Good Questions Flashcards
Per the Electrical Rating System, a Class C is for use in _________ fires and is colored __________
Electrical, Green
(IRPG) What are the components of the Risk Management Process (in order)?
Risk Management Process
- Situation Awareness
- Hazard Assessment
- Hazard Control
- Decision Point
- Evaluate
(T/F) A 1 hour fuel stick is used for fire weather forecast?
False
(T/F) Flameover is distinguished from rollover by its involvement of only the fire gases and not the surfaces of other fuel packages within a compartment.
False
(T/F) Hydraulic brakes operate immediately?
Immediately
(T/F) Static (high-stretch) rope is the rope of choice for most rescue incidents. It is designed for high stretch without breaking, and this makes it better suited for raising and lowering heavy loads.
True
(This question and answer is wrong, but taken directly from some study guides)
(T/F) A straight stream is a pattern of an adjustable nozzle?
(T/F) A solid stream is from a smooth bore nozzle?
True
True
(T/F) Masonry in a variety of wall types is commonly used for fire wall assemblies?
True
(T/F) More fire deaths occur from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning than from any other toxic product of combustion.
True
(T/F) Salvage operations should begin after fire attack is initiated
False
(T/F) Static rope lines stretch more than dynamic rope lines both under weight and shock loads
False
40 hour personnel can change their card site on what date?
Dec 10
Fuel must be ordered when the tank is _______ low?
3/4
What is the size of the Exclusion Zone on a Hazmat incident?
300 ft
What is the toxicity level of Hydrogen Sulfide?
10 ppm
?? If you are in an accident you must submit ____ Forms to _______??
???
Where can you find the location for helo night drops?
Helispot book (aka “directory” or “water source directory”
?? Sirens should be used ________ ft from an intersection??
300
NOTE: NEW POLICY IS CONTINUOUS
How long should you idle a diesel engine before shutting down?
3-5 minutes
What is the friction loss for 250 gpm through a 2 1/2” hose?
15 psi per 100’
______ hours of night drills are required each year:
6
What are the GPM through 1 1/8 handline smooth bore tip:
250 gpm
???? High rise drills - what number of people???
???
A traffic collision with persons trapped requires what equipment be deployed (2):
- Charged 1 3/4 line
- Dry Chem
A 5 gal. jug of Class A foam requires _______ gal to make a 1% solution?
500
A Civil Disturbance Phase III tactical alert shall require law enforcement security/escort protection for (3):
- Task Force
- Medical Task Force
- Strike Team
A cold trail is required to be placed around all fires of what size?
All wildland fires
A combination standpipe system directly connected to a water supply and is equipped with hose for building occupants and outlets for the fire department use is defined as:
Type 3
A Division is the organization level having responsibility for operations within a _______:
defined geographic area
A dry standpipe system without a directly connected water supply is defined as:
Type 1 System
A grid system should consist of all the following:
Primary feeders - Large pipes (mains)
Secondary feeders - Intermediate pipes
Distributors - Serve the individual fire hydrants
A grid system should consist of the following __________ 16”, ________ 12”, and ________ 8”.
primary feeders; secondary feeders; and distributors
A hazardous material handler is considered any occupancy or business that uses, handles, or stores hazardous material/waste; which at any one time during the year has the following amounts on the premises.
a. 55 gallons
b. 500 pounds
c. 200 cubic feet of compressed gas
A high-rise structure is best described as what?
Any building having occupant floors more than 75’ above the lowest point of building access
A kerf cut is the same width as the blade and is used to determine the
Direction of fire spread
A light blue hydrant would indicate an expected hydrant flow of
1500 gallons or more
A major disaster is one involving ______ victims?
16-50
A minimum water supply for sprinkler systems must be able to deliver the required volume of water to the highest sprinkler head in the building at a residual pressure of
15 psi
A private hydrant must be _______ ft. from a _______ hr firewall?
25ft , 2 hr
A red fire hydrant would indicate an expected hydrant flow of:
Less than 500 gpm
A residential story averages 8 to 10 feet, and the distance from the floor to the windowsill averages about ___ feet.
3
A secondary monitoring of CO levels shall be conducted where a previous reading is at what level?
25 ppm or more
A site survey is done within how many minutes?
15
Stations and Captains have 15 min.
BC have 20 min (if they have not received all the reports)
A spare copy of the jurisdictional Wildland Pre-Attack Plan will be filed with the __________ left for move up companies:
Emergency Information File
A sprinkler control value that extends through the wall with the target and valve operating nut on the outside of the building best describes
WPIV
A wet standpipe system directly connected to a water supply and intended for building occupant use is defined as:
Type 2
A Wildland Sensitive Area is defined as:
An ecologically sensitive area where the use of dozers is prohibited or would be discouraged because of potential damage to the environment
A Wildland Vulnerable Area is defined as:
An area where specific structures, if ignited, could lead to a conflagration.
A _____ wall that supports two adjacent structures is a load-bearing wall.
Party
A ______ is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree celsius.
Calorie
Address numbers on the roof of a high rise building shall be visible from the air at a distance of at least how many feet?
500’
After an earthquake Battalion Commanders should use the following communications priorities to request resourcesfrom Command and Control
- Assigned TRO Frequency
- ________________
- Telephone4. Blue
4 (Repeat Mode)
MDT to “LA”
Air has a vapor density of __.
1
AL-3 Apparatus Information Record; Apparatus Operators shall consult the _______ to complete this form and verify its accuracy.
jurisdictional Fire Fleet Services Field Mechanic
AL-5 Repair Record; All operators shall complete the Repair Record by including the following information:
- Equipment Number
- Date Reported
- Repair Needed
- Type of Repair (“E” for Emergency and “R” for Routine)
- Odometer Reading
- Reporter Name
- Employee Number
- Date Repaired
- Repaired By (mechanic number or name)
***Not speedometer reading***
All Bypass and soft suction hose shall be tested at ________ psi
250 psi
All fire fighter specialists and driver/operators of firefighting equipment shall receive one _____________ hr , vehicle operation techniques, vehicle maintenance, operation of pumps and hydraulics, and aerial truck operations.
forty-hour program on driving skills
All fire series employees are required to maintain the following type of license?
C with Firefighter Endorsement
All of the following employees are exempt from recall except:
Employees who have reached 60 overtimes in the fiscal year
All personnel shall insure proper forms are completed and returned to supervisor for absences due to which of the following
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Sick leave due to Maternity
All rubber hose must be reloaded following the annual hose test and then __________ thereafter
Quarterly
All the following are common types of indicator control valves used in sprinkler systems (4):
- OS&Y
- Post Indicator Valve (PIV)
- Wall Post Indicator Valve (WPIV)
- Post Indicator Valve Assembly
The following are connected to sprinkler system riser:
- Check valve (one way)
- Alarm valve
- FDC
- main drain
All the following are examples of terrorist nerve agents?
Sarin (GB)
VX
Soman (GD)
Tabun (GA)
Ammonia and sulfur dioxide are two dangerous refrigerants that irritate the respiratory tract and eyes. Sulfur dioxide reacts with moisture in the lungs to form ______.
Sulphuric Acid
An air leak in excess of _______ requires a call to a mechanic?
120 psi.
An Earthquake Site survey shall be reported using the following communications priorities to the BC in what order:
- MDT
- Assigned TAC frequency
- Assigned TRO frequency
- Telephone
- Relay via field units
(pg. 7 Vol 11.8.S1)
Any person who reports to a police officer that a felony or a misdemeanor has been committed, knowing the report to be false is guilty of a __________
Misdemeanor
Any supervisor who receives information of a crisis with an employee where Employee Support Coordinator (ESC) assistance could be provided, shall notify the ___________
Public Affairs Section Chief
Apparatus Logbook Form________ Apparatus/Equipment Daily Checklist
6B
Applied Test: Release all brakes and then apply full steady pressure to the brake pedal (brake on) and then hold. After the initial pressure drop, if the air pressure falls more than:
Single vehicles: 3 psi or less in 1 minute
Combination vehicles: 4 psi or less in 1 minute
Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) extinguishers are suitable for use on Class __ and Class __ fires
A, B
As a rule, _________ liquids do not dissolve in water and float on top of water.
Hydrocarbons
Authorized personnel and vehicles should keep at least ______ clear of the helicopter at all times, unless specific assignment dictates otherwise
100’
Avoid exposing air bags to materials hotter than ____ degrees
220
Backfiring Operations require the approval of the _______:
Incident Commander or the Operations Section Chief
Battalion Chiefs can approve purchase of up to what amount on a Form 68?
$150
BC’s shall report battalion site survey info to FCCF within how many minutes following an earthquake?
20
Before shutting off a diesel engine let it idle for _________
3-5 minutes
BC’s and/or Bn. HQ. Personnel should use the following communications priorities to report both site and jurisdictional survey information to Command and Control after an earthquake.
- Blue 4 (Repeat Mode)
- MDT to “LA”
- Telephone
- TAC 3
When searching in multistory buildings, the most critical areas include all the following except for?
bottom floor
Burning Out shall have the approval of the ______ .
Division Group Supervisor
Call fire fighters that miss _______ drills are subject to dismissal?
3
Carbon Monoxide combines with hemoglobin, creating carboxyhemoglobin, about ____ times more readily than does oxygen.
200
Chain tension; Pull chain down from bar at bottom of center of bar. There should be a __________ clearance between bottom of link and bar
3/8 to I/2 inch
Change hydraulic oil in a truck every _____ years
3
Chemical and physical reactions that give off energy as they occur are called _______.
Exothermic
Child abuse must be reported _______ and the report must be submitted within ______ hours?
Immediately, 36
Class A Foam is proportioned at what percentage for direct attack?
.3-.5%
Class II standpipe systems shall be placed in buildings so that all portions of the building are within _____ ft of a nozzle attached to _________ ft of hose
30, 100
Class ___ agents cannot be given a multipurpose rating for use on other classes of fire
D
Combustible metal fires are very hot -greater than _____ F -even if they appear suppressed.
2000
(T/F) Command and control shall be notified on any incident where the utilities to a structure have been shut off.
True
Common hydrocarbon gases such as ethane and propane have vapor densities ____ than air and tend to collect near the surface when released.
Greater
Concerning an Earthquake Site Survey, when unable to contact the BC or the Battalion HQ’s for 15 minutes contact FCCF using the following communications priorities in what order:
- Blue 4 (repeat)
- MDT to “LA”
- Telephone
- TAC 3
Control valves in water distribution systems may be ______ or ________?
Gate valve or butterfly valve
Coolant temperature range of ______ is normal.
160 to 195 degrees
Crew Carriers require what license?
Class B with passenger endorsement
Delicate equipment such as scope/defibrillator, radios shall be thoroughly cleaned with _____% alcohol immediately upon return to quarters.
70%
Donated equipment valued at _______ or greater shall be reported to the Material Management Division for fixed asset processing
$5000
Double outlet hydrants are faced approximately at a ____ degree angle to the curb.
45
Downed power lines require a _______ ft perimeter?
30
Drivers may never drink while on duty nor consume any intoxicating beverage, regardless of it’s alcoholic content, within _______ before going on duty.
4 hours
Note: 12 hours is recommended but 4 hours is the absolute minimum amount of time required.
Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; For first conviction while driving a commercial and non-commercial vehicle shall be a 1 year suspension. For subsequent (2nd conviction) within a 10 year period the suspension shall be
A lifetime suspension
Dry powder agents are for Class __ fires only.
D
During a High Rise Fire the first arriving officer shall pass command to the second arriving officer and all the following information will be relayed (4):
- Enunciator Panel Information
- Elevator status
- The route of ascent into the building by fire attack crews
- Any pertinent information
During a Terrorist MCI with 11 to 100 victims, the IC shall request which of the following MCMD level of response:
MCMD Level 1
During an Earthquake if a company fails to report their Site Survey, the Battalion Commander shall:
Assign Resources as Needed to Complete Site Survey
During an Earthquake in dispatch Mode 2 and 3 the Battalion Commanders shall perform all the following?
- Conduct Site Survey and report to C&C and division headquarters within _20 minutes. (_If sites have not reported site survey information after 20 min – BC call C&C within 20 min and let them know what they have.)
- Complete battalion jurisdictional surveys. Assign resources if a company can’t complete survey.
- Report battalion jurisdictional survey information to Command and Control an Division within 30 minutes
- Develop an Incident Action Plan using ICS Form 201
If communications cannot be established with Command and Control after an earthquake, BC’s shall immediately implement Field Command, Dispatch Mode __ including the staffing of local (PSAP’s) Public Safety Answering Points:
4
During Civil Disturbances Station Evacuation should include all the following (4):
- Electric power shut off
- Remove Safety clothing
- Reserve Apparatus Removed
- Notify jurisdictional law enforcement for security for the site
During Civil Disturbances the priorities of this department are the following:
Protection of Life
Protection of Property
Protection of Equipment
During decontamination, Engines should be located in what zone?
Support Zone
During Dispatch Mode 3 the ________ shall prioritize and handle outstanding incidents, documenting all actions.
Jurisdictional Companies (or Company Officer)
During firefighting operations black smoke may indicate
Foamed plastics
During High Rise fires the optimum location for staging is ____ floor(s) below the initially confirmed firefloor
2
(T/F) During structure defense size up, a lack of a Temporary Refuge Area (TRA) makes a structure a “No Go.”
True
During terrorist incidents the MMRS will focus its efforts on all the following?
1. Agent identification
2. Antidote administration
3. Extraction of victims
4. Decontamination of victims
During Terrorist Incidents with MCMD the MCMD Group Supervisor position reports to the ___________?
Operations Section Chief.
(T/F) During the secondary search, speed is as critical as thoroughness
False
During trench rescues ladders should be placed in the trench and extend at least __ feet above the top of the trench
3
Emergency Response Guidebook; The letter “P” following the three digit guide number in the yellow and blue pages identifies?
Violent polymerization
Employees shall contact the return to work coordinator how soon following an injury?
1 day (24 hours)
Employees that voluntarily submit to drug rehab are subject to random testing when?
Any time for a 2 year period
Engine inventory is conducted during the month of ________
October (completed in November)
Engine oil and filters shall be changed every ______ months or __________ miles on pumpers, aerials, elevated platforms
6, 6,000
Exit doors opening outward should allow _____ people to pass
25 plus
FFS require how many hours of driver training?
40
Fire and smoke may spread rapidly through pipe shafts, stairways, elevator shafts, air handling systems, and other vertical openings in High Rise Buildings. These openings contribute to a “___________”, creating an upward draft and interfering with evacuation and ventilation
Stack effect
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than how many feet?
20 ft
Fire Hydrants shall have a _______ unobstructed clearance on all sides
3 ft
Fire Investigators shall prepare and distribute report of investigation to (3):
a. Data Management Section of the Administrative Bureau.
b. Jurisdictional Assistant Fire Chiefs.
c. Jurisdictional police agency
Fire Prevention personnel may be assigned to the following position when developing a PSAP staffing plan:
Replacement Staffing
Fire shelters should be inspected upon receipt and how often during fire season?
2 weeks (14 days)
Fire spread in walls and vertical passages is most commonly attributed to what?
Convection
Firefighters have control of the elevator during what Phase?
Phase 2
First burning period is from ________ until _______ the next day
The start of the fire, 10am
(T/F) Flammable and combustible liquids can be further divided into polar solvents (those that do not mix with water) and Hydrocarbons (those that mix with water).
False
What type of collapse is a floor collapse with walls still up??
Pancake
Foams such as Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) may be applied by (2):
- standard fog nozzles
- air aspirating foam nozzles
Following an earthquake, company officers shall report jurisdictional survey info to the BC within how many minutes?
30
For all purposes, the failure of steel structural members can be anticipated at temperatures near or above ____ F.
1000
For combustion to occur after a fuel has been converted into a gaseous state, it must be mixed with air (oxidizer) in the proper ratio. The range of concentrations of the fuel vapor and air (oxidizer) is called the __________
flammable (explosive) range
Form 252 Minimum Engine Company Inventory; Should be conducted in _________, and completed by _________.
October , November 1st
Form 355, entitled “ Report on Outside Employment Activities of Full Time Permanent County Employees “ shall be completed ______ .
Annually
Form __________; The Consent to Search form is used in lieu of a search warrant (during the investigation of a fire)
Form 210
Fuel Dispensing Stations; Emergency shutdown device shall be located within ______, of but not less than ______ from dispensers
100 ft , 20 ft
Fuel gases are evolved from solid fuels by _________, which is the chemical decomposition of a substance through the action of heat
pyrolysis
Fuel is delivered in ______ gal increments/
50
FUEL TYPES: Standard terms to use during size-up reports: Grass: __________
Flashy fuel consisting of grass only, including tall grass
FUEL TYPES: Standard terms to use during size-up reports: Heavy Fuel: ______________
Fuel over 6 feet in height.
FUEL TYPES: Standard terms to use during size-up reports: Light Fuel: ___________
Mix of grass and brush fuels, up to height of up to 2 ft
FUEL TYPES: Standard terms to use during size-up reports: Medium Fuel: __________
Fuel of 2 feet to 6 feet in height.
(T/F) Gases with a vapor density of greater than 1 will rise, and those with vapor densities less than 1 will fall.
False
Grey-yellow smoke is an indication of a _________ condition
Back draft
Gusset plates are small metal plates (usually 18 to 22 gauge metal) with prongs that penetrate about ___ inch into the wood.
3/4
Hazardous Materials Classification: (ALL)
Class 1: Explosives
Class 2: Gases
Class 3: Flammable and Combustible liquids
Class 4: Flammable solids
Class 5: Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
Class 6: Toxic substances
Class 7: Radioactive material
Class 8: Corrosives
Class 9: Miscellaneous substances
Hazardous Materials Classification: Class 1, ____________
Explosives
Hazardous Materials Classification: Class 2, _________
Gases
Hazardous Materials Classification: Class 3, __________________
Flammable and Combustible liquids
Hazardous Materials Classification: Class 4, _______________
Flammable solids
Hazardous Materials Classification: Class 5, __________________
Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
Hazardous Materials Classification: Class 6, ______________
Toxic substances
Hazardous Materials Classification: Class 7, ______________
Radioactive material
Hazardous Materials Classification: Class 8, ______________
Corrosives
Hazardous Materials Classification: Class 9, ______________
Miscellaneous substances
Helicopter helco reports under _________
Chief of Operations
High beam lights can be seen from
500 ft
High piled stock is considered greater than ______ ft?
12
Hose reel swivel (Chicksan) fittings are often covered with a rubber plug. Lubricate with chassis lube until grease is _____ but not more than ______ stokes with a handgun (_____ oz.).
Visible , 5, 1/2
How are emergency repairs to fire stations handled after business hours?
FCCF
How far apart shall apparatus be when caravanning?
100 ft.
How long do newly promoted or reassigned employees have to secure proper uniforms?
30 days
How many CE hours are required annually for EMT certification?
15
How many ratings numbers on a 704 placard?
5 (0-4)
How many sliding doors are there on each Blue Line?
8 (4 on each side)
How much coolant can be lost due to expansion when a radiator is filled full with a cold engine?
2-4 quarts
How much water does your body lose in 1 hr? 1 day?
3 qt. / 3 gal.
The hydraulic fluid in AERIAL ladders is changed every __________?
Every 3 years
Hydrant shutoffs should be located how far from the base of a fire hydrant?
10-25 feet
Hydrant spacing for single family dwellings shall not exceed how many feet?
600
Hydrants are located _______ inches from the curb?
12”-24”
Ideal firing operations are conducted from _________________ into the intended burn with no wind or only light favorable wind
the top of a ridge moving downhill
If additional exit facilities are provided, the occupancy load of a facility can be increased by what percentage with the approval of the Chief?
10%
If an extinguisher is found to be deficient in weight by ___ percent, it should be removed from service and replaced
10
If denied entry into a public assembly while investigating over crowding, the 1st step would be?
Leave scene and contact BC and law enforcement
If in an accident, questions are directed to the ________
Safety Officer
If the aerial ladder must be operated on a steep incline, it is best to place the truck in such a position that the ladder may be extended over the rear at an angle of approximately ___ degrees from the center line of the truck chassis.
45
If the employee refuses the order to submit to drug or alcohol test the BC shall inform?
AC or Bureau Chief
If the window opening is wide enough to permit the ladder tip to project into it and still allow room beside it to facilitate entry and rescue, the ladder should be placed so that ______ rungs extend above the sill
2-3
In any occupancy with a CO monitor reading of less than 25 PPM the Captain shall recommend and perform all the following (3)?
- Recommend occupant check their detector
- Recommend occupant contacts the gas company
- Inform occupant to call 911 if alarm activates again
In ICS, a segment is a break down of what element and is commanded by who?
A segment is a break down of a Group or Division and is usually commanded by a strike team or task force leader
In the Emergency Response guide book, what does the letter “P” stand for following the three digit guide number in the yellow and blue pages?
Polymerization Hazard
Incident and Strategic Priorities for a Wildland fire are (3) :
- Protection of Life
- Incident Stabilization
- Property/Environment protection and conservation
Intermittent siren use during “Code R” responses is permissible provided it is operated ________ where traffic control devices (signal lights, stop signs, etc.) are present:
Continuously
(old answer) Within at least 300 feet of intersections
(T/F) a metal link is one of the most commonly used release mechanisms to activate sprinklers:
False
Ladders should extend a few feet (preferably ____ rungs) beyond the roof edge to provide both a footing and a handhold for persons stepping on or off the ladder
5
(Source: Firefighting Essentials)
Letters on exit signs must be ______ in height?
6 in
Lexan is ____ times stronger than safety glass, and ___times stronger than acrylic.
250, 30
List the (4) major components that comprise a light weight roof?
Decking, purlins, beams, joists
New swimming pools and spas constructed in a V.H.F.H.S.Z. and having a capacity of ______ gallons or more, shall have a minimum _______ diameter drain and discharge line connected to a draft hydrant:
5000, 4 in
Long distance spotting will more than likely occur on the __________ of an advancing fire because of the tendency of the smoke column under the influence of wind to rotate in a clockwise direction
Right flank
LPG - is explosive in concentrations between ___ and ____ percent.
1.5 and 10
LPG is about _________ times as heavy as air.
1 1/2
Metal swinging doors are classified as which of the following (3):
Hollow, metal covered, tubular
Tee most common of the hazardous substances contained in smoke is __________
Carbon monoxide
Most wildland fuels will ignite in a range of _____ degrees.; Woody dry fuel has an ignition temperature of ________
400 - 700 deg.
540 deg.
Nerve agents, although not easily obtained, are considered the most toxic. A lethal dose received through skin contact(percutaneous) can cause death within ___ hour(s). A respiratory lethal dose can cause death in one to ten minutes.
Two
NFPA ___, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, provides information on rating, placement, and use of portable extinguishers.
10
Official Inspection Report, _______; Shall be used to document code violations encountered during inspections when required
Form 410
On a confined space rescue, who is the only person authorized to make contact with the rescuers?
Attendant
On a high-rise fire, who is responsible for lobby control?
2nd engine
On a map, what does a yellow diamond with a number placed inside indicate?
An engine safety zone and how many engines it can hold.
On a wild land fire, the 1st camp superintendent on scene assumes what role?
Crew Coordinator
OS&Y stands for
Outside screw and yolk valve
Other than single family dwellings, such as commercial, industrial, multi-family dwellings, private schools, institutions, detached condominiums (five or more units), fire hydrant spacing shall be _______
300 feet
P.A.C.E. is used during which part of the Risk Management process?
Hazard Control
Paid Crews have a _______ work period limitation
No limits
Personal must be how far behind someone using an Amkus?
10 ft
Personnel shall remain in the rehab area for how many minutes?
20
Personnel who have not recovered after 20 min of rehab may be kept an additional ______ min or sent to the Medical Treatment Unit?
30 min
What is the corresponding smoke color for:
Kerosene
Phosphorous
Sulfur
Turpentine
Kerosene = Blue to Black smoke
Phosphorous = White smoke
Sulfur = Yellow to brownish yellow smoke
Turpentine = Black to brown smoke
Placing an elevator into Phase II operations results in what?
Fire Dept. personnel control the cars movement
Pump Cavitation is produced under several conditions:
- Suction too small for the volume being pumped
- Restriction in the suction line
- Partial collapse of lining of the suction hose
- Temperature of the water being pumped is too high
****Not decreased water temperature***
Recently, researchers have attempted to describe compartment fires in terms of stages or phases that occur as the fire develops. All the following are stages except for
Incipient
?????Red Cross canteen services may be requested by the IC when the incident is anticipated to last how long?
Longer than 1 hour ??????
CHECK ANSWER: 2 hours?????
Red lights are required to be in use at the scene of all emergency responses unless:
The apparatus is legally parked
Rehab caches shall be cleaned and checked how often?
Daily
Requests for the delivery of fuel must be made when the tank is at least ________ empty and shall be ordered in ______ gallon increments, anticipating weekends and holidays
3/4, 50
Resources shall respond ___________ to a reported inactive swarm of bees
Non Code R
Retarder; Auxiliary braking devices are now required by law for Emergency Equipment weighing over ________
24,000 gross vehicle weight.
What are the three basic types of mechanisms involved in making revolving doors collapse?
- Panic proof
- Drop arm
- Metal Braced
THE ANSWER IS NOT: fire control arm
S.P.A.S.M
is an acronym to describe incident objectives at a terrorist incident
Safety glasses and goggles protect against approximately ___ percent of all eye hazards.
85
Series-parallel valves shall be maintained in what position?
Pressure Position
Single outlet hydrants are installed with the outlet facing the street at a _____ degree angle to the curb.
90
Smoke generated in a fire contains narcotic (asphyxiant) gases and irritants and include (3):
A. carbon monoxide
B. hydrogen cyanide
C. carbon dioxide
Solid bore nozzles are limited to certain types of Class ___ foam applications.
A
Some multipurpose Class B foams designed for use on both hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuels can be used at different concentrations, depending on which of the two fuels is burning. These concentrates are normally used at a __% rate for hydrocarbons and __% for polar solvents
3% , 6%
Span of control is the number of personnel one individual can effectively manage. A rule of thumb in the fire service is that an officer can directly supervise ____ to ____ firefighters effectively
3-7
Staging Area is the location where incident personnel and equipment are assigned on a ________ available status
3 minute
Staging for high-rise fires shall ideally be located:
Two floors below the fire floor
Standard response to a Haz. Mat. Incident outside L.A. County consists of:
- (1) Haz. Mat. Squad
- (1) Closest jurisdictional BC
Standpipes should be inspected
6 months - semi annually
Static Test: With a fully charged air system (typically 125 p.s.i.), tum off the engine, release the service brake (brakesoff), and time the air pressure drop. The loss rate should not be greater than:
Single vehicles: 2 psi. or less in one minute
Combination vehicles: 3 psi or less in one minute
Steel and aluminum air cylinders must be tested every ___ years; composite cylinders every ___ years
5, 3
Steel structural members elongate when heated. A 50-foot beam may elongate by as much as ___ inches when heated from room temperature to about 1,000 F.
4
Strip maps, or portions of strip maps are used to construct _________ for individual stations.
Wall Maps
Supplemental Restraint System air bags can deploy at a speed of ___ mph.
200
Swiftwater Rescue size up report shall include all the following except for:
Assignment of Helispots
T.R.A.C.E.M
is an acronym used to identify the six types of harm one may encounter at a terrorist incident:
Tactical Priorities for Lakes and Reservoirs include all the following (4):
- Support Lifeguards, if at scene
- Search for victim from shore, utilizing air squads and boats as necessary
- Attempt rescue if necessary
- Provide medical aid
The tail rotor area shall be clear to ground level except for light grass and weeds no taller than ________ ft.
3ft
Telma Retarder; Normally the retarder handles up to _____ of the braking
80 to 90 percent
Terrorism Chemical agents dictate the immediate use of emergency and medical decontamination of multiple victims. Resources available to assist are all the following (4)?
- TEW
- MIRV
- HHMD
- MMRS-TF
Terrorist explosive devices will present as incendiary, dissemination, or detonation devices. Resources available toassist are all the following
TEW
USAR and HMTF
Arson and Explosives Detail (AED)
HHMD
The (AED) Arson and Explosive Detail recommends an evacuation distance a minimum of ____ feet in all directions,including vertically during a Terrorist Incident with an explosion?
1000
The 10 Standard Firefighting Orders are organized into general categories. Match the groupings of fire orders with their categories.
- Fire Behavior ________
- Firefighter Safety _______
- Leadership/Organizational Control____________
- # 1-3
- # 4-6
- # 7-9
The 10 Standard Firefighting Orders are used during which part of the Risk Managment Process (page 1 of the IRPG)?
Hazard Control
The 18 Watch Out Situations are used during which part of the Risk Managment Process (page 1 of the IRPG)?
Hazard Assessment
The acronym “CBRNE” stands for:
C - Chemical B - Biological R - Radiological N - Nuclear E - Explosive
True
The Akron Apollo Model 3414 portable ground monitor is rated at how many gpm?
600 gpm
The B. C. shall notify FCC during the _______ report when a wildland fire is on or threatening SRA Lands?
Follow up
The Battalion Chief shall report to C&C when fire is on or threatening SRA (State Responsibility Area) lands. If the fire will involve SRA lands, an __________ should be requested
Agency Representative
The clutch brake is engaged at the bottom of the clutch pedal travel, approximately ______
(3/4 to 1” from the floor).
The color of the outer case of the new-generation fire shelter is ________
Blue
The column brake is a brake valve attached to the steering column under the steering wheel. This valve controls the service brakes _______
at the rear only
The continuation of an exterior wall above a roof line is called what?
A Parapet
The Elkhart 205-B Mystery nozzle has a flow capacity of _____gpm @ ____ psi.
200, 75
The Elkhart 205-B Mystery nozzle has a ________ colored bumper to indicate the tip is for hose-pack use and high-rise firefighting operations.
Orange
The first arriving Company at an Hazardous Materials Incident is responsible for providing
- Initial size-up
- Initiating the Incident Command Procedures
- Taking the necessary action
True
The forward velocity pressure at a discharge opening while water is flowing best describes
Flow pressure
The four most common patterns of structural collapse include all the following except fo
W- shaped
The hydraulic oil in elevated platform trucks is to be changed every _____ years or _____ hours of operation, whichever comes first.
2 , 500
The IC shall request a hazmat TF respond when CO levels are detected at or above what level?
100 ppm
The Incident priorities for a suspected or confirmed terrorist incident include all the following and in the followingorder
- Protection of life/health
- Protection of the environment
- Protection of property and equipment
- Preservation of crime scene evidence
- Protection of the crimes scene
False
The jesus ring on the stokes can hold ______ lbs
25,000
The K-tool is useful in pulling which types of locks (3)?
Rim
Mortise
Tubular
The key to accident avoidance and evasive maneuvers is the drivers ability to:
- Recognize a hazardous situation.
- Formulate a defense.
- Act in time to avoid the accident.
***Not the 3 second rule***
The last _______ of clutch travel operates the clutch brake.
1 inch
The main part of the standard station work uniform requires that no components of garments ignite, melt, drip, or separate when exposed to heat at ____ F for 5 minutes
500
The main use for a master stream is (3):
- Direct fire attack
- Backup handlines that are already attacking the fire from the exterior
- Exposure protection
The MCMD Group Supervisor has the following responsibilities during a terrorist incident (4):
A. ID and establish Control Zones.
B. Establish the (Contamination Reduction Corridor).
C. Coordinate with health officials.
D. Direct patients to the Medical Group.
The minimum 2 hose load for an engine is ________:
800 ft
The minimum 2” hose compliment for an engine is _______:
900 ft
The most common danger that the firefighter experiences is
Riding the apparatus to and from emergency calls
The new generation fire shelter is designed to reflect ______% of the _________ heat?
95%, reflective
The OS&Y threaded portion of the stem is in the yoke when the valve is open and outside the yoke when the valve is closed
False
The pantograph on the Blue Line is extended under _____ lbs of pressure and is lowered by a ___________
22, foot pump
The pneumatic chisel is designed to operate at air pressure between ___ and ___ psi
100, 150
The potential for backdraft can be reduced with proper _______ ventilation.
vertical
The primary fire concern specific to Type I construction is
structure’s contents loss
The pump used to lower the pantograph is located where?
Under the 2nd forward facing seat of the cars in the “A” section
The rehab period for a greater alarm fire is:
20 min
The rope log is form ____??
248
The second arriving company officer at a Terrorist Incident shall complete all the following (4)?
- Assume command
- Provide Follow-up Report to C&C
- Establish a perimeter control
- Provide a water supply for the first arriving company
(T/F) The standard response to a hazardous materials incident within jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles FD willinclude:
- 1 engine company
- Haz Mat Task Force
- PM Squad
- BC
False
The symbol _______ shall be entered on the time record to identify the person who is on duty or working as a result of a time repay
TRD
The thermal layering of gases is the tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperature. Another term used to describe this tendency is ______.
heat stratification or thermal balance
The third arriving company on a high rise incident is responsible for what tasks?
Water supply and manpower
The three most common extinguisher combinations include all the following except for:
C,D
The tip of the Elkhart 205-B Mystery Nozzle has a flow capacity of _____ gpm @ ____ psi.
200 gpm
75 psi.
The total amount (mass) of fuel in a compartment or specific location multiplied by the heat of combustion of the materials is called
Fuel load or fire load
The total available pressure that is not used to overcome friction or gravity while forcing water through pipe, fittings, fire hose, and adapters best describes.
Residual pressure
The total length of any hose line in the test layout (during hose testing) shall not exceed ______ ft:
300 ft
The two most common Halogen fire extinguishing agents are Halon ___ (bromochlorodifluoromethane) and Halon ___ (bromotrifluoromethane
1211, 1301
The United States unilaterally decided to stop producing halogen extinguishers at the end of ____
1993
The Vehicle Pre-Trip inspection is a safety overview of the vehicle to make sure it is safe to drive. A Pre-Trip inspection should be completed in _________ and done without the use of special tools or creepers.
15-20 minutes
The ______ sprinkler extends from the side of a pipe and is used in small rooms where the branch line runs along a wall. It has a special deflector that creates a fan-shaped pattern of water.
Sidewall
The ______Unit of the ______ Division shall review all proposed subdivision maps and shall set Departmental requirements relative to hydrants, fire flows, and access.
Land Development , Fire Prevention
There are 4 Threat Con Levels for the Los Angeles County Operational Area, which of the following is Threat Con III
Warning
There can be no heavy fuels for _________ ft. for an Engine Safety Zone?
200 ft
There is a logical order of progression in the approach to a collapsed structure incident that includes five stages.
STAGE 1: Response, arrival, and reconnaissance - first responder skills
STAGE 2: Surface rescue - first responder skills and USAR technician skills
This type of construction features exterior walls and structural members constructed of noncombustible or limited combustible materials. Interior structural members, including walls, columns, beams, floors, and roofs, are completely or partially constructed of wood
Type III (Ordinary) Construction
This type of system is used when it is especially important to prevent water damage, even if pipes are broken. The system will not discharge water into the sprinkler piping except in response to either smoke-or heat-detection system actuation
Pre-action
Through the use of ______________ streams, water may also be used to dissapate flamable vapors.
Fog
Transfer of reserve apparatus between stations requires a complete check of equipment by
both the station releasing the apparatus and the the station receiving the apparatus
Type ____________ buildings present almost unlimited potential for fire extension within the building of origin and to nearby structures
Type V (Wood-Frame) Construction
Unburned LPG gas may be dissipated by a fog stream of at least ____ gpm
100
Under the Red Flag Weather program, what condition is associated wit hate occurrence of winds 25 mph or greater, humidity of 15% or less, and a burn index of 81% or greater?
Stage 3: Alert
(T/F) Unity of command is the principle that a person can report to only one supervisor.
True
Upon returning to full duty, you have _______ to do your annual medical?
60 days
Vapor density is defined as the density of gas or vapor in relation to
Air
Vehicles equipped with horns should begin sounding them ____________ before reaching the intersection along with the standard emergency lights and siren.
300-400 yards ??????? YARDS OR FEET??????
Verbal notices, where immediate abatement is observed, shall be documented on the (2):
- Occupancy Record
- Form 410
What AL Forms are kept for a period of 1 year?
AL7 , AL8
What are the (4) major types of sprinkler systems used:
Wet Pipe
Dry Pipe
Pre-action
Deluge
What are the 5 types of fire construction?
Type I (Fire-Resistive) Construction
Type II (Noncombustible or Limited Combustible) Construction
Type III (Ordinary) Construction
Type IV (Heavy Timber) Construction
Type V (Wood-Frame) Construction
What are the flammable ranges for:
Gasoline
Methane
Propane
Hydrogen
Gasoline = 1.4% to 7.6%
Methane = 5.0% to 15%
Propane = 2.1% to 9.5%
Hydrogen = 4.0% to 75%
What are the work limitations of Inmate Crews on a wild land fire?
24 on - 12 off
What are the work limitations of Probation Crews on a wild land fire?
12 on - 12 off
What Class of Foam is used for overhaul operations? In what percentage?
Class A , 0.2% - 0.4%
What color are “High” sprinkler heads and what temps do they activate at
Blue. 250-300
What color are “Intermediate” glass bulb sprinkler heads and what temps do they activate at:
green or yellow - 175 to 225 degrees
What color are “Ordinary” fusible link sprinkler heads and what temps do they activate at
unpainted or black - 135 to 170 degrees
What foam method is the primary manual application technique used on aboveground storage tank fires. This method directs the stream into the air above the fire or spill and allows the foam to float gently down onto the surface of the fuel.
Rain down
What foam method maybe employed when an elevated object is near or within the area of a burning pool of liquid or an unignited liquid spill. The foam stream is directed off the object, allowing the foam to run down onto the surface of the fuel.
Bank down method
What form is used to document damage to a private hydrant?
Form 410
What has primary command authority for off-highway HAZMAT incidents?
Fire Department IC
What incidents requires a Code “N” notification and a PIO response?
2nd alarm or greater structure fires
What is a Code “F”?
Code used by the IC to request the Fire Investigation Unit
What is the best way to know other drivers intentions?
Eye to eye contact
What is the carrying handle strength on our SCBA
1000 lb
What is the color smoke from:
Benzene
Gunpowder
Lacquer thinner
Chlorine gas
Benzene = White or gray smoke
Gunpowder = Yellow to brownish yellow smoke
Lacquer thinner = Brownish black smoke
Chlorine gas = Greenish yellow smoke
What is the deadline for pulling transfer request forms?
Prior to the processing of bids.
What is the fuel/oil ratio for a drip torch?
4 diesel : 1 gas
What is the GPM for a 1 5/8 tip
700
What is the holding distance for companies responding to a brush fire?
1/4 mile
What is the license requirement for drivers of LA County buses?
Class B or BR
What is the major cause of accidents with buses and trucks?
Following too close
What is the maximum tolerance for the slack adjuster?
2 inches
What is the minimum age to fight wild fires
16
What is the minimum criteria for an engine safety zone?
Safe area clear of all vegetation for at least 30’ and no heavy fuel for 200’
What is the minimum decontamination process for all personnel leaving the exclusion zone of a hazmat incident
60 sec flush from a 1 1/2 hose line
What is the most common type of sprinkler used
Pendant
What is the policy on the use of Class A foam and fixed water systems such as standpipes, sprinklers, and water tanks?
It may NOT be used in these systems
What is the power requirements for the Blue Line?
750 DC
What is the proper placement of the Mobile Air Utility on a fire?
Upwind and approximately 1/2 block from the incident
What is the proper spotting distance of an aerial device when making access to a facade?
100% of the wall height + 10ft
What is the recommended method of controlling a fire involving flammable liquids with a flash point about 100?
Fog Spray
What is the required engine pressure for 300’ of 4” hose to a ground monitor with a 1 1/2 smooth bore tip?
107 psi
What is the required engine pressure for a rig pumping (2) 1 3/4 hand lines, (1) 300’ and the other (1) 150’. Each line has a fog nozzle flowing 150 rpm?
118 psi
What is the safe distance to ladder a building with a facade?
100% + 10 ft.
What is the standard response to an active swarm of Africanized honey bees?
(2) Engines and (1) Squad
What is the time frame for the assignment of the helispot location and engine company for the jurisdictional Captain responding to a brushfire?
To FCCF within 2 minutes of dispatch
What is the gpm of an 1 1/8” smooth bore tip?
250 gpm
What level earthquake requires a site survey?
Level 2
What name is given to the vertical backside of a facade either above or below the roofline?
Softside
What page of the IRPG is the Risk Management Process?
Page 1
What percentage of Red Flag Warnings turn into an Alert?
30%
What portion of the facade shall be assessed for hidden fire?
100%
What sprinkler system is used in locations that will not be subjected to tempratures below 40F, and are sometimes referred to as straight stick systems
Wet Pipe
What type of extinguisher should firefighters use on utility vaults
carbon dioxide
dry chemical
What type of fire attack involves directing the stream at the ceiling above the fire and letting the water rain down on the material.
Indirect
What type of nozzles patterns should be used around energized electrical equipment and at what psi
Fog, 100 psi
What type of sprinkler system is a dry system that employs a deluge-type valve, fire detection devices, and closed sprinklers.
Pre-action
What type of sprinkler system is used in locations where the piping maybe subjected to temperatures below 40 F
Dry pipe
What type of value does the PIVA use?
Butterfly
What acronym is used for levels of engagement during wild fires?
DRAW-D (Defend, Reinforce, Advance, Withdraw, Delay)
When a piece of metal rod is heated at one end with a flame, the heat travels throughout the rod. this type of heat transfer is called __________
Conduction
When an earthquake occurs, the site supervisor and/or company officer shall do all the following:
- Ensure the safety of all personnel and direct movement of apparatus to a safe location
- Immediately notify Command and Control that an earthquake has occurred
- Go on radio and MDT standby and determine status of facility
When an earthquake occurs, the site supervisor shall report site survey info to the BC within how many minutes?
15
When are fire whirls most prevalent?
Afternoon (not late afternoon)
When are on-site hydrants required for facilities and buildings?
When any portion of the building is in excess of 150’ from a water supply on a public street
When are personnel required to wear a wild land belt with a fire shelter?
Whenever working on a hot fire line
When checking the POWER STEERING reservoir, the correct level is:
1/2 to 1” from the top
When converting organic peroxides from gallons to lbs, one gallon equals _______ lbs
10
When cutting lexan windows on rail cars, what type of saw/blade is to be used?
Rotary , Carbide tip
When dealing with a wild land pre attack plan, a large base would consist of what?
An area 1000’ x 1000’ and able to handle over 500 firefighters
When dealing with high rise fire incidents the priorities of LACoFD are all the following?
Protection of life
Incident stabilization through Fire control
Property/Environmental protection & conservation
When does a burn period end?
10 am
When downed wires are encountered, a danger zone of _____________ span(s) in either direction should be considered for safety.
(1)
When driving against traffic (over the yellow line) drive no faster than
20
When driving on a driveway, DMV guidelines suggest that a driver look forward to anticipate traffic conditions how many seconds ahead?
12-15 sec
When it becomes necessary to break through a tempered plate glass door, the glass should be shattered at a ______corner
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