Training Bulletin Test #1 Flashcards
According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, what shall be the primary consideration of emergency responders ?
the preservation of life, property, and the environment, in that order.
According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, how many basic types of vehicle -tank configurations will you find ?
3
According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, a tank tractor with semi-trailer connected together by a fifth wheel has one tank approximately 40 feet long with what capacity?
9,000 gallons
According to TB # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, when is it acceptable to use plain water?
If foam is not available or its use would cause an unacceptable delay in rescue operations
According to TB # 7, Fighting Fires with Large Spray Streams, the physical differences between spray and straight streams?
size of water droplets
Shape of stream
Effective Reach
According to TB # 7, Fighting Fires with Large Spray Streams, ventilation and wind currents may _____ the effectiveness and reach of spray streams?
Reduce
According to TB #008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, The apparatus is not insulated from the ground by its rubber tires and may be energized by live wires in the following ways EXCEPT:
-By touching an object that is in contact with a live conductor
-By being in close proximity to a live conductor
-By direct contact with a live conductor
-By way of an extended aerial ladder touching a live conductor
According to TB #008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, Aerial ladders must be kept at least ____ feet away from all power lines and devices.
10
According to TB #008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, Although injuries to firefighters from applying water directly on electrical fires are rare, water streams applied in the vicinity of high voltage should be avoided. When hose streams must be used, the following should be adhered to EXCEPT:
-Where possible, extinguish small electrical fires with dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguishers
-Utilize a straight stream. The small air spaces between the drops of water in the stream limit electrical conductance
-Utilize the 30/33/100 Rule for using hose streams around high voltage
-Maintain a safe distance from the energized equipment. The LADWP also recommends not approaching a high-voltage source closer than one’s body length, so that a fall forward would not cause direct body contact
-Remember the safest tactic regarding the use of hose streams around a high voltage source is to take a defensive stance, let the equipment burn and protect exposures.
According to TB #008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, Maintain clearance a minimum of HOW MANY feet beyond the outermost wire of electrical transmission lines
100
According to TB #008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, Utilize the 30/33/100 Rule when directing hose streams near high voltage in the wildland refers to what 3 in order?
Utilize a 30-degree fog pattern, Maintain a safe distance of at least 33 ft. from energized source, Maintain at least 100 psi to the nozzle
According to TB 55 4-Inch Supply Hose, How much does the 4” supply hose weigh?
49 lbs per 50’ section
According to TB 55 4-Inch Supply Hose, What is the 4” supply hose friction loss per 100’ of hose
500GPM - 5lbs
800GPM - 12.4lbs
1000GPM - 19.1lbs
According to TB 55 4-Inch Supply Hose, What is the 4” supply hose friction loss per 100’ of hose
1250GPM - 29.5lbs
1500GPM - 42.3lbs
2000GPM - 75.5lb
According to TB 55 4-Inch Supply Hose, What information shall be included when labeling the hose?
Fire station number and section number (left to right)
TB 54 - Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines states that a mezzanine or mezzanine floor is an intermediate floor placed in any story or room. When the total area of any such mezzanine floor exceeds ______ percent of the total floor area in that room, it shall be considered as constituting an additional “story” in the building.
33 1/3
According to TB 54 - Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, two exits shall be provided from mezzanines having an occupant load of more than ___ or when the area of the mezzanine exceeds ______ square feet, whichever is the more restrictive.
10; 2,000
According to TB 54 Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, The clear height above or below a mezzanine floor construction SHALL not be less than how many feet?
7
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 ( ) feet away from any part of a structure. These areas should be identified in the planning phase for coordination of companies during overhaul.
10
According to TB#035 Overhaul Procedures, debris from the fire should normally be located where?
at a minimum 10 feet away from any part of a structure
TB 056 - Radiological Emergency Operations states in order to minimize contamination within the affected area requires timely and adequate decontamination of patients as well as responders. Decontamination involves removing radioactive particles. Removal of clothing and outer garments can minimize ____% of the external contamination
90
According to Training Bulletin 62 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System, how much can the hose be bent without kinking?
Within 12 inches
According to Training Bulletin 62 2-Inch High-Rise Hose System, what are the three basic types of water systems?
Pre 60, <150’ - Class I Dry standpipe, 60-74, Combination Class III Standpipe, Post 74, Combined standpipe sprinkler system
According to Training Bulletin 63, Procedures For Supplementing High Rise Fire Pumps, what types of buildings will the FD pumping procedures be implemented on?
Buildings with a fire pump supplying standpipes which are 60-74 that are OVER 150 feet
High rise buildings from 75 to 150 feet that have been retrofitted with a pump
Post 74 high rise
According to Training Bulletin 63, Procedures For Supplementing High Rise Fire Pumps, who has the responsibility of supplying the water system?
First 200 series Engineer, OR, in the event of two single engines arriving first, the SECOND engine’s Engineer
According to Training Bulletin 63, Procedures For Supplementing High Rise Fire Pumps, when connecting 2 1/2” lines to FDC’s, what shall be the maximum length?
100 feet
According to Training Bulletin 63, Procedures For Supplementing High Rise Fire Pumps, lines shall be ladder strapped on each side of the coupling when pumping over what PSI?
300 psi
According to TB 63 - Procedures for Supplementing High Rise Fire Pumps, if there is a fire, what request should be made to IC?
Additional apparatus to duplicate the operation into the other two inlets of the FDC using a separate water source
According to TB 130 - New Ladder Pipe Assembly, The assembly contains new features and components designed to make ladder pipe operations safer, more efficient, and allow for _____ GPM flow?
1000
According to TB 130 - New Ladder Pipe Assembly, The ladder pipe assembly shall be secured to the top _________ on the fly section?
2 Rungs
According to TB 130 - New Ladder Pipe Assembly, The following pump pressures have been calculated for the Akron 1495 ladder pipe assembly. These pressures include pumping through the cluster, 100’ of 3” hose, the ladder pipe assembly and tip, with the aerial ladder extended to 70’. TIP 1 1/2” GPM ____, PSI____?
600, 150
According to TB 69 Maxi-Force Air Bags. If the inflation button in the Dual “dead man” safety relief and control valve, has a relief valve that will activate when pressure exceeds what PSI?
118 PSI
According to TB 69 Maxi-Force Air Bags. When attaching to the SCBA bottle, the last ___ turn should be accomplished by turning both the threaded inlet fitting and regulator together until hand tight?
1/4 turn
According to TB 69 Maxi-Force Air Bags. Each hose is 16’ long, with a working pressure of ___ PSI?
250 PSI
According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The OHAV weighs 35 pounds and is constructed from?
Cast aluminum
According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The OHAV is hydrostatically tested to 900 PSI and has a maximum operating pressure of?
250 psi
According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The OHAV has a maximum flow of what GPM?
2000 gpm
According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The 4” supply hose from the engine laying a line must be attached to the port labeled “TO FIRE” in?
Red Tape
According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. Which is NOT an apparatus spotting option for the OHAV valve?
Onside Rear
According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. The OHAV shall be inspected at all of the following EXCEPT?
Weekly
According to TB 187 Oasis Hydrant Assist Valve. When inspecting the OHAV, one of the checks is to ensure that the hand crank is in what position
Turned Counterclockwise
According to TB 131 Holmatro Self Contained Rescue Tool. Model used by LAFD is?
BCT 3120
According to TB 131 Holmatro Self Contained Rescue Tool. The unit is powered by a ___ volt DC Dewalt battery pack?
24 volt
According to TB 131 Holmatro Self Contained Rescue Tool. When rotating the control handle to the LEFT, the rpm will rise and the spreaders/cutter arms will
Close
According to TB 70 Metro Rail Blue Line. Hose outlets in tunnels are located, how far apart?
250’ and 300’ apart
According to TB 74 S&R utilizing 1” hose line. Engineer should load the 1” line and pump what pressure?
200-250 psi
According to TB 74 S&R utilizing 1” hose line. 150’ of 1” line with proper 200psi and spray tip removed will deliver what GPM?
65 GPM
According to TB 74 S&R utilizing 1” hose line. The following are advantages of utilizing the 1” line, EXCEPT?
-Opening and Closing the nozzle rapidly could be used as a signaling device at the entrance
-Provides a means to determine how far into the building the rescue team has advnce
Not easily distinguishable in the dark
-Not normally used for structure firefighting
According to TB 90 Fire Burns. Latent heat is the quantity of heat absorbed by a substance when passing between phases. Water has a latent heat of evaporation of
970 BTUs
According to TB 90 Fire Burns. Flashover can be identified as the curve occurring near?
The end of Growth Stage
According to TB 90 Fire Burns. Backdraft is extremely rare, it is a serious, structure damaging explosion. Oxygen content must fall to levels of what %
11 - 15%
According to TB 90 Fire Burns. _____ is a warning of a more deadly event to follow?
Rollover
According to TB 73 Tactical/Operational Considerations for Personnel. Do not approach or enter the structure alone. Personnel safety is greatly enhance by utilizing the?
Buddy system
According to TB 73 Tactical/Operational Considerations for Personnel. Part of the house that are unsafe to treat uncooperative or potential violent persons?
Kitchens
According to TB 75 Bomb Scene Incidents. According to the FBI Bomb Data Center, Approximately what percent of all terrorist incidents involve the use of explosives and incendiary agents?
70%
According to TB 75 Bomb Scene Incidents. Position best suited to determine where to establish a Casualty Collection Point?
Medical Group leader
