Volume 2

Question 1

House dues Voting :

Results of all voting should be posted and a copy of the vote retained for ______

Answer 1

6 months

Question 2

The IOU should be signed by the requestor and should be paid back within ______ unless otherwise agreed upon by a majority vote of the House Dues Fund contributing members

Answer 2

30 days

Question 3

Members planning to apply for service pension should contact Personnel Services Section approximately ___ days in advance of their intended retirement date

Answer 3

30

Question 4

Paramedic Ambulances shall be staffed by two licensed paramedics, one of which must have at least ____ year of Department ALS assignment experience.

Answer 4

One

Question 5

Except for extended leaves in 3/3-01.69 no request for time off which would permit a member to be absent from duty for a period exceeding _____ days, including vacation, will be granted.

Answer 5

65

Question 6

For specific, continuing purposes, a member may apply to the Battalion Commander for approval to take “Accrued Overtime” in half-day segments or, for the purpose of attending courses in higher education, a member may request this time in _______ hour increments. Each member may be permitted a maximum of _____ such leave periods per _____________

Answer 6

Four; six; calendar month

Question 7

Prior to return to duty from any extended leaves, members shall first report to the _________________________

Answer 7

Personnel services section

Question 8

The total accumulated allowance of sick leave carried over from any previous year or years to the next shall not exceed:

Answer 8

136 work days - 100%
105 “ “ - 75%
105 “ “ - 50%

Question 9

A leave of absence with pay granted to members incapacitated for duty because of illness or injury incurred as a result of line of duty operations or exposures. Members shall not receive full salary compensation for a period longer than ______ year

Answer 9

One

Question 10

Up to a maximum of ______days sick leave in any calendar year shall be allowed for illness in the member’s immediate family. (FE)

Answer 10

12

Question 11

Members on SPECIAL DUTY , regardless of their work schedule, shall be entitled to _____ calendar days of leave of absence with full pay for a death in the employee’s immediate family.

Answer 11

3

Question 12

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE :Members assigned to PLATOON DUTY shall be entitled to ____________ leave of absence with full pay for such death

Answer 12

Two 24- shifts

Question 13

PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL LEAVE: Members assigned to special duty positions may be allowed ______ hours, and platoon duty members are allowed ________ hours per calendar year to secure preventive medical treatment for themselves and their immediate families

Answer 13

16

12

Question 14

VOTING:

Members may take up to ______ to vote, without loss of pay

Answer 14

2 hours

Question 15

FAMILY LEAVE:

A family leave will be approved for a maximum of _______

Answer 15

4 months

Question 16

In order to qualify for a family leave, an employee must have been employed continuously by the City for a period of one year and have worked for at least ______ hours during the 12 months immediately preceding the beginning of the leave.

Answer 16

1,040

Question 17

Shift trades between two members shall involve a minimum duration of ________

Answer 17

6 hours

Question 18

VACATION:

• Members with at least one year of aggregate service but less than 10 years of aggregate service are entitled to ____________of vacation per year.
• Members with at least 10 years of aggregate service but less than 30 years of aggregate service are entitled to ___________ of vacation per year.

Answer 18

16 days ( 8 Shifts )

24 days ( 12 shifts )

Question 19

Level ____ Exposures requires immediate notification of Medical Liaison Unit. Medical Liaison will direct the member to an appropriate facility for first care, base line testing and counseling.

Answer 19

3

Question 20

Platoon duty personnel shall arrange to donate blood at a time which will permit ____ hours to elapse before returning to duty

Answer 20

24

Question 21

If you decide to change doctors, you may request a change through MLU to the Workers Comp Officer and within _____ days, they will furnish you the names of five competent physicians

Answer 21

12

Question 22

Station and Unit Commanders shall, on the ____________________________, contact the Medical Liaison Unit and relay all pertinent information relating to the off-duty members’ medical and duty status.

Answer 22

First business day of each month

Question 23

NIOD: Any appointment for medical, dental, optical or similar service should be scheduled when the member is off duty. When this is not possible, not more than _____ hours a year and not less than _______ hour at a time may be used for this purpose.

Answer 23

16 ; 1

Question 24

Medical examinations are scheduled every two years or:

Answer 24

1. Return from extended leaves.
2. DL51A renewal.
3. IOD or NIOD work fitness determination.
4. Exit Medical - Optional

Question 25

Members scheduling medicals should schedule them within______ of the member's birth date.

Answer 25

60 days

Question 26

All indicated irregular findings in PRB will be entered in ____ INK.

Answer 26

RED

Question 27

Length of hair on back of the head shall not ________________________ of the dress uniform when standing with the head erect

Answer 27

Extend over the top of the collar

Question 28

Hair may cover part of the ear, but the ____ inch of the ear (when measured from the bottom of the ear) must remain exposed.

Answer 28

One

Question 29

Female employees: Single pony-tail or braid, including french braids may be worn providing the bottom end of the braid does not extend any longer than _____ inches from the top of the collar.

Answer 29

6

Question 30

Female employees: Bulk of hair shall not exceed ____ in depth Back of hair shall not exceed below ________

Answer 30

2 inches Bottom of collar

Question 31

Moustaches shall not cover the upper lip, shall be well groomed, neatly trimmed, and shall not protrude beyond the natural facial "smile" crease, nor extend beyond ______ below the corner of the mouth.

Answer 31

Half inch

Question 32

Fingernails are to be kept neat and clean and, for safety reasons, shall be no longer than ____ beyond the tip of the finger

Answer 32

1/8”

Question 33

Optional uniform jacket: | The zipper shall be open no lower than _________________________

Answer 33

The bottom of the shirt breast pocket

Question 34

Flight suits: Pilots - Helitac crew - Helitac medic - Chiefs/captains -

Answer 34

Tan Orange Light blue Dark blue

Question 35

LAX Identification badges generally expire ________

Answer 35

One date from date of issue

Question 36

Evaluation of subordinates must be as ________ as possible

Answer 36

Objective

Question 37

Performance evaluation , for recognition of EXCEPTIONAL performance, use which form ?

Answer 37

FG-79

Question 38

Performance evaluation , to correct a DEFICIENCY use which form ?

Answer 38

F-1104

Question 39

Performance evaluation, A NON-CONCURRING rated employee may submit an _____ in place of commenting on the back of the form

Answer 39

F-225

Question 40

Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (F-1122 and F-1132) shall be submitted on all members below the rank of ________. The rater shall forward the report to the immediate superior _______ prior to member's anniversary date in present rank or grade

Answer 40

Chief officer 45 days ( unless within 6 months of anniversary date)

Question 41

Each full-time civilian employee shall be in actual attendance on-duty for a minimum of ____ hours on each assigned work day;

Answer 41

8

Question 42

Civilian rest periods shall be limited to ___ during a normal tour of duty. No rest period shall exceed _______minutes in duration.

Answer 42

Two ; fifteen

Question 43

What forms shall be completed for a CONTAMINATED NEEDLE STICK ?

Answer 43

F-420 F-225 5020 State DWC FORM 1

Question 44

"AOD" is taken in amounts of _______ or more for special duty personnel and _________ or more for platoon duty personnel.

Answer 44

4 hours ( special duty ) 6 hour ( platoon duty )

Question 45

Extended leaves shall mean :

Answer 45

Military leave : long term ( more than 30 days ) Civil service leave: ( excess of 15 days ) Disciplinary leave: (excess of 15 days ) Family leave

Question 46

How many 100% sick days do you get a year ?

Answer 46

12 days per calendar year

Question 47

How many times can special duty members donate blood, on duty ?

Answer 47

4 times a year

Question 48

Nightwear attire may be worn outside of quarters after _____ hours or on responses when donning of the prescribed uniform would be impractical, i.e., a member in the shower, engaged in physical fitness, etc

Answer 48

2000

Question 49

Turnouts pants shall be worn when responding to:

Answer 49

1. All reported fires except; brush or grass fires NOT involving structures 2. Hazardous materials incident 3. All automatic alarms

Question 50

Advance travel funds will be requested by submitting an ______ and forwarded ______ weeks in advance of scheduled trip

Answer 50

F-225 Six

Question 51

If a Board of Fire Commissioners meeting is to be held at a fire station, what form shall be forwarded by the station commander to Fire Facilities Coordinator at least _____ prior to the meeting ?

Answer 51

FG- 113 Two weeks

Question 52

Station Commanders shall normally cause all members to arise no later than ________

Answer 52

0630 hours

Question 53

Early relief is the __________ period prior to the scheduled hour of duty of the oncoming platoon

Answer 53

90 minutes

Question 54

Any events which involve the Department or its members may be recorded and scheduled on a master calendar maintained by the _______________

Answer 54

Community Service Unit

Question 55

On what day shall the flag be flown at half-staff until 1200 hours and raised to the peak for the remainder of the day ?

Answer 55

Memorial Day, May 30th

Question 56

A monetary award of _____ % of the estimated first year net savings, up to a maximum of ___________, shall be given for any suggestion with an estimated net savings of $100.00 or more in the first year How much awarded if the suggestion is monetarily immeasurable ?

Answer 56

25% ; $50,000 $100

Question 57

What does a red top hydrant indicate ? | Who does the initial painting of them ?

Answer 57

Static pressure over 200 psi Station members

Question 58

Unless a different period of time has been specified, hydrants reported out of service, which have not been restored to service within ___ hours, shall be reported to the Construction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit and Battalion Commander by Phone.

Answer 58

72

Question 59

If the valve chatters or if water does not flow before the hydrant stem is operated ____ full turns, close globe valve and close the hydrant. Report to the Construction Services

Answer 59

Three

Question 60

What percentage of fire hydrant gate valves close clockwise ?

Answer 60

98%

Question 61

How many turns may a fire hydrant require for a complete shut down ?

Answer 61

18 to 26

Question 62

Of the 56,000 hydrants in the City, 80% will have the street shut off valve located within ______ of the hydrant

Answer 62

15 feet

Question 63

What two station districts have “ hard suction” hydrants designated for drafting only ?

Answer 63

86 and 91

Question 64

What form is used for Fire Hydrant Record ?

Answer 64

F-95

Question 65

What form is used for Fire Hydrant Test Record ?

Answer 65

F-70

Question 66

Members conducting investigations of a confidential nature or under circumstances in which it is inappropriate to divulge such information, may provide _____________ only.

Answer 66

Badge number

Question 67

When shall smoke detectors in the fire station be tested ?

Answer 67

Monthly

Question 68

Water heating appliances shall be set at a maximum of ______ to _____ degrees Fahrenheit

Answer 68

140˚ to 150˚

Question 69

When the ambient temperature is between __________ degrees Fahrenheit, open windows and discontinue the use of power ventilators where possible.

Answer 69

66˚ and 80˚

Question 70

Adjust heating and air conditioning thermostats to start heating when temperature drops below ____ degrees F. and cooling when temperature is above ____ degrees Fahrenheit.

Answer 70

68˚ 78˚

Question 71

Val visitors are allowed after what time ?

Answer 71

2100 2300 (when department handball tournaments )

Question 72

Accidents/Illness or Injury: When persons who are not City of Los Angeles employees suffer accident, illness or injury while on City property, complete and forward a _________ to the Administrative Office, through channels, for forwarding to the Personnel Services Section

Answer 72

FG-87

Question 73

Waiver or Indemnity Agreement - Visitors subject to possible injury shall sign a Department ____________

Answer 73

F-1109A or F-1109B

Question 74

When should members on duty retire between ?

Answer 74

2000 - 2300

Question 75

Prior to purchasing any lounge type chair, an F−225 be forwarded through channels and approved by the appropriate ______________

Answer 75

Bureau Commander

Question 76

If you are reporting a still alarm while on the radio, what should you place yourself in first ?

Answer 76

CAV

Question 77

When is a red flag alert activated ?

Answer 77

BI Extreme Range - 162 or greater Humidity - 15% Wind Speed - 25 MPH or greater

Question 78

What are the burning indexes for, LOW, MODERATE, HIGH, VERY HIGH AND EXTREME ?

Answer 78

``` LOW : 0 -37 MODERATE: 38- 47 HIGH: 48- 110 VERY HIGH: 111- 161 EXTREME: 162 And Above ```

Question 79

Station Commanders shall notify Metro whenever a test is not received within _________ of the proper time.

Answer 79

15 minutes

Question 80

When AVI a company is available to rescind to an incident within ?

Answer 80

60 seconds

Question 81

When CAV a fire resource, assessment engine, and an assessment light force are available to respond to an incident within ______ from the dispatch of an alarm

Answer 81

3 minutes

Question 82

When CAV, Paramedic RA and 800 shall be available to respond to an incident within ______

Answer 82

60 seconds

Question 83

Resources sent on "Move-up" to an area which normally operates on a different channel shall select the new channel _______________________

Answer 83

Upon leaving quarters or when dispatched

Question 84

What form is the Training Record ?

Answer 84

F-393

Question 85

When shall CAL-JAC reports be printed ?

Answer 85

On the last shift of each platoon each month

Question 86

Reflectors on street pavement in HILLSIDE area of the city indicate what ? Reflectors on FLATLANDS indicate what ?

Answer 86

ALL hydrant locations ( HILLSIDE ) MID-BLOCK hydrant locations ( FLATLAND )

Question 87

“ A” platoon battalion inspections shall occur between the months of :

Answer 87

February - August

Question 88

“ B” platoon battalion inspections shall occur between the months of

Answer 88

April - October

Question 89

“ C” platoon battalion inspections shall occur between the months of

Answer 89

June - December

Question 90

The station watch shall have _______ and ________ as their primary responsibility.

Answer 90

Station security and public contact