capacity
performing full-duty assignments or alternative duty assignments, for as long as ___________.

Answer 28

reasonably practical

Subject: Pregnant Fire Department Members
Section: 231. 01 A

Question 29

Time stamps are as follows:
1. ______ - Out of Ambulance Crews; immediate coverage needed (10 minute or less response desired);
2._______– Out of Ambulance and Fire Crews; immediate ambulance and engine company needed (10 minute response or less desired);
3. _______ – 2nd Alarm immediate assistance needed, 2nd alarm emergency (10 minute response or less desired);
4. _______ – 3rd Alarm immediate assistance needed, multiple alarm upgrade (20 minute response or less desired);
5. ______ – 4th Alarm immediate assistance needed, multiple alarm upgrade – all members are required to report (30 minute or less response time desired).

Answer 29

1. EMS1
2. CVAC
3. 2ALM
4. 3ALM
5. 4MCB

Subject: Emergency Recall
Section: 236.02 B

Question 30

The officer with oversight of the recalled personnel shall see that their names are forwarded to the on duty OIC who will record in the Chief Backstage scheduling system when the personnel reported for and were released from duty; personnel responding to the emergency recall will be paid for a minimum of _______ hours.

Answer 30

three (3)

Subject: Emergency Recall
Section: 236.04

Question 31

Should a heightened alert status be in effect at the state or national level, all personnel must be available by the paging system and within a _______ hour response time to the Ocean City Emergency Operations Center. If not, it is the responsibility of the Division member to notify a Division Command Officer of their whereabouts and estimated time of response to Ocean City if needed and how to communicate with them.

Answer 31

one (1)

Subject: Emergency Recall
Section: 236.05

Question 32

The member must complete and submit all appropriate forms as listed in the Policy Section, 244.02 B and C. as soon as possible, but no later than ________ hours after the injury and/or illness.

Answer 32

twenty-four (24)

Subject: On-Duty Injury/Illness
Section: 244.05 C

Question 33

Formal After Action Review – A formal analysis and review of an incident or operation requested by the Fire Department Command Staff. The Command Staff shall have the latitude to determine the extent of the AAR for a specific incident. Attendance at a formal AAR shall be determined based upon the needs of the Fire Department. It is recommended that formal AARs be completed within _______ days of the incident in question. Formal AARs may be appropriate for the following types of incidents:
* Large scale, multiple company/agency incidents
* Tactically complex incidents
* Fires involving civilian injuries/fatalities
* Fires involving uniformed personnel injuries/fatalities
* Multiple Casualty Incidents
* Special rescue incidents
* Hazardous materials incidents with technician level
deployment

Answer 33

30

Subject: After Action Reviews
Section: 245.03 D

Question 34

Maryland law defines a minor as a person less than _____ years of age. A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to medical treatment if, in the judgment of the attending physician, the life or health of the minor would be affected adversely by delaying treatment to
obtain the consent of a parent or guardian.

Answer 34

18

Subject: Minor’s Refusal of Consent for Treatment
Section: 300.02

Question 35

After obtaining the approval of the OIC, the crew may remain at the
hospital for a period of time not to exceed _________ minutes while
the patient is prepared for transport.

Answer 35

thirty (30)

Subject: Emergency Transfer of Critical Patients from the Initial Receiving Facility
Section: 301.02 B

Question 36

If it appears the transport cannot be initiated by the end of the ________ minute period, the OIC shall be notified by the crew. Additionally, the Emergency Department physician shall be notified that the waiting EMS unit must return to service. If imminent transport does not occur, the EMS unit becomes unavailable for the transport and will return to service in Ocean City.

Answer 36

thirty (30)

Subject: Emergency Transfer of Critical Patients from the Initial Receiving Facility
Section: 301.02 C

Question 37

If the EMS unit returns to service because of the _______ minute rule, an incident report will be completed by the members of the crew to explain the circumstances.

Answer 37

30

Subject: Emergency Transfer of Critical Patients from the Initial Receiving Facility
Section: 301.02 D

Question 38

If a condition in Ocean City dictates that an EMS unit cannot be spared for the transport, the Fire-EMS OIC may use discretion and declare a “_________” as outlined in the Maryland Region IV Alert Status System.

Answer 38

“Blue Alert”

Subject: Emergency Transfer of Critical Patients from the Initial Receiving Facility
Section: 301.02 E

Question 39

Definitions from the Maryland Medical Protocols for EMS Providers:
1. “Priority _____” means – Critically ill or injured person requiring
immediate attention; unstable patients with potentially life-threatening injury or illness.
2. “Priority _____” means – Less serious condition, requiring emergency medical attention but not immediately endangering the patient’s life.
3. “Priority ____” means – Non-emergency condition, requiring medical attention but not on an emergency basis.
4. “Priority ____” means – Does not require medical attention.

Answer 39

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Subject: Exercise of Emergency Vehicle Driving Privileges During Ambulance Transport
Section: 303.02 B

Question 40

Authorized student riders must meet the following criteria:
1. The rider must be _____ years of age or older.
a. if under the age of _____, the rider must have
a parental consent form, to be obtained
from the Fire-EMS Division Command Staff

Answer 40

18; 18

Subject: EMS Student Rider Program
Section: 304.02 A

Question 41

Unless otherwise directed, the rider shall leave the Station by ______ hours.

Answer 41

2300

Subject: EMS Student Rider Program
Section: 304.02 F

Question 42

All Calls for Service (CFS) will be acknowledged by the dispatched crew within ____ seconds. Any CFS not acknowledged within the _____ seconds shall be reported into the OIC Daily Log.

Answer 42

30; 30

Subject: Readiness and Response
Section: 305.02 F

Question 43

Medical Incident Review will function to:
1. To provide remedial action to resolve patient careissues.
2. To identify and report protocol variation.
3. To notify MIEMSS as appropriate incidents occur.
4. Extraordinary Care Protocol ______-hour phone notification.
5. The Battalion Chief of EMS will submit Protocol variances and other care
issues to the MIEMSS compliance officer (preliminary report within _____ days. Final report within ______ days).

Answer 43

24; 5; 35

Subject: Medical Review Broad
Section: 307.02 B

Question 44

The use of “E” cigarettes is ________ in department

Answer 44

prohibited

Subject: “E” Cigarette Use Prohibited in Ambulances
Section: 313.03 A

Question 45

The house sirens will not be activated from ____ hours until _____ hours daily.

Answer 45

2200 to 0600

FCGO House Sirens
FCGO: 20-014

Question 46

The aggrieved will submit a grievance within __________ calendar days of the action(s) being grieved or within ___________ calendar days of the aggrieved having reasonable knowledge of the actions, expect in the case of a Union grievance, when the Union may submit the grievance within __________ calendar days of the action(s) or knowledge of the action(s) at issue at Step 2.

Answer 46

15, 15, 20

Contract Article 6: Grievance and Arbitration Procedures
Step 1

Question 47

The prescribed safety vests may be of the following types:
1. Issued by Ocean City Fire Department, high visibility ________ with reflective stripes and marked
2. Issued by Ocean City Fire Department, a _______ that is in
acceptable condition and meets the ANSI requirements for
square inches of high visibility material
C. Safety vests are part of minimum equipment issued and part of the
daily uniform issued

Answer 47

high visibility safety vests; high visibility raincoat

Subject: High Visibility Safety Vests
Section: 237.02

Question 48

A. _____– 10th St. to 40th St.
B. _____ – Inlet to 10th St.
C. _____ – 40th St. to 94th St.
D. _____ – 94th St. to Delaware line
E. _______ – Rt. 50 and/or north in district
F. _______ – South of Rt. 50 in district

Answer 48

A. Box Area 1 – 10th St. to 40th St.
B. Box Area 2 – Inlet to 10th St.
C. Box Area 3 – 40th St. to 94th St.
D. Box Area 4 – 94th St. to Delaware line
E. Box Area 5 – Rt. 50 and/or north in district
F. Box Area 6 – South of Rt. 50 in district

Subject: Box Areas
Section: 402.02

Question 49

All officers (Lt. and above) shall have the following minimum ICS/IMS training:
1. _____, An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
2. _____, National Response Framework, An Introduction
3. _____, Introduction to the Incident Command System,
4. _____, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response,
5. A minimum of three (3) hours of simulation activities based on potential emergencies within the response district. These officers shall also participate in annual IMS continuing education, to include simulated emergencies such as:
6. Multiple alarm operations.
7. High rise firefighting.
8. Natural and man-made disasters.
9. Hazardous materials incidents.
10. Other target hazards within the response district.

Answer 49

1. IS-700
2. IS-800
3. IS-100
4. IS-200

Subject: Incident Command System
Section 401.02 Policy C

Question 50

Command officers at the rank of Battalion Chief or higher shall also have completed ______: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents.

Answer 50

ICS-300

Subject: Incident Command System
Section: 401.02 Policy D.

Question 51

Command officers at the rank of Deputy Chief or higher shall have completed ______: Advance ICS – Complex Incidents.

Answer 51

ICS-400

Subject: Incident Command System
Section: 401.02 Policy E

Question 52

The first arriving officer or member at an incident shall be in command until relieved and this person shall transmit a _____________ on the assigned operations channel:

A brief description of the situation found; Building size, construction type, and current conditions. The building will have its sides designated A - D with the address side being side A and lettering is to proceed clockwise.

Answer 52

Brief Initial Report

Subject: Incident Command System

Section: 401.03 Procedures

Question 53

A. There are two (2) levels of response for elevator emergencies:

Level 1-
Level 2 -

Answer 53

Level 1 elevator rescue with out medical
1 engine

Level 2 elevator rescue with medical
1 engine and 1 medic

Subject: Elevator Emergencies
Section: 423.02 Guidelines

Question 54

A. There are three (3) levels of response for propane or natural gas leaks:

1. Level 1-
2. Level 2-
3. Level 3-

Answer 54

Level 1 - odor of gas outside requires the response of one (1) engine

Level 2 - odor of gas inside of a structure requires the response of one (1) engine and one (1) medic unit

Level 3- a cut or severed gas line requires the response of one (1) engine, one (1) medic unit, and one (1) special service (aerial or rescue)

Subject: Flammable fuel spill and gas leaks
Section: 422.02 guidelines

Question 55

B. There are two (2) levels of response for liquid spills:

1. Level 1 -
2. Level 2 -

Answer 55

1. Level 1 - a liquid spill on land requires the response of one (1) engine
2. Level 2 - a liquid spill in a waterway requires the response of one (1) engine and one (1) boat

Subject: Flammable fuel spill and gas leak
Section: 422.02 guidelines

Question 56

Crews shall use a risk-based response and determine if rescue, extinguishment, exposure proctions, or noninterventions will be the strategy used.
1. Use a hand line to extingusih the fire; flames from a Lithium-Ion Battery should be knocked down with copious amounts of water. Water applcation should continue until conditions are dormant-that is when no more flame, gas, or smoke is being released from the battery. **_ should NOT be used. **

Answer 56

Foam

Subject: SOG 410 Lithium-Ion Battery Operations
Section: 410.03