Quiz 17 Flashcards by Anthony Temple

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 4, “Gasoline Tank Truck/Trailer Rollover Incidents”, truck transportation of hazardous fuels is strictly regulated by the ________________.

A) California Highway Patrol (CHP)

B) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

C) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

D) Dept. of Transportation (DOT)

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 4, “Gasoline Tank Truck/Trailer Rollover Incidents”, most tanks are made of aluminum, maximum ______ inch thick at the bottom of the tank.

A) 1/8

B) 3/16

C) 5/32

D) 1/4

B) 3/16

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 4, “Gasoline Tank Truck/Trailer Rollover Incidents”, baffles are installed in the compartments for tank ________.

A) Strength

B) Surge

C) Stability

D) Separation

A) Strength

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 4, “Gasoline Tank Truck/Trailer Rollover Incidents”, no attempt shall be made to upright a tank truck or tank trailer prior to offloading the material. The weight of the product can make the tank ________ times heavier when full.

A) 2

B) 4

C) 6

D) 8

C) 6

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 4, “Gasoline Tank Truck/Trailer Rollover Incidents”, gasoline vapor is ________ time’s ________ than air.

A) Two to Three, Lighter

B) Three to Four, Lighter

C) Two to Three, Heavier

D) Three to Four, Heavier

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 4, “Gasoline Tank Truck/Trailer Rollover Incidents”, _______________ is responsible for cleanup of state highways/freeways, and has the authority to order and pay for vacuum trucks when an immediate fire/life hazard exists.

A) California Highway Patrol

B) Cal Trans

C) Dept. of Transportation

D) Environmental Protection Agency

B) Cal Trans

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 49, “Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB’s)”, all Water and Power capacitors, transformers, regulators, and resistors are labeled with a 2” x 2” ______ and black sign.

A) Red

B) Yellow

C) White

D) Orange

B) Yellow

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 49, “Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB’s)”, if liquid or solid PCB’s are splashed into eyes, they shall be irrigated immediately with copious quantities of running water for at least __________ minutes.

A) 15

B) 20

C) 30

D) 45

A) 15

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 49, “Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB’s)”, skin exposure has resulted in a skin condition similar to a rash known as “____________.”

A) Kaneclor

B) Clorphen

C) Chloracne

D) Dykanol

C) Chloracne

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 49, “Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB’s)”, PCB’s are transported as _________ and will be indicated on the shipping papers.

A) Corrosive Materials

B) Organic Peroxide’s

C) Combustible Liquids

D) ORM-E Waste

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 78, “Oleo Resin Capsicum”, the affects of OC are almost immediate and last approximately _____ minutes. Most of this product will dissipate into the air and any lingering residue can be shaken off of clothing.

A) Five

B) Ten

C) Fifteen

D) Twenty Five

A) Five

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According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 78, “Oleo Resin Capsicum”, the primary ingredient of OC is a derivative of _________, which is in the form of an aerosol spray.

A) Tear Gas

B) Cayenne Pepper

C) Red Savina Pepper

D) Habaneras Pepper

B) Cayenne Pepper

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According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Manual (Book 37), “Section G –First Responder Operations - Terrorism”, biological agents can be either disease-
causing organisms or toxins produced by living organisms. Biological agents are generally split into ______ groups.

A) Two

B) Three

C) Four

D) Five

B) Three

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According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Manual (Book 37), “Section G –First Responder Operations - Terrorism”, which of the following materials potentially deployed by terrorists, is considered the least likely threat?

A) Incendiary Devices

B) Biological Warfare Agents

C) Nuclear Devices

D) Radiological Agents

C) Nuclear Devices

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According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Manual (Book 37), “Section G –First Responder Operations - Terrorism”, a fundamental concept of self-
protection involves ____________.

A) Use of time

B) Distance

C) Shielding to prevent of limit the exposure of 1st responders

D) “A” & “B” only

E) All of the above

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According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Manual (Book 37), “Section G –First Responder Operations - Terrorism”, due to the potential for a much larger number of victims, ____________ (see Hazardous Materials ICS – Expanded) may be established, to which first responding units may be assigned.

A) Mass Decon Group

B) Staging Manager

C) Triage Unit Leader

D) Safety Officer

A) Mass Decon Group

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Manual (Book 37), “Section G –First Responder Operations - Terrorism”, the Technical Decontamination corridor
will be reserved for the use of ______________ exclusively.

A) Emergency responders

B) Emergency apparatus

C) Female patients

D) Immediate patients

A) Emergency responders

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Manual (Book 37), “Section H – Hazardous Materials Task Force - Terrorism”, it is the responsibility of the _________________ to know how to operate and interpret the results of the available detection equipment.

A) Haz Mat Group Leader

B) Haz Mat Technician

C) Cal Osha Representative

D) LA County Health Technician

B) Haz Mat Technician

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Manual (Book 37), “Section H Hazardous Materials Task Force - Terrorism”, the Draeger CDS Kit is a multi-air sample test set that is used to test for the presence of five different agents or compounds. There is a + or – of 25% reading for a false positive for Phosgene from _________ gas.

A) Chlorine

B) Freon

C) Ammonia

D) Arsenic

A) Chlorine

According to the LAFD Hazardous Materials Manual (Book 37), “Section H –
Hazardous Materials Task Force - Terrorism”, the Radiation Pager is a small self-contained device that detects gamma rays. The Radiation Pager operates with _________ batteries continuously for _________.

A) 9 volt, 6 months

B) 9 volt, 1 year

C) 2 AA, 6 months

D) 2 AA, 1 year

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Chapter 7 – Elevators”, the requirements for operation of elevators under fire and emergency conditions are provided by _______________.

A) Title 18 of the California Administrative Code

B) Title 24 of the California Administrative Code

C) Los Angeles Municipal Code

D) Los Angeles Fire Code

B) Title 24 of the California Administrative Code

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Chapter 8 –Water Systems”, dry standpipe risers are, depending on building height, 4” to 6” diameter pipe and must flow _____ g.p.m. per riser.

A) 250

B) 300

C) 500

D) 750

C) 500

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Chapter 8 –Water Systems”, dry standpipe outlets are located based on the requirement that every point within the structure must be reachable by a _____ stream of water, from a nozzle attached to 100’ of hose.

A) 20 feet

B) 25 feet

C) 30 feet

D) 40 feet

C) 30 feet

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Chapter 8 –Water Systems”, buildings under construction that are _____ or more stories in height, shall be provided with not less than one standpipe for use during construction. Such standpipe shall be installed when the progress of construction is not more than _____ feet in height above grade, and shall be provided with a 21⁄2” outlet on each floor.

A) Three, 25

B) Four, 25

C) Five, 50

D) Six, 50

According to the LAFD High Rise Operations Manual (Book 100), “Chapter 9 –Salvage Operations”, damage to a structure and its contents are usually caused by heat, smoke and water. The main focus in salvage operations is the control of ______________. A) Heat B) Smoke C) Water D) All of the above E) None of the above

C) Water

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 97, “The Key to EffectiveCommunications”, experts have broken non-verbal communications into _________ categories. A) Three B) Four C) Five D) Six

C) Five

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 97, “The Key to Effective Communications”, the wearing of mirrored sunglasses or the carrying of a flashlight in a manner that it can be used as a weapon may send a message of intimidation. On the other hand, wearing a neatly groomed uniform will send a message of professionalism and pride. This type of non-verbal communication is best described as ____________. A) Voice signals B) Body signals C) Space signals D) Object signals

D) Object signals

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 97, “The Key to Effective Communications”, people often place emphasis on certain words, phrases, or change the tone of their voice when communicating with others. This tone can influence the way others perceive what is said. This type of non-verbal communication is best described as ____________. A) Voice signals B) Body signals C) Space signals D) Object signals

A) Voice signals

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 97, “The Key to Effective Communication”, belittling, making a fool of, embarrassing, or challenging someone is best described as ________. A) Focused assault B) Facing down C) Legalizing D) Verbal Judo

B) Facing down

According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/1-07.05 “Emergency Operation – Initial Assignments”, the _______________ on scene shall give a comprehensive and descriptive size-up. If nothing is showing or additional information is received, the remainder of the assignment shall continue _______________ unless requested otherwise by the on scene officer. This radio message shall be directed through OCD. A) First Company, Emergency B) First Resource, Emergency C) First Company, Non-emergency D) First Resource, Non-emergency

C) First Company, Non-emergency

According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/1-14.50 “Firearms”, at no time will the Department tolerate or condone any on duty members carrying firearms. The unauthorized carrying of a weapon is a __________ under California State Law. The unauthorized carrying of a loaded weapon is a __________. A) Misdemeanor, Felony B) Felony, Misdemeanor C) Infraction, Misdemeanor D) Infraction, Felony

A) Misdemeanor, Felony

According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/1-28.08 “Rapid Intervention Company”, the Incident Commander shall designate at least one Fire Company as a Rapid Intervention Company (RIC) _______________. A) From the initial assignment B) If any additional fire resources above the initial alarm assignment are requested. C) Once an incident has expanded to a Major Emergency D) When staff personnel are dispatched

B) If any additional fire resources above the initial alarm assignment are requested.

According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/1-28.27, “Ladder Pipe Operations”, 1000 G.P.M. Variable Spray Nozzles (such as the Akron Brass Turbo Master Spray Nozzle) shall be limited to the _______ G.P.M. setting when utilized on the ladder pipe. A) 500 B) 600 C) 750 D) 1000

C) 750

According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/1-36.72, “Use of Civilians”,accepting the services of civilians in actual fire fighting work is __________. A) Acceptable only in extreme circumstances B) Prohibited C) At the discretion of the Incident Commander D) At the discretion of the Liaison Officer

B) Prohibited

According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/1-42.58, “Requesting Police”, members shall use one of the following term’s to indicate the urgency of a situation when requesting police. _____________ is the term used when there is imminent grave danger to LAFD personnel. A) “Fire Department needs Help” B) “Fire Department needs Assistance” C) “Back-up the Fire Department” D) “Meet the Fire Department”

A) “Fire Department needs Help”

According to the LAFD Manual of Operation, 2/1-49.09, “Flammable Liquid Spills”, when a company responds to a flammable liquid spill, they shall concern themselves primarily with the fire hazard. If only a traffic hazard is involved (e.g., heavy oil spills or other slippery substances), _______________ shall be requested. A) Department of Transportation B) Department of Street Maintenance C) AQMD D) Police Assistance E) All of the above

D) Police Assistance

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 90, “Fire Burns”, second degree burns can occur within 20 seconds of exposure to _________ degrees. A) 158 ° F B) 111° F C) 131° F D) 185°F

C) 131° F

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 90, “Fire Burns”, there are _________observable or measurable factors in a Class "A" fire. A) Five B) Six C) Four D) Three

B) Six

According to LAFD Training Bulletin No. 90, “Fire Burns”, _______ is a warning of a more deadly event to follow. A) Rollover B) Flashover C) Backdraft D) Flameover

A) Rollover