Volume 1

Question 1

What is the modified Numbering System in the MOPS

Answer 1

Category, Chapter, Section and Subsection

Question 2

What does each number represent in the following numbering system? 2/3-60.14

Answer 2

The number (2/) is the CATEGORY
Section 60 of Chapter 3 (2/3-60.14)
Sub-Section is designated as .14 (2/3-60.14)
Reads as “Two, Three, Sixty Point Fourteen”

Question 3

What form do you forward to Planning for material in the MOPS that needs a revision?

Answer 3

F-41 (Ref. 9/7-F-41) or
“Send a Comment” icon on the Navigation toolbar on the Portal

Question 4

Written Communication are classified as one of the following:

Answer 4

Rules and Regulations
Manuals of Operation
Reference Material
Special Orders
Special Notices
Official Notices
Unofficial Notices
Departmental Bulletins
Reports and Records

Question 5

Who Provides Maintenance of the Library?

Answer 5

Administrative Services Bureau, Management Information Section and the Planning Section

Question 6

What Shall Chief Officers observe Records for during Department-wide Inspections?

Answer 6

Condition and Completeness of all records

Question 7

How does a Supervisor replace lost hard copy material?

Answer 7

Forward an F-225 THROUGH CHANNELS to the Manuals and Orders Unit

Question 8

What is a Special Order?

Answer 8

A directive issued by the Fire Chief for the administration of Department affairs

Question 9

What content can Special Orders contain?

Answer 9

Policy, Directives or Procedures

Question 10

How are special orders distributed?

Answer 10

Via the Internet, via Special Notice and posted to the library in Manual of Operation, Volume 1

Question 11

What are the classification of the three types of Notices?

Answer 11

Special Notices
Official Notices
Unofficial Notices

Question 12

What is the Application of a Special Notice for?

Answer 12

Announce the addition, modification or deletion of material in the library

Question 13

What is the application of Official Notices for?

Answer 13

Guidance or Instruction to members.
Directly impacts Department operations or provides information on official Department activities

Question 14

What is the application of Unofficial Notices?

Answer 14

Notices of events, classes or activities open to all members
Shall not be posted more than 90 days prior to event

Question 15

Vision Statement

Answer 15

The LAFD will be the premier, all-risk public safety and emergency service provider that exceeds the expectations of the diverse communities we serve

Question 16

Mission Statement

Answer 16

To preserve life, protect property, and safeguard our communities through relentless commitment to emergency preparedness, prevention, response and recovery

Question 17

Core Values

Answer 17

SERVICE Prioritizing our citizens, residents, and communities
CHARACTER Aligning personal values with organizational values
COMPETENCY Committing to the continual pursuit of performance excellence
CONTRIBUTION Immersing ourselves in the advancement of our services and standards
COLLABORATION Embracing the widespread value of diversity, equity and inclusion
KNOWLEDGE Informed, experienced leaders with qualifications, certifications and formal education

Question 18

Receipt of Alarms

Answer 18

Company Commanders are responsible for correct interpretation of alarms and notifications of all units and drivers from Qtrs

Question 19

How Shall still alarms be reported

Answer 19

Shall be reported to Metro using the business phone or radio

Question 20

What is the response mode of move-Ups?

Answer 20

Non-emergency, unless directed emergency by Metro

Question 21

What is the priority of Department resources responding to the scene of an incident?

Answer 21

Safe arrival of the responding units

Question 22

When shall no parking signs be needed on narrow streets?

Answer 22

Less than 20’ - No parking on both sides of the street or Fire Lane

20’ to 28’ - Parking is allowed only on one side of the street, the same side with the fire hydrants

Over 28’ - No restrictions, unless curb is painted red

Question 23

How shall siren and horn be operated on freeways or passing hospitals?

Answer 23

Only as necessary and when traffic conditions are favorable to their use

Question 24

What is the position of siren choice?

Answer 24

Wail

Question 25

When cancelled from an incident, how should you transition to non-emergency mode?

Answer 25

In an inconspicuous manner

Question 26

Who can pass other apparatus while all are responding emergency?

Answer 26

Chief’s Apparatus

Question 27

What can another apparatus overtake and pass another?

Answer 27

Disabled or delayed Moving at a reduced speed due to terrain or type of apparatus Giving way in order to alter the response sequence so as to obtain optimum approach and apparatus placement at an emergency

Question 28

Category A Assignment

Answer 28

Not less than four fire companies, including not less than one truck (3 engines + 1 Light Force + 1BC + 1 PAramedic Rescue + 1 800 Series Rescue + 1 Squad)

Question 29

Criteria for Category A Assignment

Answer 29

Required Fire Flow: Less than 4500 GPM and All occupancies not included in Category B or C

Question 30

Category B Assignment

Answer 30

Not less than six fire companies, including no less than two trucks (4 Engines + 2 Light Forces + 1BC + 1 PAramedic Rescue + 1 EMS Captain + 1 800 Series Rescue + 1 Squad)

Question 31

Category B Criteria

Answer 31

Required Fire Flow 4500 GPM and above Dwellings, apartments and hotel occupancies four or more stories in height Commercial/Industrial More than 15,000 ft on two floors or 10,000 ft on one floor All Fire Prevention occupancies in PSS (Schools, nurseries two+ stories; Sanatoriums, homes for aged, hospitals, PA, churches) except B-2 occupancies under 100 feet All Assemblage occupancies on second floor or above

Question 32

Category C Assignment

Answer 32

Not less than four fire companies, including not less than three engine companies and one truck Special assignments including Brush, Harbor, Airport, etc.

Question 33

Required Fire Flow

Answer 33

Standard used to estimate the number of companies needed to fully extinguish a fully involved structure fire 250 GPM per line and two lines (500 GPM) per company

Question 34

Fire Department Needs Help Assignment

Answer 34

1 BC 1 EMS 1 Light Force or Engine 1 ALS RA

Question 35

Engine Company Staffing Levels

Answer 35

4 Personnel - Fully Staffed 3 Personnel or less - NAV - Only become involved to save a life or when lack of action brings discredit upon the department

Question 36

Staffing of Task Force/Light Force

Answer 36

10 personnel - Fully Staffed 8 personnel - Close 200 Series Engine… Run as a Light Force or 2 Engines 7-6 Personnel - Close Engine. Run as a Light Force Metro and BC notified 5 Personnel - Run as either a Light Force or Engine 4 Personnel - Engine Only

Question 37

When shall Division be notified when company is downgraded?

Answer 37

If duration is more than 2 hours

Question 38

Minimum Staffing four a Task Force?

Answer 38

9 Members

Question 39

Minimum Staffing for a Light Force

Answer 39

5 Members

Question 40

Minimum Staffing for a Hazardous Materials Company

Answer 40

4 PErsonnel

Question 41

Who has the authority to authorize closing of Fire Companies longer than two hours?

Answer 41

Division Commander

Question 42

On Emergency Move-ups, when shall companies change to Non-emergency

Answer 42

When entering designated first-in District

Question 43

How far shall helicopters be away from civil unrest?

Answer 43

One mile outside the area

Question 44

First member to arrive on scene of an emergency shall:

Answer 44

Assume Command Give MFC a Size-up Request additional companies and equipment if needed Retain command until properly relieved

Question 45

Initials Size-Up

Answer 45

Address or location Type of Incident Life Hazard Additional Resources Needed Exposure problems Location of Command Post (Chief Officers) Mode of operation for Structure Fires (Offensive, Defensive, Investigative)

Question 46

Acting Officers Precedence of Command

Answer 46

Yield to regularly appointed officers of the rank involved

Question 47

Precedence of command

Answer 47

First Arriving Company Commander First arriving Task Force Commander First Arriving Battalion Commander

Question 48

When shall the Command Post location be announced?

Answer 48

At every greater alarm or major alarm, officer in charge shall establish and announce the location of and remain at the command post.

Question 49

Who can be designated as the Deputy Department Commander?

Answer 49

Chief Deputy or Deputy Chief as designated by the Fire Chief

Question 50

Who is the DDC during normal business hours?

Answer 50

The Deputy Chief in charge of Emergency Services Bureau (Emergency Operations)

Question 51

Resources arriving or leaving an emergency scene shall report their status to who?

Answer 51

Incident Commander

Question 52

Who has the responsibility of Safety at emergencies?

Answer 52

All Members

Question 53

Where is the Official Safety Policy of the department contained?

Answer 53

Book 75 - Accident Prevention and Safety Program Manual

Question 54

When shall the IC designate a Rapid Intervention Company (RIC)?

Answer 54

When any additional fire resources above the initial alarm are requested

Question 55

When does an incident become a greater alarm?

Answer 55

Greater than 6 companies

Question 56

What resources are added when an incident becomes a greater alarm?

Answer 56

USAR Group as RIC EMS Battalion Captain Additional TAC channel as Rescue Channel four Rescue Group

Question 57

What shall not be blocked by apparatus at fires

Answer 57

Roadway in the immediate vicinity, fire hydrants, apparatus or railroad tracks 2/1-28.10