DB Final Flashcards
DB08-04: The Los Angeles Fire Department will implement a workplace policy regarding, tattoos, scarification and branding effective _____________.
May 1, 2008
DB08-04: Supervisors shall recognize and immediately correct any violation at the lowest possible level. ___________ and __________ are appropriate actions when dealing with initial violations.
Verbal counseling and training
DB08-04: Members may request a __________ exception for tattoos, scarification or brands already in existence not the effective date of this policy that cannot be covered by a Department-approved uniform or skin patch.
One-time exemption
DB08-04: For a one-time exemption, members requesting must submit their request in writing to the ________________ or appointed designee. What needs to be included?
To the Operations Commander, with photographs documenting the tattoos, scarifications or brands for which they are requesting exemption
DB08-04: Exemptions will be granted based on what?
Will be granted where the coverage of the tattoo may impede the member’s safety (i.e., face piece seal) or where coverage is impractical
DB08-04: Any future tattoos, scarifications, or brands received after the effective date of this policy, which cannot be covered with Department-approved uniform or skin patches, are ____________.
Prohibited
DB09-03: On ________________, a new federal regulation went into effect mandating that anyone working on foot within the right-of-way of a federal-aid highway, freeway or public way must wear a high-visibility vest (HVV).
November 24, 2008
DB09-03: TRUE OR FALSE: The HVV may be worn anytime a member feels it necessary to do so
TRUE
DB09-03: The HVV shall be worn when?
Prior to exiting the apparatus, anytime a member is actively working on traffic/highway/roadway incidents
DB09-03: When shall the HVV NOT bear worn?
- Fire suppression activities
- Physical rescue/extrication
- Hazmat mitigation measures
- In the IDLH
- Incidents that require immediate action from responding personnel to effect life-saving measures
- Any incident that by wearing the vest, places the firefighter at a personal risk level greater than the potential risk of exposure to traffic conditions
DB09-03: A HVV shall be worn in a fashion that allows what?
That allows it to be seen by oncoming traffic
DB09-03: TRUE OR FALSE: The HVV can be worn over the firefighting turnout coat, brush jacket, or work uniform shirt
TRUE
DB09-03: The HVV is made of 100% __________ material with a ____-point breakaway design to minimize the risk of becoming entangled in equipment and allowing for greater mobility in critical situations.
100% polyester; 5-point breakaway design
DB09-03: Where are the tear-away features on the HVV located?
- Front side of both shoulders
- (2) at the waist area
- Front torso area
DB09-03: The HVV features ____ silver reflective material background.
2”
DB09-03: When not in use, how should the HVV be stored?
When not in use, the vest folds into a convenient storage pouch that is attached to the inside of the garment and shall be stored in the cab area of a light vehicle or heavy apparatus
DB09-03: How shall the HVV be washed and dried?
The vest may be washed in warm water and line dried only
DB09-03: What is the maximum wash cycles for the HVV garment?
25 wash cycles
DB09-03: Can you use bleach to clean the HVV?
NO
DB09-03: Can you dry clean/iron the HVV?
NO
DB09-03: Under what conditions shall the HVV be sent to Supply and Maintenance for replacement?
If damaged, defaced, faded or torn, or if not visible at 1,000 feet
DB09-03: A HVV that is worn on a daily basis has a service life expectancy of approximately _________.
6 months
DB09-03: A HVV that is not worn on a daily basis may have a useful service life of _________.
3 years
DB09-03: The HVVs will be pre-identified per position and assigned to light and heavy apparatus by _______________________.
By the Supply and Maintenance Division prior to distribution
DB09-03: What is the primary goal of the federal regulation regarding HVVs?
To decrease the potential of a firefighter being struck by vehicles
DB10-02: Companies and rescue ambulances not assigned to an incident shall only request to be added to dispatches if _____________________.
If they are in the first-in district of the incident. Resources must be physically in the first-in district when this request is made
DB10-02: What is the exception to the rule that “Companies and rescue ambulances not assigned to an incident shall only request to be added to dispatches if they are in the first-in district of the incident?”
Light Forces may request to add themselves to incidents in their first alarm districts (the area in which a company normally responds to a fire or other emergency)
DB10-02: TRUE OR FALSE: If a company is not part of the assignment created by MFC, no radio contact shall be made with MFC or the Incident Commander with the intent of “buying into” the incident.
TRUE
DB10-02: Companies dispatched to a vicinity call shall not attach themselves by contacting the Incident Commander or checking into staging without the specific approval of MFC. These actions create ________________ in the city wide coverage that MFC is not aware of.
Unanticipated “holes”.
DB10-02: MFC adds requested resources to incidents based on their ________ not ___________.
MDC status not verbal updates
DB10-02: All resources responding to greater alarm and major emergency incidents shall use the _______________ for a staging channel.
The Division tactical channel
DB10-02: What is the proper and most efficient method for MFC to track company status?
Through the use of the MDC
DB10-02: TRUE OR FALSE: In no case should a member compromise service to other types of calls to attempt to add their company to a potential response.
TRUE
DB10-12: The major changes include extending the time required to forward the F-150 Accident Report from ___ days to ___ days to allow members adequate time to secure representation, if desired.
7 days to 14 days
DB10-12: The cause determination at the scene of an accident will be made by _________________.
The law enforcement investigating agency at the scene rather than the investigating Fire Department Chief Officer
DB10-12: What is the primary objective of the investigating officer at an investigation scene?
To determine the circumstances surrounding an event and to report them accurately
DB10-12: If upon arrival, you encounter a serious accident involving Fire Department apparatus, notify _______________ and request ________________ response through MFC.
Notify the Administrative Division Chief and request a Los Angeles City Attorney
DB10-12: The LAPD will request a Specialized Collision Investigation Detail under what conditions?
- Any traffic collision involving a City-owned or a City mileage vehicle that results in a fatality or severe injury
- Any traffic collision resulting in a fatality or severe injury, which may result in a criminal felony prosecution and which is beyond the scope of the investigating officer’s expertise
- Any major unusual traffic occurrence
DB10-12: Interviews shall normally be conducted between the hours of ___ to ___ weekdays, unless the investigation is time sensitive
8 am to 5 pm
DB10-12: If management determines that the matter is time-sensitive, and the member is unable to obtain representation within _______, management reserves the right to detail an available representative of the member’s choice to provide representation to the member
90 minutes
DB10-12: A “B” penalty is a ___ to ___ day suspension.
6 to 10 day suspension
DB10-12: The cause determination of an accident is done by who?
By the law enforcement investigating agency at the scene
DB10-12: An F-150 shall be completed by who?
By the LAFD Investigating Chief Officer and shall be forwarded within 14 calendar days to allow for members to secure representation is desired
DB10-12: A FG-88 Automobile Accident Report shall be completed by who?
By the Driver, and the tillerperson is a ladder truck is involved
DB10-12: The Preliminary Investigation Packet shall be forwarded “through channels” to Emergency Services Bureau within _______.
14 days
DB10-12: The Traffic Accident Hearing Report is formatted for a consistent approach and categorizes the accident in one of _____ categories.
One of four categories
DB10-12: Which category is: An accident in which Fire Department personnel exercised reasonable judgement and precautions, exhibited good apparatus/vehicle operator’s and officer’s skills and observed all state, local and Fire Department statues, ordinances and rules.
Category I