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#1 Company Organization/Accountability Flashcards

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According to DB No. 11-10 - SECOND 800 MHz RADIO FOR COMPANY COMMANDERS, All officers shall carry two radios

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during all emergency operations

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According to TB 101 - Standardized Emergency Management System, The five organizational levels in SEMS are:

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Field Response Level, Local Government Level, Operational Area, Regional, State

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According to TB 101 - Standardized Emergency Management System, Some incidents may dictate a transfer of command. Transfer of command may take place for the following reasons: All of the following:

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-More qualified person arrives on scene
-Situation changed where a jurisdictional or agency change in command is required by law or just makes good management sense
-Normal relief of personnel on extended incidents
-Transfer of command may also take place in certain situation when a person of lower rank but of higher qualifications would be the best suited person to assume command.

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According to TB 101 - Standardized Emergency Management System, _____ means that every individual has designated supervisor

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Span of Control

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TB 101 - Standardized Emergency Management System states that once established, the ICP should not be moved unless absolutely necessary. Establish the Immediate Priorities. First Priority is aways the safety of: All of the following are Correct:

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-Individuals involved in the incident
-Responders
-Other emergency workers
-Bystanders

NOT MEDIA

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According to TB 101 - Standardized Emergency Management System, the General Staff consists of the following positions:

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Operations Section Chief, Planning/Intelligence Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, FInance/Administrative Section Chief

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According to TB 101 - Standardized Emergency Management System, _______ are used to divide an indigent into geographical areas of operation

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divisions

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TB 076 - Company Operations states that NFPA Standard ______ is the Standard ion Occupational Safety and Health Program

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1500

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TB 076 - Company Operations states that following the establishment of command, subsequent arriving resources will ______ . Once the first arriving officer has taken charge and announced to MFC his/her assumption of command.

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stop a block away from the reported address.

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According to TB 076 - Company Operations, If the officer of the first arriving Engine Company commits to a tactical objective or function (i.e. fire attack, rescue, ventilation, etc.) utilization of the ______ will permit the Company Officer’s involvement in the attack without neglecting Incident Commanders responsibilities.

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portable radio

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TB 076 - Company operations states that the ______ arriving on the scene shall automatically assume command.

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first Fire Department resource/member

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According to TB 076 - Company Operations who establish the Incident Command Post?

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Battalion Commander

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According to TB 076 - Company Operations, NFPA ______ mandates a backup team (“Two In/Two Out”) prior to entry into an IDLH with very limited exceptions.

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1500

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TB 076 - Company Operations states that Department IC’c shall, as a minimum, designate at least one RIC upon arrival of additional resources above

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the original structure assignment

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TB 076 - Company Operations states no roof-cutting operation shall be performed with the presence of a(n) _______

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safety member

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According to TB 076 - Company Operations personnel assigned to an RA that is first-in, shall do all of the following EXCEPT:

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PERFORM A 360

-give a size up
-request additional resources if needed
-designate a staging or base location. if appropriate
report to and transition command to the first in officer

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According to the TB 073 - Tactical/Operational Considerations for Personnel, DO NOT APPROACH OR ENTER THE STRUCTURE ALONE. Personnel safety is greatly enhanced by utilizing the “_______” in all incidents.

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buddy system

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According to TB 073 - Tactical/Operational Considerations for Personnel, anytime a Department member is assaulted, the member’s Battalion/Section Commander shall be notified and police response requested. Medical Liaison shall be contacted and the assaulted member shall be

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sent to first care facility and be evaluated by a doctor to determine the extent of injury.

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According to Vo. 1, (2/1…) when responding to move ups,

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move ups are nonemergency unless directed emergency by Metro

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Vo 1, (2/1…) states when responding to emergencies, no apparatus, with the exception of chiefs’ apparatus, shall overtake and pass another unless the apparatus being passed is:

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-Delayed
-Disabled
-moving at a reduced speed due to terrain or type of apparatus
-giving way in order to alter the response sequence so as to obtain optimum approach and apparatus placement at the emergency

NOT: not familiar with the first-in district

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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), which of the following is not correct in regards to a Category B assignment?

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not correct: not less than 4 fire companies, at least two trucks

correct:
-required flow above 4500 GPM
-more than 15,000 sq. ft under one roof, on two floors
-more than 10,000 sq. ft under one roof on one floor
-schools, special schools, day nurseries, two or more stories

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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), for all structure fires the mode of operation shall be declared, the modes are:

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offensive, defensive, investigative

23
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), to prevent damage to pump packing seals, all pumps shall not be operation dry for a period exceeding _____ seconds. Where practical, fire pumps shall be carried wet.

A

30

24
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), state that the NFPA 704 I.D. System is used on structures. The NFPA 704 ID system can be recognized by a diamond with numerals, letters, and symbols within the four colored backgrounds. The colored backgrounds shall be used for the four categories:

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blue - health; yellow - reactivity; red - flammability; white - additional information

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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), states that _____ is a term to use when there is large hostile crowd and apparent danger to LAFD personnel or apparatus

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Fire Department Needs Assistance

26
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), Fires in U.S. mail boxes shall be extinguished with _____ if possible

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CO2 or dry chemical

27
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), Investigations are initiated to determine the cause of the fire; and, for criminal fires, to establish the “Corpus Delicti” (body of the crime). Cause investigation has as its main purpose the determination of how the fire started; what was ignited, how, and why. Upon such determination, the cause is categorized into one of four major groupings: (Which I NOT one of those categories?)

A

Accidental Fire

correct categories:
-other known casual cause fire
-undermined fire
-Suspicious fire
-incendiary fire

28
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), states that the Incident Commander shall request the immediate response of an Arson/Counter Terrorism Section when any of the following conditions exist: (all the of the following EXCEPT:)

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Greater Alarm fires when more than 15 companies are working

correct answers:
-fire set willfully and maliciously by juveniles
-a suspect in custody at the scene
-undetermined fires with loss of $25,000 or more
-expolosion

29
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), Company Commanders hall have the option to equip wagon batteries with one of the following tips, (all of the following are correct Except:)

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1-1/4 inch Smooth Bore Tip

correct answers:
-1-1/2 inch smooth bore tip
-variable spray tip
-500 GPM (or larger) Fog Hog
-5/8 inch smooth bore tip

30
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), states that Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces, and Medical Task Forces are identified using the State Master Mutual Aid numbering system whether formed by Metro or the Incident Commander. Los Angeles City has been assigned a block of designation numbers ____ through ____under the State Mutual Aid System.

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1000; 1074

31
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According to VO. 1, (2/3…), The Incident Commander (IC) is responsible for the completion of the tactical priorities. The tactical priorities are all the following EXCEPT:

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Determine the cause of the incident
Correct Answers:
-rescue endangered occupants and treat the injured
-stabilize the incident and provide for life safety
-conserve property
-provide for the safety, accountability, and welfare of personnel

32
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Vol. (2/3,…) states that in certain emergencies the circumstances may make it necessary to further expand the organizational structure to meet the changed conditions. A Major Emergency exists when more than ___ companies are dispatched.

A

15

33
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According to Vol. 1 (2/7….), In the case of a catastrophic event, it may not be possible to contact off-duty members. If it is obvious that members should report for work and communications are down, members should report to ______ which is the Department’s primary Base location for extended events.

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Dodger stadium

34
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Vol. 1, (2/7…) states that the following members will not be recalled:

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-members on sick leave
-members on leave no pay
-members on disciplinary leave
members assigned to Accounting

INCORRECT: members assigned to special duty

35
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), Responsible officers shall use the following information to determine if “no parking” signs are needed on narrow streets where emergency response is restricted: if traveled roadway widths is 20’-28’.

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No parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant.

36
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), all emergency vehicles are equipped with electronic sirens. The “_____” position is the position of choice

A

Wail

37
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), states members incopmman of apparatus turned back by radio while responding to an alarm, shall make the transition from emergency to non-emergency operation in a_______

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inconspicuous manner

38
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), states Station Commanders shall address security measures to all members under their command, with a special emphasis on securing Department property should it be necessary to “pull out” of a fire station due to degree of civil unrest. The LAPD should be notified of any vacated fire stations through Metro so they can provide necessary security. All of the following actions take place EXCEPT:

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-Lights shall be left on
-All exterior doors and windows shall be closed and locked
-gates to parking lots and exterior courtyards shall be closed and locked
-all window coverings shall be drawn closed

CORRECT ANSWER: private vehicles shall be moved inside of the station

39
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), although all members have “peace officer” status, only those properly qualified (Penal Code Section 832) and meeting Department requirements are permitted to carry firearms. At present, this is limited to members assigned to the _______.

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Arson Investigation Section

40
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), states any off duty member encountering an emergency situation which falls within the responsibility of the Los Angeles Fire Department, shall________

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assume command of the incident if no Department apparatus is present

41
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), states that fire apparatus shall be be driven over hose Iines, except in cases absolutely necessity. Police action shall be requested when hose “in use: is driven over by unauthorized vehicles. Members are urged to use good judgement in these situations and properly weigh all factors involved before taking action. Aggravated cases shall be reported by telephone to the _______

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Arson Unit

42
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According to VO. 1, (2/1…), when operating Department hose lines on fires above the ____ floor, exterior standpipes shall be used when practical.

A

Third

43
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Vol. 1 (2/3…) states that the duties and responsibilities of the _______ are to assess hazards, evaluate strategy, and correct unsafe operations.

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Safety Officer

44
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According to VO. 1, (2/3…), The General Staff section gathers, assimilates, analyzes and processes information needed for effective decision making is the _____ Section.

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Planning

45
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According to VO. 1, (2/7…), Phase 2 of Recall is defined as:

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a limited recall when 41 to 71 companies and/or 20 to 25 RA’s have been committed to a major emergency(s).

46
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According to VO. 1, (2/7…), the Emergency Overtime Report

A

F-23

47
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According to VO. 1, (2/3…), states that the RESOURCE AND SITUATION STATUS RECORD (Tactical Worksheet) is the

A

F-666

48
Q

Which of the Departments CORE values state that members will Honor the Firefighter Oath?

A

Professionalism

49
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Which of the Departments CORE values state that members will take creative risk to adapt and improve?

A

Innovation

50
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Which of the following is not one of the Department’s Operating Principles?

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Operate by embracing diversity and recognizing individual worth.

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