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Quiz 6 Flashcards

1
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 44, “Rotary Saws”, care must be taken that the area in the path of the sparks is clear prior to cutting with the saw. Hot sparks can be thrown up to __________ feet from the cutting area.

a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30

A

a) 15

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 44, “Rotary Saws”, diamond blades must be
rated for spindle speeds of 5000 rpm or higher and must be sandwiched between blade blotters to take up any irregularities in thickness.

a) True
b) False

A

b) False

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 96, “Wildland Firefighting Protective Clothing”, when worn at a brush/grass (wildland) fires, this system may lead to the number one firefighting injury related to brush firefighting, that of _________ .

a) Dehydration
b) Excessive internal heat stress
c) Thermal burns
d) None of the above

A

b) Excessive internal heat stress

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 96, “Wildland Firefighting Protective Clothing”, the goal of the Department is to provide a protective clothing system
for (Wildland) fires that will protect members for _________ .

a) Extended exposure times
b) Direct flame contact
c) Normal exposure limits
d) Radiated heat exposures

A

c) Normal exposure limits

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 96, “Wildland Firefighting Protective Clothing”, _________ firefighter field pack will be assigned to every fire apparatus.

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

A

a) One

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 99, “River Rescue First Responder”, protocols are useful when discretion is allowed at the scene. Successful rescue is a mixture of training, experience, practice, and judgment. We must remember that self-rescue is the priority. Rescue of our teammates is _________, and the rescue of the victim is the final outcome.

a) Our priority
b) Secondary
c) Not a priority
d) First

A

b) Secondary

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 99, “River Rescue First Responder”, the preferred hose for this evolution is 50-100 feet (maximum) of 2-1/2 inch firefighting hose. The ideal inflation pressure is _________ psi, which gives enough stability to prevent line kinking yet may be reached rapidly and safely.

a) 40-50 psi
b) 30- 40 psi
c) 60-70 psi
d) 50-60 psi

A

d) 50-60 psi

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 118, “Lifepak 12 Defibrillator”, the manual
defibrillator is located in the upper right side of the keypad in the gray area. To use the manual defibrillator:
! Bare the patient’s chest.
! Place defibrillator pads on the patient’s chest:
! Right of the sternum, just below the clavicle (right high).
! Left mid-axillary line between the ____ and ____ inter-costal spaces

a) 5th and 6th
b) 4th and 6th
c) 5th and 7th
d) 4th and 5th

A

b) 4th and 6th

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 118, “Lifepak 12 Defibrillator”, when the
discharge button is not pressed within 45 seconds, the stored energy is removed internally.

a) True
b) False

A

b) False

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According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 5, Book 8, heavy and light vehicle hard braking will cause the brakes to heat up. The worst consequence of this is _________ .

a) Skidding
b) Brake Lag
c) Brake Fade
d) Brake Fanning

A

c) Brake Fade

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According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 5, Book 8, the factor most important in determining the turning radius of a vehicle is the ___________.

a) Length of Wheelbase
b) Length of Vehicle
c) Condition of Power Steering Unit
d) Condition of Steering Gear

A

a) Length of Wheelbase

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According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 5, Book 8, the average weight of a modern aerial ladder truck is approximately ________ .

a) 10 tons
b) 15 tons
c) 20 tons
d) 24 tons

A

d) 24 tons

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According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 6, Book 8, safe driving can be broken down into three basic categories. These categories are:

a) Foresight, attitude, and safe vehicle
b) Alertness, good judgment, safe vehicle
c) Safe vehicle, good physical condition of driver, attitude
d) Attitude, good judgment, foresight

A

c) Safe vehicle, good physical condition of driver, attitude

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16) According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 6, Book 8, when a rain first begins, accidents increase dramatically. Extremely slick road conditions usually last for approximately________ to _________ after the rain begins.
a) 10 to 15 min.
b) 30 to 45 min.
c) 1 hour to 2 hours
d) 3 hours to 4 hours

A

b) 30 to 45 min.

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According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 7, Book 8, when vehicle speed is doubled, perception-reaction time is doubled and braking distance is:

a) Doubled
b) Tripled
c) Quadrupled
d) Not affected

A

c) Quadrupled

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According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 7, Book 8, the largest single factor in stopping a vehicle is:

a) Reaction Time
b) Perception Time
c) Braking Time
d) Vehicle Speed

A

d) Vehicle Speed

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According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 8, Book 8, on freeway incidents the proper way to spot a triple for protection of personnel is:

a) Partially blocking a lane
b) Fully blocking a lane
c) Out of the traffic
d) Either b or c

A

d) Either b or c

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According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 8, Book 8, prior to leaving quarters or while responding, it is important for a Captain to confirm the location of the _______ with the Engineer.

a) District maps
b) Radio channels
c) Responding companies
d) Hydrants

A

d) Hydrants

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According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 9, Book 8, the tiller trainee shall sit as an observer through a minimum of _________ _________
tillering sessions:

a) 4 emergency
b) 3 emergency
c) 4 non- emergency
d) 3 non-emergency

A

d) 3 non-emergency

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According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 9, Book 8, when the member is now eligible for certification, the pertinent information shall be noted in the station journal (F-2) by the member’s company officer.

a) True
b) False

A

b) False

21
Q

According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 10, Book 8, the low air pressure warning device must activate between _________ and _________ psi.

a) 60 and 65 psi
b) 55 and 75 psi
c) 55 and 60 psi
d) 60 and 75 psi

A

b) 55 and 75 psi

22
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According to LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 10, Book 8, failure to perform one of the following tests will result in an automatic failure of the pre-trip test.

a) Parking brake test
b) Safety belt test
c) Hydraulic brake check
d) Air brake check

A

d) Air brake check

23
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According to the LAFD Drivers Training Manual, Module 10, Book 8, the driver may use the inspection guide found in the Commercial Drivers Handbook during the pre-trip inspection as a memory aid while taking the pre-trip exam.

a) True
b) False

A

a) True

24
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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100) Chapter 14 “Demobilization, Overhaul and Re-entry”, due to the magnitude of most high rise fires and the associated dollar loss, the cause determination function is normally performed, as per Department policy, by _________.

a) An Insurance claims adjuster
b) An A-Unit
c) The Incident Commander
d) Both A and C

A

b) An A-Unit

25
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100) Chapter 14 “Demobilization, Overhaul and Re-entry”, regarding overhaul, the first priority for the Incident Commander is to ensure that the building is ___________________ .

a) Free from smoke and well ventilated for firefighters
b) Clear for re-entry for firefighters
c) Structurally safe for firefighters
d) Able to provide an adequate water supply for overhaul

A

c) Structurally safe for firefighters

26
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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100) Chapter 14 “Demobilization, Overhaul and Re-Entry”, for incidents requiring large-scale evacuation of a building, the Re-Entry/Re-Housing Unit Leader position should be established. This position reports to the _________ .

a) Evacuation Group Supervisor
b) Plans Section Chief
c) Logistic Chief
d) Medical Group Supervisor

A

a) Evacuation Group Supervisor

27
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100) Chapter 14 “Demobilization, Overhaul and Re-Entry”, the _______________ has the responsibility to communicate information to evacuees under the direction of the Incident Commander.

a) Re-entry / Re-Housing Unit Leader
b) Evacuation Group Supervisor
c) Relocation Unit Leader
d) LAPD

A

b) Evacuation Group Supervisor

28
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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100) Chapter 14 “Demobilization, Overhaul and Re-Entry”, if building management/department
personnel are unable to restore the fire protection equipment, _________ .

a) fire watch notice shall be issued and a fire watch established
b) restrict entry to essential personnel only
c) have the management / building owner provide security
d) post F-338 near main entrance and contact a High Rise Unit Inspector

A

a) fire watch notice shall be issued and a fire watch established

29
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100) Chapter 15 “Lessons Learned”, it is imperative that all companies check in with _________ and
Lobby Control prior to proceeding to the fire floor(s).

a) Floor Division Group Supervisor
b) The Incident Commander
c) Staging
d) Base

A

c) Staging

30
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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100) Chapter 15 “Lessons Learned”, when extending lines into a fire floor, consider using the
______________ method.

a) Two-line “Pincer” method
b) “Wet Line/Dry Line”
c) Offensive attack
d) High Rise Hose-pack extension

A

b) “Wet Line/Dry Line”

31
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100) Chapter 15 “Lessons Learned”, when extending lines into a fire floor, forcible entry tools should
be taken aloft by the first fire attack team, specifically the _________ .

a) Houligan tool
b) Crow bar
c) Rotary saw
d) Hayward

A

c) Rotary saw

32
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100) Chapter 15 “Lessons Learned”, the assignment of fire companies a minimum of _________ floors above the fire, along with horizontal ventilation will prevent extension as well as prevent the fire from lapping to additional floors.

a) Two floors
b) Four floors
c) One floor
d) None of the above

A

a) Two floors

33
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100) Chapter 15 “Lessons Learned”, deploy _________ in Staging to establish a first care area as
close to the operations areas as practical. Extended medical treatment areas can be established adjacent to but separate from Base.

a) An EMS Supervisor
b) 8oo series and paramedic rescue ambulances
c) Paramedic resources
d) A Medical Group Supervisor

A

c) Paramedic resources

34
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100) addendum, the position in the Incident Command System that is responsible for the adequacy of
resources at a high rise incident is the _________ .

a) Logistics Section Chief
b) Incident Commander
c) Operations Section Chief
d) Division Supervisor

A

b) Incident Commander

35
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According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Addendum”, the position in the Incident Command System responsible to manage all suppression, rescue, and EMS operations is the ___________________ .

a) Incident Commander
b) Division Supervisor
c) Plans Section Chief
d) Operations Section Chief

A

d) Operations Section Chief

36
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Addendum”, the position in the Incident Command System responsible to determine resource needs including relief is the _________.

a) Operations Section Chief
b) Logistics Section Chief
c) Incident Commander
d) Plans Section Chief

A

a) Operations Section Chief

37
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Addendum”, the position in the Incident Command System that is responsible to maintain separate stockpiles of reserve and expended equipment is the _________ .

a) Staging Area Manager
b) Base Manager
c) Ground Support Unit
d) Stairwell Support Unit

A

a) Staging Area Manager

38
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Addendum”, the position in the Incident Command System that is responsible to control the flow
of LAFD personnel and civilians is the ________________ .

a) Stairwell Support Unit
b) Ground Support Unit
c) Lobby Control Area Manager
d) Base Manager

A

c) Lobby Control Area Manager

39
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Addendum”, the position in the Incident Command System that is responsible to request the
response of, and make contact with the building engineer, utility representatives, elevator service personnel, etc. and anticipate the failure of critical systems is the
__________________ .

a) Lobby Control Unit
b) Systems Control Unit
c) Staging Area Manager
d) Elevator Control Unit

A

b) Systems Control Unit

40
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Manual (Book 100), “Addendum”, the position in the Incident Command System that is responsible to, when directed, provide a water supply to the entrance of the stairwell is the _____________.

a) Lobby Control Unit
b) Ground Support Unit
c) Staging Area Manager
d) Base Manager

A

d) Base Manager

41
Q

According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92) Chapter 9, “Attachments”, when more than four Rescue Ambulances are assigned, the _________ will be notified.

a) Closest EMS Supervisor
b) Medical Advisor
c) Command Post
d) Closest Battalion Commander

A

b) Medical Advisor

42
Q

According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92) Chapter 9, “Attachments”, when there are more than ten rescue ambulances needed at an emergency incident, request ________________ .

a) A Battalion Commander
b) An EMS Supervisor
c) Private ambulances
d) None of the above

A

c) Private ambulances

43
Q

According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92) Chapter 9, “Attachments”, a Division Assignment List Sheet is form number ____________ .

a) ICS-204
b) ICS-209
c) ICS-211
d) ICS-215

A

a) ICS-204

44
Q

According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92) Chapter 9, “Attachments”, an Incident Radio Communications Radio Plan is form number _______________ .

a) ICS-216
b) ICS-217
c) ICS-205
d) ICS-202

A

c) ICS-205

45
Q

According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92), Chapter 9, “Attachments”, an Incident Objectives sheet is form number ______________.

a) ICS-202
b) ICS-207
c) ICS-219
d) ICS-211

A

a) ICS-202

46
Q

According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92), Chapter 9, “Attachments”, all members that are held over for a civil disturbance must have
their commanding officer complete one of the following forms where appropriate:

a) F-49
b) F-113
c) F-393
d) F-23

A

d) F-23

47
Q

According to the Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92), Chapter 9, “Attachments”, a Medical Plan is form number _______________ .

a) ICS-219
b) ICS-206
c) ICS-209
d) ICS-211

A

b) ICS-206

48
Q

According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92), Chapter 9, “Attachments”, a “Tactical Alert” is initiated in selected first-in districts or on a Department-wide basis.

a) True
b) False

A

a) True

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