Volume 1 Flashcards
Volume 1 - The Fire Chief has the authority by the ________ and ________, _________ law, Ordinances and Resolutions to schedule work.
- Rules and Regulations
- State law
Volume 1 - The Manual of Operations are an adjunct to the Department _______________.
- Rules and Regulations
Volume 1 - The Manuals of Operations is a composite of permanent ________ and ________.
- Policies and Procedures
Volume 1 - The Manuals of Operations are established by __________.
- The Fire Chief
Volume 1 - Periodicals, publications, additions or amendments will either be incorporated in the LAFD library, or will be issued as informational material, which will not be _______________.
- Not be replaced if lost
Volume 1 - What Department Sections or Divisions will manage all saved information from the “LAFD Information” library?
- 3.
- Administrative Services Bureau
- Management Information Section
- Planning Section
Volume 1 - According to the MOP’s numbering system, what does the number “60” indicate in 2/3-60.14
- Section
- Categories
- Chapters
- Sections
- Sub-sections
Volume 1 - Revisions to the MOP’s will be tracked under the “_____________” icon found in the tool bar on the LAFD Portal.
- “Recent Changes”
Volume 1 - Certain future Reference Material in the MOP’s will incorporate the LAFD numbering system. The number will be preceded by the letter “____.”
- “R”
Volume 1 - Reference Material is intended to explain __________ of procedures established in the Manual of Operation.
- Explain the “Why”
Volume 1 - Special Orders are directives from the ___________ for administration of department affairs.
- Fire Chief
Volume 1 - The Information Portal shall be the primary information conduit along with ____________.
- Administrative Teletypes
Volume 1 - After _____ day(s) all notices and bulletins will be deleted from view on the LAFD Information library unless the notice or bulletin has been regenerated pending Administrative approval.
- 30 days
Volume 1 - When a revision to the Manuals is necessary, forward what form to the Planning Section?
- F-41
Or utilize the “Send a Comment” icon located on the navigation tool bar on the LAFD Information Portal Site.
Volume 1 - The Department will communicate all urgent messages through what three ways?
- 3.
- Teletype
- Audio
- Portal
Volume 1 - Our Department Goal Number No. 1 focuses on an organization to effectively __________________.
- Administer and manage the resources
Goal No. 1
Develop an organization to effectively administer and manage the resources of the Department.
Volume 1 - The Rules and Regulations are referred to as Book ____.
- Book 3
Volume 1 - Information notices are issued to the __________ and ____________.
- Public
- LAFD members
Information Bulletin
A bulletin issued to all members and/or the public containing general information which may be of interest to members. Need not be retained.
Volume 1 - Safety Bulletins are retained in Book ____.
- Book 75
Volume 1 - Training Bulletins are retained in Book ____.
- Book 23
Volume 1 - Department Books shall be labeled with the Department Subdivision title printed in ink on a ___________.
- Gummed label
Volume 1 - Operations will review Department Bulletins not less than _____ day(s) prior to expiration.
- 60 days
If there is no expiration date, retain the Bulletin permanently.
Volume 1 - How long are Special Notices retained for?
- 30 days
Volume 1 - What is the LAFD Mission Statement?
- 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.
Volume 1 - If there is no expiration date on the Departmental Bulletin, members shall ___________.
- Retain indefinitely
Volume 1 - Weekly bulletins shall be retained for ____________.
- 1 year
Volume 1 - Administration Bulletins are issued to ______________.
- All members
Volume 1 - How many Special Orders are there?
- 7
- Special Order #1 - Checklist for MOP’s (no longer used since digital)
- Special Order #2 - VC scheduling
- Special Order #3 - HO scheduling
- Special Order #4 - Standard hours & pay period chart
- Special Order #5 - OT pay schedule
- Special Order #6 - FLSA reporting periods (Platoon duty)
- Special Order #7 - FLSA reporting periods (Special duty)
Volume 1 - Preserve life and property is part of LAFD’s?
- Mission Statement
Mission Statement
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.
Volume 1 - Provide public education in disaster preparedness and work with other agencies in planning for terrorism and disaster mitigation. This is part of LAFD’s __________.
- Objectives
The two major objectives of the Los Angeles Fire Department are to:
- Control and extinguish fires, rescue trapped victims, mitigate the impact of all natural disasters, mitigate hazardous materials and terrorist incidents, provide basic and advanced medical life support intervention and transportation to the appropriate medical facility, enforce all laws relating to the prevention or spread of fires, and remove that which is liable to cause such fires.
- Provide public education in disaster preparedness and work with other agencies in planning for terrorism and disaster mitigation.
Volume 1 - The Board of Fire Commission President and Vice President are elected for a ____ year term.
- 1 year
Volume 1 - The Fire Chief is required to forward a written report to the Board __________.
- Monthly
Volume 1 - The Fire Chief is the _____________ of the Fire Department. The Fire Chief has the powers and duties enumerated in the Charter.
- Chief Administrative Officer
Volume 1 - Who are the highest ranking officers and regular acting Fire Chiefs?
- 2.
- Emergency Ops Chief Deputy
- Administrative Ops Chief Deputy
Volume 1 - Who is the Chief of Staff?
- Executive assistant to the Fire Chief
Volume 1 - What rank is the LAFD EEO director?
- Senior Personnel Analyst II (appointed by the Board)
Volume 1 - Who does MFC report to?
- Emergency Operations
Volume 1 - The Employee Relations Officer (ERO) reports directly to ___________.
- Administrative Operations
Volume 1 - Who is a Fire Safety Officer?
- Uniformed Captains and Inspectors of the FPB
Volume 1 - The Bureau Commander of the FPB, by law, has the title of “___________.”
- “Fire Marshal”
Volume 1 - The Fire Prevention Technical Section coordinates collection of how much money per year?
- $7 million
Volume 1 - The FPB Industrial and Commercial Section has inspection responsibilty for commercials over ________ square feet.
- 40,000 square feet
Volume 1 - Members recieving a still alarm in quarters shall obtain….
- 4.
- Obtain address/apartment number
- Nearest cross street
- Type of emergency
- Call back telephone number
Still alarms received while in quarters shall be reported to Metro using the business phone or radio. Do not use the fire phone to report still alarms. Use the Centrex emergency number (213) 847-5340.
Volume 1 - Who is responsible for the interpretation of station alarms?
- Company Commanders
Volume 1 - A first alarm assignment is defined as up to and including _____ companies or _____ on a Brush dispatch.
- 6 companies (up to)
- 4 on Brush
Volume 1 - A Major Emergency exists when more than _____ companies are dispatched.
- More than 15 companies
Volume 1 - When the Initial Assignments arrives with nothing showing, companies shall discontinue to respond emergency. Chiefs shall use ___________________.
- Use discretion to continue in mode directed.
Volume 1 - If restrictions are needed on a street that appears to be a hazard, submit an F-225 to _________.
- ESB
Volume 1 - Only “Chiefs’ apparatus” can pass/overtake other apparatus, unless the apparatus being passed is….
- 3.
- Disabled or Delayed
- Reduced speed due to terrain
- For optimum approach and placement
Volume 1 - All vehicles responding to an emergency shall stop at red lights except when _________________.
- Controlled by Traffic Officer
Volume 1 - These are true about response routes…
- 3.
- Safest
- Most Expeditious
- During civil unrest, may vary
Volume 1 - When drivers enter opposing lanes of traffic, they should…
- Slow to _________________.
- Proceed with _____________.
- Slow to reasonable speeds
- Proceed with caution through intersections
Volume 1 - All staff personnel will be dispatched nonemergency unless directed by Metro or the Incident Commander to respond emergency. The exceptions are….
- 3.
- Fire Chief
- Deputy Chiefs
- Medical Advisor
Volume 1 - Narrow streets that are over 28 ft have no restrictions unless there is a need to paint curbs red on ____________ or at _____________.
- Sharp turns
- Intersections
Volume 1 - Headlights shall be burning during all emergencies _______ and _______.
- Day and night
Volume 1 - On freeways, warning lights are disruptive. Discontinue use when _____________.
- Safe to do so
Volume 1 - Regarding parking, narrow streets that are 20 to 28 feet require _____________.
- No parking on one side
Parking is allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant.
Volume 1 - A Category “A” Assignment is not less than how many companies?
- 4
Volume 1 - A Category “A” Assignment is….
- Not less than _____ fire company(s)
- Including not less than _____ truck(s)
- Not less than 4 fire companies
- Including not less than 1 truck
- 800 Series RA if available in First-In District
- Special Squad processing will apply
Volume 1 - A Category “B” Assignment is….
- Not less than _____ fire company(s)
- Including not less than _____ truck(s)
- Not less than 6 fire companies
- Including not less than 2 trucks
- 800 Series RA if available in First-In District
- Special Squad processing will apply
Volume 1 - The Category “B” Assignment required fire flow is greater than ________ GPM.
- Greater than 4,500 GPM
Volume 1 - An EMS “C” assignment best describes an _______ emergency.
- ALS emergency
Volume 1 - What is the LAFD required fire flow per hose line to extinguish a fully involved structure fire?
- 250 GPM
Volume 1 - The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated by request through the Mayors Office or the __________ Office.
- Police Chief Office
Volume 1 - (Sigalert) Examples include street closings due to emergency incidents greater than _______ minute(s).
- 30 minutes
Volume 1 - The following fire department resources will be dispatched on all “Fire Department Needs Help” calls…
- 4.
- 1 BC
- 1 EMS
- 1 Light Force or Engine
- 1 ALS RA
Volume 1 - Normal staffing for a Task Force is 9 or 10 members. When staffing is reduced to 8, close the __________.
- Pump
Volume 1 - Who has the authority to close Companies longer than 2 hours?
- Division
Volume 1 - When you activate a reserve apparatus, the radio designation shall be to assume ________________.
- Assume the first line ID
Volume 1 - During an incident when the Truck and Engine split, the Pump shall remain _______________.
- Remain with the Truck
Volume 1 - All the following are types of civilian acknowledgement….
- 2.
- Letter of Appreciation
- Special Commendation
Types of acknowledgments from the Department include the following:
Letter of Appreciation - An act performed showing initiative and a clearly, proven display of good judgment, but where no personal life-risk is involved.
Special Commendation - An act of rescue, or attempted rescue, involving considerable personal risk.
Volume 1 - When Station Commanders desire a first alarm change, all Commanders/BC’s on all shifts shall submit ____ F-225(s) to __________.
- 1
- ESB
Volume 1 - When ESB approves the request for fire station district changes, the F-225 goes to __________.
- Metro
Volume 1 - When a Task Force staffing level is reduced to 5, the station shall run as an Engine or Light Force. Commanders shall immediately notify the following….
- 3.
- Metro
- Battalion
- Division
Volume 1 - During a Tactical Alert, who is responsible for establishing perimeter delineation of a civil unrest area?
- LAPD
Volume 1 - When riding in an enclosed apparatus during a tactical alert, members riding in jump seats shall wear all the following….
- 4.
- Goggles or SCBA face piece
- Helmet
- Full turnouts
- Body armor
Volume 1 - During a tactical alert, dispatch modification can be made by the DDC and confirmed by the __________. This authority is made under Article ____ of the City charter.
- Fire Chief
- Article X