TB 168 - Fire Department Operations At Roof Ventilation Prop Training Facilities

Question 1

Although training ventilation props (Roof Prop) are created to simulate real firefighting situations that are inherently dangerous, measures must be taken to make the training evolution as safe as possible, and must abide by

Answer 1

Provisions of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations

Question 2

Railings are required on buildings where workers are over ___ inches above the ground in addition to other structures where workers are over ____ inches above the ground.

Answer 2

30, 42

Question 3

Workers must have personal fall arrest systems and be trained in their use when they are working on props that are over ____ above the ground.

Answer 3

7 1/2 feet

Question 4

Surfaces over 6 feet above the ground where workers can ass below , require what?

Answer 4

Toe Boards

Question 5

What do toe boards prevent?

Answer 5

Tools or materials from falling onto workers passing below

Question 6

The California Administrative Code contains regulations regarding work where workers could sustain injury due to falls. These regulations require that:

Answer 6

Protective measures be taken to prevent injuries through the use of protective railings, toe boards, and personal fall protections systems

Question 7

These protective requirements do not apply during emergency firefighting operations but do apply when?

Answer 7

Apply when there is no emergency, and such additional safely measures would not interfere with the training or rebuilding operation

Question 8

Members shall not utilize any facilities or props without first what?

Answer 8

Securing permission from the proper authorities

Question 9

Members shall restrict their training to stay within what?

Answer 9

The parameters of the pre-approved activity and area(s)

Question 10

What are the two broad categories that the department divides the roof training props into?

Answer 10

Flat & Pitched

Question 11

Any roof prop that has a pitch over what is considered “pitched”

Answer 11

Over 1” x 12” (1:12)

Question 12

There are several roof props located at Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center (FHMTC). For permission to use any of the roof props and to schedule training, members shall complete and forward what?

Answer 12

E-Request to the Training Division Commander or In-Service Training Section

Question 13

Where are the drill tower roof props and who are they controlled by?

Answer 13

Drill Towers 81 & 40

Recruit Services Section (RSS) & permission must be secured by the RSS Commander

Question 14

Which stations has props located at Regional Training Centers and who are they under the control of?

Answer 14

5, 21, 59, & 89
-Under the control of their respective FS & and permission shall be secured from Station Commander

Notification to BC

Question 15

Who can use regional training center roof props?

Answer 15

Used by:
Other LAFD Stations
Other Departments
Other agencies

Question 16

Who does the scheduling for regional training center roof props?

Answer 16

Scheduled by the station commander where they are located

Question 17

Who supports regional roof training props with materials and tools for rebuilding?

Answer 17

In-Service Training Section

Question 18

The Department will not allow pitched roof props or roof props over ___ inches in height at regional training centers.

Answer 18

30

Question 19

Roof ventilation training roof props may be located where and who controls it?

Answer 19

At any Fire Station and controlled by the Station Commander

Question 20

Roof ventilation training roof props are or are not supported by In-Service Training Section

Answer 20

Not be supported by ISTS

Question 21

Will the department allow pitched roof props or roof props over 30 inches in height at Fire Station?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

What is the process to any roof prop at a Fire Station?

Answer 22

Needs written approval through channels to respective BC

Also notification to ISTS

Question 23

All members involved in roof operational training shall use what?

Answer 23

appropriate PPE for the operations being performed, including eye protection

Question 24

During all training activities, a member shall be designated as the what?

Answer 24

Safety officer

Question 25

What shall the safety officer provide prior to any training or preparatory work?

Answer 25

Pre-training briefing

Question 26

What should the pre-training briefing include?

Answer 26

Objectives of the training exercise

Limitations of the training

Applicable standard operating guidelines

Communications including hand signals when appropriate

Assignments for each individual involved

Heat Illness/Injury Prevention Program

Question 27

Before training evolutions start, the safety officer shall what?

Answer 27

Check PPE for all members participating

Question 28

What should happen at the conclusion of the trading exercise?

Answer 28

Members should conduct a “hot-wash” to review principles taught, as well as the safety procedures utilized

Question 29

When appropriate, members should be afforded an opportunity to cool down and re-hydrate between when?

Answer 29

Operations and at the conclusion of their training

Question 30

Prior to rebuilding roof props, there shall be a second safety briefing covering the specifics of the rebuild operation, this should include what?

Answer 30

Safety precautions
PPE’s
Objectives
Communications
Assignments

Question 31

After completion of training and rebuilding, what shall perform a final facility check to ensure that the area is left in a safe, clean condition and is ready for use.

Answer 31

Company commanders or responsible members

Question 32

A email notification shall be forwarded to the individual or office that has the responsibility for the facility including what information?

Answer 32

Materials used
Tools used
Loss or damage to equipment
Any safety concerns
Any problems encountered (failure of tools, materials depleted, security issues, injuries,
etc.)
Area cleaned

Question 33

Prior to leaving the facility, company commanders or responsible members shall ensure that a security check is completed, including a check of the following:

Answer 33

Buildings
Containers
Vehicles
Gates

Question 34

It is very important that members ____ facilities in the same manner that they were locked upon arrival

Answer 34

Re-lock

Question 35

Members wishing to conduct any training using the department/s facilities shall what?

Answer 35

Obtain permission to conducting the training

Question 36

Any facility that is locked with a common FD lock I.e., 1C80 or Medeco lock, does or does not entitle dept members to access to the facility?

Answer 36

Does not, permission must be obtained first!

Question 37

To schedule training at FHTMC, member shall what?

Answer 37

Complete and forward a Request Form to the In-Service Training Section or Training Division

Question 38

Where can the FHMTC E-Form Request found at?

Answer 38

Found on:

Dept Intranet under the In-Service Training Section tab

Question 39

To submitted the E-Form, what are the two options?

Answer 39

Hand delivered to the Training Division office or

Emailed to lafdists@lacity.org

Question 40

Which areas must requests be sent in for?

Answer 40

• Utilize the upper drill yard
• Roof props
• Drill Tower for training purposes
• Access to doors other than the main entrance
• Use of FHMTC during regular hours and after hours (No Exceptions)

Question 41

Training in realistic environments is important to develop competent, safe firefighting techniques, but what should be taken to ensure that members remain safe at all times during training

Answer 41

Precautions

Question 42

It is important that all members involved understand what?

Answer 42

Risks &

Actively involved in providing a safe training environment for themselves and for others