Lets Play Numbers Flashcards
Overturned Gasoline Tank Trucks/Trailers:
Gross weight of the vehicle, tank and product can be as much as ____ pounds
80,000
‘00 ALF- the “low fuel” indicator light will illuminate when approximately ___ a tank of fuel remains
1/8th
‘00 ALF- Length and width of apparatus?
Length- 54’10”
Width- 10’5”
When the V-Vac suction sliding handle is in the longest stroke position, each squeeze will cause up to ____ ml of fluid to be drawn into the cartridge
150 ml
‘00 ALF- Normal oil pressure operating range @ idle and @rated?
12 psi min @idle
50 psi min @rated
Lamella arch roof- size of wood framing?
Size of sheathing?
- 2x12”
2. 1x6” sheathing
Tied truss arch- size of top chord members?
Rafter size?
Sheathing size?
- 2x12” or larger
- 2x10” or larger
- 1x6” straight or diagonal (1933)
What are the dimensions of decking used in space, straight and diagonal sheathing?
1x4 or 1x6
Gasoline Tank Truck/Trailer Incident-Leak, No Fire:
Eliminate potential ignition sources a minimum of ___ feet from the spill
100ft
Fire Code: For sprinkler systems with 301 to 1,000 sprinklers, provide ___ spare sprinkler heads.
12
Fire Assembly, Automatic-closing – A fire assembly which may remain in an open position and which will close automatically when subjected to an increase in temperature(maximum rating of ___° F.) or the actuation of a smoke detector.
165 degrees
All Hazardous Materials exceeding ___ Ibs. for solids are required to be disclosed by an occupancy for inspection
500 lbs
Fire Code: Fire lanes shall be posted with signs not less than __ inches wide by __ inches high.
17” X 22”
Fire Code: On smooth ceilings, a spacing of ___ feet between smoke detectors may be used as a guide where total coverage is required
30 ft
When on scene of a crashed airplane at LAX, provide a ____ foot perimeter around the plane?
300 feet
Fire Code: Maintain all weeds and grass at a height of no more than ___ inches, if such weeds or other vegetation are within ___ feet of a building or structure located on such property or on adjacent property.
3 “
200 ft
‘00 ALF- How many quarts of 15w-40 engine oil are needed for an oil change not including the oil filter?
34 qts
Vol 6:
Aircraft Inventory Sheets will be required on those aircraft over _____ pounds in weight and in daily operation at the airport.
12,500
AOTM:
the best climbing angles on the aerial ladder are from ___ to ___ degrees inclination from horizontal
70-80
Hotel – Any building containing ___ or more guest rooms intended or designed to beused, rented, or occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.
6
Gasoline Tanker Incident– Fires Involving Spilled Liquid or Tanker:
•When considering an offensive attack, plan for a ___ minute supply of concentrate for suppression operations.
•Plan for an extra ___ minute supply of concentrate for foam blanket maintenance
15 and 15
Within ___ feet of every dispenser there shall be located at least one portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A,20B:C.
75 feet
The most efficient way to suction with the V-Vac is with a slow, steady stroke of __ to __ seconds in length
1-2
Metal gusset plate roof- commercial building plywood thickness?
Plywood thickness for dwellings?
- 1/2”
2. 3/8” or 1/2”
On the ‘00 ALF-LTI, the high water temperature indicator light will illuminate when temperature rises above what degrees?
230 degrees F
LAFD apparatus should be considered as over-speeding at anytime the engine rpm’s exceed ___% of the peak engine speed.
90%
AOTM Aerial Ops- When set correctly, the offside ground jack may leave the ground ___ inch(es) or more but resets itself when the aerial is brought back in line with the trailer
1” or more
Fire Code Residential Occupancies- Smoke detectors shall be maintained in dependable operating condition and tested every ___ months or as required by the Chief
6 months
Fire code: stairwells
Stairwell signs shall be square in shape with a minimum dimension of ___ inches.
12
Fire Code: An approved automatic or manually activated local fire alarm system shall be provided for:
Every hotel ___ or more stories in height or containing ___ or more guest rooms.
3 stories, 20 rooms
Fire Code: An approved automatic or manually activated local fire alarm system shall be provided for:
Every apartment house ___ or more stories in height or containing ___ or more dwelling units.
3 stories, 16 units
‘06 ALF- Normal oil pressure operating range @idle and @rated?
10 psi min @ idle
30-45 psi min @ rated
Fire Code: Remove any portion of a tree which extends within ___ feet of the outlet of a chimney or stovepipe
10 ft
Radios:
Zone ___ is the “supplemental” tactical channel zone. It can be used for drills, staging or other operations not requiring operation on the repeated simulcast system. All channels are in “direct” mode
4
Guy wires 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 degrees
7 ft
Fire Code:
How many pounds or less of Class B explosive materials is exempt from the Division 4 permit requirement?
3 1/2 ft
Fire code:
An unobstructed passageway shall be provided around any approved structures or equipment installations on roof surfaces. One access passageway shall be provided for every ___ feet length or fraction thereof.
50ft
The V-VAC is a hand powered suction device comprised of a handle and a single use ___mil disposable pump cartridge
425 ml
For grooming standards, hair bulk shall not exceed how many inches?
1 1/2”
What is the max time you should manually preheat the onan generator?
30 secs
On the ‘00 ALF-LTI, the “Brake System” indicator light will illuminate when air pressure falls below ___ to ___ psi.
65-75 psi
What year required pre-1933 parapet walls not be higher than 16 inches including the bond-beam cap?
1959
Gasoline tank truck incidents:
A single tank truck with three axles can carry ____ gallons of product.
5,000
Gasoline tank truck incidents:
A tank tractor with a semi-trailer can carry ____ gallons of product. The one tank is approx ___ ft long.
- 9,000
* 40
What year implemented the requirement of Smoke Control Systems (Uniform Building Code) in high rise buildings?
1996
Every rack or pile of tires shall be kept at least ___ inches below sprinkler heads in a sprinklered building.
18 inches
Vol 2:
Maximum reimbursement for watches is limited to _____ except by approval of the C.A.O. in extraordinary circumstances.
50.00
Fire Code High Rise: The standby power generator should activate within ___ sec of electrical system failure.
The emergency power supply system shall be automatically transferred and operated within __ seconds of electrical system failure.
60 seconds
10 seconds
Fire Code: Fire escapes shall have a minimum dimension of __ inches when open. The sill shall be not more than __ inches above the floor and landing.
29 inches
30 inches
Fire Code: Where access requires accommodate of Fire Department apparatus, overhead clearance shall not be less than ___ feet.
14 ft
New fire code states both 14’ (LA) and 13 feet 6 inches
Fire Code: Those portions of a fire lane which must accommodate the operation of Fire Department aerial ladder apparatus shall have a minimum clear roadway width of ___ feet when no parking is allowed on either side.
28 ft
Lightweight trusses- Eighteen-gauge “roof truss clips” may be found nailed to the bottom chord of every how many trusses?
3-5
Fire Code- An aisle passageway in a place of occupancy shall be at least ___ feet wide to allow access to exits, fire protection equipment, or separation for a storage area.
3
‘06 alf onan
when the generator logic control is set for AUTO, the generator will start when the house batteries are below ____ volts and will run until the battery voltage has exceeded ____ volts for one hour.
12.1 and 13.3
Fire Code: All Fire Department sprinkler and standpipe inlet connections shall have a sign not less than ___ inches in width and ___ inches in height
8” width
4” height
Fire Code Warehouse Storage: A clearance of at least ___ inches shall be maintained between stored materials and lighting fixtures
18 inches
‘00 ALF- How many quarts of 15w-40 engine oil are needed for an oil change including the oil filter?
38 qts
Fire code new high rise:
The Fire Control Room shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than ___ hour fire-resistive construction with all openings protected by assemblies having a fire-resistive rating of not less than ___ minutes.
1 hr
45 min
Holmatro 3020 UL Cutters:
What is the cutting force? Max Opening?
Weighs 27-1/2 lbs
63,400 lbs
5-1/4” opening
Adjust heating and air conditioning thermostats to start heating when temperature drops below ___°F and cooling when temperature is above ___°F. Window units shouldn’t be turned on until temperature is above ___ degrees Fahrenheit.
68°
78°
78°
Fire Code Warehouse Storage: Where storage consists of large, tightly-packed piles of baled, sacked, or cased material, the distance below sprinkler heads shall be a minimum of ___ feet.
3 feet
Radio Comms:
LAFD portable radios transmit 2 or 4 Watts of power and have a transmit range of up to about ___ to ___ miles in “simplex” or direct mode under the best of conditions
2-3
Gable (conventional)- size of ridge board (if present)
1x6” or 2x6”
All Hazardous Materials exceeding ___ gal for liquids are required to be disclosed by an occupancy for inspection.
55 gallons
Fire code brush: Maintain all grass and weeds within ____ ft of a combustible fence or roadway to a max height of ___ inches.
10 ft
3 inches
Which maxi force air bags are included in the 7 bag system?
12, 17, 22, 32, 35, 44, and 74 ton bag (one of each)
Tied truss arch- size of tie rods?
5/8th”
What thickness is plywood found in on a newer conventional flat roof?
3/8-5/8”
The V-VAC has a shelf life of ___ years when properly stored
5
Fire Code Warehouse Storage:
- A Main Aisle is an unobstructed way of egress at least ____ feet in width.
- A Side Aisle is an unobstructed secondary way of egress not less than ___ feet in width and transecting Main Aisles.
8 feet
4 feet
Fire Code: The centerline of the manual pull station shall be ___ inches above floor level
48 inches
On the ‘00 ALF-LTI, what is the normal operating range for engine rpm?
This also delivers the best fuel economy.
1200-1800
Suction of particles up to a ___ inch or ___ mm, are easily accommodated by the tip and plastic nozzle of the V-Vac unit.
1/2 inch or 12 mm
‘00 ALF- Normal engine coolant operating range? Also what is the max temp?
160°-210°F
230°F max
2-cycle oil is distributed in ___ oz. containers
2.6 oz
AOTM Aerial Ops- When spotting the aerial to windows and fire escapes balconies, raise the ladder ___ ft above the sill or railing
1 ft
After issuing a Fire/Life Safety Violation (F-340), the re-inspection date shall not be over ____ days in the future.
30 days
‘00 ALF: what is the tire psi for the front/rear/tiller tires?
100 front
95 rear
110 tiller
Fire Code Brush: Native brush/shrubs shall be trimmed up from the ground ____ their height and have a minimum separation of ___ ft from any structure and native shrubs.
1/3 height
18 feet
Fire code:
Guy wires or rods required to support aerial or antenna masts may be attached to a roof structure a lateral distance from the mast not in excess of _____ the height of the mast.
1/6th
Fire Code: A minimum operating clearance of __ inches shall be provided around automatic sprinkler and standpipe control valves and Fire Department inlet connections
18 inches
‘00 ALF LTI- how long is the electrical cord reel mounted on the apparatus? (different)
250 ft
Gasoline tank trucks/trailers:
Tanks usually have ___ to ___ compartments, with single bulkheads separating the compartments.
2-4
Fire Code High rise: On-site fuel supplies for the standby power generator shall be sufficient for at least ___ hours at full demand operation
Include new and old fire code
8 hours
new code states 6 hours
Fire Code: For sprinkler systems with over _____ sprinklers, provide 24 spare sprinkler heads.
1,000
The “D” type oxygen cylinder weighs approx ___ pounds
The 40–cubic feet oxygen cylinder weighs approx ____ pounds
9
25
In unsprinklered buildings, piles of materials or storage racks shall have their highest point at least ___ feet below the ceiling or other roof support trusses
3 ft
Off-Loading Overturned Gasoline Tankers:
The safest and quickest method of off-loading an overturned tanker is accomplished by a Haz Mat company drilling a ___ inch hole in the ALUMINUM tank with a pneumatic drill. A metal tube or “stinger” is inserted into the fuel compartment(s) and the product is pumped out.
4”
45 min air cylinders weighs approx ____ pounds
60 min air cylinders weighs approx ____ pounds
15
28
Fire Code: For sprinkler systems with not over 300 sprinklers, provide ___ spare sprinkler heads
6
Fire code high rise:
The Fire Control Room sign requires letters not less than ___ inches in height
1-1/2”
The F-1308 Brush Clearance Notice of Noncompliance- Provide addresses of all structures that are within ____ ft of the hazard
100ft
Fire Code Residential Occupancies 3+ Stories:
At least one Class 2A fire extinguisher shall be provided on each floor and distributed throughout the building in such a manner that the horizontal distance of travel to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed ___ feet.
75 ft
‘00 ALF- Height of tiller cab, front cab, and full tilted cab?
Tiller- 11’4”
Front cab- 10’5”
Full tilted cab- 16’2”
Fire Code: In the event an apartment house has ___ or more dwelling units or a hotel has ___ or more guest rooms, a responsible resident having charge thereof shall reside on the premises.
16
20
Fire Code: Manual pull stations shall be located so that the horizontal distance of travel to a manual pull station will not exceed ___ feet.
100 feet
Vacuum trucks are available in multiple sizes, but ____ and ____ gallon capacities are available from most hazardous materials waste haulers
2,500-5,000
The electrical panel on the ‘95 and ‘96 simon has how many circuit breakers?
10
11
Vol 2:
Regardless of the number of children in the family, employees can take off up to ____ hours per school year, but not more than ___ hours in any given month of the school year.
40
12
‘00 ALF- Height of tiller cab, front cab, and full tilted cab?
Tiller- 11’4”
Front cab- 10’5”
Full tilted cab- 16’2”
On the ‘00 ALF-LTI, what is the maximum air restriction for the “Air Cleaner Gauge” at no-load governed rpm?
12 in H2O
Gasoline Tanker Incident– Fires Involving Spilled Liquid or Tanker:
When a defensive attack is employed the idea is to let the fire burn itself out. Aluminum tanks will melt at about ____ °F and the exposed fuel will burn at the liquid level
1,200
Fire Code Warehouse Storage: In sprinklered buildings, piles of materials or storage racks shall have their highest point at least ___ inches below automatic sprinkler heads
18”
Gasoline tank truck incidents:
A tank truck pulling a two-axel trailer has two carrying tanks approx ___ ft long
20ft
Gasoline tank truck incidents:
A tank truck pulling a two-axel trailer can carry a total of ____ gallons of product.
The capacity of the truck tank is ____ gallons and the trailer tank is ____ gallons
- 9000
* 4200 and 4800
Fire code: stairwells signs
The numbers and/or letters indicating the floor level shall be placed in the middle of the sign and shall be at least ____ inches in height and ____ inch wide.
5”
3/4”
Holmatro 3035 NCT (New Car Technology) Cutters:
What is the cutting force? Max Opening?
Weighs 33-1/2 lbs
57,320 lbs
5-5/8” opening
Fire code:
Passageways on roofs shall be at least ___ feet wide and have at least ___ feet of overhead clearance
3
7
Forms- The F-8 Roster Change form shall be completed within ____ hours once a member has had a change in contact information or marital status.
24hrs
An assembly occupancy is the gathering of ___ or more persons for amusement, entertainment, worshiping, dinning, ect.
50
Fire Code: Smoke detectors shall be located on the ceiling not less than ___ inches from a sidewall, or wall mounted between ___ inches to ___ inches down from the ceiling to the top of the detector.
6 inches
6 and 12 inches
‘06 ALF- Length and width of apparatus?
Length- 55’2”
Width- 9’5”
‘06 ALF- fuel rank capacity?
65 gal
Station Commanders shall plan to complete a minimum of ____ (what fraction?) of their total fire prevention inspection work load during each calendar month?
1/10 th
On the ‘06 ALF-LTI, what is the normal operating range for engine rpm?
What range delivers the best fuel economy?
1200-2100 rpm
1200-1800
Barbed wire, fences, wires, etc, on roofs are allowed if the building is located within ___ feet of utility poles or similar structures which could otherwise be used to gain access to the building’s roof, balcony or similar surfaces
8 feet
Fire code: hazardous vegetation
Maintain ___ feet of vertical clearance between roof surfaces and portions of trees overhanging any building or structure.
5 ft
Gasoline tank truck incidents:
A single tank truck with two axles can carry ____ gallons of product.
3,000
Elevators should not be taken closer than ____ floors below the reported fire floor or ____ floors below the lowest alarm activated floor location.
2
2
Gasoline Vapor Recovery:
Exhausting concentrated gasoline vapors that are ___ to ___ times heavier than air will create an explosion hazard
3-4
The onan electrical panel consists of how many circuit breakers?
12
The extinguisher will function effectively only so long as the air pressure is between ____ to ____ psi.
125 to 175
An apartment house is defined as any building or portion thereof which contains ____ or more dwelling units or space thereof, regardless of form or ownership.
3
Fire Code: For sprinkler systems with over 1,000 sprinklers, provide ___ spare sprinkler heads.
24
Onan normal operating engine oil pressure?
28-64
Fire code: panic hardware
Panic hardware shall be installed not less than ___ inches nor more than ___ inches above the floor.
- 30
* 44
Vol 6: Mountain Fire District
“No Smoking” and “Restricted Entry” signs shall be in letters no smaller than 3 inches and 1-3/4 inches in height and posted ____ft inside the entrance to a property and ___ feet above the ground.
300’
8’
Piles and racks of tires which are placed directly against and parallel to walls, shall not extend out from such walls more than __ feet
5
Fire Code: For sprinkler systems with not over ___ sprinklers, provide six spare sprinkler heads
300
Fire code:
Panic Hardware is a listed door-latch assembly incorporating an unlatching device of which the activating portion extends across at least ____ the width of the door leaf on which it is installed
1/2
Platoon duty members are allowed ___ hours per calendar year to secure preventive medical treatment for themselves and their immediate families
12
Fire Code: In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of an extinguisher and the floor be less than ___ inches.
4 inches
Fire code: stairwells
The bottom of the stairwell sign shall be mounted ____ feet above the floor of the stairway landing.
5 ft
Guy wires 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 ft
Up to a maximum of ___ days sick leave in any calendar year shall be allowed for illness in the member’s immediate family
12
What three general time periods that can be used to classify building construction?
- Pre-1933
- 1933 to late 1950
- 1950’s to present
Fire Code Brush: Native shrubs shall not be planted within ____ ft of a combustible fence or roadway edge.
10 ft
On the ‘06 ALF-LTI, the “Low Engine Oil Pressure” indicator light illuminates when oil pressure drops below what psi?
12 psi
How many amps are supplied to the 2 receptacles on the electrical cord reel outlet
20
Fire Code Tire Storage: PILES of tires shall be kept at least ___ feet below the ceiling or roof and every chord, beam or girder in an unsprinklered building.
3 feet
Fire Code: For sprinkler systems with ___ to ___ sprinklers, provide 12 spare sprinkler heads.
301-1,000
Gasoline Tank Truck/Trailer Incident-Leak, No Fire:
Use combustible gas indicator to verify atmosphere around battery terminal (or battery shut-off switch) is below ___% LEL before disconnecting or disabling.
10%
Sawtooth roof- size of rafters?
Size of sheathing?
- 2x8” or larger
2. 1x6” or 1/2 plywood
All Hazardous Materials exceeding ___ cu. ft. for gases are required to be disclosed by an occupancy for inspection.
200 cu ft
‘06 ALF- Normal engine coolant operating range? Also what is the max temp?
190-208 degrees
219 degrees max
A residential sprinkler head will cover a minimum area of ___ by ___ft.
Extended coverage heads can cover how big an area?
12 x12
20x20
Vol 6:
Every building under construction ___ stories or more in height shall be provided with not less than one 2-1/2” outlet standpipe for use during construction.
6 (revised to 4?)
Onan Generator normal operating temp?
160-195
In an Open Web Bar Joist roof, web supports are a solid steel bar of what thickness?
5/8”
Fire code brush: branches/foliage shall be trimmed up to ___ ft from any roof structure.
5 ft
Vol 6:
What is the minimum size for a 704 placard?
10”
‘00 ALF- fuel rank capacity?
65 gal
Conventional flat roof- size of rafters?
Size of sheathing?
- 2x6” or larger
2. 1x6” or plywood (newer)
Radio Comms:
The UHF radios have ____ MHz bands
500
On the ‘06 ALF-LTI, what is the maximum air restriction for the “Air Cleaner Gauge” at no-load governed rpm?
15 in h20
Fire Code: Fire lanes shall have a minimum clear roadway width of ___ feet when no parking is allowed on either side.
20 ft
Fire Code Tire Storage: RACKS of tires shall be kept at least ___ inches below the ceiling or roof and every chord, beam, or girder in an unsprinklered building.
18 inches
Fire code: exits
In every building other than single family dwellings, an exit walkway with a minimum width of ___ inches shall be maintained continuously to a public way.
44”
‘00 ALF- Transmission temp normal operating range?
140-220
Vol 2:
Members with at least one year of aggregate service but less than 10 years of aggregate service are entitled to ___ days (___ shifts) of vacation per year.
16 days or 8 shifts
Descending grades:
To prevent excessive road and engine speed, select a transmission gear which will keep the engine speed in the lower ____ of the operating range when the brakes are constantly applied with light to moderate pressure.
2/3rds
AOTM:
After a hard run or a long climb, the temperature of a turbocharger will rise as much as ____ degrees F. over normal operating temperature of 900°F to 1100°F.
100°F
Fire Code: Fire hose cabinets shall contain a sign on the cabinet door stating “FIRE HOSE” with letters not less than ___ inches in height on a contrasting background.
3”
After how many hours of continuous handheld radio use warrants a change in battery?
3 hrs
‘06 ALF- Height of tiller cab, front cab, and full tilted cab?
Tiller- 11’1”
Front cab- 10’
Full tilted cab- 15’6”
On the ‘00 ALF-LTI, the “Low Engine Oil Pressure” indicator light illuminates when oil pressure drops below what psi?
12 psi
The dry chemical extinguisher is pressurized to approximately ____ psi with compressed air.
165 psi
What is the maximum number of 16 cu. ft. “D” o2 cylinders that a truck (light force) can be assigned?
4
Fire Code Tire Storage:Piles or racks of tires placed in rows perpendicular to the walls shall not exceed ___ feet in width or ___ feet in length.
10 ft
50 ft length
When stopping the Genset, let it cool down by running at no-load for ___ to ____ minutes?
3-5 minutes
Fire code: panic hardware
Maximum effort to operate doors shall not exceed ____ pounds for exterior doors and ____ pounds for interior doors. When FIRE DOORS are required the maximum effort to operate the door may be increased not to exceed ___ pounds.
- 8-1/2 lbs
- 5 lbs
- 15 lbs
On the ‘00 ALF-LTI, what is the maximum air restriction for the “Air Cleaner Gauge” at full load governed rpm?
25 in h20
‘00 ALF LTI- what two degrees will the “Approaching Jackknife” indicator light illuminate?
65-80
Gable roofs (conventional)- size and span of rafters? Include steep pitch roof.
- 2x6” or larger. 16” to 24” on center
2. Steep pitch- 2x6”. 36” on center
Vacuum trucks can only hold approximately ___% of their rated capacity depending on product weight and required vapor space. So, a 5,000 gallon truck can off-load or clean up approximately _____ gallons
90%
4,500
Fire Code: Portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40 pounds shall be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than ___ feet above the floor.
5ft
