Quiz #10

Question 1

According to DB No. 08-04 - IMPLEMENTATION AND PROCEDURES FOR TATTOO, SCARIFICATION AND BRANDING POLICY, Addressing violations immediately is the first step in gaining compliance with the policy. ____________ are appropriate actions when dealing with initial violations. Should the offenses repeat or there is a non-compliance issue, the supervisor shall initiate progressive corrective action commensurate with the offense and consistent with Department policy.

Answer 1

Verbal counseling and training

Question 2

According to DB No. 08-04 - IMPLEMENTATION AND PROCEDURES FOR TATTOO, SCARIFICATION AND BRANDING POLICY, 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. What is that date?

Answer 2

May 1st, 2008

Question 3

According to Book 75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, Every _____________ of the Fire Department has a responsibility to themselves and their co-workers to be aware of injury and illness prevention practices and procedures. If they observe an unsafe act being committed by another person, they shall make that person aware of the unsafe act

Answer 3

Member

Question 4

According to Book 75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, The on-call Safety Officer shall be dispatched by MFC and respond under the following conditions…

Answer 4

• All major emergencies (more than 15 companies dispatched
• Serious injury or fatality of a member
• A request is made by the Incident Commander for response of the Safety Officer

Question 5

According to Book 75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, When inspectors/investigators from outside agencies enter a fire station (or other Department work location) for the purpose of a facility inspection or investigation into employees’ health concerns Station Commanders or facility supervisors shall adhere to the following guidelines and notify:

Answer 5

Department Safety Officer, Risk Management Division Safety Engineer

Question 6

According to Book 75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, ______________ GIVE THE INSPECTOR ACCESS TO THE PREMISES UNTIL THE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICER, A CITY SAFTETY ENGINEER OR INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST ARRIVES

Answer 6

Do not

Question 7

According to Book 75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, Cause. Every accident, except for ________ percent’ which are classified as acts of God, is caused by the unsafe behavior of an individual, or an unsafe mechanical or environmental condition, or both. The investigator shall identify and describe the causes, as failure to do so negates the entire investigative effort

Answer 7

2

Question 8

According to Book 75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, ALL are considered fatality or serious injury/illness occurs at work…

Answer 8

• Loss of any member of the body such as an amputation
• Serious degree of permanent disfigurement such as a severe crushing injury or burn
• In-patient hospitalization in excess of 24 hours for other than observation

Question 9

According to Book 75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, How many “Commandments of Safety” were originally printed in 1953 and were intended for supervisors? They apply now as they did then.

Answer 9

10

Question 10

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, Who establishes the Rules and Regulations for the Fire Department as set forth in Section 506 of the Los Angeles City Charter?

Answer 10

The Board of Fire Commissioners

Question 11

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, Who is the head of the Fire Department. It has power to supervise, control, regulate and manage the Department and to make and enforce all necessary and desirable rules and regulations? Such powers are subject to the provisions of the Charter and to such ordinances of the City not in conflict with the grants of power made to each department of the City government elsewhere in the Charter.

Answer 11

The Board of Fire Commissioners

Question 12

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, The transmission of orders and communications through the intermediate officers in ascending or descending order of rank. Is the definition of which answer?

Answer 12

Channels, through

Question 13

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, I do solemnly affirm that I will support this Constitution of the United States of America and that of the State of California; that I will obey the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Los Angeles, familiarize myself with and be obedient to the Rules and Regulations and orders of the Los Angeles Fire Department, and faithfully serve the City of Los Angeles in the discharge of my duties as a firefighter to the best of my knowledge and ability. This statement is called?

Answer 13

Firefighter Affrimation

Question 14

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, A notice issued by an authoritative Departmental source for the guidance and information of members. This describes?

Answer 14

Special Notice

Question 15

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, Any member who believes he or she has been discriminated against or sexually harassed may also file a formal complaint with WHO? All members are assured that he or she may make such reports without fear of retaliation by the City, Department, Management, or his or her immediate supervisor

Answer 15

City’s Civil Service Commission or Personnel Department or any federal or state agency established to process such complaints.

Question 16

ccording to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, No ____________ shall be a party to any malicious gossip, report or activity which would tend to disrupt Department morale or bring discredit to the Department, or any member thereof, nor shall make derogatory statements or adversely criticize Department policy or Departmental activities or officers, except by oral report to the Chief or by official written communication through channels

Answer 16

Member

Question 17

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, The privilege of exchange of time or adjustment of platoon schedules between members may be granted by?

Answer 17

The Fire Chief

Question 18

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, Any ___________ may summarily relieve a member under his or her command from duty, when in his or her judgment; an offense committed is sufficiently serious to warrant immediate action. An oral report of such action shall be made through channels immediately, followed by proper and well-sustained written charges upon which official relief from duty may be made by the chief.

Answer 18

Chief Officer

Question 19

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, The services of any notice, order, or process required by reason of disciplinary action shall be made either by handing the member a copy thereof personally or by?

Answer 19

Forwarding such copy by registered mail to his or her last known address of Department record

Question 20

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, Punctuality is required of all members. Failure to report for duty or to place of assignment at the time specified will be considered cause for disciplinary action. Unexcused absence of over _______ minutes duration will be considered absence without leave. Tardiness shall be reported immediately.

Answer 20

120 minutes

Question 21

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, No member shall discriminate against any other member based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed/religion, ___________, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer), AIDS (afflicted or perceived), and/or retaliation from having filed, or served as a witness in a discrimination complaint.

Answer 21

Sex

Question 22

True or False. According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, When two or more members subordinate in rank to Captain find themselves in a position which requires initiative action, accept the command of the senior member, who shall assume such command until relieved by an officer or acting officer.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, Upon receiving any order, which is in conflict with previous order, what do you do?

Answer 23

so inform the officer who issued the conflicting order and be governed by his or her instructions

Question 24

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, While this code of conduct specifies a number of rules and regulations that govern professional behavior, members are also expected to familiarize themselves with the other documents that support integrity, ethics, respect and legal behavior. The following documents speak to personnel performance:

Answer 24

The Los Angeles City Charter
Manual of Operations, Book 75 (Safety Manual), Book 53
Discrimination Prevention Policy Handbook
All applicable MOU’s, LA City Personnel Policy 33

Question 25

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, The loss of those privileges granted to members by the Chief. Within the meaning of disciplinary action assessment, such privileges may include, but are not limited to, the following: Early relief from platoon change, exchange of time between members, parking privately owned vehicles in station yards, _____________, occupying beds in quarters while off duty.

Answer 25

family visitation to quarters

Question 26

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, Subject to the authority of the Chief, members ________ transact private business in quarters with a representative of a commercial establishment, provided it does not interfere with departmental activities.

Answer 26

May

Question 27

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, ____________ negotiate for present or future employment and/or compensation outside of the City Service with any person, firm, or organization known by such member to be dealing with the City concerning matters within such member’s areas of responsibility or upon which the member must act or make recommendation.

Answer 27

No member shall

Question 28

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, Members taking conspicuous action in rendering aid during a life-saving or life-threatening situation under circumstance: which pose calculated risk to the members, or performing an endeavor which brings significant credit to the Fire Department, are entitled to consideration for this award. This award is?

Answer 28

Award of Merit

Question 29

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, When relieved from duty under charges, the member so relieved shall promptly surrender all Department property to his or her _____________, who will retain such property pending disposition

Answer 29

Commanding Officer

Question 30

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, Conduct Training Conferences of all their immediate subordinates at least once a month and at other times when necessary. What position?

Answer 30

Battalion Commanders

Question 31

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, Who has direct access to communicate with the Office of the Board on any matter affecting the Department?

Answer 31

All members

Question 32

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, Who SHALL make truthful and accurate records or reports, and shall not make misleading entries or statements with intent to deceive, or willfully mutilate any useful Department record, book, paper or document

Answer 32

All Members

Question 33

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, _____________ member who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination or sexual harassment by another member or supervisor should immediately and clearly communicate to that person that such behavior is unwelcome

Answer 33

Any

Question 34

According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, ___________________, when called upon to give evidence, or when making depositions, or when testifying before any court, officer, competent tribunal, before the Grand Jury, before any Board of the City of Los Angeles, or before any Board of Fire Department members, which is properly constituted according to law or by these Rules and Regulations, conduct himself or herself with dignity, courtesy, and respect, and shall fully, clearly, and without reservation, state all facts pertaining to the case or matter under consideration or investigation

Answer 34

Each Member Shall