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DB 19-09 Anti-Fireworks Flashcards

1
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In ___, the Los Angeles Fire Department initiated an annual Anti-Fireworks Campaign

A

1982

-Anti-Fireworks Campaign

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The goal of this campaign has been the reduction of the injuries and property loss caused by the ___.

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private use of fireworks

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This campaign emphasizes that the private use of all fireworks is ___ in the City of Los Angeles.

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illegal

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The 2019 Anti-Fireworks Campaign has ___ primary objectives

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3

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Objective No. 1
Reduce fireworks-related ___ and ___ throughout the Los Angeles area through participation in a multi-agency Anti-Fireworks Campaign.

A

injuries and fires

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Objective No. 2
___ and ___ the public of the dangers associated with the private use of fireworks through public service announcements, school presentations, billboard advertising, a multi-agency press conference, and flyer distribution.

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Inform and educate
-through public service announcements, school presentations, billboard advertising, a multi-agency press conference, and flyer distribution.

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Objective No. 3
Encourage safer alternatives by publicizing the locations of professional fireworks ___ throughout the Los Angeles area through the Internet, a fireworks show hotline, a multi-agency press conference, and press releases.

A

professional fireworks shows

-through the Internet, a fireworks show hotline, a multi-agency press conference, and press releases.

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Historically, through the coordinated efforts of the private sector, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and LAFD members, the Anti-Fireworks Campaign’s purpose is to ___.

A

reduce fireworks-related incidents in the City of LA.

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___ will be displayed at all fire and police stations, and at the Department of Recreation and Parks facilities.

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Banners

  • fire and police stations
  • Department of Recreation and Parks
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Station banners will be hung on ___, and be removed on July 7, 2019

A

1) June 10, 2019

2) July 7, 2019

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If any banners are needed for the above locations, request via email to the ___, Anti-Fireworks Campaign Coordinator at robert.nelson@lacity.org

A

Homeland Security Division

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Los Angeles residents who wish to view fireworks shows within the city limits are directed to the following website: ___ for information on the many different events available now through July 8, 2019.

A

www.LAFD.org

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Fireworks Show Hotline:

___telephone number will be used to publicize fireworks shows locations.

A

One

-publicize fireworks shows locations

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Fireworks Show Hotline:
This hotline will allow calls in ___ and ___ to obtain information regarding the locations and schedules of professional fireworks shows throughout the County of Los Angeles.

A

1) English
2) Spanish
- throughout the County of Los Angeles.

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Fireworks Show Hotline:

The telephone number is as follows: ___

A

(888) 654-FIRE.

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Fireworks Show Hotline:
Press releases will be sent to the news media during the week of ___ to publicize this hotline. The ___ will coordinate this effort.

A

1) June 16, 2019

2) Community Service Unit

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New Media Interview:
During the week of June 23, 2019, the LAFD’s Director of Public Information and Public Information Officers will coordinate media interviews and discussions aimed at ___

A

discouraging the private use of fireworks and encouraging attendance at professional fireworks shows

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Press Conference:
The 2019 Anti-Fireworks Press Conference is scheduled to be held on June 26, 2019, at ___hours, at the ___, 1320 N Eastern Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063.

A

1) 1030 hours

2) Los Angeles County Fire Department Headquarters (LACoFD)

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Fire Work Investigations and Confiscations:

The ___ is responsible for handling fireworks investigations and complaints

A

LAPD

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Fire Work Investigations and Confiscations:

All 911 calls that originate within the City of LA are received by the ___.

A

LAPD

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Fire Work Investigations and Confiscations:
Any fireworks-related calls that come directly to Metro Fire Communications (MFC) from the public will be redirected to the ___.

A

LAPD

22
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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
1. If possible, obtain the ___ where fireworks are allegedly being used or sold and obtain the ___ and ___ of the individual(s) reportedly using and/or selling fireworks.

A

1) address

2) names and descriptions

23
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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
2. For reports that involve ice cream vendors that are selling fireworks, in addition to the location(s) and name(s) of the individual(s) involved, attempt to obtain a description of the ___, the ___, and the ___ that the vendor can typically be found in the area.

A

1) vehicle
2) license plate number
3) time of day

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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
3. Contact the MFC Floor Captain by ___, providing the information. The MFC Floor Captain will make the necessary LAPD notification (Criminal Conspiracy Section) through the LAPD DOC Communication Division.

A

telephone

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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
4. ___ is advised when deciding fireworks should be confiscated by firefighters. When it becomes necessary to confiscate fireworks, only “_____” or very small quantities of “_____” (i.e., one of two packs of firecrackers, small quantities of bottle rockets) shall be handled by firefighters. In this case, it may be acceptable to transport the fireworks to a police station or fire station, pending pick-up by the ____.

A

1) Discretion
2) “Safe and Sane Fireworks” or very small quantities of “Dangerous Fireworks”
(i. e., one of two packs of firecrackers, small quantities of bottle rockets)
3) Bomb Squad.

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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
5. Whenever it becomes necessary for LAFD personnel to confiscate fireworks, a ___ shall be issued. The ___ and ___ of fireworks confiscated shall be noted on the F-340-C. This will normally be the procedure for confiscation involving “Safe and Sane Fireworks” and very small quantities of “Dangerous Fireworks.”

A

1) Notice of Violation (F-340-C)
2) quantity and type of firework shall be noted
- normally be the procedure for confiscation involving “Safe and Sane Fireworks” and very small quantities of “Dangerous Fireworks.”

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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
6. For confiscation involving large quantities of fireworks; more than a very small quantity of “Dangerous Fireworks”; or when the manner of discharge is flagrant (i.e., discharging of fireworks in the very “High Fire Hazard Severity Zone”, or causing injury) the issuance of a citation or other legal action will be at the discretion of the ___.

A

LAPD

- citation or other legal action

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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
7. Explosive-type “Dangerous Fireworks” (i.e. cherry bombs, M-80’s, M-100’s, etc.) can be highly unstable and require response from the ___. This spark produced by a ___ may be all it takes to cause an explosion. Any fireworks that are leaking, deteriorated, wet, oily, tampered with, or contained within a plastic bag, may also be highly unstable. These fireworks also require the response of the LAPD Bomb Squad.

A

1) Bomb Squad
2) static charge
- These fireworks also require the response of the LAPD Bomb Squad.

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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
8. Any large seizures of fireworks (i.e., multiple boxes, truckload, carload, etc.) also require the response of the ___, irrespective of the type.

A

LAPD Bomb Squad

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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
9. The LAPD Bomb Squad should be requested through ___. When possible, use a ___ to make this request.

A

1) MFC

2) telephone

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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
10. When awaiting the arrival of the LAPD Bomb Squad, consider leaving an ___ if the quantity involved does not present an immediate hazard. If the quantity involved or the stability of the fireworks is in question, consider remaining ___.

A

1) LAPD unit on-scene

2) on-scene until the LAPD Bomb Squad arrives.

32
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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
11. If it becomes necessary to temporarily store fireworks at a fire station, they should be placed in a ___. The box should be labeled with the ___ of fireworks it contains (i.e., “Safe and Sane,” “Dangerous,” Snap Caps, M-80’s, etc.). “Dangerous” fireworks should not be ___ with “Safe and Sane” fireworks. Boxes of fireworks should not be ___ or ___ shut. The use of plastic bags for the storage of fireworks is ___.

A

1) cardboard box
2) type
3) mixed
4) stacked or taped
5) prohibited

33
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Fire companies that are made aware of the illegal use and/or sale of fireworks through “on-scene” contact, or that witness the discharge of fireworks, shall be guiding by the following procedures:
12. When fireworks are brought back to the fire station for ___, the LAPD Bomb Squad shall be notified through MFC for pick-up as soon as practicable. Be prepared to provide MFC with a description of the type, quantity, and condition of the stored fireworks.

A

temporary storage

-LAPD Bomb Squad shall be notified through MFC for pick-up as soon as practicable

34
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Firework Injuries:
Injuries or illnesses that are caused by the discharge, use, or exposure to fireworks shall be documented in the following manner utilizing the Electronic Patient Care Report (ePCR):
1. Go to the “____” Section.

A

Mechanism of Injury”

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Firework Injuries:
Injuries or illnesses that are caused by the discharge, use, or exposure to fireworks shall be documented in the following manner utilizing the Electronic Patient Care Report (ePCR):
2. Under the “Mechanism of Injury” menu, click the “____” box.

A

“patient injured”

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Firework Injuries:
Injuries or illnesses that are caused by the discharge, use, or exposure to fireworks shall be documented in the following manner utilizing the Electronic Patient Care Report (ePCR):
3. Then click “____” and check accident caused by fireworks and then check appropriate “type of injury.”

A

“primary cause”

37
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In addition to the above documentation, the LAPD has requested to be notified of all ___ for the purpose of conducting necessary investigative follow-up.

A

fireworks-related injuries

-conducting necessary investigative follow-up.

38
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Following any response to an incident involving an injury caused by fireworks, the Incident Commander or ranking member shall notify the MFC Floor Captain by ___ as soon as possible.

A

telephone

39
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When calling the MFC Floor Captain, be prepared to provide the following information:

A 
Incident number
Incident address
Name and age of victim
Name of parent or guardian if a minor is involved
Nature of the injury
Receiving hospital
Type of fireworks involved
Whether any fireworks were confiscated
Whether LAPD responded to the scene
Any other details of interest
40
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Fireworks Powder Equivalents:

7000 Grains = ___

A

1 pound

41
Q

Firecrackers:

Firecrackers 1 ¼ x ¼” = ___

A

0.772 Grains each

42
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Firecrackers:

16 pieces = ___

A

1 pack

-12.352 Grains each

43
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Firecrackers:

80 Packs = ___ = 988.16 Grains each

A

1 Brick

-988.16 Grains each

44
Q

Firecrackers:

9715 Pieces = ___= 7500 Grans

A

607 Packs

-7500 Grans

45
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Firecrackers:

7.6 Bricks = ___

A

7500 Grains

46
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Note:

Bottle Rockets contain approximately the ___.

A

same amount of powder

-firecrackers

47
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M-80 & Cherry Bombs:

M-80 & Cherry Bombs = ___

A

12 Grains each

48
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M-80 & Cherry Bombs:

72 Pieces per Carton =___

A

864 Grains

49
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M-80 & Cherry Bombs:

20 Cartons = ___

A

1 Case

-17,280 Grains

50
Q

Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the ____ at (213) 978-3560.

A

Legal Liaison Unit

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