Book 8 Flashcards by Casey Ketelsleger

What governs the legal operation of emergency

vehicles in the state?

California Vehicle Code

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What exemptions of the vehicle code apply to nonemergency driving?

None

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Who completes a FG-88 and when must it be

turned in by?

The driver, within 24 hours. Telephone report to

City Attorney, immediately if death to a 3rd party

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

Name, and address or license number

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

Usually Battalion Chief, investigating officer

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What mandates that the LAPD investigate all

accidents involving the dept and a third party?

City Policy, and California Vehicle Code

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How high can pressures reach in a diesel engine?

500psi

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What controls speed and power output of diesel

engines?

Quantity of fuel injected to the cylinder

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What is the purpose of the clutch brake?

Stop the rotation of gears in the road transmission

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

4.11 : 1

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What size cubic inch engine denotes a heavy

apparatus?

465 and over

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When shall heavy apparatus be lubricated and

receive an oil change?

Every 2,000 miles or 4 months

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When shall heavy reserve apparatus be lubricated

and receive an oil change?

Every 2,000 miles or 6 months

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When should appointments be made for various

engine and transmission servicing?

500 miles before due service

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What method of shifting gears should always be

utilized while driving manual transmission rigs?

Double-clutching

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What two types of drive axles are found?

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

Full floating drive axles (above 3/4 Ton)

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What will the temp be in the chamber at the top of

the compression stroke in a diesel?

1,000 degrees F

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The clutch should not be allowed to slip for more

then how many seconds?

1 1/2 seconds

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All motor vehicles equipped with air brakes must

also be equipped with what?

Low air pressure warning devices

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The driver of a heavy utility shall normally respond

in what mode?

Non-emergency unless otherwise directed

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In all cases, whenever a dept apparatus is
damaged, what form shall be forwarded with other
reports?

F-80

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While responding, an engineer notices a pike pole
fall from the apparatus, what is the correct next
action for the engineer?

Notify the officer in charge

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According to MOPS, what constitutes an accident?

accident with third party
accident with department vehicle or property
strikes any animal
privately owned vehicle or member involved in
access while on duty when officially
authorized

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Within what timeframe must FG88 be submitted to

city attorney?

24 hours

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Apparatus should be driven with particular | emphasis on what?

Defensive driving

While responding an engineer sees a pike pole fall | from the engine, he should?

Notify the officer in charge

Gasoline engines have _____ plugs. | Diesel engines have _____ plugs.

gas- spark plugs | diesel- glo plugs

Idling wastes how many gallons of fuel per hour?

1/2 gallon

What are the apparatus weekly checks? | BEST WAGON PAT

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

What are the department apparatus forms? SAM R BIT

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)

LAFD tire tread is limited to what depth?

4/32

Do not turn off apparatus if temperature is greater than what?

195 degrees F

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

Oil pressure gauge

For each pound of pressure exerted on the air, temperature increases by how many degrees?

20 deg. F

Prior to backing into any facility, all clearances must be checked including what?

Left and right sides, overhead, and ground clearances

Heavy and light vehicle hard braking will cause the brakes to heat up. What is the worst consequence of this?

Brake fade

Which type of brakes are more susceptible to brake fade?

Drum brakes

How long after you press the brake foot pedal will air actually be delivered to the brakes?

1/4 second to 1 second

Good attitude makes up what percent of safe driving practices?

60%

Safe driving is broken down into what three basic categories?

Safe vehicle, good physical condition of driver, good attitude

What is average perception time?

3/4 of a second

What is the Smith System?

``` —-AGKLM—- Aim high in steering Get the big picture Keep your eyes moving Leave yourself an out Make sure they see you ```

What three factors determine total stopping distance?

Vehicle braking, perception time, and reaction time

How do you correctly determine appropriate following distance?

Heavy app - 3 vehicle lengths/10MPH | Light app - 2 vehicle lengths/10MPH

Upon arriving at quarters, the Captain shall exit the rig and consider what?

``` Station security maintained? App doors fully open? App floor clear? Area clear of pedestrians? Any overhead obstructions ```

Tiller trainee shall observe a minimum of how many times?

Three

What are minimum tread depths?

4/32 (steering axles) 2/32 (non steering axles)

Steering play should not exceed what?

10 degrees or 2 inches on a 20” wheel

Air compressor must cut in no lower than what?

85psi

Air compressor must cut out no higher than what?

130psi (normally 110-120psi)

Air leakage rate may not exceed what?

3psi/MIN for single vehicles | 4psi/MIN for combination vehicles

The Form General 84b is what?

Witness card

What is a FG88?

Automobile accident report

Who completes the F150?

LAFD investigating officer. Usually a BC

What are the 4 cycles in an engine operation?

Intake, compression, power and exhaust

What is the purpose of the clutch brake?

To stop the rotation of gears in the road transmission.

Is a clutch brake required on an automatic transmission?

What is a universal joint?

Is a flexible coupling between two shafts that permits one shaft to drive another at an angle

Shifting gears with LAFD apparatus should be changed using what technique?

Double clutching

Do not shut rigs down if temperature is greater than _____?

195 degrees f

Heavy apparatus has a cubic inch displacement of how many square inches?

465 cubic inches

Light apparatus has a cubic inch displacement of less than____?

465 cubic inches

What is the bell system for moving apparatus?

1 bell- stop 2 bells- forward 3 bells- reverse

How shall you block a lane with apparatus?

Never partially block a lane? Either all the way in or all the way out

Hydroplaning only requires how much water?

1/5" of water

Idling wastes how much fuel per hour?

1/2 gallon