Marion County Fire Rescue Standard
Operating Guidelines UPDATED Actual
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is Marion County Fire Rescue's Vision Statement? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- We
are a progressive, professional fire rescue department dedicated to the health, safety and well-
being of our community, providing excellent service, education and prevention in partnership
with the citizens of Marion County. (1.1.1)
Informational bulletins will last no longer than how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Information Bulletins that are of a topic that shall be included in procedure, or standard
operating guideline shall be updated into the appropriate document within 60 days of the
information bulletin posting. (1.3.2.4)
Who should inquiries about the origin and cause of fire be directed to? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Origin and cause of fires are to be directed to the Fire Prevention Office.
(1.4.1)
Who should inquiries about the operational details of the fire department be directed to? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Operational details of the department shall be directed to the on-
duty Division Chief or to headquarters. (1.4.2)
It is the member's responsibility to present a proper release form after being on medical leave
prior to, or immediately upon, returning to duty. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True. (2.1.2)
Its permitted for employees to clock in for coworkers who are less than 10 minutes late. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False. Employees shall not clock in or out for another employee.
An Absence Request Form must be submitted (hard copy, fax copy or electronically as an
attachment to an email) prior to any leave taken for any reason. (2.2.4)
When should the Lieutenant verify that Kronos is accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Sometime shortly after shift change, the Lieutenant will verify all of their assigned
personnel's Kronos entries. (2.2.5.1)
,How long do you have to file a discrepancy in your paycheck? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Any discrepancy in vacation, sick leave and other payroll related accounting must be reported
to the Administrative Assistant for Payroll not later than 30 days from the date the check was
issued. (2.2.6.2)
Off duty employees can respond to incidents off duty for overtime. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- False, off duty career employees are not authorized to respond to incidents
unless directed to do so by the on-duty Division Chief or equal/higher ranking MCFR officer.
(2.4.1)
What are the components of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- This P.I.P. will include the specific issues/problems and how the employee is
not currently meeting the standard; the specific actions to be taken by the employee and the
specific goals, objectives, performance or measurement standards expected including time
frame. (2.5.1)
The MCFR Class "B" uniform shall consist of, but not be limited to; - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- -MCFR button up collared shirt which shall be worn only with Marion
County-issue badges, patches, name tags, and may have up to three fire or EMS related pins
above the name tag over the right breast pocket. Class "B" shirt color shall be;
Blue Nomex for Lieutenants, Driver/Engineers, Firefighters, EMT's and Paramedics. Blue
Nomex or White for Captains and Chiefs.
-Badge, collar brass, and nameplate color shall be: Silver for Driver/Engineers, Firefighters,
EMT's and Paramedics.
Gold for Lieutenants, Captains and Chiefs.
-Blue Nomex pants.
-Black belt, with either standard buckle or other department-approved buckle or fastening
device. Shoes shall be black in color and of a material that can be polished with black shoe
laces or fastening devices. Black tie tennis shoes are acceptable if they are clean and neat and
of approved material. Colored markings other than small manufacturer marks are not allowed
(i.e. stripes). Shoes shall be kept clean and polished.
(2.6.2.1 - 2.6.2.4)
The MCFR Class "C" uniform for Driver's, Firefighters, E.M.T's and Paramedics shall
consist of, but not be limited to; - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- -MCFR navy blue t-shirt
and/or sweatshirt for Driver/Engineers, Firefighters, EMT's
and Paramedics. Personnel may, at their own discretion, wear either of the issued t-shirts or
sweatshirts. 2.6.3.1.2 Blue -Nomex pants (as in 2.10.2.2).
,-Black belt (as in 2.6.2.4).
-Shoes (as in 2.6.2.5).
Only MCFR shorts and/or sweat pants shall be worn while on-duty when engaged in physical
fitness activities. They may also be worn under structural firefighting protective clothing.
Note: this prohibits you from dressing down, except in rehabilitation areas. They must be
kept in good condition and must not be "cut- off". - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True.
(2.6.4.1)
What are the steps for filling for Annual Leave Bid Process? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Fill out portal request completely.
Fill out and attach an individual Absence Request Form for every date requested in the
following format (lastname.firstname then date {i.e. Doe.Joe 01-25-2013}).
Seniority number must be included on your submission. (2.7.1.1 - 2.7.1.3)
What is the deadline for canceling scheduled leave? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Employees
who wish to cancel schedule leave (i.e. annual, personal, administrative, etc.) must notify the
Shift Division Chief and Operations Division Staff Assistant no later than 60 hours prior to
the start of the scheduled leave. (2.7.2.1)
Who should you notify in order to exchange a time swap? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Any
member on-duty due to an exchange of time or planning to exchange a partial shift must
submit the Swap Request Form to their supervisor to be entered into the Portal. All swaps,
regardless of length must be documented using the above process and reported to the District
Captain. (2.7.6)
How many days do you have to file an appeal for a performance evaluation? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- An employee may appeal a performance evaluation to the Fire Chief by
requesting a meeting within ten (10) calendar days following receipt of the evaluation, stating
the areas of disagreement. (2.8.1)
Between what hours is sleeping or lying down allowed on duty? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Personnel shall not sleep or lie down prior to 1700 hours without approval of their Lieutenant
and shall be awake no later than 0700 hours. (2.11.1.3)
, Who is responsible for ensuring that paperwork is complete each shift? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Lieutenants shall ensure that all appropriate paperwork and documentation is
completed during the duty shift, including the completion of Kronos report, run reports, and
station daily log entries. Run reports must be completed before the end of shift. (2.11.1.6)
By what time of shift shall evening briefing notes be completed? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- At career stations, the daily log book shall be completed by the on-duty
Lieutenant. This same form will serve as their evening briefing notes and shall be e-mailed to
their immediate on-duty supervisor by 2000 hours each shift. (2.12.1)
Personal vehicles may be parked in the fire station. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False, no
personal vehicles are to be inside any fire station at any time unless specifically authorized by
the Lieutenant/Volunteer Captain for extenuating circumstances. (3.1.1)
When are you allowed to wash your vehicle on duty? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Personal
vehicles may be washed but not detailed after 1700 hours and after all station equipment has
been cleaned, station duties completed, and all other assigned tasks are completed. (3.1.6)
What is the proper way to answer a phone call while on duty? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
All phones shall be answered: "Marion County Fire Rescue Station #___, (give your rank and
last name), how may I help you?" (3.2.1.6)
Personal information, such as home phone or pager numbers, for personnel not available to
answer the phone shall not be given out. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True. (3.2.1.8)
When are personal phone calls to the station phone prohibited? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Personal calls to personnel on-duty shall not be made between 2300 hours and 0700 hours,
unless there is an emergency. (3.2.1.11)
What are the minimum bed linens each person shall use? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- -
Bottom sheet
-Top sheet or blanket
-Pillow cover
-Sleeping bags may be used in lieu of sheets (3.3.2.1-3.3.2.4)
