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Quiz 5 Flashcards

1
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According to Vol 3 6/1 APPARATUS. The term “triple combination” indicates that this apparatus has 3 components. The following are the 3 components EXCEPT?

A

Water

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According to Vol 3 6/1 APPARATUS. Fireboats are invaluable in fighting ship and ______ fires

A

Wharf

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According to Vol 3 6/1 APPARATUS. Before heavy streams of a boat are directed towards a fire, _____ short blasts are sounded on the air horn.

A

4

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4
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According to Vol 3 6/1 APPARATUS. LAFD operates 6 helicopters. Agusta (AW139) can seat 11-15 members and is capable of speeds up to what MPH?

A

138 mph

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5
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According to Vol 3 6/1 APPARATUS. Decon trailer (Decon 1), has the capability of decontaminating how many firefighters/civilians at one time?

A

150

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6
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According to Vol 3 6/1 APPARATUS. Emergency lighting has a ____’ telescoping boom connected to a crossbar with 8 lights permanently mounted.

A

25’

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7
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According to Vol 3 6/1 APPARATUS. Rehab Air Tender (RAT). it is equipped with how many high pressure, large capacity compressors?

A

2

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8
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According to Vol 3 6/1 APPARATUS. Swift water tender transports swift water crew and equipment. Total capacity is?

A

4 including driver

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According to Vol 3 6/1 APPARATUS. The LAFD operates how many helicopters?

A

6

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10
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According to Vol 3 6/1 APPARATUS. Some helicopters have “______” and power hoist capabilities.

A

“night sun”

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11
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. (Maxiforce Airbag systems) The 2 air bag systems currently in use are a 3 air bag system and a 7 air bag system. They are rated at?

A

56-ton and 236-ton

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12
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According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. The single-bit axe is sharper and its blade ground finer than a pickhead axe, making it well suited for cutting hardwood floors and?

A

Plywood

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13
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According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Bolt cutters are used to cut all of the following, Except?

A

Locks

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14
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According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Brush hook, main cutting edge can be used to cut branches up to how many inches in diameter?

A

3”

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15
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According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Hay hooks are used primarily for moving and carrying?

A

Baled materials

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16
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According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Uses of hose clamp could include the following except.

A

prevention of loading the bed

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17
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Red wood plugs can be tapered to less than ____” at the tip?

A

1/2”

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18
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According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Tanker Drilling Kit is designed for drilling and off loading overturned tank trucks. Kit includes air drill with ____” bit?

A

3 1/2” bit

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19
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According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Rubber Gauntlet Gloves will be exchanged and tested with 10,000 volts of electricity every how often?

A

60 days

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20
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According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. What portion of the sledge hammer is most effective for breaking concrete?

A

Edge

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21
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According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. When should swift water equipment be carried on apparatus?

A

Year round

22
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Porter wire cutters are used on ordinary steel rods and wire up to ____” in diameter?

A

3/16”

23
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Wagon Battery, The apparatus should be spotted a sufficient distance away to permit the stream to enter the building at approximate what degree angle?

A

30%

24
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. The Bresnan distributor is of a revolving type, designed to throw water up to what distance?

A

30’

25
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. The air pressure type extinguisher (water gun). To refill after use, release all pressure from tank by holding tank upside down and opening valve. Unscrew threaded ring how many turns?

A

2 turns

26
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Discharge time for 20lb. Dry Chemical extinguisher with valve fully opened is?

A

10 sec

27
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Some passenger cars are equipped with a smaller dry chemical extinguisher with a capacity of?

A

3-5 pounds

28
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Binoculars, the “_______” with tripod is used for visual monitoring of a Hazardous Material problem.

A

60 power telescope

29
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. Hazardous Materials Gloves, entry teams must wear a minimum of how many layers of gloves?

A

3

30
Q

According to Vol 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment. CAMEO (computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations) is a computer program to assist with handling hazardous material incidents. The program has many modules, but the 3 most important are, except?

A

National Oceanic

31
Q

According to TB 69 Maxi-Force Air Bags. If the inflation button in the Dual “dead man” safety relief and control valve, has a relief valve that will activate when pressure exceeds what PSI?

A

118 PSI

32
Q

According to TB 69 Maxi-Force Air Bags.The In-line safety relief valve, relieves pressure to protect bags from over inflation. What pressure do they relieve at?

A

135 PSI

33
Q

According to TB 69 Maxi-Force Air Bags. When attaching to the SCBA bottle, the last ___ turn should be accomplished by turning both the threaded inlet fitting and regulator together until hand tight?

A

1/4 turn

34
Q

According to TB 69 Maxi-Force Air Bags. Each hose is 16’ long, with a working pressure of ___ PSI?

A

250 PSI

35
Q

According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The OHAV weighs 35 pounds and is constructed from?

A

Cast aluminum

36
Q

According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The OHAV is hydrostatically tested to 900 PSI and has a maximum operating pressure of?

A

250 psi

37
Q

According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The OHAV has a maximum flow of what GPM?

A

2000 gpm

38
Q

According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The 4” supply hose from the engine laying a line must be attached to the port labeled “TO FIRE” in?

A

Red Tape

39
Q

According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. Which is NOT an apparatus spotting option for the OHAV valve?

A

Onside Rear

40
Q

According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The OHAV shall be inspected at all of the following EXCEPT?

A

Weekly

41
Q

According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. When inspecting the OHAV, one of the checks is to ensure that the hand crank is in what position?

A

Turned Counterclockwise

42
Q

According to TB 131 Holmatro Self Contained Rescue Tool. Model used by LAFD is?

A

BCT 3120

43
Q

According to TB 131 Holmatro Self Contained Rescue Tool. The unit is powered by a ___ volt DC Dewalt battery pack?

A

24 volt

44
Q

According to TB 131 Holmatro Self Contained Rescue Tool. When rotating the control handle to the LEFT, the rpm will rise and the spreaders/cutter arms will?

A

Close

45
Q

According to DB 19-19 Public Recording of Department Members. Department members shall not interfere with their First Amendment right to film, Such prohibited interference includes the following EXCEPT?

A

-As for the person’s identification
-Intentionally blocking or obstructing cameras or recording devices
-ask person to provide a reason for taking photographs or recordings
-Ask recording party to stay outside of the work are when recording

46
Q

According to DB 19-19 Public Recording of Department Members. If recording party ask a department member for their name and rank, member must?

A

Member should provide name and rank

47
Q

According to DB 18-01 After Action Review Policy. AAR is a structured process to capture lessons learned from challenges, successes, and failures with the goal of improving future performance. AAR’s were developed by?

A

US Army

48
Q

According to DB 18-01 After Action Review Policy. When conducting the AAR, the discussion should capture the following, EXCEPT?

A

-Incident overview
-what actually happened
-why did it happen
-when did it happen

49
Q

According to DB 08-13 Apparatus Parking and Security. Lost or stolen equipment as well as response delays as outcomes from inadequate apparatus security. ____ will be held strictly accountable.

A

Drivers
Officers
crew
All of the above

50
Q

According to DB 18-01 After Action Review Policy. Consideration should be given to provide a visible deterrent to those that may engage in theft or vandalism of department apparatus by.

A

Leaving one member at the apparatus

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