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Which of the following actions can lead to disciplinary measures?
What must members avoid when using department email communications?
What is the proper procedure if a radio call is not acknowledged within 15 seconds?
Which of the following statements about city email is true?
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What should a member do if they learn about a violation of rules and regulations?
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What is NOT a valid reason for a member to use department email?
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What day of the week is designated for Company Officers to inspect members' gear and enter the results in the journal?
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How should gear be updated after a member changes their last name?
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What action should be taken if a Unit tag or Large Carabiner is lost or stolen?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for a unit to be classified as Out of Service?
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What should occur when a unit requires an Emergency Change of Service?
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Which statement best defines Limited Service for an ALS unit?
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What is an example of administrative reasons for a unit being marked Out of Service?
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When an oncoming member takes over a unit, what must they do with tags?
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What is the recommended action if the temperature is below 40 degrees when operating a fire rig?
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When securing a hydrant, what is the first step an engineer should take?
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How many turns are necessary to fully open a hydrant?
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What should be done if the water from a siamese standpipe or sprinkler connection is stuck behind ice?
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What method is recommended for thawing frozen hose?
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What is a critical consideration when using a salvage cover during operations?
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What should be done if a message transmitted is not responded to?
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What is the first action to take if a member's radio is not working?
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What should be included in the binder for radio-related materials?
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When a radio needs repairs, what is the immediate step to take?
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What is the consequence of volunteering for assignments outside of OEMC direction?
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What should be done with a radio that needs service?
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What should you do if an officer's radio is not functioning?
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Which of the following statements about the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act is true?
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What determines whether damage to a PASS device is deemed normal wear and tear or member negligence?
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In what situation is a member exempt from wearing an SCBA with a PASS device?
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Which of the following incidents requires the use of Lights and Sirens during response?
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What must be done if the security tag on the Pelican case is compromised?
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Which of the following channels can the Motorola XTS 5000 radio NOT be used on?
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What should be done if a member is wearing the SCBA without a PASS device while operating?
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What action is NOT permitted concerning incidents without the use of Lights and Sirens?
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What is the protocol for managing damages to the Pelican case holding the Motorola radios?
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Study Notes
Company Officer Responsibilities
- Inspections of members' gear must occur every Tuesday, and results are to be recorded in the journal.
- Updates for gear following a name change require submission of Form 2 to the District Chief.
Personnel Accountability System Tags (GO 14-006)
- NFPA 1561 pertains to Incident Management.
- Each member has two tags attached to a carabiner near the Officer’s position.
- Tags are subject to inspection; the "Not in service" tag should be placed on the lower adjustment strap D-ring of the facepiece.
- Oncoming members are responsible for switching their tags with the off-going member's.
- Reports of lost, stolen, or damaged tags should be made to the Officer or Battalion Chief, with replacements procured from the Commissary.
- If a Unit tag or carabiner is lost, the Officer must notify the Battalion Chief for investigation and arrange replacements through Logistics.
- The apparatus ring must strictly have members in service.
Service Status Categories (GO 14-002)
- Limited Service: ALS is classified as limited without its sole medic. Engines are limited if lacking required hose lengths.
- Out of Service: Equipment is deemed out of service if essential items are missing or inoperative, or if mechanical issues pose risks (e.g., broken SCBA harnesses).
- Special Duty: Designates a member who leaves quarters but cannot respond due to Chief orders; no mechanical or medical barriers present.
- Change of Service: Requires direct notification to OEMC for emergency-based changes.
Email Policy (GO 13-004)
- Department emails are subject to FOIA disclosures and are archived by the City.
- "Reply all" should be used only when necessary; avoiding use to bypass the chain of command is mandated.
- Confidential or privileged email markings do not prevent disclosure in legal situations.
Radio Communications (GO 12-008)
- Use of UHF radios is specified for various departments; VHF still operates for IDOT.
- If OEMC fails to acknowledge a call within 15 seconds, retry only up to three times before assuming radio is inoperative.
- Maintain a binder for all radio-related documentation.
- Send operational issues with the Radio Equipment Operational Evaluation Form through the command chain.
- Notify supervisors of radio repairs, utilizing necessary tracking forms for documentation.
Newborn Infant Protection Act (GO 10-013)
- Applies to infants 30 days old or younger at hospitals, firehouses, or police stations; anonymity is protected without signs of neglect.
- Cold weather protocols include maintaining water flow during pumping operations and proper hydrant management.
Response Protocols Without Lights and Sirens (OO 17-016)
- Situations include: accidents without injuries, civilian assistance, checks on locked individuals, alarm resets, and well-being checks.
- Incidents must still be recorded in the journal; OEMC may redirect responding units if higher priority incidents arise.
Motorola XTS 5000 Radio Guidelines (OO 17-012)
- These radios are reserved for VHF channel communications and cannot be utilized on UHF channels.
- Specific units operate on designated channels; cases with radios must remain sealed with security tags until deployment.
- Damaged equipment or compromised tags should be reported immediately.
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