Volume 1 Flashcards
(384 cards)
1
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Who can schedule work, overtime, establish methods, processes and procedure by which work is performed, authority by R and R, state law, ordnance’s and resolution?
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Fire Chief
2
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Manuals (MOPS) are an adjunct to the Rules and Regs and shall have equal force and effect in administration, true or false?
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True
3
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Members must posses a working knowledge of what?
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Department library
4
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What is a composite of permanent policies and procedures?
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MOPS = Manuals of operation
5
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Manuals of operation superseded except for what 3 things?
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Rules and regs, amendments issued in weekly bulletins, special notices
6
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What needs to be done in order for there to be revisions to manuals?
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Forward F-41 to planning section, upon receipt of revision it shall be promptly changed in library
7
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All changes of reference material in library will be tracked under what?
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“Recent changes” icon found in navigation tool bar on LAFD portal
8
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What is the primary information conduit?
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Information Portal along with administrative teletypes
9
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What 3 sections of the LAFD manage all saved information from the library?
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Admin services bureau, management information section, and planning section
10
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How long will notices and bulletins be available for view in the information library? (OLD, MAY NOT BE IN LIBRARY)
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30 days unless the notice or Bulletin has been regenerated pending admin approval
11
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Who is responsible for keeping books and pamphlets up to date and available in quarters?
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Responsible officer
12
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Who established Book 3, rules and regulations?
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Board of Fire Commissioners
13
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Who are the manuals of operations directed by?
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Fire Chief
14
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What do the manuals of operations set forth for the department?
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Policies and procedures
15
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Does reference material contain definite LAFD policies?
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No, not to conflict MOPs
16
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Who inspects library during inspection?
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Chief officers
17
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Prior to inspection check library for what 2 things?
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Condition and completeness
18
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How are books are identified?
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Inside front cover with gummed label, department subdivision title printed in ink
19
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Who issues special orders?
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Fire Chief
20
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Special orders contains policy, directives or procedures from what 2 materials?
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Weekly bulletin or MOPS (old)
MOPS (new)
21
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How often are special orders generated and updated by what section?
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Annually, by planning section
22
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Who issues a special notice?
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Authoritative departmental source (old)
Administrative office (new)
23
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How soon shall special notices reach each member?
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ASAP
24
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How long are special notices retained for?
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30 days unless admin approves inclusion into library (old)
Retained forever in the intranet (new)
25
How long are weekly bulletins retained for?
1 year
26
Who are administration bulletins issued to?
All members
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How long are administration bulletins retained for?
Until cancelled
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Who are department bulletins approved by?
Operations
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How long are department bulletins retained for?
Retain in book 24 until usefulness has passed
30
Department bulletins may originate from any what but is routed through and approved by admin and emergency operations?
Any bureau
31
If department bulletins have expiration date, retain for how long and who reviews it?
Not less than 60 days, operations will review
32
What happens to department bulletins that have no expiration date?
Retain indefinitely
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Who are information bulletins issued to?
Members or the public
34
How long are information bulletins retained for?
No need to retain
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Where are safety bulletins filed?
Book 75
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How long are safety bulletins retained for?
Until cancelled
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Where are training bulletins filed?
Book 23
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How long a training bulletins retained for?
Until cancelled
39
What is the record of the LAFD? (journal)
F2 Journal
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Who is responsible for entries in F-2?
Responsible officers
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What is logged in F2 (3 things)?
Entries regarding activities and operations, contains pt health info
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Are the F-2 journals allowed to be left unattended?
No, shall be secured and not left on desk/tables at anytime unattended
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What is the mission statement of the LAFD?
Preserve life and property, promote public safety, foster economic growth through leadership, management and actions as an all risk life safety response provider
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What are the LAFD core values?
Service, professionalism, integrity, respect, innovation and trust
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Who is the head of the fire department?
Board of fire commissioners
46
How long is the Board of Fire Commissioners appointed for and how many members?
Appointed for 5 years, 5 civilian members
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Who appoints board of fire commissioners?
Mayor, subject majority council vote
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Who makes and enforced rules and regulations?
Board of fire commissioners
49
How often does the board of fire commissioners hold public meetings?
Twice a month
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Who is responsible for interpretation and notification of all units and drivers during alarms?
Company commanders
51
Who (2) must be notified of still alarms?
Members of station and MFC before responding
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Are you suppose to use fire phone to report alarms?
No
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When shall routes be varied while responding?
In time of civil unrest
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Who is responsible for giving comprehensive size up?
First on scene company
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If nothing showing from initial size up, how shall companies respond?
Non emergency
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How shall companies respond to move ups?
Non emergency unless directed by MFC
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What is the priority while responding to an emergency?
The safe arrival of companies
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Who is responsible for stopping at intersections during a response with a convoy of apparatus?
First apparatus shall stop at red lights and stop signs, remaining apparatus shall slow down and proceed with caution and only when safe, except when controlled by traffic officer
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Can we oppose lanes when responding emergency?
Yes, slow to reasonable speeds, proceed through intersections with caution
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Who establishes in writing to ESB special procedures for unusual response problems?
Chief officer
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Who determines if “no parking” signs are needed?
Officers
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What is parking situation for streets less than 20 ft width?
No parking
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What is parking situation for streets 20 to 28 ft width?
No parking on one side, park allowed on side of hydrant
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What is parking situation for streets over 28 ft width?
No restrictions unless need to paint curb red on sharp turns or intersections
65
If restrictions needed for narrow streets what must be submitted and to who?
F-225 through channels to ESB
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Fire apparatus can only operate emergency when what 2 things are activated on the apparatus?
When siren and red lights used continuously
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What is the position of choice for electronic siren?
Wail position
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Can you use sirens and horns on freeways or passing hospitals?
Yes but only if necessary
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What are the 2 alternative siren positions when in need of attention?
Yelp and manual
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When responding on freeways, lights are disruptive. When should they be extinguished?
When safe
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How shall you transition from emergency to non emergency when returned by radio?
In an inconspicuous manner
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During response what apparatus can overtake and pass an apparatus?
Chiefs apparatus
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What are 3 exceptions for other apparatus besides chiefs for passing or overtaking another apparatus?
Disabled or delayed, reduced speed due to terrain, for optimum approach and placement
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Where shall companies normally remain when not on an in incident or out of first in district?
In their first in unless dispatched or directed by MFC
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What is a category A assignment (companies and gpm flow)?
Not less than 4 companies, including not less than 1 truck ( 3 engines, 1 truck, 800 if in first in, 1 RA, 1 BC, squad special processing will apply
Less than 4500 gpm flow
All companies not included in b or c assignment
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What is a category B assignment (companies, gpm flow, stories in height, (2 types) commercial sqft, type of occupancy, what type of occupancy on second floor)?
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6 companies not less than 2 trucks
800 if in first in
Special squad processing will apply
More than 4500 gpm flow
Dwellings 4 or more stories
Schools and nurseries 2 or more stories
Commercials 10k sq ft 1 roof, 1 floor
Commercials 15k sq for 1 roof, 2 floors
Bureau occupancies
All assemblage on second floor
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What is a category C assignment (companies and 2 types of assignment)?
Not less than 4 companies, not less than 3 engines and 1 truck
Special assignments use for brush, harbor or airport
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Who responds to automatic alarms (type of companies)?
1 engine or 1 truck
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When will automatic alarms be upgraded to full alarm (3 instances)?
When more than 1 device activated, 2nd confirmation of alarm is received, confirmed actual incident or officer request additional resources
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How is required flow estimated for a structure fire (2 factors)?
Number of companies needed to extinguish a fully involved structure
250 per line, 500 gpm max per company
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What is an EMS “A” assignment?
Closest BLS resource non emergency
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What is an EMS “B” assignment?
Closest BLS resource emergency
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What’s is an EMS “C” assignment?
Closest ALS resource emergency (none high risk)
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What is an EMS “D” assignment?
Closest Resource and closest ALS resource
85
What 4 resources respond to a Fire Dept needs help assignment?
1 BC, 1 EMS, 1 lightforce or engine, 1 ALS RA
86
What 4 things are needed for a first alarm change request?
F-225 to ESB or bureau commander, 1 copy
Approval of all station commanders, all shifts
Approval all chiefs, all shifts
MFC notified of changes from bureau
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Who has authority of splitting companies?
MFC as need arises
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Who has request authorization for recall of personnel to staff truck companies placed out of service?
MFC
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How are activated reserve apparatus that are to assume “relief” status for first line apparatus be identified?
Shall be identified by first line apparatus number
90
How many members to fully staff an engine?
4 members
91
Can an engine respond with only 3 members?
Yes but only become involved to save a life or if not engaging would bring discredit to the department, otherwise NAV
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How many members for a fully staffed task force?
10 members
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What happens if only 8 members staff a task force?
200 series closed, notify MFC and BC
More than 2 hours, notify Division, can run as lightforce or 2 engines
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What happens when 7-6 members staff a task force?
Close engine, notify MFC and BC
More than 2 hours, notify division, run as light force
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What happens when 5 members staff a task force?
Run as lightforce or engine, notify MFC, BC and division
96
What is the minimum staffing of a truck company?
5 members, if 9 member task force, 200 series pump engineer does not count as 5th member on truck
97
Who has the authority to close companies longer than 2 hours?
Division commanders
98
Who can approve the closure of BLS and ALS rescue in order to staff fire companies?
Division commanders
99
When shall a move up company, if directed to respond to an emergency move up, transition to non-emergency?
When entering designated 1st in district
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How shall move up companies care for other quarters in which they move up to?
With same care, discipline and regard as own quarter
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What is tactical alert?
When in a state of preparedness necessary to cope with civil disturbances or disasters
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What first ins may tactical alerts be initiated?
May be initiated in select 1st in districts
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How shall LAFD respond during tactical alert (who responds with LAFD)?
Should respond with LAPD, if not delayed entry. LAPD will provide protection while on scene
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What should members wear (4 items) during tactical alert while riding in open cab and jump seats of enclosed apparatus?
Goggles or face piece, helmet, turnouts, and body armor
Members riding in area of enclosed cab with windows up are exempt from this equipment requirement
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How shall members on rescue ambulances ride during tactical alert?
Ride in cab or jump seats at all times, close windows and lock
doors
106
How shall members respond (emergency or non emergency) while taking routes during tactical alert?
Discontinue red lights and siren if it causes unwanted attention
Consider alternate route
107
How shall apparatus be protected during tactical alert?
Leave no apparatus unattended, unless locked. Keep tools out of sight if cannot be concealed store in quarters
108
How shall fire stations be protected during tactical alert?
Exterior doors and windows locked, window covers drawn, lights left on, gates and exterior courtyards locked
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During tactical alert, how will radio communications be maintained?
Radio watch shall be maintained, business calls kept in short duration, consider monitoring LAPD radio and division channels
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When shall a meet the fire department be requested?
When responding to a known troubled area
111
What agency is responsible for establishing a parameter of a given civil unrest area?
LAPD
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What 2 cheifs can make modifications during tactical alert?
Deputy division commander and fire chief
113
Who are the only members of the LAFD allowed to carry fire arms?
Members of the arson section
114
If you carry an unauthorized firearm under California law you are subject to what violation?
Misdemeanor
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If you carry a loaded fire arm you are subject to what violation?
Felony
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How will platoons make relief during tactical alert (2 ways)?
Use bus or plug buggy to meet off going platoon in safe area or return to quarters and effect relief
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How far out shall helicopters remain from affected area during tactical alert?
1 mile outside area
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If an off duty member comes upon an emergency within LA City limits who assumes command?
Member shall assume command until properly relieved
119
When giving a size up, it shall included but not be limited to what 8 factors?
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Address/location
Type of incident
Structure type
Brush type
Access and staging location
Life hazard and exposures
Additional resources needed
Location of command post
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120
For on going size up, contact metro for what 3 factors?
Conditions change from initial size up, which companies will be held on scene and for what time period
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What is the order of command when arriving to incident (3 resources that assume command)?
1st in company commander
1st in TFC
1st in BC
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Who manages hazardous materials incident, LAPD or LAFD?
LAFD
123
Who has responsibility of hazmat responses made on freeways?
Under CHP jurisdiction, LAFD retains command over LAFD personnel and equipment
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What type of alarm will division commanders be dispatched?
To greater alarms
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What 2 types of alarms shall a command post be established and location announced?
During greater alarms and major emergencies
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Can EITs give authoritative orders during an incident?
Only when name of the directing officer is given and must be promptly carried out
127
How soon shall companies go available at emergencies?
At earliest practical time (duty of commanders)
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Who shall remain with apparatus while awaiting orders at emergencies?
Company commanders
129
What book contains the official safety policy?
Book 75
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When shall an “emergency traffic” be used?
Shall be used to clear radio traffic, use clear text
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What training bulletin contains procedures outlined for firefighter emergencies?
TB #2
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When shall a RIC be designated and how many companies?
Designate at least 1 fire company if additional resources are requested beyond initial alarm
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How many companies are on scene for a greater alarm?
More than 6 companies
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During a greater alarm, who is to be assigned RIC?
USAR group as RIC, EMS captain, additional channel for rescue group
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When should a second RIC company be designated?
When the first RIC company gets deployed, as soon as possible
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What type of supervisor should be considered when there are multiple RIC companies?
Rescue group supervisor
137
When placing an apparatus at a fire avoid obstructing what 3 things?
Roadways, hydrants and rail road tracks
138
If necessary to obstruct roadways, hydrants or rail roads, who should be available in the area?
A competent driver shall immediately be available
139
Where shall apparatus be placed when parked in a dead end canyon or roadway?
Heading towards safety
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Who shall IC be notify for a sig alert?
MFC
141
How long does a street need to be closed for it to be considered a sig alert?
30 minutes or more
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Who cancels a sig alert?
Highest ranking officer in charge
143
How many seconds should you not run fire pumps dry for?
No longer than 30 seconds, where practical fire pumps shall be carried wet
144
Who shall IC make verbal notice to through MFC if there is unusually low hydrant pressure?
Hydrants and Access Unit
145
If hydrants and access unit is unavailable who shall be notified?
DWP
146
If there are hydrant problems being experienced, who shall be notified by pump operators with an F-225 forwarded through channels?
Bureau commander
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What 4 things shall the F-225 with hydrant problem contain?
Time, date, hydrant location, and brief description of problem
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MFC notifies what agency when a hydrant becomes damaged during an incident?
DWP
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What 2 members are in charge of safety operations while using aerial ladder or aerial ladder platform?
Company commander or certified operator of the apparatus
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Who establishes policies to ensure the largest nozzles are used for ladder pipe operation (officer in charge of TF)?
Task force commander
151
What is the ladder pipe assembly used on all current trucks?
Akron 1495 ladder pipe assembly
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What is the most commonly use smooth bore tip carried attached to a ladder pipe?
1 3/4” tip
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How many gpms does the 2” smooth bore tip flow?
1000 gpm
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What are the 4 gpm settings on the Akron Turbo Master variable spray tip for ladder pipe?
350, 500, 750, 1000 gpm settings
155
All other trucks (seagrave) carry which 2 tips for the ladder pipe and what setting for the Akron turbo master variable spray?
800 gpm using 1 1/2” or 1 3/4” smooth bore tip, or using 500 gpm setting on spray tip
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Which 2 tips are the most commonly used smooth bore tip carried on ladder pipe assemblies for seagrave trucks?
1 1/2” or 1 3/4” tip
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What are the 3 options of tips we shall use for wagon battery?
1 1/2” smooth bore
500 gpm (or larger) fog hog variable spray tip
5/8” smooth bore brush tip
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Under who’s direction are we allowed to use other tips while on scene of an emergency?
Either IC or officer in charge
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Can fire apparatus drive over hose?
They shall not drive over hose unless absolute necessity
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Who shall be requested to take action if an unauthorized vehicle drives over hose in use?
Police
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During aggravated cases of driving over hose what LAFD section is it reported to by telephone?
Arson
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An F-225 must be filled out to follow up with Arson and who for aggravated driving over hose case within 24 hours?
Bureau commander
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What 4 instances shall an officer submit an F-225 report of harassment to the commander of the arson section?
Bombardment by missiles capable of injury of personnel/damage to equipment
Discharge of fire arms towards apparatus or personnel
Belligerent action to apparatus or personnel
Flagrant physical contact or obstruction of members carrying out their duties
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An F-2 journal entry must be done along with notifying who of harassment of members?
Administrative BC
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Above what floor shall exterior standpipes be used if practical?
3rd floor
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Who has the option to cause smoke areas to be designated during incidents?
IC
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Is smoking allowed on any department apparatus?
No, members shall not smoke on apparatus
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Can fire debris be thrown from heights of buildings during a fire?
Only if it is essential in the extinguishment of Fire
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Who shall be notified at the station level as much in advance of any oil, gasoline or repairs required at an emergency?
Officer in charge
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Who is responsible for a take on the inventory of their apparatus to determine their equipment is complete?
Company commanders
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Who must be notified of lost or found equipment?
BC
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Backfiring is to be used during a brush incident only during extreme what?
Extreme emergencies
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Who gives approval of back firing operations?
IC
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Backfiring operations shall not be attempted unless what 2 factors exist?
Exposures are protected or exposures are considered as risks
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If there was a delay in alarm for a fire in hotels, apartments, and institutional occupancies and evidence is clear, what kind of violation is it, misdemeanor or felony?
Misdemeanor
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During response to an automatic alarm, the fire company must make certain that what doesn’t exist?
Fire
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When responding to an automatic alarm and the system must be left inoperative, what 2 things must be done?
Alarm must be serviced immediately
Establish a fire watch until alarm has been restored
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How can a fire alarm be de-energized?
Disconnect system from AC power
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For automatic alarms, fire personnel may not reactivate system with what 2 detectors?
Member may not reactivate system with heat or smoke detectors
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Can member respond to the scene of an emergency?
Only if they have assigned duties in the emergency or have inspection responsibilities of the occupancy
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Companies can add themselves to an emergency with the permission of who?
MFC
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Can off going members be utilized at an incident?
Only if they have been recalled
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Are the use of services from civilian allowed at a fire?
No, be courteous but firmly decline
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Civilians can receive a letter of merit or special commendation for performing meritorious acts at an emergency, officers must forward reports to who through channels?
Division
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What 2 types of civilian acknowledgement can civilians receive?
Letter of merit (no life risk)
Special commendation (act of rescue)
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What 6 immediate notifications to MFC are required?
When a FF emergency is declared
When emergency is distance from dispatched address (must be updated)
When responding to an alarm, coming back from an alarm or any destination, notify MFC if emergency encountered
Apparatus unable to reach destination, disabled
During move ups, or returning to quarters
Emergencies involving a school bus
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What 4 progress reports does IC give to MFC during emergencies?
Upon arrival (brief size up)
Comprehensive size up
Updated size up
Available resources
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What TAC shall all members remain on at incident where a firefighter emergency is declared?
Incident TAC
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Any injury or illness which requires hospitalization for 24 hours or more for other than observation or when employee loses any member of body or disfigurement is what type of injury?
Industrial injury
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Who shall MFC notify of any industrial injury?
District attorneys 24 hour command center
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Does the name and time notified of the district attorneys representative need to be entered in the F-2 journal?
Yes
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What does fire department needs help mean?
Imminent grave danger to fire department, LAPD responds code 3, if no BC on scene one will be assigned
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What does fire department needs assistance mean?
Large hostile crowd and apparent danger, LAPD responds code 3, if no BC on scene one will be assigned
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What does back up the fire department mean?
Belligerent individual(s), with likely hood of altercation, LAPD responds code 3
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What does meet the fire department mean?
Known trouble areas, LAPD generally responds non emergency
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Who does IC notify for public assistance such as victims needing to be relocated after an incident?
MFC
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When will we communicate with airport control towers directly as opposed to MFC?
Only for instruction and info pertaining to location and safest means of approach, all other comms thru MFC
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Do airport control towers monitor fire department radio frequencies?
No
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What type of radio communications do we go to during a catastrophe such as earthquakes, floods, etc?
Radio watch until MFC further notice
200
Where do apparatus get placed during an earthquake?
Predesignated sage area, units will operate from here until further notice from MFC
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Which packet do we use during an earthquake or whenever earthquake prediction response plan is implemented?
Earthquake packet
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What 2 city agencies inspect fire stations for stability when in jeopardy of collapse?
General services or building and safety
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How many sand bags are we required to get authorization from
| County Flood Control in order to issue them to civilians?
25 or more sand bags
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Are issue slips required for sand bags?
No
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Sand bag locations announced, via what?
Teletype
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What is the primary concern (hazard) for flammable liquid spills?
Fire hazard of spill
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How shall highly flammable liquids be handled at a flammable liquid spill?
Shall be washed down or other type of removal
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If only traffic hazard involved such as heavy oil spills what agency should be requested?
Police
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Who has the primary responsibility in traffic safety, LAPD or LAFD?
LAPD
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How many hours of the day is the FPB hazmat specialist available for?
24 hour on call
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If we need the FPB hazmat specialist, who do we request them from?
MFC
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Which 2 placarding systems do we use for hazardous materials?
DOT - for transporting and packaging
NFPA 704 - for structures
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What 4 color coded hazards are on a 704 placard?
Blue - health
Red - flammability
Yellow - reactivity
White - additional info
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For numbering system of 704 placard, which are no hazards and which are severe hazards?
0-4, 0 no hazard, 4 severe
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If there is a large scale incident involving chemical or gases who should be requested (state/federal)?
State office of emergency services (OES)
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Chlorine repair kits are available throughout the city for chlorine cylinder leaks, who do you contact for location and attaining them?
MFC
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What are the 3 different size chlorine cylinder repair kits?
Type A - 100-150 lb cylinder
Type B - 1 ton cylinder
Type C - tank cars and trucks
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What 2 type of personnel are trained to use chlorine cylinder repair kits?
Personnel assigned to hazmat stations and FBP hazmat specialists
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Can members of the LAFD shut off rupture oil or gasoline lines?
Not desirable for members to shut off lines
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At an incident where combustible gases are present or suspected, who can the IC make notifications through for combustible gas indicators?
MFC
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Can flammable liquids be washed into storm drains when responding to a spill in the harbor?
No, shall not
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If flammable liquids get in the storm drain, we can limit the spread by placing what at the drain outlets?
Oil booms
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Who can the IC request from MFC to pick up flammable liquids from the streets?
Vacuum trucks
224
For radioactive material spills, mini radiacs shall be worn and what is the limit of exposure (roentgens) in a 24 hour period?
25 roetngens in a 24 hour period
225
Who has the primary responsibility for radiological monitoring and decontamination for radiation, is it LAFD or LA County department of health services?
LA county department of health services
226
What 3 kinds of piping systems can the LAFD connect to?
Hydrant, standpipes, refrigerant diffusing system
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If in the event that a request is made to connect to a piping system other than for firefighting purposes who must you get approval from first?
Fire Chief
228
What are the 3 ways to secure a state approved hauler for hazardous waste?
Require owner, responsible party, or other government agency to secure/request hauler
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What are 3 ways to request a hazard waste hauler non emergency?
Notify other government agency
Require owner to obtain hauler with manifest
If no agency or owner, contact FPB on call chief who will recommend Fire Marshall or deputy department commander who will approve or disapprove removal
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What 2 forms must be forwarded for removal of hazard waste through FPB?
F-225 and F-902
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Who gets notified of broken sewage lines?
Bureau of sanitation, department of public works
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During evacuation of an area, LAFD has the authority to close and evacuate an area per what 3 codes?
Fire code, LA admin and municipal code
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What is a closed area?
Portion of area or surrounding area with restricted entry due to life hazards
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What is an involved area?
Area surrounding incident, area to be prescribed
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What is limited access?
Allows entry to involved and closed area to person meeting criteria per IC
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What is no access?
Prohibits unauthorized person from entering involved or closed areas
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What is voluntary evacuation?
Advising person in area of threat, able body residents may remain
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What is mandatory evacuation?
Warning persons of threat and order removal from close or involved area
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Who establishes entry criteria to involved or closed areas?
IC or field commander
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What does the entry criteria outline as far as who can enter?
Persons allowed in closed or involved areas
IC retain authority to restrict person normally authorized to enter
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What is an authorized entrant?
Those authorized to enter
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What are emergency passes?
Responsibility of LAPD, temporary pass established through criteria
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What is a field commander?
LAPD terminology for IC
244
What is primary control?
Maintained by fire or police, depends on nature of incident
245
Can we enter a structure that is being fumigated?
Yes but only with SCBA or if structure has been thoroughly vented
246
If cyanide or methyl bromide is used, can we enter a fumigated structure?
Do not enter until throughly ventilated
247
Can we enter areas with high voltage?
Stay safe distance until assurance from MFC or DWP
248
What can we use on US Mail box fires?
Co2 or dry chemical extinguishers
249
Should postal authority be present if mail container is open?
Yes
250
Do we need to stand by after mail box fire is out?
No, secure mail box against continued use
251
What is the form for field incident reports and must be completed by IC at incident or in quarters?
F-902
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Shall MFC be notified if police are on scene?
Yes
253
What form do each company responding to or moving up as a result of a fire incident must complete?
F-902S
254
What form must be completed as a result of injury or death at a fire incident?
F-902C
255
What 4 telephone reports must be made when returning to quarters after a different types of incidents involving fire, arson, hazmat, or injuries/death?
Telephone report to MFC, arson section, hazmat FPB, OSHA
256
Who’s does the primary responsibility rest on for probable cause at a fire?
IC
257
What is the purpose of investigating a fire?
To determine cause of fire
258
What is set by a human, deliberately and intent to do so, used for arson (willful and maliciously set), unlawful fires and does not include illegal burning or juvenile playing with fire?
Incendiary fire
259
Circumstances indicate an incendiary fire or an accidental cause can not be eliminated is what type of fire?
Suspicious fire
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More than 1 viable cause, does not indicate an incendiary fire, specific cause or opinion cannot be eliminated is what type of fire?
Undetermined fire
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What are 4 other known causes of fire and is a non intentional act of humans?
Causes by chance, natural, design or mechanical
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Arson immediately responds to what 10 instances at a fire when request by IC?
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Incendiary or suspicious
Juvenile (willfully and malicious)
Fatalities
Serious burns
Explosions
Greater alarm fires, more than 10 companies
Special incidents (borderline arson)
Suspect in custody
Eye witness of arson crime
Undetermined with loss of 25k or more
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How shall you refer to Arson in radio messages?
A-unit
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When should you use wet water and overhaul a fire when arson is summoned?
Not until after they release premises
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Can members on scene discuss the fire under investigation?
They shall not unless permission by IC
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What shall we do if an A-unit does not respond to a fire?
Retain and document evidence, F-902 comment evidence in custody at fire station
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What type of postings are placed at an arson fire once it has been determined intentionally?
“We tip” posters and business cards
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What section notifies “we tip” of postings along with public service?
Arson
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“We tip” posters shall be removed no later than how many days of incident?
90 days after incident
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Where can we order “we tip” posters and business cards from?
S and M
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What charter gives the fire department authority to keep persons away from a fire to prevent loss or theft of items belonging to civilians?
City charter
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Who shall a member report to after receiving a complaint of loss of theft by a citizen?
Commanding officer without delay, will report to IC
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If investigation for loss of theft cannot be cleared or satisfactory, IC must report investigation to who for normal business hours and after hours?
Bureau through channels (normal business hours) or contact division (after hours)
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Who shall you report valuables to when found during a fire?
Commanding officer who will report to IC
275
If owner of valuables cannot be located what section shall valuables go to along with 1 F-225?
Arson
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If leaving a scene unattended, fill out what form when a responsible person is not on scene and do not leave notice where unauthorized persons will be alerted to unattended property?
F-337, information notice
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What is the map symbol for a helispot on the map containing battalion number and letter (a,b,c)?
Triangle symbol
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What does the letter (a,b,c) mean in the helispot symbol?
Corresponds with location of emergency helispot/staging areas found in building inventory
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What is the symbol for helicopter staging areas and contains the letter S on top, battalion number and letter found below S?
Circle
280
How many helicopters are dispatched for night time rescues?
2 helicopters, 1 for light and 1 for rescue operation
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Which helicopter is best suited for landing in proximity of victim, small or large?
Large helicopter, better suited for transport and response time is shorter
282
If a rescue operation requires a litter, what must be requested for operation?
Hoist
283
Who is in command and can veto any operation that would be unsafe during a helicopter operation?
The pilot
284
Who permits control of airspace over a fire?
FAA Reg 91.91
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How can the FAA be contacted?
On a special air control frequency by MFC
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If radio communications with helicopter are difficult the aircraft be reached by what engine company or air operations commander?
E90 (messages relayed)
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What incidents do brush patrols respond to?
Respond to grass and brush per bureau policy
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What stations are command 1 and 3 located?
Command 1 - FS3
Command 3 - FS88
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Can civilians involved in an incident used telephone, fax or copy machine in any of the command posts?
Yes
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What fire company gets dispatched when a foam tender gets dispatched?
An engine company to operate it
291
What is the key concept of a task force?
1 officer providing unified direction and control
292
What are the numbers the state master mutual aid assign to the LAFD?
1000-1074
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When MFC forms strikes teams, what is the numbering system?
1000-1030
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When the IC forms a strike team on scene of an incident the numbering system is?
1031-1074
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What companies make a tactical task force?
3 engines or 1 LF and 2 engines
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Who is typically a tactical task force leader?
Captain II or BC
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If LAFD responding as a strike team outside of LA what number do they start with?
1001
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When the truck and engine split on a task force response, who does the pump follow?
Truck
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How many strike teams does LAFD send out of the city for immediate need?
2 strike teams
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How many strike teams will LAFD send as additional resources outside of the city?
6 total
301
During an EMS call, normally how many members on an firefighting company should be involved?
3 members
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When shall BVMs be used?
Whenever possible
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When shall rescues and equipment be cleaned?
After each use
304
Where shall medical waste be placed in?
Zip lock bags and discarded at hospital
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When ordering zip lock bags what is the full dimension of the bags?
Poly 10x12x2 mil
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When does patient care cease?
When pt is released at hospital
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Who shall give approval if personnel needs to contact patient?
Admin operations chief deputy
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How many triples may be dispatched to a brush outside of the city?
25-30 max
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Who supplies food at emergencies inside/outside the city?
Supple and maintenance
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What is the volunteers uniform?
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Light blue shirt
Brush jacket
LAFD work pants, boots
Black helmet
Shirt and brush jacket labeled volunteer
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Company or companies originally dispatched to an incident is known as what assignment?
Initial assignment
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A first alarm assignment includes how many companies?
Up to and including 6 companies
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A greater alarm assignment includes how many companies?
More than 6 companies but less than 16 companies, 2nd BC and division commander dispatched
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A major emergency assignment includes how many companies?
More than 15 companies
| IC consists of DDC, division and on call BC
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How many incident management teams are there?
5
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When does the incident clock start?
Starts when first unit dispatched arrives on scene
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How often will MFC advise IC of elapsed time on incident clock?
10 minute intervals (15 minutes per book 101)
318
How is the command post identified?
By geographical location
319
During recall and during regular business hours, who implements recall?
Underground tanks unit of the FBP
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What is the primary recall site?
MFC day unit
321
Should the MFC captain be contacted about recall?
Only as last resort
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Who initiates recall after hours?
MFC and 1 fire company until relieved by recall coordinator staff
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When will recall be initiated?
In the opinion of the MFC commander of shortage of staff has become critical or will become critical
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Who does the MFC commander request recall from?
DDC and Fire Chief
325
Which members will be recalled first?
Members that are not returning to duty next day
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Where should members report to when recalled if communication is down?
Dodger stadium, primary base location for extended events
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What 4 types of members will not be recalled?
Members on sick leave
Members on leave no pay
Members of disciplinary leave
Members assigned to accounting
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What is the emergency over time report (form) when recalled?
F-23
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State of preparedness, potential for recall, take home PPEs, pre deploy ready reserves is known as what phase of recall?
Phase 1 (preparation)
330
Limited recall, 41-71 companies and/or 20-25 RAs committed to major emergency, MFC initiated degraded mode, recall sufficient members to staff 200 series engines is known as what phase recall?
Phase 2 (limited recall)
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72-100 companies and/or 26-39 RAs on major emergency, recall entire shift (normally members already on duty recalled first), recall sufficient personnel to initiate 12 hour relief cycle at designated base location, and updated news media on current recall information is known as what phase of recall?
Phase 3 (shift recall)
332
Department wide recall, more than 100 companies or 39 RAs on major emergency, department wide recall will be made utilizing the news media (emergency broadcast system) is known as what phase recall?
Phase 4 (department wide recall)
333
Members are reminded that they are responsible for monitoring the news media for recall information beginning with what phase of recall?
Phase 1
334
The command staff consists of what 3 officers/positions for ICS?
Information officer, safety officer, and liaison officer
335
The general staff consists of what 4 sections?
Operations, planning, logistics, and financing
336
What consists of members regularly assigned to Headquarters and/or a special duty work schedule that are on-call to provide staff support at major emergency incidents and Department Command activations?
Incident management teams (IMTs)
337
Emergency operations center (EOC) consists of how many levels of activation?
3 levels
338
Level 2 activation of the EOC consists of how many members?
7 members
339
Level 3 activation of the EOC consists of how many members?
11 members
340
According to the MOPS number system, what does 2/3-60.14 mean (4 descriptions)?
Category, chapter, section, and subsection
341
Future reference material in the MOPs will incorporate the LAFD numbering system, but the number will be replaced with what letter?
“R”
342
Reference material is intended to explain what?
The “why”
343
According to volume 1, the number one goal the department focuses on is what?
Managing resources
344
The board of fire commissioners president and Vice President are elected for a term of how many years?
1 year
345
The fire chief is required to forward a written report to the board of fire commissioners how often?
Monthly
346
Who are the 2 highest ranking officers and regular acting fire chiefs?
Emergency operations and administrative operations chiefs
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Members are cautioned that, upon arrival on scene and the use of what are disruptive to traffic flow in either direction?
Warning lights
348
When more than 10 companies are dispatched, the ratio of chiefs shall be 1 chief for every how many companies?
5 companies
349
During tactical alert, dispatch modification can be made by the DDC and confirmed by the Fire Chief, this authority is made under which article of the City charter?
Article 10
350
When hose is driven over, in aggravated causes, an F-225 shall be forward to bureau within how many hours?
24 hours
351
When an ambulance responds and CAL OSHA notifications are required, who will forward the report?
Senior member on RA
352
Off duty members may cross fire line tape only under what 1 conditions?
With ID
353
Pollutant spills entering US waters, provide MFC with location and type of pollutant which will be forwarded to what US government agency?
US coast guard
354
When city forces are dispatched to other jurisdictions to fill vacant stations, the city resources should not exceed what percentage of the normal on duty apparatus of the requesting jurisdiction?
50%
355
If member fails to report to recall, member forwards an F-225 to who?
Fire chief
356
What type of notice is issued by an authoritative department source for guidance and instruction of members, impacts department operations or provides information to embers on official department activities and does not affect the library?
Official notices
357
What type of notice requires the approval of the respective operations office to be posted to the LAFD intranet and delegated by the respective operations office to bureaus or divisions?
Official notices
358
Official notices should be delivered by what 2 means, and the issuing office may request the emergency operations office that MFC generate a 4 bell message?
Administrative teletype and LAFD intranet (4 bells)
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Official notices shall be retained for how long?
Until usefulness has passed
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What types of notices are notices of events, classes, or activities that are open to all members?
Unofficial notices
361
Unofficial notices shall not be posted more than how many days prior to the date of the event?
90 days
362
Unofficial notices shall be posted to the intranet for a period not to exceed how many calendar days or until the day after the event occurs, whichever comes first, at which point it will be removed from viewing and not archived?
90 days
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Unofficial notices shall be posted in what format only and cartoons, drawings, and pictures shall not be included?
Text format only
364
If any member of the department determines that an unofficial notice references a website or later that contains offensive material, that member shall contact which office immediately?
Administrative office
365
Members wishing to post an unofficial notice may send the text of the notice to what 3 offices/sections to have the notice posted to the intranet?
Operations office, community liaison office, or planning section
366
Information contained in the body of any what shall not be used as the basis for writing test questions for promotional exams?
Notice (official and unofficial)
367
Which type of notice may form the basis for promotional exams test questions, once that information has been included in the library?
Special notices
369
Bulletins shall be classified into how many different types?
4 (administrative, departmental, safety, and training bulletin)
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Notices provide a format for the distribution of information to all members of the department, LAFD notices shall be classified into how many types?
3 (special notice, official, unofficial)
371
What type of notice is to announce the addition, modification or deletion of material in the library?
Special notice
372
What section issues training bulletins?
In service training (IST)
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Who issues administrative bulletins?
Administrative office
374
The LAFD service statement includes how many statements?
4
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The LAFD has how many goals?
4
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Who is the administrative officer of the LAFD and has the power and duties enumerated in Los Angeles Charter, Section 522?
Fire Chief
377
When initial assignment arrived with nothing showing, companies shall discontinue to respond, Chief shall respond how?
Use discretion to continue in mode directed
378
A first alarm assignment is defined as up to and including 6 companies or how many companies for a brush dispatch?
4
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For change of platoon in affected area during tactical alert, the oncoming shift is directed by who to use bus or plug buggy to meet off going platoon in safe area?
MFC
380
When responding to a structure fire, the mode of operation will be 1 of what 3 modes?
Offensive, defensive, investigative
381
MFC will dispatch the closest division chief to all greater alarms, if division is unavailable, MFC will dispatch the closest what?
Chief officer
382
During catastrophes, department city wide radio watch shall be maintained until MFC notifies, when directed by the department, prepare what 2 forms and forward to management services section?
F-101A and F101B
383
The crime of arson, known as what, must be established independently of the confession of arson?
Corpus delicti
384
When a federal employee is inured, officers shall notify who?
FedOSHA
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For restricted air traffic, the local FAA will invoke their regulation to prohibit private aircrafts at the request of what 3 people?
IC, air ops branch director or senior LAFD helicopter pilot on scene
