Volume 3 Flashcards
(416 cards)
1
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For volume 3, it is a drill manual established as part of practices and procedures of the LAFD and compiled as adjunct to what?
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Rules and regulations
2
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What does volume 3 have equal force and effect in?
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Departmental administration
3
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A triple combination engine is known as the basic FF apparatus
triple = pump, tank, hose, capacities = 1,500 gpm at 150 psi, water tank is 500 gallons and hose what size hoses?
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Hose size = 4”, 2 1/2”, 1 3/4”, 1 1/2”, 1”
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An aerial ladder truck is assigned to task force or light force stations is a quick and efficient means of operating above ground, aerials are 100’ in length with 3 or 4 sections, and carry a complement of ground ladders of more than how many feet?
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200 feet
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A what is a high degree of flexibility and efficiency since it allows for coordinated use of personnel and equipment?
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Task force
6
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What company carries personnel and equipment to fulfill firefighting tasks and handling of hazmat, contains entry suits, chemical library, monitoring equipment?
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Hazmat squad
7
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The LAFD has 5 fire boats used for ship, wharf and property adjacent waterfront firefighting and gives off how many short blasts of the horn before flowing heavy streams?
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4 short blasts of horn
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Length of 34’, 750 gpm at 150 psi, 2 gas engines for propulsion, 1 gas engine for pumping, 1 1/2” hose, 50 gallons ATC tank and limited AFFF, monitor mounted to bow, and SCUBA divers assigned are what 3 fire boats?
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Fire boats 1, 3 and 5
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Which fire boat is 99 feet in length, 16,000 gpm at 150 psi, 3 diesel engines for propulsion (2 engines can also used for pumping), 4 diesel engines for pumping, 2 diesel generators, monitor with tip sizes up 6”, 50 gallons ATC, 200 gallons AFFF, articulating boom for lifting personnel and equipment and has maneuvering jets for control and stability?
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Fire boat 2
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Which boat is 78 feet in length! 9,000 gpm, 2 Diesel engines for propulsion , 4 Diesel engines for pumping (2 can be used for generator), maneuvering jets for control and stability, monitors and rail pipes which portable monitor can be attached to, wharf nozzles built in hull and has 500 gallon ATC, a supply of AFFF?
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Fire boat 4
11
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The LAFD has how many helicopters and are used for recon and survey target hazards,water drops, transport of personnel and equipment, aerial command post, search and rescue, some have “night sun” power hoist and photography?
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6 helicopters
12
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What are the specs for fire 6?
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Seats 5 members
Speeds up to 140 mph
Equipped with 120 gallon water tank
Cargo hook for carrying external loads such as portable pumps and hose
Can transport 2 litter patients and an attendant
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What are the specs for fire 3 and 5?
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Seats 11-15 members Speeds up to 138 mph 350 gallon water tank Carries up to 5000 external load on hook Has “night sun” Power hoist capabilities Can carry 2 litter patients and can be used as air ambulance/MICU
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What are the specs for fire 1, 2, and 4?
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Sets up to 15 members Speeds up to 155 mph 350 gallon water tank 5000 pound payload “Night sun” and power hoist capabilities Can carry 2 critical patients and used as air ambulance/MICU
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What are the specs for the airport crash rapid intervention vehicle (RIV)?
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Liquid foam primary firefighting component
1585 gallons of premixed AFFF
700 pound dry chemical system
Power rescue tools, proximity suits, radios with fire and airport frequencies
Piercing tip boom nozzle
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What are the specs for the airport crash fire rescue foam (CFR)?
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Designed for rescue and extinguishing operations involving aircrafts
3000-4000 gallons of water
500 gallons of AFFF
Roof turret and bumper nozzles
Boom nozzle w/ piercing tip
Ground ladders, power saws, hand lines, radio with fire and airport frequencies
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What is the stair transport vehicle used for?
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Quickly removes passengers from aircraft when aircraft is not located at a gate, or deployed emergency exits
18
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What 3 incidents does the heavy rescue respond to and is also used to tow and repair department apparatus?
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Firefighting, physical rescues, and overhaul operations
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What 4 things are dozer and loader companies used for?
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Emergency and non emergency operations, construction and maintenance of fire roads in mountain districts and during extensive overhaul operation
Dozer tenders are utility vehicles used alongside dozers when working on fire lines
20
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Foam tenders have how many gallons of AFFF and how many 5 gallon containers of AFFF?
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300 gallons of AFFF
50 - 5 gallon AFFF containers
21
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What is utilized for large quantities of water to remote locations?
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Water tenders
22
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How many people can the hazmat support unit and decon trailer decontaminate?
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150
23
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How much jet fuel can the helicopter tenders carry?
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580 - 2,000 gallons
24
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What apparatus provides light and power up to 30,000 watts
25’ telescoping boom with 8 lights permanently mounted and has 4 roof mounted lights?
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Emergency lighting apparatus
25
How many high pressure, large capacity compressors do the rehab air tenders (RAT) have?
2
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What does the tunnel rescue apparatus transport?
Tunnel rescue equipment
27
What is another name for light utility vehicles?
Plug buggy
28
How many members can the crew buses carry?
14
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How many members can a swift water tender carry?
4
30
What does the maxi force air bag system consist of (2 different systems)?
56 ton system - 3 bags (1- 12 and 2-22 ton)
236 ton system - 7 bags (12,17,22,32,35,44,and 74 ton)
Non-slip surface marked with “x” to help center bag under object
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What are the dimensions of the aluminum ceramic blanket and is designed to insulate from sparks during rescue ops, aluminized on 1 side, primarily designed to be used with cutting torch and rotary saw, and can conduct electricity?
6’x8’ woven blanket
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The pick head axe is used for cutting, prying, striking, digging, flat side used for breaking glass, blade can be used to pry open doors or windows, pick end used for lath/plaster, sheathing and shingles on roof and when cutting cut at what angle?
Cut a 60 degree angle (do not use long arch swings)
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The single bit axe used for what 5 things?
Brush, trees, shrubs, hardwood floors and plywood
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What is used during ventilation operations, requires 2 members one on the roof and one on the ground, both have ropes attached, and can be used for breaking out windows, skylights, hanging ceilings, cleaning out chimneys and rubbish chutes?
Ball and chain
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What is primarily used to open heavy doors and breach walls, use butt or ball end for forcing doors near lock, use fork end to breach walls after removing 1 brick with pickhead axe or other suitable tool, remove brick by working downward, hole should be diamond shaped?
Battering ram
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What used for smoke removal, blowers normally used to create positive pressure and comes 18” and 24”?
Blowers
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What is used to cut bolts, bars, steel cables, and normally not used in case hardened steel, never on electrical?
Bolt cutters (#1 and #5)
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What 3 brush tools does the LAFD carry?
Brush hook, 3” in diameter cut at 45 degree angle
McCloud, hoe and rake in one sharpen at 45 degree angle
Pulaski, axe and grubbing hoe, size of an axe
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The canteens come in what 2 different size quarts?
1 and 2 quart
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What is used to prevent apparatus from rolling, physical rescues for shoring, door stop (keep one hand on apparatus so movement is felt, use foot to slide chock against tire)?
Chock blocks
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What are the 2 different sizes for the claw tool (Hayward) and are used for breaking locks, opening doors, and forcing windows, use fork end of tool over bow of lock or gasp then pry or twist, and contains 2 lugs for opening difficult standpipe valves?
30” and 42” Hayward
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What type of SCBA is a Bio-pack 240 SCBA, usually used for below ground incidents, and because it is positive pressure, can be used in toxic atmosphere?
Closed circuit SCBA
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What determines gas-air mixture, burning characteristics are expressed as a percent of the low flammable limit, and toxicity of gas maybe be more hazardous than explosive hazard?
Combustible gas indicator
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What type of respirator is used when danger of inhaling dust or mist, such as asbestos, fibers, coal, etc, and do not use in oxygen deficient atmospheres?
Dust respirators
45
What are the specs of the floor runner and is folded to a 3’ width and rolled?
Waterproof cotton duck, 6’x18’
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The hose clamps are used for what 2 sizes of hose and when in use place handle in-line with clamp to reduce possibility of unlocking when line loads and twist?
For 2 1/2” and 4” hose
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What 2 size forester hose clamps are there and are normally used during brush operation to extend lines and add fittings, small enough to carry in pocket?
For 1” and 1 1/2” hose
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What are3 things hose spanners and wrenches used for?
Connecting hose couplings
Removing caps from hydrants and standpipes
Opening a closing hydrant valve
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What 3 things does a “hydrant sling” consist of?
Combination hydrant spanner and adjustable hydrant wrench joined together by a rope
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What are hose rollers used for?
Hoisting and lowering equipment
Prevent chafing of hose and rope
Preferred to be secured to reinforced rung of fly section on aerial
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What is a hydrolator?
2 1/2” male threaded tool used to release standpipe clapper valves
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What is 500 watts per light can be mounted on end of aerial, can be plugged directly into LAFD type 50’ extension, and a pigtail adapter used for domestic service?
Quartz light
53
What 3 size maps does the LAFD carry?
400’, 800’, 1200’ maps
400 = 400 feet (indicate inch to foot relationship)
Drainage, sewer, pipeline maps issued to specialized companies by MFC
54
What are the specs for a mattress carrier?
6 1/2” x 9 1/2” canvas material
| Used for mattresses and other debris
55
What are specs for the mechanical axe?
10 foot, overhand knots every 12 inches below insulator
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The pneumatic power chisel is operated with regulated air supply from LAFD SCBA bottle and can cut through what size mild steel plate, bolts and various sheet metal?
Cuts through 1 1/4” thick mild steel plate, 3/4” bolts, various thickness of sheet metal
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The portable generator can power up to 110 volts and what wattage output?
3,500 watts
58
How many watts do the hand held radios put out and how many of the 43 channels does the LAFD use?
23 watts hand held, 18 LAFD channels
59
What operates on the principle of a slide hammer and set screws holding the bit in place should be maintained tight at all times?
Ram bar
60
What is used to plug broken gas lines, water lines, sprinkler heads and small diameter tubing, and is tapered to less than 1/2” used for sprinklers and small diameter tubing?
Redwood plugs
61
What are the specs of the rescue air cushion?
Made of nylon/plastic
Designed to rescue up 100’ height
2 sizes: 15x20’x8’ up to 70 ft, 18’x25’x9’ up to 100’
Can be deployed in 2 mins by task force
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What is used when working with electrical, tested after each use and week, and changed and tested at 10,000 volts every 60 days by DWP?
Rubber gauntlet gloves
63
What are the specs on the rubbish carrier?
4 1/2 square feet ( 4 1/2”x4 1/2”)
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What are the dimensions of the salvage covers and is waterproof plastic coated nylon or rubber coated cotton?
12’ x 18’
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What is heavy gauge wire preformed into basic shape of number 2?
Salvage hooks
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What are the dimensions for the salvage pan and is used in conjunction with submersible pump?
32 1/2” x 18” x 5” deep
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What are the specs for saw dust and is usually carried in a large canvas bag?
Conforms to LAFD standards
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The chainsaw is used primarily for ventilation operations and is operated by how many members?
Operated by 2 members (except during starting), 1 member operates, 1 member being observer/safety member
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What is the rotary saw used for?
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Cuts through concrete, asphalt, metal, wood, plastic, other types of material (depending on type of
blade)
Partner K-950, K-1200
Abrasive 12”/14” blade
Abrasive masonry 12”/14” blade
Carbide tip 12”/14” blade
Dry cutting diamond 14” blade
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What are the 3 different types of shovels?
Square point, for flat surfaces during overhaul
Round point, for digging good for brush and grass fires
Scoop, spreading/removing sawdust, carrying debris, digging loose material, removing water
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What tools edge more effective for breaking concrete than flat portion and should not be used to strike hardened steel?
Sledgehammer
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The sprinkler kit contains heads, head shut off, wrenches, valves, nipples, couplings and reducers, easy outs (used to remove male fittings from female connection)and pipe plugs, with heads varying in temperature, what is the most average temperature head?
165 being the average
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What 2 types of squeegees do we carry?
36” curved
| 24” straight
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What 2 types of staple guns do we carry?
Squeeze and hammer
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What should not be operate from generator less than 2,500 watts due to start up wattage, has 1 1/2” connections both ends, increased to 2 1/2”, and should be back flushed after each use to clear out debris?
Submersible prosser pump
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How many gallons does the water vacuum hold?
8 gallon holding tank
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What is the wire basket stretcher (litter basket) used for?
Move injured person to place of safety
| Wire rope bridle is provided
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The porter wire cutters are used on ordinary steel rods and wire up to how many inches?
3/16”
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What shall be worn prior to exiting the apparatus anytime a member is actively working on highway/roadway?
HVV
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What has a pick up tube and barrel application with metering orifice and defusing vanes, used with 5 gallon containers of AFFF and ATC (ATC is 3 times more effective than protein type foam)?
Inline foam eductor
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What automatically meters a wetting agent into fire stream and additional equipment includes 2 1/2” gallon pressurized refill tank, all lines to be thoroughly flushed after use?
Wet water proportioner
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What are the specs of the 2 1/2” portable monitor?
Normally 4” line connected to 4”x2 - 2 1/2” gated wye, 2- 2 1/2” lines with shut offs connected
1 1/2”, 1 3/4”, 2”, tips
Some without diffusing vanes, vanes are in tips
3 swivel inlets
Handwheel for control of vertical plane
360 horizontal rotation
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Wagon batteries have tips from 1 1/2” - 2”, spot a sufficient distance away to permit a 30 degree angle, and is ineffective beyond what floor?
3rd floor
84
What are the specs of the ladder pipe?
1 1/2” - 2” tips
Spray nozzle up to 1000 gpm
4” gate valve shut off cluster
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The distributors are revolving type that’s sprays 30 ft in diameter and how many orifices?
9 orifices (600 to 800 gpm)
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What are the 3 different size the siphon ejector and measured by inlet side of appliance, and has 50 feet of possible lift?
3 sizes: 2 1/2”, 1 1/2”, 1”
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What is the spec for the air pressure extinguisher (water gun)?
2 1/2 gallon capacity
Used for Class A fires
90-110 psi
Create spray by putting finger over nozzle
Unscrew threaded ring 2 turns to release pressure from tank while holding upside down
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What are the specs for the carbon dioxide extinguisher (CO2)?
Effective on class B and C fires
Not suitable for aluminum and magnesium fires
1 1/2 times heavier than air
Stored at 800-900 psi
450 to 1 expansion ratio
Safety disc ruptured if temp exceeds 135 degrees
Net content of 20 pounds
Discharged approximately 60 seconds
Recharged when contents reduced to 15 pounds
Weighed upon receipt, each use, monthly
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What are the specs for the dry chemical extinguisher?
Discharges 20 pounds of content
Consists of bicarbonate soda
Class B fires
Successful on Class A fires
Twice as effective on hydrocarbon fires than CO2
Can neutralize acid spills
Ineffective on magnesium and sodium fires
Discharges in 10 seconds
Some passenger cars equipped with 3-5 pound dry chem
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What are the specs for a dry powder extinguisher?
Used on class D fires
Effective on metal fires
20 pounds of content
Usually carried by crash companies
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LAFD fittings are identified by?
Size: female first-male last
Direction of flow
Name of fitting (ex: wye, increased)
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What are adapters used for?
Change one type of thread to another thread, always different threads (ex: NST, PCT)
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What color are pacific coast threads (PCT) painted?
Yellow
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What color are forestry adapters painted?
White
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What is a Mast R Adapter used for?
Used to connect a garden hose to thread less faucets damaged bibs or small nozzle tips
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What are caps used for?
Female threads and fit over the male threads of the opening they cover
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What are plugs?
Male threads and fit into female threads of opening that they plug
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What is a siamese fitting?
2 or more female connects and 1 male connection
Used to merge 2 hoselines into 1 line
Male thread may be larger or same size as females
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What is a wye appliance?
1 female connection and 2 male connections
Used to divide 1 hose line into 2 lines
Male threads smaller or same size as threads
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What is a long backboard?
Narrow plastic board, immobilize patients with suspected cervical or spinal injuries
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What is a short board?
Narrow varnished plywood board to immobilize infants or patients with back injuries in a sitting position
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What is a miller board?
Strong buoyant plastic with Velcro straps use for patients with back injuries or in extrication circumstances (cliff and mountain rescues)
Maybe be used in conjunction with litter basket
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What is a disaster litter used for?
Canvas or vinyl stretcher used to transport patients through narrow hallways or stairwells
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What is a flat stretcher?
Folding stretcher used in areas not accessible to gurney, used to transport more than 1 patient in the ambulance
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What is a hare traction splint?
Used to apply traction and splint mid shaft femur fracture, both adult and peds size carried
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What is an oropharyngeal airway used for?
Inserted into mouth and pharynx of unconscious patient
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What is a starter kit used for?
Supply kit needed for ALS of the medically ill
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What is a trauma kit used for?
Used to initiate first-aid treatment to trauma patients
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What 3 things are straight stream nozzles used for?
Penetration, deep seated fires, quick knock down
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What type of nozzle has greater cooling and greater surface effect, advantage of providing a flow of cool air at nozzle, if properly used controls flammable liquid fires, transformer and other electrical fires, finely divided drops of water offer greater resistance to the flow of electricity, tendency to use less water per minute than straight stream, less nozzle reaction?
Spray nozzles
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Loss of water through evaporation, dissipation by wind currents, inability to span great distances, loss of striking power and penetration are the 4 disadvantages of what type of nozzle?
Spray nozzle
112
What 3 valves does the LAFD use to control the flow of water?
Four way valve
Keystone valve
Pressure reducing valve (Gleeson)
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What 3 things does a 4 way valve do?
Can connect hose to either outlet of the 4 way valve
Provides means of changing hydrant pressure to pump pressure without interrupting water supply
Make connection to outlet that is towards fire
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What 2 things does a keystone valve do?
Found preconnected to a suction inlet on pumping apparatus and designed to control flow of water entering apparatus from supply source
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What 2 sizes of pressure reducing valves are there and are used when conditions require reduction of high pressure water flow, knob control is 0-300 psi in 20 psi increments?
2 1/2” and 3 1/2”
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To maintain the pressure reducing valve, set indicator at 0, Cap the discharge outlet and open hydrant, water will flow from overflow hole, to lubricate, remove oil plug and place how many drops of engine oil in oil hole, operate piston?
4 to 5 drops
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What are the does the Gastech and MSA tri testers measure?
Hydrogen sulfide in parts per million
Oxygen atmosphere 0 - 30%
Lower explosive limits of combustible atmosphere
Used in most hazmat and underground incidents
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What are the “60 power telescope” binoculars used for?
Visual monitoring of a hazardous material problem
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What are the 8x24 zoom binoculars used for?
Entry team leader used to maintain visual contact with hazmat entry team
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What are the hazmat patch kits used for?
Small cracks, punctures, and tears on pipes and containers
Includes plugs, wedges of foam, wood, neoprene rubber, glue and strapping devices
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What are the departments non sparking hazardous material tools?
Hammers, pipe wrenches, adjustable wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc
Used in flammable atmospheres
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What are the different size chlorine patch kits?
A Kit - 100-150 pound cylinder
B kit - 1 ton cylinders
C Kit - railroad cars and tank trucks
Clamps and tools for patching chlorine containers
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What is in a tanker drilling kit?
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Air drill with 3 1/2” bit (TB 4 says 4”)
Grounding cables
Cribbing
Redwood plugs
Hose couples
3’ and 8’ stinger
Pump trucks also used for operation
For drilling and off loading tank trucks
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What is in a decontamination solutions kit?
5 solutions
Used with water to neutralize chemical contamination due to exposure to hazmat
Can be used on members and equipment
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How many layers of hazmat gloves are worn and what are they made of?
First layer - latex
Second layer - viton or butyl
Third layer - nitrate
Additional layer - thermal gloves (for cryogenics) or PBI knit aluminzed glove when wearing flash suit in flammable atmosphere
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What are hazmat jumpsuits made of and used for?
Red in color
100% nomex for hazmat companies and taskforces
Only used in contamination reduction area
Worn under all types of entry or decon suits
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What is a Class A hazmat suit?
Totally encapsulated suit, viton, butyl Teflon, etc
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What are Class B suits?
Hooded jumpsuit, PVC material, used for acids and other minor chemicals, SCBA shall be worn
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What are the disposable suits made of?
Tyvek/Saranex or similar encapsulated or hooded jumpsuit, discarded on scene
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What is the Cameo used for?
Computer program for handling hazmat incidents designed by NOAA
Code breaker Can search over 2,500 chemicals
Aloha can forecast gaseous chemical dispersions or footprint based on weather conditions and amount spilled
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What is the designed pressure of the sperian warrior SCBA?
5,000 psi reduced to breathable pressure from first and second stage regulator
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How much does the sperian warrior SCBA weigh with cylinder?
30.25 pounds
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What are the 10 components of the sperian warrior SCBA?
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Backpack harness and cylinder
First stage regulator
HUD
Second stage regulator
Air gauge and PASS device
Buddy breather Y block
Facepiece
VAS
Hood
Escape canister
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What are the specs for the sperian warrior SCBA backpack and harness?
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Lightweight aluminum
3 carrying handles, 1000 pounds rated
Cylinder band release on right side, adjust on left
Harness made of Kevlar
Intermediate pressure hose on left side
Y block on left side
RIC/UAC on lower left sided
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135
How many batteries does the sperian warrior SCBA take?
4 C cell batteries, powers system except VAS
10 second amber = good battery
2 second amber = bad battery
No flash = dead battery
Use coin, screwdriver ( large flat), or male end of waist strap to remove cap
3 indicator lights: HUD, backpack, PASS
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What are the different size cylinders used for the sperian warrior SCBA?
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45 min: 65.6 cubic ft of air
60 min: 87 cubic ft of air
4,500 working pressure
0-6000 psi gauge in 1,000 (+\- 500)
User rate 40 liter per minute
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How often are the air cylinders on the sperian warrior SCBA tested?
Hydrostatically tested every 5 years
Departmental label: LFD 2 inch luminescent band
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What are the specs of the first stage regulator for the sperian warrior SCBA?
Reduced pressure to 115 psi
Relief valve 200-225 psi
Low pressure alarm: 1035-1215 psi
Alarms stops when pressure drops below 200 psi
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What are the specs on the HUD for the sperian warrior SCBA?
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4 LEDS: full, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4
At 50%, 1/2 flashed for 20 seconds
At 25% last green LED flashed red
At 10% red LED flashes faster then turns off below 200 psi
External red LED warns others
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What are the specs for the second stage regulator of the sperian warrior SCBA?
Mounted to facepiece using air klic system
| Red knob is bypass, counterclockwise constant flow
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What are the specs for PASS for the sperian warrior SCBA?
Readout: E to F in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and F
Ascending tone and green LED lights indicate activation
Full alarm hold red button 1-2 seconds
To reset, 2 slow depressions of yellow button
No motion for 20 seconds, alternating green and red LED
Volume increases ever 5 seconds until full alarm at 30-45 seconds
96 decibels required, SCBA provides 97-103 decibels
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What are the specs for the buddy breathing system?
39” intermediate hose with Y block
| High pressure bottle exhausted before low pressure bottle
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What are the specs for the facepiece for the sperian warrior SCBA?
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CBRN
20/20 plus
Butyl rubber
VAS takes 3 AAA batteries
Blinking amber low battery
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What do you use to wash firefighting hood?
Wash with mild detergent and hang dry, no bleach
145
What are the specs for the escape canister for the sperian warrior SCBA?
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One time use
Up to 15 min use
Protects from smoke and toxic gases
Do not use in oxygen deficient environments
Do not use to rescue others
F225 to ESB and F80 for replacement
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What are the 3 ways to don the SCBA?
Apparatus mounting bracket
Over the head
Double shoulder strap
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How do you clean the facepiece?
2 tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water for 2-3 minutes
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How do you clean the second stage regulator for the SCBA?
Warm water and mild detergent
| Clean exterior with soft brush
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How do you clean the back pack for the SCBA?
Rinse under lower pressure water
150
What are the field repairs limited to on the SCBA?
Battery replacement and “O” ring nipple connection on first stage regulator to cylinder
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How much air supply in liters does the 45 min cylinder have and what is it based on?
1800 liters, based on user rate of 40 liter per minute
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Under high demand use of the SCBA, it is possible to use how many liters of air in the duration of how many minutes total?
100 liters per minute, 18 minutes total
153
What was the RIC kit designed for? (Usage)
Both uniformed members and civilians
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What are the components of the RIC kit?
Nylon bag with sling and handles
60 min air cylinder
First stage pressure reduced with 10 foot intermediate pressure hose
Second stage regulator
Facepiece
Pelican light (3 C batts, intrinsically safe)
150 feet drop bag
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For LAFD ropes, what are they made of, what sizes do they range from and up to how long?
Synthetic fibers
1/4”-3/4”
Up to 300’
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What are the specs of the mainline?
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300’ 1/2” static kernmantle
White with blue or red stripes
10,000 pound rating
Core carries 90% of weight
Stored in red bag
Outer cover mantle, core is kern
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What are the specs of the belay line?
300’ 1/2” static kernmantle
Orange in color
Stored in orange nylon bag
158
What are the specs for the Class III harness?
2 for engines
3 for trucks
“D” ring used for repelling, use figure 8 repelling device with carabiner
Tighten waist straps then the leg straps
Mainline connected to waist D ring
Belay line connected to chest D ring
Connect main and belay using figure 8 on a night and carabiner
If no carabiner use figure 8 follow through or bowline backed with double overhand knot
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What are the specs for the 8mm cords?
Rated at 3,630 pounds
| 2) 20 ft for load releasing hitch
(2) 6 ft accessory cord for prusik (red
(2) 5 ft accessory cord for prusik (green)
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What are the specs for the brake bar rack?
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(2) brake bars per bag
6 aluminum bars
Welded metal eye rated at 10,000 pounds
Bars will pop off of rope woven incorrectly
Use when repelling over 75 ft
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What are the specs for the carabiner?
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8 per bag
Rated at 9,000 pounds
Do not use channel locks to tighten
Do not retighten when system is loaded
Never side load
Parts: spine, hinge, gate, latch
Designed to carry load along spine
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What are anchor systems made out of?
Webbing or rope
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What are the specs for pickets for an anchoring system?
3 foot in length, 1 inch round steel stock preferred
Pounded 2 feet into ground at 15 degree angle away from object
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What are different picket configurations and what are they rated at?
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1 picket = 700 pounds
1-1 = 1,400 pounds
1-1-1= 1,800 pounds
2-1 = 2,000 pounds
3-2-1 = 4,000 pounds
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165
How do you tie off the brake bar rack?
Wrap twice over yoke and through brake bar pulling bars together, tie with to half hitches in front of brake bar
166
For tubular webbing, what is it rated at and what sizes does the LAFD carry?
4,000 pounds
Blue = 5 feet
Yellow = 12 feet
Red = 20 feet
167
What are the specs for the load releasing hitch (LRH)?
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8 mm cord, 20 feet
3630 pound rating
Tie overhand knot, leave 2” tail
Munter hitch
When starting, 4-5 inch space between carabiners
Wrap line between carabiners 3-6 times
Tighten all 6 lines once pulled through bight
Munter towards anchor
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How do you care and clean for life safety line rope?
Place in pillow case or mesh bag into washing machine gentle cycle and cold water
Soap used: lifeline cleaner, ivory snow, or woolite
Drip dry out of direct sunlight
Rope ends swapped annually
Melting point of 450 degrees
169
For marking life safety line rope where should you mark and what markers can be used?
Midpoint and ends of rope
| Carter marks-a-lot, Stanford sharpie, binney-smith magic marker
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What form shall you log the ropes in and how often?
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F-975
When you receive it
Training
Emergency incidents
Monthly checks
1 F-975, per rope
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171
What are the specs for equipment line?
150’, 5/8” diameter
13,000 pound breaking strength
2,600 pound working load
Factory eye splice on one end, crown splice or whipping on other end
Carried in blue bag
Used for hoisting and securing equipment, barricading restricted areas
Not used for rescue
Inner core 80% of load, braided polyester
Outter jacket Dacron, 25% strands are blue
When in bag, eye on top
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What are the specs for the drop bag?
150’, 5/16” Dacron braided
Carried on SCBA, turn out coat “D” rings or belt
173
What are the different size halyards and on what ladders?
3/8” on 20 ex
| 5/8” on 35 ex
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What are the different knots and efficiencies?
knot % of loss
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No knot, 0%
Eye splice, 10%
Timber hitch/half hitch, 35%
Bowline/clover hitch, 40%
Square knot, 50%
Overhand knot, 55%
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Must be subtracted from original working capacity
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For cooling and rope throwing, to have sufficient line to reach objective how large should the coils be in diameter, and how many coils should you have at the end of line in how big of diameter, what’s the distance it can be cast?
About 3 feet in diameter, leave enough line at the end to make
4-5 small coils, 18” in diameter, bind small coils with bight
With practice thrown 50 feet
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What size does hose is used in the field, and what can it be shortened to?
50’ sections shortened to 40’
3” is 100’ not to be shortened
Less than 40’ used as bypass or suctions
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What are the three different types of hoses?
100% polyester single or double jacketed, rubber lined (mildew free)
3/4” garden hose
Single jacketed, synthetic rubber, impregnated synthetic fibers
178
How often shall hose be repositioned on apparatus to prevent cracking and checking?
Periodically
179
How often shall fabric-jacketed hose be replaced and cleaned on apparatus?
Once each 3 calendar months
180
How often shall firefighting lines be changed?
Within 24 hours when damp or dirty
181
How often shall supply lines be changed?
Weekly or more frequently if damp or dirty
182
How many beds of hoses will be changed at a time?
1 bed at a time
183
What 4 form entries must be made after changing hose?
F-2 journal, book 55, F-121 and 128
184
Hose shall be flushed throughly inside and out especially when it has been used with what 3 types of liquid?
Salt water
Wet water
Foam
185
What shall dirty hose, suctions, and bypasses shall be washed with what?
Clear cold water
186
Heavily soiled hose may be washed using what type of solution?
5-10% concentrated liquid soap
187
How shall hose be forwarded to S&M for repair?
Clean, dry, rolled and tied in 2 places
188
How shall damaged hose be marked?
By wrapping hose with black tape at location(s) where repairs needed
189
How shall damaged hose be rolled for repair?
With female coupling forming core, unless female needs repair then male forms core
190
Who shall cause all hose to be tested annually using fire apparatus pump?
Station commanders
191
What is the maximum period between hose tests?
12 months
192
What 3 times shall hose be tested?
New hose
Repaired hose
Annually
193
Per volume 3, what are pressures that the hoses are tested at?
All hose tested at 300 psi except 1” double jacketed hose - tested at 400 psi
All hose tested in max lengths of 300’ at each outlet
Max duration of 5 minutes
Record in F-129, annual hose test record
194
What should you lubricate female couplings with so they can turn freely?
Graphite, oil is prohibited
195
How shall 4” hose be rolled, what forms the cord?
Female form core, male coupling on outside
196
How shall all other hose besides 4” be rolled?
With male coupling forming the core
197
How far shall the male end of 1” hose be folded back before rolling?
18 - 24 inches
198
When hose streams are used with ladders, horizontal movement of hose streams shall not exceed what degree in either direction from inline?
15 degrees
199
What is purpose of backing up the nozzle with another member?
To relieve strain caused by reactionary force of stream
200
How shall members be positioned when 2 members on same hoseline
Staggered
201
If hose line is to remain stationary for a period of time, loop shall be how large, how far away do you place strap behind nozzle to allow movement?
10’, 3’ back
202
If nozzle is to be removed when extending line, how far is the hose clamp placed behind nozzle?
6 to 12 inches
203
What method will hose be loaded on all pumping apparatus?
Flat method
204
How is 4” hose loaded?
Flat load, use “Dutchman” to keep couplings leading out
205
What type of outlets do horizontally valves hydrants have?
Single or double hydrant
206
What size outlet do vertically valves hydrants have?
Single 4” outlet
207
What are the characteristics of built up hydrants?
4”-6” pipe with 2 1/2” or 4 outlet and angle valve
2 1/2” type in high pressure hydrants (red top over 200 psi)
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Where are subsurface hydrants found?
Airport property, covered by heavy steel or cast iron plates usually painted yellow for identification, single or double outlet
209
What are characteristics of drafting hydrants?
6” pipe reduced to 4” pipe, lead to non pressurized source of water
Use hard suction and normal drafting procedures
210
What is an eddy valve used for?
Gate valve installed on a hydrant outlet for use by contractors
211
What are angle valves used for?
Connected on top of hydrant for other city departments for filling tanks, flushing streets, etc
FD can use if other outlets are occupied or defective
212
What must be obtained by fire department for private hydrant to be installed?
Permit
213
What cause chattering of a hydrant?
Loose valve, hydrants shall be reported for repair
214
Where are dry standpipes installed?
Adjacent to fire escapes or smoke towers buildings 4 or more stories in height
215
Inlet connections at street level for standpipe are configured in what 3 ways?
Vertically, horizontally, or cluster
216
Where will the words “exterior” or “dry” standpipe generally be found?
Adjacent to or stamped on inlet manifold
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How shall lines be connected to inlet so that they will not interfere with other lines being connected?
From inside out, or from bottom up
218
If connection to standpipes is defective or plugged with debris at street level, how can lines be connected to standpipe?
Second floor by using 2 1/2” Siamese and double female fitting
219
How shall dry standpipes be drained if used?
Open valve of highest outlet, connect hose and drain from second floor to ground level, when drained use hydrolator at ground level to completely drain and prevent damage to clapper valve
220
Where are combination standpipes installed and what is the principle of operation?
Stair shafts or smoke towers of many high rise buildings. Same as 2 1/2” drys however outlets always charged and ready for use by fire department personnel
Combination systems have 2 1/2” hose pre connected, whenever practical FD hose and fittings shall be used
221
What is a refrigerant diffusing system?
Water type diffusers consist of a mixing chamber in which the refrigerant is absorbed by water and drained into sewer
Water must be flowing before control valves are opened
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What is an atmospheric type of refrigerant diffusing system?
Necessary valve to diffuse ammonia into atmosphere
223
What 2 phases of a hose evolution are there?
Supply phase and firefighting phase
224
What are the differences between a forward and reverse evolution?
Forward evolution: hydrant to fire
| Reverse evolution: fire to hydrant
225
How are folds laid?
Away from objective toward supply source when possible, nozzle and couplings in proper position for advancing
226
How long are hose slings?
Approximately 5’ long, nylon wedding similar to summer belts
227
What is a natural grip?
Same grip used to shake a hand (thumb up)
228
When developing hose lay, how much feet of straight hose should be behind nozzle?
At least 5’
229
What is a proper hose grip?
Keep thumb against index finger (not around hose) when handling it
230
What are the exceptions for using proper hose grip?
Making or breaking couplings
Attaching or removing nozzles
Making a one member fold
Bedding hose in apparatus
231
If coupling is within how many feet of discharge gate, you can pull coupling back into work area and break it?
3’
232
What is the work area of an engine?
An area 3’ from side of an engine starting at rear axle, extending 8’-10’ to the rear of the tailboard
233
What else is the work area referred to as?
Danger area
234
What is an unnatural grip?
Little finger up (reverse of natural)
Used to remove nozzles from apparatus
235
For one member fold, when capturing female and nozzle, drop fold how many feet short of nozzle on line to be extended?
25’
236
How far shall a member from a coupling when standing on a line?
5’ to rear, 10’ from front
237
How many steps does the hydrant member need to take past the hydrant to ensure being able to go around the hydrant with supply line?
6 - 10 steps
238
For 2 piece operation, how far does engine stop in front of the hydrant?
25’ in front
239
What is the correct spacing on a line when climbing a ladder?
Dry line 25’
| Loaded 10’
240
What is the proper climbing angle for a ladder?
70 degrees, base placed 1/4 of desired height
241
When pivoting a ladder where should your hands be on the beams?
3rd and 5th ring level
242
What 2 times should ground ladders be inspected?
Periodically and after use
243
What is minimum coats of clear per department specs for ladders?
2
244
For ladders, where is the only place on ladder pigmented paints are allowed?
On metal parts for marking
245
What 3 tools can be used to strap a ladder to a window?
Pike pole, crowbar, or other similar objects horizontally just inside window
246
How can you strap a ladder to a roof?
Hay hooks and straps
247
For ventilating windows with ground ladder, what should you do?
Position ladder some distance away
Allow top of ladder to fall against glass
Turn ladder so that one beam strike glass, reduces glass from sliding down beam
248
How high should extension ladder normally be extended above windowsills or fire escape balcony railing?
1 foot above
249
How many rings should extension ladders be raised above parapet walls?
Minimum 3 feet or more
250
When can you move base of extension ladder away from building?
Only when sections are strapped together
251
Can extension ladders be separated?
Yes, however not practical with ladders having a halyard
252
If using the 14’ ex ladder as a step ladder what rungs do you ladder strap together?
Second rungs from top
253
For taking a roof ladder aloft a ground ladder, where should arm be placed when one member carries ladder?
Between 2nd and 3rd ring or more convenient rings on roof ladder
254
How do 2 members carry the 16 and 20 foot roof ladder up a ground ladder?
First member places are between 2nd and 3rd rung of roof ladder, second member climbs up ground ladder until head is even with second rung below feet of first member, place arm between convenient rungs of roof ladder
255
If the need to bridge a ladder between buildings, which ladders can be used?
Only straight ladders
256
What should be done to salvage covers before folding
Thoroughly cleaned and dry
257
What type of fold does the LAFD fold it’s salvage covers, cover will be 1/4 of its full width, folds 8 to 10 inch folds?
Accordion fold
258
How does a member carry 2 salvage covers for ease?
1 on shoulder, 1 opposite of shoulder on forearm and hip
259
What are the 3 ways the LAFD deploys salvage covers?
1 member throw: 3-4 fold palm down right hand throw
Counter pay off: used when condition requires careful placement
Two member ballon: use when plenty of room
260
When joining multiple salvage covers how wide is the fold in feet to join both covers?
Approximately 1 foot
261
When sealing floors with salvage covers what’s the minimum lap up the walls in feet to be considered?
1 foot, lay cover finish side up
262
When bagging a stairwell with salvage covers to use a stairway drain, how are the covers laid?
Starting from the bottom working to the top
No plastic for foot traffic area
263
If using a ladder for a window drain in conjunction with salvage covers, how shall the ladder be placed rungs up or down?
Rungs down
264
What are the dimensions of the salvage covers?
12’x18’
265
How often shall salvage covers be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry covers?
At least once each 2 calendar months or within 24 hours when damp or dirty
266
What form do we make entries on for salvage covers?
F-128 hose and salvage cover record
267
For ladders, what do we paint the wood with and what do we paint the shoes with?
Wood: varnish (no polyurethane and verathayne- type)
Shoes: aluminum or approved color paint
268
What are the 3 approved cleaners for chainsaws, rotary saw and blowers?
Kerosene
#325 solvent
Diesel fuel
Water shall not be used
269
What 2 types of eye or face protection shall be worn when operating power saws?
Goggles or facepiece
270
When shall canteens be maintained (3) and what can we do to clean them?
When new before using
After storage before continuous use
Monthly when in continuous use, when not in use, canteens shall be stored upside down with caps off
Clean with bicarbonate of soda and warm water
Refill with water daily for continuous use
271
How often shall the SCBA be inspected (2)?
Daily and after each use
272
For cell phones assigned to each apparatus, where shall the daily record be kept?
F-2 journal
273
What 3 apparatus are the combustible gas indicators assigned to and MFC shall be notified when equipment unavailable, returned from loan or repair?
All battalion sedans, fire boats 2 and 4
274
How many members are required to operate gurney?
1 can operate, when occupied with patient 2 members
275
Station commander determines when hose should be replaced due to excessive wear or replaced when the service life has been reached of how many years (refer to F-121 for hose inventory)?
10 years
276
What are the only 3 pieces of equipment that can be marked with metal stamps or punches by company members?
Hose straps, couplings and spanners
277
Hose couplings shall be marked by?
Fire station and hose section number only
If 100 series station, drop the “1” ex: 02 43 (FS 100 section 43)
Separate numbers by a blank space
278
Which couplings shall be stamped on hose?
Male coupling unless soft suction, it is then stamped on stationary part of female coupling
279
What part of the coupling shall be stamped?
Near a lug to prevent wearing off
Left to right, threads on left and hose on right side
280
How shall hose be identified?
Station number, on plain side of hose from right of both male a female couplings
From left to right from coupling
281
How far apart do you spray paint the station number from the couplings and what size stencil?
6”, 1 1/2”
Hose shall be rolled so that station number shows
282
For yard hose, what color shall be sprayed on couplings?
Red
283
What color do you spray couplings of hose assigned to reserve apparatus?
Yellow, stored separately
284
How often shall couplings be resprayed?
Yearly or as necessary
285
How often shall we remove hose hung in hose towers?
Removed and rolled weekly
286
How are nozzles designations identified?
Painted on inside, also applied on outside
287
Where shall salvage covers be identified?
Station numbers on corners
288
What are the minimum diameters for landing sites for large and small helicopters?
100 for large, 60 for small
289
At what angle should helicopters land and take off at?
Not be greater than 25 degrees
290
How far shall you remain from helicopter unless otherwise assigned?
At least 100 feet
291
Before approaching helicopter, what 2 personnel give you approval?
Pilot or helitac personnel
292
How do you approach or leave helicopter?
From front in full view of pilot, never depart or approach from uphill side
293
How shall you carry long handles tools when approaching helicopter?
Horizontally
294
Where on the helicopter can you use the cadastral maps?
Rear seat, remove page and place metal binder in rear seat
295
What 2 times is smoking prohibited when in a helicopter?
During take off and landing
296
How shall you enter and leave cock pit?
Head and shoulders first
297
For apparatus, members shall have working knowledge of what 3 operations?
Driving, pumping, and aerial operations
298
For hydraulics, all members shall have a through knowledge of methods used to produce effective what?
Fire streams
299
For driving, what the 3 materials required knowledge and completion of?
Complete drivers training program
Book module 1-8
AOTM, chapter 3, 4, and 22
300
For apparatus traveling emergency and non emergency it shall be operated with?
Due caution, defensive driving
301
Who’s responsibility is to ensure the apparatus height, length, width and angle fit any time quarters or apparatus are changed?
Station commanders
302
What are 3 considerations to be taken when parking off street?
Condition of paved lot
Contest of lot
Inconvenience of public
303
For parking at fire department employee service/support organizations what department vehicles are allowed?
Emergency apparatus shall not be used, for non emergency shall operate and park them in accordance to department and DMV procedure and laws
304
Safety belts shall be used by all members during what?
All driving operations
305
For apparatus to be taken off duty, station commanders must get approval from what 2 people where response could be made without delay of more than 60 seconds?
BC and MFC
306
For changes in info in log book officers shall forward 1 copy of F-225 to what division/section?
S and M
307
Where shall logbooks be kept where at a place designated by the station commander?
Kept in quarters
308
What 3 instances shall log books accompany apparatus?
When assigned to relief duty, to shops for annual pump or aerial test, or when transferred
309
If logbook becomes lost, station commanders forward 2 copies of F-225 to what commander?
Bureau commander, through channels
310
How many extra F-620 packets (accident packets) shall stations carry other than on apparatus?
2 extra
311
If member uses private vehicle for department business shall they carry one of the extra F-620 packets?
Yes
312
What 4 reports are required in the F-620 packet?
FG-88 complete by driver
FG-84b civilian witness
F-150 investigating officer
F-80 station commander
313
For moving apparatus after accident, apparatus is normally moved after who takes pictures?
LAPD
314
If an accident occurs during an emergency response, can company proceed to call?
If members and apparatus are in safe condition, leave 1 member to obtain necessary info and advise MFC of actions
315
For apparatus damaged in an accident, what 2 officers exam apparatus for any working parts other than fenders or body having been involved?
Company commander or chief officer
316
Members who are involved in an accident under course and scope of employment shall not sign or receive SR-1C from DMV, they shall send it to ESB for forwarding to who’s office?
City attorneys office
317
Who gives approval for changes or alteration of firefighting equipment on apparatus?
Fire Chief
318
Can department tools be used for private use?
No
319
For defective equipment who shall all members report to?
Immediate supervisor
320
How often shall portable gasoline engines be started and ran until heated?
Once each week
321
How often shall combustible gas indicators and radiological instruments be checked?
Monthly
322
Whenever equipment becomes dislodged who shall be notified?
Officer
323
What are the minimum observations for tillering when member learning to tiller?
Minimum 3 sessions
324
Who’s responsibility is to personally ascertain the readiness of the member learning to tiller?
The captain
325
For members desiring to use apparatus off duty who must they schedule practices with?
Station commander
326
For driving apparatus off duty, training sessions shall be limited to how many hours per member and confined to first in district?
1 hour
327
For defective apparatus, station commanders shall make memos supplemented by any verbal instructions to oncoming who?
Station commander
328
Who gives authorization to members for repairs, adjustments or alterations by company members?
S and M
329
When is the exception for department member to paint the undercarriage of an apparatus or any other portion thereof?
Applied to bare metal but only when needed to protect surfaces from corrosion
330
Who can spray paint undercarriage?
S and M only
331
When shall engine heaters of apparatus be operated?
If equipped, at all times in quarters and in service
332
What is the best method of visual and tactile inspection of apparatus?
Cleaning
333
When major undercarriage cleaning is to be done, what status for the company?
CAV
334
If company is CAV for undercarriage who ensure that apparatus is safe to respond and members are clean before going available?
Company commander
335
What TB can we find a list of clarifiers within the City?
TB 127
336
What chemicals are prohibited from cleaning the undercarriage?
Aerosol spray of any flammable liquids such as kerosene
337
What is the approved product for undercarriage cleaner?
Listed as “degreaser, gunk type” through SRS
338
When using power wash equipment you shall avoid injection of high pressure water into what 4 components?
Boots, seals, bearings and electrical components
339
When using power wash equipment, the most significant damage to apparatus is when water is sprayed into electrical and what 4 electronic components?
Alternators, diodes, wiring connectors and engine control electronics
340
What 5 are areas to avoid with power washers?
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Alternators
Diodes
Electronics
Electrical connectors
Electronic throttle behind pump panel
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341
What are 4 indications of abuse with power washers?
Paint stripping
Water in lube areas
Erosion of softer materials
Water in sealed electrical components
342
What personnel are the only ones permitted to use steam cleaners?
S and M personnel
343
What are the 5 different lubrication products used by the LAFD for apparatus?
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Chevron “black pearl” chassis grease
Aqualube for fire pumps
Engine oil 15w-40
Transmission oil (handled by shops)
Differential oil (handled by shops)
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344
What’s the maximum pressure for power lube equipment?
60 psi
345
What are the 2 negative impacts of power lube equipment?
Boots on steering components rear when over pressurized and excessive pressure will distort seals
346
What are the 3 areas of an apparatus to be lined with hand pumped lube gun only?
All steering connections with rubber boots, clutch throwout bearings, rubber seals on bearings
347
Who shall ensure sufficient time is allowed on a routine basis for the proper care and maintenance of apparatus?
Station commanders
348
For reserve apparatus that are housed at stations, who develops a schedule of apparatus preventative maintenance and lube and forwards to BC approval?
Station commanders
349
When shall all preventative maintenance and lube be accomplished on apparatus?
During first 2 weeks of appropriate month
350
When shall the F-377/377RA arrive in battalion office?
No later than day before inspection or the 15th of the month whichever comes first
BC initials and returns to station on day of inspection
351
What determines an apparatus to be considered a heavy apparatus?
465 cubic inch or greater engine
352
Heavy apparatus shall be lubricated based on what mileage?
Company’s annual mileage
353
For F-377 PM and lube, how often shall the apparatus in use be lubricated?
If company travels more than 12,000 miles per year done monthly, if less than 12,000 miles done bi-monthly
354
How often shall heavy apparatus have oil changes?
Every 4,000 miles
355
When is the oil filter changed on heavy apparatus?
Annually at S and M during pump or aerial test
356
How often shall aerial ladders be lubricated and when shall the BC be notified so it can be inspected during lubrication process?
Every 2 months or sooner, shift before lube
357
On what months do the lube and F-377 PM fall on for heavy and light apparatus?
Even for heavy, odd for light
358
When shall an F-377RA be completed on an ambulance?
Monthly
359
When do the oil filters get changed on an RA?
During oil change every 4,000 miles
360
For reserve apparatus placed in relief of front line apparatus, it shall be maintained and lubricated according to what schedule?
Schedule of front line apparatus
361
How often shall a reserve apparatus both heavy and light be lubed and have oil change if housed at a station?
Lube every 4 months
Oil change 4,000 miles or 6 months
F-377 due every 2 months
Aerial lube every 2 months
362
Who diagnostically tests cooling system coolant?
Test pit engineer during pump and aerial ladder test
363
How often shall cooling system be tested at station level?
Bi monthly in accordance with F-377 using test kit
364
When shall air tanks be drained on heavy apparatus?
Weekly basis, preferably Monday morning
During inclement weather, daily
365
When shall a repair for leaking air brake system be requested?
When low pressure alarm operates when apparatus has not been running for 12 hours or less
366
How often shall the brake system be checked for adjustments?
Every 2 months (377)
367
How often shall RAs be connected to chargers when in quarters to charge system?
At all times when in quarters
368
How often shall tires be brushed?
Following each daytime run
369
What 2 times shall members visually check for proper operation of automatic door locks equipped on vehicles?
Each morning after change of platoon when relieving another member, other times as necessary to ensure security of apparatus
370
When shall ignition keys be removed from vehicles and secured by driver?
When out of quarters and not at scene of an incident
371
What fitting must be removed before filling apparatus water tank?
Caps
372
How can you avoid damaging water tanks when filling them?
Fill slowly
373
When shall pumping mechanisms, cooling systems or any equipment in which salt water or foam has been used be flushed?
After use
374
For drafting, how high off the bottom shall strainer on hard suction be and how deep below surface of water?
12” above floor and 24” below surface of water
375
Can members repair electrical equipment such as loose/broken wires and replace fuses on apparatus?
Yes, shall be reported to S and M and inspected by field mechanic
376
For reserve apparatus, pumps, aerials, and other power operated components be shall operated at least 1 every how many days and recorded in the F-974?
30 days
377
How often shall the company commander cause the house fuel storage tanks to be checked?
Each Monday
378
How often shall the company commander reorder fuel for house fuel storage tanks?
When necessary
379
How long do you have to wait in order to pump gasoline and diesel after receiving fuel delivery?
12 hours for gas, 24 hours for diesel
380
How often shall fuel dispensers and oil separator/clarifiers be inspected?
Each Monday
381
For repair of fuel dispenser and oil separators what 2 sections gets contacted?
Fire facilities for repair and underground tank unit for technical advice on fuel systems
382
Oil separator/clarifiers must be reset after each what?
Rain
383
Smoking shall not be permitted within how many feet of gasoline pumps or vehicle being fueled?
Within 25 feet
384
When you cannot fill safety cans or equipment with gas from safety cans outside of a building, a request for deviation shall be made in writing from who?
Fire Chief
385
How often shall waste oil and other hazardous containers be disposed of and station commander calls storeroom counter for pick up?
When filled
386
How often shall small engines have fuel drained and replaced with fresh fuel?
Every 30 days
387
How do you dispose of fuel from small engines at 30 days?
By pouring it in the fuel tanks of gasoline powered vehicles
388
What color are the safety cans paint for 4 cycle and 2 cycle fuel?
4 cycle red and marked 4 cycle
| 2 cycle yellow and marked 2 cycle
389
Who shall personally see that 2 cycle powered equipment on apparatus uses 50:1 mixture?
Company commanders
390
How many ounces of 50:1 oil should you add to 5 gallons and 1 gallon of gas?
5 gallons - 16 ounces for taskforces
1 gallon - 3 ounces for single engines
391
What type of apparatus is maintained on stand by basis to temporarily replace or augment frontline?
Reserve apparatus
392
What type of apparatus is temporarily assigned to replace a piece of first line apparatus?
Relief apparatus
393
Where is the reserve apparatus roster in the department and it’s current locations maintenance?
MFC
394
Commanders or individuals that have a reserve apparatus in service as a relief or have a reserve in quarters shall notify MFC how often?
Every Saturday morning before 0800
395
In order to garage a department vehicle at a decentralized location, an F-225 shall be submitted to who?
Operations
396
When will operations designate vehicles annually by?
August 1
397
Member must complete what form when designated a department vehicle for home garaging along with proof of insurance to S and M by September 1st?
Form CAO 34
398
If a member is on-call and has a city vehicle, they should remain within how many miles of the city?
50 miles
399
For front line apparatus, white reflective adhesive material affixed directly to apparatus with what size numbering for front and rear, sides, and top of apparatus?
Front and rear: 7 1/2”
Side: 9”
Top: 15 3/4”
400
Who provides stickers for community designated titles designating areas served?
S and M
401
For community title designated stickers, they are placed on the 6” reflective strip on each side of the apparatus, how many inches tall with contrasting color?
4 1/2 inches
402
Who pre approves community designators after submitting and F-225?
ESB
403
Who can approve non emergency use of fire department helicopters?
Fire Chief
404
Which directive by the mayor allows for use of fire department helicopters in case any other city department may want use them because of specialized equipment?
Mayor directive #7
405
For use of helicopters non emergency after hours, approval will be obtained by?
Fire Chief or deputy department commander
406
In order to use the helicopters for a telephone, verbal, and written request must be submitted at least how many days prior to flight?
5 days
407
For drilling purposes of the department helicopters who gives permission?
Assistant bureau commander of emergency services bureau
408
For drilling purposes of helicopters, who do officers and members obtain permission from prior to ESB?
From their division commander, section commander or civilian supervisor
409
Who is the approving authority for all flights as a result of pilot and/or helitac training?
Commander of air operations
410
Per volume 3, members are what and to become thoroughly familiar with all material?
Obligated
411
Volume 3 has equal force and effect in the department what?
Administration
412
The drag hook uses how many T shaped hooks for capturing submerged bodies?
5
413
Light water foam is how many more times effective than protein type foams?
3 times
414
Who do you contact when waste water needs to be remove from clarifier?
Building administration
415
Gasoline tenders carry how many gallons?
1000
416
When placing the distributor in operation, the shut off is placed at the what coupling from the distributor?
First coupling
