VOL 1 Flashcards

1
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MANUAL OF OPERATION SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY CONFLICTING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OTHER DEPARTMENT PUBLICATIONS EXCEPT FOR ?

A

RULES AND REGULATIONS
OR
PENDING AMENDMENTS ( WEEKLY BULLETIN OR SPECIAL NOTICES)

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HOW MANY VOLUMES DOES THE “MANUAL OF OPERATIONS” CONTAIN?

A

SIX VOLUMES

EACH VOLUME CONTAINS ONE OR MORE CATEGORIES

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MANUAL OF OPERATION USES WHAT SYSTEM TO ORGANIZE THE MATERIAL??

APPLY THE SYSTEM TO THIS EXAMPLE “ 2/3-60.14 “
NAME CORRECT TERMINOLOGY

A

MODIFIED NUMBERING SYSTEM

2 = CATEGORY
3= CHAPTER
60= SECTION
.14= SUB SECTION

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CERTAIN FUTURE REFERENCE MATERIAL ISSUED AS PART OF DEPARTMENT LIBRARY WILL INCORPORATE NUMBERING SYSTEM, HOWEVER THE NUMBER WILL BE PRECEDED WITH WHAT?

A

LETTER “ R “
DENOTING THAT IT IS REFERENCE MATERIAL.

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ANY MEMBER RECOGNIZING MATERIAL IN THE “ MANUAL OF OPERATIONS” WHAT IS BELIEVED TO NEED A REVISION,
SHOULD REPORT THE INFORMATION

TO WHO?

SHOULD FOWARD WITH WHAT?

OR THOUGH WHAT ?

A

PLANNING SECTION

F-41

SEND A COMMENT ICON ON LAFD PORTAL

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WHEN A REVISION OR ADDITIONS TO “MANAUL OF OPERATIONS” ISSUED THE CHANGED PORTION WILL BE IMMEDIATELY FOUND IN THE MANUAL OF OPERATIONS. ALL CHANGES WILL BE TRACKED UNDER ? IN THE PORTAL

A

RECENT CHANGES

IN THE NAVIGATIONAL TOOL BAR

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ALL OFFICIAL WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMITTED TO MEMBERS WILL BE LIMITED TO AND CLASSIFIED AS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ?

A

RULES AND REGULATIONS
MANUAL OF OPERATIONS
REFERENCE MATERIAL

SPECIAL NOTICES
OFFICIAL NOTICES
UNOFFICIAL NOTICES

SPECIAL ORDERS
DEPARTMENT BULLETINS
REPORTS AND RECORDS

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WHAT IS THE PRIMARY INFORMATION CONDUIT FOR COMMUNICATION TO ALL LEVELS OF THE DEPARTMENT ?

A

THE INTRANET

ADMINISTRATIVE TELETYPE AND DEPARTMENT MAIL MAY STILL BE USED AT ADIM DISCRETION

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9
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WHO ESTABLISHED THE RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN MEMBERS OF THE LAFD?

A

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

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THE ___________ SET FORTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT AS DIRECTED BY THE _________

A

MANUAL OF OPERATIONS

FIRE CHIEF

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11
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WHAT EXPLAINS THE “ WHY “ IN THE MANUAL OF OPERATIONS

A

REFERENCE MATERIAL

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HOW LONG DO WE RETAIN NFPA JOURNALS?

HOW LONG DO WE RETAIN FIRE SERVICE MAGAZINES?

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3 YEARS FROM PUBLICATION DATE

1 YEAR FROM PUBLICATION DATE

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HOW LONG DO WE RETAIN EMS MAGAZINES ?

HOW LONG DO WE RETAIN NATIONAL FIRE CODE

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RETAIN ONE YEAR FROM PUBLICATION DATE

RETAIN UNTIL REPLACED WITH REVISED EDTION

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14
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HOW LONG DO WE RETAIN MISC, SAMPLE BULLETIN, POSTERS AND LEAFLETS ?

A

SCREENED BY OFFICERS. RETAIN AS LONG AS VALUABLE

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15
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LOST LIBRARY MATERIAL SHALL BE REPORTED AS STATED IN 8/3-64.01, BUT OFFICERS ARE NOT TO EXPECT ANY REPLACEMENT ORGANIZATION OF THOSE ITEMS LISTED UNDER ??

A

NFPA PERIODICALS

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COMMANDERS OF DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISIONS RECEIVING REQUEST OR RENEWAL OF SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS, SURVEYS, OFFERS OF FREE BOOKS ETC..
REQUEST SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO WHOM?

A

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE BUREAU

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17
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OFFICERS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEPARTMENT MANUALS SHALL BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED BY ?

A

INSIDE OF FRONT COVER APPLICATION OF “ GUMMED LABEL”
WITH DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISIONS TITLED “PRINTED IN INK”

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18
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IN THE EVENT THAT HARDED COPY MATERIAL HAS BEEN LOST,
SUPERVISION SHALL FOWARD

WHAT ?
TO WHOM?

A

F 225 THROUGH CHANNELS

MANUALS AND ORDERS UNIT

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19
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DEFINE “ SPECIAL ORDER”

A

IS A DIRECTIVE ISSUED BY “ THE FIRE CHIEF” FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF “ DEPARTMENT AFFAIRS”

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20
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ALL SPECIAL ORDERS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED VIA ? POSTED?

A

THE INTRANET VIA SPECIAL NOTICE

POSTED TO THE LIBRARY IN THE MANUAL OF OPERATIONS VOL 1

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21
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SPECIAL ORDERS WILL BE GENERATED WHEN ?

UPDATED BY WHOM?

A

ANNUALY

PLANNING SECTION

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22
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WHAT ARE THE 3 TYPES OF NOTICES?

A

SPECIAL
OFFICIAL
UNOFFICIAL

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23
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WHAT TYPE OF NOTICE CAN BE USED FOR PROMOTIONAL TESTING?

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SPECIAL NOTICE, ONCE IT HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN LIBRARY

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WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF SPECIAL NOTICES

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ISSUED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO ANNOUNCE THE ADDITION, MODIFICATION OR DELETION OF MATERIAL IN THE LIBRARY.

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HOW LONG ARE SPECIAL NOTICES RETAINED?

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FOREVER IN THE INTRANET
TO PROVIDE HISTORICAL JOURNAL CHANGES TO THE LIBRARY.

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WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF “ OFFICIAL NOTICE” ?

A

ISSUED BY THE “ AUTHORITATIVE DEPARTMENT”
FOR THE GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION OF MEMBERS.

DOES NOT AFFECT THE LIBRARY. HOWEVER DIRECTLY IMPACTS “ DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS”

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OFFICIAL NOTICE IS OF SUCH IMPORTANCE TO THE FIELD IT SHALL BE DELIVERED TO WHAT 2 SOURCES?

THE ISSUING OFFICE MAY REQUEST MFC TO GENERATE A MESSAGE TO STATIONS HOW MANY BELLS ?

A

LAFD INTRANET AND ADMINISTRATIVE TELETYPE

4 BELLS

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28
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OFFICIAL NOTICES SHALL BE RETAINED HOW LONG ?

A

USEFULNESS HAS PASSED

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NOTICES THAT ARE EVENTS, CLASSES OR ACTIVITIES ARE WHAT TYPE OF NOTICE?

A

UNOFFICIAL NOTICE

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UNOFFICIAL NOTICES ARE SANCTIONED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND SHALL BE POSTED MORE THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR?

A

FALSE..

UNOFFICIAL NOTICES ARE NOT!!!! SANCTIONED BY THE DEPARTMENT

90 DAYS PRIOR OR UNTIL THE DAY OF EVENT HAS OCCURS

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UNOFFICIAL NOTICES SHALL BE POSTED IN WHAT FORMAT?

THIS CANNOT CONTAIN WHAT ?

A

TEXT FORMAT ONLY

NO CARTOONS, DRAWINGS, PICTURES ETC ETC

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THE LOS ANGELES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION POSTED UNOFFICIAL NOTICES. T/F?

IF THE UNOFFICIAL NOTICES CONTAINS OFFENSIVE MATERIAL WHOM DO WE CONTACT?

A

TRUE. POSTED ON SITE OUTSIDE OF THE INTRANET

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

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33
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WHAT 3 SECTIONS CAN WE CONTACT WHEN REGARDS TO POST A UNOFFICIAL NOTICE?

A

(COP)

COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICE
OPERATIONS OFFICE
PLANNING SECTION

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BULLETINS SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (4)

A

(TADS)

TRAINING BULLETIN
ADMINISTRATIVE BULLETIN
DEPARTMENT BULLETIN
SAFETY BULLETIN

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35
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ALL BULLETINS ARE INCLUDED IN WHAT PART OF THE LIBRARY ?

A

REFERENCE MATERIAL OF THE LIBRARY

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ADMINISTRATIVE BULLETIN IS ISSUED BY WHAT OFFICE?

AND FOUND WHERE ON THE INTRANET?

HOW LONG SHALL BULLETIN BE KEPT

A

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

ADMINISTRATIVE BULLETIN TAB

RETAINED UNTIL CANCELED

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DEPARTMENT BULLETIN ARE ISSUED BY WHAT OFFICE?

CAN BE FOUND WHERE?

HOW LONG KEPT?

A

CAN ORIGINATE FROM ANY BUREAU, HOWEVER NEEDS TO BE APPROVED BY

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

BE FOUND INTRANET UNDER DEPARTMENT BULLETINS

RETAINED UNTIL CANCELED.

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38
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SAFETY BULLETINS ARE FILED IN WHAT BOOK?

ARE KEPT FOR HOW LONG?

PURPOSE OF BULLETIN?

A

BOOK 75 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY MANUAL

RETAINED UNTIL CANCELED

SETTING FORTH RECOMMENDED SAFE PRACTICES PERTAINING TO VARIOUS SUBJECTS

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39
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TRAINING BULLETINS ARE ISSUED BY WHOM?

FOUND ?

KEPT?

A

IN SERVICE TRAINING SECTION

INTRANET UNDER TRAINING BULLETIN TAB

UNTIL CANCELED

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40
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WHAT IS THE OFFICIAL DAILY RECORD FOR THE LOS ANGELES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT?

A

THE JOURNAL

41
Q

SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER 1 IS STILL UTILIZED? T/F

WHY?

A

NO

DUE TO THE FACE THAT THE MANUAL OF OPERATIONS IS DIGITAL LOCATED ON THE LAFD INFORMATION PORTAL

42
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WHAT IS SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER 2

A

VACATION SCHEDULING

43
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WHAT IS SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER 3

A

HOLIDAY SCHEDULING

44
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WHAT IS SPECIAL ORDER

4?
5?
6?
7?

A

4 STANDARD HOURS AND PAY PERIOD
5 OVERTIME PAY SCHEDULE
6 FLSA REPORTING PERIODS
7 FLSA REPORTING PERIODS FOR SPECIAL DUTY

45
Q

WHAT IS THE LAFD MISSION STATEMENT ?

A

TO PRESERVE LIFE, PROTECT PROPERTY AND SAFEGUARD OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH RELENTLESS COMMITMENT TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, PREVENTION, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

46
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WHAT ARE THE LAFD “ CORE VALUES” ?

A

7

SERVICE- PRIORITIZING OUR CITIZENS, RESIDENTS, AND COMMUNITIES

CHARACTER - ALIGNING PERSONAL VALUES WITH ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

COMPETENCY- COMMITTING TO THE CONTINUAL PURSUIT OF PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE

CONTRIBUTION- IMMERSING OURSELVES IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF OUR SERVICES AND STANDARDS

COLLABORATION- EMBRACING THE WIDESPREAD VALUE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

SAFETY- ALWAYS IN EVERY OPERATION AT EVERY INCIDENT

KNOWLEDGE- INFORMED, EXPERIENCED LEADERS WITH QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND FORMAL EDUCATION

( SHE SO CRAZY KINKY TRIPLE C )

47
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WHAT ARE THE DEPARTMENT “ GOALS “

HOW MANY ARE THERE ?

A

7

  1. DELIVERY EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICE
  2. PROMOTE A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND PROGRESSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT EFFECTIVELY MANAGES PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL RISK
  3. COMMIT TO AN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE THAT EMBRACES DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
  4. IMPROVE COLLABORATION, PARTICIPATIVE LEADERSHIP, AND RESPONSIBLE PERFORMANCES MANAGEMENT
  5. FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESSION.
  6. EXPLORE, IMPLEMENT, AND INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS.
  7. ENHANCE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, DISASTER RECOVERY CAPABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
48
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WHAT IS THE LAFD “ SERVICE STATEMENT”

A
  1. TO RESIDENTS - we owe the residents of Los Angeles the highest quality of service possible, characterized by responsiveness, integrity and professionalism. We will continually strive for quality improvement
  2. TO FIRE DEPARTMENT- we owe the LAFD our full commitment and dedication. We will always look beyond the traditional scope of our individual positions to promote teamwork and organizational effectiveness.
  3. TO EACH OTHER- we owe each other a working environment characterized by trust and respect for the individual, fostering open and honest communication at all levels
  4. TO OURSELVES- we owe ourselves personal and professional growth. We will seek new knowledge and greater challenges, and strive to remain on the leading edge of our profession.
49
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WHAT ARE THE LAFD OBJECTIVES AND ORGANIZATION ?

WHAT ARE THE 2 MAJOR OBJECTIVES?

A
  1. CONTROL AND EXTINGUISH FIRES, RESCUE TRAPPED VICTIMS, MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF ALL NATURAL DISASTERS, MITIGATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND TERRORIST INCIDENTS, PROVIDE BASIC AND ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT INTERVENTION AND TRANSPORTATION TO THE APPROPRIATE MEDICAL FACILITY, ENFORCE ALL LAWS RELATING TO THE PREVENTION OR SPREAD OF FIRES, AND REMOVE THAT WHICH IS LIABLE TO CAUSE SUCH FIRES
  2. PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND WORK WITH OTHER AGENCIES IN PLANNING FOR TERRORISM AND DISASTER MITIGATION.
50
Q

WHOM IS THE HEAD OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

A

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

51
Q

PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF (BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS) ELECTED FOR HOW LONG TERMS?

WHEN IS THE ELECTIONS ?

A

1 YEAR TERMS

LAST MEETING IN JULY

52
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THE BOARD POWERS ARE EXERCISED BY ______ OR _______

A

ORDER OR RESOLUTION

53
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WHO APPOINTS A COMMISSION SECRETARY AND CHIEF ACCOUNTING EMPLOYEE?

A

THE BOARD

54
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THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING HOW MANY TIMES A MONTH?

A

TWICE

55
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THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION SECRETARY ARE PERFORMED BY ?

A

COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ll (ASSIGNED TO THE BOARD OFFICE)

56
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THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ll ARE ? (8)

A

1 KEEP OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF PROCEEDINGS AND TRANSACTIONS OF THE BOARD
2 POST AND PUBLISH ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES AS DIRECTED BY THE BOARD
3 ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS IN PROCEEDINGS PENDING BEFORE BOARD
4 PREPARE AND POST THE AGENDA FOR THE BOARD MEETINGS
5 RECORD MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETINGS
6 PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES IMPOSE BY THE BOARD
7 REVIEW INCOMING REPORTS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD
8 SUPERVISE A COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT l

57
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THE CHIEF ACCOUNTING EMPLOYEE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS A ____________

WHO APPOINTS THIS MEMBER?

A

DEPARTMENTAL CHEIF ACCOUNTANT ll

THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONS ( AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BOARD)

58
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THE CHARTER REQUIRES THAT NO MONEY SHALL BE DRAWN FROM ANY FUND OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXCEPT UPON WARRANT AUTHENTICATED BY ___________

A

CHIEF ACCOUNTING EMPLOYEE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

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WHO IS THE SENIOR PERSONNEL ANALYST ll ?

WHAT ARE THE JOB DUTIES ? (6)

A

THE EEO DIRECTOR

  1. DIRECTED BY BOARD, WORKS WITH FIRE CHIEF TO CREAT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION FOR ALL LEVELS OF LAFD
  2. DIRECTED BY BOARD, HEIGHTENS AWARENESS OF EQUITY ISSUES AND PROVIDES ANALYSIS RESEARCH RECOMMENDATION
  3. DIRECTED BY BOARD, MONITORS THE REVIEW OF VARIETY OF MATTERS DEALING WITH DISCRIMINATION SEX HARRASS, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
  4. ON BEHALF OF BOARD, MONITORS RECRUITMENT, HIRING AND PROMOTION PRACTICES FOR CIVILIANS AND UNIFORMED
    5.SUPERVISES THE STAFF OF FIRE COMMISSIONS EEO OFFICE (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR)
  5. DIRECTED BY BOARD, WORKS ON POLICY MATTERS THAT REQUIRE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, WORKS ON SPECIAL PROJECTS DIRECTED BY PRESIDENT OF BOARD
60
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THE INDEPENDENT ASSESSOR POWER AND DUTIES ARE (5)

A
  1. UNDER RULES ESTABLISHED BY BOARD, THEY CAN AUDIT, ASSESS AND REVIEW FIER DEPARTMENT HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS OF MISCONDUCT COMMITTED BY EMPLOYEES, SWORN OR CIVILIAN, OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
  2. CONDUCT ANY AUDIT REQUESTED BY MAJORITY VOTE
  3. INITIATE ANY ASSESSMENT OR AUDIT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH PRIOR NOTICE TO THE BOARD, THE BOARD CAN DIRECT THE INDEPENDENT ASSESSOR TO CONTINUE OR NOT TO COMMENCE AN ASSESSMENT OR AUDIT
  4. KEEP BOARD INFORMED OF ALL PENDING ASSESSMENTS AND AUDITS
  5. APPOINT DISCHARGE DISCIPLINE TRANSFER AND ISSUE INSTRUCTIONS TO EMPLOYEES UNDER HIS OR HER DIRECTIONS
61
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WHO CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND FISCAL ANALYSIS FOR AUDITS AND ASSESSMENTS PERFORMED BY THE INDEPENDENT ASSESSOR.

A

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

ALSO PREPARES DOCUMENTATION OF REPORTS AND RECORDS FOR ALL PENDING ASSESSMENTS AND AUDIT COORDINATED WITH THE BOARD.

62
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WHO IS THE “ CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT”

A

THE FIRE CHIEF

63
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THE ASSISTANT CHIEF IS ASSIGNED AS THE __________

THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS ASSIGNMENT IS TO SERVE AS AN __________ TO THE FIRE CHIEF.

A

CHIEF OF STAFF

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

64
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WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF? (6)

A
  1. EXERCISING THE FIRE CHIEF ‘S DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO DIRECT AND COORDINATE PREPARATION, THROUGH BUREAU CHANNELS OF TECHNICAL INTER-BUREAU PROJECTS AND STAFF STUDIES
  2. PARTICIPATING ON AN EXECUTIVE LEVEL AS A MEMBER OF THE FIRE CHIEF’S STAFF AT COMMAND CONFERENCES
  3. DEVELOPING POLICIES AND DIRECTIVES ISSUED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
  4. PREPARING REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE PERTINENT TO DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES
  5. COORDINATING IN-DEPTH STUDIES AND RESEARCH TO ASSIST THE FIRE CHIEF IN THE PLANNING AND ACHIEVING OF SHORT AND LONG RANGE GOALS
65
Q

THE SECTION COMMANDER DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED?

A
  1. ASSIGNING AND COORDINATING RESEARCH AND PLANNING STUDIES
  2. REVIEWING AND ANALYZING COMPLETED PLANS AND STAFF STUDIES AND INCORPORATING RECOMMENDATIONS
  3. SUPERVISING THE REVISION AND UPDATING OF DEPARTMENT MANUALS

4.RESPONDING TO MAJOR EMERGENCIES WHEN ON CALL AS A MEMBER OF THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

  1. REPRESENTING THE FIRE CHIEF AT CITY COUNSEL COMMITTEES AND VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
66
Q

PLANNING SECTION - SECTION COMMANDER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

A
  1. ASSIGNING AND COORDINATING RESEARCH AND PLANNING STUDIES
  2. REVIEWING AND ANALYZING COMPLETED PLANS AND STAFF STUDIES AND INCORPORATING RECOMMENDATIONS
  3. SUPERVISING THE REVISION AND UPDATING DEPARTMENT MANUALS
67
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PLANNING SECTION- PERSONNEL DUTIES

A
  1. REVIEWING SPECIFIC PROBLEMS AND PROVIDING ADVANCE PLANNING STUDIES ON AREAS OF IMPORTANCE TO THE DEPARTMENT
  2. FACILITATING AND COORDINATING AUTOMATIC AID AND MUTAL AID AGREEMENT WITH OTHER FIRE SERVICES AGENCIES
  3. PROVIDING LIASON OFFICER FOR THE CITY’S LA STAT PROGRAM
  4. PROVIDE INTER AGENCY LIAISON OFFICERS TO OTHER CITY AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
68
Q

THE COMMUNITY LIASON OFFICER REPORTS TO WHOM?

A

CHIEF OF STAFF ( ASSISTANT CHIEF ?)

69
Q

WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY LIASON OFFICER’S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ?

OTHER DUTIES INCLUDE?

A
  • TO MAINTAIN LIAISON BETWEEN CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY, THE MEDIA AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE…
  1. SUPERVISING AND DIRECTING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE UNIT
  2. PARTICIPATING IN STAFF CONFERENCES AS A MEMBER OF THE FIRE CHIEF’S EXECUTIVE STAFF
  3. RESPONDING TO MAJOR EMERGENCIES TO ASSIST THE INCIDENT COMMANDER IN ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF THE INCIDENT ON THE COMMUNITY AND MEDIA
70
Q

THE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR REPORTS TO WHOM?

A

COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER

71
Q

WHAT IS THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR ?

OTHER DUTIES INCLUDE?

A

**MANAGE AND COORDINATE SOCIAL MEDA AND OTHER FORMS OF NEW MEDA WITHIN THE DEPT AND MAINTAIN RELATIONS WITH THE CITY COUNCIL

  1. SUPERVISING AND DIRECTING THE ACTIVITIES OF ALL SOCIAL MEDIA EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE 4 BUREAUS AND THE DEPARTMENT
  2. COORDINATING NEW MEDIA EFFORTS THAT MAY INCLUDE BLOGS, ADDITIONS TO THE DEPT WEBSITE AND OTHER NEW MEDIA VENTURES
  3. RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES TO PROVIDE SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS FOR CITY COUNEL WHEN REQUESTED BY INCIDENT COMMANDER OR PIO.
72
Q

THE COMMUNITY SERVICE UNIT CONSIST OF WHOM?

A

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO) WORK REGULAR HOURS AT HEADQUATERS

PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER ( PSO) WORK PLATOON DUTY AT METRO

73
Q

WHAT IS THE PRIMARY DUTY OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE UNIT?

A

THE DISSEMINATION OF FIRE PREVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND THE NEWS MEDIA.

74
Q

THE COMMUNITY SERVICE UNIT DUTIES INCLUDE?

A
  1. REPRESENTING THE DEPT THE THE RADIO, PRESS AND TELEVISION TO CREATE PUBLIC AWARENESS TOWARD FIRE SAFETY.
  2. OBTAINS ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL AND COORDINATES DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCES. PROVIDE LIAISON BETWEEN THE ELECTRONIC AND WRITTEN MEDIA AND MEMBERS REGARDING DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES AND OPERATIONS.
  3. ONE PUBLIC OFFICER IS “ON CALL” AT ALL TIMES
  4. COMPILING MATERIAL FOR WEEKLY BULLETIN.
75
Q

WHOM IS THE SECOND RANKING OFFICER IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT?

A

THE CHIEF DEPUTY

76
Q

WHOM IS THE “ REGULAR ACTING FIRE CHIEF”

A

THE CHIEF DEPUTY

77
Q

WHAT IS THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHIEF DEPUTY ?

WHAT ARE LINE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT?

A

IS TO DIRECT, COORDINATE AND CONTROL THE LINE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

EMERGENCY SERVICES BUREAU, EMS SECTION AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR.

78
Q

WHO REVIEWS AND/OR EDITS AND PREPARES LETTERS SUBMITTED FOR THE SIGNATURE OF THE FIRE CHIEF AND/OR BUREAU COMMANDER FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. ALSO PREPARES REPORTS FOR THE FIRE CHIEF, FIRE COMMISSION, CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR, OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS AND PRIVATE SECTOR. TYPES AND TRANSMITS PORTAL MESSAGES FOR DEPARTMENT WIDE NOTIFICATION

A

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

79
Q

WHOM CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND FISCAL ANALYSIS FOR PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORTS

PREPARES PERSONNEL SERVICES CONTRACTS

COORDINATES THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ANNUAL BUDGET

A

SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST l

80
Q

WHOM SERVES AS THE “ SECRETARY TO THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CHIEF DEPUTY”

PERFORMS CLERICAL DUTIES FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMANDER AND COORDINATES DIVISION AND SECTION PROJECTS

A

CLERK TYPIST

81
Q

THE ASSISTANT CHIEF ASSIGNED AS THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION COMMANDER REPORTS TO WHOM?

WHAT IS THE COMMANDERS RESPONSIBILITY ?

A

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CHIEF DEPUTY

PLAN, ORGANIZE, AND COORDINATE THE DEPARTMENT’S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAMS

MAINTAINING A LINE OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN FIELD EMS AND DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION

EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS OF EMS WITH MEDICAL DIRECTOR, IN-SERVICE TRAINING SECTION COMMANDER AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SECTION COMMANDER

SUPERVISES ALSO FIELD QUALITY IMPROVEMENT UNIT, PAD PROGRAM, DISPATCH QUALITY IMPROVEMENT UNIT

82
Q

WHO MANAGES THE SENIOR MANAGMENT ANALYST l ?

A

MANAGEMENT ANALYST ll

83
Q

WHOM CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND FISCAL ANALYSIS FOR PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORTS.
COORDINATES THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SECTION ANNUAL BUDGET

A

SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST l.

84
Q

WHOM SERVES AS THE SECRETARY TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION COMMANDER ?

A

SENIOR CLERK TYPIST

85
Q

THE BATTALION CHIEF IN COMMAND OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SECTION REPORTS DIRECTLY TO

A

COMMANDER OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION

86
Q

THE BATTALION CHIEF IN COMMAND OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ?

A

DEPARTMENTS LIAISON TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMS AGENCY.

ASSIST IN THE FORMULATION OF EMS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

REVIEWS EMS BUDGET REQUESTS

COORDINATES CE PROGRAMS FOR EMS BATTALION CAPTAINS

ENSURE EMS RESOURCES ARE PROPERLY EQUIPPED, MAINTAINED AND STAFFED WITH TRAINED PERSONNEL

87
Q

WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SECTION

A

OBSERVE AND EVALUATE MEMBERS PERFORMANCE IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE DUTIES

DOCUMENT THESE PERFORMANCES AND RECOMMEND POLICY CHANGES AND NECESSARY TRAINING PROGRAMS TO

IMPROVE PERFORMANCES.

88
Q

THE UNIT CAPTAIN - CAPTAIN l/ PARAMEDIC

RESPONSIBILITIES

A

SUPERVISE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SECTION ANALYSTS (FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICS)

ENSURES THE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SECTION FUNCTIONS ARE COMPLETED IN A TIMELY MANNER

89
Q

SECTION ANALYSTS ( FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS)

DUTIES

A

PERFORM AUDITS OF EMS OPERATIONS BY REVIEWING REPORTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS

COLLECT AND ENTERS STATE AND LOCAL MANDATED DATA ELEMENTS REGARDING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS

90
Q

WHAT PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING TO CITY EMPLOYEES IN HOW TO USE THE AED AND IN CPR AS REQUIRED BY STATE REGULATION.

A

(PAD) PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAM.

91
Q

PAD PROGRAM IS UNDER THE MEDICAL DIRECTION OF WHOM?

A

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

92
Q

THE “MEDICAL DIRECTOR” AUTHORIZES AND APPROVES ?

A

AED AND AED CONFIGURATIONS

APPROVES POLICY, PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES EMS

OVERSEES TRAINING, DATA MANAGEMENT, QUALITY ASSURANCE COMPLIANCE STATE AND LOCAL REGUALTIONS

93
Q

THE ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTION IS ORGANIZED IN FOUR MAIN UNITS

A

ACCOUNT PAYABLE UNIT- COMPLETE RECORD OF BUDGETARY ACCOUNTS

PAYROLL UNIT - PAY UNIFORM MEMBERS AND CIVILIANS

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BILLING UNIT- PREPARES BILLS FOR MEDICARE MEDICAL PRIVATE INSURANCE

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE UNIT- SUMMARIZES AND DEPOSITS ALL RECEIPTS COLLECTED BY DEPT

94
Q

MANAGEMENT SERVICES SECTION IS ORGANIZED IN 3 UNITS

A

BUDGET PREPARATION AND CONTROL UNIT - TRANSFERS OF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF 5000. DIRECTED BY
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST l

MAPS AND DRAFTING UNIT- MAINTAIN AND UPDATE FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS ON DEPT MAPS. DIRECTED BY
GRAPHIC SUPERVISOR

MANUALS AND ORDERS UNIT- DISTRIBUTE ALL DEPT COMMUNICATION DIRECTIVES, LIBRARY MATERIAL TO WORK LOCATIONS

DIRECTED BY MANAGEMENT ANALYST ll

95
Q

WHAT DOES CBRNE/WMD STAND FOR ?

A

CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, EXPLOSIVE

WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION

96
Q

LAFD AND LAPD HAVE AGREED THAT THE AUTHORITY FOR SCENE MANAGEMENT DURING AN HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT IS GIVEN TO ?

A

LAFD

97
Q

EXTERIOR STAND PIPES SHALL BE USED WHEN PRACTICAL WHEN OPERATING FIRE HOSE LINES ON FIRES ABOVE ___ FLOORS

A

3RD

98
Q

CHLORINE CYLINDER LEAKS REPAIR KITS FOR 3 SIZES OF CHLORINE CONTAINERS WHICH ARE

A

TYPE A. 100 AND 150. POUND CONTAINERS

TYPE B. ONE TON CONTAINERS

TYPE C TANK CARS AND TANK TRUCKS