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Volume 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Who has the authority to establish methods, processes & procedures by which work is performed?

A

Fire Chief

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The ___ is a composite of permanent policies & procedures stablished by the Fire Chief and are an “adjunct” to the Rules and Regulations and shall have equal force and effect in administration.

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Manuals

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The manuals shall supersede ___ information? (Exception -Rules/Regs, Amendments issued in weekly bulletins, and special notices.)

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Conflicting

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4
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What does the “R” in the library mean?

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Future Reference Material

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If there is a revision to the manual, what form shall be forwarded to “planning section “upon receipt of the revision?

A

F-41

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6
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What icon can you click to track the revisions on the portal?

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Recent Changes

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7
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Who manages the information on the department library?

A

Admin Services Bureau,
Management Information Section, and
Planning Section

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8
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After ___ days, all notices and bulletins will be deleted from view on the LAFD information library.

A

30 (Unless the notice/bulletin has been regenerated pending administration approval.)

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9
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Who established the Rules and Regulations? (Book 3)

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Board of Fire Commissioner’s

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10
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Manual of Operations are policies of the department and directed by the ___?

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Fire Chief

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11
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What material is intended to explain the “WHY”?

A

Reference Material

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12
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As instructed in Volume 4 (8/3-64), report what library material?

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Lost Library Material

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13
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Replacement of hard copy material shall forward what form to “Manual & Orders”?

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F-225

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14
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What contains policies, directives, procedures, or initial material in the MOPS, and is the Fire Chiefs directive for administration of Department affairs?

A

Special Orders (**annually generated and updated by Planning Section)

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15
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What are the 3 types of notices?

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Special, Unofficial, Official

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16
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How long are the Special notices retained for?

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Forever

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17
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How long are the Official notices retained for?

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Until usefulness has passed.

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18
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The Unofficial notice shall not be posted more than ___ days prior to the event?

A

90

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19
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Information contained in the body of any notice shall not be used as the basis for writing ___?

A

Test questions for promotional exams

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20
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All bulletins are included in the are included in the ___ of the library?

A

Reference Material

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21
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How long are Administrative Bulletins retained for?

A

Until Cancelled

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22
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Where and how long do we retain the Department Bulletins?

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Retain in Book 24 until usefulness has passed or until canceled.

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How long do we retain Safety Bulletins and where are they filed?

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Retained until canceled and file in Book 75

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24
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How long are the Training Bulletins retained for?

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Until Cancelled

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25
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To preserve life and property, promote public safety, foster economic growth through leadership, management & actions as an all Risk Life Safety response provider. This is our ___ statement?

A

Mission Statement

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26
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Conduct in a manner we swore to uphold is what part of our Core Value?

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Professionalism

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Live according to our code of conduct is what part of the Core value?

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Integrity

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28
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Meet the needs of the public is what part of the Core value?

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Service

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29
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Take Risk to improve our organization is what part of the Core value?

A

Innovation

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30
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Treat others the way they desire to be treated is what part of the Core value?

A

Respect

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31
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Trust one another to prepare and place team first is what part of the Core value?

A

Trust

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32
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What are the 4 commitments in our service statements?

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Residents, Fire Department, Each Other, Ourselves

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33
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Who is the head of the Fire Department?

A

Board of Fire Commission

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34
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Who appoints the Fire Commission and how long is their term?

A

The Mayor for 5 years

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35
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How long are the President and Vice President of the Fire Commission elected?

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1 year in July

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36
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Who is the Chief Administration Officer of the Fire Department?

A

Fire Chief

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37
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Who appoints, discharges, suspends, transfers, issues instructions to members, and expends funds?

A

Fire Chief

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38
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The Fire Prevention Bureau enforces basic building regulations with anything relating to what 3 matters?

A

Fire, Panic, and Explosion Safety

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39
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By law, this Chief officer has the title of the Fire Marshall and is the FPB Commander?

A

Deputy Chief

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40
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The Assistant Chief has the title of __?

A

Assistant Fire Marshall

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41
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The Section Commanders in the FPB are held by the rank of ___?

A

Battalion Chiefs

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42
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The Captains in the FPB are the ___ commanders?

A

Unit Commanders

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43
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Who is responsible for enforcing fire safety laws and ordinances in the complex occupancies?

A

Fire Inspectors

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44
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All uniform members of the FPB that maintain rank of Captain or Fire Inspector are also called___?

A

Fire Safety Officers

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45
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What unit coordinates legal action and court cases regarding violations of the Fire Code & Title 19 & 24 of the Cal Code and also the Liaison w/ City Attorney?

A

Legal Liaison Unit

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46
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What unit researches the behavior on Fires, Detection and Extinguishment, Maintains Fire Code, and “Prepares Fire Marshalls office for Press Conferences”?

A

Research Unit

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47
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What unit inspects major industrial and commercial occupancies, issues division 4 and 5 permits, inspects new construction for buildings under 75 feet?

A

Industrial Commercial Unit

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48
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What unit inspects high rises, approves division 4 and 5 permits, asbestos abatement, and provides fire and safety education?

A

High Rise Unit

Capt 2 unit commander

49
Q

What unit enforces brush and grass clearance laws, generates mass mailer, and coordinates brush task force?

A

Brush Clearance Unit

50
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What unit regulates restaurants, nightclubs, stadiums, conventions, and street fairs, large apartments 6 or more stories(not high rises)?

A

Public Assemblage Unit

51
Q

What section handles Schools, churches, institutions, valley public safety, film unit and public assemblage unit?

A

Public Safety Section

52
Q

This manager interacts w/ other government agencies and is also known as the CUPA Manager, what does CUPA stand for?

A

Certified Unit Program Manager

CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY

53
Q

What unit administers and enforces the State Law requiring businesses handling Acutely Hazardous Materials?

A

CAL ARP Unit

California Accident Release Prevention

54
Q

This Captain II is primarily responsible for supervision and direction of Unit commanders of the underground storage,hazmat, plan check units.

A

Environmental Task Force

55
Q

Who reviews plans for underground tanks, reports concerning soil contamination and remediation processes and processes permits?

A

Underground Tank “Plan Check”/Environmental Unit

56
Q

What Unit inspects underground tanks and the installation of tanks?

A

Underground Storage Tank Enforcement Unit

57
Q

What unit inspects handlers and occupancies for compliance with **Div 8 of the Fire Code?

A

HazMat Unit

58
Q

Construction Services Task Force in FPB is a Capt ll responsible for which 4 Units?

A

Hydrants & Access Unit
Building Standards Unit
Engineering Unit
Fire & Safety Education Unit

59
Q

What Unit enforces standards of Title 19, Uniform Building Code and Issues Division 4 and 5 permits?

A

Building Standards Unit

60
Q

What Unit reviews plans and specifications in order to issue Division 4 and 5 permits for the installation or modification of systems that store, process or use hazardous materials?

A

Engineering Unit

61
Q

What Unit educates citizens and work in the industrial and high rise buildings?

A

Fire and Safety Education Unit

62
Q

At least 4 fire companies, 1 truck, 1 RA800 if in First-In district, Specialty Squad, and a fire flow of less than 4,500 GPM is a category __ assignment?

A

Category “A” Assignment

63
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At least 6 fire companies, 2 Trucks, 1 RA800 if in first-in, Specialty Squad, Fire Flow above 4,500 GPM, Dwellings 4 or more stories, All commercial property 10,000 sq ft. under 1 roof, 1 floor, all commercial property 15,000 sq ft. under 1 roof, 2 floors, All bureau occupancies in public safety, all assemblages on the 2nd floor or above is a category ___ assignment?

A

Category “B” Assignment

64
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At least 4 companies, at least 3 engines and 1 truck, specialty assignment used for brush, the harbor or airport is a category __ assignment?

A

Category “C” Assignment

65
Q

Who do you notify if you have a damaged hydrant?

A

Metro, they will notify DWP.

66
Q

Who do you notify when members are being harassed, bombarded by missiles that can cause injury or damage equipment, discharge of firearms, belligerent action to personnel or apparatus, flagrant physical contact or obstruction of carrying out duties?

A

Arson, Officers will forward a F-225

67
Q

Who has the option to designate a smoking area at an incident?

A

IC

68
Q

Off-duty members may volunteer at an emergency, must have ID and report to who?

A

IC

69
Q

When you are in imminent grave danger, what is the phrase used to request the Police?

A

Fire Department Needs Help

70
Q

When there is a large crowd and apparent danger, what is the phrase used to request the Police?

A

Fire Department Needs Assistance

71
Q

If an you have belligerent individuals w/ the likelihood of an altercation, what is the phrase used to request the Police?

A

Back Up the Fire Department

72
Q

If you’re entering a known troubled area, what is the phrase used to request the Police?

A

Meet the Fire Department

73
Q

What is the D.O.T. warning placard used for?

A

Transportation and Packing

74
Q

What is the N.F.P.A 704 Placard used for?

A

Structures

75
Q

What is the Blue on the 704 placard for?

A

Health

76
Q

What is the Red on the 704 placard for?

A

Flammability

77
Q

What is the Yellow on the 704 placard for?

A

Reactivity

78
Q

What is the White on the 704 placard for?

A

Additional Information or Special Hazards

79
Q

How many numbers are on the 704 placard?

A

5 (0-4)

80
Q

The IC shall include what 3 things when requesting the State Office of Emergency Services for large scale incidents that endanger health?

A
  1. Shape of Container
  2. Pressurized or Not
  3. Amount of Substance
81
Q

Chlorine Cylinder Leaks have 3 kits available through Metro, what are the 3 kits?

A

Type A Kit - for 100 and 150lbs containers
Type B Kit - for 1 ton containers
Type C Kit - for tank cars and trucks

82
Q

If a fire is set by a human deliberately and unlawfully, what kind of fire is this considered to be?

A

Incendiary Fire

83
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If a fire cause (might) be an incendiary fire and if you cannot rule out the fact that it may be an accident, what kind of fire is this considered to be?

A

Suspicious Fire

84
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If a fire has more than 1 viable cause, and there is no indication that it was incendiary, or you cannot establish a cause, what kind of fire is this considered to be?

A

Undetermined Fire

85
Q

Arson is to be notify and immediately respond if the fire cause is ___ & ___?

A

Suspicious or Incendiary

86
Q

Greater Alarms are how many companies?

A

More than 6 Fire companies and Less than 16 companies

87
Q

Major Alarms are how many companies?

A

More than 15 companies

88
Q

What 3 positions make up the Command Staff?

A

Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer

89
Q

What 4 sections make up the General Staff?

A

Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Admin

90
Q

During regular business hours, who will implement Recalls?

A

Underground Tanks Unit (FPB)

91
Q

What is the numbering system representing in the volumes?

E.g 2/3-60.14

A

Category = 2
Chapter=3
Section=60
Sub-Section =14

92
Q

What type of notice directly impacts Dept Operations?

A

Official Notice

93
Q

What type of notice are those of events, classes or activities that are open to all members?

A

Unofficial Notices

94
Q

What are the 4 types of Bulletins?

A

Administrative
Departmental
Safety
Training

95
Q

Who issues training bulletins?

A

In Service Training

96
Q

What is the official daily record of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A

F_2 journal

97
Q

What is Special Order #2

A

Vacation scheduling

98
Q

What is Special order #3

A

Holiday Scheduling

99
Q

What is Special order #4

A

Standard Hours&Pay Period Chart

100
Q

What is Special Order #5

A

Overtime Pay Schedule

101
Q

Special order #6 is ?

A

FLSA -platoon duty only

102
Q

What is Special Order #7

A

FLSA -Special Duty

103
Q

How often does Board of Fire Commissioners have public’s meetings

A

Twice Monthly

104
Q

Which unit in FPB Oversee the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Certification program and the New Inspector training program?

A

Research Unit

105
Q

How many units are in Industrial Commercial Section?

A 
7
Brush Clearance Unit
Central Industrial Unit
West Industrial Unit
Harbor Industrial Unit
Valley Industrial Unit
High Rise Unit
UST/HAZ MAT Unit
106
Q

Who is responsible for Asbestos Abatement?

A

Industrial Commercial Section -High Rise Unit

107
Q

What unit is responsible for all major industrial and commercial complexes over 40,000 square feet, older high-rise buildings over 75 feet in height not having complex pumping systems.

A

Industrial Commercial unit

108
Q

Who Inspect and re inspect properties for violations of Section 57.21.07

A

Brush Clearance Unit

109
Q

Which 5 Units are in the “Public Safety Section” of FPB?

A 
Public Assemblage Unit 
Schools Churches Unit 
Institutions Unit 
Valley Public Unit 
Film Unit
110
Q

The primary responsibility of the ______ _______ Section of FPB is directed to those occupancies where safety to life is of paramount concern.

A

Public Safety Section

111
Q

This Unit has inspection responsibility for hospitals, detention facilities, residential care facilities and health care facilities.

A

Institutions Unit

112
Q

ONE Inspector from _____ ______ _______ unit is responsible for large State owned facilities, which include the “Museum of Science and Industry”, and the Campuses of “U.C.L.A.” “C.S.U.N.” and “C.S.U.L.A”

A

Valley Public Safety

113
Q

Which unit is responsible for training members assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau as UFSO’s ( uniformed fire safety officers)& CFSO’s (Certified Fire Safety Officers)

A

Film Unit

114
Q

This Section in FPB is responsible for plan review and evaluation for site access and **fire hydrant placement, plan review for the installation, removal, or modification of underground tanks, administer and enforce State and local laws dealing with Disclosure of Hazardous Substances,

A

Technical Secton

115
Q

Who Coordinates and directs implementation of fee collections ($7 million).

A

CUPA MANAGER

116
Q

Who supervises the RMPP (risk management and prevention program) specialist in FPB?

A

CUPA MANAGER

117
Q

This Unit of the FPB is assigned geographically into the North, Central and South Units.

A

HazMat Unit

118
Q

determine if “no parking” signs are needed on narrow streets where emergency response is restricted:

A

Less than 20’ - No parking, both sides of street or Fire Lane
20’ to 28’ - No parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant.
Over 28’ - No restrictions unless there is a need to paint curbs red on sharp turns or at intersections.

119
Q

Who is trained to use chlorine repair kits at a chlorine cylinder leak incident?

A

On call 24 hour FPB HazMat Specialist

Inspector (2 decks)

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