(1) TB 81- Body armor

Question 1

LAFD Body armor is not designed to protect against ____ fire.

Answer 1

Rifle

Question 2

Body armor shall be worn prior to responding to what type of incidents?

Answer 2

• Assaults With a Deadly Weapon (ADW)
• Domestic Violence/Family Disputes
• Shootings
• Stabbings/Cuttings
• Sniper Incidents/Police Standbys
• Other Violent Crimes or Conditions
• Tactical Alerts
• Incidents in known “trouble areas”

Question 3

If a body armor vest should need any repairs to the outer shell, they may be made by _____

Answer 3

Mobile turnout repairman

Question 4

Damaged body armor ballistic panels shall be sent to _______ for replacement or repair

Answer 4

S&M

Question 5

Body Armor is very effective in protecting from:
-blunt force trauma
-sharp objects
-low and medium energy handgun bullets
-shotgun pellets
-“slashing” type knife attacks

Body armor will provide a Threat Level or Protection Level of _____

Answer 5

IIA

Question 6

A temporary vest may be obtained on loan from the BATTALION OFFICE while your assigned vest is being washed and dried.

What product should you NEVER USE to clean body armor?

Answer 6

Bleach

Question 7

A body armor vest should not be worn in a fashion that allows it to be seen by a potential attacker.

It should be covered by?

Answer 7

brush jacket or the firefighting turnout coat.

(Also states: For sanitary reasons, only members who are assigned a vest may wear it under their jumpsuit or standard uniform.)