Details Title: 0701 Description: Emergency operations Total Flash Cards: 24 Created: 08/22/2007 20:56:29		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Other Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term who is responsible for correct interpretation of alarms and notification of all units in the same quarters? Who must this person also notify? Definition Company Commander Must notify OCD before responding. 213 485-6180 Term What is a Still Alarm? Definition an alarm which is received by any means other than the regular alarm system. ie fire phone, radio, walk in etc. Term What are the 3 types of alarms? Definition audio, radio, and still alarm. Term Apparatus should normally respond along what types of routes? Definition prearranged routes that provide the most expeditious and safe response Term Initial assignments. Who shall give a comprehensive and descriptive size-up? This message shall be directed through? Definition 1st company on scene OCD Term Vehicles driving code in a convoy, who shall stop at red lights and stop signs? Definition 1st apparatus, remaining veicles shall slow down and proceed with caution. Term Response narrow streets If roadway is less than 20 feet? Definition no parking, both sides of the street or Fire Lane Term Response narrow streets if roaway is 20-28 feet? Definition no parking, one side parking allowed same side as fire hydrant Term Response narrow streets If roadway is over 28 feet? Definition No restrictions unless there is a need to paint curbs red o sharp turns or at intresections Term When operating a siren what is the position of choice? Definition The WAIL position the YELP and Manual positions are used when there is a need to attract additional attention Term When shall warning lights be extinguished? Definition when operation s can be continued safely without hazards Term While responding code to an incident and are cancelled how should you make the transition to non code? Definition In a inconspicuous manner Term Catagory A 1st alarm assignment includes what? Definition not less than 4 fire companies,including not less than 1 truck Term what criteria must be meet for catagory A response? Definition Required fire flow: <4500gpm and all occupancies not listed in catagories B and C. nearest available LF will be dispatched Term Catagory B 1st alarm assignment includes what? Definition not<6 fire companies, including not<2 trucks Term What is the criteria for catagory B response? Definition -required fire flow>4500gpm -dwellings, apartments, hotels 4 or more stories in height -commercial or industrial properties that exceed 15,000 sq.ft.under 1 roof on 2 floors/ >10,000sq.ft under 1 roof on 1 floor -all fire prevention breau occupancies except B-2 occupancies Term Catagory C 1st alarm assignment includes what? Definition not<4 fire companies,including not<3 engine companies and 1 truck. this is a special assignment catagory brush, harbor,airport etc. Term What is an Automatic alarm? Who is dipatched to an Automatic alarm? Definition waterflow, bells ringing, smoke detectors and manual pulls. 1 engine and 1 light force Term Who has the authority to companies for durations longer than two hours? Definition Division commanders Term When companies do move ups how shall they respond? Definition non-emergency unless other wise directed. if directed to move-up emergency status/once they reach there esignated 1st in district transition to non-emergency Term What members of the LAFD are permitted to carry Firearms? Definition Only those w/ peace officer status, limited to those assigned to the arson section. Term What tac channel is only used for emergency traffic at the scene of an incident? Definition TAC 6 Term When does the IC of an incident designate a RIC team? Definition when additional resources above the initial alarm are requested? Term When does the IC of an incident gesignate a RIC team? Definition when additional resources above the initial alarm are requested?