BOOK 24 DEPARTMENTAL BULLETINS Flashcards
DB 11-10 SECOND 800MHZ RADIO
Officers shall carry 2 radios during____?
all emergency operations
DB 15-11 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
“MAYDAY” call will be delivered on?
INCIDENT TAC CHANNEL
DB 15-11 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
When shall a member activate EAB and declare MAYDAY?
after 2 attempts without acknowledgment on Incident Tac
DB 15-11 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
What situations require initiation of a MAYDAY?
1) Separated from crew (LOST/MISSING)
2) SCBA malfunction or Low Air in IDLH and unable to reach an exit safely
3) Injured/Disabled (DOWN)
4) Trapped, pinned, and/or Entangled (TRAPPED)
5) any life threatening condition that cannot be solved in 30 sec
DB 15-11 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
While staying low, at what angle should a flashlight be shown?
45 degree
DB 15-11 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
What radio channels shall be monitored for possible communications with effected member(s)?
REDII
R=RIC CH
E=Emergency 6
D=Dispatch ch
I=Incident Command Ch
I=Incident Tac Ch
DB 15-11 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
How long does the IC initiate Emergency Traffic tones for?
3 sec
DB 15-11 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
How are the emergency tones initiated?
HOLD and KEY the MIC and push and hold ORANGE EAB for 3 sec
DB 13-04
What will MFC Floor Captain do when notified of a vacant/abandoned building that presents a hazard for FF?
place a warning on the run sheet
DB 13-04
who is responsible for the abatement of buildings which constitute a nuisance, hazard or are in substandard condition?
LADBS
DB 13-04
Who is responsible for securing the premise from unauthorized public access?
the owner
DB 13-04
FD will place placards ___ by ___ on at least ___ sides of the building.
24” x 30”
2 sides
DB 13-04
if the owner installs the placards, how many days does he have to notify the Fire Marshall?
14 days
DB 13-04
When are placards used?
when vacant/abandoned buildings are determined UNSAFE
DB 13-04
placards shall be located where?
FRONT of structure, visible from street
EACH side of entrance and on penthouse
DB 13-04
What is the placard size and color?
24” by 30”
RED background
WHITE reflective border and stripes with 2” for haz id symbols
DB 13-04
What size is the minimum stroke for border and stripe?
2” min
DB 13-04
What is a Red placard with WHITE border?
normal structure conditions at time of marking (NON LAFD)
DB 13-04
What is a RED placard with WHITE SLASH AND BORDER?
HAZARDOUS BUILDING
extreme caution
DB 13-04
What is a RED placard with WHITE “X” and WHITE BORDER?
DANGEROUS BUILDING
exterior only, unless life hazard exists
DB 13-04
SYMBOLS
R/O
S/M
F/E
H/F
R/O=ROOF OPEN
S/M=STAIRS, STEPS AND LANDING MISSING
F/E=AVOID FIRE ESCAPE
H/F=HOLES IN FLOORS
DB 13-08
when shall LAFD units be cancelled by MFC on jurisdictional responses?
if jurisdictional agency ETA is greater than LAFD, MFC will direct LAFD to continue
if jurisdictional agency has a closer ETA then LAFD can cancel
MFC shall document in comments
DB 22-01
THE DEPARTMENT BACKING POLICY IS CONSISTENT WITH NFPA AND?
NIOSH
DB 22-1
A MAJORITY OF BACKING ACCIDENTS ARE CAUSED BY WHAT?
LACK OF VISIBILITY
POOR JUDGEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
*EXCESSIVE SPEED=LAST PAGE
DB 22-01
WHAT IS THE PATH OF TRAVEL ZONE?
3’ SIDES
15’ REAR
DB 22-01
WHEN BACKING AND AN UNSAFE CONDITION EXISTS, NOTIFY DRIVER____?
IMMEDIATELY VERBALLY AND PHYSICALLY
DB 22-01
WHAT IS THE UNIVERSAL STOP SIGN?
BOTH ARMS FULLY EXTENDED WITH OPEN PALMS FACING DRIVER
DB 22-01
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM PPE WHEN INVOLVED IN BACKING OPERATIONS?
HELMET AND HVV
DB 22-01
WHEN SHALL THE DIESEL EXHAUST CAPTURE SYSTEM BE CONNECTED?
AFTER APPARATUS COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP AND MAXI BRAKES ARE APPLIED
DB 22-01
WHEN SHALL STATION COMMANDERS REVIEW THE LAFD BACKING POLICY WITH ALL MEMBERS?
PRIOR TO ANNUAL BATTALION DRIVING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING;
NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR;
WHEN A TRANSFER OF ANY NEW MEMBER WITHIN THEIR COMMAND
DB 22-01
IF AN ALARM IS RECIEVED WHILE BACKING AN APPARATUS INTO QUARTERS, WHAT SHALL DRIVERS DO?
CONTINUE BACKING APPARATUS OFF OF THE STREET, OUT OF FLOW OF TRAFFIC, AND START NEW RESPONSE FROM QUARTERS
DB 22-01
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE BACKING APPARATUS FOR BOTH HEAVY AND LIGHT VEHICLES IS?
IDLE SPEED WITH BRAKE FOOT COVERING BRAKE PEDAL
DB 22-01
WHEN NO ONE IS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN BACKING, WHAT SHALL THE DRIVER DO?
EXIT VEHICLE AND PERFROM A 360 EVALUATION
DB 22-02
WHO REQUIRES USE OF HVV WHILE WORKING ON HIGHWAYS, FREEWAYS, PUBLIC WAYS AND ANYTIME EXPOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON FOOT?
FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS
DB 22-02
THE HVV MAY BE WORN ANYTIME A MEMBER FEELS ITS NECESSARY TO DO SO, HOWEVER IT SHALL BE WORN DURING:
1) DIRECTING TRAFFIC AROUND AN ACCIDENT/INCIDENT;
2) AIDING STRANDED MOTORIST;
3) ATTENDING TO EMS WHILE ADJACENT TO MOVING TRAFFIC;
4) BLOCKING TRAFFIC WITH HEAVY APPARATUS
DB 22-02
DURING AN INCIDENT WHERE THE HVV IS NOT WORN ON ROADWAY INCIDENTS, WHEN SHALL IT BE DONNED?
IMMEDIATELY WHEN WORK IS DOWNSCALING OR COMPLETE
DB 22-02
THE HVV IS 100% POLYESTER WITH WHAT TYPE OF BREAKAWAY DESIGN TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BECOMING ENTANGLED IN EQUIPMENT AND ALLOWING FOR GREATER MOBILITY IN CRITICAL SITUATIONS?
5 POINT
DB 22-02
HOW SHALL THE HVV BE CLEANED?
WARM WATER AND LINE DRIED
NO BLEACH, DRY CLEAN OR IRON
DB 22-02
HVV SHALL BE SENT TO S&M WHEN?
DAMAGED
DEFACED
FADED
TORN
NOT VISIBLE AT 1,000FT
DB 22-03
ALL MEMBERS BELOW RANK OF BC SHALL MAINTAIN WHAT TYPE OF LICENSE?
CLASS B COMMERCIAL WITH: FF ENDORSEMENT (REST 50)
OR
HAZ MAT AND TANK ENDORSEMENT (X)
DB 22-03
CLASS B LICENSE SHALL BE COMPLETED BY WHEN?
18 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT
DB 22-03
FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMIN MEDICAL EXAM REPORT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO DMV AND PROOF MUST BE SUBMITTED TO DMV COORDINATOR WITHIN?
1 BUSINESS DAY OF SUBMISSION TO DMV
DB 22-03
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION BC?
CLASS C WITH FF ENDORSEMENT
DB 22-03
IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN STATUS OF MEMBERS LICENSE, WHEN SHALL MEMBERS NOTIFY THEIR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR?
IMMEDIATELY WITHIN THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY
DB 22-03
MEMBERS WHO HOLD AN OUT-OF-STATE LICENSE SHALL SUBMIT WHAT TO THE DMV COORDINATOR ANNUALLY BY WHAT DATE?
DRIVER HISTORY REPORT;
JAN 30TH
DB 19-14
WHAT PROVIDES DIRECTION ON MAINTAINING A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT IS FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT, RETALIATION AND HAZING?
DPPH AND RULES AND REGULATIONS
DB 19-14
WHAT IS USED TO EVALUATE INDIVIDUAL SITUATIONS/CIRCUMSTANCES TO IDENTIFY WORKPLACE VIOLENCE CONCERNS AND TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF INTERVENTION THAT IS REQUIRED?
WORKPLACE ASSESSMENTS (WPA)
DB 19-14
FOR PERSISTENT WORKPLACE CONFLICTS-DISAGREEMENTS, STATION/COMPANY COMMANDERS SHALL GENERATE WHAT FORM TO SEND TO THEIR RESPECTIVE BUREAU COMMANDER?
F-225 WPA
DB 19-19
LAFD MEMBERS SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHT TO RECORD, UNLESS?
RECORDING ACTIVITY INTERFERES WITH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
DB 18-04
WHAT IS CONSIDERED A WORKPLACE?
ANYWHERE AN EMPLOYEE IS ENGAGED IN CITY-RELATED BUSINESS
DB 18-04
ANY FORM OF VIOLENCE OR THREAT OF VIOLENCE, WHETHER ACTUAL OR REASONABLY PERCEIVED, INVOLVING AN EMPLOYEE OR OCCURRING IN THE WORKPLACE MUST BE REPORTED TO?
A SUPERVISOR, MANAGER, OR DEPARTMENTS PERSONNEL OFFICE
DB 22-10
WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST ESSENTIAL ELEMENT FOR SUCCESS IN THE WILDLAND?
PROVIDE GOOD LEADERSHIP
22-10
WHAT IS TIER CONCEPT?
TAKE INITIATIVE
ENGAGE
REPORT
22-10
WHAT IS A SIGNIFICANT ACCIDENT OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY-“RISKING LIFE OR LIMB”, OCCURRING IN THE FIELD DURING AN INCIDENT THAT DIRECTLY INVOLVES DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL OR OTHER ASSIGNED RESOURCES?
INCIDENT WITHIN AN INCIDENT
22-10
IWI COMMUNICATIONS: WHAT CHANNEL ARE COMMUNICATIONS DONE ON?
COMMAND CHANNEL
22-10
STRIKE TEAMS AND TASK FORCES FORMED UP BY MFC ARE DESIGNATED?
1001-1030
22-10
TYPE III ENGINES WILL NORMALLY RESPOND IN STRIKE TEAM CONFIGURATION UTILIZING WHAT DESIGNATOR?
OES S/T 1880C
22-10
IF THE IC HOLDS ON TO TYPE III FOR OVER 60 MIN, WHAT NOTIFICATION SHALL BE MADE?
OES NOTIFICATION MADE BY MFC
22-10
WHERE ARE WATER TENDERS LOCATED AND HOW MANY GALLONS DO THEY CARRY?
WT77/88=2,500GAL
(2) RAP=2,000GAL
