Department A/O Study Program Quizzes Flashcards
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, the 3 bag Maxiforce Air Bag System is rated at _____ tons.
56
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, when striking wood with the Pickhead Axe, the angle between the side of the axe head and the surface of the wood being cut should be what angle?
60 degrees
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, when using the Pickhead Axe to break glass, strike the panel _________ and keep the axe handle ___________.
near the top, above horizontal
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, when breaching a brick wall with the Battering Ram, the hole should be what shape so as not to excessively weaken the wall?
diamond
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, when cutting brush with the Brush Hook, the main stem should be cut at what angle?
45 degrees
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, another name for the Claw Tool is ________
Hayward
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, the Floor Runner is made from __________.
Waterproof cotton duck
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, a Mattress Carrier is what size?
6 1/2’ x 9 1/2’
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, on the Ram bar, what should be maintained tight at all times?
Set screws
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, how long does it take a Task Force to deploy the Rescue Air Cushion?
2 minutes
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, how often do the Rubber Gauntlet Gloves get tested by DWP?
Every 60 days
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, the salvage hook is heavy gauge wire preformed in the basic shape of….
the number “2”
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, what type of squeegee is used to only push water?
Curved
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, the 45 minute air cylinder contains _____ cubic feet of air.
65.6
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, the first stage regulator lowers cylinder air pressure to a nominal ______.
115 psi
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, with regards to the PASS device, lack of movement for _____ seconds will activate the staged alarm with LED lights alternating green and red.
20
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, the Voice Amplification System (VAS) attached to the right side of the face piece requires ___________ to function.
3 AAA batteries
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, ensure the SCBA is ready for use ___________.
Daily at relief
After each use
When returning from repairs
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, the RIC SCBA Kit contains a first stage pressure reducer with how many feet of intermediate pressure hose?
10 feet
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, the Body Harness used with the Two Line Rope Systems is _______.
Class III
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, the welded eye of the brake bar rack is used for attachment and rated at ________ pounds.
10,000 lbs
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, using the general guidelines developed by the U. S. Army for loading a picket anchor systems in “average” loamy soil, 3 pickets in-line provides how many pounds of strength total?
1800
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, when building a Load Releasing Hitch the number of wraps between the 2 carabiners should be ________.
3-6 times
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, ropes stored in bags shall be secure to the bottom of the bag by tying a _________.
Figure Eight Stopper
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, the KM-III static kernmantle rope has a melting point of _______ degrees.
450
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, log the rope as soon as you receive it, log all training, emergency incidents and monthly checks on form ______.
975
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, when sending a portable extinguisher above ground by drop bag, start with a _______ around base, half hitch around the middle, and a half hitch ________.
Clove hitch-up, near the top of tank
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/7 Ladders and Evolutions, there are how many classifications of ladders on the LAFD?
4
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/7 Ladders and Evolutions, the proper climbing angle of a ladder is approximately 70 degrees. To obtain this angle, the base of the ladder should be placed at a distance from the building or objective equal to approximately ___ the desired height.
1/4
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/7 Ladders and Evolutions, Twenty-four foot straight ladders are used for reaching all of the following except:
windows on third floors
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/7 Ladders and Evolutions, extension ladders should normally be extended one foot above windowsills or fire escape balcony railing, and a MINIMUM of _______ or more above parapet walls, roofs, etc.
3 feet
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/7 Ladders and Evolutions, the Fourteen-foot extension ladder is made of 2 sections ________ feet in length.
9
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/8 Salvage, the method for throwing a salvage cover where conditions require the careful placing of a cover to avoid displacing or damaging goods is known as _________ Counters or tables displaying fragile merchandise are best covered by this method.
Counter Pay-off
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/8 Salvage, when using salvage covers for sealing/bagging large areas, the fold of the end edge or side of cover to create a lap should be approximately _____.
One foot
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, “caging” the spring brakes means:
Manually releasing the brakes
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the operating temperature of the fluid for the World Transmission is:
160-200 degrees
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, when jump starting the apparatus, connect one end of the second jumper cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery and the other end to the frame of the disabled vehicle at least ______ away from the battery.
18 inches
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the tiller tires should be maintained at what psi?
110 psi
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, after cleaning, inspecting, and lubing the aerial, hoist ladder to ______ degrees and retract. This will prevent the newly applied grease from being scraped off when the ladder is retracted.
60
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 4, a normal elevator hoistway door can be expected to utilize _____ gib blocks.
2
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 4, on hydraulic elevators and some cable elevators, the hoistway doors will open if the elevator is either ____ inches above or below the floor level.
6
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 4, to move a hydraulic elevator, locate the bleeder (lowering) valve. Most bleeder valves have a manual lowering screw built into the valve and are marked near the lowering screw. They are marked with all of the following except:
LWR
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 4, when using air bags to force open center opening doors for elevator rescue. Position the air bag where in relation to the door?
The top
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 6 Ventilation, stairshafts in high-rise buildings constructed after 1974 are required to employ a shairshaft ventilation system. The fans used must provide not less than __ cubic feet per minute while maintaining a positive pressure of not over __ lbs on interior doors.
50, 25
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 6 Ventilation, tempered glass windows in a high rise are identified by 3-inch luminous or reflective decals in what part of the window?
A lower corner
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 6 Ventilation, blowers used for positive pressurization of high rise stairshafts should be placed ___ feet to ___ feet back from the doorway and angled back at least __ degrees.
4, 6, 5
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 7 Elevators, elevator ascent during investigations or firefighting operations shall only be used when the reported location is _________.
Above the Sixth floor
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 7 Elevators, if the building is equipped with split bank elevators, do not use an elevator that services the fire floor if a lower bank of elevators reaches within _____ floors of the fire floor.
5
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 7 Elevators, a Fire Attack Team shall consist of a minimum of ___ members.
4
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 7 Elevators, the designated elevator operator reports to:
Lobby Control
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 8 Water Systems, Combination Standpipe Systems are directly connected to a water supply and equipped with both 1-1/2” outlets (2-1/2” outlet with a 1-1/2” reducer), with hose and nozzle attached, for use by the building occupants; and 2-1/2” outlets for use by the Fire Department. The 2-1/2” system may have 100’ of single-jacketed, unlined 2-1/2” hose with a 1” tip attached to 2-1/2” outlets on each floor above the _____ floor.
5th
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 8 Water Systems, with regard to Combined Sprinkler Standpipes the sprinklers are required to be supplied by two separate points of connection except between what years of construction?
1983-1988
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 8 Water Systems, Pressure Regulating Devices when found in a system should be:
Fully opened
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 9 Salvage Operations, ______________ is damage caused by the fire suppression operations used to control and extinguish a fire.
Indirect Loss
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 9 Salvage Operations, the main focus in salvage operations is the control of ______ and keeping it out of elevator shafts, machinery rooms, and electrical rooms.
Water
According to TB 111 Elevator Rescue Kit, there are how many side picks?
3
According to TB 111 Elevator Rescue Kit, when using the Elevator Rescue Paddle, all of the following conditions must be met except:
The elevator must not have been disabled due to being over weighted
According to TB 111 Elevator Rescue Kit, the poling up method requires the rescuer to utilize:
Fall Protection
According to TB 140 Elevator Operations at Highrise Incidents, all members utilizing an elevator as a means of ascent shall be equipped with all of the following except:
Cell phone
According to TB 140 Elevator Operations at Highrise Incidents, If the circular “fire service,” “fire helmet,” or “Maltese cross jewel” indicator light on the elevator car control panel is blinking, the elevator cars in that bank should not be used. This blinking light indicates:
Impending elevator shutdown
According to TB 140 Elevator Operations at Highrise Incidents, during ascent, a minimum of ___ floors need to be stopped at and checked between the lobby and desired terminal floor.
2
According to TB 164 Optional Transitional Attach with Handlines, all of the following critical tactical considerations except ______ must be identified and assessed prior to executing a Transitional Attack.
ONLY use a 30 degree nozzle pattern toward the upper/rear into the chosen opening (i.e. window or door)
According to the MOPS Volume 3 6/11 Equipment General, what shall not be used when cleaning chain and rotary saws and smoke ejectors?
Water
According to the MOPS Volume 3 6/11 Equipment General, members carrying radios during non-emergency activities where the turnout coat is not worn or a radio pouch is not available on the uniform, shall carry the radio in _______ .
In the belt clip provided by the Department
According to the MOPS Volume 3 6/11 Equipment General, salvage covers shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry covers at least once each two calendar months or within 24 hours when damp or dirty. Make proper entries in the F-2 and on what form?
F-128
According to the MOPS Volume 3 6/11 Equipment General, if hose is determined to be in need of repair, mark damaged area by wrapping the hose with black tape at the location(s) where repairs are needed. Hose shall be rolled with the female coupling forming the core, unless…
The damaged area is the female coupling
According to the MOPS Volume 3 7/1 Apparatus General, seat belts shall be used by drivers and passengers during ALL driving operations except for:
There are no exceptions
According to the MOPS Volume 3 7/1 Apparatus General, an Accident Procedure Packet, form _____ shall be carried on Department apparatus. If this packet is used, the driver is responsible for form _____.
F-620, Form Gen. 88
According to the MOPS Volume 3 7/1 Apparatus General, when a member is learning to tiller, a minimum of ___ training session(s) shall be held with the trainee placed in an observer position behind a firefighter certified to tiller.
3
According to the MOPS Volume 3 7/1 Apparatus General, members shall not paint the undercarriage of apparatus or any portion thereof, except as noted:
Bare metal to protect from corrosion
According to the MOPS Volume 3 7/1 Apparatus General, when lubricating apparatus, use power lube equipment with a maximum air pressure of ____ psi.
60
According to the MOPS Volume 3 7/1 Apparatus General, Reserve Trucks would be identified with what series of numbering?
“500” series
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, there are two basic methods that are utilized to pressurize a contaminated area to enhance or direct the travel of contaminants to the exterior. These two methods are:
Mechanical positive pressure and natural ventilation
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, natural ventilation is dependent on all these factors except:
Direction of wind
Temperature differential between the interior and exterior of the building
Humidity
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, this method is the most efficient way to remove contaminants from the top, bottom, and corners of a room.
Exterior positive pressure ventilation
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, positive pressure is most efficient when the exhaust opening (heat hole, window, door, etc.) is between __________________ the size of the entrance opening.
3/4 to 1 3/4
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, this can have an adverse affect on positive pressure ventilation:
Wind
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, when using two blowers in series, the second blower placed behind the blower closest to the opening boosts the efficiency of the first blower by approximately ___ percent.
10
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, removing screens on windows prior to using these openings for ventilation purposes will increase the efficiency of these openings by at least ___ percent.
50
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, a Category B assignment is comprised of:
Not less than six fire companies, including not less than two trucks
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, the standard used to estimate the number of companies needed to extinguish a fully involved structure is ___ GPM per line and ___ lines per company.
250, 2
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, a Major Emergency exists when more than ___ companies are dispatched
15
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, Incident Commanders shall do all of the following except:
Establish a medical group
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, each station commander shall perform a drive-through inspection of their inspection district once each/every _________.
3 months
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, it is the Fire Station Responsibility to inspect Group B buildings that are:
Less than four stories in height and less than 40,000 square feet
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, the form used to put an occupancy on Fire Watch is:
F-340FW
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, any required exit door must be openable from the inside _________________________________.
without the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge or effort
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, the awning under a fire escape drop ladder shall have a _______ opening in the awning under the drop ladder. This opening may be closed by a snap-on canvas cover.
24” x 24”
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, required extinguishers, depending upon their weight, shall be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than ____ feet above the floor (less than 40 lbs) or ___ feet above the floor (greater than 40 lbs).
5, 3.5
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, lumber stored in a yard shall be securely and compactly piled and in no case higher than ___ feet.
20
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, tires shall be replaced when tread depth is at or less than _____ measured at any point on a major tread groove.
4/32”
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regards to fifth wheel and aerial ladder lubrication, how many zerks total need lubrication for the extension/retraction cylinder sheave wheels?
4
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regards to special lube instructions, each brake caliper assembly has how many zerks?
The apparatus has plugs instead of zerks, do not remove
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regards to the Bi-Monthly inspection list, inspect the brake push rod travel for a maximum ___ stroke on all 6 wheels.
2”
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regards to the Bi-Monthly inspection list, inspect drive belts for wear, cuts and tension. Report defect if belt tension is loose enough to allow more than ____ deflection measured at a point midway between pulleys.
1/2”
According to TB 005 Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, with regards to energy absorbing bumpers, a mechanical bumper employs a heavy spring to absorb impact. These units travel up to ____.
4”
According to TB 005 Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, when disconnecting an auto battery, one should disconnect _______ first
Ground cable
According to TB 005 Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, working within ___ feet of any vehicle fire constitutes an IDLH and any member within that IDLH shall be fully encapsulated until determined safe by the IC.
30
According to TB 005 Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, the Safety Officer for a vehicle extrication incident is normally:
Engine Company Captain
According to TB 038 Reciprocating Saw, the Porter-Cable TigerSaw is designed for cutting wood up to ___ thick and metal up to ____ thick along with various other materials.
12”, 3/4”
According to TB 038 Reciprocating Saw, when cutting metal, try to keep at least ____ teeth in contact with the work at all times.
3
According to DB 08-04 Implementation and Procedures for Tattoo, Scarification and Branding Policy, primary responsibility for compliance with the Department personal appearance standards rest with_______.
Each Department employee
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regard to capacities and limitations: reading the load chart, all published capacities are permissible on grades up to ____ percent and operating on grades in excess of ____ percent is prohibited.
6, 14
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regard to capacities and limitations: reading the load chart, an alarm on the pedestal will sound when:
When the maximum load is exceeded by 50 - 100 lbs
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regard to controls and indicators: outriggers, the Interlock Override Switch allows:
Allows an outrigger to be “short jacked”
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, in the event of an electrical failure the manual circuit selector requires _________ for engagement.
Quarter turn left or right
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the fast idle switch increases the engine to the preset RPM range of _____ to _____
1500 to 1600
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regard to controls and indicators: aerial control pedestal, the Interlock Override Switch allows:
The aerial to be operated without the outriggers being fully deployed
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regard to controls and indicators: aerial control pedestal, while monitoring the hydraulic system pressure gauge the pressure to extend/retract the aerial should not exceed ______ psi
2000
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regard to controls and indicators: aerial ladder features, the inclinometer is a floating ball-type indicator calibrated from ____ degrees to ____ degrees.
-20 to 80
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/1-20.01, A _________ vacancy is a result of a promotion, death, retirement separation from service or transfer.
primary
According to MOPs Volume 2 3/1-25.30 when a member gives notice of intention to voluntary resign from the Department. The member should submit a F-225 to whom?
through channels to the Fire Chief
According to MOPs Volume 2 3/1-35.05 All members hired after _________, shall remain non smokers throughout their employment with the Fire Department
July 1, 1987
According to MOPs Volume 2 3/1-68/00 House Dues, members participating in organized mess are responsible for making timely payments, unless a prior agreement has been reached the Station Commander should be notified of any member that has failed to make a payment for ____ or more shifts.
5
According to MOPs Volume 2 3/3-01.08 with the exception of extended leaves no request for time off which would permit a member to be absent from duty for a period exceeding _____ days, including vacation, will be granted
65
According to MOPs Volume 2 3/3-50.01 Exchange of Time is an agreement between members to trade specific regularly scheduled work periods. Exchanges of time shall involve a minimum duration of _____ hours
6
According to the AOTM Lesson 1, _________ is the movement of a body against an opposing force and is measured in foot pounds.
Work
According to the AOTM Lesson 1, The principles of operation in a gasoline and diesel engine are similar. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a diesel engine?
The quantity of air is regulated
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/1-50.60, When a member receives a subpoena for court stamped “On Call” you must be able to appear within _____ after receiving the notification to report to the concerned Court
1 Hour
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/3-25.00, Sick Leave is a leave of absence with pay granted to members incapacitated from duty because of illness or injury not incurred as a result of line of duty operations or exposures. Sick time is accumulated for 100% SK time @ ____ days per calendar year.
12 Days
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/2 Performance Evaluation, the form used to evaluate uniformed members below the rank of Captain is ________.
F-1122
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, Extended Leave is defined as _________
Military Leave more than 30 days
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, all of the following forms shall be completed for a “contaminated needle stick” except ______.
State DWC Form 7
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, members on Platoon duty must donate blood during off-duty time. Members assigned to Special Duty may be granted one hour of on-duty time from work to donate blood. This may be done a maximum of ___ times per year.
4
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, all of the following are true regarding recovery of members except for _______.
All members off duty more than 25 consecutive working days shall forward a report prepared by the physician to MLU.
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, members who become disabled NIOD shall notify the commanding officer at their place of assignment as soon as possible and between the hours of ______.
0630 and 2300
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, with regards to hair standards, hair may cover part of the ear but the lower _____ of the ear when measured from the bottom of the ear must remain exposed.
1 inch
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, with regards to hair standards, females assigned to field assignments may wear a single pony-tail or braid including french braids provided the bottom end of the braid does not extend any longer than _____ inches from the top of the collar.
6
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, moustaches shall not cover the upper lip, shall be well groomed, shall not protrude beyond the natural facial “smile” crease, nor extend beyond ______ below the corner of the mouth
1/2”
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, with the exception of the proper moustache, all members shall be clean shaven by _____ and any other time reporting for duty or when representing the Department.
0800
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, all are examples of permissible colors for sunglasses except for _____.
White
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, fingernails shall be no longer than _____ beyond the tip of the finger.
1/8”
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, according to the Tattoos, Scarification and Branding Policy, the only approved methods for covering tattoos are…
Department approved uniform or a skin patch
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, socks worn with safety boots may be all the following solid colors except:
Brown
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, approved nightwear attire may be worn outside of quarters after ______ hours or when donning of the prescribed uniform would be impractical, i.e., showering, physical fitness, etc.
2000
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, Turnout Pants shall be worn when responding to all except:
Physical Extrication Incidents
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 10 Built-In Systems, there should be ____ unlaminated copies of the Building Inventory sheet in the lock box in the Fire Control Room
6
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 10 Built-In Systems, when gathering information from the annunciator panel for the smoke/heat detection system it is good practice to time stamp activated detectors. This helps provide information on: (choose the best answer)
The location of the fire and its direction of travel
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 10 Built-In Systems, the building communication system provides public address to multiple areas of the building including rooms with an occupancy load of _____.
50 or more
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 12 Air Operations, the minimum helicopter response time from the Van Nuys Airport to the Downtown Area is ______ minutes.
10-12
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 12 Air Operations, normally helicopters should remain approximately _____ feet from the involved building while in flight.
500
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, the year that divides high rise buildings into “existing high-rise” and “new high-rise” buildings is ______.
1974
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, pre-1960 high rise were limited in height and most were 13 stories. In the City of Los Angeles, the exceptions to this rule were all of these except:
US Bank Building
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, after 1960 high-rise building requirements changed. High-rise over 150’ in height built after 1960 were required to have what class water system?
Class III
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, a Type I building is designed to withstand the most severe fire to be expected within the building for ____ or more hours without structural failure.
2
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, each new high-rise is required to maintain a _____ rated Fire Control Room.
1 hour
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, elevators are recalled to the Lobby or designated floor when:
Smoke detector in the elevator vestibule is activated
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, all new high-rise are required to have emergency smoke control systems. The HVAC system may be used provided it exhausts a minimum of ___ air changes per hour.
6
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, in all new high-rise buildings sound powered phones and jacks are required at various locations. In the Fire Control Room, at least ___ telephone handsets are required.
6
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, every new high-rise is required to have emergency and standby power systems accomplished by a generator. This generator is required to be able to supply power for a minimum of ___ hours at full demand
8
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, the now called Fire Control Room was formerly called the:
Building Control Station
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, approximately how many of the older existing high-rise buildings chose not to comply with the High-Rise Retrofit Program?
30
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, all high-rise buildings have a minimum of ____ means of egress from each floor.
2
According to TB 044 Rotary Saw, Combi-blades and Diamond blades can be cleaned by running the saw in all material except:
Concrete
According to TB 044 Rotary Saw, a carbide tip blade should be sent in for replacement when:
A missing tip or a visible radius appears
According to TB 044 Rotary Saw, when starting the K-970 press the air purge diaphragm _____.
6 times
According to TB 044 Rotary Saw, checking the air filter for maintenance is performed:
Monthly
According to TB 044 Rotary Saw, when mixing fuel to a 50:1 ratio, 2.5 gallons of gasoline requires ____ oz of 2 cycle oil.
6.5
According to TB 061 Scrubber Systems, scrubber systems are used to clean and dry contaminated air. These are of concern to firefighters because the chemicals that are cleaned are _________.
Health Hazard
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, one of the biggest challenges with hillside homes is access to lower floors from grade level. The biggest challenge is usually provided by this type of hillside home:
Multi level cantilever home
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, with regards to a descending hillside home fire, if the fire is below grade and the only entry to establish fire attack is from the first floor, then a contingency plan of providing horizontal ventilation needs to be considered. A ventilation hole over the interior stairwell should be initiated:
After Fire Attack has descended the stairwell and communicated their progress
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, when the truck is short-set, the Rotation Limiting System will prevent the aerial from swinging past the centerline toward the short-set side up to how many degrees in order to allow for cradling?
4 degrees
According to the 2000 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, when the batteries are off, what still draws amps?
MDT
According to the 2000 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, after the battery voltage drops to a preselected setting, the engine throttle will be increased to compensate for the low voltage and electrical system loads. What is the preselected setting?
12.8 volts
According to the 2016 Pierce Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, Table 6-1 Safe Operating Limits, what is the truck slope range of degrees to have half aerial capacity based on the side-to-side setup?
5° to 8°
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual CH. 3 Smoke Removal, while using positive pressure, if any fire does begin to accelerate or spread, it can easily be controlled by
-Reducing the RPM of the blower
-Increasing the distance between the overhaul area and the blower
-Extinguishing the fire
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual CH. 1 Ventilation Technique, a 45-degree “inspection” cut will ensure the saw will intersect a structural member. When the saw makes contact with a rafter, roll over the rafter and continue the cut for approximately how many inches?
6 to 10 inches
According to Book #83 Fire Investigation Manual, what type of heat transfer is most responsible for fire spread in structural fires?
Convection
According to TB 032 Chain Saw, what is a prime consideration when strip ventilating?
Trade “space for time”
According to TB 172 Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Lithium-Ion Battery Safety, when responding to an electric/hybrid vehicle fire, if you detect leaking fluids or hear bubbling noises from the battery you should do all of the following:
-Don full PPE with SCBA and “go on air”
-Open vehicle trunk
-Cut the “First Responder Loop”
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations-2021, Attachment G, how many Light Forces are dispatched to a brush fire on a Red Flag Day?
1
According to DB 19-13 Reducing Occupational Exposure to Fireground Contaminants and Carcinogens, the IAFF states that in 2017, what percentage of all firefighter line of duty deaths were attributable to cancer?
74%
According to TB 084 Metrolink Commuter Train, the Control Cab is identified by what identifier under the window?
F
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, all are operational modes:
-Normal
-Expanded
-Disaster
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, what type of extraction is it when the risk is anywhere from low to high and the benefit is unknown?
Responder Rescue
According to DB 15-11, Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/Mayday Procedures, during a Mayday proximity companies must consider all of the following:
-Time “on air”
-Their location
-The location of the member requiring rescue
According to TB 021 Ladder Pipe Operation, the angle of ladder inclination should preferably be ___ degrees from horizontal, and limited to not more than ___ degrees.
75, 80
According to Book #8 Driver’s Training Manual, all questions/answers should be considered when spotting an aerial ladder truck:
-What type of fire is it?
-Has the Captain been given specific locations or assignments by the I.C.?
-Am I blocking the ladder bay of the truck?
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, ______________ are the updrafts that are found in and beneath growing cumulous clouds.
Thunderstorm Winds
According to the MOPS Volume 2 4/1 General, each member reporting for duty shall be responsible for all of the following:
-Placing their PPEs in the proper location
-Placing their own “Passport Accountability System” magnetic strips on their assigned apparatus in an approved location
-Being prepared for immediate response
According to the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) 2022 Edition, all of the following are included in leader’s intent:
-End State
-Task
-Purpose
According to the Discrimination Prevention Policy Handbook (DPPH), who is responsible for preventing sexual harassment?
All members
According to the MOPS Volume 2 3/1-65.04 DELIQUENT MESS PAYMENTS, Station Commanders should be notified of any member that has failed to make a payment for _____ or more shifts.
5
According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, when entering a structure or room, the following three factors usually determine the path of search.
-Information gathered from IC and firefighting personnel.
-Searching an area that is unknown for a potential victim by turning either left or right
-Location of interior fire attack lines, for last known location
According to Book #75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, in Safety Bulletin 4 Heat Exhaustion : LAFD-Heat-Injury-Illness-Prevention-Program, when a heat stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to _____ or higher within 10 to 15 minutes.
106°
According to the 2016 Pierce Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, the transmission fluid must be hot to obtain an accurate check, because the fluid level rises as temperature increases. To perform a HOT CHECK, what is the normal operating temperature range that the engine must be at?
160° to 200° F
In the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, Tip Loading Capacity Chart, when the aerial is at full extension, at what elevation and above can you have 500 lbs at the tip and a water tower operation
46°
According to TB 010 Litter Basket, perform evolutions in each of the three types of rescue problems. Load rolls of hose in the basket to simulate a 180 lbs. patient. How many sections of 2 1/2” should you use?
3 rolls
According to TB 032 Chainsaw, proper chain tension adjustments are made in the following manner
-Loosen drive sprocket cover nuts.
-Grasp tip of guide bar and raise to remove slack between guide bar and mounting studs.
-Adjust tension screw, located inboard of the guide bar on the front of the chain saw. Turn clockwise to tighten
According to TB 067 Holmatro Rescue Tool, the Telescopic Ram model 3340 has 1st stage force of how many lbs? And a second stage force of how many lbs?
49,210 lbs and 18,210 lbs
According to TB 067, Holmatro Rescue Tool, accessories such as the HR22 Ram Support cutting tips, chain shackles and chains shall be inspected when?
Monthy
According to TB 044 Rotary Saw, Flooding procedures, the following are procedures to clear the combustion chamber of a flooded chamber
-Ensure the Choke is pushed in
-The half throttle is engaged
-Pull starting cord and cycle the saw quickly about 4-5 times
According to TB 035 Overhaul Procedures, when a complete overhaul is performed, overhaul piles shall be established in a location that will minimize any inconvenience to the public, and at a minimum of how many feet away from any part of a structure?
10 feet
According to the MOPS Volume 6 Fire Prevention, guy wires, rods, aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure having a slope of less than _____degrees provided there is full clearance of _____feet or more between the roof and said obstruction
30; 7
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles and Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, side slide pads and load transfer pads on newer LTI and American La France ladders must be checked for excessive wear and evenness of wear. When should slide pads be inspected?
When ladder is fully extended
In Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, when in Deployment Mode or immediate rescue – Companies dispatched or assigned rapid intervention may find themselves involved in the immediate rescue of members upon arrival on scene of an incident. For this reason, the following RIC operations shall be followed and/or considered
-An immediate plan must be in place for your RIC to be effective
-Success may be dependent on the approximate location of the trapped member(s) being known
-Companies must have a plan for the immediate tools needed to attempt a rescue
According to the MOPS Volume 5 Forms, what form number is the Bi-Monthly Apparatus Inspection checklist?
F-977
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the quick build up feature allows the vehicle to be driven even though the front brake section may not have sufficient air pressure to enable sustained or full force braking. Use extreme caution when operating the vehicle with either airbrake section charged to less than_____psi or property or personal injury could result
60 psi
According to TB 061 Scrubber Systems, who will probably be the first to discover a scrubber system and what should they do to minimize hazardous exposure to our personnel?
Ventilation Team; communicate their findings to the IC
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, who can shut down a transmission or distribution gas line?
Gas Company
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Gas Equipment and Meters, what identifies a branch service?
A ring on the stopcock
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Rope Systems, for a tensionless hitch or “no knot” any anchor point should have at least how many wraps? A small diameter anchor point will require more or less wraps?
3 wraps; more
According to Book #30 Standards of Command, the first six (6) Standards of Command must be addressed immediately, anytime there is an assumption of Incident Command
INCIDENT OBJECTIVES, STRATEGY AND INCIDENT ACTION PLAN
COMMUNICATIONS
ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND
According to TB 090 Fire Burns, conditions for this event develop before Firefighters enter or while they fight fire in the early stages as superheated smoke particles build up and are forced into enclosed, hidden areas. It often occurs after unsuccessful ventilation and extinguishment operations have been underway for some time.
Smoke Explosion
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, all of the following are responsibilities of Lobby
Priority movement of personnel and equipment between Base and Staging.
Building engineer Contact
Verify water supply is established into standpipe system
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, elevator ascent during investigations or firefighting operations shall only be used when the reported location is at what floor?
above the sixth (6th) floor
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, the requirement of Smoke Control Systems (Uniform Building Code) in high rise buildings has eliminated the requirement of the installation of tempered glass in what year?
Post-1996
According to TB 140 Elevator Operations at High Rise Incident, when the elevator is placed in Phase II “Override phase” and multiple floor buttons have been selected, the elevator is designed to stop at which floor selected? At that time, all other selections are what?
Closest floor selected; cancelled
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual CH. 2 Building Construction, what is the purpose of the Tie rods on a Tied Truss Arch Roof?
Tie rods with turnbuckles are used below each arch member to ensure the arches do not push the exterior walls outward
According to Book #29 Truck Operations, Building Construction, after the 1971 Sylmar Earthquake A Committee was formed to evaluate these buildings and review current building codes. What were the retroactive correction (s) required for these unreinforced masonry buildings?
Anchor the walls to the floor and roof systems; strengthening roof construction (plywood, metal straps, etc.)
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Portable Monitor, at what angle of degrees (the angle at the elevation safety stop) approximately 82% of the nozzle reaction force is acting sideways on the base of the portable monitor.
35 degrees
According to Book #70 Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Manual, the Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) plan allows the first responders to triage patients in 60 seconds or less, depending on three simple observations
Ventilation
Perfusion
Mental status
According to DB 22-02 High Visibility Vest, if an HVV is damaged, defaced, faded, torn, and not visible at how many feet? When shall an HVV be sent in to Supply and Maintenance Division for replacement?
when not visible at 1,000 feet
According to the MOPS Volume 3, a two-member operation used where conditions require the careful placing of a salvage cover to avoid displacing or damaging goods. Counters or tables displaying fragile merchandise are best covered by this method
Counter Pay-Off
According to the MOPS Volume 3, Tools and Equipment, what is the size of a floor runner?
6’x18’
According to the MOPS Volume 3 Ladders and Evolutions, when necessary ladders of wood construction may be maintained by what Department specifications?
Carefully scraped and lightly sanded. Minimum of two coats of clear finish
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, when tying a load releasing hitch, after you flip the munter over the second carabiner you shall take both lines that exit the munter hitch and wrap them around the line between the carabiners. How many times do you wrap it?
three to six times
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, depending on the type of fire, concentrations of carbon monoxide within the range of 500 parts-per-million (ppm) to 1200 ppm are easily obtainable during overhaul operations. Measurements during actual overhaul operations have indicated that positive pressure can easily reduce carbon monoxide concentrations of 1000 ppm to approximately how many part per million?
130 ppm to 220 ppm.
According to the MOPS Volume 3 Tools and Equipment, bolt cutters are used for cutting all of the following
Iron bolts
Steel cables
Bars
In Book #6 AOTM, when operating on an incline with the truck inline and parallel with the curb, the rungs will be tilted at any time that the ladder is raised to any position not inline with the truck. To compensate for excessive street grades how should the operator spot?
If headed uphill the operator should stop short, if headed downhill the operator should pull pass
According to TB 033 Pneumatic Power Chisel, the pneumatic power chisel will cut through a mild steel plate. what is the thickness it can cut through?
one-quarter inch thick
In Book #100 High Rise Manual, if needed who can relieve Lobby Control of the responsibilities associated with monitoring and maintaining the buildings built-in fire control, life safety, HVAC systems, communications and elevator systems?
Systems Control
According to Book #75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, Safety Bulletin 5, razor ribbon on parapets: All of the following tools may be used in a bridging operation to descend on to a roof
Two ground ladders in a stepladder configuration to bridge a parapet fence
A roof ladder may be used from the end of the aerial ladder to descend to the roof
Floor runners, salvage covers, or rubbish carriers
In TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, in all cases when using power washers for undercarriage cleaning, lubrication should be done when?
same day cleaning takes place, and in no case later than the next day
According to the MOPS Volume 5, in the F-972 which of the following is an immediate repair?
Headlights (low/high beam)
According to TB 065 Vehicle Battery Systems, when the apparatus is out of service for an extended period of time and the on-board battery charger cannot be plugged in, the radio “cut off switch” must be turned off to avoid running down the batteries after how many hours?
10 hours
According to the 2016 Pierce Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, when does the low fuel warning light illuminate?
When the level in the fuel tank has dropped to the 1/8th tank mark
According to TB 032 Chainsaw, all of the following are weekly checks
Perform Daily Checks
Inspect starter chord for fraying and contamination
Check chain tension and readjust if necessary
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, based on the type of occupancy and incident, what is the often the most advantageous and the best method for removal of large quantities of water?
Channel water into stairwell
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual: Vent pipes travel vertically through a structure (pipe alleys) and can become an avenue for fire to travel. If vent pipes appear to be growing, what does this indicate?
The roof has sagged or dropped
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, what is the engine coolant temperature normal operating range?
160° to 210° Max 230°
According to Book #11 Communications, do all of the following when using radio communications:
Speak in a normal, firm voice and speak clearly
Listen before talking
Answer for other units at the scene, if someone is trying to reach them and they don’t answer. However, ensure the appropriate unit receives the message
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, when water is necessary to use at an electrical fire, the following should be adhered to
Utilize a fog stream
Utilize the 30/33/100 Rule
Utilize dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguishers when possilbe
According to Book #29 Elevator Rescue, cutting the gib blocks will not work when:
Elevator car is on the top floor
According to the MOPS Volume 1, 2/3-20.40 the LAFD incident clock is announced every ____ minutes
10
According to Book #29 Building Construction, for size-up considerations there are ____ categories of roofs.
6
According to the Log Book for the 2016 Pierce Heavy Duty Tiller, the elevation range for the aerial ladder is:
-5 degrees to 75 degrees
According to the Log Book for the 2016 Pierce Heavy Duty Tiller, the capacity for diesel fuel is _____ and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is _____.
63 gallons and 4.5 gallons
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles and Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, the scope of the 4 month undercarriage inspection is:
undercarriage, engine compartment, battery compartments, and station yard
According to TB 038 Reciprocating Saw, you can use the saw to plunge cut all
wood
plywood
wallboard
According to DB 13-04 Dangers of Vacant/Abandoned Buildings, when a vacant building is placarded with a red square with a single diagonal white line:
rescue operations should be conducted with caution
According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, when in Deployment Mode the following channels should be monitored
Rescue Tactical Channel (assigned by IC), Emergency Channel 6 and Fireground Tactical Channel if the member is only able to communicate on it
According to TB 020, Fuel conservation/Driving Procedures, a fuel saving tip for non-emergency driving is to abide by the maximum speed limit of ___
55 mph
According to the Log Book for the 2003 American LaFrance LTI, the aerial ladder elevation range is from ____ to_____.
-4 degrees to 75 degrees
According to the Log Book for the 2000 American LaFrance LTI, the first accessory to be “shed” by the Load Manager is:
Air Conditioning
According to the Log Book for the 2003 American LaFrance LTI, the pressure applied to power the aerial into the cradle for travel is:
800 psi
According to the Log Book for the 2003 American LaFrance LTI, the pressure to hoist the aerial ladder should not exceed:
2800 psi
According to the Log Book for the 2002 American LaFrance LTI, the normal operating voltage range is:
12.9 - 14.4 volts
According to the Log Book for the 2003 American LaFrance LTI, the Approaching Jack Knife Indicator Light will illuminate when the tractor and trailer are at what degrees of angle?
65 degree and 80 degree angle
According to the Log Book for the 2016 Pierce Heavy Duty Tiller, the Jack Knife collision warnings activate at what degrees?
65 and 85 degrees
According to DB 18-01 After Action Review Policy and Procedures, the member that should start the AAR with their own challenges, successes and failures is:
The leader of the AAR
According to TB 035 Overhaul Procedures, the types of Overhaul available to the IC are all of the following
Complete Overhaul
Wet Overhaul
Fire Watch
According to TB 069 Maxi-Force Air Bag System, the K-22 Air Bag has a maximum lifting capacity of:
21.8 tons at 118 psi
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, the voltage is stepped down _____ times in the distribution system before it is delivered to most consumers.
3
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, post 1933 masonry construction exterior walls are to be at least _____ thick
9 inches
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, steel loses it’s tensile strength at _______ degrees
1000 degrees
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, when heading to work on a spot fire
Do not go directly downhill
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, the strengths of a panelized roof are
Beams
Purlins
Building Perimeter
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, with regards to dicing, after the saw operator makes the ______ cut, the puller can start pulling boards.
Third
According to TB 005 Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, when extricating a patient from an auto mobile, a minimum safe work area of _______ feet must be established
30
According to the Log Book for the 2016 Pierce Heavy Duty Tiller, do not run the EPU for more than _____minutes without allowing an additional _____ minutes for cooling down
30, 30
According to DB 15-11 Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/Mayday Procedures, if after ______ “Mayday” attempts the member does not receive acknowledgement on the incident tactical channel he/she shall activate the Emergency Alert Button (EAB) and declare the “Mayday” again verbally
two (2)
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/1 General, in making details of members, officers will consider all of these factors
Development of personnel by giving varied experience for betterment of the Department
Volunteers who wish the detail
Qualifications of a member to perform the work
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/1 General, on what day is the Flag flown at half-staff until 1200 hours and raised to the peak for the remainder of the day?
Memorial Day
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/2 Hydrants, in the hill-side areas of the City, blue reflectors are located on the street to indicate:
All hydrant locations
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/2 Hydrants, when testing hydrants if the valve chatters or if water does not flow before the hydrant stem is operated ___ full turns, close and report the hydrant
3
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/2 Hydrants, 80% of the hydrants in the City have the street shut off valve within how many feet of the hydrant?
15
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, with regards to energy conservation, adjust heating and air conditioning thermostats to start heating when the temperature drops below ___ degrees F and cooling when temperature is above ___ degrees F.
68, 78
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, privately owned automobiles will not be permitted in station yards without permission of:
Station Commander
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/6 Public Affairs, while on duty, members shall react and conduct themselves as professional firefighters. This includes all of the following
Leave personal feelings at home
Be courteous and helpful to members of the community
Respond pleasantly to recognition or greetings from children and others in the community
All of the above are included
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/7 Communications, what is “strictly prohibited” with regards to radio conversation?
Pleasantries
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/9 Planning Activities, Department dress standards for off- duty training include all of the following
Long pants (male/female)
Shirt with collar and sleeves
Shoes with socks (males)
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 9 Portable Monitor, the Crossfire Portable Monitor by TFT needs to be protected against sliding. One of the ways to do this is securely tie the monitor to an object capable of withstanding _____ lbs of force.
900
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 9 Portable Monitor, the Crossfire Portable Monitor by TFT is intended for maximum flows of _____ gpm. TFT has allowed the LAFD to flow up to _____ gpm as long as it is attached to a loop of loaded 4” supply hose.
800, 1000
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 9 Portable Monitor, the angle of the water stream relative to the ground at the elevation safety stop is ___ degrees.
35
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 9 Portable Monitor, when connecting 4” supply hose to the portable monitor, make the connection to the portable base and extend the hose straight back from the base at least ___ feet.
10
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 9 Portable Monitor, the nozzle(s) to be used with the portable monitor is/are:
Master Stream 1000 spray tip
According to Book #6 AOTM Lesson #20, in the downtown area where a spot can be made next to the curb, the aerial ladder operator knows that he/she can operate between the ____ and ____ floors and keep the climbing angle 70 degrees and above.
5th and 8th
According to Book #6 AOTM Lesson #20, in the downtown area where a spot is made outside the line of parked cars, any operation below the ____ floor will be conducted at a climbing angle of less than 70 degrees.
7th
According to Book #6 AOTM Lesson #20, to compensate for excessive street grades, spot the apparatus __________ from the area of operation.
Downslope
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, criteria for an activation of an Area Command include all except:
Several major or complex incidents that are in close proximity
Critical human or property values at risk when multiple incidents are competing for limited resources
Difficulties with inter-incident resource allocation and coordination are encountered
All are valid criteria for Area Command
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, the Los Angeles Fire Department has how many operational modes for earthquakes?
3
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, a drive through of the district following an earthquake shall be completed:
Non-emergency unless otherwise directed
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, during normal earthquake operational mode, the perimeter of the impacted area is decided by:
OVB and OCB Assistant Bureau Commanders determine
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, when companies vacate stations in Earthquake Emergency Mode, check in will be completed to Battalion Commanders. This is preferably completed using the MDC. When unable this will be completed in the Bureau Tactical Channel. For OWB, this is tactical channel _____
13
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, if a Battalion Commander cannot perform their duties for status check during an earthquake, this will be completed by:
The highest ranking officer at the station the BC is assigned to
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, START stands for:
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, the FBI states that ____ percent of all terrorist attacks use explosives and incendiary agents.
70
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, a perimeter of at least ____ feet should be established around any suspicious package.
300
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, during a bomb threat, without a known device, the decision to evacuate a building is left with:
The business owner
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, when ordering an evacuation, the ultimate authority resides with which agency?
LAFD and LAPD have concurrent jurisdiction
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, categorizing an explosion during a size up consists of all descriptions except:
Significant Explosion
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, at an incident where there was an explosion, all of these are initial actions
Determine cause of the explosion
Provide for a rapid assessment of the situation
Extract injured to a safe area
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, at an incident where an explosion occurred, an Exclusion Zone (which is the IDLH) shall be set up. A general rule for a bomb scene perimeter is to identify the distance of the furthest blast debris from the center of the explosion and create a perimeter ________.
Doubles this distance
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, the LAPD Bomb Squad will be responsible for clearing all areas of bomb threats. This may take a substantial amount of time. Because of this, it is desired that the bomb squad start with clearing this designated area:
Incident Command Post
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, there are three main types of explosions. All of these are considered a category
Chemical
Mechanical
Nuclear
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/9 Planning Activities, page 7 of the Personal Record Book under Training Courses shall include all of the following
Sexual Harassment Guidelines
Fire Shelters
Seat/Safety Belt Policy
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/7 Communications, the dispatch telephone (fire phone) shall be used for all of the following
Checking into quarters when operating in “Automatic Mode”
To question alarm information not clearly received
To report apparatus or companies on or off duty
According to the MOPs Volume 2 4/7 Communications, when reporting a still alarm, the necessary information to obtain and communicate to Metro is all of the following
Exact address of the incident
Call back telephone number
Nearest cross street
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/7 Communications, companies that are CAV are required to respond to an incident:
Within 3 minutes for Fire Resources and 60 seconds for Paramedic and EMT Rescues
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, Battalion Inspection for the A Platoon shall occur in the months of:
February and August
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, station security is the overall responsibility of the Station Commander with all members sharing the responsibility. However, according to the MOPs, a station watch is supposed to be assigned at all times. This consists of:
One member responsible to answer the doorbell
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, the station watch (described above) primary responsibilities are:
Station security and public contact
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, no visitors are allowed after ______ hours but may be extended to _______ hours for special events.
2100, 2300
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, sleeping in top of bedspreads is strictly prohibited.
True
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, the size of the number used to mark the mattresses of the fire station is ____ inch/inches
3
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, members should retire sometime between the hours of _____ and _____.
2000 and 2300
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/2 Hydrants, if a hydrant has been reported inoperable and a time of ___ hours have passed, Hydrant Access Unit and Battalion Commander shall be notified by telephone.
72
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/2 Hydrants, when shutting of a sheared hydrant, fire hydrant gate valves may require ________ full turns to complete a shut down.
18-26
According to the MOPs, Volume 2 4/1 General, on Memorial Day the Flag shall be:
Flown at half-staff until 1200 hours then raised for the remainder of the day
According to the MOPs, Volume 2 4/1 General, a suggestion that save the Department monetarily of over ____ dollars in the first year is up for a monetary award to the member. This is a maximum of ______ dollars.
100, 50000
According to the MOPs, Volume 2 4/1 General, line-up shall occur at a place designated in quarters by________.
Battalion Commander
According to the MOPs Volume 5, 9/1 Reports and Records General, and F-223 (red letterhead without boxes) is used for:
Intra-departmental correspondence, when routing “through channels” is not desired or required
According to the MOPs Volume 5, 9/1 Reports and Records General, for uniformity member’s names shall be entered by - Last Name, First Name, and Initial (if any). In a long list of names, arrange names:
Alphabetically by last name
According to the MOPs Volume 5, 9/1 Reports and Records General, when corrections are necessary to final reports, records and journals:
A line shall be drawn through the entry and the correction made in ink above or in the margin AND the person shall initial it in ink
According to the MOPs Volume 5, 9/1 Reports and Records General, the following are all true with regards to signatures except:
Signature indicates approval unless otherwise noted
According to the MOPs Volume 5, 9/1 Reports and Records General, a permanent Department form will have an “F” prefix preceding a number. Occasionally when it is necessary to field test a form before making it permanent, it will have ______ after the form number and the test period will be _________.
“Temp”, 3 months or less
According to the MOPs Volume 5, 9/1 Reports and Records General, a permanent Department form will have an “F” prefix preceding a number. Occasionally when it is necessary to field test a form before making it permanent, it will have ______ after the form number and the test period will be _________.
“’Temp”, 3 months or less
According to the MOPs Volume 5, 9/1 Reports and Records General, at the time of retirement, each member’s Personal Record Book will be:
Presented to the member
According to the MOPs Volume 5, 9/3 Reports and Records Files, Fire Prevention Occupancy Record Cards (F-173 and F-173A) shall be maintained for a period of ________ from the date of making such record.
Not less than 3 years
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the Hose and Salvage Cover Record (F-128) is kept in/at:
Book 55
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, an F-215 Equipment Loan Receipt is to be retained
Until equipment is returned
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, an F-215 Equipment Loan Receipt has how many copies?
2
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-377 Bi-monthly Preventative Maintenance Record is retained:
Last 6 copies in Log Book at all times
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-377 Bi-monthly Preventative Maintenance Record, forward one copy to Battalion Commander:
Within first 2 weeks of the month
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-377 Bi-monthly Preventative Maintenance Record, reserve apparatus shall receive an F-377 completed every:
Every 4 months
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-377 Bi-monthly Preventative Maintenance Record, all preventative maintenance should be inspected for each apparatus as applicable. Items in good condition are to be marked with _____ in designated column.
O.K.
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-377 Bi-monthly Preventative Maintenance Record is completed:
On Network Staffing System
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-380 is ________ and retained for a period of _______.
Apparatus Yearly Mileage, 1 year
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-620 Accident Procedure Packet is retained:
Permanently
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, when filling out the F-620 Accident Procedure Packet, a Form Gen 88 is initiated by _____ and the packet requires how many copies?
The driver of the apparatus, 5
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, when filling out the F-620 Accident Procedure Packet, a Form Gen 88 shall be forwarded within ____.
24 hours
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, a Form Gen 84B is:
Information regarding witnesses at an accident involving a City vehicle
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, when filling out the F-620 Accident Procedure Packet, the F-150 (Accident Report) is initiated by:
Investigating Officer
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-701 is kept in:
Log Book
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-702 is retained:
Permanently in Log Book
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-704 is:
Apparatus Maintenance Record
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-705 Repair Record is retained:
Permanently in Log Book
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-706 Battery Record Starting is discarded:
When completely filled
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, in filling out the F-710 Tire Record, the odometer reading is when:
Each tire is added
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, according to the F-731 Driver License- Apparatus Operator Qualification, once a member is certified to tiller an apparatus:
That member is certified only on the specific apparatus listed
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, Step 3 of the F-972 Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Record is:
Cab Check
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, F-972 Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Record, there are how many checks that are considered “Immediate Repair”?
11
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, F-972 Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Record, when inspecting the tires, “CID” stands for:
Condition Inflation Depth
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, how many F-973 are there for the Aerial apparatus of the LAFD
2
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-974 is used for:
Reserve Apparatus
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-979 is completed for:
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Inspection Checklist
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 6, a good attitude makes up ____ percent of safe driving practices.
60
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 6, perception time is the time from sighting a situation to the time that you recognize the situation. As an average, it is considered that perception time is approximately _____ second.
3/4
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 6, reaction time is the time a situation arises to the time the driver identifies the hazard, predicts its influence, decides on an action, and begins executing that action. For the alert driver, reaction time is about _____ second.
3/4
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 6, there are how many rules to the Smith System?
5
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 6, a safe following distance can be determined using time. Due to the size and weight of today’s fire apparatus and rescue ambulances (i.e., truck 24 tons, engine - 16 tons and rescue 6000 lbs.) additional stopping time and distance is required. A safe following distance is using the ___ second rule.
3
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 7, at 60 mph your total stopping distance will be?
532 ft
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 7, what is the NUMBER ONE RULE OF EMERGENCY DRIVING?
Leave yourself an “out” at all times
According to TB 032, Chain Saw, trouble shooting a flooded cylinder, the procedure involves all of the following
Push in choke
Place on/off switch in “off” position
Turn switch “on”. Use normal starting procedure
According to TB 032, Chain Saw, during extended cutting operations, check tension ___________.
Every few minutes
According to TB 049 Polychlorinated Byphenyls, the D.O.T. placarding for PCBs is:
There is no D.O.T. requirement
According to TB 104 Urban Search and Rescue, NFPA 1670 identifies how many types of technical rescue incidents?
7
According to TB 104 Urban Search and Rescue, in a confined space incident, all of these positions must be trained to the Confined Space Rescue Operations Level for “permit required” confined space rescues (OSHA)
Attendant
Rescue Team
Atmospheric Monitor
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, Company Commanders and Battalion Commanders should provide _____ time for undercarriage cleaning when possible and may need to adjust inspection schedules to accommodate cleaning.
CAV
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, the areas to be lubed with hand pumped lube guns only are:
All steering connections with rubber “boots”
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, who schedules a Four-month Undercarriage Inspection?
S&M and subsequent by the Battalion Commander
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, side slide pads on the aerial should be inspected when the ladder is:
Fully extended
According to Executive Directive No. 11 Gender Equity in City Operations, CEDAW stands for:
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
According to Executive Directive No. 18 A Safe and Healthy Workforce and Risk Management, liabilities take many forms, including general liability, vehicle liability, employment liability, and workers’ compensation liability. The vast majority of the City’s overall liability costs come from:
Workers’ Compensation Liability
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, descending hillside homes typically have portals of entry:
Interior and exterior staircases
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, cantilever homes were originally built in the early 1900’s. They may cantilever out as much as __________ feet over the hillside.
50 to 75
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, if a fire is below grade level, which hillside home structure fire is similar to a basement fire?
Multi-story cantilever hillside home
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, what is imperative to determine before initiating interior firefighting operations?
Floor of origin
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, if the building features make it impossible to attack the fire at or below the lowest level of fire involvement, concerned officers should consider:
Transitional attack
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, multi-story cantilever hillside homes that have no doorway access from subfloors require a risk assessment of how long the fire has been burning. In a below grade fire and an offensive attack is considered as the only means, it is imperative that:
A backup fire attack team has a hoseline in place
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, in a below grade fire in a hillside home where the only access is an unenclosed interior stairwell, the following is true:
High temperatures can encompass the entire stairwell from floor to ceiling
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, when engaging in fire suppression on a descending hillside home, fire attack, backup fire attack, and additional resources shall make an attack from a common portal of entry:
Until water can be place on the seat of the fire
According to MOPs Volume 2 3/3-01.08 with the exception of extended leaves no request for time off which would permit a member to be absent from duty for a period exceeding _____ days, including vacation, will be granted
65
According to the AOTM Lesson 1, _________ is the movement of a body against an opposing force and is measured in foot pounds.
Work
According to the AOTM Lesson 1, The principles of operation in a gasoline and diesel engine are similar. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a diesel engine?
The quantity of air is regulated
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/1-50.60, When a member receives a subpoena for court stamped “On Call” you must be able to appear within _____ after receiving the notification to report to the concerned Court.
1 Hour
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, Extended Leave is defined as _________
Military Leave more than 30 days
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, members on Platoon duty must donate blood during off-duty time. Members assigned to Special Duty may be granted one hour of on-duty time from work to donate blood. This may be done a maximum of ___ times per year.
4
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, with regards to hair standards, females assigned to field assignments may wear a single pony-tail or braid including french braids provided the bottom end of the braid does not extend any longer than _____ inches from the top of the collar.
6
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, moustaches shall not cover the upper lip, shall be well groomed, shall not protrude beyond the natural facial “smile” crease, nor extend beyond ______ below the corner of the mouth.
1/2”
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, Turnout Pants shall be worn when responding to all
All reported fires except brush or grass fires not involving structures
Hazardous Materials Incidents
All Automatic Alarms
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 12 Air Operations, normally helicopters should remain approximately _____ feet from the involved building while in flight.
500
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, pre-1960 high rise were limited in height and most were 13 stories. In the City of Los Angeles, the exceptions to this rule were all of these
Los Angeles City Hall
USC-LA County General Hospital
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, after 1960 high-rise building requirements changed. High-rise over 150’ in height built after 1960 were required to have what class water system?
Class III
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, elevators are recalled to the Lobby or designated flood when:
Smoke detector in the elevator vestibule is activated
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, every new high-rise is required to have emergency and standby power systems accomplished by a generator. This generator is required to be able to supply power for a minimum of ___ hours at full demand.
8
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, the now called Fire Control Room was formerly called the:
Building Control Station
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, approximately how many of the older existing high-rise buildings chose not to comply with the High-Rise Retrofit Program?
30
According to TB 044 Rotary Saw, a carbide tip blade should be sent in for replacement when:
A missing tip or a visible radius appears
According to TB 044 Rotary Saw, when mixing fuel to a 50:1 ratio, 2.5 gallons of gasoline requires ____ oz of 2 cycle oil.
6.5
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, one of the biggest challenges with hillside homes is access to lower floors from grade level. The biggest challenge is usually provided by this type of hillside home:
Multi level cantilever home
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, with regards to a descending hillside home fire, if the fire is below grade and the only entry to establish fire attack is from the first floor, then a contingency plan of providing horizontal ventilation needs to be considered. A ventilation hole over the interior stairwell should be initiated:
After Fire Attack has descended the stairwell and communicated their progress
According to the MOPs Volume 5 FORMS, these forms should be reviewed from the logbook when completing the F-977:
F-377, F-972, F-704, F-705
According to the MOPs Volume 5 FORMS, who signs the F-977 when complete?
Company Commander and Battalion Commander
According to the MOPs Volume 5 FORMS, who signs the F-978B when complete?
Battalion Commander
According to TB 032 Chain Saw, a chain brake on all chainsaws is engaged:
Manually and Automatically only
According to TB 032 Chain Saw, safe depth of cut will depend on all these factors
Thickness of decking
Thickness of roof covering
Intended operations
According to TB 097 The Key to Effective Communication, the message that we send to others is often ________ percent non-verbal or “body language”.
50 to 60
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, the approved product for undercarriage cleaning that is available through SRS is listed as:
Degreaser, gunk type
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, in all cases where a power washer is used, lubrication should be done:
The same day cleaning takes place, and in no case later than the next day
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, what form is used to document SCBA inspection at Biennial Inspection?
F-979
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, typically if there’s damage to the aerial ladder it occurs:
Near the end of the fly
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, when performing a COLA test the air low pressure warning device must activate between ________ psi
55 and 75
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, when striking wood with the Pickhead Axe, the angle between the side of the axe head and the surface of the wood being cut should be what angle?
60 degrees
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the air brake system has a warning buzzer and light that will come on with low pressure. As soon as system air pressure increases past ______ psi, the light and buzzer will shut off.
60-75
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, how long does it take a Task Force to deploy the Rescue Air Cushion?
2 minutes
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, the first stage regulator lowers cylinder air pressure to a nominal ______.
115 psi
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, the welded eye of the brake bar rack is used for attachment and rated at ________ pounds.
10,000
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, ropes stored in bags shall be secure to the bottom of the bag by tying a _________.
Figure Eight Stopper
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, when sending a portable extinguisher above ground by drop bag, start with a _______ around base, half hitch around the middle, and a half hitch ________.
Clove hitch-up, near the top of tank
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/7 Ladders and Evolutions, there are how many classifications of ladders on the LAFD?
4
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/7 Ladders and Evolutions, extension ladders should normally be extended one foot above windowsills or fire escape balcony railing, and a MINIMUM of _______ or more above parapet walls, roofs, etc
3 feet
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/8 Salvage, when using salvage covers for sealing/bagging large areas, the fold of the end edge or side of cover to create a lap should be approximately _____.
One foot
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, “caging” the spring brakes means:
Manually releasing the brakes
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the operating temperature of the fluid for the World Transmission during a digital check using the pushbutton ranger selector is:
140-220 degrees
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the inclinometer for the aerial ladder is calibrated from __________.
-20 degrees to +80 degrees
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, full rated capacities of the aerial ladder are allowed on grades up to but not including:
6%/3.5 degrees
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, after cleaning, inspecting, and lubing the aerial, hoist ladder to ______ degrees and retract. This will prevent the newly applied grease from being scraped off when the ladder is retracted
60
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 4, to move a hydraulic elevator, locate the bleeder (lowering) valve. Most bleeder valves have a manual lowering screw built into the valve and are marked near the lowering screw. They are marked with all of the following
ML
MAN
MANUAL
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 6 Ventilation, blowers used for positive pressurization of high rise stairshafts should be placed ___ feet to ___ feet back from the doorway and angled back at least __ degrees
4, 6, 5
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 7 Elevators, elevator ascent during investigations or firefighting operations shall only be used when the reported location is _________.
Above the Sixth floor
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 7 Elevators, a Fire Attack Team shall consist of a minimum of ___ members.
4
According to TB 111 Elevator Rescue Kit, there are how many side picks?
3
According to TB 140 Elevator Operations at Highrise Incidents, during ascent, a minimum of ___ floors need to be stopped at and checked between the lobby and desired terminal floor
2
According to TB 164 Optional Transitional Attach with Handlines, all of the following critical tactical considerations except ______ must be identified and assessed prior to executing a Transitional Attack.
ONLY use a 30 degree nozzle pattern toward the upper/rear into the chosen opening (i.e. window or door)
According to the MOPS Volume 3 6/11 Equipment General, salvage covers shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry covers at least once each two calendar months or within 24 hours when damp or dirty. Make proper entries in the F-2 and on what form?
F-128
According to the MOPS Volume 3 7/1 Apparatus General, when a member is learning to tiller, a minimum of ___ training session(s) shall be held with the trainee placed in an observer position behind a firefighter certified to tiller.
3
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, this method is the most efficient way to remove contaminants from the top, bottom, and corners of a room.
Exterior positive pressure ventilation
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, this can have an adverse affect on positive pressure ventilation
Wind
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, acting officers shall: all of the following
Have the authority of the positions in which they are acting, be charged with the knowledge and responsibilities of their positions, and be held accountable for the proper execution of the duties of the rank in which they are acting.
Be accorded all the privileges pertaining to the positions they temporarily occupy, and be obeyed and respected accordingly.
Carry out standing orders of the regular officers whose positions they occupy, unless otherwise ordered by superior officers
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, apparatus operators shall have a ________ knowledge of their greater alarm districts.
General
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, all members shall respond to all fires or emergencies to which they may be dispatched or detailed, and exert their greatest effort to perform to the best of their ability under all circumstances; ________, _________, or ________ of members in the performance of any of their duties is sufficient cause for disciplinary action
Negligence
Inefficiency
Indifference
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, when two or more members subordinate in rank to Captain find themselves in a position which requires initiative action, accept the command of ________ member, who shall assume such command until relieved by an officer or acting officer
The senior member
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, all members shall notify their commanding officers within twenty-four hours of any change ________________.
Residential address
Phone Number
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, all members shall keep their persons, uniforms, beds and lockers in a neat and clean condition; persistence in uncleanliness or offensive habits ___________.
Being cause for disciplinary action
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, all members shall carry their _____________ at all times except when it is not practical to do so, such as when participating in athletics, when wearing full turnout clothing, etc.
Fire Department Identification Cards
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, all members shall, refrain from engaging in any occupation or activity for compensation which will conflict with the City’s interest or detract from such member’s efficiency to the City. Prior to engaging in outside employment or activity for compensation, members shall certify as to the nature of such involvement and receive written approval of the _________ or that person’s designated representative.
Fire Chief
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, members shall be governed by the following rules with respect to political activities: The ___________________ shall not be used to attempt to influence the vote of any person for or against any candidate for public office or for or against any ballot measure.
Uniform
Badge
Prestige of the Department
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 8 Apparatus Spotting and Placement, the following is/are basic guidelines for an effective foundation for spotting
Is my crew safe?
Is the apparatus safe?
Can I operate effectively? (hoselines/aerial, etc.)
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 8 Apparatus Spotting and Placement, who is responsible for the apparatus placement at the scene of an emergency?
The Driver and the Captain share responsibility
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 8 Apparatus Spotting and Placement, with concern for spotting a truck, the Apparatus Operator should consider this to see if the apparatus will be used in the incident.
What type of building?
Is it multi-story?
Is there a potential life hazard?
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 8 Apparatus Spotting and Placement, an Un-reinforced masonry building (pre-1933) can collapse and fall a horizontal distance of __________.
Equal to or greater than the vertical height of the building
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 8 Apparatus Spotting and Placement, when spotting to a commercial building with nothing showing, spot ____________.
As if there is or will be an actual fire
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 8 Apparatus Spotting and Placement, during non-emergency spotting remember: all of the following
Observe all vehicle code provisions including parking restrictions
Be aware you are in the public eye at all times
Stay off of parking structures
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 9 Tillering, the LAFD prefers tractor drawn aerial ladder trucks for all of the reasons
Maneuverability on narrow streets provides for greater safety.
Greater stability in aerial operations can be gained by jackknifing the truck.
The tillermember provides greater safety measures when backing the truck.
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 9 Tillering, allowing the trailer to move well past an “in-line” position after a turn is known as:
Oversteering
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 9 Tillering, the recommended method for the tiller member’s hand position when backing is:
Both hands at bottom, palms up
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 9 Tillering, a tiller trainee should sit as an observer a minimum of how many times before then practicing in an empty lot?
3
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 9 Tillering, something not addressed by Module 9 is:
The emergency incident responsibilities of a Tiller member
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, prior to a pre-trip inspection test, the examiner must check:
Brake lights
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, the amount of allowable play in the belts from the center deflection is?
3/4”
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, with regard to brake slack adjusters, the push rod should not move more than _____ when pulled by hand (with the brakes released).
1”
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, minimum tread depth on all tires except steering axle tires is:
2/32
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, when checking steering play on an apparatus with power steering, play should not exceed ___ degrees or about ____ inches on a 20 inch wheel.
10, 2”
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 5 Water Utilities, mains in the City of Los Angeles can vary in size from ___ to ___ inches.
2 to 72
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 5 Water Utilities, service lines can vary in size from ___ to ___ inches.
1/2” to 12”
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 5 Water Utilities, with regards to shut off valves, there are indicating and non-indicating valves. An example of an indicating valve is:
Outside stem & yolk
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 5 Water Utilities, pressure reducing valves (normally used in domestic services) commonly reduce pressure between ___ and ___ psi in dwellings.
40 and 80
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 5 Water Utilities, with regards to stopping leaks in a commercial urinal or toilet, remove the cap over the relief valve and use a _____ to turn the relief valve screw ______.
Slot-head screwdriver, outward
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 5 Water Utilities, with regard to shutting of sheared hydrants, a cap covering the gate valve is _____ in size and usually painted blue.
6”
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, the ground jack spread is:*
14 feet
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, with regards to the engine oil pressure normal operating range, the min oil psi at idle is:
10 psi
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, the fuel tank capacity is:
65 gallons
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, the Onan generator output is:
7.5 kW
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, with regards to the hydraulic system, the lowering into cradle maximum pressure is:
800 psi
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, when checking the electrical system at high idle, the system should maintain _____ volts minimum.
13.7
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, the proper psi for the tiller tires to be maintained at is:
115 psi
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, with regards to jump starting the apparatus, in order to not damage electrical components voltage supplied to the system should not exceed:
16 volts
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, during a cold check of the transmission fluid using a manual method, the fluid temperature needs to be between _____ and _____ degrees.
60 and 120
According to TB 048 Engine Brake “Jake Brake”, the Jake Brake will activate or deactivate in less than
1/4 second
According to TB 048 Engine Brake “Jake Brake”, on a Detroit Diesel Engine equipped with an automatic transmission and Jake Brake will have how many switches to control the system?
3
According to TB 048 Engine Brake “Jake Brake”, do not engage the Jake Brake on wet streets. This can cause which set of wheels to lock up and cause skid?
Duals
According to TB 069 Maxi-Force Air Bag System, the high pressure regulator needs to be set between ____ and ____ psi.
125 and 135
According to TB 069 Maxi-Force Air Bag System, do not inflate a bag over ____ psi without a load.
30
According to TB 113 Introducing the Alameda Corridor, which part of the Alameda Corridor project consists of a 10 mile trench?
Mid-corridor
According to TB 113 Introducing the Alameda Corridor, the key that accesses the Alameda Corridor is:
ACTA
According to TB 113 Introducing the Alameda Corridor, along the trench section, ladders are located one every _____ feet.
1000
According to TB 113 Introducing the Alameda Corridor, dry standpipes are located every ____ feet.
500
According to TB 149 Residential Sprinkler Systems, head temperatures range from ____ to ____ degrees.
135 to 175
According to the MOPS Volume I 1/3-80.30, the following are the primary duties of an Apparatus Operator.
Fire prevention activities
Assisting in maintenance of quarters and equipment
Operating aerial ladders and small capacity pumps
According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, LCES, the Department recognized that there are three additional direct causes of firefighter injury or death in the wildland and added these to LCES. The three additional considerations are:
Location
Conditions
Safety Equipment
According to the MOPS Volume 1, what sets forth the policies and procedures of the Department as directed by the Fire Chief?
MANUAL OF OPERATION
According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, the “EVACUATION SIGNAL” will consist of repeated short blasts of the air horn for a period no longer than 10 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of silence. This sequence of air horn blasts for 10 seconds followed by a 10-second period of silence will be done ________; total air horn evacuation signal including periods of silence will last______ seconds
three times; 50
According to the MOPS Volume I 0/3-10.40, For The maintenance of the Library, the following members in these sections/ bureau will maintain information posted to the Intranet and placed in the Library
Administrative Services Bureau
Management Information Section
Planning Section
According to the MOPS Volume 1,0/3-17.01, who sets forth the rules and regulations governing members of the LAFD ?
Board of Fire Commissioners
According to the MOPS Volume 1, 0/3-51.03, Special Notices are retained on the Intranet ______ and provide a historical journal of changes to the Library
Forever
According to the MOPS Volume 1, 0/3-55.03, Official Notices shall be retained ________________, at which point they may be removed from view on the Intranet. Fill in the blank
until usefulness has passed
According to the MOPS Volume 1, 0/3-68.50, a Training Bulletin to all members is issued by which section and posted on the Intranet under the Training Bulletin tab?
In-Service Training Section
According to the MOPS Volume 1, 1/0-07.00, what is goal NO. 2 of the Department?
Develop a system for minimizing the impact of disasters and “other” emergencies on life and property.
According to the MOPS Volume 1, 1/0-25.01, a civilian Board of Commissioners, consisting of ____ members, each appointed for five-year terms, is the___________
5; “Head of the Department”
According to Bk #101 Rapid Intervention Company, when you are assigned RIC at an incident and in the “DEPLOYMENT MODE” (immediate rescue) the following radio channels should be monitored
Rescue Tactical Channel (assigned by IC),Emergency Channel 6 and/or Incident Tactical Channel
According to the MOPS Volume 1, 0/1- 01.01, what sets forth the policies and procedures of the Department as directed by the Fire Chief?
MANUAL OF OPERATION
According to TB 012 Automatic Sprinkler System, a junior system sprinkler ranges in size from ____ to ____
one-fourth of an inch (1/4”) or three-eighths of an inch (3/8”)
According to TB 012 Automatic Sprinkler System, junior system sprinklers are distinguished by a ______ extending beyond the center of the deflector. (For identification purposes only.)
Pintle
According to the MOPS Volume 1, 0/3-50.05, the information contained in the body of any _______ shall not be used as the basis for writing test questions for promotional exams.
Notice
According to the MOPS Volume 1 0/3-50.05, the information contained in attachments to Special Notices MAY form the basis for promotional exam test questions if….
the information has been included in the Library
According to the MOPS Volume 1 0/3-85.01, all reports and records are standardized. Each time a report or record is required, members should assume that a special procedure is involved and refer to ?
“Reports and Records” Category, 9/0-00.00
According to the MOPS Volume 1 0/3-60.05, where shall members wishing to post an Unofficial Notice send the text of the notice to have the notice posted to the Intranet
Community Liaison Office
Their respective Operations Office
Planning Section
According to TB 012 Automatic Sprinkler System, a “Junior System” is an inexpensive protection for light hazard occupancies where not over ___or ___ sprinklers are likely to operate.
3 or 4
According to TB 003 Type IV Buildings-Aluminum, aluminum has a melting point of approximately _____ degrees, a temperature which can be expected in about _____ minutes.
1300;10
According to TB 003 Type IV Buildings - Aluminum; Roof and Sides with corrugated sheet aluminum and laid over framework of steel pipe. What size is the aluminum sheets?
26 inches wide by 10 feet long
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, extremely high voltage is in excess of ______ volts
60,000
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, what is the main fire hazard in an electrical vault?
Cooling oil used in transformers
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, how far and how high have manhole covers been blown away?
75 feet high; 125 feet away
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, how often does LADWP test the rubber gauntlet gloves and at how many volts?
10,000 volts and every 60 days
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, high voltage is from _____ to _____ volts
600 to 59,999
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, the overhead communication cables normally found on the lowest level of a power pole can be energized with up to how many volts?
50 volts
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, the primary distribution lines are usually ________ in the LADWP system.
4.8 kv
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, LADWP has how many receiving stations?
21
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, high-voltage capacitors have been known to retain a deadly electrical charge for _________ after power has been removed from the circuit?
weeks
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, the severity of injury from electrical shock depends on the amount of electrical current and the length of time the current passes through the body. An amperage of ______ going through the body is enough to cause death?
1/10 amp
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, LAFD policy states: Aerial ladders shall not be placed in close proximity to power lines and electrical devices. Aerial ladders must be kept at least_____ feet away from all power lines and devices.
10
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, when can department members work in violation of the Aerial proximity to power lines policy and what shall the Apparatus Operator do to provide for personnel safety?
Participating in an actual rescue attempt; AO shall remain at the pedestal
According to TB 021 Ladder pipe Operation, the ladder pipe hose should be loaded when the ladder pipe reaches ____degrees of elevation?
50 degrees
According to BK #29 Truck Operations Manual, “Size-up (estimate of the situation) is a mental evaluation that assists in determining a course of action and the methods necessary to accomplish a desired goal.” A size-up consists of three operations as follows:
Analyze the situation
Put the plan into operation.(tactics)
Decide on a plan. (strategy)
According to BK #29 Truck Operations Manual, open web bar joists are spaced _____ feet apart to accept corrugated metal decking covered by alternating layers of tar and tar paper. How many feet apart are they placed?
Eight (8 ft)
According to Bk #29 Truck Operations Manual, a single lightweight truss structural member can span ___________and may be comprised of 2 x 4’s in compression and tension to form an integral unit.
70-feet
According to BK #29 Truck Operations Manual, what year was additional retroactive corrections made to existing buildings of unreinforced masonry construction to prevent exterior walls from collapsing outward?
1971
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, what size rafters does a Sawtooth Roof typically have?
2x8 inches or larger
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, when personnel are confronted with a structure fire that utilizes lightweight construction. To ensure effective and safe fireground operations, personnel must address four areas:
Identification
Communication
Operations
Time
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, in open web construction, the steel tube web members are prefabricated from _____ inch cold rolled steel tubing with the ends pressed flat into a semicircular shape with a hole punched through the end.
one to two
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, in open web roof construction, a single 2 x 4 up to ______ feet is made possible by joining different lengths in glued, mitered “finger joints.
70-feet
According to Bk #29 Truck Operations Manual, these buildings were constructed during the 1920’s, 1930’s and 1940’s, and are primarily utilized in single family dwellings and multi-story habitational occupancies up to ___ stories.
Bungalow and Balloon; 4
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, metal gusset plate connectors may vary in size, thickness, and depth of penetration. The most common are ____ gauge steel plates with prongs that produce ____ inch penetration.
18 gauge; 3/8
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, in open web roof construction, top and bottom chords are usually made from ____inch steel and web supports are solid ____ inch steel bar.
1/8 inch; 5/8 inch
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, after the Tehachapi Earthquake of 1959, building codes were modified to require the following retroactive correction on existing buildings masonry construction:
Parapet walls should not be higher than 16 inches including the bond-beam cap
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, with regards to a panelized roof, what is the common size for a purlin?
4 x 12 inches
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, what is the common size for laminated beams on a panelized roof?
6 x 36 inches
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Lightweight Concrete Roof is a steel or wood sub-structure that is covered by corrugated metal, which is also known as?
“Robertson Decking”
According to Book #20 Community Relations Guide, what is clearly imperative and a hallmark for quality service?
A positive attitude
According to Book #20 Community Relations Guide, Fire station members should gather and identify the following components of their community:
The location, ministers, staff, and special activities of all churches in the district
The location, services and business hours of all social service agencies
The location, type of business, owners, and/or employees of all visible and/or significant businesses in the district
According to Book #20 Community Relations Guide, with leadership, commitment and training, it is realistic that within a six to twelve month period identification of a minimum of _____ percent of the major and visible businesses in the area can be achieved.
20
According to Book #20 Community Relations Guide, with regard to scheduling an event, each event must be treated as if:
The media may be present
According to Book #20 Community Relations Guide, normally a Ride-Along request made from fire service professionals will be one time only with a maximum stay of ______.
Two-day maximum
According to Book #20 Community Relations Guide, an approved Ride-Along by a non-fire service professional shall be for observation purposes only and not exceed ______.
8 hours
According to Book #20 Community Relations Guide, a Ride-On shall be approved by:
The Battalion Commander
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, a BP-8 form is provided to a fire station by the Data Management Unit when a business updates:
Material Inventory
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, when does a hazardous material become a hazardous waste?
When it can no longer be used for the purpose it was originally attended
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, the first responder who recognizes a hazardous material incident or incident involving weapons of mass destruction shall:
Establish an initial isolation zone
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, who’s responsibility is it to secure the scene, identify the material (quantity, contamination threat, exposures), and prevent the spread of contaminants?
Incident Commander
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, who has the authority to stop or prevent unsafe operations?
Assistant Safety Officer Haz Mat
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Hazmat incident, who is normally assigned as the Technical Specialist?
A Haz Mat Specialist II from LACoFD Health/Haz Mat
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, who conducts the Hazardous Materials Action Plan and Safety Briefing?
Haz Mat Group Supervisor
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, the Safe Refuge Area Manager establishes the Safe Refuge Area where?
Inside the Exclusion Zone and adjacent to the Exclusion Zone Control Line
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, a minimum of two entry teams and a/n _______ report to the Entry Team Leader.
Monitor
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, the principal activity performed by the Monitoring Unit shall be to verify the decontamination status of:
Exposure victims
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, the Initial Isolation Zone should be established using the recommendation of the:
Emergency Response Guidebook
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, what will determine the size of the Isolation Zone?
The physical and chemical properties of the material released
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, when does an exposed civilian receive a Haz Mat Triage Tag?
During Secondary Decontamination
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, what percentage (or more) of contaminants are removed from an exposed patient by removing their clothing?
80 percent
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, how many Haz Mat Triage Tags are in the Decon Bucket Inventory?
10
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, with regards to types of Rapid Extraction and risk vs benefit, which type of rescue has an unknown benefit?
Responder rescue
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, when performing rapid extraction first responders must immediately leave the rescue site, make proper notifications and proceed to decontamination upon encountering any of the following exit conditions
The first SCBA audible alarm (approximately 25% reserve)
Encountering an area with ONLY non-viable victims
Any signs or symptoms of exposure for any members of an extraction team
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, what Guide of the ERG should be used to determine initial isolation distances when the substance is unknown?
Guide 111
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, what does it mean if a listing is highlighted in the blue or yellow pages of the ERG?
Toxic Inhalation Hazard
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, DOT placards are diamond shaped signs that are ______ inches on each side
10 3/4
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, with regards to DOT Placard Background colors a red label with a white band in the center is:
Dangerous
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, with regards to the United Nations (UN) Identification Numbers, the UN ID number may replace the descriptive text in the center of the placard for all of the following
Flammable
Poisonous
Organic Peroxide
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, what is likely indicated in a fixed facility by an NFPA 704 Placard with a “4” rating in all categories?
Many different products manufactured or stored
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the proper tire pressure (cold) on the duals is:
95 psi
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, what is a primary cause of tire failure and principal enemy of tire life?
Under inflation
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the engine requires ____ quarts of _______ motor oil including the filter.
42, 15W-40
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, how many kingpin zerks need to be lubed on the tiller axle during maintenance?
4
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, when lubricating the driveshaft slip yoke to prevent galling or seizure, it is necessary to apply grease until it appears:
At the relief hole
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, when setting up the winch lifting system, the rope should be wrapped _____ times around the drum starting at the bottom and working it up.
4-5
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, when using the winch lifting system, which direction of turn provides more torque for lifting heavy loads?
Clockwise
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the full tilt height of the cab is:
15’ 6”
According to TB 046 Double Deck Buses, how many emergency exits are there total, including all windows and roof?
14
According to TB 056 Radiological Emergency Operations, which type of radiation can penetrate the skin and cause skin burns but can be stopped by a layer of clothing?
Beta
According to TB 116 Metro Heavy Rail Lines, the train configuration is a two car minimum with an “A” car and “B” car and up to ___ cars maximum.
6
According to TB 116 Metro Heavy Rail Lines, the contact rail (third rail) which supplies the train’s power during normal operation is ____ volts and ____ current.
750, direct
According to TB 120 SKED Rescue System, when setting up for vertical hoist, the knot at the head of the system using the 30’ kern mantle rope is:
Figure 8 on a bight
According to TB 150 Drager X-am 5000 Combustible Gas Indicator, the device is not guaranteed to be intrinsically safe in atmospheres with oxygen greater than ____ percent and there is danger of an explosion.
23.5
According to DB 17-03 Social Media Policy, in order to establish a social media account in the name of or on behalf of the Department, all of the following must be met
The employee first completes a “Social Media Request Form
The Public Information Director, the Social Media Director, the Chief of Staff, and the user’s Bureau or Section Chief have each approved the creation of said account
All information to be posted on the account is approved in accordance with this Policy. These requirements apply, regardless of whether the account is established, accessed, or used by means of City information systems such as phones, tablets, or computers, or by means of the employee’s information systems, and regardless of whether the account is established, accessed, or used from City or non-City premises
According to DB 18-01 After Action Review Policy and Procedures, with regards to formal after action review, a Blue Sheet (preliminary summary report) shall normally be prepared ____ hours after the SIRT arrival at the incident.
72
According to DB 18-04 Workplace Violence Awareness Information, type 3 violence (workplace violence against an employee by a present or former employee, supervisor, or manager) has warning signs of all of the following
Continual excuses/blame
Evidence of possible drug/alcohol abuse
Inconsistent work patterns
According to DB 18-07 Training Safety, when written the United States Fire Administration (USFA) reports that approximately ____ percent of all annual line-of-duty deaths were training related
11
According to DB 18-09 Opioid Epidemic, there are risk factors for individuals who my become addicted to opioids. One of those risk factors is alcoholism which according to the NIH shows the rate at ____ percent of the population. However, studies in the fire service have measured the rate at _____ percent of the workforce.
15, 30
According to DB 18-14 Fentanyl - Exposure Hazards and Incident Management, minimum PPE’s for a known opioid overdose are
Nitrile gloves, eye protection, P-100 mask
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, Department issued bedspreads are laundered how many times per year?
2
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, the Department issued channelocks are:
9.5 inches
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, when needing a tire replacement for a heavy apparatus, all of the following information should be given
Tire Location
Tread Design
Number of lug nuts
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, only emergency repairs shall be reported after hours. Emergency repairs are all of the following
Repairs required at the scene of a large-scale emergency
The repair of an apparatus that has been placed out of service because of needed repair
Repair that if not repaired could prevent the apparatus from making an emergency response
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, when requesting modification or alteration of apparatus, final approval is required by:
Administrative Operations Chief Deputy
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, no apparatus or vehicle shall be stored, delivered, or towed to the S&M shops unless previously arranged through the Shop Office. The exception to this is:
Apparatus may be towed to the Shops by private contractor without prior approval from S&M
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, if towing of heavy apparatus that is out of quarters is required, all of the following shall be adhered
If the tow is the result of an accident, apparatus shall be towed to Central Shops only
If a contractor is used, a responsible member must accompany the apparatus or meet the contractor at the Shops
Responsible members shall provide documentation of towing services
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, if towing is required after hours and Shops are closed with Rescue Maintenance personnel unavailable, contact Metro Fire Communications. MFC will then:
Unlock the office door at Rescue Maintenance giving the member access to an interior lock box with instructions to open the gate at the Central Shops
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, tire repairs after hours are completed by:
Heavy Rescue
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, with regards to transporting air and oxygen cylinders, any cylinder with more than ____ pounds of pressure is considered hazardous material.
40
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, when transporting air and oxygen cylinders, any apparatus carrying _____ pounds or more of cylinders (including contents) are required to carry shipping papers and the papers must be available in the cab during transport.
500
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, for replacement of Department Library materials, the member either calls Manuals and Orders Unit and requests the material or forwards an approved SRS requisition to the Manuals and Orders Unit. The number of pages that delineate which process is used is:
6 pages
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, requests for alterations, improvements, additions, or installations to any Fire Department facility shall be submitted in an F-225 and forwarded, through channels, to:
The respective Bureau Commander
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, what form is used to non-emergency repairs/service to a facility when time is not a factor?
Form Gen 113
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, lost or stolen inventory items will be replaced after forwarding a requisition through channels to the Bureau Commander. The responsible member must forward a an F-225 and when the inventory item has a value of ____ or more, a police report shall be filed.
$25
According to DB 19-12 Extractor-Washer Machine and Personal Protective Equipment Laundering Procedures, regardless of exposure to contaminants at a working structure fire, PPE shall also be cleaned in and extractor a minimum of _______ and may be cleaned more frequently if deemed necessary.
Twice a year
According to DB 19-13 Reducing Occupational Exposure to Fireground Contaminants and Carcinogens, in 2017 the IAFF states that _____ percent of all firefighter line of duty deaths were attributable to cancer.
74
According to DB 19-13 Reducing Occupational Exposure to Fireground Contaminants and Carcinogens, absorption occurs when carcinogens are absorbed through the firefighter’s skin. Permeability increases with skin temperature and skin absorption increases by _____ percent for every 5 degree increase in skin temperature.
400
According to DB 19-14 Managing Conflicts and Disagreements in the Work Environment, when conflicts and/or disagreements occur at the workplace that lead to disruptions in the work environment, immediate supervisors shall do all of the following
Direct employees to immediately cease in the engaged activity
Document the incident by utilizing the Complaint Tracking System
Consider if the Department’s Mediation program can be of assistance.
According to DB 19-18 Police Body Worn Video Cameras and Recording of Department Members, the following statement is true:
If possible misconduct by a Department member is observed by BWV, the member may be subject to disciplinary review
According to DB 19-19 Public Recording of Department Members, the following statement is true:
HIPAA’s privacy provision is inapplicable to the public or the press
According to DB 19-20 Patient Care Support for Rescue Ambulance Personnel - Releasing Fire Companies on Scene, anytime a patient is determined to meet Sections A or B of the PDP, assisting resources shall not be canceled or accept release until all of the following are completed
The patient is safely move to the back of the rescue ambulance in preparation for transport
A re-assessment of the patient is completed by a Department paramedic
A hospital destination is confirmed
According to DB 20-06 Firearms on City Property, the only place a member is allowed to keep a firearm with regards to City property is:
Off property
According to DB 20-13 Mental Health On-Call Services Guidelines, the Department and UFLAC provide clinicians for mental health assistance to members. If their services are needed, supervisors or members should call:
MFC Floor Captain or BC
According to DB 20-18 Management of Patients In-Custody (PIC) or with Combative Behavior, the following statement is true:
PIC may refuse prehospital treatment but they may not refuse transport
According to TB 023 Task Force Operation, the key to the Task Force concept is:
Command, single direction and control
According to TB 073 Tactical/Operational Considerations for Personnel, the following is a true statement:
When entering a structure, stand to one side of the door when knocking
Attempt to work (on a patient) in rooms with two exits
Members should have preplanned “words of warning” for potentially hostile incidents
According to TB 076 Company Operations, which NFPA standard establishes a minimum of four-member engine companies and minimum five-member truck companies?
NFPA 1710
According to TB 076 Company Operations, the Apparatus Roster System is a key component of firefighter accountability for members assigned to each company. The accurate maintenance of this information on each apparatus is necessary for the Department to comply with “accountability” requirements in which NFPA standard?
NFPA 1500
According to TB 076 Company Operations, the minimum for a rapid intervention crew is:
2 members
According to TB 123 Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard Awareness, microwave antennas or dishes are most dangerous:
Directly in its transmission path
According to TB 135 Fire Department Operations at Tactical Law Enforcement Incidents/Active Shooter Incidents, practical recommendations by the Hartford Consensus regarding active shooter and MCI incidents are contained in the acronym THREAT. The first “T” stands for:
Threat Suppression
According to TB 135 Fire Department Operations at Tactical Law Enforcement Incidents/Active Shooter Incidents, how many ALS Rescue Ambulances are dispatched on an active shooter incident?
4
According to TB 135 Fire Department Operations at Tactical Law Enforcement Incidents/Active Shooter Incidents, Rescue Task Forces remove victims from the ______ to ______.
Warm Zone to an area where they can receive definitive care and/or transport
According to TB 135 Fire Department Operations at Tactical Law Enforcement Incidents/Active Shooter Incidents, what is the recommended configuration for a Rescue Task Force using an Engine and ALS RA?
2 RTFs: 2 members from the Engine with 1 PM and 3 officers
According to TB 135 Fire Department Operations at Tactical Law Enforcement Incidents/Active Shooter Incidents, all are recommended equipment for an RTF to carry
Tourniquet
Space Blanket
Abdominal Pad
According to TB 135 Fire Department Operations at Tactical Law Enforcement Incidents/Active Shooter Incidents, the first RTFs entering the warm zone should:
Treat patients as they assess
According to Book #30 Command Procedures, all of the following are tactical priorities
Hazard Control
Safety
Loss Limiting
According to Book #30 Command Procedures, Incident Command terminology is required:
Anytime a category “B” assignment is held to work at an incident
According to Book #30 Command Procedures, the preferred method to transfer Incident Command is:
Face-to-Face
According to Book #30 Command Procedures, the tactical level of Incident Command refers to:
Objectives assigned to Divisions/Groups
According to Book #70 Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Manual, what is designed to provide the Incident Commander with an organizational system for handling any number of patients or an unusual geographic separation of a multi-casualty incident?
Medical Branch
According to Book #70 Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Manual, Triage Personnel report to:
Triage Unit Leader
According to Book #70 Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Manual, the Morgue Manager reports to:
Triage Unit Leader
According to Book #70 Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Manual, duties of the Treatment Unit Leader include all of the following
Plan layout
Maintain record of activities
Request medical caches and supplies
According to Book #70 Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Manual, the triage method of Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) is designed for the first responder to triage a patient within ______.
60 seconds
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, an accounting of all inventory items (master records) is kept by:
Supply and Maintenance Division
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, the type of equipment and the quantity carried may vary due to location and the apparatus involved. The deciding authority for equipment requisitioned by companies or units will lie with:
The concerned Bureau Commander
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, the master vehicle inventory (a listing of all Department apparatus) is maintained by:
Supply and Maintenance Division
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, Personal Equipment Inventory is kept in each member’s Personal Record Book. All of the following shall be listed
Turnout coat
Pliers channel lock 9 1/2”
Brush boots
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Articles, what remains constant regardless of speed of the apparatus?
Perception/reaction time
Blind spots
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Articles, with regards to foot braking, vacuum boost on most vehicles takes minimal pressure on the actuating shaft. During tests it was noted that from ___ to ___ ounces of foot pressure on the pedal would initiate braking action.
30 to 60
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Articles, ways to tell if you have a stale green light include
You notice when the light first went green and you were some distance back (elapsed time)
The pedestrian signal changes from WALK (solid white) to DON’T WALK (flashing orange)
Notice whether traffic waiting out the red light is building up – there will be more as the red light gets more stale (even pedestrians), i.e., their stale red is your stale green
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Articles, with regard to hydroplaning, at about _____ mph your front tires lose all contact.
55
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Articles, most of our heavy apparatus have a steering column brake or hill=holder. The hand valve actuates the service brakes only. On trucks, it applies:
The tractor rear or tiller brakes only
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Articles, with regard to the “Smith System”, Smith developed a 5-step formula to accomplish two goals
Space for the car
Visibility for the driver
According to Book #11 Communications Manual, when giving a size-up to MFC, examples of verbiage that is unnecessary, wastes radio time or is of no value to MFC are
“People are waving”
According to Book #11 Communications Manual, when an incident is noteworthy, a press size-up is required. If an incident escalates to a greater alarm or larger, notification is automatic. The wording in the size-up for notification is:
Code 20
According to Book #11 Communications Manual, radio communications shall be composed of plain commonly used English. However, certain code words are acceptable for use on the radio. The code for an aircraft, over land, that has or is suspected to have an operational issue that affects normal flight operations to the extend there is danger of an incident is:
Alert 2
According to Book #11 Communications Manual, using the International Phonetic Alphabet which was adopted by the Department, the word for the letter “M” is:
Mike
According to Book #11 Communications Manual, the city wide backup system for the voice radio system is located at:
Mt. Lukens
According to Book #11 Communications Manual, the following state or national interoperability channel is recommended for travel outside the immediate area of Los Angeles, such as in a strike team deployment.
CESRS-D
According to Book #11 Communications Manual, for a suspected defective or non-operational radio (or replacement of a lost or stolen portable radio), members shall procure a loaner radio from:
Respective Battalion Commander
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 6 Gas Utilities, gas is carried from transmission lines to distribution mains then into service lines. The service lines are medium pressure, which normally does not exceed ___ psi.
60
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 6 Gas Utilities, natural gas emergencies can be divided into 3 categories: inside leaks, outside leaks, and leaks resulting in fires. The most dangerous of these being:
Inside leaks
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 6 Gas Utilities, the first priority on scene of a reported gas leak is safety. For faint odors, always check __________ as a first action.
The condition of pilot lights
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 6 Gas Utilities, when dispatched to an outside leak, all of the following are acceptable operations
Crimping plastic pipe with grounded tools
Redwood plugs for steel pipes
Protect exposures
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, do not operate within ____ feet of power lines charged from ______ to ______ volts.
10, 600 to 50,000
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, never search for hydraulic fluid leaks with your bare hands. High pressure hydraulic fluid can penetrate skin at pressures as low as ______
100 psi
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, aerial function interlocks (aerial will not function without) include all of the following
Parking brakes set and transmission placed in neutral
Parking brakes set and transmission is in the drive position with the driveline to the rear axle disengaged
Stabilizers fully deployed
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, tire pressures should be checked while tires are cold. A tire that is heated through use could have a ____ psi higher rating.
15
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, the aerial ladder elevation motion is generated through two double-acting lift cylinders, giving the ladder the capability of ___ degrees below horizontal to ___ degrees above horizontal
5 to 75
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, the EPU can operate continuously for up to ____ minutes.
30
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, the capacity of gear oil for the rotation gearbox is ____.
5 pt
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, the fuel capacity is:
63 gallons
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, the Vehicle Data Recorder (VDR) is capable of reading and storing the most recent ______ of vehicle information.
100 hours
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, with regard to the aerial ladder load chart, with the waterway dry, the load capacity of the lower mid between 50 degrees and 59 degrees is:
750 lbs
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, with regard to the cab tilt operation, the cab should not be raised until the air conditioner has been shut off and the truck has sat with the battery switch on for at least:
30 minutes
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, with regard to starting the generator, preheating the generator longer than ___ seconds can damage the glow plugs. This is also based on the ambient temperature. When the ambient temperature is above 50 degrees F, the preheating time is ___ seconds
20, 10
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, during automatic active regeneration of the DPF, the vehicle speed threshold is _____ or higher.
5 mph
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, the engine RPM for a parked (manual) regeneration of the DPF is _____ RPM.
900
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, if coolant needs to be added to the system and the engine is hot, allow the engine to cool for at least ___ minutes before adding coolant to avoid thermal shock.
15
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, with regards to the braking system, if air pressure is lost in the rear service brake section the spring brakes will be modulated by pressure from the front brake section allowing a few brake applications. If air pressure is reduced to approximately ___ psi in both systems, the spring brake valve will automatically apply.
40
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, when positioning the truck for operation, the area where the ground jack pads make contact with the ground must be firm and capable of supporting ______.
75 psi
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, when a hydraulic pump operates with no flow through the pump due to a closed discharge valve the temperature rises causing issues. This can happen with the EPU and thus it should be activated only after the desired function is selected. This is called:
Dead-heading
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, there are front axle, drive axle, and tiller axle brakes. These brakes are of the type:
Front and tiller axles are Meritor air disc brakes. Drive axle is Meritor cam style drum brake.
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, when performing a manual hot check of transmission fluid level, be sure fluid has reached normal operating temperature of _______.
160-200 degrees F
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, the number of wheel nuts (lug nuts) that need to be tightened on each front wheel of the truck are:
10
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, with regard to lubing the fifth wheel bearing, there are ____ grease fittings mounted on the upper fifth wheel weldment, directly above the bearing. Following the procedure in the logbook, there will be a total of ___ grease positions that 2 pumps of grease are dispensed into each grease fitting.
2, 10
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, the overall length of the apparatus is:
55’ 9.75”
According to TB 011 Pressurized Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers, a dry chemical extinguisher is the fastest and most spectacular extinguishing material for:
Spilled fuel areas
According to TB 062 - 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System, under pressure the hose can be bent to within ___ inches before it will kink.
12
According to TB 062 - 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System, the pigtail assembly consists of
One 2-1/2” to 1-1/2” gated wye
One 2-1/2” 60 degree elbow
Two ladder straps
According to TB 070 Metro Rail Blue Line, blue light stations (BLS) allow Fire Department personnel to:
De-energize the rail in that segment and communicate with Rail Operations Control
According to TB 084 Metrolink Commuter Train, the diesel fuel tank is located under the locomotive on both sides. The fuel cut off button is above the diesel tank and located on both sides. For the fuel cut off, hold the red button down for:
20 seconds
According to TB 090 Fire Burns, the only method of heat transfer through solid objects is:
Conduction
According to TB 090 Fire Burns, flashover is the most deadly of the fire phenomena. Flashover does have warning signs, however, these warning signs may not be apparent in buildings with large unenclosed floor or attic spaces and ceilings ___ to ___ feet above the floor or joist level.
12 to 20
According to TB 106 LCES, there are three additional direct causes of firefighter injury or death in the wildland and these were added to L.C.E.S. The three additional considerations are all
Location
Conditions
Safety Equipment
According to DB 21-04 Progressive Engagement in Personnel Management, of the 5 steps in progressive engagement, with CTS entry being step 5, a Performance Improvement Plan is step ___.
3
According to DB 21-05 Revised Patient Disposition Policy (PDP), the following requires an ALS assessment:
Allergic reaction
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, Ch 6 Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction, in a possible terrorist act, Fire Department personnel need to be aware of their environment and be cognizant of the threat of:
Secondary devices
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, Ch 6 Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction, during a High Threat condition, marked by the color orange, all of the following are LAFD protective actions
Designate station security, and ensure at least one uniformed member is present on the apparatus floor while the doors are open
All members shall carry the Personal Escape Kit (PEK)
Consider looking at all unattended apparatus and removing ignition key
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, Ch 7 First Responder Operations - Terrorism, the CBRNE acronym, also referred to as B-NICE, stands for:
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, Ch 8 Hazardous Materials Task Force-Terrorism, the third Hazmat Task Force to respond to a large scale incident takes all the following actions:
Conducts research on deployed agent
Completes the NBC Indicator Matrix
Notifies allied agencies, as requested by Incident Commander
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, Ch 9 Allied Agencies, all significant releases or threatened releases of a hazardous material require emergency notification to:
California Office of Emergency Services (OES Warning Center)
According to TB 004 Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, a tank truck pulling a two-axle trailer has a total capacity of:
9,000 gallons
According to TB 004 Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, tanks usually have two to four compartments with single bulkheads separating the compartments. Double bulkheads are required when:
When carrying flammable products with different flash points in the same tank
According to TB 004 Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, baffles are installed in the compartments of the tank primarily:
For tank strength
According to TB 004 Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, large capacity fuel trucks are generally either full or empty as they are not designed to deliver partial loads. Smaller single tank vehicles are designed this way. The best way to determine the amount of product left in a smaller truck is to: check all that apply:
Gather information from the driver
According to TB 004 Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, on a gasoline tanker incident where there is a leak but no fire, eliminate all potential ignition sources a minimum of ____ feet from the spill.
100
According to TB 004 Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, when a defensive attack is employed for a gasoline tanker fire the idea is to let the fire burn itself out. Gasoline will burn at the rate of about _________ vertically, regardless of the surface area. If the fuel that is burning is 4 feet deep in a tank you can expect it to burn for about _____ before it burns itself out.
1 foot per hour, 4 hours
According to TB 004 Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, two-axle tank trailers generally overturn independent of the tank truck. Disconnection of the tow bar shall:
Only be performed by trained heavy wrecker personnel
Only be performed after product off-loading
According to TB 004 Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, since February 1989 all LAFD Haz Mat companies have received equipment and training on the safest and quickest method of off-loading an overturned tanker. This is accomplished by drilling a ___ inch hole with a _________ in the aluminum tank.
4, pneumatic drill
According to TB 004 Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, when the IC orders vacuum trucks for spills and/or off-loading, the Department assumes financial responsibility for the incident. For tank combinations up to 9,000 gallons, order ___ 5,000 gallon truck/s.
3
According to TB 145 Combustible Metals, combustible metal fires burn at extreme temperatures ranging from _______ degrees F to ______ degrees F.
5,000 to 9,000
According to TB 145 Combustible Metals, the extreme temperatures of combustible metal fires cause water to dissociate when super heated to it’s basic elements of _______ and _____.
Hydrogen and oxygen
According to TB 145 Combustible Metals, surface area is a factor in determining ease of ignition, rate of burn, temperature, and explosive potential. With this in mind, the greatest hazard is posed is from:
Metal powders/dusts
According to TB 145 Combustible Metals, members of the LAFD working within ___ feet of a burning metal product are considered to be working in an IDLH environment and shall be fully encapsulated.
30
According to TB 145 Combustible Metals, the approved product provided by the LAFD (through Supply and Maintenance) is a dry material of:
MET-L-X
According to TB 151 Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System, for years the LAFD emphasized the Simple Hose Lay using wet line/dry line for advancing hose. Currently employed is the Progressive Hose Lay with many advantages. The disadvantage is:
There is higher friction loss due to the increased number of fittings
According to TB 151 Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System, each drop of a Progressive Hose Lay shall consist of:
1” nozzle (10/40 dual gallonage)
(2) Rubber bands or ladder straps to secure gates
100’ -1” single jacketed hose
According to TB 151 Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System, the service test pressure for the single jacket lightweight hose is:
300 psi
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, “leader’s intent” is a principle whereby a leader defines what people must do to succeed in their assignments. The focus is on communicating all of the following:
End state
Purpose
Task
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, there are times in the fire service of chaos and crisis and command and control may not be defined. In these times, companies may need to engage. The TIER concept was created. All of these represent a letter in the acronym TIER
Take
Engage
Initiative
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, responsibility for an Incident Within and Incident (IWI) initially lies with:
The highest ranking member on-scene
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, radio communications for an IWI shall be on:
Established Incident Command Channel
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, a REM team is a resource able to assist with an IWI. REM stands for:
Rapid Extraction Module
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, what has been identified as a key factor in increasing accuracy and reducing response time of incident aircraft for members in imminent danger?
Communicating GPS coordinates
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, Covid-19 readiness is still a part of wildland deployments. In order to minimize exposure, resources and crews should maintain strict crew unity and separation from other resources. This concept is called:
Module as One
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, the rating of “very high” with regards to the Department commitment to pre-deploy resources utilizes a Burning Index (BI) of:
111 to 161
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, when the Department is in pre-deployment mode all companies shall stock their apparatus with ___ extra gallons of Thermo-Gel for a total of ___ gallons.
8, 12
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, with regards to resources used/deployed for brush incidents, a Task Force is represented by:
A group of like resources with common communications and a leader
3 Engines and a Leader (Captain I or Captain II)
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, the Department currently has ___ Dozers based at the Wildland Fuel Management Unit.
3
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, the helispot support company assigned by MFC shall monitor:
7NAT02D
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, the Susana MTZ channel plan is located in Zone ___ on the LAFD radio.
11
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, LA County camp crews will respond as a minimum of 2 crews with a Superintendent and possibly a BC as an Agency Rep. LAC crews should be utilized to/for:
Construct handline
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, LAFD Crew 3 is a Type 2 crew under qualified supervision. They are able to respond to brush incidents and perform tasks of:
Mop-up
Line construction
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, with regard to deployment outside the City, the initial resources the Department sends to an Immediate Need request are:
2 Strike Teams, closest engines
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, Attachment B, there are 350 gallon fuel pods deployed at each of the following locations
Supply and Maintenance
Fire Station 23
Fire Station 106
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, Attachment E.2, for travel communications outside the City for a deployed Strike Team there are two approved channels. They are CESRS-D and:
CAFIRE1D
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, Attachment G, there are a total of ___ LAFD fire companies dispatched to a brush incident on Red Flag days.
27
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, when using a traditional “basic” hose lay in fighting brush fires, methods of extension consist of all of the following:
Hose Rolls
Continuous Line Method
“Bucket Brigade”
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, when setting up a relay for water supply at a brush incident, a good rule is one Engine for every ____ mile distance that water supply is from incident.
1/10
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, all of the following are included in the 18 Watch Out Situations:
Attempting frontal assault on the fire
Weather is getting hotter and drier
Getting frequent spot fires across the line
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, wind affects the intensity, direction and rate of spread of wildland fires. Fire is spread faster when pushed by the wind. It is estimated that doubling the wind velocity will approximately _______ the rate of fire spread.
Quadruple
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, as a rule of thumb, relative humidity ____ with each 20 degree increase in temperature.
Is halved
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, slopes facing ________ typically have the greatest number of fires.
South and West
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, with regard to fuel types, the primary carrier of fire is:
Small diameter dead fuels
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, Red Flag for the LAFD is defined by:
Wind speed over 25 mph and relative humidity less than 15%
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, with regards to evacuation of an affected area during a brush incident, all of the following are options:
LAFD inside the exposed/affected area
LAPD outside the exposed/affected area
Community Response Teams
According to DB 16-05 Emergency Operations - Efficiency and Safety, the Firefighters of the LAFD have fewer resources and more work. A very new work force has contributed to the relative inexperience. For this reason, all of the goals below were created
Delivering context training
Standardizing operating guidelines - Department wide
Providing formal incident safety officer training
Wearing PPEs and all related safety equipment
According to DB 16-05 Emergency Operations - Efficiency and Safety, context training scenarios will be determined by:
Quarterly training blocks
According to TB 049 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), PCBs are used primarily as:
Insulating oils
According to TB 049 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), all of the following are true regarding PCBs
High flash point
High boiling point
Highly resistant to corrosives
According to TB 049 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), most often encountered sources of PCBs include:
Electrical transformers
Capacitors
According to TB 049 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), if PCB exposure happens and a liquid or solid get into the eyes, irrigate with copious amounts of water for:
15 minutes
According to TB 054 Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, a fully sprinklered building is required to have sprinklers ______ any mezzanine.
Above and below
According to TB 054 Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, a mezzanine is defined as an intermediate floor placed in any story or room. When the total area exceeds _____ of the total floor area in that room it shall be considered as constituting an additional story.
33 1/3 percent
According to TB 054 Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, the clear height above and below any legally constructed mezzanine floor shall not be less than:
7 feet
According to TB 054 Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, the limit to the number of mezzanines in a room is:
There is no limit
According to TB 054 Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, all portions of a mezzanine shall be open to the room in which it is located. The side of the mezzanine which is open to the room shall be unobstructed except for columns, posts and protective walls, or railings not more than ____ inches in height (with some exceptions).
42
According to TB 054 Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, with regards to the above mentioned exceptions, partitioning of a mezzanine may be allowed provided the aggregate area of the enclosed floor space doesn’t exceed ____ percent of the total floor space of the mezzanine or have an occupant load greater than ____, whichever is greater.
10, 10
According to TB 054 Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, in order for a mezzanine to not be required to be open to the floor that is it on, it must have:
2 or more exits where at least one is a protected exit, enclosed stairway, exterior exit, or exterior passageway
According to TB 092 Ideal Model 61-249 Voltage Tester, the voltage tester is carried on LAFD trucks and also found:
In the equipment room of the Metro Rail Red Line Station
According to TB 092 Ideal Model 61-249 Voltage Tester, LAFD members SHALL NOT test voltage systems exceeding:
1000 volts
According to TB 092 Ideal Model 61-249 Voltage Tester, the voltage tester will automatically switch on if the voltage to be tested (AC/DC) is greater than:
4 volts
According to TB 092 Ideal Model 61-249 Voltage Tester, firefighting gloves may be worn when testing voltage systems of:
600 or less
According to TB 168 Fire Department Operations at Roof Ventilation Prop Training Facilities, railings are required on buildings where workers are over ____ inches above the ground and other structures where workers are over ____ inches above the ground.
30, 42
According to TB 168 Fire Department Operations at Roof Ventilation Prop Training Facilities, railings are required on buildings where workers are over ____ inches above the ground and other structures where workers are over ____ inches above the ground.
30, 42
According to TB 168 Fire Department Operations at Roof Ventilation Prop Training Facilities, any roof prop that has a pitch over _____ is considered “pitched”.
1:12
According to TB 168 Fire Department Operations at Roof Ventilation Prop Training Facilities, all of the following are regional training centers with roof props
89
59
21
According to TB 168 Fire Department Operations at Roof Ventilation Prop Training Facilities, pitched roof props or props over ____ inches in height are not allowed at regional training centers.
30
According to TB 168 Fire Department Operations at Roof Ventilation Prop Training Facilities, roof prop rebuilding operations should include a safety briefing that include all of the following
Communications
Assignments
PPEs
Safety precautions
According to Book #1 Basic Inspection Guide, the minimum size for address numbers in the City is:
4 inches high by 2 inches wide
According to Book #1 Basic Inspection Guide, if an apartment house has ____ or more dwelling units or a hotel has ___ or more guest rooms, either an owner or responsible resident shall reside on the premises.
16, 20
According to Book #1 Basic Inspection Guide, smoke detectors required by Ch 9 of the Building Code in apartments and hotels must be tested and documented every:
6 months
According to Book #1 Basic Inspection Guide, in an apartment or hotel access to the fire escape may be through an interior openable window without use of a key, tool, special knowledge or effort. Such a window shall have a minimum dimension of _____ inches when open and the sill shall be no more than _____ inches off the ground.
29, 30
According to Book #1 Basic Inspection Guide, extinguishers for apartments and hotels (with exceptions) shall be such that horizontal distance of travel to an extinguisher shall be no less than:
75 feet
According to Book #1 Basic Inspection Guide, passageways on roofs shall be provided for access around or through any approved structures or equipment installed on the roof. These passageways shall be at least ____ feet wide and have at least _____ feet in overhead clearance.
3, 7
According to Book #1 Basic Inspection Guide, automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided with spare sprinkler heads. For systems with 301-1000 sprinkler heads, ____ spare heads shall be provided.
12
According to Book #1 Basic Inspection Guide, a basic commercial occupancy is either on an annual or 3 year inspection cycle. To be on an annual inspection cycle the occupancy:
Requires 2 or more exits
According to Book #1 Basic Inspection Guide, in a basic commercial occupancy in no case shall the clearance between the bottom of a portable fire extinguisher and the floor be less than:
4 inches
According to Book #1 Basic Inspection Guide, in a basic commercial occupancy materials shall be stored a minimum distance of ____ inches away from light fixtures.
18 inches
According to the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) 2022 Edition, the briefing checklist in located on:
Back cover inside
According to the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) 2022 Edition, the first thing listed for a good operational leader is:
Take charge of assigned resources
According to the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) 2022 Edition, for structure triage during brush incidents, the determining factor on whether or not a structure is defensible or non-defensible is:
Whether or not a safety zone is present
According to the Daily Company Operations Briefing, there are ____ points to be discussed between company officers and their crews to increase safety and operational efficiency
8
According to MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, if a person refuses an inspection:
Make a note of it in the person’s presence and refer to your supervisor
According to MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, gasoline is not allowed as a cleaning material. Only liquids with a flash point over _____ degrees F are allowed for cleaning.
100
According to MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, in every building other than single family dwellings, there shall be maintained at all times one unobstructed aisle or passageway which leads to each required exit and shall have a free clearance equal to the minimum required in other sections of this Article or of at least ___ inches.
44
According to MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, the awning under a fire escape drop ladder shall have a ______ opening in the awning under the drop ladder. This opening may be closed by a snap-on canvas cover. Any covering for an opening in a metal awning (91.4506g) shall be an approved design.
24” x 24”
According to MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, should an occupancy choose not to use portable fire extinguishers where only class “A” portable fire extinguishers are required, small hose is suitable provided it covers all of the property. 1/2”, 3/4” and 1” are suitable. If 3/4” or 1” is used, not more than ____ feet shall be attached to any one water outlet.
75
According to MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, no cylinder or tank shall be filled within ____ feet of any building or house trailer.
25
According to MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, lumber shall be stored securely and compactly piled, and in no case higher than _____ feet
20
According to the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) 2022 Edition, the third standing order in the 10 Standing Firefighting Orders is:
Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire
According to the MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, panic hardware shall be installed not less than ___ inches nor more than ____ inches above the floor.
30, 44
According to MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, and referencing panic hardware above: maximum effort to operate doors shall not exceed _______ pounds for exterior doors and _____ pounds for interior doors, such pull or push effort being applied at right angles to hinged doors. When fire doors are required the maximum effort to operate the door may be increased not to exceed 15-pounds.
8.5, 5
According to MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 40 lbs (except for wheeled types) shall be so installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than _____ feet above the floor.
3.5 feet
According to MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, lumber shall not be stored within ____ feet of any building on adjacent property or within ____ feet of an unprotected opening of any building.
10, 15
According to MOPs Volume 6 Fire Prevention, guy wires, rods, aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure having a slope of less than 30 degrees provided there is full clearance of _____ feet or more between the roof and said obstruction
7
According to the MOPs Volume 6, wood pallets (with exceptions) shall be stored no higher than:
6 feet
