Test Questions Flashcards
According to the MOPS Volume 1 0/3-50.05, the information contained in attachments to Special Notices MAY form the basis for promotional exam test questions if….
the information has been included in the Library.
According to the MOPS Volume 1, 1/0-07.00, what is goal NO. 2 of the Department?
Develop a system for minimizing the impact of disasters and “other” emergencies on life and property.
According to the MOPS Volume 1, 0/3-68.50, a Training Bulletin to all members is issued by which section and posted on the Intranet under the Training Bulletin tab?
In-Service Training Section
According to the MOPS Volume I 0/3-10.40, For The maintenance of the Library, the following members in these sections/ bureau will maintain information posted to the Intranet and placed in the Library?
Planning Section
Management Information Section
Administrative Services Bureau
According to the MOPS Volume 1 0/3-60.05, where shall members wishing to post an Unofficial Notice send the text of the notice to have the notice posted to the Intranet.
Their respective Operations Office
Planning section
Community Liaison Office
According to TB 003 Type IV Buildings - Aluminum; Roof and Sides with corrugated sheet aluminum and laid over framework of steel pipe. What size is the aluminum sheets?
26 inches wide by 10 feet long
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, what is the main fire hazard in an electrical vault?
Cooling oil used in transformers
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, LADWP has how many receiving stations?
21
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, the severity of injury from electrical shock depends on the amount of electrical current and the length of time the current passes through the body. An amperage of ______ going through the body is enough to cause death?
1/10 amp
According to BK #29 Truck Operations Manual, open web bar joists are spaced _____ feet apart to accept corrugated metal decking covered by alternating layers of tar and tar paper. How many feet apart are they placed?
8
According to BK #29 Truck Operations Manual, what year was additional retroactive corrections made to existing buildings of unreinforced masonry construction to prevent exterior walls from collapsing outward?
1971
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, what size rafters does a Sawtooth Roof typically have?
2x8 or larger
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, when personnel are confronted with a structure fire that utilizes lightweight construction. To ensure effective and safe fireground operations, personnel must address four areas (TICO)
Time
Identification
Communication
Operations
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, after the Tehachapi Earthquake of 1959, building codes were modified to require the following retroactive correction on existing buildings masonry construction:
Parapet walls should not be higher than 16 inches including the bond-beam cap
According to the 2000 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, after the battery voltage drops to a preselected setting, the engine throttle will be increased to compensate for the low voltage and electrical system loads. What is the preselected setting?
12.8 volts
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations-2021, Attachment G, how many Light Forces are dispatched to a brush fire on a Red Flag Day?
1
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, what type of extraction is it when the risk is anywhere from low to high and the benefit is unknown
Responder Rescue
According to Book #99 Brush Fire Operations Manual, ______________ are the updrafts that are found in and beneath growing cumulous clouds.
Cross winds
According to the MOPS Volume 2 4/1 General, each member reporting for duty shall be responsible for all of the following :
Placing their PPEs in the proper location
The removal and storage of the PPEs of the member being relieved
Being prepared for immediate response
According to Book #75 Accident Prevention and Safety Manual, in Safety Bulletin 4 Heat Exhaustion : LAFD-Heat-Injury-Illness-Prevention-Program, when a heat stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to _____ or higher within 10 to 15 minutes.
106 degrees
According to TB 067 Holmatro Rescue Tool, the Telescopic Ram model 3340 has 1st stage force of how many lbs? And a second stage force of how many lbs?
49,210 lbs and 18,210 lbs
According to TB 035 Overhaul Procedures, when a complete overhaul is performed, overhaul piles shall be established in a location that will minimize any inconvenience to the public, and at a minimum of how many feet away from any part of a structure?
10 feet
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the quick build up feature allows the vehicle to be driven even though the front brake section may not have sufficient air pressure to enable sustained or full force braking. Use extreme caution when operating the vehicle with either airbrake section charged to less than_____psi or property or personal injury could result. Fill in the blank
60 psi
According to TB 061 Scrubber Systems, who will probably be the first to discover a scrubber system and what should they do to minimize hazardous exposure to our personnel?
Ventilation team; communicate their findings to the IC
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Gas Equipment and Meters, what identifies a branch service?
A RING on the stopcock
According to Book #30 Standards of Command, the first six (6) Standards of Command must be addressed immediately, anytime there is an assumption of Incident Command. What are the 8 standard of command ?
Assumption of command
Situational awareness
Communications
Incident objectives,strategy and incident actions plan
Resource deployment
Incident organization
Evaluate and revise
Transition of command
According to TB 090 Fire Burns, conditions for this event develop before Firefighters enter or while they fight fire in the early stages as superheated smoke particles build up and are forced into enclosed, hidden areas. It often occurs after unsuccessful ventilation and extinguishment operations have been underway for some time.
Smoke explosion
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, the requirement of Smoke Control Systems (Uniform Building Code) in high rise buildings has eliminated the requirement of the installation of tempered glass in what year?
Post- 1996
According to TB 140 Elevator Operations at High Rise Incident, when the elevator is placed in Phase II “Override phase” and multiple floor buttons have been selected, the elevator is designed to stop at which floor selected? At that time, all other selections are what?
Closest floor selected; cancelled
According to Book #70 Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Manual, the Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) plan allows the first responders to triage patients in 60 seconds or less, depending on three simple observations. What are they?
ventilation, perfusion, and mental status
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, depending on the type of fire, concentrations of carbon monoxide within the range of 500 parts-per-million (ppm) to 1200 ppm are easily obtainable during overhaul operations. Measurements during actual overhaul operations have indicated that positive pressure can easily reduce carbon monoxide concentrations of 1000 ppm to approximately how many part per million?
130 ppm to 220 ppm
According to TB 065 Vehicle Battery Systems, when the apparatus is out of service for an extended period of time and the on-board battery charger cannot be plugged in, the radio “cut off switch” must be turned off to avoid running down the batteries after how many hours?
10 hours
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, what is the engine coolant temperature normal operating range?
160 to 210 degrees Max 230 degrees
According to DB 13-04 Dangers of Vacant/Abandoned Buildings, when a vacant building is placarded with a red square with a single diagonal white line:
Rescue operations should be conducted with caution
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, the voltage is stepped down _____ times in the distribution system before it is delivered to most consumers.
3
According to DB 15-11 Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/Mayday Procedures, if after ______ “Mayday” attempts the member does not receive acknowledgement on the incident tactical channel he/she shall activate the Emergency Alert Button (EAB) and declare the “Mayday” again verbally.
Two
According to the MOPS Volume 1, Emergency Operations/General, all move-ups shall be __________ by MFC.
Non-emergency unless directed emergency
According to the MOPS Volume 1, Emergency Operations/General, regardless of time of day or night, ________ shall be kept burning at all emergency responses.
Apparatus headlights
According to the MOPS Volume 1, Emergency Operations/General, the first officer or member to arrive at an emergency shall do all of the following :
Assume command
Request additional resources or equipment
Retain command until properly relieved
According to the MOPS Volume 1, Emergency Operations/General, when practicable, emergency resources responding to a rescue call should avoid __________ .
sounding the siren in the immediate vicinity
According to the MOPS Volume 1, Emergency Operations, Fire Department personnel shall not contact any person who has been so treated and/or transported without first receiving specific permission, through channels, from the…
Administrative Operations Chief Deputy
According to the MOPS Volume 1 Emergency Operations/General, a Tactical Task Force is temporarily assembled for a special mission and disbanded upon completion of the mission. It will normally be comprised of:
3 Engines and a leader (normally a Captain II or BC)
OR
1 Light Force, 2 Engines, and a leader (normally a Captain II or BC)
According to the 2000 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, the extended length of the aerial ladder is:
94 feet
According to Book #77 Compressed Natural Gas: CNG Field Service Guide, a minimum safe zone of _____ should be established around a CNG vehicle incident.
50 ft
According to Book #77 Compressed Natural Gas: CNG Field Service Guide, ways to detect if there is a CNG leak are all of the following:
Odor detection
Sharp hissing sound
Components getting COLD
Handheld detection device
According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, the “two in/two out” rule states that communication between the 2 member team shall be:
Visual
Audible
Physical
Safety guide rope
According to TB 067 Holmatro Rescue Tool, the 4050 NCT cutters have an opening of
7 1/8”
According to TB 169 Hot Stick USA AC, the ______setting can be utilized when working around other high voltage sources such as high voltage overhead power lines.
LOW
According to TB 060 Methanol Vehicles, all of the following are methods of extinguishing methanol fires. What is the most effective method?
Dry Chemical Extinguisher
According to TB 060 Methanol Vehicles,the Southern California Rapid Transit District has a fleet of methanol powered buses. What kind of fire/explosion suppression system do the buses have onboard?
Two 20 pound Halon 1301 cylinders with 2 discharge nozzles
According to TB 074 Search and Rescue Procedures Utilizing A One-Inch Hose Line, if a task force is assigned to rescue a firefighter, how many teams are recommended to be set up and with how many members?
2 Teams; 3 members each
According to TB 165 Illegal Marijuana Cultivation, ballasts used to run high intensity grow lights can maintain a charge for up to how many minutes after being disconnected?
15 minutes
According to TB 108 35’ Extension Ladder Knot, when tying a half hitch with the remaining halyard tail and capturing the front and rear halyard, what rung should you tie the half hitch around?
fourth or most convenient rung
According to TB 165 Illegal Marijuana Cultivation, all members within how many feet of a fire incident that involves a structure used for illegal marijuana cultivation shall wear full PPE and SCBA?
30 feet
According to DB 15-11 Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/Mayday Procedures, the Incident Commander’s standard operation at an emergency incident shall include the concept of risk management. All of the following are concepts of risk management :
- Activities that present a significant risk to the safety of members shall be limited to situations where there is a potential to save endangered lives.
- Activities that are routinely employed to protect property shall be recognized as inherent risks to the safety of members and actions shall be taken to reduce or avoid these risks.
- No risk to the safety of members shall be acceptable when there is no possibility to save lives or property.
According to DB 15-17 Responsibilities of Officers to Train and Counsel, when conducting outside drills, Officers are responsible for maintaining coverage within their respective first-in districts, as well as the company’s readiness to respond within how many seconds for EMS, and how many seconds for fire suppression or other related incidents.
60 seconds for EMS, 80 seconds for fire suppression
According to DB 15-17 Responsibilities of Officers to Train and Counsel, in large or complex first-in districts where extended travel times may exceed _____________when training in the most distant parts of the district, responsible Officers shall put in place contingency plans to avoid any unduly delayed responses in their district.
Ten or more minutes
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, When making dicing cuts what would be the first cut performed in this operation, if needed?
Score cut or head cut
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, When making a center rafter louver cut against construction, the head cut is first made which direction?
Away from ladder
According to DB 15-17 Responsibilities of Officers to Train and Counsel, what is the best method for Officers to ensure that top performance is being delivered?
Develop a set of clearly defined expectations
According to DB 15-19 Training Request for Downtown High-Rise Buildings, All requests for entry shall be made in advance by the Station Commander. How many hours in advance shall the request be made?
24 hours
According to DB 15-19 Training Request for Downtown High-Rise Buildings, Upon arrival to the facility, the Commanding Officer should enter through the main entrance with no more than how many members?
2 members
According to DB 15-19 Training Request for Downtown High-Rise Buildings, the Company Officer shall provide the security personnel with a written roster of LAFD personnel participating and what other information?
Statement of intent (email or memo is sufficient)
According to Book #101 Rapid Intervention Company, at a Metro-Rail incident resources designated as RIC should be assigned to who?
Staging
According to Book# 101 Rapid Intervention Company, if the RIC is deployed at a metro-rail incident, where should they deploy to and who to check in with?
Platform level; check in with “Station Division”
According to TB 165 Illegal Marijuana Cultivation, what shall the incident be transitioned to once a knock-down has been achieved and life hazard has been addressed and abated?
HAZMAT/ Crime Scene
According to TB 165 Illegal Marijuana Cultivation, what shall be communicated to MFC and all resources on scene without using the incident address, if possible?
Illegal Marijuana Opertion
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, during Rapid Intervention Company operations at High Rise, the RIC team may locate in _______________ and report to________:
Staging or the floor below, Rapid Intervention Group Supervisor (if created)
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, who determines the stairwells to be used by the occupants for evacuation?
EVACUATION GROUP
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, if an auxiliary water supply is required, the Officer in charge of the Ground Support Unit will coordinate and supervise this effort. Who is requested to provide a supply line to the entrance of the stairwell?
Base
According to the 2001 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, the Onan generator engine oil pressure at normal operating temperature is______.
28-64 psi
According to the 2001 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, the only 2001 American LaFrance LTI to use a Jacobs Engine Brake is shop #________.
60590
According to the 2001 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, “high-idle” switch should be engaged when the apparatus will be idling longer than:
5 minutes
According to the 2001 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, with regards to the Telma Retarder, what pressure applied to the brake pedal gives 100% effect?
10 psi
According to TB 104 Urban Search and Rescue, the ___________ is responsible for direct control of the entry portal. This member will maintain communications with the rescue team(s) and operates at the entry to the rescue site.
Attendant
According to TB 104 Urban Search and Rescue, the Rigging Crew will initially set up anchors and haul systems and then staff haul lines for use in retrieving rescuers or patients. It will be staffed by
Two or more individuals and may be non-US&R certified if under direction of the Technical Support Leader or TSO
According to TB 136 Aircraft Emergencies Standard Operating Procedures, in an ARFF and Structural Resource Deployment on Alert 2 and 3 Dispatches, the firefighting resource that is staffed only by firefighters is:
Air Stair 80
According to DB 20-09 Use of Recording Devices by Department Members, recording during working periods for non-Department purposes is acceptable as long as it is not for monetary gain.
T or F
False
According to the MOPS Volume 1, 0/1- 01.01, what sets forth the policies and procedures of the Department as directed by the Fire Chief?
MANUAL OF OPERATION
According to TB 008 Electrical Hazards at Fires, the overhead communication cables normally found on the lowest level of a power pole can be energized with up to how many volts?
50 VOLTS
According to the MOPS Volume 1 0/3-85.01, all reports and records are standardized. Each time a report or record is required, members should assume that a special procedure is involved and refer to ?
“Reports and Records” Category, 9/0-00.00
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, nailing blocks are usually made from a 2”x 4” laid flat between rafters to provide a nailing surface for the edge of the plywood sheathing. A nailing block is usually found every how many feet?
4 feet
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, when performing the Drop Method operation, the Truck Operations Manual says to cut how many inches inside the purlins to avoid hitting metal hangers?
4-6 inches
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, who determines the stairwells to be used by the occupants for evacuation?
EVACUATION GROUP
According to DB 20-09 Use of Recording Devices by Department Members, recordings made while on-duty for Department purposes are all of the following except:
May be shared with other Department members only
According to TB#165 Illegal Marijuana Cultivation, ballasts used to run high intensity grow lights can maintain a charge for up to how many minutes after being disconnected?
15 minutes
According to the MOPS Volume 1, Emergency Operations/General, when approaching an intersection with a green light, drivers shall _________________.
Be prepared to stop by removing foot from throttle and placing it over the brake pedal
According to the MOPS Volume 1, Emergency Operations, Fire Department personnel shall not contact any person who has been so treated and/or transported without first receiving specific permission, through channels, from the…
Administrative Operations Chief Deputy
According to the 2000 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, the ground jack spread when fully deployed is:
16 feet
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, what size rafters does a Sawtooth Roof typically have?
2x8 or larger
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, with regards to a panelized roof, what is the common size for a purlin?
4 x 12 inches
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, the 3 bag Maxiforce Air Bag System is rated at _____ tons.
56 tons
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, when using the Pickhead Axe to break glass, strike the panel _________ and keep the axe handle ___________.
Near the top; above horizontal
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, when breaching a brick wall with the Battering Ram, the hole should be what shape so as not to excessively weaken the wall?
Diamond
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, the Floor Runner is made from __________.
Waterproof cotton duck
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/2 Tools and Equipment, on the Ram bar, what should be maintained tight at all times?
Set screws
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, the 45 minute air cylinder contains _____ cubic feet of air.
65.6
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, the first stage regulator lowers cylinder air pressure to a nominal ______.
115 psi
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, with regards to the PASS device, lack of movement for _____ seconds will activate the staged alarm with LED lights alternating green and red.
20
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, using the general guidelines developed by the U. S. Army for loading a picket anchor systems in “average” loamy soil, 3 pickets in-line provides how many pounds of strength total?
1800
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/4 Ropes and Knots, when sending a portable extinguisher above ground by drop bag, start with a _______ around base, half hitch around the middle, and a half hitch ________.
Clove hitch-up, near the top of tank
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/7 Ladders and Evolutions, extension ladders should normally be extended one foot above windowsills or fire escape balcony railing, and a MINIMUM of _______ feet or more above parapet walls, roofs, etc.
3 feet
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/7 Ladders and Evolutions, the Fourteen-foot extension ladder is made of 2 sections ________ feet in length.
9
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/8 Salvage, the method for throwing a salvage cover where conditions require the careful placing of a cover to avoid displacing or damaging goods is known as _________ Counters or tables displaying fragile merchandise are best covered by this method.
Counter-pay off
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/8 Salvage, when using salvage covers for sealing/bagging large areas, the fold of the end edge or side of cover to create a lap should be approximately _____.
One foot
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the operating temperature of the fluid for the World Transmission during a manual check is:
160˚ to 200˚
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the tiller tires should be maintained at what psi?
110 psi
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 4, when using air bags to force open center opening doors for elevator rescue. Position the air bag where in relation to the door?
The top
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 6 Ventilation, tempered glass windows in a high rise are identified by 3-inch luminous or reflective decals in what part of the window?
A lower corner
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 8 Water Systems, Combination Standpipe Systems are directly connected to a water supply and equipped with both 1-1/2” outlets (2-1/2” outlet with a 1-1/2” reducer), with hose and nozzle attached, for use by the building occupants; and 2-1/2” outlets for use by the Fire Department. The 2-1/2” system may have 100’ of single-jacketed, unlined 2-1/2” hose with a 1” tip attached to 2-1/2” outlets on each floor above the _____ floor.
5th
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 8 Water Systems, with regard to Combined Sprinkler Standpipes the sprinklers are required to be supplied by two separate points of connection except between what years of construction?
1983-1988
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 8 Water Systems, Pressure Regulating Devices when found in a system should be:
Fully opened
According to TB 111 Elevator Rescue Kit, there are how many side picks?
3
According to TB 111 Elevator Rescue Kit, the poling up method requires the rescuer to utilize:
Fall protection
According to TB 140 Elevator Operations at Highrise Incidents, If the circular “fire service,” “fire helmet,” or “Maltese cross jewel” indicator light on the elevator car control panel is blinking, the elevator cars in that bank should not be used. This blinking light indicates:
Impending elevator shutdown
According to TB 140 Elevator Operations at Highrise Incidents, during ascent, a minimum of ___ floors need to be stopped at and checked between the lobby and desired terminal floor.
2
According to the MOPS Volume 3 6/11 Equipment General, if hose is determined to be in need of repair, mark damaged area by wrapping the hose with black tape at the location(s) where repairs are needed. Hose shall be rolled with the female coupling forming the core, unless..
Female coupling area is damaged
According to the MOPS Volume 3 7/1 Apparatus General, an Accident Procedure Packet, form _____ shall be carried on Department apparatus. If this packet is used, the driver is responsible for form _____.
F-620 ; FG.88
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, there are two basic methods that are utilized to pressurize a contaminated area to enhance or direct the travel of contaminants to the exterior. These two methods are:
Mechanical positive pressure and natural ventilation
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, natural ventilation is dependent on all these factors:
- Proximity of ventilation opening to the contaminants to be removed
- Ability of the contaminants to travel unobstructed to a ventilation opening
- Number and size of ventilation openings
- Direction of wind
- Humidity
- Temp differential between the interior and exterior of a building
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, this method is the most efficient way to remove contaminants from the top, bottom, and corners of a room.
Exterior positive pressure ventilation
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, this can have an adverse affect on positive pressure ventilation:
WIND
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 3 Smoke Removal, when using two blowers in series, the second blower placed behind the blower closest to the opening boosts the efficiency of the first blower by approximately ___ percent.
10
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, the standard used to estimate the number of companies needed to extinguish a fully involved structure is ___ GPM per line and ___ lines per company.
250 GPM ; 2
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, a Major Emergency exists when more than ___ companies are dispatched.
15
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, Incident Commanders shall do all of the following:
A. Establish a command post.
B. Name the incident by geographic area using street name or landmark. Use one or two syllable names, i.e., “Central IC”, “King IC”, “Harbor IC”.
C. Identify a staging location for responding resources, or a base at a high rise incident.
D. Direct resources to an established staging or base.
E. Designate at least one company from the additional dispatched resources as the rapid intervention company (RIC).
F. Initiate a tactical work sheet (F-666) to maintain accountability of all assigned resources.
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, each station commander shall perform a drive-through inspection of their inspection district once each/every _________.
3 months
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, the form used to put an occupancy on Fire Watch is:
F-340FW
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, any required exit door must be openable from the inside _________________________________.
without the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge or effort
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, the awning under a fire escape drop ladder shall have a _______ opening in the awning under the drop ladder. This opening may be closed by a snap-on canvas cover.
24” x 24”
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, lumber stored in a yard shall be securely and compactly piled and in no case higher than ___ feet.
20
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regards to fifth wheel and aerial ladder lubrication, how many zerks total need lubrication for the extension/retraction cylinder sheave wheels?
4
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regards to special lube instructions, each brake caliper assembly has how many zerks?
The apparatus has plugs instead of zerks, do not remove.
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regards to the Bi-Monthly inspection list, inspect the brake push rod travel for a maximum ___ stroke on all 6 wheels.
2”
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regards to the Bi-Monthly inspection list, inspect drive belts for wear, cuts and tension. Report defect if belt tension is loose enough to allow more than ____ deflection measured at a point midway between pulleys.
1/2”
According to TB 005 Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, with regards to energy absorbing bumpers, a mechanical bumper employs a heavy spring to absorb impact. These units travel up to ____.
4 inches
According to TB 005 Automobile Fires and Associated Hazards, the Safety Officer for a vehicle extrication incident is normally:
The engine company captain
According to TB 038 Reciprocating Saw, the Porter-Cable TigerSaw is designed for cutting wood up to ___ thick and metal up to ____ thick along with various other materials.
12” ; 3/4”
According to DB 08-04 Implementation and Procedures for Tattoo, Scarification and Branding Policy, primary responsibility for compliance with the Department personal appearance standards rest with_______.
Each department employee
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regard to capacities and limitations: reading the load chart, all published capacities are permissible on grades up to ____ percent and operating on grades in excess of ____ percent is prohibited
6 ; 14
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regard to capacities and limitations: reading the load chart, an alarm on the pedestal will sound when:
When the maximum load is exceeded by 50 - 100 lbs
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, in the event of an electrical failure the manual circuit selector requires _________ for engagement.
Quarter turn left or right
According to MOPs Volume 2 3/1-68/00 House Dues, members participating in organized mess are responsible for making timely payments, unless a prior agreement has been reached the Station Commander should be notified of any member that has failed to make a payment for ____ or more shifts.
5
According to the AOTM Lesson 1, _________ is the movement of a body against an opposing force and is measured in foot pounds.
Work
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/1-50.60, When a member receives a subpoena for court stamped “On Call” you must be able to appear within _____ after receiving the notification to report to the concerned Court.
1 hour
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/2 Performance Evaluation, the form used to evaluate uniformed members below the rank of Captain is ________.
F-1122
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, Extended Leave is defined as _________
Military leave more than 30 days
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, all of the following forms shall be completed for a “contaminated needle stick” :
5020
F-225
F-420
State DWC Form 1
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, members who become disabled NIOD shall notify the commanding officer at their place of assignment as soon as possible and between the hours of ______.
0630 and 2300
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, with regards to hair standards, hair may cover part of the ear but the lower _____ of the ear when measured from the bottom of the ear must remain exposed.
1 inch
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, with regards to hair standards, females assigned to field assignments may wear a single pony-tail or braid including french braids provided the bottom end of the braid does not extend any longer than _____ inches from the top of the collar.
6
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, moustaches shall not cover the upper lip, shall be well groomed, shall not protrude beyond the natural facial “smile” crease, nor extend beyond ______ below the corner of the mouth.
1/2”
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, fingernails shall be no longer than _____ beyond the tip of the finger.
1/8”
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, according to the Tattoos, Scarification and Branding Policy, the only approved methods for covering tattoos are…
Department approved uniform or a skin patch
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, socks worn with safety boots may be all the following solid colors :
Black
White
Gray
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 10 Built-In Systems, there should be ____ unlaminated copies of the Building Inventory sheet in the lock box in the Fire Control Room.
6
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 10 Built-In Systems, when gathering information from the annunciator panel for the smoke/heat detection system it is good practice to time stamp activated detectors. This helps provide information on:
The location of the fire and its direction of travel
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 10 Built-In Systems, the building communication system provides public address to multiple areas of the building including rooms with an occupancy load of _____.
50 or more
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, after 1960 high-rise building requirements changed. High-rise over 150’ in height built after 1960 were required to have what class water system?
Class III
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, a Type I building is designed to withstand the most severe fire to be expected within the building for ____ or more hours without structural failure.
2
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, each new high-rise is required to maintain a _____ rated Fire Control Room.
1 hour
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, all new high-rise are required to have emergency smoke control systems. The HVAC system may be used provided it exhausts a minimum of ___ air changes per hour.
6
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, every new high-rise is required to have emergency and standby power systems accomplished by a generator. This generator is required to be able to supply power for a minimum of ___ hours at full demand.
8
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, the now called Fire Control Room was formerly called the:
Building Control Station
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, approximately how many of the older existing high-rise buildings chose not to comply with the High-Rise Retrofit Program?
30
According to TB 044 Rotary Saw, checking the air filter for maintenance is performed:
Monthly
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, one of the biggest challenges with hillside homes is access to lower floors from grade level. The biggest challenge is usually provided by this type of hillside home:
Multilevel Cantilever Home
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, with regards to a descending hillside home fire, if the fire is below grade and the only entry to establish fire attack is from the first floor, then a contingency plan of providing horizontal ventilation needs to be considered. A ventilation hole over the interior stairwell should be initiated:
After Fire Attack has descended the stairwell and communicated their progress
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, privately owned automobiles will not be permitted in station yards without permission of:
Station Commander
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/9 Planning Activities, Department dress standards for off- duty training include all of the following :
- Long pants ( male/female )
- Skirt ( not be higher than 1’ above knee )
- Shirt with collar and sleeves
- Blouses with sleeves ( females )
- Shoes with socks (males)
- Shoes with socks or nylons ( females )
According to Book #6 AOTM Lesson #20, in the downtown area where a spot can be made next to the curb, the aerial ladder operator knows that he/she can operate between the ____ and ____ floors and keep the climbing angle 70 degrees and above.
5th and 8th
According to Book #6 AOTM Lesson #20, in the downtown area where a spot is made outside the line of parked cars, any operation below the ____ floor will be conducted at a climbing angle of less than 70 degrees.
7th
According to Book #6 AOTM Lesson #20, to compensate for excessive street grades, spot the apparatus __________ from the area of operation.
Downslope
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, the Los Angeles Fire Department has how many operational modes for earthquakes?
3
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, during normal earthquake operational mode, the perimeter of the impacted area is decided by:
OVB and OCB Assistant Bureau Commanders determine
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, when companies vacate stations in Earthquake Emergency Mode, check in will be completed to Battalion Commanders. This is preferably completed using the MDC. When unable this will be completed in the Bureau Tactical Channel. For OWB, this is tactical channel _____
13
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, if a Battalion Commander cannot perform their duties for status check during an earthquake, this will be completed by:
The highest ranking officer at the station the BC is assigned to
According to Book #98 Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan, START stands for:
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, the FBI states that ____ percent of all terrorist attacks use explosives and incendiary agents.
70%
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, during a bomb threat, without a known device, the decision to evacuate a building is left with:
The business owner
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, when ordering an evacuation, the ultimate authority resides with which agency?
LAFD and LAPD have concurrent jurisdiction
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, categorizing an explosion during a size up consists of all descriptions:
Minor
Moderate
Major
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, at an incident where an explosion occurred, an Exclusion Zone (which is the IDLH) shall be set up. A general rule for a bomb scene perimeter is to identify the distance of the furthest blast debris from the center of the explosion and create a perimeter ________.
Doubles this distance
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, the LAPD Bomb Squad will be responsible for clearing all areas of bomb threats. This may take a substantial amount of time. Because of this, it is desired that the bomb squad start with clearing this designated area:
Incident Command Post
According to TB 075 Bomb Scene Incidents, there are three main types of explosions. All of these are considered a category:
Chemical
Mechanical
Nuclear
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/7 Communications, companies that are CAV are required to respond to an incident:
Within 3 minutes for Fire Resources and 60 seconds for Paramedic and EMT Rescues
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, Battalion Inspection for the A Platoon shall occur in the months of:
February - August
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, station security is the overall responsibility of the Station Commander with all members sharing the responsibility. However, according to the MOPs, a station watch is supposed to be assigned at all times. This consists of:
ONE member to answer the doorbell
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, the station watch (described above) primary responsibilities are:
Station security and public contact
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, the size of the number used to mark the mattresses of the fire station is ____ inch/inches
3
According to the MOPs, Volume 2 4/1 General, line-up shall occur at a place designated in quarters by________.
Battalion Commander
According to the MOPs Volume 5, 9/1 Reports and Records General, and F-223 (red letterhead without boxes) is used for:
Intra-departmental correspondence, when routing “through channels” is not desired or required
According to the MOPs Volume 5, 9/1 Reports and Records General, when corrections are necessary to final reports, records and journals:
A line shall be drawn through the entry and the correction made in ink above or in the margin AND the person shall initial it in ink
According to the MOPs Volume 5, 9/1 Reports and Records General, a permanent Department form will have an “F” prefix preceding a number. Occasionally when it is necessary to field test a form before making it permanent, it will have ______ after the form number and the test period will be _________.
“Temp” ; 6 months or less
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the Hose and Salvage Cover Record (F-128) is kept in/at:
Book 55
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, an F-215 Equipment Loan Receipt is to be retained:
Untill equipment is returned
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-377 Bi-monthly Preventative Maintenance Record is retained:
Last 6 copies in Logbook at all times
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-377 Bi-monthly Preventative Maintenance Record, reserve apparatus shall receive an F-377 completed every:
4 months
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-377 Bi-monthly Preventative Maintenance Record, all preventative maintenance should be inspected for each apparatus as applicable. Items in good condition are to be marked with _____ in designated column.
O.K
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-380 is ________ and retained for a period of _______.
Apparatus Yearly Mileage ; 1 year
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, when filling out the F-620 Accident Procedure Packet, a Form Gen 88 shall be forwarded within ____.
24 hours
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, in filling out the F-710 Tire Record, the odometer reading is when:
Each tire is added
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, according to the F-731 Driver License- Apparatus Operator Qualification, once a member is certified to tiller an apparatus:
That member is certified only on the specific apparatus listed
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, F-972 Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Record, there are how many checks that are considered “Immediate Repair”?
11
According to the MOPs Volume 5, FORMS, the F-974 is used for:
Reserve apparatus
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 6, perception time is the time from sighting a situation to the time that you recognize the situation. As an average, it is considered that perception time is approximately _____ second.
3/4
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 6, reaction time is the time a situation arises to the time the driver identifies the hazard, predicts its influence, decides on an action, and begins executing that action. For the alert driver, reaction time is about _____ second.
3/4
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 6, a safe following distance can be determined using time. Due to the size and weight of today’s fire apparatus and rescue ambulances (i.e., truck 24 tons, engine - 16 tons and rescue 6000 lbs.) additional stopping time and distance is required. A safe following distance is using the ___ second rule.
3
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 7, at 60 mph your total stopping distance will be?
532 feet
According to TB 049 Polychlorinated Byphenyls, the D.O.T. placarding for PCBs is:
There is no D.O.T Requirement
According to TB 104 Urban Search and Rescue, NFPA 1670 identifies how many types of technical rescue incidents?
7
According to TB 104 Urban Search and Rescue, in a confined space incident, all of these positions must be trained to the Confined Space Rescue Operations Level for “permit required” confined space rescues (OSHA) except:
Technical safety officer
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, the areas to be lubed with hand pumped lube guns only are:
All steering connections with rubber “boots”
According to Executive Directive No. 11 Gender Equity in City Operations, CEDAW stands for:
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
According to Executive Directive No. 18 A Safe and Healthy Workforce and Risk Management, liabilities take many forms, including general liability, vehicle liability, employment liability, and workers’ compensation liability. The vast majority of the City’s overall liability costs come from:
Workers Compensation Liability
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, descending hillside homes typically have portals of entry: (choose the most complete answer)
Interior and exterior staircases
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, if a fire is below grade level, which hillside home structure fire is similar to a basement fire?
Multi-story cantilever hillside home
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, what is imperative to determine before initiating interior firefighting operations?
Floor of Origin
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, multi-story cantilever hillside homes that have no doorway access from subfloors require a risk assessment of how long the fire has been burning. In a below grade fire and an offensive attack is considered as the only means, it is imperative that:
A backup fire attack team has a hoseline in place
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, in a below grade fire in a hillside home where the only access is an unenclosed interior stairwell, the following is true:
High temperatures can encompass the entire stairwell from floor to ceiling
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, when engaging in fire suppression on a descending hillside home, fire attack, backup fire attack, and additional resources shall make an attack from a common portal of entry:
Until water can be place on the seat of the fire
According to the AOTM Lesson 1, _________ is the movement of a body against an opposing force and is measured in foot pounds.
WORK
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/1-50.60, When a member receives a subpoena for court stamped “On Call” you must be able to appear within _____ after receiving the notification to report to the concerned Court.
1 hour
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, Extended Leave is defined as _________
Military leave - long term (more than 30 days)
Civil service leave (in excess of 15 days)
Disciplinary leave (in excess of 15 days)
Family Leave
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/5 Medical, members on Platoon duty must donate blood during off-duty time. Members assigned to Special Duty may be granted one hour of on-duty time from work to donate blood. This may be done a maximum of ___ times per year.
4
According to the MOPs Volume 2 3/7 Uniforms, with regards to hair standards, females assigned to field assignments may wear a single pony-tail or braid including french braids provided the bottom end of the braid does not extend any longer than _____ inches from the top of the collar.
6
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, pre-1960 high rise were limited in height and most were 13 stories. In the City of Los Angeles, the exceptions to this rule were :
LA CITY HALL
USC-LA County General Hospital
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, after 1960 high-rise building requirements changed. High-rise over 150’ in height built after 1960 were required to have what class water system?
Class III
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, every new high-rise is required to have emergency and standby power systems accomplished by a generator. This generator is required to be able to supply power for a minimum of ___ hours at full demand.
8
According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Ch 13 Building Design and Fire Protection Systems, approximately how many of the older existing high-rise buildings chose not to comply with the High-Rise Retrofit Program?
30
According to TB 044 Rotary Saw, a carbide tip blade should be sent in for replacement when:
A missing tip or a visible radius appears
According to TB 044 Rotary Saw, when mixing fuel to a 50:1 ratio, 2.5 gallons of gasoline requires ____ oz of 2 cycle oil.
6.5
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, one of the biggest challenges with hillside homes is access to lower floors from grade level. The biggest challenge is usually provided by this type of hillside home:
Multi-level Cantilever Home
According to TB 156 Hillside Home Structure Fires, with regards to a descending hillside home fire, if the fire is below grade and the only entry to establish fire attack is from the first floor, then a contingency plan of providing horizontal ventilation needs to be considered. A ventilation hole over the interior stairwell should be initiated:
After Fire Attack has descended the stairwell and communicated their progress
According to the MOPs Volume 5 FORMS, these forms should be reviewed from the logbook when completing the F-977:
F-377, F-972, F-704, F-705
According to the MOPs Volume 5 FORMS, who signs the F-977 when complete?
Company commander and Battalion Commander
According to the MOPs Volume 5 FORMS, who signs the F-978B when complete?
Battalion Commander
According to TB 097 The Key to Effective Communication, the message that we send to others is often ________ percent non-verbal or “body language”.
50 to 60
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, typically if there’s damage to the aerial ladder it occurs
Near the end of the fly
According to TB 127 Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, when performing a COLA test the air low pressure warning device must activate between ________ psi.
55 and 75
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the air brake system has a warning buzzer and light that will come on with low pressure. As soon as system air pressure increases past ______ psi, the light and buzzer will shut off.
60-75
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/3 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, the first stage regulator lowers cylinder air pressure to a nominal ______.
115 PSI
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/7 Ladders and Evolutions, there are how many classifications of ladders on the LAFD?
4
According to the MOPS Volume 3, 6/7 Ladders and Evolutions, extension ladders should normally be extended one foot above windowsills or fire escape balcony railing, and a MINIMUM of _______ or more above parapet walls, roofs, etc.
3 feet
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the operating temperature of the fluid for the World Transmission during a digital check using the pushbutton ranger selector is:
140-220
According to the 2002 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, full rated capacities of the aerial ladder are allowed on grades up to but not including:
6%/3.5 degrees
According to TB 111 Elevator Rescue Kit, there are how many side picks?
3
According to Book #84 Field Operations Book, the awning under a fire escape drop ladder shall have a _______ opening in the awning under the drop ladder. This opening may be closed by a snap-on canvas cover.
24” x 24”
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regards to fifth wheel and aerial ladder lubrication, how many zerks total need lubrication for the extension/retraction cylinder sheave wheels?
4
According to the 2003 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, with regards to the Bi-Monthly inspection list, inspect drive belts for wear, cuts and tension. Report defect if belt tension is loose enough to allow more than ____ deflection measured at a point midway between pulleys.
1/2”
According to the MOPS Volume 2, 4/4 Quarters, the station watch (described above) primary responsibilities are:
Station security and public contact
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, apparatus operators shall have a ________ knowledge of their greater alarm districts.
General
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, all members shall respond to all fires or emergencies to which they may be dispatched or detailed, and exert their greatest effort to perform to the best of their ability under all circumstances; ________, _________, or ________ of members in the performance of any of their duties is sufficient cause for disciplinary action.
Negligence
Inefficiency
Indifference
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, all members shall keep their persons, uniforms, beds and lockers in a neat and clean condition; persistence in uncleanliness or offensive habits ___________.
Being cause for disciplinary actions
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, all members shall carry their _____________ at all times except when it is not practical to do so, such as when participating in athletics, when wearing full turnout clothing, etc.
Fire Department ID Cards
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, all members shall, refrain from engaging in any occupation or activity for compensation which will conflict with the City’s interest or detract from such member’s efficiency to the City. Prior to engaging in outside employment or activity for compensation, members shall certify as to the nature of such involvement and receive written approval of the _________ or that person’s designated representative.
Fire Chief
According to the MOPs Book #3 Rules and Regulations, members shall be governed by the following rules with respect to political activities: The _____, ________, or _________ shall not be used to attempt to influence the vote of any person for or against any candidate for public office or for or against any ballot measure
Uniform, badge, prestige of the department
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 8 Apparatus Spotting and Placement, who is responsible for the apparatus placement at the scene of an emergency?
The driver and captain share responsibility
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 8 Apparatus Spotting and Placement, with concern for spotting a truck, the Apparatus Operator should consider this to see if the apparatus will be used in the incident:
What type of building ?
Is it multi-story ?
Potential life hazard ?
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 9 Tillering, allowing the trailer to move well past an “in-line” position after a turn is known as:
Oversteering
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 9 Tillering, the recommended method for the tiller member’s hand position when backing is:
Both hands on bottom, palms up
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 9 Tillering, a tiller trainee should sit as an observer a minimum of how many times before then practicing in an empty lot?
3
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, the amount of allowable play in the belts from the center deflection is?
3/4”
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, with regard to brake slack adjusters, the push rod should not move more than _____ when pulled by hand (with the brakes released).
1”
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, minimum tread depth on all tires except steering axle tires is:
2/32
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, when checking steering play on an apparatus with power steering, play should not exceed ___ degrees or about ____ inches on a 20 inch wheel.
10˚ , 2”
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 5 Water Utilities, mains in the City of Los Angeles can vary in size from ___ to ___ inches.
2 to 72
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 5 Water Utilities, service lines can vary in size from ___ to ___ inches.
1/2” to 12”
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 5 Water Utilities, pressure reducing valves (normally used in domestic services) commonly reduce pressure between ___ and ___ psi in dwellings.
40 and 80
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 5 Water Utilities, with regard to shutting of sheared hydrants, a cap covering the gate valve is _____ in size and usually painted blue.
6”
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, the ground jack spread is:
14 feet
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, with regards to the engine oil pressure normal operating range, the min oil psi at idle is:
10 psi
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, when checking the electrical system at high idle, the system should maintain _____ volts minimum.
13.7
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, the proper psi for the tiller tires to be maintained at is:
115 psi
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, during a cold check of the transmission fluid using a manual method, the fluid temperature needs to be between _____ and _____ degrees.
60 and 120
According to TB 048 Engine Brake “Jake Brake”, do not engage the Jake Brake on wet streets. This can cause which set of wheels to lock up and cause skid?
Duals
According to TB 069 Maxi-Force Air Bag System, the high pressure regulator needs to be set between ____ and ____ psi.
125 and 135
According to TB 069 Maxi-Force Air Bag System, do not inflate a bag over ____ psi without a load.
30
According to TB 113 Introducing the Alameda Corridor, which part of the Alameda Corridor project consists of a 10 mile trench?
Mid-Corridor
According to TB 113 Introducing the Alameda Corridor, along the trench section, ladders are located one every _____ feet.
1,000
According to TB 113 Introducing the Alameda Corridor, dry standpipes are located every ____ feet.
500
According to TB 149 Residential Sprinkler Systems, head temperatures range from ____ to ____ degrees
135 to 175
According to Book #20 Community Relations Guide, what is clearly imperative and a hallmark for quality service?
A positive attitude
According to Book #20 Community Relations Guide, with leadership, commitment and training, it is realistic that within a six to twelve month period identification of a minimum of _____ percent of the major and visible businesses in the area can be achieved.
20
According to Book #20 Community Relations Guide, normally a Ride-Along request made from fire service professionals will be one time only with a maximum stay of ______.
Two-day maximum
According to Book #20 Community Relations Guide, an approved Ride-Along by a non-fire service professional shall be for observation purposes only and not exceed ______.
8 hours
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, a BP-8 form is provided to a fire station by the Data Management Unit when a business updates:
Material Inventory
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, when does a hazardous material become a hazardous waste?
When it can no longer be used for the purpose it was originally attended
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, the first responder who recognizes a hazardous material incident or incident involving weapons of mass destruction shall:
Establish an initial isolation zone
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, who’s responsibility is it to secure the scene, identify the material (quantity, contamination threat, exposures), and prevent the spread of contaminants?
Incident Commander
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, who has the authority to stop or prevent unsafe operations?
Assistant Safety Officer HAZ-MAT
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Hazmat incident, who is normally assigned as the Technical Specialist?
A Haz Mat Specialist II from LACoFD Health/Haz Mat
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, who conducts the Hazardous Materials Action Plan and Safety Briefing?
HAZ-MAT Group Supervisor
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, the Safe Refuge Area Manager establishes the Safe Refuge Area where?
Inside the Exclusion Zone and adjacent to the Exclusion Zone Control Line
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, a minimum of two entry teams and a/n _______ report to the Entry Team Leader.
Monitor
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, the principal activity performed by the Monitoring Unit shall be to verify the decontamination status of:
Exposure Victims
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, the Initial Isolation Zone should be established using the recommendation of the:
ERG
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, what will determine the size of the Isolation Zone?
Physical and chemical properties of the material being released
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, when does an exposed civilian receive a Haz Mat Triage Tag?
During secondary decon
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, what percentage (or more) of contaminants are removed from an exposed patient by removing their clothing?
80 %
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, how many Haz Mat Triage Tags are in the Decon Bucket Inventory?
10
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, with regards to types of Rapid Extraction and risk vs benefit, which type of rescue has an unknown benefit?
Responder Rescue
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, when performing rapid extraction first responders must immediately leave the rescue site, make proper notifications and proceed to decontamination upon encountering any of the following exit conditions:
- The first SCBA audible alarm (approximately 25% reserve)
- Encountering an area with ONLY non-viable victims
- Any signs or symptoms of exposure for any members of an extraction team
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, what Guide of the ERG should be used to determine initial isolation distances when the substance is unknown?
111
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, DOT placards are diamond shaped signs that are ______ inches on each side
10 3/4
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, with regards to DOT Placard Background colors a red label with a white band in the center is:
Dangerous
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, what is likely indicated in a fixed facility by an NFPA 704 Placard with a “4” rating in all categories?
Many different products manufactured or stored
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the proper tire pressure (cold) on the duals is:
95 psi
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, what is a primary cause of tire failure and principal enemy of tire life?
Under Inflation
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, how many kingpin zerks need to be lubed on the tiller axle during maintenance?
4
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, when lubricating the driveshaft slip yoke to prevent galling or seizure, it is necessary to apply grease until it appears:
At the relief hole
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, when setting up the winch lifting system, the rope should be wrapped _____ times around the drum starting at the bottom and working it up.
4-5
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, when using the winch lifting system, which direction of turn provides more torque for lifting heavy loads?
Clockwise
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the full tilt height of the cab is:
15’ 6”
According to TB 046 Double Deck Buses, how many emergency exits are there total, including all windows and roof?
14
According to TB 056 Radiological Emergency Operations, which type of radiation can penetrate the skin and cause skin burns but can be stopped by a layer of clothing?
Beta
According to TB 120 SKED Rescue System, when setting up for vertical hoist, the knot at the head of the system using the 30’ kern mantle rope is:
Figure 8 on a bight
According to DB 18-01 After Action Review Policy and Procedures, with regards to formal after action review, a Blue Sheet (preliminary summary report) shall normally be prepared ____ hours after the SIRT arrival at the incident.
72
According to DB 18-07 Training Safety, when written the United States Fire Administration (USFA) reports that approximately ____ percent of all annual line-of-duty deaths were training related.
11%
According to DB 18-09 Opioid Epidemic, there are risk factors for individuals who my become addicted to opioids. One of those risk factors is alcoholism which according to the NIH shows the rate at ____ percent of the population. However, studies in the fire service have measured the rate at _____ percent of the workforce.
15 ; 30
According to DB 18-14 Fentanyl - Exposure Hazards and Incident Management, minimum PPE’s for a known opioid overdose are:
Nitrile gloves, eye protection, P-100 mask
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, the Department issued channelocks are:
9.5 inches
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, Department issued bedspreads are laundered how many times per year?
2
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, when requesting modification or alteration of apparatus, final approval is required by:
Administrative Operations Chief Deputy
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, no apparatus or vehicle shall be stored, delivered, or towed to the S&M shops unless previously arranged through the Shop Office. The exception to this is:
Apparatus may be towed to the Shops by private contractor without prior approval from S&M
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, if towing is required after hours and Shops are closed with Rescue Maintenance personnel unavailable, contact Metro Fire Communications. MFC will then:
Unlock the office door at Rescue Maintenance giving the member access to an interior lock box with instructions to open the gate at the Central Shops
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, when transporting air and oxygen cylinders, any apparatus carrying _____ pounds or more of cylinders (including contents) are required to carry shipping papers and the papers must be available in the cab during transport.
500 lbs
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, for replacement of Department Library materials, the member either calls Manuals and Orders Unit and requests the material or forwards an approved SRS requisition to the Manuals and Orders Unit. The number of pages that delineate which process is used is:
6 pages
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, requests for alterations, improvements, additions, or installations to any Fire Department facility shall be submitted in an F-225 and forwarded, through channels, to:
The Respective Bureau Commander
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, what form is used to non-emergency repairs/service to a facility when time is not a factor?
Form Gen 113
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, lost or stolen inventory items will be replaced after forwarding a requisition through channels to the Bureau Commander. The responsible member must forward a an F-225 and when the inventory item has a value of ____ or more, a police report shall be filed.
$25
According to DB 19-12 Extractor-Washer Machine and Personal Protective Equipment Laundering Procedures, regardless of exposure to contaminants at a working structure fire, PPE shall also be cleaned in and extractor a minimum of _______ and may be cleaned more frequently if deemed necessary.
Twice a year
According to DB 19-13 Reducing Occupational Exposure to Fireground Contaminants and Carcinogens, in 2017 the IAFF states that _____ percent of all firefighter line of duty deaths were attributable to cancer.
74%
According to DB 19-13 Reducing Occupational Exposure to Fireground Contaminants and Carcinogens, absorption occurs when carcinogens are absorbed through the firefighter’s skin. Permeability increases with skin temperature and skin absorption increases by _____ percent for every 5 degree increase in skin temperature.
400
According to DB 20-06 Firearms on City Property, the only place a member is allowed to keep a firearm with regards to City property is:
Off Property
According to DB 20-13 Mental Health On-Call Services Guidelines, the Department and UFLAC provide clinicians for mental health assistance to members. If their services are needed, supervisors or members should call:
MFC Floor Captain or BC
According to DB 20-18 Management of Patients In-Custody (PIC) or with Combative Behavior, the following statement is true:
PIC may refuse prehospital treatment but they may NOT refuse transport
According to TB 076 Company Operations, which NFPA standard establishes a minimum of four-member engine companies and minimum five-member truck companies?
NFPA 1710
According to TB 076 Company Operations, the Apparatus Roster System is a key component of firefighter accountability for members assigned to each company. The accurate maintenance of this information on each apparatus is necessary for the Department to comply with “accountability” requirements in which NFPA standard?
NFPA 1500
According to TB 123 Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard Awareness, microwave antennas or dishes are most dangerous:
Directly in its transmission path
According to TB 135 Fire Department Operations at Tactical Law Enforcement Incidents/Active Shooter Incidents, practical recommendations by the Hartford Consensus regarding active shooter and MCI incidents are contained in the acronym THREAT. The first “T” stands for:
Threat Suppression
According to TB 135 Fire Department Operations at Tactical Law Enforcement Incidents/Active Shooter Incidents, how many ALS Rescue Ambulances are dispatched on an active shooter incident?
4
According to TB 135 Fire Department Operations at Tactical Law Enforcement Incidents/Active Shooter Incidents, what is the recommended configuration for a Rescue Task Force using an Engine and ALS RA?
2 RTFs: 2 members from the Engine with 1 PM and 3 officers
According to Book #30 Command Procedures, Incident Command terminology is required:
Anytime a category “B” assignment is held to work at an incident
According to Book #30 Command Procedures, the preferred method to transfer Incident Command is:
Face to face
According to Book #70 Multi-Casualty Incident Operational Manual, the triage method of Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) is designed for the first responder to triage a patient within ______.
60 seconds
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, the type of equipment and the quantity carried may vary due to location and the apparatus involved. The deciding authority for equipment requisitioned by companies or units will lie with:
The Concerned Bureau Commander
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, an accounting of all inventory items (master records) is kept by:
Supply and Maintenance Division
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, the master vehicle inventory (a listing of all Department apparatus) is maintained by:
Supply and Maintenance Division
According to DB 21-04 Progressive Engagement in Personnel Management, of the 5 steps in progressive engagement, with CTS entry being step 5, a Performance Improvement Plan is step ___.
3
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, Ch 6 Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction, in a possible terrorist act, Fire Department personnel need to be aware of their environment and be cognizant of the threat of:
Secondary Devices
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, Ch 7 First Responder Operations - Terrorism, the CBRNE acronym, also referred to as B-NICE, stands for:
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, Ch 9 Allied Agencies, all significant releases or threatened releases of a hazardous material require emergency notification to:
California Office of Emergency Services (OES Warning Center)
According to TB 004 Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, when the IC orders vacuum trucks for spills and/or off-loading, the Department assumes financial responsibility for the incident. For tank combinations up to 9,000 gallons, order ___ 5,000 gallon truck/s.
3
According to TB 145 Combustible Metals, the approved product provided by the LAFD (through Supply and Maintenance) is a dry material of:
MET-L-X
According to TB 151 Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System, the service test pressure for the single jacket lightweight hose is:
300 PSI
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, responsibility for an Incident Within and Incident (IWI) initially lies with:
The highest ranking member on scene
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, radio communications for an IWI shall be on:
Established incident command channel
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, a REM team is a resource able to assist with an IWI. REM stands for:
Rapid extraction module
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, what has been identified as a key factor in increasing accuracy and reducing response time of incident aircraft for members in imminent danger?
Communicating GPS Coordinates
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, the amount of allowable play in the belts from the center deflection is?
3/4”
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Module 10 Commercial Pre-Trip Inspection, with regard to brake slack adjusters, the push rod should not move more than _____ when pulled by hand (with the brakes released).
1”
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, with regards to the engine oil pressure normal operating range, the min oil psi at idle is:
10 PSI
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, when checking the electrical system at high idle, the system should maintain _____ volts minimum.
13.7 Volts
According to the 2006 American LaFrance LTI Log Book, the proper psi for the tiller tires to be maintained at is:
115 PSI
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, who’s responsibility is it to secure the scene, identify the material (quantity, contamination threat, exposures), and prevent the spread of contaminants?
Incident Commander
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, who has the authority to stop or prevent unsafe operations?
Assistant Safety Officer HazMat
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, who conducts the Hazardous Materials Action Plan and Safety Briefing?
HazMat Group Supervisor
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, the principal activity performed by the Monitoring Unit shall be to verify the decontamination status of:
Exposure Victims
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, what will determine the size of the Isolation Zone?
The physical and chemical properties of the material released
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, during a Haz Mat incident, when does an exposed civilian receive a Haz Mat Triage Tag?
During Secondary Decontamination
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, with regards to types of Rapid Extraction and risk vs benefit, which type of rescue has an unknown benefit?
Responder Rescue
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, with regards to DOT Placard Background colors a red label with a white band in the center is:
Dangerous
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Operational Plan, what is likely indicated in a fixed facility by an NFPA 704 Placard with a “4” rating in all categories?
Many different products manufactured of stored
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, the engine requires ____ quarts of _______ motor oil including the filter.
42; 15W-40
According to the 2009 American LaFrance LTI Logbook, when setting up the winch lifting system, the rope should be wrapped _____ times around the drum starting at the bottom and working it up.
4-5
According to TB 046 Double Deck Buses, how many emergency exits are there total, including all windows and roof?
14
According to TB 150 Drager X-am 5000 Combustible Gas Indicator, the device is not guaranteed to be intrinsically safe in atmospheres with oxygen greater than ____ percent and there is danger of an explosion.
23.5%
According to DB 18-14 Fentanyl - Exposure Hazards and Incident Management, minimum PPE’s for a known opioid overdose are:
Nitrile gloves, eye protection, P-100 mask
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, with regards to transporting air and oxygen cylinders, any cylinder with more than ____ pounds of pressure is considered hazardous material.
40
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, requests for alterations, improvements, additions, or installations to any Fire Department facility shall be submitted in an F-225 and forwarded, through channels, to:
The respective Bureau Commander
According to DB 20-13 Mental Health On-Call Services Guidelines, the Department and UFLAC provide clinicians for mental health assistance to members. If their services are needed, supervisors or members should call:
MFC Floor Captain or BC
According to TB 023 Task Force Operation, the key to the Task Force concept is:
Command, single direction and control
According to the MOPs Volume 4 Service and Supplies, the type of equipment and the quantity carried may vary due to location and the apparatus involved. The deciding authority for equipment requisitioned by companies or units will lie with:
The concerned Bureau Commander
According to Book #8 Driver Training Manual, Articles, most of our heavy apparatus have a steering column brake or hill=holder. The hand valve actuates the service brakes only. On trucks, it applies:
The tractor rear or tiller brakes only
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual Ch 6 Gas Utilities, the first priority on scene of a reported gas leak is safety. For faint odors, always check __________ as a first action.
Condition of the pilot lights
According to the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, the capacity of gear oil for the rotation gearbox is ____.
5 Pints
According to DB 18-01, informal After Action Reviews are required for:
Incidents reaching the deployment of a Greater Alarm
According to Book #37 Hazardous Materials Task Force Operations, Technical Decontamination consists of ____ pools total used for procedures.
4
According to TB 116 Metro Heavy Rail Lines, a fire suppression under-carriage deluge system has been installed between the tracks. This system is activated:
Manually
According to TB 116 Metro Heavy Rail Lines, the color representation of the heavy rail lines is:
Red/Purple
According to DB 21-08 Brush Fire Operations 2021, LA County camp crews will respond as a minimum of 2 crews with a Superintendent and possibly a BC as an Agency Rep. LAC crews should be utilized to/for:
Construct Handline
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Ch 8 Rope Systems, the knot efficiency of a bowline is:
65%
According to Book #83 Fire Investigation Manual, a fuse or circuit breaker will carry it’s rated current indefinitely but will actuate in less than _____ at 200 percent of rating.
120 Seconds
According to Book #83 Fire Investigation Manual, light bulbs can be used as an indicator during investigation. Light bulbs will:
Swell toward the point of heat at 900 degrees
According to Book #83 Fire Investigation Manual, what “V” pattern may indicate flaming, very rapid combustion; possible presence of flammable accelerants?
Inverted “V” pattern with a sharp line of demarcation
According to Book #83 Fire Investigation Manual, flammable liquids are liquids with a flash point below:
100˚ F
According to TB 180 Drug Labs: Recognition and Hazards, BHO labs in Los Angeles are:
Illegal
According to TB 180 Drug Labs: Recognition and Hazards, possibly the most dangerous modern “clan lab” is that for Butane Honey Oil. Butane is ______ than air.
More than two times heavier than air
According to TB 180 Drug Labs: Recognition and Hazards, referencing possible new SOPs, should a company respond or come in contact with a “clan lab” of any kind, notification to ______ should occur.
JHAT
According to TB 139 Air Management Policy, the NFPA standard that governs air management in an IDLH is NFPA _____.
1404
According to TB 099 River Rescue-First Responder, when using inflated fire hose of 2 1/2” the ideal inflation pressure is:
50-60 PSI
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Ch 8 Rope Systems, using the general guidelines for picket anchors by the U.S. Army, a 2-1 anchor system gives a ______ pound anchor.
2,000 LBS
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Ch 8 Rope Systems, the knot efficiency of the water knot/overhand bend is:
65%
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Ch 8 Rope Systems, the knot efficiency of the figure eight stopper knot is:
75%
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Ch 8 Rope Systems, the main line is connected to the D ring on the waist and the belay line connected to the D ring on the chest with carabiners. If no carabiner is available, acceptable knots to use for attachment are:
Figure eight follow through or bowline backed up with double overhand
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Ch 8 Rope Systems, to maintain 100% strength of the rope when using a pulley, the sheave must be at least ____ times the diameter of the rope.
4
According to Book #29 Truck Operations Manual, Ch 8 Rope Systems, the KM-III static kernmantle rope has a melting point of only ____ degrees Fahrenheit.
450
According to DB 16-05 Emergency Operations - Efficiency and Safety, context training scenarios will be determined by:
Quarterly Training Blocks
