DB 22-03 - Maintaining a Valid Driver License

Question 1

Fire suppression certified members BELOW THE RANK of Battalion Chief shall maintain a minimum of a California Commercial Class B driver license with a firefighter endorsement (listed as a Restriction ____ on license) or a _____ endorsement prior to ____ months of employment.

Answer 1

-Restriction “50”

-“X” endorsement

-18 months

Question 2

Fire suppression members BELOW THE RANK of Battalion Chief must obtain a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Examination Report (MCSA-5875) and a Medical Examination Certificate (MCSA-5876) and submit them to DMV.

Proof of submitting the medical documents must be submitted VIA EMAIL to the _________ within ____ business days of submission to the DMV.

Answer 2

• In-Service Training Section, DMV/Driver Coordinator

-One business day

Question 3

Members’ Responsibilities Relative to a Valid Driver License:

1. Members shall maintain a valid driver license with the correct endorsements in accordance with the “_______________.”
2. Members shall notify their immediate supervisor of any CHANGES in the status or restrictions of their license within ______.
3. Members shall notify their immediate supervisor of any RESTRICTIONS the DMV has imposed on their driving privileges within _______.

Answer 3

1. LAFD Minimum Driver License Requirements
2. the next business day.
3. the next business day

Per the Manual of Operations Volume 2 — As soon as a member is aware of any change in their license status for any reason, the member shall IMMEDIATELY notify their supervisor

(Although the firefighter endorsement allows drivers with a Class A, B, or C license to operate any fire department vehicles that respond to emergencies, the Department will continue to require members to have the appropriate license required to operate the class of apparatus.)

Question 4

Members whose primary residence is outside the State of California shall maintain a valid driver license from their legal State of residence consistent with the laws of ________ to legally operate fire apparatus or other City vehicles

Answer 4

California

Question 5

Prior to a member obtaining an out-of-state driver license, the member shall do the following:

1. Contact DMV/Driver Coordinator
2. PRIOR to obtaining out-of-state license, submit F-225 THRU CHANNELS to their appropriate ________ requesting license
3. Upon issuance of out-of-state driver license, send copy of license to DMV/Driver Coordinator via email within?

Answer 5

Operations Commander

Within the next business day

Question 6

Members who hold an out-of-state license shall submit a driver history report annually to the DMV/Driver Coordinator by email prior to what date each year?

Answer 6

January 30th

Question 7

Current requirements for out-of-state Class B license Requirements:

“X” Endorsement which includes what other endorsements?

Answer 7

-Hazmat endorsement
-Tank endorsement
-TSA Security Threat Assessment Background Check

Question 8

A Firefighter II shall obtain a Class B license prior to their advancement to Firefighter III.

Members who already hold a Commercial Class B license prior to employment with the LAFD shall complete an ______ certification exam provided through the In-Service Training Section.

Answer 8

Employer Testing Program (ETP)

Question 9

Members who hold the following ranks are exempt from maintaining a Commercial Class B license, BUT are required to maintain a minimum of a Class C license with a firefighter endorsement:

Answer 9

-Fireboat Mate
-Fireboat Pilot
-Helicopter Pilot
-Arson Investigator
-Members at the rank of Battalion Chief
-Non-fire suppression certified member

Question 10

Members who are required to have a Commercial Class B license but believe that it is not necessary in the performance of their current duties may submit an F-225 THROUGH CHANNELS to the appropriate ________ stating their reason(s) for exemption.

Answer 10

Operations Commander

• A copy of the approved F-225 shall be forwarded to the DMV/Driver Coordinator at the In-Service Training Section within the next business day.

Question 11

The Department will require members to maintain a minimum of a Commercial Class A license with a firefighter endorsement, or an “X endorsement” to operate the following apparatus:

Answer 11

-Heavy Rescue
-Tractor Transports
-FEMA Semi-Trailer
-Command Post Trailers

Question 12

Members initially obtaining a Commercial Class B license SHALL obtain their license through?

Answer 12

-LAFD’s Employer Testing Program (ETP) at the In-Service Training Section.