FADO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Fire Service personnel should remember that ? notification of your situation is the key to
survival. Personnel should not hesitate to notify Command that they are in need of
assistance. - Answers :Early
When a PASS Device has been activated for more than ? minute within the area where
Life Threatening Condition(s) may exist, it will be treated as a distress signal and
Command will determine the need for a MAYDAY. - Answers :1
In the event personnel are unable to communicate via radio, they shall activate the
PASS Device ?, and ?, for periods of at least 1 minute (this will establish a MAYDAY vs.
the pre-alert for inactivity). - Answers :Manually, intermittently
In the event a MAYDAY is received via radio and the personnel needing assistance can
and have provided the ? information, an immediate PAR will ???. However, in the event
personnel are not able to communicate the LUNAR information, the Incident
Commander will conduct a PAR of all units functioning in the Life Threatening
environment. - Answers :LUNAR, not be necessary
Once a MAYDAY has been declared, Company Commanders will conduct an ? PAR of
their personnel. The only notification necessary to Command from Company Officers
will be if they are missing personnel. - Answers :immediate
Dispatch shall assign a specific ? to monitor the Talkgroup during a MAYDAY event. -
Answers :Operator
If deemed necessary, the Incident Commander may utilize additional ?? for non
MAYDAY/RIT operations. It should be noted that at no time should the crew involved in
the MAYDAY be switched to an alternate Talkgroup. - Answers :Tactical Talkgroups
Members of the Department shall conduct themselves in a ? and ? manner at all times,
and refrain from ?, ?, or ? expression either by oral or written word or by gesture or
movement. - Answers :civil, orderly
coarse, profane, or insolent
Unless otherwise ordered, confidential information concerning the business of the
Department shall be released only by the ?? or ?? by him/her or as provided by the
rules, regulations or procedures of the Department. - Answers :Fire Chief
persons authorized
Fire Department ? may not engage in outside ? until they graduate from recruit training.
- Answers :recruits
employment
,The Board shall submit its recommendation for disposition of the case to the Fire Chief
and the member charged no later than ? days after the Board's last meeting pertaining
to the case. - Answers :two
?? are administrative adjuncts and are normally assigned to assist officers in performing
the daily duties relating to the operations of the various sections and units within the
Department. - Answers :Fire Specialists
The purpose of this Fair Practices Policy is to provide a workplace which discourages ?.
The goal is to eliminate ??? , which facilitates the Department's commitment to equal
opportunity, and the full participation of all qualified persons employed or seeking
employment in the Department. - Answers :discrimination
unlawful discriminatory practices
Encourage ?? from ALL members in the processing and resolution of ?? matters and
complaints. - Answers :full cooperation
pre-complaint
In all instances where the supervisor is referenced, if the complaint involves the actions
of the supervisor, then the next level supervisor against whom there is no allegation
should be substituted. What are the Options? - Answers :1. Option I - Chain of
Command
2. Option II - Fair Practices Coordinator - Informal
3. Option III - Fair Practices Core Group
4. Option I - Fair Practices Coordinator - Formal
5. Option II - Options outside the Fire Department
Step I (Verbal Counseling) - may be a first offense that is a violation of this policy. The
individual initiating the verbal counseling shall utilize Form #?? (DOCUMENTATION OF
EMPLOYEE ??) and submit through appropriate department channels. - Answers :22
VERBAL COUNSELING
Every effort should be made to file a complaint within ?? days of the occurrence. -
Answers :30
In the event of an accident involving a Fire Department vehicle, the following actions
shall be taken: 1. Stop ? and investigate. 2. Check for injuries and request additional
resources. 3. Notify Fire Dispatch on the ?? - Answers :immediately
divisional talkgroup
The on-scene Chief Officer, in coordination with the on-duty ?? and the Equipment
Maintenance Shop representative, will make the final determination as to if the
apparatus can be driven and remain in-service, must be towed and placed out of
service, or requires a change-over. All parties to the decision should consider the need
to obtain the "??" information before determining whether the unit returns to service. -
Answers :Safety Officer
, black box
The ARG will be comprised of:
1. One ? Officer (Chairperson, appointed by the Assistant Chiefs) (non-voting)
2. One representative from the ??? (appointed by the Chairperson) (voting)
3. One representative from the ?? (appointed by the Chairperson) (voting)
4. One member in the rank of EMT, EMT/FF, or FADO (appointed by the Chairperson)
(voting - Answers :Chief
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Safety Office
Seat belts that are ? or have melted webbing, missing or broken buckles, or loose
mountings. Due to the extreme safety-related consequences of a defective seat belt,
and the fact that one defective seat belt (unless it is the driver's seat belt) does not
render a piece of apparatus ?, the authority having jurisdiction shall take any seating
position with a defective seat belt out of service. - Answers :torn
unusable
-Axle flanges that have Class ? leakage
-Any axle with a hub seal that has Class ? leakage or an empty reservoir - Answers :3
3
A fuel system component that has Class ? leaking of fuel - Answers :2
Cooling system component that has Class ? leakage - Answers :3
Service brakes that have an air pressure drop of more than ? psi (13.8 kPa) in 1 minute
for single vehicle or more than ? psi (20.7 kPa) in 1 minute for combination vehicle, with
the engine stopped and the service brakes released - Answers :2
3
Leak-down rate (time) of the applied side of the air brake that is more than ? psi (20.7
kPa) in 1 minute for single fire apparatus or more than ? psi (27.6 kPa) in 1 minute for
combination fire apparatus, with the engine stopped and the service brakes applied -
Answers :3
4
Air pressure that fails to maintain ??-?? psi (552-621kPa) pressure in the system with
the service brakes applied and the engine at idle, or air compressor that fails to fill the
air system to the air compressor governor cutout pressure with the service and parking
brakes released - Answers :80-90
Brake system components that have Class ? leakage of brake fluid - Answers :2
Fire Service personnel should remember that ? notification of your situation is the key to
survival. Personnel should not hesitate to notify Command that they are in need of
assistance. - Answers :Early
When a PASS Device has been activated for more than ? minute within the area where
Life Threatening Condition(s) may exist, it will be treated as a distress signal and
Command will determine the need for a MAYDAY. - Answers :1
In the event personnel are unable to communicate via radio, they shall activate the
PASS Device ?, and ?, for periods of at least 1 minute (this will establish a MAYDAY vs.
the pre-alert for inactivity). - Answers :Manually, intermittently
In the event a MAYDAY is received via radio and the personnel needing assistance can
and have provided the ? information, an immediate PAR will ???. However, in the event
personnel are not able to communicate the LUNAR information, the Incident
Commander will conduct a PAR of all units functioning in the Life Threatening
environment. - Answers :LUNAR, not be necessary
Once a MAYDAY has been declared, Company Commanders will conduct an ? PAR of
their personnel. The only notification necessary to Command from Company Officers
will be if they are missing personnel. - Answers :immediate
Dispatch shall assign a specific ? to monitor the Talkgroup during a MAYDAY event. -
Answers :Operator
If deemed necessary, the Incident Commander may utilize additional ?? for non
MAYDAY/RIT operations. It should be noted that at no time should the crew involved in
the MAYDAY be switched to an alternate Talkgroup. - Answers :Tactical Talkgroups
Members of the Department shall conduct themselves in a ? and ? manner at all times,
and refrain from ?, ?, or ? expression either by oral or written word or by gesture or
movement. - Answers :civil, orderly
coarse, profane, or insolent
Unless otherwise ordered, confidential information concerning the business of the
Department shall be released only by the ?? or ?? by him/her or as provided by the
rules, regulations or procedures of the Department. - Answers :Fire Chief
persons authorized
Fire Department ? may not engage in outside ? until they graduate from recruit training.
- Answers :recruits
employment
,The Board shall submit its recommendation for disposition of the case to the Fire Chief
and the member charged no later than ? days after the Board's last meeting pertaining
to the case. - Answers :two
?? are administrative adjuncts and are normally assigned to assist officers in performing
the daily duties relating to the operations of the various sections and units within the
Department. - Answers :Fire Specialists
The purpose of this Fair Practices Policy is to provide a workplace which discourages ?.
The goal is to eliminate ??? , which facilitates the Department's commitment to equal
opportunity, and the full participation of all qualified persons employed or seeking
employment in the Department. - Answers :discrimination
unlawful discriminatory practices
Encourage ?? from ALL members in the processing and resolution of ?? matters and
complaints. - Answers :full cooperation
pre-complaint
In all instances where the supervisor is referenced, if the complaint involves the actions
of the supervisor, then the next level supervisor against whom there is no allegation
should be substituted. What are the Options? - Answers :1. Option I - Chain of
Command
2. Option II - Fair Practices Coordinator - Informal
3. Option III - Fair Practices Core Group
4. Option I - Fair Practices Coordinator - Formal
5. Option II - Options outside the Fire Department
Step I (Verbal Counseling) - may be a first offense that is a violation of this policy. The
individual initiating the verbal counseling shall utilize Form #?? (DOCUMENTATION OF
EMPLOYEE ??) and submit through appropriate department channels. - Answers :22
VERBAL COUNSELING
Every effort should be made to file a complaint within ?? days of the occurrence. -
Answers :30
In the event of an accident involving a Fire Department vehicle, the following actions
shall be taken: 1. Stop ? and investigate. 2. Check for injuries and request additional
resources. 3. Notify Fire Dispatch on the ?? - Answers :immediately
divisional talkgroup
The on-scene Chief Officer, in coordination with the on-duty ?? and the Equipment
Maintenance Shop representative, will make the final determination as to if the
apparatus can be driven and remain in-service, must be towed and placed out of
service, or requires a change-over. All parties to the decision should consider the need
to obtain the "??" information before determining whether the unit returns to service. -
Answers :Safety Officer
, black box
The ARG will be comprised of:
1. One ? Officer (Chairperson, appointed by the Assistant Chiefs) (non-voting)
2. One representative from the ??? (appointed by the Chairperson) (voting)
3. One representative from the ?? (appointed by the Chairperson) (voting)
4. One member in the rank of EMT, EMT/FF, or FADO (appointed by the Chairperson)
(voting - Answers :Chief
Fire-Rescue Academy
Safety Office
Seat belts that are ? or have melted webbing, missing or broken buckles, or loose
mountings. Due to the extreme safety-related consequences of a defective seat belt,
and the fact that one defective seat belt (unless it is the driver's seat belt) does not
render a piece of apparatus ?, the authority having jurisdiction shall take any seating
position with a defective seat belt out of service. - Answers :torn
unusable
-Axle flanges that have Class ? leakage
-Any axle with a hub seal that has Class ? leakage or an empty reservoir - Answers :3
3
A fuel system component that has Class ? leaking of fuel - Answers :2
Cooling system component that has Class ? leakage - Answers :3
Service brakes that have an air pressure drop of more than ? psi (13.8 kPa) in 1 minute
for single vehicle or more than ? psi (20.7 kPa) in 1 minute for combination vehicle, with
the engine stopped and the service brakes released - Answers :2
3
Leak-down rate (time) of the applied side of the air brake that is more than ? psi (20.7
kPa) in 1 minute for single fire apparatus or more than ? psi (27.6 kPa) in 1 minute for
combination fire apparatus, with the engine stopped and the service brakes applied -
Answers :3
4
Air pressure that fails to maintain ??-?? psi (552-621kPa) pressure in the system with
the service brakes applied and the engine at idle, or air compressor that fails to fill the
air system to the air compressor governor cutout pressure with the service and parking
brakes released - Answers :80-90
Brake system components that have Class ? leakage of brake fluid - Answers :2
