Volume 4 Flashcards
“Emergency Service”
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.
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 Battalion Headquarters or designated station.
50
Department issued bedspreads are laundered ___ a year in accordance with schedules issued in the Weekly Bulletin.
twice
Soiled bedspreads shall be folded, bundled (___ spreads to a bundle where possible), tied, tagged with an F-175, and forwarded to Battalion Headquarters.
10
Protective equipment modifications that alter coat or pant closure systems are prohibited. Specifically, zipper or Velcro systems that replace the existing snap closure system are prohibited. The relocation of radio pockets is prohibited.
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Protective equipment found to be unserviceable and/or beyond repair shall be returned to the member with a minimum ___ diameter hole cut through all garment layers.
2”
Normally, it is expected that each boot will last ___ years; Only Administrative Battalion Commanders are allowed to place orders in SRS for members requiring replacement boots within the one-year control period.
three
Boots - Vouchers must be used within ___ days following issuance.
60
Light vehicles - Tires will be exchanged when the tread measures ___ deep or less.
1/8”
Emergency Repairs Defined:
- All accident repairs that require immediate attention.
- Repairs which are required at the scene of a large-scale emergency.
- The repair of any vehicle that has been placed out of service because of needed repair.
- The repair of any item or part which if not repaired could:
–a. Result in injury to persons or damage to equipment, or could decrease the operating efficiency of the vehicle to a dangerous level.
–b. Prevent an emergency vehicle from making an emergency response.
–c. Cause the vehicle to operate in violation of any law.
To obtain an emergency tire replacement, contact Metro, or _______ direct,
Heavy Rescue
MODIFICATION AND ALTERATION OF APPARATUS - Final approval is required by the __________
Administrative Operations Chief Deputy.
Logbooks shall remain in quarters when apparatus is sent to the shops for repair.
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Heavy apparatus “towing” shall be transport by trailer whenever possible. Flat towing will be used only when it is impractical or unsafe to trailer transport.
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Towing charges begin at the time the towing contractor arrives on scene and continue until apparatus is delivered to a Fire Department facility.
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Apparatus shall only be towed in the following circumstances:
A. The apparatus cannot be operated safely. B. The apparatus cannot be operated legally. C. A request for field repair has been denied or the field mechanic is unable to repair the apparatus.
If the need for towing is the result of an accident, apparatus shall be towed to the _____ Shops. Otherwise, the apparatus shall be towed to the nearest S&M facility (Central or Valley Shops).
Central
Breathing air cylinder refilling stations are located at Fire Stations 20, 49, 66, and 88.
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Presto-Lite acetylene cylinders may be exchanged at ___ storeroom. An empty cylinder is required in exchange for a full cylinder.
S&M
Under no circumstances shall petroleum or other lubricant be used on any oxygen or air cylinder, regulator, or valve. This shall include any type of adhesive tape.
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Any cylinder with more than _____ pounds of pressure is considered hazardous material.
forty (40)
Any apparatus carrying_______ pounds or more of cylinders including the contents of those cylinders, are required to carry shipping papers and these papers must be available in the cab during transport.
five hundred (500)
Any apparatus carrying ______ pounds or more of cylinders, including their contents, must be placarded, showing the type of cylinder being hauled.
one thousand (1,000)
Any Department apparatus carrying cylinders of air and/or oxygen in any combination will be required to follow these guidelines:
- Each cylinder must be labeled. 2. No cylinder shall be carried in the cab of a pick-up truck or van at any time. 3. On fire apparatus, no cylinders shall be carried in any space in front of the back portion of the driver’s seat. 4. Air and oxygen cylinders shall be secured against movement during normal transportation. 5. Pick-up trucks need shipping papers if they carry five hundred (500) pounds or more of cylinders. If carrying one thousand (1,000) pounds or more of cylinders, the vehicle needs appropriate placards.
For replacement of Department Library materials (Manuals, Reference Materials by Book number and Title, and Department Bulletins), the following procedure shall be used: 6 pages or less: ________ More than 6 pages: ________
phone Manuals and Orders Unit, (213) 978-3430 and request the needed material. forward a SRS requisition approved by the Battalion or Section Commander to Manuals and Orders Unit.
Requests for a complete set of Manual of Operations pages must have ________ approval.
Bureau Commander
For exchange, replacement, or repair of book, covers, binders, or dividers, forward a__________.
SRS requisition
Requests for duplicating work that are of a Department nature shall be submitted to the Manuals and Orders Unit on a Request for Duplicating Service (F-_____).
F-526
The following procedure shall be used when ordering map prints:
A. 800’ Scale Map Book Pages or Standard First-In Maps
First-In and 800’ scale pages are updated periodically with boundary changes and/or updates to data.
- 1 – 10 copies total – Forward a GIS request form to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
- 11 or more copies – Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Captain or above, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
B. Complete 800’ Scale Books
- Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Captain or above, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
C. Mounted Panels & Roller Maps
- Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Station Commander, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax. A signature from all 3 Station Commanders is required if requesting a new map or changing the map area of an existing map. Otherwise, only one Captain’s signature is required for exact replacement of an existing map.
NOTE: Mounted panels may take several months to complete.
D. Other Special Maps (As needed by requestor and subject to availability of GIS)
- Forward a GIS request form to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
Examples of special maps include: swift water rescue, evacuation, earthquake routes, etc.
E. Thomas Guide Atlas - New or replacement, subject to stock on hand.
- Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Captain or above, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
NOTE: Thomas Guide Atlases are no longer published annually. Rand McNally now uses version numbers and issues new versions as needed.
F. Assessors maps can be obtained or updated by contacting the Brush Clearance Unit
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Mounted Panels & Roller Maps
- Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Station Commander, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
A signature from ALL 3 Station Commanders is required if requesting a new map or changing the map area of an existing map. Otherwise, only one Captain’s signature is required for exact replacement of an existing map.
NOTE: Mounted panels may take several months to complete.
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A. 800’ Scale Map Book Pages or Standard First-In Maps
First-In and 800’ scale pages are updated periodically with boundary changes and/or updates to data.
- 1 – 10 copies total – Forward a GIS request form to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
- 11 or more copies – Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Captain or above, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
B. Complete 800’ Scale Books
- Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Captain or above, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
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1st-In Maps - requisition (These maps are only updated when changes occur in boundary lines.
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Reference Map pages - Mounted a. Panel - _____ b. Roller – _____
requisition requisition
Assessors maps can be obtained or updated by contacting the __________
Brush Clearance Unit
Each Battalion office has a cache of ____ Mini-Radiacs.
six (6)
______ Auto-Injectors are provided for each position on all apparatus. One is carried in the holder on the PEK web belt and 2 are kept in each HAZMAT bag.
Three
A Disaster Cache consisting of ___ Auto-Injectors is assigned to every EMS Battalion Captain and every Paramedic Rescue Ambulance.
30
Examples of some station repairs classified as EMERGENCY:
HEALTH DELAYED RESPONSE SECURITY ELECTRICAL FAILURE DEFECTIVE NATURAL GAS SHUT-OFFS
During regular Department business hours (0700-1615), emergency repairs shall be reported directly to the _______
Fire Facilities Coordinator
___________, (213) 580-6880, shall be used for the reporting of non- emergency repairs.
Building Administration Section
This form is used for requesting non-emergency repairs/service to a facility when time is not a factor.
FORM GENERAL 113 REPAIRS:
Members desiring to be issued a “personal” lock-box key shall submit an F-225, which includes justification, through channels to the Supply and Maintenance Division.
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Any active member, who loses or damages their nameplate or loses an insignia, belt buckle or tie bar shall report the fact by a F-225 letterhead report, giving all pertinent information. Forward the F-225, through channels, to the __________.
Personnel Services Section
Members that detect a problem with the radio system or have a radio coverage problem, shall report these problems to the ______.
radio monitor
If a portable handheld radio is exchanged with ITA, the ________ shall be notified by phone
Metro Floor Captain
A test of the ______ button shall be conducted with the Metro Floor Captain prior to the radio being placed into service.
“emergency trigger”
The following items, although expendable, should be forwarded to S&M when they are no longer of value to companies or units.
A. All reusable metal or glass containers used for kerosene, oil, etc. B. Damaged U.S. Flags
The item issued will be limited to a 30-day period. If the period is extended beyond 30 days, a notation must be made on the copies of the loan slip that the issue has been extended and for how long.
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In addition, when an inventory item with a value of ___ or more is lost or stolen, a report shall be filed at the Police Department of the jurisdiction where the loss occurred, and the Police report number shall be included in the F-225.
$25
Sub=Purchase Orders are not to exceed ____ including tax.
$1,000
Petty cash funds of less than $____ or more should be stored in a locked box inside a locked cabinet, file cabinet or desk. Petty cash fund of $____ or more should be stored in a locked box inside a safe.
100.00 100.00
Members may be reimbursed from the petty cash fund for expedited purchases made with their own money, provided such expenditures do not exceed $____ for any one item exclusive of sales tax.
500.00
The Rehab/Air Tenders have a petty cash fund that may be used for food purchases. Individual purchase receipts are not to exceed $____ (excluding tax).
500
Petty cash purchases may be made when, in the opinion of the _________, food is necessary for the members working at an emergency.
Incident Commander
Each station shall provide storage facilities for a minimum supply of ___ months.
six
Station Commanders shall order fuel by calling S & M Purchasing, 485-6103, prior to 1000 hours Monday through Friday. If it is after 1000 hours, the order will not be accepted.
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2-cycle oil is distributed in 2.6 oz. containers. 50 to 1 is the proper mix for all LAFD 2-cycle engines. To obtain this ratio, mix one container of oil with one gallon of gasoline.
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Inventory items are those items identified with an (INV) in the SRS Catalog of Supplies.
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Task Force Station with a R/A and no reserve R/A could have a total of ___ “D” oxygen cylinders and ___ 40-cubic foot oxygen cylinders.
17 two (2)
D cylinders - Engine - Truck - Rescue-
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When vehicle is transferred, a copy of F-380 (Yearly Mileage Report) must be forwarded with the Log Book, vehicles not assigned a log book shall secure F-380 in glove box.
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Officers who are responsible for a specific portion of the Department’s inventory shall cause such portion of the inventory to be checked for completeness on the following occasions:
- By July 1st of all odd numbered years (biennially). 2. When there is a change of command 3. Daily apparatus checks. 4. At other times as deemed necessary.
Each odd numbered year, S&M will forward to Department locations a printout of all equipment for which the location is responsible.
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Within ten (10) calendar days of the date of change, outgoing officers shall check the inventories for which they are responsible, sign and date the Signature Sheet in the locations inventory binder. Within ten (10) calendar days after an officer’s arrival, the officer shall sign and date the signature sheet.
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Wall washing equipment is needed, contact storeroom counter, Transportation of equipment is provided by who?
Station requesting
When a department member would like to purchase discarded items, who shall they contact?
Sallvage Division of GSD
When an Emergency Apparatus gets transferred, S & M makes the recommendation of the transfer to _____
Bureau
Who can recommend a chance of assignment for an emergency apparatus?
Battalion
Lightweight badge shall be issued to who
Chief Officers and Officers assigned to certain special duty positions
Where do you forward expendable items?
S & M
What must you do when returning an item to S & M
F-80
When your face piece is in need of repair, you shall
F-80 and forward to S & M
During normal business hours when out of quarters, who shall you contact for non-emergency repairs
OCD
If apparatus breaks down in quarters, who shall arrange for towing?
OCD
Who sends their recommendation for new Apparatus assignment to the affected Bureau?
TSB Training support Bureau
Apparatus equipment guidelines are supported by
Bureau
Volume 4
Mounted Panels and Roller Maps
- Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Station Commander, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax. A signature from all 3 Station Commanders is required if requesting a new map or changing the map area of an existing map. Otherwise, only one Captain’s signature is required for exact replacement of an existing map.
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For tire repairs, Battalion Commander will contact Heavy Rescue Company to make tire repairs when available.
To obtain an emergency tire replacement, responsible officers shall first review 8/3-40.20B 2., then contact Metro, or Heavy Rescue direct, and be prepared to provide the information necessary for a proper tire replacement.
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The following procedure shall be used when ordering map prints:
A. 800’ Scale Map Book Pages or Standard First-In Maps
First-In and 800’ scale pages are updated periodically with boundary changes and/or updates to data.
- 1 – 10 copies total – Forward a GIS request form to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
- 11 or more copies – Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Captain or above, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
Change from old volume
1-10 for maps
1-6 for library
For replacement of Department Library materials (Manuals, Reference Materials by Book number and Title, and Department Bulletins), the following procedure shall be used:
6 pages or less: phone Manuals and Orders Unit, (213) 978-3430 and request the needed material.
More than 6 pages: forward a SRS requisition approved by the Battalion or Section Commander to Manuals and Orders Unit.
Mounted Panels & Roller Maps
- Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Station Commander, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax. A signature from all 3 Station Commanders is required if requesting a new map or changing the map area of an existing map. Otherwise, only one Captain’s signature is required for exact replacement of an existing map.
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Volume 4
Thomas Guide Atlas - New or replacement, subject to stock on hand.
- Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Captain or above, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax.
NOTE: Thomas Guide Atlases are no longer published annually. Rand McNally now uses version numbers and issues new versions as needed.
updated in volume 4, no longer periodically
Volume 4
For replacement of Department Library materials (Manuals, Reference Materials by Book number and Title, and Department Bulletins), the following procedure shall be used:
6 pages or less: phone Manuals and Orders Unit, (213) 978-3430 and request the needed material.
More than 6 pages: forward a SRS requisition approved by the Battalion or Section Commander to Manuals and Orders Unit.
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