300s (302-304.05) Flashcards
When do evals take place during pro year?
4, 8, 12 month points
What is the training academy’s responsibilities for rookies?
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
What is the Captains responsibilities for rookies?
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
What are the responsibilities of the rookie?
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
When can rookies work OT?
After 6 months and 2 successful progress reports form 2 captains (can work hold over) ED can make exception
What is minimum PPE for saw?
Head, arm , eye, gloves, steel toe
How should you never start a saw?
Drop start
What are some safety steps for chain saws?
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
What is the minimum number of members to cut a hole?
2
What is the most hazardous portion of the chainsaw bar to use that causes kickback?
Upper quadrant of the nose of the bar
What is the mixture of oil to fuel?
Two packets of Amsoil to 1 gallon regular gas (50:1 mixture) If been sitting in can shake to mix
When do you add chain oil?
When you fuel saw
What oil level do you set the chainsaw?
Auto: Maximum
Manual: Push oil button once every 10 seconds
What happens to the chain as the saw heats up?
1: It loosens
2: Only tighten if excessively loose
3: If tighten remember to loosen as it cools
When do we replace the chain?
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
What maintenance do you perform immediately after using chain saw?
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
How much do we tighten chain?
1: Turn screw clockwise to tighten
2: Should fit snugly
3: Travels freely by hand
What additional clean should be done when back in quarters?
1: Cylinder head and fins cleaned of tar
2: Use solvent not water
3: All covers removed look for debris
What is the size of our circular saw?
14”
How should we cut stone with circular saw?
Move back and forth to clear dust
How to we start our cut with circular saw?
Start slow to create guidance and increase to full throttle adjusting pressure as needed
If circular saw blade starts to dull how can we sharpen it?
Slow the speed and increase pressure
How should we stop a circular saw blade?
Use a concrete block (this sharpens)
What is the oil to fuel mixture for circular saw?
1: 2 packs amsoil to 1 gallon of gas (50:1)
2: 1 bottle STIHL oil to 1 gallon of gas
How many times to we push primer on circular saw?
7-10 times
How should the guard on a circular saw be adjusted?
As close to the work piece as possible
What are the 2 sizes of smoke ejector we have?
18” 21”
What are the characteristics of the 18” fan?
1: 5.5 HP 4 cycle engine
2: 75 pounds
3: 4 blade composite fan
4: 14,800CFM
What are the characteristics of the 21” fan?
1: 5.5 HP 4 cycle engine
2: 90 pounds
3: Wooden blades
4: 21, 150 CFM
What is pre operation of fan?
1: Engine bed fixed firmly
2: Nuts bolts tight
3: Unleaded fuel
4: AMSOIL oil in crank case
How do we start fan?
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
How do we stop fan?
Temp stop: run to low speed and turn red knob off
Long stops: Turn fuel to OFF and let run out of gas
When should you use caution with fan?
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
What must we do before mechanical extrication?
Stabilize vehicle
What are the 3 mechanical extrication tools we have?
1: 27” spreader
2: 5” cutter
3: Ram
What is the maximum working pressure of mechanical extrication?
10,500
When should we not connect hoses on mech ext tools?
When they are under pressure, idle engine and relieve pressure
How should tools be stored?
Slightly open 1/4”
What fire ground material can degrade mech ext hoses?
Class B foam
When do we check hydraulic fluid on mech ext tools?
Saturday, if low add mineral oil 1/2 inch from top and hand tight cap
What are the characteristics of the 27” spreader?
1: Spread force 23,000
2: Pull force 14,000
3: Squeeze force 9,700
4: 41 pounds
What do we clean mech ext tools with?
WD40
Spreaders can have cutting tips, what is the max thickness of metal they can cut?
4mm or 5/32”
How do we pull the steering wheel with spreaders?
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
Should a spreader be used to lift vehicle?
Only in extreme emergency, dont work under
What id spreader get wet?
Wipe dry and spray with silicone
What are the characteristics of the cutters?
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
The recess of cutter are designed to cut steel bars of what thickness?
25mm or 1”
How do we cut with cutters?
90 degree angle if starts to twist start over
What parts of the vehicle should we not cut unless absolutely necessary?
1: Brake pedals
2: Hinges
They are high tension
What are the characteristics of the Ram?
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
What does each AJAX kit contain?
1: air chisel
2: fry bar
3: four chisels
4: 1/4” air hose
5: oil
6: regulator
7: safety valve 325 PSI
Which way do we turn the ajax knob to increase pressure?
Clockwise
What air source do you use for ajax?
4500 psi tank
What is the standard Ajax hose?
15 foot 1000psi burst rate
What is the operating pressure of AJax?
90psi-160 max of 300
Once chisel is inserted what should you do before operating?
Point in safe direction and pull trigger to ensure lock in place
