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?

Failing to enforce KCFD Rules and Regulations Signup and view all the answers

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

Chiefs, Division Heads and Company Officers Signup and view all the answers

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

Permission from his/her immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited during or after an emergency?

Removing items from the building Signup and view all the answers

How should members address each other?

By their ranks and last names Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of disobeying a lawful order?

Disciplinary action Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an officer to avoid liability?

Filing charges for violations Signup and view all the answers

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

The Police Department Signup and view all the answers

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

To clean and secure them Signup and view all the answers

What authority do acting officers have?

The same as the position they are acting in Signup and view all the answers

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

Location of all streets and fire hydrants Signup and view all the answers

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

Battalion Chief/Division Head, Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal or Director/Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

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

To size up and determine the most important emergency or activity Signup and view all the answers

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

Immediately notify Fire Communications of the discovery and decision Signup and view all the answers

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

The Director of Personnel and the employee concerned Signup and view all the answers

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

Publicly expressing their opinion and casting their vote Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited in any fire department facility or vehicle?

Intoxicating liquor and drugs without a current prescription Signup and view all the answers

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

Battalion Chief/Division Head or Fire Headquarters 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?

Sick leave Signup and view all the answers

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

The station number, rank, and name 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?

Notify their supervisor Signup and view all the answers

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

With courtesy and respect Signup and view all the answers

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

No, it is not allowed Signup and view all the answers

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

They must reimburse the City for the cost of the items Signup and view all the answers

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

Inside their station while on duty Signup and view all the answers

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

Fill out a report and file a police report Signup and view all the answers