Volume 2 Flashcards by Matt LeBlanc

Volume 2 - Employee organizations that desire to meet with on duty members, must receive consent from ___________.

Immediate supervisor

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Volume 2 - Official representatives of approved employee organizations may be authorized by the Department, a reasonable amount of time for employee relation matters. This is approved by the ___________.

Administrative Office

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Volume 2 - Grievant representatives shall be provided _________ amount of paid time off to process.

Reasonable

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Volume 2 - Vacancies shall be filled based on needs of Department, personal development and to improve performance. After consideration of above, vacancies will be filled on seniority as follows…

1. 3.

Grade
Rank
Time (on Department)

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Volume 2 - Normally when a member requests a transfer, they will remain in that assignment for minimum of _____ month(s).

8 months

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Volume 2 - When a member requests an explanation for denying a transfer, the member shall submit how many F-225’s?

2 - F-225’s

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Volume 2 - A grievance is a dispute concerning the interpretation of the MOU or Rules and Regulations governing….

Working conditions
Personnel practices

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Volume 2 - Transfer selections shall be posted on the Official Business Board for ____ day(s).

5 days

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Volume 2 - Transfer dates are effective 0800 hours on that ________ that commences a pay period.

Sunday

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Volume 2 - Contact Personnel Services Section _____ day(s) in advance when seeking pension information.

30 days

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Volume 2 - Members that resign from the Department with less than 5 years of service will be interviewed by ________ Section.

Training Section

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Volume 2 - A FF/PM who is hired prior to 1/1/1983 and is certified as a Firefighter and Paramedic as of _________ and has maintained dual function is not required to be assigned to a Ambulance.

12/31/1992

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Volume 2 - The Bureau Commander shall make transfer selections no sooner than _____ day(s) after vacancies are published.

10 days

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Volume 2 - When Officers recieve transfer requests, they shall make a F-2 entry with date and time. Regular supervisors are _________ to submit comments upon return to duty.

Encouraged

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Volume 2 - When a credit complaint is filed against a member, Personnel Services will provide information. Further information may be provided by _____________.

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Volume 2 - Members are required to perform a minimum of ____ hour(s) of cardio per week and shall warm up within ____ minute(s) of such exercising.

2 hours
30 minutes

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Volume 2 - Captains shall forward all employment verifications to ___________.

Personnel Services

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Volume 2 - The suggested amount donated to the United Way “standard of giving” is made _____ time(s) a year.

24 times

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Volume 2 - If a member chooses not to participate in organized mess, the member shall get approval from ________ every ____ month(s).

Division
6 months

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Volume 2 - When a member voluntarily resigns, a prompt verbal notification to _______ is required.

Division

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Volume 2 - When an ex-employee applies for unemployment insurance, the City has _____ day(s) to respond.

10 days

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Volume 2 - When a member is servicing Jury Duty, do they retain any mileage fees provided to jurors?

Yes, always

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Volume 2 - When on call for on duty related subpoenas, if not notified by 1100 hours of cancellation, the member shall remain until _______ hours.

1600 hours

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Volume 2 - If a female believes she may be pregnant, she must immediately consult her physician. Who shall notify MLU when the pregnancy is confirmed?

Members commanding officer

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Volume 2 - Service pins are provided in 5 year increments (20, 25, 30 years, etc) by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Civil Service Commission

Volume 2 - When a members drivers license becomes restricted, the members supervisor shall note the restriction in _____ ink in the \_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Red ink * PRB

Volume 2 - For proper house dues accounting, two members shall verify deposit amount and retain the receipt for _____ year(s).

* 3 years

Volume 2 - When members are voting for the station house dues manager, purpose statement, and purchase polices, the vote will be retained for _____ month(s).

* 6 months

Volume 2 - If a house dues member requests an IOU from house dues, the member shall pay back house dues within _____ day(s).

* 30 days

Volume 2 - An emergency salary advancement can be granted by the __________ for extreme financial hardship. This amount is limited to $\_\_\_\_\_\_ per occurance.

* Relief Association * $2,000

Volume 2 - Members that receive a jury duty notice may telephone and be granted a continuance of ____ to ____ days to minimize personal inconvenience.

* 60 to 90 days

Volume 2 - If a member is served with a non-duty related subpoena, time off with pay may be granted if the court is within _____ mile(s) of employees residence.

* 150 miles

Volume 2 - Members may be excused from mess up to 6 months and may be renewed with Division approval. A letter from ________ or ________ explaining reason is required.

* Private physician * City physician

Volume 2 - Station Commanders shall be notified if a member fails to make a proper mess payments for _____ shift(s) or more.

* 5 shifts Members participating in the organized mess at their work location are responsible for making timely payments. Unless a prior agreement has been reached, the Station Commander should be notified of any member that has failed to make a payment for 5 or more shifts.

Volume 2 - After completing a certification program, Chaplains are approved by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Fire Commission

Volume 2 - Who restricts members from the physical fitness program, if their physical condition may cause injury?

* Operations

Volume 2 - When a members clothing is damaged, clothing replacement is computed on a _____ month life expectancy.

* 36 months

Volume 2 - When a member receives a DUI, they shall forward an F-225 to Operations within _____ day(s).

* 7 days

Volume 2 - When a member loses their paycheck, they shall submit one F-225, to Accounting Services ASAP. What should they do first before completing the F-225?

* Phone Accounting

Volume 2 - Engineers and A/O's shall become familiar with bridge load and speed limits. These limits are established by the Department \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Department of Public Works Speed limits are established by the Department of Public Works, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Division for all roadway bridges. Engineers and A/O's shall also be aware of the gross loaded weight of their apparatus.

Volume 2 - Funeral detail badge covers are worn horizontally as directed by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Fire Chief

Volume 2 - When completing a member’s annual evaluation, what is a common error Station Commanders make?

* Leniency

Volume 2 - A 30 day evaluation report is needed for your probationary firefighter. Use form F-\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* F-1142 "Probationary Firefighter 10 Shift Performance Evaluation Report"

Volume 2 - A 6th step evaluation shall be completed within _____ day(s) of eligibility.

* 45 days

Volume 2 - Which form shall be used to correct an employee deficiency?

* F-1104 "Personnel Notice"

Volume 2 - Fire Inspector evaluations shall be on form F-\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* F-1122 "Performance Evaluation"

Volume 2 - Fire Captains shall be evaluated on form F-\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* F-1132 "Officers Performance Evaluation"

Volume 2 - Members promoted to rank of Captain and below receive a ____ and ____ month evaluation.

* 2 and 5 month

Volume 2 - Members with at least 30 years of service are entitled to _____ day(s) of vacation per year.

* 25 days

Volume 2 - SOD time worked may be accrued in lieu of pay when approved by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Fire Chief

Volume 2 - The maximum accumulation of 100% sick time in workdays is ______ day(s).

* 136 days

Volume 2 - Platoon duty members shall be assigned a holiday code. There are ____ different codes.

* 21 codes

Volume 2 - Upon "return to duty" from family illness or a death in the family, forward a form F-\_\_\_\_\_.

* F-49 "Request For City Ordinance Leave"

Volume 2 - When a member chooses to take a 12 or 24 hour holiday off, how many days out must a guarantee be secured?

* 5 days

Volume 2 - 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.

* 65 days

Volume 2 - Special duty members are entitled to how many days of bereavement leave?

* 3 days

Volume 2 - How many vacation segments shall be taken off each year?

* 1 segment

Volume 2 - What is the maximum period a member may receive pay while on IOD leave?

* 1 year

Volume 2 - Platoon duty members may float all but _____ day(s) of vacation per year. By __________ 1st, all days not previously worked or taken off shall be scheduled to be worked, taken off during the remainder of the calendar year, or deferred into the following year.

* 12 days * September 1st

Volume 2 - How many days of Family Illness do members receive per calendar year?

* 12 days

Volume 2 - TS time shall be taken in ____ hour increments, except for training purposes, which can be in _____ hour increments.

* 12 hour * 4 hour

Volume 2 - What is the maximum allowable limit of Family Leave per calendar year?

* 4 months

Volume 2 - Can a member use AOD time on a major holiday?

* Never

Volume 2 - When a member requests to be placed off duty "death in the family", who is the request to?

* Battalion Commander

Volume 2 - Exchange of time or an F-360 is limited to the maximum monthly allowance of _____ hour(s).

* 144 hours

Volume 2 - If a member is "on call" for court, they must be available to appear in _____ hour(s).

* 1 hour

Volume 2 - The maximum of banked time (SOD & AOD) a member is allowed to accrue at the end of any pay period is ______ hour(s).

* 216 hours (Volumes) DISCREPENCY * 432 hours (MOU)

Volume 2 - Disciplinary leave is a suspension of duty in excess of ____ day(s) and not exceeding ____ month(s).

* 15 days * 6 months

Volume 2 - When a member votes, time shall be taken at the beginning or end of the shift and is limited to _____ hour(s).

* 2 hours If a member of this Department is a registered voter and does not have sufficient time in which to vote outside of working hours, regularly scheduled or overtime, the member may, without loss of pay, take off such time as may be needed (not exceeding two hours).

Volume 2 - When a member is injured, state form DWC Form 1, must be provided to the employee within ____ hour(s).

* 24 hours

Volume 2 - When a member returns from a military long term leave, Officers shall forward a FG- ____ to Battalion for forwarding to the Fire Chief.

* FG-68 "Time Off/Compensation Request (Military Leave Request)"

Volume 2 - When a member is off duty NIOD injury for one day, they are required to provide a F-\_\_\_\_\_ or ______ certificate.

* F-1001 "Physician's Work Status/Limitation Notification" * Medical certificate

Volume 2 - After a platoon duty member donates blood off-duty, how many hour(s) must elapse before working?

* 24 hours

Volume 2 - Approved night wear may be worn outside after what hours?

* 2000 hours

Volume 2 - When did the Department Tattoos, Scarifications and Branding policy take effect?

* May 1st, 2008

Volume 2 - Who prescribes uniform and grooming standards?

* The Fire Chief

Volume 2 - Male hair bulk shall not extend ____ inch depth.

* 1-1/2 inch depth

Volume 2 - Moustaches shall not cover the upper lip, shall be well groomed, neatly trimmed, and shall not protrude beyond natural facial "smile" crease, nor extend beyond ___ inch below corner of the mouth.

* 1/2 inch

Volume 2 - Members below the rank of Officer shall wear service stripes on their long sleeve shirt for each 5 years of service. The stripes shall be worn on which sleeve, at what angle?

* Left * 45 degrees

Volume 2 - The length of male hair shall not extend over the top of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Dress uniform collar

Volume 2 - When wearing a one-pocket shirt, the name plate shall be worn on the ________ pocket, centered with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Right pocket * Centered with badge

Volume 2 - When labeling a brush jacket, place the last name 2 inches below LAFD with what size stencils?

* 1-1/2 inch stencils

Volume 2 - When driving on LAX runways, members shall wear a LAX approved escort identification badge. Failure to wear the badge may result in fines up to $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* $11,000

Volume 2 - The Fire Chief dress coat is outfitted with _______ gold sleeve braid(s), ____ inch(s) in width.

* 1 solid gold * 2 inches

Volume 2 - Dress coat braids shall be placed ____ inch(s) from the bottom of the jacket sleeve.

* 2 inches

Volume 2 - What size lettering and color can be used on department approved work caps?

* 1 inch - silver block letters With a white border on the front panel.

Volume 2 - All members shall be clean shaven by ______ hours and any other time when representing the Department.

* 0800 hours

Volume 2 - Annual evaluations are due ____ days prior to anniversary date in present rank. Enter the date forwarded through channels in the PRB on form F-\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* 45 days * F-728 "Appointments - Record Of Performance Evaluation Report"

Volume 2 - Footwear shall be military style black. Female dress shoes are black heels 1-3/4 inch wide, no more than 2-5/8 inch tall and no less than ____ inch.

* 5/8 inch

Volume 2 - How often shall automatic door openers be checked?

* Daily

Volume 2 - The number size when labeling department mattresses shall be _____ inch(s). It is centered and placed at the top of a mattress.

* 3 inches

Volume 2 - When there is a line of duty death, who shall notify family members?

* Fire Chief

Volume 2 - What unit are events, such as retirement dinners scheduled and recorded?

* Community Services Unit

Volume 2 - When a member makes contact with an elected official, who do you promptly notify?

* Chief of Staff

Volume 2 - If a member is seriously injured or killed, can a member provide the press with the name?

* Never

Volume 2 - The daily command roster shall be prepared by Metro by ______ hours.

* 0800 hours

Volume 2 - On Memorial Day, the US flag shall be flown half staff until ______ hours.

* 1200 hours

Volume 2 - How many hydrants are located within the City of Los Angeles?

* 56,000 hydrants

Volume 2 - A built-up fire hydrant (BUFH) is an assembled unit of 4 or 6 inch pipe surmounted by an angle valve with a ____ or ____ inch outlet.

* 2-1/2 or 4 inch outlet The 2-1/2 inch type is used in areas having high water main pressure (over 200 PSI identified by red top).

Volume 2 - To change hydrant boundaries lines, forward an F-225 or a new F-\_\_\_\_\_ to Construction Services, Hydrant Access Unit.

* F-95 "Fire Hydrant Record"

Volume 2 - Chief officers or Station Commanders contemplating training activities requiring large GPM flows will notify the Construction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit at least ____ hour(s) in advance.

* 48 hours

Volume 2 - If the fire hydrant valve chatters or water does not flow before the stem is operated in ____ full turn(s), close the hydrant. Report to ___________ by telephone upon returning to quarters.

* 3 turns * Contruction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit

Volume 2 - Initial painting of high-pressure hydrants are performed by station members. Who determines if the hydrant is over 200 PSI?

* Station Commander

Volume 2 - Who is responsible for flushing hydrants?

* DWP

Volume 2 - Private hydrants requiring repairs or painting are to be treated as follows: * Station Occupancy - Issue a __________ violation * FPB Occupancy - F-\_\_\_\_ to FPB

* Fire/life safety violation * F-44 to FPB

Volume 2 - Hydrant outlet threads conform to what thread standards?

* National Standards Thread Specification

Volume 2 - This symbol on a department map is used to indicate what type hydrant?

* Private hydrant

Volume 2 - This symbol on a department map is used to indicate what type of hydrant?

* 2-1/2 inch single or * Built-up hydrant

Volume 2 - Hydrant reflectiors shall be installed in all the following areas... 1. 2. 3.

* Hill-side areas * Flatland areas for mid-blocks * Obstructed from view

Volume 2 - Approximately 80% of hydrant gate valves are located within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

* 15 feet

Volume 2 - When new hydrants are installed, Station Commanders will receive a F-\_\_\_\_\_ "Fire Hydrant Report" from Contruction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit.

* F-367 "Fire Hydrant Report" Station Commanders will check location, test, and take static pressure.

Volume 2 - Hard suction hydrants are located in the following districts... * Fire Station - \_\_\_\_\_ * Fire Station - \_\_\_\_\_

* FS 86 * FS 91 These hydrants are for drafting only.

Volume 2 - When a FPB occupancy hydrant requires repairs or painting, members shall forward a F-\_\_\_\_\_ to FPB.

* F-44 "Intra-Departmental Memorandum"

Volume 2 - Hydrants that have been "out of service" for more than 72 hours, notify... 1. 2.

* Construction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit * Battalion Commander (by phone)

Volume 2 - Hydrant gate valves are usually covered by a blue ____ inch diameter cap.

* 6 inch

Volume 2 - Hydrant testing schedules shall be determined by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. The maximum period of time between test periods shall be _____ month(s).

* Battalion Commanders * 12 months

Volume 2 - For energy conservation, set hot water heaters at _____ to _____ degrees F.

* 140 to 150 degrees F

Volume 2 - For energy conservation, when ambient temperatures are between _____ and _____ degrees, open windows, discontinue the use of power ventilators.

* 66 degrees * 80 degrees

Volume 2 - Quarry tile floors shall be cleaned with a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Damp mop Quarry tile has a sealer applied following installation.

Volume 2 - Radio time-out timers will terminate radio transmission when continuous use is ____ to ____ seconds.

* 30 to 60 seconds

Volume 2 - When pressing the answer-back button after a message, members should wait at least _____ second(s) between each red light that goes out.

* 3 seconds

Volume 2 - When a daily or weekly audio test is not conducted within _____ minute(s), notify Metro.

* 15 minutes

Volume 2 - Station smoke detectors shall be tested \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Monthly

Volume 2 - How often shall members check all handie talkie channels and record in the journal?

* Monthly

Volume 2 - When cleaning handie talkie radios, clean with mild soap at a \_\_\_\_% solution.

* 0.5% solution

Volume 2 - Who shall answer the station business phone?

* Company Commanders

Volume 2 - If a visitor is injured in quarters, forward an F-87 to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Administrative Office

Volume 2 - If a Cal/OSHA inspector arrives at your station, Commanders shall immediately call ___________ or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Department Safety Officer or * City Safety Engineer

Volume 2 - Normal station visiting hours are until _______ hours.

* 2100 hours No visitors are allowed after 2100 hours except for special events (Department handball tournaments, civic dinners, etc.), when the hours may be extended to 2300 hours.

Volume 2 - Battalion inspection is normally limited to ____ day(s).

* 1 day

Volume 2 - The Burning Index is transmitted by teletype to all work locations between the hours of 0700-0800 hours. A BI reading of 48-110 is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* High = BBI 48-110

Volume 2 - Special signals are sent to the fire station for various reasons. How, many bells are sent for an emergency dispatch?

* 5 bells

Volume 2 - Modification to the MDC shall be requested to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Metro

Volume 2 - Routine station training shall be based on... 1. ___________ needs 2. ___________ needs

* Individual needs * Company needs

Volume 2 - Dress standards for off-duty department training include female skirts not higher than ____ inch(s) above the knee.

* 1 inch

Volume 2 - Training shall be documented on a F-393 and in the members PRB on page 7. The form in the PRB is F-\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* F-732 "Skills and training"

Volume 2 - Is the work uniform part of the dress standard when training off duty?

* Yes, at anytime

Volume 2 - The CAL JAC report is due the _________ of each month.

* Last shift

Volume 2 - How many blocks of training have been designed to provide Company Commanders guidelines for company activities?

* 12 blocks

Volume 2 - The House Dues Coordinator will provide statements on a regular basis, minimally every _____ month(s).

* 3 months

Volume 2 - As a House Dues Coordinator, cash on hand should be confirmed by a minimum of _____ member(s) and recorded on a regular basis, minimally every _____ week(s).

* 2 members * 2 weeks

Volume 2 - Station Commanders shall determine that hydrants with a static pressure over _____ PSI have tops painted \_\_\_\_\_.

* 200 PSI * Red

Volume 2 - A new juror may postpone jury duty service up to _____ day(s) from the orginal summons through the call center.

* 180 days

Volume 2 - As an Officer preparing for an employee evaluation, what is the most important part of the rating process for uniformed personnel?

* The interview

Volume 2 - The department has a Military Liaison Officer (MLO) who is the single point of contact regarding LAFD members and their military obligations. This position is a Captain II and is assigned to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Planning

Volume 2 - Member's assigned or detailed to Special Duty, who wish to donate blood shall be granted _____ hour(s) of on-duty time from work. Members may donate blood, on duty, a maximum of _____ time(s) per year.

* 1 hour * 4 times a year

Volume 2 - Members of the funeral detail shall report to the officer in charge at least _____ minute(s) prior to the time of the service.

* 30 minutes

Volume 2 - If a LAFD member is assaulted, where is the F-225 forwarded to?

* Arson Unit

Volume 2 - How often will platoon duty members contact their immediate supervisor at their assigment and provide an IOD/NIOD duty status update?

* Once each segment

Volume 2 - How often will members on special duty contact their immediate supervisor at their assigment and provide an IOD/NIOD duty status update?

* Weekly basis

Volume 2 - When will Station Commanders contact the Medical Liaison Unit and relay all pertinent information relating to an off-duty members' medical and duty status?

* First buisness day of the month

Volume 2 - Regarding medical examinations, a member's immediate supervisor shall make entries in the PRB (F-733) of all applicable information. All indicated irregular findings will be entered in ______ ink.

* Red ink

Volume 2 - All members of each Battalion shall be assigned to one of 21 lettered holiday codes identified "\_\_\_\_" through "\_\_\_\_."

* "A" through "U"

Volume 2 - Captains assigned to EMS Districts will be assigned holiday codes on a Department-wide basis. Who assigns these codes to EMS District Captains?

* Division III

Volume 2 - On the LAFD uniform shirt, the Department patch is sewn on the _______ upper sleeve, _____ inch below the top of the shoulder.

* Left upper sleeve * 1 inch

Volume 2 - This symbol on a department map is used to indicate what type of hydrant?

* 4 inch single or * Built-up hydrant

Volume 2 - This symbol on a department map is used to indicate what type of hydrant?

* 2-1/2 x 4 inch or * Double 4 inch

Volume 2 - This symbol on a department map is used to indicate what type of hydrant?

* Subsurface hydrant (SSFH)

Volume 2 - Moustaches shall not cover the upper lip, and shall not protrude beyond the natural facial "smile" crease, nor extend beyond _____ inch below the corner of the mouth.

* 1/2 inch Extreme styling of moustaches is not permitted.

Volume 2 - Fingernails are to be kept neat, clean, and shall be no longer than ____ inch beyond the tip of the finger.

* 1/8th inch

Volume 2 - If female employees are wearing nail polish, it shall be ______ in color.

* Pale

Volume 2 - Members shall not wear any unauthorized ornamentation/jewelry such as earrings, flag pins or necklaces. What two items can be worn providing they do not show outside of the uniform? 1. 2.

* Religious * Medic Alert medals

Volume 2 - Who can grant members a one time exemption for tattoos, scarifications, or brands already in existence on the effective date of the tattoo policy where coverage of the tattoo may impede the members safety or where coverage is impractical?

* Operations Commander (or designee)

Volume 2 - Female members are permitted to wear cosmetics. All cosmetics are to be worn in ___________ amounts and color.

* Conservative

Volume 2 - Female members in field assignments can have a single pony-tail or braid, including french braids providing the bottom end of the braid does not extend any longer than _____ inch(s) from the top of the collar.

* 6 inches

Volume 2 - The time frame for wearing the officer's Summer Dress Uniform shall coincide with ____________ time.

* Daylight savings time

Volume 2 - (Female dress uniform) Female members may have a handbag of plain black leather or synthetic material, envelope style, not more than ____ inch wide and ____ inch deep.

* 11 x 7-1/2 inch (wide/deep)

Volume 2 - (Female dress uniform) A female member wearing a handbag shall carry it over the ______ shoulder or with the strap shortened for carrying over the arm.

* Left shoulder

Volume 2 - All sworn members, while on-duty, shall not display any tattoos, scarifications, and/or brandings. Members shall cover with the uniform or a skin patch no larger than ___ x ___ inches.

* 4 x 4 inches A skin patch is any patch or bandage that is of neutral tone such as an Ace bandage or Band-aid.

Volume 2 - Regarding the non-officer dress uniform, Fire Prevention Bureau Inspectors shall wear the _______ colored uniform cap.

* White uniform cap

Volume 2 - In the dress uniform, when members are standing in a natural upright position, the tie should reach within _____ inch of the belt buckle.

* 1 inch

Volume 2 - (Night wear) A firefighter job shirt is identifiable by a denim collar and denim patches on the elbows. Work locations may appropriately display their "individualized" logo on the right or left ________ area.

* Breast area

Volume 2 - Who is the authorized signer when you procure a LAX security identification badge?

* Battalion 4

Volume 2 - Generally, all issued LAX identification badges will expire _____ year(s) from the date of issue.

* 1 year

Volume 2 - After completing your LAX identification badge application, the member will be directed to the LAX badge office within _____ day(s).

* 14 days

Volume 2 - If you lose your LAX security identification badge, you will have to reimburse the LAFD $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* $100

Volume 2 - For lost or stolen LAX security identification badges, where do you submit the F-225?

* Bureau of Emergency Services (BES) A copy of the F-225 shall be forwarded to the Battalion 4 Administrative office.

Volume 2 - When funds are transmitted to Headquarters, what are the only two types of checks that are accepted? 1. 2.

* Personal check * Cashier's check

Volume 2 - Members will receive travel expenses for approved Department business only. Advance travel funds will be requested by submitting an F-225 _____ week(s) in advance of the scheduled trip.

* 6 weeks

Volume 2 - Department members will receive training expenses for approved training activities only. Forward a F-225 _____ week(s) in advance of training activity.

* 6 weeks

Volume 2 - If a Board of Fire Commissioners meeting is to be held in a fire station, the Fire Commission Office shall notify the Station Commander, through channels. What form is used for the equipment that is required?

* FG-113 "Building Repair And Service Request" Submit to the Fire Facilities Coordinator at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

Volume 2 - When contributions are collected, where do you forward the F-225 report?

* Administrative Office

Volume 2 - Station Commanders shall normally cause all members to arise no later than ______ hours.

* 0630 hours Members on-duty shall dress so as to be available for emergency response (not civilian dress).

Volume 2 - A "Line-Up" consists of the assembly of all members present, in a straight line, at attention, and in proper uniform, at a place in quarters. Who designates this place in quarters?

* Battalion Commander

Volume 2 - At what time shall Station Commanders cause station members to line up?

* 0800 hours

Volume 2 - The Flag of the United States of America shall be displayed at all equipped Department facilities from ______ to ______ hours each day of the year, weather permitting.

* 0800 to 1700 hours

Volume 2 - What shall be provided whenever the US flag is to be carried in Department formation?

* A color guard

Volume 2 - Who is responsible for the proper display and respectful care of the US flag?

* Station Commanders When not in use, it shall be folded and properly stored.

Volume 2 - What department administers the Suggestion Award Program?

* Personnel Department

Volume 2 - The Suggestion Committee Secretary shall be an employee of the Department. Who designates this Secretary?

* Fire Chief

Volume 2 - Before a Fire Cadet rides along on a rescue ambulance, they must complete a minimum of ______ hour(s) of ride along time on a fire company.

* 500 hours

Volume 2 - When a Fire Cadet wants to schedule a ride along, they must contact, in person, in uniform, the station commander that will be on duty the requested day, a minimum of _____ hours prior to ride.

* 72 hours Cadets shall report to Fire Station on scheduled day 30 minutes prior to ride out time.

Volume 2 - LAFD Fire Stations are designated as official voter registration sites to make voter registration mailing forms available to the citizens. These forms will be distributed at a convenient place in quarters between ______ to ______ hours daily.

* 0800 to 2000 hours Security of quarters shall be maintained. Citizens are not to remain in quarters if an alarm requires that the station be kept unoccupied.

Volume 2 - When a member is tardy or absent without leave (AWOL), who is the F-225 forwarded to?

* Bureau Commander

Volume 2 - Who is responsible for the installation and replacement of hydrant reflectors?

* Station personnel Hydrant reflectors and adhesive material are available through Supply and Maintenance Division.

Volume 2 - Who is responsible for the initial painting of hydrant tops that have a static pressure over 200 PSI?

* Station members

Volume 2 - If a member receives a written request from the public for information concerning any part of the city water system, where will you forward _written_ communications to?

* Construction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit A _verbal_ request will be referred to the nearest office of the Department of Water and Power.

Volume 2 - What percentage of fire hydrant gate valves close in a clockwise direction?

* 98% clockwise

Volume 2 - Fire hydrant gate valves may require ____ to ____ full turns to complete a shut down.

* 18 to 26 full turns

Volume 2 - When notifying Metro of a sheared off fire hydrant, what three items of information should be included? 1. 2. 3.

* Fire hydrant location * State if fire hydrant has been shut off * The number of valves closed

Volume 2 - If there is a change in the station grapevine telephone number, Station Commanders shall report in writing to the ___________ Unit without delay.

* Community Service Unit

Volume 2 - What month will Battalion Commanders order batteries for smoke detectors mounted in fire stations in their command?

* January

Volume 2 - Station residency is defined as residency of a permanent or semi-permanent nature to the extent that records of the Department reflect such location as the official address of the member. Who approves the F-225 for station residency requests?

* Bureau Commander, Emergency Services Bureau

Volume 2 - Any requests for use of Department facilities or personnel by members of other agencies will be directed to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Administrative Office

Volume 2 - Adjust heating and air conditioning thermostats to start heating when temperature drops below ____ degrees F and cooling when temperature is above ____ degrees F.

* 68 degrees F (heating) * 78 degrees F (cooling)

Volume 2 - A red flag alert will be activated when the Burning Index (BI) is in the extreme range, the humidity is \_\_\_\_% or lower and the wind speed is ____ MPH or greater.

* 15% * 25 MPH

Volume 2 - During the Sunday morning Emergency Traffic Tone test at 0815 hours, what channel are Station Commanders required to monitor during the test?

* Division administrative channel

Volume 2 - Each portable radio has two batteries. Portable radio batteries shall be changed each morning at the time of relief, and when in continuous use in excess of ______ hour(s).

* 3 hours

Volume 2 - How often shall Drill Towers be inspected to make certain that the Tower and its immediate area are properly maintained?

* Monthly

Volume 2 - Units that currently maintain a journal shall journalize the daily inventory including portable radios. What two items of information is documented in the journal regarding portable radios? 1. 2.

* Radio number * Member to whom radio is assigned

Volume 2 - Units with multiple channel radios will check the channels not normally used. How often is this check required?

* Monthly This check shall be conducted during drills, returning from fires, etc., at times when radio traffic is at a minimum. The check will be from mobile unit to mobile unit and kept as short as possible. The results of these checks will be recorded on the Apparatus and Equipment Check Record, F-973.

Volume 2 - How often are radio batteries to be reconditioned in the station conditioner?

* Monthly

Volume 2 - If the radio battery fails to reach \_\_\_\_% or better after charging, the battery should be exchanged by the radio monitor and sent to ___________ for replacement.

* 80% * Piper Tech

Volume 2 - How often shall responsible officers cause portable radios to be tested in conjunction with a mobile unit?

* Weekly

Volume 2 - Metro uses tone signals over the radio. A single tone signal (beep) will preceed urgent _____________ messages.

* Non-emergency messages

Volume 2 - Metro uses tone signals over the radio. What does a distinctive high/low alternating tone signal indicate?

* "Emergency Traffic"

Volume 2 - A triple tone signal will be used by Metro over the radio prior to _________ messages.

* Emergency messages Also used to alert units on an emergency response.

Volume 2 - When a fire resource is CAV, how much time do they have to respond to an incident from the dispatch of an alarm?

* 3 minutes

Volume 2 - When Paramedic and EMT Ambulances are CAV, how much time do they have to respond to an incident within the dispatch of an alarm?

* 60 seconds

Volume 2 - The Fire Danger Rating is transmitted by teletype, along with fire weather and pre-deployment information, between _____ to _____ hours daily.

* 0700 to 0800 hours daily

Volume 2 - A Burning Index (BI) of 111-161 is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Very high = 111-161

Volume 2 - A Burning Index (BI) of 38-47 is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* Moderate = 38-47

Volume 2 - What range of numbers is a "Low" Burning Index (BI)?

* Low = 0-37

Volume 2 - What range is considered "Extreme" for the Burning Index (BI)? * ______ - and above

* Extreme = 162 - and above

Volume 2 - How many bells indicate an "urgent" message on the teletype?

* 4 bells This requires an answer-back.

Volume 2 - Metro has the ability to subdivide the administrative teletype system into ______ areas.

* 4 areas They can selectively transmit to one or more of these areas. * Metro * San Pedro * Valley * West Los Angeles

Volume 2 - How shall still alarms received while out of quarters be reported?

* Radio

Volume 2 - Still alarms received while in quarters shall be reported to Metro using either the... 1. 2.

* Buisness phone * Radio

Volume 2 - During non-emergency activites, who shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining lines of communication with local circulation news media?

* Battalion Commanders

Volume 2 - What is the only title/position when you can use the word "Acting" when reporting to the public or press?

* Acting Fire Chief

Volume 2 - The Department will provide a bulletin board or space for the exclusive use of posting communications from recognized employee organizations. The removal date shall not be more than _____ day(s) from the date of posting.

* 60 days

Volume 2 - All "Official Business" bulletin boards are used only for posting official Department material. After _____ day(s) these communications shall be filed in a convenient place for future reference and shall be kept until their usefulness is past.

* 30 days

Volume 2 - (Sleeping) Members on duty should retire between ______ hours and ______ hours.

* 2000 to 2300 hours

Volume 2 - Fire station visiting hours can be extended to ______ hours for special events such as civic dinners and Department handball tournaments.

* 2300 hours

Volume 2 - "Station watch" is assigned to ________ members and shall be equitably divided.

* Non-officer members

Volume 2 - At all times, how many member(s) shall be designated as the "station watch?"

* 1 member

Volume 2 - Battalion inspections shall take place bi-monthly, within the first ____ week(s) during ______ months.

* 2 weeks * Even months

Volume 2 - For installation of telephones, buzzer systems, public address systems, and bell systems, where do you forward the F-225 to?

* Training and Support Bureau (Assistant Bureau Commander)

Volume 2 - For newly promoted members, who does the formal badge presentation for Captains and Chief Officers?

* Fire Chief

Volume 2 - Regarding station floor maintenance, asphalt tile floors require the application of ______ only.

* Wax (vinyl base)

Volume 2 - Fire suppression certified members below the rank of Battalion Chief are required to maintain a Class "A" or "B" drivers license. Which positions are exempt from this requirement? 1. 2. 3. 4.

* Full Time Helicopter Pilots * Fireboat Pilots * Fireboat Mates * Arson Investigators

Volume 2 - When shopping for the station mess, how many member(s) will be permitted to leave the apparatus and shop?

* 1 member

Volume 2 - If seeking cash compensation for an unsused holiday due to IOD leave the previous calendar year, the member must forward a F-225 request through channels to the ___________ Commander.

* Administrative Operations Commander

Volume 2 - Members with at least one year of aggregate service but less than 10 years of aggregate service are entitled to ____ day(s) of vacation per year.

* 16 days (8 shifts)

Volume 2 - Members with at least 10 years of aggregate service but less than 30 years of aggregate service are entitled to ____ days of vacation per year.

* 24 days (12 shifts)

Volume 2 - If a member is taking of two hours at the beginning or end of their shift to vote, how much advance notice must be given to their Commanding Officer?

* 2 shifts

Volume 2 - For members who are interested in learning more about the LAFD Chaplain Program, what office has available copies of the Chaplain Guidelines?

* Chief of Staff's Office

Volume 2 - Battalion Inspections shall take place bi-monthly, within the first ____ week(s) during ______ months.

* 2 weeks * Even months

Volume 2 - When a member on platoon duty fails to report to their place of assignment at the time of platoon change (tardy), who shall be notified of the circumstances immediately?

* Battalion Commander

Volume 2 - Regarding suggestions, a monetary award of \_\_\_\_% of the estimated first year net savings, up to a maximum of $50,000, shall be given for any suggestion with an estimated net savings of $\_\_\_\_\_ or more in the first year.

* 25% * $100 A suggestion receiving final approval from the Fire Chief is eligible for monetary award provided the suggestion causes an estimated net savings of $100 or more to the Department the first year the suggestion is put into effect. The estimated net savings will be determined by an Ad Hoc Committee appointed by the Fire Chief.

Volume 2 - As a holder of an LAX identification badge certain responsibilities are attached to the privilege. Failure to comply may result in fines up to $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

* $11,000 This includes disciplinary action by the Fire Department, and/or your badge being confiscated.

Volume 2 - Bed mattresses shall be turned on the _____ day of each calendar \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

* 1st day * Calendar quarter On January first the numeral "1" is to be at the head of the bed. On April first the numeral "2" and so on. Mattresses shall be turned by two members to avoid bending and tearing the mattress. Members on duty should retire between 2000 hours and 2300 hours and arise not later than 0630 hours. Sleeping on duty is normally prohibited between the times of 0630 hours and 2000 hours.

Volume 2 - During fall, who will supply members with United Way designation forms?

* Division Commanders The suggested amount donated is commensurate with general practices throughout the City and consistent with the "standard of giving" suggested by United Way. Deductions will be made _24 times_ per year. Provision has been made to adjust contributions to salary schedule in subsequent years. This adjustment will occur during the month of _March_.

Volume 2 - Who conducts the Annual Facility Safety Inspections at all work locations utilizing the Safety Inspection Checklist?

* Division Commanders These inspections will be recorded in the station or unit journal and the checklist filed and retained at the inspected facility for _five years._ Refer to Book 75, Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, Facility Inspections.

Volume 2 - Division Commanders conduct the Annual Facility Safety Inspections at all work locations within their command, utilizing the Safety Inspection Checklist. How long is this checklist retained at the inspected facility?

* 5 years These inspections will be recorded in the station or unit journal and the checklist filed and retained at the inspected facility for five years. Refer to Book 75, Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, Facility Inspections.

Volume 2 Flashcards

(255 cards)