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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
Q

What exemptions of the vehicle code apply to nonemergency 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
Q

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

A

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
Q

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
Q

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
Q

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)

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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

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18
Q

The clutch should not be allowed to slip for more

then how many seconds?

A

1 1/2 seconds

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19
Q

All motor vehicles equipped with air brakes must

also be equipped with what?

A

Low air pressure warning devices

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20
Q

The driver of a heavy utility shall normally respond

in what mode?

A

Non-emergency unless otherwise directed

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21
Q

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

A

F-80

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22
Q

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

A

Notify the officer in charge

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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
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24
Q

Within what timeframe must FG88 be submitted to

city attorney?

A

24 hours

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25
Q

Apparatus should be driven with particular

emphasis on what?

A

Defensive driving

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26
Q

While responding an engineer sees a pike pole fall

from the engine, he should?

A

Notify the officer in charge

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27
Q

Gasoline engines have _____ plugs.

Diesel engines have _____ plugs.

A

gas- spark plugs

diesel- glo plugs

28
Q

Idling wastes how many gallons of fuel per hour?

A

1/2 gallon

29
Q

What are the apparatus weekly checks?

BEST WAGON PAT

A

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

30
Q

What are the department apparatus forms? SAM R BIT

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)

31
Q

LAFD tire tread is limited to what depth?

A

4/32

32
Q

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

A

195 degrees F

33
Q

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

A

Oil pressure gauge

34
Q

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

A

20 deg. F

35
Q

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

A

Left and right sides, overhead, and ground clearances

36
Q

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

A

Brake fade

37
Q

Which type of brakes are more susceptible to brake fade?

A

Drum brakes

38
Q

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

A

1/4 second to 1 second

39
Q

Good attitude makes up what percent of safe driving practices?

A

60%

40
Q

Safe driving is broken down into what three basic categories?

A

Safe vehicle, good physical condition of driver, good attitude

41
Q

What is average perception time?

A

3/4 of a second

42
Q

What is the Smith System?

A 
—-AGKLM—-
Aim high in steering 
Get the big picture 
Keep your eyes moving 
Leave yourself an out 
Make sure they see you
43
Q

What three factors determine total stopping distance?

A

Vehicle braking, perception time, and reaction time

44
Q

How do you correctly determine appropriate following distance?

A

Heavy app - 3 vehicle lengths/10MPH

Light app - 2 vehicle lengths/10MPH

45
Q

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

A 
Station security maintained?
App doors fully open?
App floor clear?
Area clear of pedestrians?
Any overhead obstructions
46
Q

Tiller trainee shall observe a minimum of how many times?

A

Three

47
Q

What are minimum tread depths?

A

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

48
Q

Steering play should not exceed what?

A

10 degrees or 2 inches on a 20” wheel

49
Q

Air compressor must cut in no lower than what?

A

85psi

50
Q

Air compressor must cut out no higher than what?

A

130psi (normally 110-120psi)

51
Q

Air leakage rate may not exceed what?

A

3psi/MIN for single vehicles

4psi/MIN for combination vehicles

52
Q

The Form General 84b is what?

A

Witness card

53
Q

What is a FG88?

A

Automobile accident report

54
Q

Who completes the F150?

A

LAFD investigating officer. Usually a BC

55
Q

What are the 4 cycles in an engine operation?

A

Intake, compression, power and exhaust

56
Q

What is the purpose of the clutch brake?

A

To stop the rotation of gears in the road transmission.

57
Q

Is a clutch brake required on an automatic transmission?

A

No

58
Q

What is a universal joint?

A

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

59
Q

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

A

Double clutching

60
Q

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

A

195 degrees f

61
Q

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

A

465 cubic inches

62
Q

Light apparatus has a cubic inch displacement of less than____?

A

465 cubic inches

63
Q

What is the bell system for moving apparatus?

A

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

64
Q

How shall you block a lane with apparatus?

A

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

65
Q

Hydroplaning only requires how much water?

A

1/5” of water

66
Q

Idling wastes how much fuel per hour?

A

1/2 gallon

Captain (6 decks)

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