Quiz #16 Flashcards

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According to DB 22-03 Maintaining a Valid Driver’s License, all the following members who hold the following ranks are exempt from maintaining a Commercial Class B license:

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Fireboat Mate
Helicopter Pilot
Arson Investigator
Battalion Chief

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Fire suppression certified members below the rank of Battalion Chief shall maintain a minimum of a California Commercial Class B driver license with a firefighter endorsement (listed as a Restriction 50 on license) or an X endorsement prior to ______________ of employment.

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18 months

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According to TB 127 - Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, Company Commanders and Battalion Commanders should provide __________ for undercarriage cleaning when possible, and may need to adjust inspection schedules to accommodate cleaning. It is expected that major undercarriage cleaning will be done when the company is ___________. In cases where this is not possible, and undercarriage cleaning must be done while the company is available, Company Commanders shall monitor cleaning activities to prevent conditions that could delay a response. When companies have been placed ____________ for undercarriage cleaning, the Company Commander shall ensure that the apparatus is able to safely respond and members are clean and ready for response prior to making the company available. This policy shall not prohibit members from performing follow-up cleaning, or cleaning of small areas of the undercarriage as part of their ongoing maintenance duties, while the company is in service.

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CAV time, CAV, CAV

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According to TB 127 - Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, Indications of abuse with power washers include…

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Paint stripping
Water in lube areas
Erosion of softer materials
Water in sealed electrical components

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According to TB 127 - Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, Members _______ paint the undercarriage of apparatus or any portion thereof, except as noted: Paint may be applied to bare metal, but only when needed to protect surfaces from corrosion. No spray painting of apparatus is allowed except by Supply & Maintenance personnel.

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shall not

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According to TB 127 - Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, “It is through inspection that supervisors take responsibility for work done within their commands.” The primary focus of apparatus inspection is to ensure that apparatus is maintained in a clean and serviceable condition so that it is safe to operate and ready for response. Inspection is also the means by which we verify WHAT?

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proper preventative maintenance and documentation is being performed.

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According to TB 127 - Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, the Captain conducts what inspection?

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Bi-monthly inspection
Four-month undercarriage inspection
Biennial Inspection
Annual Pump/Aerial Ladder Test (prior to test)

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According to TB 127 - Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, Captains should review the logbook with responsible operators _________ to inspection by the Battalion Commander. Review F-377, F-973, F-704, and F-705 to ensure preventative maintenance, equipment checks lubrication, and repairs are properly recorded.

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prior

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According to TB 127 - Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, In an effort to fulfill legal requirements, keep better records and share responsibility through the chain of command, the Department is instituting new documentation related to inspection of apparatus and equipment. The new documentation will use the following forms

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  • F 972 LAFD DAILY PRE-TRIP INSPECTION RECORD
  • F 978A HEAVY APPARATUS UNDERCARRIAGE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
  • F 978B HEAVY APPARATUS UNDERCARRIAGE INSPECTION REPORT
  • F 979 SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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According to DB No. 21-09 - TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE - UNIFORMED MEMBERS, Station Commanders (or the next higher-ranking officer in the member’s chain of command for special duty personnel) shall collect, complete, and forward the following reports within 24-hours to the respective Administrative Battalion Office:

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FG-88 Automobile Accident Report
FG-84B Witness Card(s)
F-80 Requisition

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According to DB No. 08-13 - APPARATUS PARKING AND SECURITY, Every Department member has the responsibility to ensure the security of apparatus, however, the ultimate responsibility and accountability of apparatus security rest with the ____________ in charge of the apparatus

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Officer or Supervising member

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According to DB No. 08-13 - APPARATUS PARKING AND SECURITY, When out of quarters all members shall comply with the following procedures:

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  • Units shall remain in their own first-in district, unless approved by MFC
  • Strongly consider getting food “to go” when eating out 3. Park emergency apparatus to allow for a timely response
  • Provisions for apparatus security shall be maintained by having light vehicles locked and heavy apparatus secured appropriately
  • Radios and protective equipment shall be placed in a secure location, out of public sight
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13
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According to DB No. 08-13 - APPARATUS PARKING AND SECURITY, Lost or stolen equipment as well as response delays and an inability to provide service to the community are all outcomes of inadequate apparatus security. __________ will be held strictly accountable for these types of losses, delays, and service interruptions.

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Officers

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According to DB No. 22-01 - LAFD APPARATUS BACKING POLICY, The ____________ will be responsible for ALL vehicles assigned to their command and ensure compliance of this policy during backing operations. The driver/operator of the vehicle is responsible for the SAFE operation of the vehicle at all times. This includes ensuring the vehicle is safely backed and maneuvered without incident.

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Company Officer

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According to DB No. 22-01 - LAFD APPARATUS BACKING POLICY, A Safety Officer, normally the _________, shall directly supervise and ensure safety of all backing operations. The Safety Officer will normally be located in a position to monitor the movement of the apparatus, and assure the driver/operator that no Department member or civilian is placed at risk during backing operations or in the path of travel of the apparatus. Safety Spotter(s) should be utilized while backing on narrow streets and hillside roads

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Company Officer

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According to DB No. 22-02 - HIGH-VISIBILITY VEST, The HVV may be worn anytime a member feels it is necessary to do so. However, the safety vest shall be worn during the following and prior to exiting the apparatus, anytime a member is actively working on traffic/highway/roadway incidents. ALL of the following…

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Directing traffic around an accident scene or fire incident
Aiding a stranded motorist
Attending to injured and/or ill patients in vehicles directly adjacent to moving traffic (i.e., EMS incidents)
Performing functions during apparatus backing operations (i.e., blocking traffic with heavy apparatus)

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According to DB No. 22-02 - HIGH-VISIBILITY VEST, Fire Department members are often faced with competing hazards on roadway incidents. The safety vest shall NOT be worn during the following…

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Fire suppression activities
Physical rescue/extrication
Hazardous materials mitigation measures
Incidents that require immediate action from responding personnel to effect life-saving measures

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18
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According to BOOK 8 DRIVER’S TRAINING MANUAL, As stated in the new response criteria the first vehicle responding to an incident in a convoy shall ____________ for all red lights and stop signs

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Stop

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According to BOOK 8 DRIVER’S TRAINING MANUAL, The remaining vehicles in a response convoy shall _____ at all red lights and stop signs

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Slow down and proceed with caution

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According to BOOK 8 DRIVER’S TRAINING MANUAL, When responding through intersections controlled by a traffic officer, drivers shall…

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be guided by officers instructions

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According to BOOK 8 DRIVER’S TRAINING MANUAL, As stated in the new response criteria, the driver of a responding apparatus, when notified through MFC if first company on-scene reporting “nothing showing” shall…

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Continue through non-emergency unless requested otherwise

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According to BOOK 8 DRIVER’S TRAINING MANUAL, All move-ups shall be ___________

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Non-emergency unless otherwise directed

23
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According to BOOK 8 DRIVER’S TRAINING MANUAL, When an Engine Company and a rescue ambulance respond together to an incident who will determine the continued mode of response?

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The first company on scene

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According to BOOK 8 DRIVER’S TRAINING MANUAL, As stated in the Manual of operation, apparatus shall be driven with particular emphasis placed on…

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Defensive driving

25
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TB 076 - Company Operations states that following the establishment of command, subsequent arriving resources will _______________________. Once the first arriving officer has taken charge and announced to MFC his/her assumption of command.

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stop on block away from the reported address

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According to TB 076 - Company Operations personnel assigned to an RA that is first-in, shall do all the following EXCEPT:

  • Give a size-up.
  • Perform a 360.
  • Request additional resources if needed.
  • Designate a staging or base location, if appropriate.
  • Report to and transition command to the first-in officer.
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Perform a 360.

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According to Vo. 1, (2/1…), when responding to move ups,

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move ups are nonemergency unless directed emergency by Metro.

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Vo. 1, (2/1…) states when responding to emergencies, no apparatus, with the exception of chiefs’ apparatus, shall overtake and pass another unless the apparatus being passed is…

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  • delayed
  • disabled
  • moving at a reduced speed due to terrain or type of apparatus
  • giving way in order to alter the response sequence so as to obtain optimum approach and apparatus placement at the emergency
29
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According to Vo. 1, (2/1…), for all structure fires the mode of operation shall be declared, the modes are:

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offensive, defensive, investigative

30
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Vol 1, (2/1…), All emergency vehicles are equipped with electronic sirens. The “____” position is the position of choice.

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wail

31
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Vol. 1 (2/1…), states members in command of apparatus turned back by radio while responding to an alarm, shall make the transition from emergency to non-emergency operation in a(n) __________________

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inconspicuous manner

32
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Book #30, Command Procedures, Incident Command terminology is required anytime a category ___ assignment is held to work at an incident

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B

33
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According to TB#135 Fire Department Operations at Tactical Law Enforcement Incidents, The first arriving fire department unit on scene of an active shooter incident should do ALL of the following…

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  • Confirm the nature of the incident (i.e., shooting vs. active shooter).
  • Provide a size-up to MFC and responding units
  • Designate a staging area. Consider an area not in direct line of sight or immediately proximate to the incident
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According to, TB 175 - Post Structure Fire Decontamination Procedures, In the event a company is returning to quarters while “NAV” Decon and is alerted or comes across a still alarm incident that needs immediate intervention, what is the best course of action?

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Officers shall take the appropriate actions necessary to ensure PPE is donned and mitigation of the incident is accomplished.

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According to BOOK 100 HIGH RISE MANUAL CHAPTER 2 PRIORITY DEPLOYMENT OF FIRST ALARM ASSIGNMENT, What is The primary responsibility of the First-In company?

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locate and identify the emergency and determine its scope

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According to TB 145 - Combustible Metals, Traditional firefighting methods are ineffective and dangerous when fighting a fire involving large amounts of combustible metal. Firefighting operations will be primarily ______________ ; however, offensive actions such as moving a dumpster on wheels or using on-site equipment to move a 55-gallon drum away from an exposure may be possible. Any firefighter engaged in separating burning product or working within the IDLH shall be fully encapsulated

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Defensive

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According to TRAINING BULLETIN #106 L. C. E .S. 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 ____ cycles for a total of ____ seconds.

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3, 50

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According to TB #139, Air Management Policy, Activation of the low air alarm is an immediate action item for the individual/team and according to NFPA is to be treated with the same urgency as a Mayday or firefighter emergency. All team members shall immediately retreat to a safe area / non-IDLH environment. At what % does/should this occur?

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33%

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According to DB #15-11 - RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY AND FIREFIGHTER EMERGENCY/ MAYDAY PROCEDURES, The following situations require the immediate initiation of a “Mayday” call…

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  • Separated from Crew / “Lost” (Firefighter Missing)
  • Injured and/or Disabled (Firefighter Down)
  • Trapped, Pinned, and/or Entangled in Debris -(Firefighter Trapped)
  • Malfunction of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or activation of a Low Air Alarm in an IDLH and unable to reach an exit safely.
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DB #15-11 - RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY AND FIREFIGHTER EMERGENCY/ MAYDAY PROCEDURES states that the “Mayday” call will be delivered on the _________________.

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Incident Tactical Channel

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According to Volume 2, CAV, a company is available to respond in _____. CAV, Paramedic Ambulances and EMT ambulances shall be available to respond to an incident within ___________ from dispatch of an alarm. AVI, a company is able to respond in _____ seconds.

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3 minutes, 60 seconds, 60

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According to Book 75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, Cause. Every accident, except for ________ percent’ which are classified as acts of God, is caused by the unsafe behavior of an individual, or an unsafe mechanical or environmental condition, or both. The investigator shall identify and describe the causes, as failure to do so negates the entire investigative effort

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2%

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According to Book 75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, ALL are considered fatality or serious injury/illness occurs at work…

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  • Loss of any member of the body such as an amputation
  • Serious degree of permanent disfigurement such as a severe crushing injury or burn
  • In-patient hospitalization in excess of 24 hours for other than observation
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According to BOOK 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS, The transmission of orders and communications through the intermediate officers in ascending or descending order of rank. Is the definition of which answer?

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Channels, through