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Quiz #18 Flashcards

1
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According to TB 004 - Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, a tank truck pulling a two-axle trailer, each truck and trailer tank is approximately 20 feet long has a capacity for a total of ________ gallons combined.

A

9,000 gallons

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According to TB 004 - Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, all the following are true in regards to non-pressurize liquid tank design and construction…

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most tank are made of aluminum
the tank wall is thickest at the bottom
the tank is not equally as strong in all positions
the tank is designed to carry the load only in the upright position
tanks must be off-loaded prior to being righted

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According to TB 004 - Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, the LAFD regulates flammable and combustible liquid tank trucks in Division _____ of the Fire Code.

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38

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TB 004 - Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents states that primary consideration of emergency responders shall be the preservation of _____________________, in that order.

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life, property, environment

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TB 004 - Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents states that ___________ bulkheads are required when carrying flammable products with different flash points in the same tank, e.g., diesel and gasoline within the same tank.

A

double

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According to TB 004 - Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, eliminate potential ignition sources a minimum of ______ feet from the spill

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100’

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TB 004 - Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents states that you may use plain water if…

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it is to perform a rescue

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TB 004 - Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents states that aluminum tanks will melt at about ________ degrees Fahrenheit

A

1200

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According to TB 004 - Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, keep in mind, the rule of thumb is gasoline will burn at the rate of about ________________, vertically, regardless of the surface area

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one foot per hour

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TB 004 - Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents states that the _________ has authority over Hazardous Materials incidents on State roadways.

A

CHP

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According to TB 055 - 4-Inch Supply Hose, all the following are true in regards to the 4-inch supply hose…

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Hose weight is 49 lbs. per 50’ section
The 4” nitrile supply hose has a propensity to kink
The 4” nitrile supply hose has a tendency to trap air
Hose shall be rolled so that the station number shows

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12
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According to TB 062 - 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System, If you attempt to supply the hose pack from a 1-1/2” line, the friction loss in 100- feet of 1-1/2” alone would be approximately ____ psi, which would be prohibitively high

A

130 psi

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According to TB 062 - 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System, the __________ system is the primary reason for carrying the eight-foot 2- 1/2” hose in the pigtail.

A

Combination (Class III)

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TB 062 - 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System states that the orifice plate can be found at one of the following locations…

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Inside the 2 1/2” valve
Soldered to the outlet itself
Behind the gasket on the drip-cock
Soldered to the male end of the drip-cock

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According TB 062 - 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System, removal of the orifice plate is recommended in order to get the maximum flow from the outlet. Failure to do so will restrict the flow from the outlet to 200 gpm at a minimum of ___ psi residual pressure.

A

50 psi

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16
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TB 063 - Procedures for Supplementing High Rise Fire Pumps states that the quickest and most reliable way to identify the system pressure is to locate ______________

A

the Fire Department Connection (FDC) sign

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According to TB 063 - Procedures for Supplementing High Rise Fire Pumps, the member responsible for supplying the water system will be…

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the first arriving 200 series engineer, or in the event that the first two arriving companies on scene are single engines, the second arriving engineer will supply the system.

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18
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According to TB 149 - Residential Sprinkler Systems, as of January 1, ______ the State of California is requiring the installation of residential sprinklers in all new one and two family dwellings and manufactured homes.

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2011

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19
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According to TB 149 - Residential Sprinkler Systems head temperatures range from _____ to ____ degrees

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135 to 175

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According to TB 149 - Residential Sprinkler Systems CPVC is a lightweight, __________ colored rigid plastic pipe. LADBS requires a (minimum) water demand capable of flowing two heads for a period of ten minutes.

A

orange

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21
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According to TB 174 - Fire Department Hose Testing Procedures, all the following are correct in regards to care, use, and inspection of hose…

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All hose that is in service shall be tested annually.
Heavily soiled hose may be washed using a 5% to 10% solution of concentrated liquid soap.
Hose stored for longer than one year shall be tested before it is placed back into service.
Hose shall be positioned to minimize mechanical damage and/or heat exposure.
Vehicles should avoid driving over fire hose whenever possible.

22
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TB 174 - Fire Department Hose Testing Procedures states that Double-jacketed rubber lined hose; 1”, 1-1/2”, 1-3/4” and 2-1/2” shall be tested at ______ PSI

A

400 psi

23
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TB 174 - Fire Department Hose Testing Procedures states that single-jacketed synthetic nitrile rubber lined hose; 2” high-rise, 2-1/2” high-rise Pigtails and 3” Ladder Pipe shall be tested at ____ PSI.

A

300 psi

24
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TB 174 - Fire Department Hose Testing Procedures states that single-jacketed synthetic nitrile rubber lined hose; 4” supply shall be tested at _____ PSI.

A

250 psi

25
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According to TB 174 - Fire Department Hose Testing Procedures, the maximum length of hose from the outlet shall be ______ feet and the duration of the test shall be _____ minutes

A

300’, 5 minutes

26
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According to TB 174 - Fire Department Hose Testing Procedures, at the conclusion of the test, the Station Commander shall make a journal entry in the F-2 and complete and forward the F-____ Annual Hose Test Record.

A

F-129

27
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TB 005 - Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards states that mechanical bumper travel is ____ inches while hydraulic bumper travel is ____ inches.

A

4”, 3”

28
Q

According to TB 005 - Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, freon gas used in air conditioners is under pressure and may emit the toxic gases ___________ and ____________ if heated to the point of decomposition.

A

phosgene and fluoride

29
Q

TB 005 - Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards states that working within ___ feet of any vehicle fire constitutes working in an IDLH

A

30’

30
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According to Volume 2 (4/2) the installation and replacement of hydrant reflectors shall be done by ______________

A

station personnel

31
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Volume 2 (4/2) states that unless a different period of time has been specified, hydrants reported out of service, which have not been restored to service within ____ hours, shall be reported to the Construction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit and to the Battalion Commander by telephone.

A

72 hours

32
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Volume 2 (4/2) states Chief Officers or Station Commanders contemplating training activities requiring large GPM flows will notify the Construction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit at least ___ hours in advance.

A

48 hours

33
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According to Volume 2 (4/2) a routine test of hydrants shall be made at least once a year. The maximum period of time between test periods shall be 12 months. The time for testing will be determined by ________________.

A

Battalion Commanders

34
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Volume 2 (4/2) states that out of the 56,000 hydrants in the City, 80% will have the street shut off valve located within ___ feet of the hydrant

A

15’

35
Q

Volume 2 (4/2) states that Station Commanders shall determine that hydrants with a static pressure over ____ psi have tops painted red

A

200 psi

36
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According to Volume 2 (4/2) members shall not stand in line with the hydrant stem while operating the hydrant valve. NOTE: If the valve chatters or if water does not flow before the hydrant stem is operated _______ full turns, close globe valve and close the hydrant. Report to the Construction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit by telephone upon return to quarters.

A

three

37
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According to Book 100, Chapter 8, when Dry Standpipes are installed, outlets are provided at every floor level and roof landing of required enclosed stairways, fire escapes and smoke towers, except the first floor. Outlets are located based on the requirement that every point within the structure must be reachable by a ___’ stream of water from a nozzle attached to 100’ of hose.

A

30’

38
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According to Book 100, Chapter 8, orifice plates are a heavy gauge metal washer-like device which restricts the flow by restricting the size of the opening, thereby reducing the pressure when flowing. They are calibrated to supply 200 g.p.m. at ___ p.s.i. through 100’ of 2-1/2” hose with a 1” tip.

A

45 psi

39
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According to Book 100, Chapter 8, At the ______ floor level and above, some 2-1/2” outlets were equipped with 100’ of 2-1/2” unlined, linen hose and a 1” straight stream tip, hung in an approved hose cabinet.

A

fifth

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TB 062 - 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System, this system may also have 2-1/2” hose with a 1” straight tip attached to it. These will be found in hose cabinets located in the stairwells above the _______ floor, and are intended for Fire Department use.

A

fourth

41
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BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN states that there should be _____ HazMat Triage Tags in the Decon Bucket.

A

10 tags

42
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BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN states that prior to initiating rapid extraction, first responders shall take all the following actions…

A

Establish that there are viable victims and a need for extraction operations.
Establish rapid intervention
Announce the intent to initiate rapid extraction to IC or incoming companies.
Maintain continuous communications during extraction efforts.

43
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BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN states that during secondary decontamination, if still clothed, instruct patient to remove outer clothing and to avoid removing garments over their head. Approximately ___% or more of the contaminants will be removed by removing clothing.

A

80%

44
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According to BOOK 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONAL PLAN, a “small” spill is approximately less than a

A

55 gallon drum

45
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TB 056 - Radiological Emergency Operations states it is a policy of the LAFD that a member’s accumulated dose for one single incident not be more than ___rem in a 24-hour period, additionally, these ___ rems shall account for a lifetime’s maximum dose.

A

25, 25

46
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TB 056 - Radiological Emergency Operations states in order to minimize contamination within the affected area requires timely and adequate decontamination of patients as well as responders. Decontamination involves removing radioactive particles. Removal of clothing and outer garments can minimize ____% of the external contamination.

A

90%

47
Q

According to TB 145 - Combustible Metals, these metals are water-reactive under non-fire conditions and should be placarded with the “W” under the NFPA 704 system

A

Lithium, sodium, potassium

48
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According to TB 145 - Combustible Metals, Members of the LAFD working within _____ feet of a burning metal product are considered to be working in an IDLH (Immediate Dangerous to Life and Health) environment. Members within the IDLH shall be “Fully Encapsulated”

A

30’

49
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TB145 - Combustible Metals states that combustible metals shall be indicated by an “M” in the fourth space if the quantities or form meet the LAFD criteria for placarding (occupancies that exceed _____ pounds of combustible metals as per Table 4-A of the Los Angeles Fire Code or that process or store ______ pounds or less of combustible metals that are in the form of dusts, chips, powders, turnings, or ribbons).

A

500 lbs, 500 lbs

50
Q

TB145 - Combustible Metals states that MET-L-X is a dry powder composed of a salt base with an added polymer for sealing and other additives to render it free-flowing and cause heat caking or crusting. Supply and Maintenance maintains approximately ____ pounds of MET-L-X and has the ability to deliver it to the scene of the fire.

A

500 lbs

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