Volume 1 Flashcards
What shall be used as the primary information conduit?
The information portal along with administrative teletype notices.
When shall the LAFD information portal be checked by all members?
The information portal shall be checked daily
How long are notices and bulletins posted on the information library?
30 days. Longer if approved by the administration
Who establishes the LAFD rules and regulations?
Board of fire commissioners
Who sets forth the policies and procedures of the fire department as listed in the Manual of Operations?
The Fire Chief
DURING department inspection, who is responsible for observing the condition and completeness of the LAFD library?
Chief officers
What notice is a department directive written by the fire chief for the administration of department affairs?
Special Order
How long are special notices obtained?
30 days
How long are departmental and administrative bulletins retained?
Indefinitely or until replaced by a new one
How long are weekly bulletins retained?
1 year in the Bulletins manual
How long are information notices retained?
Do not need to retain
How long are Safety and Training bulletins retained?
Until cancelled
What are the core values of the fire department?
SPIRIT
Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Innovation Trust
Who consist of the Board of fire commissioners?
5 people appointed by the mayor to 5 year terms.
President and Vice President elected to 1 year terms by the board members
What division is the CERT unit assigned to?
Homeland security
How are still alarms to be reported?
By business phone or radio
What are the restrictions on roadway width?
Less than 20ft- no parking or fire lane.
20-28ft- parking on one side of roadway. Same side as fire hydrant
Greater than 28ft- no restrictions unless curb needs to be red around turns
What resources are in a catagory A assignment?
Not less than 4 fire companies, 1 of which must be a truck.
What is the required fire flow for a catagory A dispatch?
Less than 4500gpm
What resources are in a catagory B response?
Not less than 6 companies 2 of which must be trucks.
What occupancies warrant a catagory B assignment?
- Required flow of 4500 gpm or more
- All bureau occupancies
- Dwellings, apartments, or hotels 4 or more floors
- 2 story commercials greater than 15,000 sq ft
- 1 story commercials greater than 10,000 sq ft
- All assemblage occupancies above 2nd floor
How is the “required fire flow” calculated?
1 line flows 250 gpm and each company can deploy 2 lines (500 gpm)
What is the minimum staffing for apparatus?
Truck- 5 people not including pump engineer
Engine- 4 people
Who authorizes the closure of companies for longer than 2 hours?
Division commander
How shall equipment and apparatus be protected during tactical alert?
- Someone shall remain with apparatus at all times.
- All exterior equipment shall be brought in the cab or left in quarters.
How shall quarters be secured during tactical alert?
- Shut and lock all does and Windows
- Turn on all lights
- Shut all gates
- Close all window coverings
Who activates the EOC?
The mayor or chief of police
In areas of civil unrest, how far out of the area shall department helicopters remain?
At least 1 mile
When shall a RIC company be designated at a structure fire?
Any time additional companies are requested above the initial alarm.
In areas of civil unrest, how far out of the area shall department helicopters remain?
At least 1 mile
When shall a RIC company be designated at a structure fire?
Any time additional companies are requested above the initial alarm.