2017 LAFD Engineer Exam Flashcards
Foam Pro: What is the maximum operational PSI?
400 PSI
1999 Pierce: What is the maximum air intake H2O restriction?
25
1996 Seagrave: When does the low voltage warning light activate?
11.2 volts
Turbo charger oil starvation will cause damage to?
Turbo Support Housing
2007 Seagrave: Idle oil PSI?
37 PSI
2007 Seagrave: what is the full cab tilt height?
14’ 6”
2005 Seagrave: The fire pump shall be lubed every __ hours?
100 hours
2013 KME: The size of the DEF tank is __ gallons?
5 gallons
2007 Seagrave: The load manager will shed the intersection lights at __ volts?
11.8 volts
2013 KME: The Reverse Control will flash red for __ second(s) when the remote is released?
3 seconds
2005 Pierce: What is the oil PSI at rated speed?
30-45 PSI
World Transmissions: The transmission will take up to __ seconds to initialization?
12 seconds
2010 KME: The Jumper Battery Charging Receptacle is located?
Under left side cab
2007 Pierce: What is the normal operational water temperature?
189-208 degrees
1999 Pierce: What is the % Foam Setting for Overhaul?
1%
2003 Seagrave: The Pressure Governor takes control at __ PSI.
15 PSI
2003 Seagrave: The Foam Pro will shut down if ran dry after __ minutes?
2 minutes
2005 Seagrave: Oil pressure operation at idle is __ PSI and __ PSI at rated speed?
30-45 PSI
2003, 2007 Seagrave: 37-40 PSI
2005 Pierce: If the engine fails to start, try to start in __ seconds
15 seconds
2006 Pierce: The transmission hot check is checked at __ degrees?
160-200 degrees
Log Books: When checking for wear, move the steering wheel back and forth?
4 degrees to 6 degrees
Log Books: Long term __ can cause engine damage
Lugging
Log Books: The minimum running voltage with all accessories off is __ volts?
12.9 volts
Volume 3: The safe zone around the engine is?
3’ on sides and 8’-10’ back
The ladder form is?
F-976
When does the incident clock begin? (Outdated policy)
First unit dispatched arrives on scene
District “Drive Through” are required every __ months?
3 months
When a council complaint is received, use __ ink?
Red ink
Done on F-383
The best nozzle reach is at __ degrees?
30 degrees
Who determines traffic accident “at fault”?
LAPD
Engine company oxygen inventory is __ D-cylinders?
3
Stencil hose __ inches from the coupling?
6 inches using 1 1/2” stenciling
Only __ can approve a gift given to members on scene?
The Fire Chief
The maximum width of a street without parking is less than __ feet?
20 feet
Less than 20’-no parking either side
20’-28’- parking one side (hydrant side)
More than 28’- parking either side
Volume 1: Use dry standpipes above the __ floor?
3rd floor
Remain __ feet from helicopters on High Rise Landing Pads?
50 feet
The term __ is used for Trouble Areas?
“Meet” the FD
In order to contact patients, the __ approval is required?
Admin Operations
Hydrant shut off shall be located within __ feet of a hydrant?
15 feet
__ percentage of hydrants close in a clockwise direction?
98%
Sewage maps can be obtained through?
MFC
Hydrant shut off valves are covered with a blue __ inch cap?
6 inch
Book 8: Seat belts are __ to __ % effective in accidents?
50-65
RxR: Drivers shall have knowledge of their __ district?
Greater Alarm
RxR: The Rules & Regulations focus is on?
Code of Conduct
AOTM: 1,000 feet altitude affects engine by __%?
3.5%
AOTM: When drafting, the suction shall be __ inches from the bottom and __ inches deep?
12 inches x 24 inches
AOTM: The __ runs around firefighting hose?
Woof
AOTM: What is considered to be the max practical lift in feet?
22 2/3 feet
Book 99: Helicopter arrival from Van Nuys airport to LA is __ minutes?
10-12 minutes
10-12 minutes- DTLA
5-7 minutes- Valley
10 minutes- West LA
20 minutes- San Pedro
Book 99: When using a 2 1/2” shut off, you limit the lay to __ GPM’s?
450 GPM
Book 99: the High GPM relay is limited to __ GPM?
900 GPM at 180 PSI
Book 100: How many turns do you open a gate when the orifice plate is removed?
1 1/2 turns
Book 100: A 2” nozzle will discharge __ pounds of water in a minute?
1,670 pounds
Water weighs 8.35 lbs
Book 101: During RIC Deployment, monitor __ channels?
2
The required fire flow for industrial-commercial area is __ to __ GPM?
6,000 to 9,000 GPM
The required hydrant spacing for high density-residential is __ feet spacing?
300 to 450 feet
Sprinkler inlet signs shall be __ x __ inches?
4” x 8”
When extinguishing an electrical pole, stay __ feet away?
35 feet.
Cantilever homes can extend __ feet over a hill side?
75 feet (old) 70 feet (new)
The “A” in TREAT stands for?
Assessments- Medical
A __ GPM nozzle is the minimum that shall be used at tire fires?
125 GPM
The maximum PSI a maxi force bag can be inflated without a load?
30 PSI
Also inflated to 30 PSI to check for leaks
Thermo Gel shall be applied __ inches thick?
1/4” thick
How do you lower the Blue Line Pantograph?
Access the 2nd forward facing seat
When using the In-Line Eductor with polar solvents, use at __ %?
3%
All Class B foam
When using the V-VAC in the __ setting, 250mm is expected?
Rear setting
Extended residential sprinklers cover __ x __ feet?
20’ x 20’
Average heads 12’ x 12’
The Heavy Apparatus Undercarriage Inspection Report?
F-978B
The 4-way is pressure tested at __ PSI?
900 PSI
Drive over 4” hose at a __ degree angle?
45 degree angle
When applying Quick Clot Gauze, hold for __ minutes
5 minutes
__ is not recommended for Metal Fires?
Purple K
704 Placards are used with PCB. The symbol will be?
“C”
Engineers shall pump __ into Metro Line inlets?
125 PSI
A Brush Safety Island shall be constructed at least __ feet in diameter?
150 feet
A fresh camp crew can complete __ chains of work in one hour?
10 chains
Brush Staging shall be ready within __ minutes?
3 minutes
Maximum Air Brake cut out is __ PSI?
130 PSI
HVV vests have a __ part break away?
5 part
Visible at 1,000 feet
The symbol used for Abandoned Buildings with a hole in the roof?
H/R
Signs are 24” x 24” per Fire Code
Signs are 24” x 30” per Department Bulletin
A ready reserve shall be obtained if the apparatus remains in the shouts for __ hours or longer?
8 hours
Due to water conservation, the max time flowing heavy streams is __ seconds?
45 seconds
Mayor’s Directive No. 5
The __ approval is required for using LAFD internet for personal use?
Admin Operations
The Safety Distance from flames is __ times the continuous height of flame?
4 times
IRPG: Keep chemicals __ feet away from storm drains and waterways?
300 feet
Maps: What is this symbol for?
Dry Standpipe
Maps: What type of hydrant does this symbol represent?
Private