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Volume 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Members must posses a _____ _________ of the Department Library available for reference and to study in quarters.

A

Working knowledge

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2
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Manuals are a composite of

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Permanent policies & procedures

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3
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The manuals shall supersede
Exceptions to Manuals:

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Rules / Regs
Amendment issued in weekly bulletins
Special notices

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4
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Meaning of
2/3-60.14

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Category - 2
Chapter - 3
Section - 60
Subsection - 14

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5
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“Future reference material” will be preceded by the letter _____ .

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R

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6
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Forward an F-____ to the ________ Section upon receipt of revision to manuals.

A

41, Planning

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7
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What shall be the primary information conduit along with Administrative Teletypes?

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Information Portal

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8
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Who will manage all saved information from the library?

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  1. Admin Services Bureau
  2. Management Information Section
  3. Planning
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9
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When will all notices and bulletins be deleted from view on the LAFD information library?

A

After 30 Days
(Unless notice or bulletin has been regenerated pending Admin approval)

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10
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Rules and Regulations is established by who?

A

Fire Commission

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11
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Manuals of Operations is directed by who?

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The Fire Chief

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12
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What is the purpose of “reference material?”

A

Explain the “Why”

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13
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Prior to inspection, what should you check the library for?

A

Condition and completeness

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14
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How shall you identity a book?

A

Inside the front over with gummed label, department subdividing title printed in ink

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15
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Special orders are given by whom?

A

Fire Chief

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16
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When shall special notices reach each member?

A

ASAP

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17
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How long shall you retain a special notice?

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30 Days

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18
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What are bulletins?

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Contains items of temporary usefulness

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19
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How long are weekly bulletins retained for ?

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1 year

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20
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Weekly bulletins are not meant to be used to ….?

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Publicize, promote or coordinate event which are deemed discriminate on race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical handicap or sex preference

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21
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How long are administrative bulletins retained for?

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Until canceled

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22
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How long are Department Bulletins retained for?

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In Book 24 until usefulness has passed

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23
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Who are information bulletins issued to?

A

Members or the public
Need NOT to retain

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24
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Where are safety bulletins filed?

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In Book 75
Retain until cancelled

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25
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Where are training bulletins filed?

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Book 23
Retain until cancelled

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26
Q

The journal is the F-____.
What is it?
What pages do you use?
Where shall it be stored?

A

F-2
Record of the LAFD
First through last page
Secured and no left unattended on desk/tables at anytime

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27
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What is the LAFD Mission Statement?

A
  1. Preserve Life and Property
  2. Promote Public Safety
  3. Foster economic growth through leadership, management and functions as an all Risk Life safety response provider
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28
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What are the departments focuses?

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  1. Responding rapidly to emergencies
  2. Provide appropriate intervention
  3. Provide community education
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29
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What are the LAFD Core Values?

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Service
Professionalism
Integrity
Respect
Innovation
Trust

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30
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What are the goals of the LAFD?

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  1. Develop an organization to effectively administer and manage the resources
  2. Develop system minimizing impact of disasters & emergencies
  3. Provide an E.M.S system
  4. Provide a Fire Prevention and Public Safety system
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31
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Goals are accomplished by all of WHO?

A

Board of fire commissioners
Fire Chief
Bureaus
Divisions
Battalions
Companies
Sections and Units of the Department

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32
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The Board of Fire Commissioners is made up of WHO?
Appointed by WHO?
President and VP are elected for how long?

A

5 civilian members
Mayor for 5 year term
1 year term

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33
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What are the roles of the Board of Fire Commissioners?
When do they hold public meetings?

A

Supervise, Control, Regulate, and Manage the Department
2x a month

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34
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Who is responsible for interpretation and notification of all units and drivers?

A

Company Commander

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35
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How do you report a Still Alarm out of quarters?
What is the number to call metro?

A

Report via radio (press CAV)
Metro # (213) 847-5340

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36
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What routes should you take to calls?

A

Most expeditious and safest response

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37
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In times of civil unrest, what routes shall you take?

A

Routes shall be varied to minimize possibility of problems

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38
Q

If the first on scene company provides a comprehensive size-up and nothing is showing, how shall other companies respond?

A

Non-emergency

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39
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Move-ups shall be __________, unless directed by Metro.

A

Non-emergency

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40
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What is a priority while responding to calls?

A

The safe arrival of companies

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41
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While responding through a controlled intersection with a green signal, how shall a driver proceed through it?

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Shall be prepared to stop by decelerating by removing and placing foot over the brake pedal, even when the signal is green.

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42
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In Narrow streets
Less than 20’ =
20’ - 28’ =
Over 28’ =
If restrictions are needed on narrow streets what form is submitted through channels to Bureau Emergency Services?

A

No parking
Parking on one side (same side as fire hydrant)
No restrictions
F-225

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43
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When can you operate warning devices?

A

Operated emergency when siren and red lights are used continuously

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44
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When shall the head lights be on?

A

All emergencies regardless day or night

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45
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What position is the electronic siren in?
What are the alternative positions?

A

Wail
Yelp & Manual when you need more attention

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46
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How will you make a transition when returned by radio?

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In an inconspicuous manner

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47
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What are the exceptions when passing with apparatus ? (Besides chiefs shall over take another)

A

Disabled or delayed
Reduced speed due to terrain
For optimum approach and placement

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48
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Companies shall remain in their first in districts unless dispatched or directed by who?

A

Metro

49
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What is a Category “A” assignment ?

A

Not less than 4 fire companies
Not less than 1 truck
800 RA if in first in
Fire flow less than 4,500 gpm

50
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What is a category “B” assignment ?

A

Not less than 6 fire companies
Not less than 2 trucks
800 if in first in
Fire flow more than 4,500 gpm
Dwellings 4 or more stories in height
All commercial property 10,000 sq ft under 1 roof, 1 floor
All commercial property 15,000 sq ft under 1 rood, 2 floors
All assemblages on the second floor

51
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What is a Category “C” assignment ?

A

Not less than 4 companies
Not less than 3 engines and 1 truck
Special assignment for : brush, harbor or airport

52
Q

Who is dispatched to an automatic alarm?

A

1 engine or 1 truck

53
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What does “required flow” mean?

A

Estimated number of companies needed to extinguish a fully involved structure
250 gpm per line, 500 gpm max, per company

54
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What is an EMS “A” & “B” assignment ?

A

A- BLS non emergency
Closest BLS resource
B- BLS emergency
Closest BLS resource

55
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What is an EMS “C” & “D” assignment?

A

C - ALS emergency (non high risk)
Closest ALS resource
D - ALS High Risk
Closest resource and an ALS resources

56
Q

Who get dispatched for a FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS HELP assignment ?

A

1 BC
1 EMS
1 Light Force or Engine
1 ALS RA

57
Q

For a First Alarm Change request, who must get approval of it?

A

All Station Commanders all shifts, Approval all Chief all Platoons
Needs clear justification

58
Q

Who has authority to spit companies?

A

Metro

59
Q

Reserve Apparatus shall be identified by how?

A

Activated to augment first time apparatus and apparatus ID is its reserve ID (Engine 406)

60
Q

Reserve Apparatus ID as:
Engine…
Truck…
Rescue…

A

400s
500s
600s

61
Q

Who has the authority to close companies longer than 2 hours?

A

Division

62
Q

BLS or ALS resources will not be closed to staff Fire Companies without obtaining approval from who?

A

Division

63
Q

If you are going to a move-up emergency, when should you change to non-emergency?

A

When entering 1st in

64
Q

T or F
Tactical alerts may be initiated in only selected 1st in districts, or department wide.

A

True

65
Q

How should you protect apparatus during tactical alert?

A
  1. Keep tools out of sight
  2. If tools can not be concealed, store in quarters
  3. Leave no apparatus unattended, unless locked
66
Q

What communication considerations should you adhere to during tactical alerts?

A

Radio watch maintained
Business called kept in short duration
Consider monitoring LAPD radios

67
Q

How should you park and position your apparatus during a tactical alert?

A

Park apparatus in manner to facilitate rapid withdrawal
Position apparatus for maximum protection of personnel

68
Q

Who is responsible for establishing parameter of a given civil unrest area?

A

LAPD

69
Q

How is change of platoon during a tactical alert facilitated?

A
  1. On coming is directed by metro to use bus or plug buggy to meet off going platoon in safe area
  2. Return to quarters and effect relief
70
Q

How far is a helicopter to remain in affected zone?

A

1 mile

71
Q

T or F
If off duty member comes across emergency and it falls with responsibility of LA city, member shall assume command

A

True

72
Q

What is the order of command for size-ups?

A

1st in company commander
1st in task force commander
1st in BC

73
Q

Does LAFD or LAPD manage Hazmat incident?

A

LAFD

74
Q

Who is in charge of Hazmat on freeway?

A

CHP

75
Q

When is RIC initiated?

A

I.C. Shall designate at least one fire CO. To be RIC if additional fire resources are requested above initial alarm

76
Q

For larger incidents, who is RIC?

A

USAR group as RIC
EMS Captain
Additional channel for rescue group

77
Q

When shall the IC notify Metro when situations develop a Sig-Alert?

A

Closing a street for 30 minutes or more

78
Q

Do not run Fire Pumps Dry for longer than how many seconds?

A

30 seconds

79
Q

Who shall the IC notify when pump pressure becomes low?

A

Hydrants and access unit through metro

80
Q

Who shall you report aggravated cases of driving over hose to?

A

Arson
F-225 within 24-hours to Bureau Commander

81
Q

When operating above the _____ floor, use Dry standpipes when practical.

A

3rd

82
Q

A fire alarm can be de-energized by:

A
  1. Disconnect system from A.C. Power
  2. Operate trouble bell silence switch to stop the bell but the trouble light will remain on
83
Q

What are fire personnel allowed to do to a fire alarm?

A
  1. Replace glass
  2. Operate reset button
  3. NOT ALLOWED to reactive system with heat detectors or smoke detectors
84
Q

Types of civilian acknowledgements

A
  1. Letter of appreciation ( no life risk involved)
  2. Special commendation ( act of a rescue, considerable personal risk)
85
Q

Progress reports during an emergency

A

Upon arrival
Comprehensive size up
Updated size up
Available resources

86
Q

Fire Department “Needs Help”

A

Imminent grave danger to FD
1 BC
1 EMS
1 LF or Engine
1 ALS rescue

87
Q

Fire Department needs assistance

A

Large hostile crowd and apparent danger

88
Q

Back up the FD

A

Belligerent individuals

89
Q

Meet the FD

A

Known trouble areas

90
Q

T or F
Airport control towers do not monitor fire

A

True

91
Q

Catastrophes
F-101A
F-101B

A

F-101A : Emergency activity record/personnel
F-101B : emergency activity record/operations

92
Q

F-902

A

Completed for all incidents by each company responding or moving up as the result of a fire incident

93
Q

F-902C

A

Completed in cases where injury or death occurs as a result of a fire

94
Q

What do you use on a U.S. Mail box fire?

A

CO2 or dry chem

95
Q

What is an Incendiary Fire?

A

Set by a human, deliberately and intent to do so

96
Q

Immediate Arson response if fire is undetermined with a loss of $_____ or more

A

25,000

97
Q

“We Tip” poster for Arson fires have to be removed within how many days of incident?

A

90

98
Q

What is a Helispot map symbol?

A

Triangle with battalion number and letter

99
Q

What is the map symbol for helicopter staging area?

A

Circle with the letter “S” on the top

100
Q

How many helicopters are used for night time rescues?

A

2

101
Q

What reg permits control of airspace over a fire?

A

FAA Reg, No. 91.91

102
Q

What numbers are assigned to the LAFD for strike teams?

A

1000-1074

103
Q

When Metro forms strike teams, what are the numbers?

A

1000 to 1030

104
Q

When IC creates strike teams at the scene of the incident, what are the numbers?

A

1031-1074

105
Q

Tactical task force

A

3 engines or 1 LF and 2 engines

106
Q

Initial request of companies outside of city

A

2 strike teams

107
Q

Additional request of companies outside the city

A

Up to 6 strike teams (30 engines)

108
Q

When ordering order bag for disposing of medical waste, how big is the bag?

A

10”x12”x2 mil

109
Q

What crews are Type #2 crews?

A

Inmate crews

110
Q

How many companies in the first alarm assignment ?

A

Up to and including 6

111
Q

The EMS Captain will be added when ___ or more RA’s are assigned to single incident or more than ____ Paramedic RA’s are assigned

A

3, 2

112
Q

How many companies in a Greater Alarm ?

A

More companies than 1st alarm and less than a Major Emergency
(More than 6, less than 15)
Another BC will be added if more than 10 companies)

113
Q

How many companies in a Major Emergency incident?

A

More than 15 companies

114
Q

How many Incident Management teams are there?

A

5

115
Q

Phase I recall

A

Potential for recall

116
Q

Phase II recall

A

Limited recall 41 to 71 companies and/or 20 to 25 RA

117
Q

Phase III recall

A

Limited recall of 72 to 100 companies and/or 26 to 39 RA

118
Q

Phase IIII recall

A

Department wide recall of more than 100 companies or 39 RAs on major emergency

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