2017 LAFD Engineer Exam Flashcards by Daniel Saballos

Foam Pro: What is the maximum operational PSI?

400 PSI

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

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

11.2 volts

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Turbo charger oil starvation will cause damage to?

Turbo Support Housing

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2007 Seagrave: Idle oil PSI?

37 PSI

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2007 Seagrave: what is the full cab tilt height?

14’ 6”

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

100 hours

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

5 gallons

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

11.8 volts

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

3 seconds

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

30-45 PSI

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

12 seconds

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2010 KME: The Jumper Battery Charging Receptacle is located?

Under left side cab

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2007 Pierce: What is the normal operational water temperature?

189-208 degrees

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

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

15 PSI

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

2 minutes

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

30-45 PSI

2003, 2007 Seagrave: 37-40 PSI

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

15 seconds

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

160-200 degrees

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

4 degrees to 6 degrees

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Log Books: Long term __ can cause engine damage

Lugging

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

12.9 volts

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Volume 3: The safe zone around the engine is?

3’ on sides and 8’-10’ back

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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?

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?

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