TRAINING BULLETIN 1 - 60 EXAM Flashcards
TB3
ALUMINUM SHEETS ( FOR WALLS AND ROOF) ARE HELD IN PLACE BY LEAD-HEADED ___ TWISTED NAILS
STRAW
TB3
ALL THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE ABOUT ALUMINUM CORRUGATED BUILDINGS 4 POINTS
ALUMINUM MELTS AT 1300 DEGREES
ALUMINUM SHEETS ARE 26INCHES X 10 FEET !
FRAMES ARE MADE OF STEEL PIPE
USE ROOF LADDERS!
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ALUMINUM BUILDINGS ARE TYPE _____ BUILDINGS
HOWEVER IN THE CODE THEY ARE ?
4
FIRE CODE — TYPE 3
TB3
IN THE ABSENCE OF AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM OR IN THE EVENT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS NOT CALLED IMMEDIATELY WHEN A FIRE OCCURS, A _____ LOSS CAN BE EXPECTED
COMPLETE
TB3
WHAT DEGREE DOES ALUMINUM MELT?
1300 DEGREES
TB3
TYPE 4 BUILDINGS ( FOR WALLS AND ROOF) ARE USUALLY _____ WALL THICKNESS MADE OF ALUMINUM
SINGLE THICKNESS
TB9
PTQ
ORGANIC PHOSPHATE WAS PRODUCED AS A WAR GAS DURING ?
WWll
TB9
WHEN YOU COME IN CONTACT WITH ORGANIC PHOSPHATES, REMOVE CLOTHING, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR ___ MINUTES
15 MINUTES. (90% OF DECON PROCEDURES IS 15 MIN)
TB9
ORGANIC PHOSPHATES ARE (4) ?
ABSORBED BY SKIN
A COMMON INSECTICIDE
NOT WATER SOLUBLE
PARATHION
TB9
WHEN EXPOSED TO ORGANIC PHOSPHATES NAME 3 TRUE SYMPTOMS FACE AREA
EYES MAY TWITCH
TONGUE MAY TWITCH
PUPILS CONSTRICT
TB9
LOW HEAT BREAKS DOWN ORGANIC PHOSPHATES AT WHAT TEMPERATURE _____ TO _____
200 TO 240
TB 9
ORGANIC PHOSPHATE ARE REFERRED TO AS ______ GAS.
NERVE GAS
TB 9
ORGANIC PHOSPHATE ARE SLIGHTLY IRRITATING AND GIVE ____ WARNING BEFORE POSSIBLE DEATH
LITTLE
TB 9
WHERE ORGANIC PHOSPHATES ARE ARE STORED, PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OUTSIDE AND ADJACENT TO STORAGE ROOM. ______ AND ______ ARE PREFERRED
DRY POWDER AND CO2
TB 11
WHAT IS THE DISCHARGE TIME IN SECONDS FROM 15 TO 20 FEET FROM A 20BC DRY CHEMICAL EXT.
10
TB 11
ON ACID SPILLS, HOLD THE DRY CHEMICAL EXT. HOW MANY FEET ABOVE THE SPILL ?
2 - 3 FEET
TB 11
20BC DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHERS COVER DEEP-LAYERED CLASS “B” FUEL EQUAL TO ?
20 SQ FEET
TB11
DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHERS ARE TESTED TO ____ PSI
600 PSI
TB 11
THE NOZZLE ON A DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER SHAPES TO A __ DEGREE CONE
60 DEGREE
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DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHERS HOLD ___ POUNDS OF DRY CHEMICAL POWDER
20 POUNDS
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WHEN A DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHERS IS IN NEED OF RE-CHARGE, SENT TO ?
S&M , WITH A F-175
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DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHERS ARE ___ TIMES MORE EFFECTIVE AS CO2 EXTINGUISHERS ON HYDROCARBON FIRES
2
TB 12
PTQ
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF BUILDING FIRES ARE HELD IN CHECK BY SPRINKLERS?
96 PERCENT ( DAMN !)
TB 12
ACCORDING TO THE NBFU, COMPANIES SHOULD HOOK UP HOW MANY LINES INTO SPRINKLER CONNECTIONS
2
TB12
OFFICERS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. WHAT 3 WAYS?
MAINTAIN LIST OF SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS
LAFD RESTORES SYSTEM
SPRINKLER DELIVER WATER WHERE NEEDED BETTER THAN FF’S
TB 12
NORMALLY EVEN __ HOSE LINE CAN EXTINGUISH A FIRE BEING CONTROLLED BY SPRINKLERS
1 1/2’’
TB 12
ALL THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE ABOUT A JUNIOR SPRINKLERED SYSTEM (3)
SUPPLIED BY 3/4 OR 1’’ COPPER TUBING
USUALLY 1/4 OR 3/8 HEAD
NO FD CONNECTIONS OR DRAINS
TB 12
OPERATORS SHOULD DELIVER 100 PSI TO SPRINKLERS INLETS OF NO FIRE IS SHOWING. DELIVER __ PSI
IF FIRE IS IN PROGRESS INCREASE PRESSURE TO ___ PSI.
150 PSI
TB 12
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, SEE THE NATIONAL FIRE CODE CHAPTER ____ AND THE NFPA HANDBOOK CHAPTERS 51 TO 60?
13
TB 13
THE HAZARD WITH AN ELECTRIC RADIANT HEATING BUILDING IS ____ ?
PTQ
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IS POSSIBLE
TB 13
IN AN ELECTRIC RADIANT HEATING BUILDING, THE THERMOSTAT CONTROLS ALL WHAT 3 ROOMS?
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
LIVING AREA
( NOT BATHROOM)
TB 13
IN AN ELECTRIC RADIANT HEATING BUILDING, DOES ELECTRICITY FLOW THROUGH THE SYSTEM WHEN THE THERMOSTAT IS OFF?
NOPE
TB13
IN AN ELECTRIC RADIANT HEATING BUILDING, ELECTRICAL WIRES CAN BE AS HIGH AS WHAT VOLTAGE
220
TB 13
WHEN A BUILDING IS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC RADIANT HEAT, WHEN CAN FIRE COMPANIES CUT INTO CEILINGS AND WALLS
WHEN MAIN POWER IS OFF
TB 13
ELECTRIC RADIANT HEATING WIRES ARE CONCEALED IN CONSTRUCTION BY ALL THE FOLLOWING (3)
CEMENT
PLASTER
DRY WALL
(NOT COPPER PLUMBING)
TB 13
PTQ
CABLES ARE INSTALLED IN ____ THROUGHOUT AN AREA AND CONNECTED TO THERMOSTATS WHICH CONTROL THE AMOUNT OF CURRENT FLOWING THROUGH THE WIRES
LOOPS
TB 20
IN ORDER TO CONSERVE FUEL DURING EMERGENCY OPERATIONS, USE HYDRANT WHEN POSSIBLE OR?
MANIFOLD
TB 20
LOW TIRE PRESSURE EFFECT FUEL BY 1% FOR EACH ____ PSI LOW?
2
TB 20
LOW TIRE PRESSURE EFFECT FUEL BY 1% FOR EACH ____ PSI LOW?
2
TB 20
FUEL CONSERVATION
___ SAVING FOR PROPER OPERATIONS,
__ % FOR PROPERLY TUNED
10
10
TB20
THE BEST FUEL ECONOMY TAKES PLACE AT WHAT MPH?
45MPH
TB20
IN ORDER TO CONSERVE FUEL, THE MAXIMUM SPEED IN LAFD VEHICLE SHOULD BE __ MPH
55
TB 20
THE MOST IMPORTANT FUEL SAVER IS ?
DRIVERS ATTITUDE
TB20
AVOID PROLONG IDLING. IF THE DELAY IS MORE THAN ONE MINUTE, TURN OFF ENGINE. THE RECOMMENDED TIME FOR WARMING UP AN ENGINE IS ___ TO ___ SECONDS
30 TO 60 SECONDS
TB 20
___ OIL MAKE FOR MUCH BETTER FUEL GAS MILEAGE
WARM
TB 20
PTQ
PROPER MAINTENANCE IS A SURE WAY TO IMPROVE MILEAGE. KEEP TRACK OF FUEL CONSUMPTION BECAUSE THIS IS AN EXCELLENT WAY OF MONITORING _____
VEHICLE CONDITION
TB20
PTQ
USE A LIGHT FOOT WHEN ACCELERATING. TEST HAVE PROVEN THAT “ JACK RABBIT” STARTS AND FAST “ GETS AWAY” CAN BURN ____ PERCENT MORE GASOLINE?
50
TB24
MOST MEMBERS DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS BY ?
LISTENING TO RADIO MESSAGES
TB 24
WHEN TALKING ON THE RADIO, KEEP YOUR MOUTH ABOUT ___ INCH AWAY FROM THE MIC
1’’
TB 24
PTQ
THE RECOMMENDED ALPHABETICAL WORD LIST IS KNOWN AS?
APCO
TB24
CHANNEL 11 USUALLY USED BY ___ FOR COMMAND
CHIEF OFFICERS
TB 24
WHEN REQUESTING AN OUTSIDE AGENCY, ALLOW APPROX. __ MINUTES BEFORE REQUESTING & ETA
30 MINUTES
TB 24
A CODE 20 INCIDENT ARE AUTOMATIC ON A ___ INCIDENT OR LARGER
GREATER
TB24
THE USE OF FIRST OR LAST NAME WITHOUT ___ IS PROHIBITED
RANK
TB 30
WHICH INDUSTRY USES ORGANIC PEROXIDES?
PLASTIC
TB30
ALL THE FOLLOWING ARE TURE ABOUT ORGANIC PEROXIDES (3)
MAY EXPLODE AT HIGH TEMPS
A CATALYST
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
(NOT CLASSIFIED AS A POISON )
TB 30
WHAT TYPE OF FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED IF LARGE QUANTITIES OF ORGANIC PEROXIDES ARE EXPOSED TO FIRE?
WITHDRAW PERSONNEL
TB30
RECOGNITIONS OF ORGANIC PEROXIDES IS DEPENDENT UPON THE DOT LABELS. THE LABEL MAYBE ? WHAT COLOR
YELLOW
TB30
WHAT TYPE OF PERMIT IS REQUIRED WHEN STORING ANY AMOUNT OF ORGANIC PEROXIDES?
DIVISION 4 ( DIV 4)
TB30
IF ___ REACHES ORGANIC PEROXIDE, EXPLOSION IS IMMINENT
FIRE
TB30
WHAT TYPE OF FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED IF SMALL QUANTITIES OF ORGANIC PEROXIDES ARE EXPOSE TO FIRE
APPLY WATER FROM FAR DISTANCE
TB30
IF MEMBERS ENCOUNTER ORGANIC PEROXIDE STORAGE WITHOUT A PERMIT, PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE FPB, ENGINEERING UNIT BY PHONE FOLLOWED BY?
F-44
TB30
ORGANIC PEROXIDE IS STORED IN ALL THE FOLLOWING (5)
GLASS CARBOYS
POLYETHYLENE BAGS
PAPER BAGS WITH POLYETHLENE LINTERS
EARTHENWARE
POLYETHYLENE JAR
(NOT METAL CONTAINERS)
TB 31
WHEN IDENTIFYING LEXAN WINDOWS STRIKE WITH A HARD INSTRUMENT, WHICH WILL GIVE A __ SOUND
DULL PLASTIC
TB31
LEXAN WINDOWS ARE USALLY 1/8’’ TO 1/4’’ BUT IN SPECIAL INSTALLATION MAY BE HOW THICK
1 1/4’’
TB31
AT WHAT DEGREES WILL LEXAN SOFTEN ?
350 DEGREES
TB31
WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER LEXAN WINDOWS, THE FIRST CUT SHOULD BE?
HORIZONTAL
TB31
WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER LEXAN WINDOWS, WHAT TYPE OF BLADE SHALL BE USED?
CARBIDE
TB42
____ OUT OF 10 FATAL HOME FIRES START BETWEEN 9PM TO 6AM
6
TB42
____ OUT TO 10 AMERICAN KILLED BY FIRES ARE KILLED AT HOME?
7
TB 42
70 YEARS OF EXPOSURE TO AN IONIZATION DETECTOR WILL EQUAL HOW MANY X-RAYS?
1
SINGLE STATION SMOKE DETECTORS SHALL BE MOUNTED ____ FEET FROM A BEDROOM
12 1/2 FEET
TB42
SINGLE STATION SMOKE DETECTORS COVERAGE AREA PER DETECTOR IS ?
25 FEET
TB42
WIRED SMOKE DETECTORS ARE SELDON AFFECTED BY POWER OUTAGES. DWP STATES LESS THAN ___ MINUTES OF OUTAGES PER YEAR
3 MINS
TB 42
FIRE IS THE ___ LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH IN AMERICA
3RD
TB42
WHICH SMOKE DETECTOR IS BEST FOR FLAMING FIRES
IONIZATION
TB42
WHICH SMOKE DETECTOR IS BEST FOR SMOKE SENSITIVITY
PHOTOELECTRIC
TB42
WHICH SMOKE DETECTOR IS LESS PRONE TO NUISANCE ALARMS?
PHOTOELECTRIC
TB42
ONLY SMOKE DETECTORS APPROVED BY THE ___ CAN BE SOLD OR INSTALLED IN CALIFORNIA
CAL STATE FIRE MARSHAL
TB42
SMOKE DETECTORS MAINTENANCE INCLUDE ALL THE FOLLOWING
REPLACE BATTERY
VACCUM
BLOW WITH AIR
(DO NOT TIGHTEN PHOTO CELL)
TB49
WHO FORBIDS THE MANUFACTURING OF P.C.B. SINCE 1979
EPA
TB49
WHAT DEGREE IS THE FLASHPOINT OF P.C.B?
383 DEGREES
TB49
WHERE ARE P.C.B EXPOSURE RETAINED IN THE BODY?
WHAT IS THE PRIMARY USE FOR P.C.B?
FATTY TISSUE
INSULATING OIL
TB 49
WHO WILL YOU CONTACT FOR POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION OF P.C.B
DWP
TB49
P.C.B ARE LABELED WITH A ____ WIDE X ____ INCH TALL SIGN THAT IS YELLOW/BLACK
2X2
TB49
P.C.B ARE ___ IN COLOR
CLEAR AND AMBER
TB50
INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS BEFORE, DURING, AND /OR AFTER AN INCIDENT IN FUNCTION AREAS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO : MAINTAINING INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNICATION, TRANSPORTATION, SUPERVISION, AND MEDICAL CARE BEST DESCRIBES?
SPECIAL NEEDS
TB 50
EVACUATING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES DURING BRUSH FIRE IS OFTEN IMPRACTICAL. THEREFORE, SHELTERING IN PLACE ______
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AN OPTION
TB50
MEMBERS MAY SEEK ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY VIEWING LAFD.ORG OR CONTACTING ?
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
TB54
MEZZANINE RAILING SHALL NOT EXCEED ____ INCHES IN HEIGHT
42 INCHES
TB54
THE HEIGHT ABOVE AND BELOW THE MEZZANINE FLOOR SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN HOW MANY FEET?
7 FEET
TB54
MEZZANINE FIRE RESISTIVE TIME PERIOD NEED NOT EXCEED HOW MANY MINUTES IF UNENCLOSED
60 MINUTES
TB 54
MEZZANINE ARE CONSTRUCTED BY PERMITS APPROVED BY ?
BUILDING AND SAFETY
TB54
MEZZANINE CAN BE PARTITIONED IF OCCUPANCY LOAD DOES NOT EXCEED?
10
TB54
IF YOU FIND AN OVERLOADED MEZZANINE, YOU SHOULD?
TREAT AS A LIFE HAZARD!
TB54
MEZZANINES SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN ___ LEVELS IN A ROOM
2 LEVELS
TB 54
MEZZANINES THAT DO NOT APPEAR TO BE ADEQUATE AND ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF STORAGE,
A FIRE/LIFE/SAFETY NOTICE REQUIRING A FORTHWITH COMPLIANCE SHALL BE ISSUED AND NOTIFICATIONS TO ?
FPB
TB54
WHEN SHALL MEZZANINES HAVE 2 EXITS?
EXCEEDS 2,000 SQUARE FEET
TB54
MEZZANINES THAT DO NOT APPEAR TO BE ADEQUATE AND ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF STORAGE, A FIRE LIFE SAFTEY NOTICE REQUIRING A _____ COMPLIANCE SHALL BE ISSUED
FORTHWITH
TB54
SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS WITHOUT SPRINKLER EXTENDING BENEATH THE MEZZANINE, A NOTICE SHALL BE ISSUED DIRECTING REMOVAL OF ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND NOTIFICATION SHALL BE MADE TO ?
FPB
TB54
____ IS THE MAXIMUM AREA A MEZZANINE CAN BE, MORE THAN THAT IT COMES A FLOOR
33 1/3 PERCENT
TB57
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND ACCOUNTING BOUNDARIES OF EVACUATION AREAS?
I.C.
TB57
DURING EVACUATION, THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS IS?
SAFETY
TB57
DURING ORGANIZED EVACUATIONS, WHO WILL PROVIDE THE “ EMERGENCY BROADCAST”
LA COUNTY SHERIFFS
TB57
DURING EVACUATION DEMOBILIZATION, LAFD SHOULD?
LEAVE EVACUEES WITH POSITIVE FEELING
TB 57
AT EVACUATION CENTERS, WHO WILL PROVIDE BASIC SERVICES?
I THINK PARK REC, RED CROSS AND SALVATION ARMY ????
TB57
EVAC. CENTERS ARE OFTEN PARK OR HIGH SCHOOLS. HOW MANY “ DAY SUPPLY” OF FOOD DOES A HIGH SCHOOL HAVE?
3 DAYS
TB 57
WHEN ESTIMATING THE NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS IN SMALL TYPE HOMES, MEMBERS CAN EXPECT
____ TO ____ HOMES PER BLOCK
30 TO 40
TB 58
THE AVERAGE LEARNING SPAN IS ____. TO ____ MINUTES
45 TO 50 MINUTES
TB 58
INSTRUCTORS WILL SPEND AN AVERAGE OF ___ HOURS ORGANIZING FOR EACH HOUR OF INSTRUCTION
????? NOT LISTED. 2, 3, 4 ???
TB 58
LEARNING IS OFTEN ENHANCED BY THE PROGRESSIVE ____ METHOD
STEP BY STEP