VOLUME 1
PER 2/1-80.10, What does a medical task force normally consist of?
A Medical Task Force will normally consist of one engine, 2 rescue ambulances (one paramedic and one EMT if available), one Department officer (Medical Task Force Leader) which may be the engine company officer.
If the information contained in an Official Notice is of such importance to field resources... the notice should be delivered by
Administrative Teletype as well as by posting on the LAFD Intranet, the issuing office may request through the Emergency Operations Office that MFC generate a four-bell message.
PER 2/1-42.34, When shall MFC notify the District Attorney's 24-hour-a-day Command Center?
All incidents involving industrial-related deaths or serious injuries which are expected to result in death.
PER 2/1-07.45, Fire apparatus' shall be operated as emergency vehicles only when all _____________________ ?
All warning devices (sirens and red lights) are operated continuously.
PER 0/3-55.00 What is an Official Notice
An Official Notice is issued by an authoritative Department source for the guidance and instruction of members. The information in Official Notices directly impacts Department operations or provides information to members on official Department activities. The information in an Official Notice does not affect the Library.
PER 1/3-30.0, Assistant Bureau Commanders hold what rank?
Assistant Chief
PER 1/0-60.00, WHAT IS THE RANK OF CHIEF OF STAFF? And what are the hours?
Assistant Chief, " Buissiness hours "
PER 1/1-05.00, What rank is the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division Commander and who do they report to?
Assistant Chief, reports to the Emergency Operations Chief Deputy and maintains regular business hours.
PER 2/1-07.06, The first apparatus of the convoy shall stop at all red lights and stop signs. The remaining apparatus shall slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution and only when safe to proceed. EXCEPT WHEN?
At intersections controlled by a Traffic Officer.
PER 2/1-49.05, In the event one citizen is requesting issuance greater than 25 sandbags, what is required?
Authorization by the County Flood Control District is required for issuance
PER 1/5-50.01, Who's primary objectives of this Unit are to administer the fire facilities' maintenance and repair program, coordinate approved facility CIEP and Alterations and Improvement projects, administer fire facility special fund accounts, and coordinate and administer the design and construction/improvement of new and existing facilities; overseeing the construction of the 19 newest fire stations and the Air Operations Division; and administering the repair/improvement of existing facilities under the Prop Q program?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT
PER 1/5-50.10, Who administers and coordinates the Department's roof replacement program?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who administers the Department's Pest Control program?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who administers the Department's apparatus door/security gate repair and replacement program?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who administers the Department's lock-box key program?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who administers the Department's tree trimming program and budget?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who administers the fire facilities' security/alarm program?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who administers the repair and replacement of the fire facility appliances?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who coordinates and administers the repair and replacement of the Department's underground fuel tanks?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who coordinates and prioritizes the flooring replacement program.
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who coordinates and prioritizes the kitchen replacement program.
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who coordinates the installation and repairs of the Cal-OSHA mandated cord reels for the Department's apparatus?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who coordinates the purchase and acquisition of future Fire Station sites?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/5-50.10, Who coordinates the sale of vacated Fire Stations with General Services Asset Management?
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION UNIT COMMANDER
PER 1/4-11.62 Who evaluates the proper use of fire protective devices and equipment when required by law. By Reviewing plans for the following Fire Alarm Systems Automatic Sprinklers Standpipe Locations Water Supply Availability
BUILDING STANDARDS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.62, Who Investigates and approve alternate methods of construction and building materials that are proposed for use in lieu of code requirements?
BUILDING STANDARDS UNIT
PER 2/1-21.20, When a Battalion Chief has assumed command, assumption of Incident Command is discretionary for all ranks above what rank?
Battalion Chief
PER 1/0-70.00 PLANNING SECTION - SECTION COMMANDER, What is the rank of this member
Battalion chief, Business hours
PER 2/1-07.45, Apparatus headlights shall:
Be kept burning during all emergency responses regardless of the time of day or night.
PER 2/1-07.45, Red lights on Department apparatus shall:
Be kept burning while responding to alarms or when necessary while working at emergencies.
PER 2/1-07.45, When operating as an emergency vehicle on freeways or when passing hospitals or like occupancies, sirens and air horns shall:
Be used only as necessary, and when traffic conditions are favorable to their use.
PER 2/1-49.13, If you encounter an N.F.P.A. 704 placard on a structure and see a background color of blue, it means?
Blue for "health" hazard
PER 1/5-02.50, Who acts as Homeland Security Coordinator between Supply and Maintenance Division, Fire Command Control System II/Radio Communications Network Unit, Fire Facilities, and Management Information Systems Section?
Bureau Liaison Officer/Major Emergency Incident Communications Unit Leader/Volunteer Coordinator
PER 1/5-29.00, Who commands the medical and supply unit?
CAPTAIN I
PER 1/3-36.36 Who is The Disaster Area Coordinator (DAC) and this unit is assigned to?
CAPTAIN I; Disaster Preparedness Section
PER 1/3-37.25, Who is Pilot V?
CHIEF HELICOPTER PILOT
PER 2/1-49.90, Fires in U.S. mail boxes shall be extinguished with?
CO2 or dry chemical if possible
PER 2/1-08.00, Dwellings, apartments, and hotel occupancies four or more stories in height meet what response criteria?
Catagory B
PER 2/1-08.00, If a commercial is more than 10,000 sq. ft. under one roof on one floor, what Catagory response would this commercial receive?
Catagory B
PER 2/1-08.00, If a commercial is more than 15,000 sq. ft. and under one roof, on two floors what's Catagory repsnse Would this commercial receive?
Catagory B
PER 2/1-08.00, Sanatoriums, homes for aged, hospitals, public assemblages, and churches except B-2 occupancies under 100 feet require what Catagory response?
Catagory B
PER 2/1-08.00, Schools, special schools, day nurseries two or more stories, and all assemblage occupancies on second floor or above. Require what Catagory Response?
Catagory B
PER 1/1-01.00 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMANDER, What is the rank of this member?
Chief Deputy
PER 2/1-07.90, When responding to emergencies, no apparatus, with the exception of ________________ shall overtake and pass another emergency vehicle
Chiefs' Apparatus
PER 2/1-28.65, Who shall before leaving the fire scene, take an inventory to determine that their equipment is complete?
Company Commanders
PER 2/1-28.22, During emergency incidents when a hydrant is found to be damaged and inoperative, and/or a break in the main is detected, the officer in charge shall call Metro to immediately notify who?
DWP
PER 1/4-02.01, What is the rank of the member assigned as Bureau Commander of the Fire Prevention Bureau?
Deputy Chief
PER 2/1-49.01, In the event of an Earthquake, who performs an official inspection to determine whether stability of quarters is in jeopardy or not?
Determined by an official inspection made by a qualified member of the Department of General Services or the Department of Building and Safety
PER 1/0-07.02, What is LAFD GOAL #2
Develop a system for minimizing the impact of disasters and "other" emergencies on life and property.
PER 1/0-07.01, what is LAFD GOAL #1
Develop an organization to effectively administer and manage the resources of the Department.
PER 1/3-36.20, The Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Unit is assigned to:
Disaster Preparedness Section
PER 2/1-07.45 FREEWAY INCIDENTS: Members are cautioned that the use of warning lights (flashing or constant) are disruptive to traffic flow in either direction. Warning lights shall be ______________________ where operations can be safely continued without hazard, e.g., vehicles and personnel operating on shoulder.
Discontinued
PER 2/7-01.50, What is the Department's primary Base location for extended events?
Dodger Stadum
PER 1/1-51.50 , Who represents the Fire Department's interests at arbitrations and court hearing involving Fire Department members; and at meetings with representatives from the 17 different M.O.U.'s.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION-ASSISTANT CHIEF
PER 1/1-01.00, Who is the second ranking officer in the department?
EOPS CHIEF DEPUTY in conjunction with Administrative Iorations Chief Deputy is the second ranking officer in the Department and is designated as the Regular Acting Fire Chief. The Chief Deputy maintains regular business hours.
PER 2/7-01.90, A Department-wide Recall will be made utilizing the news media via ?
Emergency Broadcast System) as this is the quickest method of notification. Members are reminded that they are responsible for monitoring the news media for Recall information beginning with a Phase 1 Recall notification.
PER 1/4-10.10, The Public Assemblage Unit has the responsibility for:
Enforcing fire and life safety regulation in public assemblage occupancies including restaurants, nightclubs, stadiums, theaters, large hotels and apartments (6 stories or more, non high rise ). and motion picture and T.V. studios. B. Reviewing plans for approval and inspecting trade shows, fireworks displays, circus tents, conventions, exhibits, street fairs or festivals, special effects displays and special gatherings coincident to visits of dignitaries. C. Conducting inspections of public assemblage occupancies, hotels and apartments during their construction. D. Establishing and enforcing occupancy load limitations in public assemblage occupancies. E. Maintaining a work force during evenings, weekends and holidays to provide safety enforcement at times when life hazards are normally most severe. F. Conduct meetings with other city, county, federal and private entities for fire/life safety issues at special events which may affect the public. These events may be but are not limited to: Award Shows, Presidential Security Team, Street Festivals, Cultural Celebrations, Pyrotechnic Displays, Movie Premiers, Auto Shows, Tents (over 450 sq. ft.), etc.
PER 0/1-01.01 In the event of any conflicting, what shall take presidence ?
Except for the Rules and Regulations or pending amendments resulting from directives issued in a Weekly Bulletin or Special Notice, the content of the Manual of Operation shall supersede any conflicting information contained in other Department publications.
PER 1/1-07.20, who Serves as the on-call Medical Liaison Officer?
FIELD QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SECTION CIPM
PER 0/7-06.00, SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER 6 IS REGARDING WHAT?
FLSA REPORTING PERIODS - PLATOON-DUTY PERSONNEL
PER 0/7-07.00, SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER 7 IS REGARDING WHAT?
FLSA REPORTING PERIODS - SPECIAL-DUTY PERSONNEL
PER 2/1-63.10, True or False : Deaths due to automobile, aircraft crashes, etc require immeadiate response for arson.
False, do not require immediate A-Unit response.
PER 2/1-07.05, All staff personnel will be dispatched nonemergency unless directed by Metro or the Incident Commander to respond emergency. Except:
Fire Chief, Deputy Chiefs, and Medical Advisor And Special Equipment
PER 2/1-70.77, ______________ may be used to relate any necessary information regarding an incident handled by the Department, when a responsible person is not at the scene.
Form F-337, Information Notice
PER 2/1-28.08, When does an indicident become a greater alarm assignment?
Greater than 6 companies
PER 0/7-03.00, SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER 3 IS REGARDING WHAT?
HOLIDAY SCHEDULING
PER 1/4-11.61 Who determines the need for Fire Department access to all structures buildings, and premises throughout the City?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.61, Who acts as Liaison with the Department of Water and Power for the installation, upgrade, and relocation of all public fire hydrants?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.61, Who acts as liaison with the City Planning Department to review and make recommendations relating to all land use cases in the City. These include Environmental Impact Reports, Tract Maps, Parcel Maps, and Site Plan Reviews?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.61, Who appears before City Council, Council Committees, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Planning Commission to determine building activity impact upon fire fighting, rescue, access, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and availability of water supplies?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.61, Who coordinates the Annual Hydrant Testing Program to ensure that damaged hydrants are reported and repaired?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.61, Who determines that adequate fire flow (the quantity of water necessary for Fire Protection) exists in all areas of the City relative to the type of land development served?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.61, Who handles special hydrant problems such as vandal proof hydrants and spanners, the Hit Hydrant Program, illegal use, blocked hydrants and parking problems?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.61, Who manages the Fire Hydrant Installation and Main Replacement Fund and the Water Revenue Capital Improvements Fund to fund new hydrant installations and upgrade?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.61, Who remains on call for fires involving inadequate and special water supply problems. Act as liaison with the Department of Water and Power supervisors to divert water from other systems into needed areas?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.61, Who reviews all Los Angeles Unified School District public school construction and remodeling plans for access roads, fire hydrants and gate entrances?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.61, Who reviews all street closures, withdrawals from public use and vacation actions?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/4-11.61, Who reviews existing and proposed public streets, private streets, and fire lanes for adequate width, turn-a-rounds, grade, parking restrictions, overhead clearances secondary ingress and egress, load capacity, turning radii, and secured entrances to ensure that response times are not unnecessarily delayed for any of the above reasons?
HYDRANTS AND ACCESS UNIT
PER 1/3-36.30, Where is The Disaster Preparedness Officer (DPO) assigned to? And of what rank?
Homeland Security Division. CII
PER 1/3-36.35, Where is The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit is assigned AND who is assigned as the CERT Unit Commander?
Homeland Security Division; Captain I
PER 1/4-10.12, The Insituitions Unit has inspection responsibility for:
Hospitals, detention facilities, residential care facilities and health care facilities. A. Enforcing fire and life safety regulations as they apply to institutional occupancies. B. Make inspections of new construction to assure compliance with the Uniform Building Code. C. Analyze and make recommendations on legislation affecting institutional occupancies. D. Liaison with the State Fire Marshal regarding institutional occupancies. E. Administer State mandated annual detention facilities' inspections. F. Perform pre-licensing inspections in community care facilities and residential care facilities.
PER 2/1-49.68 EVACUATION, Who retains the authority to restrict entry of those persons who would normally be authorized to enter an involved or closed area when dealing specifically with evacuations?
IC OR FIELD COMMANDER
PER 2/1-28.08, When shall the Incident Commander at least one fire company as a Rapid Intervention Company (RIC)?
If any additional fire resources above the initial alarm assignment are requested.
PER 2/1-08.01, On an Automatic Alarm(AA) A full assignment or additional resources shall be dispatched by Metro for any of the following:
If more than one automatic device is activated at the same address, or A second source of alarm, or Confirmation of an actual incident is received. Any responding officer may request additional resources as directed.
PER 2/1-07.06, When shall the additional apparatus treat the intersection as if it is the first apparatus in the convoy, stop to ensure traffic is yielding to the right-of-way, and proceed when safe to do so?
If too much distance (i.e.- twice the length of the apparatus being driven) and/or time has passed
PER 2/1-07.15, Chief Officers having occupancies in their jurisdiction which present unusual or special response problems shall do what?
In writing and put into effect, any special procedures necessary. They shall concurrently transmit a copy of such procedures, through channels, to Emergency Operations.
PER 2/1-07.60, Members in command of apparatus turned back by radio while responding to an alarm, shall make the transition from emergency to non-emergency operation in an:
Inconspicuous manner.
PER 1/3-37.30, What is a Pilot IV?
Lead Pilot
PER 2/1-14.15, During times of civil unrest, it be necessary to "pull out" of a fire station. What are we supposed to do with station lights prior to vacating fire station?
Leave lights kn
PER 2/1-49.68, Who's responsibility is the issuance of temporary Emergency Passes?
Los Angeles Police Department. Passes will be issued in compliance with the criteria established by the Incident Commander and/or Field Commander.
PER 2/1-09.01, Who has the authority to split engine companies?
MFC
PER 2/1-07.05, Any change in resources or resource cancellations, shall be directed to________ on __________ channel
MFC;dispatch
PER 1/5-27.00 PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES SECTION, is directed by a ______________________ who is responsible for the procurement and distribution of supplies used by the Department.
Management Analyst
PER 1/5-29.01, Who is supposed to conduct periodic inspections of company medical supplies and inventory?
Medical and Supply Unit Captain
PER 1/5-29.01, Who Participates as member of the Department EMS Committee?
Medical and supply Unit Captain
PER 2/1-14.25, If responding to a "known trouble area" LAFD can request through MFC to have LAPD "__________________________________________"
Meet the fire department
PER 2/1-70.66, Any member finding money, jewelry, or other valuables at the scene of an emergency, will report the fact to:
Member's commanding officer who will report it to the Incident Commander.
PER 2/1-70.33, Any member receiving a complaint of theft or loss of valuables or damage to property at the scene of an emergency shall report it to:
Member's commanding officer without delay, who will report it to the Incident Commander of the emergency.
PER 0/3-10.40 MAINTENANCE OF LIBRARY: Who will maintain information posted to the Intranet and placed in the Library?
Members from the Administrative Services Bureau, Management Information Section and the Planning Section
PER 2/1-07.20, If traveled roadway width is less than 20' then that means what?
No parking, both sides of street or Fire Lane.
PER 2/1-07.20, If the traveled roadway width is over 28' that means what?
No restrictions unless there is a need to paint curbs red on sharp turns or at intersections.
PER 0/3-68.00 What is a bulletin and they include what type of information?
Normally bulletins contain items of temporary usefulness. They are informative in nature and may be used to give some background to manual changes and orders. All Bulletins are included in the Reference Material of the Library.
PER 2/1-08.01, what is a Catagory response?
Not less than four fire companies, including not less than three engine companies and one truck. This is a category of special assignments that the computer recognizes, i.e., Brush, Harbor, Airport, etc.
PER 2/1-08.00, What is a Catagory B assignment?
Not less than six fire companies, including not less than two trucks (e.g., 4 Engines + 2 Light Force + 1BC + 1Paramedic Rescue +1 EMS Captain + 1 800 Series Rescue* + 1 Squad**).
PER 0/7-05.00, SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER 5 IS REGARDING WHAT?
OVERTIME PAY SCHEDULE
PER 2/1-28.32 If Injury to personnel or damage to apparatus as a result of any belligerent action by civilians, officers shall do what?
Officers shall submit a F-225 report of harassment to the Commander of Arson/Counter Terrorism Section
PER 2/1-28.32, If Discharge of firearms at Department apparatus or personnel happens officer shall submit what?
Officers shall submit a F-225 report of harassment to the Commander of Arson/Counter Terrorism Section
PER 0/3-55.00 Who approves an Official Notice?
Official Notices normally require the approval of the respective Operations office to be posted to the LAFD Intranet. In some cases, the authority to post Official Notices has been delegated by the respective Operations office to Bureaus or Divisions.
PER 0/3-55.03 How long shall an official notice be retained
Official Notices shall be retained until usefulness has passed, at which point they may be removed from view on the Intranet.
PER 2/1-49.27, If the liquid has entered a storm drain terminating in the Harbor waters, an _______________ shall be placed at the drain outlet to limit the spread of the liquid upon the waters of the Harbor. Request oil boom placement through Metro.
Oil boom
PER 2/1-91.10, When more than 10 companies are dispatched, the ratio of Chief Officers shall be:
One for every five companies.
PER 2/1-14.60, Helicopter operations during periods of civil unrest should be limited to outside of those affected areas; Fire Department helicopters, except in extenuating circumstances, shall remain _____________ outside of area(s) of civil unrest.
One mile
PER 2/1-49.17, Type B chlorine repair kit is for:
One ton containers
PER 1/3-80.40, What is a Fireboat Mate?
Operating smaller fire boats and assisting or relieving Fireboat Pilots in the operation of a larger fire boat; when not involved in boat operations, assists in firefighting.
PER 2/7-01.01, There are 4 phases of recall: Phase 2 of recall in terms of staffing is referred to as?
Phase 2 is a limited recall when 41 to 71 companies and/or 20 to 25 RA's have been committed to a major emergency(s).
PER 2/7-01.01, There are 4 phases of recall: Phase 3 of recall in terms of staffing is referred to as?
Phase 3 is a limited recall when 72 to 100 companies and/or 26 to 39 RA's are committed to a major emergency(s).
PER 2/7-01.01, There are 4 phases of recall: Phase 4 of recall in terms of staffing is referred to as?
Phase 4 is a Department-wide recall when more than 100 companies or 39 RA's are committed to a major emergency(s).
PER 0/1-75.01 : If a member noticed material in the Manual of Operations which is believed to need revision, should report the necessary information to who? AND shall forward what form ?
Planning Section by forwarding an F-41 or utilizing the "Send a Comment" icon located on the navigation tool bar on the LAFD Information Porta
PER 1/0-07.03, What is LAFD GOAL #3
Provide an effective Emergency Medical Services System.
PER 1/0-07.04, What is LAFD GOAL #4
Provide an effective Fire Prevention and Public Safety System.
PER 1/0-85.01 What hours do the PIO and PSO work?
Public Information Officer (P.I.O.) who works regular hours at Headquarters, and Public Service Officers (P.S.O.) who work platoon duty at Metro.
PER 2/1-70.66, -In the event IC can't locate lost or unclaimed valuable items to the owner at the scene of an emergency, what shall the IC do with the items?
Such valuables will be retained by the Department until proper disposition of them can be made. A letterhead report with the valuables will be forwarded to the Arson Investigation Section without delay.
PER 2/1-94.01, Fire Department personnel on an extended emergency within the City will be provided food by?
Supply and Maintenance Division as determined by the Incident Commander.
PER 2/1-07.05, The first unit on scene shall provide the standardized EMS size-up on ______________ Channel to the responding units, including whether to continue emergency or nonemergency, e.g., full arrest - continue emergency; sick (non life threatening) - nonemergency
TAC
PER 2/1-49.17, Type C chlorine repair kit is for:
Tank cars and tank trucks
If any member of the Department determines that an Unofficial Notice references a website or poster that contains offensive material who should they contact?
That member shall contact the Administrative Office immediately.
PER 2/1-07.45, On an electric siren, what is position(s) are alternatives when there is a need to attract additional attention?
The "Yelp" position and use of the "Manual" position
PER 1/2-12.01, Who maintains a complete record of the budgetary accounts and processes all documents for payments to vendors?
The Accounts Payable Unit
PER 1/1-15.00, WHAT RANK IS THE OCD COMMANDER?
The Assistant Chief assigned as Division Commander of the Metro Fire reports directly to the Emergency Operations Chief Deputy and maintains regular business hours.
PER 1/3-36.00, Who Oversee's the Department's Swift Water Rescue Program?
The Battalion Chief assigned as the Disaster Preparedness Commander
PER 1/5-25.60 , Who manages the funds and control program in order to eliminate duplication of expenditures, establish projected costs, and review current year's expenditures?
The Battalion Chief that serves as a staff assistant to the Division Commander of the Supply and Maintenance Division.
PER 1/5-25.60, Who Periodically reviews and updates the S&M Emergency Manual?
The Battalion Chief that serves as a staff assistant to the Division Commander of the Supply and Maintenance Division.
PER 2/1-74.03, What is the symbol used for predetermined helispots?
The map identification symbol of predetermined helispots is a triangle with the Battalion number and a letter (A, B, C, etc.). The letter corresponds to the location published on the list of "Emergency Helispots and Staging Areas" which is filed in all Building Inventory Books.
PER 2/1-49.13, What do the numerals indicate on a 704 placard?
The numerals indicate the order of severity by five divisions ranging from "four" (4), indicating a severe hazard, to "zero" (0), indicating no special hazard.
PER 2/3-10.24, When shall an EMS captain be attached to a large scale emergency?
Will be dispatched to emergencies when three (3) or more rescue ambulances are assigned to a single incident, and when two (2) or more paramedic rescue ambulances are assigned to a single incident.
PER 2/1-07.20 RESPONSE NARROW STREETS: If restricted parking is needed, responsible Station Commanders shall submit, through channels, to the Emergency Services Bureau a what?
Written report with recommendations.
PER 2/1-49.13, If you encounter an N.F.P.A. 704 placard on a structure and see a background color of yellow, it means?
Yellow for "reactivity" (instability)
PER 0/3-17.68 ASSIGNMENT IDENTIFICATION Department Manuals shall be identified how?
they shall be identified on the inside of the front cover by the application of a gummed label with the Department subdivision's title printed in ink.
PER 0/3-17.01 Commanders of Department subdivisions receiving requests or renewal of subscriptions for professional publications, surveys, offers of free books, etc., shall forward such requests to who?
Administrative Services Bureau.
PER 1/3-80.15, Who is Maintaining records and forwarding necessary reports?
Station Commander
PER 1/3-80.15, Who is responsible for Maintenance of the station and assigned equipment and apparatus?
Station Commander.
PER 0/3-90.00 What is the official daily record of the Los Angeles Fire Department.?
The journal
PER 2/1-49.27, The Incident Commander shall request Metro to send____________ to pick up flammable liquids from the street
Vaccum Trucks
PER 1/4-04.30, What does VHFHSZ mean
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
PER 2/1-28.45, When shall we use external Standpipes?
When operating Department hose lines on fires above the third floor
PER 2/1-07.20, If traveled roadway width is 20-28', parking is allowed on what side? Additionally what side would parking be allowed on?
Where parking is allowed on only one side of a required fire lane, parking shall be on the same side of the roadway as the hydrants.
PER 2/1-21.16, The standardized EMS size-up should normally be given on TAC _______
10
PER 2/1-49.17, Type A chlorine repair kit is for:
100 and 150 pound containers
PER 2/1-80.05, When Metro forms Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces or Medical Task Forces, they will use a number sequence between _________ and _________
1000 and 1030.
PER 2/1-80.05, Under the State Mutual Aid System, Los Angeles City has been assigned a block of designation numbers __________ through _________
1000 through 1074
PER 2/1-80.05, When a single incident occurs requiring the need to establish Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces, or Medical Task Forces at the scene of the incident, the IC shall use a number sequence starting with ?
10031
PER 2/1-80.30, A strike team may be made up of a combination of resources from Area "A" (Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills, and L.A. City). These strike teams will be numbered from ________ to _______
1075 through 1099 (i.e., "Strike Team 1075"; written - "XLA S/T 1075").
PER 2/1-91.10, What's the max amount of triples MFC can organize into Type 1 strike teams, to a brush incident when requests for assistance are received?
25-30
PER 1/3-38.10, How many captains are assigned to ACTS?
2; serve as administrative assistants to the Section Commander.
PER 2/1-28.18, To prevent damage to pump packing seals, all pumps shall not be operated dry for a period exceeding _____ seconds
30
PER 2/1-91.0, When City forces are dispatched to other jurisdictions to fill vacant stations, the City resources should not exceed ______ percent of the normal on-duty apparatus of the requesting jurisdiction.
50
PER 2/1-08.00, What is a first alarm assignment?
A: Not less than four fire companies, including not less than one truck (e.g., 3 Engines + 1 Light Force + 1BC + 1Paramedic Rescue + 1 800 Series Rescue* + 1 Squad**).
PER 2/1-08.00, What is the required fire flow for a category B assignment?
Above 4500
PER 2/1-07.45, All emergency vehicles are equipped with an electronic siren, what is referred to as the "position of choice"?
"Wail position"
PER 1/1-08.00, who is responsible for the installation and maintenance of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in City facilities that are utilized by the public for business and recreation?
(PAD) Public Access Defibrilator Program.
PER 2/1-08.50, The following fire department resources will be dispatched on all "Fire Department Needs Help" Calls:
1 BC 1 EMS 1 Lightforce or Engine 1 ALS RA
PER 2/1-07.90 PASSING WITH CAUTION, What are the 3 situations in which an apparatus can overtake/pass another emergency vehicle?
1. Disabled or delayed, or 2. Moving at a reduced speed due to terrain or type of apparatus; or 3. Giving way in order to alter the response sequence so as to obtain optimum approach and apparatus placement at the emergency.
PER 2/1-14.05, During tactical alert or civil unrest, The following items shall be worn by members riding on open-cab apparatus and jump seats of enclosed apparatus, during and returning from emergency responses:
1. Goggles or breathing apparatus face piece. 2. Helmet. 3. Full turnouts. 4. Body Armor
PER 0/3-51.00 What is a special notice
A Special Notice is issued by the Administrative Office to announce the addition, modification or deletion of material in the Library. If material is added or modified, the updated information will be included as an attachment to the Special Notice. Special Notices are retained on the Intranet forever and provide a historical journal of changes to the Library.
PER 0/3-34.01 What is a special order?
A Special Order is a directive issued by the Fire Chief for the administration of Department affairs.
PER 2/7-01.01, There are 4 phases of recall: Phase 1 of recall in terms of staffing is referred to as?
A State of preparedness
PER 2/1-80.10, what is the typical staffing configuration for a brush strike team?
A Strike Team is a specified combination of fire suppression resources and a leader (i.e., 5 engines and B/C = S/T).
PER 0/3-68.50 What is an administrative Bulletin?
A bulletin issued to all members by the Administrative Office. Administrative Bulletins can be found on the Intranet under the Administration Bulletin Tab, the bulletin shall be retained until canceled.
PER 0/3-68.00 What is a Training Bulletin?
A bulletin to all members issued by the In-Service Training Section. Posted on the Intranet under the Training Bulletin tab. Retain until canceled.
PER 0/3-68.00 What is a Safety Bulletin?
A bulletin to all members setting forth recommended safe practices pertaining to various subjects. Filed in Book 75, Accident Prevention and Safety Manual. Retain until canceled
PER 0/3-68.50 What is a Departmental Bullentin?
A bulletin which may originate from any Bureau but is routed through and approved by the Emergency Operations and Administrative Operations Office. Departmental Bulletins shall be retained until canceled. Departmental Bulletins can be found on the Intranet under the Departmental Bulletin Tab.
PER 1/0-25.01, Who forms the head of the department?
A civilian Board of Commissioners, consisting of five members, each appointed for five-year terms, is the "head of the Department." Their appointments, and removal, are made by the Mayor subject to a majority vote of the Council. Each Commissioner is an officer of the City and must be a qualified elector of the City.
PER 1/1-54.01, Who is the director of the Department's Stress Management Program and reports directly to the Commander, Risk Management Section?
A licensed Psychologist
PER 2/7-01.33 , How many large and small boats shall remain in service?
A minimum of one large and two small boats shall remain in service. Fireboats can be taken out of service and their personnel used to staff land companies at the discretion of the Fire Chief or Deputy Department Commander.
PER 0/3-17.85 What is the proper procedure in the event hard copy material has been lost?
A supervisor shall forward an F-225 THROUGH CHANNELS to the Manuals and Orders Unit requesting replacement.
PER 1/0-50.50, THE FIRE CHIEF HAS THE POWER TO:
A. Appoint, discharge, suspend, transfer, or issue instructions to members (civilian and uniformed) of the Department (other than the Secretary of the Board of Fire Commissioners and the Chief Accounting Employee of the Department) in the line of their duties, subject to the civil service provisions of the charter. B. Expend the funds of the Fire Department in accordance with the provisions of the budget appropriations or of appropriations made subsequent to the budget. C. Recommend to the Board an Annual Departmental Budget covering the anticipated revenues and expenditures of the Department. D. Certify expenditures of the Department to the Chief Accounting Employee. E. File with the Board at least once a month a written report on the activities of the Department. F. Exercise such further powers in the administration of the Fire Department as may be conferred upon the Fire Chief by the Board.
PER 1/0-70.50, What are the duties and responsibilities of the planning section commander?
A. Conducting in-depth studies of Department objectives as an aid to the Fire Chief in decision making. B. Reviewing specific problems and providing advance planning studies on areas of importance to the Department. C. Conducting interviews and making observations in field and administrative activities, as directed. D. Facilitating and coordinating automatic aid and mutual aid agreements with other fire service agencies. E. Revising and updating Department manuals. F. Providing liaison officer for the City's LA STAT program. G. Provide inter-agency liaison officers to other City and County departments representing the Fire Chief at various commission and governmental agencies as directed. H. Responding to major emergency incidents or fire department headquarters as a member of the Fire Chief's staff as directed.
PER 1/0-10.01, What are two major objectives of the Los Angeles Fire Department?
A. Control and extinguish fires, rescue trapped victims, mitigate the impact of all natural disasters, mitigate hazardous materials and terrorist incidents, provide basic and advanced medical life support intervention and transportation to the appropriate medical facility, enforce all laws relating to the prevention or spread of fires, and remove that which is liable to cause such fires. B. Provide public education in disaster preparedness and work with other agencies in planning for terrorism and disaster mitigation.
PER 1/5-26.01, What are the subdivisions of the maintenance section and what are the services they provide?
A. Heavy Duty Shops include the Field Repair Shop, Heavy Shop, Allied Shop and Valley Repair Shop. Duties are to inspect, service, maintain, overhaul and repair fire apparatus, fireboats, tractors and other emergency equipment; perform field repairs to apparatus; machine parts; manufacture tools and fittings; repair ladders and perform other woodwork as necessary. B. Body, Paint, and Sheet Metal Shops provide welding, blacksmith, body work, metal work and painting services. C. Light Vehicle provides preventive maintenance and repair of vehicles as well as electrical repair of lighting systems, portable tools, sirens, etc.
PER 1/4-09.60, what are The primary duties of personnel assigned to the Industrial and Commercial Units ?
A. Inspection responsibility for all major industrial and commercial complexes over 40,000 square feet, occupancies having a Division 4 Permit for the use or storage of hazardous materials over the exempt amounts and the older high-rise buildings over 75 feet in height not having complex pumping systems. B. Inspect, authorize and issue fire permits under Division 4 of the Fire Code. C. Inspect and field approve Division 5 Permits for the installation of appliances, devices, equipment and systems. D. Issue concurrent permits with the Harbor Department to import/export dangerous cargo. E. Issue concurrent permits with the Harbor Department to conduct welding/cutting operations in the Port of Los Angeles. F. Enforce ordinances for the safe transportation of hazardous materials and safe blasting operations. G. Assist Building and Safety with on-site new construction inspections and assure compliance with approved plans in all industrial and commercial structures regulated by the Fire Department. H. Inspect all oil wells and their related facilities. I. Inspect all State-occupied buildings.
PER 1/0-25.65, What are The duties and responsibilities of the Commission Secretary that are performed by the Commission Executive Assistant II assigned to the Board Office, located in Room 1840 of City Hall East?
A. Keep official public records of the proceedings and transactions of the Board. B. Post and publish all orders, resolutions and notices as directed by the Board. C. Administer oaths and affirmations in proceedings pending before the Board. D. Prepare and post the agenda for the Board meetings. E. Record the minutes of the Board meetings. F. Perform such other duties imposed by the Board. G. Review incoming reports and makes recommendations to the Board. H. Supervise a Commission Executive Assistant I.
PER 2/7-01.55, Which members can not be recalled?
A. Members on sick leave. B. Members on leave no pay. C. Members on disciplinary leave. D. Members assigned to Accounting.
PER 1/1-50.70, What is a SENIOR CLERK TYPIST?
A. Serves as the secretary to the Administrative Operations Chief Deputy. B. Performs clerical duties for the Administrative Operations Commander and coordinates Division and Section projects.
PER 1/1-05.60, WHAT IS A SENIOR CLERK TYPIST?
A. Serves as the secretary to the Emergency Medical Services Division Commander. B. Performs clerical duties for the Emergency Medical Services Division Commander and coordinates Division and Section projects.
PER 1/1-01.50, What Is clerk typist?
A. Serves as the secretary to the Emergency Operations Chief Deputy. B. Performs clerical duties for the Emergency Operations Commander and coordinates Division and Section projects.
PER 1/0-25.35 , What is the responsibility of the head of the department?
A. Supervise, control, regulate and manage the Department and to make and enforce all necessary and desirable rules and regulations. B. Establish a schedule of fees for training, equipment and facility rental and tuition for the training of members of outside agencies. C. Appoint a Commission Secretary and a Chief Accounting Employee. D. Hold a public meeting in a public office at least twice a month.
PER 1/4-10.11, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES UNIT This Unit has inspection responsibility for:
Public, private and parochial schools, universities, vocational, adult schools, colleges, large churches, childcare and adult day care occupancies. A. Enforcing fire and life safety regulations as they apply to schools and churches. B. Periodically making night inspections to assure safety in night schools and evening church functions. C. Providing liaison with public and private school districts and religious organizations. D. Make inspections and approve permits, as required by the Fire Code. E. Perform staff work on various projects involving fire protection laws and changes to the law.
PER 2/1-49.13, If you encounter an N.F.P.A. 704 placard on a structure and see a background color of red, it means?
Red for "flammability" hazard
PER 0/3-17.01 What is the purpose of reference material?
Reference material published by the LAFD and other agencies is intended to explain the "why" of procedures established in the Manual of Operation.
PER 2/1-14.10, During Civil unrest or tactical Alert Equipment that cannot be concealed shall be:
Removed from apparatus and stored in quarters.
PER 2/1-80.05, When multiple incidents occur in the City and more than one "Area Command" is established (i.e. earthquakes, widespread civil disturbances, etc.), each Area Commander shall?
Request a number sequence from Metro to assign to on-scene formed Strike Teams, Tactical Task Forces, or Medical Task Forces.
PER 1/3-80.40, What is a Fireboat Pilot?
Responsible for the safe navigation of a large fireboat.
PER 2/1-94.01, Who provides food for Fire Department personnel working on extended emergencies outside the City if the jurisdiction in charge of the emergency does not provide food for them?
S&M
PER 0/7-04.01-04. SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER 4 IS REGARDING WHAT?
STANDARD HOURS & PAY PERIOD CHART
PER 2/1-91.10, When the number of companies dispatched exceeds five, but not more than 10, a __________ and ___________ will be dispatched
Second Battalion Chief and one Division Commander will be dispatched.
PER 0/3-17.01 Who established the Rules and Regs
Set forth the rules and regulations governing members of the LAFD as established by the Board of Fire Commissioners.
PER 2/1-07.45, Where a lane(s) of traffic must be blocked, warning lights may be continued for the traffic approaching the blocked lanes, but lights which can be seen by the opposing traffic shall be:
Shielded or turned off.
PER 0/3-50.00 All notices shall be classified into one of three types
Special Notices Official Notices Unofficial Notices
PER 0/3-34.33 What is contained in a special order?
Special Orders may contain policy, directives or procedures, or they may be the initial distribution of material to be included in the Manual of Operation. All special orders will be distributed via the Intranet via Special Notice and posted to the Library in the Manual of Operation, Volume 1.
PER 1/3-36.20, WHO A. Plans , schedule, and direct US&R training activities. B. Responds to technical rescue incidents and serve as a Technical Specialist to the Incident Commander. C. Manages the LAFD and FEMA US&R Response Program. D. Represents the Department on a variety of committees relative to the continued development of the national US&R programs and standards. E. Supervises platoon duty members assigned to UR-88. F. Researches and develop US&R training and performance standards. G. Applies for and manage Federal grant monies provided to support the FEMA US&R Task Force. H. Ensures the readiness of CA-TF1 for deployment at all times.
The Captain II assigned as the US&R Unit Commander
PER 1/3-36.37, Coordinates the Towing of all apparatus, maintaining Fire Roads, maintaining Fire Breaks, hauling sand and sandbags, maintaining helispots, works with other City agencies to complete a variety of tasks, meets with other City agencies to pre-plan events for potential hazards within the City?
The Captain II assigned to the WFMU
PER 1/3-36.37, Who Coordinates the training for the operators and swampers?
The Captain II assigned to the WFMU
PER 1/3-36.37, Who Responds as a Dozer Boss and Dozer Strike Team Leader, and is the primary person who is responsible for overall safety at incidents when heavy equipment is being used both inside and outside the City?
The Captain II assigned to the WFMU
PER 1/3-36.37, who Coordinates the Emergency responses to all risk incidents, such as Brush Fires, Overhauls, Earthquakes, US&R Incidents, Floods and mudslides, and Haz Mat Spills?
The Captain II assigned to the WFMU
PER 1/3-36.37, Who runs the day to day operations of the Heavy Equipment Company?
The Captain II assigned to the WILDLAND FUEL MANAGEMENT UNIT (WFMU).
Per 1/4-02.00, By law this Chief Officer has the title of "Fire Marshal."
The Deputy Chief assigned as Bureau Commander of the Fire Prevention Bureau
PER 1/4-11.65, Who Directs the Heart Attack Rescue Training (HART) Program?
The Fire and Safety Education Unit (F&SEU)
PER 1/4-09.03, who Authorizes the issuance of fire permits, under Division 4 of the Fire Code, following field inspections. Reviews and gives final approval of Division 5 Permits, which constitute authority for a specific action or project.
The Industrial and Commercial Section has inspection responsibility for complex and large industrial and commercial occupancies.
PER 0/3-17.01 What is the Manual Of Operations.
The Manual of Operation is a composite of permanent policies and procedures established by the Fire Chief. Members shall conform to these policies, procedures, and directives in the application of their respective duties.
PER 1/1-08.10, WHO IS THE PAD UNDER?
The PAD Program is under the medical direction of the Los Angeles Fire Department's Medical Director. The Medical Director: A. Authorizes AED and AED configuration. B. Approves policies, protocols, and procedures. C. Oversees training, data management, quality assurance, compliance with State and local regulations, and notification to local EMS and/or other collaborative agencies.
PER 1/5-30.01, Who responds to emergencies with the emergency air apparatus where additional air and oxygen cylinders is needed?
The Rescue Maintenance Unit Captain
PER 1/5-30.01, Who supervises and directs mandated annual SCBA face piece fit testing?
The Rescue Maintenance Unit Captain
PER 1/5-30.01, Who supervises and directs the Maintainence of the Department's resuscitators, breathing apparatus, and underwater diving equipment?
The Rescue Maintenance Unit Captain
PER 1/5-30.01, Who supervises and directs the refilling air, oxygen cylinders, and carbon dioxide extinguishers?
The Rescue Maintenance Unit Captain
PER 0/3-50.05 in terms of any Notice. What can be used and not used in the basis of writing test questions.
The information contained in the body of any Notice shall not be used as the basis for writing test questions for promotional exams, also, information contained in the attachments, if any, to Official Notices and Unofficial Notices shall not be used as the basis for writing test questions for promotional exams. The information contained in attachments to Special Notices MAY form the basis for promotional exam test questions, once that information has been included in the Library.
PER, 1/0-60.35 What are the duties and responsibilities of the chief of staff?
The primary responsibility of this assignment is to serve as an Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief and includes: A. Exercising the Fire Chief's delegated authority to direct and coordinate preparation, through bureau channels, of technical inter-bureau projects and staff studies. B. Participating on an executive level as a member of the Fire Chief's staff at command conferences for purposes of determination and evaluation of facts, and exchange of information of actions, problem solutions, and policy formulation. C. Developing policies and directives issued by the Administrative Office. D. Preparing reports and correspondence pertinent to Department operations and procedures. E. Coordinating in-depth studies and research to assist the Fire Chief in the planning and achieving of short and long range goals. F. Reviewing and approving of routine reports, forwarding unusual items to the Fire Chief.
PER 2/1-07.45, On a freeway incident, primary consideration shall be given to:
The safety of all members. Subsequent consideration should be given toward freeing all lanes of traffic as soon as possible.
Members wishing to post an Unofficial Notice may send the text of the notice to who?
Their respective Operations Office, to the Community Liaison Office, or to the Planning Section to have the notice posted to the Intranet.
PER 2/1-42.58, "FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS ASSISTANCE" this term is used for when:
There is a large hostile crowd and apparent danger to LAFD personnel or apparatus.
PER 0/3-17.01 If publications or additions or amendments to the library are issued how is the information shared that there is new material?
This material will be entered into the official library on the Intranet and accompanied by a Special Notice announcing the availability of the new material.
PER 2/1-70.66, In the event IC has a receipt after returning lost or unclaimed valuable items to the owner at the scene of an emergency, what shall the IC do with the receipt?
This receipt shall be forwarded immediately in a mailing envelope to the Arson Investigation Section
PER 1/2-12.01, The Accounting Services Section is responsible for?
This section is directed by a Principal Accountant who is also the Department's Chief Accounting Employee. administering the financial affairs of the Department in accordance with the City Charter. This Section provides liaison with the Controller, Purchasing Agent, Treasurer, Personnel Department/Workers' Compensation, Pension Department, City Employees Retirement System and the Information Technology Agency. The Accounting Services Section is organized into four main units.
PER 1/5-26.01, Who directs the maintence section?
This section is directed by an Equipment Superintendent
PER 1/1-50.20 What are the primary responsibility of this assignment?
To direct, coordinate and control the Administrative functions of the Department. This includes the Employee Relations Division, Risk Management Section, Medical Liaison Unit, Fire Prevention Bureau, the Administrative Services Bureau, the Training and Support Bureau, and the Employee Relations Division.
PER 2/1-63.10, True or False: Explosions due to known accidental causes do not require immediate A-Unit response.
True
PER 2/1-70.66, When satisfied that the proper owner has been located of the property or items in question, the Incident Commander will
Turn over the valuables and secure a receipt.
PER 1/4-11.41, Who conducts on site investigations for proposed Abandon In Place projects?
UNDERGROUND TANK PLAN CHECK/ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT
PER 1/4-11.41, who reviews reports concerning soil contamination and remediation processes?
UNDERGROUND TANK PLAN CHECK/ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT
PER 0/3-60.00 What is an Unofficial notice?
Unofficial Notices are notices of events, classes or activities that are open to all members. Such events are not officially sanctioned by the Department, even though the Department may choose to provide resources to support the event, if the event provides direct support to the Department or our members. Unofficial Notices shall not be posted more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the event.
PER 0/3-60.05 How long shall unofficial notices be posted?
Unofficial Notices shall be posted in text format only. Attachments, if any, shall also be in text format only. Cartoons, drawings, pictures, etc. shall not be included in an Unofficial Notice or attachment to an Unofficial Notice. If the Unofficial Notice is for an event sponsored by an organization with a public-facing Internet website, the Unofficial Notice may direct readers to access that site for more information or to view a poster containing artwork.
PER 0/3-60.05 How shall unofficial notices be posted?
Unofficial Notices shall be posted in text format only. Attachments, if any, shall also be in text format only. Cartoons, drawings, pictures, etc. shall not be included in an Unofficial Notice or attachment to an Unofficial Notice. If the Unofficial Notice is for an event sponsored by an organization with a public-facing Internet website, the Unofficial Notice may direct readers to access that site for more information or to view a poster containing artwork.
PER 0/3-60.03 How long shall unofficial notices be Retained?
Unofficial Notices shall be posted to the Intranet for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days or until the day after the event occurs, whichever occurs first. Unofficial Notices will be removed from view at the end of the posting period and may not be archived.
PER 2/3-10.24, What can be expected on a first alarm brush assignment ?
Up to and including four companies working on a "brush dispatch". A brush dispatch consists of one Task Force, four engines, two helicopters, and two Battalion Chiefs.
PER 1/4-10.13, One Inspector is responsible for large State owned facilities, which include the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Campuses of U.C.L.A., C.S.U.N., and C.S.U.L.A. From which unit?
VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY UNIT
PER 0/7-02.00, SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER 2 IS REGARDING WHAT?
Vacation Scheduling
PER 2/1-80.10, Define what a tactical task force is and it's uses?
a group of suppression and/or rescue resources, (other than a strike team) with a leader, temporarily assembled for a special mission and disbanded upon completion of the mission. A Tactical Task Force will normally be comprised of 3 engines or one light force and two engines. The Tactical Task Force leader will normally be a Captain II or a Battalion Chief.