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1
Q

What size is the woven aluminized blanket ?

A

6’ x 8’

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2
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When cutting with pick head axe, the axe should strike with an angle of about _____?

When cutting through wood lath and plaster walls, follow down the ____________ to prevent excessive damage to adjoining plaster.

A

60˚

Center of the stud

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3
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Bolt cutter should not be used on what ?

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Hardened steel or energized wire/metal

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4
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The brush hook can be used for cutting small branches up to _________ . Cut the main stem of brush at about a ____ degree

A

3 inches diameter

45˚ angle

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5
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The HAYWARD is a modified wrecking bar, what are the lengths it may be found in ?

A

30” and 42”

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6
Q

FLOOR RUNNERS are made from waterproof cotton duck, ___________ in size. They are used to protect floor and floor coverings. On apparatus they are found folded to a _____ width and rolled.

A

6’ x 18 ‘

3’

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7
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HOSE CLAMP, place the screw handle _____ with the clamp to reduce the possibility of unlocking the latch when the line is loaded and twists

A

In-line

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8
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MATTRESS CARRIERS, are made of a canvas material, about _____________ in size with handles attached to the corners

A

6 1/2’ X 9 1/2’

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9
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PNEUMATIC AIR CHISEL is a forcible entry and physical rescue tool, it will cut through ____ thick mild steel PLATE,
______ mild steel BOLTS and various thickness of sheet metal

A

1/4”

3/4”

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10
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REDWOOD PLUGS A plug tapered to less than _____ at the tip may be used to plug sprinkler heads and small diameter tubing.

A

1/2”

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11
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RESCUE AIR CUSHION
The cushion is inflated by two high volume electric blowers, and can be deployed by a Task Force in ___ minutes.

A

Two

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12
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RUBBER GAUNTLET GLOVES
gloves will be exchanged and tested with ______ volts of electricity every ___ days by the Department of Water and Power.

A

10,000 volts

60 days

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13
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RUBBISH CARRIERS

Rubbish carriers are made of canvas material, _______ feet square, with handles attached to the corners

A

4 1/2’

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14
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SALVAGE COVERS
What is the size of salvage covers ?

A

12’ x 18’

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15
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What are the 4 types of saws used in the LAFD ?

A

Cross cut saw
Plumbers saw
Hacksaw
Chainsaw

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SQUEEGEES
The Department uses two types: a ____ curved type is used only to PUSH and a ___ straight type that can be used to PUSH OR PULL water.

A

36” (CURVED )

24” (STRAIGHT)

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17
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SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
The unit shall not be operated from a portable generator of less than how many watts ?

A

2500 WATTS

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18
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When shall the swift water equipment be kept on apparatus ?

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Year round

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19
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What is the capacity of the holding tank in the water vacuum ?

A

8 gallons

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20
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Wire cutters are used on ordinary steel and wire up to how thick in diameter ?

A

3/16”

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21
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Water gun extinguisher has a capacity of how many gallons ?
The tank is maintained under what air pressure ?

A

2 1/2 gallons

90-110 PSI

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22
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Carbon dioxide ( CO2 )

It is stored in steel cylinders under a pressure of ____to _____ pounds. Upon release, the liquid changes to gas with an expansion ratio of 450 to 1

The discharge time of a 20 pound CO extinguisher is approximately ________

A

800 to 900

60 seconds

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23
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Extinguishers normally containing 20 pounds of CO shall be recharged when contents have been reduced to___________ or less.

A

15 pounds

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24
Q

The discharge time of a 20 lb. dry chemical extinguisher with the valve fully open is _______

A

10 seconds

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25
Q

The pressure reducing valve ( Gleason valve ) has a knob that control an indicator bar that is graduated from ____ to _____ in 20 psi increments

A

0 to 300

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26
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Binoculars have a magnification radio of what ?

A

8 x 24

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27
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When donning the class III body harness, what is the order of tightening the straps ?

A

Waist, legs, chest

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28
Q

What are carabiners rated at ?

A

9,000 lbs

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29
Q

Rappelling or lowering operations over _____ feet a brake bar rack should be used, due to the twisting of the rope.

A

75 feet

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30
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The brake bar rack is rated to how many pounds ?

For a SINGLE person load, start with how many bars ?

For a TWO person load, with with how many bars ?

A

10,000 lbs

4 bars

5 bars

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31
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Minimum bars on the brake bar rack should never be less than ____ during any operation

A

3

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32
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Pickets: Various patterns and configurations. Pickets should be three foot in length, one inch round steel stock preferred. The pickets should be pounded ____ feet into the ground at a ____ degree angle, away from the object.

A

2 feet

15˚

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33
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Single picket load :

A

700 lbs

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34
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Pickets:
Double ( 1-1 ) load :

Triple ( 1-1-1) load:

A

1400 lbs

1800 lbs

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35
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Tubular webbing is rated at ?

A

4000 lbs

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36
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Accessory cord is rated at ?

A

3,630 LBS

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37
Q

The KM-III static kernmantle rope has a melting point of _________ Fahrenheit.

A

450˚

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38
Q

Log the rope as soon as you receive it, log all training, emergency incidents and monthly
checks on form ______

A

975

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39
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The equipment line is 150’ of _____ diameter rope with a factory eye splice on one end and a crown splice or whipping on the other end. It has a ______ lb. breaking strength and its working load is ______

A

5/8”

13,000 lbs

2,600 lbs

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40
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Halyards, The 20 foot extension ladders use ____ inch line and the 35 foot extension ladders use ____ inch line

A

3/8”

5/8”

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41
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A dropline is 150’ of _____” Dacron braided line with a snap device attached to one end

A

5/16”

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42
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Knots may be tied using any part of the line. For safety, completed knot should have a minimum ___ tail.

A

18 inch

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43
Q

How do you determine the proper rung when tying aloft ?

A

DIVIDE THE LENGTH OF THE LADDER BY 5 AND MULTIPLY BY 2

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44
Q

Where do you begin you bowline when tying aloft a roof ladder ?

A

Below the THIRD rung from top

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45
Q

Moving Pivot is Used while raising ladders to bring them parallel with objective. As ladder approaches the near vertical position, base member spans pivot beam at approximately ____ rung level and opposite beam at approximately ____ rung level.

A

3rd ; 5th

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46
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Which roof ladders are you allowed to have THREE members on a roof ?

A

16 and 20

47
Q

When should ladder be inspected ?

A

Periodically and after use

48
Q

How many coats minimum of clear coat should be applied on ladders?

A

2

49
Q

The proper climbing angle of a ladder is approximately ________

A

70 ˚

50
Q

12- foot extension ladder, when raising , place outside for ___ to ____ inches in front of ladder parallel with rungs

A

18 to 24

51
Q

Salvage covers , Two members face each other at one end of cover and fold end in approximately ____

A

8 to 10 inches

52
Q

This is a quick method of covering stock, counters, merchandise or furniture where there is no danger of breakage :

A

One member throw

53
Q

A two-member operation used where conditions require the careful placing of a cover to avoid displacing or damaging goods. Counters or tables displaying fragile merchandise are best covered by this method:

A

Counter Pay-off

54
Q

Used in covering piles of merchandise or objects over which there is plenty of room to float a cover. This method permits the complete covering of materials quickly and effectively if the top of the object or material to be covered is within reach:

A

Two-member balloon

55
Q

When sealing floors, a _______ minimum lap up walls should be considered.

A

One foot

56
Q

The three (maxi force) air bag system is rated to :

The seven air bag system is rated to:

A

56 tons

236 tons

57
Q

The flat side of the axe head can be used for breaking glass. Stand to one side and strike the panel ________, keeping the axe handle __________ to eliminate the danger of glass sliding down the handle and cutting the hands.

A

Near the top

Above the horizontal

58
Q

When full, SCBA will provide air supply time of 45 minutes ( ______ cu.ft.) or 60 minutes (______cu.ft ) at a user rate of ______ liters per minute

A

65.6 cu.ft

87 cu.ft

40

59
Q

Tying off portable extinguishers:

A

Clove hitch-up, around base. Half hitch around middle. Half hitch near top tank.

60
Q

Uses for sixteen foot ladder and twenty foot ladder:

A

(16 ft)- Reaching roofs of one story structures; windows on second floor.

(20 ft) - “ “ AND lowest fire escape balcony

61
Q

Uses for twenty-four foot straight ladder:

A

( 24 ft ) - reaching roofs of one story buildings, windows on 2nd floors, fire escape balconies.

62
Q

Salvage covers shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry covers at least _____________________ or within 24 hours when damp or dirty. Make proper entries on _____ (Hose and Salvage Cover Record) and _______.

A

Once each two calendar months

F-128

F-2

63
Q

What may be used to clean chainsaws, rotary saws and smoke ejectors?

A

Kerosene , #325 solvent or diesel fuel

64
Q

On EMS responses, the portable radio shall either be carried by the member in a ______________ or left in the turnout coat

A

Radio belt clip

65
Q

What form is the equipment check record form ?

A

F-973

66
Q

The pressure gauge should be checked daily for a full charge. The dry chemical extinguisher will function effectively only so long as the air pressure is between ___________ psi.

A

125 and 175

67
Q

Horizontal movement of large streams (2-1/2” or larger hose) from an aerial ladder, shall not exceed ___ degrees in either direction from an “in-line” position with the beam and truss. Horizontal movement in excess of this amount will be accomplished by rotating the turntable.

A

15˚

68
Q

If hose is determined to be in need of repair, mark damaged area by wrapping the hose with _______ at the location(s) where repairs are needed.

A

Black tape

69
Q

Station Commanders of stations equipped with emergency wiring systems shall arrange for the system to be tested _____ during the month of ______

A

Yearly ; January

70
Q

Helicopter landing sites, The minimum diameters of the sites are to be _________ for the larger helicopters (H-1, H-2, H- 3, H-4) and ________for the smaller helicopters (H-5, H-6).

A

100 feet ( H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 )

60 feet ( H-5 , H-6 )

71
Q

Helicopter landing sites , The landing and take off angle, if possible, should not be greater than ____ degrees.

A

25˚

72
Q

General helicopter safety
Remain at least ______ away from helicopter unless other wise assigned

A

100 feet

73
Q
A
74
Q

Apparatus traveling either emergency or non-emergency shall be operated with due caution, with particular emphasis placed on _______________

A

Defensive Driving

75
Q

Special attention shall be paid to ____________ which shall be moved as needed to fit newly assigned apparatus.

A

Parking markers

76
Q

If it becomes necessary to use off-street parking facilities for heavy duty apparatus during non-emergency operations, concerned members shall give consideration to the following:

A
  • The condition of the paving on the lot
  • Congestion within the lot
  • Sufficient room for safe maneuvering of apparatus
  • Any inconvenience caused to the public
77
Q

Station Commanders shall not allow apparatus to be taken off duty without first receiving permission from their_________________

A

Battalion Commander AND Metro

78
Q

Apparatus is not considered off duty under conditions where response could be made without a delay of more than ____________

A

60 seconds

79
Q

Station Commanders shall request replacement of lost logbooks by submitting an ______

A

F-225

80
Q

Combustible gas indicators shall be checked ________ in accordance with operating instructions.

A

Monthly

81
Q

When a member is learning to tiller, a minimum of _______ training sessions shall be held with the trainee placed in an observer position behind a Firefighter certified to tiller

A

Three

82
Q

When practicing off-duty on reserve heavy apparatus, each training session shall be limited to _______ per member and confined to the first alarm district of the Station where the apparatus is housed.

A

One hour

83
Q

It is expected that major undercarriage cleaning will be done when the company is ______. In cases where this is not possible, and undercarriage cleaning must be done while the company is available

A

CAV

84
Q

In all cases where power washers are used, lubrication should be done the __________ cleaning takes place, and in no case later than the next day.

A

Same day

85
Q

Negative impact of power lube equipment (Use power lube equipment with a maximum air pressure of ___ psi.)

A

60

86
Q

F-377’s and F-377RA’s shall arrive in the Battalion Office no later than ___________________, or the ____________, whichever comes first.

A

The day prior to battalion inspection

15th of the month

87
Q

Heavy Apparatus have an engine displacement of ________ cubic inches and greater

A

465 cu.in

88
Q

Heavy Apparatus shall be lubricated
based on the company’s annual mileage, not the apparatus’ annual mileage. If the company travels more than ______ miles annually, the apparatus currently in use shall be lubricated _______ during the first two weeks of the month.

A

12,000

Monthly

89
Q

Companies that travel _____ 12,000 miles annually shall be lubricated once every TWO months on the even months.

A

Less than

90
Q

Heavy Apparatus shall have the oil changed every _______ apparatus miles.

A

4,000

91
Q

Aerial ladders and related components shall be lubricated a minimum of __________ or sooner if needed due to high use, i.e., high activity, training, apparatus operator practicals, etc.

A

EVERY TWO MONTHS

92
Q

Battalion Commanders shall be notified on the _________the ladder is to be lubricated so that it may be inspected during the lubrication process.

A

Shift before

93
Q

ANYTIME A RESERVE APPARATUS IS PLACED IN RELIEF, IT SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND LUBRICATED ACCORDING TO THE SCHEDULE OF THE _________ APPARATUS IT REPLACED.

A

Front line

94
Q

Reserve Heavy and Reserve Light Apparatus shall have the oil changed every 4,000 miles or ________

A

6 months

95
Q

Non-Emergency Light Apparatus shall be lubricated once every _________

A

4 months

96
Q

Air tanks shall be thoroughly bled on a _____ basis, preferably on each Monday morning. During inclement weather, tanks may need to be drained ______.

A

Weekly

Daily

97
Q

Tires shall be _____ following each ______ run.

A

Brushed

Daytime

98
Q

Drafting drills, Strainer end of suction shall be kept at least ____ from bottom of reservoir and ___ or more below the surface of the water

A

12”

24”

99
Q

Pumps, aerial ladders, and other power operated features shall be operated on all apparatus at least ____________

A

Once each thirty days

100
Q

When shall a company commander cause the house fuel storage tank to be checked and reorder fuel when necessary ?

A

Each Monday morning

101
Q

After a fuel delivery has been made, wait _______ before pumping GASOLINE
And _______ before pumping DIESEL fuel.

A

12 hours ( GAS )

24 hours ( DIESEL )

ALWAYS REFUEL ALL APP PRIOR TO RECEIVING NEW LOAD OF GAS OR DIESEL

102
Q

In regards to fuel tank, What should be handled as an emergency repair ?

A

Water suspected in fuel tank

103
Q

Stations with oil separators/clarifiers, When must they be reset ?

A

After each rain

104
Q

When gasoline is dispensed from a gasoline pump to a safety can, the can shall be outside of the building. If it is impossible to follow the above orders in any manner, a request for the deviation shall be made in writing to the _________

A

Fire Chief

105
Q

When waste oil drums or other miscellaneous hazardous waste containers are filled, Station Commanders shall call the _____________ (5-6124) at Supply and Maintenance and request that a pick up be made.

A

“Storeroom Counter”

106
Q

Fuel mixture , With FIVE gallons of gasoline, add ______ ounces of 50-to-1 oil.
With ONE gallon of gasoline, add ____ ounces of 50-to-1 oil.

A

16 ( 5 GALLONS)

3 (ONE GALLON)

107
Q

Required fuel mixing method:
Use the required container and fill it ______with gasoline, then add the 50-to-1 outboard oil. Complete the operation by filling the container with gasoline.

A

Half full

108
Q

Reserve Trucks identification - Numbered starting with _____

A

“500”

109
Q

Reserve Aircraft Firefighting Apparatus and Special Reserves Identification - Numbered starting with ______

A

“700”

110
Q

When shall any commander or individual having a reserve apparatus in service as relief , or housing a reserve , notify Metro ?

A

Saturday morning before 0800

111
Q

Who needs to approve the F-225 for a request to garage a department vehicle at a decentralized location ?

A

Operations

112
Q

Front line apparatus shall be identified with numbers using white reflective adhesive material affixed directly to the apparatus with the following dimensions:

  • Front
  • Rear
  • Side
  • Top
A

Front/Rear: 7 1/2”

Side: 9”

Top: 15 3/4”

113
Q

When scheduling a helicopter flight, atleast how many days prior should the requested be submitted ?

A

5 days

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