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Book 3 Flashcards

1
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Who establishes the Rules & Regs?

A

Board of Fire Commissioners (BoFC)

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

A

All members

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3
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Who is the head of the Fire Dept?

A

Board of Fire Commissioners (BoFC)

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4
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Who has the power to alter, rescind, or amend the Rules & Regs?

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Board of Fire Commissioners (BoFC)

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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 & Regs, what other documents are all members expected to familiarize themselves with?

A

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

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

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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?

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 dept 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 Commanders

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13
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What rank is responsible for morale, efficiency, and distribution of personnel?

A

Division Commanders and Battalion Commanders

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14
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Division Commanders shall conduct training conferences of all BCs in their divisions 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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At what time shall TFCs, Company Commanders, and Unit Commanders assemble their commands for roll call?

A

0800 HRS

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18
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What frequency shall TFCs, Company Commanders, and Unit Commanders train and instruct their members?

A

With training sessions of a regular frequency.

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19
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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?

A

Members on a Civil Service Eligible List who have the necessary qualifications and experience.

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21
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Who shall acting officers yield command to 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 operators drive and operate the apparatus?

A

In a safe manner, with due regard for the welfare of the public and the Department.

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23
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Apparatus operators shall have a general knowledge of what?

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Their greater alarm districts.

24
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Fire Boat Operators shall operate in accordance with regulations of what agencies?

A

US Coast Guard and Los Angeles Harbor Tariff.

25
Q

Except in what two situations should a member avoid operating apparatus?

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 requiring initiative action, who shall assume command if one member is a Firefighter and one is an Engineer?

A

The member with the higher rank.

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 principle in a written crime report, who shall be notified?

A

Their supervisor and Operations, in writing, immediately.

29
Q

Members are encouraged to report violations of discrimination and sexual harassment to whom?

A

Any officer or supervisor.

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 absence without leave (AWOL)?

A

120 minutes (2 HRS).

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 have?

A

5

36
Q

What are the 5 privileges?

A

Early relief, trades, parking at the station, family visits, staying at station when not on duty

37
Q

What is the hierarchy of the FD?

A

Board of Fire Commissioners —> Fire Chief —> Bureau Commanders —> Division Commanders —> Battalion Commanders —> TF Commanders or Company Commanders

38
Q

What are the 4 ways you can report a discrimination or harassment complaint?

A

Immediate supervisor, t-225 to chief engineer and fire commission, any chief officer, the fire commission’s office of equal employment opportunity

39
Q

What are the two awards of decoration?

A

Medal of Valor and Award of Merit

40
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.

41
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 an endeavor which brings significant credit to the department.

42
Q

Who may relieve a member from duty?

A

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.

43
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What must a member do when relieved from duty?

A

Surrender all Department property

44
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Charges shall be forwarded within how many hours after the offense has taken place?

A

Within 24 hours

45
Q

How long with an unexcused absence is considered AWOL?

A

120 minutes

46
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At what time is a member considered AWOL?

A

1000 hours

47
Q

What is a letter of Special Commendation?

A

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.

48
Q

When shall members carry their Fire Dept ID card?

A

At all times except when it is impractical to do so

49
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

50
Q

What shall a member do when given an order that conflicts with a previous order?

A

Inform the officer that issued the conflicting order and be guided by his instructions.

51
Q

Visitors are not allowed in quarters after what time?

A

2300

52
Q

When are children allowed in quarters?

A

With an adult.

53
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What must an acting captain do at a fire?

A

Yield command to regularly appointed officers in the same rank in which they are acting.

54
Q

What must drivers do regarding their alarm districts?

A

Drivers shall acquaint themselves with their first alarm district and have a general knowledge of their greater alarm districts.

55
Q

On what basis shall all officers choose members for relief positions?

A

On the basis of work-related qualification and experience.

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