LAFD Quiz 35 Flashcards
According to LAFD Training Bulletin # 100, “Determination of Death”, when members are evaluating a patient with post mortem rigor or lividity to determine life status, they must ensure that a proper assessment is completed, which includes all of the following except:
A) Assuring that the patient has an open airway
B) Auscultation of the lungs for a minimum of 15 seconds
C) Assessing cardiac status by palpating the carotid pulse for a
minimum of 60 seconds
D) Assessing cardiac status by auscultating the apical pulse for a
minimum of 60 seconds
E) Examining for response to painful stimuli
B) Auscultation of the lungs for a minimum of 15 seconds
According to LAFD Training Bulletin # 100, “Determination of Death”, while postmortem rigor mortis has a gradual onset, it generally occurs within \_\_\_\_ hours after death, and affects the entire body within \_\_\_\_ to \_\_\_\_ hours and dissipates generally after \_\_\_\_ hours. A) 2, 8, 10, 24 B) 2, 8, 12, 24 C) 2, 10, 12, 24 D) 2, 10, 12, 48
D) 2, 10, 12, 48
According to the LAFD Driver’s Training Manual (Book 8), Module 6, “Driving Under Non-Emergency Conditions and Rehousing Apparatus”, safe driving can be broken down into three basic categories, with good attitude making up \_\_\_\_\_ percent of safe driving practices: A) 50 B) 60 C) 70 D) 80
B) 60
According to the LAFD Driver’s Training Manual (Book 8), Module 6, “Driving Under Non-Emergency Conditions and Rehousing Apparatus”, when determining following distance, it is only necessary to allow enough room to stop within the same distance as the vehicle in front, minus their reaction time. The general rule used for this calculation is _________ vehicle lengths for every 10 miles per hour
for heavy apparatus, and _________ vehicle lengths for light apparatus:
A) 3, 2
B) 4, 3
C) 5, 4
D) 6, 5
E) None of the above
A) 3, 2
According to the LAFD Driver’s Training Manual (Book 8), Module 7, “Driving Fire Department Apparatus Under Emergency Conditions”, when following other vehicles on wet roadways, keep at least \_\_\_\_\_ vehicle lengths distance between your apparatus and vehicle in front of you, for every ten miles per hour of speed: A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 E) None of the above
A) 2
According to the LAFD Driver’s Training Manual (Book 8), Module 8, “Apparatus Spotting and Placement / Spotting and Placement of Apparatus at Emergencies”, unreinforced masonry (Pre 1933) can collapse without warning and fall
___________ horizontal distance(s).
A) Almost the vertical height of the structure
B) Equal to or greater than 3/4 the vertical height of the structure
C) Equal to or greater than the vertical height of the structure
D) Equal to or greater than twice the vertical height of the structure
E) All of the above
C) Equal to or greater than the vertical height of the structure
According to the LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), Chapter 17, “Air Rescue Cushion / Standard Operating Procedures”, the general responsibilities associated with a Captain I assigned to a 10-person Task Force are represented in all of the following except:
A) Assists in moving the air cushion to target area
B) Polices target area for hazards that can damage the air cushion
C) Performs as the Safety Officer
D) Coordinates movement of cushion, blowers, and power source
C) Performs as the Safety Officer
According to the LAFD Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan (Book 98), Chapter V, “Pre Earthquake Planning Requisites” (Page 32), considerations related to designated safe areas for apparatus and personnel should factor all of the following except:
A) Remote from gas lines and electrical wires
B) Close proximity to a fire station
C) Radio transmission and reception capabilities
D) Primary and alternate locations
E) Safe location
A) Remote from gas lines and electrical wires
According to the LAFD Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan (Book 98), Chapter V “Pre Earthquake Planning Requisites” (Page 32), recommendations for primary and alternate designated safe areas for apparatus and personnel shall be submitted by station commanders for approval by: A) Operations Deputy B) Division Commanders C) Battalion Commanders D) Disaster Preparedness
C) Battalion Commanders
According to the LAFD Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan (Book 98), Chapter V “Pre Earthquake Planning Requisites” (Page 33/34), officers should establish a list identifying those occupancies, structures, or areas peculiar to their district which may require special consideration and reconnaissance following a major earthquake. Examples of the occupancies, structures, or areas are represented in all of the following except: A) Large public assemblage occupancies B) Multi-story structures C) Hazardous materials occupancies D) DWP electrical distribution stations E) Pre-1933 masonry buildings
D) DWP electrical distribution stations
According to the LAFD Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan (Book 98), Chapter II “Emergency Command Organization”, the LAFD Emergency Management Organization documents that Fire Department Command reports directly to:
A) Mayor / Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
B) Mayor / Emergency Operations Dispatchers (EOD)
C) Mayor / Emergency Operations Board (EOB)
D) Mayor / Unified Command Center (UFC)
C) Mayor / Emergency Operations Board (EOB)
According to LAFD Training Bulletin # 83, “Africanized Honeybees”, Section V. Controlling Measures and Personnel Safety, B. Active Swarm-No Attack, if an
active swarm is found, an exclusionary zone shall be established ______ feet around the swarm:
A) 50
B) 100
C) 200
D) 300
E) None of the above
D) 300
According to the LAFD Brush Fire Operations Manual (Book 99), Chapter 5, “Fire Environment”, the most severe weather condition for brush fires in our area is a dry “Foehn” wind, called a Santa Ana, which blows from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A) North B) Northwest C) South D) Southwest E) None of the above
A) North
According to the LAFD Brush Fire Operations Manual (Book 99), Chapter 5, “Fire Environment”, the presence of ______________ is a good indicator that conditions are highly unstable and favorable for up-slope convective winds and erratic, or extreme fire behavior.
A) Whirlwinds
B) Stratus-type clouds
C) Poor visibility at low levels
D) Smoke columns that drift apart after limited rise
E) All of the above
A) Whirlwinds
According to the LAFD Brush Fire Operations Manual (Book 99), Chapter 7 (7-2), “Interagency Coordination”, Mutual Aid Agreements should include provisions for all of the following except:
A) Standard operating procedures
B) Inter-departmental communications
C) Command responsibilities for participating departments
D) Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS)
E) All of the above
D) Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS)
