Captain quiz session #39 Flashcards
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” after two Mayday attempts and the member does not receive acknowledgement of the incident tactical channel, they shall:
Activate the Emergency Alert Button
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” which of the following situations would not require the immediate initiation of a “Mayday” call?
a. separated from the crew due to lack of visibility
* *b. activation of a low air alarm in an IDLH**
c. an injury resulting in reduced ability to exit safely
d. mobility compromised due to inoperable/blocked exit
e. all of the above required the initiation of a Mayday call
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” the sequence in which “GRABLIVES” actions are performed is based on?
the situation encountered
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” during a Mayday declaration, the audible “PASS” device for the member in distress should be turned off:
if it impedes the member’s ability to communicate via the radio
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” members must control their breathing and conserve air anytime they don the SCBA. The air in a SCBA cylinder can be extended by employing the survival breathing technique. This technique is performed by:
Extending exhalation two times that of inhalation
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” the most critical element of the Self Survival procedures is:
identifying a viable exit
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” the self survival procedure should be constantly performed and the member in distress shall keep the rescuers advised on all of the following information:
location
air cylinder quantity
physical status/limitations
special rescue tool needs
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” when a mayday is announced, other personnel shall refrain from using the radio channel (s) unless:
the message involves the emergency situation
a message is necessary for the safety of personnel
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” prior to resuming normal radio communications at the conclusion of a mayday, the IC shall:
conduct a personnel accountability report and a company accountability report
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” any life threatening condition that cannot be resolved in ____, requires the declaration of a “mayday”
30 seconds
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” the Mayday call will be initially delivered/attempted on what radio channels?
incident tactical channel
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” before the member in the life threatening situation provides the pertinent information to the IC using the three W’s method, the member should:
wait for acknowledgement of the mayday
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” in the event of a sudden change in conditions that creates an imminent danger to personnel, members should communicate this by using?
emergency traffic
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” accountability at an incident is managed by maintaining?
company unity
According to Training Bulletin #42 “ single-station smoke detectors,” results of tests conducted by the department determined that photoelectric smoke detectors being more reliable in warning against the hazards of visible smoke build-up from:
slow smoldering fires
According to Training Bulletin #42 “ single-station smoke detectors,” smoke detectors are approved to give an area of coverage equivalent to a?
25 foot diameter
According to Training Bulletin #42 “ single-station smoke detectors,” smoke detectors shall be installed in all of the following locations:
bedrooms
hallway or area giving access to the bedroom
each level at top of stairway for multiple story dwellings
According to Training Bulletin #9, “Organic Phosphates - Insecticides,” in all cases of suspected poisoning, medical aid should be obtained immediately. ____ is the antidote.
Atropine
According to Training Bulletin #111, “elevator door rescue paddle,” the ideal location for an elevator rescue to take place is?
at the floor zone
According to Training Bulletin #111, “elevator door rescue paddle,” of the four types of elevator doors, the elevator rescue paddle is designed for:
center opening
According to Training Bulletin #111, “Elevator Door Rescue Paddle,” the rescue paddle operation is designed to open:
The elevator car door
According to Training Bulletin #111, “Elevator Door Rescue Paddle,” the paddle is designed to work at or near the floor threshold approximately ____ from the bottom of the door.
6 inches
According to Training Bulletin #111, “Elevator Door Rescue Paddle,” criteria for the use of the paddle are:
an elevator car is disabled in the floor zone
the elevator has center opening doors
According to Training Bulletin #111, “Elevator Door Rescue Paddle,” to desengage the hoistway door lock of an elevator , the main elevator power must be shut off and the paddle inserted vertically through the center door opening clearing the hoistway door. Once the hoistway door is clear, turn the “T” handle.
90 degrees to the right or left
According to Training Bulletin #111, “Elevator Door Rescue Paddle,” the paddle will not work on what type of elevator door installations?
all of the following:
swinging
slider
two-speed slider
According to the Manual of Operation, “Volume 6 - Specific Hazards,” in every building other than single family dwellings, there shall me maintained at all times one unobstructed aisle or passageway that leads to each required exit and shall have a free clearance equal to the minimum required in other sections of this Article or at least?
44 inches
According to the Manual of Operation, “Volume 6 - Specific Hazards,” exit doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel when serving any assembly occupancy, any hazardous area or Group H occupancy and any building or portion of a building with an occupant load of ?
50 or more
According to the Manual of Operation, “Volume 6 - Specific Hazards,” glass panels installed in a box covering a locking device may be approved. Such panels shall be not less than ____ plain single strength glass.
6 x6 inches
According to the Manual of Operation, “Volume 6 - Specific Hazards,” only panic hardware approved and listed by the state fire marshal shall be installed in accordance to the L.A.M.C Panic hardware shall be installed not less than____ nor more than____ inches above the floor.
not less than 30
44 above
According to the Manual of Operation, “Volume 6 - Specific Hazards,” maximum effort to operate doors equipped with panic hardware shall not exceed _____ pounds for exterior doors and ____ pounds for interior doors.
8 - 1/2
5
According to the Manual of Operation, “Volume 6 - Specific Hazards,” the awning under a fire escape drop ladder shall have a (an) _____ opening in the awning under the drop ladder.
24x24 “
According to the Manual of Operation, “Volume 6 - Specific Hazards,” where class A type portable fire extinguishers are required by the fire code, small hose may be used in lieu there of, provided that not more than ___ of 1/2-inch nor more than ____ of 3/4 or 1-inch hose shall be attached to any one water outlet.
50’ think .5 1/2”
75’ think .75 3/4’
According to the Manual of Operation, “Volume 6 - Specific Hazards,” apartment houses and hotels are required to have one ____ extinguisher within 75 feet of horizontal travel distance on each floor of the structure.
2A
According to the Manual of Operation, “Volume 6 - Specific Hazards,” industrial or commercial cooking equipment consisting of deep fryers, grills hoods, and ducts requiring portable fire extinguishers or pre-engineered automatic dry -chemical systems shall not be protected with:
ABC rated extinguishing agents
According to the Manual of Operation, “Volume 6 - Specific Hazards,” unless otherwise noted on the nameplate of the extinguisher, extinguishers are not to be located where ambient room temperature exceeds?
120 degrees F
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Multi-Unit Dwellings,” smoke detectors required by Chapter 9 of the LAMC shall be maintained in dependable operating conditions and tested every?
6 months
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Multi-Unit Dwellings,” access to a fire escape may be made by a window openable for the interior without the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge or effort. The sill of the window shall be not more than ____ above the floor and landing.
30 inches
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Basic Commercial Occupancy Use,” in unsprinklered buildings, piles of materials, tiers of shelving, or racks shall have their highest point at least ____ below the ceiling, lowest chords, beams, girders, or other roof support trusses which may obstruct the effective application of water from hose streams.
3 feet
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Basic Commercial Occupancy Use,” in sprinklered buildings, tiers of shelving, or racks shall have their highest point at least ____ below automatic sprinkler heads.
18 inches
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Basic Commercial Occupancy Use,” in sprinklered buildings, where the storage consists of large, tightly - piles of baled, sacked, or cased material, the distance below the sprinkler heads shall be a minimum of ___.
3 feet
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Basic Commercial Occupancy Use,” a clearance of at least ___ shall be maintained between stored materials and lighting fixtures.
18 inches
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Basic Commercial Occupancy Use,” the amount of Class 1A flammable liquid that is exempt for permit requirements is?
60 gallons
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Light Industrial Occupancy,” not more than ____ of flammable and / or combustible liquids shall be stored in any one Hazardous Materials Cabinet.
60 gallons
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Light Industrial Occupancy,” completely enclosed spray booths or tunnels shall contain sufficient exit doors so that no person within a booth or tunnel will be more than ___ from any exit door.
15 feet
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Place of Assemblage/ restaurant, Night Clubs, Bars, Dance Halls, “ The responsibility for maintaining the occupant load signs and floor plans required in any place of assemblage is?
The owner
The manager
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Place of Assemblage/ restaurant, Night Clubs, Bars, Dance Halls, “
assemblage occupancies shall identify the number of occupants allowed by posing “ Occupant Load,” signs at which of the following locations (s)
near the main exit doorway
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Place of Assemblage/ restaurant, Night Clubs, Bars, Dance Halls, “ in areas occupied by seats and in Group A Occupancies without seats, the line of travel to an exit door by an aisle shall not be more than ____. Such travel distance may be increased to ____. if the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
150 feet
200 feet
According to the Manual of Operation. “Fire prevention inspection Procedures,” the hazard correction date on a Fire/Life Safety Notice should be a maximum of _____ from the date the notice was prepared.
30 days
According to the Manual of Operation. “Fire prevention inspection Procedures,” any complaint of hazard received at the Fire Station should be inspected?
No later than the next day
According to the Manual of Operation. “Fire prevention inspection Procedures,” when an F-340 notice is issued to condemn the use of any appliance, device, equipment, system or material, a _____ shall be attached to the item.
F-336
According to the Manual of Operation. “Fire prevention inspection Procedures,” fire prevention notices shall be served?
Personally
U.S. mail
According to the Manual of Operation, “Building Inventory Program,” Building Inventory Sheets will be required for those occupancies within each fire station’s first-in district, that in the opinion of the officers concerned, present:
Greater-than-usual fire or life hazard
According to the Manual of Operation, “Building Inventory Program,” a three-line heading shall appear in the upper right corner consisting of the street name follow by the building address, the building name, and location number. The location number may be obtained by using?
800 foot Map Book
According to the Manual of Operation, “Building Inventory Program,” while developing a building inventory plan for a building, it is determined that an area adjacent to the building will not support heavy apparatus. This information would be listed on the written sheet under what category?
additional information
According to the Manual of Operation, “Building Inventory Program,” under which numerical index would 120th street be filed?
10
According to the Manual of Operation, “Building Inventory Program,” all of the following items are required in fire department lock boxes :
elevator card
elevator keys (with instructions)
stairwell keys
According to the Manual of Operation, “Building Inventory Program,” stairway numbering signs are used in enclosed stairways in buildings more than:
more than 2 stories
According to the Manual of Operation, “Building Inventory Program,” the bottom of the stairwell numbering sign shall be located not less than ___ above the floor of the stairwell landing:
5 feet
According to the Manual of Operation, “Building Inventory Program,” completed building inventory sheets shall be submitted at the rate of ?
one building , per company, per platoon, every 3 months
According to the Manual of Operation, “Building Inventory Program,” if a building does not have features listed on the check sheet, it is indicated by:
inserting “none” next to the category
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Apartments, Hotels, Condominiums, and Apartment/Hotels,” all fire department sprinkler and standpipe inlet connections shall be provided with approved signs indicating the type of system and the area served. Signs shall be not less than ____ in height and ___ in width.
4 inches in height 8inches width
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Apartments, Hotels, Condominiums, and Apartment/Hotels,” smoke detectors required by Chapter 9 of the LAMC shall be maintained in dependable operating condition and tested every?
6 months
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Apartments, Hotels, Condominiums, and Apartment/Hotels,” an approved automatic or manually activated local fire alarm system shall be provided for all of the following
Apartment houses 3 or more stories in height
Apartment houses containing 16 or more dwelling units
Hotels, 3 or more stories in height
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Apartments, Hotels, Condominiums, and Apartment/Hotels,” other than single family dwellings, one unobstructed aisle that leads to each required exit. The minimum width, when not otherwise specified, shall be?
44 inches
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Apartments, Hotels, Condominiums, and Apartment/Hotels,” emergency lighting if provided, shall be maintained in operable conditions at all times. To assure that the emergency lighting system is working properly the system shall be operated and tested?
Monthly
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Apartments, Hotels, Condominiums, and Apartment/Hotels,” exit signs and directional exit signs shall have block letters at least ___in height.
6 inches
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Apartments, Hotels, Condominiums, and Apartment/Hotels,” stairway identification signs shall be square in shape with a minimum dimension of ?
12 inches
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Apartments, Hotels, Condominiums, and Apartment/Hotels,” stairway identification signs shall conform to all of the following requirements:
The wording “Roof Access or No Roof Access” shall be above the floor designation
The numbers of the floor level shall be placed in the middle of the sign
Stair designation shall be located at the bottom of the sign
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Apartments, Hotels, Condominiums, and Apartment/Hotels,” one or more additional fire extinguishers of suitable type and size shall be installed for protection of special hazards in public portions of hotels and apartment houses as designated by the Chief. Kitchens shall be provided with ___ extinguisher (s).
10BC
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Apartments, Hotels, Condominiums, and Apartment/Hotels,” automatic closing fire door assemblies that are activated by approved smoke detectors shall be required to be Chief’s regulation #4 tested every:
year
According to Book 1, “Basic Inspection Guide - Apartments, Hotels, Condominiums, and Apartment/Hotels,” automatic elevators shall be Chief’s Regulation #4 tested every:
year
According to the Manual of Operation, “ volume 6- Specific Hazards,” auto fueling stations shall have “No Smoking - Stop Motor” signs having letters at least ____ high shall be conspicuously posted
3 inches in height
According to the Manual of Operation, “ volume 6- Specific Hazards,” auto fueling stations shall have on their premises ___ separate portable fire extinguishers, with a minimum rating of ___?
2; 2A, 20Bc
According to the Manual of Operation, “ volume 6- Specific Hazards,” within ____ of every dispenser there shall be at least one portable fire extinguisher.
75 feet
According to the Manual of Operation, “ volume 6- Specific Hazards,” auto fueling stations dispensing liquefied flammable gas shall have ____ extinguishers; one shall be located withing _____ of the dispenser.
2; 10BC
25 feet
According to the Manual of Operation, “ volume 6- Specific Hazards,” flammable aerosols may be displayed in retail sales areas if they are limited to :
30 gallons
According to the Manual of Operation, “ volume 6- Specific Hazards,” the storage of corrosive materials outside of buildings shall be ____ feet from buildings or property lines.
5 feet
According to the Manual of Operation, “ volume 6- Specific Hazards,” liquefied flammable gas dispensing apparatus shall be located not less than ___ feet from basements, cellars, or pits exceeding two feet in depth.
25 feet
According to the Manual of Operation, “ volume 6- Specific Hazards,” the only flammable liquids inside an auto fuel station building are:
packaged items
According to the Manual of Operation, “ volume 6- Specific Hazards,” enclosed corridor apartments, 5-15 units in sized are inspected?
once every 3 years
According to the Manual of Operation, “ volume 6- Specific Hazards,” assembly occupancies whose permitted occupancy load is less than 100 occupants, are inspected?
twice a year - 6 months apart
According to the Manual of Operation, “ Volume 6, Fire Prevention/General ,” to verify hazardous material inventories on BP-8’s and check for valid Division 8 certifications, inspections are done?
? once every three years
? inspections to verify BP-8’s are performed by the FPB
According to the Manual of Operation, “ Volume 6, Fire Prevention/General ,” request for deviation from the inspection requirements contained in the Manuel of Operation shall be made in writing, through channels, to?
Commander, Bureau of Emergency Services
According to the Manual of Operation, request for alterations, improvements, additions or installations to any fire department facility shall be submitted and forwarded to ____ who will review and approve or disapprove the request.
Respective Bureau Commander
According to the Manual of Operation, “personnel Procedures/General,” when a member is temporarily restricted from participation in on-duty athletic activities, a letterhead report with all pertinent information shall be forwarded by the member’s commanding officer, through channels, to the ____ stating the reason for the restriction.
Operations commander
According to Book 83, “Fire Investigation Manual,” cigarettes require good insulation in order to cause flaming combustion with an average incubation or smoldering time of about?
90 min
According to Book 83, “Fire Investigation Manual,” smoker type fires typically take from ____ to develop into the free burning phase.
20 minutes to two hours
According to Book 83, “Fire Investigation Manual,” depending on such factors such as brand and freshness, cigarettes can smolder as long as?
30 minutes
According to Training Bulletin#70, “Blue Line,” in the world of subway tunnels, an exit sign does not necessarily lead to a public way, but leads to a/an?
point of safety
According to Training Bulletin#70, “Blue Line,” there are numerous emergency exits within the blue line tunnel/station complex. They are spaced approximately ___ throughout the length of the tunnel
800 feet
According to Training Bulletin#70, “Blue Line,” in the event of an undercar fire, an automatic sprinkler system (under car deluge system) has been installed at track level at each station. This system is activated by?
Depressing the button located at the end of the platform
According to Training Bulletin#70, “Blue Line,” the light rail car is an articulated six-axle rail car with an operating cab at each end. The “A” end is identified by:
The end where the pantograph is attached
According to Training Bulletin#70, “Blue Line,” Blue Light Stations give fire department personnel the ability to de-energize the overhead cantenary system in that segment. Which of the following statements is correct regarding shutting down electrical power to the blue line train?
if one pantograph is in contact with an energized section, the entire train is energized.
According to Training Bulletin #8, “Electrical Hazards,” when cutting wires attached to a building, all of the following safeguards shall be adhered to.
Use mechanical axe with rubber gauntlet gloves
do not reach over charged wires
cut close to the service bracket in order to make all loose ends dead
According to Training Bulletin #8, “Electrical Hazards,” the safest tactic regarding the use of hose streams around a high voltage source is to?
protect exposures
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” the term “staff aide” is used in NFPA 1500 to indicate a member of any rank that serves as an assistant to a member of the command and general staff. In lieu of a dedicated emergency incident technician, the staff aide function will be performed by which of the following;
all
Company officer from the first alarm assignment
command post company personnel
ems captain
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” when transferring command to a chief officer, a face-to-face briefing shall occur unless committed to a tactical objective. The briefing shall include at a minimum, all of the following:
Incident action plan
Location and assignment of resources
Specific safety hazards, life and property loss potential
Additional resources needed to complete the IAP
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” once the first chief officer arrives and assumes command. The initial IC unless that officer is part of an initial fire attack, will remain at the ICP and assist with:
Incident management and accountability
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” in a high-rise incident, a minimum of ___ member initial attack team shall ascend to the reported fire floor.
4
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” when shall a RIC be designated and dedicated to rapid intervention?
upon the arrival of additional resources beyond the first alarm assignment.
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” the initial incident commander shall remain in command until:
all of the following
incident command is passed
incident command is transferred
the incident is stabilized and command terminated
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” for an engine company officer establishing and assuming an exterior command position limits the crew to assignments:
where safety and welfare is not a major concern
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” should a command post company or ems captain arrive on scene prior to the arrival of a battalion chief, they should:
assist the IC in maintaining SitStat and ReStat
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” whenever a Captain ll from a light force is the first arriving officer on scene or command is transferred from a captain l at a structure fire, the Captain ll shall assume command of the incident. The light force commander shall remain in the street:
When the incident is going to require deployment of more than a task force.
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” Command is transferred to improve:
the quality of the command organization
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” members operating in an IDLH atmosphere shall operate in teams of two or more. Team members shall be in communication through all of the following means except
a. Audible
b. physical
c. guide rope
d. radio*
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” no roof cutting operation shall be performed without the presence of a?
Dedicated safety member
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” passing command is indicated when the initial commitment of the first arriving company requires a full crew. In order to prevent a gap in critical command processes, passing or transferring command shall be:
to an officer who is on scene
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” the minimum number of members available for rapid intervention for the rescue of members operating at an emergency incidents is:
2
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” a single engine company may operate safely and comply with the “two-in/two-out” standard by committing two members outside the IDLH atmosphere for standby. In order for the engineer to be one of the standby members, he/she cannot be:
supplying water to multiple lines inside the IDLH
According to Training Bulletin #76 , “company operations,” ic will assign each rescue ambulance assigned to a specific company when assigned to fire suppression operations. Documentation to properly account for and track the ambulances status on the dispatch printout is achieved by:
circling the resource responsible once the assignment is verified
According to Book 100 “Rapid Intervention Company- Fire Ground Safety & Incident Accountability,” when should the IC consider assigning a company from the first alarm assignment as Rapid Intervention Company?
A significant hazard exist
According to Book 100 “Rapid Intervention Company- Fire Ground Safety & Incident Accountability,” what is the key to a successful conclusion of a firefighter rescue?
timely search and rescue operation
According to Book 100 “Rapid Intervention Company- Fire Ground Safety & Incident Accountability,” when entering a structure or room, the factors that usually determine the path of search include all of the following except:
a. location and extension of the fire
b. information gathered from the IC and firefighting personnel
c. Location of interior fire attack lines
d. searching an area that is unknown for a potential victim by turning left or right
According to Training Bulletin #8, “Electrical Hazards,” whenever possible avoid applying water on an electrical fire of any magnitude and maintain a safe distance from the energized equipment. The LADWP recommends not approaching a high-voltage source closer than ___.
ones body length
