300s (302-304.05) Flashcards by Luke Russo

When do evals take place during pro year?

4, 8, 12 month points

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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

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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

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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

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When can rookies work OT?

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

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What is minimum PPE for saw?

Head, arm , eye, gloves, steel toe

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How should you never start a saw?

Drop start

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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

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

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

Upper quadrant of the nose of the bar

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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

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When do you add chain oil?

When you fuel saw

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What oil level do you set the chainsaw?

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

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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

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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

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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

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How much do we tighten chain?

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

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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

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What is the size of our circular saw?

14”

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How should we cut stone with circular saw?

Move back and forth to clear dust

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How to we start our cut with circular saw?

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

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

Slow the speed and increase pressure

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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