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Can fire personnel conduct a bomb search? 207
Yes, only at the direction of a Chief officer
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The initial report on conditions, has how many items? 208
9.
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What are the 9 items that make up the Report on conditions?
- Address
- Type of incident
- Life hazards
- Exposures
- Claim it
- Name it
- ICP location
- Objectives
- Order additional resources
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Is a report on conditions necessary for a single engine response? 208
No, unless assistance is needed or circumstances make it necessary
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Which Phonetic Alphabet has the Dept adopted? 208
The Standard International
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Does ECC have the ability to monitor TAC Channels? 208.09
NO
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What are the 4 human factors that affect good radio communications? 208.10
- Organization
- Discipline
- Microphone location
- Voice level
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How far from your mouth should the radio mic be? 208.11
About 1 inch
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Who has the legal for search and rescue on the Kern River and canal in the city? 209
The Fire Department
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What is the equipment order of response for structure & Rescue calls? 210
Engine then truck
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If the engine and patrol respond, which vehicle shall the Captain ride in? 210
Engine
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Who has responsibility for fire control, overhaul and reports? 210
The company officer who's district is 1st in
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When are the 4 times the duty chief will be notified? 211
- 2nd alarm or > fires
- Any death due to fire
- Major rescue calls
- Large emergencies in the JPA
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When may Fire personnel solicit help from the public at fires or other emergencies? 212
Never
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Which calls will District maps be used? 213
All calls
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Who is responsible for seeing that all corrections on response maps are made immediately in pencil (until they are permanently made by the person in charge of maps)? 213
The captain
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If we are requested by the owner to make forcible entry into a structure, what should we do? 215
Request a Police officer, if one is unavailable we must determine without a doubt the owner has a legal right to entry
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Is the captain supposed to "Sign off" the MDT when they go out of service? 216
No, Personnel are not to sign off of the computer
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How are personnel required to answer the phone? 223
City Fire Dept, Station XX, Firefighter XXX
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Who may make personal phone calls on the dept telephone system? 223
Chief Officers
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Who is responsible for providing timely newsworthy info on the recorded line? 224
BC
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How many times in a shift will the recorded message be updated? 224
As many times as necessary
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Who is/are responsible for the cell phones? 225
Captains and BC
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If possible, the US Flag should be flown from which piece of equipment? 226
Reserve Truck
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What are the 4 color coded files that shall be maintained in each station? 301
- Yellow (Blank forms)
- Green (Current Records)
- Blue (Past Records)
- Red (operations)
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When do current records become past records and how often should they be moved? 301
After 1 year and moved the 1st of each month
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How many days should all communications from management be posted on the bulletin board? 301
30 days
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Where do all Memos go and how long do we keep them? 301
Memo Binder for 1 year
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How often should the dept fuel tanks be checked? 303
Daily
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Fuel for the fuel tanks will be ordered when the tank is at what level?
¼ full
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What 2 stations get filled to the top due to high usage? 303
Station 1 & 9
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When fuel is delivered, what 3 thingd must be put on the fuel slip? 303
- The meter reading
- Captain?s ID #
- Captains initials
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Where must the captain document the fuel reading the amount of fuel delivered? 303
In the Station log book
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Where are the keys to vehicle kept at the stations? 304
- Station 1 in the captains office
- All others in the watch office
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If electrical power fails at a station, who must the captain notify immediately? 305
ECC and the BC
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Should there be any blank lines left in a station log book? 306
No, they should have a single black line drawn thru them
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Who is/are allowed to make entries in the station log? 306
Only personnel that are assigned to that station
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What info regarding equipment and apparatus will be annotated in the log book? 305
All movement where and why, any damage to or any that are lost/ missing
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What info regarding personnel will be annotated in the log book? 305
Personnel changes and injuries to personnel
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What 8 additional pieces of info will be annotated in the log book? 305
- Hydrants (new in service, out of service)
- Streets and alleys (closed, open, or partially closed)
- Fumigations and fogging locations received by stations
- Sprinkler and alarm systems in or out of service
- Groups touring stations including name, total number, and person in charge
- Equipment or supplies received from outside service and cost of same.
- Any materials or equipment loaned or disbursed to other depts. or persons.
- Receipt of Department Policies, memorandums, etc.
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What 3 things will be done with a filled journal? 306
- The outside cover will have the St #, Batt #, inclusive dates
- Line drawn thru any remaining blank lines Then forwarded to the front office
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Who schedules tours for schools and institutions? 307
The Public Education Specialist
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Where is guidance(book) for the Inspection & Maintenance of Generators and Fuel Tanks? 308
In the BFD emergency Generator/ Fuel tank Manual, in the captains office
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What day and for how long will the test of the Emergency Generators operate? 308
Saturdays at 2pm for 15 minutes
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How often shall the captain inspect the Fuel Storage Tank? 308
Monthly
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Who is responsible for sending in all monthly reports to the general office? 309
The Engine Captain who works the 1st day of the month
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When are all monthly reports due at the general office? 309
No later than the 2nd of the month
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What are the 4 monthly reports that must be sent to the General Office? 309
- Monthly Training report
- Individual drill and school report
- request of supplies
- fire safety inspections
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How should station floors be cleaned daily? 310
Remove grease & Oil with Solvent then use floor sweep or a dust mop
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Can water and a cleaner be used on the apparatus floors? 310
Yes, following inclement weather or when mud is on the floor
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If an items for the dept are purchased with your own money what 4 things must be on receipt 311
- The location where it will be used
- The reason it was purchased
- Who made the purchase
- the purchasers Signature
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What is the maximum amount for a petty cash purchase? 311
$40
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Is washing cars and minor repairs on vehicle permitted at the stations? 312
Yes, after 0900 Sundays, 1300 Saturdays and 1800 mon-fri
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Where is the Suggestion Box located? 315
Station 1 on the APP floor outside the admin office
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Does a suggestion need to be signed and dated to be valid? 315
Yes
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Do we service private hydrants within the city limits? 316
Yes
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Are you allowed to post or distribute any communications in the fire stations? 317
Only if it has been signed by the author and approved by the fire chief
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Which form is required for all accidents involving persons, equipment, apparatus or property? 319
RM-1
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If an RM-1 is completed, who must send in a memo explaining what happened? 319
The employee involved who must also sign it. If the supervisor concurs they will sign it as well, if not they must submit a separate memo
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When must the RM-1 be completed? 319
During the shift or day in which the accident occurred
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Where are 5 places you should not park privately owned vehicles at fire stations? 321
- Inside fire stations
- Handicap spots
- Inside any structure
- Under shade covering, unattended
- Where they will obstruct dept activities or apparatus or facilities
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When can vehicles be parked under overhead doors? 322
Never
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When can overhead doors be left partially open? 322
Never
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What are the 3 times that the apparatus bay doors must be closed? 322
- The station is empty
- Apparatus floor is unstaffed
- After dark
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Who is responsible that the station is ready for the Annual Inspection/ 323
The Captains
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Who is responsible for conduction the Station Inspections? 323
The BC's in their respective battalions
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Name 5 examples of when a FD Form 1577 Pub Ed Report needs to be filled out? 324
- Station tours
- Fire safety demos
- CPR or 1st aid training
- Fairs
- School drills
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What is the purpose of the Fire/Pub Ed Report Form? 324
To help evaluate our fire safety and Pub Ed Program
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If a suspected container of waste oil is not leaking who will the Captain Call? 327
Environmental Services?
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Who should the captain call if a waste oil container is leaking or Enviromental Services are not avail?
BFD Haz-Mat Team
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If the public want to dispose of waste oil, who should we direct them too? 327
Solid Waste and recycling division
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When shall Supply requests be submitted? 328
On the 1st day of the month
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How many day inventory on supplies be maintained? 328
30 day supply
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If a fire is threatening or involves telephone equipment at a Pac Bell facility, what extinguisher should be used?
CO2 which have been installed at their facilities
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Who is responsible of ensuring a cause and origin are determined for all fires? 404
Company Officers
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If AP is requested at a fire what must happen? 404
FD units must remain on scene and keep the area secure
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Can you write in your report ?Under Investigation? if you only speak to an AP? 404
No an AP unit must arrive on scene
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Who may enter the incident scene that is under investigation? 404
Only FD personnel
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After an Internal Investigation how long are the complaint and reports kept? 405
5 years
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Who will be notified of the disposition of a complaint? 405
Both the complainant and the employee
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What would classify as a "False Fire Alarm"? 406
Any call for when a system is under test or the system malfunctions
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Do we fill out a False Alarm Report, If adverse weather conditions cause a fire alarm system to fail?
No
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How many false alarm reports in what time frame shall one be assessed a fee? 406
3 or more in a 12 month time frame
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How many day grace period is allowed after installation of a new system? 406
7 days
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What happens to the original copy of the False Alarm Report? 406
It is given to the RP or posted on the main entrance of the building
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What happens to the hard copy of the False Alarm Report? 406
Sent thru Dept mail to the Arson division
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Who may carry firearms on duty and/or in the stations? 408
Only personnel authorized by the Fire Chief
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Who is responsible for testing and maintenance of detectors in motel, hotels & common stairwell of apartment complexes? 409
The property owner
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Does the BFD recharge fire extinguishers owned by the Public? 410
Only if they were utilized by FD personnel
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Any hazardous or toxic spill must be reported to KC Heath Dept within__hours? 412
72 hours
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Who do we send to juvenile firesetters program? 419
Any person under the age of 18 who sets fires or at the request of the parent
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Who are required to enforce the Uniform Fire Code? 420
Deputy chiefs down to Acting Captains and civilian inspectors
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Who is responsible for proper care and maintenance of reserve apparatus? 501
All company officers
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Who will be notified when moving or placing a reserve apparatus in service? 501
The captain where the apparatus is normally housed
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Who is responsible for the safe driving of each FD vehicle? 502
The Driver
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How far away from hospitals will sirens be turned off? 502
3 blocks
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What is the maximum permissible speed when traveling in the center lane or oncoming traffic lanes? 502
20 MPH
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What is the maximum time personnel can conduct pumping operations? 507
4 hours
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For a person to surrender a newborn, what is the oldest the baby can be? 707
72 hours
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Who is responsible for security of the narcotics? 708
The company officer and the BFD Paramedic assigned to that unit
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When should the narcotics be exchanged with KMC? 708
30 days prior to their expiration date
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What 3 incidences are you required to report suspected abuse? 709
- You observe an incident that reasonable appears to be physical abuse
- You observe a physical injury that indicates abuse
- Are told that someone has been abused
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Who do we report Dependant Adult/Elder abuse to? 709
Adult protective services
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Who do we report child abuse to? 709
Child protective agency
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Which FD employees may use tobacco products? 801
Employees hired prior to January 1, 1987
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Which FD personnel are authorized to make media releases? 802
All FD personnel may
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Who is responsible to make every effort to keeping the media informed? 802
PIO
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Are press releases regarding union or political activities authorized on duty? 802
Yes, as long as they are cleared thru the fire chief
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May sunglasses be worn when providing a media release? 802
No
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If giving a non emergency press release, what is the appropriate attire? 802
Full Fatigue Uniform
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If giving a press release during a non emergency drill what is the appropriate attire? 802
Full Fatigue Uniform + Helmet
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If giving a press release during an emergency, what is the appropriate attire? 802
Full Fatigue Uniform + Brush Jacket + Helmet
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When should the Plymo-Vent be attached to the Apparatus? 803
When the tail pipe in inside the threshold of the overhead door
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Other than for building up pressure in the brakes what is the longest an engine shall idle in the station? 803
60 seconds
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Shall turbo "Cool Down" or Engine Regen occur with the Plymo-Vent attached?
No
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May companies use a gym out of their 1st in? 806
Yes, when no gym is available in their 1st in and with approval of their BC
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May sexually explicit material be kept in your locker as long as it can be locked? 807
No, Sexually explicit material is not allowed in any FD office or Station
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How many safety officers can be assigned to an incident? 808
Only one, however they may have assistants
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