Book 3 - Rules & Regulations Flashcards by Casey Ketelsleger

Who establishes the Rules & Regs?

Board of Fire Commissioners (BoFC)

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

All members

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Who is the head of the Fire Dept?

Who is the head of the Fire Dept? Board of Fire Commissioners (BoFC)

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Who has the power to alter, rescind, or amend the

Rules & Regs?

Board of Fire Commissioners (BoFC)

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What serves as the LAFD’s Code of Conduct?

Rules and Regulations

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What is the primary responsibility of all members?

Act in the public interest as expressed as policy

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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

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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

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The Manual of Operations is an administrative
directive by who, establishing procedures and
practices of the department?

Fire Chief

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Who is the Chief Administrative Officer of the

LAFD?

Fire Chief

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

Fire Chief

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Who shall designate members to act in the

absence of Chief officers?

Bureau Commanders

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What rank is responsible for morale, efficiency, and

distribution of personnel?

Division Commanders and Battalion

Commanders

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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

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The administrative equivalent of a Battalion is

what?

A section

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

Battalion Commander

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TFCs, Company Commanders, and Unit
Commanders 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?

0800 HRS

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TFCs, Company Commanders, and Unit
Commanders shall train and instruct their members
with training sessions of what frequency?

Daily

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Visitors are not allowed in quarters after what

time?

2300 HRS

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

Members on a Civil Service Eligible List who

probably will be appointed

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Acting officers shall yield command to who at fires

or other emergencies?

Regularly appointed officers of the same rank in

which they are acting

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How shall apparatus operators drive and operate

the apparatus at all times?

In a safe manner, with due regard for the welfare

of the public and the Department

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Apparatus operators shall have a general

knowledge of what district(s)?

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 unless the member is certified to operate the apparatus in their PRB?

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

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

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 or complaint filed with any law enforcement agency, who shall be notified?

Their supervisor and Operations, in writing, | immediately

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

encouraged. Although it is not required

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 (2HRS)

Who is the head of the fire department?

The Board of Fire Commissioners

How many commissioners are there?

What does the Board of fire commissioner do?

Supervise, control, regulate and manage the FD

How many privileges does each member have?

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, f-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 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 shall carry their Fire Dept ID | card?

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

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

Acting officers shall ____________.

Be obeyed and respected accordingly

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

Yield command

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

General knowledge

All Officers shall choose members for relief | positions on the basis of _____ and _______.

Work-related qualification and experience