Weck test Flashcards

1
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According to the high rise operations manual, book 100, chapter 3, base shall be at least how many feet from the building and not in proximity to the command post

A

200’

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according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 2, at high-rise incident a minimum of how many members comprise the initial fire attack team and ascend to the reported floor

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four

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3
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according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 3, when a water supply is established via the stairwell, who is responsible for providing a supply line to the entrance of the stairwell

A

Base

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according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 2, which company establishes lobby control

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the second in company

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5
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according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 2, who shall initiate accountability and tactical worksheet
(f-666)

A

incident commander

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*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 1, where is the rapid intervention company normally located during a high rise emergency

A

staging

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*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 1, which unit is responsible for coordinating the transportation of equipment via the stairwells

A

ground support

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8
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according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 8 (water systems) dry standpipe outlets are located based on the requirement that every point within the structure must be reachable by a _____ stream of water from a nozzle attached to 100’ of hose

A

30’

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*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 8 (water systems), orifice plates are a heavy gauge metal washer like device, which restricts the flow by restricting the size of the opening, thereby reducing the pressure when flowing. They are calibrated to supply _____ g.p.m at _____ p.s.i through 100’ of 1/2 hose with a 1” tip

A

200 gpm at 45 psi

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*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 8 (water systems), buildings under construction that are _____ or more stories in height, shall be provided with not less than one standpipe for use during construction. Such standpipe shall be installed when the progress of construction is not more than _____ feet in height above grade, and shall be provided with a 2 1/2 outlet on each floor

A

six / 50

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according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 9 (salvage operations), damage to a structure and its contents are usually caused by heat, smoke and water. The main focus in salvage operations is the control of

A

water

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12
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*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 7 (elevators), the requirements for operation of elevators under fire and emergency conditions are provided by

A

title 24 of the California administrartive code

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13
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*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 7 (elevators), the code requires a building to have all the following except

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smoke detectors installed adjacent to the elevators at each landing, usually in a vestibule, on all floors

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*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 7 (elevators), the code requires phase I (recall phase) capability on automatic elevators having a total travel of

A

> 50’ or >25’ if new after October 6, 1975

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15
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according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 7 (elevators), the lobby level “ emergency service “ switch is normally in the _____ position and when it is turned to the _____ position, all elevators in the bank controlled by the switch will be recalled to the lobby floor and remain there with their doors open

A

off / on

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16
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*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 8 (water systems), dry standpipe risers are, depending on building height, 4” to 6” diameter pipe and must flow _____ g.p.m per riser

A

500

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17
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*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 8 (water systems), dry standpipe outlets are located based on the requirements that every point within the structure must be reachable by a _____ stream of water from a nozzle attached to 100’ of hose

A

30’

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18
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*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch ch 10 “ built-in systems”, high rise building communication systems provide public address communication to elevator car, elevator vestibules, corridors, stairways, rooms with an occupancy load of _____, and every dwelling unit in a hotel or apartment

A

> or = to 50

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19
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*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch ch 11, “ radio communications”, when it is necessary to operate out of more than one stairwell on a fire floor, consideration should be given to assigning one officer/company to supervise the secondary stairwells. these officers/companies will be identified by the _____ and _____

A

division number / stairwell number

20
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according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 12 “air operations”, upon the declaration of a working high-rise fire, the incident commander should confirm the need for helicopters with OCD and ensure that appropriate resources are dispatched. information which should be included in the request to OCD include all the following except

A

number of helicopters needed
intended helicopter mission
location of helispot as required
*radio channel for air operations

21
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 12 “air operations”, hoist rescues are limited to _____ feet, or approximately _____ stories below the roof

A

250 / 20

22
Q

according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 12 “air operations”, normally helicopters should remain approximately _____ feet from the involved building while in flight. The helispot location should be located at least _____ from the incident site

A

500 / 1/2 mile

23
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 12 “air operations”, when waiting to load/board a department helicopter, personnel shall form a single line at least _____ from the aircraft, toward the front side, in full view of the pilot at all times

A

50

24
Q

according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 12 “air operations”, if an expands to a point where additional helicopters are needed, *agencies other than the LAFD may be requested to help. All aircraft will be under the control of the LAFD _____

A

helicopter coordinator

25
Q

according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 13 “ building design and fire protection systems” a “high-rise building” is defined as a building which is _____ in height measured from ground level access to the floor level of the highest floor intended for occupant use, not to the actual height of the building

A

> 75

26
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 10 “built in systems”, some building have contracted with outside vendors who prepare “_____ plans”. These very detailed planes are kept in a loose-leaf binder in the fire control room and can be of value to the fire department

A

disaster

27
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 14 “demobilization, overhaul and re-entry” due to the magnitude of most high rise fires and the associated dollar loss, the cause determination function is normally performed, as per department policy by

A

an A unit

28
Q

according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 14 “demobilization, overhaul and re-entry” regarding overhaul, the first priority for the incident commander is to ensure that the building is _____

A

structurally safe for firefighters

29
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 14 “demobilization, overhaul and re-entry” for incidents requiring large scale evacuation of a building, the re-entry/re-housing unit leader position should be established. this position reports to the

A

evacuation group supervisor

30
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 14 “demobilization, overhaul and re-entry” the _____ has the responsibility to communicate information to evacuees under the direction of the incident commander

A

evacuation group supervisor

31
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 14 “demobilization, overhaul and re-entry” if building management/department personnel are unable to restore the fire protection equipment _____

A

Fire watch notice shall be issued and a fire watch established

32
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 15 “ lessons learned”, it is imperative that all companies check in with _____ and lobby control prior to proceeding to the fire floor

A

staging

33
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 15 “ lessons learned”, when extending lines into a fire floor, consider using the _____ method

A

“wet line/dry line”

34
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 15 “ lessons learned”, when extending lines into a fire floor, forcible entry tools should be taken aloft by the fire attack team, specifically the _____

A

rotary saw

35
Q

according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 15 “ lessons learned”, the assignment of fire companies a minimum of _____ floors above the fire, along with horizontal ventilation will prevent extension as well as prevent the fire from lapping to additional floors

A

two floors

36
Q

according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 15 “ lessons learned”, deploy _____ in staging to establish a first care area as close to the operations areas as practical. Extended medical treatment areas can be established adjacent to but separate from base

A

paramedic resources

37
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the incident command system that is responsible for the adequacy of resources at a high rise incident is the _____

A

Incident commander

38
Q

according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the ICS responsible to manage all suppression, rescue and EMS operations is the

A

operations section chief

39
Q

according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the incident command system responsible to determine resource needs including relief is the _____

A

operations section chief

40
Q

*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the incident command system responsible to maintain separate stockpiles of reserve and expended equipment is the _____

A

staging area manager

41
Q

according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the incident command system responsible to control the flow of LAFD personnel and civilians is the _____

A

lobby control area manager

42
Q

according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the incident command system responsible to request the response of, and make contact with the building engineer, utility representatives, elevator service personnel, ect. and anticipate the failure of critical systems is the _____

A

systems control unit

43
Q

According to the LAFD High rise manual (book 100), “addendum”, the position in the ICS that is responsible to, when directed, provide a water supply to the entrance of the stairwell is the_____

A

base manager

44
Q
*According to the LAFD High rise manual (book 100), Ch 3 "specific Operations" responsibilities associated with managing system control activities include all of the following except\_\_\_\_\_
HVAC sys
Communication sys
elevator sys
monitor fire control room or station
stairwell access
A

stairwell access

45
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*According to the LAFD High rise manual (book 100), Ch 3 "specific Operations" the high rise attack team shall take all of the following equipment except:
Breathing apparatus
High rise packs
rotary saw or force entry tools
portable fire extinguisher
All of the above are required
A

portable extinguisher