DEPARTMENT BULLETIN 2021 TO 2024 Flashcards
RELATIVE TO DEPARTMENT BULLETIN, DB -17- 06 WHAT YEAR WAS THIS BULLETIN WRITTEN?
2017
DB 21-04
THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTAINING GOOD ORDER FALLS LARGELY ON THE SHOULDERS OF ?
OFFICERS
DB 21-04 PROGRESSIVE ENGAGEMENT BENEFITS WOULD INCLUDE ALL THE FOLLOWING
SET EXPECTATIONS
MAINTAIN PUBIC TRUST
MODIFY THE BEHAVIOR OF UNDERPERFORMING MEMBERS
DB 21-04
IN 2008, THE FBOR CLARIFIED FOR US THAT FORMAL DISCIPLINE OCCURRED WHEN A MEMBER WAS ISSUED AN ___ REPRIMAND
F-1105
DB 21-04
PROGRESSIVE ENGAGEMENT _____ CONSTITUTES DISCIPLINE AND DOES NOT TRIGGER FBOR PROVISIONS
DOESNT ?
DB 21-04: The F-1104 Notice to Improve Performance is retained?
Until the deficiency is corrected
DB 21-04: How many copies of the F-1104 is created?
3
DB 21-04: At the completion of the investigation where PSD determines that a Reprimand is the appropriate action, _____will create the F-1105 Reprimand.
PSD
DB 21-04: If _____ fail to address actions worthy of discipline and accountability, they are depriving the member of the opportunity to learn and grow, and the organization of the opportunity to maintain its high standards.
Supervisors
DB 21-04: Progressive Engagements has a total of ___ Steps
6
DB 21-04: When a CTS entry is necessary this information will form the basis for the investigation that will be initiated by either the PSD Investigators or ___ , depending on the severity of the allegation(s).
Field Officers
DB 21-04: The ___Commander has the discretion to approve resolution plans to ensure they adequately address the severity of the offense (as determined by our Disciplinary Guidelines).
Psd
DB 21-04: An Officer should always attempt to address the act or behavior by creating a ____ plan that is fair, thorough and understandable to the complainant
Resolution
DB 21-04: Questions regarding the Progressive Engagement Steps should be directed to?
Planning
DB 22-01: LAFD’s new backing policy is consistent with all the following?
NFPA , NIOSH
DB 22-01: When backing, the Hazard zone is 3 feet to each side of the apparatus & _ ft behind?
15’
DB 22-01: When backing an Aerial Truck, The A/O and Tiller shall wear their headsets. Who will assume the role of Safety Spotter?
Safety Officer
DB 22-01: Normally be located in a position to monitor the movement of the apparatus, and assure that no Department member or civilian is placed at risk during backing operations best describes?
Safety Officer
DB 22-01: Does the LAFD Backing Policy apply to backing down narrow streets?
No, Company Commanders must use good judgment and initiative
DB 22-01: During Backing Night Procedures, Drivers should consider ____ Emergency Lighting for increases Safety and Visibility when clear of street
Shutting Down
DB 22-01: During Backing Night Procedures, Who is normally the Safety Officer?
Company Comm
DB 22-01: During Backing without a member to assist, perform?
360
DB 22-02: HVV’s shall be worn in all the following situations ?
When directing Traffic
Aiding a Stranded Motorist
Not auto fire in the street
DB 22-02: HVV’s have a __ point break a-way breakaway design to minimize the risk of being entangled?
Five
DB 22-02: HVV’s have a __ reflective material background strip?
2”
DB 22-02: HVV’s are made of 100% ____ material?
Polyester
DB 22-02: When cleaning an HVV, all the following are ?
Don’t use bleach
Wash in warm water
Line dry only
Not dry cleaned
DB 22-02: The wearing of HVV’s is required by ___ Law
State law and federal law
DB 22-02: HVV’s: Send to S & M for replacement if damaged, defaced, faded, or torn, or if it is not visible at ___ feet
1,000
DB 22-03: Members shall notify their immediate Supervisor of any restrictions the DMV has imposed on their driving privileges within___?
Next Business Day
DB 22-03: All the following Ranks are exempt from maintaining a Class “B” Drivers License?
a. Fire Boat Mate
b. Fire Boat Pilot
c. Helicopter Pilot
d. Arson Invest
e. Battalion Chief
f. Assist Bureau
g. Non-Fire Suppression Cert
DB 22-03: Fire Suppression certified members below the Rank of BC must obtain a ___ Motor Carrier Safety Administration Medical Examination Report (MCSA-5875).
Federal
DB 22-03: Fire Suppression certified members below the Rank of BC must obtain Either a Class “B” Commercial firefighter endorsement (Listed as Restriction 50 on License) or an “___” (Hazardous Materials and Tank) endorsement.
X
DB 22-05: The average age for a person to fall victim to Human Trafficking is __ to __ years old?
11 to 13
DB 22-05: If you suspect there is a human trafficking victim, you shall?
Phone MFC
DB 22-05: Human Trafficking Indicators: Tattoos/branding (branding of the trafficker’s name on victim’s body or ____ are commonplace
Crowns
DB 22-05: Fire Prevention Inspections and ____ with Local Businesses may provide opportunities for members to note the presence of Human Trafficking
Routine Interactions
DB 22-05: Human Trafficking would include all the following?
Force labor
Sex trafficking
DB 22-05: LAFD Role relative to Human Trafficking; Recognize & notify ____, whether it’s a suspected location or a suspected victim.
Law partners
DB 22-05: If you suspect there is a human trafficking victim, you shall?
Phone MFC
DB 22-05: Human Trafficking Indicators: Tattoos/branding (branding of the trafficker’s name on victim’s body or ____ are commonplace
Crowns
DB 22-05: Fire Prevention Inspections and ____ with Local Businesses may provide opportunities for members to note the presence of Human Trafficking
Routine interactions
DB 22-08: Toll Roads: Vehicles will not be required to have a FasTrak® transponder, but will be required to provide “____” information and a list of vehicle license plates registered with the NRA
Point of Contact
DB 22-08: California Vehicle Code provides an exemption from any requirement to pay a toll on a HOT (high occupancy Toll) lane for emergency response vehicles if responding to an “Emergency Call” or ___?
Urgent Calls
DB 22-08: Metro has agreed to add LAFD emergency vehicle plates, from areas of the City that would normally use Metro Express Lanes to an ___ Account.
NRA
DB 22-08: FasTrak® transponder Required Vehicles would include all the following
a. Arson
b. TEMS
c. Chaplain Services
d. FPB
e. Mobile mechanic
g. Pick-up trucks/plug buggies
Not hazmat support unit
DB 22-08: Toll Roads: When a notice of violation is received by S&M, it will be forwarded to Bureau & BC where vehicles assigned. Bureau will make a single attempt to notify the member through Department email. If no response or resolution is received, a second email notification will be made to the members immediate supervisor. CTS entry will be made after __ Level Notification?
Second
DB 23-01: Stress is a by-product of a career in the fire service. LAFD is Increasing awareness of the impact caused by traumatic events, cumulative stress, and ___ .
Sleep Deprivation
DB 23-01: In times of crisis, LAFD’s BHP can provide short term psychological ___ following a traumatic event for first responders
First Aid
DB 23-01: Objective of On-Call Clinician: Respond to active members who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis while ___?
On duty
DB 23-01: State of emotional turmoil to the extent that normal coping mechanisms are insufficient.
A Crisis
DB 23-01: On Call Clinician’s Interventions: Providing individual psychological first aid or crisis intervention __?
In Person
Or Via Phone
DB 23-01: LAFD BHP: The on-call clinicians respond to People, NOT _____?
Events
DB 23-01: BHP Clinicians Deployment - Initial contact shall go through __?
MFC Floor Captain
DB 23-01: Conversations with Fire Psychologists and UFLAC clinicians are strictly __?
Confidential
DB 23-01: BHP Clinicians Deployment - Automatic Response includes all the following?
a. Line of duty death
b. Suicide of active LAFD member
c. Serious line of duty injury
d. Suicidal Ideation of active LAFD member
Not member displaying psychotic symptoms
DB 23-01: Suicidal and/or homicidal ideation and the LAFD member meets “Reasonable Suspicion” criteria, Supervisor shall follow ___?
Substance abuse policy
Does an Automatic Response for on-call Clinician includes Chaplin’s?
Yes
DB 23-01: On-Call clinicians communicate internally within ____ regarding what went well, ways to improve what did not go well, and how to address concerns.
A Week
DB 23-13: Sworn personnel interested in family leave pertaining to paternal leave, adoption, surrogacy, or foster care reference Administrative Bulletin ___or their respective MOU.
17
DB 23-13: Once on work restrictions from their physician, a Pregnant member shall complete F-225 Light Duty Request Due to Pregnancy and forward it to _____ through channels.
Admin ops
DB 23-13: If a member’s physician determines them to be Temporarily Totally Disabled (TTD), member shall forward those restrictions to __ to transition from Light Duty to Pregnancy Leave.
MLU
DB 23-13: While on Light Duty, If the supervisor questions the ability of the employee to perform their assigned duties, the supervisor shall send an F-225 to __ through channels requesting a medical evaluation of the member.
Admin ops
DB 23-13: Once a member is placed off TTD, the member may apply for Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), which provides up to ____ hours of leave.
580
DB 23-13: To apply for PDL, the member shall submit an F-225 to the Fire Chief, through channels, with an __ and ___.
FG-191 – FG-193
DB 23-13: PDL Length is available for up to ____ post-delivery if the 720 hours have not been exhausted.
6 weeks
DB 23-13: Bonding Leave – Before and After Childbirth is another type of Family Medical Leave and may commence prior to the childbirth. Bonding Leave provides an additional ___ hours of leave and must be taken within one year of the child’s birth.
580
DB 23-13: In order to be eligible for Bonding Leave member must be employed continuously for a period of one year, and have worked at least ____ hours (actual hours worked, not compensated time) during the 12 months immediately preceding the first day of Bonding Leave.
1040
DB 23-13: Post Delivery Leave of Absence and Light Duty: If member is not eligible for Bonding Leave and/or wishes to extend their leave beyond time provided under FML, member may request a personal leave of absence subject to the approval of Fire Chief. Submit an F-225 to the Fire Chief through channels with __ Request for Personal Leave of Absence Without Pay.
FG-38
DB 23-13: After exhausting all approved leaves, member may request NIOD Light Duty for up to ___ post-delivery with Dr. note placing the member TPD with restrictions as a result of childbirth.
6 months
DB 24-02: Injury or illness that arises out of member’s employment, where the member has filed a Workers’ Compensation Claim that has been accepted by the Third-Party Administrator (TPA), and where a duty certificate has been issued to Payroll from the TPA for IOD 4850 Benefits under California Labor Code section 4850.
IOD
DB 24-02: Member’s Responsibilities while off-duty IOD include all the following
A Concern themselves with recovery, not engage in any activity, which might hinder or delay
b. NOT leave their general area of residence without securing permission in writing
c. Immediately notify the MLU when going on or off duty due to an IOD
NOT THIS Contact the MLU and submit an F-1001 (Duty Status), after each doctor’s visit
DB 24-02: Members working Special Duty shall contact their immediate supervisor on a ___ to provide information regarding their duty status
Weekly
DB 24-02: Supervisors - Station /Unit Commander’s Responsibilities includes contacting ___ the First business day of each month and relay pertinent information relating to the off-duty member’s duty status. This will include all members assigned, regardless of platoon.
MLU
DB 24-02: While of IOD, If the member does not check-in as required or the supervisor is unable to reach the member, consider requesting a Humanitarian Member Visitation utilizing ____.
Form 86
DB 24-02: Members off IOD __ Calendars days or more, Station /Unit Commander’s shall use “LAFD Members Off Long Term Dashboard” to record contact efforts. The dashboard will be reviewed by Battalions/Bureaus to track recovery and duty status
10
DB 24-02: Suspected Medical Leave Abuse, enter into the CTS and reported to the __.
MLU
DB 24-02: IOD members meeting any of the criteria below will require transfer into FRU (Formerly Accounting – Div 320. Which is true?
a. Member is Off-Duty for one-year
c. Member has exhausted all their accumulated compensatory time off duty – CTO time
Not true is b. Member is on Federal Rate
DB 24-02: Once member is assigned to FRU, Station/Unit Commanders shall forward the member’s timekeeping records (F-351’s), PRB and their Personnel File to the MLU “through channels”. Once assigned to FRU member reports to __?
MLU
DB 24-02: Whenever a member receives an updated Duty Status from their treating physician, the member shall provide the Department with ___ or Doctor’s Medical Duty Status.
F-1000
DB 24-02: A light duty detail is an administrative position unauthorized and unfunded; is not to exceed a total duration of ___ and member is expected to return to full unrestricted duty.
6 months
DB 24-02: Unit/Section may request a temporary light duty member by completing ___ and forwarding to MLU?
Google Intake Form
- DB 24-02: No later than ___ calendar days after the date of injury, MLU will review the files of members who are TPD and in a temporary light duty detail to evaluate whether member’s work restrictions will become permanent and how the restrictions will affect the member’s ability to perform the essential functions of their civil service classification.
45
DB 24-02: For members with Permanent Disabilities, LAFD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities by accommodate reasonably. This shall be accomplished in accordance with the Federal law, State law and Citywide ____ Policy
Reasonable Accommodation
DB 24-03: Injury or Illness that does not arise out of employment and/or in the course of employment.
NIOD
DB 24-03: Member’s Responsibilities while off-duty NIOD include all the following
a. Concern themselves with recovery, not engage in any activity, which might hinder or delay
b. NOT leave their general area of residence without securing permission in writing
d. Contact the MLU and submit an F-1001 (Duty Status), after each doctor’s visit
DB 24-03: When a member is off-duty NIOD 4 through 30 consecutive calendar days, it is required to provide a private medical treatment certificate or F-1001. 31 or more consecutive calendar days requires a private medical treatment certificate or F-1001 and RTD exam through?
City Personnel’s MSD
DB 24-03: Members off NIOD __ Calendars days or more, Station /Unit Commander’s shall use “LAFD Members Off Long Term Dashboard” to record contact efforts. The dashboard will be reviewed by Battalions/Bureaus to track recovery and duty status
10
DB 24-03: NIOD members meeting any of the criteria below will require transfer into FRU (Formerly Accounting – Div 320.
What is true
b. Member is on State Rate
c. Member has exhausted all their accumulated compensatory time off duty – CTO time
DB 24-03: IOD or NIOD, If Permanent Restriction would preclude the member from performing the essential job functions of their civil service classification, the ____ should meet with the member to begin the interactive process
DC
DB 24-04: The __ is used to document instances where our members sustain an occupational injury, illness or exposure. All on-duty injuries, illnesses and exposures
IIRS
DB 24-04: If a member is Injured or Ill on duty, their Supervisor shall complete all the following forms?
a. Form 5020
b. Supervisor’s Accident Investigation (SAI) form
c. DWC-1
NOT THIS d. Accident Witness Statements (AWS)
DB 24-04: During emergency operations, if a member requires first care, they shall notify their supervisor immediately. The member will be assessed by __?
Paramedics
DB 24-04: Burns, Transport to an approved burn center, regardless of the severity, unless the member meets trauma criteria or has airway involvement then ___ determines destination
Base
DB 24-04: New Injury, the ____ shall investigate and document the injury/illness in the IIRS as “New Injury/Illness or Care Required.”
Supervisor
DB 24-04: Form 5020 has four (4) selections to choose from. Which is
a. New Injury/Illness or Care Required
b. No Medical Attention at this Time
c. Supplemental
d. Exposure
DB 24-04: EMS Captain are attached to all incidents where a member requires ____
First care
Transport
DB 24-04: Member may choose to decline first care, just documentation. A member has ___ days to report an injury/illness and up to 1-year to seek 1st care
30
DB 24-04: When a member is transported, __ shall immediately notify their chain of command regarding the circumstances that required transport
Supervisor
DB 24-14: Traffic Investigation, for third parties involved, an e-PCR shall be completed __?
Even if there is no medical complaint
DB 24-14: Chief Officer’s are required to take Photographs of the damaged City-owned vehicle(s). Forwarded to __?
PSD
DB 24-14: Traffic Investigation, the Right to Representation in Firefighter Bill of Rights is not applicable to investigative parties outside of the Fire Department such as Law Enforcement and __?
City attorney’s office
DB 24-14: The On-scene Chief Officer shall examine the vehicles for damage, and notify ____ if there any concerns about the vehicle’s ability to operate.
Mobile mechanics
DB 24-14: During a Traffic Investigation, Who will request LAPD’s Major Collision Investigation Team (MCIT)
LAPD
DB 24-14: The ___ should respond to the scene using the same criteria as LAPD’s MCIT.
City Attorney’s Office
DB 24-14: Who shall provide the involved third party with the necessary information regarding making a claim for damages
Chief Officer
DB 24-14: Chief Officers shall email all documents to https://portal.lafd.org/safety within 24 hours. This includes Photos, Completed FG-88 and the ___, (previously referred to as F-150)
Traffic Accident Intake Form
DB 24-14: Within ___ days from the receipt of Investigation Notice, Assistant Bureau Comm for the Bureau in which the member is assigned will normally conduct the traffic accident investigation
30
DB 24-14: ____ is to provide TCR it to the Bureau Office where the driver is assigned so that it can be linked to the previously completed Traffic Accident Intake Form
Chief officer
DB 24-14: Interview Times and Dates are normally be conducted between __ and __ hours, weekdays, unless the investigation is time sensitive.
0800-1700
DB 24-14: Members are given ___ days to secure a representative however, members may waive timeframe
21
DB 24-14: Based on the investigating officer’s findings, a remedial training assignment titled ___ via Vector (Target) Solutions shall be assigned for all at-fault accidents
Post-accident Enrichment Training
DB 24-15 - Company Commanders shall verify the 2022 IRPG with the ___ cover is used?
Yellow
DB 24-15: In the Wildland Setting, an ____ is defined as any Significant accident or Medical emergency occurring during an incident that involves Personnel. Similar to May-Day the gravity necessitates a plan to effectively manage the situation and ensure medical care and follow up occur in a timely manner?
Incident within and Incident
DB 24-15: The BI is extreme when the rating is ___ and above?
162
DB 24-15: Members returning to City who have not been given 8 hours of rest in past 24-hours shall be given ____hours of rest
8
DB 24-15: All members shall complete __ Wildland Fire Safety Training Activity
RT-130
