LAFD Quiz 25

Question 1

According to the LAFD Driver’s Training Manual (Book 8), Module #2 “Basic Theory of Apparatus Drive Train”, the diesel engine is mechanically similar to the gasoline engine, but is somewhat heavier in construction. At the top of the compression stroke (when pressure is highest), the temperature in the chamber
will be about _______ F.

A) 751

B) 980

C) 1000

D) 1128

Answer 1

C) 1000

Question 2

According to the LAFD Driver’s Training Manual (Book 8), Module #2 “Basic Theory of Apparatus Drive Train”, the speed and the power output of diesel engines are controlled by the ________ injected into the cylinder.

A) Quantity of Fuel

B) Quantity of Air

C) Air, Fuel Mixture

D) Lack of Oil

Answer 2

A) Quantity of Fuel

Question 3

According to the LAFD Driver’s Training Manual (Book 8), Module #3 “Shifting Techniques”, the shifting of gears in heavy apparatus with manual transmissions should always be accomplished using the transmission _____________ method regardless of the type of road.

A) Heel and Toe

B) Speed Shift

C) Double-clutching

D) Power Shift

Answer 3

C) Double-clutching

Question 4

According to the LAFD Driver’s Training Manual (Book 8), Module #3 “Basic Theory of Apparatus Drive Train”, as soon as the accelerator is pushed down, the engine speed raises quickly. When the accelerator is let up, the engine loses speed, but more slowly. It takes ________ times as long for the engine to slow down from the proper maximum RPM to idling speed than it does for it to raise from idling speed to the proper maximum RPM.

A) Two

B) Three

C) Four

D) Both “A” or “B”

E) Both “B” or “C”

Answer 4

D) Both “A” or “B”

Question 5

According to the LAFD Driver’s Training Manual (Book 8), Module #2 “Basic Theory of Apparatus Drive Train”, an apparatus pre-check should be done _____________.

A) Only after a fire

B) Every morning

C) Only if you haven’t talked to your relief.

D) Every morning and after each incident.

Answer 5

D) Every morning and after each incident.

Question 6

According to the LAFD Driver’s Training Manual (Book 8), Module #4 “Apparatus Maintenance”, fluid filters including oil, transmission, coolant and fuel are changed _____________.

A) Every 6 months or when necessary

B) Every 12 months or when necessary

C) Bi-monthly after every F-377 maintenance check

D) None of the above

Answer 6

B) Every 12 months or when necessary

Question 7

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 2, “Firefighter Incident Safety and Accountability”, NFPA Standard _____ is the National Fire Protection Association’s standard on Fire Department Incident Management System.

A) 1001

B) 1500

C) 1530

D) 1561

Answer 7

D) 1561

Question 8

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 2, “Firefighter Incident Safety and Accountability”, company commanders responding to emergency incidents shall always report to a designated ____________.

A) Staging

B) Division

C) Incident Commander

D) Chief Officer

Answer 8

A) Staging

Question 9

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 2, “Firefighter Incident Safety and Accountability”, if an actual emergency exists, the Incident Commander shall request OCD to broadcast the “________________” Radio Tone with the type of situation, “FIREFIGHTER DOWN,” “FIREFIGHTER MISSING,” or
“FIREFIGHTER TRAPPED”.

A) Red Alert

B) Emergency Traffic

C) Mayday

D) Firefighter Needs “Help”

Answer 9

B) Emergency Traffic

Question 10

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 2, “Firefighter Incident Safety and Accountability”, Rapid Intervention Company member’s shall monitor the assigned ____________________.

A) Incident Command Channel

B) Incident Tactical Channel(s)

C) Emergency Channel 6

D) Both “B” & “C”

E) All of the above

Answer 10

E) All of the above

Question 11

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 2, “Firefighter Incident Safety and Accountability”, if a member accidentally activates the emergency button on the
hand held radio, the member shall immediately notify OCD on _____________.

A) Emergency Channel 6

B) Incident Tactical Channel

C) Dispatch Channel

D) Both “A” or “C”

E) Both “B” or “C”

Answer 11

D) Both “A” or “C”

Question 12

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 2, “Firefighter Incident Safety and Accountability”, the “EVACUATION SIGNAL” will consist of repeated short blasts of the air horn; total air horn evacuation signal including periods of silence will last ___________ seconds.

A) 40

B) 50

C) 60

D) 70

Answer 12

B) 50

Question 13

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 2, “Firefighter Incident Safety and Accountability”, after an “EMERGENCY TRAFFIC” evacuation of a building, a __________________ shall be conducted to assure all companies and members are accounted for at the incident or in a specific Branch, Division or Group.

A) Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)

B) All Clear Announcement

C) Company Progress Report

D) Update to OCD

Answer 13

A) Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)

Question 14

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 53, “Air Ambulance”, the downwash from the Air Ambulance can produce a _______ mile per hour wind.

A) 40

B) 50

C) 75

D) 100

Answer 14

B) 50

Question 15

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 53, “Air Ambulance”, under normal conditions the Air Ambulance should be on the ground for no more than __________ minutes.

A) One to Two

B) Two to Three

C) Three to Four

D) Four to Five

Answer 15

B) Two to Three

Question 16

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 53, “Air Ambulance”, the tail rotor is usually the greatest hazard to personnel on the ground. It is nearly invisible because it is turning about _______ times faster than the main rotor and its sound is masked by the main rotor and engine noise.

A) Five

B) Seven

C) Nine

D) Twelve

Answer 16

C) Nine

Question 17

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 53, “Air Ambulance”, while loading patients, avoid placing feet next to the skids as they spring outward up to ______ inches. Place one foot on top of the skid.

A) Six

B) Seven

C) Eight

D) Eleven

Answer 17

A) Six

Question 18

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 110, “Bullard Thermal Imager”, which of the following avenues of travel can energy/heat (infared radiation) take?

A) Conduction

B) Convection

C) Radiation

D) All of the above

E) None of the above

Answer 18

D) All of the above

Question 19

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 110, “Bullard Thermal Imager”, before using a battery for the first time, it should be charged and discharged at least ______ times. This will enable the battery to achieve maximum life.

A) Two

B) Three

C) Four

D) Five

Answer 19

B) Three

Question 20

According to the LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 3 Ventilation”, which of the following is the main objective of effective ventilation?

A) Save lives

B) Assist in Firefighter access

C) Control the horizontal spread of fire & reduce the possibility of
Flashover and Backdraft

D) All of the above

E) None of the above

Answer 20

D) All of the above

Question 21

According to the LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 3 Ventilation”, nailing blocks are usually made from a 2” x 4” laid flat between rafters to provide a nailing surface for the edge of the plywood sheathing. A nailing block will usually be found every _______.

A) 18 Inches

B) 2 Feet

C) 4 Feet

D) 8 Feet

Answer 21

C) 4 Feet

Question 22

According to the LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 3 Ventilation”, if ventilators are working correctly, leave them alone. A turbine-style ventilator is about ______ % more effective when the turbine is spinning. Ventilators are designed to ventilate; let them do their job.

A) 25

B) 30

C) 45

D) 60

Answer 22

B) 30

Question 23

According to the Los Angeles Fire Code (Book 57), “Divisions”, which of the following Divisions, is the Division for Unstable Materials?

A) Division 52

B) Division 58

C) Division 70

D) Division 71

Answer 23

D) Division 71