Rules & Regulations
100 Organizational Management
200 Routine Operations
300 Emergency Operations
All things CFRD and Carrboro
100
It is recommended employees maintain how many days of sick leave to cover for non-compensated time due to workers comp injuries?
Three days
100
Per SOG 104-02 Where is PPE allowed in the fire stations? Follow up - DAILY DOUBLE
In the bay, not allowed in living areas of stations. Follow up - why?
100
Per SOG 205-04 who verifies daily that the knox box key is present on each apparatus?
Driver during daily apparatus inventory.
100
Per SOG 302-02 What does Salvage consist of?
1. The use of salvage covers.; 2. Removing water from the structure.; 3. Removing furniture and personal belongings to a safe location.; 4. Debris removal. ; 5. Removal of valuables from debris.; 6. Covering openings to keep weather out and to secure the building.
100
What is the approximate cost of the total public safety radio project?
$900,000
200
Employees shall wear WHAT in all moving vehicles as required by NC State Law as provided at all times when riding in a Town and Department vehicles.
seat belt
200
Per SOG 104-12 When called back off duty where should personnel report?
Unless requested at the scene by the incident commander or officer in charge, off-duty personnel should report to headquarters and staff a reserve engine.
200
Per SOG 203-17 When is a bump test conducted on portable gas meters?
Before each use on an emergency scene.
200
Per SOG 302-02 the first to arrive duties consist of taking command of the situation and remaining in command until when?
Until formally relieved by a superior officer.
200
What is the name of the town manager?
David Andrews
300
Who should be escorted by CFRD personnel at all times in Fire Stations? DAILY DOUBLE - Follow up question.
Visitors. Who does this not apply to?
300
What is the name of the alerting system utilized by CFRD for callbacks?
Everbridge
300
Per SOG 203-18 once properly trained in how to use and interpret the information provided by a thermal imaging camera, when should a firefighter inspect the TIC?
Before and after each use.
300
What is the difference between Mutual and Auto Aid?
Auto Aid is a contractual agreement where departments are dispatched as part of the initial dispatch. Mutual Aid is by request.
300
Engine 2 specs - Fill in the blanks (YEAR) Elite Pumper/Tanker, A (#) gallon per minute, single stage (MAKE) pump with a (#)-gallon water tank (#)-person custom crew cab with 3 seats fitted with (MAKE) air packs (LOCATION) mount pump panel
2006 Elite Pumper/Tanker, A 1500 gallon per minute, single stage Hale pump with a 1000-gallon water tank, 4-person custom crew cab with 3 seats fitted with Scott air packs, Top mount pump panel http://townofcarrboro.org/209/Engine-2
400
When should the use of nicknames or first names not be utilized?
In front of non-department members or on an emergency incident.
400
Per SOG 104-02 When should routine PPE inspections occur?
At the beginning of each shift and after each use.
400
DAILY DOUBLE - When does the glucometer read LO and HI?
The glucometer shows “LO” when the reading is below 20mg/dL and “HI” when the reading is above 600mg/dL.
400
Per SOG 301-03 For auto aid responses, response shall consist of what type of apparatus and how many personnel?
Engine/Tanker with 3 personnel
400
In what year did the department purchase its first ladder truck?
1985 It was a 1955 American LaFrance Ladder Truck purchased from Charlotte Fire Department.
500
In addition to town policies, department SOGs, and department Rules and Regs, suppression personnel should familiarize themselves with what?
General street layout of fire jurisdiction; Particular high hazard buildings such as but not limited to: schools, nursing homes, malls, clubs, and churches; Location of hydrants, standpipes and sprinkler connections, chemical storage, dangerous intersections,and large construction sites; All apparatus and equipment of the Fire-Rescue Department.
500
Per SOG 104-02 PPE shall be inspected annually during the months of May and June. PPE is inspected according to what NFPA standard?
NFPA 1851
500
Per SOG 203-05 who is responsible for hose rotation?
Hose Rotation shall be the responsibility of the shift that works the first day of each quarter of the calendar year. (January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1)
500
What takes priority over any mutual aid call?
Maintaining minimum coverage for the Town of Carrboro and South Orange Fire District.
500
DAILY DOUBLE - follow up question In July 1975, CFRD hired its first paid fire chief, who was it?
Chief Swiger There were two chiefs at this time, Chief Swiger and a volunteer fire chief. What was the volunteer Fire Chief's name?