Fire Department Rules and Regulations

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Who is responsible for enforcing the KCFD Rules and Regulations?

  • Only the City of Kansas City, Missouri authorities
  • All officers of the Department (correct)
  • Only the Fire Chief
  • Only Company Officers and Chiefs

What is the consequence of violating the KCFD Rules and Regulations?

  • Mandatory training sessions
  • Reprimand, suspension from duty, demotion or dismissal from the service (correct)
  • Written warning only
  • Transfer to a different department

What is the duty of all officers of the Department?

  • To enforce all KCFD Rules and Regulations and policies of the Fire Department and the City of Kansas City, Missouri (correct)
  • To only supervise other employees
  • To only attend training sessions
  • To only respond to emergency calls

What is considered dereliction of duty?

<p>Failing to enforce KCFD Rules and Regulations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will be held responsible for enforcing the provisions contained in the KCFD Rules and Regulations?

<p>Chiefs, Division Heads and Company Officers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a member to relieve another member on duty?

<p>Permission from his/her immediate supervisor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited during or after an emergency?

<p>Removing items from the building (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should members address each other?

<p>By their ranks and last names (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of disobeying a lawful order?

<p>Disciplinary action (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an officer to avoid liability?

<p>Filing charges for violations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who must authorize a member to carry a weapon while on duty?

<p>The Police Department (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of employees regarding clothing and equipment issued to them?

<p>To clean and secure them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What authority do acting officers have?

<p>The same as the position they are acting in (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must all employees be familiar with in their assigned area?

<p>Location of all streets and fire hydrants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can authorize personnel to ride in department vehicles when not on duty?

<p>Battalion Chief/Division Head, Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal or Director/Fire Chief (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the company officer if they discover another emergency while enroute to an alarm?

<p>To size up and determine the most important emergency or activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the company officer do after determining the most important emergency or activity?

<p>Immediately notify Fire Communications of the discovery and decision (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should the Director/Fire Chief report the removal and reasons to?

<p>The Director of Personnel and the employee concerned (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a permitted political activity for an appointed salaried officer or employee of the Department?

<p>Publicly expressing their opinion and casting their vote (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited in any fire department facility or vehicle?

<p>Intoxicating liquor and drugs without a current prescription (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who must give permission for social gatherings to occur in fire stations?

<p>Battalion Chief/Division Head or Fire Headquarters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be used if the use of a drug with a current prescription affects an employee's ability to carry out their full range of duties?

<p>Sick leave (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information must be given when making or answering calls on fire department telephones?

<p>The station number, rank, and name (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they become aware of a matter that affects the safety or welfare of the Department?

<p>Notify their supervisor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should visitors at any fire department facility be approached and received?

<p>With courtesy and respect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can family members be assigned to the same company and shift?

<p>No, it is not allowed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee is found to be negligent in the loss or damage of personal equipment?

<p>They must reimburse the City for the cost of the items (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can employees park their personal vehicles if they have official Fire Department equipment installed?

<p>Inside their station while on duty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done in case of loss or damage of personal equipment?

<p>Fill out a report and file a police report (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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