Volume 3 Flashcards
Triple combination capacities: ______ GPM ___ PSI
1500 @ 150
Aerial ladder trucks: are 100’ & consist of __ or __ sections
3 or 4
Aerial ladder trucks: carry a complement of ground ladders in excess of ___’
200
__ fire boats: always __ short blast of air horn before flowing heavy streams
5
4
LAFD operates (__) helicopters all of which may be used for reconnaissance, water drops, transporting personnel and equipment, laying and picking up hose and as an aerial command post.
6
Crash fire rescue: ______ to ______ gallons of water & ____ gallons of AFFF
3,000 to 4,000
500
CRASH RAPID INTERVENTION VEHICLE (R.I.V.): It carries ____ gallons of pre-mixed AFFF. It has a ____ lb. dry chemical system
1585
700
Foam tender: ___ gallons of AFFF & __ (5) gallon containers of AFFF
300
50
Hazmat & Decon Trailer: decon of ___ firefighters or civilians
150
Helicopter Tenders: from 580 to 2000 gallons of jet fuel & ____ gallon portable pump & reservoirs
1,000
Swift Water Tender: up to __ including drivers
4
Emergency Lighting: ______ watts of lighting & ___’ telescoping boong & 4 roof mounting lights
30,000
25
Rehab Air Tender: __ high pressure compressors to fill SCBA’s
2
Crew bus caries ___ people
14
Air Bag: __ bag system rated at ___ tons
3
56
Air Bag: (2) ___ ton & (1) ___ ton bag compliment
22
12
7 Air Bag System: The ____ ton complimnet
236
7 Air Bag System: is comprised of one each of the following: __, __, __, __, __, __ and __-ton bags.
12
17
22
32
35
44
77
Aluminized Ceramic Blanket: __’ X __’ woven ceramic blanket with an aluminized side that protects or insulates victims from sparks and debris during rescue operations.
6’ X 8’
Pick head axe: cut at a ___° angle
60°
Blowers - __” & __” normally used for positive pressure ventilation
18” & 24”
Brush Hook: __ inches in diameter. Cut the main stem of brush at about a ___°-degree angle.
3
45°
McCloud: sharpen at ___° degree angle
45°
Canteens: __ & __ quart size, when in use refill daily
1 & 2
Claw Tool: __” & __” length size
30” & 42”
Closed-circuit breathing apparatus - bio-pack ___ SCBA
240
Floor Runner: __’ X __’ fold to __’ & rolled
6’ X 18’
3’
Maps: map size, designation (i.e., 400’, 800’ and 1200’) indicate ____ to foot relationship (1 in. on 400’ map = 400 ft. actual).
Inch
Mattress Carriers: ___’ X ___’
6 1/2’ X 9 1/2’
Mechanical Axe: ___’ long with overhand knots every ___” inches below insulator
10’
12”
Redwood plugs tapers to less than ___” for water & gas lines
1/2”
Rescue Air Cushion: can rescue people up to ___’
100’
Rescue Air Cushion: 70’ - __’ X __’ X __’
15’
20’
8’
Rescue Air Cushion: 100’ - __’ X __’ X __’
18’
25’
9’
Rescue Air Cushion: The cushion is inflated by two high volume electric blowers, and can be deployed by a Task Force in __ minutes.
2
Rubber Gauntlet Gloves: tested every ___ days at ______ volts by DWP
60
10,000
Rubbish Carriers: ____’ X ____’ with handles in the corners
4 1/2’ X 4 1/2’
Salvage Covers: waterproof plastic coated nylon or rubber coated cotton duck __’ X __’
12’ X 18’
Chain Saw: __ member operation except when starting
2
Rotary Saw: The K-950 uses four types of blades in two sizes, ___” or ___”
12”
14”
Sprinkler Kit: Sprinkler heads vary in temperature rating-with the average being ___ degrees.
165
Squeegee: ___” curved or ___” straight
36”
24”
Submersible Pump: This unit shall not be operated from a portable generator of less than ______ watts due to starting current requirements.
2,500
Water Vacuum: __ gallons
8
Porter Wire Cutters: cuts up to ___” diameter
3/16”
High Visibility Vest: The High Visibility Vest shall be worn prior to _______ the apparatus anytime a member is actively working on the highway/roadway.
Exiting
Foam Eductors: Light water is a synthetic foam forming liquid designed to be used at a ratio of six (6) parts concentrate to ___ parts fresh or seawater (6% solution).
94
Wagon Battery: spot a sufficient distance away to permit a ___° angle; reach above the __ floor impractical
30°
3
Destributors: revolving type that sprays ___’ in diameter
30’
Destributors: control water at shutoff at __st coupling back of distributor
1
Siphon Ejector: lift of ____’ is possible
50
Water Gun: ___ gallon pressure set to ___ to ___ PSI
2 1/2
90 to 110
CO2 Extinguisher: ____ times heavier than air
1 1/2
CO2 Extinguisher: ____ to ____ PSI
800 to 900
CO2 Extinguisher: NET content of ___ lbs Discharge time is ___ seconds
20
60
CO2 Extinguisher: expands ___ to __
450 to 1
CO2 Extinguisher: used on class __ fires
B
CO2 Extinguisher: safety disc will rupture f temp exceeds ___°
135
CO2 Extinguisher: recharge at ___ lbs or less
15
Dry Chemical Extinguisher: ___ lbs with a ___ second discharge time
20
10
Dry Powder Extinguishers: Combustible Metals Extinguishers used on class __ fires, ___ lbs capacity of powder
D
20
Fittings are identified in order by: Size: female ______-male ______
First
Last
PCT (Pacific Coast Thread) adapter are identified by ______ paint
Yellow
MONITOR DEFIBRILLATOR: LifePack ___
15
Pressure Reducing Valve: This knob controls an indicator bar that is graduated from __ to ____ in ___ psi increments.
0 to 300
20
Pressure Reducing Valve: normally set to ___ lbs
40
Pressure Reducing Valve: oil hole, __ to __ drops of oil
4 to 5
Hazardous Material Gloves: members wear a minimum of __ layers of gloves
3
Hazardous material entry suit: Class __ - encapsulated entry suit
A
Hazardous material entry suit: Class __ - hooded jumpsuit forr minor chemicals & SCBA worn outside
B
Ropes: synthetic fibers ___” to ___” up to ____’ in length
1/4” to 3/4”
300
Main Line: 300’ of ___” static kermantle. White in color with blue & red stripe
1/2”
Main Line: rated at ______ pounds
10,000
Main Line: core carries ___ % of weight
90
Main Line: outer cover (______). Core (______)
Mantle
Kern
Belay line: 300’ ___” static kernmantle & orange in color
1/2
Full Body Harness: class III - __ for the engines __ for the trucks
2
3
__ MM cord rated at ______ lbs
8
3,630
8 MM Cords: (2) ___’ long for load releasing hitches
20
8 MM Cords: (2) __’ accessory (long prusik)
6
8 MM Cords: (2) __’ accessory (short prusik)
5
__ stainless brake bar racks
2
__ “D” shaped carabiners rated at ______ lbs
8
9,000
The webbing used by LAFD is __ inch spiral weaved tubular and folded over flat webbing rated at ______ pounds.
1
4,000
Blue Webbing: __ feet
5
