Captain quiz session #35 Flashcards
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” fire cause investigations are initiated to determine the cause of a fire. Upon determination, the cause is categorized into one of the following major groupings except:
Juvenile
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” following treatment and/or transportation, Fire Department personnel shall not contact any person who has been treated and/or transported without first receiving specific permission from?
Administrative Operations Chief Deputy, through channels
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” when operating as an emergency vehicle, sirens air horns shall only be used as necessary when passing?
Hospitals
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” prior to committing resources in a hostile area, Officers shall consider all of the following except?
Size of Crowd Attitude of the crowd adverse reaction to the department Whether PD on scene there are no exceptions, all of the above should be considered
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” who is responsible for correct interpretation of alarms and for notification of all units and drivers that respond from the same quarters
company commanders
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,”
still alarms received while a company is in quarters shall report the incident to metro by?
by business phone or radio
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” your company is dispatched to move-up as a result of a major emergency fire. Your company should respond___ unless directed others wise by Metro
non-emergency
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” your company is dispatched to other jurisdictions to fill vacant stations, the city resources should not exceed
a. 10 percent
b. 25 percent
c.** 50 percent **
d none of the above
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” responsible officers shall determine that “no parking” signs are needed on narrow streets where emergency response is restricted. If traveled roadway width is 20’ to 28’ there is?
no parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” the electronic siren position of choice is the ____ position.
Wail
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” based on the criteria listed, “A” assignment consists of which of the following companies?
not less than four fire companies, including not less than one truck
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” all commercial and/or industrial properties that exceed more than 15,000 sq. ft. under one roof, on two floors and are more than 10,000 sq ft. under one on roof, on one floor would generate which of the following first alarm assignments:
not less than six fire companies, including not less than two trucks
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” an EMS incident initial assignment where the closest ALS resource is dispatched best describes?
Advanced Life Support - Non High Risk
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / Large Scale,” which of the following is not one of the four Tactical Priorities that an incident commander is responsible for?
assess the situation
The following are priorities
Rescue endangered occupants and treat the injured.
Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety.
conserve property.
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / Large Scale,” which of the following is not one of the functions of command that an incident commander is responsible for?
a. develop an effective ICS org.
b. initiate, maintain, and control the communication process
c. provide for safety, accountability, and welfare of personnel
d. provide tactical objectives
e. provide for the continuity, transfer and termination of command.
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / Large Scale,” a Major Emergency exist when more than how many companies are dispatched?
15
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / Large Scale,” when is a battalion chief dispatched as a safety officer?
when more than 10 companies are dispatched
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” when Metro forms strike teams, tactical task forces, or medical task forces, they will use a number sequence between?
1000 and 1030
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / Large Scale,” how many Incident Management Teams are there?
5
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / Large Scale,” how many positions are there within the Incident Management Teams ?
12
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” a Type “A” chlorine emergency repair kit is designed to control leaks in ?
100 and 150 pound containers
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” how many burlap bags for flood control are available for issuance to homeowners before authorization by the county flood control district is required?
25
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” the first company on scene of an emergency incident shall give a comprehensive and descriptive size-up. If nothing is showing, the remainder of the assignment shall continue____.
non-emergency
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” when there is a large hostile crowd and “apparent” danger to lafd personnel or apparatus, the term that should be used when requesting police through Metro is?
Fire Department Needs Assistance
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” Task force commanders shall establish operational policies to ensure that the largest spray nozzles for ladder pipe operations are:
1000 gpm for LTI and American LaFrance Apparatus; 500 gpm for Seagrave
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operational / General,” the initial size up should include all of the following except:
a. address or location of the incident
b. type of incident
c. wavers
d. additional resources needed
e. exposure problems
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ when a company responding to an incident encounters an emergency enroute and no other Fire Department apparatus is present, they should:
stop and abate the emergency
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ during response, members shall closely observe person (s) guilty of traffic violations in order to?
Assist the police department
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/Large Scale,” Metro will start an incident clock when ?
the first dispatched unit arrives on scene
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ the priority of Department resources responding to the scene of an incident is?
safe arrival
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ during emergency operations when a hydrant is found to be damaged and inoperative, who shall be notified?
Department of water and power
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ at the scene of an emergency involving the immediate need to remove hazardous waste, the first priority to secure the services of a state-approved hazardous waste hauler lies with:
the owner
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ when response is made to an emergency involving a broken sewer line or sewer accumulation in a building, ____ shall be notified.
department of public works
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ the incident commander at a scene involving radioactive materials shall assign an officer to monitor the mini-radiacs worn by members to ensure no one receives more than ____ roentgens in a period of 24 hours
25
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/Recall,” how many phases of recall are there?
four
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/Recall, “ a limited recall when 72 to 100 companies and /or 26 to 39 Ra’s are committed to a major emergency is which
phase three
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ when restricted parking is needed, the action that responsible station commanders shall take is:
submit a written report with recommendations through channels to the Emergency Services Bureau
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ during a tactical alert, fire station security needs to be addressed with special emphasis on securing department property should it be necessary to “pull out” of a fire station due to the degree of civil unrest. All of the following are specific requirements listed for the protection of quarters except:
a. lights shall be left on
b. all window coverings shall be drawn closed
c. * station fuel pumps shall be locked and the emergency switch shall be turned off*
d. Gates to parking lots and exterior courtyards shall be closed and locked
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ during a tactical alert, the department will respond into zones of civil unrest from _____ with LAPD escort.
staging areas
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ during a tactical alert, helicopter operations during periods of civil unrest should be limited to areas outside of those affected. Fire department helicopters, except in extenuating circumstances , shall:
Remain one mile outside of area of civil unrest parameters
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ at no time will the department tolerate or condone other on duty members carrying firearms. The unauthorized carrying of a weapon is a ____ under California State Law. The unauthorized carrying of a loaded weapon is a ______
Misdemeanor
Felony
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ when shall the Incident Commander designate at least one Fire Company as a Rapid Intervention Company (RIC)?
if any additional fire resources above the initial alarm assignment are requested
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ Company commanders have the option to equip wagon batteries with one of the following tips
1-1/2 inch Smooth Bore Tip
500 GPM (or larger) Variable spray tip
5/8 inch smooth bore tip
Any other tip during on -scene emergency incidents at the discretion of the IC
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ accepting the services of civilians in actual fire fighting work is_____
prohibited
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ members shall use the following terms to indicate the urgency of the situation when requesting police; “fire department needs help”,” fire department needs assistance, “ Back-up the fire department” and “meet the fire department”. Which term is used when there is imminent grave danger to LAFD personnel?
“Fire Department Needs Help”
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ when a company responds to a flammable liquid spill, they shall concern themselves primarily with the fire hazard. If only a traffic hazard is involved (eg. heavy oil spills or other slippery substances), ____ shall be requested.
Police assistance
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations/General, “ a serious industrial injury, is defined as “any injury or illness occurring in a place of employment or in connection with any employment which requires hospitalization for a period ____ for other than medical observation or in which an employee suffers loss of any member of the body or any serious degree of permanent disfigurement.”
in excess of 24 hours
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operations,” the manual of operations is a composite of permanent policies and procedures established by the ___
Fire Chief
According to the Manual of Operation, “ the number (2/) to the left of the diagonal line signifies the particular ______ of information, i.e., “Emergency Operations.”
Category
According to the Manual of Operation, “ any member recognizing material in the Manual of Operations, which is believed to need revision, should report same by forwarding a ____ to the planning section
F-41
According to the Manual of Operation, “ when revisions or additions to the Manual of Operation are issued, the changed portion of the material will be immediately found in the Manual of Operation, and changes will be identified by:
Being tracked under “recent changes on the portal
According to the Manual of Operations, “Written Communication”, it is imperative that all supervisors access the “Department Information” folder____ to ensure they have current knowledge of all transmitted communications.
daily
According to the Manual of Operations, “Written Communication”, members from the Administrative Services Bureau, Management Service Section and the Planning Section will manage all saved information from the “LAFD Information “ library. After ____days all notices and bulletins will be deleted from view on the LAFD Information library unless it has been regenerated pending administrative approval.
60 days
According to the Manual of Operations, “Written Communication”, Commanders of Department subdivisions receiving requests of renewal of subscriptions for professional publications, surveys, offers of free books, etc., shall forward such requests to ______.
Administrative services Bureau
According to the Manual of Operations, “Written Communication”, the Weekly Bulletin is issued for a period of _____ in the Bulletins Manual.
one year
According to the Manual of Operations, “Written Communication”, when shall officers or members familiarize themselves with journal entries made during their period of absence?
upon reporting for duty
According to the Manual of Operations, “Special Order”, which of the following special orders is the special order on FLSA Reporting Periods for Platoon Personnel?
Special Order No. 6
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, employees of this Department who are official representatives of approved employee organizations, may be authorized by the _____, during the tenure of such official capacity, to use___ of the department time for employee relations matters, when formally meeting and conferring with representatives of the public agency on matters within the scope of representation.
department
a reasonable amount of time
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, any member electing to file a grievance shall refer to the ___ for their representation unit. This department publication explains in detail how the grievance shall be filed and processed.
memorandum of understanding
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, the ______ is used to report the informal grievance discussion?
F-226A
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, all transfers of personnel shall be made effective as of ____ hours on the ____ that commences a pay period
0800
Sunday
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, members planning to apply for service pension should contact personnel services section approximately ____ days in advance of their intended retirement date to request a copy of the service pension application procedure.
30 days
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, the minimum transfer requirement during a probationary period is; assignment to three fire stations, one of which will be primarily for truck experience. Assignments for probationary firefighters shall be for a minimum period of ____ months.
3 months
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, all members hired after ____, shall remain non-smokers throughout their employment as a member of the fire department.
July 1, 1987
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, if a pregnancy is confirmed, the member shall immediately inform her commanding officer. The member’s commanding officer shall make the following notification:
Medical Liaison, direct
Bureau Commander, Through Channels
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, a member who receives a subpoena for court stamped “on call” for a day the member is scheduled to work, shall be able to appear in the concerned court within ____ hours (s) after receiving the notification. Unless notified that “on-call” status has been extended, “on-call” status for morning appearance shall terminate at ____ hours and afternoon “ on-call “ status shall terminate at ___ hours
1-1/2
11 hrs
1600 hrs
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, all members on platoon duty off on IOD or NIOD leave, shall contact their supervisor____ to provide information regarding their status. Additionally they shall contact the Medical Liaison Unit _____.
once each segment; after each doctors visit
According to the Man.ual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, when shopping for station mess, _____ members shall be permitted to leave apparatus and shop
one
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, when a member has a valid need for exclusion from the mess, they shall forward a F-225 to the ____ Commander, THROUGH CHANNELS, stating the reason and attaching any proof of need required.
Division
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, any employee, before accepting off duty employment or actively participating in any outside business enterprise, shall secure approval from the Fire Chief or a designated representative using form_____. For purposes of this section off-duty employment shall include a law enforcement reserves, reserve and volunteer firefighters.
F-1150
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, platoon duty uniformed members may float_____ hours of holiday time per year. By ____, the floating holiday shall be scheduled to be worked or taken off during the remainder of the calendar year.
12
September 1st
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/general”, when a member is temporarily restricted from participation in on duty athletic activities a letterhead report with all pertinent information shall be forwarded by the members commanding officer, through channels, to the ____ stating the reason for the restriction.
Operations Commander
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/Performance Evaluation,” the supervisor shall consider the employee’s performance during the entire rating period. By far, the most common error in evaluating employees is______. rating an employee higher than the work merits is unfair to the employee, to the supervisor and to the department.
Leniency
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/Performance Evaluation,” annual performance evaluation reports (F-1122 and F-1132) shall be submitted on all members below the rank of chief officer. The rater shall forward the report to the immediate superior ____ days prior to member’s anniversary date in present rank or grade.
45
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/Performance Evaluation,” a probationary report _____ for firefighter shall be forwarded every _____ days from the date of assignment, providing the rated member has been under the direct supervision of a commanding officer for _____shifts or more.
F-1142
30 days
8 shifts
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/leaves,” except for extended leaves, no request for time off which would permit a member to be absent from duty for a period exceeding____ days including vacation will be granted
65 days
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/leaves,” a maximum of_____ sick leave in any calendar year shall be allowed for platoon duty members to be taken off for illness in the members immediate family.
12 days
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/leaves,” an employee who is a parent, guardian, or grandparent with custody of a child in kindergarten through grade 12, regardless of the number of children in the family, can take off up to _____ hours per school year, but not more than___ hours in any given month
40 hours
12 hours
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/Civilians”, a civilian employee under your command is entitled to ____ of bereavement leave for each occurrence if death occurs in the immediate family.
3 working days
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/medical”, when a member on duty is bitten by an animal, which one of the following forms is needed?
5020
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/medical”, members assigned or detailed to special duty, who wish to donate blood shall be granted ___ hours (s) of on-duty time from work. Members may donate blood, on duty, a maximum___ times (s) per year
1 hour
4 times
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/medical”, Medical liaison will inform the officer at injured member’s assignment of the 10 digit workers compensation case number. When this number is received, the on duty station commander shall enter the number in all of the following places_____.
Members PRB
Members copy of F-166A
Station journal on same page and date
of reported injury
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/uniforms”, fingernails are to be kept neat and clean and, for safety reasons, shall be no longer than _____ beyond the tip of the finger. If nail polish is worn, it shall be ______ in color. No bright colors will be allowed.
1/8 inch
Pale
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/uniforms”, the special duty uniform for captain shall consist of many items. One of the items being athletic type socks may be worn with safety boots. These socks shall be solid in color and may be all of the following colors, except_____.
Dark blue
can be black , gray or white
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/uniforms”, the brush jacket may be worn in lieu of the turnout coat during overhaul operations at the discretion of the_____.
commanding officer
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/uniforms”, when members receive a new turnout coat, they shall stencil their last name on the back, centered, with the bottom of the letters approximately ____ the lowest reflective striping using department issue____ stencils and black felt tip markers
1” above
1 1/2”
According to the Manual of Operations, “personnel procedures/uniforms”, the departments shoulder patch shall be worn on the upper left sleeve _____ inches below the shoulder line on all uniform shirts, officer and non-officer.
1
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/General”, all intra-departmental cash receipts transmitted to Accounting services Section 9 with the exception of money received in payment of personal telephone calls) must be accompanied by a _____.
F-275
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/General”, if a board of fire commissioners meeting is to be held in a fire station, the fire commission office shall notify the station commander, through channels. The commission office, and the station commander will arrange for equipment or material needed for the meeting. A (n) ____ for equipment required shall be forwarded by the station commander, through channels, to the ____ at least two weeks prior to the meeting.
FG-113
Fire Facilities Coordinator
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/General”, station commanders shall normally cause all members to arise no later than ____ hours.
0630
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/General”, early relief is the _____ minute period prior to the scheduled hour of duty of the oncoming platoon.
90
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/General”, when a member on platoon duty fails to report to their place of assignment at the time of platoon change, the ____ shall be notified of the circumstances immediately.
Battalion Commander
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/General”, the Flag of the United States of America shall be displayed at all Department facilities equipped to display the flag. On____, the Flag shall be flown at half-staff until ____ hours and raised to the peak for the remainder of the day.
Memorial Day
1200
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Procedures”, the department participates in the suggestion award program administered by the personnel department. Suggestions that improve Department services, reduce costs thereof, and are properly submitted on a _____ would be considered for a suitable award for suggestions that receive approval.
F-100
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Procedures”, a suggestion receiving the final approval from the fire chief is eligible for monetary award provided the suggestion causes an estimated net savings of ____ or more to the department the first year the suggestion is put into effect.
$100
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Procedures”, prior to being allowed a ride along on a rescue ambulance a LAFD Fire Cadet must complete ____ hours ride along as a Fire Explorer on fire company.
500
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Hydrants,” station commanders shall determine that hydrants with static pressure over____ PSI have tops painted red. Initial painting of tops shall be done by ______
200
station members
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Hydrants,” during non-emergency situations when a hydrant is found to be inoperative because of damage, obstruction, or is being used illegally, report situation at once to______
construction services
hydrant/access unit
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Hydrants,” chief officers or station commanders contemplating activities requiring large GPM flows will notify the ____ at least ___ in advance. This will allow the Department of Water and Power to monitor the water main system.
construction services - hydrant/access unit
48 hours
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Hydrants,” a routine test of hydrants shall be made at least once a year. The Maximum period of time between test periods shall be ____ months. The time for testing will be determined by _____ Commanders.
18,
Battalion Commanders
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Hydrants,” ____ of all street shut off valves are located within ____ feet of the hydrant.
80%
15 feet
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Hydrants,” two members applying moderate pressure to the gate key should be adequate when cl0sing the valve. (Fire hydrant gate valves may require____ full turns to complete a shut down.)
18 to 26
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Quarters,” changes in grapevine telephone numbers shall be reported in writing by the station commanders to the ____ without delay
community service unit
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Quarters,” storage of any private vehicle in or on department facilities is allowed only with written approval of the ____.
Bureau Office
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Quarters,” no visitors are allowed after _____ hours except for special events (Department handball tournaments, civic dinners etc.), when the hours may be extended to ___ hours.
2100 hours
2300 hours
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Quarters,” an unmarked mattress is to have a ____ inch high number placed as near to the top edge as possible, equidistant from the sides. Mattresses shall be turned on the first day of each calendar quarter. On January first the numeral “1” is to be at the ____ of the bed.
3 inch
head
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Quarters,” the “Official Business” bulletin board will be used to permanently post the Cal/OSHA information poster and to post the Cal/OSHA ____ during the month of ____
300
February
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ Public Affairs,” all members at an emergency shall be aware that ___ permits bona fide members of the news media to be on the scene of an emergency , provided they are not directly interfering with emergency operations
California State Law
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ Public Affairs,” to ensure that the fire department has current knowledge of inter-governmental relations between this department and the offices of elected officials, it directed that on-duty contacts with either the office of the Mayor, City Council, other elected officials, or staff members of their offices be promptly reported by telephone to the ____.
Chief of staff
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ communications,” when an emergency call is received on the stations business phone, the following information shall be obtained and referred to MFC so that a dispatch may be made, except the
name of the person calling
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ communications,” a red flag alert will be activated when the B.I. is in the extreme range, the humidty is _____ and the wind speed is
15% or lower,
25mph or greater
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ communications,” mobile radios have been equipped with a device called a “time out timer” which
automatically terminates a radio transmission after about ____ seconds.
30 to 60 seconds
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ communications,” portable radio batteries shall be changed after continuous use in excess of ____ hours.
3 hours
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ Planning Activities,” all training, regardless of type - informal, planned ,scheduled, “spur of the moment” etc. should be based on the needs of the ____.
Individual
Company concerned.
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/Quarters,” prior to purchasing any lounge type chair, an F-225 be forwarded through channels and approved by the appropriate ____ Commander.
Bureau
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ communications,” the order of preference to maintain contact with MFC when out of quarters with fire-fighting apparatus is ___, ____ & ____.
Radio, Private phone, MDT
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ communications,” Emergency Traffic Tone will be tested by MFC on Sunday mornings, at approximately ____ hours.
0815
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ communications,” do not leave handheld radio batteries in the charger once they are fully charged. Remove the battery when the charge light has turned to green in color. Batteries are to be reconditioned in the station conditioner at least once a _____.
Month
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ Uniforms,” the time frame for Captain’s to wear the summer dress uniform shall coincide with?
Daylight savings time
According to the Manual of Operations, “Routine Operations/ Uniforms,” nightwear attire may be worn outside of quarters after ____ hours or on responses when donning of the prescribed uniform would be impractical.
2000
According to the Manual of Operations, “services and supplies” modification and alteration of apparatus must be requested on a requisition and an F-225 signed by all Station Commanders of the station concerned. The final approval by the ___ is required prior to any work starting.
Administrative Operations Chief Deputy
According to the Manual of Operations, “Service & Supplies / services,” any cylinder with more than _____ pounds of pressure is considered hazardous materials.
40 lbs
According to the Manual of Operations, “Service & Supplies / services,” which of the following forms is used for requesting non-emergency repairs /service to facility when time is not a factor?
FG-113
According to the Manual of Operations, “Service & Supplies / supplies,” lost or stolen inventory items will be replaced after forwarding a requisition through channels, to the _____ When an inventory item with a value of ___ is lost or stolen, a report shall be file at the police department of the jurisdiction where the loss occurred, and the police report number shall be included in the F-225
Bureau Commander,
$25 or more
According to the Manual of Operations, “Service & Supplies / supplies,” the supply and maintenance division will deliver bulk engine oil to all fire stations when requested by the station commander. Each station shall provide storage facilities for a minimum supply of ______.
6 months
According to the Manual of Operations, “Service & Supplies / supplies,” station commanders shall order fuel by calling supply and maintenance division purchasing, prior to ____ hours Monday through Friday
1000
According to the Manual of Operations, “Service & Supplies / supplies,” station commanders who do not receive their order by ____ hours_____ days following the date of request, shall notify the ____ at supply and maintenance division.
1000
five working days
Assistant Division Commander
According to the Manual of Operations, “Service & Supplies / Requisition and Delivery,” there are ____ general types of first aid kits in use in the department.
Four
According to the Manual of Operations, “Reports and Records/General ,” the overall responsibility for the control and maintenance of department forms rests with the _____.
Forms control officer
According to the Manual of Operations, “Reports and Records/General ,” a permanent department form is a form with a _____ prefix preceding the number. These forms may have varied retention periods.
F
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Files,” the fire code states that all fire prevention inspection records shall be maintained for a period of not less than ____ years from the date of making such record.
3 years
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Files,” the fire prevention files are strictly confidential. Refer any questions by citizens concerning your fire prevention files to the ____
arson investigation unit
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” the HMIF is used to summarize the inspection information for data entry use. All Hazardous Materials exceeding ____ gallons for liquids, ____ cubic feet for gases, or ___ pounds for solids are required to be disclosed.
55 gallons
200 cubic feet
500 pounds
According to the Manual of Operations, “Reports & Records/ Procedures,” the journal is used to record a daily history of pertinent information relative to the operation of the command. The journal is retained for a period of ____ after last entry date at point of origin. It is then forwarded to ____.
1 year
Manuals & Orders Unit
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,”, the F-8 shall be completed and forwarded whenever a member changes any information, which differs from records on file. Any changes made shall be ____.
Underlined in Red
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” in all cases, return to duty from illness in immediate family or death in immediate family, for platoon duty personnel shall be _____.
0800 hrs
and
2000 hrs
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” the F-63 shall be used by stations to report the activities of inspections and re-inspections. The F-63 shall be forwarded on a _____ basis to the Battalion Office, no later than ____.
Quarterly,
the last working shift of the quarter
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” the F-100 shall be used by members to propose a change in a method or procedure, or to suggest a new method or procedure, or to discontinue use of a method or procedure. The F-100 shall be forwarded to the _____.
Manuals & Orders Unit
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” the F-121 shall be used to record the issue date, number of lengths and description of fire hose. The normal expected hose life is _____ years
10 years
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” if the employee is unavailable or unable to sign the F-166B, the F-166B shall be held at assignment for ____, after the ____ the form shall then be placed in an envelope for mailing and forwarded to the _____, who , utilizing City mail, will immediately mail the form to the employee via the U.S. Postal Service.
8 days
8th day
Battalion Commander
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” within ____ calendar days of the date the informal discussion is requested by the grievant, the
_____ shall meet with the grievant, investigate the grievance , inform the grievant of his decision, and complete and forward the F-226-A
15
Immediate Supervisor
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” any member may submit material for publication in the Weekly Bulletin. Material shall be submitted so as to arrive at the ____ by _____ hours on the Monday, preceding the week of publication.
Public Service
1600 hours
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” every special permit granted in accordance with these provisions shall be issued for a specific period of time. No special permit shall be issued for a period longer than ____ after date of granting.
One year
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” the F-340D is used to require testing, maintenance, and repair of fire protection equipment as per Chiefs Regulation Number _____ and the L.A.M.C. 57.01.35. This form requires testing to be performed _____ of the issuing date. Correction of defects shall be completed within ______ days of the initial test date.
4
withing 30 days
30 days
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” members who are scheduling a floating holiday shall secure a guarantor when scheduling the holiday within ____
5 days or less
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” Station and Unit Commanders shall locate and record the mileage for all apparatus assigned to their command; including reserve apparatus in relief at other assignments and apparatus and apparatus that has been sent to supply and maintenance. The F-380 shall be forwarded to S&M by the ____ after the end of the ___.
10th day
fiscal year
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” any Long-Term vacancies shall be a vacancy ( not including vacation) of over ______ days. Any deviation from this procedure shall need to be approved by the _____.
27 days
Bureau Commander
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” no member shall be permitted to work additional SOD hours if such SOD hours would cause the member to work in excess of _____ consecutive hours without first rotating the SOD opportunity throughout the ____ concerned.
120
Battalion
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” the station commander shall use the F-957 to list all planned station activities for each shift in the ensuing month. The F-957 shall be delivered to the Battalion Office at least ____ prior to the start of the month.
5 days
According to the Manual of Operations, Reports & Records/ Procedures,” the F-1150 is used to record an approval or disapproval of requests for outside employment, or if there is a change in off duty employment status. Only ____ approved F-1150 shall be on file at any given time. The member shall forward the completed F-1150 through channels to the _____ for final approval.
One
Bureau commander
According to the Manual of Operation, “Department Organization / Administration,” The Number 1 Department Goal is:
Develop an organization to effectively administer and manage the Department
According to the Manual of Operation, “Department Organization / Administration,” a civilian Board of Commissioners, consisting of ____- members, each appointed for _____ year terms, is the “head of the Department.”
Five
Five years
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/General,” any employee, before accepting off-duty employment or actively participating in any outside business enterprise, shall secure approval from the Fire Chief or a designated representative using form _____. For purpose of this section, off-duty employment shall include law enforcement reserves, reserve and volunteer firefighters.
F-1150
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/General,” a reply to statement of grievance will be on a _______
F-226B
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/General,” upon transfer the on-duty commanding officer at members place of assignment will be notified either verbally through channels or by Administrative teletype message. The notification shall be _____
Journalized
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/General,” all members attending funeral services in uniform are considered as part of the funeral detail and shall be governed by the officer in charge. Members of the detail shall report to the officer in charge at least _____ minutes prior to the time of the service.
30
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/General,” represented employees shall be granted a minimum fifteen (15) minute rest period in each _____ period; provided, however, that no such rest period shall be taken during the first or last hour of any employee’s working day nor in excess of fifteen (15) minutes without the express consent of the designated supervisor
4 (four) hour
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/General,” reasonable access to employee work locations during working hours shall be granted to officers and representatives of officially approved organizations to discuss employee relations matters with concerned employees. Such employee organization officers and matters with concerned employees. Such employee organization officers and representatives shall not enter an employee work location without the consent of the _____.
immediate supervisor
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/General,” the maixum reimbursement for watches destroyed in the performance of required duties is _____ except by approval of the CAO in extraordinary circumstances.
$50
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/Medical,” Platoon duty personnel shall arrange to donate blood at a time which will permit ____ hours to elapse before returning to duty.
24 hours
According to the Manual of Operation, “Routine Operations/General,” when contributions are collected an F-225 listing all of the pertinent information shall be prepared and forwarded to _____.
The Administrative Office
According to the Manual of Operation, “Service and Supplies/ Services,” approval of modifications and alterations to apparatus are required by?
Administrative Operations Chief Deputy
Bureau Commander, Emergency Service Bureau
Bureau Commander, Training and Support Bureau
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/Evaluation,” an annual performance report is not required for an employee who has been evaluated for any reason within ______ months of an anniversary date.
6 months
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operation/General,” it may be assumed that civil unrest may expand to include other areas of the city which would not ordinarily experience such disturbance. It will be the responsibility of the _____ to delineate the parameters of a given area of civil unrest.
LAPD
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operation/General,” which of the following would not be considered criteria for determining a Category “B” response
a. Required fire flow 4500 gpm and above
**b. dwellings, apartments, hotels more than 3 stories in height
c. assemblage occupancies on the second floor or above
d. schools more than two stories in height
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operation/General,” after business hours, a recall will be initiated by
An MFC dispatcher and a fire company
According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, volume 1, 2/1-91.10, “Response with other departments dispatch policy,” when city forces are dispatched to other jurisdictions to fill vacant stations, the city resources should not exceed ______ percent of the normal on -duty apparatus of the requesting jurisdiction.
50
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” Promotional Probationary Reports (F-1122 and F1132 ) for Captain l , Fireboat Pilot, Fireboat Mate, Engineer, Inspector ;, and Apparatus Operator shall be forwarded at the close of the ____ and ____ month of probationary period, or when personnel are transferred.
Second
Fifth
According to the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operation/General,” a BLS or Paramedic Rescue will not be closed to staff fire apparatus without first obtaining approval of ?
Concerned Division Commander
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/Leaves,” which of the following statements is incorrect concerning AOD time?
a. Hours accrued due to transfers are defined as “AOD”
b. AOD is taken in amounts of 6 hours or more for platoon duty personnel
c. AOD time shall not be converted to cash
d. A ember is permitted to use accumlated AOD time on any major holiday
According to the Manual of Operation, “Routine Operations/ Quarters,” when persons who are not city of Los Angeles employees suffer an accident, illness, or injury on city property, complete and forward a (an) ___to ____.
FG 87
Administrative Office.
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” a performance evaluation shall be submitted each time an employee, or the rater, is transferred. If a supervisor or member is transferring within the ____ following an annual evaluation, no transfer evaluation is required.
9 months
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” controls to ensure the accuracy , impartiality, preparation and prompt forwarding of performance evaluations are the responsibility of the ?
Bureau Commander
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” the most important part of the rating process is
the interview with the member
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” a probationary firefighter shall have an F-1142 forwarded every ____ from the date of assignment?
30 days
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” the date of a performance evaluation entered in a member’s personal record book (F-728), is the date:
the report was first forwarded
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” recognition of commendatory acts are most effective if they take place immediately following the performance. For recognition of exceptional performance use form?
FG-79
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” when a probationary firefighter is recommended for termination, an F-225 report, along with all F-1142’s shall be forwarded through channels to?
Fire Chief
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” whenever a probationary firefighter’s performance becomes unsatisfactory, an F-225 report, along with all F-1142’s shall be forwarded through channels to ?
bureau commander
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” the performance evaluation shall be used to identify and as needed, improve a member’s performance through all of the following except:
a regular appraisal
b. objective appraisal
c. guidance
d constructive criticism
**e all of the above **
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” evaluations of subordinates must be as ___ as possible
objective
According to the Manual of Operation, “Personnel Procedures/ Performance Evaluation,” which of the following is not a category of an annual performance rating?
above average
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 1, Emergency Operations,” during emergency incidents, unusually low hydrant pressure shall be promptly reported to the ?
incident commander
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 1, Emergency Operations,”
unusual incident criteria defines situations where the incident commander shall notify metro in order to make proper notifications. A serious industrial injury is defined as all of the following except
a. an injury or illness occurring in connection with employment
b. requires hospitalization for a period in excess of 24 hours
c. loss of any member of the body or any serious degree of permanent disfigurement
d. a firefighter burn injury
e. all of the above require notifications
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 1, Emergency Operations,” there are two placarding systems used to assist members in the identification of hazardous materials, the DOT placarding system and NFPA 704 identification system. The color blue in the NFPA 704 system indicates:
Health hazards
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 1, Emergency Operations,” personnel and apparatus are assigned to Base or Staging while awaiting specific assignments. They shall be sent on specified assignments and released from duty at the emergency only under the authority of the ?
incident commander
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 1, Emergency Operations,” metro will start the incident clock when the first dispatched unit arrives on scene of a structure fire. At each ____ interval, Metro will advise IC of the elapsed time on the incident clock.
10 minute
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 1, Emergency Operations,” a Greater alarm for a fire incident is defined as:
more companies than a first alarm assignment and less than a major
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 1, Emergency Operations,” upon returning to quarters from an emergency incident a piece of equipment from another company is discovered on your apparatus. You shall:
Notify your B/C and be guided by his/her instructions
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 2, Personnel Procedures/Leaves,” a station commanders responsibility in determining requests for leaves shall only be approved after due consideration for the maintenance of resources staffed with qualified personnel. Qualified should be considered to include:
competency , merit and assignments
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 2, Personnel Procedures/Leaves,” paramedic ambulances shall be staffed by two licensed paramedics, one of which must have ____ of Department ALS experience.
1 year
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 2, Personnel Procedures/Leaves,” paramedic resources shall be staffed with qualified personnel at all times. Assessment engines shall be staffed with a paramedic that has at least _____ of Department ALS experience.
2 years
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 2, Personnel Procedures/Leaves,” Administrative Overtime Duty (AOD) time is taken in amounts of ___ or more for special duty personnel and ____ or more for platoon duty personnel
4 hours
6 hours
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 2, Personnel Procedures/Leaves,” accumulated Administrative Overtime Duty (AOD) time shall not be permitted to be used on?
Major holidays
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 2, Personnel Procedures/Leaves,” an extended leave is identified as all of the following except:
a. civil service leave in excess of 15 days
b disciplinary leave in excess of 15 days
c. military leave in excess of 15 days
d. military leave in excess of 30 days
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 2, Personnel Procedures/Leaves,” the total accumulated 100% sick leave carried over from any previous year or years to the next shall not exceed.
136 work days
According to the Manual of Operation, “volume 2, Personnel Procedures/Leaves,” members incapacitated for duty due to an illness or injury incurred as a result of line of duty operations or exposures shall not receive full salary compensation for a period longer than?
1 year
According the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operation / Fire Investigation, “ a fire set willfully and maliciously by a juvenile is classified as:
Incendiary
According the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operation / Fire Investigation, “ the incident commander is responsible for entering all 902 incident reports:
prior to the end of the shift
According the Manual of Operation, “Emergency Operation / Fire Investigation, “ caused investigation of a fire has , as its main purpose, the determination of all of the following except:
a. how the fire started
b. what was ignited
c. how it was ignited
d. why it was ignited
* *e. categorize the cause**
