Volume 1 Flashcards
1
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Commanding Officers and Supervisors shall access the “lafd Intranet” how often to ensure they have current knowledge of all transmitted communications?
A
continuously throughout the day
2
Q
Who sets forth the policies and procedures of the Department found in the Manual of Operation?
A
The Fire Chief
3
Q
A ______ Notice is issued by the Administrative Office to announce the addition, modification or deletion of material in the LIBRARY.
A
Special
4
Q
How long are Special Notices retained on the Intranet?
A
Forever
5
Q
A ________ Notice is issued by an authoritative Department source for the GUIDANCE and INSTRUCTION of members.
This information DOES NOT affect the library
A
Official
6
Q
How long shall official notices be retained?
A
Until usefulness has passed
7
Q
_______ Notices are notices of events, classes or activities that are open to all members.
A
Unofficial Notices
Unofficial Notices shall not be posted more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the event.
8
Q
How long shall Unofficial Notices be retained?
A
not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days or until the day after the event occurs, whichever occurs first.
9
Q
A SAFETY BULLETIN to all members setting forth recommended SAFE practices pertaining to various subjects.
Where is a Safety Bulletin filed?
A
Filed in Book 75, Accident Prevention and Safety Manual.
10
Q
How long are Bulletins of any kind retained?
Admin, Dept, Training, Safety, ect…
A
Shall be retained until canceled
11
Q
According to Vol 1 0/3-17.01
Which Reference Material is carried on apparatus?
A
-EMS Field Manual (bk 35)
-CNG Field Service Guide (bk 77)
-Metro Rail Inventory System Manual (bk 79)
-Field Operations Book (bk 84)
12
Q
What does Special Order #2 have to do with?
A
Vacation Scheduling (incl Chief Officers)
13
Q
Which Special Order would you reference for FLSA reporting periods for special duty personnel?
A
Special Order #7
14
Q
Which Special Order would you reference for Overtime Pay Schedule?
A
Special Order #5
15
Q
Which Special Order would you reference for Standard Hours & Pay Period Chart?
A
Special Order #4
16
Q
Which Special Order would you reference for FLSA Reporting Periods for Platoon Duty Personnel?
A
Special Order #6
17
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Which Special Order would you reference for Holiday Scheduling?
A
Special Order #3
18
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LAFD’s Vision Statement:
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We, the Los Angeles Fire Department, are leaders in providing public safety and emergency services to the City of Los Angeles as part of a dynamic and organized regional response team. Our members, both sworn and civilian, treat one another as the LAFD’s greatest and most valuable asset. The LAFD is grounded in its Core Values and is committed to creating a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves with training, policies and procedures that are free from bias and discrimination. This vision drives us to be our best for one another, for our Department, and for the people of the City of Los Angeles.
19
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LAFD’s Mission Statement:
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It is the mission of the Los Angeles Fire Department to PRESERVE life and property, PROMOTE public safety, and FOSTER economic growth through LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT and ACTIONS, as an all-risk life safety response provider.
20
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LAFD’s CORE VALUES that guide our BEHAVIOR are:
A
SERVICE - above all else, we realize that we are here to meet the needs of the PUBLIC.
PROFESSIONALISM - we conduct ourselves at all times in a manner befitting the OATH we swore to uphold.
INTEGRITY - we live according to our CODE of CONDUCT that governs our behavior both on and off the job.
RESPECT - we always TREAT others, as they desire to be treated.
INNOVATION - we inspire our employees to TAKE RISKS that IMPROVE our organization and advance our profession.
TRUST - we trust one another to prepare in such a way that puts the SAFETY, EFFECTIVENESS, and REPUTATION of the team and the Department FIRST.
21
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LAFD Service Statements are:
A
-TO RESIDENTS
WE OWE the residents of Los Angeles the highest quality of service possible, characterized by responsiveness, integrity and professionalism. We will continually strive for quality improvement.
-TO FIRE DEPARTMENT
WE OWE the Los Angeles Fire Department our full commitment and dedication. We will always look beyond the traditional scope of our individual positions to promote teamwork and organizational effectiveness.
-TO EACH OTHER
WE OWE each other a working environment characterized by trust and respect for the individual, fostering open and honest communication at all levels.
-TO OURSELVES
WE OWE ourselves personal and professional growth. We will seek new knowledge and greater challenges, and strive to remain on the leading edge of our professions.
22
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Our Department Goals are:
A
-GOAL NO. 1
DEVELOP an ORGANIZATION to effectively administer and MANAGE the resources of the Department.
-GOAL NO. 2
DEVELOP a SYSTEM for MINIMIZING the impact of disasters and “other” EMERGENCIES on life and property.
-GOAL NO. 3
PROVIDE an effective Emergency MEDICAL Services System.
-GOAL NO. 4
PROVIDE an effective FIRE PREVENTION and Public Safety System.
23
Q
The _________ is a Board of FIVE civilians, each appointed for FIVE-year terms.
They are the “head of the Department.”
A
Board of Fire Commissioners
24
Q
The Fire Chief is the _______ of the Fire Department.
The Fire Chief has the powers and duties enumerated in Charter Section _____ and is responsible for administering the Fire Department in accordance with Article _____ of the City Charter.
A
-Chief Administrative Officer
-Section 522
- Article V
25
Who is the second ranking officer in the Department?
Both the Administrative and Emergency Operations Chief Deputy (in conjuction)
26
Who is designated as the Regular Acting Fire Chief
Emergency Operations Chief Deputy AND Administrative Operations Chief Deputy
27
A Captain I is the Commander of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit and assigned to the ___________ Division
Homeland Security
28
By law the DEPUTY CHIEF assigned as Bureau Commander of the Fire Prevention Bureau has the title of _______
Fire Marshal
29
Still alarms received while out of quarters shall be reported VIA RADIO and the unit reporting the still alarm, press _____ on the MDC
CAV
30
How shall still alarms be reported to Metro while in quarters?
Via business phone OR radio.
(DO NOT use fire phone.)
31
If nothing is showing or additional information is received, the remainder of a responding assignment shall continue _________.
Nonemergency unless requested otherwise by the on-scene officer
(The Chief Officer responding has the discretion to continue the response in the mode as directed.)
32
Move-Ups are emergency or nonemergency?
Nonemergency unless directed otherwise by Metro.
33
EMS incidents with multiple resources dispatched:
The first unit on scene shall provide a EMS size-up on the ______ channel to responding units.
TAC channel
34
The PRIORITY of Department resources responding to the scene of an incident shall be the ________ of the responding units.
Safe Arrival
35
How shall operators approach all intersections when passing on the right?
Significantly reduced speed, cover brake pedal and/or use engine brake.
Treat intersections as if they were a red light/stop sign. Make a complete stop
36
When stuck in traffic during a response, the ________ should determine the SAFETY and RISK of moving a motorist into the Intersection and whether or not to continue operating in emergency mode
Company officer
37
Road Positioning: When responding to an emergency, apparatus should be driven WITH THE FLOW of traffic in which lane?
#1 Lane (lane closest to center of roadway)
38
Passing on the right shall be used as a LAST RESORT and is only acceptable when?
-Passing on left is unsafe or not possible due to congestion, road construction, hazards
39
Why shall officers cause drivers under their command to be cautious at ALL intersections?
-Other companies may also be responding from locations other than their regular quarters
-Emergency units from other agencies may also be responding.
40
Narrow Streets:
If a travel roadway is _____ft, responsible Station Commanders shall submit, through channels, to the ________ a written report recommending NO PARKING on BOTH SIDES of the street or Fire Lane.
-Less than 20 feet
-Emergency Services Bureau
41
Narrow Streets:
If a travel roadway is 20 to 28 feet, responsible Station Commanders shall submit, through channels, to the Emergency Services Bureau a written report recommending _____________.
Parking only on one side. Parking shall be on the same side of roadway as hydrants.
42
Narrow Streets:
If a travel roadway is over _______ft, there is no parking restrictions unless?
28 ft
Unless there is a need to paint curbs red on sharp turns or at intersections.
43
Siren use:
The "WAIL" position is the siren position of choice. What other positions are alternatives when there is a need to attract additional attention?
Yelp and Manual
44
When responding to emergencies, no apparatus, with the exception of chiefs' apparatus, shall overtake and pass another unless the apparatus being passed is:
1. Disabled or delayed
2. Moving at a reduced speed due to terrain or type of apparatus
3. Giving way in order to alter the response sequence so as to obtain optimum approach and apparatus placement at the emergency.
45
Determination of First Alarm Assignments:
What resources consist of a standard Category A response?
-Not less than four fire companies, including not less than one truck
-1 BC
-1 ALS RA
-800 Series RA if available in First-in
-Special Squad processing will apply
46
Determination of First Alarm Assignments:
What resources consist of a standard Category B response?
-Not less than six fire companies, including not less than two trucks
-1 BC
-1 ALS RA
-1 EMS Capt
-800 Series RA if available in First-In District.
-Special Squad processing will apply.
47
Determination of First Alarm Assignments:
What resources consist of a standard Category C response?
-Not less than four fire companies, including not less than three engine companies and one truck.
-This is a category of special assignments that the computer recognizes, i.e., Brush, Harbor, Airport, etc.
48
What is the criteria for determining a Category A first alarm assignment?
1. Required fire flow: less than 4500 GPM; and
2. All occupancies not included in Category B or C assignment.
49
What is the criteria for determining a Category B first alarm assignment?
1. Required fire flow: 4500 GPM and above.
2. Dwellings, apartments, and hotel occupancies FOUR or more stories in height.
3. All commercial and/or industrial properties that exceed:
a. More than 15,000 sq. ft. under one roof, on two floors.
b. More than 10,000 sq. ft. under one roof on one floor.
4. All Fire Prevention Bureau occupancies in the Public Safety Section:
a. Schools, special schools, day nurseries TWO or more stories;
b. Sanatoriums, homes for aged, hospitals, public assemblages, and churches except B-2 occupancies under 100 feet.
5. All assemblage occupancies on SECOND floor or above.
50
Initial dispatch for an Automatic Alarm is one Engine or Light Force. A full assignment or additional resources shall be dispatched by Metro in what scenarios?
-If more than one automatic device is activated at the same address
-A second source of alarm
-Confirmation of an actual incident is received.
-Any responding officer may request additional resources as directed.
51
The standard used to estimate the number of companies needed to extinguish a fully involved structure fire is?
Two hose lines at 250 GPM which equals 500 GPM PER COMPANY.
52
Activated reserve apparatus that are to assume a "relief" status for front line apparatus shall utilize the apparatus identification number(s) of the _______ apparatus.
Front line apparatus
53
Reserve apparatus activated to AUGMENT front line apparatus shall be identified by?
its reserve apparatus identification number (ready reserve? MOPS conflicting info)
54
You placed your Engine NAV with Metro due to only having 3 personnel (or less) for staffing.
When realizing you will be NAV, who else do you notify?
Notify Battalion Chief of circumstances and duration. Battalion Chief will arrange for detail
55
Can a resource NAV due to staffing become involved in an emergency?
Yes, when it could save a life or when lack of action would bring discredit upon the Department
56
Staffing Levels:
With 7-6 personnel, what is the recommended resource staffing for a Task Force? What notifications shall be made?
-Close engine. Run as a light force.
-Metro and BC notified.
-Division notified if duration more than 2 hours (outdated)
57
Staffing Levels:
With 5 personnel, what is the recommended resource staffing for a Task Force? What notifications shall be made?
-Run as Light Force or Engine. (200 series Engine may run with engine as a 2-piece company)
-Metro and BC notified.
-Division notified if duration more than 2 hours (outdated)
58
When directed to move up "emergency" to other quarters, when shall responding companies change to "non-emergency"?
when entering designated first-in district.
59
________ Alert describes a state of preparedness necessary to cope with civil disturbances or natural/man-made disasters. This may be initiated in selected first-in’s or dept wide.
Tactical Alert
60
When responding to emergencies during Tactical Alert you shall wear:
1. Googles or breathing apparatus face piece
2. Helmet
3. Full Turnouts
4. Body Armor
When are you exempt from this requirement?
Members riding in the cab area of enclosed apparatus, with windows CLOSED
61
If needing to vacate a fire station during civil unrest, how shall the station be secured?
A. All exterior doors and windows shall be closed and locked.
B. All window coverings shall be drawn closed.
C. Lights shall be left on.
D. Gates to parking lots and exterior courtyards shall be closed and locked.
62
Officers should notify Metro to request the LAPD to __________ as soon as the company commander becomes aware that the dispatch is to a known trouble area.
"meet the Fire Department"
63
Who has the authority for scene management of hazardous materials spills on streets and roadways within the City boundaries (other than the freeways)?
LAFD
64
Hazardous material spills on freeways are under the jurisdiction of?
CHP
65
Any officer issuing orders or countermanding the orders of another officer shall ____________ before diverting companies from their original assignment.
obtain authority from the officer in charge of the emergency
66
Any concerned Company Commander shall cause the PUMP OPERATOR who experienced unusually LOW HYDRANT PRESSURE at an incident to forward a F-225 to ________.
F-225 to BUREAU COMMAND, through channels.
Routing :Bureau Commander to Hydrants and Access Unit
Info Req: Date/Time, Hydrant location, description of condition encountered.
67
During EMERGENCY INCIDENTS when a hydrant is found to be DAMAGED and INOPERATIVE, and/or a break in the main is detected, the officer in charge shall cause Metro to immediately notify ___________
DWP
68
COMPANY COMMANDERS shall have the option to equip wagon batteries with one of the following tips:
A. 1-1/2 inch Smooth Bore Tip
B. 500 G.P.M. (or larger) Fog Hog, Variable Spray Tip
C. 5/8 inch Smooth Bore Tip for companies regularly responding into grass areas during the grass season.
*Other sizes of tips may be placed on wagon batteries during on-scene emergency incidents at the direction of the IC.*
69
What notifications shall an Officer submit if one of the following has occured:
A. Bombardment of Department apparatus or personnel by missiles which are capable of inflicting bodily injury or damage to equipment.
B. Discharge of firearms at Department apparatus or personnel.
C. Injury to personnel or damage to apparatus as a result of any belligerent action by civilians.
D. Flagrant physical contact with, or obstruction of, members attempting to carry out their duties.
-F-225 report of harassment to the Commander of Arson/Counter Terrorism Section
-Notify verbally to Battalion Commander
-Journal Entry in F-2
70
When operating Department hose lines on fires above the ____ floor, exterior standpipes shall be used when practical.
3rd
71
Upon return to quarters, Company Commanders of companies which have lost or found equipment shall notify _________.
Battalion Commander and be guided by their instructions.
72
When there is clear evidence that an alarm was deliberately delayed in a hotel, apartment, or institutional occupancy, the IC must have a ________ in order to enforce Section 57.20.01B of the Fire Code.
The information obtained and the statement of any witness shall be forwarded to the FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU.
Witness to the delay
(A statement must be obtained from the witness. This statement shall be DATED, show the TIME of the day, and be SIGNED by the witness.)
73
Companies shall not add themselves to incidents without the permission of ________
Metro
74
When a “Firefighter Emergency” has been declared, all members not involved in the rescue shall be on which radio channel?
Remain on their assigned incident TAC channel
75
Requesting Police:
Use the term ___________ when there is imminent grave danger to LAFD personnel, i.e., members are being attacked, attack is imminent, or other severe emergency exists
-Fire Department Needs Help
(LAPD will assign one unit to respond "Code-Three", and all other available police units in the area will also respond "Code-Three". MFC will also attach a BC.)
76
Requesting Police:
Use the term ________ when there is a large hostile crowd and apparent danger to LAFD personnel or apparatus.
-Fire Department needs assistance
(LAPD will dispatch one specific unit "CodeThree", and all other additional responding units MAY also respond "Code-Three". MFC will also attach a BC.)
77
Requesting Police:
Use the term _________ when there are belligerent individuals and a likelihood of physical altercation.
-Back up the Fire Department
(LAPD will dispatch a specific unit "Code-Three", and all additional responding units MAY also respond "Code-Three".)
78
Requesting Police:
Metro will use the term ________ for requesting police response whenever a Fire Department unit is dispatched to a known “trouble area” or the IC requests LAPD for traffic or crowd control.
Meet the Fire Department
-Always specify the need so that the urgency can be determined.
Note:
Requests for traffic control are handled by Traffic Officers of the Department of Transportation Parking Enforcement. LAPD will generally not respond to non-injury accidents between civilian vehicles.
79
Sandbags for flood control are available at all fire stations. Authorization by the __________ is required for issuance in excess of _____ sandbags to any one citizen.
County Flood Control District
25 bags
80
A fire company shall remain at the scene while any such flammable liquid is exposed, or creates a fire hazard.
If only a traffic hazard is involved (e.g., heavy oil spills or other slippery substances), _______ shall be requested.
Police
When the police have arrived to accept this responsibility, companies shall return to quarters if there is no further fire hazard.
81
There are two placarding systems used to assist members in identification of hazardous materials:
-The _________ placards are used for transportation and packing.
-The __________ placards are used on structures.
-D.O.T. placarding
-N.F.P.A. 704 Identification
82
When response is made to an emergency involving a broken sewer line or sewage accumulation in a building, the IC shall request Metro to inform __________.
Bureau of Sanitation
83
Members shall not enter an occupancy undergoing fumigation unless they are equipped with self-contained respiratory protection, or until thorough ventilation of the building.
If the fumigant being used is ______ or _______, entry will not be made until thoroughly ventilated
-cyanide or methyl bromide
84
______ shall notify postal authorities when informed of fire in a mail box. Fires in mail boxes shall be extinguished with?
Metro
CO2 or dry chemical if possible
(companies leaving the scene prior to arrival of postal authorities, shall secure the box against continued use.)
85
The necessary information for completing the Field Incident Report, F-____, shall be obtained AT THE SCENE of the field incident.
Entries are made in accordance with instructions in book number ______.
F-902
Book 2: Field Incident Code Book
86
Who is responsible for CalOSHA notifications when a member under their command suffers a serious illness, injury or burn and is hospitalized.
Station and Unit Commanders
87
Fire Investigation:
Cause investigations are used to determine the cause of the fire; and for criminal fires, to establish the “Corpus Delicti” (body of the crime).
Upon such determination, the cause is categorized into one of four major groupings:
A. Incendiary Fire
B. Suspicious Fire
C. Undetermined Fire
D. Other Known Cause Fire
88
Fire Investigation: Which cause determination?
A fire set by a human being, DELIBERATELY and WITH INTENT to do so such as the following:
-arson fires (willfully and maliciously set)
-unlawful fires (recklessly set)
-possession of flammable or explosive materials, e.g., firebombs; and attempted arson
An incendiary fire
*It DOES NOT include illegal burning or juveniles playing with fire
89
Fire Investigation:
Which cause determination of a fire is one where circumstances and logic indicate an incendiary fire, and/or an accidental cause cannot be eliminated?
Suspicious Fire
90
Fire Investigation:
Which cause determination of a fire is one where there is more than one viable cause; none of the possible causes indicate an incendiary fire or the specific cause or opinion as to cause cannot be established?
Undetermined Fire
91
Fire Investigation:
Which cause determination of a fire is one caused by chance, by natural causes, by design or mechanical failure/malfunction, or by the non-intentional act (or failure to act) of a human being?
Other Known Cause Fire
92
The 10 reasons for immediate arson investigation unit responses are?
(The presence of police units on the scene does not relieve the IC of the responsibility for requesting A-Unit response)
1. Incendiary or Suspicious fires
2. Juvenile fires
3. Fatalities or probable fatalities
4. Serious Burns
5. Explosion
6. Greater alarm fires with >10 companies
7. Special Incident
8. Suspect in custody at scene
9. Eye witness of arson crime onscene
10. Undetermined fires with loss of 25k or more
93
What is the criteria for serious burns that warrant an A-Unit response?
1. Serious burns to the face, throat, or neck.
2. Signs of respiratory involvement.
3. Any child with burn area of 10% or more.
4. Any adult with burn area of 20% or more.
5. Deep extensive burns to hands and feet.
6. Any electrical burns.
94
Arson Unit Responses:
The IC is responsible for entering all F-902 incident reports to the Arson/Counter Terrorism Section by when?
prior to end of duty shift.
95
Safe Guarding Property:
Full authority is granted by the _______ to officers of the Fire Department to prevent the approach of any person or to remove and keep away all persons not usefully employed, in the judgment of the Fire Department officers, in extinguishing the fire or preserving property in the vicinity
The City Charter
96
Form F-______, may be used to relate any necessary information regarding an incident handled by the Department, when a responsible person is not at the scene.
F-337, Notice of Reinspection/Information Notice
(Do not leave the notice where unauthorized persons will be alerted to unattended premises.)
97
What is this map symbol and what does the info inside mean?
-Predetermined helispot
-Number is battalion
-Letter is location published on the list of “Emergency helispots and staging areas”found in BUILDING INVENTORY BOOKS.
98
What is this map symbol and what does the info inside mean?
-Predetermined Staging Area
-“s” signifies staging area
-Number signifies battalion
-Letter is location published on the list of “Emergency helispots and staging areas”found in BUILDING INVENTORY BOOKS .
99
Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces, and Medical Task Forces are identified using the STATE Master Mutual Aid numbering system.
Los Angeles City has been assigned a block of designation numbers _____ through _____.
1000 to 1074
100
Numbering Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces, and Medical Task Forces will differ based on who initiates the formation of the strike teams.
When METRO forms Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces or Medical Task Forces, they will use a number sequence between _____ to _______.
1000 to 1030
101
Numbering Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces, and Medical Task Forces will differ based on who initiates the formation of the strike teams.
When the IC of an incident forms one of the above , they shall use a number sequence between _____to _____.
1031 and 1074.
102
A Tactical Task Force will normally be comprised of?
3 engines or one light force and two engines
(The Tactical Task Force leader will normally be a Captain II or a Battalion Chief.)
103
A Medical Task Force will normally consist of?
-1 engine
-2 rescue ambulances (one paramedic and one EMT if available)
-1 Department officer (Medical Task Force Leader) which may be the engine company officer.
104
The Captain I will be allowed to respond on the truck for a specific period of time to attain KNOWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE.
This requires approval of?
concerned Battalion Commander.
105
If a Strike Team is going outside L.A. City, add "______" and the designator number, starting with 1000
“L.A. City”
"L.A. City Strike Team 1000"; written - LFD S/T 1000.
106
A strike team may be made up of a combination of resources from Area "A" (Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills, and L.A. City). These strike teams will be numbered from _____ through ______
1075 through 1099 (i.e., "Strike Team 1075"; written - "XLA S/T 1075").
107
Fire Department personnel shall not contact any person who has been so treated and/or transported without first receiving specific permission, through channels, from?
Administrative Operations Chief Deputy
108
Upon arrival at the scene of an emergency OUTSIDE of the City, and the local agency is not on the scene the resource shall:
1. Give a size up
2. If action is warranted, it shall be taken as though the incident were in the City
109
Upon arrival at the scene of an emergency OUTSIDE the City, and the local agency on the scene requests assistance, notify MFC and _______
render necessary aid.
110
If it is known at the time of dispatch that the incident is outside the City, and the dispatcher does not so state, what actions should officers take?
Inform Metro and be guided by their instructions
111
The Incident Commander is responsible for the completion of the tactical priorities.
The tactical priorities are?
A. Rescue endangered occupants and treat the injured.
B. Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety.
C. Conserve property.
D. Provide for the safety, accountability, and welfare of personnel. This priority is ongoing throughout the incident.
(Different in Book 30)
112
What consists of a first alarm assignment for a “brush dispatch”?
-1 Task Force
-4 Engines
-2 helicopters
-2 BCs
113
An EMS Captain will be dispatched when ____ or more RAs are assigned to a single incident, and when ____ or more paramedic RAs are assigned to a single incident.
3
2
114
A Greater Alarm Fire Incident Type is defined as?
More than 6 fire companies (Engine & Trucks) and less than 16 companies
(7-15 companies)
115
Fire type incidents:
When does a BC get dispatched as a Safety Officer?
When more than 10 companies are dispatched
116
A Major Emergency exists when?
More than 15 companies are dispatched.
(16 companies +)
117
When arriving on scene and reporting into base or staging all companies shall use the _______ channel as assigned
Bureau staging
118
Metro will start an incident clock when the first dispatched unit arrives on scene (outdated) of a structure fire or other incidents that appear to be time sensitive or dangerous.
At each _____ minute interval, Metro will advise the Incident Commander of the elapsed time
10 minutes
(Incident clock lasts until the incident is declared under control, a “knock-down” is declared, or cancelled by the Incident Commander.)
119
ICS
A _____ Director directs multiple Divisions and Groups
Branch
120
ICS
A _____ Supervisor directs companies with a specific function
Group Supervisor
121
ICS
A _______ Supervisor directs companies in a geographical area to accomplish plans from the IC
Division
122
The actual Recall Process will be supervised by the Recall Coordinator and assisted by the Recall Staff. During business hours, recall will be implemented by the _________
Underground Tanks Unit
123
Any questions regarding recall once it has been implemented will be handled by ________. The Metro Floor Captain should only be contacted as a last resort
The recall coordinator
124
After business hours, recall will be initiated by ________ until relieved by the Recall Coordinator and staff.
a Metro dispatcher and a fire company
125
A recall may be initiated when in the opinion of the ___________ the shortage of staffed fire and/or EMS resources has become or is anticipated to become critical.
Metro Section Commander
(The Metro Section Commander may request from the Fire Chief or Deputy Department Commander a Limited Recall to meet current and anticipated staffing needs.)
126
There are 4 phases of recall. Which phase is a state of preparedness?
Phase 1
127
There are 4 phases of recall.
Phase _____ is a DEPARTMENT-WIDE RECALL when more than 100 companies or 39 RA's are committed to a major emergency(s).
4
128
There are 4 phases of recall.
Phase _____ is a LIMITED RECALL when 72 to 100 companies and/or 26 to 39 RA's are committed to a major emergency(s).
3
129
There are 4 phases of recall.
Phase ______ is a LIMITED RECALL when 41 to 71 companies and/or 20 to 25 RA's have been committed to a major emergency(s).
2
130
When notified of a Phase ____ Recall, the Company Commanders in fire stations housing reserve engine equipment shall outfit the reserve engine apparatus with the fittings provided and with spare hose assigned.
1
131
Recall Procedures
If it is obvious that members should report for work and communications are down, members should report to _______ which is the Department's primary Base location for extended events.
Dodger Stadium
132
Members who are contacted for Recall but do not report for duty shall forward a letterhead report to the ______ through channels explaining such failure to report.
Fire Chief
133
Members are reminded that they are responsible for monitoring the news media for Recall information beginning with a Phase _____ Recall notification.
1
134
If staffing on a 9 member Task Force is reduced to 8, what does the Task Force station run as?
a Light Force OR two Engine Companies
(This is based on the needs of the district as determined by Metro and the concerned Battalion Commander.)
135
A Task Force is normally housed in and responds from the same station.
What combination of personnel and apparatus are needed to be considered a Task Force?
-Aerial Ladder Truck Company and two triple combination engines with a minimum staffing of 9.
-Aerial Ladder Truck Company plus one triple combination Engine Company with a minimum staffing of 9.
136
If staffing on a 5 member Light Force is reduced to 4, the Light Force members shall staff?
the 200 series Engine.
137
Strike Teams (S/T) - may be formed by the Incident Commander or Metro.
A Strike Team is?
A specified combination of fire suppression resources and a leader
(i.e., 5 engines and B/C = S/T).
138
What is the definition of a Tactical Task Force (T/T) or Medical Task Force (M/T)?
(Same definition for both)
A group of suppression and/or rescue resources, (other than a strike team) with a leader, TEMPORARILY assembled for a special mission and DISBANDED upon COMPLETION of the mission
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Task Force Concept:
The Engine Company may be split from the task force for response to what type of calls?
When split, the engine company will respond with a minimum of four members.
rescue, automobile or rubbish calls
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Normally the Department will deploy resources as Light Forces, Task Forces, _____ Resources, Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces, and/or Medical Task Forces.
Single Resources
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A ______ force is under the command of a Task Force Commander and is composed of personnel WITH or WITHOUT apparatus.
Task Force
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The response sequence of Task Forces may vary BETWEEN STATIONS, but shall be uniform on _____________.
all platoons at individual stations.
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Standard deviation from the truck first policy for specified geographical areas (i.e., brush and mountainous areas) may be made.
Decisions on sequence shall be agreed upon by the __________ of ALL PLATOONS, with the approval of the _______ Commanders.
-Station Task Force Commanders
-Battalion Commanders
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When engine companies are directed by Metro to split, they shall:
Staff each engine apparatus with four members by first using the ______ company members and later by detailed members as arranged by the Battalion Commander.
Truck
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Company staffing levels:
Which apparatus should be staffed if only 6 or 7 personnel are available at a Task Force station?
Run as a light force with truck and 200 series engine.
Close engine
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Company staffing levels:
Which apparatus should be staffed if only 5 personnel are available at a Task Force station?
Run as light force OR engine.
(200 series engine may run with engine as a 2-piece company)
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A Task Force can respond with nine members with the truck, engine and 200 series engine, or as?
a truck and engine.
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In those circumstances when the Task Force Commander has only nine personnel, they shall operate as a _____ and ______ when they arrive on scene.
truck and engine
(not as a truck and two-piece engine company)
*confusing wording in volume 1. I assume they mean dont operate as a truck and two fully staffed engines?*
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When a Foam Carrier is dispatched to an emergency, a _____ Company shall be dispatched to operate each apparatus dispatched
Engine
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Where practical, fire pumps shall be carried WET.
To prevent damage to pump packing seals, all pumps shall not be operated dry for a period exceeding ___ seconds.
30 seconds
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Any off-duty member encountering an emergency situation which falls within the responsibility of the Los Angeles Fire Department, shall ___________________.
-assume command of the incident if no Department apparatus is present.
(The member shall be responsible for notifying the Fire Department and shall be in command at the scene until relieved by on-duty personnel. During this time the member shall be considered on duty.)
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Off-Duty members who wish to volunteer their assistance in an emergency may use their ________ for crossing fire lines.
identification card
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Fire apparatus shall not be driven over hose lines, except in cases of absolute necessity.
Police action shall be requested when hose "in use" is driven over by unauthorized vehicles. Aggravated cases shall be reported to ________.
-Arson
(by telephone and followed by a letterhead report within 24 hours)
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Which of the Department's CORE Values state that members will Honor the Firefighter Oath?
Professionalism
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Which of the Department's CORE Values state that members will take creative risk to adapt and improve?
Innovation
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Who maintains information posted to the Intranet and placed in the Department Library?
-Admin Services Bureau
-Management Information Section
-Planning Section
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The official library of essential information and instructional material is located?
on the LAFD Intranet.
(Occasionally, material from third-party sources may be incorporated into the official library in hard copy format. Hard copy material shall not be removed from work locations without supervisory approval.)
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Prior to Department-wide inspections, responsible officers shall check the library for its condition and completeness.
Only _____ materials that are an official component of the library and are not published electronically on the LAFD Intranet need be inspected.
hard copy
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Officers responsible for Department manuals assigned to their command shall cause them to be properly identified.
Unless otherwise marked, they shall be identified on the _____ of the front cover by the application of a gummed label with the Department subdivision's title printed in ink.
inside
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A First alarm assignment is defined as follows:
1. Up to and including six companies (with company commander and staffing) of any type
2. All companies included in the Initial Assignment when the initial assignment exceeds six companies due to the inclusion of one or more Task Forces or Squads
3. Up to and including four companies working on a "brush dispatch". A brush dispatch consists of one Task Force, four engines, two helicopters, and two Battalion Chiefs.
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Individuals, fire units, or companies arriving at or leaving the scene of an emergency shall promptly report ARRIVAL or DEPARTURE either ______ or by _____ to the Incident Commander.
personally or by radio
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When a company arrives at an incident and the company commander checks in with the IC for an assignment, the remaining members of the company shall?
remain with the apparatus
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An INITIAL SIZE-UP shall include:
1. Address or location of incident
2. Type of incident
—If Structure Fire give:
Occupancy type, including number of stories, type of construction, and building size.
—If Brush/Grass give:
Area involved and direction of travel, general wind conditions, accessibility and staging location
3. Life hazard
4. Additional resources needed
—If appropriate, Name incident, Location of staging, IC location
5. Exposure problems
6. Location of command post (CHIEF OFFICERS ONLY)
7. For all structure fires the mode of operation shall be declared
—Investigation, Offensive, Defensive mode
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A proper EMS size-up should be very brief and should NOT normally include vital signs. The standardized EMS size-up should normally be given on TAC 10 and include the following information:
1. Address/Approach
2. Age and Gender of pt. (This is particularly important if the pt is a child and was reported to be an adult)
3. Chief Complaint
4. Level of Distress
5. Continue emergency or non-emergency
6. Equipment needed from RA for patient treatment
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The FIRST OFFICER or MEMBER to arrive at an emergency shall:
1. Assume Command
2. Give MFC a brief “On Scene” report, and a more thorough “Size-up” report as time becomes available.
3. Request additional companies and equipment if needed.
4. Retain command until properly relieved
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Safety at emergencies is the responsibility of ________.
all members.
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The Incident Commander shall designate at least ONE fire company as a Rapid Intervention Company (RIC) if _____________.
Any additional FIRE resources above the INITIAL ALARM assignment are requested.
(When a Rapid Intervention Company(ies) are deployed, the Incident Commander should designate a secondary Rapid Intervention Company(ies) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.)
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When an incident becomes a GREATER ALARM (greater than 6 companies) the following will be added to the assignment and designated as RIC, at the discretion of the IC:
-USAR Group as RIC (in place of extra engine company)
-EMS Battalion Captain
-An additional tactical rescue channel as Rescue Channel for Rescue Group
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A “SIG-ALERT” is declared to help inform citizens of a street closure due to emergency incidents greater than?
30 mins
(In addition, information on the location of sandbags, emergency preparedness procedures, the location of evacuation centers and other instructions that are useful to the citizens in need, may be broadcast as a sigalert.)
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The first apparatus of the convoy shall stop at all red lights and stop signs. The remaining apparatus shall slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution and only when safe to proceed.
(Exception: At intersections controlled by a Traffic Officer.)
If too much DISTANCE (i.e.- _______ the length of the apparatus being driven) and/or TIME has passed, the additional apparatus shall treat the intersection as if it is the first apparatus in the convoy, stop to ensure traffic is yielding to the right-of-way, and proceed when safe to do so.
Twice
(Excessive speed to catch up to an apparatus is strictly prohibited.)
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When operating as an emergency vehicle on FREEWAYS or when passing HOSPITALS or like occupancies, sirens and air horns shall ____________.
be used only as necessary, and when traffic conditions are favorable to their use.
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At an escalating incident, the IC shall name the incident by geographic area using a _________.
street name or landmark
(Use one or two syllable names)
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The Department may dispatch a maximum of ____ to ____ triples, organized into Type 1 strike teams, to a brush incident when requests for assistance are received under the following MUTUAL AID agreements or as determined by the Deputy Department Commander or Fire Chief.
25 to 30
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METRO shall have the authority to dispatch any one of the following assignments outside the City or outside of the normal response area for specialized companies:
a. Brush assignment, as per formal agreement.
b. Five engines and one Battalion Chief to a brush fire.
c. Four engines, two trucks, and one Battalion Chief to a structure fire.
d. One fireboat company for incidents in the waterfront area.
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When City forces are dispatched to other jurisdictions to fill vacant stations, the City resources should not exceed _____ percent of the normal on-duty apparatus of the requesting jurisdiction.
50%
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Any member finding money, jewelry, or other valuables at the scene of an emergency, will report the fact to ________.
The MEMBER’s COMMANDING OFFICER who will report it to the Incident Commander.
(If the proper owner cannot be located, such valuables will be retained by the Department until proper disposition of them can be made. A letterhead report with the valuables will be forwarded to the Arson Investigation Section without delay.)
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In all cases where the Fire Department has requested and utilized the services of a hazardous waste hauler, the Incident Commander shall forward a F-225 to the _______, THROUGH CHANNELS, stating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the need to request the services of a hazardous waste hauler.
Fire Marshal
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Tactical Alert
Prior to Officers committing resources into a hostile area, items for consideration shall be, but are not limited to:
-Type of incident
-Size of crowd
-Attitude of crowd
-Adverse reaction to the Department by the public
-Police on scene
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The content of the Manual of Operation shall supersede any conflicting information contained in other Department publications EXCEPT?
-The Rules and Regulations
-Pending amendments resulting from directives issued in a SPECIAL NOTICE
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A Training bulletin is a bulletin to all members issued by the __________.
In-Service Training Section.
(Posted on the Intranet under the Training Bulletin tab. RETAIN UNTIL CANCELED.
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The __________ has the PRIMARY responsibilities for radiological monitoring and decontamination whenever an incident involves any type of RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.
Occupational Health and RADIATION MANAGEMENT Office, County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services.
-IC notifies MFC of radioactive material.
-MFC notifies Occupational Health and Radiation Management Office
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What is included in the dispatch to all Greater Alarm Incidents? (Over 6 companies)
Division Commander
Second Battalion Commander
RIC component consisting of:
-USAR Group
-EMS Captain
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During EMERGENCY incidents, UNUSUALLY LOW hydrant PRESSURE, with respect to normal pressure, shall be promptly reported to the Incident Commander.
The Incident Commander shall make immediate verbal notification to __________.
Hydrants and Access Unit through MFC
