VOLUME IV Flashcards
1
Q
Seat belts shall be used by drivers and passengers during _____ driving operations.
A
ALL
2
Q
Station Commanders shall not allow apparatus to be taken off duty without first receiving permission from their ________ and ________.
A
Battalion Commander and Metro
3
Q
Logbooks will not be carried on apparatus, but will be kept __________.
A
In quarters at a place designated by the Station Commander.
EXCEPTION: Logbooks shall accompany apparatus when assigned to relief duty, when going to the Shops for annual pump or ladder test, or when transferred.
4
Q
What shall be done if a logbook is lost?
A
Station Commanders shall request replacement of lost logbooks by submitting an F-225 through channels to the Bureau Commander
5
Q
An F-620 packet shall be carried on Department apparatus at all times. Each fire station will have _____ extra packets.
A
Two. A member using a privately owned vehicle in a manner which may be considered as Department business shall carry one of the extra packets.
6
Q
What forms are in the F-620 packet?
A
- FG-88
- FG- 84B
- F-150
- F-80
7
Q
Apparatus damaged in an accident, other than body or fenders, shall be what?
A
Placed temporarily off-duty pending a thorough examination of any working parts which may have been involved. This examination shall be made by the Company Commander or a Chief Officer
8
Q
Members who are involved in a traffic accident while driving in the course and scope of their employment and who receive communications from the Department of Motor Vehicles regarding that accident (Form SR-1C) shall not complete or sign any form or response. Any forms or correspondence from the D.M.V. shall be sent through channels, to the __________, for forwarding to the office of the City Attorney
A
Emergency Services Bureau
9
Q
Members shall not change or alter the arrangements of firefighting equipment on apparatus, nor otherwise rearrange the system in effect without approval of the _______
A
Fire Chief
10
Q
When a member is learning to tiller, a minimum of _____ training sessions shall be held with the trainee placed in an observer position behind a Firefighter certified to tiller.
A
Three
11
Q
Members shall not paint the undercarriage of apparatus or any portion thereof, except as noted:
A
Paint may be applied to bare metal, but only when needed to protect surfaces from corrosion
12
Q
Cleaning is the best method of ___________
A
Visual and tactile inspection
13
Q
Apprarus shall only be towed under what 3 circumstances?
A
1) Apparatus cannot be operated safely
2) Apparatus cannot be operated legally
3) A request for field repair has been denied or the field mechanic is unable to repair the apparatus
14
Q
Volume IV establishes what?
A
Establishes the step by step procedures to be followed by all members when ordering supplies or services
15
Q
What is an Emergency Service?
A
An 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
16
Q
When Station or Unit Commanders desire to obtain information from the Storeroom, they may call “_______________” direct
A
“Stores Information” direct
17
Q
An inventory item which is not necessary or no longer used by Department subdivisions may be returned to the Storeroom as follows:
A
Use a SRS requisition for “CREDIT.” Include a description of the item and the Serial/ID Tag number. Print two copies(one for station, one attached to item)
18
Q
Persons wishing to purchase discarded items will be referred to who?
A
The Salvage Division of the Department of General Services
19
Q
As shop towels (Red Rags) become solid, they shall be tied in bundles of ____, tagged with duplicate F-175 tags, and forwarded to where?
A
Bundles of 50; forwarded to Battalion Headquarters or designated station
20
Q
The delivery receipt left with shop towels by the City Contract Vendor will be signed and sent to where?
A
Sent to the Fire Department Accounting Services Section, Mail Stop 250
21
Q
Dust Cloths: On the regular delivery day, the Supply and Maintenance delivery driver shall exchange clean cloths for dirty cloths on a ________________ basis at Battalion Headquarters or designated stations.
A
One for one basis
22
Q
Wall Washing Equipment: Station Commanders shall verbally request for the ______________ the Lowe of aluminum scaffolding when such supplies are needed.
A
“Storekeeper”
23
Q
How shall axes be exchanged?
A
Axes shall be exchanged on a similar handle and head basis
24
Q
TRUE OR FALSE: Nozzles, shut-off butts and similar equipment shall not be disassembled by members for servicing.
A
TRUE. If the item is defective, it shall be exchanged or repaired in accordance with procedures in Volume IV
25
Tables, benches, chairs, etc., shall not be altered or repaired by members. The item shall be ______________________.
Tagged with an F-175 and forwarded to Supply and Maintenance
26
The repair of Department issued office equipment shall be arranged through the _____________________.
Building Administration Section (BAS)
27
Waste oil will be picked up ______________.
On an as-needed basis.
28
Station Commanders shall call who to schedule a waste oil pick up?
Call the storeroom counter
29
Department issued bedspreads are laundered ____________ in accordance with schedules issued in the Weekly Bulletin.
Laundered twice a year
30
Soiled bedspreads shall be folded, bundled ( _____ spreads to a bundle where possible), tied and tagged with an F-175 and forwarded to _________.
10 spreads; forwarded to Battalion Headquarts
31
Clean bedspreads are obtained at ___________ in exchange for soiled ones.
Supply and Maintenance
32
Who is authorized to withhold a separating employee’s paycheck for failure to comply with the requirement to return City property
The City Controller
33
Turnout pans and turnout coats shall be forwarded to the Department’s authorized vendor __________ to be cleaned
Semi-annually
34
Who shall be used exclusively to make repairs or modifications to PPE?
The Department’s authorized vendor
35
TRUE OR FALSE: Protective equipment modifications that alter coat or pant closure systems are prohibited.
TRUE. Specifically, zipper or Velcro systems that replace existing snap closure systems are prohibited.
36
Questions regarding the modification of PPE should be referred to who?
The Equipment Engineering Unit
37
Protective equipments found to be unserviceable and/or beyond repair shall be returned to the members with a minimum ____ diameter hole cut through all garment layers.
Minimum 2” diameter hole
38
What systems is in place for Safety Boots?
Effective August 1, 2007, the Department will utilize a THREE-BOOT PPE System.
39
What does the three-boot system consist of?
1) Station/EMS boot
2) Wildland Safety boot
3) Turnout boot
40
Normally, it is expected that a boot will last __________.
3 years. However, this is a guide and does not prevent the replacement of safety clothing that has become unserviceable
41
SRS boot requisitions must be approved by who before Supply and Maintenance will process the order?
Must be approved by the member’s Station Commander and Battalion Commander
42
Business Hours of “Turnout World” are ____________________.
0630 to 1145 Monday-Friday
43
The Safety Boot Voucher must be used within _____ following issuance.
60 days
44
TRUE OR FALSE: Members are prohibited from wearing nomes pants with the Dress Coat or Dress Shirt.
TRUE
45
The Department supplies up to _____ garments per year.
2 garments
46
When ordering uniforms, if you check “Department to deliver” expect that your order will be delivered within ________ weeks from approval.
2-3 weeks
47
PPE is provided by the Department on a ________ exchange basis.
One-for-one exchange basis
48
Members who do not wear the standard sizes listed in the Catalog of Supplies, when possible, should notify Turnout World at least ___________ in advance so the size needed can be ordered.
6 months in advance
49
Departments Commanders are the control point and shall be responsible for the issuance of the following items to the members under their command:
1) Work gloves
2) Firefighting gloves
3) Wildland Firefighting gloves
4) Brush goggles
5) EMS Safety glasses
6) Replacement Lenses for EMS Safety Glasses
7) Helmet liners
8) Firefighting hoods
9) Safety Boot zippers
10) Safety Boot laces
11) Suspenders
50
All Chief Officers, Captains, and those members on special duty or staff assignments may order Department business cards. To do so, submit a Business Card SRS Requisitino for one box (______) cards.
200
51
Apparatus shall be operated and cared for in accordance with what 3 things?
1) Department manuals
2) Logbooks
3) Instructions received from Supply and Maintenance Division
52
If a company is out of service, Station Commander or Company Commander shall notify who?
Notify Metro and Battalion Commander immediately
53
TRUE OR FALSE: Only emergency repairs shall be reported after hours.
TRUE
54
What is an Emergency Repair defined as?
1) All accidents that require immediate attention
2) Repairs which are required at the scene of a large-scale emergency
3) The repair of any vehicle that has been placed out of service because of needed repair
4) The repair of any item or part which if not repaired could:
- Results in injury to persons or damage equipment, or could decrease the operating efficiency of the vehicle to a dangerous level
- Prevent an emergency vehicle from making an emergency response
- Cause the vehicle to operate in violation of any law
55
No apparatus or vehicle shall be stored, delivered or towed to the Supply and Maintenance shops unless what?
Unless previously arranged through the Shop Office
56
When do towing charges begin?
Towing charges begin at the time the towing contractor arrives on scene and continue until apparatus is delivered to a Fire Department Facility
57
Heavy apparatus towing shall be by what whenever possible?
Shall be transport by trailer whenever possible. Flat towing will be used only when it is impractical or unsafe to trailer transport
58
If the need for towing is the result of an accident, apparatus shall be towed where?
Towed to the Central Shops. Otherwise, the apparatus shall be towed to the nearest Supply and Maintenance facility (Central or Valley Shops)
59
Whenever possible, apparatus that breaks down in quarters after regular business hours shall be what?
Shall be stored in quarters until the request for towing can be made during regular business hours
60
What items of information shall be provided on the vendor’s towing receipt?
1) Name of contract towing service pre-printed on invoice
2) Make, year and Shop number of apparatus
3) Address where tow was initiated
4) Date and time towing contractor was contacted
5) Time towing service arrived on scene
6) Time towing service completed tow
7) Responsible member shall sign receipt
8) Forward completed receipt to Supply and Maintenance, Stop 253
61
TRUE OR FALSE: No F-80 is required for towing.
TRUE
62
Breathing air cylinder refilling stations are located where?
Fire Stations 20, 49, 66 and 88
63
When is the only time that Rescue Maintenance will refill air cylinders?
Only after repairs and/or tests
64
Who will refill all oxygen cylinders?
Rescue Maintenance
65
TRUE OR FALSE: Do not drain the remaining contents of any cylinder before forwarding.
TRUE
66
Any cylinder with more than ____ pounds of pressure is considered hazardous material.
40 pounds of pressure
67
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
500 pounds or more
68
Any apparatus carrying ______ or more of cylinders, including their contents, must be PLACARDED, showing the type of cylinder being hauled.
1,000 pounds or more
69
Rehab/Air Utility apparatus are placarded _________________ and _________________.
Placarded “Non-Flammable Gas” and carry shipping papers
70
A 45 minute air cylinder weighs ______. A 60 minute air cylinder weighs ______.
15 lbs; 28 lbs
71
A “D” type oxygen cylinder weighs ____. A 40 cubic foot oxygen cylinder weighs ____. A 120 cubic foot oxygen cylinder weighs ____.
9 lbs; 25 lbs; 67 lbs
72
Who recharged CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers?
A certified contract vendor
73
For replacement of Department Library materials (Manuals, Reference Materials by Book number and Title, and Department Bulletins), the following procedures shall be used for 6 pages or less:
Phone Manuals and Orders Unit and request the needed material
74
For replacement of Department Library materials (Manuals, Reference Materials by Book number and Title, and Department Bulletins), the following procedures shall be used for more than 6 pages:
Forward a SRS requisition approved by the Battalion or Section Commander to the Manuals and Orders Unit
75
Requests for a complete set of Manual of Operations pages must have whose approval?
Bureau Commander
76
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
77
How should members order maps?
To order maps, use the GIS Request Form found on the GIS page of the LAFD Information Portal
78
Laminating equipment requires __________ to start up. Call ahead for same-day requests if lamination is required.
At least an hour
79
800” Scale Map Book Pages or Standard First-In Maps: Process when requesting 1-10 copies total:
Forward a GIS request for to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax
80
800” Scale Map Book Pages or Standard First-In Maps: Process when requesting 11 or more copies total:
Forward a GIS request form, approved by a Captain or above, to GIS in person, via e-mail or fax
81
What is the process when requesting Mounted Panels or 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 require for exact replacement of an existing map
82
Mounted panel maps may take ___________ to complete.
Several months to complete
83
Assessors maps can be obtained or updated by contacting who?
Brush Clearance Unit
84
Who is responsible for coordinating assignment and transfer of radiological equipment to various units in the Department?
The Supply and Maintenance Division
85
Unit Commanders, who finds that radiological instruments OTHER than Mini-Radiacs are in need of repair or replacement shall forward such items to _____________________.
Supply and Maintenance
86
Each Battalion office has a cache of _____ Mini-Radiacs.
6 Mini-Radiacs
87
Members encountering problems with their assigned Mini-Radiacs shall notify who?
Shall notify their Station Commander immediately. The Station Commander shall contact their Division HazMat Company and relay pertinent findings
88
If after relaying pertinent findings to the Division HazMat Company of any problem with the Mini-Radiac, the problem cannot be rectified, what should happen?
The Station Commander shall affix an F-175 take with a description of the problem, contact the Administrative Battalion office and exchange the Mini-Radiac with the Battalion Emergency Incident Technician; do not forward directly to Supply and Maintenance.
89
After exchanging the Mini-Radiac, the Battalion Emergency Incident Technician shall package the broken Mini-Radiac in ________________ and forward it to Supply and Maintenance.
In the original shipping box
90
How many Mark-I Auto Injectors are provided for each position on all apparatus?
3. One is carried in the holder of the PEK web belt and two are kept in each HAZMAT bag
91
A Disaster Cache consisting of ____ Auto Injectors is assigned to every EMS Battalion captain and every Paramedic Rescue Ambulace.
30
92
Replacement of expired, damaged or discharged Auto Injectors shall be requested through ___________________.
Through the appropriate EMS Battalion Captain on a one-for-one basis
93
Requests for alterations, improvements, additions or installations to any Fire Department facility shall be submitted how?
Submitted on an F-225 and forwarded, through channels, to the respective Bureau Commander
94
The proper reporting of repair and service requests for Fire Department facilities to the _____________ Coordinator is critical for a timely response from the Department of General Services.
Fire Facilities Coordinator
95
What is an emergency repair?
An emergency repair is any repair which, if delayed, might cause further damage to quarters or be detrimental to the health and/or safety of Department personnel and/or the public. Any problem which exists and breaches security at the facility or causes a delay in emergency response, falls within this category
96
During regular Department business hours (0700-1615), emergency repairs shall be reported directly to _________________. At all other times, _____________________ should be called directly via the after hours phone number.
The Fire Facilities Coordinator; The Department of General Services
97
_______________ shall be used for the reporting of non-emergency repairs.
Building Administration Section
98
If water is collecting above the ceiling, causing buckling, and may lead to severe ceiling damage, the repair is an ______________.
Emergency
99
A loaner refrigerator is available from _______ for emergency situations.
Supply and Maintenance
100
Are exhaust system repairs, including the diesel emission control system, emergency or non-emergency?
Non-emergency
101
What is a Form General 113 used for?
This form is used for requesting non-emergency repairs/service to a facility when time is not a factor
102
A ____-day notice is needed for request for tables and chairs for dinners or for seminars.
30-day
103
If the front/rear door locks are broken, then station security is violated and the repair is classified as an ______________.
Emergency
104
All Form General 113s shall be approved by who before being directly forwarded to the Fire Facilities Coordinator?
By the Station and Battalion Commmander
105
If the repair person does not leave a work order number, then __________ and the completion date shall be entered into the station’s computers.
Five zeros
106
Inquires as to the status of emergency, non-emergency, or Form General 113 repair/service requests shall be made to ________________.
The Fire Facilities Coordinator
107
Keys for fire road locks shall be requested on an _________ and forwarded to ____________.
On an F-225 and forwarded to Fire Station 88. The request shall indicate the number of keys required, why keys are needed and the Department subdivision which will be held accountable for the proper use of each assigned key
108
Fertilizer is distributed to facilities needing it in or about _________ of each year.
April
109
_________________ is responsible for issuing all new and replacement lock-box keys.
Supply and Maintenance Division
110
What shall members desiring to be issued a “personal” lock-box key do?
They shall submit an F-225, which includes justification, through channels to the Supply and Maintenance Division
111
Who shall order and maintain a supply of high-rise lock box locks for distribution to Companies as needed?
Each Battalion Office
112
Why are members issued two belt buckles at the completion of the recruit training academy?
One belt buckle will be used ONLY with the dress uniform. The second belt buckle is for everyday use
113
When any member receives a promotion, they should report between ______ to ______ hours and ______ to ______ hours in order to take a picture and receive their new City ID card.
0800 to 1000 hours and 1300 to 1500 hours
114
Members who receive a defective badge, insignia, belt buckle, nameplate or tie bar, must immediately contact _________________ after receiving the defective item in order to arrange for the pick-up of a replacement item.
The Personnel Services Section
115
Any active member who loses or damages their nameplate or loses an insignia, belt buckle, or tie bar shall do what?
Shall report the fact by forwarding an F-225 letterhead giving all pertinent information through channels to the Personnel Services Section
116
Any active member who loses a badge shall immediately do what?
Immediately forward a lost badge report (F-225, Sample 4) through channels to the Personnel Services Section. A report shall be filed at the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where the loss occurred, and a copy of this report shall be attached to the F-225
117
If a damaged identification card requires replacement, the concerned member shall appear in the Personnel Services Section during the hours of ______ to ______ hours and ______ to ______ hours to complete the replacement process.
0800 to 1000 hours and 1300 to 1500 hours
118
Members can only complete the replacement process if they bring what?
If they bring their damaged identification card with them
119
If an identification card is lost, what shall the concerned member do?
File a loss report with the law enforcement agency where the loss occurred. The member must also forward an F-225, to Personnel Services Section requesting a replacement Identification Card. The F-225 must have a copy of the loss report from the law enforcement agency
120
Members that detect a problem with the radio system or have a radio coverage problem, shall report these problems to _____________.
The radio monitor
121
If a portable handheld radio is exchanged, the Metro Floor Captain shall be provided with what information?
- ID number of radio taken out of service
- Company and position to which radio was assigned
- ID number of radio being placed into service
- Company and position which radio is to be assigned
122
If a portable handheld radio is exchanged, what shall be conducted prior to it being placed in service?
A test of the “emergency trigger”
123
Who is responsible for revisions of the Fire Department sections of the City of Los Angeles Telephone Directory?
MFC
124
What are expendable items?
Expendable items are those which are consumed by use or have no salvage value
125
What are turn-ins?
Items, although expendable, that should be forwarded to Supply and Maintenance when they are no longer of value to companies or units
126
Temporary issue of inventory items is limited to a ____-day period.
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
127
Under what circumstance would permit the permanent issue of loaned equipment?
When a unit has been issued a “loaner,” and the turned in item cannot be repaired, and no like item is available to replace the loaned item
128
Lost or stolen inventory items will be replaced after forwarding a requisition through channels, to the __________________.
Bureau Commander
129
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 int eh F-225.
$25
130
Under the guidelines of the Hazard Communication Program prepared by the Occupational Safety Office, a ______________ shall be required for all materials that could have a possible adverse effect on exposed employees.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
131
Sub-Purchase Orders are not to exceed _______ including tax.
$1,000
132
Petty cash funds of less than $100 or more should be stored how?
In a locked box inside a locked cabinet, file cabinet or desk
133
Petty cash funds of $100 or more should be stored how?
Should be stored in a locked box inside a safe. The size and quality of the safe should be based on the amount of the fund, as well as the total amount of valuables at each location
134
TRUE OR FALSE: The custodian should not advance petty cash fund to any employee for a future purchase.
TRUE. Petty cash funds are intended to reimburse employees who have advanced personal funds for City business related expenses and have submitted a receipt and voucher to account for the funds paid
135
There is ___________ custodioan of record for each petty cash fund.
Only one
136
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
137
How do members obtain reimbursement from the petty cash fund?
By submitting an invoice (receipt) from the vendor and a FG-17 to the Petty Cash Custodian
138
The Rehab/Air Tenders have a petty cash fund that may be used for what?
Used for food purchases
139
Supply and Maintenance will deliver bulk engine oil to all fire stations when requested by the Station Commander. Each station shall provide storage facilities for a minimum supply of __________.
6 months
140
Requests for oil deliveries should be directed to _____________.
Supply and Maintenance storeroom counter
141
Bulk kerosene will be furnished for who?
For Battalion distribution stations only
142
Station Commanders shall order fuel by calling Supply and Maintenance Purchasing, prior to _____ hours Monday through Friday
1000 hours. If it is after 1000 hours, the order will not be accepted
143
Station Commanders who do not receive their fuel order by 1000 hours five working days following the date of request, shall notify _______________.
The Assistant Division Commander at Supply and Maintenance
144
2-cycle oil is distributed in ____ oz containers.
2.6 oz containers
145
What is the proper mix for all LAFD 2-cycle engines.
50:1
146
What is the maximum number of “D” cylinders for a truck?
4
147
What is the maximum number of “D” cylinders for an Engine?
3
148
Companies being placed in service at new stations, or new companies at existing stations, will be equipped as determined by who?
Commander, Bureau of Emergency Services
149
New companies are issued equipment by ______________.
Supply and Maintenance
150
_____________________ will cause apparatus to be transferred in accordance with the apparatus assignment schedule approved by the Fire Chief.
The Supply and Maintenance Division Commander
151
Who may recommend a change of assignment for any emergency apparatus?
Battalion Commanders or higher-ranking Officers
152
When a vehicle is transferred, a copy of the ________ must be forwarded with the Log Book. Vehicles not assigned a Log Book shall secure the _______ where?
F-380 (Yearly Mileage Report); Secure the F-380 in the glove box
153
Who may request a transfer of a non-emergency vehicle?
Any officer
154
When will Supply and Maintenance forward a printout of all equipment for which the location is responsible to Department locations?
Each odd numbered year
155
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 what 4 occasions?
1) 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
156
Within ___ 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 ___ calendar days after an officer’s arrival, the officer shall sign and date the signature sheet.
10 days
157
Equipment on apparatus shall be checked when?
- Each morning after change of platoon
| - Whenever the apparatus has even out of quarters under such circumstances that a loss might have occurred
158
The proper reporting of repair and service requests for Fire Department facilities to the _____________ Coordinator is critical for a timely response from the Department of General Services.
Fire Facilities Coordinator
159
What is an emergency repair?
An emergency repair is any repair which, if delayed, might cause further damage to quarters or be detrimental to the health and/or safety of Department personnel and/or the public. Any problem which exists and breaches security at the facility or causes a delay in emergency response, falls within this category
160
During regular Department business hours (0700-1615), emergency repairs shall be reported directly to _________________. At all other times, _____________________ should be called directly via the after hours phone number.
The Fire Facilities Coordinator; The Department of General Services
161
_______________ shall be used for the reporting of non-emergency repairs.
Building Administration Section
162
If water is collecting above the ceiling, causing buckling, and may lead to severe ceiling damage, the repair is an ______________.
Emergency
163
A loaner refrigerator is available from _______ for emergency situations.
Supply and Maintenance
164
Are exhaust system repairs, including the diesel emission control system, emergency or non-emergency?
Non-emergency
165
What is a Form General 113 used for?
This form is used for requesting non-emergency repairs/service to a facility when time is not a factor
166
A ____-day notice is needed for request for tables and chairs for dinners or for seminars.
30-day
167
If the front/rear door locks are broken, then station security is violated and the repair is classified as an ______________.
Emergency
168
All Form General 113s shall be approved by who before being directly forwarded to the Fire Facilities Coordinator?
By the Station and Battalion Commmander
169
If the repair person does not leave a work order number, then __________ and the completion date shall be entered into the station’s computers.
Five zeros
170
Inquires as to the status of emergency, non-emergency, or Form General 113 repair/service requests shall be made to ________________.
The Fire Facilities Coordinator
171
Keys for fire road locks shall be requested on an _________ and forwarded to ____________.
On an F-225 and forwarded to Fire Station 88. The request shall indicate the number of keys required, why keys are needed and the Department subdivision which will be held accountable for the proper use of each assigned key
172
Fertilizer is distributed to facilities needing it in or about _________ of each year.
April
173
_________________ is responsible for issuing all new and replacement lock-box keys.
Supply and Maintenance Division
174
What shall members desiring to be issued a “personal” lock-box key do?
They shall submit an F-225, which includes justification, through channels to the Supply and Maintenance Division
175
Who shall order and maintain a supply of high-rise lock box locks for distribution to Companies as needed?
Each Battalion Office
176
Why are members issued two belt buckles at the completion of the recruit training academy?
One belt buckle will be used ONLY with the dress uniform. The second belt buckle is for everyday use
177
When any member receives a promotion, they should report between ______ to ______ hours and ______ to ______ hours in order to take a picture and receive their new City ID card.
0800 to 1000 hours and 1300 to 1500 hours
178
Members who receive a defective badge, insignia, belt buckle, nameplate or tie bar, must immediately contact _________________ after receiving the defective item in order to arrange for the pick-up of a replacement item.
The Personnel Services Section
179
Any active member who loses or damages their nameplate or loses an insignia, belt buckle, or tie bar shall do what?
Shall report the fact by forwarding an F-225 letterhead giving all pertinent information through channels to the Personnel Services Section
180
Any active member who loses a badge shall immediately do what?
Immediately forward a lost badge report (F-225, Sample 4) through channels to the Personnel Services Section. A report shall be filed at the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where the loss occurred, and a copy of this report shall be attached to the F-225
181
If a damaged identification card requires replacement, the concerned member shall appear in the Personnel Services Section during the hours of ______ to ______ hours and ______ to ______ hours to complete the replacement process.
0800 to 1000 hours and 1300 to 1500 hours
182
Members can only complete the replacement process if they bring what?
If they bring their damaged identification card with them
183
If an identification card is lost, what shall the concerned member do?
File a loss report with the law enforcement agency where the loss occurred. The member must also forward an F-225, to Personnel Services Section requesting a replacement Identification Card. The F-225 must have a copy of the loss report from the law enforcement agency
184
Members that detect a problem with the radio system or have a radio coverage problem, shall report these problems to _____________.
The radio monitor
185
If a portable handheld radio is exchanged, the Metro Floor Captain shall be provided with what information?
- ID number of radio taken out of service
- Company and position to which radio was assigned
- ID number of radio being placed into service
- Company and position which radio is to be assigned
186
If a portable handheld radio is exchanged, what shall be conducted prior to it being placed in service?
A test of the “emergency trigger”
187
Who is responsible for revisions of the Fire Department sections of the City of Los Angeles Telephone Directory?
MFC
188
What are expendable items?
Expendable items are those which are consumed by use or have no salvage value
189
What are turn-ins?
Items, although expendable, that should be forwarded to Supply and Maintenance when they are no longer of value to companies or units
190
Temporary issue of inventory items is limited to a ____-day period.
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
191
Under what circumstance would permit the permanent issue of loaned equipment?
When a unit has been issued a “loaner,” and the turned in item cannot be repaired, and no like item is available to replace the loaned item
192
Lost or stolen inventory items will be replaced after forwarding a requisition through channels, to the __________________.
Bureau Commander
193
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 int eh F-225.
$25
194
Under the guidelines of the Hazard Communication Program prepared by the Occupational Safety Office, a ______________ shall be required for all materials that could have a possible adverse effect on exposed employees.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
195
Sub-Purchase Orders are not to exceed _______ including tax.
$1,000
196
Petty cash funds of less than $100 or more should be stored how?
In a locked box inside a locked cabinet, file cabinet or desk
197
Petty cash funds of $100 or more should be stored how?
Should be stored in a locked box inside a safe. The size and quality of the safe should be based on the amount of the fund, as well as the total amount of valuables at each location
198
TRUE OR FALSE: The custodian should not advance petty cash fund to any employee for a future purchase.
TRUE. Petty cash funds are intended to reimburse employees who have advanced personal funds for City business related expenses and have submitted a receipt and voucher to account for the funds paid
199
There is ___________ custodioan of record for each petty cash fund.
Only one
200
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
201
How do members obtain reimbursement from the petty cash fund?
By submitting an invoice (receipt) from the vendor and a FG-17 to the Petty Cash Custodian
202
The Rehab/Air Tenders have a petty cash fund that may be used for what?
Used for food purchases
203
Supply and Maintenance will deliver bulk engine oil to all fire stations when requested by the Station Commander. Each station shall provide storage facilities for a minimum supply of __________.
6 months
204
Requests for oil deliveries should be directed to _____________.
Supply and Maintenance storeroom counter
205
Bulk kerosene will be furnished for who?
For Battalion distribution stations only
206
Station Commanders shall order fuel by calling Supply and Maintenance Purchasing, prior to _____ hours Monday through Friday
1000 hours. If it is after 1000 hours, the order will not be accepted
207
Station Commanders who do not receive their fuel order by 1000 hours five working days following the date of request, shall notify _______________.
The Assistant Division Commander at Supply and Maintenance
208
2-cycle oil is distributed in ____ oz containers.
2.6 oz containers
209
What is the proper mix for all LAFD 2-cycle engines.
50:1
210
What is the maximum number of “D” cylinders for a truck?
4
211
What is the maximum number of “D” cylinders for an Engine?
3
212
Companies being placed in service at new stations, or new companies at existing stations, will be equipped as determined by who?
Commander, Bureau of Emergency Services
213
New companies are issued equipment by ______________.
Supply and Maintenance
214
_____________________ will cause apparatus to be transferred in accordance with the apparatus assignment schedule approved by the Fire Chief.
The Supply and Maintenance Division Commander
215
Who may recommend a change of assignment for any emergency apparatus?
Battalion Commanders or higher-ranking Officers
216
When a vehicle is transferred, a copy of the ________ must be forwarded with the Log Book. Vehicles not assigned a Log Book shall secure the _______ where?
F-380 (Yearly Mileage Report); Secure the F-380 in the glove box
217
Who may request a transfer of a non-emergency vehicle?
Any officer
218
When will Supply and Maintenance forward a printout of all equipment for which the location is responsible to Department locations?
Each odd numbered year
219
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 what 4 occasions?
1) 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
220
Within ___ 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 ___ calendar days after an officer’s arrival, the officer shall sign and date the signature sheet.
10 days
221
Equipment on apparatus shall be checked when?
- Each morning after change of platoon
| - Whenever the apparatus has even out of quarters under such circumstances that a loss might have occurred
