6/2 Tools And Equipment

Question 1

the 2 air bag systems currently in use are a 3 bag and a 7 bag system, which are rated as a ____ and ____ ton.

Answer 1

56 ton and 236 ton

Question 2

The 56ton airbag system is comprised of one ___ ton and 2 ___ ton bags

Answer 2

12ton and 22 ton

Question 3

Aluminized ceramic blanket

A ___x_____woven ceramic blanket with an aluminized side that protects or insulates victims from sparks and debris during rescue operations. It was primarily designed to be used in association with the cutting torch and rotary saw.

Answer 3

6x8

Question 4

When cutting, the ax should strike the wood with an angle of about ______degrees

Answer 4

60

Question 5

Battering ram
When forcing doors, use the ___ or ___ end of ram

Answer 5

Butt or ball

Question 6

Battering ram

Remove bricks one at a time starting just below the first brick removed and working downward. The hole should be ____ shaped so that to not excessively weaken the wall.

Answer 6

Diamond

Question 7

The two general types of blowers

____” and ____”

Answer 7

18 and 24”

Question 8

Bolt cutters

Normally,Should not be used on _____ and should never be used on ____

Answer 8

Hardened steel

Electrical wires or energized metals

Question 9

Brush hook.
Main cutting edge can be used to cut branches up to ___ “ in diameter. Cut the main stem of brush at about ___ degrees

Answer 9

3”
45degrees

Question 10

Mcloud
The hoe edge of the blade should be kept sharp, maintaining a straight cutting surface with a level edge of ___ degrees

Answer 10

45 degrees

Question 11

Canteens come in ___ and ____ sizes

Answer 11

One and two quart sizes

Question 12

The clay tool(Hayward) is used for forcible entry. It is a modified wrecking bar, ___ or ___ in. In length

Answer 12

30, 42

Question 13

Floor runners are made from waterproof cotton duck, ___ x___ in size. Used to protect floor and floor coverings. On apparatus they are found folded to a ___ ‘ width and rolled

Answer 13

6x18’
3’

Question 14

Hay hooks are used primarily for __________

Answer 14

Moving and carrying baled materials

Question 15

A hydrant sling consists of____

Answer 15

Combination hydrant spinner and an adjustable hydrant wrench

Question 16

The quartz light is a ___ watt unit

Answer 16

500watt

Question 17

Light cords
_____ ft. Light cords are equipped with flood lights and twist lock plugs

Answer 17

50

Question 18

Mattress carriers are made of a canvas material , about ___ x____ ft in size

Answer 18

6 1/2x 9 1/2’

Question 19

Pneumatic power chisel
It will cut through ____ “thick mild steel plate, mild steel bolts to ___ “ diameter and various thickness of sheet metal.

*brands of chisels used by lafd
TB= 1/4” steel plate and 3/4” bolts

Answer 19

1-1/4” steel plate
3/4” diameter bolts

Sioux- according to training bulletin doesn’t exist
Chicago
Black and decker
Jiffy

Question 20

Portable generators are used to furnish emergency electrical power for ____ volt lights. There are various models in the field ranging up to _____ watts

Answer 20

110volts
3500 watts

Question 21

This tool will generate several tons of force at the tips of the ___ jaws without producing sparks or flame.

Answer 21

Titanium

Question 22

Ta p e r e d r e d w o o d p l u g s ( F i g u r e 5 0 ) o f v a r i o u s s i z e s a r e u s e d t o p l u g b r o k e n g a s a n d water lines. A plug tapered to less than ____at the tip may be used to plug sprinkler heads and small diameter tubing.

Answer 22

1/2”

Question 23

Gauntlet gloves
Gloves shall be field tested ___ and ___
In addition, gloves will be exchanged and tested with _____ volts of electricity every ___ days by dwp

Answer 23

Field test: after each use and weekly

Tested; 10,000; every 60days

Question 24

Rubbish carriers are made of canvas material ______ ‘ square

Answer 24

4 1/2”

Question 25

Salvage covers are waterproof and ____ in size.

Answer 25

12’ x 18’

Question 26

Rescue air cushion 2 sizes; ___x____ x_____used up to ___ ft ____x____x_____ used up to ____ ft The cushion is inflated by 2 high volume electric blowers, and can be deployed by a task force in _____ min

Answer 26

15x20x8 ;70ft. 18x25x9;100ft * In book 29 = 20x50x9 2min

Question 27

Salvage pan Is a ___ x___ “ metal basin with removable ramps. The ___ “ deep pan can be used in areas that do not provide a natural catch basin.

Answer 27

32 1/2 x 18” 5” deep

Question 28

Handsaws; 3 types

Answer 28

Crosscut; wood Plumbers; sheet metal, nails, etc. Hacksaw; iron bars, bolts, etc

Question 29

Rotary saw The partner k950 and partner k 1200 uses 4 types of blades in 2 sizes

Answer 29

Abrasive metal; 12”/14” Abrasive masonry 12/14” Carbide; 12”/14” Dry cutting diamond; 14”

Question 30

Sprinkler heads vary in temperature rating with the average being ____ degrees

Answer 30

165

Question 31

Squeegees are used during salvage operations to remove water. The department uses 2 types; ____” curved (push only) and ____ “ straight (push or pull)

Answer 31

36” curved and 24” straight

Question 32

Staple gun; 2 types

Answer 32

Squeeze and hammer

Question 33

Nylon straps are ___ in wide In order to secure strap

Answer 33

1” The bitter end of the straps must be passed through the buckle and a half hitch tied around the entire strap

Question 34

Submersible pump It has ___ “male hose connections at both ends. A ____” to ____” increased is provided with a ____ by ____ “ elbow to permit use of a larger discharge line.

Answer 34

1 1/2” connections 1 1/2” to 2 1/2” increased 2 1/2” by 2 1/2” elbow

Question 35

Swift water equipment shall be carried on apparatus when?

Answer 35

Year round

Question 36

Water vac. A drain on the bottom can be opened or the power head may be removed to drain the ___ gal. Holding tank

Answer 36

8 gal.

Question 37

Wire cutters Used on ordinary steel rods and wire up to ____ in diameter.

Answer 37

3/16”

Question 38

Wagon battery For effective results when directing the stream into upper floors, the apparatus should be spotted a sufficient distance away to permit the stream to enter the building at approximately a _____ degree angle. Above the ___ floor this is impractical and effectiveness decreases beyond this point.

Answer 38

30 degree angle Third floor

Question 39

Distributors The 2 1/2” Bresnan distributor is of revolving type, designed to throw water ___ ft in diameter. It has ___ orficies and will supply ___ to ___ gpm

Answer 39

30’ 9 600 to 800gpm

Question 40

Siphon ejectors The lafd uses 3 sizes: All sizes are measured by the ___ side of the appliance

Answer 40

2 1/2” , 1-1/2, 1” Inlet

Question 41

Air extinguisher (water gun) Capacity; Air psi;

Answer 41

2 1/2 gal. 90-110 psi

Question 42

Extinguishers At ordinary temp. And atmospheric pressure , carbon dioxide is a gas ___ times as heavy as air. It is stored in steel cylinders under a pressure of ____ to ____ pounds. Co2 , liquid changes to gas with an expansion ratio of ___ to ___

Answer 42

1 1/2 times heavy 800 to 900 psi 450 to 1 expansion

Question 43

Co2extinguisher Each cylinder is protected by a safety disc which will rupture if the extinguisher is subjected to a continued temperature exceeding ___ degrees. Discharge time f a 20 pound co2 extinguisher is approximately ___ sec.

Answer 43

135 degrees 60sec

Question 44

Gross= Tare= Net= The type in general use by the dept. has net of ____ pounds Shall be recharged when contents have been reduced to __ pounds or less

Answer 44

Gross= total full weight Tare=weight of cylinder Net=weight of contents 20 pounds/ 15 pounds or less

Question 45

Dry chem extinguisher Discharges ___ lbs of dry chemical (bicarbonate of soda) The dry chemical is ___ as effective as co2 on hydrocarbon fires

Answer 45

20lbs Twice

Question 46

Dry chemical extinguisher Discharge time of 20lb extinguisher fully open

Answer 46

10 sec.

Question 47

Adapters PCT adapters are identified by ___ paint

Answer 47

Yellow

Question 48

Axe pick head When cutting flooring or roof sheathing, sound with the head of the axe to determine the location of joists or rafters, then make cut how close to joists or after

Answer 48

As close as possible

Question 49

Axe pick head When cutting through lath and plaster walls. Cut _____ of the stud to prevent excessive damage. Or drywall cut ____ of the stud

Answer 49

Lathe and plaster down center of stud Drywall just inside stud

Question 50

Chock block When positioning chock block next to tire of apparatus,keep ___ and use ___ to slide in place

Answer 50

One hand on apparatus so that any movement of rig can be felt. Use foot to slide block into place

Question 51

A complete straight stream nozzle consists of a shutoff c9mbined with removable tip They are particularly preferred for 1. 2. 3.

Answer 51

1. Penetration 2. Deep seated fires 3. Quick knock down