Book 3 Rules and Regulations Flashcards
The Board of Fire Commissioners establishes the Rules and Regulations for the Fire Department as set forth in Section 506 of the Los Angeles City Charter. Head of the department and has the power to:
Supervise
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Regulate
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OATH OF OFFICE
I do solemnly swear 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, So Help Me God.
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As necessary, requests for interpretations of these Rules and Regulations may be made to the Board of Fire Commissioners, the legal validity of any part of these Rules and Regulations may be determined by formal opinion of the City Attorney upon request of the Board of Fire Commissioners.
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Rules and Regs
Acting officers shall:
a. Have the authority of the positions in which they are acting, be charged with the knowledge and responsibilities of their positions, and be held accountable for the proper execution of the duties of the rank in which they are acting.
b. Be accorded all the privileges pertaining to the positions they temporarily occupy, and be obeyed and respected accordingly.
c. Carry out standing orders of the regular officers whose positions they occupy, unless
otherwise ordered by superior officers.
d. At fire or other emergencies yield command to regularly appointed officers of the same rank in which they are acting.
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Apparatus Drivers shall:
a. At all times, drive and operate apparatus in a safe manner, with due regard for the welfare of the public and the Department.
b. Under the supervision of their respective commanding officers, be responsible for the
condition and operation of apparatus to which they are assigned and shall be held strictly accountable for the readiness of such apparatus for service.
c. Acquaint themselves with the topography, physical conditions, street named, numbers, locations, and other matters affecting response in their first-alarm districts. Have a general knowledge of their greater alarm districts.
d. When assigned as pump operators, be familiar with Department practices and procedures relative to water supply, hose streams, pump operation, and other essentials to enable them to efficiently perform their duties.
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House dues may be administered in such manner as members contributing thereto may agree upon, for providing newspapers, radio or television equipment, telephone service, shoe polish, and other incidentals 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 of such dues or enjoyment of the benefits there from where as many as half of the members of any house or company are participants.
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the Department has a policy of a discrimination free workplace and zero tolerance for sexual harassment. No member shall
discriminate against any other member based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed/religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer), AIDS (afflicted or perceived), and/or retaliation from having filed, or served as a witness in a discrimination complaint.
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Medal of Valor: A member is entitled to consideration for this award by 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. A member receiving the Medal of Valor shall also receive a
Certificate of Valor, A Medal of Valor Pin, a Resolution of Valor, and have their name inscribed on the Roll of Merit.
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Award of Merit: Members taking conspicuous action in rendering aid during a life-saving or life-threatening situation under circumstance: which pose calculated risk to the members, or performing an endeavor which brings significant credit to the Fire Department, are entitled to consideration for this award. A member receiving the Award of Merit shall also receive a Certificate of Merit.
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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. Qualifying members shall receive a Letter of Special Commendation from the Fire Chief, which may or may not be based on findings by a Board of Honorary Awards.
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LABOR, MANAGEMENT and EMPLOYEE resource groups have agreed that the Rules and Regulations serve as the LAFD’s Code of Conduct.
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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.
0800
Book 3
Allow no visitors in quarters after ____ hours, and permit children in quarters only when accompanied by adults except as provided by Department policy.
2300
Volume says 2100 and 2300 special events
Cause station watches and other watch duty to be maintained in the manner prescribed by the Chief.
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Acquaint themselves with the topography, physical conditions, street named, numbers, locations, and other matters affecting response in their first-alarm districts. Have a general knowledge of their _____ alarm districts.
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