Volume 4 Flashcards
This volume of the Manual of Operation establishes the step by step procedures to be followed by all members when ordering ____ or ____
Supplies or services
When calls are made to Department subdivisions regarding a service or supply furnished by that subdivision, they shall be made to the office of the ________ and not to a particular ______.
Subdivision
Person
To obtain a service regularly performed by a Department subdivision, one of the following procedures shall be used:
A. Those items in the Supply Requisition System (SRS) catalog of supplies will be _____ or _____ as shown in 8/5-42.30.
B. To obtain service other than a “repair” or “exchange”, refer to the list under 8/5-42.30 for the service in question and follow the procedure as outlined in the referenced section. If the service desired is not listed, ____ or _____ _____ should ____ contact the Department subdivision responsible for the service.
Exchanged or repaired
Station or unit commanders
Verbally
An “______ ______” is one which if not made would cause damage to persons or property or could seriously hamper the emergency operations of the Department subdivision involved.
Emergency service
Emergency service requests are made as follows:
A. _____ or ____ _______ shall make emergency requests verbally to the Department subdivision responsible for providing the service.
B. When offices are closed, ___ commanders shall direct emergency requests for services and supplies to ___. (Emergency building service requests are processed as shown in Volume 4, 8/3-80.12D).
C. If a requisition is normally required for the service, it shall be submitted as ____ __ _____.
Station or unit commanders
Field commanders
Metro
Soon as possible
When Station or Unit Commanders desire to obtain information from the Storeroom, they may call ____ ______” direct (_____).
Store information
213-485-6124
Items which are not necessary or are no longer used by Department subdivisions may be returned to the _______ as follows:
A. Inventory Item: Use a SRS requisition for “____”. (Refer to Volume 4, 8/7-20.35). Include a ________ of the item and the ____/_____ Tag number. Print ____copies:
Copy 1 – _____ copy.
Copy 2 – Attach to the ___.
B. Expendable Item: Requisition _____ _________. (Refer to Volume 4, 8/5-28.33)
Storeroom
Credit
Serial/ I.D.
Two
Station
Item
Not necessary
Persons wishing to purchase discarded items (i.e., fire hose) will be referred to the ____ ______ of the Department of ______ Services (485-____).
Salvage division
General
213-485-2245
Shop Towels: As shop towels (Red Rags) become soiled, they shall be tied in bundles of ___, tagged with duplicate F-175 tags, and forwarded to ________ ________ or designated station.
50
Battalion headquarters
Once a ___ on a scheduled day at Battalion Headquarters or designated station, the City ______ ____ will exchange one bundle of 50 clean towels for each bundle of 50 soiled towels. One of the _-___ tags will be transferred to the clean bundles.
Week
Contract vendor
F-175
The Battalion Commander will cause the clean towels to be delivered to the proper ____ ____. (Refer to Volume 4, 8/7-40.75) The Delivery Receipt left by the City Contract Vendor will be signed and sent to the Fire Department _______ ______ ______, Mail Stop ___
Fire station
Accounting services section
250
B. Dust Cloths: On the regular delivery day, the ___ delivery driver shall exchange clean cloths for dirty cloths on a ___ for ____ basis at Battalion Headquarters or designated station.
S&M
One for one
WALL WASHING EQUIPMENT
______ _______ shall verbally request from the “________”, (213-485-6124), the loan of aluminum _______ when such supplies are needed. The requesting Station Commander shall arrange ________ for this item.
Station commander
Storekeeper
Scaffolding
Transportation
For servicing of axes by S&M, the “______ or _____Procedure” in Volume 4, 8/5-42.30 shall be followed. Axes shall be exchanged on a similar _____ and ____ basis.
Exchange or repair
Handle and head
Nozzles, shut-off butts and similar equipment shall not be ______ by members for servicing. If the item is defective, it shall be _______ or ______ in accordance with procedures in Volume 4, 8/5-42.30.
Disassembled
Exchanged or repaired
Tables, benches, chairs, etc., shall not be _____ or ______ by members. The item shall be tagged with an F-175 and forwarded to __&__. (Refer to Volume 4, 8/5-42.30). If S&M determines that the item is beyond repair, they will exchange it with an item in ____ ____, or if the item is not available, a ___ requisition shall be made out for credit and the item put on back order. ______ _____ Commanders may arrange for a loan on items waiting repair by contacting the “______ ______ “ (485-6124).
Altered or repaired S&M Good condition SRS Emergency services Storeroom counter
New furniture allowed in the budget will be ordered and designated through the ______ _______. New furniture allowed in the budget will be ordered and designated through the Budget Committee. New furniture may be stored at ____until such time as it is issued in accordance with orders from the Budget Committee.
Budget committee
S&M
The repair of Department issued office equipment shall be arranged through the ______ _______ _____ (BAS)
Building administration section
“_____ ______” includes: typewriters, adding machines, paper shredders, memory writers, dictaphones, time clocks, time stamps, and microfilm duplicators.
Office equipment
FAX machines, photocopiers, computers, telephones, or telephone answer machines. Are what?
Not considered office equipment
Building Administration Section (BAS) Contact number
213-202-3455
Waste oil will be picked up on an as-needed basis. _____ ______ shall call the storeroom counter at 485-6124 to schedule a pick up.
Station commanders
Department issued bedspreads are laundered ____ a year in accordance with schedules issued in the ____ ____
Twice
Weekly bulletin
Soiled bedspreads shall be folded, bundled (__ spreads to a bundle where possible), tied, tagged with an F-175, and forwarded to ___ _____.
10
Battalion headquarters
Clean bedspreads are obtained at ___ in exchange for soiled ones. The clean bedspreads are then ____ to each fire station.
S&M
Delivered
The City issues the following items to members. The specific item, ownership status, responsibility for maintenance and method of replacement is as follows:
Title reverts from Fire Department to member at time of _____ from Department Training Academy.
_ - Pad, mattress (white)
_ - Sheets (white)
_ - Pillow
_ - Case, Pillow (white)
1, 2, 1, 1
Graduation
Original issue by City at Department Training Academy
_ - Cap, uniform
_ - Dress Uniform Shirt, black all wool, long sleeve
_ - Dress Uniform Trousers, black all wool
_- Tie
_ - Belts
_ - Tee-shirts, long sleeve, blue (brush)
1, ,1 ,1, 1, 2, 2
Original issue by City at Department Training Academy - Title reverts from Fire Department to member __ year from date of issue. Maintenance and replacement to be made by employee. Department supplies up to ___ garments per year.
_ - Shirt, work nomex
_ - Pants, work nomex
One year
Two
2
2
1 - Knife, Utility
1 - Goggles, safety
1 - Liner and chinstrap for helmet 2 - Gloves, Firefighter (2 Pairs) 1 - Gloves, Brush Firefighter (1 pair) 2 - Gloves, Work (2 Pairs) 1 - Goggle, Brush 1 - EMS Safety Glasses 2 - Hood, Firefighter
Title remains with Fire Department until item is ___ __ in service; item will then be _____. Replacement will be made by the ______ ______.
Worn out
Discarded
Fire department
1 - Set of keys (bldg., lockers, etc.,)
Original issue by City - Title remains with Fire Department. Issued and retained at place of _____ and recorded on ___
Assignment
F-126
Original issue by City - Title remains with Fire Department. These item: are issued by, and shall be returned to, _____ ______ ______:
1 - City identification card. To request replacement see Vol. 4, 8/3-88.50.
1 - Set of insignia (Cap piece, collar ornaments, wings, etc.,)
1 - Badge
Personnel services section
Original issue by City - Title remains with Fire Department. Repair and replacement will be made by the ____ _____.
1 - Pliers, Channelock ___”
For repair, forward with F-__ tag to _____ and ___. Print member’s ____ legibly on tag
Fire department 9-1/2” F-175 Supply and maintenance Name
Original issue by City - Title remains with Fire Department. Repair and replacement will be made by the _____ ______.
1 - Facepiece, Breathing apparatus
For repair, forward with F-175 tag to _____ ______. Print member’s ____ and _____ legibly on tag. For replacement if lost or stolen, refer to Vol. 3, 6/3-1.01 and Volume 4, 8/5-42.60.
Upon retirement or termination of service, return to _____ _____. Do not forward face piece in the _____ ____ _____.
Fire department Rescue maintenance Name and assignment Rescue maintenance Turnout coat pouch
The ______ _____ of any member who separates from Department service shall ensure that the member returns all items, listed in Vol. 4, 8/3-32.01 as Department property. The City Controller is authorized to _____ a separating employee’s paycheck for failure to comply with the requirement to return City property (Charter Section 370).
Immediate supervisor
Withhold
Turnout pants and turnout coats shall be forwarded to the Department’s authorized vendor ____-____ to be cleaned.
Semi-annually
Protective equipment modifications that alter coat or pant closure systems are _____. Specifically, zipper or Velcro systems that replace the existing ____ closure system are prohibited. The relocation of ____ pockets is prohibited.
Prohibited
Snap
Radio
Questions regarding the modification of personal protective equipment should be referred to the _____ ______ Unit, (213) 485-___.
Equipment engineering
6121
CLEANING. REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS TO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE:
Member shall complete __ copies of the “Brush 1 PPE Repair Request” form. This form can be found on the intranet at http://inside.lafd/ under “___.”
Two
Forms
CLEANING. REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS TO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE:
_____ _____ shall review the Brush 1 PPE Repair Request form to ensure that it is complete and that repairs and modifications are warranted. PPE should be free from ____ ____. PPE that is contaminated should be sealed in a trash bag and tagged as to the type of _______.
Station commander
Gross debris
Contamination
CLEANING. REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS TO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE
One copy of the Brush/PPE Repair Request shall remain at ____ until the PPE’s are returned from the vendor. An additional ____ of the request shall accompany the PPE sent in for repair.
Station
Copy
CLEANING. REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS TO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE:
Protective equipment found to be unserviceable and/or beyond repair shall be returned to the member with a minimum _” diameter hole cut through all ____ layers. Members shall follow the procedure established in 8/3-32.80 for replacement.
2
Garment
CLEANING. REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS TO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE:
A private vendor repairs personal protective equipment on a _____ schedule. Enter “_____ ____” in the “Search For” box on the master calendar to retrieve the current pick-up schedule. The master calendar is located on the Department intranet at https://lafdremote.lacity.org/go/38nweb2/callafd/mcstart.cfm.
Monthly
Turnout repair
Effective ____ _, ___, the Department will utilize a ____-boot PPE system. Members requesting new or replacement boots will be issued a boot from stock or, at the member’s request, be issued an equivalent value boot _____ that can be taken to designated vendors and applied towards the purchase of approved alternative safety boots.
August 1, 2007
Three (station ems boot, wild all safety boot, turnout boot)
Voucher
Members are issued ___ pair of each type of safety boot. Boots are replaced when they ___ ___. Normally, it is expected that each boot will last ___ years; however, this is a guide and does not prevent the replacement of safety clothing that has become un-serviceable.
Only Administrative ____ _____ are allowed to place orders in SRS for members requiring replacement boots within the __-year control period.
One Wear out 3 Battalion commanders One
Members procuring boots at S&M should report to S&M during “____ ____” business hours (___ to ____ M-F) to be fitted and receive boots.
For members who receive their new boots via Department messenger or by voucher, the member’s Station Commander shall ensure that the old boots are tied together and forwarded to S&M. An F-175 tag shall be attached with the member’s name, assignment, SRS requisition number, and the statement “_____ __ ____” clearly and legibly printed on the tag.
Turnout world
0630-1145
Returned for credit
SRS boot voucher requisitions must be approved by the member’s ______ _____ and _____ ______ before S&M will process the order. ___ copy of the requisition shall be printed and kept in the station file until the member purchases his/her new boots.
Station commander And battalion commander
One
Members may only redeem the voucher at designated vendors listed in Section 8/3-32.84. Vouchers must be used within __ days following issuance.
60
Members are prohibited from wearing ____ ____ with the Dress Coat or Dress Shirt.
Members are responsible for replacing uniform garments when they reach the end of their useful service life. The Department supplies up to __ garments per year.
Nomex pants
Two
Work uniform replacements are approved by
Station and battalion commander
What time can you procure items at turnout world
0630-1145
Safety clothing procedures:
Replaced whenever it’s becomes ____
Unserviceable
Designate delivery method on the requisition. Check either “Department to deliver” if you wish to have the Department procure and deliver the item(s) via Department Messenger to the ______ ______, or “Member to procure” if you wish to go to vendor’s location to be fitted for your item(s).
Battalion depot
If you checked “Department to deliver” expect that your order will be delivered within __ to _ weeks from order approval.
2 to 3 weeks
If “Member to procure” is checked, a form generated by staff at S&M, with an approval stamp, will be forwarded to the member’s assignment. The member will have __ days from the date of approval ‘to obtain the new uniforms at the authorized vendor.
60 days
Any member receiving new uniforms that do not properly fit shall not remove the ____ or _______ the garments.
Tags
launder
contact S&M - “Turnout World” at
(213)847- 0473
When the member has received the appropriate clothing, the Commanding Officer shall make the proper entries in the member’s ?
Personal record book
With the exception of gloves, firefighting hoods, and helmet liners, worn out or defective items shall be____
Discarded
Apparatus shall be operated and cared for in accordance with Department ____, ______ and instructions received from the ______ and _______ Division.
Manuals
Logbooks
Supply and maintenance
As necessary, Station Commander will contact the Field Mechanical Supervisor at the Central Shop Office (213) 485-____ regarding service, _____, or _____ of apparatus and electric or gasoline powered equipment.
6118
Repair
Painting
OBTAINING REPAIR SERVICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS Are?
0600 to 1530 hrs Monday through Friday, except holidays
OBTAINING REPAIR SERVICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS Procedure:
- If company is out of service, Station Commander or Company Commander shall notify
- Member checks previous requests to avoid creating _____ requests.
- Station Commander or Company Commander reports needed repairs to Field Repair ______at the Central Shop Office by phone at (213) 485-6118.
- If the company is out of quarters and unable to reach the Field Mechanical Supervisor by phone, the Company Commander or responsible member shall provide Metro with the following information: the ____, ______, _______ of the apparatus, and the ______ of the repair requested.
Metro and battalion commander immediately
Duplicate
Supervisor
Type, assignment, location
Nature
Additional Information Needed for Tire Repairs. Each tire shall be marked to indicate the _____ of that vehicle. Spare tires of vehicles no longer assigned shall be tagged and forwarded to _____. Station Commanders shall be responsible for maintaining the correct spare tire, jack and lug wrench for each apparatus assigned to their section.
Assignment
S&M
Light Vehicles – A mounted spare tire (to fit each assigned light vehicle) shall be available at each fire station. Tires will be exchanged when the tread measures ___” deep or less.
1/8
Heavy Apparatus – _____ _____ shall call the Field Repair Supervisor at (213) 485-6118 and be prepared to give the following information so that the closest replacement match can be made:
a. Apparatus ____
b. Shop number
c. Tire __ and ___
d. Tire ______
e. ____ or ____ construction
f. Tube type or ____
g. Tread design
h. Tread groove depth (for match)
i. Circumference or ____
j. Number of ____ ____
k. Wheel ___ and ____ (See logbook for the tire change and replacement policy)
Station commander Make Size and make Location Radial, bias Tubeless Height Lug nuts Type and offset
Only ____repairs shall be reported after hours.
Emergency
Emergency Repairs Defined:
- All accident repairs that require _____ attention.
- Repairs which are required at the scene of a large-scale ______.
- The repair of any vehicle that has been placed ____ __ ___ because of needed repair.
- The repair of any ___ or ___ which if not repaired could:
a. Result in injury to persons or damage to equipment, or could _____ the operating efficiency of the vehicle to a dangerous level.
b. Prevent an emergency vehicle from making an _____ response.
c. Cause the vehicle to operate in _____ of any law.
Immediate Emergency Out of service Item or part Decrease Emergency Violation
Procedure (Emergency Repairs Other Than Tires):
1. _____ Commander or _____ Commander shall notify ____ immediately that company is out of service.
Station or company
Metro
Procedure (Emergency Repairs Other Than Tires):
2. Station Commander or Company Commander notifies ______ _____ that company is out of service and requests field repair.
Battalion commander
Procedure (Emergency Repairs Other Than Tires):
______ Commander either directs company to change over to ______ _____, or notifies ______ Commander of request for field repair. For tire repairs, Battalion Commander will contact Heavy Rescue Company to make tire repairs when available.
Battalion
Reserve apparatus
Division
Procedure (Emergency Repairs Other Than Tires):
____ Commander either directs company to change over to staff reserve apparatus, or directs _____ to contact the On-Call Field Repair Supervisor.
Division
Metro
Procedure (Emergency Repairs Other Than Tires):
5. ____contacts On-Call Field Repair Supervisor, who will contact company and determine appropriateness of repair based on status of _____ _____and feasibility of repair.
Metro
Reserve fleet
Procedure (Emergency Repairs Other Than Tires):
6. _____ ____ Supervisor contacts On-Call Mechanic to make repair.
Field repair
C. Emergency Tire Replacement
To obtain an emergency tire replacement, responsible officers shall first review 8/3-40.20B 2., then contact ____, or _____ _____ direct, and be prepared to provide the information necessary for a proper tire replacement.
Metro
Heavy rescue
A. LARGE SCALE EMERGENCIES/STRIKE TEAMS:
____ ____ when assigned to this type of incident shall report to the LAFD Commanding Officer and perform duties as directed by that Officer.
Mobile mechanics
A. LARGE SCALE EMERGENCIES/STRIKE TEAMS:
Mobile Mechanics shall be dispatched in the following manner:
- REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS (0600 to 1530 WEEKDAYS)
a. ____shall contact the Field Repair Supervisor at Supply & Maintenance, who will assign and dispatch a mobile mechanic . - AFTER REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS
a. Metro will make direct contact with the ____ mechanic. The on-call mechanic shall respond when notified of this type of deployment.
b. The on-call ____ & _____ _____ shall be informed when the on-call mechanic is dispatched.
Metro
On call
Supply and maintenance Officer
Metro shall notify the on-call _____ & _____ _____ when there are any questions or problems regarding notification and dispatch of the on-call mechanic. The Supply & Maintenance Officer shall take appropriate action.
Supply and maintenance officer
Supply & Maintenance has approval to ____ needed personnel during a major emergency.
Recall
MODIFICATION AND ALTERATION OF APPARATUS
A. Must be requested on ______ signed by all _____ Commanders of the station to which the apparatus is assigned. Refer to Vol. 4, 8/7-01.01 (Requisition Procedure)
B. Must be investigated, evaluated, and signed by all concerned ____ ____ who will consider the overall advantages and disadvantages of the request.
C. Approval is required by the _____ Commander, ______ _____Bureau, and the ____ Commander, ____ and _____ Bureau.
D. Final approval is required by the Administrative Operations ____ _____
Requisition Station Chief officers Bureau Emergency services Bureau Training and services Deputy chief
No apparatus or vehicle shall be ____, ____, or ____ to the S&M Shops unless previously arranged through the Shop Office.
Stored
Delivered
Towed
EXCEPTION
Apparatus or vehicles may be towed to the Shops by ____ ____ without prior approval from Supply & Maintenance.
Private contractor
An ____ requesting repairs shall be created in ___ immediately after arrangements are made with the Shop Office to store, deliver, or tow an apparatus to the Shops for repairs. The requisition shall include the make, ____ ____, ______, and a list of the needed _____.
F-80 SRS Shop number Assignment Repairs
SENDING VEHICLES TO S&M SHOPS
Include all items recorded on _____ that have not been repaired. In addition, a phone call shall be made to the Shops as early as possible, or on the Shop’s next ____ ____, to inform them of the needed repairs and location of the apparatus.
F-377’s
Working day
____ shall remain in quarters when apparatus is sent to the shops for repair.
Logbooks
The Shop Office will forward, with the apparatus, a summary of repairs performed when it is returned to the Station, or as soon as possible. Responsible members shall transfer this information to the “____ ____” of the Service Logbook.
Repair record
All fittings, caps, reducers, etc., on pump outlets and inlets are to be ____ from apparatus prior to delivery to the Shops for repairs.
Removed
At the time a Rescue Ambulance is delivered to Supply and Maintenance, a Supply and Maintenance _____ shall inspect the Rescue Ambulance. If the Rescue Ambulance is deemed unacceptable, minor problems shall be resolved by having the ___ personnel clean the areas of concern. ___ _____ ____ shall be notified of extreme cases or disputes
Supervisor
Ems
Ems battalion captains
During non business hours, the Rescue Ambulance shall be inspected by ____ _____ personnel, using the standards defined by the Supply and Maintenance Supervisor. Once the Rescue Ambulance is deemed acceptable, the EMS personnel shall obtain the signature of the Supply and Maintenance Supervisor, or their agent on the goldenrod copy of the ___ accompanying the apparatus. When necessary, cleaning supplies shall be made available to EMS personnel at Rescue Maintenance.
Rescue maintenance
F-80
TOWING PROCEDURES
A. Out of Quarters
If towing is required, ___ will notify the appropriate resource (Heavy Rescue Company, Tractor Company, or towing contractor).
When a ____ ____ is used, Metro will notify the Company Commander of the time the towing contractor was contacted.
Metro
Towing contractor
TOWING PROCEDURES
A. Out of Quarters
Metro will then notify the concerned ____/_____ Commander who will make arrangements for personnel transportation. _____ Commander will make arrangements for relief apparatus and changeover at the Shops.
Battalion/district
Company
If the need for towing is the result of an accident, apparatus shall be towed to the ____ ____. Otherwise, the apparatus shall be towed to the nearest S&M facility (Central or Valley Shops).
Central shops
In order to ensure security of the apparatus and equipment, and validate the contractor’s invoice, a ______ ____ must accompany the apparatus to the Shops or arrangements shall be made for a responsible person to meet the towing contractor at the Shops.
Responsible member
Responsible members shall provide _____ of towing services
Documentation
TOWING PROCEDURES
In Quarters
1. Notify ____ and _____/_____ Commander that apparatus is out of service.
Metro
Battalion/ district
TOWING PROCEDURES
In Quarters
2. Concerned Station Commander or Company Commander shall determine if ____ is required. Refer to Manual of Operation, Volume 4, 8/3-44.10. Whenever possible, apparatus that breaks down in quarters after regular business hours shall be _____ in quarters until the request for towing can be made during regular business hours.
Towing
Stored
TOWING PROCEDURES
In Quarters
When it is not possible to store apparatus in quarters, equipment shall be changed over to ____ ____ prior to requesting tow through Metro.
Relief apparatus
TOWING PROCEDURES
In Quarters
4. Metro will contact towing contractor. Metro will then notify the Company Commander of the time the towing contractor was _______.
Contacted
TOWING PROCEDURES
In Quarters
Towing contractor will tow apparatus to nearest ____ _____ (Central or Valley Shops).
S&M facility
SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE TOWING PROCEDURES (SHOP CLOSED)
____ will assist in opening the proper yard gate and determining where the vehicle should be delivered.
Rescue Maintenance personnel (2 uniformed members)
If the facility is closed and Rescue Maintenance personnel are out of quarters, be guided by the following procedures: Contact ____by picking up the outside telephone handset located in the mounted box adjacent to the Rescue Maintenance office entrance.
Metro