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1
Q

From the Order Book:

Complaints for Non-Union Members should be made through the appropriate level of the ______ __ _______.

A

Chain Of Command

2
Q

From the Order Book:

Every effrort will be made to satisfactoryily resolve complaints (Non-Union Members) at the _______ ________ level of the chain of command.

A

Lowest Possible

3
Q

From the Order Book:

When efforts to resolve complaints (Non-Union Members) prove to be futile… The matter should be referred to who?

A

Next Higher Level (Chain of Command)

4
Q

From the Order Book:

Do original complaints addressed to your unit officer need to be in writing?

A

Yes

5
Q

From the Order Book:

At what point does a person filing a complaint (Non-Union member) turn to writing a Special Report to the Fire Chief?

A

After reaching the Division Level… without resolve

6
Q

From the Order Book:

Any member who feels that they have not received equal treatment because of their race, sexual oritntation, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin may contact their _______ __________ _____________ __________.

A

Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor

7
Q

From the Order Book:

FDID Cards will be carried by who?

A

All On-Duty Personnell at all times

8
Q

From the Order Book:

If an official F&EMS ID Card is Lost/Stolen, what must be submitted? AND to Who?

A

Special Report stating full Particulars. Submitted to appropriate Division Commander

9
Q

From the Order Book:

Lost/Stolen Cards will be reported to the proper jurisdictional _______ agency.

A

Police

10
Q

From the Order Book:

What 2 reasons does the department assign, reassign or detail uniformed operational employees?

A
  1. Equalize Personnel deployment 2. Ensure that all members are exposed to every administrative & operational aspect of the Department
11
Q

From the Order Book:

What process gives members greater exposure to different operations & working environments; broaden the member’s knowledge base & increase the flexibility of the workforce?

A

Reassignment/Detail of members

12
Q

From the Order Book:

Officers assigned to Ops Division can expect to be reassigned within what time period?

A

3 year time period

13
Q

From the Order Book:

What 3 things will be considered when Reassignment/Detail of uniformed Ops employees occur?

A

1) Current F.D. Form 10’s; 2) Previous Assignments; 3) Other Relavant Circumstances

14
Q

From the Order Book:

Can members voluntarily request reassignment for a NON-Vacant Position?

A

Yes… ONLY if it is anticipated to have a near future vacancy.

15
Q

From the Order Book:

What Form is completed when requesting a voluntary reassignment?

A

Form 10

16
Q

From the Order Book:

When requesting a voluntary reassignment… what 5 things are included on the Form 10?

A

When requesting a voluntary reassignment… what 5 things are included on the Form 10?

17
Q

From the Order Book:

Form 10 request remain valid & on file for how long?

A

Calendar Year Submitted

18
Q

From the Order Book:

Can an Uncle be in direct supervision of their nephew?

A

Yes

19
Q

From the Order Book:

Can Spouse(s) be on the same battalion unit on different platoons?

A

Yes

20
Q

From the Order Book:

Who does the Department prohibit the direct supervision of, or the assignment with, any member to the same battalion unit on the same platoon with?

A

Mother/Father; Sister/Brother; Son/Daughter; Spouse

21
Q

From the Order Book:

What Form is needed to authorize allotments of pay to District credit unions?

A

Standard Payroll Direct Deposit Authorization Form

22
Q

From the Order Book:

What term describes bank; savings bank; savings & loan; federal/state credit unions?

A

Financial Organization

23
Q

From the Order Book:

Where can you find the Standard Payroll Direct Deposit Authorization Form?

A

LAN

24
Q

From the Order Book:

Is a voided check required for Net pay deposits and Allotments?

A

NO. Net Pay Deposit is required, but Allotments is recommended

25
Q

From the Order Book:

All Standard Payroll Direct Deposits & Voided Checks must be taken to Who? (2 answers)

A

Agency Payroll Officer OR Human Resource Advisor

26
Q

From the Order Book:

Where do you send Standard Payroll Direct Deposits/Voided Checks?

A

Office of Pay & Retirement Services - Payroll Operations; 441 4th St NW, Suite 480; Wash DC 20001

27
Q

From the Order Book:

Where do citizens file a claim for personal injury/property damage?

A

District of Columbia Government

28
Q

From the Order Book:

What is the phone number to hear a recording of specific requirements for filing a personal injury/property damage claim?

A

202-727-8600

29
Q

From the Order Book:

Personal Injury/Property Damage require written notice containing what? (3 things)

A
  1. Brief Description of incident (cause & circumstances); 2. Date & Time of Incident; 3. Location of Incident
30
Q

From the Order Book:

Written Notices for citizen’s personal injury/property damage are addressed to:

A

Office of Risk Managment - Claims Bureau; 441 4th St NW Suite 800 South; Wash DC 20001

31
Q

From the Order Book:

How long do citizens have to file a personal injury/property damage form?

A

6 months

32
Q

From the Order Book:

Citizens can call what number to check on the status of their Personal Injury/Property Damage claim?

A

202-724-2251

33
Q

From the Order Book:

Requests for Audience with the Fire Chief are made How? Proceed through Who?

A

In Writting. Through the proper Channels

34
Q

From the Order Book:

When visiting the Offices of the Fire/EMS Chief, what uniform is required?

A

Full Dress Uniform (clean/pressed/polished shoes)

35
Q

From the Order Book:

When visiting the Offices of the Fire/EMS Chief, who do you advise upon entering the office area?

A

Secretary or aide

36
Q

From the Order Book:

When visiting the Offices of the Fire/EMS Chief, where do you wait for the official to see you?

A

Have a seat in the waiting area

37
Q

From the Order Book:

Where do you refer for “Requests to Ride Department Apparatus”?

A

F&EMSD Bulletin Number 36

38
Q

From the Order Book:

Who accepts service of summonses & subpoenas directed to the Fire Chief? Where are they located? Phone Number?

A

General Counsel @ Grimke School Rm S-203 (202-673-3396)

39
Q

From the Order Book:

A Legal Document notifying the person that an action has been initiated against him/her in the court is called what?

A

Summons

40
Q

From the Order Book:

Person who has been properly served with a summons in a civil action is called?

A

Defendant

41
Q

From the Order Book:

If an answer of a summons is not filed by the deadline, the court may issue a ________ ___________ against the defendant.

A

Default Judgement

42
Q

From the Order Book:

Any member who receives a summons naming him/her as a defendant in a work-related civil suit should immediately contact who?

A

General Counsel @ Grimke School Rm S-203 (202-673-3396)

43
Q

From the Order Book:

Can members of the department accept personal service of a summons to a civil law suit for another member?

A

Generally NO… Unless specifically authorized to do so by that member.

44
Q

From the Order Book:

Are members encouraged to accept proper personal services of summonses on themselves, when it is a performance of duty civil case?

A

Yes

45
Q

From the Order Book:

Are Home address of members of the department considered a matter of public record?

A

NO

46
Q

From the Order Book:

True/False: Members of the department will be orderd to meet with a process server or accept a summons in a civil case while at their employement.

A

False: You will never be ordered to accept a civil suit summons while at work.

47
Q

From the Order Book:

Process servers seeking to serve a summons on a member at this/her duty station will be directed to the __________ _____________.

A

Company Commander

48
Q

From the Order Book:

Who determines if an on duty member is available to be served by a process server?

A

Company Commander

49
Q

From the Order Book:

If the company commander advises you that there is a process server there to serve you a summons… can you refuse to meet with them?

A

Yes. Members can advise the CO if they are available or not to meet with a process server.

50
Q

From the Order Book:

All occurrences of a process server to serve a member while at work will be recorded where?

A

Company Journal

51
Q

From the Order Book:

If a process server advises he will return to serve a member at work, who relayes this information to the member?

A

Company Commander

52
Q

From the Order Book:

When might members be entitled to free legal representation by the Office of the Attorney General (AOG)?

A

Civil Suits arising out of acts performed in the line of duty

53
Q

From the Order Book:

What form is completed when requesting representation by the Corporations (Office of Attorney General)?

A

Form 2.6 (in Triplicate)

54
Q

From the Order Book:

True/False: Summons & FD Form 2.6 can be delivered to the Office of the General Counsel by member’s designee.

A

False: Must be delivered personally

55
Q

From the Order Book:

A Legal Notice to a witness to appear & give testimony at the place/date & time specified is called:

A

Subpoena

56
Q

From the Order Book:

What is a “Subpoena Duces Tecum”?

A

Direct a witness to bring relevant documents.

57
Q

From the Order Book:

Can a Subpoena be ignored?

A

No

58
Q

From the Order Book:

A person who fails to obey a subpoena can be _____ __ _______ __ _____.

A

Held in Contempt of court

59
Q

From the Order Book:

Members receiving a subpoena & have questions OR wish to have it quashed/modified/withdrawn should contact who?

A

Office of the General Counsel

60
Q

From the Order Book:

What must a subpoena indicate (5 things)

A

Name of case; Date; Time & Place of Appearance; Name of Person issuing Subpoena; Name of person being Subpoena

61
Q

From the Order Book:

When can a member refuse to accept a subpoena?

A

If any of the 5 required elements of a subpoena are missing.

62
Q

From the Order Book:

A Subpoena should bear the ___________ of the clerk of the court and the ____ of the court.

A

signature; seal

63
Q

From the Order Book:

A Subpoena issed by a private attorney should be accompanied by a ???

A

Check for payment of a witness fee

64
Q

From the Order Book:

What does “In Forma Pauperis” mean (subpeona)

A

“Without Prepayment of Fees”

65
Q

From the Order Book:

If a subpeona, issued by a private attorney, does not have a check for payment of a witness OR “In Forma Pauperis” written on it, constitute grounds for refusal of service?

A

No

66
Q

From the Order Book:

Where do members go, if they have questions about a subpoena that they have received?

A

Office of the General Counsel

67
Q

From the Order Book:

Can members of the department accept a subpoena in a civil law suit for another member?

A

Generally NO… Unless specifically authorized to do so by that member.

68
Q

From the Order Book:

Members requiring them to appeal/give personal testimony AND produce depatmental documents will immediately bring the subpoena to the attention of their _____________; and will notify the ______ __ ___ _______ _________.

A

Supervisor; Office of the General Counsel

69
Q

From the Order Book:

Will memebers always be allowed to provide departmental documents requested by a subpeona?

A

No. Only approved documents from the Office of the General Counsel

70
Q

From the Order Book:

If you are served a subpeona requesting departmental documents in cases for which you have no personal knowledge… who do you direct the subpoena to? Do you accept these subpoenas?

A

Fire/EMS Chief, the EMS Director or the Public Information Office. / You do NOT accept subpoenas requesting this.

71
Q

From the Order Book:

Process Servers attempting to serve subpeonas requesting departmental documents that the person has no knowledge of, whill be directed to:

A

Office of Information and Privacy

72
Q

From the Order Book:

In EVERY case in which a subpoena directed to the department requires the production of documents, the office receiving the subpoena for action will take immediate action to respond to the supoena OR to _____ __ _______.

A

Have it Quashed

73
Q

From the Order Book:

Are Personnel Jackets of Employees subject of motions to squash?

A

Yes

74
Q

From the Order Book:

If there is a legal problems with a subpeona… is that a valid reason to fail to make timely efforts to obtain the material requested?

A

No

75
Q

From the Order Book:

Document Informing a witness of the intention to pursue & discover a matter involved in a lawsuit through the taking of testimony under oath is called…?

A

Notice of Deposition

76
Q

From the Order Book:

Members should immediately contact who upon receipt of a notice of depostion (duty related)?

A

General Counsel for guidance

77
Q

From the Order Book:

Can members release any records, files or other papers of the department?

A

No… Only Official Custodians of Dept Records (after General Counsel has reviewed them)