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Block Exam #1 Flashcards

1
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According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, a modified numbering system is used to provide a quick reference to material. A typical reference using this numbering system is “2/3-60.14.” The number (2/) to the left of the diagonal line signifies what ?

A

Category

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According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, Special Notices are retained for how long on the intranet ?

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Forever

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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, what is the primary responsibility of all members ?

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to act in the public interest

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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, an administrative directive by the Fire Chief establishing the practices and procedures of the Department, describes?

A

Manual of Operation

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According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, how many basic types of vehicle -tank configurations will you find ?

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3

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According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, aluminum tanks will melt at about what temperature ?

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1,200°F

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According to TB # 7, Fighting Fires with Large Spray Streams, water expands into steam at what ratio?

A

1 to 1700

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According to TB # 7, Fighting Fires with Large Spray Streams, hand lines can be more easily managed using ______ nozzle pressures and delivering more GPM. This depends on type of spray nozzle.

A

Higher

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According to DB 22-01, LAFD Apparatus Backing Policy, the apparatus path of travel/ hazard zone of the apparatus is defined as what?

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15’ feet to the rear, 3’ feet to the sides

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According to Departmental Bulletin 22-02, High Visibility Vest, The HVV is made of 100% polyester material with a ______ -point breakaway design to minimize the risk of becoming entangled in equipment and allowing for greater mobility in critical situations.

A

five-point

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According to DB 22-03, Maintaining A Valid Driver License, fire suppression certified members below the rank of __________ shall maintain a minimum of a California Commercial Class B driver license with a firefighter endorsement (listed as a Restriction 50 on license) or an X endorsement

A

Battalion Chief

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According to DB 22-03, Maintaining A Valid Driver License, when shall members notify their immediate supervisor of any restrictions the DMV has imposed on their driving privileges?

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Within the next business day

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According to DB 22-03, Maintaining A Valid Driver License, when shall a Firefighter II shall obtain a Class B license?

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Prior to advancing to Firefighter III

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According to TB #008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, The apparatus is not insulated from the ground by its rubber tires and may be energized by live wires in the following ways EXCEPT:

A

-By touching an object that is in contact with a live conductor
-By being in close proximity to a live conductor

-By direct contact with a live conductor
-By way of an extended aerial ladder touching a live conductor

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According to TB #008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, Although water is not a good conductor, incidents such as sheared hydrants where large volumes of water are contacting high-voltage lines should be approached with care. The following procedures should guide first responders’ actions EXCEPT:

A

-Spot apparatus a sufficient distance from hazard

-Be cognizant that high voltage lines impacted by water from a sheared hydrant may arc or fall at any time

-All members should be alert for additional downed wires or energized exposures

-Deny entry to scene, locate shutoff valve, mitigate threat

-Unless a life hazard exists, notify and await arrival of LADWP personnel

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According to TB #008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, Maintain clearance a minimum of HOW MANY feet beyond the outermost wire of electrical transmission lines.

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100’

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According to TB #008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, Utilize the 30/33/100 Rule when directing hose streams near high voltage in the wild land refers to what 3 in order?

A

Utilize a 30-degree fog pattern, Maintain a safe distance of at least 33 ft. from energized source, Maintain at least 100 psi to the nozzle.

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18
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According to TB 55 4-Inch Supply Hose, How much does the 4” supply hose weigh?

A

49 lbs per 50’ section

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19
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According to TB 55 4-Inch Supply Hose, What are the friction factors?

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One line 11, two lines 42 (a multiplier of the friction loss of one hundred feet of 2 1/2” hose, used to calculate FL for one hundred feet of 4”)

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20
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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.

A

33 1/3

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According to 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 mezzanine exceeds ______ square feet, whichever is the more restrictive.

A

10; 2,000

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22
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According to the 99 Pierce Apparatus Logbook, what is the recommended foam concentration for overhaul ?

A

.1 %

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23
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According to the 99 Pierce Apparatus Logbook, diesel fuel tank capacity is ____ gallons ?

A

47

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According to the 99 Pierce Apparatus Logbook, this apparatus is equipped with what type of engine ?

A

Detroit 60 Series

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25
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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, ALL MEMBERS SHALL, avoid operating apparatus unless ______?

A

The member has the appropriate entry in Personal Record Book

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26
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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, members taking conspicuous action in rendering aid during a life-saving or life- threatening situation under circumstance: which pose calculated risk to the members, or performing an endeavor which brings significant credit to the Fire Department, describes what Honorary Award ?

A

Award of Merit

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27
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According to DB 23-01, Behavioral Health Program On-Call Procedure, what is the purpose of the Behavioral Health Program (BHP) ?

A

To provide our members with tools and services that will improve and maintain psychological wellness.

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According to TB 54 - Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, the aggregate area of mezzanines within a room shall not exceed ______ of the area of the room in which they are located?

A

1/3

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29
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According to TB 056 - Radiological Emergency Operations, best definition of GAMMA radiation

A

high energy, short wavelength, electromagnetic radiation emitted from the nucleus of an atom. Rays are very penetrating and best stopped or shielded by dense materials, such as lead.

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30
Q

According to the Manual of Operation, Volume 2, storage of any private vehicle in or on Department facilities is allowed only with written approval of who ?

A

The Bureau Office

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31
Q

According to Vol 3 6/1 APPARATUS. Rehab Air Tender (RAT). it is equipped with how many high pressure, large capacity compressors?

A

2

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32
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Main line is a 300’ low stretch 1/2” static kernmantle lifeline, white in color, what color stripes running through it?

A

Blue and Red

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33
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According to DB 11-12, Apparatus Availability, Ready Reserve apparatus may be used to replace Front- line apparatus placed out-of-service for mechanical repairs for a maximum of how long ?

A

8 hours

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34
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According to DB 19-13 Reducing Occupational Exposure to Fire ground Contaminants and Carcinogens. According to “Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service,” firefighters pose a higher risk for cancer. Of the following which is poses the highest risk?

A

Testicular Cancer

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35
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At a constant pressure of 150 psi; What is the new gpm of a centrifugal pump if the old gpm is 500 and the pump speed is increased from 1000 RPM to 1500 RPM?

A

750 GPM

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At a constant pressure of 150 psi; What is the new gpm of a centrifugal pump if the old gpm is 650 and the pump speed is increased from 1000 RPM to 1750 RPM?

A

1138 GPM

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37
Q

With a constant flow of 400 gpm; At an engine speed of 900 rpm the discharge pressure of a centrifugal pump reads 50 psi. What would be the expected discharge pressure if the engine speed was increased to 1300 rpm?

A

104 psi

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38
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With a constant flow of 500 gpm; At an engine speed of 1000 rpm the discharge pressure of a centrifugal pump reads 110 psi. What would be the expected discharge pressure if the engine speed was increased to 1800 rpm?

A

356 psi

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39
Q

Find the area of a circle with a diameter of 3 feet.

A

7.1 ft²

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40
Q

Find the volume cube with a length of 24 inches, a width of 6 inches and a height of 1 foot?

A

1728 in³

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41
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Find the volume cube with a length of 24 inches, a width of 6 inches and a height of 1 foot?

A

7.481 Gallons

42
Q

According to Substance Abuse Policy. Any supervisor who has observed a member and has “reasonable suspicion” that a member is under the influence shall contact the next level supervisor. Next level supervisor will evaluate member and if in agreeance of “reasonable suspicion” what form must be filled out?

A

F-3000

43
Q

According to 2007 Seagrave Log Book. 2007 Seagrave has which type of Engine?

A

CAT C-13

44
Q

According to 2007 Seagrave Log Book. What is the 2007 Seagrave Engine horsepower?

A

485 hp

45
Q

According to Training Bulletin # 135, The Hartford Consensus’ practical recommendations include the actions contained in the acronym THREAT: What does the “A” stand for ?

A

Assessment by medical providers

46
Q

What is the area of a rectangle measured 5 feet by 24 inches?

A

10 ft²

47
Q

According to TB # 048, Engine Brake “Jake Brake”,The engine brake reacts quickly. It will activate or deactivate in less than _____ of a second?

A

1/4

48
Q

According to Vol 3 6/4 Ropes and Knots. Engine Company carries 2 Class III full body rescue harnesses. What size are they?

A

2 Large

49
Q

According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, According to Vol 3 6/4 Ropes and Knots. The ____ loops are used only for attaching extra equipment e.g. webbing/carabiners only.

A

small loops

50
Q

According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, 20’ extension ladder uses a ____” halyard.

A

3/8”

51
Q

According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Fabric-jacketed hose shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry hose at least once each?

A

3 months

52
Q

According to the Apparatus Operator’s Training Manual AOTM Lesson 1. “Flexible couplings between 2 shafts that permits 1 shaft to drive another at an angle” best describes?

A

Universal joint

53
Q

According to TB 74 S&R utilizing 1” hose line. 150’ of 1” line with proper 200psi and spray tip removed will deliver what GPM?

A

65 GPM

54
Q

According to TB 90 Fire Burns. 2nd degree burns can occur within one second of exposures to ____F?

A

158F

55
Q

According to TB 90 Fire Burns. _____ is a warning of a more deadly event to follow?

A

Rollover

56
Q

According to 2003 Seagrave Log Book. 2003 Seagrave has which type of Engine?

A

Detroit Series 60

57
Q

According to 2007 Seagrave Log Book. 2007 Seagrave has which type of Engine?

A

CAT C-13

58
Q

According to 2007 Seagrave Log Book. What is the 2007 Seagrave Engine horsepower?

A

485 hp

59
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. The single-bit axe is sharper and its blade ground finer than a pickhead axe, making it well suited for cutting hardwood floors and?

A

Plywood

60
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Hay hooks are used primarily for moving and carrying?

A

Baled materials

61
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. When should swift water equipment be carried on apparatus?

A

Year round

62
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Wagon Battery, The apparatus should be spotted a sufficient distance away to permit the stream to enter the building at approximate what degree angle?

A

30%

63
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. The Bresnan distributor is of a revolving type, designed to throw water up to what distance?

A

30’

64
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Discharge time for 20lb. Dry Chemical extinguisher with valve fully opened is?

A

10 sec.

65
Q

According to TB 69 Maxi-Force Air Bags. If the inflation button in the Dual “dead man” safety relief and control valve, has a relief valve that will activate when pressure exceeds what PSI?

A

118 PSI

66
Q

According to TB 69 Maxi-Force Air Bags. Each hose is 16’ long, with a working pressure of ___ PSI?

A

250 PSI

67
Q

According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The OHAV weighs 35 pounds and is constructed from?

A

Cast aluminum

68
Q

According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The OHAV has a maximum flow of what GPM?

A

2000 gpm

69
Q

According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. Which is NOT an apparatus spotting option for the OHAV valve?

A

Onside Rear

70
Q

According to TB 131 Holmatro Self Contained Rescue Tool. The unit is powered by a ___ volt DC Dewalt battery pack?

A

24 volt

71
Q

According to DB 08-13 Apparatus Parking and Security. Lost or stolen equipment as well as response delays as outcomes from inadequate apparatus security. ____ will be held strictly accountable.

A

Officers

72
Q

According to the Manual of Operation, Volume 2, all Department mattresses are to be marked with numbers 1 through 4 using a black felt tip marker (some mattresses are already marked). Each unmarked mattress is to have a ______ high number placed as near the top edge as possible, equidistant from the sides?

A

3 inch

73
Q

According to the Manual of Operation, Volume 2, visitors, after identifying themselves, will be escorted through quarters for necessary purposes. When their presence will not interfere with Fire Station activities, the following should NOT be restricted from quarters during normal visiting hours, EXCEPT?

A

-Member’s families visiting members working in the station.
-Public employees entering on business.
-Children by themselves
-Civilians rendering necessary service to members on duty
-Boy Scouts visiting

74
Q

According to the Manual of Operation, Volume 2, whenever possible, outside drills will be held in the company’s _______ ?

A

First Alarm District

75
Q

According to Training Bulletin 62 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System, what is the high rise hose made of?

A

Single jacket construction with a nitrile rubber impregnation, 50’ lengths, 1 1/2” couplings

76
Q

According to Training Bulletin 62 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System, what is the GPM?

A

200GPM (with yellow TFT nozzle) with a friction loss of 35psi per 100’ of 2” hose

77
Q

According to Training Bulletin 63, Procedures For Supplementing High Rise Fire Pumps, what types of buildings will the FD pumping procedures be implemented on?

A

-Buildings with a fire pump supplying standpipes which are 60-74 that are OVER 150 feet
-High rise buildings from 75 to 150 feet that have been retrofitted with a pump
-Post 74 high rise
-All of the above

78
Q

According to Training Bulletin 63, Procedures For Supplementing High Rise Fire Pumps, who has the responsibility of supplying the water system?

A

First 200 series Engineer, OR, in the event of two single engines arriving first, the SECOND engine’s Engineer

79
Q

According to Training Bulletin 63, Procedures For Supplementing High Rise Fire Pumps, when connecting 2 1/2” lines to FDC’s, what shall be the maximum length?

A

100 feet

80
Q

According to TB 130 - New Ladder Pipe Assembly, The assembly contains new features and components designed to make ladder pipe operations safer, more efficient, and allow for _____ GPM flow

A

1000

81
Q

According to TB 130 - New Ladder Pipe Assembly, The following pump pressures have been calculated for the Akron 1495 ladder pipe assembly. These pressures include pumping through the cluster, 100’ of 3” hose, the ladder pipe assembly and tip, with the aerial ladder extended to 70’. TIP 1 1/2” GPM ____, PSI____?

A

600, 150

82
Q

According to Department Bulletin, 18-11, Firefighter Burn Injuries, when a member’s burn injuries do not supersede other immediate treatment needed, the member shall be transported directly to one the following facilities, EXCEPT?

A

Harbor UCLA Medical Center

83
Q

According to the 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 Pierce Apparatus Logbooks, do not shut the engine down until temp is ______ degrees F or less?

A

189

84
Q

According to the 2003 Pierce Apparatus Logbook, what is the engine make ?

A

Caterpillar C-12

85
Q

According to the 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 Pierce Apparatus Logbooks, what is the apparatus weight fully loaded ?

A

40, 480 lbs

86
Q

According to the 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 Pierce Apparatus Logbooks, what RPM range will provide the best fuel economy?

A

1200-1800 RPM

87
Q

According to the 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 Pierce Apparatus Logbooks, what is the length of the apparatus?

A

23’ 4”

88
Q

A vertical rectangular water tank is 8’ wide and 22’ long and 20 feet tall. It is filled to a depth of 10 feet. This tank supplies a pumper which is discharging 265 GPM. At this rate, the water supply will last most nearly?

A

49 minutes

89
Q

TB 056 - Radiological Emergency Operations states it is a policy of the LAFD that a member’s accumulated dose for one single incident not be more than ___rem in a 24-hour period, additionally, these ___ rems shall account for a lifetime’s maximum dose.

A

25; 25

90
Q

According to Volume 2, Athletic activities offering cardiovascular benefits that have been approved by the Department are ALL of the following EXCEPT

A

Crossfit

91
Q

According to Volume 2, Limitation on exchanges of time (F-360) are as follows

A

-Monthly Allowance - Each member may be permitted up to 144 hours off duty (F-360) each calendar month.
-Annual Allowance - Each member may be permitted up to 144 hours off in the calendar year, in addition to the monthly allowance.

92
Q

According to Volume 2, mustaches shall not cover the upper lip, shall be well groomed, neatly trimmed, and shall not protrude beyond the natural facial “smile” crease, nor extend beyond _________ below the corner of the mouth. Extreme styling of mustaches is not permitted.

A

1/2 of an Inch

93
Q

According to Volume 2, Gloves shall be worn when?

A

-Firefighting gloves shall be worn during all firefighting operations
-Work gloves shall be worn during overhaul operations, or any time protection of the hands is necessary

94
Q

According to Volume 2, The Turnout Coat shall be worn during all emergency responses and operations except

A

-When responding to automatic alarms, such as: smoke detector, water flow and bells ringing, members are not required to don the turnout coat or protective hood until arriving on scene. Company Commanders shall assure that members are attired in suitable clothing that does not bring discredit to the Department. Company Commanders shall ensure that all members don full protective clothing prior to investigating any automatic alarm

-Responding to or working at grass or brush incidents where structure firefighting will not be part of the operation of the concerned company. During these incidents, the brush jacket may be worn in lieu of a turnout coat at the discretion of the commanding officer.

-The brush jacket may be worn in lieu of the turnout coat during overhaul operations at the discretion of the commanding officer

-When dispatched to EMS incidents, Company Commanders have the option of allowing members to respond without wearing the turnout coat or brush jacket

-The turnout coat or brush jacket shall be worn while directing traffic or working in traffic patterns at nighttime or during poor visibility caused by weather conditions

-ALL answers are correct

95
Q

According to Book 6, AOTM, how many fundamental rules of friction loss are there?

A

4

96
Q

According to No. 20-06 - FIREARMS ON CITY PROPERTY, Employees should keep in mind that even if they comply with gun laws in general, as a member of the Department, employees must also comply with Department policies. For example, even if a Department employee has a valid permit to carry a concealed weapon (CCW), carrying a firearm while on duty is a violation of Department policy, unless the employee is a qualified member of the Arson Unit.

A

Statement is correct

97
Q

According to No. 20-09 - USE OF RECORDING DEVICES BY DEPARTMENT MEMBERS, The sharing or release of Department records without proper authorization is ____________________________.

A

a violation of Department policy

98
Q

According to TB # 48, Engine Brake “Jake Brake,” The engine brake reacts quickly. It will activate or deactivate in less than __________ ?

A

1/4 second

99
Q

While drafting at sea level, a pumper reads 14” of mercury. What is the equivalent absolute pressure within the pump?

A

7.84 psi

100
Q

Three engines are each pumping through 800’ of single 2-1/2” to a ladder pipe with a 1-1/2” tip. If the nozzle pressure is 90 psi, the engine pressure of each engine is most nearly? Use an appliance loss of 80 psi for the ladder pipe.

A

270 PSI

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