LP # 350 MAPS AND MAP BOOKS

Question 1

WHAT IS THE 400’ CADASTRAL MAP?

Answer 1

400’ Cadastral Map – scale 1” = 400’

Print size is 34” x 42”
(includes 7 digit numbering system).
Largest scale map shows all streets in double line
delineation.

This is the map used on
the station panel map.

A complete set consists of 133 maps.

Question 2

WHAT IS THE 800’ CADASTRAL MAP?

Answer 2

800’ Cadastral Map – scale 1” = 800’

print size is 17” x 21” (this is a ½ size
reduction of the 400’ map and includes
7 digit numbering system).

This map is used in the black covered field books
carried on all fire apparatus. In this
map book, you will find a freeway
interchange index map, freeway
interchanges, overview of LAX,
overview of major colleges and hydrant
symbols.

Question 3

WHAT ARE THE SPECS ON THE 1200’ Cadastral Map?

Answer 3

1200’ Cadastral Map – scale 1” =
1200’;

print size is 11” x 15” (this is a
2/3 size reduction of the 400’ map and
includes 7 digit numbering system).

The 1200’ Cadastral map is found in
the red binder and is probably the
most often-used map book.

 Found in this map book is City of Los Angeles
street index, Index of Canyons and Fire
Roads. Streets are double line
delineated, hydrants are marked by
symbols with main sizes. 1200’
Cadastral maps are carried on all
emergency vehicles.

Question 4

WHAT IS MAP NO 107A?

Answer 4

Map No.107A – 11 x 15 is the
graphic index to L.A.F.D. 1200’
street index atlas.

Question 5

WHAT IS THE 1200’ COMMUNICATION MAP?

Answer 5

1200’ Communication Map – scale 1” =
1200’; print size is 42” x 84”. These
are used in roller maps or large panel
maps. Streets are delineated as a
single line. 9-Maps needed to cover
city.

Question 6

WHAT IS THE 2400’ COMMUNICATION MAP?

Answer 6

2400’ Communications Map – scale 1”
= 2400’; print is 42” x 84” for Valley and
Metro – W.L.A. composites, 21” x 30”
for the Harbor. These are used in the
roller maps or larger panel maps
requiring coverage of a larger area.
These maps are ½ size reductions of
the 1200’ Communications Map that
have been spliced to form three panels
that cover the city.

Question 7

WHAT ARE REF MAPS?

Answer 7

Reference Maps – Scales vary, but
these are basically skeleton maps of
the City of Los Angeles showing station
location, division and battalion lines

Question 8

WHAT IS MAP 104

Answer 8

Map No. 104 – 40” x 58” shows fire
stations in the City of Los Angeles
only.

Question 9

WHAT IS MAP 105

Answer 9

40” x 58” operation
organization shows stations and
battalion lines.

Question 10

WHAT IS MAP 106?

Answer 10

40 x 58” shows fire
stations in Los Angeles and
neighboring cities.

Question 11

MAP 104A, 105A ARE WHAT?

Answer 11

Maps No. 104A, 105A, and 106A
are ½ size reductions of their
respective maps

Question 12

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF HAVING A THOMAS GUIDE MAP?

Answer 12

Thomas Brothers Guide Book – scale varies
depending on which book you are using.
Information found in the Thomas Brothers
Map Guides include street index, freeway
access, list of hospitals, schools, parks and
Railroads with their owners

Question 13

WHAT TYP OF MAP DOES THE DIV SEDANS CARRY?

Answer 13

Division Sedans: 800’ and 1200’
cadastral maps, Thomas Brothers Map
Books, Wildland Operational
Guidebook, Swift Water, Freeway
interchange and Metro Rail maps

Question 14

BATTALION SEDANS CARRY WHAT TYPE OF MAPS?

Answer 14

800’ and 1200’
Cadastral maps, Thomas Brothers Map
Books, Wildland Operational
Guidebook, Swift Water, Freeway
interchanges and Metro Rail maps.
Battalion sedan also carries Storm
drainage and Sewer maps.

Question 15

WHAT TYP OF MAPS DOES THE SQUADS CARRY?

Answer 15

Squads: 800’ and 1200’ Cadastral
maps, Thomas Brothers Map Books,
sewer, storm drain, gas, oil, and
natural gas pipe lines

Question 16

WHAT TYP OF MAPS DOES THE SWIFT WATER APPARATUS CARRY?

Answer 16

Swift Water Apparatus: 800’ and 1200’
Cadastral maps, Thomas Brothers Map
Books, 800’ flood control channel,
Region flood inundation maps (Which
project 50,100 and 500 year floods)
Thomas Brothers Map Books and
Thomas Guide flood plain maps

Question 17

WHT MAPS DOES THE TRUCK COMPANIES CARRY?

Answer 17

Truck Companies, Engine Companies
and Rescue Ambulances: 800’ and
1200’ Cadastral maps, Thomas
Brothers Map Books and 1st –in maps
of their districts and surrounding
companies districts

Question 18

WHAT ARE THE SYMBOLS FOR THESE HYDRANTS?

Single Fire Hydrant 2 ½”
¨ Single Fire Hydrant 4”
¨ Double Fire Hydrant 2 ½”x4” or 4”x4”
¨ Built-up Fire Hydrant
¨ Subsurface Fire Hydrant
¨ Private Fire Hydrant

Answer 18

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Question 19

HOW DO YOU ORDER HYDRANT MAPS ?

Answer 19

Hydrant Map pages: (Cadastral 400’,
800’ and 1200’)
1. Not Mounted
a. 1-6 copies total – verbal request.
b. 7 or more copies – Requisition.

Manuals and Orders Unit phone #
(213) 978-3430
F-80 approved by Battalion or Section
Commander