BK 3 Rules and Regulations Flashcards

1
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Who establishes the rules and regs?

A

Board of fire commissioners

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2
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Which members shall commit themselves to a thorough understanding and periodically review these rules to maintain a working knowledge?

A

All members

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3
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Who is the head of the Fire department?

A

Board of fire commissioners

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4
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Who has the power to alter, rescind , or amend the rules and regulations?

A

Board of fire commissioners

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5
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What serves as the LAFD’s code of conduct?

A

Rules and regulations

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6
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What is the primary responsibility of all members?

A

Act in the public interest as expressed as policy

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7
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In addition to the rules and regs, what other documents are all members expected to familiarize themselves with?

A

LA city charter, MOP’s, Book 53 (PGA rules) Books 75 (safety manual) Book 90 (discrimination prevention policy)
LA City personnel policy 33,
all applicable M0U

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8
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Within the meaning of disciplinary action, what privileges may be taken away?

A

Early relief , 360s, parking on city property, family visitation to quarters, occupying beds while off duty

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9
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The manual of operations is an administrative directive by who, establishing procedures and practices of the department?

A

Fire chief

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10
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Who is the chief administrative officer of the LAFD?

A

Fire chief

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11
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The responsibility for proper management, training, and discipline for fire department personnel rests with who?

A

Fire Chief

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12
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Who shall designate members to act in the absence of chief officers?

A

Bureau commander’s

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13
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What rank is responsible for morale, Efficiency, And distribution of personnel?

A

Division commander’s and battalion commander’s

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14
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Division commander’s shall conduct training conferences of all BC’s in their division on their platoons with what frequency?

A

At least once per month and at other times when indicated

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15
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The administrative equivalent of a battalion is what?

A

A section

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16
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Who has the authority to prohibit use of any uniform, tool, appliance, implement, or equipment which is unfit for service?

A

Battalion commander

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17
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TFC’s, company commanders, and unit commander’s shall assemble their commands for roll call and apprise them of all orders and department communications received during the previous tour of duty at what time?

A

0800 hrs

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18
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TFC’s, company commanders, and unit commander’s shall train and instruct their members with training sessions of what frequency?

A

Daily

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19
Q

Visitors are not allowed in quarters after what time?

A

2300 hrs

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20
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Who shall be considered for relief positions for additional training, provided that they have the necessary qualifications and experience?

A

Members on a civil service eligible list who probably will be appointed

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21
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Acting officers shower you’ll command to who at fires or other emergencies?

A

Regularly appointed officers of the same rank in which they are acting

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22
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How shall apparatus operator’s drive and operate the apparatus at all times?

A

In a safe manner, with due regard to the welfare of the public and the department

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23
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Apparatus operator’s shall have a general knowledge of what districts?

A

Their greater alarm districts

24
Q

Fire boat operators shall operate in accordance with regulations of what agencies?

A

US Coast Guard and Los Angeles Harbor Tarrif

25
Q

Except in what two situations should a member avoid operating apparatus unless the member is certified to operate the apparatus in there PRB?

A

Instruction under Competent supervision and in a clearly defined emergency

26
Q

When two or more members subordinate to the rank of captain find themselves in a position which requires initiative action, who shall assume command if one member is a firefighter and one is an engineer?

A

Accept command of the senior member, until relieved by an officer or acting officer

27
Q

All members shall report to their commanding officer any change of residential address or telephone number within how long?

A

24 hours

28
Q

If any member has knowledge that they have been named as a suspect or principal in a written crime report or complaint filed with any law-enforcement agency, who shall be notified?

A

Their supervisor and operations, in writing, immediately

29
Q

Members are _____ to report violations of discrimination and sexual harassment to any officer or supervisor.

A

Encouraged. Although it is not required

30
Q

Who may relieve a member under their command from duty?

A

Any chief officer

31
Q

Unexcused absences over how long will be considered absent without leave(AWOL)

A

120 minutes (2hrs)

32
Q

Who is the head of the Fire department?

A

The board of fire commissioners

33
Q

How many commissioners are there?

A

5

34
Q

What does the board of fire commissioners do?

A

Supervise, control, regulate and manage the fire department

35
Q

How many privileges does each member of the fire commission have?

A

5

36
Q

What is the hierarchy of the fire department?

A
  • Board of fire commissioners
  • The Fire Chief
  • Bureau commander’s
  • Division commander’s
  • Battalion commander’s
  • Task force commander’s or Company commanders
37
Q

What are the four ways you can report a discrimination or harassment complaint?

A

Immediate supervisor, F-225 to the chief engineer and fire commission, any chief officer, the fire commissioners office of equal employment opportunity

38
Q

What are the two awards of decoration?

A

Medal of valor and award of merit

39
Q

What is the Medal of valor?

A

Performing an act of conspicuous heroism/and or bravery under extreme personal risk above and beyond the Calculated personal risk demands of the fire service

40
Q

What is the award of merit?

A

Conspicuous action in rendering aid during a life-saving or life-threatening situation under circumstances which pose calculated risk to the members, or performing and endeavor which brings significant credit to the department

41
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Who may relieve a member from duty?

A

Any chief officer may relieve a member under his command from duty, when in his judgment, and offense committed is sufficiently serious to warrant immediate action.

42
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What must a member do when relieved from duty?

A

Surrender all department property

43
Q

Chargers Shall be forwarded within how many hours after the offense has taking place?

A

Within 24 hours

44
Q

How long with an unexcused absence is considered AWOL?

A

120 minutes

45
Q

At what time is a member considered AWOL?

A

1000 hours

46
Q

What is a letter of special commendation?

A

And act performed of unusual character during emergency or nonemergency conditions, requiring initiative or ability worthy of recognition and entitles a member to consideration for this Commendation.

47
Q

When shell members carry their fire department identification card?

A

At all times except when it is impractical to do so, ie turnouts or wellness

48
Q

When in command of assembled formation, who do you tender the hand salute to?

A

To the mayor, members of the board and chief officers in uniform

49
Q

What shell members do when given in order that conflicts with a previous order?

A

Inform the officer that issued the conflict in order and be guided by his instructions

50
Q

Visitors are not allowed in quarters after what time?

A

2300 hrs

51
Q

When are children allowed in quarters?

A

With an adult

52
Q

Acting officers shall_____.

A

Be obeyed and respected accordingly

53
Q

At a fire an acting captain must _____ _____ to regularly appointed officers in the same rank in which they are acting

A

Yield command

54
Q

Drivers shall acquaint them selves with their first alarm district and have a _____ _____ have greater alarm districts

A

General knowledge

55
Q

All officers shall choose members for relieve positions on the basis of _____ and _____.

A

Work related qualifications and experience