Detailed Directive 25 Quiz

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What is one of the responsibilities of the Philadelphia Fire Department?

Maintaining the positive image of the Fire Department

Enforcing Federal, State, and City laws

Providing emergency pre-hospital care (correct)

Conducting disciplinary actions

What is the most extreme consequence for violating Federal, State, or City laws, Civil Service Regulations, or Fire Department rules?

Suspension

Reprimand

Demotion

Dismissal (correct)

Why is it important for citizens to have confidence in the integrity of Fire Department employees?

To provide effective service (correct)

To prevent discrimination

To ensure proper conduct of members

To maintain the positive image of the Fire Department

What is one of the expectations for uniformed members of the Fire Department?

Conduct themselves in a credible manner at all times Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the chapter mentioned in the text?

To guide the proper conduct of Fire Department members Signup and view all the answers

What are the core values of the Philadelphia Fire Department?

Dedication and service Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee's actions are not specifically described in the code but impair their ability to perform their duties?

They will be charged under the 'Unspecified' Charges Signup and view all the answers

Who has the final authority on all disciplinary matters in the Fire Department?

The Fire Commissioner Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'reckoning period' in the context of the code?

The period of time during which an employee is expected to have a record free of the same offense Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for preparing misconduct charges in the Fire Department?

The on-duty officer or acting officer of the unit Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included in misconduct charges?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When should a member of the Fire Department be notified if they have misconduct charges placed against them?

Immediately or on the first working day of Fire Headquarters Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right to appeal disciplinary action in the Fire Department?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who designates the members of the Fire Board of Investigation?

The Fire Commissioner Signup and view all the answers

If a member's selected counsel is unavailable for a scheduled hearing, who is responsible for arranging another date?

The member Signup and view all the answers

When can a charged member request to plead guilty and waive the scheduled Fire Board of Investigation hearing?

Any time after being charged and up to 48 hours before the hearing Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a member plead guilty and waive a hearing prior to the scheduling of a Fire Board of Investigation?

If the member advises the Special Investigations Officer and submits a memorandum within 48 hours of the disciplinary interview Signup and view all the answers

Which violations are mentioned in Directive 25?

Conduct unbecoming, alcohol intoxication and drug use, insubordination, neglect of duty, disobedience of orders, failure to supervise, motor vehicle violations, unspecified additional rules governing officers and members Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum time frame for a member to relieve the off-going member before their scheduled shift time?

4 hours (240 minutes) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Drug And alcohol Policy chapter 3.7.4, what is the responsibility of a company officer in determining reasonable suspicion?

To ensure the suspected member ingests only water Signup and view all the answers

According to the Drug And alcohol Policy chapter 3.7.4, who should the company officer report the suspected intoxication or reasonable suspicion to?

The Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

According to the Drug And alcohol Policy chapter 3.7.5, what is the responsibility of a member on administrative leave?

To cooperate with all phases of the drug and alcohol testing process Signup and view all the answers

According to the Drug And alcohol Policy chapter 3.7.5, what should a member on administrative leave do on each platoon workday?

Contact their company officer Signup and view all the answers

According to the Drug And alcohol Policy chapter, what should an officer do when documenting phone contact by a member on administrative leave?

Document it as outlined in 3.7.5 Signup and view all the answers

Who must give permission for major alterations in fire stations or alterations to fire apparatus?

The Fire Commissioner Signup and view all the answers

What should be posted on bulletin boards in fire stations?

Information consistent with the established policies, rules, and regulations of the Fire Department Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to obtain permission before visiting the headquarters of Superior Officers?

All members Signup and view all the answers

Who should provide a duplicate key for private locks or combinations to locks on all lockers in fire facilities?

Fire Department personnel Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a member is late for roll call?

The immediate superior should notify the Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

Detailed Directive 25 Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the Philadelphia Fire Department?

What is the most extreme consequence for violating Federal, State, or City laws, Civil Service Regulations, or Fire Department rules?

Why is it important for citizens to have confidence in the integrity of Fire Department employees?

What is one of the expectations for uniformed members of the Fire Department?

What is the purpose of the chapter mentioned in the text?

What are the core values of the Philadelphia Fire Department?

What happens if an employee's actions are not specifically described in the code but impair their ability to perform their duties?

Who has the final authority on all disciplinary matters in the Fire Department?

What is the 'reckoning period' in the context of the code?

Who is responsible for preparing misconduct charges in the Fire Department?

What information must be included in misconduct charges?

When should a member of the Fire Department be notified if they have misconduct charges placed against them?

Who has the right to appeal disciplinary action in the Fire Department?

Who designates the members of the Fire Board of Investigation?

If a member's selected counsel is unavailable for a scheduled hearing, who is responsible for arranging another date?

When can a charged member request to plead guilty and waive the scheduled Fire Board of Investigation hearing?

Under what circumstances can a member plead guilty and waive a hearing prior to the scheduling of a Fire Board of Investigation?

Which violations are mentioned in Directive 25?

What is the maximum time frame for a member to relieve the off-going member before their scheduled shift time?

According to the Drug And alcohol Policy chapter 3.7.4, what is the responsibility of a company officer in determining reasonable suspicion?

According to the Drug And alcohol Policy chapter 3.7.4, who should the company officer report the suspected intoxication or reasonable suspicion to?

According to the Drug And alcohol Policy chapter 3.7.5, what is the responsibility of a member on administrative leave?

According to the Drug And alcohol Policy chapter 3.7.5, what should a member on administrative leave do on each platoon workday?

According to the Drug And alcohol Policy chapter, what should an officer do when documenting phone contact by a member on administrative leave?

Who must give permission for major alterations in fire stations or alterations to fire apparatus?

What should be posted on bulletin boards in fire stations?

Who is required to obtain permission before visiting the headquarters of Superior Officers?

Who should provide a duplicate key for private locks or combinations to locks on all lockers in fire facilities?

What should be done if a member is late for roll call?

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