DB 10-05 Drivers License

Question 1

A valid California driver license is a condition of ___.

Answer 1

employment with the Department

Question 2

The purpose of this bulletin is to educate all members of their ___.

Answer 2

obligations in this regard and the consequences of their failure to meet these obligations.

Question 3

LAFD minimum Drivers License Requirement:

Fire suppression certified members below the rank of Battalion Chief

Answer 3

Class “A” or “B” non-commercial firefighter restricted license 2 with an “X” (Hazardous Materials and Tank) endorsement.

Question 4

LAFD minimum Drivers License Requirement:

Fire suppression certified Battalion Chief

Answer 4

Class “A” or “B” Non-commercial firefighter restricted license with an “N” (Tank) endorsement.

Question 5

LAFD minimum Drivers License Requirement:
Subject to Department approval, members who reside outside the State of California may possess a valid driver license from their ___.

Answer 5

state of primary residence in lieu of a California driver license.

Question 6

LAFD minimum Drivers License Requirement:

Members who prefer to maintain a Class “A” or “B” commercial license must obtain a ___.

Answer 6

DL-51 Medical Examination Report from a private physician or medical provider to be submitted to the DMV.

Question 7

LAFD minimum Drivers License Requirement:

Chief Officers above the rank of Battalion Chief

Answer 7

Class “C” license.

Question 8

LAFD minimum Drivers License Requirement:

Non-fire suppression certified Battalion Chief

Answer 8

Class “C” license.

Question 9

Non-fire suppression certified member

Answer 9

Class “C” license.

Question 10

Exempt Position:

The following positions are exempt from maintaining a Class “B” license:

Answer 10

1) Helicopter Pilots (full-time only)
2) Fireboat Pilots
3) Fireboat Mates
3) Arson Investigators

Question 11

Exempt Position:
Members who are required to have a Class “B” license but believe that it is not necessary in the performance of their current duties may submit an ___.

Answer 11

F-225 through channels to the appropriate Bureau Commander stating their reasons for exemption.
-For example, members with permanent medical restrictions in a non-field assignment may apply for such.

Question 12

Members Responsibilities Relative to a Valid Drivers License:
Members shall maintain a valid California driver license with the requisite endorsements pursuant to the ___.

Answer 12

LAFD Minimum Driver License Requirements

Question 13

Members Responsibilities Relative to a Valid Drivers License:
Members shall notify the Department of any ___.

Answer 13

changes in the status of their license

Question 14

Members Responsibilities Relative to a Valid Drivers License:
Members shall maintain a current DL-51 or DL-546 on file with the DMV, to be renewed every __ years.

Answer 14

2

Question 15

Members Responsibilities Relative to a Valid Drivers License:
What is a DL-51?

Answer 15

Medical Examination Report

Question 16

Members Responsibilities Relative to a Valid Drivers License:
What is a DL-546?

Answer 16

Health Questionnaire

Question 17

Members Responsibilities Relative to a Valid Drivers License:
Members shall notify the Department of any ___ the DMV has imposed on their driving privileges.

Answer 17

restrictions

Question 18

Consequences of Failing to Maintain a Valid Drivers License:

A member whose driver license is suspended, revoked , or restricted shall be deemed ___.

Answer 18

ineligible to work.

Question 19

Consequences of Failing to Maintain a Valid Drivers License:
A member who possesses a valid driver license but fails to maintain the requisite endorsements or the DL-51/DL-546 forms on file with the DMV shall be deemed equally __.

Answer 19

ineligible to work.

Question 20

Consequences of Failing to Maintain a Valid Drivers License:

The Department is not obligated to accommodate such members and shall place them ___

Answer 20

off-duty utilizing the members’ own compensated time-off (no trades allowed), Leave No Pay, or Civil Service Leave.

Question 21

Consequences of Failing to Maintain a Valid Drivers License:
Members will remain off-duty until they obtain the appropriate driver license with all the mandatory endorsements pursuant to the ___.

Answer 21

LAFD Minimum Driver License Requirements

Question 22

Consequences of Failing to Notify the Department of Changes in Driver License Status:
The ___ mandates that members immediately notify the Department of any change to the status of their driver license that affects their driving privileges.

Answer 22

Manual of Operation

Question 23

Consequences of Failing to Notify the Department of Changes in Driver License Status:
Members who fail to abide by the Department’s notification requirements will be subject to ___.

Answer 23

disciplinary review

Question 24

Driving Under the Influence (DUI):

The State of California currently has the __.

Answer 24

strictest DUI statutes in the nation

Question 25

Driving Under the Influence (DUI):
“Admin Per Se” mandates that the DMV immediately suspend the driving privileges of any driver who is stopped by a peace officer and is determined to have a ___.

Answer 25

blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of pre-determined amount, as well as any driver who refuses to submit to a chemical test as directed by the police agency.

Question 26

Driving Under the Influence (DUI):

If driving a non-commercial vehicle, it is unlawful to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of __.

Answer 26

.08 percent or greater.

-non-commercial vehicle

Question 27

Driving Under the Influence (DUI):

If driving a commercial vehicle, it is unlawful to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ___.

Answer 27

.04 percent or greater

Question 28

Driving Under the Influence (DUI):
For drivers under the age of 21 years, it is unlawful to drive any vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ___

Answer 28

.01 percent or greater.

Question 29

Driving Under the Influence (DUI):
APS penalties are ___ and are independent of any criminal penalties which may be imposed pursuant to a court conviction of a DUI offense.

Answer 29

Administrative

Question 30

Driving Under the Influence (DUI):

Moreover, a DUI conviction involving an accident with injuries to a person other than the driver is a ___.

Answer 30

felony

Question 31

Driving Under the Influence (DUI):

Any member convicted of a DUI is subject to ___

Answer 31

Department discipline up to and including termination.

Question 32

Courts Impose Higher Standards on Firefighters:
Court rulings have held certain individuals with “___” to a higher standard as it relates to driving under the influence.

Answer 32

“subjective awareness”

-higher standard as it relates to driving under the influence.

Question 33

Courts Impose Higher Standards on Firefighters:
The courts have found these individuals involved in DUI fatality accidents to be guilty of murder under the ruling of “___”.

Answer 33

“implied malice.”

Question 34

Courts Impose Higher Standards on Firefighters:
Simply put, if an individual is employed in a profession or has the educational knowledge that is perceived to make him/her more aware of the consequences of driving under the influence than the general population, that individual may be found guilty of a much more ___.

Answer 34

stringent offense under certain circumstances.

Question 35

Conclusion:

Maintaining a valid driver license with the requisite endorsements is a fundamental and essential component of ___.

Answer 35

meeting that higher standard.