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