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  • The 80% threshold applies to which assessments?
  • Do you accumulate sick days?
  • What is the PAT #4 requirement for sit-ups?
  • After damaging property, what is the required procedure?
  • If a trainee has a military obligation, what is the recommended action?
  • To whom should all questions about applying the standards be directed?
  • Absences that exceed how many hours trigger employment status review?
  • Which award is given to the trainee with the highest measurable physical fitness grade?
  • What happens if you miss a test or quiz?
  • If solicited by an employee organization with a gift or lunch, what should you do?
  • Who is the Fire Chief?
  • After entering the Admin area, where should you wait for a staff member?
  • When evaluating neck hair length, what head position is specified?
  • What is the official Class B footwear as specified?
  • What form must be completed when reporting a change of address or phone number?
  • If you are taking prescribed medicine, what must you do?
  • Which locations house AEDs, as specified in the policy?
  • Which best describes the handling of moving and non-moving traffic citations within trainee records?
  • Which of the following is listed as an Engineer/Operator?
  • In the reprimand order, what is the first form of reprimand?
  • What term describes a person under employment of the HFD who has not yet taken the Oath of Office?
  • What is the minimum passing score for the Basic Firefighter course?
  • What is 2.6?
  • What term describes a person under employment of the HFD who has completed the oath and is within the first 12 months of employment?
  • What happens to a copy of a traffic citation?
  • When do you raise and lower the flag?
  • Which value emphasizes teamwork as essential?
  • Under the uniform guidelines, when is wearing a long sleeve uniform allowed?
  • Absence or tardiness without proper notification is defined as which acronym?
  • Which award is given to the trainee with the highest measurable academic grade?
  • PAT #2 occurs how many months after PAT1 for certified personnel?
  • In the context of order conflicts, what is the initial recommended action for a trainee?
  • Are energy drinks allowed on campus?
  • The Class Liaison who does a good job receives which award?
  • Is a single ponytail acceptable under the standards?
  • What is the minimum PAT percentage required?
  • Discrimination described should be brought to City of Houston's Affirmative Action Office. Which option lists the correct office?
  • What is the policy for retesting a skill after failing the initial attempt?
  • What is required to resign?
  • Which offense, when it reaches the 4th instance, triggers a review of the trainee's employment status, regardless of whether it is excused or unexcused?
  • Who is responsible for daily supervision of trainee training operations and makes recommendations for termination to the District Chief over Training?
  • PAT standards for week 1 include which of the following?
  • Which is Value Three?
  • What is the proper procedure to access the Admin area?
  • What is the policy regarding recording a lecture?
  • Requests for time off will ever be honored?
  • Can you visit the academy after termination?
  • If you are questioned, detained, cited, or arrested, what must you do?
  • Who is the District Chief of Training?
  • Which group is described as the official spokesperson for the class when communicating through proper channels?
  • What is required for a trainee to visit an HFD station or admin building?
  • What is the PAT #4 requirement for push-ups?
  • Scores below what percentage are an F for quizzes, Mid-Term, and Final exam?
  • If a trainee’s missed time exceeds 24 hours, what is the potential outcome?
  • Who is the member of the Command Team responsible for the overall operation of the Training Division?
  • How should sleeves be creased on the uniform?
  • On-duty or in uniform, which establishment should be avoided due to alcohol policy?
  • Which position is immediately below Captain Training Officer?
  • Which office may provide sufficient evidence for culpability according to the independent investigation findings?
  • What does Val Jahnke policy discourage regarding supplements?
  • Which is one of the primary goals of the academy?
  • 2.7 is __________
  • Which is Value Four?
  • For illness or injury absence, which form might be used to accompany the physician's statement?
  • PAT #2 occurs how many months after PAT1 for non-certified personnel?
  • Which statement best describes the grace period during roll call?
  • What term describes a trainee who is still within the first year after oath?
  • How often should a mentor meet up?
  • How can a family member reach you in an emergency?
  • When a trainee takes OTC medications, what must they do?
  • Where are violations recorded for a trainee?
  • PAT standards #2 (2 months after PAT1 for non-cert, 1 month later for cert) include which of the following?
  • In the Academy chain of command, who is listed at the top?
  • What is the Motto?
  • Injuries affect which limit on missed training hours?
  • What is the maximum allowed time to miss PT?
  • How many Below-80s on exams trigger employment review?
  • Which term describes not following a supervisor's orders?
  • Which hairstyle is explicitly allowed under the limits besides the ones already mentioned?
  • Who is the trainee’s immediate point of contact for issues dealing with field rotations, while admin issues are handled by the training officer?
  • What is the minimum number of hours of community service required?
  • PAT #2 pull-ups requirement is how many?
  • Which title is not listed in the chain of command?
  • What is the first step if there are too many absences?
  • What is the time frame for reporting a change of address or phone number?
  • Accountability 2.2 specifies that trainees should have a working knowledge of Rules and Regulations by which week?
  • PAT scoring uses a 70/30 breakdown between which two components?
  • Which of the following is an example of an acceptable hairstyle under the limits?
  • Which document is used to record trainee violations?
  • Which position is directly above Senior Captain in the chain of command?
  • Hair in the front cannot fall below which facial feature?
  • Whom should a trainee contact if they cannot report for duty?
  • Which of the following is a violation of on-duty conduct regarding alcohol?
  • Which is Value One?
  • Which group raises the flag during flag duties?
  • How much notice is required to request a tutor session?
  • Which role is selected by the trainee class to represent concerns and acts as the official spokesperson through proper channels, with approval of the Training Officer?
  • What must you do if you are injured?
  • Which statement is true about injury-related training hour counts?
  • What may determine the order used for the selection of duty assignments?
  • Can you get in trouble for challenging frivolous questions?
  • What color are the official Class B footwear?
  • Where should the ID badge be placed?
  • There is no what at the academy?
  • Which position comes after Firefighter in the chain of command?
  • Are HFD stickers or visible HFD items allowed on your car?
  • What type of employees are you considered in relation to City of Houston?
  • Which individuals are described as classified and civilian personnel who appear before trainee classes for training?
  • Who has the final authority to classify an absence as excused or unexcused?
  • Who schedules and oversees the clinical/field internship portion of EMS training and serves as the trainee’s immediate contact for field rotations?
  • What is the PAT #3 requirement for push-ups?
  • How should the gig line be arranged?
  • Hair at the back of the neck shall not extend past which point?
  • Which category is associated with appearance and grooming standards?
  • Energy drink effects last how long after ingestion?
  • Which position comes directly after Fire Chief in the chain of command?
  • What is the effect on pay when a trainee is absent?
  • 2.11 says you shouldn't undermine, sleep, or engage in non fire activities. Which one is that?
  • Are bush, Afro, or natural hairstyles allowed within limits?
  • What is the consequence of not taking appropriate action after receiving a subpoena?
  • What is the maximum hair height allowed under the standard?
  • Tardiness pertains to which of the following?
  • When are you allowed to use your phone?
  • If you fall below what percentage, you are placed on academic probation?
  • Any absence due to illness or injury will require the trainee to bring Form __, or physician's statement.
  • If the person issuing the second order does not change the order in a way that eliminates the conflict, what happens?
  • Which action demonstrates the proper courtesy when encountering a Chief Officer or other on campus?
  • In the described chain of command, which position is at the top?
  • In the chain of command, which position comes directly above Firefighter?
  • What percentage of class standing is academic vs PAT?
  • Which is Value Two?
  • PAT week 1 standard's 1.5 mile time is which of the following?
  • What is the maximum fingernail extension beyond the fingertip?
  • If property is damaged, who must be notified before tagging and relocating it?
  • Which statement accurately reflects passing scores?
  • Who is the assistant Fire Chief of Professional Development?
  • Absence defined as excused or unexcused will be at the discretion of _____?
  • What is the PAT #3 requirement for the 1.5 mile run?
  • What is the minimum passing score for all courses other than Basic FF?
  • Where are AEDs located according to the policy?
  • By what week should trainees have working knowledge of Rules and Regulations?
  • Who is the captain training officer?
  • Which topic focuses on treating others with respect?
  • What is the Outstanding perseverance award?
  • Which position comes after District Chief Training in the chain of command?
  • How long is the EMT-B credentialing course review?
  • Military obligation, what should you do?
  • What is the PAT #4 requirement for the 1.5 mile run?
  • Can you tape record a lecture?
  • Flouting the authority of a superior by displaying obvious disrespect or by disputing orders shall not be tolerated and deemed _______.
  • Lunch duration during training is generally how long?
  • Which document states the phrase 'Serving the Houston Community with Courage, Commitment, and Compassion'?
  • Which action is encouraged when taking prescribed medications?
  • Inspections at the academy can occur at which times?
  • 2.8 is ___________
  • Who is the manager responsible for the daily operations of the firefighter Trainee Program?
  • When any Chief Officer, uninformed member, or civilian is encountered on the campus, what should you do?
  • Which role documents individual refractions and may recommend termination of a trainee to the District Chief over Training?
  • If a trainee receives an order that conflicts with one previously given, what should they do?
  • Which position comes after Engineer/Operator in the chain of command?
  • How much time is allowed to prepare for a retest after failing a skills test?
  • Drug testing is conducted randomly. Which statement best describes its fairness?
  • Which position comes after Captain Training Officer in the chain of command?
  • Which position comes after Senior Captain in the chain of command?
  • Any absence will result in the trainee's ____ being reduced.
  • During roll call, what is allowed?
  • How is drug testing conducted?
  • Which phrase completes the mission statement: to ______, _______, _________ with courage, commitment, and compassion?
  • If a trainee receives a subpoena to appear in court, what should they do?
  • In the chain of command, which position is third in the sequence?
  • How short may the uniform pants be hemmed in relation to the shoe?
  • What is the PAT #4 requirement for pull-ups?
  • If the training officer is unobtainable, who should you contact about absences?
  • How many retests are allowed for the TCFP skills, and per what unit?
  • Is a single French braid acceptable under the standards?
  • Under what conditions may a trainee visit an HFD station or admin building?
  • What is required when you have a changed address?
  • Trainees should complete tasks briskly and avoid being what when assembling for roll call, class, and drills?
  • What is the PAT #3 requirement for pull-ups?
  • Who decides if an absence is excused or unexcused?
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