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2017 LAFD Engineer Exam Flashcards

1
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Foam Pro: What is the maximum operational PSI?

A

400 PSI

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2
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1999 Pierce: What is the maximum air intake H2O restriction?

A

25

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1996 Seagrave: When does the low voltage warning light activate?

A

11.2 volts

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4
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Turbo charger oil starvation will cause damage to?

A

Turbo Support Housing

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2007 Seagrave: Idle oil PSI?

A

37 PSI

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6
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2007 Seagrave: what is the full cab tilt height?

A

14’ 6”

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2005 Seagrave: The fire pump shall be lubed every __ hours?

A

100 hours

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8
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2013 KME: The size of the DEF tank is __ gallons?

A

5 gallons

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9
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2007 Seagrave: The load manager will shed the intersection lights at __ volts?

A

11.8 volts

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10
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2013 KME: The Reverse Control will flash red for __ second(s) when the remote is released?

A

3 seconds

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11
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2005 Pierce: What is the oil PSI at rated speed?

A

30-45 PSI

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12
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World Transmissions: The transmission will take up to __ seconds to initialization?

A

12 seconds

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13
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2010 KME: The Jumper Battery Charging Receptacle is located?

A

Under left side cab

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14
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2007 Pierce: What is the normal operational water temperature?

A

189-208 degrees

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15
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1999 Pierce: What is the % Foam Setting for Overhaul?

A

1%

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16
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2003 Seagrave: The Pressure Governor takes control at __ PSI.

A

15 PSI

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17
Q

2003 Seagrave: The Foam Pro will shut down if ran dry after __ minutes?

A

2 minutes

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18
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2005 Seagrave: Oil pressure operation at idle is __ PSI and __ PSI at rated speed?

A

30-45 PSI

2003, 2007 Seagrave: 37-40 PSI

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19
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2005 Pierce: If the engine fails to start, try to start in __ seconds

A

15 seconds

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20
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2006 Pierce: The transmission hot check is checked at __ degrees?

A

160-200 degrees

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21
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Log Books: When checking for wear, move the steering wheel back and forth?

A

4 degrees to 6 degrees

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22
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Log Books: Long term __ can cause engine damage

A

Lugging

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23
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Log Books: The minimum running voltage with all accessories off is __ volts?

A

12.9 volts

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24
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Volume 3: The safe zone around the engine is?

A

3’ on sides and 8’-10’ back

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25
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The ladder form is?

A

F-976

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26
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When does the incident clock begin? (Outdated policy)

A

First unit dispatched arrives on scene

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27
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District “Drive Through” are required every __ months?

A

3 months

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28
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When a council complaint is received, use __ ink?

A

Red ink

Done on F-383

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29
Q

The best nozzle reach is at __ degrees?

A

30 degrees

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30
Q

Who determines traffic accident “at fault”?

A

LAPD

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31
Q

Engine company oxygen inventory is __ D-cylinders?

A

3

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32
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Stencil hose __ inches from the coupling?

A

6 inches using 1 1/2” stenciling

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33
Q

Only __ can approve a gift given to members on scene?

A

The Fire Chief

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34
Q

The maximum width of a street without parking is less than __ feet?

A

20 feet

Less than 20’-no parking either side
20’-28’- parking one side (hydrant side)
More than 28’- parking either side

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35
Q

Volume 1: Use dry standpipes above the __ floor?

A

3rd floor

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36
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Remain __ feet from helicopters on High Rise Landing Pads?

37
Q

The term __ is used for Trouble Areas?

A

“Meet” the FD

38
Q

In order to contact patients, the __ approval is required?

A

Admin Operations

39
Q

Hydrant shut off shall be located within __ feet of a hydrant?

40
Q

__ percentage of hydrants close in a clockwise direction?

41
Q

Sewage maps can be obtained through?

42
Q

Hydrant shut off valves are covered with a blue __ inch cap?

43
Q

Book 8: Seat belts are __ to __ % effective in accidents?

44
Q

RxR: Drivers shall have knowledge of their __ district?

A

Greater Alarm

45
Q

RxR: The Rules & Regulations focus is on?

A

Code of Conduct

46
Q

AOTM: 1,000 feet altitude affects engine by __%?

47
Q

AOTM: When drafting, the suction shall be __ inches from the bottom and __ inches deep?

A

12 inches x 24 inches

48
Q

AOTM: The __ runs around firefighting hose?

49
Q

AOTM: What is considered to be the max practical lift in feet?

A

22 2/3 feet

50
Q

Book 99: Helicopter arrival from Van Nuys airport to LA is __ minutes?

A

10-12 minutes

10-12 minutes- DTLA
5-7 minutes- Valley
10 minutes- West LA
20 minutes- San Pedro

51
Q

Book 99: When using a 2 1/2” shut off, you limit the lay to __ GPM’s?

52
Q

Book 99: the High GPM relay is limited to __ GPM?

A

900 GPM at 180 PSI

53
Q

Book 100: How many turns do you open a gate when the orifice plate is removed?

A

1 1/2 turns

54
Q

Book 100: A 2” nozzle will discharge __ pounds of water in a minute?

A

1,670 pounds

Water weighs 8.35 lbs

55
Q

Book 101: During RIC Deployment, monitor __ channels?

56
Q

The required fire flow for industrial-commercial area is __ to __ GPM?

A

6,000 to 9,000 GPM

57
Q

The required hydrant spacing for high density-residential is __ feet spacing?

A

300 to 450 feet

58
Q

Sprinkler inlet signs shall be __ x __ inches?

A

4” x 8”

59
Q

When extinguishing an electrical pole, stay __ feet away?

60
Q

Cantilever homes can extend __ feet over a hill side?

A 
75 feet (old)
70 feet (new)
61
Q

The “A” in TREAT stands for?

A

Assessments- Medical

62
Q

A __ GPM nozzle is the minimum that shall be used at tire fires?

63
Q

The maximum PSI a maxi force bag can be inflated without a load?

A

30 PSI

Also inflated to 30 PSI to check for leaks

64
Q

Thermo Gel shall be applied __ inches thick?

A

1/4” thick

65
Q

How do you lower the Blue Line Pantograph?

A

Access the 2nd forward facing seat

66
Q

When using the In-Line Eductor with polar solvents, use at __ %?

A

3%

All Class B foam

67
Q

When using the V-VAC in the __ setting, 250mm is expected?

A

Rear setting

68
Q

Extended residential sprinklers cover __ x __ feet?

A

20’ x 20’

Average heads 12’ x 12’

69
Q

The Heavy Apparatus Undercarriage Inspection Report?

70
Q

The 4-way is pressure tested at __ PSI?

71
Q

Drive over 4” hose at a __ degree angle?

A

45 degree angle

72
Q

When applying Quick Clot Gauze, hold for __ minutes

73
Q

__ is not recommended for Metal Fires?

74
Q

704 Placards are used with PCB. The symbol will be?

75
Q

Engineers shall pump __ into Metro Line inlets?

76
Q

A Brush Safety Island shall be constructed at least __ feet in diameter?

77
Q

A fresh camp crew can complete __ chains of work in one hour?

78
Q

Brush Staging shall be ready within __ minutes?

79
Q

Maximum Air Brake cut out is __ PSI?

80
Q

HVV vests have a __ part break away?

A

5 part

Visible at 1,000 feet

81
Q

The symbol used for Abandoned Buildings with a hole in the roof?

A

H/R

Signs are 24” x 24” per Fire Code
Signs are 24” x 30” per Department Bulletin

82
Q

A ready reserve shall be obtained if the apparatus remains in the shouts for __ hours or longer?

83
Q

Due to water conservation, the max time flowing heavy streams is __ seconds?

A

45 seconds

Mayor’s Directive No. 5

84
Q

The __ approval is required for using LAFD internet for personal use?

A

Admin Operations

85
Q

The Safety Distance from flames is __ times the continuous height of flame?

86
Q

IRPG: Keep chemicals __ feet away from storm drains and waterways?

87
Q

Maps: What is this symbol for?

A

Dry Standpipe

88
Q

Maps: What type of hydrant does this symbol represent?

LAFD Engineer (5 decks)

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