Volume 1 Emergency Operation/ General Flashcards
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.
Non emergency
Move-ups are _________ unless directed otherwise by metro.
Non emergency
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:
Stop
Slow down
Exception: At intersections controlled by a Traffic Officer.
Apparatus SHALL not be driven at speeds greater than … ?
can be maintained with reasonable safety at any time.
If traveled roadway width is:
Less than 20’
No parking, both sides of street or Fire Lane
If traveled roadway width is:
20’ to 28’
No parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant.
If traveled roadway width is:
Over 28’
No restrictions unless there is a need to paint curbs red on sharp turns or at intersections.
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.
Wail
Yelp and manual
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.
When responding to emergencies, what apparatus has the authority to overtake and pass another responding unit?
A chiefs apparatus
CATEGORY A: Not less than ___ fire companies, including not less than ___ truck
4
1
(e.g., 3 Engines + 1 Light Force + 1BC + 1Paramedic Rescue + 1 800 Series Rescue* + 1 Squad**).
Required fire flow for category A assignment?
Less than 4500 GPM
CATEGORY B: Not less than ___ fire companies, including not less than ___ trucks
6
2
(e.g., 4 Engines + 2 Light Force + 1BC + 1Paramedic Rescue +1 EMS Captain + 1 800 Series Rescue* + 1 Squad**).
Required fire flow for category B assignment?
4500 GPM and above
CATEGORY C: Not less than ___ fire companies, including not less than ___ engine companies and ___ truck.
4
3
1
NOTE
This is a category of special assignments that the computer recognizes, i.e., Brush, Harbor, Airport, etc.
EMS incidents categories:
A assignment?
BLS non emergency
EMS incidents categories:
B assignment?
BLS emergency
EMS incidents categories:
C assignment?
ALS EMERGENCY
EMS incidents categories:
D assignment?
ALS high risk
“FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS HELP” ASSIGNMENT?
- 1 BC
- 1 EMS
- 1 Lightforce or Engine
- 1 ALS RA
In times of civil unrest, fire department helicopters shall remain ___ mile(s) outside if effected areas.
1 mile
What are the 3 modes that shall be declared upon initial size up of a structure fire.
Investigative
Offensive
Defensive
Who has authority (LAFD or LAPD) for scene management of hazmat spills on streets and roadways within city boundaries?
LAFD
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.
30 seconds
What tip shall be carried attached on the ladder pipe assembly but May be changed at the scene of an emergency based on needs?
1 3/4” straight tip (800 gpm)
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.
“ Fire department needs help “
Use this term when there is a large hostile crowd and apparent danger to LAFD personnel or apparatus.
“Fire Department Needs Assistance.”
Use this term when there are belligerent individuals, and a likelihood of physical altercation.
“Back-up the Fire Department.”
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.
“Meet the Fire Department.”
What is the max amount of sandbags a civilian can be afforded from FD.
25
704 placards
Blue for _____ hazard.
Health
704 placards
Red for ______ hazard.
Flammability
704 placards
Yellow for _______ instability.
Reactivity
704 placards
White for _______ hazards.
Additional information
Type A Chlorine emergency repair kit
For 100 and 150 lbs containers
Type B Chlorine emergency repair kit
For one ton containers
Type C Chlorine emergency repair kits
For tank cars and tank truck
Max roentgens a member can receive with in a 24 hour period.
25
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?
Closed area
the geographical area surrounding an incident. The boundaries of the involved area are defined as what?
Involved area
Fires in U.S. mail boxes shall be extinguished with ____ or ________ if possible
CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher
The primary responsibility for determining the most probable cause of the fire rests with who
Incident commander
The Incident Commander shall request the immediate response of an Arson/Counter Terrorism Section when fires cause a loss of _____ dollars or more.
25,000
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.
1000 through 1074
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 ____.
Metro: 1000 - 1030
IC: 1031- 1074
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 - 30
