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Volume 2 COPY Flashcards

1
Q

If a member receives a court summons, within how many days must they notify their supervisor?

A

Within 10 days

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2
Q

If the status of a members license is changed for any reason when shall they notify their supervisor?

A

F225 must be forwarded to operations within 7 calendar days.

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3
Q

With the exception of extended leaves, what is the maximum number of continuous days a member can be absent from work?

A

65 calendar days

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4
Q

When can nightwear be worn outside of quarters?

A

After 2000 hours

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5
Q

On what day is the flag flown at half staff prior to being raised to full staff at 12pm?

A

Memorial Day

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6
Q

When are battalion inspections held?

A

Every even month

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7
Q

What do you do if a CAL OSHA representative arrives at the station?

A

Do NOT let them in. Notify the department safety officer

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8
Q

How late can visitors stay at the fire station?

A

Until 2100 hours

Special events may be extended to 2300 hours

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9
Q

When May a member sleep on duty?

A

Between 2000-0630 hours

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10
Q

What are the 2 classifications of bulletin boards?

A

Official business- Posted for 30 days

General information- No limit

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11
Q

Who shall be immediately notified of an inoperative or illegally used hydrant?

A

Construction services- hydrant access unit

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12
Q

Who do you notify If an inoperable hydrant can’t be restored within 72 hours?

A

Hydrant access unit AND battalion commander

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13
Q

Who issues permits to the public for use of water out of a hydrant?

A

DWP

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14
Q

If a training exercise is going to require a large amount of gpm, when must the hydrant access unit be notified by?

A

48 hours in advance

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15
Q

When testing hydrants, water should flow within how many turns of the stem?

A

3

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16
Q

What packing nuts on hydrants can’t be tightened?

A

Packing nuts with a “O”

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17
Q

What form is the hydrant test record?

What is the hydrant record form?

A

F-70

F-95

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18
Q

What are hard suction hydrants designed for?

A

Drafting only

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19
Q

How are hydrant shut off gate valves identified?

A

With a 6 inch blue cap

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20
Q

How far are the hydrant shut off gates usually from the hydrant?

A

Within 15ft

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21
Q

How many turns do fire hydrant gate shut off valves take to close?

A

18-26 full turns

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22
Q

What are the 5 ways metro can notify the station of a response?

A

1) fire phone/audio alarm
2) business phone
3) teletype
4) grapevine
5) MDC message

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23
Q

What are the 2 ways a member can notify metro of a still alarm?

A

1) business phone

2) radio

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24
Q

How are the 4 teletype areas geographically delineated?

A

1) metro
2) San Pedro
3) valley
4) west Los Angeles

25
Q

What is the burning index for the fire weather rating?

A 
Low 0-37
Moderate 38-47
High 48-110
Very high 111-161
Extreme greater than 161
26
Q

What constitutes a red flag alert?

A

1) Index of extreme
2) humidity 15% or lower
3) wind 25mph or greater

27
Q

If the station alarm test is not received within ___, the station commander shall notify metro.

A

15 minutes

28
Q

What tac channels are used for mutual aid?

A

MAF 19-24 on the 800 radios

29
Q

When a fire company is CAV they must be available to respond within how many minutes?

Rescue ambulances?

A

Fire companies- 3 minutes

Rescue- 1 minute

30
Q

When going on a move up, when shall the company select the new dispatch channel on their radio?

A

As soon as they leave quarters

31
Q

If a member NOT on the fireground depresses his emergency trigger multiple times, what does it indicate?

A

“Fire department needs help”

Also indicated if multiple people press their trigger

32
Q

After how many seconds will the radio push-to-talk time out?

A

30-60 seconds

33
Q

When are the 4 times the radio battery shall be changed out?

A

1) at relief
2) after 3 hours of continuous use
3) if screen reads Low Battery
4) if an audible chirp is heard when the battery is turned on

34
Q

How often shall the radio batteries be reconditioned?

A

Monthly

35
Q

If a battery won’t reach ___ of it’s battery life it shall be replaced by piper tech.

A

80%

36
Q

If a private fire hydrant is found inoperable on the property of a business, what shall be done?

A

Issue a life safety violation

37
Q

What percent of hydrant shut offs are located within 15 feet of the hydrant?

A

80%

38
Q

Who can flush a hydrant in order to clean out the main?

A

DWP

39
Q

Who is responsible for RE-PAINTING painting hydrants?

Who’s responsible for the initial painting of high pressure hydrants?

A

Traffic department

Fire station personnel

40
Q

When is a hydrants static pressure taken?

A

When first installed or upon request of hydrant access unit

41
Q

What is the definition of fire flow?

A

Quantity of water available in a given area measured by GPM and duration of flow

42
Q

What is the minimum size of the pipe connecting a fire hydrant to a main?

A

6”

43
Q

What is the common pressure of the public water system?

A

65-80 psi

44
Q

According to volume 2, members hired after what date may not use tobacco products?

A

July 1,1987

45
Q

According to volume 2, how many members are permitted to leave the apparatus to shop for mess?

A

1

46
Q

According to volume 2, who approves a member to be excused from mess and how long is that approval good for?

A

Division commander

Good for 6 months

47
Q

According to volume 2, when shall the station commander be made aware that a member has missed mess dues payments?

A

After 5 missed payments

48
Q

According to volume 2, how long should house dues votes be retained?

How long shall receipts be retained?

A

Votes retained 6 months

Receipts retained 3 years

49
Q

How many holiday CODES are there?

A

21

50
Q

What are the 2 approved athletic activities for cardio?

A

Handball and racquetball

51
Q

According to volume 2, what type of jewelry is reimbursable and between what prices?

A

Watch

Between $5-50

52
Q

What are the 4 extended leaves?

A

Military- more than 30 days
Civil service- more than 15 days
Disciplinary- more than 15 days, 6 months max
Family- MAXIMUM 4 months

53
Q

Members returning from an extended leave shall first report to who?

A

Personnel services section

54
Q

On what 6 holidays can a floating VC day not be used?

A

Thanksgiving, Easter, Labor Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

55
Q

What date did the department tattoo policy go into effect?

A

May 1, 2008

56
Q

What shall be used to cover tattoos?

A

Approved uniform skin patch or ace bandage NOT larger than 4”x4”

57
Q

When may nightwear be warn outside of quarters?

A

After 2000 hours

58
Q

According to volume 2, what temperature should the station thermostat be set at?

A

Heat when below 68 degrees

Cool when above 78 degrees

59
Q

According to volume 2, how often should house dues cash on hand be counted?

A

Every 2 weeks by 2 members

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