Training Bulletins 100 - 116 Flashcards
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
The National Fire Protection Association Standard 1670
identifies seven types of technical rescue incidents:
- structural collapse
- rope rescue
- confined space operations
- vehicle and machinery extrication
- water rescue
- wilderness search and rescue
- trench and excavation rescue
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of emergency personnel, effectively utilizing resource from outside agencies and providing information to the news media ?
Incident commander
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Which section of the ICS system is in charge of the development of the incident action plan (IAP) ?
Planning section
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Which section in the ICS system maintains situation and resource status records , document any information relative to the incident and provide required technical expertise ?
Planning section
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Which section of the ICS system is in charge of individual service and support units, responsible for specific functions such as ground support , food, base, supplies , communications, etc?
Logistics section
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Which section of the ICS system is in charge of deploying, direct, and coordinate tactical resources engaged in the tactical activities required to meet the strategic goals establish by the IC?
Operations section
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Which section of the ICS system is responsible for establishing and supervising staging areas used for controlling resource deployment ?
Operations section
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Who is responsible for the completion of the “Permit Entry”
Confined space entry permit ?
RESCUE GROUP SUPERVISOR
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Who is in charge of establishing escape routes and safety zones ?
Rescue team leader
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Breathing air monitor , The rescuer is connected by air hose, up to a maximum of ____feet in length, to the air manifold
300 feet
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Statistics show that nearly ___ of all confined space deaths are potential rescuers associated with
secondary entries.
60%
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
The on scene assessment of a confined space rescue is divided into three areas:
- hazard identification
- hazard control
- incident documentation
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
The most critical area impacting firefighter/rescuer safety is __________________
Rescue site hazard identification
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
OSHA records have shown that 90% of all confined space injuries and deaths are related to __________
Atmospheric Condition
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Air Monitor Equipment: Shall have capability of testing for the following hazards
- oxygen content
- percent of lower flammable limits
- toxic elements
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
What is the purpose of the tag line ?
Used as a reference of the furthest point entered
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
What three factors limits the use of SCBAs for use in confined space rescues ?
- Size (PRIMARY)
- Usable quantity of air supply
- SCBA Weight
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
The _________________ will normally be responsible for the completion of the Confined Space Rescue Entry Permit.
Rescue group supervisor
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Confined space rescue entry permit shall be completed and retained by the office in charge and department safety officer for how long ?
5 years
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Who will establish necessary hazard control measures in the operational area. Such as hazard control measures providing edge protection at tench rescue or providing lockout tag out at confined space incident ?
RESCUE TEAM LEADER
TB 104 - Urban Search and Rescue
Who is responsible for direct control of the entry portal, will maintain communications with the rescue team and operate at the entry to the rescue site ?
ATTENDANT
TB 108 - 35’ Extension Ladder Knot
When tying the ladder knot on 35’ extension ladder,
First, Take a bight from the slack halyard and pass it under the rung which is ________________
Head high or the next higher rung
TB 108 - 35’ Extension Ladder Knot
When tying the ladder knot on 35’ extension ladder,
capture the front and rear halyard utilizing a half hitch under the _____________
Fourth or most convenient rung
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the third largest container shipping facilities in the world. _______% of the gross national product (25 million containers) is shipped through these ports annually.
40%
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
Alameda Corridor runs a 20-mile strip along Alameda St. The corridor travels through or borders EIGHT jurisdictions. These include which cities ?
Vernon Huntington Park South Gate Lynwood Compton Carson Los Angeles City Los Angeles County
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
The East Track is identified as what track number ?
The Center Track is identified as what track number ?
Track 1 (EAST)
Track 2 (CENTER)
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
What is ACTA ?
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
What kind of key will be issued to resources to gain access to the Alameda Corridor ? And how will it be labeled ?
Knox Box Key
“ACTA”
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
What do TWO GREEN Botz-Dots at each access gate identify ?
Retractable Ladder (2 GREEN)
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
ONE GREEN Botz-Dots will be used to identify what ?
Standpipe Connection ( 1 GREEN )
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
How many retractable ladders are located along the mid corridor trench and how far are they spaced ?
46 ladder ; 1,000 feet apart
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
Approximately how long does it take to lower a ladder using the hand crank ?
1 to 1.5 minutes
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
What is the average train speed in the corridor ?
40 MPH
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
How many pump stations are located within the corridor ?
Two
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
What is the dimension of the catch basins located under the corridor at each pump station ?
10’ deep x 100’ long x 51’ wide
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
How far apart are stand pipes located in the corridor ?
500 feet
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
In the event of a fire, spill, or derailment, what SHALL the IC establish prior to deploying resources into the trench ?
Rapid Intervention Company
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
How long can trains take to stop ?
Over ONE mile
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
Consider placing companies _________ away on both sides of the incident to act as scouts to warn the Incident Commander of oncoming trains
1 1/2 to 2 miles
TB 113 - Introducing the Alameda Corridor
On the Map, what indicates a bridge over the trench ?
“ O “
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
How long is the metro heavy rail Red/Purple line ?
How many stations does it service ?
17.4 miles
16 stations
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
The train configuration is set up with a minimum _____ car combination, which includes one “A” car (with the controller’s cab), and one “B” car, and up to ____ cars maximum.
2 ; 6
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
How many volts is each train operated from ?
750V DC
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
Where are the batteries located on the trains?
How many volts do they provide ?
Under the “ B” Car
37.5 VDC
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
How many passengers can each car seat?
How many passengers can each car accommodate standing “ crush load “ ?
59 ; 220
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
All doors can be manually opened in an emergency from the inside the car by pulling which direction on the emergency red ball just above each set of doors ?
Downward
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
Access panel is located next to what set of doors on each car?
Center door
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
Each car is equipped with what rating fire extinguishers. ?
Two 10A/60BC
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
Where are the two extinguishers located on each car ?
Operators cab and between the transverse passenger seats
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
For initial Fire Department operations, the most important area is the ______.
EMP
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
What battalion chief is preferably sent to ROC to act as liaison to metro incidents ?
Battalion 13
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
What color light will illuminate an emergency trip station at the platform level ?
Blue light
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
How many volts does the 3rd rail carry ?
750 Volts DC
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
Prior to pushing the trip switch on the ETS , what should you make sure of first ?
The entire length of the train is in the station
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
How many collector shoes are there on each car ?
Four
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
How many and how far are each Cross passages in the tunnel ?
93 cross passages
Every 750-feet
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
What color exit signs indicate street level egress ?
Green
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
Mile markers between terminals are marked at distance not to exceed ___________ ?
1/10th of a mile
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
What Two actions must be activated prior to valve opening ?
- Activation of a smoke detector, or duct smoke detector
- Heat detection of heat greater than 160˚ at sprinkler
head
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
Fire Department apparatus augmenting the system should supply how many psi ?
125 psi
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
How far are each 2 1/2” outlets located in the tunnel and cross passages ?
Every 250’ feet
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
Normal metro station hours of operation are from what hours ?
0500 to 0100 hours
TB 106 - LCES
What are the three additional considerations to LCES?
- Location
- Conditions
- Safety Equipment
TB 106 - LCES
LAFD uses the emergency air horn signal as an adjunct to an operational retreat, how many times does the 10 seconds on/off get repeated and how a total of how many seconds ?
3 times ; 50 seconds
TB 106 - LCES
You hear the sound of roof ventilation being conducted ____ you
Behind
TB 116 - Metro Heavy Rail Lines
a fire suppression under-carriage deluge system has been installed between the tracks. This system is activated:
Manually
TB 116 Metro Heavy Rail Lines
the color representation of the heavy rail lines is:
Red/Purple
