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What should be done if a fire code violation causes a serious fire or life hazard in a Bureau occupancy?
What should be done if a fire code violation causes a serious fire or life hazard in a Bureau occupancy?
- Notify the local fire department and leave the scene immediately.
- Wait for the next scheduled inspection to address the violation.
- Notify the Fire Prevention Bureau and your immediate superior, then remain on the scene. (correct)
- Complete a report and send it to the Fire Prevention Bureau within 24 hours.
In what scenario should Division Commanders attend and participate in inspections?
In what scenario should Division Commanders attend and participate in inspections?
- Only during emergency situations.
- Whenever there is a scheduled training session.
- When they are located within their area of fire prevention responsibility. (correct)
- Only if they are designated as the lead inspector.
What is the proper action if an inspection responsibility lies with another station?
What is the proper action if an inspection responsibility lies with another station?
- Notify the station commander and continue with other duties.
- Notify the station commander and inform your immediate superior if there is a serious fire or life hazard. (correct)
- Directly address the violation and take corrective action.
- Ignore the violation and await further instructions.
Which procedures should be followed during a fire prevention inspection when violations are found?
Which procedures should be followed during a fire prevention inspection when violations are found?
What should the responsible inspecting member do while on the scene of a serious fire or life hazard violation?
What should the responsible inspecting member do while on the scene of a serious fire or life hazard violation?
What is the primary purpose of reviewing occupancy records in pre-fire planning?
What is the primary purpose of reviewing occupancy records in pre-fire planning?
During a pre-fire planning survey, what should be evaluated to determine if changes are needed in the first alarm response?
During a pre-fire planning survey, what should be evaluated to determine if changes are needed in the first alarm response?
What is indicated by conducting a walk-through tour of the occupancy?
What is indicated by conducting a walk-through tour of the occupancy?
Which document is utilized to request changes in the first alarm response?
Which document is utilized to request changes in the first alarm response?
What is an essential element of a pre-fire plan inspection or survey?
What is an essential element of a pre-fire plan inspection or survey?
What should stations do when planning pre-fire surveys outside their first-in district?
What should stations do when planning pre-fire surveys outside their first-in district?
What elements should be included in pre-fire planning surveys aside from buildings?
What elements should be included in pre-fire planning surveys aside from buildings?
Who should attend the training sessions for pre-fire planning surveys?
Who should attend the training sessions for pre-fire planning surveys?
What is a crucial component of pre-fire planning according to the guidelines?
What is a crucial component of pre-fire planning according to the guidelines?
What is included in the routine fire prevention program at each station?
What is included in the routine fire prevention program at each station?
What is the purpose of conducting pre-fire planning surveys?
What is the purpose of conducting pre-fire planning surveys?
Which activity is part of the pre-fire planning inspections?
Which activity is part of the pre-fire planning inspections?
What type of occupancy records are reviewed during pre-fire planning surveys?
What type of occupancy records are reviewed during pre-fire planning surveys?
Which of the following best describes the focus of pre-fire planning activities?
Which of the following best describes the focus of pre-fire planning activities?
How should field officers approach fire fighting problem formulations during surveys?
How should field officers approach fire fighting problem formulations during surveys?
What must all members recognize in relation to pre-fire planning?
What must all members recognize in relation to pre-fire planning?
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Study Notes
Pre-Fire Planning Overview
- Essential for effective emergency handling in Los Angeles: knowledge of building construction, firefighting equipment, life hazards, and industrial hazards.
- Responsibility for pre-fire planning lies with each member of the fire department.
Pre-Fire Planning Activities
- Includes inspections and field surveys of various occupancies such as General, Fire Prevention Bureau, Freeways, and Brush.
- Part of each station's routine fire prevention program.
- Surveys focus on analyzing fire-fighting conditions and identifying potential hazards.
Pre-Fire Planning Inspections
- Involve reviewing occupancy records and building construction.
- Assess potential fire or safety hazards, fire load, storage, exposures, exits, and water supply.
- Evaluate accessibility for the Fire Department and discuss key findings with team members.
Pre-Fire Planning Surveys
- Conducted primarily within the station's first alarm district, including chalk-talk walk-throughs and occupancy record reviews.
- Key tasks include diagramming occupancy layouts, determining response routes, evaluating water supply, and conducting walk-through tours.
- Discuss observed hazards and create plans for fire-fighting strategies.
Documentation and Updates
- Keeping accurate records and sketches of occupancies is vital for maintaining effective pre-fire plans.
- Use SORTS or FPOS records to document inspections and surveys.
- Maintain an up-to-date building inventory plan for pre-selected buildings.
Battalion Commanders' Training
- Commanders must organize training sessions for conducting pre-fire planning surveys.
- Attendance of responding company commanders is mandatory; division commanders should also participate when possible.
Fire Code Violations
- Violations detected during inspections should be reported according to specific protocols.
- If serious hazards are found, notification protocols include alerting the Fire Prevention Bureau and immediate superiors, remaining on-site until relieved.
- Specific steps are to be followed based on whether the occupancy is under the inspecting member's station or another station's jurisdiction.
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