Volume 1 Flashcards
What is the modified Numbering System in the MOPS
Category, Chapter, Section and Subsection
What does each number represent in the following numbering system? 2/3-60.14
The number (2/) is the CATEGORY
Section 60 of Chapter 3 (2/3-60.14)
Sub-Section is designated as .14 (2/3-60.14)
Reads as “Two, Three, Sixty Point Fourteen”
What form do you forward to Planning for material in the MOPS that needs a revision?
F-41 (Ref. 9/7-F-41) or
“Send a Comment” icon on the Navigation toolbar on the Portal
Written Communication are classified as one of the following:
Rules and Regulations
Manuals of Operation
Reference Material
Special Orders
Special Notices
Official Notices
Unofficial Notices
Departmental Bulletins
Reports and Records
Who Provides Maintenance of the Library?
Administrative Services Bureau, Management Information Section and the Planning Section
What Shall Chief Officers observe Records for during Department-wide Inspections?
Condition and Completeness of all records
How does a Supervisor replace lost hard copy material?
Forward an F-225 THROUGH CHANNELS to the Manuals and Orders Unit
What is a Special Order?
A directive issued by the Fire Chief for the administration of Department affairs
What content can Special Orders contain?
Policy, Directives or Procedures
How are special orders distributed?
Via the Internet, via Special Notice and posted to the library in Manual of Operation, Volume 1
What are the classification of the three types of Notices?
Special Notices
Official Notices
Unofficial Notices
What is the Application of a Special Notice for?
Announce the addition, modification or deletion of material in the library
What is the application of Official Notices for?
Guidance or Instruction to members.
Directly impacts Department operations or provides information on official Department activities
What is the application of Unofficial Notices?
Notices of events, classes or activities open to all members
Shall not be posted more than 90 days prior to event
Vision Statement
The LAFD will be the premier, all-risk public safety and emergency service provider that exceeds the expectations of the diverse communities we serve
Mission Statement
To preserve life, protect property, and safeguard our communities through relentless commitment to emergency preparedness, prevention, response and recovery
Core Values
SERVICE Prioritizing our citizens, residents, and communities
CHARACTER Aligning personal values with organizational values
COMPETENCY Committing to the continual pursuit of performance excellence
CONTRIBUTION Immersing ourselves in the advancement of our services and standards
COLLABORATION Embracing the widespread value of diversity, equity and inclusion
KNOWLEDGE Informed, experienced leaders with qualifications, certifications and formal education
Receipt of Alarms
Company Commanders are responsible for correct interpretation of alarms and notifications of all units and drivers from Qtrs
How Shall still alarms be reported
Shall be reported to Metro using the business phone or radio
What is the response mode of move-Ups?
Non-emergency, unless directed emergency by Metro
What is the priority of Department resources responding to the scene of an incident?
Safe arrival of the responding units
When shall no parking signs be needed on narrow streets?
Less than 20’ - No parking on both sides of the street or Fire Lane
20’ to 28’ - Parking is allowed only on one side of the street, the same side with the fire hydrants
Over 28’ - No restrictions, unless curb is painted red
How shall siren and horn be operated on freeways or passing hospitals?
Only as necessary and when traffic conditions are favorable to their use
What is the position of siren choice?
Wail
When cancelled from an incident, how should you transition to non-emergency mode?
In an inconspicuous manner
Who can pass other apparatus while all are responding emergency?
Chief’s Apparatus
What can another apparatus overtake and pass another?
Disabled or delayed
Moving at a reduced speed due to terrain or type of apparatus
Giving way in order to alter the response sequence so as to obtain optimum approach and apparatus placement at an emergency
Category A Assignment
Not less than four fire companies, including not less than one truck
(3 engines + 1 Light Force + 1BC + 1 PAramedic Rescue + 1 800 Series Rescue + 1 Squad)
Criteria for Category A Assignment
Required Fire Flow: Less than 4500 GPM and
All occupancies not included in Category B or C
Category B Assignment
Not less than six fire companies, including no less than two trucks
(4 Engines + 2 Light Forces + 1BC + 1 PAramedic Rescue + 1 EMS Captain + 1 800 Series Rescue + 1 Squad)
Category B Criteria
Required Fire Flow 4500 GPM and above
Dwellings, apartments and hotel occupancies four or more stories in height
Commercial/Industrial More than 15,000 ft on two floors or 10,000 ft on one floor
All Fire Prevention occupancies in PSS (Schools, nurseries two+ stories; Sanatoriums, homes for aged, hospitals, PA, churches) except B-2 occupancies under 100 feet
All Assemblage occupancies on second floor or above
Category C Assignment
Not less than four fire companies, including not less than three engine companies and one truck
Special assignments including Brush, Harbor, Airport, etc.
Required Fire Flow
Standard used to estimate the number of companies needed to fully extinguish a fully involved structure fire
250 GPM per line and two lines (500 GPM) per company
Fire Department Needs Help Assignment
1 BC
1 EMS
1 Light Force or Engine
1 ALS RA
Engine Company Staffing Levels
4 Personnel - Fully Staffed
3 Personnel or less - NAV - Only become involved to save a life or when lack of action brings discredit upon the department
Staffing of Task Force/Light Force
10 personnel - Fully Staffed
8 personnel - Close 200 Series Engine… Run as a Light Force or 2 Engines
7-6 Personnel - Close Engine. Run as a Light Force Metro and BC notified
5 Personnel - Run as either a Light Force or Engine
4 Personnel - Engine Only
When shall Division be notified when company is downgraded?
If duration is more than 2 hours
Minimum Staffing four a Task Force?
9 Members
Minimum Staffing for a Light Force
5 Members
Minimum Staffing for a Hazardous Materials Company
4 PErsonnel
Who has the authority to authorize closing of Fire Companies longer than two hours?
Division Commander
On Emergency Move-ups, when shall companies change to Non-emergency
When entering designated first-in District
How far shall helicopters be away from civil unrest?
One mile outside the area
First member to arrive on scene of an emergency shall:
Assume Command
Give MFC a Size-up
Request additional companies and equipment if needed
Retain command until properly relieved
Initials Size-Up
Address or location
Type of Incident
Life Hazard
Additional Resources Needed
Exposure problems
Location of Command Post (Chief Officers)
Mode of operation for Structure Fires (Offensive, Defensive, Investigative)
Acting Officers Precedence of Command
Yield to regularly appointed officers of the rank involved
Precedence of command
First Arriving Company Commander
First arriving Task Force Commander
First Arriving Battalion Commander
When shall the Command Post location be announced?
At every greater alarm or major alarm, officer in charge shall establish and announce the location of and remain at the command post.
Who can be designated as the Deputy Department Commander?
Chief Deputy or Deputy Chief as designated by the Fire Chief
Who is the DDC during normal business hours?
The Deputy Chief in charge of Emergency Services Bureau (Emergency Operations)
Resources arriving or leaving an emergency scene shall report their status to who?
Incident Commander
Who has the responsibility of Safety at emergencies?
All Members
Where is the Official Safety Policy of the department contained?
Book 75 - Accident Prevention and Safety Program Manual
When shall the IC designate a Rapid Intervention Company (RIC)?
When any additional fire resources above the initial alarm are requested
When does an incident become a greater alarm?
Greater than 6 companies
What resources are added when an incident becomes a greater alarm?
USAR Group as RIC
EMS Battalion Captain
Additional TAC channel as Rescue Channel four Rescue Group
What shall not be blocked by apparatus at fires
Roadway in the immediate vicinity, fire hydrants, apparatus or railroad tracks
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