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According to the Code of Personal Conduct, what are members expressly prohibited from doing with Division vehicles?
According to the Code of Personal Conduct, what are members expressly prohibited from doing with Division vehicles?
- Using them for personal errands
- Using them for commuting to work
- Using them for Division-related tasks
- Using them for shopping or banking (correct)
Which rule states that members should maintain a clean personal appearance and keep themselves in proper physical condition?
Which rule states that members should maintain a clean personal appearance and keep themselves in proper physical condition?
- 204.64 (correct)
- 204.68
- 204.66
- 204.70
What is the specific purpose for which members are required to use their Division vehicles while on stand-by status?
What is the specific purpose for which members are required to use their Division vehicles while on stand-by status?
- Commuting to work
- Personal errands
- No specific purpose mentioned
- Division-related tasks (correct)
Which section of the General Code of Personal Conduct mentions the prohibition against wasting time during prescribed working hours?
Which section of the General Code of Personal Conduct mentions the prohibition against wasting time during prescribed working hours?
What is the Division's expectation regarding the participation of members in the physical fitness program?
What is the Division's expectation regarding the participation of members in the physical fitness program?
According to the Code, what should members do if they need to leave work before the specified quitting time?
According to the Code, what should members do if they need to leave work before the specified quitting time?
What should members do if they are exposed to a contagious disease while on duty?
What should members do if they are exposed to a contagious disease while on duty?
Which office must approve requests from news media or other commercial entities to take pictures and/or video inside Division facilities?
Which office must approve requests from news media or other commercial entities to take pictures and/or video inside Division facilities?
What should Fire Division members do if the Public Information Officer cannot be reached regarding a media request?
What should Fire Division members do if the Public Information Officer cannot be reached regarding a media request?
When can a Fire Division member participate in a news conference or interview without prior approval?
When can a Fire Division member participate in a news conference or interview without prior approval?
In what circumstances can a Fire Division employee make themselves available to the media?
In what circumstances can a Fire Division employee make themselves available to the media?
What must Fire Division employees do if they choose to exercise their First Amendment right to free speech?
What must Fire Division employees do if they choose to exercise their First Amendment right to free speech?
What should Fire Division members do if contacted by the news media in any form?
What should Fire Division members do if contacted by the news media in any form?
Who can grant approval for news media or commercial entities to take pictures or videos inside fire facilities if the Public Information Office cannot be reached?
Who can grant approval for news media or commercial entities to take pictures or videos inside fire facilities if the Public Information Office cannot be reached?
What is the standard practice for making fire division employees available to the media?
What is the standard practice for making fire division employees available to the media?
What limitations exist on a Fire Division employee's First Amendment right to free speech?
What limitations exist on a Fire Division employee's First Amendment right to free speech?
What must a Fire Division member do if they are exposed to a contagious disease while on duty?
What must a Fire Division member do if they are exposed to a contagious disease while on duty?
Under what circumstances can a Fire Division member participate in a news conference or interview without prior approval?
Under what circumstances can a Fire Division member participate in a news conference or interview without prior approval?
What is the responsibility of the PIA if both the Division PIO and the Public Information Assistant (PIA) are on the emergency scene?
What is the responsibility of the PIA if both the Division PIO and the Public Information Assistant (PIA) are on the emergency scene?
When will an off duty firefighter be considered acting within the course and scope of employment of the City of Columbus?
When will an off duty firefighter be considered acting within the course and scope of employment of the City of Columbus?
What is NOT considered to be in the course and scope of employment for the City of Columbus?
What is NOT considered to be in the course and scope of employment for the City of Columbus?
What will be the role of the Division PIO at an emergency scene if they determine it is appropriate to act as the Division spokesperson?
What will be the role of the Division PIO at an emergency scene if they determine it is appropriate to act as the Division spokesperson?
When are off duty firefighters advised to seek information regarding health and death benefits?
When are off duty firefighters advised to seek information regarding health and death benefits?
What responsibilities does the PIA have if they are alone at an emergency scene?
What responsibilities does the PIA have if they are alone at an emergency scene?
What will an off duty firefighter be considered if they are acting within the course and scope of employment of another employer?
What will an off duty firefighter be considered if they are acting within the course and scope of employment of another employer?
What will be considered a Special Duty assignment?
What will be considered a Special Duty assignment?
Under what circumstances will division members be eligible for overtime compensation regarding subpoenas?
Under what circumstances will division members be eligible for overtime compensation regarding subpoenas?
What happens if an off-duty firefighter refrains from providing aid that would have a severe and immediate detrimental effect on a person or property?
What happens if an off-duty firefighter refrains from providing aid that would have a severe and immediate detrimental effect on a person or property?
What is expected from division members when they receive a subpoena?
What is expected from division members when they receive a subpoena?
What should Division personnel do if they receive a subpoena from or intend to assist the defense in a criminal case?
What should Division personnel do if they receive a subpoena from or intend to assist the defense in a criminal case?
What action should be taken by members who neglect to acquire the necessary knowledge to adequately perform their various duties?
What action should be taken by members who neglect to acquire the necessary knowledge to adequately perform their various duties?
According to the General Code of Personal Conduct, what is the specific rule for members using personal electronic devices while on duty?
According to the General Code of Personal Conduct, what is the specific rule for members using personal electronic devices while on duty?
What is the expectation regarding members' availability for active duty, as stated in the General Code of Personal Conduct?
What is the expectation regarding members' availability for active duty, as stated in the General Code of Personal Conduct?
What is the specific requirement for Division personnel regarding reporting arrests or court actions?
What is the specific requirement for Division personnel regarding reporting arrests or court actions?
What does the General Code of Personal Conduct state about members devoting their time and attention while on duty?
What does the General Code of Personal Conduct state about members devoting their time and attention while on duty?
What does the General Code of Personal Conduct specify about members engaging in off-duty employment or business activities?
What does the General Code of Personal Conduct specify about members engaging in off-duty employment or business activities?