300s (302-304.05) Flashcards

1
Q

When do evals take place during pro year?

A

4, 8, 12 month points

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2
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What is the training academy’s responsibilities for rookies?

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1: Provide packet skills sheet
2: Provide captain with PAFs and file on member
3: Schedule 3 tests and skills evals
4: Support Captain to fix problems

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3
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What is the Captains responsibilities for rookies?

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1: Know the process
2: Prepare them for tests (give study time)
3: Get packet done
4: Monthly progress report for the file
5: Make sure they get to rookie test
6: Maintain file for next captain
7: Contact next captain and fill them in

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4
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What are the responsibilities of the rookie?

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1: Prepare for and successfully complete testing
2: Pass tests with 80%
3: Do their own work
4: Perform skills correctly
5: Complete training modules

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5
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When can rookies work OT?

A

After 6 months and 2 successful progress reports form 2 captains (can work hold over) ED can make exception

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6
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What is minimum PPE for saw?

A

Head, arm , eye, gloves, steel toe

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7
Q

How should you never start a saw?

A

Drop start

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8
Q

What are some safety steps for chain saws?

A

1: Don’t leave running on roof without securing
2: Lock when climbing
3: Operate at full throttle
4: Don’t fuel hot saw (wipe before starting)
5: Don’t start same place fueled
6: Keep sharp
7: Cut only as deep as necessary
8: Don’t cut with top of blade

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9
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What is the minimum number of members to cut a hole?

A

2

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10
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What is the most hazardous portion of the chainsaw bar to use that causes kickback?

A

Upper quadrant of the nose of the bar

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11
Q

What is the mixture of oil to fuel?

A

Two packets of Amsoil to 1 gallon regular gas (50:1 mixture) If been sitting in can shake to mix

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12
Q

When do you add chain oil?

A

When you fuel saw

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13
Q

What oil level do you set the chainsaw?

A

Auto: Maximum
Manual: Push oil button once every 10 seconds

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14
Q

What happens to the chain as the saw heats up?

A

1: It loosens
2: Only tighten if excessively loose
3: If tighten remember to loosen as it cools

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15
Q

When do we replace the chain?

A

1: Dull
2: Radius on cutting edge not visible
3: 3 broken tips in a row
4: 6 broken tips anywhere
5: Broken tie straps
6: Bar damage

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16
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What maintenance do you perform immediately after using chain saw?

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1: Wipe off
2: Check chain
3: Remove and clean filter (gently strike if torn damaged or excessively dirty replace)
4: Fuel when cool
5: Add bar oil
6: Chain tension
7: General inspection
8: Start
9: Put in ready state
10: Full clean when return to quarters

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17
Q

How much do we tighten chain?

A

1: Turn screw clockwise to tighten
2: Should fit snugly
3: Travels freely by hand

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18
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What additional clean should be done when back in quarters?

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1: Cylinder head and fins cleaned of tar
2: Use solvent not water
3: All covers removed look for debris

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19
Q

What is the size of our circular saw?

A

14”

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20
Q

How should we cut stone with circular saw?

A

Move back and forth to clear dust

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21
Q

How to we start our cut with circular saw?

A

Start slow to create guidance and increase to full throttle adjusting pressure as needed

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22
Q

If circular saw blade starts to dull how can we sharpen it?

A

Slow the speed and increase pressure

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23
Q

How should we stop a circular saw blade?

A

Use a concrete block (this sharpens)

24
Q

What is the oil to fuel mixture for circular saw?

A

1: 2 packs amsoil to 1 gallon of gas (50:1)
2: 1 bottle STIHL oil to 1 gallon of gas

25
Q

How many times to we push primer on circular saw?

A

7-10 times

26
Q

How should the guard on a circular saw be adjusted?

A

As close to the work piece as possible

27
Q

What are the 2 sizes of smoke ejector we have?

A

18” 21”

28
Q

What are the characteristics of the 18” fan?

A

1: 5.5 HP 4 cycle engine
2: 75 pounds
3: 4 blade composite fan
4: 14,800CFM

29
Q

What are the characteristics of the 21” fan?

A

1: 5.5 HP 4 cycle engine
2: 90 pounds
3: Wooden blades
4: 21, 150 CFM

30
Q

What is pre operation of fan?

A

1: Engine bed fixed firmly
2: Nuts bolts tight
3: Unleaded fuel
4: AMSOIL oil in crank case

31
Q

How do we start fan?

A

1: Open throttle slightly
2: Fuel ON
3: Full choke if closed (push to left)
4: After starting slowly fully open choke
5: 3 attempts to start if not started fully open choke and make sure fan is ON and continue
6: Once started dont increase speed right away let warm 1 minute

32
Q

How do we stop fan?

A

Temp stop: run to low speed and turn red knob off

Long stops: Turn fuel to OFF and let run out of gas

33
Q

When should you use caution with fan?

A

1: Dont use in explosive atmosphere
2: Dont use if backdraft potential exists
3: Dont use in fire fight if openings cannot be controlled
4: Clear all lose material that can be drawn into fan
5: Stop fan before fueling
6: Make sure no fuel leaks
7: Let cool after stopping its HOT
8: Dont adjust while running
9: Do not use indoors (CO)
10: Dont use fan near water where blades can touch

34
Q

What must we do before mechanical extrication?

A

Stabilize vehicle

35
Q

What are the 3 mechanical extrication tools we have?

A

1: 27” spreader
2: 5” cutter
3: Ram

36
Q

What is the maximum working pressure of mechanical extrication?

A

10,500

37
Q

When should we not connect hoses on mech ext tools?

A

When they are under pressure, idle engine and relieve pressure

38
Q

How should tools be stored?

A

Slightly open 1/4”

39
Q

What fire ground material can degrade mech ext hoses?

A

Class B foam

40
Q

When do we check hydraulic fluid on mech ext tools?

A

Saturday, if low add mineral oil 1/2 inch from top and hand tight cap

41
Q

What are the characteristics of the 27” spreader?

A

1: Spread force 23,000
2: Pull force 14,000
3: Squeeze force 9,700
4: 41 pounds

42
Q

What do we clean mech ext tools with?

A

WD40

43
Q

Spreaders can have cutting tips, what is the max thickness of metal they can cut?

A

4mm or 5/32”

44
Q

How do we pull the steering wheel with spreaders?

A

1: Open spreaders
2: Attach one chain to steering column and the other to front suspension
3: Attach spread arms pointing up
4: Put spreaders on hood
5: Make sure clear and close

45
Q

Should a spreader be used to lift vehicle?

A

Only in extreme emergency, dont work under

46
Q

What id spreader get wet?

A

Wipe dry and spray with silicone

47
Q

What are the characteristics of the cutters?

A

1: Working pressure 10,500
2: 63,400 cut force in recess of blade
3: 41,000 cut force in blade center
4: Weighs 27 1/2 pounds

48
Q

The recess of cutter are designed to cut steel bars of what thickness?

A

25mm or 1”

49
Q

How do we cut with cutters?

A

90 degree angle if starts to twist start over

50
Q

What parts of the vehicle should we not cut unless absolutely necessary?

A

1: Brake pedals
2: Hinges
They are high tension

51
Q

What are the characteristics of the Ram?

A

1: Push force of 22,400
2: Pull force of 11,200
3: Weighs 36.5 pounds
4: Length is 27 1/2 closed to 43 3/8 open
5: Store slightly extended

52
Q

What does each AJAX kit contain?

A

1: air chisel
2: fry bar
3: four chisels
4: 1/4” air hose
5: oil
6: regulator
7: safety valve 325 PSI

53
Q

Which way do we turn the ajax knob to increase pressure?

A

Clockwise

54
Q

What air source do you use for ajax?

A

4500 psi tank

55
Q

What is the standard Ajax hose?

A

15 foot 1000psi burst rate

56
Q

What is the operating pressure of AJax?

A

90psi-160 max of 300

57
Q

Once chisel is inserted what should you do before operating?

A

Point in safe direction and pull trigger to ensure lock in place