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#4 Structure Response Flashcards

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According to DB 13-04, Dangers of Vacant/Abandoned Buildings, the definition of an abandoned building is

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a building where there is no clear owner/landlord or responsible party that can be easily reached.

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According to DB 13-04, Dangers of Vacant/Abandoned Buildings, fires in these types of structures are usually caused by

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arson or warming fires

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According to DB 13-04, Dangers of Vacant/Abandoned Buildings, states that the Los Angeles _______ is the agency responsible for the abatement of buildings which constitutes a nuisance, are hazardous, or in a substandard condition.

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Department of Building Safety

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According to DB 13-04, Dangers of Vacant/Abandoned Buildings, the Fire Department will place these _____ placards on at least _____ sides of this structure to alert incoming fire companies. The Fire Department will provide and install these placards at no cost to the property owner.

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24” x 30”; 2

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According to DB 13-04, Dangers of Vacant/Abandoned Buildings, what’s the placard that has a single white slash through a red square?

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structural or interior hazards exist and interior fire fighting or rescue operations should be conducted with caution

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According to DB 13-04, Dangers of Vacant/Abandoned Buildings, who is responsible for posting placards on vacant/abandoned buildings?

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Field Personnel

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According to DB 13-04, Dangers of Vacant/Abandoned Buildings, states that the following shall be used designate known hazards on the vacant/abandoned building marker. All that apply shall be placed directly above the placard. Which of the following is NOT an approved symbol?

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L/A - Limited access

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TB 54 - Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines states that a mezzanine or mezzanine floor is an intermediate floor placed in any story or room. When the total area of any such mezzanine floor exceeds ____ percent of the total floor area in that room, it shall be considered as constituting an additional “story” in the building.

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33 1/3

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TB 54 - Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines states that the clear height above or below a mezzanine floor construction shall be not less than ___ feet.

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7

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TB 54 - Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, two exits shall be provided from mezzanines having an occupant load of more than ___ or when the area of the mezzanines exceeds ___ square feet, whichever is the more restrictive.

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10; 2,000

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According to TB 156 - Hillside Home Structure Fires, the three general categories of hillside homes are

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ascending, descending, cantilever

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According to TB 156 - Hillside Home Structure Fires states that _____ hillside homes have historically been the most dangerous to firefighters

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descending

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According to TB 156 - Hillside Home Structure Fires, if the building features make it impossible to attack the fire at or below the lowest level of fire involvement, concerned officers should consider utilizing the tactic of _____.

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transitional attack

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According to TB 156 - Hillside Home Structure Fires, prior to advancement of any hose lines, complete a 360 degree survey of the building to further assess the structure, and announce the additional information in a subsequent size-up to responding resources. All of the following are correct EXCEPT:

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correct answer: best street access to the fire

other correct options:
-type of hillside home
-number of floor (above or below grade)
-floor and side of building where initial fire attack lines will be deployed

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According to TB 156 - Hillside Home Structure Fires, all of the following are tactical watch outs, EXCEPT:

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correct answer was all of the above are correct

-apparatus placement
-portal of entry
-thermal imaging
-360 degree size-up

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According to TB 156 - Hillside Home Structure Fires, a normal response for a hillside, single or multi-family dwelling is a “_____” assignment (note: this may vary depending on the square-footage of the occupancy and the location of the dwelling within a hillside area).

A

C

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According to TB 156 - Hillside Home Structure Fires states that any occupancy having a floor at street grade level would become the first floor or Division 1. The next level below grade would become ______.

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Sub-Divison 1

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According to TB 156 - Hillside Home Structure Fires, when engaging in fire suppression on a Descending Hillside Home, fire attack, backup fire attack and additional resources shall

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make an attack from a common portal of entry water can be placed on the seat of fire

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According to TB 156 - Hillside Home Structure Fires, it is the LAFD practice that any hillside home that has one of more floors below grade with access, be attacked whenever possible from any portal of entry regardless of the location of the fire. TRUE OR FALSE?

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False

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20
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According to TB #164, Optional Transitional Attack with Handlines, a Transitional Attack is

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an exterior application of water using a landline with a straight stream, as soon as possible to reduce heat prior to firefighters entering the structure

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According to TB #164, Optional Transitional Attack with Handlines states that the transitional attack option should be considered whenever the following conditions exist, EXCEPT:

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Additional fire resources or not on scene yet

22
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According to TB #164, Optional Transitional Attack with Handlines states to use this technique effectively, direct _______ through an open window or door at an ______ towards the ceiling of the involved room.

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straight stream; exaggerated angle

23
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According to TB #164, Optional Transitional Attack with Handlines states that the following critical tactical considerations must be identified and assessed prior to executing a Transitional Attack: Which of the following is incorrect?

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correct answer: LAFD personnel may be inside the structure at time of application

other correct options:
-officers should attempt to gain as much as situational awareness as possible prior to initiating this tactic
-Transitional Attack streams SHALL only flow water until a change in conditions are seen
-DO NOT employ if window pane is still intact
-always communicate and coordinate your tactical intent on the radio channel

24
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According TB #179 - Residential Garage Fires, garages, by their very nature, are hazardous under fire conditions. All of the following make them hazardous except:

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operable fire protection system

25
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According TB #179 - Residential Garage Fires, a more reliable way of recognizing a garage has been converted into a residence is

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additional address numbering

26
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According TB #179 - Residential Garage Fires, horizontal ventilation may be accomplished by opening or cutting the garage door which will provide all of the following except:

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faster knockdown time

27
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According TB #179 - Residential Garage Fires, common style garage doors found on garages are all the following except:

A

pivot door

28
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Book #101, Rapid Intervention Company states that ______ is a radio channel designated by the Incident Commander, that is provided for communications between the incident commander and the tactical level management components (i.e. divisions or groups) during emergency incidents.

A

Command Channel

29
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Book #101, Rapid Intervention Company the Department currently has excellent radio coverage within the City of Los Angeles; however, due to certain physical limitations, the radio coverage may be degraded or non-existent. Members may encounter radio problems when operating in all the following locations except:

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open field

30
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Book #101, Rapid Intervention Company all company personnel shall carry their assigned radio in the “repeat” mode in their turnout coat or bush jacket pouch. TRUE OR FALSE

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True

31
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Book #101, Rapid Intervention Company states that the emergency traffic radio tone is transmitting for testing purposes on each Division Tactical Channel every _____ hours.

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Sunday at 0800

32
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Book #101, Rapid Intervention Company states that when a field Chief Officer becomes the Incident Commander, all the following radio channels shall be monitored for possible communication with the affected members(s) EXCEPT:

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correct answer is all of the above channels are monitored
-dispatch channel
-emergency channel 6
-rescue tactical channel (is assigned)
-incident tactical channel(s)
-incident command channel

33
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Book #101, Rapid Intervention Company as incidents expand beyond ______, the Incident Commander shall designate a Rapid Intervention Company to stand by.

A

the first alarm assignment

34
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Book #101, Rapid Intervention Company in the Standby Mode the resources assigned as RIC shall monitor the following radio channels Except:

A

Dispatch Channel

35
Q

Book #101, Rapid Intervention Company the tactical worksheet (_____) provides a space for tracking and identification of Rapid Intervention Companies.

A

F-666

36
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Book #101, Rapid Intervention Company states the Los Angeles Fire Department system consists of magnetic strips marked with information about the member’s assigned to each apparatus that day. The information that will be contained on the magnetic strip is as follows: the member’s full civil service name an the member’s rank. This system satisfies

A

NFPA 1500

37
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Book #101, Rapid Intervention Company states the “EVACUATION SIGNAL” will consist of repeated a short blasts of the air horn for a period no longer than ___ seconds, followed by ___ seconds of silence. This sequence will be done three times.

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10; 10

38
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According to Vol.2 2/3-20.40 INCIDENT CLOCK, at each ___-minute interval, Metro will advise the Incident Commander of the elapsed time on the incident clock until the incident is declared under control, a “knock-down” is declared, or cancelled by the Incident Commander.

A

10

39
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According to Vol.2, 2/3-20.30, when arriving on scene and reporting into base or staging all companies shall use the ________ as assigned.

A

Bureau Staging Channel

40
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According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, there are _____ “watch out” situations that hav been identified when working in the wildland. The failure to recognize “watch outs” by firefighters has on more than one occasion caused injury or death to firefighters. With this in mind the following list of ___ “watch out” situations have been developed for interior structure firefighting.

A

18 ; 12

41
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According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company the RIC SCBA Kit consists of the following: Nylon bag with sling and carrying handles, ___ minute air cylinder, First stage pressure reducer with ___ feet of intermediate pressure hose, Second stage regulator, Facepiece, Pelican Flashlight with integrated holder, and 150 feet drop bag line.

A

60; 10

42
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According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, provisions of _____ require an Incident Command System (ICS) that includes standard operating guidelines to evacuate personnel from an area where an imminent hazard condition is found to exist, and to account for their safety.

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NFPA 1561

43
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According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, when unable to broadcast “FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS HELP” message over the radio because this action may bring possible retribution from assailant(s), the member should

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actuate the emergency button on the hand-held radio

44
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According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, equipment to be provided by the designated rapid intervention paramedic rescue ambulance are all the following except:

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correct answer: Fast Splints

other correct options:
-gurney and backboard
-oxygen
-trauma box
-defribillator

45
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According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company states that Officers shall communicate with the IC or designated supervisor regarding the structure configuration, areas of Fire Department operations, and companies assigned. In addition, the officer in charge of RIC should obtain or request the following EXCEPT:

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correct answer: A hose line from the closest engine

other correct options:
-an infrared camera
-additional RIC kits
-a rescue TAC channel
-a paramedic ambulance

46
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According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, Rapid Intervention at a high-rise incident should involve a Light Force, Engine, or Squad and an ALS Resource at minimum. Resources assigned to rapid intervention will initially report to IC/Operations. As the incident escalates, the RIC should expand to a Task Force for standby ______.

A

in Staging.

47
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“The Los Angeles Fire Department preserves life and property, promotes public safety and fosters economic growth through a commitment to prevention, preparedness, response and recovery as an all risk life safety response provider” is the departments _________.

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Mission Statement

48
Q

Which of the following is NOT a department CORE Value?
-service
-professionalism
-integrity
-respect
-innovation
-teamwork

A

teamwork

49
Q

Which of the following Core Values states that we will demonstrate our dedication to our community?
-service
-professionalism
-integrity
-respect
-innovation
-teamwork

A

Service

50
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Which of the following Core values state that we will embrace diversity and recognize individual worth?
-service
-professionalism
-integrity
-respect
-innovation
-teamwork

A

Respect

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