What is a composite of permanent policies and procedures established by the Fire Chief?
Manual of Operations
Who SHALL conform to these policies, procedures, and directives in the application of their respective duties?
Members
The contain of the Manual of Operation SHALL supersede any conflicting information contained in other Dept publications except what?
The Rules and Regulations or pending amendments resulting from directives issued in a Weekly Bulletin or Special Notice
How many volumes does the Manual of Operations consist of?
6 Volumes
How are the volumes broken down into?
Volumes- One or more “categories’- divided into chapters; chapters further divided into sections and sub-sections
Which system provides a quick reference to material, affords an easy means of citing specific subjects and maintains the flexibility of format necessary to facilitate expansion and revision of the content?
Numbering System
How do you read out this typical reference?
“2/3-60.14”
Category 2
Chapter 3
Section 60
Sub-Section 14
Read as “ two, three, sixty point fourteen”
What does it mean when there is a “R” preceding the number?
Denoting that it is reference material
How do you read out a typical page title?
“Emergency Operation/Large Scale”
- Words to the right of the diagonal line indicate chapter within category
If a member recognize material in the Manual of Operation needs some revision, who do they report that to and how?
-Should report necessary information to Planning Section by F-41
Or
-Utilizing “send a comment” icon on navigation tool
Where will you see the revisions and additions to the Manual of Operations that are issued?
Immediately found in the Manual of Operations and tracked under “Recent Changes” icon
When will revisions to Department Manual of Operations be done through the Portal Site?
On a continuous basis as the need arises
What is the Mission Statement?
To preserve life and property, promote public safety, and foster economic growth through leadership, management and actions, as an all-risk life safety response provider
What is the focus of the department?
What are the Core Values?
“SPIRIT”
Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Innovation Trust
What is our Service Statement to Residents?
We owe the residents of LA the highest quality of service possible, characterized by responsiveness, integrity and professionalism. We will continually strive for quality improvement
What is our Service Statement to the Fire Department?
We owe the FD our full commitment and dedication. We will always look beyond the traditional scope of our individual positions to promote teamwork and organizational effectiveness
What is our Service Statement to Each Other?
We owe each other a working environment characterized by trust and respect for the individual, fostering open and honest communication at all levels.
What is our Service Statement to Ourselves?
We owe ourselves personal and professional growth, We will seek new knowledge and greater challenges, and strive to remain on the leading edge of our professions.
How many Department Goals are there? What are they?
4 Goals:
What are the two major objectives of the LAFD?
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
How are the two majors objectives accomplished?
Accomplished through the efforts of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire Chief, all Bureaus, Battalions, Companies, Sections and Units of the Department
How many Board of Commissioners are there and how long do they serve?
How long is the terms for the President and Vice-President of the Board, and who elect’s them and when?