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1. An absence or tardiness without proper notification and/or permission shall be considered as______________________. (Page 1)


a. Absence With Leave


b. Absence Without Leave


c. Abstinence Without Leave

b. Absence Without Leave

2. When serving temporarily in a position to which you, the member is not ordinarily assigned,usually in a position of higher rank is to be construed as ___________. (Page 1)


a. Temporary Assignment


b. Higher Classification


c. Acting

c. Acting

3. Which statement would be considered FALSE? (Page 19)


a. If all apparatus are committed, the Incident Commander can call for an extra engine companyat 0630 to be used in the relief of crews at the incident.


b. Apparatus backed in at other fire stations before relief time shall contact OEC aboutpermission to return to their station to be relieved.


c. The Shift Commander may have the apparatus return to their station for relief andmaybe return or may request another apparatus back in at that station (if still needed).

c. The Shift Commander may have the apparatus return to their station for relief and maybe return or may request another apparatus back in at that station (if still needed).

4. The member on Watch Duty may be allowed to rest from _____ hours to _____hours only.This shall in no way relieve the member on Watch Duty from their responsibilities. (Page 6)


a. 2100, 0630


b. 2200, 0630


c. 0000, 0630

b. 2200, 0630

5. The unbroken line of authority extending from the Chief of the Fire Department through a singlesubordinate at each level of command down to the level of execution is the _________. (Page 1)


a. Chain of Command


b. Chain of Survival


c. Chain of Officers

a. Chain of Command

6. District Chief’s inspection duties shall be performed once per quarter for each station in theirrespective districts. The D-Shift shall be inspected during the months of ___________. (Page 9)


a. July, August, September


b. October, November, December


c. January, February, March


d. April, May, June

b. October, November, December

7. Disagreements should, when practical, be settled within the various districts or commands,whether with the station officer, or in the ______________. (Page 12)


a. Internal Affairs Unit


b. Shift Commander’s Office


c. District Chief’s Quarters

c. District Chief’s Quarters

8. The _____________ must approve deviations from any assigned position. (Page 2)


a. District Chief


b. Station Captain


c. Shift Commander

b. Station Captain

9. When unable to report for duty, no matter for how short a time period (includingrunning late), members shall, with as much prior notice as possible, notify theirimmediate supervisor by ___________ before 0630 hours. (Page 2)


a. Text


b. E-Mail


c. Phone

c. Phone

10. Any item to be affixed, removed, or altered (TV antennas, walls, private telephones,speakers, window air conditioners, etc.) shall have majority approval of all shifts, companyStation Captains, and ___________. (Page 11)


a. District Chief


b. Deputy Chief


c. Building Services Division

a. District Chief

11. Officers shall maintain all entries made in the Watch Office Log Book for __________fromthe date of entry. (Page 5)


a. One Year


b. Two Years


c. Three Years

a. One Year

12. The member shall make the notification of being absent or tardy personally, unlessincapacitated. In such case they shall make every attempt possible including having familymembers contact the on duty Captain of the expected absence or tardy. “Texting” and/or“E-mailing” absence notification is acceptable. (Page 2)


a. True


b. False

b. False

13. All absences and tardiness must be approved or disapproved ____________. (Page 2)


a. Following the Leaves and Absences Guideline


b. Through the Shift Commander


c. Following the Chain of command


d. Through the District Chief

c. Following the Chain of command

14. Oncoming members shall relieve off going members face to face, passing on irrelevantinformation concerning the previous shift’s activities. (Page 2)


a. True


b. False

b. False

15. Members shall check their respective equipment and apparatus ________________ to ensureoperational readiness. (Page 2)


a. Before relief time


b. At relief time


c. Either A or B

c. Either A or B

16. All officers shall be responsible for the operational readiness of all tools and equipment ontheir respective apparatus (i.e., E.Z. COM radio equipment, hand held radio, air packs, nozzlesettings, secured equipment, generators, etc.). (Page 2)


a. True


b. False

b. False

17. The Equipment checklist shall be filled out before __________ hours unless interrupted torespond to emergency calls. (Page 2 and 3)


a. 0630


b. 0700


c. 0800

b. 0700

18. Engineer/Operators shall be responsible for the operational readiness of the vehicle orApparatus. The fuel must not be below _____. (Page 3)


a. Full


b. 3⁄4


c. 1⁄2

b. 3⁄4

19. When fighting a fire in a U.S. Mail-In Box or Truck, the method cooling the outside of acontainer is using __________________. (Page 17)


a. Carbon Dioxide


b. Dry Chemical


c. Water


d. Halon

c. Water

20. The apparatus checklist shall be filled out before ______ hours unless interrupted byresponding to emergency calls. (Page 3)


a. 0630


b. 0700


c. 0800

b. 0700

21. The Station Captain shall report missing equipment to their District Chief and enter thatinformation into the Captain’s Log before ________ hours. (Page 3)


a. 0645


b. 0700


c. 0730

b. 0700

22. Roll Call should be conducted routinely at __________ hours each morning and at any othertime the Station Captain deems necessary. (Page 3)


a. 0715


b. 0730


c. 0800

b. 0730

23. The following shall apply at Roll Call EXCEPT: (Page 3)




A. All on duty members shall attend, unless otherwise approved by the Station Captain.Attendance by Chief Officers shall remain optional, due to certain duty requirements.




B. Engineer/Operators shall present apparatus checklists to the Station Captain forreview.




C. Engineer/Operators shall also present equipment checklists to the Station Captain forreview.




D. All members shall be in the department approved uniform.

C. Engineer/Operators shall also present equipment checklists to the Station Captain for review.

24. Members may carry the Houston Fire Department badge in their pocket or billfold asa means of identification. (Page 4)


a. True


b. False

b. False

25. ____________________ will be responsible for the raising of the United States Flag andTexas State Flag. (Page 5)


a. The member on Watch Duty starting at 0630 hours


b. The member on Watch starting at 1830 hours


c. Whoever the Station Captain appoints

a. The member on Watch Duty starting at 0630 hours

26. Daily routine station and apparatus clean up shall begin no later than ______ hours. (Page 4)


a. 0730


b. 0800


c. 0830

c. 0830

27. Members will be allowed to interact with the citizens of Houston by dining out. Memberswill be allowed the opportunity to dine at eating establishments with certain limitations. Whichstatement is FALSE? (Page 13)



a. No solicitation for discounts, special privileges, or faster service will be requested.



b. Members shall confine dining out to their still alarm territory.



c. Haz-Mat, Rescue, and other Special Operations apparatus shall confine their visits to the areasaround their stations.



d. Members assigned to Airport Rescue will be allowed to leave the Airport property towhich they are assigned as long as they are able to meet response distances on runways.

d. Members assigned to Airport Rescue will be allowed to leave the Airport property to which they are assigned as long as they are able to meet response distances on runways.

28. Apparatus which becomes dirty due to routine or emergency assignments after _______hours may be cleaned the following day, unless obvious operational or equipment damage woulddictate otherwise. (Page 4)


a. 1500


b. 1700


c. 1830

a. 1500

29. Which of these statements is FALSE? (Page 4)




a. After washing an apparatus, the outer shell, inside compartments, and tools shall be wiped dry.


b. A soft cloth and /or soft bristle brush with mild soap will be used to wash the exterior of theapparatus.


c. All tools and equipment shall be kept clean, free of surface rust, and in a state ofoperational readiness at all times.


d. Members shall cool the braking system by wetting the wheel brake drums.

d. Members shall cool the braking system by wetting the wheel brake drums.

30. Station Officers will ensure that all outstanding Incident Records, (Fire, EMS, etc.), areentered into the computer system. Overtime for members will not be allowed for any incidentconcluding before _____ hrs. (Page 10)


a. 0545


b. 0600


c. 0615

b. 0600

31. EMS members will share work assignments with other Station members. (Page 4)


a. True


b. False

a. True

32. Station Captains shall see that Watch Office Duties are constantly maintained, day and nightin each fire station regardless whether there is an informal Watch Office or not. (Page 4 and 5)


a. True


b. False

b. False

33. ____________________ will be responsible for the lowering and proper storing of theUnited States Flag and Texas Flag. (Page 5)


a. The member on Watch Duty starting at 0630 hours


b. The member on Watch starting at 1830 hours


c. Whoever the Station Captain appoints

b. The member on Watch starting at 1830 hours

34. The completed Change of Address form will be forwarded to the _____________. (Page 9)


a. Staffing Office


b. Personnel Assignment Office


c. District Chief

b. Personnel Assignment Office

35. An apparatus responding to a Still Alarm and discovering a second emergency incident (i.e.,fire or medical emergency) shall notify OEC of the nature and location of the second incidentand __________________________. (Page 15)


a. Request assistance if needed


b. Proceed to manage the second emergency incident


c. Proceed to the location of the original incident


d. Both A and C

c. Proceed to the location of the original incident

36. The member on Watch Duty shall notify their relief at least __________ minutes beforetheir Watch Duty expires. (Page 6)


a. 3


b. 5


c. 10

b. 5

37. The following shall apply at Roll Call EXCEPT: (Page 3)




A. The member having the day watch shall ensure that the United States Flag and TexasFlag have been raised, weather permitting.




B. The Station Captain shall ensure that all Orders, Bulletins, etc. are read by eachmember. Officers will be held responsible for the safe and secure filing of all Ordersand Bulletins. Guidelines or department correspondences, of greater length, may beread at a more convenient time during the tour of duty.




C. Station Captains shall review all incoming E-mail messages. All pertinent E-mailinformation shall be immediately brought to the attention of the members.




D. Station Captains shall inform members of that day’s activities such as trainingclasses, hydrant inspections, hose changes, etc

A. The member having the day watch shall ensure that the United States Flag and Texas Flag have been raised, weather permitting.

38. Visitors are not allowed at Fire Stations after ________ hours unless on official businessand/or with permission from the Station Captain. (Page 6)


a. 1900


b. 2100


c. 2200

b. 2100

39. Which statement would be considered FALSE? (Page 18)




a. The release of information and or/images without authorization from the HFD IncidentCommander is prohibited.



b. Members shall not utilize social media, on or off duty, in a manner that would reflectnegatively on the Houston Fire Department.



c. The use of any device, computer, smart phone, tablet, etc., at an incident shall be limitedto activities which safely and ineffectively resolve the incident, personal communication oruse.




d. HFD Incident Commanders may authorize the use of internet communication devices thatsupport incident operations and/or department training.

c. The use of any device, computer, smart phone, tablet, etc., at an incident shall be limited to activities which safely and ineffectively resolve the incident, personal communication or use.

40. Absence without leave could result in loss of compensation during the absence and may begrounds for disciplinary action up to and including indefinite suspension. (Page 1)


a. True


b. False

a. True

41. Members will assume their assigned positions each day before __________ hours. (Page 2)


a. 0630


b. 0700


c. 0745

a. 0630

42. When answering the Fire, or City Cellular telephones, members must give identity of thespeaker along with the rank and the name of the work location. (i.e., Cellular: Captain SmithLadder 45, Captain Smith Station 45). (Page 6)


a. True


b. False

b. False

43. Members must have a _______________ knowledge of streets, hospitals, convalescenthomes, schools, apartment complexes, 911 street gates, and other target hazards located withintheir respective engine company’s first alarm territory. (Page 7)


a. Working


b. General


c. Broad

a. Working

44. Members must have a ________________ knowledge of the territory book, its indexingsystem and proper use. (Page 7)


a. Working


b. General


c. Functioning

b. General

45. A Formal Territory Test shall be administered annually in the month of _________ to allmembers below the rank of Captain. (Page 7)


a. January


b. February


c. March

b. February

46. Captains shall ride on the front seat going to or returning from a call and supervise thedriver’s operations of the apparatus, (exceptions can be made during driver training) beingespecially careful that a vehicle is driven at a dangerous rate of speed. Normal traffic regulationsand speed limits shall not govern an apparatus returning to quarters. (Page 16)


a. True


b. False

b. False

47. Members assigned ________ months or less in a new territory (within ______ months priorto the next Annual Territory Test) will not be included in the Annual Territory Test. (Page 7)


a. 3


b. 4


c. 6

c. 6

48. The ___________ or __________ may alter or amend scheduled training sessions as deemednecessary with proper notification to the Val Jahnke Training Facility if classes are scheduled atthe VJTF. (Page 8)


a. Executive Assistant Chief of Emergency Response, Shift Commander


b. Shift Commander, District Chief


c. Executive Assistant Chief of Emergency Response, Station Captain

b. Shift Commander, District Chief

49. Station Captains shall provide _____ hours of in service training each month in addition toany Continuing Education classes taken online. (Page 8)


a. 20


b.24


c. 30

b.24

50. District Chiefs shall make a general inspection of all uniforms and protective clothing toensure compliance with department guidelines and _____________ standards. (Page 8)




a. Texas Commission


b. NFPA


c. NIOSH


d. FFFPCA (Federal Firefighter Protective Clothing Alliance)

a. Texas Commission

51. The _____________________ is responsible for the deceased person and property underTexas Penal Code, Article 49.25. (Page 18)


a. HPD Homicide Crime Scene Unit


b. Medical Examiner


c. Funeral Home Coordinator

b. Medical Examiner

52. District Chief’s inspection duties shall be performed once per quarter for each station in theirrespective districts. The C-Shift shall be inspected during the months of ___________. (Page 9)


a. April, May, June


b. January, February, March


c. October, November, December


d. July, August, September

d. July, August, September

53. The Change of Address form will be completed and submitted to the member’s supervisorduring the first working day after the phone number and address has been made. The member’ssupervisor will note the changes on the member’s personnel file and forward the form to the_______________. (Page 9)


a. Staffing Office


b. Personnel Assignment Office


c. District Chief

c. District Chief

54. Station Captains shall visually check the driver’s license of each member under theircommand every _______________ months. (Page 9)




a. 3


b. 6


c. 12

b. 6

55. Captains shall be responsible for the entries of Captain’s Log Book completing informationpertaining to their tour of duty. The following information shall be entered in the Captain’s LogBook EXCEPT: (Page 9 and 10)


a. Failure to respond to an alarm and the reason.


b. Apparatus out of service and cause.


c. Apparatus in service time.


d. Record of supplies or materials received.


e. Record of hose received with date, size, and serial number.

c. Apparatus in service time.

56. District Chief’s inspection duties shall be performed once per quarter for each station in theirrespective districts. The A-Shift shall be inspected during the months of ___________. (Page 9)


a. January, February, March


b. April, May, June


c. July, August, September


d. October, November, December

a. January, February, March

57. Captains shall be responsible for the entries of Captain’s Log Book completing informationpertaining to their tour of duty. The following information shall be entered in the Captain’s LogBook EXCEPT: (Page 9 and 10)


a. Work of any kind, other than cleaning station and apparatus.


b. The time, name, and department or company who performed the work or deliveredsupplies.


c. Details of accidents to apparatus and/or members.


d. Sickness or injury to members and their return to duty.


e. The time of arrival and departure of the rank of Deputy Chief and above.

e. The time of arrival and departure of the rank of Deputy Chief and above.

58. In the changing of shifts, the established relief time will be ___________ hours. (Page 2)


a. 0630


b. 0800


c. 1830

a. 0630

59. Antenna and cable penetrations shall be coordinated with the _________________. (Page 11)




a. Communications Supervisor


b. Cabinet Shop Supervisor


c. Informational Technology Supervisor

a. Communications Supervisor

60. All members shall furnish the department with their current telephone number and completeaddress (Street address and mailing address). Any change in phone number or address shall benoted on HFD Form ____. (Page 9)


a. 1


b. 7


c. 38

a. 1

61. After December 31st of each year, the Station Captain shall arrange for the Captain’sLog Book from the prior year to be picked up for storage by contacting the ____________.(Page 10)




a. Records Management Liaison


b. Shift Commander


c. Executive Assistant Chief of Emergency Response

a. Records Management Liaison

62. Changes or alterations in or on Houston Fire Department buildings, appliances, orcommunication systems shall not be permitted, except on request and approved by the_____________ or his designee. (Page 11)


a. Assistant Chief of Homeland Security


b. Executive Assistant Chief of Emergency Response


c. Fire Chief

c. Fire Chief

63. Station emergency backup generators should be tested ___________ and a log sheetrecording testing dates kept. Station A/C filters should be checked/changed monthly and a logsheetrecording dates inspected or changed kept. (Page 11)


a. Weekly


b. Bi-Weekly


c. Monthly

c. Monthly

64. Captains shall conduct a minimum of _________ of all station training. (Page 8)


a. 25%


b. 50%


c. 75%

b. 50%

65. The night shift shall be at ____________ hours. (Page 2)


a. 1500


b. 1830


c. 2100

b. 1830

66. Members shall not take or remove departmental property. Houston Fire Department propertyshall not be loaned outside the department without permission of the ______________. (Page 11)


a. Station Captain


b. District Chief


c. Fire Chief

c. Fire Chief

67. Members are required to wear their own department issued firefighting gear and uniforms.Any deviations from this requirement can be temporarily approved by the _______________.(Page 2)


a. District Chief


b. Station Captain


c. Assistant Chief of Homeland Security

b. Station Captain

68. Approved Station Dues shall be collected in equal shares from each member regardless ofrank. Proposed items for purchase must first be approved by at least two (2) shift’s StationCaptains before being voted on by all four (4) shifts. Items shall be approved with not less thanhalf (1/2) majority of all assigned members. All members must sign their name legibly whenvoting. Station Captains shall keep a written record of the vote for future reference. (Page 12)


a. True


b. False

b. False

69. Captains shall be responsible for the entries of Captain’s Log Book completing informationpertaining to their tour of duty. The following information shall be entered in the Captain’s LogBook EXCEPT: (Page 9 and 10)


a. HFD equipment found on location or patient’s property on an EMS Unit that was left.


b. Fire Department property lost, stolen, damaged, or left at any emergency scene.



c. Report of sick/injured member’s time of departure from home and time returned.




d. Names of members on duty and apparatus to which they are assigned.




e. Members on City Business, Leaves of absence, and excuses from duty, and their return toduty.

a. HFD equipment found on location or patient’s property on an EMS Unit that was left.

70. Members will be allowed to rest from _______ hours until _______ hours. (Page 14)


a. 2000, 0630


b. 2100, 0630


c. 2200, 0630

b. 2100, 0630

71. Members assigned to Emergency Response should exercise a minimum of _________timeseach week in order to obtain the maximum benefit from exercise. (Page 13)


a. 3


b. 4


c. 5

a. 3

72. Members will be allowed to interact with the citizens of Houston by dining out. Memberswill be allowed the opportunity to dine at eating establishments with certain limitations. Whichstatement is FALSE? (Page 13)




a. Apparatus will not be placed out of service so members can eat, either at a restaurantor at the fire station.




b. Members shall reach their apparatus within one (1) minute of dispatch and will beable to see their apparatus at all times while dining out.




c. Members must be in Class C uniform while exercising this privilege and shallconduct themselves with dignity and respect at all times.

c. Members must be in Class C uniform while exercising this privilege and shall conduct themselves with dignity and respect at all times.

73. The authorized exercise uniform color will for members of the rank of Senior Captain andbelow is ____________________. (Page 13 and 14)


a. Navy Blue/Red


b. Navy Blue/ Black


c. Navy Blue only

c. Navy Blue only

74. In the performance in a higher position, members shall, through __________, ___________and Officer’s approval, qualify for the next higher position, so they may assume such duties andresponsibilities. (Page 2)


a. Training, Observations


b. Rote Learning, Drills


c. Seniority, Training

a. Training, Observations

75. District Chief’s inspection duties shall be performed once per quarter for each station in theirrespective districts. The B-Shift shall be inspected during the months of ___________. (Page 9)


a. January, February, March


b. July, August, September


c. April, May, June


d. October, November, December

c. April, May, June

76. Members shall be required to be physically and emotionally able to perform the normalduties required by their jobs and maintain a reasonable measure of physical fitness. (Page 13)a. True


b. False

b. False

77. Members may be allowed outdoor-recreational activity with the approval of the StationCaptain. Recreational activity shall be conducted in a manner that will not in any way interfere,hinder, or reflect negatively on Houston Fire Department standards or public scrutiny. (Page 14)


a. True


b. False

a. True

78. An apparatus responding to a Box Alarm and discovering a second incident requiring anemergency response, (i.e., fire or medical emergency) shall notify OEC of the nature andlocation of the second incident. The apparatus may_______________. (Page 15)


a. Request assistance if needed


b. Proceed to manage the second emergency incident


c. Proceed to the location of the original incident


d. Both A and B

d. Both A and B

79. Which of these statements is FALSE? (Page 1)1. The Houston Fire Department Fire Station Management Objectives are to provide for theresponsibilities and duties required of a member in the Houston Fire Department assignedto Emergency Response.




2. The Houston Fire Department Fire Station Management Objectives are to provideguidance for effective and constructive action for the daily operation of fire stationactivities.




3. The Houston Fire Department Fire Station Management Objectives are designed to limitany member in the exercise of their judgment or initiative within DepartmentalGuidelines or Rules and Regulations.




a. 2 only


b. 2 and 3


c. 3 only


d. All statements are true

c. 3 only

80. Insolence, indifference, and evading duty at an incident is forbidden and members foundguilty of this offense will be immediately relieved from duty. (Page 16)


a. True


b. False

a. True

81. All members shall line up in front of the Watch Office for the rank of _________ and above.(Page 6)


a. District Chief


b. Assistant Chief


c. Deputy Chief

c. Deputy Chief

82. When fighting a fire in a U.S. Mail-In Box or Truck, the method of extinguishing a fire onthe inside of a container is using __________________. (Page 17)


a. Water or Halo


b. Water or Carbon Dioxide


c. Water or Dry Chemical


d. Carbon Dioxide or Dry Chemical

d. Carbon Dioxide or Dry Chemical

83. The Commanding Officer shall permit overhaul operations to begin only after a cause of firehas been determined and structural stability has been assured. Where there is suspicion the fire isof incendiary origin, overhaul will not be permitted until the ___________ releases the property.(Page 16)


a. Arson Investigator


b. Commanding Officer


c. Safety Officer

a. Arson Investigator

84. When a fire in a U.S. Mail-In Box or Truck occurs, notify OEC, who will in turn notify__________________. (Page 17)


a. Houston Police


b. Postal Authorities


c. Homeland Security and FBI

b. Postal Authorities

85. When finding a deceased person at an EMS Scene, the deceased person’s name and addresscan be recorded at a later time by calling the _________________ sometime during themember’s shift. (Page 18)


a. HPD Homicide or HFD Base Station


b. EMS Records or HPD Homicide


c. Medical Examiner or HPD Homicide

c. Medical Examiner or HPD Homicide

86. Apparatus on still alarm assignments past relief time for an extended period of time (1 houror more), shall contact the oncoming __________ of that assigned district at relief time. Page 19)


a. Station Captain


b. District Chief


c. Shift Commander

b. District Chief

87. Changes or alterations in or on Houston Fire Department buildings, apparatus, appliances, orcommunication systems shall not be permitted, except on request through properchannels to the __________________. (Page 11)


a. Informational Technology Division


b. Building Services Division


c. General Services Division

b. Building Services Division