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Quiz 6 Flashcards

1
Q

According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Ropes (lines) in used by the LAFD are made of synthetic fibers, range in size from _______ in diameter and in lengths of 300’

A

1/4” to 3/4”

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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Main line is a 300’ low stretch 1/2” static kernmantle lifeline, white in color, what color stripes running through it?

A

Blue and Red

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3
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According to Vol 3 6/4 Ropes and Knots. Engine Company carries 2 Class III full body rescue harnesses. What size are they?

A

2 Large

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4
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Truck Companies carry how many class III full body rescue harnesses?

A

3

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5
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Anchor strap with “D” rings at both ends is 2” wide and how long?

A

7 foot

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6
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, The Class III body harness rear strap support should be adjusted to the middle of the back. How many types of rear strap supports is there?

A

2

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7
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, According to Vol 3 6/4 Ropes and Knots. The ____ loops are used only for attaching extra equipment e.g. webbing/carabiners only.

A

small loops

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8
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Which form is used to keep lifeline and rescue kit inspection records?

A

F-975

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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, 20’ extension ladder uses a ____” halyard

A

3/8”

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10
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Which of the following knots has the LEAST efficiency?

A

overhand knot

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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Hose used in the field comes in 50’ sections with the exception of the 3” ladder pipe hose which comes in 100’ section. No section will be issued for firefighting use if it has been shortened to less than?

A

40’

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12
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Fabric-jacketed hose shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry hose at least once each?

A

week

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13
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, How often shall fabric-jacketed firefighting hand lines be changed when damp and dirty?

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24 hours

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14
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3. The spacing when climbing a ladder with a dry hose line is ____, and ___ for dry.

A

25, 10

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15
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Hose change shall be properly documented. Documentation shall be done in the following except?

A

F-2 journal
Book 55
F-122
F-128
-All are proper documentation

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16
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Heavily soiled hose ____ be washed using a 5-10% solution of concentrated liquid soap.

A

may

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17
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Damaged hose shall be forwarded to S&M for repair. Hose shall be clean, dry, rolled and tied in how many places?

A

2

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18
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, When two members are folding a salvage cover, what is the distance of the fold when facing each other?

A

8-10 inches

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19
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Hose that is in need of repair shall be rolled with which coupling forming the core?

A

female, unless the female coupling needs repair

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20
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Coiling rope for throwing, with sufficient line to reach objective, make coils about how many feet in diameter?

A

3’ in diameter

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21
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According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Coiling rope for throwing. With practice, a line can readily be cast a distance of how many feet?

A

50’

22
Q

According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, All single and double jacketed hose shall be tested in all of the following EXCEPT?

A

When coupling threads appears to be damaged

23
Q

According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, Annual hose test record is form?

A

F-129

24
Q

According to the Manual Of Operation, Vol 3, When rolling male end of 1” hose, should be folded back how many inches from the coupling before starting the roll?

A

18” - 24”

25
Q

According to the Apparatus Operator’s Training Manual AOTM Lesson 1. In a 4 stroke Engine, _____ are used on pistons to maintain gas-tight seals between the piston and cylinders?

A

rings

26
Q

According to the Apparatus Operator’s Training Manual AOTM Lesson 1. “the movement of a body against an opposing force”, best describes which function of engine output?

A

Work

27
Q

According to the Apparatus Operator’s Training Manual AOTM Lesson 2. A moving vehicle, just as any other moving body, has what is known as kinetic enerygy. If the speed of the vehicle is doubled, its kinetic energy will?

A

Will fourfold

28
Q

According to the Apparatus Operator’s Training Manual AOTM Lesson 1. Belt tension must be properly adjusted so that the belt will deflect approximately how much in the center when depressed?

A

1/2”

29
Q

According to the Apparatus Operator’s Training Manual AOTM Lesson 1. “Flexible couplings between 2 shafts that permits 1 shaft to drive another at an angle” best describes?

A

Universal joint

30
Q

According to TB 70 Metro Rail Blue Line. Milepost markers are used throughout the rail network and are marked not to exceed distances of more than?

A

1/10 mile

31
Q

According to TB 70 Metro Rail Blue Line. Hose outlets in tunnels are located, how far apart?

A

250’ and 300’ apart

32
Q

According to TB 70 Metro Rail Blue Line. Emergency lighting has a backup battery with a minimum lasting time of?

A

90 minutes

33
Q

According to TB 70 Metro Rail Blue Line. Emergency walkways have a substantially flat surface for passengers and emergency personnel to use if needed; what is the with fo these passages?

A

30”

34
Q

According to TB 74 S&R utilizing 1” hose line. Engineer should load the 1” line and pump what pressure?

A

200-250 psi

35
Q

According to TB 74 S&R utilizing 1” hose line. 150’ of 1” line with proper 200psi and spray tip removed will deliver what GPM?

A

65 GPM

36
Q

According to TB 74 S&R utilizing 1” hose line. The following are advantages of utilizing the 1” line, EXCEPT?

A

-Opening and Closing the nozzle rapidly could be used as a signaling device at the entrance
-Provides a means to determine how far into the building the rescue team has advnce
-Not easily distinguishable in the dark-
-Not normally used for structure firefighting

37
Q

According to TB 90 Fire Burns. 2nd degree burns can occur within one second of exposures to ____F?

A

158F

38
Q

According to TB 90 Fire Burns. Latent heat is the quantity of heat absorbed by a substance when passing between phases. Water has a latent heat of evaporation of?

A

970 BTUs

39
Q

According to TB 90 Fire Burns. Flashover can be identified as the curve occurring near?

A

The end of Growth Stage

40
Q

According to TB 90 Fire Burns. According to TB 90 Fire Burns. Warning signs of flashover may not be apparent in buildings with large unenclosed floor or attic spaces and ceilings ___ to ___ feet above the floor or hoist level

A

12 to 20

41
Q

According to TB 90 Fire Burns. Backdraft is extremely rare, it is a serious, structure damaging explosion. Oxygen content must fall to levels of what %?

A

11 - 15%

42
Q

According to TB 90 Fire Burns. _____ is a warning of a more deadly event to follow?

A

Rollover

43
Q

According to DB 19-12 Extractor-Washer machine and PPE laundering procedures. Regardless of exposure to contaminants, PPE’s shall be cleaned in an extractor a minimum of?

A

Twice per Year

44
Q

According to DB 19-12 Extractor-Washer machine and PPE laundering procedures. BC shall establish a cleaning schedule for thier respective Battalions. BC’s are to develop _____ schedule and track progress to ensure compliance

A

an annual

45
Q

According to DB 19-13 Reducing Occupational Exposure to Fireground Contaminants and Carcinoges. According to IAFF, in 2017, what % of all firefighter line of duty deaths were attributable to cancer?

A

74%

46
Q

According to DB 19-13 Reducing Occupational Exposure to Fireground Contaminants and Carcinoges. According to “Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service,” firefighters pose a higher risk for cancer. Of the following which is poses the highest risk?

A

Testicular Cancer

47
Q

According to Substance Abuse Policy. The following list of behaviors may indicate marijuana use, EXCEPT?

A

Impared long-term memory

48
Q

According to Substance Abuse Policy. Any supervisor who has observed a member and has “reasonable suspicion” that a member is under the influence shall contact the next level supervisor. Next level supervisor will evaluate member and if in agreeance of “reasonable suspicion” what form must be filled out?

A

F-3000

49
Q

According to 2003 Seagrave Log Book. 2003 Seagrave has which type of Engine?

A

Detroit Series 60

50
Q

According to 2003 Seagrave Log Book. What is the 2003 Seagrave Engine horsepower?

A

430 hp

51
Q

According to 2007 Seagrave Log Book. 2007 Seagrave has which type of Engine?

A

CAT C-13

52
Q

According to 2007 Seagrave Log Book. What is the 2007 Seagrave Engine horsepower?

A

485 hp

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