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BK 3 - Rules And Regs Flashcards

1
Q

The Board of Fire Commissioners establishes the Rules and Regulations for the Fire Department as set forth in Section _____ of the Los Angeles _______.

A

Section 506 of the LA City Charter

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Labor, management and employee resource groups have agreed that the Rules and Regulations serve as the LAFD’s _________.

A

Code of Conduct

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When two or more members subordinate in rank to Captain find themselves in a position which requires initiative action, accept the command of the ______ member, who shall assume such command until relieved by an officer or acting officer.

A

Senior

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All members shall notify their commanding officers within ______ hours of any change of residential address or telephone number.

A

twenty-four hours

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Upon receiving any order, which is in conflict with previous order, so inform the officer who issued the conflicting order and then do what?

A

Be governed by the officer who issued the conflicting order

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The wrongful or injurious exercise of authority by any member is prohibited. A member acting in obedience to an improper order shall __________.

A

be PROTECTED against penalty.

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Any VIOLATION of policy, Rules and Regs, practices and procedures shall be reported ______ to their IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR, except as provided for in the Dept Sexual Harassment and Complaint Procedure.

A

within 24 hours

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Prior to engaging in outside employment or activity for compensation, members shall certify as to the nature of such involvement and receive written approval of the ______ or that person’s designated representative.

A

The Fire Chief

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Members shall not accept any reward, fee, or valuable gift from any person for services incidental to the performance of duty except with permission of the _______.

A

The Fire Chief

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When in command of assembled formation, tender the hand salute to the Mayor, members of the ____ and Chief Officers in uniform.

A

Board

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11
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What is Fire Dept internal procedure for reporting a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint?

A
  1. Immediate Supervisor
  2. F-225 To both the Fire Chief and Fire Commission (separate F-225’s)
  3. Any Chief Officer
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An employee desiring INFORMAL COUNSELING or assistance with a discrimination or sexual harassment problem may contact ________.

If the nature of the problem is such that the individual would rather file a formal complaint, the employee shall go prepare a F-_____.

A

ANY Chief Officer

F-225 Thru Channels

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13
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Any member who believes he or she has been discriminated against or sexually harassed may also file a formal complaint with the City’s Civil Service Commission or _______ Department or any federal or state agency established to process such complaints.

A

Personnel

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Unexcused absence of over _____ minute’s duration will be considered absence without leave. Tardiness shall be reported IMMEDIATELY.

A

120 min

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15
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Members shall neither SOLICIT nor receive any monetary CONTRIBUTION from any other member, while on duty, without the purpose of such solicitation or contribution being first approved in writing by _______.

A

The Board of Fire Commissioners

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16
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The privilege of exchange of time or adjustment of platoon schedules between members may be granted by ________.

A

The Fire Chief

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17
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In accordance with Department policies, ALL MEMBERS shall be assigned particular DUTIES for SERVICE based on ______ and _______.

A

-Merit

-Job related qualifications

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Apparatus Operators/Engineers shall acquaint themselves with the topography, physical conditions, street names and numbers, and other matters affecting response in their ______ Districts.

They shall also have a GENERAL KNOWLEDGE of their ________ districts

A

First Alarm

Greater alarm

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Apparatus Operators/Engineers will at all times, drive and operate apparatus in a safe manner, with due regard for?

A

The welfare of the public and the department

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20
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No member shall circulate any questionnaire, poll, petition, letter, or other document relating to any department POLICY, for signature by any member while on duty, unless written approval has been attained by who?

A

The Board of Fire Commissioners

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Any conclusive recommendations, request, reports, and other communications addressed to the mayor, the city Council, the city clerk, the city attorney, or to other commissions by any member of the fire department shall first be submitted to who?

A

The Board of Fire Commissioners

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22
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Subject to the authority of ________, Members may transact private business in quarters with the representative of a commercial establishment, provided it does not interfere with departmental activities.

A

The Fire Chief

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23
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Task Force Commanders, COMPANY COMMANDERS, and Unit Commanders shall:

When in charge of companies, assemble their commands for roll call at _____ hours, and at such other times, as they may deem necessary, at the specific location designated by their Commanding Officer.

A

0800 hrs

24
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Task Force Commanders, COMPANY COMMANDERS, and Unit Commanders shall:

Apprise their commands at ______ hours of all orders and Department communications received during the previous tour of duty, and impart any additional information or instructions necessary for the operation of their commands.

A

0800 hrs

25
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Task Force Commanders, COMPANY COMMANDERS, and Unit Commanders shall:

Make _______ inspections of buildings in their FIRST-IN districts to obtain INFORMATION essential for the SUPPRESSION of FIRES and keep comprehensive records thereof.

Where GREAT or UNUSUAL fire hazards are encountered, notify their COMMANDING OFFICERS IMMEDIATELY and take action to correct such hazards.

A

Periodic

26
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Task Force Commanders, COMPANY COMMANDERS, and Unit Commanders shall:

Allow no visitors in quarters after _____ hours, and permit children in quarters only when accompanied by adults except as provided by Department policy.

A

2300 hrs

27
Q

The loss of those privileges granted to members by the Chief.

Within the meaning of disciplinary action assessment, such privileges may include, but are not limited to, the following:

A

-Early relief from platoon change

-exchange of time between members

-parking privately owned vehicles in station yards

-family visitation to quarters

-occupying beds in quarters while off duty

28
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While the rules and regulations govern PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR, members are also expected to familiarize themselves with the other documents that support integrity, ethics, respect and legal behavior.

The following documents speak to personnel performance:

A
  1. The Los Angeles City Charter
  2. Manual of Operations
  3. Book 53 (Administrative Rules and Procedures for Pay Grade Advancement, ect)
  4. Book 75 (Safety Manual)
  5. Discrimination Prevention Policy Handbook
  6. LA City Personnel Policy 33
  7. All applicable MOU’s
29
Q

Firefighter Affirmation:

A

I do solemnly affirm that I will support this Constitution of the United States of America and that of the State of California; that I will obey the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Los Angeles, familiarize myself with and be obedient to the Rules and Regulations and orders of the Los Angeles Fire Department, and faithfully serve the City of Los Angeles in the discharge of my duties as a firefighter to the best of my knowledge and ability.

30
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When can a member operate an apparatus he is not certified to operate?

A

-purpose of instruction under competent supervision

-clearly defined emergency

(Certifications are documented in the member’s Personal Record Book)

31
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All Members Shall notify _________ IMMEDIATELY, as prescribed in the Manual of Operations, if they have been arrested and/or have knowledge that they have been named as a suspect or principal in a written crime report or complaint filed with any law enforcement agency

A

The DEPARTMENT

32
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All members shall carry their Fire Department identification cards at all times except when it is not practical to do so, such as:

A

-when participating in athletics

-when wearing full turnout clothing, etc.

33
Q

All members shall maintain in the _______ Department of the City of Los Angeles complete and accurate information sufficient to establish clearly the LEGAL STATUS of their DEPENDENTS in the event of the MEMBER’s DISABILITY or DEATH.

A

Pension

34
Q

All members shall notify the ______ before signing any release from liability, or initiating civil action for damages against a third party for on-duty injuries caused by negligence of a third party.

A

The Chief

35
Q

House dues may be administered for the convenience and comfort of the contributing members.

NO MEMBER SHALL BE REQUIRED to participate in such arrangements, BUT no member shall be excluded from payment or enjoyment of the benefits where as many as ______ of the members of any house are participants.

A

Half

36
Q

At each fire station, on each platoon, there shall be maintained an organized non-exclusionary mess.

It is Department policy that all members participate in the organized mess, unless?

A

officially excused there from.

37
Q

No member shall be a party to any malicious gossip, report or activity which would tend to disrupt Department morale or bring discredit to the Department . Nor shall they make derogatory statements or adversely criticize Department policy or Departmental activities or officers, except by?

A

-oral report to the Chief or by official written communication through channels, addressed to the personal attention of the Chief, with copies to the Board as may be required by these Rules and Regulations, or as the Board may require in specific instances.

38
Q

Members of the Department are cautioned to avoid any communication that may commit the Fire Commission to a course of action, a policy, or an allocation of funds, or that may embarrass or encroach upon its authority as lawful head of the Department.

All FINAL and CONCLUSIVE interdepartmental communications should be made on the ______ level.

A

Fire Commission

39
Q

No solicitation, speeches, or distribution, posting, or display of campaign literature for or against any CANDIDATE for PUBLIC OFFICE, or for or against any BALLOT MEASURE, not officially endorsed by the _______ shall be permitted on or in Department property or buildings.

A

Board of Fire Commissioners

(Members shall not engage in political activities of any kind while on duty.)

40
Q

Members may appeal in writing through channels to the ______, and file a duplicate copy concurrently with the _______, if they believe they have been unjustly or unfairly treated.

A

-Fire Chief

-Board of Fire Commissioners

41
Q

What governs Departmental flag etiquette?

A

The Flag Code adopted by the National Flag Conference

42
Q

Any _______ Officer may summarily relieve a member under his or her command from duty, when in his or her judgment; an offense committed is sufficiently serious to warrant immediate action.

A

Chief

43
Q

Disciplinary charges shall specify the _____, the ______ and ______ of the Rules and Regulations, or the procedure violated.

A

-policy

-section

-subsection

44
Q

All officers shall choose members for RELIEF positions on the basis of?

A

work-related qualification and experience.

(When a Civil Service list for the position exists, those members on the Civil Service list who will probably be appointed, shall be considered for relief positions for additional training, provided they have the necessary qualifications and experience.)

45
Q

The transmission of orders and communications through the intermediate officers in ascending or descending order of rank is the definition of?

A

Channels, THROUGH

46
Q

A notice issued by an authoritative Departmental source for the GUIDANCE and INFORMATION of members is a _______.

A

Special Notice

47
Q

The services of any notice, order, or process required by reason of DISCIPLINARY ACTION shall be made by?

A

-handing the member a copy thereof personally
OR
-Forwarding such copy by registered mail to his or her last known address of Department record

48
Q

_______ shall conduct Training Conferences of all their immediate subordinates at least ONCE A MONTH and at other times when necessary.

A

Battalion Commanders

49
Q

Requests for interpretations of the Rules and Regulations may be made to the ___________.

A

Board of Fire Commissioners

50
Q

Task Force Commanders, Company Commanders or Unit Commanders shall:

TRAIN and instruct members of their commands by _______ sessions to DETERMINE that the EFFICIENCY and COORDINATION of their commands are maintained at a HIGH STANDARD.

A

DAILY training

51
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_________ shall prohibit approach to such fire by any person, vehicle, vessel or thing, and to remove or cause to be removed and kept away from such fire any vehicle, vessel or thing and all persons not actually and usefully employed in the extinguishing of such fire or the preservation of property in the vicinity thereof.

A

All Officers

52
Q

The Board of Fire Commissioners has power to:

A

-Supervise, control, regulate and MANAGE the Department

-Make and enforce all necessary and desirable rules and regulations

53
Q

Stated “CAUSES for DISCIPLINARY ACTION”:

A

-Failure to report for duty or to place of assignment at the time specified

-Negligence, inefficiency or indifference of members in the performance of any of their duties

-Persistence in uncleanliness or offensive habits

-Refusal to just pay debts

54
Q

________ is an order issued by the BOARD to AMEND the Rules and Regulations of the Department.

A

General Order

55
Q

________ is a directive issued by the CHIEF for the administration of Department affairs. It shall be effective until cancelled or included in the Manual of Operation.

A

Special ORDER

56
Q

Allegations shall generally be forwarded within _______ after occurrence of the alleged violation.

A

24 hours

(except as provided for in the Department’s Sexual Harassment and Complaint Procedure.)

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