30 Questions
According to the text, who determines the criteria for authorized entry into a closed area during an emergency?
The Incident Commander
Who is responsible for issuing temporary emergency passes during an emergency?
The Police DOC Commanding Officer
What is the purpose of controlling selected ingress and egress routes during an emergency?
To secure access routes into the involved area
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Police Department during flood emergencies?
To support the LAFD Incident Commander as a Group or a Branch in the Operations Section
When can legally parked vehicles hampering emergency operations be impounded?
When owners cannot be readily located
According to the text, who should be notified if police activity is going to interrupt traffic flow?
DOT Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control Center (ATSAC)
What is the purpose of a Sig-Alert according to the text?
To discourage motorists from approaching specific locations
According to the text, who should be notified if there is any abuse of Fire Line Pass use?
The LAFD Community Liaison Officer
According to the text, who determines the need for general evacuation of an area during an emergency?
The Incident Commander
According to the text, who may be required to divert vehicular traffic away from a closed or involved area?
The Incident Commander
Which of the following best describes a cordon?
A line identified by terrain features and staffed by personnel to accomplish a specified mission
What factors are considered when deciding when and where to cordon?
Nature and extent of the problem, physical barriers, available personnel, and appropriate access routes
What does a 'no-access' designation mean for a closed area?
Prohibits unauthorized persons from entering the closed area
Who is allowed access to a closed area with a 'limited access' designation?
Residents with valid identification, public utility employees, persons with valid press passes, owners/managers/employees of businesses within the involved area
What are Fire Line Passes issued for?
To recognize and identify pass holders as members of the community who have demonstrated an active and constructive interest toward the Fire Department's aims, programs, and operations
What are the three categories of Fire Line Passes?
One-year pass (blue), four-year pass (blue), lifetime pass (white)
What is the purpose of Fire Line Passes?
To provide identification for pass holders as members of the community who merit Fire Department recognition and cooperation
What responsibilities do Fire Line Pass holders have?
Responsibilities under Los Angeles City Charter sections 131 and 132
What does a 'limited access' designation allow for a closed area?
Allows persons into the closed area according to criteria established by the Incident Commander
Who is not allowed access to crime scenes?
Press
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Incident Command Post (ICP)?
To establish a Group/Branch Operations Post
What is one of the responsibilities of the Area watch commander during Phase I, II, or III warnings?
To instruct field personnel to report any significant damage observed
According to the text, who should be sent to the LAFD Incident Command Post as an Agency Representative?
The Area watch commander
What is the purpose of the Law Branch/Group Operations Post according to the text?
To establish a Group/Branch Operations Post
What is one of the responsibilities of the Area supervisor at the LAFD Incident Command Post?
To establish and maintain communications with the Liaison Officer
According to the text, what should be brought to the field by the Area supervisor?
The appropriate Standing Plans
What is one of the responsibilities of the Area supervisor in terms of perimeter control?
To keep unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians out of the area
According to the text, what should the Area supervisor do if the LAFD Incident Commander orders evacuation of an area?
See the EVACUATION
What is the responsibility of the Police Department during flood emergencies according to the text?
To maintain liaison with the Fire Department
According to the text, who may be required to divert vehicular traffic away from a closed or involved area?
The Law Branch/Group Operations Post
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