Volume 1 Flashcards
(277 cards)
1
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0/3-10.30
Commanding Officers and Supervisors shall ensure the following procedures take place daily
A
- Access LAFD Intranet to review new material
- Messages of discussion valuable to each command shall be printed at daily line up
- assess LAFD Intranet to stay current on transmitted communications
- URGENT messages may be sent via Administrative Teletype in addition to Intranet
2
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0/3-17.01 A
Rules and Regulations set forth the rules and regulations governing members of the LAFD set forth by?
A
Board of Fire Commissioners
3
Q
0/3-17.01
What sets forth the policies and procedures of LAFD as directed by the Fire Chief?
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Manual of Operations
4
Q
0/3-17.01
What is “reference material?”
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explains the “why” of the procedures in MOPS
5
Q
0/3-17.01
What books shall be carried on apparatus?
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- Book 35 EMS Field Manual
- Book 77 CNG Field Service Guide
- Book 79 Metro Rail Inventory System Manual
- Book 84 Field Operations Book
6
Q
0/3-34.01
What is a Special Order?
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A directive issued by FC for the administration of department affairs
7
Q
0/3-51
What are the types of notices?
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- Special Notice
- Official Notice
- Unofficial Notice
8
Q
0/3-51.01
What is a Special Notice and how long is it retained?
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Issued by Admin Office to announce the addition, modification, or deletion of material in the library.
Retained FOREVER
9
Q
0/3-55.01
What is an Official Notice?
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Issued by an authoritative department source for the guidance and instruction of members
*does not affect library
*requires approval from respective Operations office to be posted
10
Q
0/3-55.01
What if an OFFICIAL NOTICE contains information of such importance to field members?
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the notice should be delivered via TELETYPE and INTRANET
through EOps that MFC generates a 4-BELL MESSAGE
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Q
0/3-55.01
How long do you retain an OFFICIAL NOTICE?
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until usefulness has passed
12
Q
0/3-60.01
What is an UNOFFICIAL NOTICE?
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notices of events, classes, or activities OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
13
Q
0/3-60.01
Rules on posting UNOFFICIAL NOTICES?
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NOT officially sanctioned by the dept
not posted outside of 90 days
text format
No caricatures, drawings, pictures
14
Q
0/3-68.01
Bulletins are?
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informative in nature
temporary usefulness
located in reference material of library
15
Q
0/3-68.50
What are the 4 types of bulletins?
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- Administrative
- Safety
- Departmental
- Training
16
Q
0/3-68.50
How long are bulletins retained?
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Retain until cancelled
17
Q
0/3-68.50
Where are SAFETY BULLETINS filed?
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Book 75, Accident Prevention and Safety Manual
18
Q
0/3-90.01
What is the Daily Journal?
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Official daily record of the LAFD
19
Q
0/3-90.01
When should members familiarize themselves with journal entries made during their absence?
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Upon reporting to duty
20
Q
0/3-90.01
Where shall the Journal be kept?
A
Secured and not left unattended on desks or tables
21
Q
1/0-07.00
What are the 4 Department Goals?
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Develop:
1. An organization to effectively administer and manage the resources of the Dept
2. A system for minimizing the impact of disasters and “other” emergencies on life and property
Provide:
3. An effective Emergency Medical Services System
4. An effective Fire Prevention and Public Safety System
22
Q
1/0-10.00
What are the 2 Major Objectives of the LAFD?
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- Control and extinguish fires, rescue trapped victims, mitigate the impact of all natural disasters, mitigate hazardous materials and terrorist incidents, provide basic and advanced medical life support intervention and transportation to the appropriate medical facility, enforce all laws relating to the prevention or spread of fires, and remove that which is liable to cause such fires
- Provide public education in disaster preparedness and work with other agencies for planning for terrorism and disaster mitigation
23
Q
1/0-25
Who makes up the Board of Fire Commissioners and how long are their terms?
A
5 civilians, appointed and removed by the Major, subject to majority vote of the council
5 Years
24
Q
1/0-25.01
What are the Board of Fire Commissioners?
A
“Head of the Dept.”
Each officer is an officer of the city and must be a qualified elector of the city
25
1/0-25.01
How long are the President and VP terms? and when are they elected?
1 year;
last scheduled meeting in July
26
1/0-25.35
What are the board's responsibilities?
1. Supervise, Control, Regulate and Manage the Dept. and to make and enforce all necessary and desirable rules and regulations
2. Establish a schedule of fees for training, equipment and facility rental and tuition for the training of outside members
3. Appoint an Commission Secretary and Chief Accounting Employee
4. Hold a PUBLIC MEETING in PUBLIC OFFICE x2 month
27
1/0-50
The Fire Chief is the Chief Administrative Officer of the FD who is responsible for administering the FD in what accordance?
Article V of the City Charter
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1/0-50.50
The Fire Chief has the power and duty to ____, ____, ____, ____, or____ instructions to members (uniformed or civilian) in line of their duties
Appoint
Discharge
Suspend
Transfer
Issue
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1/0-50.50
How often does the Fire Chief have to file a written report on the activities of the department?
At least once a month to the board
30
1/0-70.50 Planning
Who is responsible for assigning and coordinating research and planning studies?
Planning Section Commander
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1/0-75.01
Who is responsible for revising and updating department manuals?
Planning Captain
32
1/0-75.01
Planning Captains facilitate and coordinate what with other agencies?
Automatic Aid and Mutual Aid Agreements
33
1/0-60.00
What rank is Chief of Staff?
AC
34
1/0-80.10
What is the Community Relations Officer's responsibility?
Maintain liaison between citizens of the community, media and administrative office
35
1/0-82.00
Who manages and coordinates social media and other new forms of media with the department and maintains relations with the city council?
Government Affairs and Social Media Director
36
1/0-85.00
What unit is responsible for the dissemination of fire prevention and educational information to the public and news?
Community Service Unit
37
1/1-01.01
Who are the second highest ranking officers in the department?
Administrative Operations Chief Deputy
38
1/1-01.20
What are the responsibilities of Admin Ops Chief Deputy?
Direct, coordinate, and control the line functions of the Dept
Includes Emergency Services Bureau, EMS Section and Medical Director
Head of IMT
39
1/1-05.00
Emergency Medical Services Division AC reports to?
Emergency Operations Chief Deputy
40
1/1-05.35
What is EMS Division AC responsibility?
plan, organize, and coordinate the dept. Ems program
41
1/1-06.00
Who is in command of Emergency Medical Services Section?
BC, reports to EMS Division AC
42
1/1-07.00
What is the Field Quality Improvement Section responsibilities?
Observing and evaluating dept members in their performance in EMS
43
1/1-08.00
What is the PAD?
Public Access Defibrillator
AED is installed and maintained in all city facilities that are used by the public for business and recreation
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1/1-08.10
Who oversees the PAD?
Medical Director
45
1/1-15.00
Who is the commander of MFC?
AC is Division chief of MFC
46
1/1-16.01
What rank is the Section Commander of MFC and what are his hours?
BC, platoon duty
47
1/1-17.01
What are the roles of the MFC Captains?
supervising operations of dispatcher;
planning, scheduling, and directing training of their personnel;
informing their command with compliance of dept orders, directives and policies
48
1/1-18.00
What is the role of the section commander of Fire Command and Control System (FCCS)/Radio Communications Network (RCN)?
design, develop and implement a new Computer Assisted Dispatch System and RCN
49
1/1-20.01
Harbor Homeland Security Division Intelligence Section is ran by BC who's responsibilities are?
supervise and direct haz mat and terrorism training, curriculum development and equipment procurement
50
1/1-32.01
Who's is the SME for haz mat responses?
CBRNE/WMD BC
51
1/1-34.01
Who develops and maintains the Departmental Operations Plan?
Critical Incident Planning and Training Section Commander (BC)
52
1/1-50.20
Who is the 2nd highest ranking officer in the department?
Administrative Ops Chief Deputy
53
1/1-51.50
Who plans, directs and evaluates the affairs of the Employee Relations Division?
Employee Relations Division AC
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1/1-52.01
Who reports directly to the Employee Relations Officer?
Risk Management Section BC
55
1/1-53.01
Who does MLU CII/PM report to?
Risk Management Section BC
56
1/1-55.01
Who does the Department Safety Officer (CII) report to?
Risk Management Section BC
57
1/2-01.01
What bureau is responsible for the implementation of administrative staff functions in accordance with current policies and procedures as established by the FC?
Administrative Services Bureau
58
1/2-01.01
What are the 3 department sub bureaus assigned to the Administrative Services Bureau?
1. Accounting Services
2. Management Services
3. Personnel Services
59
1/2-13.01
What unit is responsible for preparing, maintaining and distributing field and office maps, preparing OCCUPANCY LOAD signs for FPB, and maintaining and locating hydrant locations on dept map masters?
Maps and Drafting Unit
60
1/2-14.01
What section processes certification of candidates to fill all dept vacancies, schedule all department uniform 3 whole score interviews, process promotional appointments, and participate in employee orientations?
Personnel Services Section
61
1/3-01.01
What is the Emergency Services Bureau primary objective?
to save life and property
62
1/3-36.00
Disaster Preparedness Section BC reports to who?
Special Operations Division Commander (AC)
63
1/3-36.20
Urban Search and Rescue Unit is assigned to what Section?
Disaster Preparedness Section
64
1/3-36.30
The Disaster Preparedness Officer is assigned to what Division?
Homeland Security Division
65
1/3-36.35
The Community Emergency Response Team Unit is assigned to what Division?
Homeland Security Division
66
1/3-36.36
The Disaster Area Coordinator is assigned to what Section?
Disaster Preparedness Section
67
1/3-36.37
Who responds as the Dozer Boss and Dozer Strike Team leader?
Wildland Fuel Management Unit CII
68
1/3-37.01
Who does the Air Operations Commander (BC) report to?
Special Operations Division Commander
69
1/3-37.20
Who schedules and maintains records of aircraft operations?
Air Operations CII
70
1/3-37.30
Who is the Safety, Maintenance, and Facilities Coordinator for Air Ops, and certified to operate all LAFD helicopters?
Lead Helicopter Pilot IV
71
1/3-38.01
The Arson/Counter Terrorism Section BC is assigned to what Section?
Special Operations Section
72
1/3-38.10
How many captains are administrative assistants to the Arson/Counter Terrorism Section BC?
2
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1/3-46.00
Which CII/PM serves as an administrative assistant to the Bureau Commander to help coordinate the EMS activities of the bureau?
EMS Liaison Officer
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1/3-46.50
Who assists the EMS Division Chief with planning and coordinating the dept EMS program?
EMS Division Captains
75
1/3-50.35
Who manages and administers the affairs of the Division on a given platoon, supervises and directs BCs, and evaluates alarm assignments and hydrant distribution?
Division Commander (AC)
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1/3-60.50
Who is responsible for coordinating the physical fitness program in the Battalion ?
BC
77
2/1-01.01
Who is responsible for the correct interpretation of all alarms and the notification of all units and drivers that respond from the same quarters?
Company Commander
78
2/1-01.33
Still alarms in quarters shall be reported to MFC via?
Telephone or radio
79
2/1-01.33
CENTREX EMERGENCY NUMBER IS? and should be used for what type of response?
213-847-5340
Emergencies only
80
2/1-01.33
What information is important to obtain when reporting a still alarm?
Exact location (apt #)
Nearest Cross street
Type of emergency
Call back #
81
2/1-07.01
Apparatus should normally respond along pre arranged routes to?
1) provide the most expeditious and safe response
2) enable other companies to anticipate potential conflicting routes
82
2/1-07.01
When should response routes be varied?
during times of civil unrest
83
2/1-07.05
On EMS incidents with multiple resources dispatched, a standard EMS size up shall be done on what channel?
TAC channel
84
2/1-07.05
All staff personnel are to respond non-emergency unless directed by MFC or IC, except?
Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and Medical director
85
2/1-07.06
Traveling against traffic is acceptable when?
1) No reasonable way to proceed with flow of traffic
2) Direct vision of flow of traffic by the driver
3) at a reduced speed
86
2/1-07.06
When can you pass on the right?
1) last resort when passing on left is UNSAFE
2) not possible due to congestion, construction, or hazards
87
2/1-07.06
Who determines the safety and risk of moving motorists into an intersection and continuing emergency response at congested areas?
company officer
88
2/1-07.06
The first apparatus of a convoy shall do what when responding to an incident from the same location? and what is the exception
Stop at all red lights and stop
signs
intersections controlled by Traffic Officers
89
2/1-07.06
When shall the Jacobs engine brake/retarders be utilized?
when weather and road conditions permit
90
2/1-07.06
All officers shall cause drivers under their command to observe caution at what intersections?
ALL
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2/1-07.20
If the traveled roadway width is <20' what No Parking sign is needed and where?
both sides of the street or fire lane
92
2/1-07.20
if the traveled roadway width is between 20' and 28' what is the parking restrictions?
Parking allowed on one side of the fire lane, same side as hydrant
93
2/1-07.20
If the traveled roadway width is >28' what are the parking restrictions?
No restrictions unless need to paint red curb on sharp turns or at intersections
94
2/1-07.20
If restricted parking is needed, who shall submit through channels, to Emergency Services Bureau a written report with recommendations?
responsible Station Commander
95
2/1-07.45
Fire apparatus shall be operated as an emergency vehicle when?
ALL warning devices are operated continuously (lights and siren)
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2/1-07.45
Red lights shall be kept burning when?
responding to alarms or when necessary when working at emergencies
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2/1-07.45
Headlights shall be kept during when?
responding to all emergency responses day or night
98
2/1-07.45
What is the siren position of choice?
Wail
99
2/1-07.60
Radio return of apparatus shall make transition from emergency to non emergency in what manner?
INCONSPICIOUS
100
2/1-07.90
Other than a chief apparatus, when responding to an emergency, when can an apparatus overtake and pass another?
1) disabled or delayed
2) moving at reduced speed due to terrain or type of apparatus
3) Giving way in order to alter response sequence (optimum approach and apparatus placement)
101
2/1-07.95
When dispatched or given permission to be outside the first in district, when shall companies return to designated first in district?
As soon as possible
102
2/1-07.95
When can companies leave their first in district?
when dispatched outside or when directed by MFC
103
2/1-08.01
What is a Category A Alarm?
no less than 4 fire companies
no less than 1 truck
800, if available in first in district
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2/1-08.01
What is the required fire flow for a Category "A" assignment?
less than 4500 gallons/min
105
2/1-08.01
Which LF will respond?
nearest LF will be dispatched
106
2/1-08.01
What is a Category "B" Alarm?
no less than 6 fire companies
no less than 2 trucks
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2/1-08.01
What is the required fire flow for a Category "B" assignment?
>4500 gpm
108
2/1-08.01
Criteria for Category "B" assignments include what type of dwellings?
dwellings, apartments, and hotel occupancies over 4 stories in height
109
2/1-08.01
Criteria for Category "B" assignments include what type of commercial/industrial buildings?
>15,000 sq. ft. under one roof on two floors
>10,000 sq. ft. under one roof on one floor
110
2/1-08.01
Criteria for Category "B" assignments include what type of FPB occupancies in Public Safety Section?
school type >2 stories
sanatoriums, homes for the aged, hospitals, public assemblages, and churches except B2 under 100'
all assemblage occupancies second floor and above
111
2/1-08.01
Category "C" alarms are what SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS? and include what response?
Brush, harbor, airport
no less than 4 fire companies
including no less than 3 engines and 1 truck
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2/1-08.01
What are the types of automatic alarms and who is dispatched?
waterflow, bells ringing, smoke detectors, and manual pulls
1 Engine or 1LF
113
2/1-08.01
When will MFC upgrade response of automatic alarm to full assignment or additional resources?
1) more than 1 automatic device activated at same address,
2) second source of alarm,
3) confirmation of actual incident is recieved
114
2/1-08.01
What is the standard for estimating the number of companies needed to extinguish a fully involved structure fire?
250gpm per line
2 lines per company (500gpm)
115
2/1-08.25
All BLS gets what response?
closest BLS resource
116
2/1-08.25
Difference between ALS Emergency and ALS High Risk dispatch?
closest resource + ALS resource
117
2/1-08.50
what is the dispatch for "FD needs help" assignment?
1 BC
1 EMS
1 E or LF
1 RA
118
2/1-08.75
a request for first alarm assignment change begins on a f-225 and include a clear justification of request including?
Life hazard
Fire flow
Congested area
Structural conditions
119
2/1-09.01
Who has the authority to split engine companies?
MFC
120
2/1-09.80
Activated reserve apparatus that assume role of "relief" status for front line shall use what number id?
the number id of front line apparatus
121
2/1-09.80
When is a reserve apparatus identified by its reserve apparatus id?
When it is active to augment front line apparatus
122
2/1-10.01
When can an engine company be involved in an incident with 3 or less members?
When it can save a life or lack of action would bring discredit to the Dept
123
2/1-10.01
What happens when a TF has 8 members?
200 engine shut down
BC and MFC notified
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2/1-10.01
What happens when a TF has 8 members for over 2 hours?
Notify Division Commander
Operate as LF or 2 E
125
2/1-10.01
TF with 6-7 members?
Run as LF
close engine
126
2/1-10.01
TF with 5 members?
run as LF or E
127
2/1-10.01
9 member TF shall operator as?
Truck and Engine
not as Truck and 2 piece engine co
128
2/1-10.01
What is LAFD minimum staffing for Trucks and Engine?
5 member Truck not including pump operator
4 member Engine
129
2/1-10.01
How many members are required for a haz mat company?
4 members
may run with E or LF to provide staffing
130
2/1-10.01
Who has the authority to close companies longer than 2 hours?
Division Commander
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2/1-10.01
When a company is unavailable to respond due to reduced staffing, what is the proper notification?
Company commander must notify MFC Floor Captain via telephone
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2/1-10.01
What do you need to close an RA to staff a fire apparatus?
DC approval
133
2/1-12.01
Move ups to other quarters shall be NON EMERGENCY unless?
directed by MFC
134
2/1-10.01
When moving up to other quarters, when do you change from Emergency to NON EMERGENCY?
when entering first in district
135
2/1-14.01
What is a "TACTICAL ALERT?"
a state of preparedness to cope with civil disturbances or natural/man made disasters
136
2/1-14.05
Discontinuing use of Red Lights and Sirens on responses should be considered when?
use of such would create unwanted attention
137
2/1-14.20
In Tactical Alert, radio watch?
Shall be maintained
138
2/1-14.25
What should officers do when they become aware that their dispatch is in a "Known trouble area?"
notify MFC to "MEET THE FIRE DEPARTMENT"
139
2/1-14.25
During Tactical Alert, tactical operations are influenced by the necessity to ensure the safety of personnel, and security of quarters and apparatus using the following considerations?
1) Buddy system
2) Apparatus parked for RAPID WITHDRAWAL
3). Apparatus positioned for PROTECTION
140
2/1-14.35
Activation of what is the most appropriate means of interfacing with other city Dept?
Emergency Operations Center
141
2/1-14.35
How does the FD request EOC activation?
through the Mayor or Chief of Police, as requested by the Deputy Department Commander confirmed by FC
142
2/1-14.45
What requires LAPD escort in areas of civil unrest?
RA dispatches
143
2/1-14.50
What members have "peace officer" status?
all members
144
2/1-14.60
Who does reconnaissance during tactical alerts?
LAPD
145
2/1-14.60
How far should LAFD helicopters remain during civil unrest?
1 mile; unless extenuating circumstances
146
2/1-21.15
What should be included in a Structure Fire Size Up?
occupancy type
number of stories
type of construction
building size
147
2/1-21.15
What should be included in a Brush Assignment Size Up?
area involved and direction of travel
general wind conditions
accessibility
staging location
148
2/1-21.16
EMS size ups shall be very brief and given on what channel?
Tac 10
149
2/1-21.20
When should the new IC give an updated size up to MFC?
at each transition or passing of command
150
2/1-21.25
When more than one BC is dispatched, who is IC?
First arriving BC until relieved by a superior officer
151
2/1-21.26
Who has been given authority for scene management of haz mat spills on streets and roadways within the city?
LAFD; CHP has the freewaYS
152
2/1-21.27
MFC will dispatch who on all GREATER ALARM ASSIGNMENTS?
Administrative DC
153
2/1-24.25
Who is responsible for the authority to dispatch more than the first alarm assignment outside of the city?
Department Deputy Chief
154
2/1-28.01
Safety is the responsibility of all members and what book can be used as a reference?
Book 75 Accident Prevention and Safety Program Manual
155
2/1-28.08
When shall the IC designate one company to be RIC?
if additional FIRE resources above the first alarm are requested
156
2/1-28.08
When does an incident become a GREATER ALARM?
more than 6 companies
157
2/1-28.08
Who gets dispatched once the incident reaches Greater Alarm status?
USAR Group as RIC (in place of Engine co.)
EMS Batt Capt
additional channel, RESCUE CHANNEL for RESCUE GROUP
158
2/1-28.08
Who coordinates multiple Rapid Intervention Companies when multiple companies are assigned?
RESCUE GROUP SUPERVISOR
159
2/1-28.10
How should apparatus be parked when in dead end canyon or roads, or when hasty withdrawal may be necessary?
HEADED TOWARDS SAFETY
160
2/1-28.16
Who can cancel a sigalert at the end of a sigalert?
Highest ranking officer
161
2/1-28.18
Pumps shall be carried wet when practical and shall not be operated dry for how long? and what does it prevent?
30 sec
Damage to pump packing seals
162
2/1-28.20
During emergency operations and unusually low hydrant pressure is encountered, IC shall be notified and the Company Commander shall prompt who to forward an F225?
Pump operator who experienced the incident
163
2/1-28.22
During emergency incidents where a hydrant is damaged and inoperable, or break in the main is detected, who shall immediately notify DWP?
Officer in charge
164
2/1-28.27
What tip shall be carried attached to the LP?
1 3/4" 800gpm
165
2/1-28.28
Company Commanders shall have the option to equip the wagon battery with what tips?
1) 1 1/2" smooth bore tip
2) 500gpm or greater fog hog or variable spray tip
3) 5/8" smooth bore tip
166
2/1-28.30
Fire hose shall never be ran over except?
in cases of absolute necessity
167
2/1-28.30
What shall happen when hose "in use" is driven over by unauthorized vehicles?
Police action requested
168
2/1-28.32
Officers shall submit a F225 report of harassment to?
Commander of Arson/Counter Terrorism Section
169
2/1-28.45
hose lines above what floor, require exterior standpipes to be used when practical?
3rd
170
2/1-28.65
Upon return to quarters, Company Commanders who lost or find equipment shall?
Notify BC immediately and be guided by their instructions
171
2/1-28.65
Failure to report excess equipment is considered?
as serious as failure to report lost equipment
172
2/1-28.66
Backfiring brush or grass is what type of measure and should be done when?
drastic measure
extreme emergencies
173
2/1-28.70
if there is a delay in reporting a fire in HOTELS, APARTMENT HOTELS, OR INSTITUTIONAL OCCUPANCIES, the officer in charge shall determine?
if there was a delay in notifying FD
there is a witness to the fact the alarm was delayed
any representative of management or employee of the premise who took action in causing the delay
174
2/1-28.70
If there is clear evidence in a delay of reporting a fire alarm, what section shall be enforced?
Section 57.20.01B of Fire Code
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2/1-28.70
Any violation of the Fire Code is what?
a Misdemeanor
176
2/1-28.70
in order to enforce Section 57.20.01B of the Fire Code, what must be present?
a witness
177
2/1-28.70
Who shall be notified immediately if Section 57.20.01B is enforced?
Fire Prevention Officer
178
2/1-36.12
Members are prohibited from reporting to the scene of an emergency unless?
1) they have assigned duties in the emergency
2) have inspection responsibilities in the occupancy involved
3) it is a highly unusual emergency=report to IC for an active assignment
179
2/1-36.12
Can companies add themselves to incidents?
Not without MFC permission
180
2/1-36.12
Special Duty members, not in uniform, assigned to furnish special staff or technical assistance shall wear badge in plain view at all times on scene. who is exempt?
Arson and members assigned with identifying arm bands
181
2/1-36.36
When can off duty members be requested at an emergency?
when recalled
182
2/1-36.84
What is a LETTER OF APPRECIATION?
an act showing initiative and a clearly proven display of good judgement, no personal life risk is involved
183
2/1-36.84
What is a SPECIAL COMMENDATION?
act of RESCUE, or attempted rescue, involving considerable risk
184
2/1-42.01
MFC shall be notified immediately when the following exist?
1) FF EMERGENCY at scene of incident
2) when incident is some distance from dispatched incident/address
3) when a company encounters an emergency with no resource on scene
4) apparatus is unable to reach its destination
5) when returning to quarters from an alarm or arrival at quarters on a move up
6) any emergency involving a school bus and PD does not respond
185
2/1-42.17
When on scene of an emergency, when shall a company report "AVAILABLE" when released by IC?
only when dept is in MANUAL MODE of operation
186
2/1-42.34
What is an "Serious Industrial Injury?"
-injury/illness that occurs at place of employment or in connection to employment, which requires hospitalization for over 24 hours, other than medical observation
-employee suffers loss of member of body
-permanent disfiguration
-all ff hospitalizations and burns
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2/1-42.34
When a serious industrial injury occurs what is documented in the journal?
name of DA rep contacted and time notified
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2/1-42.34
Who shall be notified when debris from fire is left on public street, sidewalk, parkway or "presents a hazard to the public?"
STREET MAINTENANCE BUREAU to eliminate need for FD to remain on scene
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2/1-42.58
What is a "FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS HELP" call?
imminent or grave danger to LAFD personnel
LAPD response: 1 unit assigned CODE 3 with all available units in the area CODE 3
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2/1-42.58
What is a "FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS ASSISTANCE" call?
Large hostile crowd and apparent danger to personnel or apparatus
LAPD response: 1 unit code 3, and responding units may be code 3
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2/1-42.58
What is a "BACK UP THE FIRE DEPARTMENT" call?
belligerent individuals with a likelihood of altercation
LAPD response: 1 unit code 3, and responding units may be code 3
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2/1-42.58
What is a "MEET THE FIRE DEPARTMENT" call?
when dispatched to "known trouble area" or IC request PD for crowd or traffic control
LAPD response: 1 unit non emergency
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2/1-42.85
Communications with LAX and Van Nuys towers shall be used for the purpose of instruction and information pertaining to the location and safest means of approach to an emergency on the field, all other communications shall be made through?
MFC
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2/1-49.01
In the event of a disaster, Department Admin may require what forms?
F101A Emergency Activity Record/Personnel
F101B Emergency Activity Record/Operations
and forward to Management Services Section, Bureau of Admin Services
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2/1-49.05
Where are sand locations announced?
via teletype
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2/1-49.05
What if a citizen wants over 25 sand bags?
need authorization from County Flood Control District
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2/1-49.09
What is the primary concern with a flammable liquid spill?
fire hazard
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2/1-49.09
If a highly flammable liquid is involved, the hazard shall be abated by?
a wash down or other type of removal
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2/1-49.09
Who has primary responsibility for traffic safety matters?
LAPD
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2/1-49.13
What do the 4 NFPA 704 placards colors represent?
Blue=health
Red=instability
Yellow=reactivity
White=additional information
0-4; no hazard to severe
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2/1-49.15
For large scale incidents involving gases and/or chemicals that endanger health and welfare of personnel, who shall be requested?
Members from state OES through MFC
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2/1-49.17
Chlorine repair kits control leaks in chlorine containers, what are the 3 types of containers?
Type A: 100 and 150lb containers
Type B: one ton containers
Type C: tank cars and tank trucks
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2/1-49.17
What information does MFC need when requesting chlorine repair kits?
size up of type,
size and number of containers involved
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2/1-48.19
Why is it not desirable to shut off oil or gas lines?
shutting off a valve under pressure may cause a line to break in other places
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2/1-49.27
If flammable liquids enter storm drains that terminate in HARBOR WATERS, what shall be placed at the drain outlet to limit the spread of liquid upon the waters of the harbor?
an Oil Boom
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2/1-49.27
What shall IC request through MFC to pick up flammable liquids from the street?
VACUUM TRUCK
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2/1-49.35
In the presence of radioactive material, an officer shall monitor radiation exposure to personnel via MINI RADIACS to ensure members do no exceed how many roentgens?
25 in 24 hours
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2/1-49.45
What type of piping systems can members hook up to a hydrant?
1) SPRINKLER SYSTEM
2) STANDPIPE
3) REFRIGERANT DIFFUSING SYSTEM
4) any other system designed and intended for ff purposes
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2/1-49.47
For the immediate removal of hazardous waste (immediate danger to life and property, freeways) a state approved waste hauler shall be considered with the following priority?
1) owner or responsible agent
2) other governmental agencies
3) MFC, MFC will request after Deputy Department Commander approval
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2/1-49.47
For non immediate removal of hazardous waste, notification to other governmental agencies involved, then request owner or responsible agent to request approved waste hauler. What should be furnished to the fd?
Written proof said disposal company has been employed and
a certified haulers manifest after removal of hazardous waste
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2/1-49.47
If no governmental agency, nor owner or responsible agent is willing to remove the hazardous waste, who do you contact?
Fire Prevention Chief On Call
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2/1-49.54
In event of an emergency with a broken sewer line or sewer accumulation in a building, IC shall request who?
BUREAU OF SANITATION
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2/1-49.68
LAFD and LAPD have ____ jurisdiction in emergencies involving evacuation?
CONCURRENT
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2/1-49.68
Who's responsibility is Emergency Passes?
LAPD
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2/1-49.81
what 2 gases present in a fumigation, should be allowed to vent before making entry?
CYANIDE
METHYL BROMIDE
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2/1-49.90
US Mail fires shall be extinguished with what?
co2 or dry chem
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2/1-56.01
what form is a FIELD INCIDENT REPORT? who is responsible for completing it? and when?
F902
IC
on scene or upon return to quarters
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2/1-56.01
What form is completed in all cases where death or injury occurs as a result of a fire incident?
F902C
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2/1-63.01
Who is responsible for determining the most probable cause of a fire?
IC
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2/1-63.01
What are the 4 groupings of determining the cause of fire?
INCENDIARY
SUSPICIOUS
UNDETERMINED
OTHER KNOWN CAUSE FIRE
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2/1-63.10
Arson shall be requested immediately by IC when the following occurs?
1) INCEDIARY OR SUSPICIOUS FIRES
2) JUVENILE FIRES
3) FATALITIES OR PROBABLE FATALITIES except from car crashes, aircraft crashes
4) SERIOUS BURNS
5) EXPLOSION
6) GREATER ALARM FIRES >10 companies working
7) SPECIAL INCIDENT
8) SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
9) IC has EYE WITNESS
10) UNDETERMINED FIRE WITH LOSS OF >25,000$
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2/1-63.50
IC is responsible for entering 902 incident reports to Arson by when?
end of duty shift
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2/1-63.60
WE TIP posters posted at fire scene, shall be removed when?
no later than 90 days after the incident
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2/1-70.01
What grants full authority to officers of the FD when in command of fires to prevent the approach of any persons, or to remove any persons not usefully employed, in officers judgement, in extinguishing the fire or preserving property of the building?
CITY CHARTER
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2/1-70.66
When valuables are found at an emergency, and the owner is present, what will the IC do?
turn valuables over and secure a receipt
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2/1-70.77
What form may be used to relay any necessary information handled by the department regarding an incident when an RP is not on scene?
F337 INFORMATION NOTICE
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2/1-74.03
What map symbol is a TRIANGLE with battalion number and letter?
PREDETERMINED HELISPOT
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2/1-74.03
What map symbol is a CIRCLE with battalion number and letter?
PREDETERMINED STAGING AREA
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2/1-77.60
Where are COMMAND POST APPARATUS located and what is their identifier?
FS3
FS88
Command 1
Command 3
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2/1-80.05
Numbering Strike Teams formulated by MFC are designated what numbers?
1000-1030
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2/1-80.05
Strike Teams formed at an incident start at what number?
1031
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2/1-80.10
Minimum staffing of a Task Force is ?
9
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2/1-80.10
When a TF is reduced to 8 members what occurs?
operate as 1LF or 2E
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2/1-80.10
What is a specified combination of fire suppression resources and a leader?
STRIKE TEAM
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2/1-80.10
What are a group of suppression and/or rescue resources, not S/T, with a leader who have been temporarily assigned for a SPECIFIC MISSION called?
TACTICAL TASK FORCE T/T
MEDICAL TF M/F
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2/1-80.30
State Master Mutual Aid System has assigned LA CITY with what designated numbers?
1000-1074
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2/1-80.30
What is a Strike Team numbered 1075-1099?
Combination of resources from Area "A":
Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills, and LA City
XLA
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2/1-80.60
For IAZ, MTZ, or AA(auto aid) what is dispatched?
FULL BRUSH ASSIGNMENT per Burn Index
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2/1-80.60
For Immediate Need (IN) LOCAL (LAC, VCN, ORC)
what is dispatched?
2 S/T
-closest enclosed engines; single engines may be bypassed
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2/1-80.60
For Immediate Need (IN) all other counties what is dispatched?
2 S/T
-enclosed TF engines
-may bypass Div 3
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2/1-80.60
Planned Need dispatch?
2 S/T
-enclosed TF engines from Div 1&2
-Div 3 may be considered but not used
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2/1-80.60
Additional resources can be up to how many S/T?
6, including XLA
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2/1-84.60
What is the stock number for ordering zip lock bags for medical waste? what is the description?
9380136;
bag, poly, zip lock, 10"x12"x2ml
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2/1-91.10
MFC has the authority to dispatch what category assignment to a structure fire outside the city?
B
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2/1-91.10
What is the ratio of chief officers to companies dispatched outside the city with over 10 companies dispatched?
1: 5
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2/3-01.20
IC is responsible for the completion of tactical priorities. The tactical priorities are:
1) RESCUE endangered occupants and treat the injured
2) STABILIZE the incident and provide for life safety
3) CONSERVE property
4) PROVIDE for safety, accountability and welfare of personnel
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2/3-01.30
IC is responsible for the following functions?
1) SIZE UP
2) ASSUME and announce command and establish ICP
3) INITIATE, maintain and control the communications process
4) ID the overall strategy, develop IAP, assigns companies and personnel consistent with plans and SOGs
5) Develop an effective ICS organization
6) Provide Tactical objetives
7) Review, evaluates, and revises the IAP
8) Provide for the continuity, transfer and termination of command
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2/3-01.40
the officer assuming command shall communicate with the person being relieved by?
FACE TO FACE OR
RADIO
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2/3-10.24
A First alarm assignment is defined as:
1) up to and including 6 companies of any type
2) All companies included in the Initial Assignment when it exceeds 6 companies due to the inclusion of one or more TF or SQ
3) Up to and including 4 companies working on a "BRUSH DISPATCH"
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2/3-10.24
Who is responsible for the abatement of the emergency on a first alarm assignment?
BC
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2/3-10.24
When is an EMS Captain dispatched?
3 or more rescue ambulances assigned to a single incident
2 or more PARAMEDIC ra's assigned to a single incident
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2/3-10.32
What is a Greater Alarm Incident?
more than 6 but less than 16 companies
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2/3-10.32
Who shall be dispatched on a Greater alarm dispatch?
second BC and DC
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2/3-10.32
When is a BC dispatched as a Safety Officer?
more than 10 companies dispatched
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2/3-10.48
What is a Major Emergency?
more than 15 companies dispatched
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2/3-10.70
Who makes up the LAFD Incident Management Team? how many IMT's and positions?
members assigned to HQ and/or special duty work schedule
on call
5
12
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2/3-20.20
How should the IC name the incident, using how many syllable names?
geographic area using street name or landmark;
one or two syllable names
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2/3-20.35
When does MFC start an incident clock?
when the first dispatched unit arrives on scene of a structure fire or incident that appears to be time sensitive or dangerous
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2/3-20.35
MFC will advise the IC of the elapsed time on the incident clock every ______ minutes until ________.
10 minutes
until "knock down" is declared or cancelled by IC
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2/3-20.50
What channel shall be used for initial size up and secondary reports to MFC?
Dispatch Channel
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2/3-20.50
What channel is for communications between the IC and branch Directors and Div/Group Sup?
Incident Command Channel
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2/3-20.60
How are Divisions identified?
ALPHABETICALLY=around building or areas at brush fire
NUMERICALLY= multi story structures
NAME for specific locations="roof" "marine division"
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2/3-20.60
What are groups?
they have SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
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2/3-20.60
What is used to identify multiple groups or divisions? can be numerically or by name for specific function or location
BRANCHES
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2/3-30.40
What are the 4 sections of the general staff?
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Administration
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2/7-01.01
Who supervises the actual Recall Process?
RECALL COORDINATOR and assisted by RECALL STAFF
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2/7-01.01
who implements recall during business hours?
UNDERGROUND TANKS UNIT of FPB
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2/7-01.01
who initiates recall after business hours?
a MFC dispatcher and a fire company until relieved by the RECALL COORDINATOR and staff
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2/7-01.01
where are the back up recall sites? and how often are designated fire companies trained to initiate recall procedure?
UNDERGROUND TANKS UNIT-9th floor CHE
FS100
FS49;
quarterly basis
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2/7-01.11
Who requests from the FC or DDC a Limited Recall to meet current and anticipated staffing needs?
METRO SECTION COMMANDER
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2/7-01.11
what are the 4 phases of recall?
PHASE 1 state of preparedness
PHASE 2 limited recall=41-71 companies and/or 20-25 RA's committed to Major
PHASE 3 shift recall=72-100 companies and/or 26-29 RA's committed to Major
PHASE 4 Department Wide=>100 companies or >39 RA's commited
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2/7-01.33
When splitting companies, what is the minimum amount of boats that shall remain in service?
1 Large boat
and 2 Small boats
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2/7-01.33
When notified of PHASE 1 Recall, Company Commanders housing reserve engines shall?
outfit the reserve engine with fittings provided and with spare hose assigned
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2/7-01.50
Where is the Departments primary Base location for extended events?
DODGER STADIUM
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2/7-01.55
Which members will not be recalled?
Members:
-on sick leave pay
-on leave no pay
-on disciplinary leave
-assigned to accounting
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2/7-01.90
What phase of recall implements a 12 hour relief cycle?
Phase 3
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