What does the principle of unity of command ensure?

Proper documentation of medical incidents

Quality assurance for medical incident care

Comprehensive academy training for new recruits

What should members of the Edmond Fire Department include in their submissions through the chain of command?

Written comments from the member's immediate supervisor

Verbal comments from the member's immediate supervisor

Oral recommendations from the Fire Chief

Suggestions from the Fire Prevention Division

What should a member of the Edmond Fire Department do if they believe an order to be unlawful or in conflict with another order?

Immediately inform the supervisor issuing the order and the member's immediate supervisor or the Fire Chief.

Ignore the order and continue with their duties.

Follow the order without question.

Discuss the order with colleagues.

Which of the following is NOT a step a member should take if they believe an order is unlawful?

Ignore the order and do nothing.

Provide details explaining the grounds for believing there is a conflict or error.

Request clarification, guidance, and direction regarding following the order.

Respectfully inform the supervisor that they intend to disobey the order.

What is the first step a member should take if they have a concern about a workplace situation?

Raise the concern with their immediate supervisor.

Directly contact the Fire Chief.

File a formal complaint with Human Resources.

Discuss the concern with colleagues.

Under what circumstances can a member bypass the established chain of command to address a workplace issue?

If the issue is of a personal nature or involves a sensitive matter.

If the member is too busy to follow the chain of command.

If the issue is minor and does not affect others.

According to the document, what does "Qualified" mean?

Any member who has satisfactorily met the requirements for the position.

Any member who has completed basic training.

Any member who has served for more than five years.

Any member who has received a commendation.

What is meant by "Out of class assignment"?

A member functioning in a rank above his/her normal position description and job duties.

A member working in a different department.

A member taking additional training courses.

Who can act as a Captain in unforeseen circumstances according to the document?

Any Lieutenant or driver, if qualified.

What is the minimum staffing guideline for Engine and Quint companies?

One officer, one driver, and two firefighters.

One officer and one firefighter.

One officer and two firefighters.

One driver and two firefighters.

What should the officer in charge do if an apparatus responds with less than the minimum number of qualified personnel?

Notify Dispatch that the unit is understaffed

What is the purpose of a General Order according to the document?

To communicate orders to all members under command

To establish a uniform Post-Incident Analysis (PIA)

To justify future funding requests

What should happen to General Orders upon incorporation into the policy manual?

They should be reviewed periodically

They should be communicated to all members

They should be used for training

What is the purpose of the Post-Incident Analysis (PIA)?

To identify strengths and weaknesses within the Department

To establish a uniform policy manual

To communicate orders to all members

To review General Orders periodically

What should the IC do after every major incident or special event?

Develop a PIA to determine strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned

Communicate orders to all members

Review General Orders periodically

What are the ground rules mentioned in the document?

Stick with critical issues and respect each other

Stick with minor issues and show civility

Respect each other and avoid critical issues

Focus on minor issues and show civility

Which of the following is NOT included in the evaluation of a PIA?

Evaluation of financial performance

Evaluation of the overall operational effectiveness

Evaluation of safety procedures

Evaluation of the success or failure of tactical objectives

What is the purpose of a "hot wash" in post-incident analysis?

To conduct an informal briefing of the incident with all involved personnel on-scene

To clean the equipment used during the incident

To perform a formal briefing of the incident

To relocate the meeting area to a safer location

Which of the following is a responsibility of the IC during a hot wash?

Consider the impact of company downtime

Ensure the meeting area is accessible to the public and media

Avoid discussing the incident actions taken

Release equipment and personnel before the meeting

Where can a company-level PIA take place?

At the fire station or any location that provides privacy

Who is responsible for scheduling and facilitating the presentation of all formal PIAs?

The Battalion Chief/Incident Commander

What is one of the responsibilities of the Battalion Chief/Incident Commander regarding formal PIAs?

Setting a presentation date and location within three days of the incident

What is the purpose of the policy outlined in section 300.1?

To establish operational guidelines for managing all-hazards emergency incidents

To establish guidelines for financial management

To provide training for new recruits

To outline the department's dress code

According to section 300.1.1, what does "All-hazards" refer to?

Any incident that warrants action to protect life, property, and the environment

What system is the Edmond Fire Department required to utilize according to section 300.2?

Incident Command System (ICS) or other NIMS-compliant incident management system

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines

Local emergency response protocols

What is the purpose of the policy outlined in section 301.1?

To ensure a safe and appropriate response to emergencies

To provide financial assistance to department members

To establish guidelines for community outreach programs

To outline the department's training schedule

According to section 301.1.1, what does "Emergency response" include?

Any call for service involving fire, explosion, human entrapment, illness, or injury

Only hazardous materials release

What is a "Code 1 response" as defined in section 301.1.1?

Response to an incident while following all state laws and local ordinances

Response to a non-emergency situation

Response to a high-priority emergency with no restrictions

Response to a medical emergency only

What is the policy of the Edmond Fire Department regarding emergency calls?

To appropriately respond to all calls for service

To respond only to major emergencies

To respond only during working hours

To respond only to fire-related incidents

What should fire personnel do when dispatched to an emergency?

Proceed immediately and operate emergency lighting and siren as necessary

Only use emergency lights without siren

Respond without any emergency equipment

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According to section 200.2, what should members of the Edmond Fire Department generally adhere to?

Who is responsible for managing the Edmond Fire Department?

Which division is responsible for responding to all fire, rescue, and medical aid calls for service?

Who directs the Administration Division of the Edmond Fire Department?

What is the mission of the Fire Prevention Division?

Who directs the Fire Training Division?

What is the mission of the Fire EMS Division?

What does the principle of unity of command ensure?

What is essential for administrative and operational efficiency in the Edmond Fire Department?

What should members of the Edmond Fire Department include in their submissions through the chain of command?

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