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Vol 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What gives the fire chief the authority to establish Ordinances and resolutions to schedule work?

A

Rules and regulations, state law

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2
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Relative to LAFD’s volume numbering system, what does the “3” in 2/3–60.14 equal?

A

Chapter

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3
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The manual of operations are an adjunct to the departments?

A

Rules and regulations

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4
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The manual of operations are directed by?

A

The fire chief

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5
Q

The manuals of operations are a composite of permanent?

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Policies and procedures

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6
Q

The following department sections or divisions will manage saved information except?

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Training division

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7
Q

Reference material is intended to?

A

Explain the “Why”

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8
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All of the following is true about reference material?

A

Published by LAFD or other agencies, not to conflict with MOP’s, explain the “Why”

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9
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The information portal can be accessed remotely by going to?

A

LAFDremote.lacity.org

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10
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Revisions to the MOP’s will be tracked under the… Icon found in the LAFD toolbar?

A

Recent changes

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11
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The information portal shall be the primary information conduit along with?

A

Administrative teletypes

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12
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Special orders are directives from the… For administration of department of affairs.

A

Fire chief

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13
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What is special order #2?

A

Vacation scheduling

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14
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LAFD bulletins shall be classified into one of… Types and distributed to all members

A

4 types

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15
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Training bulletins are retained in book?

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23

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16
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LAFD notices shall be classified into one of… Types and distributed to all members

A

3

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17
Q

Special notices shall be retained forever on the…?

A

Internet

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18
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Information contained in attachments to… Notices May form the basis for promotional exam test questions, once that information has been included in the library.

A

Special notices

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19
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Official notices shall be retained…?

A

Until usefulness has passed

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20
Q

Official notices… Impact the library

A

Shall not

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21
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Unofficial notices shall not be posted more than… Days prior to the date of the event

A

90 days

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22
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Members wishing to post an unofficial notice may send the text to anyone of the following offices.

A

Operations office, community liaison office, planning section

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23
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All bulletins are included in the… Library.

A

Reference material of the library

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24
Q

Administration bulletins are issued to

A

All members

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25
Q

Preserve life and property is part of the LAFD…

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Mission statement

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26
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Provide public education in disaster preparedness and work with agencies in planning for disasters is part of LAFD’s

A

Objectives

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27
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Statements in LAFD’s mission statement

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Preserve life and property, foster economic growth, promote public safety

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28
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Per volume 1, LAFD has… Department objectives

A

2 department objectives

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29
Q

Found in volume one, our department goal number one focuses on…?

A

Managing resources

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30
Q

Reference material is intended to?

A

Explain the “Why”

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31
Q

The board of fire Commission president and vice president or elected for a… Term?

A

One year term

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32
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All of the following is true about the board of fire commission

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Supervisors, controls and manages department, Wrote the rules and regulations, exercises its power by order or resolutions, Grants FP variances, holds public meetings twice monthly

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33
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The fire chief is required to forward a written report to the board…?

A

Monthly

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34
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All of the following are true about the fire chief

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Appoint and discharge, transfers members, schedules work, appoints and promotes, instructs members

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35
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The fire chief is the… Of the fire department. The fire chief has the powers and duties enumerated in Los Angeles Charter section 522.

A

Administrative officer

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36
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Who is the executive assistant to the fire chief?

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Chief of staff

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37
Q

The ERO report directly to?

A

Administrative Operations

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38
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Who are the highest ranking officers and regular acting fire chief?

A

Emergency operations chief and the Administration operations chief

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39
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The planning section handles all of the following activities

A

Coordinating research, planning studies, department library

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40
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Which officer is the head of the LAFD IMT teams?

A

Emergency operations chief and the Administration operations chief

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41
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The medical Director and the EMS bureau commander reports directly to?

A

Emergency operations

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42
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The fire prevention Bureau is responsible for all of the following

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Eliminate fire and life safety hazards, Regulate storage of hazardous materials, investigate the cause of fires

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43
Q

Who is the fire marshal?

A

The deputy chief of the fire prevention Bureau

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44
Q

The fire prevention Bureau legal liaison unit coordinates legal action with the city attorneys office regarding violations of the fire code and title… And… Of the California code

A

Title 19 and 24 of the California code

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45
Q

The bureau commander of the fire prevention Bureau, by…, has the title of fire marshal

A

Law

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46
Q

Battalion chiefs assign to special duty 4/10 are?

A

Section commanders

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47
Q

When a revision to the manuals is necessary, forward what form to the planning section?

A

F 41

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48
Q

Department books shall be labeled with the department subdivision title printed in ink on a?

A

Gummed label

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49
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All of the following are true about still alarms

A

Obtain address and callback number, Notify station commander, notify MFC

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50
Q

If a unit is reporting a still alarm, press…?

A

CAV

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51
Q

If restrictions are needed on a street that appears to be a hazard, submit a F – 225 to?

A

Emergency services bureau

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52
Q

Who is responsible for the interpretation of station alarms?

A

Company commanders

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53
Q

When the initial assignment arrives with nothing showing, companies shall discontinue to respond emergency. Chiefs shall?

A

Use discretion to continue in mode directed

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54
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If restrictions are needed on a street that appears to be a hazard, submit a F – 225 to?

A

Emergency services bureau

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55
Q

Only the fire chief can pass other apparatus, When can other apparatuses pass?

A

When companies are disabled are delayed, reduce speed due to terrain, for optimum approach and placement

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56
Q

All vehicle responding to an emergency you shall stop at red lights except when?

A

Controlled by a traffic officer

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57
Q

All are true about emergency response routes

A

Safest route, most expeditious route, during civil unrest vary the route

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58
Q

When drivers enter opposing lanes of traffic they should?

A

Slow to reasonable speeds, proceed with caution through intersections

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59
Q

Headlights shall be burning during all emergencies

A

Day and night

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60
Q

On freeways warning lights are disruptive. Discontinue use when?

A

Safe to do so

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61
Q

Narrow streets that are over 28 feet have no parking restrictions except?

A

Sharp turns, red curbs, intersections

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62
Q

Category B assignment is not less than… Companies?

A

6 companies

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63
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A category A assignment will always include the following companies

A

One closest light force, one 800 RA in first in, Occupancies not included in B or C

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64
Q

Category B assignments are required fire flow that are?

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4500 GPM or greater

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65
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Category B assignments are required for all of the following occupancies

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Commercial more than 1500 ft.² under one roof on two floors
Commercial more than 10,000 ft.² under one roof on one floor
All fire prevention Bureau occupancies in public safety section
All assemblage occupancies on second floor or above

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66
Q

LAFD required fire flows per hose line are… GPM?

A

250

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67
Q

Automatic alarms turn to full alarm when?

A

Second confirmation of alarm

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68
Q

Freeways: Members are cautioned that, upon arrival on scene, the use of… Are destructive to traffic flow in either direction

A

Warning lights

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69
Q

Hazardous material spills on freeways are under the jurisdiction of the…

A

CHP

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70
Q

Warning devices: When using the electric siren, the position of choice is wail. When in need of extra attention use yelp or… Position?

A

Manual

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71
Q

To activate the emergency Operation Center, EEOC the request is made through the mayors office or?

A

Police chief office

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72
Q

Sigalert: Examples include street closings due to Emergency incidents greater than…

A

30 minutes

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73
Q

Who has the authority to split companies as needs arise?

A

Metro

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74
Q

The following fire department resources will be dispatched on all fire department needs help calls

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One BC, one EMS, one light force or engine

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75
Q

Normal staffing for a task force is 10 or nine members. When staffing is reduced to eight, close…?

A

An engine, or truck and operate as two engines

76
Q

When a task force staffing level is reduced to five, the station shell run as an engine or a truck. Commanders shall immediately Notify the following

A

MFC, battalion and division

77
Q

Who has the authority to close companies longer than two hours?

A

Division

78
Q

When you activate a reserve apparatus, the radio designation shall be to?

A

Assume first line ID

79
Q

During an incident when the truck and engine split, the pump shall

A

Remain with the truck

80
Q

Ladder pipe: Who ensures that the largest nozzle tips are used

A

Task force commanders 

81
Q

Which ladder pipe tip is normally carried on the LTi

A

1 3/4 inch

82
Q

Other than the LTI truck, which tips shall be carried attached?

A

1 1/2 and 1 3/4 tips

83
Q

Members using aerial ladder shall be guided by the advice of?

A

Officer in command of Company

84
Q

When placing apparatus at fires, use good judgment and don’t obstruct, hydrants, railroad tracks or roadway. When necessary a competent driver shall be…

A

In the area

85
Q

All of the following tip sizes shall be normally attached to the wagon battery

A

5/8 inch tip, 1 1/2 smooth bore, 500 GPM fog or variable tip

86
Q

Do not run fire pump dry longer than how many seconds?

A

30 seconds

87
Q

If fire fighting hose is driven over in a aggravated case, notify?

A

Arson

88
Q

When there is a multiple victim incident it is generally more effective to have a… On scene to assist

A

Public assistance origination

89
Q

A command post shall be created with every?

A

Greater

90
Q

All of the following are types of civilian acknowledgment

A

Letter of appreciation, special commendation

91
Q

Assign an officer to monitor the dosing meter worn by members to ensure no one receives more than… Roentgens in a 24 hour period.

A

25

92
Q

When station commanders desire a first alarm change, all commanders and BC’s all shifts shall submit… how many F – 225s to ESB

A

1

93
Q

During tactical alert, helicopters shall remain… Outside the area

A

1 mile

94
Q

During tactical alert, who is responsible for establishing perimeter delineation of a given civil unrest area?

A

LAPD

95
Q

During tactical alert, dispatch modification can be made by the DDC and confirmed by the fire chief. This authority is made under article… Of the city charter?

A

X

96
Q

Change of platoon in an affected area tactical alert the oncoming shift is directed by… To use bus or plug buggy to meet off going platoon in safe area

A

Metro

97
Q

When an emergency traffic event occurs all members including IC shall follow procedures outlined in?

A

TB 2

98
Q

All the following are ways to protect quarters during tactical alert

A

Exterior doors locked, window covers drawn, gates locked

99
Q

Who do you notify after an incident if you lose or find equipment?

A

Battalion

100
Q

Exterior dry standpipe shall be used above what floor?

A

Third floor

101
Q

Do not throw debris from heights unless?

A

To extinguish

102
Q

The carrying of fire arms is limited to arson investigators. Unauthorized carrying of a firearm on or off duty is a?

A

Misdemeanor

103
Q

A command post is established at every greater alarm incident. A change of command, designate?

A

Which vehicle is command post

104
Q

Metro will dispatch the closest division chief to all greater alarms. If unavailable, Metro will dispatch?

A

Nearest Chief officer

105
Q

What are the two primary types of warning placards?

A

DOT & NFPA 704

106
Q

When a member is off duty and comes upon an incident within city limits, the members shall

A

Assume command

107
Q

When encountering hydrant problems during an emergency operation, Forward… F – 225 to ESB. Note time, date, location and brief description.

A

1

108
Q

When members are harassed by the public, officers shall phone… Verbal report required to BC

A

Arson

109
Q

When requesting LAPD, and confronted with a large hostile crowd you shall request?

A

Fire department needs assistance

110
Q

During emergency Incidence, unusually low hydrant pressure shall be promptly reported to IC Concern company commanders shall cause the… To forward 1 F-225 to Bureau to the construction services, hydrant access unit?

A

Pump operators

111
Q

When shall orders from a staff assistant, during an emergency, be properly carried out?

A

When name of directing officer is given

112
Q

If the PR or another individual delays an alarm, officer shall determine if there is a witness. If evidence is clear, the penalty is a?

A

Misdemeanor

113
Q

When responding to an automatic fire alarm, fire personnel may perform all of the following actions

A

Replace manual pull glass, Operate alarm reset

114
Q

Officers on scene should be alert for civilians performing meritorious acts. Forward reports to…?

A

Division

115
Q

A command post shall be created with every?

A

Greater

116
Q

Officers shall notify Metro when encountering any of the following situations

A

US mailbox incident, radioactive material, when utilities are shut off during an emergency, any fatality

117
Q

During a catastrophic event when the stability of quarters is in jeopardy, inspection shall be made by?

A

General services or building safety

118
Q

During a non-emergency hazardous waste release, Have owner obtain a hauler with written proof of manifest. The IC shall forward A F–225 to?

A

The fire marshal

119
Q

During Evacuation, emergency passes to enter can only be granted by?

A

LAPD

120
Q

Who establishes evacuations?

A

The IC and Field commanders

121
Q

Broken sewage lines, Officers shall contact bureau of sanitation. When citizens request information on sewage, refer to?

A

Bureau of sanitation

122
Q

When conducting a fire investigation, if the evidence shows that was set by a human deliberately, the case would be?

A

Incendiary

123
Q

Incident clocks start when the first unit… Every 10 minutes Metro will advise IC

A

Dispatched arrives

124
Q

When conducting a fire investigation, if the evidence doesn’t indicate an incendiary fire or specific cause can’t be established, the case would be?

A

Undetermined

125
Q

If arson or IC Determines the fire was intentionally set a We Tip poster Can be placed on the owners property, but posters shall be removed after how many days?

A

90 days

126
Q

IC Shall request immediate arson response in all the following incidents

A

Greater alarms, and explosions

127
Q

Removal of hazardous waste: If no agency or owner is available contact The… Who will recommend a fire marshal or the DDC who can approve or disapprove the removal

A

FPB on call chief

128
Q

During evacuation, emergency passes to enter can only be granted by?

A

LAPD

129
Q

During evacuations, an authorized entrance best describes?

A

Those authorized to enter

130
Q

The… Crime of arson must be established independently of the confession of arson?

A

Corpus delicti

131
Q

We’re leaving the scene of an unattended incident, form… Shall be left behind. Do not leave if unauthorized persons will be alerted to unattended property

A

F – 337

132
Q

Helicopter staging areas are identified by?

A

Circle with an S

133
Q

When strike teams are formed at an incident, the strike teams will be numbered?

A

1031 to 1074

134
Q

Command post vehicles are located at FS 3 and FS 88. They are identified as command… And command…?

A

Command 1 and command 3

135
Q

When deployed outside the city, the initial request can be up to… Strike teams

A

Two strike teams

136
Q

The non-emergency request to remove hazardous waste shall be made to other government agencies or the hauler with a written proof of manifest. If there is no agency owner Available, who then has the authority to approve or disapprove the removal?

A

Fire marshal

137
Q

If difficulty contacting helicopters by radio, messages can be relayed by commander of air operations or?

A

Engine 90

138
Q

When more than 10 companies are dispatched, the Ratio of chief officers shall be 1 for every… Companies

A

5

139
Q

During normal business hours, the FPB will implement recall. After hours recall shall be implemented by

A

Metro dispatch or fire company

140
Q

Flammable liquid spill Harbor area the first arriving company shall notify Metro giving exact location, identify material and estimate rate of flow. If in storm drains,… Shall be placed at drain outlet to limit spread in the Harbor

A

Oil booms

141
Q

Members may not connect to hydrant to supply a piping system other than the following without permission by the fire chief.

A

Sprinkler system, Standpipes, other piping systems, refrigerant diffusing systems

142
Q

Pollutants entering US waters, supply Metro with location and type of pollutant. This will be forwarded to?

A

Coast Guard

143
Q

Tactical task forces are normally led by a?

A

BC, or Captain II

144
Q

When ordering medical waste Ziploc bags, order poly 10 x 12… Mil thick

A

2

145
Q

Firefighting companies on EMS incidents. Usually… Members should be involved?

A

3

146
Q

Patient care will cease when the patient is released at the hospital. Personnel shall not contact the patient without approval from?

A

Admin operations Chief Deputy

147
Q

Metro can dispatch The following outside of the city

A

Brush assignment, 5 engines and BC, 1 fire boat

148
Q

The incident clock starts when the first unit…. Every 10 minutes Metro will advise IC

A

Dispatch arrives

149
Q

During fumigation of methyl bromide or cyanide is used, members shall not enter unless?

A

Ventilated thoroughly

150
Q

A first alarm assignment is defined as up to and including… Companies or… On a brush dispatch.

A

6-4

151
Q

A major emergency exist when more than… Companies are dispatched

A

15 companies

152
Q

When reporting to staging or base, use… Tac channel?

A

Division

153
Q

When city forces are dispatched to other jurisdictions to fill vacant stations, the city resources should not exceed… Percent of the normal on duty apparatus of the requesting jurisdiction

A

50%

154
Q

A greater alarm incident, Metro will dispatch a second BC and a?

A

Division commander

155
Q

All the following are types of civilian acknowledgment

A

Letter of appreciation and special commendation

156
Q

Use ICS Termanology when… Is held to work

A

The first alarm assignment

157
Q

EMS captain will be added when… Or more RA’s are assigned to single incident or more than two paramedic RA’s or assigned

A

3

158
Q

At an incident command staff officers include all the following

A

Public information, safety officer, liaison officer

159
Q

At an incident the general staff include all of the following

A

Logistics, planning, operations, finance

160
Q

Logistics is divided into two branches, which are?

A

Service and support

161
Q

On arrival and a brush fire, companies shall report into?

A

Staging

162
Q

Recall is supervised by… And assisted by recall staff

A

The recall coordinator

163
Q

Recall shall be initiated by?

A

Metro

164
Q

Failure to report to recall, an F – 225 shall be forwarded by the member to the?

A

Fire chief

165
Q

During business hours, recall will be implemented by the… Of the FPB

A

Underground tanks unit

166
Q

During normal business hours FPB will implement recall. After hours recalls shall be implemented by

A

Metro dispatch, fire company

167
Q

Where is the primary recall site at Metro?

A

Metro Day unit

168
Q

Back up recall sites or the underground tank unit ninth floor at City Hall East, FS 100 and FS 49. Designated fire companies will be trained on a… Basis

A

Quarterly

169
Q

There are… Phases of recall

A

4

170
Q

Which members are recalled first?

A

Member is not returning to duty the next day

171
Q

All the following members shall not be recalled

A

Sickleave, leave with no pay, assign to accounting

172
Q

Which recall phase is considered a state of preparedness?

A

Phase 1

173
Q

An…Shall be completed when members are held over when recalled

A

F – 23

174
Q

If a member fails to report to recall, member must Forward an F – 225 to?

A

The fire chief

175
Q

Which phase shall significant members be recalled to staff 200 series engines?

A

Phase 3

176
Q

If communication is down, where is the primary recall site?

A

Dodger Stadium

177
Q

Which phase Shall members begin placed on 12 hour operational periods

A

3

178
Q

During what phase of recall may members be required to take home safety equipment

A

Phase 1

179
Q

Phase 4 of recall includes 100 companies or… RA’s

A

39

180
Q

Which phase of recall shall the department utilize the news media?

A

Phase 4

181
Q

During recall who has the authority to split companies?

A

Metro

182
Q

At which phase of recall will the degraded mode begin?

A

Phase 2

183
Q

Phase 3 of a recall includes… To … Companies

A

72 to 100 companies

184
Q

During phase 2, the FPB will utilize FPB personnel to accomplish initial recall per FPB procedure #…?

A

20

185
Q

Fire boats can be taken out of service and personnel used to staff companies at discretion of FC or DDC. One large boat and… Small boat shall remain.

A

1

186
Q

During what phase shall “Base staff” be recalled?

A

Phase 2

187
Q

During recall phase 2, who shall ensure that automatic and mutual aid is exercised?

A

Metro BC

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