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Quiz 7 Flashcards

1
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 20, “Fuel Conservation / Driving Procedures”, controlled tests have demonstrated that fuel conservation of at least
_________ percent is possible through proper vehicle operation, use, maintenance, and trip planning.

A) 20%

B) 25%

C) 15%

D) 10%

A

D) 10%

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 20, “Fuel Conservation / Driving Procedures”, while abiding by a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour. Most automobiles get about _________ percent better mileage on the highway at 50
miles per hour (mph) than at 65 mph.

A) 20%

B) 18%

C) 12%

D) 27%

A

B) 18%

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 45, “Railroads”, railroads transport approximately _________ of all hazardous materials.

A) 70%

B) 50%

C) 65%

D) 40%

A

A) 70%

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 45, “Railroads”, DOT placarding is not required for shipments that do not exceed _________ pounds and are transported in trailers on flat cars (TOFC) or containers on flat cars (COFC).

A) 1500 pounds

B) 1000 pounds

C) 500 pounds

D) 2000 pounds

A

B) 1000 pounds

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 45, “Railroads”, a train _________ , sometimes called wheel report, is a computer generated list of cars beginning with the locomotive and listing each car in sequence by number to the caboose.

A) Waybill

B) Consist

C) Manifest

D) None of the above

A

B) Consist

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 45, “Railroads”, it is recommended that _________ mile(s) be allotted for stopping a train. A standard red fusee placed between the tracks will cause the engineer to stop the train and investigate the problem.

A) 1 1⁄2 miles

B) 2 miles

C) 1 mile

D) 2 1⁄2 miles

A

A) 1 1⁄2 miles

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 70, “Metro Rail Blue Line” in the mid-corridor segment, cars run uninterrupted by cross traffic at or above ground level. There are 14 grade crossings. They are protected by crossing gate arms, flashing lights, and bells. These are automatically activated when the train is about _________ feet from a crossing. The time between warning device activation and train arrival is approximately _________ seconds.

A) 500 feet, 20 seconds

B) 200 feet, 30 seconds

C) 300 feet, 20 seconds

D) 200 feet, 50 seconds

A

A) 500 feet, 20 seconds

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 70, “Metro Rail Blue Line” there are 22 passenger stations along the Blue Line route, the majority being open concrete platforms situated between the #1 and #2 track. Access to the platform is by ramp or stairway, with additional access points at either end of the platform. The height of the platforms range from _________ feet (ground level) to _________ feet.

A) 2 feet, 40 feet

B) 4 feet, 35 feet

C) 3 feet, 25 feet

D) 2 feet, 10 feet

A

B) 4 feet, 35 feet

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9
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 93, “Barricade”, Barricade is _________ .

A) a corrosive

B) a carcinogen

C) non-toxic

D) toxic

A

C) non-toxic

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10
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 113, “Alameda Corridor”, one _________ Botz Dot will be located at each standpipe connection.

A) Blue

B) Green

C) Yellow

D) Orange

A

B) Green

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 113, “Alameda Corridor”, _________ Botz Dots will be located at each access gate to identify a retractable ladder.

A) Yellow

B) Two

C) Red

D) Four

A

B) Two

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12
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 113, “Alameda Corridor”, emergency telephones are provided at each _________ .

A) Access gate

B) Standpipe outlet

C) Retractable ladder

D) Standpipe inlet

A

C) Retractable ladder

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 116, “Metro Rail Red Line”, the batteries are located under the “B” car, and a battery “disconnect switch” is located __________.

A) inside of the battery compartment

B) inside the engineers booth

C) inside the conductor’s compartment

D) front of the “A” car

A

A) inside of the battery compartment

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin 116, “Metro Rail Red Line”, each car is equipped with two _________ extinguishers. One is located in the ________.

A) 20 BC, side compartment of the “A” car

B) 2A/10BC, side compartment of the “B” car

C) 20A/20BC, operators cab

D) 10Al60BC, operators cab

A

D) 10Al60BC, operators cab

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According to LAFD Drivers Training Bulletin 117, “Port of LA Waterfront Red Line Car – Emergency Responder”, the streetcars on the Red Car Line are powered by _________ volts of direct current electricity, distributed to the cars by a direct-
suspension overhead contact system (OCS).

A) 1000 volts

B) 750 volts

C) 600 volts

D) 500 volts

A

C) 600 volts

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Q

According to LAFD Drivers Training Bulletin 117, “Port of LA Waterfront Red Line Car – Emergency Responder”, the Input Voltage to the power transformer is rated at _________ volts AC.

A) 500 volts

B) 480 volts

C) 750 volts

D) 1000 volts

A

B) 480 volts

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17
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According to LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 10 Water /Utilities”, mains normally run beneath a street and parallel to a curb, can vary from _________ to _________ in size, and are constructed from iron pipe.

A) 8 to 48 inches

B) 12 to 24 inches

C) 8 to 36 inches

D) 2 to 72 inches

A

D) 2 to 72 inches

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18
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According to LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 10 Water / Utilities”, shut-off valves (or service valves, curb valves, etc.) provide a means for controlling the flow of water through service and customer lines. _________ of shut-off valves are commonly utilized:

A) 6 types

B) 3 types

C) 4 types

D) 2 types

A

D) 2 types

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19
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According to LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 10 Water / Utilities”, Pressure Reducing Valves are normally used in domestic services to reduce high water pressures to an acceptable level inside a structure. Most dwellings commonly use a setting of _________ to _________ psi.

A) 10, 65

B) 40, 80

C) 15, 75

D) 25, 90

A

B) 40, 80

20
Q

According to LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 10 Water / Utilities”, approximately _________ percent of all fire hydrant gate valves close in a clockwise direction.

A) 86 percent

B) 98 percent

C) 89 percent

D) 96 percent

A

B) 98 percent

21
Q

According to LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 10 Water / Utilities”, the fire hydrant gate valve is normally found in direct line with the fire hydrant and perpendicular to the curb. A _________ inch diameter cap, usually painted blue covers access to the gate valve..

A) eight, yellow

B) six, blue

C) eight, blue

D) six, yellow

A

B) six, blue

22
Q

According to LAFD Truck Operations Manual (Book 29), “Chapter 10 Water / Utilities”, two members applying moderate pressure to the gate key should be adequate when closing the valve. Fire hydrant gate valves may require _________ to _________ full turns to complete a shutdown.

A) 18, 32

B) 18, 26

C) 14, 29

D) 12, 38

A

B) 18, 26

23
Q

According to ICS Module 2, “Principles and Features of ICS”, the Incident Command System is a management system.

A) True

B) False

A

A) True

24
Q

According to ICS Module 2, “Principles and Features of ICS”, the individual designated as the Operations Commander has responsibility for all functions.

A) True

B) False

A

B) False

25
Q

According to ICS Module 2, “Principles and Features of ICS”, the principal ICS management functions are Finance, Logistics, Operations, Planning and Incident Command.

A) True

B) False

A

A) True

26
Q

According to ICS Module 2, “Principles and Features of ICS”, in some cases a single supervisor may never be in charge of more than one unit.

A) True

B) False

A

B) False

27
Q

According to ICS Module 2, “Principles and Features of ICS”, the span of control for any supervisor falls within a range of 3 to 7.

A) True

B) False

A

A) True

28
Q

According to ICS Module 3, “Organization Overview”, the management of any incident or an event always includes five major functions.

A) True

B) False

A

A) True

29
Q

According to ICS Module 3, “Organization Overview”, ICS position titles will not be used instead of agency radio call signs when referring to ICS organizational positions.

A) True

B) False

A

B) False

30
Q

According to ICS Module 3, “Organization Overview”, the Operations Section develops from the bottom up by first establishing Divisions, Groups, and if necessary, Branches.

A) True

B) False

A

A) True

31
Q

According to ICS Module 3, “Organization Overview”, another common method of organizing operations at an incident is to establish groups. As the name implies, this form of organization deals with geographic areas.

A) True

B) False

A

B) False

32
Q

According to ICS Module 3, “Organization Overview”, ICS is based on a requirement that the system must be capable of handling only large incidents.

A) True

B) False

A

B) False

33
Q

According to ICS Module 4, “Incident Facilities”, small and large scale incidents must have a designated location for the Incident Command Post (ICP).

A) True

B) False

A

A) True

34
Q

According to ICS Module 4, “Incident Facilities”, the ICP can be located with other incident facilities such as Base Camp.

A) True

B) False

A

A) True

35
Q

According to ICS Module 4, “Incident Facilities”, there may be more than one ICP per incident if the incident is multi-jurisdictional.

A) True

B) False

A

B) False

36
Q

According to ICS Module 4, “Incident Facilities”, resources in a Staging Area are always in or on an available status, which means they are ready for assignment within 60 seconds.

A) True

B) False

A

B) False

37
Q

According to ICS Module 4, “Incident Facilities”, management of the Base Camp comes under the authority of the Operations Section Chief.

A) True

B) False

A

B) False

38
Q

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), Chapter 12, “Air Operations”, minimum helicopter response times from the Van Nuys Airport to the downtown area is _____ to _____ minutes and may serve as a guidelines in requesting helicopter assistance.

A) 4 - 6

B) 5 - 7

C) 8 -10

D) 10 - 12

A

D) 10 - 12

39
Q

According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92), Chapter 7, “Media Relations - Tactical Alert Guidelines”, Information Officers should communicate via ______ when providing updates or briefings to the Public Service Officer.

A) Tactical Channel

B) Dispatch Channel

C) Cellular Telephone or Land-Based Telephone

D) Command Channel

A

C) Cellular Telephone or Land-Based Telephone

40
Q

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”

41
Q

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

42
Q

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’

43
Q

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

44
Q

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

45
Q

According to LAFD Training Bulletin #46, Double Deck Buses, there are _____ windows on each side of the lower level and there are _____ windows on each side of the upper level used for emergency exits.

A) Two, Four

B) Three, Four

C) Four, Three

D) Two, Three

A

D) Two, Three

46
Q

According to the LAFD Tactical Alert Operations Manual (Book 92), Chapter 3, 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

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