Practice exam questions Flashcards
1
Q
Administration bulletins are issued to ___
A
All members
2
Q
The fire chief has the authority by ___, ___, ordinances and resolutions to schedule work
A
R & R, State Law
3
Q
Per Volume 6 All buildings except single family dwellings shall maintain aisle passages of at least how many inches?
A
44 inches
4
Q
A category a assignment will always include the following companies
A
- 1 closest light force
- 1 800 RA in first in
- occupancies not included in “B” or “C”
5
Q
Per Fire code general storage, ceiling clearing shall be ___ below ceiling if sprinklered
A
18 inches
6
Q
What section is the underground tank enforcement assigned to?
A
Technical section
7
Q
Per Volume 6 Fire doors shall not require more than how many pounds to open?
A
15 lbs
8
Q
Department books shall be labeled with the department subdivision title printed in ink on a?
A
Gummed label
9
Q
When a member is off duty and comes upon an incident within city limits, the member Shall?
A
Phone 911 and be guided by the floor captain
10
Q
Per Volume 6, Awnings under fire escape ladders, maintain a min ___ inch opening in awning
A
30 x 30
11
Q
Per Fire code in a high rise, 1 floor wardens are to be provided. One additional warden shall be provided when the floor exceeds how many person
A
500
12
Q
Fire arms are limited to arson investigator’s. Unauthorized carrying of a firearm on or off duty is a?
A
Misdemeanor
13
Q
Per Fire code Class 1A flammable liquid has a flash point below ___ and a boiling point below 100
A
73
14
Q
According to DB 13-04, when an owner plans to install vacant/abandoned building placard, they have how many days to comply
A
14 days
15
Q
Official notices shall not be posted more than ___ days prior to the date of the event.
A
90
16
Q
Metro will dispatch the closest division chief to a greater alarms. If unavailable, metro will dispatch?
A
Nearest chief officer
17
Q
Which FPB chief responds as part of an incident management team? (IMT)
A
Assistant bureau commander
18
Q
Per Volume 6 Brush clearance and dead trees shall be how many feet from structures?
A
200 Feet
19
Q
Category be assignments are required for all of the following occupancies
A
- Commercial more than 15,000 ft.² under one roof, on two floors
- Commercial more than 10,000 ft.² under one roof on one floor
- all fire prevention bureau occupancy is in the public safety section
- All assemblage occupancy is on second floor or above
- Schools, special schools, day nurseries two stories or more
20
Q
Which unit inspects all state owned buildings?
A
Industrial commercial
21
Q
Per Fire code during an asbestos removal process plastic shall cover all exits and windows. Exits shall be outlines with ___ tape and have a cutting device
A
Red
22
Q
When a revision to the manuals is necessary Forward what form to the planning section?
A
F-41
Another option is to
Go to the portal—> send a comment
23
Q
SIGALERT: Examples include street closings due to emergency incidents greater than
A
30 Minutes
24
Q
Per Fire code during the asbestos removal process, no smoking within ___ feet
A
25 feet
25
The smith system focuses on ___ key concerns for drivers to use their eyes and create a cushion
5
26
A major emergency exist one more than__companies are dispatched.
15
27
One of the disadvantages of the ERG is the evacuation table is good for the first ___ minutes
30 minutes
28
Preserve life and property is part of LAFD
Mission statement
29
Special notices shall be retained forever on the____
Intranet
30
A command post shall be created with every?
Greater
31
Members are encouraged to report violations of the Rules and Regulations to their officer or supervisor. All the following are additional internal procedures member may report to exempt.
- 225 to fire chief or board of fire commissioners
- any chief officer
- fire commissions office of equal employment opportunity
- UFLAC
UFLAC
32
The information portal can be accessed by going to
Lafdremote.lacity.org
33
Members below the rank of officer shall wear service stripes on their long sleeve shirt for each 5-years of service. The stripes shall be worn on which sleeve at what angle?
Left, 45 degrees
34
According to TB9-organic phosphates was produced as a war gas during
WWII
35
Public assemblage unit inspects restaurants, nightclubs, stadiums, theaters, large hotels and apartments (6 stories or more, non high rise). They also inspect tents over ___ square feet and larger
450
36
The fire chief is required to forward a written report to the board
Monthly
37
During tactical alert, dispatch modification can be made by the DDC and confirmed by the fire chief. This authority is made under article__of the city charter?
X
38
If arson or IC determines the fire was intentionally set, a “we tip” poster can be placed on owners property, but posters shall be removed after how many days?
90 days
39
LAFD maintains a ___ tolerance policy towards discrimination, harassment and retaliation
Zero
40
What is form 5020 used for?
Occupational injury or illness report
41
The symbol “O” on a department map indicates what type hydrant?
2 1/2 single
42
Who oversees the state fire marshal fire inspector certification program & new inspector training program.
Research unit
43
According to TB 123, cellular antenna poses little exposure to members because they are usually elevated approximately how many feet above the ground?
60
44
Public Assemblage unit inspects restaurants, nightclubs, stadium, theaters, large hotels and apartments (6 stories or more, non hi-rise). They also inspect tents over ____ sq feet & larger
450
45
Child and/or elder abuse/neglect shall be reported
As soon as possible
46
Members wishing to post an unofficial notice may send the text to anyone of the following
Operations office
Community liaison office
Planning section
47
Per Fire code fire prevention record shall be retained for not less than ___ years
5
48
Per Fire code illumination, means of egress: provide ___ foot candle (11) lux minimum
1 foot
49
Narrow streets that are over 28 feet have no parking restrictions except noted below; But which is not true?
- sharp turns
- red curbs
- intersections
- hillside areas
Hillside areas
50
During business hours, recall will be implemented by the _______ of the FPB.
Underground Tanks Unit
51
During tactical alert, who is responsible for establishing perimeter delineation of a given civil unrest area?
LAPD
52
Provide public education in disaster preparedness and work with agencies in planning disasters is part of LAFD’s
Objectives
53
Per Volume 6 How often shall district “drive through” inspections be conducted?
Quarterly
54
LAFD notices shall be classified into one of ___ types
3
55
Per Volume 6, combustible liquids may be stored inside the building in approved containers not over ___ gallons in capacity
60
56
Officer shall notify metro when encountering any of the following situations
- US mailbox incident
- radioactive material
- when utilities are shut off during emergency
- any fatality
57
By order of _____ Fire prevention records shall be open for inspection by the mayor, city council, the board and other government agencies
The fire code
58
Per Volume 6, upon new construction completion, who determines inspection responsibility?
Fire Prevention Bureau
59
All the following is true about reference material
- Published by LAFD or other agencies
- not to conflict MOP’s
- explain the why
60
Which unit of the fire prevention unit prepared the fire marshals office for press conference
Research unit
61
Battalion chiefs assigned to a special duty 4/10 are?
Section commanders
62
During emergency incidents unusually low hydrant pressure shall be promptly report it to the I.C. Concerned company commander’s cell caused the__to forward (1) F-225 to bureau to the construction services, hydrant access unit?
Pump operators
63
A substance or material capable of unreasonable risks to health and safety no longer used for the purpose it was originally intended
Hazardous waste
64
Per Volume 6 exit signs shall be illuminated with two bulbs rated at ___ watts or neon at ___ watts
15 & 6
65
Per volume 6, “no smoking” sign shall use lettering ___ inches in height
3
66
Category B assignment is not less than_companies?
6
67
Do not throw debris from hight unless?
To extinguish
68
Who is a fire safety officer?
Uniformed captains and inspectors of the FPB
69
Who is responsible for the coordination and directs implementation of fee collections (7 million)
CUPA manager
70
Who is the highest ranking officer and regular acting fire chief?
EOPS and AOPS chief
71
What are the 2 primary types of warning placards?
DOT & NFPA 704
72
Per Fire code fire safety officers on a safety watch shall receive 1 1/2 after ___ hours
8
73
When conducting a fire investigation, if the evidence shows it was set by a human deliberately, the cost would be?
Incendiary
74
A first alarm assignment is defined as up to and including ___ companies or ____ on a brush dispatch
6-4
75
The following department sections or divisions will manage all saved information except?
Planning section
Training division
Management information section
Management information section
76
According to DB 15-12 the fire prevention web based reporting system is a ___ system?
Activity reporting
77
Exterior Dry standpipes shall be used above what floor?
3rd
78
What is the LAFD required fire flows per hose line
250GPM
79
Per Volume 6, dispensing hose, including nozzle shall not exceed ___ feet.
14
80
Request for a ride a long shall be made how many days in advance?
14 days
81
All bulletins are in the ____ library
Reference material of the
82
LAFD notices shall be classified into one of ____ types and distributed to all members?
3
Special
Official
Unofficial
83
Per Fire code fuel dispensing facilities: fuel dispenses hoses are limited to ___ feet
18
84
Special orders are directives from the ____ for the administration of department affairs.
The fire chief
85
The FPB legal liaison unit coordinates legal action against its the city attorney’s office regarding violations of the fire code and Title _____ & _____of the fire code
19 & 24
86
Per Fire code overhang branches ___ from roof surfaces
5 feet
87
FPB will use a minimum of 2 officers & ___ inspectors at the dodger stadium guard shack.
11
88
Per Volume 6, A tent over ___ square feet requires a division 5 permit
450 feet
89
Our ___ goal is to leave the customer with a positive experience
Ultimate
90
According to TB 145, alkali metals are water reactive under non fire conditions and should be placarded with
“W”
91
When conducting a fire investigation, if the evidence doesn’t indicate a incendiary fire or a specific cause can’t be established, the cause would be?
Undetermined
92
Who is the Executive assistant to the fire chief?
Chief of staff
93
Per Fire code A unified program facility is a subject to the ____ code
California Health and safety
94
Per Fire code Tents and membrane structures: Use permits are good for ___ days
180 days
95
What section is the schools & churches unit assigned to?
Public safety
96
What section is institutions (hospitals, care facilities, & detention facilities) assigned to?
Public safety
97
Per Volume 6, fire escape window opening shall be not less than ___ inches
29 inches
98
Official notices shall be retained
Until usefulness has passed
99
When responding to a fire alarm, fire personnel may perform all of the following actions
- replace manual pull glass
| - operate alarm reset
100
According to TB 145, Alkali metals are highly reactive and usually stored immersed in?
Paraffin Oil
101
A command post Shall be created with every?
Greater
102
Per Volume 6, stairwell numbering system signs are ___ x ___ inches?
12 x 12
103
Investigations into violations of the lactation accommodation policy will be conducted in accordance with the?
City discrimination policy
104
If the unit is reporting is still alarm, press_?
CAV
105
The bureau commander of the FPB, by ___, has the title of ‘fire marshal’
Law
106
Per fire code, piles in excess of 100 cubic feet, height shall not exceed ___ feet
10 feet
107
Per Fire code In order to be exempt from the unified program permit, physicians and dentists shall not have more than ___ cubic feet of oxygen or nitrous oxide
1,000
108
Hazardous materials solids ______ pounds or more require disclosure
500 LBS
109
According to TB 86, restrictions were placed on the use of methyl bromide for fumigation because its effect on the ozone layer. By ___ it was completely phased out?
2005
110
If restrictions are needed on a street that appears to be a hazard, submit an F-225?
ESB
111
Spare sprinkler heads are required when a building has how many sprinkler heads?
Over 1000 heads
112
Per Volume 6, Panic hardware shall be installed not less than ___ inches & no higher than ___ inches above the floor?
30 & 44
113
Per Fire code persons violating the code are guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable of a fine punishment of not more than ___ or imprisonment not to exceed 6 months
1,000
114
Per Fire code no matches sold that will ignite when subjected to 200 degrees for ___ hours
8 hours
115
How long shall you retain an F-340E
3 Years
116
SIGALERT: Examples include street closures due to emergency incidents greater than ___
30 minutes
117
When requesting LAPD, and confronted with a large hostile crowd, you should request?
FD needs assistance
118
Per Fire code The maximum amount of small arms ammunition exempt from permit is ___ net weight pounds
1,000
119
One consideration for base is dodger stadium. Another would be?
FHMTC
120
The information portal shall be the primary information conduit along with?
Administrative teletypes
121
Who is responsible for the coordination and directs implementation of fee collections ($7 Million)
CUPA manager
122
All of the following are true about still alarms
- notify station commander
- obtain address & call back #
- notify MFC
123
Who do you notify after an incident if you lose or find equipment?
Battalion
124
Who is the ‘fire marshal’?
Deity chief of the FPB
125
During evaluation emergency passage to answer can only be granted by?
LAPD
126
How many parcels of private land do department members inspect each year?
140,000
127
What are the two primary types of warning placard’s?
DOT & NFPA 704
128
The board of fire commission president and Vice President are elected for ___ term
1 year
129
Per Volume 6 Possession of dangerous fireworks is a felony with fines up to $5,000 when the power exceeds
One pound
130
What section is the brush clearance unit assigned to?
Industrial/commercial section
131
When members are harassed by the public, officers shall phone__. Verbal report required to BC.
ARSON
132
Installation and/or relocation of a hydrant requires ______ approval
CSHAU
133
The fire chief is the ___ of the fire department.
Administrative officer
134
When encountering hydrant problems during non-emergency operations, forward__F225 to ESB. Note time, date, location and brief description.
1
135
Officers on scene should be alert for civilians performing meritorious acts. Forward reports to ___?
Division
136
Per Fire code welding and hot work: provide one ___ extinguisher within 30 feet of work
2A20BC
137
During a catastrophic event when the stability of quarters is in jeopardy, inspection shall be made by?
General services or building safety
138
Per Volume 6 No open flames within ___ feet of fuel dispenser, except approved heaters?
25 feet
139
What is form F-341 called?
Noncompliance Fee form
140
Per Volume 6, panic hardware is required on all exit doors with occupancies load of ___ or more?
50
141
A high rise building is defined as a building which is over ___ in height, measured from ground level access to the floor level of the highest floor intended for occupant use.
75 ft
142
Official notices ____ impact the library?
Shall NOT
143
All of the following is true about the fire chief
- Appoint and discharge
- transfer members
- expand funds
144
The EEO coordinator handled all the following cases except?
Grievances
145
Which unit is the fire Marshall’s support staff?
Research unit
146
Who establishes evacuations?
IC & Field Commander
147
When there is a multiple victim incident it’s generally more effective to have a ___ on scene
Public assistance origination
148
Per Volume 6 General occupancies require either an annual inspection or a 3-year inspection. This is based on?
Number of exits
149
Broken sewage lines, Officers shall contact Bureau of sanitation. When citizens request information on sewage, refer to?
Bureau of sanitation
150
A command post is establish at every greater alarm incident. At change of command, designate?
Which vehicle is CP
151
The industrial & commercial section has inspection for commercial buildings over ___ square feet
40,000
152
What section is the film unit assigned to?
Public safety
153
During tactical alert, helicopter shall remain__outside the area
1 mile
154
During a non-emergency hazardous-waste release, have owner obtain a holler with written proof of manifest. I.C shall forward a F-225 to?
Fire Marshall
155
All of the following or types of civilian acknowledgment
- letter of appreciation
| - special commendation
156
The industrial commercial unit inspects industrial and commercial occupancies not over _____feet
75
157
Request for a ride along requires who’s approval?
Fire chief
158
Information contained in the body of any ___ shall not be used as the basis for writing test questions
Notice
159
Maintenance standards for water based and portable fire extinguishers are in accordance with what?
California Title 19
160
Per Volume 6, extinguishers shall not be located where ambient temperature can exceed ___ degrees F
140 degrees
161
The FPB enforces basic building regulations of the state fire marshal as they apply to the city of Los Angeles in matters relating to fire, panic, and ____ safety.
Explosive
162
Reference material is intended to explain
The “why”
163
A request for legal action is forwarded to FPB legal liaison unit. What is the form number
F-290
164
Per Volume 6 native trees shall not exceed ___ cubic feet in volume
216 Feet
165
What is a “green light that’s been green, ready to turn yellow, then red”
Stale green light
166
Training bulletins are retained in book?
23
167
F-340D are retained for 5 years. How many copies?
4
168
According to TB 116, metro rail red train stations are over how many feet?
450
169
Heat is transferred in how many ways?
3
170
Per Fire code A certificate of fitness is valid for how many years?
3 Years
171
The maximum accumulation of 100% sick time in workdays is
136
172
Who is the commander of the FPB metro rail?
BC
173
Per Fire code Chief Reg #4: five year test intervals are required on all building containing all the following except?
Elevators
174
What channel will chief officers, division and group supervisor use when an incident expands?
Command
175
Per volume 6 large plants up to ___ feet does not constitute an undue fire hazard
10 feet
176
Per the fire code the response requirements for a truck in a high density commercial district is
1 mile
177
According to DB 11-14: OCD in conjunction with ___ is evaluating automatic alarm incidents
FPB
178
Which unit is the fire Marshall’s support staff?
Research Unit
179
The planning section handled all the following activities
- coordinating research
- planning studies
- department library
180
Per Fire code An assemble is a gathering of ___ persons or more
50
181
Per Volume 6 How often shall building inventory books be reviewed?
Annually
182
Inspectors are assigned to this unit prepare unresolved violation cases for submission to the Cory attorneys office for legal action.
Legal liaison
183
Per Fire code general storage, maintain outdoor storage ___ feet from the Lot Line
10 feet
184
Per Volume 6 the letter stroke of exit signs shall be a minimum of ___ inches
6 inches
185
Automatic alarms turn to a full alarm when
2nd confirmation of alarm
186
Exterior Dry standpipes shall be used above what floor?
3
187
The industrial commercial unit inspects industrial and commercial occupancies not over ___ feet
75
188
Per Fire code Fire lanes are a minimum of 20 feet. ___ feet for aerial ladders
28 feet
189
According to TB 145, metal fires can be extinguished using all the following agents except.
- G1-R
- Dry Sodium
- Graphite powder
- wet or dry sand
Wet or dry sand
190
Per Fire code piles with less than 500 tires shall be ___ feet from lot line
10
191
To activate the emergency operation center the request is made through the mayors office or?
Police chief office
192
Category be assignments are required fire flow that are?
4,500 GPM or greater
193
There are ____ phases of recall
4
194
The board of fire commission
- supervises, controls, and manages department
- enforces rules and regs
- establishes fees
195
What section is the hydrant access unit assigned to?
Technical section (fire development)
196
When station commander’s desire a first alarm change, all commanders and all BC’s all shifts shall submit how many F-225’s to ESB
1
197
If the PR or another individuals delays an alarm, Officer Shall determine if there is a witness. If evidence is clear, the penalty is a_?
Misdemeanor
198
Revisions to the MOP’s will be tracked under the _____ icon doing in the tool bar on the LAFD portal
Recent changes
199
Per Volume 6 The spare “sprinkler head box” sign shall be ___ x ___ inch’s minimum
8 x 4
200
Form Gen. 88 shall be forwarded within 24 hours. ___ report to the city attorney, immediately in the event of serious death to third party.
Telephone
201
Per Volume 6 Insulation around heating devices and appliances shall be rated to what degree?
160 degrees
202
The MOPS are directed by
The fire chief
203
Per Volume 6 Height of Haz vegetation shall not be more than ___ inches above the ground
3
204
An angle valve is a 6” pipe surmounted by a __ or __ outlet
2 1/2” or 4”
205
Per Fire code there are ___ different LAFD fire permits
5
206
The fire prevention bureau is responsible for all the following
- eliminate fire and life safety hazards
- investigate the cause of fires
- regulate the storage of hazardous material
207
Per Volume 6 what size extinguisher is required in a hotel with more than 20 units?
2A10BC
208
The manual of operations are an adjunct to the department _____
Rules and regs
209
The ERO reports directly to?
Administrative ops
210
According to DB 13-04, who shall members notify if they discover a vacant property that presents a fire danger?
MFC
