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09/30/2007

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Term
The most common cause of seizures?
Definition
Epilepsy
Fever
Head Injury
Term
Who approves the tools and equipment of the FD?
Definition
Fire Chief
Term
Figure Eight on a Bend Tail?
Definition
6"
Term
Purpose of Intial Assessment?
Definition
Assess and treat life threatening injuries
Term
What is the working distance behind the tail board?
Definition
8 -10 ft.
Term
How long are special notices retained?
Definition
30 days
Term
When off duty due to medical reasons you ust get approval by physician and ____ to leave immidate area of residence.
Definition
M.L.U
Term
Depress the bar oiler once per ____ in _________?
Definition
10 sec.
light conditions
Term
When do you notify your station commander of any on duty injury?
Definition
Immediately regardless of how minor
Term
The top member of the light force carries in an __________ and/or a ____ to a nothing showing report on a structure fire?
Definition
extinguisher
hose pack
Term
When cutting metal with the rotary saw sparks can fly?
Definition
15ft
Term
When ggrounding the nozzle you need _____ ft. of straight hose?
Definition
5
Term
What channel will OCD attempt to make contact with a firefighter who states it is an emergency?
Definition
Channel 6
Term
Who makes the Rules and Regs for the Fire Department?
Definition
Board of Fire Comm.
Term
What is the DMV DL-51 form?
Definition
Medical Examiners Report
Term
When do you notify a change in address?
Definition
24 hrs.
Term
According to MOPS and cutting wood lath and plaster cut down the ____ and down ________ for drywall?
Definition
center of stud
inside the stud
Term
What percent of driver attitude contributes to safety?
Definition
60%
Term
How many ft. of ground ladders carried on the trucks?
Definition
more than 200 ft.
Term
The dept. medical is done every ?
Definition
2 yrs
Term
At a brush fire the minimum that can enter a structure is?
Definition
2
Term
Canteens shall be rinsed ?
Definition
monthly
and when in continuous use
Term
Correct PSI for nozzles?
Definition
50 PSI SBN
75 PSI Spray
80 PSI SBN on Master
100 PSI Spray on Master
Term
What is the maintenance for the air filter of a rotary saw?
Definition
tap gently on palm of your hand
Term
LAFD training bulletins are found in?
Definition
book 23
Term
When do you remove a salvage cover other than dirty or damp?
Definition
???????
Term
For "immenent danger" to FD personnel use?
Definition
"Fire Dept. needs help"
Term
The green blotter label on the rotary saw indicates?
Definition
metal cutting blade
Term
Military extended leave is ?
Definition
more then 30 days
Term
Early relief is considered a ?
Definition
privlege
Term
Which grip is used when making or breaking couplings?
Definition
natural grip
Term
What is the proper cutting angle to identify roof rafters?
Definition
45 deg.
Term
For cold starts place the Chain Saw in ?
Definition
choke
Term
How do you read 0/6-14.60?
Definition
Category/Chapter-Section.Subsection
Term
AWOL is considered after?
Definition
120 min
Term
A form used to describe and document an injury?
Definition
F1000 IOD
F1001 NIOD
Term
What are the characteristics of a good driver?
Definition
attitude
physical condition
knowledge of apparatus
Term
The 2 line safety system contains all of the following except?
Definition
break system with 5 bars
(LOOK IT UP!!!)
Term
Fire 5 has how many gallons?
Definition
120
Term
Fire Marshall is in charge of what Bureau?
Definition
Fire Prevention
Term
All of the following are weekly checks for the rotary saw except?

inspect engine case for cracks
start and run
Run until warm
listen for abnormal sounds?
Definition
inspect engine case for cracks and leaks.
Term
All of the following are priveleges that can be taken away by the cheif except>>>>?
Definition
banking holiday time
Term
What is the tail of the bowline?
Definition
12-18 in
Term
Water enters the siphon ejector through what type of opening?
Definition
inlet nozzle
Term
When released by a physician to return to duty what time do you report if notification is given by 1830?
Definition
2000 hrs.
Term
If a member calls to return to duty at 1700hrs. when can they return to duty?
Definition
2000 hrs.
Term
What is required for ordering 6 pages or more?
Definition
f-80
Term
How do you tie a hard suction?
Definition
Clove hitch to a running bowline
Term
Difficulty breathing for a 45 yr old femaile what is your initial action?
Definition
High flow 02 and a kick in the pants
Term
Extended military leave is longer then?
Definition
30 days
Term
Who do you report to if you find money, jewlery, etc.
Definition
company commander
Term
On IOD if you want to change your doctor what happens?
Definition
within 12 days MLU officer will contact you and give you a list of 5 doctors
Term
What is the length of a tail on clove hitch?
Definition
12-18in
Term
What artery do you check on an infant?
Definition
brachial
Term
What is the work area to the side of the apparatus?
Definition
3 ft. behind the duals
Term
When do you change the chain saw chain?
Definition
3 or more teeth in a row
6 or more broken at random
dull
broken tie straps
Term
What is the construction of the thermal liner?
Definition
Southern Mills, Cordura, Batten quilt
Term
What is the minimum blade size of the homelight rotary saw for rescue ops?
Definition
10 in
Term
What is the size of the 200ft kernmantle safety belay?
Definition
1/2"
Term
What is the weight of the 20ft extension ladder?
Definition
96 lbs
Term
At 10% of full cylinder pressure the digital pressure readout does ?
Definition
flash 4 times until 50 psi
Term
What is correct regarding rotary blade blotters?
Definition
Take up irregularities in blade thickness.
Term
Extended leave for disciplinary leave is how long?
Definition
15 days
Term
How many days off do you get a year for sick leave
Definition
12 days or 6 shifts at 100%
accumulated- up to 112 days a yr.
Term
Functionally cohesive describes what?
Definition
Not our class yet
Term
If you are responding to a known troubled area what should you relay to OCD?
Definition
"Meet the Fire Department"
Term
What is protected class?
Definition
Married
Term
What prevents the backflow in the siphon ejector?
Definition
foot valve
Term
When operating a 1000gpm nozzle on the wagon battery or other Master stream what gpm do you use?
Definition
750gpm
Term
When reserve apparatus is used what ID does it assume?
Definition
the ID of the first line apparatus it is replacing
Term
How many parts are in a syphon ejector
Definition
Four
Term
How many teeth can be missing at random on a chainsaw and still have it in service?
Definition
Five
Term
What are 2 things unique to a rotary saw?
Definition
blade continues to spin and gyroscopic effect
Term
why can you not run a chainsaw above idle with the chain brake on?
Definition
engine damage
Term
what is the max distance between the hydro foam nozzle
and jet ratio controller
Definition
1000 feet
Term
rotary saw abrasive blades must be sandwiched between blotters why?
Definition
to take up irregularities
Term
Which is not a "group dynamic"
Definition
reforming
Term

What is the discharge time of the Dry Chemical Extinguisher?

Definition

10 Seconds

Term
What is the capacity of the air pressure type extinguisher?
Definition
2 1/2 gallons
Term
The air pressure of the air pressurized extinguisher shall be maintained between What PSI?
Definition
90-110
Term
What is the safety disc on the CO2 extinguisher rated at?
Definition
135 degrees F
Term
The contents of the CO2 extinguisher stamped 20 lbs is what weight?
Definition
Net weight
Term
Why does the LAFD use wooden ladders over aluminum ladders?
Definition
Aluminum anneals at temperatures around 350 degrees F
Term
High voltage conductors carry what voltage?
Definition
34,500 volts
Term
Are CO2 extinguishers effective on combustable metals?
Definition
NO
Term
How much more is effective is dry chem than CO2 on hydro carbon fires?
Definition
Twice
Term
What is the effective range of the dry chem extinguisher?
Definition
15-20 feet
Term
What does the top member take when going aloft for fire attack?
Definition
Hose pack and pig tail
Term
What is the exception to operate with less than four members when entering an IDLH atmosphere?
Definition
when immediate action could prevent the loss of life or series injury
Term
What does a medical task force consist of?
Definition
2 RA's and an engine
Term
What does a strike team consist of?
Definition
5 engines with a BC
Term
The NFPA 704 has how many numerical divisions?
Definition
5
Term
What shall be used to extinguish fires in US mail boxes?
Definition
Dry Chemical or CO2 extinguishers
Term
What form shall be completed or intiated any time patient contact is made?
Definition
902M
Term
What term is used to describe a fire intentionally set by an individual?
Definition
Incendiary fire
Term
What symbol is used to describe a staging area on a map?
Definition
A circle with an S in it above the battalion # and letter
Term
In what book can you find helispots and staging areas?
Definition
Building inventory book, there is a published list of Emergency Helispots and Staging areas
Term
A 4500 psi air bottle has approximately 1800 liters of air under high use the user can use up to 100 liters of air per minute, how many minutes will the user have?
Definition
18 minutes
Term
What equipment shall the RIC team have?
Definition
Equiped with PPE's, SCBA, and any specializd equipment that might be needed
Term
What is the flash point of gasoline?
Definition
-45 deg. F
Term
What is the flash point of diesel?
Definition
125 deg. F
Term
In a heat emergency patient, apply ice packs to the neck, armpits and where?
Definition
groin
Term
If you are using a 45 minute air bottle at a higher breathing rate of 100 liters/minute, how many liters will you get and how many minutes will you have air?
Definition
1800/18
Term
The cylinder weight only of an extinguisher is called what weight
Definition
Tare
Term
What symblo is used to descibe a helispot on a map?
Definition
A triangle with the Battalion # in it
Term
If responded to a patient who is pale, with moist skin, temperature is normal and has not nauseated. what do you do?
Definition
Give them some fluid
Term
The canister on a v-vac unit holds how many ML of fluid?
Definition
425 ml
Term
What is the kink proof pressure of 4" supply hose? TB 55
Definition
375 psi
Term
Who is in charge of implementing and interpreting department policy?
Definition
Bureau commander
Term
After using the escape cartridge what must be filed and to whom?
Definition
F-225 to the bureau of emergency services
Term
Refering to LCES at a structure fire what forms of communication a used?
Definition
Hand signals, radio, and guide line rope
Term
What is the minimum PPE required at a reported gas leak?
Definition
Turn outs, SCBA, C02 ext. or dry chem, and a 1 1/2" line if needed
Term
In auto accidents what is the most common cause of fire in the engine compartment?
Definition
Fuel related problems
Term
What size are mattress carriers
Definition
6 1/2" by 9 1/2"
Term
How are nozzles identified that are used by the LAFD?
Volume 3 6/11-50.34
Definition
Company designation Painted on the inside, may also be marked on the outside of nozzle
Term
What color does the C02 indicator change if C02 is being exchanged?
Definition
White to purple
Term
At 1000gpm with 100' of 4"the Akron 4 way has what friction loss"
Definition
120psi
Term
What button on the DPR do you use to check the battery life and digital function?
Definition
orange button
Term
What button do you use for the backlight on the DPR and how long does it stay on?
Definition
yellow, 4 sec
Term
When you approach a 24' straight in the resting position and you are the base member, what direction are you facing?
Definition
Away from the objective.
Term
A fitting with two female connections and one male connection is what?
Definition
Siamese
Term
The alarm on the pass that emits an alternating high low tone is what?
Definition
Pre-Alarm Signal
Term
In the pnuemonic AEIOU-TIPS the U stands for what?
Definition
Uremia
Term
What is the spark plug gap for the Partner rotary saw?
Definition
.020
Term
Who approves the tools and equipment for the Fire department?
Definition
Fire Chief
Term
What can you not clean your helmet with?
Definition
Diesel Fuel
Term
Structure fire no smoke showing what does the top member bring?
Definition
Hose pack and or extinguisher/ Fire investigation team
Term
Starting the chain or rotary saw and operating until warm is part of what check?
Definition
weekly
Term
The diamond blade only comes in what size?
Definition
14"
Term
Mechanical energy bumpers can travel up to how many inches?
Definition
4"
Term
What does the evacuation signal cosist of? Book 101 page 25
Definition
one blast of the air horn for ten seconds, followed by a period of silence for ten seconds. three times= 50 seconds
Term
What must you set the high pressure regulator at on the Maxi air bag system to get 118 psi?
Definition
125-135psi
Term
What part does the water enter in a syphon ejector
Definition
Inlet nozzle
Term
Heat emergency patient with moist pale skin and normal skin temp do what?
Definition
Give fluids if alert and responsive
Term
Engine companies at a catagory A incident are required to flow what GPM?
Definition

2 lines at 250 gpm for a total of 500 gpm

Term
Category A incident requires how many gpms for fire flow?
Definition
4500 or less
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