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1
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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/1-14.15 (Guidelines During Tactical Alert/Protection of Quarters), fire station security needs to be addressed
with special emphasis on securing Department property should it be necessary to
“pull out” of a fire station due to the degree of civil unrest. All of the following are
specific requirements listed for the protection of quarters except:

a) Lights shall be left on.
b) All window coverings shall be drawn closed.
c) Station fuel pumps shall be locked and the emergency switch shall be turned off.
d) Gates to parking lots and exterior courtyards shall be closed and locked.

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c) Station fuel pumps shall be locked and the emergency switch shall be turned off.

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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/1-14.30 (Guidelines During Tactical Alert/Perimeter Delineation), the Department will respond into zones of
civil unrest from ________ with LAPD escort.

a) “ Tactical Zones”
b) “Staging Areas”
c) Pre-designated “Bases”
d) Fire Stations

A

b) “Staging Areas”

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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/1-14.21 (Guidelines During Tactical Alert/Helicopter Operations), helicopter operations during periods of civil
unrest should be limited to areas outside of those affected. Fire Department helicopters, except in extenuating circumstances, shall:

a) Remain one mile outside of area of civil unrest parameters.
b) Remain five miles outside of area of civil unrest parameters.
c) Perform reconnaissance only.
d) Both A and B above

A

a) Remain one mile outside of area of civil unrest parameters.

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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), Chapter 7 (Elevators), the requirements for operation of elevators under fire and emergency conditions are provided by:

a) Title 18 of the California Administrative Code
b) Title 24 of the California Administrative Code
c) Los Angeles Municipal Code
d) Los Angeles Fire Code

A

b) Title 24 of the California Administrative Code

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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), Chapter 7 (Elevators), the Code requires a building to have all of the following except:

a) Designated Level

b) Smoke Detectors installed adjacent to the elevators at each
landing, usually in a vestibule, on all floors.

c) Elevator Emergency Service
d) Smoke detectors are required on both sides of the vestibule door opening if the vestibule doors are held open by electromagnetic devices.

A

b) Smoke Detectors installed adjacent to the elevators at each
landing, usually in a vestibule, on all floors.

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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), Chapter 7 (Elevators), the Code requires Phase I (“Recall Phase”) capability on automatic elevators having a total travel of:

a) ≤ 50’ or ≤ 25’ if new after October 6, 1975
b) ≥ 50’ or ≥ 25’ if new after October 6, 1975
c) > 25‘ or > 75’ if new after October 6, 1975
d) > 50’ or > 25’ if new after October 6, 1975

A

d) > 50’ or > 25’ if new after October 6, 1975

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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), Chapter 7 (Elevators), the lobby level “Emergency Service” switch is normally in the _____ position and when it is turned to the _____ position, all elevators in the bank controlled by the switch will be recalled to the lobby floor and remain there with their doors open

a) On, Recall
b) Off, Bypass
c) On, Off
d) Off, On

A

d) Off, On

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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), Chapter 8 (Water Systems), Dry Standpipe Risers are, depending on building height, 4” to 6” diameter pipe and must flow _____ g.p.m. per riser.

a) 250
b) 300
c) 500
d) 1000

A

c) 500

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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), Chapter 8 (Water Systems), Dry Standpipe 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) 20’
b) 25’
c) 30’
d) 35’

A

c) 30’

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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), Chapter 8 (Water Systems), 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 _____ g.p.m. at _____p.s.i. through 100’ of 21⁄2” hose with a 1’ tip.

a) 250, 45
b) 200, 45
c) 250, 40
d) 200, 40

A

b) 200, 45

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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), Chapter 8 (Water Systems), buildings under construction that are _____ or more stories in height, shall be provided with not less than one standpipe for use during construction. Such standpipe shall be installed when the progress of construction is not more than ____ feet in height above grade, and shall be provided with a 21⁄2” outlet on each floor.

a) Three, 25
b) Four, 25
c) Five, 50
d) Six, 50

A

d) Six, 50

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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), Chapter 9 (Salvage Operations), damage to a structure and its contents are usually caused by heat, smoke and water. The main focus in salvage operations is the control of:

a) Heat
b) Smoke
c) Water
d) All of the above

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c) Water

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13
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According to LAFD Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Packets, the Immediate treatment Manager reports to the:

a) Transportation Unit Leader
b) Treatment Unit Leader
c) Medical Group Supervisor
d) Operations

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b) Treatment Unit Leader

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According to LAFD Tactical Alert Manual (Book 92), Chapter 5 (Communications, Dispatch, and Documentation), when field resources are operating in the tactical alert mode within an impact area and are dispatched by their assigned “area” command they shall maintain a list of:

a) The addresses, incident numbers, and approximate time of arrival on scene of any incident they are dispatched to.

b) The incident numbers, incident types, addresses, and dispatch
times of any incident they are dispatched to.

c) The addresses, incident numbers, and dispatch times of any incident they are dispatched to.

d) The incident types, addresses, dispatch times, arrival times, and
completion times of any incident they are dispatched to.

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a) The addresses, incident numbers, and approximate time of arrival on scene of any incident they are dispatched to.

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According to LAFD Tactical Alert Manual (Book 92), Chapter 6 (Resource Deployment), members can find the following information:

a) Staging location considerations – Department facilities
b) Staging location considerations – Non-Department facilities
c) Pre-deployment location considerations for resources
d) Fire station and apparatus relocation considerations for Department resources.
e) All of the Above

A

e) All of the Above

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16
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin #59, (Methods for Painful Stimuli), in the County of Los Angeles, there are ONLY two approved and acceptable forms of painful stimuli that can be used in the pre-hospital setting. These methods are light pressure on the nail bed and ______.

a) Inter-digital pressure
b) Sternal rub
c) Calf pinch
d) Trapezius pinch

A

a) Inter-digital pressure

17
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin #59, (Methods for Painful Stimuli), it is imperative that members documenting EMS incidents have a thorough understanding and good working knowledge of the F-902M. Member shall refer to LAFD Book _____, (F-902M Instruction Manual) if assistance is needed.

a) 53
b) 35
c) 70
d) 5

A

d) 5

18
Q

According to LAFD Training Bulletin #76, (Company Operations), as an incident
expands in size or complexity, which includes an incident commander’s request for additional resources beyond the First Alarm assignment, at least one Rapid Intervention Company (RIC) shall, upon the arrival of the additional resources, be designated as a _____.

a) Back-Up RIC Team
b) RIC
c) Rescue Group Supervisor
d) None of the Above

A

b) RIC

19
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin #76, (Company Operations), NFPA _____,
“Standard on Fire Department Incident Management System” requires that Department SOG’s provide for one individual to assume the role of Incident Commander from the start of operations.

a) 1561
b) 1500
c) 1901
d) 1021

A

a) 1561

20
Q

According to LAFD Training Bulletin #76, (Company Operations), all company
officers are reminded that the _______ is a key component for firefighter accountability for members assigned to each company. All _______ shall assure magnetic nametags carried on the Department apparatus are updated whenever staffing changes take place.

a) “Apparatus Roster System”, Members
b) “Apparatus Accountability System”, Officers
c) “Apparatus Roster System”, Officers
d) “Apparatus Accountability System”, Members

A

c) “Apparatus Roster System”, Officers

21
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According to the LAFD Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Procedures, (Book 70), the acronym “START” stands for:

a) Simple Triage And Rapid Transport
b) Simple Treatment And Rapid Transport
c) Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment
d) Simple Treatment After Rapid Triage

A

c) Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment

22
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According to the LAFD Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Procedures, (Book 70), the “START” plan allows the first responders to triage patients in _____ seconds or less.

a) 15
b) 20
c) 30
d) 60

A

d) 60

23
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According to the LAFD Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Procedures, (Book 70), the START plan allows the first responders to triage patients based upon three simple observations. These physical assessments are:

a) Ventilation, Heart Rate, & Blood Pressure
b) Airway, Breathing, & Circulation
c) Ventilation, Perfusion, & Mental Status
d) Airway, Skin Color, Blood Pressure

A

c) Ventilation, Perfusion, & Mental Status

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According to the LAFD Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Procedures, (Book 70), patients are tagged so that rescuers arriving later can immediately turn their attention to the patients most in need. Patients who are separated from the general group at the start of triage to a specific location would be tagged:

a) Morgue
b) Immediate
c) Minor
d) Delayed

A

c) Minor

25
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According to the LAFD Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Procedures, (Book 70), when it becomes necessary to remove bodies from disaster sites due to rescue work or the health and safety of others, a set of specific procedures should be followed. Which of the following information is not required on the tag or label that is attached to the body?

a) The date and time found.
b) The exact location where found, including floor and room number, or other specific location as appropriate.
c) The name and work telephone number of person making identity or filling out tag.
d) All of the above are required on the tag or label.

A

d) All of the above are required on the tag or label.

26
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According to the LAFD Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Procedures, (Book 70), personal information if possible (Name, Address, City, and Telephone Number) would be documented on:

a) Triage Tag Part I
b) Triage Tag Part II
c) Triage Tag Side A
d) Triage Tag Side B

A

b) Triage Tag Part II

27
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According to the LAFD Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Procedures, (Book 70), if the triage priority of the patient changes personnel shall:

a) Remove and discard the existing tag with a new triage tag that indicates the new priority
b) Remove the entire bottom portion, leaving the injury information, and add a second tag identifying the new triage priority and the reason for the change.

c) Leave the existing tag exactly as the patient was triaged initially
and add a second tag identifying the new triage priority.

d) Leave the existing tag and contact the Medical Group Supervisor.

A

b) Remove the entire bottom portion, leaving the injury information, and add a second tag identifying the new triage priority and the reason for the change.

28
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According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92), Chapter 3 (Specific Operations), the following best describes what a Medical Task Force will normally be comprised of:

a) Three engines or one light force and two engines with two rescue ambulances

b) Two engines or one light force and one engine with two rescue
ambulances (one paramedic and one EMT if available)

c) One engine, two rescue ambulances (one paramedic and one EMT if available), and one EMS Battalion Captain
d) One engine, two rescue ambulances (one paramedic and one EMT if available), and one Department officer (Medical Task Force Leader) which may be the engine company officer

A

d) One engine, two rescue ambulances (one paramedic and one EMT if available), and one Department officer (Medical Task Force Leader) which may be the engine company officer

29
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According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92), Chapter 3 (Specific Operations), the use of the “buddy system” in answering the station doorbell, fueling apparatus, and all situations involving public contact are guidelines during a Phase _____ tactical alert.

a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four

A

b) Two

30
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According to the LAFD Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Procedures, (Book 70), triage tag colors include the following; Deceased = _____, Immediate = _____, Delayed = _____, & Minor = _____.

a) Black, Green, Red, Yellow
b) Black, Red, Yellow, Green
c) Black, Red, Green, Yellow
d) Black, Yellow, Red, Green

A

b) Black, Red, Yellow, Green

31
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According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92), Chapter 4 (emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations), during tactical alert emergency medical services operations, rescue ambulances staffed by recalled members will operate as:

a) Basic Life Support (BLS) resources
b) Advanced Life Support (ALS) resources
c) Either Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) resources
d) None of the above

A

a) Basic Life Support (BLS) resources

32
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According to the LAFD Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Procedures, (Book 70), the Medical Communications Coordinator coordinates information through __________ and ____________.

a) Transportation Unit Leader /Group Supervisor, Transportation
Recorder

b) Ambulance Staging Manager, Treatment Unit Leader
c) Triage Unit Leader, Treatment Unit Leader
d) Treatment Unit Leader, Transportation Recorder

A

a) Transportation Unit Leader /Group Supervisor, Transportation
Recorder

33
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According to the LAFD Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Procedures, (Book 70), the _____ assumes responsibility for treatment, coordination of patient treatment, and preparation for transport, in the treatment areas.

a) Transportation Unit Leader / Group Supervisor
b) Treatment Unit Leader
c) Triage Unit Leader
d) Ambulance Staging Manager

A

b) Treatment Unit Leader

34
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), Chapter 1 (High Rise Incident Command System), the unit responsible for coordinating the transport of equipment via the stairwells is:

a) Systems Control
b) Lobby
c) Base
d) Ground Support

A

d) Ground Support

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