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Book 8 Flashcards

1
Q

What governs the legal operation of emergency vehicles in the state?

A

California Vehicle Code

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2
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What exemptions of the vehicle code apply to non-emergency driving?

A

None

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3
Q

Who completes a FG-88 and when must it be turned in by?

A

The driver, within 24 hours. Telephone report to City Attorney, immediately if death to a 3rd party.

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4
Q

If a witness of an accident refuses to sign a Witness Card (FG-84b), what info should you attempt to get from them?

A

Name, and address or license number

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5
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Who fills out an F-150 (Accident Report)?

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Usually Battalion Chief, investigating officer

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6
Q

What mandates that the LAPD investigate all accidents involving the dept and a third party?

A

City Policy, and California Vehicle Code

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7
Q

How high can pressures reach in a diesel engine?

A

500psi

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8
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What controls speed and power output of diesel engines?

A

Quantity of fuel injected to the cylinder

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9
Q

What is the purpose of the clutch brake?

A

Stop the rotation of gears in the road transmission

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10
Q

What is the most common final drive ratio for LAFD apparatus?

A

4.11 : 1

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11
Q

What size cubic inch engine denotes a heavy apparatus?

A

465 and over

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12
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When shall heavy apparatus be lubricated and receive an oil change?

A

Every 2,000 miles or 4 months

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13
Q

When shall heavy reserve apparatus be lubricated and receive an oil change?

A

Every 2,000 miles or 6 months

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14
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When should appointments be made for various engine and transmission servicing?

A

500 miles before due service

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15
Q

What method of shifting gears should always be utilized while driving manual transmission rigs?

A

Double-clutching

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16
Q

What two types of drive axles are found?

A

Semi-floating drive axles (below 3/4 Ton)

Full floating drive axles (above 3/4 Ton)

17
Q

What will the temp be in the chamber at the top of the compression stroke in a diesel?

A

1,000 degrees F

18
Q

The clutch should not be allowed to slip for more than how many seconds?

A

1 1/2 seconds

19
Q

All motor vehicles equipped with air brakes must also be equipped with what?

A

Low air pressure warning devices

20
Q

The driver of a heavy utility shall normally respond in what mode?

A

Non-emergency unless otherwise directed

21
Q

What form shall be forwarded with other F-80 reports when a department apparatus is damaged?

A

F-80

22
Q

What should an engineer do if he notices a pike pole fall from the apparatus?

A

Notify the officer in charge

23
Q

According to MOPS, what constitutes an accident?

A
  1. Accident with third party
  2. Accident with department vehicle or property
  3. Strikes any animal
  4. Privately owned vehicle or member involved in access while on duty when officially authorized
24
Q

Within what timeframe must FG88 be submitted to the city attorney?

A

24 hours

25
Q

What should apparatus be driven with particular emphasis on?

A

Defensive driving

26
Q

What are the apparatus weekly checks?

A

Batteries, Exhaust, Springs/Suspension, Tires, Wipers, AC, Gates, Oil, Need to check brakes, Power steering, Air tank bleed, Transmission

Acronym: BEST WAGON PAT

27
Q

What are the department apparatus forms?

A

S- F701 Statistics, A- F702 Assignment, M- F704 Maintenance, R- F705 Repair, B- F706 Batteries (6 on rig), I- F709 Inventory, T- F710 Tires (10 lugs)

Acronym: SAM R BIT

28
Q

What is the LAFD tire tread limit?

A

4/32

29
Q

What is the maximum temperature at which you should not turn off the apparatus?

A

195 degrees F

30
Q

Which gauge is most important to check when starting a rig?

A

Oil pressure gauge

31
Q

What type of plugs do gasoline engines have?

A

Spark plugs

32
Q

What type of plugs do diesel engines have?

A

Glow plugs

33
Q

How much fuel does idling waste per hour?

A

1/2 gallon

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