Volume 1 Administration Flashcards

1
Q

MISSION STATEMENT

A

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.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

The CORE VALUES

A

S- service

P- professionalism

I- integrity

R- respect

I- innovation

T- trust

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

OUR SERVICE STATEMENTS are aimed to what 4 things.

A
  1. To the residents
  2. To the fire department
  3. To each other
  4. To ourselves
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the 4 goals?

A
  1. effectively administer and manage the resources of the Department
  2. minimizing the impact of disasters and “other” emergencies on life and property.
  3. Provide an effective Emergency Medical Services System.
  4. Provide an effective Fire Prevention and Public Safety System.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

A civilian Board of Commissioners consisting of ___ members is “the head of the fire department”.

A

5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How long are the board of fire commissioners terms?

A

5 years

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

In regards to the board of fire commissioners, Their appointments, and removal, are made by who?

A

The mayor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

A President and Vice-President of the Board of fire commissioners are elected for ___ year terms by the Board members during the last scheduled Fire Commission meeting in July.

A

1 year

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What rank does the chief of staff hold?

A

Assistant chief

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Planning section commander holds what rank?

A

Battalion chief

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How many public information officers are on call at all times?

A

One

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly