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WorksheetsEFD Policy 200-311
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 49mins
According to section 200.2, what should members of the Edmond Fire Department generally adhere to?
The established chain of command
The budgetary guidelines
The training schedule
The equipment maintenance plan
Who is responsible for managing the Edmond Fire Department?
The Fire Chief
The Deputy Chief of Administration
The Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention
The City Mayor
Which division is responsible for responding to all fire, rescue, and medical aid calls for service?
Fire Suppression Division
Administration Division
Fire Prevention Division
Training Division
Who directs the Administration Division of the Edmond Fire Department?
A Deputy Chief
The Fire Chief
The Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention
The City Mayor
What is the mission of the Fire Prevention Division?
To engage in investigation, education, prevention, and mitigation of fire incidents or accidents
To provide administrative support to the Fire Chief
To respond to all fire, rescue, and medical aid calls for service
To manage the inventory control
Who directs the Fire Training Division?
The Fire Chief
The Assistant Chief of Training
The Assistant Chief of EMS
The Fire Prevention Division
What is the mission of the Fire EMS Division?
To ensure proper documentation of training activities
To provide citizens with quality medical services
To perform inspections of businesses and occupancies
To ensure efficient supervision and control within the department
What does the principle of unity of command ensure?
Proper documentation of medical incidents
Efficient supervision and control within the department
Quality assurance for medical incident care
Comprehensive academy training for new recruits
What is essential for administrative and operational efficiency in the Edmond Fire Department?
Unity of command
Chain of command
Fire Training Division
Fire EMS Division
What should members of the Edmond Fire Department include in their submissions through the chain of command?
Verbal comments from the member's immediate supervisor
Written 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?
Ignore the order and continue with their duties.
Immediately inform the supervisor issuing the order and the member's immediate supervisor or the Fire Chief.
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?
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.
Ignore the order and do nothing.
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 feels like it.
If the member is too busy to follow the chain of command.
If the issue is minor and does not affect others.
What is prohibited against any member for making or filing a complaint in good faith?
Promotion.
Reprisal or retaliation.
Salary increase.
Additional training.
According to the document, what does "Qualified" mean?
Any member who has completed basic training.
Any member who has satisfactorily met the requirements for the position.
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 working in a different department.
A member functioning in a rank above his/her normal position description and job duties.
A member taking additional training courses.
A member on temporary leave.
Who can act as a Captain in unforeseen circumstances according to the document?
Any firefighter.
Any Lieutenant or driver, if qualified.
Any member of the public.
Any administrative staff.
What is the minimum staffing guideline for Engine and Quint companies?
One officer and one firefighter.
One officer, one driver, and two firefighters.
One officer and two firefighters.
One driver and two firefighters.
How many firefighters should a two-person Squad be staffed with at a minimum?
One firefighter.
Two firefighters.
Three firefighters.
Four firefighters.
What is the minimum number of firefighters required to staff a Brush Pumper when responding to wildland fires?
One firefighter
Two firefighters
Three firefighters
Four firefighters
Who has the authority to call back personnel to fill vacancies if staffing falls below minimum guideline levels?
The Fire Chief
The Battalion Chief
The Station Officer
The Acting Station Officer
What should the officer in charge do if an apparatus responds with less than the minimum number of qualified personnel?
Continue with the response
Notify Dispatch that the unit is understaffed
Call back off-duty personnel
Cancel the response
Who is responsible for issuing General Orders according to section 202.3?
The Battalion Chief
The Station Officer
The Fire Chief
The Acting Station Officer
What is the purpose of a General Order according to the document?
To establish a uniform Post-Incident Analysis (PIA)
To communicate orders to all members under command
To identify equipment needs
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 rescinded
They should be used for training
Who may issue Special Orders at their discretion?
Any department officer
Any Chief Officer
Any Fire Investigator
Any Battalion Chief
What is the purpose of the Post-Incident Analysis (PIA)?
To establish a uniform policy manual
To identify strengths and weaknesses within the Department
To communicate orders to all members
To review General Orders periodically
Who has shared responsibility for the overall effectiveness of the PIA process?
Incident Commanders (ICs)
Fire Investigators
Battalion Chiefs
All of the above
What should the IC do after every major incident or special event?
Communicate orders to all members
Develop a PIA to determine strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned
Review General Orders periodically
Issue Special Orders
How should PIA requests be made?
Directly to the Fire Chief
Through the chain of command
By any department officer
By any Chief Officer
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
Within how many days should a Post-Incident Analysis (PIA) be completed after an incident?
15 days
30 days
45 days
60 days
Which of the following is NOT included in the evaluation of a PIA?
Evaluation of the overall operational effectiveness
Evaluation of safety procedures
Evaluation of the success or failure of tactical objectives
Evaluation of financial performance
What is the purpose of a "hot wash" in post-incident analysis?
To clean the equipment used during the incident
To perform a formal briefing of the incident
To conduct an informal briefing of the incident with all involved personnel on-scene
To relocate the meeting area to a safer location
Which of the following is a responsibility of the IC during a hot wash?
Ensure the meeting area is accessible to the public and media
Consider the impact of company downtime
Avoid discussing the incident actions taken
Release equipment and personnel before the meeting
What is the purpose of a company-level PIA?
To promote unity and teamwork
To conduct financial audits
To train new recruits
To manage daily operations
Where can a company-level PIA take place?
At the fire station or any location that provides privacy
Only at the fire station
In a public park
At the city hall
Which of the following incidents would NOT require a formal PIA?
Working structure fires
Multiple-alarm brush fires
Routine training exercises
Major disaster drills
Who is responsible for scheduling and facilitating the presentation of all formal PIAs?
The Battalion Chief/Incident Commander
The Fire Chief
The Deputy Chief of Operations
The Training Officer
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
Conducting financial audits
Training new recruits
Managing daily operations
What is the purpose of the policy outlined in section 300.1?
To establish guidelines for financial management
To establish operational guidelines for managing all-hazards emergency incidents
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?
Only natural disasters
Only manmade incidents
Any incident that warrants action to protect life, property, and the environment
Only public health emergencies
What system is the Edmond Fire Department required to utilize according to section 300.2?
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
Incident Command System (ICS) or other NIMS-compliant incident management system
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?
Only fire-related incidents
Any call for service involving fire, explosion, human entrapment, illness, or injury
Only natural disasters
Only hazardous materials release
What is a "Code 1 response" as defined in section 301.1.1?
Response to a non-emergency situation
Response to an incident while following all state laws and local ordinances
Response to a high-priority emergency with no restrictions
Response to a medical emergency only
What is considered a non-emergency response to calls for service according to the policy?
Code 1 response
Code 2 response
Code 3 response
Code 4 response
What type of response involves following all applicable laws, local ordinances, and directives with both audio and visual emergency warning devices?
Code 1 response
Code 2 response
Code 3 response
Code 4 response
What is the policy of the Edmond Fire Department regarding emergency calls?
To respond only to major emergencies
To appropriately respond to all calls for service
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
Wait for further instructions
Only use emergency lights without siren
Respond without any emergency equipment
What should emergency vehicle operators do when more than one apparatus responds to an emergency?
Ignore other emergency vehicles
Exercise due caution and alert to the presence of other emergency vehicles
Speed up to reach the scene first
Turn off emergency lights and siren
How should response vehicles proceed to incidents?
In single file and should not pass other response vehicles
In a random order
By overtaking other vehicles
By taking the shortest route
What should an acting officer do if they believe an emergency response to any call is appropriate?
Ignore the call
Ensure Dispatch is immediately notified
Respond without notifying anyone
Wait for further instructions
What should emergency vehicle operators exercise while operating a vehicle en route to an emergency response?
Speed and urgency
Sound judgment and care
Disregard for traffic laws
Only use of siren
When should emergency vehicle operators come to a complete stop at intersections?
Only when there is a red light
Only when there is a flashing red light
At all blind street intersections and when they cannot account for traffic in approaching lanes
Only when there is a stop sign
Who has the discretion to continue an emergency response?
The emergency vehicle operator or acting officer
The nearest law enforcement officer
The fire department chief
The dispatcher
What should drivers of fire apparatus do before moving the vehicle?
Ensure all persons on the vehicle are seated and secured with seat belts
Check the fuel level
Turn on the siren
Perform a 360 walk-around of the vehicle
Under which circumstance should drivers of fire apparatus bring the vehicle to a complete stop?
When driving on a highway
When directed by a law enforcement officer
When the road is clear
When the siren is on
What is the policy regarding cell phone use for operators of fire apparatus?
They can use cell phones freely
They can use cell phones only for department-related business while responding to Code 1 or Code 3 calls
They cannot use cell phones at all
They can use cell phones only when the vehicle is stationary
What should be done if no personnel are available to perform backer operations for the apparatus operator?
The operator should proceed without backing
The operator should perform a 360 walk-around of the vehicle before backing
The operator should call for additional personnel
The operator should use a cell phone to guide the backing
What should the driver/operator do during periods of limited visibility?
Turn off the headlights
Increase speed
Turn on the headlights
Stop the vehicle
What is the recommended action for all operators and passengers of city vehicles when the vehicle is moving?
Wear seat belts and/or shoulder harnesses
Stand up in the vehicle
Open the windows
Turn off the headlights
What should be done if both audible and visual warning devices malfunction during a Code-3 response?
Continue as Code-3
Switch to Code-1
Stop the vehicle
Increase speed
Which of the following is NOT an allowable exception to traffic regulations when responding Code-3?
May disregard regulations governing directions of movement
May exceed posted speed limit by more than 10 MPH
May disregard regulations governing turning in a specified direction
May park as needed to provide for safe mitigation of an incident
What should be done if a fire department response trailer is significantly delayed due to heavy traffic?
Continue without using warning devices
Use both audible and visual warning devices
Stop and wait for traffic to clear
Increase speed to bypass traffic
What type of personnel should normally respond to incidents Code-1?
Non-suppression personnel
EMS division personnel
Fire suppression personnel
Police officers
What must outweigh the safety hazard involved with a Code-3 response?
The need for Code-3 response
The availability of personnel
The severity of the incident
The location of the incident
Who is required to respond to incidents to provide oversight and quality assurance?
EMS division personnel
Non-suppression personnel
Fire suppression personnel
Police officers
What authority do EMS division personnel have regarding Code-3 responses?
To respond Code 3 as warranted to perform assigned job duties
To respond Code 1 only
To delegate responses to other personnel
To ignore Code-3 responses
What must officers do if a change in response is made?
Notify dispatch and any other units responding, and document the change in the incident report
Ignore the change
Only notify dispatch
Only document the change in the incident report
Which of the following is a Code-1 response?
BLS designated responses
ALS designated responses
All responses not designated as Code-1 Response
None of the above
Which of the following is a Code-3 response?
ALS designated responses
BLS designated responses
Accident Non-Injury
Agency Assist
Which of the following should be documented as an Emergency response in the reporting software?
Code 1 responses
Code 2 responses
Code 3 responses
Code 4 responses
What should be included in the narrative when documenting a response if the apparatus did not respond from the station it is assigned to?
The time of the response
The location from which the apparatus responded
The type of emergency
The weather conditions
Which of the following is an example of a delay that should be documented in the narrative during a response?
The type of emergency
The weather conditions
Long driveways
The number of responders
What should a BLS unit do if a BLS call is upgraded to an ALS response?
Continue with the BLS response
Request an ALS response
Terminate the response
Wait for further instructions
What is the purpose of the policy outlined in section 302?
To increase firefighter safety by establishing accountability systems
To improve communication between firefighters
To reduce the number of emergency incidents
To enhance the training of firefighters
What does a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) account for?
The equipment used by each member
The location and activity of each member
The number of incidents attended by each member
The training completed by each member
What should a personnel accountability system primarily track?
Resources
Equipment
Personnel
Vehicles
Where should individual crew names be posted according to the policy?
On the department's website
In a conspicuous location in the cab of department vehicles
In the department's main office
On the emergency scene
Who is responsible for tracking all personnel under their direction on emergency incidents?
The IC
Supervisors
Division or group supervisors
Company Officer
What should supervisors implement to account for personnel during all phases and at all locations of an incident?
Visual observation
Periodic reporting
Sufficient tracking methods
Emergency notifications
What should the IC or designee maintain accountability for?
The location of each area
The area assignment
What crews are assigned to each area
All of the above
What should division or group supervisors keep track of?
The location of each area
The assignment of each firefighter
The location and assignment of each firefighter in their crew
The area assignment
What should be included in the reports for ongoing, routine strategic and tactical accountability at all emergency incidents?
Conditions, actions, and needs
Only conditions
Only actions
Only needs
What is a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) driven by?
The Company Officer
The IC
The Division Supervisor
The Group Supervisor
When should a PAR be conducted?
After every 10 minutes
After any change in conditions that may alter or affect firefighter safety
After ordering an emergency evacuation of an area
All of the above
When may the IC discontinue regular PARs?
When incident stabilization is achieved
When hazards are sufficiently reduced
Both A and B
When the IC decides
What is the purpose of the policy described in the document?
To increase firefighter safety by implementing procedures for safeguarding and rescuing firefighters in IDLH environments.
To provide training for firefighters on how to use new equipment.
To establish new fire stations in urban areas.
To reduce the number of fire incidents in residential areas.
What does IDLH stand for?
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
Inherently Dangerous Life Hazard
Immediate Danger to Life and Health
Imminent Danger to Life and Health
What is the role of an Initial Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC)?
To monitor and provide emergency rescue for responders until a larger RIC is created.
To conduct fire investigations.
To train new firefighters.
To manage fire station logistics.
What is the On-Deck crew responsible for?
Assisting with managing hazard zone units work/rest cycles and their air supplies.
Conducting fire safety inspections in residential areas.
Training new recruits in fire safety protocols.
Managing the fire station's daily operations.
According to the policy, what must be ensured before initiating any fire attack in an IDLH environment with no confirmed rescue in progress?
Sufficient resources on-scene to establish two-in/two-out procedures.
All firefighters must have completed advanced rescue training.
The fire must be completely extinguished.
The area must be evacuated.
During the initial phase of an incident, what should take priority?
Extinguishing the fire
Confirmed rescues
Setting up a perimeter
Calling for backup
Who should report any deviation to the policy regarding the assignment of outside firefighters to additional roles?
The Fire Chief
The Battalion Chief/Acting Battalion Chief
The Deputy Chief of Operations
The Edmond Fire Department
What should be done if there is sufficient reason to believe that a viable rescue is required during the initial phase of an incident?
Wait for the designated IRIC to assemble
Initiate emergency rescue activities
Call for additional resources
Evacuate the area
