Quiz Flashcards
(223 cards)
1
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An accident occurred because the driver/operator of a city or personal vehicle missed judge clearance for failed to drive defensively.
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Category 1
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An accident occurred because the driver/operator of a city or personal vehicle is negligent and or violated city or department rules, policies and procedures or violated any section of the California vehicle code.
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Category 2
3
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An accident occurred because the driver/operator Of a city or personal vehicle was under the influence of alcohol or drugs to any degree or who flagrantly willfully deliberately disregarded safety.
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Category 3
4
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How many people sit on the ARC accident review committee?
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5
5
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How long do you have to turn in the accident packet after an accident?
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Until the end of that shift
6
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What is the penalty for driving without a DMV license?
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24 hour suspension
7
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An accident in which an employee is at fault for the accident could have been avoided by using defensive driving techniques
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Preventable accident
8
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What is the maximum number of feet a foam inductor can be from the apparatus
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Unlimited
9
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What is the OOS tire tread depth for front and rear tires?
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4/32 Front
2/32 rear.
10
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What is the discipline penalty for not wearing a seatbelt on the apparatus?
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24 hours suspension
11
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What form number is the delayed discrepancy form?
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FDM 8A
12
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What day is the tire tread depth day?
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The 27th of the month.
13
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What number is the BA maintenance form.
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FDM 16
14
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What form number is the allied equipment form?
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FDM 11
15
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How far apart should standpipes be placed in a building?
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Stan pipes should be placed every 100 feet of hose with a 30 foot stream reach
16
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Compressed air phone wet application is used for?
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Direct attack and overhaul
17
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Compressed air foam dry application is used for?
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Pre-treating an exposure protection
18
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What percentage of compressed air foam is used for wet application?
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.3%
19
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What percentage of compressed air foam is used for dry application?
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.5% to 1%
20
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What type of fire pump does Sdfd use?
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Centrifugal pump’s
21
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Where is the Hale relief dump valve located?
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On the discharge side of the pump
22
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What is the initial pump pressure for exterior fires?
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200 psi
23
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What is the service test pressure for red booster line?
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400 psi
24
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What are the equivalent flow rates for 3/4”, 1”, 1 1/2”, 1 3/4”, 3”, 3 1/2”, 4”?
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25 9 3.6 2 .67 .4 .25
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What is the initial pump pressure for standpipe systems?
150 psi
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How is the initial pump pressure for a handheld line calculated?
Pp= NP+/-GG/GL
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How do you calculate Siamese lines?
Add the length of the lines and then average them
28
When relay pumping where is the strongest pump placed?
At the water source
29
What position should be aerial ladder be in when hydraulic oil is added?
In the bedded position
30
What is the formula to calculate the capacity of a tank in gallons?
LxHxWx7.5
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What is the minimum intake pressure you need to maintain?
20psi
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What is the max speed for driving in oncoming traffic?
15 mph
33
What vehicle weight requires a class B license?
26,001 pounds or more
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What does the DMV 64 restriction cover?
Automatic transmissions only, no manual
35
What is the max speed for driving code 3 on the freeway?
10 mph over the speed limit if conditions are good.
36
How long is an employee allowed to OCA?
Eight hours
37
We are blocks must be used at all times except for?
When parked in the station in an approved cradle.
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On the foam pro gauge what does total foam referred to?
Total foam used in gallons
39
What day is tire pressure day?
Mondays
40
What is the FDM 118?
Regen record.
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What does the indicator show on a level 1 regen?
Steady yellow light
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What should be done while driving in a level 4 regen required?
Stop the vehicle immediately and place out of service
43
What is the ratio for DEF to fuel on the apparatus?
1 gallon of DEF for every 50 gallons of fuel
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What is the max reading for the life hoist pulley system?
500 lbs
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When is the differential lock used on an aerial apparatus?
Soft or Sandy Roads.
46
Where are the water thieves located on the Sdfd I zone packs?
On the first and third stick of hose or every 200 feet
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How long do you hold the emergency reset for 800 mobile?
Four seconds
48
What letter is designated as the RIC channel?
L
49
A reasonably careful person performing similar duties in under similar circumstances would act in the same manner?
Due regard.
50
Legal liability placed on one person for the acts committed by another person.
Vicarious liability
51
A red light, yellow light, stop sign or yield sign are examples of this.
Controlled intersection
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When approaching a school bus code 3 and the bus is displaying red light or stop sign clipboard what should you do?
Come to a complete stop and proceed at 15 miles an hour when it is safe to do so
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What is the minimum break show thickness?
1/4”
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What is a level two regen indicator?
Flashing triangle.
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What is a level III REGEN indicator?
Check engine light and flashing triangle
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How much lighter is hose with CAFS than normal water?
1/3 lighter
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What is the pump pressure for an iZone pack?
Initial 100 psi + 2 psi per stick.
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What are the four basic methods for extinguishing fires?
Cooling, smothering, saponification, breaking the chemical chain reaction
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True or false Halon 1211 Causes ozone depletion?
True
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What agent is used in class D extinguishers?
Met-l-x
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A fire extinguisher with a 1A rating is equivalent to how many gallons of water?
1 1/4 gallons.
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A fire extinguisher with a 1B rating can extinguish how many square feet of fire?
2 1/2 ft.²
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What are the three applications for applying the foam?
Bounce off, rain down, direct attack/rolling
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Fire hydrants are spaced approximately how many feet apart?
600’
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Fire hydrants are positioned with what outlet facing the street?
4”
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What are the requirements for clearance around a hydrant?
Lowest outlet a minimum of 18 inches above the ground. No obstructions within 3 feet. No parking within 15 feet
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A class one standpipe is required and buildings more than how many stories above or below ground?
3
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Class one standpipes have a minimum of how many FDC’s at the street level?
2
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How many psi is required at the most remote outlet of a stand pipe system?
Pre 1993 65psi
| Post 1993 100psi
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What stand pipe system utilizes 100 feet of hose in a 50 GPM nozzle for occupant use?
Class 2
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Class III standpipe systems are required to deliver how many psi pre-/post 1993 per NFPA 14?
100psi pre
| 175 psi post
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What stand pipe system is filled with pressurized air connected to a water supply to flow water once hose valve is open?
Automatic dry systems.
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Which stand pipe system utilizes a deluge valve?
Semiautomatic dry systems.
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What are the three basic components of hose?
Hose jacket, Hose liner, couplings.
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What are the filler strands and what percentage of pressure do they absorb?
Fibers woven around the hose and they absorb 75%
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What are the six markings found on hose?
Manufactures name, manufacture date, service test pressure, Sdfd, unit number, meets NF PA 1962
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What are the four markings on a coupling?
Manufactures name or trademark, inventory number on female, Sdfd barcode on male, higby indicator
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How many feet high pressure hose is carried on specific engines?
400 feet
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What is the average life expectancy a fire hose?
12 to 15 years
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What is the acceptance pressure for triple jacket hose?
1200 psi
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What are the combined elements that comprise weather?
Temperature, wind, relative humidity, atmospheric stability, and precipitation
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What reflect the changes in fine fuel moisture content and wind speed?
The burn index
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What is the divider for the two San Diego microclimates?
805 freeway
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What are the three categories of wild land fuels?
Light 0’-3’
Medium 3’-6’
Heavy 6’+
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What is the direction in which a slope faces?
Aspect
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What degree of slope will spread twice as fast as a fire burning on flat ground?
10°
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What is defined as a safety zone?
An area that can be survived without a shelter
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As a general rule what is the size of determining the size of the safety zone?
Four times the maximum continuous flame height
89
When sizing at the building, what are the four building statuses?
Vacant, occupied, unoccupied, adandoned
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A human will not survive after one minute exposure to what temperature for airway and for skin?
Airway 195° or higher and skin 300° or higher
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What are the four search area priorities for a single story structure fire?
1. IDLH area
2. Area with the most victims
3. Remaining area of structure working from most severe to least severe
4. Exposures
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What are the fourth search area priorities for a multi story structure fire
1) Stairwells
2) Fire floor, and three floors above the fire.
3) top 3 floors working down.
4) 3 floors below fire.
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When rescuing a victim from a structure, how far should They be moved away from the building?
10 ft
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When metal ladders are exposed to heat or flame they lose how much strength?
50%
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At what temperature do heat sensor stickers change color?
300°F
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Per NFPA, How many heat sensors are required per section?
4
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What are the ladder weight capacity is for wall/roof and extension ladders?
750 pounds
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Ladder personnel capacities for a 28 to 39 foot ladder?
Three people
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What is the optimal climbing angle for a ladder?
75°
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What is the formula for obtaining a climbing angle?
1/5 of the used portion of the ladder +2 to 3 feet
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Is a heat hole a defensive or offensive tactic?
Offensive
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True or false strip ventilation must be done in conjunction with the heat hole?
True.
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How far should a roof ladder be extended past a roofline?
Minimum two rungs max 6-8 rungs
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What are the four diagnostic roof cuts?
Kerf, Smoke indicator, inspection, plug cut
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When working on a pitched roof at what angle would you consider using a roof ladder?
Greater than 30°
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In penalized construction how far apart are beams spaced?
12 to 40 feet
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How far apart are purlins spaced?
8 feet perpendicular to the beam
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How far apart are sub purlins placed?
24 inches on center
109
True or false the Leeward side of a building is opened first for natural ventilation?
False
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At what distance are blowers placed in front of the entry?
6 to 8 feet
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What size is the exhaust hole when using positive pressure techniques?
Three-quarter the size of the opening
112
True or false blowers placed in a V pattern rather than in series are more effective?
True
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What would be an example of DC power?
Batteries
114
If relating electricity to water, voltage would be the same as?
Force
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If relating electricity and water, amperes would be the same as?
Flow
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If relating electricity or water, watts would be the same as?
Amount
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If relating electricity or water, ohms Would be the same as?
Resistance
118
Long distance transmission voltages range from what volts?
155,000 to 765,000 Volts.
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Transformers step down voltages to what?
Less than 10 K
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How many volts in a terminator box?
4 KV to 12 KV
121
When dealing with pole fires what is the minimum distance?
Two pole spans
122
Only extinguish the fire when it is how far from a capacitor?
2 feet
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Pressure is kept at what psi for distribution in residential areas?
60 PSI
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Propane is how many times heavier than air?
1.5
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What is the explosive range of CO?
12.5% to 74%
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What is the distance personnel shall stay away with a propane tank is involved?
Half a mile
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What is the gas pressure in most homes?
1/4 psi
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What is the gas pressure in hotels, larger complexes and small commercial buildings?
Five psi
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Water shut off valve is located how far away from the hydrant?
5 to 10 feet
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What is the estimated total fire loss during extinguishing operations?
75%
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What are the sizes of salvage covers?
12 x 14, 12 x 18, 14 x 18
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What are the sizes of Hall runners?
3 x 18
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The Kern refers to what part of the rope?
Inner core
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The mantle refers to what part of the rope?
Outer shell
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What part of the rope comprises approximately 75% of the rope strength?
Kern
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Static ropes are designed to keep stretching to a minimum of what?
Less than 2% stretch factor under normal loads
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It is estimated that static lifelines will break when?
Elongated to 20% more than normal length
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Temperature that static line can perform effectively?
350°F
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Temperature at which static lines will begin to melt?
480°F
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Years of service life for life lines?
Five years
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Service life of utility rope?
5 to 15 years
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A kilonewton is equivalent to how many pounds?
225 pounds
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1 inch nylon tubular wedding has a tensile strength of how many pounds?
4000 pounds
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What is the maximum working load for 1 inch nylon webbing?
800 pounds
145
What is the length of the green Prusik.?
57 inches
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Premade load release devices have a breaking strength of?
18,000 pounds
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If a carabiner is dropped from what height it is considered out of service?
Shoulder height
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If a carabiner is sideloaded it will decrease the strength, capability how much?
50%
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What is the breaking strength of the brake bar rack?
6900 pounds
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The figure 8 family of knots allow retention of how much strength?
80%
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Sdfd working rating for half-inch nylon static rope?
640 pounds
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Sdfd working rating for half inch poly propylene rope?
260 pounds
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What is the propellant used in airbags?
Sodium azide
154
At what degree or angle well A passive roll bar deploy?
51°
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How much weight can 4 x 4 cribbing support?
6000 pounds at each contact point
156
When setting up a crib bed how much should they overlap?
4 inches on all sides
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How far do you want to remove smart keys from vehicles?
More than 20 feet
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How many volts does the San Diego trolley operate on?
600 to 700 V of DC current
159
List three times mast is contacted?
Arson or suspicious fires, fire fatality, accidental fire with greater than $50,000 damage
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What is the California penal code for crime of arson?
451
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What are the 4 fire cause classifications?
Accidental, natural, incendiary, undetermined
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What is annealing?
The loss of temper from steel
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In arson investigation what does the V-pattern indicate?
The origin of the fire
164
What is the flashpoint for a flammable liquid?
Less than 100°F
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What is the flashpoint for a combustible liquid?
Greater than 100°F
166
How far away should crowds be kept when dealing with an explosive incident?
900 feet for unexploded devices and 300 feet from the furthest fragment of an exploded device
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What form is used for the juvenile fire Setter program?
FD-371
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What Cal OSHA regulation relates to firefighters safety and health?
Cal OSHA title 8
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How often is PPE inspected and how long shall the inspection form be kept?
March and October of each year, kept for one year
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Initial attack cannot enter the Fire until the engineer has done what?
Charged attack lines, set the pump, throttle relief valves and discharge gates
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Accountability should be established where?
At the point of entry
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What is the minimum GPM setting for a direct attack for interior fire fighting?
150gpm
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What is the difference between an MPI in a MCI?
MPI has fewer than nine patients MCI has greater than 10 patients
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What are the five positions for an MCI?
1. Medical group supervisor
2. Transportation group supervisor
3. Triage unit leader
4. Med. COM
5. Ambulance staging manager
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What are the four patient triage categories?
Immediate, delayed, minor, deceased
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What is a strike team?
A team of multiple units (5) of the same kind and type.
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What is a task force?
Combination of single resources but typically two or more to meet a specific tactical need
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What is the alphabet designator to defined the apparatus type for a strike team?
Type 1: A
| Type 3: C
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How many engines respond to a vegetation fire in the “no vegetation special response area”?
2 engines
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What units respond to a vegetation special response area first alarm?
4 engines, 2 brush rigs, 2 BC rigs, 2 Sdfd helicopters, one SDG&E hell a tanker if available
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Where are the water tenders and how many gallons do they carry?
FS 19 and FS 40
| 2,950 gallons
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What station is responsible for pre-fire plans?
FS16
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Who is responsible for approving tuition reimbursement?
Shift commander or senior staff after the employee has completed an educational plan form
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What is the progressive discipline for repeated tardiness?
1. Written
2. 8 hr suspension
3. 24 hr suspension
4. 80 hr suspension
5. Termination
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An unplanned or unsought event or series of events resulting in death, injury, occupational illness or damage to, or loss of equipment or property is a what?
Accident.
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What are the 3 M ‘s?
Man, machine, media (environment)
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List the color coded accountability tags?
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Red- Engine
Black- Truck
Purple- BC
Green- Specialty
Blue- ems
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What is the FD-9 packet?
Blue injury report
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In regards to PPE what is TPP and what does it measure?
Thermal protection performance, measurement of the time between flashover and second-degree burns. Our turn outs have a TPP of 35
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What are the three apparatus readiness levels?
Front line, ready reserve, stripped reserve
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What is the hose inventory on a type one apparatus?
900 feet of 4 inch, 800 feet of 2 1/2, 450 feet of inch 1 3/4, 200 feet of 1 inch
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List three fire scope apparatus safety features?
Hose bed covers with straps, Chevron stripes, roll stability, cabinet alarms, airbags, speed governors
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What is the hose inventory and water tank/pump specs on a type III apparatus?
2000 feet of 1 1/2, 400 feet of 1 inch, 600 gallon tank, 500 GPM pump
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How many gallons do Sdfd copter 1 and 2 hold?
375
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How long is the hoist cable on the copter and what is the weight capacity?
250’ and 600lb max
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Class a foam is what percent better at cooling fire?
300%
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Class a foam is how many times better at penetrating fuels than water?
1000x
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.1% foam is used for what?
Overhaul
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.3% foam is used for what?
Direct attack and pretreating brush
200
.7% foam is used for what?
Pre-treating structures
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1% foam is used for what?
Pre-treating structures in high wind
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Compressed air foam systems are considered how many times more effective than water?
10x
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What rigs have compressed air foam systems?
Brush rigs
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(COALS) Cut-in must occur before what psi?
100psi
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(COALS) Cut-out Must occur at what psi?
140 psi
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(COALS) Applied air leakage must not drop more than how many psi for an engine or a truck and what psi for a tiller?
3 psi for engine or truck and 4 psi for tiller
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(COALS) Low pressure must occur between ___ and ___ psi?
55 and 75 PSI
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(COALS) Spring break must occur between___and___psi?
45 and 20 psi
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Air pressure buildup test; Compressor must build air from 85 to 100 psi within?
45 seconds
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Riggs utilize a ___volt system?
12V
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Engine belts should have __ to __ inches of play in the center.
1/2 to 3/4”
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Battery volt reading should read__with engine off and no loads on it?
12.6 V
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Voltmeter should read__to__volts with engine running?
13 to 14.8 V
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What shows how much electricity is going to or from the engine batteries?
Ammeter
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The function of the___is to prevent the batteries from being excessively discharged
Load manager
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The slack adjuster is most efficient at what degree?
90 degrees
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At what brake pad thickness do we notify the shop and what thickness is considered out of service?
Notify 1/4”
| OOS 1/16”
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On the arrow XT visual wear indicator we notify the shop when how many inches are exposed?
1/8”
| OOS when flush
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Drum and rotor cracks greater than how many inches are out of service?
Greater than 1 1/8”
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CVC 35002 states any fire apparatus exceeding how many pounds shall be equipped with a retarder?
31,000 pounds
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During wet weather conditions what retarder should be turned off?
Jake Brake
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The Telma will disengage at__to__miles per hour depending on the programming
3 and 14 mph
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For the Telma each light indicates what percentage increase to the Telma?
25%
