LAFD Quiz 28 Flashcards

1
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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/1-14.01 “Routine Operations / General”, station commanders shall normally cause all members to arise no later than
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hours.
A) 0600
B) 0630
C) 0700
D) 0800
A

B) 0630

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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/1-42.01 “Routine Operations / General”, on _____________, the Flag shall be flown at half-staff until 1200
hours and raised to the peak for the remainder of the day.
A) Memorial Day, May 30
B) Independence Day, July 4
C) Presidents Day, February 20
D) Flag Day, June 14

A

A) Memorial Day, May 30

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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/2-01.36 “Routine Operations / Hydrants”, during non-emergency situations when a hydrant is found to be inoperative because of damage, obstruction, or is being used illegally, report the
situation at once to the ________________ by telephone.
A) Construction Services – Hydrant/Access Unit
B) OCD
C) Department of Water and Power
D) Building Administration Unit

A

A) Construction Services – Hydrant/Access Unit

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4
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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/2-17.90 “Routine Operations / Hydrants”, chief officers or station commanders contemplating training activities
requiring large GPM flows will notify the _________________ at least 48 hours in advance.
A) Department of Water and Power
B) OCD
C) Construction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit
D) Administrative Division Office

A

C) Construction Services - Hydrant/Access Unit

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5
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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/2-90.25 “Routine Operations Hydrants”, fire hydrant gate valves may require \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ full turns to complete
a shut down.
A) 18
B) 20
C) 26
D) Both “A” to “B”
E) Both “A” to “C”
A

E) Both “A” to “C”

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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/4-51.21 “Routine Operations / Quarters”, no visitors are allowed after _______ hours except for special events
(Department handball tournaments, civic dinners, etc.), when the hours may be extended to _______ hours.
A) 1800, 2000
B) 2000, 2200
C) 2000, 2300
D) 2100, 2300

A

D) 2100, 2300

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7
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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/4-91.01 “Routine Operations /Quarters”, prior to purchasing any lounge type chair, an F−225 be forwarded
through channels and approved by the appropriate __________ Commander.
A) Battalion
B) Division
C) Bureau
D) Operations

A

C) Bureau

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8
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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/6-01.01 “Routine Operations / Public Affairs”, members shall study the content of the Department Library
Reference Book ______, “Community Relations Guide.” The information contained in this book will enable members to establish and maintain an effective
community relations program.
A) 3
B) 20
C) 22
D) 37

A

B) 20

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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/6-80.56 “Routine Operations / Public Affairs”, all members at an emergency shall be aware that __________
___________ permits bonafide members of the news media to be on the scene of an emergency, provided they are not directly interfering with emergency
operations.
A) California State Law
B) Federal Law
C) The First Amendment
D) Media Passes

A

A) California State Law

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10
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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/6-80.90 “Routine Operations / Public Affairs”, it is directed that on-duty contacts with either the Office of the Mayor, City Council, other elected officials, or staff members of their offices be
promptly reported by telephone to the ___________.
A) Administrative Division Office
B) Bureau of Support Services Commander
C) Chief of Staff
D) Fire Chief

A

C) Chief of Staff

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11
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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/7-30.01 “Routine Operations /Communications”, stations housing an ambulance, EMS District Captain or a
Chief, have been provided with a “Day/Night” switch. The switch disconnects the station’s public address system and light activating relay when the switch is in the
“night” position. These switches will be placed in the “day” position at 0630 hours, and left there until ______ hours. At this time they will be switched to the “night” position.
A) 1800
B) 2000
C) 2200
D) 2300

A

C) 2200

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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/7-30.40 “Routine Operations / Communications”, the order of preference to maintain contact with OCD when
out of quarters with fire-fighting apparatus is ___________, __________ &______________.
A) Department Phone, Radio, MDT
B) MDT, Radio, Department Phone
C) Radio, MDT, Private Phone
D) Radio, Private Phone, MDT

A

D) Radio, Private Phone, MDT

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13
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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/7-60.01 “Routine Operations /Communications”, Emergency Traffic Tone Test – OCD shall test the emergency
traffic tone on Sunday mornings at approximately ______ hours.
A) 0800
B) 0815
C) 0830
D) 0845

A

B) 0815

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14
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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/7-90.50 “Routine Operations /Communications”, mobile radios have been equipped with a device called a "Time-out Timer", which automatically terminates a radio transmission after about \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ seconds.
A) 30
B) 60
C) 90
D) Both “A” to “B”
E) Both “A” to “C”
A

D) Both “A” to “B”

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15
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According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 4/7-90.60 “Routine Operations /Communications”, do not leave handheld radio batteries in the charger once they
are fully charged. Remove the battery when the charge light has turned to a green color. Batteries are to be reconditioned in the station conditioner at least
once a ___________.
A) Week
B) Month
C) Quarter
D) Year

A

B) Month

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16
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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 44 (Book 23), “Rotary Saw”, care must be taken that the area in the path of the sparks is clear prior to cutting with the
saw. Hot sparks can be thrown up to ______ feet from the cutting area.
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 20

A

C) 15

17
Q

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 44 (Book 23), “Rotary Saw”, abrasive blades (metal and masonry cutting blades) shall not be forwarded for exchange
unless the total blade diameter is _____ inches or less.
A) Nine
B) Ten
C) Eleven
D) Seven

A

A) Nine

18
Q

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 99 (Book 23), “River Rescue First Responder”, on an annual basis in the United States, approximately 6000 - 9000
people die in water related emergencies. The most alarming part of this statistic is the fact that up to ________ of these drownings are “would-be” rescuers.
A) One-Quarter
B) One-Third
C) One-Half
D) Two-Thirds

A

B) One-Third

19
Q

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 99 (Book 23), “River Rescue First
Responder”, a list of the swiftwater rescue options from low-risk to high-risk is:
_______________________________________________________________
A) Helo, Communication, Floatation, Throw, Reach, Row, Go, Tow
B) Communication, Floatation, Throw, Reach, Helo, Row, Go, Tow
C) Communication, Floatation, Reach, Throw, Row, Go, Tow, Helo
D) Communication, Helo, Floatation, Reach, Throw, Row, Go, Tow

A

C) Communication, Floatation, Reach, Throw, Row, Go, Tow, Helo

20
Q
According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 99 (Book 23), “River Rescue First Responder”, the ideal inflation pressure of the “inflatable hose line” is \_\_\_\_\_\_ psi, which gives enough stability to prevent line kinking yet may be reached rapidly and safely.
A) 40
B) 50
C) 60
D) Both “A” to “B”
E) Both “B” to “C”
A

E) Both “B” to “C”

21
Q
According to the Los Angeles Fire Code (Book 57), “Division 38 – Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids”, unless otherwise specified by a Division 5 Permit; no tank car containing Class I, II or IIIA liquids shall be allowed to remain on siding at point of delivery for more than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ while connected for transfer operations.
A) 10 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours
A

D) 24 hours

22
Q

According to the Los Angeles Fire Code (Book 57), “Division 42 – Stationary Container Systems”, all buried containers shall be completely uncovered for an
inspection of all external surfaces at least once every _______ years. The Department may change the intervals at the discretion of the Chief if a test plate that is buried adjacent to the container shows no appreciable corrosion on inspection.
A) Two
B) Three
C) Five
D) Seven

A

B) Three

23
Q

According to LAFD Fire Investigation Manual (Book 83), “Chapter III – Incident
Indicators”, a narrow “V” pattern with sharp line of demarcation may
Indicate __________________.
A) Flaming, rapid combustion
B) A slow smoldering combustion
C) Flaming, very rapid combustion; possible presence of flammable
accelerants
D) A fast accelerated flame

A

A) Flaming, rapid combustion

24
Q
According to LAFD Fire Investigation Manual (Book 83), “Chapter IV – Cause Determination”, all fires must be investigated. A critical fact to keep in mind is that all fires should be considered \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ at the beginning of each investigation.
A) Malicious
B) Undetermined
C) Accidental
D) Incendiary
A

C) Accidental

25
Q

According to the LAFD Fire Investigation Manual (Book 83), “Chapter IV – Cause
Determination”, the melting temperature of copper is listed as ______ degrees F. which is somewhat above the average temperature of a typical fire.
A) 2203
B) 1981
C) 1670
D) 1500

A

B) 1981