Emergency Operations 2-1 Flashcards
till alarms received while out of quarters shall be reported via _____
Radio
Still alarms received while in quarters shall be reported to Metro using the business phone or radio. Do not use the fire phone to report still alarms. Use the Centrex emergency number (213)
213 847 5340
. In times of, or areas of civil unrest, routes should be _______to minimize the possibility of problems
Varied
The first company on scene shall give a comprehensive and descriptive size-up. If nothing is showing or additional information is received, the remainder of the assignment shall continue _______ unless requested otherwise by the on-scene officer
Non emergency
Move ups Emergency or non emergency
Non emergency unless directed emergency by Metro
Heavy rescue, emergency air, tractor companies, etc., shall respond emergency or non emergency
Non emergency unless directed by Mfc or ic
The first apparatus of the convoy shall stop at all red lights and stop signs. The remaining apparatus shall slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution and only when safe to proceed.
Except when?
At intersections controlled by a Traffic Officer.
When approaching an intersection, apparatus drivers shall be prepared to stop. This shall include decelerating by
Removing their foot from throttle even when light is green
RESPONSE NARROW STREETS Responsible officers shall use the following information to determine if “no parking” signs are needed on narrow streets where emergency response is restricted:
Less than 20’ - No parking, both sides of street or Fire Lane
20’ to 28’ - No parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant.
Over 28’ - No restrictions unless there is a need to paint curbs red on sharp turns or at intersections.
A. RED LIGHTS: Red lights on Department apparatus shall be kept burning while responding to alarms or when necessary while working at emergencies. Except?
FREEWAY INCIDENTS: Members are cautioned that the use of warning lights (flashing or constant) are disruptive to traffic flow in either direction. Warning lights shall be extinguished where operations can be safely continued without hazard, e.g., vehicles and personnel operating on shoulder.
Members in command of apparatus turned back by radio while responding to an alarm, shall make the transition from emergency to non-emergency operation in an ______
Inconspicuous manner
When responding to emergencies, no apparatus, with the exception of chiefs’ apparatus, shall overtake and pass another unless the apparatus being passed is
A. Disabled or delayed, or
B. Moving at a reduced speed due to terrain or type of apparatus; or
C. Giving way in order to alter the response sequence so as to obtain optimum approach and apparatus placement at the emergency.
FIRST ALARM ASSIGNMENTS
Category A
Category B
Category C
- required fire flow?
A. CATEGORY A: Not less than four fire companies, including not less than one truck
B. CATEGORY B: Not less than six fire companies, including not less than two trucks
C. CATEGORY C: Not less than four fire companies, including not less than three engine companies and one truck.(brush, harbor, airport
A=less than 4500 gpm
B=4500gpm and above; dwellings apartments and hotels 4+ stories
More than 10,000 square ft under 1 roof
More than 15000 square on 2 floors
- Automatic alarms include:
waterflow, bells ringing, smoke detectors and manual pulls.
Required fire flow: The standard used to estimate the number of companies needed to extinguish a fully involved structure fire is ______GPM per line and two lines (_____GPM) per company
250
500
The following fire department resources will be dispatched on all “Fire Department Needs Help” Calls:
1 BC
1 EMS
1 Lightforce or Engine
1 ALS RA
A BLS or paramedic ambulance will not be closed to staff fire apparatus without first obtaining the approval of the concerned _____
Division commander
A. The following items shall be worn by members riding on open-cab apparatus and jump seats of enclosed apparatus, during and returning from emergency responses. 1. Goggles or breathing apparatus face piece. 2. Helmet. 3. Full turnouts. 4. Body Armor
Except when
Members riding in the cab area of enclosed apparatus, with windows closed, are exempt from the preceding requirement.
C. No apparatus shall be left unattended outside of quarters.
Except?
Exception Sedans and rescue ambulances shall be locked when unattended.
Although all members have “peace officer” status, only those properly qualified (Penal Code Section 832) and meeting Department requirements are permitted to carry firearms. At present, this is limited to members assigned to the
Arson investigation section
The unauthorized carrying of weapons is a ______ under California State law. The unauthorized carrying of a loaded weapon is a ______
Misdemeanor
Felony
Fire Department helicopters, except in extenuating circumstances, shall remain ______mile(s) outside of area(s) of civil unrest.
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The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Fire Department have signed an Agreement giving the authority for scene management of hazardous materials spills on streets and roadways within the City boundaries (other than the freeways) to the
LAFD
Hazardous material spills on freeways are under the jurisdiction of the
CHP
To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o p u m p p a c k i n g s e a l s , a l l p u m p s s h a l l n o t b e o p e r a t e d d r y f o r a period exceeding ____seconds. Where practical, fire pumps shall be carried wet.
30
When operating Department hose lines on fires above the ___floor, exterior standpipes shall be used when practical.
3rd
Sand bags for flood control are available for issuance to homeowners at _________
Sand will be distributed to designated locations with locations announced via _______
However, authorization by the County Flood Control District is required for issuance in excess of _____Sandbags to any one citizen.
All fire stations
Administrative teletype
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