Book 3 Flashcards
Who establishes the Rules & Regs?
Board of Fire Commissioners (BoFC)
Which members shall commit themselves to a thorough understanding and periodically review these rules?
All members
Who is the head of the Fire Dept?
Board of Fire Commissioners (BoFC)
Who has the power to alter, rescind, or amend the Rules & Regs?
Board of Fire Commissioners (BoFC)
What serves as the LAFD’s Code of Conduct?
Rules and Regulations
What is the primary responsibility of all members?
Act in the public interest as expressed as policy
In addition to the Rules & Regs, what other documents are all members expected to familiarize themselves with?
LA City Charter, MOPs, Book 53 (PGA Rules), Book 75 (Safety Manual), Book 90 (Discrimination Prevention Policy), LA City Personnel Policy 33, all applicable MOUs
Within the meaning of disciplinary action, what privileges may be taken away?
Early relief, 360s, parking on city property, family visitation to quarters, occupying beds while off duty
The Manual of Operations is an administrative directive by who?
Fire Chief
Who is the Chief Administrative Officer of the LAFD?
Fire Chief
The responsibility for proper management, training, and discipline for fire dept personnel rests with who?
Fire Chief
Who shall designate members to act in the absence of Chief officers?
Bureau Commanders
What rank is responsible for morale, efficiency, and distribution of personnel?
Division Commanders and Battalion Commanders
Division Commanders shall conduct training conferences of all BCs in their divisions on their platoons with what frequency?
At least once per month and at other times when indicated
The administrative equivalent of a Battalion is what?
A section
Who has the authority to prohibit use of any uniform, tool, appliance, implement, or equipment which is unfit for service?
Battalion Commander
At what time shall TFCs, Company Commanders, and Unit Commanders assemble their commands for roll call?
0800 HRS
What frequency shall TFCs, Company Commanders, and Unit Commanders train and instruct their members?
With training sessions of a regular frequency.
Visitors are not allowed in quarters after what time?
2300 HRS.
Who shall be considered for relief positions for additional training?
Members on a Civil Service Eligible List who have the necessary qualifications and experience.
Who shall acting officers yield command to at fires or other emergencies?
Regularly appointed officers of the same rank in which they are acting.
How shall apparatus operators drive and operate the apparatus?
In a safe manner, with due regard for the welfare of the public and the Department.
Apparatus operators shall have a general knowledge of what?
Their greater alarm districts.
Fire Boat Operators shall operate in accordance with regulations of what agencies?
US Coast Guard and Los Angeles Harbor Tariff.
Except in what two situations should a member avoid operating apparatus?
Instruction under competent supervision and in a clearly defined emergency.
When two or more members subordinate to the rank of Captain find themselves in a position requiring initiative action, who shall assume command if one member is a Firefighter and one is an Engineer?
The member with the higher rank.
All members shall report to their commanding officer any change of residential address or telephone number within how long?
24 hours.
If any member has knowledge that they have been named as a suspect or principle in a written crime report, who shall be notified?
Their supervisor and Operations, in writing, immediately.
Members are encouraged to report violations of discrimination and sexual harassment to whom?
Any officer or supervisor.
Who may relieve a member under their command from duty?
Any Chief Officer.
Unexcused absences over how long will be considered absence without leave (AWOL)?
120 minutes (2 HRS).
Who is the head of the fire department?
The Board of Fire Commissioners.
How many commissioners are there?
5.
What does the Board of Fire Commissioners do?
Supervise, control, regulate, and manage the Fire Department.
How many privileges does each member have?
5
What are the 5 privileges?
Early relief, trades, parking at the station, family visits, staying at station when not on duty
What is the hierarchy of the FD?
Board of Fire Commissioners —> Fire Chief —> Bureau Commanders —> Division Commanders —> Battalion Commanders —> TF Commanders or Company Commanders
What are the 4 ways you can report a discrimination or harassment complaint?
Immediate supervisor, t-225 to chief engineer and fire commission, any chief officer, the fire commission’s office of equal employment opportunity
What are the two awards of decoration?
Medal of Valor and Award of Merit
What is the Medal of Valor?
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.
What is the Award of Merit?
Conspicuous action in rendering aid during a life saving or life threatening situation under circumstances which pose calculated risk to the members, or performing an endeavor which brings significant credit to the department.
Who may relieve a member from duty?
Any chief officer may relieve a member under his command from duty, when in his judgement, an offense committed is sufficiently serious to warrant immediate action.
What must a member do when relieved from duty?
Surrender all Department property
Charges shall be forwarded within how many hours after the offense has taken place?
Within 24 hours
How long with an unexcused absence is considered AWOL?
120 minutes
At what time is a member considered AWOL?
1000 hours
What is a letter of Special Commendation?
An act performed of unusual character during emergency or non-emergency conditions, requiring initiative or ability worthy of recognition entitles a member to consideration for this commendation.
When shall members carry their Fire Dept ID card?
At all times except when it is impractical to do so
When in command of assembled formation, who do you tender the hand salute to?
To the Mayor, members of the Board and Chief Officers in uniform
What shall a member do when given an order that conflicts with a previous order?
Inform the officer that issued the conflicting order and be guided by his instructions.
Visitors are not allowed in quarters after what time?
2300
When are children allowed in quarters?
With an adult.
What must an acting captain do at a fire?
Yield command to regularly appointed officers in the same rank in which they are acting.
What must drivers do regarding their alarm districts?
Drivers shall acquaint themselves with their first alarm district and have a general knowledge of their greater alarm districts.
On what basis shall all officers choose members for relief positions?
On the basis of work-related qualification and experience.
