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Per LAFD Training Bulletin #5, Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, the following are considerations to be included in proper size-up and implementation of apparatus placement. Uphill, Upwind, Personnel Protection, Warning Devices and

a) Crowd control
b) Chalk the tires
c) Water supply
d) 30’ minimum working area

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c) Water supply

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin #5, Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, the ground cable can be identified as the one attached to the ___________.

a) Alternator
b) Vehicle body/frame
c) Voltage regulator
d) Battery + terminal

A

b) Vehicle body/frame

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3) Per LAFD Training Bulletin #5, Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, mechanical energy absorbing bumpers employ a heavy spring to absorb impact. These units travel up to __________ inches.
a) 6
b) 2
c) 8
d) 4

A

d) 4

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin #5, Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, when heated to the point of decomposition, freon gas used in air conditioners can produce what two toxic gasses ______________ and ______________.

a) Phosgene and fluoride
b) Ammonia and chlorine
c) Methyl ethyl and ketone
d) Formaldehyde and fluoride

A

a) Phosgene and fluoride

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin #5, Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, The flash point of Gasoline is ________ degrees F.

a) -125° F
b) -39° F
c) -14° F
d) -45° F

A

d) -45° F

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 28, Controlling Natural Gas Leaks in Polyethylene Pipe, The color of this plastic pipe is a _________.

a) Orange-red
b) Grey-black
c) Salmon-beige
d) Yellow-orange

A

c) Salmon-beige

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 28, Controlling Natural Gas Leaks in Polyethylene Pipe, the burst-strength requirement of this pipe is in excess off _________ psi.

a) 60 psi
b) 800 psi
c) 90 psi
d) 250 psi

A

b) 800 psi

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 28, Controlling Natural Gas Leaks in Polyethylene Pipe, the pipe is joined by a _________ process, which produces a joint stronger
than the pipe material.

a) Epoxy bonding
b) Plastic sealing
c) Pressure fitting
d) Heat-fusion

A

d) Heat-fusion

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 28, Controlling Natural Gas Leaks in Polyethylene Pipe, The escaping gas from a break in plastic pipe will generate a _________, which will cause ignition when a wrench or tool is extended to control the leaking gas.

a) Static electrical charge
b) Heat energy
c) Blue flame
e) Pressure surge

A

a) Static electrical charge

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 28, Controlling Natural Gas Leaks in Polyethylene Pipe, Hit the leaking pipe with _________ – this will dissipate the electrical charge.

a) Dry chemical extinguisher
b) Co2 extinguisher
c) A spray stream
e) None of the above

A

c) A spray stream

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin Number 77, Live Fire Training, Planning activities shall be coordinated through the In-Service Training Section with approval from the Bureau Commander, Bureau of _________.

a) Operations
b) Training and Risk Management
c) Emergency Services
d) Support Services

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c) Emergency Services

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin Number 77, Live Fire Training, the _________ has the authority to intervene and control any aspect of the Live Fire Training when a potentially unsafe condition exists.

a) IC
b) Safety Officer
c) Senior Instructor
d) Primary Instructor

A

b) Safety Officer

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin Number 77, Live Fire Training, prior to conducting Live Fire Training, the _________ will conduct a pre-burn briefing with all officers involved to ensure they are thoroughly familiar with the training site and any manual safety devices.

a) Training Officer
b) Safety Officer
c) Primary Instructor
d) Senior Instructor

A

a) Training Officer

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin Number 77, Live Fire Training, hand lines shall be capable of delivering a minimum of _________ gpm.

a) 250 gpm
b) 500 gpm
c) 125 gpm
d) 100 gpm

A

d) 100 gpm

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin Number 77, Live Fire Training, the _________ controls the materials being burned.

a) Ignition Officer
b) Safety Officer
c) Training Officer
d) IC

A

a) Ignition Officer

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 90, Fire Burns, Fire suppression and support operations will achieve the maximum _________.

a) Gain at minimum risks
b) Fire Fighting Companies
c) Support efforts
d) None of the above

A

a) Gain at minimum risks

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 90, Fire Burns, Second Degree Burns can occur within 20 seconds of exposure to_________ degrees.

a) 158 ° F
b) 111° F
c) 131° F
d) 185°F

A

c) 131° F

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 90, Fire Burns, there are __________ observable or measurable factors in a Class “A” fire.

a) Five
b) Six
c) Four
d) Three

A

b) Six

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 90, Fire Burns, there are _________ stages in the development of an interior fire.

a) Eight
b) Nine
c) Four
d) Three

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d) Three

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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 90, Fire Burns, _________ is a warning of a more deadly event to follow!

a) Rollover
b) Flashover
c) Backdraft
d) Flameover

A

a) Rollover

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21
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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 104, Urban Search and Rescue, The National Fire Protection Association Standard 1670 - Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents, identifies and establishes levels of functional capability for safely and effectively conducting operations at technical rescue incidents. The standard identifies _________ types of technical rescue incidents.

a) Six
b) Four
c) Five
d) Seven

A

d) Seven

22
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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 104, Urban Search and Rescue, a large scale, moderate duration US&R incident is approximately ________ to ________ hours in duration.

a) 4 to 6
b) 6 to 8
c) 3 to 5
d) 5 to 7

A

b) 6 to 8

23
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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 104, Urban Search and Rescue, The Rescue Team Leader will establish necessary hazard control measures in the operational area as provided for by the Incident Commander in the operational plan. This position will normally be filled by the _________ of a US&R Task Force.

a) A/O
b) Engineer
c) 200 Series Engineer
d) Engine Captain

A

d) Engine Captain

24
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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 104, Urban Search and Rescue, the on scene assessment of a confined space rescue is divided into _________ areas.

a) Three
b) Four
c) Six
d) Eight

A

a) Three

25
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Per LAFD Training Bulletin # 104, Urban Search and Rescue, OSHA records have shown that _________ of all confined space injuries and deaths are related to atmospheric condition.

a) 60%
b) 80%
c) 90%
d) 70 %

A

c) 90%

26
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According to Training Bulletin 106 LCES and Watch-Outs for Structure Fires, which of the following is not one of the four critical actions that provide the basis for initiating wildland operations?

a) Line Selection
b) Communication
c) Escape Route
d) Safety Zone

A

a) Line Selection

27
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According to Training Bulletin 106 LCES and Watch-Outs for Structure Fires, the company officer operating on a hoseline with their crew may be described as having what kind of vision?

a) Tunnel Vision
b) Surrounding Vision
c) Funnel Vision
d) Double Vision

A

b) Surrounding Vision

28
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According to Training Bulletin 106 LCES and Watch-Outs for Structure Fires, communication among members operating at incidents is always best when accomplished:

a) Face to face
b) On the fireground TAC channel
c) On the fireground command channel
d) On emergency channel 6

A

a) Face to face

29
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According to Training Bulletin 106 LCES and Watch-Outs for Structure Fires, the air horn signal which is used as an adjunct to an operational retreat is sounded and silenced for _____ cycle(s) for a total of ____ seconds.

a) three, thirty
b) two, twenty
c) three, fifty
d) two, sixty

A

c) three, fifty

30
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According to Training Bulletin 106 LCES and Watch-Outs for Structure Fires, there are _____ “watch-out” situations that have been identified when working in the wildland and _____ structure “watch-outs”.

a) 18, 14
b) 14, 18
c) 18, 10
d) 10, 14

A

a) 18, 14

31
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According to Training Bulletin 106 LCES and Watch-Outs for Structure Fires, which of the following is not true regarding mezzanines:

a) Mezzanines are often constructed illegally.
b) Mezzanines are often found inside a rolling steel doorway.
c) Mezzanines have been recognized as significant threats to the safety of firefighters.
d) Realizing you are working underneath a mezzanine is one of the fourteen interior firefighting “watch-outs”.

A

b) Mezzanines are often found inside a rolling steel doorway.

32
Q

According to Training Bulletin 110 Bullard Thermal Imager, infrared radiation can travel by:

a) Conduction
b) Convection
c) Radiation
d) All of the above

A

d) All of the above

33
Q

Which of the following statements is not true according to Training Bulletin 110 Bullard Thermal Imager:

a) Thermal imaging is the detection of infrared radiation.
b) Thermal imagers cannot see through solid objects.
c) In a very hot environment, actual visible flames may appear as white.
d) When viewing through a thermal imaging device, will appear black or as darker shades.

A

d) When viewing through a thermal imaging device, will appear black or as darker shades.

34
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According to Training Bullitin 110 Bullard Thermal Imager, to turn the Bullard thermal Imager on simply depress the large _____ ”ON/OFF” button on the _____ side of the unit.

a) green, left
b) grey, left
c) green, right
d) grey, right

A

a) green, left

35
Q

According to Training Bullitin 110 Bullard Thermal Imager, to conserve battery life the Bullard Thermal Imager includes a unique “sleep” mode. To put the unit into sleep mode, simply press the _______ sleep button on the left side of the unit.

a) Green
b) Grey
c) Red
d) Yellow

A

d) Yellow

36
Q

According to Training Bulleting 110 Bullard Thermal Imager, how often should the battery be replaced with a fully charged battery?

a) Daily
b) Weekly
c) Every two weeks
d) Monthly

A

b) Weekly

37
Q

According to Book 101 Rapid Intervention Company, which of the following is not a true statement:

a) NFPA 1500 addresses firefighting safety in fireground operations.
b) NFPA 1561 establishes guidelines for emergency services incident management systems.
c) When the emergency trigger button is activated, the handheld radios automatically switch to emergency channel 6 and lock in the “direct” mode until the radio is reset by manually turning it off.
d) The radio ID number is a specific 4-digit number handheld radio.

A

c) When the emergency trigger button is activated, the handheld radios automatically switch to emergency channel 6 and lock in the “direct” mode until the radio is reset by manually turning it off.

38
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According to Book 101 Rapid Intervention Company, which of the following is a true statement:

a) MX 800 handheld radios have the emergency trigger located on the top of the radio near the base of the antenna and the button is orange in color.
b) XTS 3000 handheld radios emergency trigger is orange in color and is located on the top of the radio in front of the antenna.
c) Astro 800MHZ handheld radios emergency button is located on the top of the radio on the opposite side away from the antenna and is orange in color.
d) All of the above are true statements.

A

d) All of the above are true statements.

39
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According to Book 101 Rapid Intervention Company, when assigned RIC at an incident and in the “deployment mode” (immediate rescue) the following radio channels should be monitored:

a) Rescue tactical channel and emergency channel 6
b) Emergency channel 6 and incident command channel
c) Rescue tactical channel and incident command channel
d) Incident command channel and incident tactical channel

A

a) Rescue tactical channel and emergency channel 6

40
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According to Book 101 Rapid Intervention Company, which of the following is a true statement:

a) It is imperative that company commanders maintain an accurate inventory of radio numbers at OCD.
b) Company commanders shall ensure magnetic strips are changed when the staffing of that apparatus changes.
c) Magnetic strips will be carried in a visible location on the captain’s side of the cab on heavy apparatus and the passenger side in rescue ambulances and other staffed apparatus.
d) All of the above are true statements.

A

d) All of the above are true statements.

41
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According to Book 101 Rapid Intervention Company, when will OCD start an incident clock?

a) When units are dispatched.
b) When the first dispatched unit arrives on scene at all incidents.
c) When the first fire suppression unit arrives on scene of a structure fire or other incidents, which appear to be time sensitive or dangerous.
d) When the first dispatched unit arrives on scene of a structure fire or other incidents, which appear to be time sensitive or dangerous.

A

d) When the first dispatched unit arrives on scene of a structure fire or other incidents, which appear to be time sensitive or dangerous.

42
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According to Book 101 Rapid Intervention Company, OCD will continue to advise the incident commander of the elapsed time on the incident clock each _____ minute interval until the IC requests cancellation or until the incident is declared under control (i.e. knockdown).

a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 30

A

b) 15

43
Q

According to Book 101 Rapid Intervention Company, what is the name given to the period of time that a down, missing, or trapped member will have the greatest chance of survival if he or she is in need of rescue?

a) The Golden Hour
b) The Golden Period
c) The Gold Standard
d) The Golden Time

A

d) The Golden Time

44
Q

According to Book 29 Chapter 4 Building Construction Page 3, a size up consists of_______operations:

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

A

b) 3

45
Q

According to Book 29 Chapter 4 Building Construction Page 5, a single lightweight truss structural member can span how many feet?

a) 40
b) 70
c) 85
d) 100

A

b) 70

46
Q

According to Book 29 Chapter 4 Building Construction Page 8 & 22, 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.

a) 12, 1/8
b) 14, 3/8
c) 16, 1/8
d) 18, 3/8

A

d) 18, 3/8

47
Q

According to Book 29 Chapter 4 Building Construction Page 29, masonry buildings constructed prior to 1933 have brick exterior walls about _______inches thick.

a) 12
b) 13
c) 14
d) 1

A

b) 13

48
Q

According to Book 29 Chapter 4 Building Construction Page 33, when arch roofs are modified as per the earthquake ordinance, the additional roof stability provided by plywood and metal straps can increase the potential for collapse of front/rear walls.

a) True
b) False

A

a) True

49
Q

According to Book 29 Chapter 4 Building Construction Page 33, due to the presence of arch roofs that have been modified as per the earthquake ordinance and floor/joists rafters that have been anchored to the walls, exterior walls may suddenly collapse (during fire conditions) outward a distance:

a) Half the height of the wall
b) At least the height of the wall
c) One and one half times the height of the wall
d) Two times the height of the wall

A

b) At least the height of the wall

50
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According to Earthquake Manual (Book 98) II Page 5, LAFD earthquake management organization fire department command is subordinate to emergency operations board.

a) True
b) False

A

a) True

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