Volume 1 Emergency Operation/ General

Question 1

If nothing is showing upon initial size up of fire response or additional information is received, the remainder of the assignment SHALL continue _________ unless requested otherwise by the on-scene officer.

Answer 1

Non emergency

Question 2

Move-ups are _________ unless directed otherwise by metro.

Answer 2

Non emergency

Question 3

Vehicles responding to an incident from the same location shall: 1. The first apparatus of the convoy shall ______ at all red lights and stop signs. The remaining apparatus shall __________ and proceed through the intersection with caution and only when safe to proceed.
Exception:

Answer 3

Stop

Slow down

Exception: At intersections controlled by a Traffic Officer.

Question 4

Apparatus SHALL not be driven at speeds greater than … ?

Answer 4

can be maintained with reasonable safety at any time.

Question 5

If traveled roadway width is:

Less than 20’

Answer 5

No parking, both sides of street or Fire Lane

Question 6

If traveled roadway width is:

20’ to 28’

Answer 6

No parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant.

Question 7

If traveled roadway width is:

Over 28’

Answer 7

No restrictions unless there is a need to paint curbs red on sharp turns or at intersections.

Question 8

ELECTRONIC SIREN: All emergency vehicles are equipped with electronic sirens. The “_____ “ position is the position of choice. The “_____ “ position and use of the “______” position are alternatives when there is a need to attract additional attention.

Answer 8

Wail

Yelp and manual

Question 9

On the freeway Where a lane(s) of traffic must be blocked, warning lights may be continued for the traffic approaching the blocked lanes, but lights which can be seen by the opposing traffic SHALL be shielded or turned off.

Question 10

When responding to emergencies, what apparatus has the authority to overtake and pass another responding unit?

Answer 10

A chiefs apparatus

Question 11

CATEGORY A: Not less than ___ fire companies, including not less than ___ truck

Answer 11

4

1

(e.g., 3 Engines + 1 Light Force + 1BC + 1Paramedic Rescue + 1 800 Series Rescue* + 1 Squad**).

Question 12

Required fire flow for category A assignment?

Answer 12

Less than 4500 GPM

Question 13

CATEGORY B: Not less than ___ fire companies, including not less than ___ trucks

Answer 13

6

2

(e.g., 4 Engines + 2 Light Force + 1BC + 1Paramedic Rescue +1 EMS Captain + 1 800 Series Rescue* + 1 Squad**).

Question 14

Required fire flow for category B assignment?

Answer 14

4500 GPM and above

Question 15

CATEGORY C: Not less than ___ fire companies, including not less than ___ engine companies and ___ truck.

Answer 15

4

3

1

NOTE

This is a category of special assignments that the computer recognizes, i.e., Brush, Harbor, Airport, etc.

Question 16

EMS incidents categories:

A assignment?

Answer 16

BLS non emergency

Question 17

EMS incidents categories:

B assignment?

Answer 17

BLS emergency

Question 18

EMS incidents categories:

C assignment?

Answer 18

ALS EMERGENCY

Question 19

EMS incidents categories:

D assignment?

Answer 19

ALS high risk

Question 20

“FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS HELP” ASSIGNMENT?

Answer 20

• 1 BC
• 1 EMS
• 1 Lightforce or Engine
• 1 ALS RA

Question 21

In times of civil unrest, fire department helicopters shall remain ___ mile(s) outside if effected areas.

Answer 21

1 mile

Question 22

What are the 3 modes that shall be declared upon initial size up of a structure fire.

Answer 22

Investigative

Offensive

Defensive

Question 23

Who has authority (LAFD or LAPD) for scene management of hazmat spills on streets and roadways within city boundaries?

Answer 23

LAFD

Question 24

To prevent damage to pump packing seals, all pumps shall not be operated dry for a period exceeding ___ seconds. Where practical, fire pumps shall be carried wet.

Answer 24

30 seconds

Question 25

What tip shall be carried attached on the ladder pipe assembly but May be changed at the scene of an emergency based on needs?

Answer 25

1 3/4” straight tip (800 gpm)

Question 26

Use this term when there is imminent grave danger to LAFD personnel, i.e., members are being attacked, attack is imminent, or other severe emergency exists.

Answer 26

“ Fire department needs help “

Question 27

Use this term when there is a large hostile crowd and apparent danger to LAFD personnel or apparatus.

Answer 27

“Fire Department Needs Assistance.”

Question 28

Use this term when there are belligerent individuals, and a likelihood of physical altercation.

Answer 28

“Back-up the Fire Department.”

Question 29

Metro will use this term for requesting police response whenever a Fire Department unit is dispatched to a known “trouble area”, or the Incident Commander requests LAPD for traffic or crowd control.

Answer 29

“Meet the Fire Department.”

Question 30

What is the max amount of sandbags a civilian can be afforded from FD.

Answer 30

25

Question 31

704 placards

Blue for _____ hazard.

Answer 31

Health

Question 32

704 placards

Red for ______ hazard.

Answer 32

Flammability

Question 33

704 placards

Yellow for _______ instability.

Answer 33

Reactivity

Question 34

704 placards

White for _______ hazards.

Answer 34

Additional information

Question 35

Type A Chlorine emergency repair kit

Answer 35

For 100 and 150 lbs containers

Question 36

Type B Chlorine emergency repair kit

Answer 36

For one ton containers

Question 37

Type C Chlorine emergency repair kits

Answer 37

For tank cars and tank truck

Question 38

Max roentgens a member can receive with in a 24 hour period.

Answer 38

25

Question 39

That portion of the involved area and/or surrounding area which presents a life hazard to such a degree that restricted entry is deemed necessary is a area defined as what?

Answer 39

Closed area

Question 40

the geographical area surrounding an incident. The boundaries of the involved area are defined as what?

Answer 40

Involved area

Question 41

Fires in U.S. mail boxes shall be extinguished with ____ or ________ if possible

Answer 41

CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher

Question 42

The primary responsibility for determining the most probable cause of the fire rests with who

Answer 42

Incident commander

Question 43

The Incident Commander shall request the immediate response of an Arson/Counter Terrorism Section when fires cause a loss of _____ dollars or more.

Answer 43

25,000

Question 44

Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces, and Medical Task Forces are identified using the State Master Mutual Aid numbering system whether formed by Metro or the Incident Commander. Los Angeles City has been assigned a block of designation numbers ____ through ____ under the State Mutual Aid System.

Answer 44

1000 through 1074

Question 45

When Metro forms Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces or Medical Task Forces, they will use a number sequence between ___ and ___. When a single incident occurs requiring the need to establish Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces, or Medical Task Forces at the scene of the incident, the IC shall use a number sequence starting with ____.

Answer 45

Metro: 1000 - 1030

IC: 1031- 1074

Question 46

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.

Answer 46

25 - 30