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Vol 2 Flashcards

1
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What are appropriate grievance forms?

A

F-226A Report of informal grievance discussion
F-226B Statement of grievance formal
F-226C Reply to statement of grievance

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Any member assigned to a vacancy as a result of a requested transfer shall normally remain in that assignment for a minimum of ____ months before a subsequent request will be considered.

A

eight

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What is the form for Requesting transfers?

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F-18A Request for transfer
F-18B Request for transfer (primary vacancies)

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Primary vacancies: Transfer selections will be made by the Bureau Commander no sooner than ___ days after the vacancy is published.

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ten

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Members planning to apply for service pension should contact Personnel Services Section approximately __ days in advance of their intended retirement date to request a copy of the service pension application procedure.

A

30

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All members hired after ______ shall remain non smokers throughout their employment.

A

July 1, 1987

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When requesting a name change, members must submit an F-__ Roster Change and a copy of their _______ bearing their new name.

A

8, Social Security card

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Available to members of the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association. Emergency salary advances are granted only for extreme financial hardship and are limited to a maximum of _____ per occurrence.

A

$2,000

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Any member arrested and/or having knowledge that they have been named as a suspect or principal in a written crime report or complaint filed with any law enforcement agency shall:

A

Notify immediate supervisor, F-223 or email to PSD with info

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A new juror may postpone service up to ___ days from the original summons date through the Telephone Center. In extreme circumstances service can be postponed for up to ____ from the original date of summoning by calling the Jury Supervisor’s telephone number appearing on the summons.

A

180, one year

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Members served with a subpoena by a court of competent jurisdiction compelling their presence as a witness during their normal working period shall be granted time off with pay. If the court is outside the county of residence, the place of appearance must be within ___ miles of employee’s residence for this subsection to apply.

A

150

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If a member is not present is served a subpoena, they shall immediately be notified by ?

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Telephone at place of assignment or home, and copy by US Mail

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Refuse to accept the subpoena if, at the time of attempted service, it is less than ___ working days prior to the hearing and it is not reasonably certain that he will be able to deliver a copy of the subpoena to or notify the member concerned within such time as will allow the member to comply with the subpoena.

A

5

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Subpoena on duty on call: A member must be able to appear in the concerned court within ___ hour after receiving the notification. Unless notified that “on-call” status has been extended, “on-call” status for morning appearance shall terminate at ____ hours and afternoon “on-call” status shall terminate at ____ hours.

A

one, 1100, 1600

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Subpoena off duty on call: Be available to appear within ___ hour after receiving notification to report to the concerned Court. An employee who receives a subpoena and is not notified at their designated location that their on-call status is terminated by 1100 hours, shall be on-call from ___ hours to ___ hours.

A

one, 0800, 1600

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All members required to maintain a Class A or B license shall maintain a DL-51 Medical Examiners Certificate or a DL-___ Health Questionnaire

A

546

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Members arrested for DUI will receive an “Admin Per Se” order of Suspension/ Revocation/ Temporary License Endorsement from the DMV. ___ days from the issuance of this “Admin Per Se” order, driving privileges will be suspended or revoked.

A

30

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Form DL-170 (Certificate of Driving Skill) - A member shall obtain a completed Form DL-170, signed by a Certified DMV Examiner from the In-Service Training Section for the following reasons:
1. Original issuance of a Class “A” or Class “B” License.
2. Change from Class “B” to Class “A”.
3. If current license has been expired for more than ___ months.

A

six

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19
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If a member is restricted from driving Department apparatus, it shall be noted in red ink in the Personal Record Book, Page 6, Form F-___.

A

731

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20
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All members shall participate in mess. Division commander is the official authority for approving excuses. Approvals expire when?

A

6 months
(letter from private or city physician attached with F225)

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21
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All members shall participate in mess. Division commander is the official authority for approving excuses. Approvals expire when?

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6 months
(letter from private or city physician attached with F225)c

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22
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House dues: Receipts for all purchases should be maintained for ____ years.

A

three

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House Dues: Results of all voting should be posted and a copy of the vote retained for ___ months.

A

6

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House Dues: Cash on hand should be confirmed by a minimum of two members and recorded on a regular basis, minimally every ___ weeks.

A

two

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House Dues: The IOU should be signed by the requestor and should be paid back within ___ days unless otherwise agreed upon by a majority vote of the House Dues Fund contributing members.

A

30

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26
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House Dues: The House Dues Coordinator will monitor and manage the House Dues account balances and provide statements on a regular basis, minimally every ____ months, to all members regarding all relevant accounts.

A

three

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27
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Black memorial bands to be worn horizontally across the badge may be worn due to line-of-duty deaths within the LAFD or LAPD and as directed by the ______.

A

Fire Chief.

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28
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Badge covers are available from the ____________

A

Firemen’s Relief Association.

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29
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Any employee, before accepting off-duty employment or actively participating in any outside business enterprise, shall secure approval from the Fire Chief or a designated representative. What form is filled out?

A

F-1150

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30
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Chaplains: The Fire Chief will recommend that those members who successfully complete the certification process be approved by who?.

A

Board of Fire Commissioners

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31
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Contributions - United way charity program - : The suggested amount donated is commensurate with general practices throughout the City and consistent with the “standard of giving” suggested by United Way. Deductions will be made __ times per year. Provision has been made to adjust contributions to salary schedule in subsequent years. This adjustment will occur during the month of ____.

A

24, March

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32
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Holidays: All members of each Battalion shall be assigned to one of __ lettered columns identified A through __

A

21, U

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33
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Holidays: Platoon duty uniformed members may float one day (12 hours) of holiday time per year. By _______, the floating holiday shall be scheduled to be worked or taken off during the remainder of the calendar year.

A

September 1

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34
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When would you be able to request compensation for unused holidays?

A

IOD previous calendar year - F225 to A OPS

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35
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Members are permitted to participate in approved athletic activities as an adjunct to the Physical Fitness Program. Levels II and III of the Physical Fitness Program recommend, in addition to the prescribed exercises, __ hours of cardiovascular conditioning activity such as running each week. Warm up shall be within ___ min of participation.

A

2, 30

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36
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Possession or use of anabolic steroids without a prescription is a _______. Sale or possession for sale are _______

A

misdemeanor, felonies

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37
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Maximum reimbursement for watches is limited to ____ except by approval of the C.A.O. in extraordinary circumstances.

A

$50.00

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38
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Reimbursement: Clothing is computed on the basis of a __-month life expectancy.

A

36

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39
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Reimbursement for eyeglass lenses and frames will be limited to _____, minus $5.00 deductible.

A

$35.00

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40
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Purpose of evaluation: Evaluation of subordinates must be as ______ as possible. The rater is the key with performance rating being a measure of supervisory ability.

A

objective

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41
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Evaluations: Employees shall indicate whether they concur or do not concur with the evaluation and sign the form. If an employee does not concur, the employee shall make a statement on the back of the form giving reasons for not concurring. A nonconcurring rated employee may submit an F-____ in place of commenting on the back of the form.

A

225

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42
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What are performance evaluation forms?

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F-1122 - Members performance - below rank of captain
F-1132 - Officers performance
F-1142 - Probationary Firefighter

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43
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Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (F-1122 and F-1132) shall be submitted on all members below the rank of ________.

A

Chief Officer

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44
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PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER: A Probationary Report (F-1142) for Firefighter shall be forwarded every __ days from the date of assignment, providing the rated member has been under the direct supervision of a commanding officer for 8 shifts or more.

A

30

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45
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Hours accrued due to transfers are defined as?

A

AOD - Administrative Overtime

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46
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“AOD” is taken in amounts of __ hours or more for special duty personnel and __ hours or more for platoon duty personnel.

A

4, 6

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47
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The maximum amount of banked time (SOD and AOD) that a member is allowed to accrue at the end of any pay period is ___ hours.

A

216

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48
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What are extended leaves?

A

Military leave - long term (more than 30 days)
Civil service leave - (in excess of 15 days)
Disciplinary leave - (in excess of 15 days)
Family Leave

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49
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If a member will be absent on any extended leave listed above, the following items shall be forwarded to the ____________: Badge, Cap piece, Collar ornaments & Buttons (officers), PRB, ID Card. City-owned items (such as turnouts) not mentioned above shall be forwarded to ___.

A

Personnel Services Section, S&M

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50
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The total accumulated allowance of sick leave carried over from any previous year or years to the next shall not exceed:
____ - 100% (12 per year)
____ - 75% (5)
____ - 50% (5)

A

136, 105, 105

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51
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A family leave will be approved for a maximum of __ months in a 12 month period

A

4

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52
Q

School activity leave - Regardless of the number of children in the family, employees can take off up to ___ hours per school year, but not more than 12 hours in any given month of the school year.

A

40

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53
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Administrative Undertime must be taken, with permission of the _______ Commander, in whole hours, not to exceed ___ hours in a calendar month for uniformed members.

A

Battalion. 24

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54
Q

Fire Chief Leave - Leave of absence without pay granted by the Fire Chief for a period not exceeding ___ calendar days. Fire Chief Leave will be requested when members desire time off and they do not have EOD, SOD, and AOD time accrued.

A

15 (Needs F225)

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55
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An agreement between members to trade specific regularly scheduled work periods. Except as noted below, such exchange of time shall involve a minimum duration of __ hours.

A

6

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56
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. Limitation on exchanges of time (F-360) are as follows:
1. Monthly Allowance - Each member may be permitted up to ___ hours off duty (F-360) each calendar month.
2. Annual Allowance - Each member may be permitted up to ___ hours off in the calendar year, in addition to the monthly allowance.
3. Special Allowance - In addition to 1 and 2, twice each calendar month each member may be permitted to be off up to ___ hours (F-360).

A

144, 144, 6

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57
Q

The following days cannot be taken utilizing a floating vacation day:

A

New Years
Easter
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve (24 hours)
Christmas
**Member may utilize a floating vacation day on Independence day but must secure a guarantor

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58
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Platoon duty members must schedule one segment (__ days) of vacation that must be taken off and an additional __ days of vacation that may be taken off or worked for compensation per year. All remaining vacation days may be floated.

A

6, 6

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59
Q

Contagious/infectious disease: Level ___ Exposures requires immediate notification of Medical Liaison Unit.

A

III, Complete an F-225 or 5020 (State DWC Form 1) for all Level II and III Exposures.

60
Q

What forms are required for contaminated needle stick?

A

F-420
F-225
5020
State DWC Form 1

61
Q

Anytime a Department member is _________, the member’s Battalion/Section Commander shall be notified and police response requested. Medical Liaison shall be contacted and the member shall be sent to a first care facility and be evaluated by a doctor to determine the extent of injury.

A

assaulted

62
Q

Medical Appointments: NIOD: Any appointment for medical, dental, optical or similar service should be scheduled when the member is off duty. When this is not possible, not more than __ hours a year and not less than one hour at a time may be used for this purpose. Such time will be charged to allowable NIOD leave.

A

16

63
Q

NIOD Leaves vs NIOD injury

A

illness
- 3 days or less - F-1001 not required, officer discretion
- 4-30 days - private med tx cert or F-1001
- 31 or more - F-1001 and return through MSD
Injury
- 1-30 days - F-1001
- 31 or more - F1001 and return through MSD

64
Q

Sworn uniformed members shall cover any visible tattoos, scarifications and / or brandings by wearing a Department approved uniform or by wearing a ________

A

skin patch

65
Q

When members are standing in a natural upright position, the tie should reach within ___ of the belt buckle.

A

1”

66
Q

Chief officers and captains summer dress uniform - The time frame for wearing the Summer Dress Uniform shall coincide with?

A

daylight savings time

67
Q

Fire Prevention Bureau Inspectors shall wear what color uniform cap?

A

white uniform cap.

68
Q

The dress uniform shall be worn under the following conditions:

A

A. At official appearances before the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Note
Members are permitted to wear the work uniform for Fire Commission meetings held at the Fire Station.
B. At official appearances before the Fire Chief.
C. When appearing before a Board of Rights (except the accused).
D. As a member of a Board of Rights.
E. When appearing in court when the City is a party in the court action.
F. When appearing at any Administrative Hearing where the City is a party
G. At any other time as directed or when appropriate. Such as attending or making presentations to the Fire Commission, appearance at City Council, etc.

69
Q

The work shirt and jacket if applicable shall have the member’s last name embroidered on the right breast in Capital/Block lettering ___ high and not greater than ___ thick.

A

½”, ¼”

70
Q

The “Dickie-style” work jacket and Blauer “Eisenhower style” former Chief Officer work jacket will no longer be approved optional wear after _________.

A

July 1, 2020

71
Q

Does the LAFD soft patch have member rank and badge number?

A

No, The LAFD official soft patch badge is designed without rank or badge number. No member shall cause a modification or alteration of the official soft patch badge. The soft patch badge is only approved for use with the “softshell” or “tacshell” work jacket.

72
Q

“FULLY ENCLOSED” - Full factory enclosed front and jumpseats, i.e., apparatus purchased after ____.

A

1992

73
Q

When responding to automatic alarms, are members required to don turnout coat for response?

A

Coat and hood Not required until arriving on scene

74
Q

When shall the firefighting hood be pulled up?

A

All firefighting personnel shall pull the hood into the proper wearing position when actively engaged in firefighting activities, including exposure protection, ventilation operations, automobile fires, dumpster fires and any other firefighting activity where extra protection is required.

75
Q

Besides anytime they feel necessary, when shall members wear body armor?

A
  1. Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW)
  2. Domestic Violence/Family Dispute
  3. Shooting
  4. Stabbing/Cutting
  5. Sniper Incidents/Police Standbys
  6. Other Violent Crimes or Conditions
  7. Overcrowding Investigations/Public Assemblage Closures
  8. During “Tactical Alerts”
  9. Fire Department Needs “Help” Call
76
Q

What size stencil is used to label brush jacket and turnout coat?

A

1-1/2”

77
Q

Custodian of badges and insignia is the _____________ of the Administrative Services Bureau.

A

Fire Administrator

78
Q

Members promoting to all ranks below Battalion Chief are to be notified through channels. The member shall call the Emergency Services Bureau office to make the arrangement to pick up their badge, off duty, prior to reporting to their new assignment. Who presents badge?

A

Chief Officers and Captains - Presentation by Fire Chief
Ranks other than Captain - Presentation by Division Commander or Assistant Bureau Commander.

79
Q

What size is Fire Chief sleeve braids on dress uniform ?

A

1 solid 2” gold

80
Q

Sleeve braids on Dress uniform shall conform to what?

A

Captain - 2 silver
Battalion Chief - 2 gold
Assistant Chief - 3 gold
Deputy Chief - 4 gold
Chief Deputy - 4 gold
Fire Chief - 1 solid 2” gold

81
Q

Officers dress coat service insignia - Uniform vendors will affix a strip of embroidered Maltese Crosses to the left sleeve of the dress coat ____ above the highest rank stripe. No more than 5 in a row. Provides proper placement for service pin alignment.

A

5/16”

82
Q

Members who have been awarded the Medal of Valor shall wear the Medal of Valor pin whenever the dress uniform/coat is worn. Positioning on the dress uniform/coat shall be as follows:
A. Non-Officers - Attach to the ___ breast pocket. Top of bar to be centered and _____ inch below top of pocket opening.
B. Officers - Attached to left breast pocket. Top of bar to be centered and attached midway between top of pocket opening and seam line.

A

left, one-quarter

83
Q

Armed Forces Ribbons worn on the dress coat shall be affixed ____ the badge and above the ____ chest pocket.

A

below, left

84
Q

Engineers and Apparatus Operators shall become familiar with load limits and speed limits established by the _________________, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Division for all roadway bridges within their first-in district. They shall also be aware of the gross loaded weight of their apparatus.

Responsible Officers, Engineers, and Apparatus Operators shall consider bridge load limits in establishing routes for both emergency and non-emergency responses.

A

Department of Public Works

85
Q

Each member reporting for duty shall be responsible for the following:

A
  1. Placing their protective equipment in the proper location.
  2. Conducting operational checks of their breathing apparatus, facepiece, assigned radios and cellular phones.
  3. Placing their “Passport Accountability System” personalized magnetic strips on their assigned apparatus in an approved location.
  4. Being prepared for immediate response.
    B. Each member being relieved shall be responsible for the removal and storage of their protective equipment in a safe and secure location as designated by the Station Commander.
86
Q

Tardy: When a member on platoon duty fails to report to their place of assignment at the time of platoon change, the __________ Commander shall be notified of the circumstances immediately.

A

Battalion

87
Q

When details are made,___________ will arrange for transportation by Department vehicle when practicable.

A

Chief Officers

88
Q

A “Line-Up” consists of the assembly of all members present, in a straight line, at attention, and in proper uniform, at a place in quarters designated by who?

A

the Battalion Commander.

89
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All members of the Department shall be subject to emergency and routine details, as required by _________ officers, to represent and/or carry on the work of the Department.

A

commanding

90
Q

In making details, _______ will consider the following criteria, not necessarily in the order listed:
A. Qualifications of a member to perform the work.
B. Development of personnel by giving varied experience for betterment of the Department.
C. Volunteers who wish the detail.
D. Date of member’s last detail using a rotational system when practicable. Officers are not strictly limited to any particular order of rotation, but will consider overall efficiency and need of the Department.

A

officers

91
Q

Suggestion committee: A monetary award of 25% of the estimated first year net savings, up to a maximum of _________, shall be given for any suggestion with an estimated net savings of $100.00 or more in the first year. There shall be no monetary award for suggestions with an estimated net savings of less than $100.00 in the first year.

A

$50,000.00

92
Q

For Fire cadets to ride along on RA they must complete a minimum of 500 hours as cadet on a fire company and request station commander how far prior to ride?

A

72 hours

93
Q

In the hill-side areas of the City, the blue reflectors are located on the street pavement to indicate ___ hydrant locations, while in the flatland areas the reflectors shall be used to indicate only _____ hydrant locations, or hydrant locations that are obstructed from view.

A

all, mid-block

94
Q

Unless a different period of time has been specified, hydrants reported out of service, which have not been restored to service within ___ hours, shall be reported to the Construction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit and to the Battalion Commander by telephone.

A

72

95
Q

During hydrant testing, tighten packing nut of valve stem if needed to stop leak, except when?

A

Do not tighten the packing nut on hydrants having an “O” ring as packing. This type of hydrant can be readily identified because the packing nut is screwed tight against the valve assembly and secured with a pin.

96
Q

What is fire hydrant test record?

A

F-70

97
Q

Operating gate valve. Close the gate valve slowly to reduce the possibility of water hammer. Two members applying _________ pressure to the gate key should be adequate when closing the valve.

A

moderate

98
Q

Fire hydrant gate valves may require ______ full turns to complete a shut down.

A

18 to 26

99
Q

If the gate valve will not turn in a clockwise direction, attempt what?.

A

to close the valve in a counterclockwise direction

100
Q

Although approximately ___ of all fire hydrant gate valves close in a clockwise direction, Firefighters must recognize those instances when a counterclockwise rotation is necessary to close the valve.

A

98%

101
Q

When notifying Metro of a sheared off fire hydrant, include the following information:

A
  1. Fire hydrant location
  2. State if fire hydrant has been shut off
  3. The number of valves closed
102
Q

Smoke detectors in the fire station are to be checked how often?

A

monthly

103
Q

Energy conservation shall be the responsibility of all members. __________ Commanders shall ensure that the Heating, Air conditioning, and lighting minimum measures are met:

A

Battalion

104
Q

Water heating appliances shall be set at a maximum of _____ degrees Fahrenheit

A

140 to 150

105
Q

When the ambient temperature is between ______ degrees Fahrenheit, open windows and discontinue the use of power ventilators where possible

A

66 and 80

106
Q

Adjust heating and air conditioning thermostats to start heating when temperature drops below ___ degrees F. and cooling when temperature is above ___ degrees Fahrenheit.

A

68, 78

107
Q

Privately owned automobiles will not be permitted in station yards without permission of who?.

A

the Station Commander

108
Q

Storage of any private vehicle in or on Department facilities is allowed only with written approval of?

A

Bureau office.

109
Q

Annual Facility Safety Inspections shall be conducted by _______________ at all work locations within their command, utilizing the Safety Inspection Checklist.

A

Division Commanders

110
Q

During battalion inspection, The inspection of ______________ shall be included with members’ personal protective equipment.

A

portable hand-held radios

111
Q

Inspection shall be rotated according to the following schedule

A

“A” Platoon “B” Platoon “C”
February April June
August October December

112
Q

If a Cal/OSHA inspector arrives at your workplace, do the following:
- Call the Department Safety Officer immediately. Also, if in South Division call Battalion ___, If in North Division call Battalion ___.
- Do not give the Cal/OSHA inspector access to the premises until the Department Safety Officer or a City Safety Engineer arrives.

A

2, 15

113
Q

___________ have the overall responsibility for station security. Each member shares station security responsibility.

A

Station Commanders

114
Q

Upon discovery, or report, of a theft/break-in or an attempted theft/break-in at any Fire Department facility, there shall be an immediate investigation by ?

A

a Chief Officer, preferably the Battalion Commander. Notify MFC for investigating officer and LAPD.

115
Q

Automatic door operation. The door timer and operation shall be checked how often?

A

each morning

116
Q

Mattresses number decals are what size? Shall be turned first day each calendar quarter, Turned by two members

A

3”

117
Q

Sleeping on duty is ________ between the times of 0630 hours and 2000 hours.

A

normally prohibited

118
Q

The use of electric blankets is allowed in stations where adequate electrical facilities are available. If extension cords are used, they must be legal and what?

A

kept out of the flow of foot traffic.

119
Q

The “Official Business” bulletin board will be used to permanently post the Cal/OSHA information poster and to post the Cal/OSHA No. 300 A (Summary) on February 1st and not removed until the end of business on April ____.

A

30th

120
Q

The Department will provide a bulletin board or space for the exclusive use of posting communications from recognized employee organizations. Postings shall not be posted longer than what?

A

60 days

121
Q

Who do you need approval from to purchase lounge type chairs?

A

F-225 to bureau commander

122
Q

All “Official Business” bulletin boards shall be so labeled and used only for posting official Department material, material issued through channels that applies to Department operation, or material that is of direct official interest. Station Commanders shall post on the bulletin board, for a period of ___ days

A

30

123
Q

All members at an emergency shall be aware that California State Law permits bona fide members of the news media to be on the scene of an emergency, provided they are not directly interfering with emergency operations. Under these conditions, ________ members of the press may be allowed to climb ladders, enter buildings, etc., and should be assisted to do so upon their request and after they have been warned regarding any unsafe conditions.

A

accredited

124
Q

The dispatch telephone (fire phone) shall be used as follows:
A. To check in or out of quarters when operating in “_______ Mode”, and for checking into quarters when operating in “Automatic Mode” to verify your status with the Metro dispatcher.
B. To report apparatus or companies on or off duty.
C. To question alarm information not clearly received.
D. Battalion and Division Commanders normally check in and out of quarters on the business phone when in “Manual Mode”. However, when returning from an alarm in either “Manual” or “Automatic Mode”, they shall check in on the dispatch phone (fire phone).
E. When there is an extended delay (2 or more minutes) in Metro answering the fire phone, responsible members can use the business phone to check into quarters

A

Manual

125
Q

Metro’s order of preference for relaying emergency messages to fire stations will be as follows:

A

A. Dispatch Phone (audio alarm).
B. Business Phone.
C. Administrative Teletype.
D. Grapevine Telephone.
E. Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Message

126
Q

Order of preference to maintain contact with Metro when out of quarters with firefighting apparatus:

A

A. Radio.
B. Private Telephone: When a private telephone is used to contact Metro, give the number to Metro and station a member at the phone to receive the calls.
C. Mobile Data Computer.

127
Q

One bell indicates a “____” message. Four bells indicate an “_____” message on the teletype, and require an answer-back. Five bells indicates a “____”, ten bells indicates a “_____”, and require an answer-back.

A

routine, urgent, dispatch, Death Notice

128
Q

Station Commanders shall be responsible for ensuring that the station’s equipment is properly tested and any malfunctions promptly reported. Station Commanders shall notify Metro whenever a test is not received within ___ minutes of the proper time

A

15 (tests at 0630, 0800,1700)

129
Q

When a unit is CAV, radio watch shall be maintained _______, whether in or out of quarters

A

at all times

130
Q

Resources sent on “Move-up” to an area which normally operates on a different channel shall select the new channel when?

A

upon leaving quarters or when dispatched

131
Q

Mobile radios have been equipped with a device called a “Time-out Timer”, which automatically terminates a radio transmission after about _______ seconds.

A

30 to 60

132
Q

At least _______, the responsible officer shall cause portable radios to be tested in conjunction with a mobile unit.

A

once each week

133
Q

Portable radio batteries shall be changed each morning at the time of relief, and if one of the following occurs:

A
  • Continuous use in excess of three hours
  • Radio LCD indicates “LOW BATTERY”
  • Audible “chirp” sounds when radio is turned on
134
Q

Clean external surfaces of portable radio equipment with a mild detergent solution, what concentration?

A

0.5% solution (1 tsp to 1 gallon)

135
Q

At least once a _____, units with multiple channel radios will check the channels not normally used. This check shall be conducted during drills, returning from fires, etc., at times when radio traffic is at a minimum. The check will be from mobile unit to mobile unit and kept as short as possible. The results of these checks will be recorded on the Apparatus and Equipment Check Record, F-___.

A

month, 973

136
Q

The Battalion Commander, with the Station Commander, shall frequently review the total station objectives, activities and activity records to make certain the overall need including quality and quantity conform to Department standards and are consistent with ________ requirements.

A

Battalion

137
Q

California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee
CFFJAC is able to reimburse the Department for routine __________ training during each shift through the duration of the apprenticeship period.

A

“on-duty”

138
Q

The Cal-JAC report shall be forwarded to the Administrative Battalion office for forwarding to the In-Service Training Section’s Cal-JAC Coordinator no later than the ____ of each month.

A

5th

139
Q

All training, regardless of type - informal, formal, planned, scheduled, “spur of the moment”, etc. - should be based on ?

A

the need of the individuals and/or companies concerned.

140
Q

The ______________ shall be responsible for evaluating the results of Department training activities at emergencies and during planned training programs to make certain that standard training procedures are being maintained.

A

Commander of Emergency Services Bureau

141
Q

A master schedule of all training activities which involve a large number of personnel or are of a specialized or unusual nature, is maintained where?

A

at the In-Service Training Section Office.

142
Q

Responsibility for Drill Towers shall include the following: 1. Conducting _______ inspections to make certain that the Tower and its immediate area are properly maintained.
2. Procuring cleaning supplies and causing the Tower to be cleaned whenever an unacceptable condition is found.
3. Initiating requests for repairs to the structure, furniture and drill equipment.
4. Maintaining proper Drill Tower inventories of furniture, equipment and non-expendable items.

A

monthly

143
Q

Some subjects can be presented more effectively in short training sessions while other subjects require longer periods. Officers shall plan training sessions giving particular thought to attention span, subject matter, interest, etc. Where applicable, extended training sessions can be divided into ___ or more categories for recording purposes.

A

two

144
Q

When the fire danger rating is in the “_______” range, or when instructed by the Metro Fire Control Division Section, company activities shall be adjusted as follows:
A. The inspection of difficult or inaccessible occupancies should be replaced with more simplified inspections.
B. Involved training sessions such as hose relays and ladder pipe operations should be substituted with inside training sessions or standard simplified training sessions so the company can respond without delay.
C. Make any necessary arrangements to assure themselves that tools and equipment are properly checked and shall maintain a state of readiness.

A

extreme

145
Q

How many blocks are in quarterly training activity requirements?

A

12

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