Quiz 1 Flashcards by Christopher Perez

According to the 2007 Seagrave Apparatus Logbook, What is the cab tilt height?

:. 176 inches (14 ft. 7 in.)

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According to the 2007 Seagrave Apparatus Logbook, What is the normal oil pressure at idle ?

37 psi

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According to the 2013 KME Apparatus Logbook, what is the capacity of the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank ?

5 gallons

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According to the 2013 KME Logbook, The “dead man” safety feature of the Reverse Control System requires the Spotter to continue holding the button down throughout the entire backing process in order to continue giving a “Back Up” signal. If the Spotter accidentally releases the button or loses control of the TRANSMITTER, a “STOP!” signal will instantly be given to the Driver by flashing red light for how many seconds?

3 sec

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According to the 2007 Seagrave Apparatus Logbook, how often must the fire pump be lubed ?

every 100 hours

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According to the 2007 Seagrave Apparatus logbook, what is the voltmeter reading of the electrical system if the state of charge is 50% ?

12.18 volts

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According to the 2013 KME Apparatus Logbook, regarding the World Transmission Operation, the ECU did not complete initialization when all segments of the digital display are illuminated for longer than how long?

12 sec

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According to the 2005 Pierce Apparatus Logbook, what is the oil pressure at the rated speed?

30-45 psi

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According to the 2005 Pierce Apparatus Logbook, when starting the apparatus, an inspection should be made to determine the cause of an engine that does not start after how many attempts ?

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According to the 2003 Seagrave Apparatus Logbook, when performing a F-377 Bi-Monthly Inspection, check the steering box and steering linkage by positioning the front wheels straight ahead (wheels on ground). Have an assistant move the steering wheel back and forth using short rapid movements, how far ?

4-6 inches

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According to the 2007 Seagrave Apparatus Logbook, what is the operating temperature of the coolant ?

189-208 degrees F

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According to the 2010 KME Apparatus Logbook, the apparatus has a special receptacle for connecting to to electrical jumper cables. Where is the special receptacle located ?

Underneath on the left side of the apparatrus, just adjacent to the battery box

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According to Book 8, Driver’s Training Manual, safety belts are ______ percent effective in preventing fatalities and injuries ?

50-65%

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According to DB 11-12, Apparatus Availability, Ready Reserve apparatus may be used to replace Front- line apparatus placed out-of-service for mechanical repairs for a maximum of how long ?

8 hours

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According to the Manual of Operation Volume 3, 7/1-72.00, Ready Reserve Engines, are designed to provide surge capacity during all of the following EXCEPT: high hazard days, emergency recall, and redeployment of staff personnel. Appropriate use of a Ready Reserve Engine includes cases where a company may put the apparatus in service while their first-line apparatus is at pump test, in and out repairs, etc.

-High hazard days
-Emergency recall and redeployment of staff personnel
-In and out repairs
-All of the above

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According to Training Bulletin # 155, Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Structure Defense, maintain what distance away from transmission lines?

35 feet

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According to Book 6, AOTM, what is an engine overload condition which shortens engine life ?

Lugging

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According to Training Bulletin # 135, The Hartford Consensus’ practical recommendations include the actions contained in the acronym THREAT: What does the “A” stand for ?

Assessment by medical providers

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According to Book 6, AOTM, For each 1,000 feet of elevation, the power generated by internal combustion engines decreases about how much percent ?

3.5 %

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According to Training Bulletin # 4, Gasoline Tank Truck-Trailer Incidents, what is the minimum size hose line you use for tire fires ?

1 1/2 inch

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According to Training Bulletin # 69 Maxi-Force Air Bag System, Do not inflate the bag over ______ psi without a load.

30 psi

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According to Departmental Bulletin 22-02, High Visibility Vest, The HVV is made of 100% polyester material with a ______ -point breakaway design to minimize the risk of becoming entangled in equipment and allowing for greater mobility in critical situations.

five-point

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According to Book 99, Brush Operations Manual, The following steps shall be used to set up the water shuttle assembly with two Firefighters who will remove the following equipment, EXCEPT ?

-2 1/2” gated wye
-2 1/2” double male
-2 1/2” TO 1 1/2” gated wye
-2 1/2” to 1 1/2” reducer

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According to Training Bulletin # 93, Thermo-Gel Fire Blocking Gel, Coat the object until white, the coating should be applied to what thickness ?

1/4 inch

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According to Training Bulletin # 70, Metro Rail Blue Line, The most difficult manual method for lowering the pantograph is on the P-865’s and P-2020’s. Both types of LRV’s use the same method, by using a foot pump to lower the pantograph. The foot pump can be found where?

The second forward facing seat behind the train operator’s seat on the “A” section of the LRV.

According to Training Bulletin # 103, Foam Dispensing Equipment, what is the desired mixture for Class “B” flammable liquids/polar solvents ?

3 %

According to the Manual of Operation Vol 4/2-01.51, Hydrants, what is the designation used on Department maps to indicate a private fire hydrant ?

Square Box

According to Training Bulletin #149, Residential Sprinkler Systems, extended coverage heads can cover what size area ?

20 x 20 feet

According to Training Bulletin # 127, Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, what form number is the Heavy Apparatus Undercarriage Inspection Report ?

F-978B

According to Departmental Bulletin 13-04, regarding Vacant/abandoned marker hazard identification symbols, which symbol indicates holes in floor ?

H/F

According to the 99 Pierce Apparatus Logbook, what is the recommended foam concentration for overhaul ?

.1 %

According to the 2003 Seagrave Apparatus Logbook, The pump discharge pressure must be greater than ______ PSI for the PRO-S governor to take control of engine speed ?

15 psi

According to the 2003 Seagrave Apparatus Logbook, The pump is interlocked with the foam concentrate tank level switch. If the tank is empty, the pump will not run for more than how long ?

2 minutes

According to the 2005 Seagrave Apparatus Logbook, what is the rated oil pressure ?

45 psi

According to the 05 Pierce Apparatus Logbook, If the engine fails to start within _____ seconds, release the starter button and allow the starting motor to cool for approximately ______ seconds before trying again.

15;15

According to the 07 Pierce Apparatus Logbook, what is the normal operating range of the engine temperature?

189-208 degrees F

According to the 05 Pierce Apparatus Logbook, World Transmission: Checking Fluid Level. Perform a Hot Check at the first opportunity after normal operating temperature _____-_____ is reached.

160-200 degrees F

According to Book 57, LA Fire Code 2020, what is the required fire flow in Gallons Per Minute (GPM) for industrial and commercial areas ?

6,000-9,000 GPM

According to Book 57, LA Fire Code 2020, what is the spacing of fire hydrants in a high density residential and neighborhood commercial area ?

300-450 feet

According to Vol 4 8/8-25.37, Inventory, what is the maximum number of 16 cu. ft. “D” cylinders an engine may have on hand at any time including those carried on the apparatus and spare ?

According to Training Bulletin # 55, 4-inch Supply Hose, driving over hose should be avoided whenever possible. If it is absolutely necessary to drive over the 4” nitrile hose, it is preferable that the hose is approached at what angle ?

45 degree angle

According to Book 100, Ch. 12 Air Operations, when waiting to load and/or board a Department helicopter, personnel shall form a single line at least how far from the aircraft ?

50 feet

According to Training Bulletin # 158 Quick Clot Combat Gauze And Hemostatic Dressing, Apply direct pressure on top of the packed wound and hold for how long ?

3 minutes or until bleeding stops

According to Vol 2 2/3-20.40 Emergency Operations/Large Scale, When will Metro will start an incident clock of a structure fire or other incidents that appear to be time sensitive or dangerous.

When the first dispatched unit arrives on scene

According to Vol 6, 11/1-01.45, Fire Prevention General, Each Station Commander shall perform a drive-through inspection of their inspection district how often?

Once each calendar quarter (3 months).

According to Vol 6 Fire Prevention General, Councilmatic complaints shall be entered in what color ink ?

Red

According to Vol 3 7/1-01.84, Apparatus General, Logbooks will not be carried on apparatus, but will be kept in quarters at a place designated by the Station Commander EXCEPT when ?

-When assigned to relief duty -When going to the Shops for annual pump or ladder test -When transferred *-All of the above*

According to Book 3 Rules and Regs, Section 8, Apparatus drivers shall acquaint themselves and have a general knowledge of their what ?

A-First-In district B-Greater Alarm district C-First Alarm District *D-A and B*

According to Training Bulletin # 145, Combustable Metals, what is the only approved product provided by the LAFD to extinguish combustible metal fires?

MET-L-X

According To Vol 5, Forms, What form is the Annual Ground Ladder Inspection Record ?

F-976

According to Training Bulletin # 116, Metro Heavy Rail Lines, A combined standpipe system is supplied by at least two 8-inch mains and will have two Fire Department Connections per station. In the revenue phase fire Department apparatus augmenting the system should supply what PSI ?

125 psi

According to Book 3 Rules and Regs, All Members Shall, Accept no reward, fee, or valuable gift from any person for services incidental to the performance of duty except with permission of who?

The Fire Chief

According to Book 1, Basic Inspection Guide, all Fire Department sprinkler and standpipe inlet connections shall be provided with approved signs indicating the type of system and the area served. Signs shall be not less than what size ?

8" wide x 4" high

According to Vol 2 2/1-07.20, Emergency Operations/General, on narrow streets less than 20 feet where is parking allowed ?

No parking, both sides of street or Fire Lane

According to the Manual of Operation Vol 2, when shall exterior standpipes be used ?

Above the 3rd floor when practical

According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 2, what term is used to request LAPD when entering known trouble areas

Meet the Fire Department

According to the Manual of Operations, Vol 2, Hydrants, 80% will have the street shut off valve located within how many feet of the hydrant?

15 feet

According to the Manual of Operations, Vol 2, Hydrants, what percentage of all fire hydrant gate valves close in a clockwise direction ?

According to TB # 048, Engine Brake "Jake Brake",The engine brake reacts quickly. It will activate or deactivate in less than _____ of a second?

1/4

According to TB # 131, Holmatro Self-Contained Rescue Tool, What powers the SCRT?

A 24V DeWalt battery pack

According to TB # 131, Holmatro Self-Contained Rescue Tool, How wide do the spreading arms open at their widest point?

10 1/2"

According to TB # 131, Holmatro Self-Contained Rescue Tool, Leave__"gap in the tips when finished with the tool?

1/4"

According to TB # 103, Foam Dispensing Equipment, CLASS “A” FOAM PROPERTIES, Class “A” foam will increase the effectiveness of water by ___to ___ times more?

3-5 times

According to TB # 99, River Rescue - First Responder, What is the ideal inflation pressure of 2 1/2" hose?

50-60psi

According to TB # 99, River Rescue - First Responder, What actions are first responders limited to?

Land based rescue options

According to TB # 174, Fire Department Hose Testing Procedures, All hard suction hose and 2-1/2” high pressure high-rise hose shall be tested?

Annually during Annual Pump Test by the Test Pit Engineer

According to TB # 174, Fire Department Hose Testing Procedures, New and repaired hose shall be tested as soon as possible after receipt by the Fire Station. (LAFD recommends testing be completed within __ hours of delivery.)?

According to TB # 174, Fire Department Hose Testing Procedures, Firefighting hand lines (1”, 1-1/2”, 1-3/4”, 2-1/2”) shall be changed within ____ hours when damp or dirty?

According to TB # 174, Fire Department Hose Testing Procedures, The total length of any hose line being tested shall not exceed ___ feet?

300

According to # TB 155, Wildland Urban Interface Structure Defense, A preplanned area of sufficient size and suitable location that is expected to protect fire personnel from known hazards without using fire shelters. Is defined as What?

Safety Zone

According to TB # 7, Fighting Fires with Large Spray Streams, 1 gallon of water absorbs 9330 BTU in changing to steam, with only 1250 of these BTU's being utilized in raising the water temperature from 62° to ____° F

212

According to TB # 7, Fighting Fires with Large Spray Streams, Hand lines can be more easily managed using ______ nozzle pressures and delivering more GPM. This depends on type of spray nozzle.

Higher

According to TB # 175, Post Structure Fire Decontamination Procedures, It is the overall responsibility of the _____ to implement this process and designate a decontamination Company(s)?

According to TB #175, Post Structure Fire Decontamination Procedures, Firefighting gear provides protection from products of combustion in the following forms, except?

-Respiratory (SCBA) -Skin absorption (turnouts) -Ingestion *-A and B*

According to TB # 145, Combustible Metals, What class fire involves combustible metals?

Class "D"

According to Book 99, Brush Fire Operations Manual, While building a line in heavy fuels, a bulldozer operator will usually construct a "safety island" about every 600 feet along the line. This island will be what size ?

100 feet diameter

According to Book 99, Brush Fire Operations Manual, a fresh hand crew can be expected to complete about ____ chains of fire line per hour?

According to Book 100, High Rise Operations, The Incident Commander should consider response time in the decision to request air support. What is the minimum helicopter response time from the Van Nuys Airport to the downtown area ?

10-12 minutes

According to the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) 2022, Separation distance between the firefighter and the flames should be at least _____ times the maximum continuous flame height

Four

According to Book 99, Brush Fire operations Manual Ch. 3, on flat terrain, all pumps will maintain what psi engine pressure using their gate pressure gauge during a standard relay operation ?

180 psi

According to the Manual of Operation, Vol 1 Emergency Operation/General, following treatment and/or transportation, Fire Department personnel shall not contact any person who has been so treated and/or transported without first receiving specific permission, through channels, from who? the Administrative Operations Chief Deputy

Administrative Operations Chief Deputy

According to Departmental Bulletin 22-10, Brush Fire Operations 2022, when the Department is in pre-deployment mode all companies shall stock their apparatus with ________ extra gallons of Thermo-Gel for a total of 12 gallons ?

Eight

According to TB 127, Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, whose responsibility is it to ensure that the members, station, apparatus and records are complete and ready for inspection?

Station Commander

According to TB 127, Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, what form is used for SCBA Inspection Checklist?

F-979

According to TB 127, Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, In all cases where pressure washers are used, lubrication should be done the same day cleaning takes place, and in no case later than when?

The next day

According to TB 127, Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA, Use power lube equipment with a maximum air pressure of what?

60 psi

According to TB 55 4-Inch Supply Hose, What form is completed for annual hose test?

F-129

According to TB 151, Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System, Any company given the task of establishing a progressive hose lay is expected to, at a minimum, be able to put in how many drops?

3 drops using lightweight hose

According to TB 151, Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System, How much does each pack weigh?

Approximately 26lbs

According to TB 69 Maxi-Force Air Bag System, What pressure is the dual dead man set at?

Factory set at 118psi (will relieve over 118psi)

According to TB 130 - New Ladder Pipe Assembly, The assembly contains new features and components designed to make ladder pipe operations safer, more efficient, and allow for _____ GPM flow?

1000

According to TB 130 - New Ladder Pipe Assembly, LTI and American LaFrance aerial ladder trucks using the Akron 1495 ladder pipe assembly may flow 1000 GPM by using the ____” straight tip or the Akron Turbo Master Spray Nozzle?

According to Book 100 High Rise Manual, CH. 8, Combined Sprinkler Standpipe System Risers are required to flow how much GPM per riser ?

1000 GPM

According to Book 100 High Rise Manual, CH. 8, Pressure Regulating Devices are required to be used on any standpipe outlet where the static pressure exceeds what p.s.i. ?

150 psi

According to Book 100 High Rise Manual, CH. 8, In a Class III Combination System, where may you find some 2-1/2" outlets equipped with 100' of 2-1/2" unlined, linen hose and a 1" straight stream tip, hung in an approved hose cabinet marked "Fire Department Use only."

At the 5th floor level and above

According to Book 100 High Rise Manual, CH. 8, for buildings exceeding 275', the minimum amount of water in the on-site water tank is 45,000 gallons. This increases as the area and or hazards of the building increase and can be up to a maximum of how many gallons in a larger high rise ?

105,000 gallons

According to TB 149 - Residential Sprinkler Systems, A house fire can reach deadly proportions in as little as how many minutes?

3 minutes

According to TB 149 - Residential Sprinkler Systems, Head temperatures range from ___ to ___ degrees and cover a minimum area of 12’x 12’?

135-175 degrees fahrenheit

According to TB 54 Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, The clear height above or below a mezzanine floor construction SHALL not be less than how many feet?

According to TB 54 Hazardous/Illegal Mezzanines, Posts, protective walls, or railings SHALL not be taller than what?

42 inches

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