Volume 1 Flashcards
Members must posses a _____ _________ of the Department Library available for reference and to study in quarters.
Working knowledge
Manuals are a composite of
Permanent policies & procedures
The manuals shall supersede
Exceptions to Manuals:
Rules / Regs
Amendment issued in weekly bulletins
Special notices
Meaning of
2/3-60.14
Category - 2
Chapter - 3
Section - 60
Subsection - 14
“Future reference material” will be preceded by the letter _____ .
R
Forward an F-____ to the ________ Section upon receipt of revision to manuals.
41, Planning
What shall be the primary information conduit along with Administrative Teletypes?
Information Portal
Who will manage all saved information from the library?
- Admin Services Bureau
- Management Information Section
- Planning
When will all notices and bulletins be deleted from view on the LAFD information library?
After 30 Days
(Unless notice or bulletin has been regenerated pending Admin approval)
Rules and Regulations is established by who?
Fire Commission
Manuals of Operations is directed by who?
The Fire Chief
What is the purpose of “reference material?”
Explain the “Why”
Prior to inspection, what should you check the library for?
Condition and completeness
How shall you identity a book?
Inside the front over with gummed label, department subdividing title printed in ink
Special orders are given by whom?
Fire Chief
When shall special notices reach each member?
ASAP
How long shall you retain a special notice?
30 Days
What are bulletins?
Contains items of temporary usefulness
How long are weekly bulletins retained for ?
1 year
Weekly bulletins are not meant to be used to ….?
Publicize, promote or coordinate event which are deemed discriminate on race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical handicap or sex preference
How long are administrative bulletins retained for?
Until canceled
How long are Department Bulletins retained for?
In Book 24 until usefulness has passed
Who are information bulletins issued to?
Members or the public
Need NOT to retain
Where are safety bulletins filed?
In Book 75
Retain until cancelled
Where are training bulletins filed?
Book 23
Retain until cancelled
The journal is the F-____.
What is it?
What pages do you use?
Where shall it be stored?
F-2
Record of the LAFD
First through last page
Secured and no left unattended on desk/tables at anytime
What is the LAFD Mission Statement?
- Preserve Life and Property
- Promote Public Safety
- Foster economic growth through leadership, management and functions as an all Risk Life safety response provider
What are the departments focuses?
- Responding rapidly to emergencies
- Provide appropriate intervention
- Provide community education
What are the LAFD Core Values?
Service
Professionalism
Integrity
Respect
Innovation
Trust
What are the goals of the LAFD?
- Develop an organization to effectively administer and manage the resources
- Develop system minimizing impact of disasters & emergencies
- Provide an E.M.S system
- Provide a Fire Prevention and Public Safety system
Goals are accomplished by all of WHO?
Board of fire commissioners
Fire Chief
Bureaus
Divisions
Battalions
Companies
Sections and Units of the Department
The Board of Fire Commissioners is made up of WHO?
Appointed by WHO?
President and VP are elected for how long?
5 civilian members
Mayor for 5 year term
1 year term
What are the roles of the Board of Fire Commissioners?
When do they hold public meetings?
Supervise, Control, Regulate, and Manage the Department
2x a month
Who is responsible for interpretation and notification of all units and drivers?
Company Commander
How do you report a Still Alarm out of quarters?
What is the number to call metro?
Report via radio (press CAV)
Metro # (213) 847-5340
What routes should you take to calls?
Most expeditious and safest response
In times of civil unrest, what routes shall you take?
Routes shall be varied to minimize possibility of problems
If the first on scene company provides a comprehensive size-up and nothing is showing, how shall other companies respond?
Non-emergency
Move-ups shall be __________, unless directed by Metro.
Non-emergency
What is a priority while responding to calls?
The safe arrival of companies
While responding through a controlled intersection with a green signal, how shall a driver proceed through it?
Shall be prepared to stop by decelerating by removing and placing foot over the brake pedal, even when the signal is green.
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?
No parking
Parking on one side (same side as fire hydrant)
No restrictions
F-225
When can you operate warning devices?
Operated emergency when siren and red lights are used continuously
When shall the head lights be on?
All emergencies regardless day or night
What position is the electronic siren in?
What are the alternative positions?
Wail
Yelp & Manual when you need more attention
How will you make a transition when returned by radio?
In an inconspicuous manner
What are the exceptions when passing with apparatus ? (Besides chiefs shall over take another)
Disabled or delayed
Reduced speed due to terrain
For optimum approach and placement
Companies shall remain in their first in districts unless dispatched or directed by who?
Metro
What is a Category “A” assignment ?
Not less than 4 fire companies
Not less than 1 truck
800 RA if in first in
Fire flow less than 4,500 gpm
What is a category “B” assignment ?
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
What is a Category “C” assignment ?
Not less than 4 companies
Not less than 3 engines and 1 truck
Special assignment for : brush, harbor or airport
Who is dispatched to an automatic alarm?
1 engine or 1 truck
What does “required flow” mean?
Estimated number of companies needed to extinguish a fully involved structure
250 gpm per line, 500 gpm max, per company
What is an EMS “A” & “B” assignment ?
A- BLS non emergency
Closest BLS resource
B- BLS emergency
Closest BLS resource
What is an EMS “C” & “D” assignment?
C - ALS emergency (non high risk)
Closest ALS resource
D - ALS High Risk
Closest resource and an ALS resources
Who get dispatched for a FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS HELP assignment ?
1 BC
1 EMS
1 Light Force or Engine
1 ALS RA
For a First Alarm Change request, who must get approval of it?
All Station Commanders all shifts, Approval all Chief all Platoons
Needs clear justification
Who has authority to spit companies?
Metro
Reserve Apparatus shall be identified by how?
Activated to augment first time apparatus and apparatus ID is its reserve ID (Engine 406)
Reserve Apparatus ID as:
Engine…
Truck…
Rescue…
400s
500s
600s
Who has the authority to close companies longer than 2 hours?
Division
BLS or ALS resources will not be closed to staff Fire Companies without obtaining approval from who?
Division
If you are going to a move-up emergency, when should you change to non-emergency?
When entering 1st in
T or F
Tactical alerts may be initiated in only selected 1st in districts, or department wide.
True
How should you protect apparatus during tactical alert?
- Keep tools out of sight
- If tools can not be concealed, store in quarters
- Leave no apparatus unattended, unless locked
What communication considerations should you adhere to during tactical alerts?
Radio watch maintained
Business called kept in short duration
Consider monitoring LAPD radios
How should you park and position your apparatus during a tactical alert?
Park apparatus in manner to facilitate rapid withdrawal
Position apparatus for maximum protection of personnel
Who is responsible for establishing parameter of a given civil unrest area?
LAPD
How is change of platoon during a tactical alert facilitated?
- On coming is directed by metro to use bus or plug buggy to meet off going platoon in safe area
- Return to quarters and effect relief
How far is a helicopter to remain in affected zone?
1 mile
T or F
If off duty member comes across emergency and it falls with responsibility of LA city, member shall assume command
True
What is the order of command for size-ups?
1st in company commander
1st in task force commander
1st in BC
Does LAFD or LAPD manage Hazmat incident?
LAFD
Who is in charge of Hazmat on freeway?
CHP
When is RIC initiated?
I.C. Shall designate at least one fire CO. To be RIC if additional fire resources are requested above initial alarm
For larger incidents, who is RIC?
USAR group as RIC
EMS Captain
Additional channel for rescue group
When shall the IC notify Metro when situations develop a Sig-Alert?
Closing a street for 30 minutes or more
Do not run Fire Pumps Dry for longer than how many seconds?
30 seconds
Who shall the IC notify when pump pressure becomes low?
Hydrants and access unit through metro
Who shall you report aggravated cases of driving over hose to?
Arson
F-225 within 24-hours to Bureau Commander
When operating above the _____ floor, use Dry standpipes when practical.
3rd
A fire alarm can be de-energized by:
- Disconnect system from A.C. Power
- Operate trouble bell silence switch to stop the bell but the trouble light will remain on
What are fire personnel allowed to do to a fire alarm?
- Replace glass
- Operate reset button
- NOT ALLOWED to reactive system with heat detectors or smoke detectors
Types of civilian acknowledgements
- Letter of appreciation ( no life risk involved)
- Special commendation ( act of a rescue, considerable personal risk)
Progress reports during an emergency
Upon arrival
Comprehensive size up
Updated size up
Available resources
Fire Department “Needs Help”
Imminent grave danger to FD
1 BC
1 EMS
1 LF or Engine
1 ALS rescue
Fire Department needs assistance
Large hostile crowd and apparent danger
Back up the FD
Belligerent individuals
Meet the FD
Known trouble areas
T or F
Airport control towers do not monitor fire
True
Catastrophes
F-101A
F-101B
F-101A : Emergency activity record/personnel
F-101B : emergency activity record/operations
F-902
Completed for all incidents by each company responding or moving up as the result of a fire incident
F-902C
Completed in cases where injury or death occurs as a result of a fire
What do you use on a U.S. Mail box fire?
CO2 or dry chem
What is an Incendiary Fire?
Set by a human, deliberately and intent to do so
Immediate Arson response if fire is undetermined with a loss of $_____ or more
25,000
“We Tip” poster for Arson fires have to be removed within how many days of incident?
90
What is a Helispot map symbol?
Triangle with battalion number and letter
What is the map symbol for helicopter staging area?
Circle with the letter “S” on the top
How many helicopters are used for night time rescues?
2
What reg permits control of airspace over a fire?
FAA Reg, No. 91.91
What numbers are assigned to the LAFD for strike teams?
1000-1074
When Metro forms strike teams, what are the numbers?
1000 to 1030
When IC creates strike teams at the scene of the incident, what are the numbers?
1031-1074
Tactical task force
3 engines or 1 LF and 2 engines
Initial request of companies outside of city
2 strike teams
Additional request of companies outside the city
Up to 6 strike teams (30 engines)
When ordering order bag for disposing of medical waste, how big is the bag?
10”x12”x2 mil
What crews are Type #2 crews?
Inmate crews
How many companies in the first alarm assignment ?
Up to and including 6
The EMS Captain will be added when ___ or more RA’s are assigned to single incident or more than ____ Paramedic RA’s are assigned
3, 2
How many companies in a Greater Alarm ?
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)
How many companies in a Major Emergency incident?
More than 15 companies
How many Incident Management teams are there?
5
Phase I recall
Potential for recall
Phase II recall
Limited recall 41 to 71 companies and/or 20 to 25 RA
Phase III recall
Limited recall of 72 to 100 companies and/or 26 to 39 RA
Phase IIII recall
Department wide recall of more than 100 companies or 39 RAs on major emergency
