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Quiz 2 Flashcards

1
Q

According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, the Manual of Operation shall supersede any conflicting information contained in other department publications, except ?

A

-The Rules and Regulations
-Pending amendments resulting from directives issued in a Weekly Bulletin
-Pending amendments resulting from directives issued in a Special Notice
-ALL THE ABOVE

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According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, a modified numbering system is used to provide a quick reference to material. A typical reference using this numbering system is “2/3-60.14.” The number (2/) to the left of the diagonal line signifies what ?

A

Category

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3
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According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, any member recognizing material in the Manual of Operations which is believed to need revision, should report the necessary information to the Planning Section by forwarding what form ?

A

F-41

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4
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According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, Special Notices are retained for how long on the intranet ?

A

Forever

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5
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According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, Which of the following is NOT one of the CORE VALUES that guide our behavior ?

A

Teamwork

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6
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According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, who is the “Head of the Department” ?

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The Board of Fire Commissioners

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7
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According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, who is the Chief Administrator of the Fire Department?

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The Fire Chief

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8
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According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, Unofficial notices shall not be posted more than how many days prior to the date of the event ?

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90 days

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9
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According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, what is the official daily record of the Los Angeles Fire Department ?

A

The Journal

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10
Q

According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1, responsible members shall make entries in additional journals, located where ?

A

-rescue ambulances
-heavy rescue
-fire boats
-A and B only

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11
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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, who establishes the Rules and Regulations for the Fire Department ?

A

The Board of Fire Commissioners

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12
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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, labor, management and employee resource groups have agreed that the Rules and Regulations serve as what?

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The LAFD’s Code of Conduct

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13
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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, what is the primary responsibility of all members ?

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to act in the public interest

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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, what does enforcement and implementation of the disciplinary process address ?

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-personal accountability
-professional accountability
-reinforcement of ethical behavior.
-All of the above

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15
Q

According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, who has power to supervise, control, regulate and manage the Department and to make and enforce all necessary and desirable rules and regulations.

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The Board of Fire Commissioners

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16
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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, the legal validity of any part of these Rules and Regulations may be determined by formal opinion of who? the City Attorney upon request of the Board of Fire Commissioners.

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The City Attorney upon request of the Board of Fire commissioners

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17
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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, describes ?

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Channels, THROUGH

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18
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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, an order issued by the Board to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Department.

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General Order

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19
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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations,
a directive issued by the Chief for the administration of Department affairs, describes?

A

Special Order

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20
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According to Book 3, Rules and Regulations, an administrative directive by the Fire Chief establishing the practices and procedures of the Department, describes?

A

Manual of Operation

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21
Q

According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, what shall be the primary consideration of emergency responders ?

A

the preservation of life, property, and the environment, in that order.

22
Q

According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, how many basic types of vehicle -tank configurations will you find ?

A

3

23
Q

According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, a tank tractor with semi-trailer connected together by a fifth wheel has one tank approximately 40 feet long with what capacity?

A

9,000 gallons

24
Q

According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, never remove any plug if product is suspected in the void space between the bulkheads. How many gallons of product could the void space contain?

A

200 gallons

25
Q

According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, eliminate potential ignition sources a minimum of what distance from the spill?

A

100 feet

26
Q

According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, what hose line do use for tire fires?

A

1 1/2” hose line with a minimum of 125 gpm

27
Q

According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, when is it acceptable to use plain water?

A

If foam is not available or its use would cause an unacceptable delay in rescue operations

28
Q

According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, use alcohol resistant aqueous film forming foam – AR AFFF. Plan for a ______ minute supply of concentrate for suppression operations. Plan for an extra _____ minute supply of concentrate for foam blanket maintenance.

A

15; 15

29
Q

According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, aluminum tanks will melt at about what temperature ?

A

1,200°F

30
Q

According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, ultimately, who is legally responsible for product removal and cleanup of any spill on State highways, freeways or city streets?

A

The Owner of the Vehicle involved in the spill

31
Q

According to TB # 7, Fighting Fires with Large Spray Streams, the physical differences between spray and straight streams?

A

-size of water droplets
-Shape of stream
-Effective Reach
-All of the above

32
Q

According to TB # 7, Fighting Fires with Large Spray Streams, water expands into steam at what ratio?

A

1 to 1700

33
Q

According to TB # 7, Fighting Fires with Large Spray Streams, 1 gallon of water absorbs 9330 BTU in changing to steam, with only 1250 of these BTU’s being utilized in raising the water temperature from 62° to ____° F?

A

212

34
Q

According to TB # 7, Fighting Fires with Large Spray Streams, hand lines can be more easily managed using ______ nozzle pressures and delivering more GPM. This depends on type of spray nozzle.

A

Higher

35
Q

According to TB # 7, Fighting Fires with Large Spray Streams, ventilation and wind currents may _____ the effectiveness and reach of spray streams?

A

Reduce

36
Q

According to DB 22-01, LAFD Apparatus Backing Policy, the apparatus path of travel/ hazard zone of the apparatus is defined as what?

A

15’ feet to the rear, 3’ feet to the sides

37
Q

According to DB 22-01, LAFD Apparatus Backing Policy, the minimum PPE worn while involved in backing shall be what?

A

High Visibility Vest (HHV)/Helmet

38
Q

According to DB 22-01, LAFD Apparatus Backing Policy, if an alarm is received while backing an apparatus into quarters, members should:

A

Continue backing the apparatus off of the street, out of the flow of traffic, and start the new response from quarters.

39
Q

According to DB 22-01, LAFD Apparatus Backing Policy, the maximum speed allowed for backing both Heavy and Light apparatus is what?

A

Idle speed with foot covering the break

40
Q

According to DB 22-01, LAFD Apparatus Backing Policy, apparatus shall always be parked to allow for what ?

A

Forward egress

41
Q

According to Departmental Bulletin 22-02, High Visibility Vest, The HVV is made of 100% polyester material with a ______ -point breakaway design to minimize the risk of becoming entangled in equipment and allowing for greater mobility in critical situations.

A

five-point

42
Q

According to Departmental Bulletin 22-02, High Visibility Vest, 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: EXCEPT ?

A

Physical rescue/extrication

43
Q

According to DB 22-02, High Visibility Vest, the High Visibility Vest (HVV) should be visible from how many feet?

A

1000 feet

44
Q

According to Departmental Bulletin 22-02, High Visibility Vest, cleaning and maintenance includes all of the following except?

A

machine dry low

45
Q

According to DB 22-03, Maintaining A Valid Driver License, fire suppression certified members below the rank of __________ 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.

A

Battalion Chief

46
Q

According to DB 22-03, Maintaining A Valid Driver License, For those that a required to maintain a California Commercial Class B driver license, must obtain it prior to when?

A

prior to 18 months of employment

47
Q

According to DB 22-03, Maintaining A Valid Driver License, when shall members notify their immediate supervisor of any restrictions the DMV has imposed on their driving privileges?

A

Within the next business day

48
Q

According to DB 22-03, Maintaining A Valid Driver License, members who hold an out-of-state driver license shall submit a driver history report to the DMV/Driver Coordinator by email, how often ?

A

Annually
&
Prior to January 30th each year

49
Q

According to DB 22-03, Maintaining A Valid Driver License, members who hold the following ranks are exempt from maintaining a Commercial Class B license, except?

A

Fire Inspector

50
Q

According to DB 22-03, Maintaining A Valid Driver License, when shall a Firefighter II shall obtain a Class B license?

A

Prior to advancing to Firefighter III

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