LAFD Quiz 33

Question 1

According to the Brush Fire Operations Manual (Book 99) – Chapter 2 STRATEGY AND TACTICS: To perform well in firefighting, you should average 1 hour of sleep for every 2 hours of work.Wake-up pulse: _________or more above
normal can mean fatigue, dehydration or impending illness.

A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%

Answer 1

B) 10%

Question 2

According to Truck Company Operations Manual (Book 29) Chapter 6- Elevator Rescues Emergency side exit on an elevator. This will allow personnel to open the emergency side of an inoperative elevator and are usually at least _______ wide and ________ high, located so there is free access to the side exit of an adjacent car, will open inward, and are either hinged or removable.

A) 16 inches, 5 feet
B) 2 feet, 6 feet
C) 3 feet, 6 feet
D) 3 feet, 8 feet

Answer 2

A) 16 inches, 5 feet

Question 3

5) According to Manual of Operations – Volume 3 , Tools & Equipment 6/2-03.01 – CO2 Extinguisher At ordinary temperature and atmospheric pressure, carbon dioxide is a gas 1 ½ times as heavy as air. It is stored in steel cylinders under a pressure of 800 to 900 pounds. Upon release, the liquid changes to gas with an expansion ratio of _________.

 A) 250 to 1
 B) 350 to 1
 C) 450 to 1
 D) 550 to 1
 E) None of the above

Answer 3

C) 450 to 1

Question 4

6) According to LAFD Training Bulletin #93 – BARRICADE Foaming agents (such as Class “A” foam) are mixed with air and water to produce air bubbles in a process known as aeration. Tests have demonstrated that air bubbles burst when exposed to temperatures in the range of ________ Fahrenheit.

A) 165 degrees
B) 170 degrees
C) 175 degrees
D) 180 degrees

Answer 4

B) 170 degrees

Question 5

According to Manual of Operations – Volume 1, WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 0/3-17.40 - Recognized organizations will be provided with a copy of the:

A) City Charter
B) Board of Rights Manual
C) Recruitment Manual
D) Supervisors Guide to Affirmative Action

Answer 5

B) Board of Rights Manual