Quiz 15 Flashcards

1
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 35, “Overhaul Procedures”, the following are the main objectives of overhaul, except ____________.

A) To determine the most probable fire cause

B) To leave insurance adjusters a means to determine the fire loss

C) To provide for security of the premises before leaving the scene

D) To leave the occupants a means to retrieve their personal items

A

D) To leave the occupants a means to retrieve their personal items

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 35, “Overhaul Procedures”, the___________ shall determine at what point the emergency is to be officially declared abated and issue the order to “shut-down” and “pick-up”.

A) Company Commander

B) Incident Commander

C) Operations Commander

D) Arson Unit

A

B) Incident Commander

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 35, “Overhaul Procedures”, if conditions are favorable; i.e. distances are not excessive; no disruption of vehicular traffic, etc., overhaul piles may be located on a public way. __________ should be contacted for cleanup of overhaul piles left on public ways.

A) Street Maintenance

B) Transportation

C) Building & Safety

D) O.C.D.

A

A) Street Maintenance

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 35, “Overhaul Procedures”, larger fires require special planning. The number one priority when planning any overhaul is
___________.

A) Salvaging of sentimental items

B) Safety of the public

C) Safety of members

D) Locating the fire orgin

A

C) Safety of members

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 36, “Identification Of Phencyclidine And Clandestine Laboratories”, a variety of chemicals are used in PCP manufacture, the most lethal of which are potassium cyanide and hydrochloric acid which when mixed together produce _____________, the gas used in the gas chamber.

A) Sernylan

B) Hydrogen Cyanide Gas

C) Hydrogen Chloride Gas

D) Hydrochloride Acidic Gas

E) None of the above

A

B) Hydrogen Cyanide Gas

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 94, “Asbestos – Fire Prevention Bureau”, effective October 1, 1990, the Fire Department implemented a program, which requires a Division ______ Permit, and on-site inspection of all asbestos- abatement projects (over ______ square feet) in the City of Los Angeles.

A) 3, 75

B) 4, 100

C) 5, 100

D) 8, 200

A

C) 5, 100

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 94, “Asbestos – Chapter I Asbestos Abatement Procedures”, contractors must follow asbestos abatement procedures as per L.A.F.D. Bureau of Fire Prevention Requirement No. ____, after obtaining a permit.

A) 1

B) 55

C) 68

D) 92

A

C) 68

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 94, “Asbestos – Chapter III Fire Prevention and Training Exercises”, report any illegal/unsafe asbestos projects to the “Asbestos Abatement” Inspector or ________.

A) High-Rise Unit

B) O.C.D.

C) Department of Building & Safety

D) Public Safety Section

A

A) High-Rise Unit

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 94, “Asbestos – Chapter IV Asbestos Exposure Areas”, in high-rise buildings that have had the insulation removed from the structural steel, it is required to be replaced within _____ days.

A) 3

B) 5

C) 15

D) 28

A

C) 15

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 94, “Asbestos – Chapter IV Asbestos Exposure Areas”, steel-framed, high-rise buildings constructed prior to _____, used asbestos insulation on the steel members in order to meet the fire resistiveness required for fire safety.

A) 1940

B) 1973

C) 1979

D) 1983

A

B) 1973

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 94, “Asbestos Abatement – Chapter I Permits Required”, a permit for asbestos abatement is good for ____ days from the date of issue and only for the specific project for which it is issued.

A) 60

B) 90

C) 120

D) 180

A

D) 180

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 94, “Asbestos Abatement – Chapter III Allowable Locations”, in a single story building, a maximum of ____ percent of the total floor space may be under active abatement at any one time.

A) 20

B) 25

C) 50

D) 66

A

C) 50

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 94, “Asbestos Abatement – Chapter VI Fire Safety Watch”, in abatement areas protected by an approved functioning automatic fire detection system connected to the building’s Central Alarm System, the Fire Watch may be discontinued ____ minutes after the completion of each work day.

A) 15

B) 30

C) 45

D) 60

A

B) 30

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 94, “Asbestos Abatement – Chapter VIII Fire Suppression”, all existing sprinkler systems shall remain active. Sprinkler heads may be covered with a thin, ___ or less, plastic bag during abatement to avoid their contamination.

A) .003”

B) .002”

C) .005”

D) .006”

A

A) .003”

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 94, “Asbestos Abatement – Chapter XI Signage”, in a multiple story building, a standard 20” X 14” black on ______ asbestos abatement warning sign shall be placed in the _________ adjacent to the fire alarm annunciator panel.

A) White, Fire Control Room

B) Red, HVAC Room

C) Yellow, Fire Control Room

D) Blue, 1st Floor Lobby

A

C) Yellow, Fire Control Room

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 94, “Asbestos Abatement – Chapter XVII Emergency Protective Equipment”, ____ “tyvek” type protective entry suits, rated for use in an asbestos containment area, shall be provided for each containment site. These suits shall be for the exclusive use of emergency personnel.

A) Four

B) Five

C) Nine

D) Ten

A

B) Five

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17
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 107, “Mark I Auto Injectors”, these auto-injectors contain pre-measured amounts of Atropine (___mg) and 2-PAM CI (___ mg) antidotes to be used in instances of exposure to a nerve agent.

A) 1, 300

B) 2, 600

C) 2, 300

D) 3, 400

A

B) 2, 600

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18
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 107, “Mark I Auto Injectors”, when auto- injector use is indicated, hold firmly in place for ____ seconds, remove and massage the area of injection.

A) 2

B) 5

C) 7

D) 10

A

D) 10

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 107, “Mark I Auto Injectors”, the Mark I auto-injector kit has a ____ year shelf life, making it suitable for storage in emergency stockpiles.

A) 5

B) 7-1/2

C) 10

D) 25

E) None of the above

A

A) 5

20
Q

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 107, “Mark I Auto Injectors”, cold weather will affect the physical state of the auto-injectors as they freeze at temperature below ____F.

A) 15

B) 21

C) 29

D) 32

A

C) 29

21
Q

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 107, “Mark I Auto Injectors”, a Mark I kit damaged or unserviceable must be exchanged on a one for one basis. Replacement of lost or stolen kits shall be requested on a ______ with a ______.

A) F-235, Copy forwarded to effected Bureau

B) F-235, Police Report

C) F-225, F-80

D) F-225, Police Report

A

C) F-225, F-80

22
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 123, “Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard Awareness”, a _____ radar antenna has the rotating portion of the antenna in a dome making activity determination difficult.

A) Type 1

B) Type 2

C) Type 3

D) Type 4

A

B) Type 2

23
Q

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 123, “Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard Awareness”, there is minimal RF exposure to the member when the radio is held properly with the antenna tip at least _____ inches from the eye.

A) 2

B) 4

C) 6

D) 8

A

C) 6

24
Q

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 123, “Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard Awareness”, questions regarding RF radiation can be directed to __________ at (213)978-8350.

A) F.C.C.

B) Fire Engineering Unit

C) A.Q.M.D.

D) FCCS II

A

D) FCCS II

25
Q

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Operational Manual (Book 37), “Section C – Incident Command System, Expanded”, within the ICS structure that has been expanded to accommodate mass casualties, patients will move from Safe Refuge to Gross Decon, from Gross Decon to Secondary Decon, and then on to _____________.

A) Medical Triage

B) Trauma Center

C) Primary Decon

D) Medical Transport

A

A) Medical Triage

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According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Operational Manual (Book 37), “Section D – First Responder Operations”, consideration should be given to initial evacuation perimeters. The __________ must base the decision on the type of material, if known. Wind, weather and time of day will also impact the decision.

A) First Officer

B) Battalion Commander

C) Incident Commander

D) First Responder

A

D) First Responder

27
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According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Operational Manual (Book 37), “Section D – First Responder Operations”, first responders shall keep a close watch on wind direction; _________ place a short length of fire line tape or other suitable material on the apparatus antennae.

A) Prior to leaving quarters

B) Upon leaving quarters

C) Prior to arriving onscene

D) Once on-scene

A

D) Once on-scene

28
Q

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Operational Manual (Book 37), “Section D – First Responder Operations”, the Incident Command Post will need to stay flexible and be ready to move; as relocation may be necessary due to the following, except ______________.

A) Weather Change

B) Change in the dynamics of the incident

C) Determination made by the Incident Commander

D) Determination made by the Haz Mat Task Force

E) None of the above

A

E) None of the above

29
Q

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Operational Plan (Book 37), “Section D – First Responder Operations”, the __________ of the incident will dictate the location of the Initial Isolation Zone.

A) Commander

B) Topography

C) Material Released

D) Wind/Weather

A

B) Topography

30
Q

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Operational Plan (Book 37), “Section D – First Responder Operations”, the best personal protective equipment for first responders engaged in decontamination is the _______ ensemble provided for every position on each fire suppression company and rescue ambulance.

A) Level A

B) Level B

C) Level C

D) SCBA

A

B) Level B

31
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According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Operational Plan (Book 37), “Section D – First Responder Operations”, approximately _____% or more of the contaminants will be removed by removing clothing.

A) 50

B) 60

C) 70

D) 80

A

D) 80

32
Q

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Operational Plan (Book 37), “Section D – First Responder Operations”, the primary factor in determining whether the environment is appropriate for structural PPE and SCBA is the __________ of the victims.

A) Actions

B) Reaction

C) Viability

D) Location

A

C) Viability

33
Q

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Operational Plan (Book 37), “Section D – First Responder Operations”, the minimum protection for all hazardous material incidents consists of all of the following, except _______.

A) PEK

B) SCBA

C) Full Structural PPE

D) Personal Dosimeter

A

A) PEK

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Q

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Operational Plan (Book 37), “Section D – First Responder Operations”, if the material has not been identified, officers may use the Emergency Response Guidebook, Guide _____ as an initial estimate of minimum distances.

A) 51

B) 111

C) 115

D) 141

A

B) 111

35
Q

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Operational Plan (Book 37), “Section D – First Responder Operations”, the NFPA 704 diamond is divided into four color-coded quadrants. The Special Hazard area, or white quadrant, may contain a special symbol or letter indicating a specific danger. The following symbols are all recognized by the NFPA, except __________.

A) ACID

B) COR

C) OX

D) A trefoil (or propeller) indicates a radioactive material

A

A) ACID

36
Q

According to the LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 24 – Rope Systems”, the high strength core (Kern) can carry up to ____ of the load with the cover (Mantle) designed primarily for protection against abrasion.

A) 80%

B) 85%

C) 90%

D) 95%

A

C) 90%

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Q

According to the LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 24 – Rope Systems”, rope ends should be swapped end for end _________. The reason for this is to reduce wear on the most used part of the rope.

A) Weekly

B) Every segment

C) Bi-annually

D) Annually

A

D) Annually

38
Q

According to the LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 24 – Rope Systems”, during your monthly checks a problem exists, or if the rope has been shock loaded, call _________ and be guided by their instructions.

A) USAR 88

B) Rescue Maintenance Unit

C) Heavy Rescue 56

D) Any USAR Task Force

A

A) USAR 88

39
Q

According to the LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 24 – Rope Systems”, webbing used by the LAFD is ____ spiral weaved tubular, and folded over flat, rated at 4000 pounds. LAFD webbing comes in three lengths. The red webbing is ____ feet in length.

A) 3/4”, 12

B) 3/4”, 20

C) 1”, 12

D) 1”, 20

A

D) 1”, 20

40
Q

According to the LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 24 – Rope Systems”, the brake bar rack comes with six aluminum bars attached to it. The welded eye, on one end, is used for attachment and is rated at ______ pounds.

A) 6,000

B) 10,000

C) 12,000

D) 15,000

A

B) 10,000

41
Q

According to the LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 24 – Rope Systems”, rescuers have the option as to the number of bars of a break bar rack they choose to use. The maximum would be six, and the minimum should never be less than ______ during any operation.

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

A

C) Three

42
Q

According to the LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 24 – Rope Systems”, knot efficiency is measured by the percentage of rope strength that remains after a knot is tied in the rope. The knot efficiency of a bowline is ____%.

A) 65

B) 75

C) 80

D) 85

A

A) 65

43
Q

According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/1-07.20 “Emergency Operation/General, Response”, responsible officers shall determine that “NO PARKING” signs are needed on narrow streets where emergency response is restricted. If a traveled roadway width is 20’ to 28’ there is _________________.

A) No parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant

B) No parking, one side parking allowed on the opposite side of
roadway as the fire hydrant

C) No parking, both sides of street or Fire Lane

C) No restrictions unless there is a need to paint curbs red on sharp
turns or at intersections

A

A) No parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant

44
Q

According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/3-10.48 “Emergency Operations/Large Scale, Command Structure”, a Major Emergency exists when more than _________ companies are dispatched.

A) 5

B) 6

C) 10

D) 15

A

D) 15

45
Q

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 62, “2 Inch High Rise Hose Systems”, buildings built between 1969 and 1974 will have a ______ type of standpipe system.

A) Class I

B) Class II

C) Combination

D) Combined

A

C) Combination

46
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Chapter 2 –Priority Deployment Of First Alarm Assignment”, which of the following company’s establishes Lobby Control?

A) The First Arriving Company

B) The First Arriving Truck Company

C) The Second-In Company

D) The Second Arriving Truck Company

A

C) The Second-In Company

47
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Chapter 3 –Specific Operations”, when a water supply is established via the stairwell, __________ is responsible for providing a supply line to the entrance of the stairwell.

A) Ground Support

B) Base

C) Stairwell Support

D) Lobby

A

B) Base