LAFD Organization Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up the Board of Fire Commissioners?
A
5 Civilian Members
- Appointed by the Mayor
- Serve 5-year terms
- President/VP elected by the Board & serve for 1-year
2
Q
What is the LAFD command structure from top to bottom?
A
- Board of Fire Commissioners (5)
- Fire Chief
- Chief Deputy (2)
- Deputy Chiefs (Bureau Cmdr.)
- Battalion Chiefs
- Company Commanders (Captain II/I)
- Rated Members (Engineers/AOs)
- Firefighters
3
Q
What are the two major objectives of the LAFD?
A
- To control/extinguish fires, prevent them, and enforce laws preventing them
- Provide BLS/ALS and transport to medical facilities
4
Q
Role of the Board of Fire Commissioners?
A
- Supervise, control & regulate the Department
- Make/enforce rules
- Hold a public meeting twice monthly
5
Q
Role of the Fire Chief?
A
- Appoint, discharge, suspend, transfer or issue instructions to members
- Expend department funds
- Make budget recommendations
- Make monthly written report to the Board
6
Q
Role of the Chief Deputy?
A
- Direct the functions of the department (Emergency Ops or Admin Ops)
- Represent the Chief at agency meetings
- Serve as IC for major emergencies
7
Q
Role of the Deputy Chief?
A
- Serve as Bureau Commander
- Respond to major emergencies
- Hold meetings with line officers
- Inspect fire stations, apparatus & personnel
8
Q
Role of the Battalion Chief?
A
- Manage the battalion on a given platoon
- Supervise station commanders
- Respond to emergencies & serve as IC
- Conduct pre-fire inspections
9
Q
Role of the Captain II?
A
- Task Force Station Commander
- IC on incidents until properly relieved
10
Q
Role of the Captain I?
A
- Engine-only Station Commander
- IC on incidents until properly relieved
11
Q
Role of the Engineer?
A
- Drive, pump, and maintain Engine apparatus
- Instruct members in hydraulics, theory and engine ops
12
Q
Role of the Apparatus Operator (AO)?
A
- Drive and maintain Truck apparatus
- Operate aerial ladders
- Instruct members in theory and truck ops
13
Q
Role of the Firefighter?
A
- Engage directly in firefighting & rescue
- Maintain quarters & equipment
- Participate in training & prevention
- Drive & respond with Rescue Ambulance, administer care
14
Q
What consists of the Arson Counter Terrorism Section (ACTS)?
A
- Battalion Chief
- Captain II
- Captain I
- 19 Investigators
15
Q
What 3 bureaus fall under Admin Ops?
A
Fire Prevention, Training & Support, Admin Services
