Volume 3 Flashcards
Volume 3 states members are __________ to become thoroughly familiar with all material.
- Obligated
Volume 3 states maintenance of _______ efficiency is dependent on knowledge and skills exercised by members.
- Peak efficiency
Volume 3 has equal force and effect in the Department ___________.
- Administration
Volume 3 - Triple apparatus are referred to as the basic firefighting apparatus. “Triple” equals…
- 3.
- Water Tank
- Fire Pump
- Hose
Volume 3 - Triple apparatus are referred to as the basic firefighting apparatus. They carry ______ gallons of water.
- 500 gallons
Volume 3 - Task Forces have a high degree of _________.
- Flexibility
Volume 3 - An aerial ladder Truck carries a complement of ladders in excess of ______ feet.
- 200 feet
Volume 3 - Fireboats 1, 3 and 5 have a hull that is how many feet long?
- 34 feet
Volume 3 - Fireboats 1, 3 and 5 have a rated pumping capacity of _______ GPM’s at _____ PSI.
- 750 GPM
- 150 PSI
Volume 3 - Fireboat 2 has how many diesel engines for propulsion?
- 3 diesel engines for propulsion
Volume 3 - Fireboat 2 has how many diesel engines for generators?
- 2 diesel engines for generators
Volume 3 - Which Fireboat has a monitor tip size up to 6 inches?
- Fireboat 2
Volume 3 - Fireboat 4’s fire pump capacity is ______ GPM at 150 PSI.
- 9,000 GPM
Volume 3 - Fireboats always perform how many short blasts of their air horn prior to flowing heavy streams?
- 4 short blasts
Volume 3 - How many Helicopters does LAFD have?
- 6 helicopters
Volume 3 - Which LAFD Helicopter has speeds up to 140 MPH?
- Fire #6 (Bell - Jet Ranger)
Volume 3 - Helicopters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 have payload carrying capacities up to how many pounds?
- 5,000 pounds
Volume 3 - Crash Fire Rescue Foam (CFR) apparatus have water tank capacities from ______ to ______ gallons.
- 3,000 - 4,000 gallons
Volume 3 - The Decon Trailer can decontaminate how many firefighters or civilians?
- 150
Volume 3 - The Crash Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) carries how many pounds of dry chemical?
- 700 pounds
Volume 3 - The emergency lighting apparatus can provide light and electrical power up to ________ watts.
- 30,000 watts
Volume 3 - The LAFD Crew Bus can carry up to how many members?
- 14 members
Volume 3 - Swift water tenders carry _____ crew member(s) including driver.
- 4 crew members
Volume 3 - When cutting with a pickhead axe, strike the wood at an angle of _____ degrees.
- 60 degree angle
Volume 3 - The two Maxiforce air bag systems currently in use are 3 and 7 bag systems. What are these sytems rated at?
- 3 bag system - ______ tons
- 7 bag system - ______ tons
- 3 bag system - 56 tons
- 7 bag system - 236 tons
Volume 3 - The Aluminized Ceramic Blanket has aluminum coating on __________.
- One side
Volume 3 - The size of the Aluminized Ceramic Blanket is ____ x ____ feet.
- 6 x 8 feet
Volume 3 - Using the ball and chain is a _____ member operation.
- 2 member
Volume 3 - Brush hooks cut brush up to ____ inch(s) in diameter.
- 3 inches
Volume 3 - When using the battering ram, work ________ removing ____ brick(s) at a time.
- Downward
- 1 brick (at a time)
Volume 3 - Which tool is both an axe and a grabbing hoe?
- Pulaski
Volume 3 - When using brush hooks, members should cut brush at a _____ degree angle.
- 45 degree angle
Volume 3 - Claw tools come in two sizes - ____ and ____ inch.
- 30 inch
- 42 inch
Volume 3 - Canteens shall be refilled how often when in use?
- Daily
Volume 3 - Wash canteens with bicarbonate soda when new, after storage and how often when in use?
- Monthly
Volume 3 - Closed circuit breathing apparatus are used for what type of incidents?
- Below ground
Volume 3 - The mechanical axe is ____ feet long.
- 10 feet
Volume 3 - On the mechanical axe, overhand knots are every _____ inch(s) below the insulator.
- 12 inches
Volume 3 - Red wood plugs can be tapered down to less than _____ inch.
- 1/2 inch
Volume 3 - The size of a rubbish carrier is a _____ foot square.
- 4-1/2 ft square
Volume 3 - The size of floor runners are ____ x ____ feet.
- 6 x 18 feet
Volume 3 - Quartz lights are _____ watts per unit.
- 500 watts
Volume 3 - Who issues drainage, sewer and pipeline maps to specialized companies?
- Metro
Volume 3 - Rubber Gauntlet gloves are tested every _____ days at _______ volts by _______.
- 60 days
- 10,000 volts
- DWP
Volume 3 - When using the submersible pump, do not operate from a generator less than _______ watts.
- 2,500 watts
Volume 3 - When breaking concrete with a sledge hammer, you should use which portion?
- The edge
Volume 3 - Wire cutters can cut steel rods and wires up to _____ inches in diameter.
- 3/16 inch
Volume 3 - High Visibility Vests shall be worn prior to exiting the apparatus when members are activity working on _________.
- Highways/Roadways
Volume 3 - Light Water foam is how many times more effective as protein type foams?
- 3 times
Volume 3 - How many degrees can a Portable Monitor be rotated?
- 360 degrees
Volume 3 - When using the wagon battery, spot a distance away to permit what degree angle?
- 30 degree
Volume 3 - “Easy outs” found in the sprinkler kit are used for removing _______ fittings from ________ connections.
- Male fittings
- Female connections
Volume 3 - Water vacuums hold how many gallons?
- 8 gallons
Volume 3 - Portable monitors have how many swivel inlets?
- 3 swivel inlets
Volume 3 - The air pressure type extinguisher (water gun) shall be pressurized ____ to ____ PSI.
- 90 to 110 PSI
Volume 3 - When refilling the air pressure extinguisher, turn the extinguisher upside down. How many turns do you unscrew the ring?
- 2 turns
Volume 3 - When placing a distributor in operation, the shut off is placed at what coupling from the distributor?
- First coupling
Volume 3 - Dry powder extinguishers are what weight capacity?
- 20 pounds
Volume 3 - CO2 extinguishers are non-toxic and CO2 is _____ times heavier than air. The discharge time of 20 pound CO2 extinguisher is _____ second(s).
- 1-1/2 times heavier
- 60 seconds
Volume 3 - What are starter kits used for?
- ALS support of medically ill patients
Volume 3 - When members plan on remaining stationary while using a 2-1/2 inch hose, a _____ foot size loop shall be formed on the ground. Secure the hose line to loop with a nylon strap approximately _____ feet back from nozzle to allow nozzle movement.
- 10 foot loop
- 3 feet
According to Volume 3, what are three common types of valves the LAFD uses to control the flow of water?
- 3.
- Four-way valve
- Keystone valve
- Pressure reducing valve (Gleeson)
Volume 3 - The Bresnan Distributor has nine orifices and will supply ____ to ____ GPM.
- 600 to 800 GPM
Designed to throw water 30 feet in diameter.
Volume 3 - When discharging a CO2 extinguisher, the liquid changes to gas with an expansion ratio of _____ to _____.
- 450 to 1
Volume 3 - When determining the direction of flow on a fitting, use the word “_____.”
- “To”
Volume 3 - The Electronic Patient Care Report (EPCR) Toughbook is Panasonic model number?
- CF 19
Volume 3 - A pressure reducing valve operates from 0 to ____ PSI in increments of ____ PSI.
- 0 to 300 PSI
- 20 PSI increments
Volume 3 - Binoculars used by Haz/Mat Company entry team leaders have a zoom rated at ____ x ____ zoom.
- 8 x 24 zoom
Volume 3 - Tanker drill kits have an air drill with a ____ inch bit.
- 3-1/2 inch bit
Volume 3 - Gastech and MSA Tri-testers monitor oxygen atmosphere ranges from ____% to ____%
- 0% to 30%
Volume 3 - Decontamination solution kits are used with water to neutralize chemical contamination. These solution kits contain _____ chemical solutions.
- 5 chemical solutions
Volume 3 - The Cameo computer program can search over ______ different chemicals.
- 2,500 chemicals
Volume 3 - The SCBA’s backpack and cylinder weight is _____ pounds.
- 30.25 pounds
Volume 3 - The SCBA’s carrying handles are rated at ______ pounds.
- 1,000 pounds
Volume 3 - The Sperian SCBA has how many components?
- 10 components
Volume 3 - Which side is the SCBA buddy breathing “Y” block located?
- Left side
Volume 3 - The SCBA RIC/UAC connection is located on the lower ______ side.
- Lower left side
Volume 3 - SCBA cylinders have a luminescent band that reads LFD. This band is ____ inch(s) in width.
- 2 inches
Volume 3 - The SCBA battery indictor light is located on the HUD, the Pass and the back _________.
- Back top right
Volume 3 - The SCBA cylinder gauge is graduated in 1,000 PSI increments from _____ to _____ PSI.
- 0 to 6000 PSI
Volume 3 - The SCBA First Stage Regulator reduces cylinder pressure to _____ PSI.
- 115 PSI
Volume 3 - The SCBA warning alarm will sound until cylinder pressure drops below what PSI?
- 200 PSI
Volume 3 - On the SCBA HUD, when pressure drops below ____% the last green HUD light will flash red.
- 25%
Volume 3 - On the SCBA HUD, the battery indicator light is located on the bottom of which side?
- Bottom right side
Volume 3 - The SCBA minimum PASS requires 95 decibels. Warrior provides ____ to ____ decibels.
- 97 to 103 decibels
Volume 3 - The SCBA buddy breathing “Y” block is _____ inch(s) long.
- 39 inches
Volume 3 - When making a Buddy Breathing connection, which member connects the “Y” block?
- Out of air member
Volume 3 - When Buddy Breathing, which member leads to safety?
- Donor
Volume 3 - The SCBA VAS uses how many and what type of batteries?
- 3 - AAA batteries
Volume 3 - When cleaning the SCBA facepeice, use _____ tablespoon(s) of bleach per gallon of water.
- 2 tablespoons
Volume 3 - Cleaning the SCBA second stage regulator is critical. You should install the second stage regulator cleaning cap. Make a cleaning solution of…
- 2.
- Mild detergent
- Warm water
Volume 3 - When cleaning the SCBA backpack assembly, rinse off with water under ______ pressure.
- Low pressure
Volume 3 - The RIC kit first stage reducer hose is _____ feet long.
- 10 feet
Volume 3 - RIC Kits are assigned to Trucks, Squads and USAR Companies. To be used on…
- 2.
- Uniformed members
- Civilians
Volume 3 - The intrinsically safe Pelican flashlight uses how many “C” cell batteries?
- 3 batteries
Volume 3 - What class rating are the repelling harnesses for the two-line rope system?
- Class III
Volume 3 - LAFD uses synthetic fiber ropes from ____ to ____ inch.
- 1/4 to 3/4 inch
Volume 3 - The two-line rope systems’ main line is rated at _____ pounds.
- 10,000 pounds
Volume 3 - What are the small loops used for on the Class III full body harness?
- Equipment
Volume 3 - What size diameter rope is the belay and main line on the two-line rope system?
- 1/2 inch
Volume 3 - The two-line rope system has two ropes. What color is the belay line?
- Orange
Volume 3 - How many feet long are the two-line rope system main and belay lines?
- 300 feet (each line)
Volume 3 - The two-line rope system main line “core” carries what percentage of the overall weight?
- 90%
Volume 3 - The two-rope system comes with 8mm cords. They are rated at ______ pounds.
- 3630 pounds
Volume 3 - The brake bar rack prevents twisting of the rope. There are _____ bar(s) on the break bar rack.
- 6 bars
Volume 3 - The two-line rope system comes with different webbing lengths. They are rated at _______ pounds.
- 4,000 pounds
Volume 3 - The “D” shaped carabineers in the two-line rope system are rated at _______ pounds.
- 9,000 pounds
Volume 3 - Do you retighten carabineers after the system is loaded?
- Never
Volume 3 - The 8MM cord that constructs the load-releasing hitch is _____ feet long.
- 20 feet
Volume 3 - A single cliff picket can support the weight of _____ pounds.
- 700 pounds
Volume 3 - When cleaning the rope from the two-line rope system, use…
- 2.
- Mild soap
- Water
Volume 3 - Ropes melt at _____ degrees.
- 450 degrees
Volume 3 - How many inspection records shall be kept with each two-line rope system?
- Two
One inspection record for each rope.
Volume 3 - The two blue webbing in the two-line rope system are _____ feet long.
- 5 feet
Volume 3 - The multi-loop webbing in the two-line rope system is _____ feet.
- 3 feet
Volume 3 - Prior to throwing a rope, you should create _____ foot coils on the ground before throwing.
- 3 foot
Leave enough line at the end to make 4 or 5 smaller coils about 18 inches in diameter. Bind small coils with a bight.
Volume 3 - In a two-piece engine operation, the engine should stop _____ feet in front of the hydrant.
- 25 feet
Volume 3 - When members are taking wet hose via the ladder, members should be spaced _____ feet apart.
- 10 feet
Volume 3 - Prior to performing a one-member throw of a salvage cover, members shall grab ____ to ____ folds.
- 3 to 4 folds
Volume 3 - Hose shall be cleaned with a ___% to ___% soap solution.
- 5% to 10%
Volume 3 - When annually testing hose, a F-2 journal entry is required and form F-_____.
- F-129 “Annual Hose Test Record”
Volume 3 - When rolling 1 inch hose, start by folding the male end back ____ to ____ inches from the coupling before starting the roll.
- 18 to 24 inches
Volume 3 - Install hose clamps ____ to ____ inches behind the shut off valve.
- 6 to 12 inches
Volume 3 - Firefighting hose lines shall be cleaned within 24 hours when dirty. Hose shall be replaced at least every ____ month(s).
- 3 months
Volume 3 - Drafting hydrants use ____ inch piping reduced to ____ inch piping.
- 6 inch (piping)
- 4 inch (reduced to)
Volume 3 - When laying a Four-Way, the member takes ____ to ____ steps to get around hydrant.
- 6 to 10 steps
Volume 3 - Hose slings are used on supply lines and are formed using a ____ foot loop.
- 5 foot loop
Volume 3 - The safe “Work Area” behind an apparatus tailboard is ____ to ____ feet.
- 8 to 10 feet
Volume 3 - When handling 1-1/2 and 1-3/4 inch hose, a member may, if coupling is within _____ feet of a discharge gate, pull the coupling back into the work area and break it.
- 3 feet
Volume 3 - When forwarding damaged hose, clean, dry and tie in ____ place(s).
- 2 places
Volume 3 - When stenciling hose, start ____ inch(s) from the coupling.
- 6 inches
All hose shall be identified by station number. This number shall be applied lengthwise on the plain side of the hose and to the right of both the male and the female couplings. Apply the numbers from left to right starting six inches from the coupling. Use 1-1/2 inch stencils and special paint supplied. Hose shall be rolled so that the station number shows.
Volume 3 - No hose section shall be used as a firefighting line if under ____ feet long.
- 40 feet
Volume 3 - When requesting a change in a log book, forward an F-225 to _________.
- S&M
Volume 3 - A lost log book requires a F-225, ____ copy(s) to the Bureau Commander.
- 2 copies
Volume 3 - When involved in an vehicle accident on-duty, investigating officers shall use form F-_____.
- F-150 “Accident Report”
Volume 3 - Lubing heavy apparatus is based on annual Company mileage. If mileage is ______ miles or more annually, then lube monthly.
- 12,000 miles
Lube the first two weeks of the month. Companies that travel less than 12,000 miles annually shall be lubricated once every two months on the even months.
An F-377 shall be completed bi-monthly on even months during the first two weeks of the appropriate month and shall arrive in the Battalion Office no later than the day prior to Battalion inspection or the 15th of the month, whichever comes first.
Volume 3 - When conducting tiller training, a minimum of ____ training session(s) shall be provided with a certified observer behind the firefighter.
- 3 sessions
Volume 3 - Cleaning of apparatus undercarriage can only be conducted at stations that have a clarifier. A list of clarifiers can be found in Training Bulletin #____.
- TB #127
A list of clarifiers is listed in TB #127 under Part VI.
Volume 3 - Are members ever allowed to paint under carriages in quarters?
- Yes, only with a brush
Only to protect bare metal.
Volume 3 - Undercarriages are to be cleaned with bio-degradable cleaners. When ordering, the cleaner is classified as” _____, ______ type.”
- Degreaser, gunk type
Volume 3 - In order to meet the AQMD requirements, stations shall inspect fuel dispensers and oil clarifiers each _________.
- Each Monday
Volume 3 - How many hour(s) shall you wait before pumping diesel fuel after a delivery?
- 24 hours
Volume 3 - You should request repairs to apparatus if the low air warning device operates when apparatus has not run for ____ hour(s).
- 12 hours
Volume 3 - Heavy apparatus is an apparatus that has an engine displacement of ____ cubic inch(s) or greater.
- 465 cubic inches
Volume 3 - Both Reserve Heavy and Reserve Light apparatus shall be lubed every ____ month(s).
- 4 months
Volume 3 - Gasoline fuel cans in the station shall be painted red and marked _______.
- 4-Cycle
Volume 3 - When drafting, keep the suction strainer ____ inch(s) from the bottom and a minimum of ____ inch(s) below the water line.
- 12 inches (from bottom)
- 24 inches (from water line)
Volume 3 - Heavy apparatus can have a label identifying the communities designating areas served. The decal shall be ____ inch(s) and placed over the 6 inch reflective white strip on the apparatus.
- 4-1/2 inches
Volume 3 - Non-emergency use of a LAFD helicopter is approved 5 days in advance by the _________.
- Fire Chief
Volume 3 - The Mayor or their designator may approve the use of City or LAFD helicopters in advance. This policy is found in Mayors Directive #____.
- Mayors Directive #7
Volume 3 - Both Reserve Heavy and Reserve Light apparatus shall have the oil changed every _____ mile(s) or ____ month(s).
- 4,000 miles
- 6 months
Volume 3 - When coiling and throwing rope properly, with practice, a line can be cast a distance up to ____ feet.
- 50 feet
Volume 3 - When members are taking dry hose lines aloft via the ladder, members should be spaced ____ feet apart.
- 25 feet
Volume 3 - Salvage covers shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry covers at least every ____ month(s) or within 24 hours when damp or dirty.
- 2 months
Volume 3 - When cutting through wood lath and plaster walls with a pickhead axe, follow down the _______ of the stud to prevent excessive damage to adjoining plaster. On drywall, cut just to the ______ of the stud.
- Center
- Inside
Volume 3 - According to Volume 3, Truck Companies will carry the Rescue Air Cushions. The cushion is inflated by two high volume electric blowers, and can be deployed by a Task Force in ____ minute(s).
- 2 minutes
Volume 3 - Knots may be tied using any part of the line. For safety, completed knots should have a minimum ____ inch tail.
- 18 inch tail
Volume 3 - Subsurface hydrants (SSFH) are normally found on what type of properties?
- Airport properties
Volume 3 - Subsurface hydrants (SSFH) may have single or multiple outlets and are covered by heavy steel or cast-iron plates. What color are these covers painted?
- Yellow
Volume 3 - Station Commanders of stations equipped with emergency wiring systems shall arrange for the system to be tested yearly during the month of _______.
- January
Emergency wiring systems in selected fire stations are designed to provide electrical service to designated circuits in the event of a power failure. Emergency power is supplied from a trailer-mounted generator.
Volume 3 - The emergency lighting apparatus is used to provide light and electrical power up to 30,000 watts. It includes a _____ foot telescoping boom connected to a crossbar with eight lights permanently mounted.
- 25 foot
Volume 3 - The Bresnan Distributor is designed to throw water ____ feet in diameter.
- 30 feet in diameter
Volume 3 - What size stencils do you use to label hose?
- 1-1/2 inch stencils
All hose shall be identified by station number. This number shall be applied lengthwise on the plain side of the hose and to the right of both the male and the female couplings. Apply the numbers from left to right starting six inches from the coupling. Use 1-1/2 inch stencils and special paint supplied. Hose shall be rolled so that the station number shows.
Volume 3 - Yard hose shall be color coded by spray painting both couplings the color ______.
- Red = yard hose
Volume 3 - The 3 inch “all-rubber” ladder pipe hose is identified as all “____” in color.
- Red = ladder pipe hose
Volume 3 - The 2-1/2 inch “all-rubber” high-rise pigtails are identified as either all “_____” or “_____” in color.
- Blue or Red = Pigtail hose
Volume 3 - The 2 inch “all-rubber” high-rise hose is identified as all “_____” in color.
- Blue = High-rise hose
Volume 3 - The 1-3/4 inch synthetic double jacketed hose is indentified as all “_______” in color.
- Yellow = 1-3/4 inch hose
Volume 3 - Couplings of hose assigned to reserve apparatus shall be sprayed the color _______. This hose is exclusively for the reserve apparatus and should be stored separately.
- Yellow = Reserve apparatus couplings/hose
Volume 3 - Hose couplings should be resprayed the appropriate color ______ or as necessary.
- Yearly
Volume 3 - Companies carrying fire hose adapters having both National Standard Thread (NST) and Pacific Coast Thread (PCT) shall identify them with ______ paint on the unthreaded portion of the adapter.
- Yellow paint
Volume 3 - When labeling assigned salvage covers, they shall be identified with the ______ number in the _______.
- Station number
- Corners
Volume 3 - The minimum diameters of temporary helicopter landing sites are to be ____ feet for the larger helicopters and ____ feet for the smaller helicopters.
- 100 feet (larger helicopters H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4)
- 60 feet (smaller helicopters H-5, H-6)
Volume 3 - General helicopter safety precautions state to remain at least ____ feet from helicopter unless otherwise assigned.
- 100 feet
Volume 3 - Who shall personally supervise the filling of the fire station house supply fuel tanks?
- Company Commander
Volume 3 - Each Monday morning, who shall cause the fire station house fuel storage tank amounts to be checked?
- Company Commander
Volume 3 - After a fuel delivery has been made at the fire station, wait ____ hour(s) before pumping gasoline.
- 12 hours
Volume 3 - If water is suspected in a station fuel tank, what type of repair is this?
- Emergency repair
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- No
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Yes
- OK
- All clear
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Clear to start
Make circular motion above head with arm.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Hold on ground
Extend arms at 45˚ with thumbs down.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Move upward
Arms extended sweeping up.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Move downward
Arms extended sweeping down.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Hold hover
Arms extended with clenched fists.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Clear to take-off
Arms extended in take-off direction.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Land here
Extend arms with wind at back.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Move forward
Arms extended and wave helicopter toward you.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Move rearward
Arms downward using shoving motion.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Move left
Right arm extended and left arm sweeps overhead.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Move right
Left arm extended and right arm sweeps overhead.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Shut off engine
Cross neck with hand and palm down.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Fixed tank doors
Open arms outward, close arms inward.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Release sling load
Contact forearm with other hand.
Volume 3 - What does this helicopter signal mean?
- Wave off, don’t land
Wave arms and cross overhead.
Volume 3 - Each CO2 extinguisher cylinder is protected by a safety disc which will rupture if the extinguisher is subjected to a continued temperature exceeding ____ degrees Fahrenheit.
- 135 degrees
