Vol 1 Flashcards
1
Q
The Fire Chief is the ___________ of the Fire Department.
A
Chief Administrative Officer
2
Q
Fire Chief, File with the Board at least ______ a month a written report on the activities of the Department.
A
once
3
Q
Primary duties of AO.
A. Driving and maintaining assigned apparatus; operating aerial ladders and _______ pumps; if apparatus is not used, assisting in other fire fighting duties.
B. Preventive maintenance on apparatus and equipment; instructing other members in the theory and operation of apparatus; ________ activities; assisting in maintenance of quarters and equipment.
A
small capacity, fire prevention
4
Q
Set forth the rules and regulations governing members of the LAFD as established by the Board of Fire Commissioners.
A
RULES & REGULATIONS
5
Q
Sets forth the policies and procedures of the Department as directed by the Fire Chief
A
MANUAL OF OPERATION
6
Q
___________ published by the LAFD and other agencies is intended to explain the “why” of procedures established in the Manual of Operation.
A
REFERENCE MATERIAL (Books)
7
Q
Periodicals. NFPA Journal retained how long?
A
3 years from publication date
8
Q
Periodicals. Fire service magazines retained how long?
A
one year from publication date
9
Q
Periodicals. Ems magazines retained how long?
A
one year from publication date
10
Q
In the event that hard copy material has been lost, a supervisor shall forward an F-225 THROUGH CHANNELS to the _____________ Unit requesting replacement
A
Manuals and Orders
11
Q
What is a a directive issued by the Fire Chief for the administration of Department affairs? may contain policy, directives or procedures, or they may be the initial distribution of material to be included in the Manual of Operation.
A
Special Order
12
Q
How many notices, what are they?
A
special notice
official notice
unofficial notice
13
Q
What is issued by the Administrative Office to announce the addition, modification or deletion of material in the Library? If material is added or modified, the updated information will be included as an attachment
A
Special Notice
14
Q
How long are Special notice retained?
A
forever, provides historical journal of changes to the library
15
Q
What is issued by an authoritative Department source for the guidance and instruction of members. The information directly impacts Department operations or provides information to members on official Department activities. The information does not affect the Library.
A
Official notice
16
Q
Official notices retained how long?
A
Until usefulness has passed
17
Q
What are notices of events, classes or activities that are open to all members. Such events are not officially sanctioned by the Department, even though the Department may choose to provide resources to support the event, if the event provides direct support to the Department or our members.
A
Unofficial notices (shall not be posted 90 days prior to event)
18
Q
How long are unofficial notices retained?
A
shall not be posted to exceed 90 days or day after event passes, whichever first
19
Q
How many Bulletins are there?
A
4
Administrative
Departmental
Safety
Training
20
Q
Administrative bulletin. A bulletin issued to all members by the Administrative Office. Administrative Bulletins can be found on the Intranet under the Administration Bulletin Tab, the bulletin shall be retained __________
A
until canceled.
21
Q
Departmental Bulletin. A bulletin which may originate from any Bureau but is routed through and approved by the _________ and _________ Office. Departmental Bulletins shall be retained until cancelled.
A
Emergency operations and administrative operations
22
Q
Safety Bulletin. A bulletin to all members setting forth recommended safe practices pertaining to various subjects. Filed in Book 75, Accident Prevention and Safety Manual. Retain _____________
A
until canceled
23
Q
Training Bulletin. A bulletin to all members issued by the In-Service Training Section. Posted on the Intranet under the Training Bulletin tab. Retain ___________.
A
until canceled
24
Q
How many Special orders are there?
A
7
25
Still alarms received while in quarters shall be reported to Metro using the ____________ or radio.
business phone, do not use fire phone
26
Heavy rescue, emergency air, tractor companies, etc., shall respond ____________ unless directed by Metro or requested emergency by the Incident Commander.
nonemergency
27
When passing on the right, operators shall approach all intersections as if they were controlled by a ______________ by making a complete stop and proceeding through the intersection only when safe to do so.
red light or stop sign
28
Jacob’s engine brakes and/or retarders _____ be utilized as long as weather and road conditions permit
shall
29
Apparatus shall not be driven at speeds greater than can be maintained with ___________ at any time.
reasonable safety
30
If traveled roadway width is Over 28' - No restrictions unless there is a need to paint curbs red where?
on sharp turns or at intersections.
31
SIREN AND AIR HORN: When operating as an emergency vehicle on freeways or when passing hospitals or like occupancies, sirens and air horns shall be used only ___________, and when traffic conditions are favorable to their use.
as necessary
32
ELECTRONIC SIREN: All emergency vehicles are equipped with electronic sirens. The _______ position is the position of choice. The "Yelp" position and use of the "Manual" position are alternatives when there is a need to attract additional attention.
"Wail"
33
When responding to emergencies, no apparatus, with the exception of chiefs' apparatus, shall overtake and pass another unless the apparatus being passed is:
1. Disabled or delayed, or
2. Moving at a reduced speed due to terrain or type of apparatus; or
3. Giving way in order to alter the response sequence so as to obtain optimum approach and apparatus placement at the emergency.
34
Requirements for a Category B assignment are what?
- Fireflow 4500 gpm and above
- Dwelling, apartment, hotels 4 or more stories
- All commercial/industrial units that exceed:
more 15,000 sq ft one roof, two floors
more 10,000 sq ft one roof, one floor
- All FPB occupancies
- Assemblage occupancies on 2nd floor or above
35
What is a category C assignment?
not less than 4 fire companies, including not less than 3 engines and 1 truck. special assignments. brush, harbor, airport, etc
36
Required fire flow: The standard used to estimate the number of companies needed to extinguish a fully involved structure fire is ____ GPM per line and two lines per company.
250
37
EMS incidents: A,B,C,D what are they?
A. BLS non emergency
B. BLS emergency
C. ALS emergency
D. ALS high risk
38
In fire stations where it has been necessary to place a truck company out of service to obtain staffing, and as long as one crew is in quarters, members shall be prepared to respond as a ________________as directed by Metro. The Company Commander shall telephone Metro and ask.
Light Force truck or engine apparatus
39
Metro will request authorization for recall of personnel as needed to staff _____ companies placed out of service.
truck
40
TF/LF. 8 personnel - _________ closed. Metro and Battalion Chief notified. If duration is more than ___ hours, Division notified. With 8 personnel run as a light force or 2 engines. Both engines may be staffed and truck removed from service with Metro approval.
200 Series engine, 2
41
TF/LF. 7-6 personnel - close ________. Metro and Battalion Chief notified. If duration is more than __ hours, notify Division. Run as a light force with truck and 200 Series Engine.
engine, 2
42
TF/LF. 5 personnel - run either as a _____________. Metro, Battalion Chief and Division notified. (200 Series Engine MAY run with engine as a 2-piece company.) Same notification as 8 and 7-6 staffing.
light force or engine
43
The LAFD minimum staffing is ___ members on a truck and ___ members on an engine.
5 (a pump operator shall not be counted as one of the 5), 4
44
In those circumstances when the Task Force Commander has only nine personnel, they shall operate as a truck and engine and ___ as a truck and two-piece engine company when they arrive on scene.
not
45
An officer operating as a five member light force is permitted to respond with the truck and 200 series engine, but shall only operate as a ____________
truck or engine company.
46
____________ have authority to authorize the closing of companies for durations longer than two hours as stated above.
Division Commanders
47
A BLS or paramedic ambulance will not be closed to staff fire apparatus without first obtaining the approval of the concerned _________ Commander. The detail and hiring of personnel to staff fire companies and Rescue Ambulances at their authorized strength is of the highest priority.
Division
48
Unless otherwise directed by Metro, companies moving up to other quarters shall respond "non-emergency". When directed to move up "emergency" to other quarters, responding companies shall change to "non-emergency" when?
entering designated first-in district.
49
"Tactical Alert" describes a state of preparedness necessary to cope with civil disturbances or natural/man-made disasters. May be select districts or Dept wide. Activities outside of quarters shall be restricted to?
emergency response
50
During periods of Tactical Alert, civil unrest: Discontinuing use of red lights and siren on responses shall be considered where such use would cause _____________. Under this condition, the responding unit shall operate in non-emergency status.
unwanted attention
51
If necessary to vacate QTR during tactical alert, civil unrest, what must be done to QTR prior to leaving?
- exterior doors and windows shut and locked
- widow coverings drawn down
- lights left ON
- gates to parking/courtyards closed and locked
52
Tactical Alert: The Fire Department will request EOC activation through the _________________, as requested by the Deputy Department Commander and confirmed by the Fire Chief.
Mayor's Office or the Chief of Police
53
Tactical Alert: The ________ has the flexibility to deploy resources, as necessary, to meet the Department's Charter responsibilities
Fire Chief
54
The unauthorized carrying of weapons is a _________ under California State law. The unauthorized carrying of a loaded weapon is a __________.
misdemeanor, felony
55
Tactical Alert: Fire Department helicopters, except in extenuating circumstances, shall remain ______ outside of area(s) of civil unrest
one mile
56
The authority for scene management of hazardous materials spills on streets and roadways within the City boundaries (not fwy) to the _______. Incident Commanders will coordinate with the L.A.P.D. but in every instance assume command when arriving on scene. Hazardous material spills on freeways are under the jurisdiction of the ____.
LAFD, CHP
57
Metro will dispatch the Administrative Division Commander to all Greater Alarm Incidents. If the Administrative Division Commander is unavailable, the nearest available _________ Commander will be dispatched.
Division
58
An order or directive received from a Staff Assistant in the course of emergency duty, when the _______ of the directing officer is given, must be promptly carried out as coming directly from the Chief. EIT's are strictly forbidden to give orders not specifically authorized.
name
59
The IC in charge of an emergency, requiring the use of crash apparatus off the airports, shall request through ______ whatever apparatus is needed for the protection of life and property. All officers must be aware of the consequence of taking crash apparatus off the airports in such quantities as to make it impossible to meet part _____ of FAA regulations, thus causing operational difficulties for the airport.
MFC, 139
60
The Deputy Department Commander shall be a Chief Deputy or Deputy Chief, as designated by the Fire Chief. During normal business hours and when readily available, the DDC shall be the Deputy Chief in charge of the __________.
Emergency Services Bureau
61
The DDC shall: 1. respond and take command at major emergencies. 2. For dispatch of more than a ______ assignment to areas outside the City. 3. For requests to other fire jurisdictions when assistance is required in L.A. City. (except mutual response areas) 4. Recall
full first alarm
62
Safety at emergencies is the responsibility of who?
all members
63
The term ________ shall be used to clear radio traffic when a Firefighter Emergency exists during emergency operations. Clear text shall be used to identify the type of emergency “Firefighter Down”, “Firefighter Missing”, or “Firefighter Trapped.”
“Emergency Traffic”
64
When an incident becomes a greater alarm(greater than 6 companies) the following will be added to the assignment and designated as RIC, at the discretion of the IC:
- USAR group as RIC
- EMS Captain
- Additional rescue TAC (Rescue Channel)
65
Sigalerts are emergency incidents greater than how long?
30 min (cancelled by highest ranking officer in charge)
66
Members using aerial ladders or aerial platforms shall be guided by the advice of the __________ in command of the company, or a certified operator of the apparatus, regarding safe operations.
officer
67
Task Force Commander shall establish operational policies to ensure that the largest nozzles used for ladder pipe operations are: LTI - What tip shall be carried attached but may be changed at the scene of emergencies.
1-3/4" straight tip (800gpm)
68
Task Force Commander shall establish operational policies to ensure that the largest nozzles used for ladder pipe operations are: Seagrave - What tip shall be carried attached but may be changed at the scene of emergencies.
Either 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" straight tip
69
Task Force Commander shall establish operational policies to ensure that the largest nozzles used for ladder pipe operations are: Seagrave - What tip shall be carried attached but may be changed at the scene of emergencies.
Either 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" straight tip (prohibited from using 2" , 1000 gpm on seagrave)
70
Officers shall submit a F-225 report of harassment to the Commander of _____________________, when any of the following occur: (verbal notification to BC)
A. Bombardment of Department apparatus or personnel by missiles which are capable of inflicting bodily injury or damage to equipment.
B. Discharge of firearms at Department apparatus or personnel.
C. Injury to personnel or damage to apparatus as a result of any belligerent action by civilians.
D. Flagrant physical contact with, or obstruction of, members attempting to carry out their duties.
Arson/Counter Terrorism Section
71
When operating Department hose lines on fires _______ floor, exterior standpipes shall be used when practical.
above the third
72
No attempt should be made by Fire Department personnel to reactivate an inoperative fire alarm system, if such operation entails more than replacing a glass in a break glass station and operating a reset button on the control panel. No attempt should be made to reactivate a system in which _________ or _________ are installed.
heat detectors, smoke detectors
73
Companies shall not add themselves to incidents without the permission of _______.
Metro
74
Civilian types of acknowledgement from the Department:
_____________: An act performed showing initiative and a clearly, proven display of good judgment, but where no personal life-risk is involved.
_____________: An act of rescue, or attempted rescue, involving considerable personal risk.
Letter of Appreciation, Special Commendation
75
Use this term when there is imminent grave danger to LAFD personnel
FD needs help
76
Use this term when there is a large hostile crowd and apparent danger to LAFD personnel or apparatus.
FD needs assistance
77
Use this term when there are belligerent individuals, and a likelihood of physical altercation.
Back up the FD
78
Metro will use this term for requesting police response whenever a Fire Department unit is dispatched to a known "trouble area", or the Incident Commander requests LAPD for traffic or crowd control.
Meet the FD
79
Which of the four terms to request PD response, will a Chief officer be dispatched through MFC?
FD needs help and FD needs assistance
80
NFPA 704 placard. The numerals indicate the order of severity by ____ divisions ranging from "four" (4), indicating a severe hazard, to "zero" (0), indicating no special hazard.
5
81
Chlorine emergency repair kits available through MFC in what sizes?
Type A for 100 and 150 pound cylinders
Type B for 1 ton cylinders
Type C for tank cars and tank trucks
82
At the scene of an emergency involving the immediate need to remove hazardous waste (imminent danger to life and property, freeway spill, etc.) the following priorities will be followed in securing the services of a ____-approved hazardous waste hauler:
1. Require the owner or responsible agent to request the services of an approved hazardous waste hauler:
2. Have other governmental agencies request the service
3. Request Metro to order the service. Metro will request the service, with approval of the DDC
State
83
Fires in U.S. mail boxes shall be extinguished with _____________ if possible
CO2 or dry chemical
84
The primary responsibility for determining the most probable cause of the fire rests with who?
the Incident Commander
85
A fire is one set by a human being, deliberately and with intent to do so
Incendiary
86
A fire is one where circumstances and logic indicate an incendiary fire, and/or an accidental cause cannot be eliminated.
Suspicious
87
A fire is one where there is more than one viable cause; none of the possible causes indicate an incendiary fire or the specific cause or opinion as to cause cannot be established.
Undetermined
88
A fire is one caused by chance, by natural causes, by design or mechanical failure/malfunction, or by the non-intentional act (or failure to act) of a human being.
Other known cause fire
89
IC shall request Arson when any of the following exist:
Incendiary or suspicious
Juvenile
Fatalities (except due to autos, aircraft crashes etc)
Serious burns
Explosion
Greater alarms when more than 10 companies working
Special incident
suspect in custody
Undetermined loss $25,000 or more
90
"We Tip" posters and business cards shall be ordered from Supply and Maintenance as needed. Posters, when placed at a fire scene, shall be removed no later than ___ days after the incident.
90
91
Predetermined Helispots: The map identification symbol of predetermined helispots is a _________ with the Battalion number and a letter (A, B, C, etc.). The letter corresponds to the location published on the list of "Emergency Helispots and Staging Areas" which is filed in all Building Inventory Books.
triangle
92
Predetermined Staging Areas: The Map Symbol for predetermined staging areas is a ______. Predetermined staging areas are identified by the letter "S" printed in the _______ above the Battalion number and the letter which corresponds to the location published on the list of "Emergency Helispots and Staging Areas"
circle, circle
93
The Command Post apparatus will continue to be assigned to Fire Stations 3 and 88 and are identified as COMMAND ___ and COMMAND ___
1, 3
94
Los Angeles City has been assigned a block of designation numbers _____ through _____ under the State Mutual Aid System.
1000, 1074
95
When Metro forms, they will use a number sequence between?
1000 and 1030
96
When the IC at the scene forms, shall use a number sequence starting with?
1031
97
Minimum Task Force staffing is ___. If staffing on a Task Force is reduced to ___, the Task Force then becomes a Light Force or two Engine Companies, based on the needs of the district as determined by Metro and the concerned Battalion Commander.
9,8
98
Tactical Task Force will normally be comprised of 3 engines or ______________ The Tactical Task Force leader will normally be a Captain II or a Battalion Chief.
one light force and two engines.
99
A strike team may be made up of a combination of resources from Area "A" (Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills, and L.A. City). These strike teams will be numbered from _____ through ____ (i.e., "Strike Team 1075"; written - "XLA S/T 1075").
1075, 1099
100
The Department may dispatch a maximum of ______ triples, organized into Type 1 strike teams, to a brush incident when requests for assistance are received under the following mutual aid agreements or as determined by the Deputy Department Commander or Fire Chief.
25 to 30
101
LAFD requests for outside assistance for incidents within the City will be approved only on the authority of the Fire Chief or the Deputy Department Commander, in that ____.
order
102
The development of an organizational structure will be made in natural, progressive steps from the "Initial Assignment", through "Greater Alarm Incident", "Major Emergency" and "_____________"
Major Emergency (expanded)
103
First alarm assignment is defined as follows:
Up to and including ___ companies of any type, or Up to and including ___ companies working on a "brush dispatch". A brush dispatch consists of one Task Force, four engines, two helicopters, and two Battalion Chiefs.
six, four
104
Greater Alarm is defined as:
Fire Incident Type - An incident which includes more than __ fire companies and less than __ companies
6, 16
105
Greater alarm: When more than __ companies are dispatched, a Battalion Chief shall be dispatched as a Safety Officer.
10
106
A Major Emergency exists when more than __ companies are dispatched.
15
107
The _____________________ is activated to meet the additional needs of the Department due to incidents of major proportion.
Department Command
108
All companies, units, and personnel, either dispatched or voluntarily reporting to the scene of an emergency, shall report directly to _________ unless otherwise directed by Metro Fire Communications or the Incident Commander.
base or staging
109
At each ___-minute interval, Metro will advise the Incident Commander of the elapsed time on the incident clock until the incident is declared under control, a “knock-down” is declared, or cancelled by the Incident Commander.
10
110
How many phases of Recall are there?
4
111
What is Recall Phase 1?
States of preparedness
112
What is Recall Phase 2?
Phase 2 is a limited recall.
When 41 to 71 companies and/or 20 to 25 RA's have been committed to a major emergency(s).
113
What is Recall Phase 3?
Phase 3 is a Shift recall.
When 72 to 100 companies and/or 26 to 39 RA's are committed to a major emergency(s).
114
What is Recall Phase 4?
Phase 4 is a Department-wide recall when MORE than 100 companies or 39 RA's are committed to a major emergency(s)
115
Which Phase of Recall is Department-wide recall?
Phase 4
(MORE than 100 companies or 39 rescue ambulances)
116
During Recall, A minimum of ___ large and ___ small boats shall remain in service
one, two
117
Reserve Apparatus - Activating: When notified of a Phase ___ Recall, the Company Commanders in fire stations housing reserve engine equipment shall outfit the reserve engine apparatus with the fittings provided and with spare hose assigned.
1
118
The following members will not be recalled?
A. Members on sick leave.
B. Members on leave no pay.
C. Members on disciplinary leave.
D. Members assigned to Accounting.
119
In which phase of Recall, During normal business hours, utilize the Fire Prevention Bureau and Special Duty personnel to fulfill a Limited Recall?
Phase 2
(41 to 71 companies and/or 20 to 25 rescue ambulances)
120
Which Phase of Recall includes, Recall sufficient personnel to initiate a 12-hour relief cycle at the designated base location?
Phase 3 Shift Recall
(72 to 100 companies and/or 26 to 39 rescue ambulances)
121
Members are reminded that they are responsible for monitoring the news media for Recall information beginning with a Phase __ Recall notification.
1
122
During normal Business hours, who is recall implemented by?
Underground Tanks Unit of the Fire Prevention Bureau.
123
After business hours, recall will be initiated by?
an Metro dispatcher and a fire company until relieved by the Recall Coordinator and staff.
124
Designated fire companies will be trained on a _______ basis to initiate the recall procedure.
quarterly
125
A recall may be initiated when in the opinion of the _____________ the shortage of staffed fire and/or EMS resources has become or is anticipated to become critical. They may request from the Fire Chief or Deputy Department Commander a Limited Recall to meet current and anticipated staffing needs.
Metro Section Commander
126
How many Goals does the LAFD have?
4
127
Develop an organization to effectively administer and manage the resources of the Department. This is LAFD Goal No. ___
1
128
Develop a system for minimizing the impact of disasters and "other" emergencies on life and property. This is LAFD Goal No. ___
2
129
Provide an effective Emergency Medical Services System. This is LAFD Goal No. ___
3
130
Provide an effective Fire Prevention and Public Safety System. This is LAFD Goal No. ___
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