LAFD Week 15 Exam - Tools and
Equipment questions n answers
According to TB# 169 Hot Stick, the Hot Stick was specifically designed with first responders in
mind to provide warning of exposed high voltage ______________ from a safe distance*
direct current
alternating current
congruent current
bypassing current
straight current - correct answer ✔✔alternating current
According to TB# 169 Hot Stick, The Hot Stick consists of a high sensitivity AC amplifier for the
frequency range of ____ to _____ Hz.*
10; 50
15; 60
15; 75
20; 100
50; 200 - correct answer ✔✔20; 100
According to TB# 169 Hot Stick, the __________ setting is utilized to pinpoint a source.*
high
medium
,low
front focused
sensitive - correct answer ✔✔front focused
TB #169 states that the Hot Stick has been tested to operate continuously for 300 hours by the
manufacturer. It is recommended to change the four (4) AA batteries at least ___________ or
when discharged.*
weekly
bi-weekly
monthly
every six months
annually - correct answer ✔✔annually
5. According to TB# 169 Hot Stick, the Hot Stick requires no warm up and is ready for use in ___
seconds after turning it on*
2
3
4
5
6 - correct answer ✔✔5
6. According to TB 151 - Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System,
the disadvantage of the Progressive Hose Lay is*
it requires too much manpower to put into operation.
, the higher friction loss due to the increased number of fittings.
that multiple fire engines have to be on scene to make the operation possible.
that a water shuttle needs to be in place prior to starting a progressive lay.
that there is a higher potential for firefighter injuries. - correct answer ✔✔the higher friction
loss due to the increased number of fittings.
According to TB 151 - Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System, a
Company given the task of establishing a progressive hose lay is expected to, at a minimum, be
able to put in ________.*
2 drops
3 drops
4 drops
5 drops
as many drops as possible. - correct answer ✔✔3 drops
TB 151 - Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System states that each
drop of a Progressive Hose Lay shall consist of all the following EXCEPT:*
100' 1½" Single Jacket Hose (Minimum size for the trunk line)
100' 1" Single Jacket Hose (Attack and lateral line)
1½" Gated Wye with one 1½" to 1" Reducer
1" Nozzle (18/80 Dual Gallonage)
(2) Rubber Bands or ladder straps to secure gates. - correct answer ✔✔1" Nozzle (18/80 Dual
Gallonage)
Equipment questions n answers
According to TB# 169 Hot Stick, the Hot Stick was specifically designed with first responders in
mind to provide warning of exposed high voltage ______________ from a safe distance*
direct current
alternating current
congruent current
bypassing current
straight current - correct answer ✔✔alternating current
According to TB# 169 Hot Stick, The Hot Stick consists of a high sensitivity AC amplifier for the
frequency range of ____ to _____ Hz.*
10; 50
15; 60
15; 75
20; 100
50; 200 - correct answer ✔✔20; 100
According to TB# 169 Hot Stick, the __________ setting is utilized to pinpoint a source.*
high
medium
,low
front focused
sensitive - correct answer ✔✔front focused
TB #169 states that the Hot Stick has been tested to operate continuously for 300 hours by the
manufacturer. It is recommended to change the four (4) AA batteries at least ___________ or
when discharged.*
weekly
bi-weekly
monthly
every six months
annually - correct answer ✔✔annually
5. According to TB# 169 Hot Stick, the Hot Stick requires no warm up and is ready for use in ___
seconds after turning it on*
2
3
4
5
6 - correct answer ✔✔5
6. According to TB 151 - Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System,
the disadvantage of the Progressive Hose Lay is*
it requires too much manpower to put into operation.
, the higher friction loss due to the increased number of fittings.
that multiple fire engines have to be on scene to make the operation possible.
that a water shuttle needs to be in place prior to starting a progressive lay.
that there is a higher potential for firefighter injuries. - correct answer ✔✔the higher friction
loss due to the increased number of fittings.
According to TB 151 - Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System, a
Company given the task of establishing a progressive hose lay is expected to, at a minimum, be
able to put in ________.*
2 drops
3 drops
4 drops
5 drops
as many drops as possible. - correct answer ✔✔3 drops
TB 151 - Progressive Hose Lay and the Smokey Pack Lightweight Hose System states that each
drop of a Progressive Hose Lay shall consist of all the following EXCEPT:*
100' 1½" Single Jacket Hose (Minimum size for the trunk line)
100' 1" Single Jacket Hose (Attack and lateral line)
1½" Gated Wye with one 1½" to 1" Reducer
1" Nozzle (18/80 Dual Gallonage)
(2) Rubber Bands or ladder straps to secure gates. - correct answer ✔✔1" Nozzle (18/80 Dual
Gallonage)
