Volume 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Employee Administrative Details shall secure approval how often?

A

Weekly with a letterhead in duplicate to admin office, (1) copy returned approved or disapproved.

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2
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Meeting with On-Duty members should require __ (Who’s) consent?

A

Supervisor

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3
Q

Employee Organization Literature should have reasonable amount of space for posting bulletins, must concern employee relations and may not ___ operations?

A

Disrupt

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4
Q

Any dispute concerning the interpretation of application of a written MOU or Department Rules & Regulations governing personnel practices or working conditions is call a ___?

A

Grievance (See Administrative Bulletin #7)

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5
Q

What form is used for Report of informal grievance discussion?

A

F-226-A

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6
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What form is used for a Formal statement of grievance?

A

F-226-B

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7
Q

What form is used to reply to statement of grievance?

A

F-226-C

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8
Q

True or False, Members have the right to represent themselves during a grievance?

A

True

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9
Q

True or False, Members will have a reasonable amount of time off (without pay) to process?

A

False - Members get paid time off

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10
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True or False, Members must be of the same union as the grievant and the designated representative.

A

True

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11
Q

Normally when a member request a transfer they will remain in that assignment for a minimum of __ months?

A

8

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12
Q

Vacancies are filled according to the need of what 3 things?

A
  1. Special Qualification
  2. Personal Development
  3. To improve performance and effectiveness
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13
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Vacancies are filled on seniority in what order?

A
  1. Grade
  2. Rank
  3. Time On
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14
Q

What are the (5) reasons for a Primary Vacancy?

A
  1. Promotions
  2. Death
  3. Retirement
  4. Separation
  5. Transfer of Paramedic to Fire Suppression Training

(F-18A is a request for transfer)

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15
Q

Members of equal rank and pay grade may request to swap assignments, this is referred to as a __ __?

A

Mutual Transfer

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16
Q

A copy of request returned to requesting employee is call a __ __ __?

A

Copy of Transfer

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17
Q

When requesting an explanation for denying transfer, you must submit what form?

A

F-225

Duplicate (2) to Bureau

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18
Q

Primary Vacancies transfer selections are made by who?

A

Bureau Commander

After the 10th day of being published

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19
Q

Primary Vacancies shall be published by __ notice over teletype.

A

Special Notice

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20
Q

Primary Vacancies are to be posted on the Official Business Board under “Primary Vacancies Filled” for how long?

A

5 Days

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21
Q

Who do you submit transfer request to?

A

To members regular supervisor when possible.

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22
Q

Receiving Officers of the transfer request are to enter the date and time of the request into the __?

A

Journal

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23
Q

The officer at transfer requesting members assignment will be notified __ or __ notice via portal. Then submit journal entry.

A

Verbally or Information Notice

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24
Q

Transfer date is effective at 0800 on the __ that commences a pay period.

A

Sunday

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25
Q

You must contact Personnel Services Section __ days in advance for pension information before you separate from the department.

A

30 days

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26
Q

Who provides service pins?

A

Civil Service Commission

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27
Q

Can you include years of services with other fire department on your service pin/stripe?

A

Yes

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28
Q

Who plans retirement dinners and events?

A

Relief Association

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29
Q

The smoking policy was implemented on what day?

A

July 1, 1987

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30
Q

Emergency salary advance is available through the Relief Association up to $__ per occurrence?

A

$2,000

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31
Q

Members shall not have weapons or restraining device in possession on City Property, this does not apply to who?

A

Arson Unit Personnel

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32
Q

Female members who are pregnant are assigned to ___ by MLU?

A

Light Duty

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33
Q

If you are on-call for jury duty, do you still get paid from the City?

A

Not unless you appear in court.

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34
Q

Any Jury fees are paid to __ unless the time is members day off?

A

City

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35
Q

Send you summons, jury duty check, and verification of attendance to payroll before or after completion of Jury Duty?

A

After completion of Jury Duty

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36
Q

If served with a subpoena for Non-duty related court appearance, will you be granted time off with pay?

A

Yes, if court is 150 miles of residence

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37
Q

A Class “B” Drivers License is required for all members below the rank of a ___?

A

Battalion Chief

Arson, Helicopter, Fireboat Pilots, Mates and non-fire certified members are exempt

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38
Q

Who is required to maintain a class “A” license?

A

Tractor Transport or Heavy Rescue

39
Q

Restricted license shall be noted in RED INK in the members ___?

A

PRB

40
Q

True or False, ALL members are required to join?

A

False, no member is required to join.

41
Q

True or False, No member shall be excluded from payment of dues or enjoyment of benefits if at least half of the members are participating.

A

True

42
Q

How long is the house dues coordinator’s term?

A

Minimum of 6 months

43
Q

How long should you retain the deposit receipt of the house dues?

A

3 years

44
Q

How long do you have to pay back an IOU to house dues?

A

30 days

45
Q

The United Way Standard of Giving donations are made how many times a year?

A

24 times a year

46
Q

What form is Notice of Commendation?

A

Form 79

47
Q

What notice is used to correct deficiency?

A

F-1104

48
Q

What is the maximum amount of days a member can take a leave of absence?

A

65 Days

49
Q

What is the maximum amount of banked SOD hours according to LAFD and according to MOU?

A

LAFD - 216

MOU - 432

50
Q

What are the 4 types of extended leaves?

A

Military Leave - More than 30 days
Civil Service Leave - More than 15 days
Disciplinary Leave
Family Leave

51
Q

What is the maximum amount of days you can use your vacation?

A

65

52
Q

How long can you receive compensation for IOD?

A

No longer than 1 year

53
Q

When returning to duty from leave leave, what form must be turned in?

A

F-49

54
Q

How many shifts can you take off for bereavement leave?

A

(2) 24 hour shifts per death. Simultaneous deaths will be considered one occurrence.

55
Q

How many hours of preventative sick leave can members take a year?

A

12 Hours a year (Platoon Duty)

16 Hours a year (Special Duty)

56
Q

How many paid hours can a member take off to vote?

A

2 hours at the beginning or end of shift.

57
Q

What is the maximum amount of family leave can a member take?

A

4 months during a 12 month period.

Must be employed for 1 year and has worked at least 1,040 hours during the last 12 months

58
Q

What are the reasons a member can take Family Leave?

A

Childbirth, Adoption, Foster Care, Serious Health conditions of family member, or unable to perform the functions of their position.

59
Q

2 Employees of the same family may use Family leave but is limited to __ months total between the both members.

A

4 months

60
Q

If an employee fails to return from a Leave of Absence, that member may be required to ___ the city?

A

Reimburse

61
Q

Does the City pay for your medical if you are away on Pregnancy Leave Act?

A

No

62
Q

School activity leave will be approved no more than 12 hours in a month and a total of __ hours annually.

A

40 hours

63
Q

Disciplinary Leave is considered suspension from duty not exceeding __ months?

A

6 months

64
Q

How many days/shifts of vacation should you get with 9 years of service?

A

16 days or 8 shifts

65
Q

How many days/shifts of vacation time should you get with 10 - 30 years of service?

A

24 days or 12 shifts

66
Q

Upon completion of 30 years of service, how many days/shifts of vacation time should you receive?

A

25 days or 12 1/2 shifts

67
Q

Definition: Unable to perform assigned duties because a sickness or injury is called ___?

A

Disabled

68
Q

Initial treatment for an injury or illness, where does that member report to?

A

First Care

69
Q

If a member gets pneumonia, it must be confirmed by what kind of doctor and what procedure?

A

Radiologist and X-Ray

70
Q

How many times may you donate blood a year?

A

4 times a year

71
Q

Members shall be shaven by __ what time?

A

0800am

72
Q

What are the exceptions to wearing jewelry?

A

Religious or Medical alerts can be worn but not showing outside of uniform.

73
Q

What are the 4 approved colors of sunglasses and watches that we are allowed to wear?

A

Black, Brown, Silver, Gold

74
Q

The tattoo, scarification and branding policy came in effect on what date?

A

May 1, 2008

75
Q

You must cover tattoo with what if it shows?

A

Cover with 4”x4” bandage

76
Q

There are 6 reasons you are required to wear your work uniform, what are those reasons?

A

When appearing for

  • Fire Commission
  • Fire Chief
  • Board of Rights
  • Court when representing the City
  • Administrative hearing
  • Any time Directed or when appropriate
77
Q

On your uniform jacket, the zipper cannot be any lower than ___?

A

Bottom of shirt pocket or name plate.

78
Q

What kind of hydrant is a SFH?

A

Single Fire Hydrant 2 1/2” or 4”

79
Q

What is a DFH hydrant?

A

Double Hydrant

80
Q

What is a SSFH hydrant?

A

Sub-surface Fire Hydrant

81
Q

What is a BUFH hydrant?

A

Built Up Fire Hydrant (4” or 6”)

82
Q

What is a Angle Valve?

A

6” pipe surmounted with 2 1/2” or 4” outlet

83
Q

Who determines if the Hydrant is over 200 psi?

A

Station Commanders

84
Q

Initial painting of a hydrant over 200 psi is done by who?

A

Station members

85
Q

What are the 3 reasons hydrants have reflectors (botts dots)?

A
Hill Side 
Flat land (only mid-block)
Hydrants obstructed by view
86
Q

Replacement hydrant reflectors (Botts Dots) are installed by who?

A

Station Members

87
Q

Who is responsible for flushing hydrants?

A

DWP

88
Q

Who do you report an in operable or illegal use of hydrant to?

A

Construction Services or Metro if unable to contact them.

89
Q

Large water GPM training shall notify Construction Services at least __ hours in advance?

A

48 hours

90
Q

What form is the Hydrant Test Record?

A

F-70

91
Q

New hydrant request are sent to construction services on what form?

A

F-367 or F-366

92
Q

What is the F-366 for?

A

Private Hydrants

93
Q

What (2) districts have the Hard Suction hydrants

A

FS 86 and 91

94
Q

Shutting down a hydrant may require how many turns?

A

18 - 26 turns