Quiz #1 Flashcards by Sean Rorden

According to DB No. 11-10 - SECOND 800 MHz RADIO FOR COMPANY COMMANDERS, All Officers shall carry two radios _________________________

during all emergency operations.

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According to TB 101 - Standardized Emergency Management System, The five organizational levels in SEMS are:

Field Response Level, Local Government Level, Operational Area, Regional, State

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According to TB 101 - Standardized Emergency Management System, ______________ means that every individual has a designated supervisor

Unity of Command

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According to TB 101 - Standardized Emergency Management System, the General Staff consists of the following positions:

Operations Section Chief, Planning/Intelligence Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Finance/ Administrative Section Chief

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According to TB 101 - Standardized Emergency Management System, ___________ are used to divide an incident into geographical areas of operation

divisions

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TB 076 - Company Operations states that NFPA Standard _______ is the Standard on Occupational Safety and Health Program

NFPA 1500

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TB 076 - Company Operations states that following the establishment of command, subsequent arriving resources will _______________________. Once the first arriving officer has taken charge and announced to MFC his/her assumption of command.

stop on block away from the reported address

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According to TB 076 - Company Operations, If the officer of the first arriving Engine Company commits to a tactical objective or function (i.e., fire attack, rescue, ventilation, etc.), utilization of the ____________ will permit the Company Officer’s involvement in the attack without neglecting Incident Commander responsibilities.

portable radio

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TB 076 - Company Operations states that the _____________________arriving on the scene shall automatically assume command.

first Fire Department resource/member

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According to TB 076 - Company Operations who establishes the Incident Command Post?

Battalion Commander

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According to TB 076 - Company Operations, NFPA _______ mandates a backup team (“Two In/Two Out”) prior to entry into an IDLH with very limited exceptions.

NFPA 1500

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TB 076 - Company Operations states that Department IC’s shall, as a minimum, designate at least one RIC upon the arrival of additional resources above

the original structure assignment

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TB 076 - Company Operations states no roof-cutting operation shall be performed without the presence of a(n) __________.

safety member

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According to TB 073 - Tactical/Operational Considerations for Personnel, DO NOT APPROACH OR ENTER THE STRUCTURE ALONE. Personnel safety is greatly enhanced by utilizing the “___________” in all incidents.

buddy system

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According to TB 073 - Tactical/Operational Considerations for Personnel, anytime a Department member is assaulted, the member’s Battalion/Section Commander shall be notified and police response requested. Medical Liaison shall be contacted and the assaulted member shall be

sent to a first care facility and be evaluated by a doctor to determine the extent of injury.

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According to Vo. 1, (2/1…), when responding to move ups,

move ups are nonemergency unless directed emergency by Metro

According to Vo. 1, (2/1…), for all structure fires the mode of operation shall be declared, the modes are:

offensive, defensive, investigative

According to Vol. 1, (2/1…..) to prevent damage to pump packing seals, all pumps shall not be operated dry for a period exceeding ___ seconds. Where practical, fire pumps shall be carried wet.

Vol. 1, (2/1…) Company Commanders shall have the option to equip wagon batteries with one of the following tips, (All of the following are correct EXCEPT:)

1-1/4 inch Smooth Bore Tip 
1-1/2 inch Smooth Bore Tip
Variable spray tip
500 G.P.M. (or larger) Fog Hog
5/8 inch Smooth Bore Tip

1-1/4 inch Smooth Bore Tip

Vol 1, (2/1…) state that the N.F.P.A. 704 Identification System is used on structures. The N.F.P.A. 704 Identification system can be recognized by a diamond with numerals, letters and symbols within the four colored backgrounds. The colored backgrounds shall be used for the four categories:

blue - health; yellow - reactivity; red - flammability; white - additional information

Vol. 1, (2/1…) states that ________________ is a term to use when there is a large hostile crowd and apparent danger to LAFD personnel or apparatus

Fire Department Needs Assistance

According to Vol. 1, (2/1…) Fires in U.S. mail boxes shall be extinguished with ________________ if possible

CO2 or dry chemical

Vol. 1, (2/1….) states that Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces, and Medical Task Forces are identified using the State Master Mutual Aid numbering system whether formed by Metro or the Incident Commander. Los Angeles City has been assigned a block of designation numbers ______ through _____ under the State Mutual Aid System.

1000; 1074

Vol. 1 (2/3,…) states that in certain emergencies the circumstances may make it necessary to further expand the organizational structure to meet the changed conditions. A Major Emergency exists when more than ___ companies are dispatched

According to Vol. 1 (2/7...), In the case of a catastrophic event, it may not be possible to contact off-duty members. If it is obvious that members should report for work and communications are down, members should report to ______________ which is the Department's primary Base location for extended events.

Dodger Stadium

According to Vol. 1, (2/1...), Responsible officers shall use the following information to determine if "no parking" signs are needed on narrow streets where emergency response is restricted: If traveled roadway width is 20' - 28':

No parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant.

Vol 1, (2/1...), All emergency vehicles are equipped with electronic sirens. The "____" position is the position of choice.

wail

Vol. 1 (2/1...), states 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 a(n) __________________.

inconspicuous manner

According to Vol. 1 (2/1...) 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

Vol. 1, (2/1...), states any off-duty member encountering an emergency situation which falls within the responsibility of the Los Angeles Fire Department, shall ______________________________.

assume command of the incident if no Department apparatus is present.

Vol, 1 (2/1...) states that fire apparatus shall not be driven over hose lines, except in cases of absolute necessity. Police action shall be requested when hose "in use" is driven over by unauthorized vehicles. Members are urged to use good judgment in these situations and properly weigh all factors involved before taking action. Aggravated cases shall be reported by telephone to the

Arson Unit

According to Vol. 1 (2/1...) when operating Department hose lines on fires above the _____ floor, exterior standpipes shall be used when practical.

third

Vol. 1 (2/3...) states that the duties and responsibilities of the __________________ are to assess hazards, evaluate strategy, and correct unsafe operations.

Safety Officer

According to Vol. 1, (2/3...) The General Staff section that gathers, assimilates, analyzes, and processes information needed for effective decision making is the __________ Section.

Planning

According to Vol. 1, (2/7...) Phase 2 of Recall is defined as:

a limited recall when 41 to 71 companies and/or 20 to 25 RA's have been committed to a major emergency(s).

According to Vol. 1, (2/7...) the Emergency Overtime Report is the

F-23

Vol. 1, (2/3...) states that the RESOURCE AND SITUATION STATUS RECORD (Tactical Worksheet) is the

F-666

Which of the Department's CORE Values state that members will Honor the Firefighter Oath?

Professionalism

Which of the Department's CORE Values state that members will take creative risk to adapt and improve?

Innovation