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vol 4 Flashcards

1
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An ________ is one which if not made would cause damage to persons or property or could seriously hamper the emergency operations of the Department subdivision involved.

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“Emergency Service”

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Shop Towels: As shop towels (Red Rags) become soiled, they shall be tied in bundles of 50, tagged with ____ F-175 tags, and forwarded to Battalion Headquarters or designated station.

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duplicate

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_____ a week on a scheduled day at Battalion Headquarters or designated station, the City Contract Vendor will exchange one bundle of 50 clean towels for each bundle of 50 soiled towels. ___ of the F-175 tags will be transferred to the clean bundles.

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Once, one

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How shall axes be exchanged?

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similar handle and head basis

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Waste oil will be picked up ________. Station Commanders shall call the storeroom counter to schedule a pick up.

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on an as-needed basis

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Department issued bedspreads are laundered _____ a year in accordance with schedules issued in the ___________

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twice, Weekly Bulletin

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Soiled bedspreads shall be folded, bundled (__ spreads to a bundle where possible), tied, tagged with an F-175, and forwarded to Battalion Headquarters.

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10

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Turnout pants and turnout coats shall be forwarded to the Department’s authorized vendor _______ to be cleaned.

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semi-annually

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Turnout pants and turnout coats shall be forwarded to the Department’s authorized vendor _______ to be cleaned.

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semi-annually

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9
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Protective equipment found to be unserviceable and/or beyond repair shall be returned to the member with a minimum ____ diameter hole cut through all garment layers

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2”

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10
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A private vendor repairs personal protective equipment on a ______ schedule.

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monthly

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Effective August 1, 2007, the Department will utilize a three-boot PPE system. Normally, it is expected that each boot will last _____ years

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three

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12
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Only ______________ Commanders are allowed to place orders in SRS for members requiring replacement boots within the one-year control period.

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Administrative Battalion

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Members reporting to Supply & Maintenance for fitting shall bring the old item for exchange. For members who receive their new boots via Department messenger or by voucher, the member’s Station Commander shall ensure that the old boots are tied together and forwarded to S&M. An F-175 tag shall be attached with the member’s name, assignment, SRS requisition number, and the statement “_______________” clearly and legibly printed on the tag.

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RETURNED FOR CREDIT

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14
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How long are boot vouchers good for?

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60 days following issuance

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15
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When ordering business cards how many come in a box?

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200

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16
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When obtaining repair services during regular business hour, what time are they referring to ?

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Regular business hours are 0600 to 1530 hrs Monday through Friday, except holidays

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17
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If company is out of service, ___________ shall notify Metro and Battalion Commander immediately.

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Station Commander or Company Commander

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Needing tire repair: Heavy Apparatus – Station Commander shall call the Field Repair Supervisor and be prepared to give the following information so that the closest replacement match can be made:

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a. Apparatus make
b. Shop number
c. Tire size and make
d. Tire location
e. Radial or bias construction
f. Tube type or tubeless
g. Tread design
h. Tread groove depth (for match)
i. Circumference or height
j. Number of lug nuts
k. Wheel type and offset (See logbook for the tire change and replacement policy)

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Only _____________ shall be reported after hours. All other repairs shall be handled during regular business hours.

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emergency repairs

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What is an emergency repair?

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  1. All accident repairs that require immediate attention.
  2. Repairs which are required at the scene of a large-scale emergency.
  3. The repair of any vehicle that has been placed out of service because of needed repair.
  4. The repair of any item or part which if not repaired could:
    a. Result in injury to persons or damage to equipment, or could decrease the operating efficiency of the vehicle to a dangerous level.
    b. Prevent an emergency vehicle from making an emergency response.
    c. Cause the vehicle to operate in violation of any law.
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Procedure (Emergency Repairs Other Than Tires):

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  1. Station Commander or Company Commander shall notify Metro immediately that company is out of service.
  2. Station Commander or Company Commander notifies Battalion Commander that company is out of service and requests field repair.
  3. Battalion Commander either directs company to change over to reserve apparatus, or notifies Division Commander of request for field repair. For tire repairs, Battalion Commander will contact Heavy Rescue Company to make tire repairs when available.
  4. Division Commander either directs company to change over to staff reserve apparatus, or directs Metro to contact the On-Call Field Repair Supervisor.
  5. Metro contacts On-Call Field Repair Supervisor, who will contact company and determine appropriateness of repair based on status of reserve fleet and feasibility of repair.
  6. Field Repair Supervisor contacts On-Call Mechanic to make repair.
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22
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What is procedure for modification and alteration of apparatus?

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A. Must be requested on Requisition signed by all Station Commanders of the station to which the apparatus is assigned.
B. Must be investigated, evaluated, and signed by all concerned Chief Officers who will consider the overall advantages and disadvantages of the request.
C. Approval is required by the Bureau Commander, Emergency Services Bureau, and the Bureau Commander, Training and Support Bureau.
D. Final approval is required by the Administrative Operations Chief Deputy.

23
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No apparatus or vehicle shall be stored, delivered, or towed to the S&M Shops unless previously arranged through the Shop Office. EXCEPTION, Apparatus or vehicles may be towed to the Shops by _____________ without prior approval from Supply & Maintenance.

A

private contractor

24
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Towing charges begin at the time the towing contractor ____________ and continue until apparatus is delivered to a Fire Department facility.

A

arrives on scene

25
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Heavy apparatus “towing” shall be transport by ________ whenever possible. Flat towing will be used only when it is impractical or unsafe to trailer transport

A

trailer

26
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Apparatus shall only be towed in the following circumstances:

A

A. The apparatus cannot be operated safely.
B. The apparatus cannot be operated legally.
C. A request for field repair has been denied or the field mechanic is unable to repair the apparatus.

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TOWING PROCEDURES
Out of Quarters

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  1. If towing is required, Metro will notify the appropriate resource (Heavy Rescue Company, Tractor Company, or towing contractor). When a towing contractor is used, Metro will notify the Company Commander of the time the towing contractor was contacted.
  2. Metro will then notify the concerned Battalion/District Commander who will make arrangements for personnel transportation. Company Commander will make arrangements for relief apparatus and changeover at the Shops.
  3. If the need for towing is the result of an accident, apparatus shall be towed to the Central Shops. Otherwise, the apparatus shall be towed to the nearest S&M facility (Central or Valley Shops).
  4. In order to ensure security of the apparatus and equipment, and validate the contractor’s invoice, a responsible member must accompany the apparatus to the Shops or arrangements shall be made for a responsible person to meet the towing contractor at the Shops.
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TOWING PROCEDURES
In Quarters

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  1. Notify Metro and Battalion/District Commander that apparatus is out of service.
  2. Concerned Station Commander or Company Commander shall determine if towing is required. Refer to Manual of Operation, Volume 4, 8/3-44.10. Whenever possible, apparatus that breaks down in quarters after regular business hours shall be stored in quarters until the request for towing can be made during regular business hours.
  3. When it is not possible to store apparatus in quarters, equipment shall be changed over to relief apparatus prior to requesting tow through Metro.
  4. Metro will contact towing contractor. Metro will then notify the Company Commander of the time the towing contractor was contacted.
  5. Towing contractor will tow apparatus to nearest S&M facility (Central or Valley Shops).
  6. In order to ensure security of the apparatus and equipment, and validate the contractor’s invoice, a responsible member must accompany the apparatus to the Shops or arrangements shall be made for a responsible person to meet the towing contractor at the Shops
29
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Is an F-80 required for towing?

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No, only for repair of towed vehicle

30
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ALL REPAIRS INCLUDING TIRES: BUSINESS HOURS
Monday through Friday, 0600 to 1530

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  1. Check SRS to confirm repair has not already been reported.
  2. Contact Field Repair Supervisor at (213) 485-6118 or through Metro.
31
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ALL REPAIRS EXCEPT TIRES: AFTER HOURS
Contact on-call S&M staff member through channels

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  1. Station contacts Battalion Chief
  2. Battalion Chief contacts Division Chief
  3. Division Chief contacts Metro
  4. Metro will contact on-call S&M staff
  5. S&M staff will contact station
32
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AFTER HOURS
Contact on-call S&M staff member through channels
TIRE REPAIRS

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Contact Heavy Rescue through Metro or by phone (213) 847-4634

33
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Where are air cylinder refilling stations located?

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Fire Stations 20, 49, 66, and 88.

34
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Any cylinder with more than ____ pounds of pressure is considered hazardous material

A

40

35
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Any apparatus carrying ______ pounds or more of cylinders including the contents of those cylinders, are required to carry shipping papers and these papers must be available in the cab during transport.

A

500

36
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Any apparatus carrying ______ pounds or more of cylinders, including their contents, must be placarded, showing the type of cylinder being hauled.

A

1,000

37
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On fire apparatus, no cylinders shall be carried in any space in front of the back portion of the _____ seat.

A

driver’s

38
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For replacement of department library material, ___ pages or less: phone Manuals and Orders Unit and request the needed material.

A

6

39
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For replacement of department library material, More than ___ pages: forward a SRS requisition approved by the Battalion or Section Commander to Manuals and Orders Unit.

A

6

40
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Replacement of library materials, Requests for a complete set of Manual of Operations pages must have who’s approval?

A

Bureau Commander

41
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Ordering Maps, Laminating equipment requires how long to start-up? Call ahead for same-day requests if lamination is required.

A

at least an hour

42
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Ordering maps, 800’ Scale Map Book Pages or Standard First-In Maps:
1. ______ copies total – Forward a GIS request form to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
2. ______ copies – Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Captain or above, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.

A

1 – 10, 11 or more

43
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Mounted Panels & Roller Maps
A signature from __________ is required if requesting a new map or changing the map area of an existing map. Otherwise, only __________ signature is required for exact replacement of an existing map.

A

all 3 Station Commanders, one Captain’s

44
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Each Battalion office has a cache of how many Mini-Radiacs.

A

6

45
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____ Auto-Injectors are provided for each position on all apparatus. One is carried in the holder on the PEK web belt and 2 are kept in each HAZMAT bag. A Disaster Cache consisting of ___ Auto-Injectors is assigned to every EMS Battalion Captain and every Paramedic Rescue Ambulance.

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3, 30

46
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What is any repair which, if delayed, might cause further damage to quarters or be detrimental to the health and/or safety of Department personnel and/or the public. Any problem which exists and breaches security at the facility or causes a delay in emergency response, falls within this category.

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Emergency repair

47
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Examples of some repairs classified as EMERGENCY:

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a. HEALTH – Raw sewage backing up into the fire station.
b. DELAYED RESPONSE – Front apparatus door inoperable.
c. SECURITY – Lock on station’s front entry door broken or front office window broken.
d. ELECTRICAL FAILURE – All electrical power to facility has gone out.
e. DEFECTIVE NATURAL GAS SHUT-OFFS – Station members shall not attempt to restore service when natural gas service or operation of boilers is interrupted (i.e., main valve or earthquake valve is shut off). Station Commanders shall train all members in their command in the proper method of shutting down gas boilers.

48
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Any active member who loses a badge shall immediately forward a lost badge report F-225 through channels to who? report shall be filed at the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where the loss occurred, and a copy of this report shall be attached to the F-225.

A

Personnel Services Section.

49
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When an inventory item with a value of ____ or more is lost or stolen, a report shall be filed at the Police Department of the jurisdiction where the loss occurred, and the Police report number shall be included in the F-225 through channels to the Bureau Commander.

A

$25

50
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Engine oil, Each station shall provide storage facilities for a minimum supply of how long?

A

six months.

51
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Bulk kerosene will be furnished for _______ distribution stations only.

A

Battalion

52
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2-cycle oil is distributed in ___ oz. containers. 50 to 1 is the proper mix for all LAFD 2-cycle engines. To obtain this ratio, mix one container of oil with one gallon of gasoline.

A

2.6

53
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A requisition submitted for repairs is normally for repairs of _____.
The body of the requisition should:
1. Include any dimensions, if applicable.
2. Include all items recorded on F-377 that have not been repaired.
3. Include a description of the item to be repaired and the needed repairs. If submitted for repair of Department apparatus that was involved in an accident, include the date of the accident and the incident number, if applicable in the “Description” box.
Print one copy of the requisition and forward it with the apparatus.

A

apparatus

54
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Inventory items are those items identified with an ____ in the SRS Catalog of Supplies.

A

INV

55
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Maximum number of “D” oxygen cylinders carried on truck (light force)?

A

4

56
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Equipment on apparatus shall be checked each morning after change of platoon, and whenever the apparatus has been out of quarters under such circumstances that a loss might have occurred, i.e., emergency operations.
_____________ shall establish and maintain a list of inventory items for each apparatus, and use it in the daily apparatus check.

A

Station Commanders

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