6/2 Tools And Equipment Flashcards
the 2 air bag systems currently in use are a 3 bag and a 7 bag system, which are rated as a ____ and ____ ton.
56 ton and 236 ton
The 56ton airbag system is comprised of one ___ ton and 2 ___ ton bags
12ton and 22 ton
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.
6x8
When cutting, the ax should strike the wood with an angle of about ______degrees
60
Battering ram
When forcing doors, use the ___ or ___ end of ram
Butt or ball
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.
Diamond
The two general types of blowers
____” and ____”
18 and 24”
Bolt cutters
Normally,Should not be used on _____ and should never be used on ____
Hardened steel
Electrical wires or energized metals
Brush hook.
Main cutting edge can be used to cut branches up to ___ “ in diameter. Cut the main stem of brush at about ___ degrees
3”
45degrees
Mcloud
The hoe edge of the blade should be kept sharp, maintaining a straight cutting surface with a level edge of ___ degrees
45 degrees
Canteens come in ___ and ____ sizes
One and two quart sizes
The clay tool(Hayward) is used for forcible entry. It is a modified wrecking bar, ___ or ___ in. In length
30, 42
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
6x18’
3’
Hay hooks are used primarily for __________
Moving and carrying baled materials
A hydrant sling consists of____
Combination hydrant spinner and an adjustable hydrant wrench
The quartz light is a ___ watt unit
500watt
Light cords
_____ ft. Light cords are equipped with flood lights and twist lock plugs
50
Mattress carriers are made of a canvas material , about ___ x____ ft in size
6 1/2x 9 1/2’
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
1-1/4” steel plate
3/4” diameter bolts
Sioux- according to training bulletin doesn’t exist
Chicago
Black and decker
Jiffy
Portable generators are used to furnish emergency electrical power for ____ volt lights. There are various models in the field ranging up to _____ watts
110volts
3500 watts
This tool will generate several tons of force at the tips of the ___ jaws without producing sparks or flame.
Titanium
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.
1/2”
Gauntlet gloves
Gloves shall be field tested ___ and ___
In addition, gloves will be exchanged and tested with _____ volts of electricity every ___ days by dwp
Field test: after each use and weekly
Tested; 10,000; every 60days
Rubbish carriers are made of canvas material ______ ‘ square
4 1/2”
Salvage covers are waterproof and ____ in size.
12’ x 18’
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
15x20x8 ;70ft.
18x25x9;100ft * In book 29 = 20x50x9
2min
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.
32 1/2 x 18”
5” deep
Handsaws; 3 types
Crosscut; wood
Plumbers; sheet metal, nails, etc.
Hacksaw; iron bars, bolts, etc
Rotary saw
The partner k950 and partner k 1200 uses 4 types of blades in 2 sizes
Abrasive metal; 12”/14”
Abrasive masonry 12/14”
Carbide; 12”/14”
Dry cutting diamond; 14”
Sprinkler heads vary in temperature rating with the average being ____ degrees
165
Squeegees are used during salvage operations to remove water. The department uses 2 types; ____” curved (push only) and ____ “ straight (push or pull)
36” curved and 24” straight
Staple gun; 2 types
Squeeze and hammer
Nylon straps are ___ in wide
In order to secure strap
1”
The bitter end of the straps must be passed through the buckle and a half hitch tied around the entire strap
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.
1 1/2” connections
1 1/2” to 2 1/2” increased
2 1/2” by 2 1/2” elbow
Swift water equipment shall be carried on apparatus when?
Year round
Water vac.
A drain on the bottom can be opened or the power head may be removed to drain the ___ gal. Holding tank
8 gal.
Wire cutters
Used on ordinary steel rods and wire up to ____ in diameter.
3/16”
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.
30 degree angle
Third floor
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
30’
9
600 to 800gpm
Siphon ejectors
The lafd uses 3 sizes:
All sizes are measured by the ___ side of the appliance
2 1/2” , 1-1/2, 1”
Inlet
Air extinguisher (water gun)
Capacity;
Air psi;
2 1/2 gal.
90-110 psi
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 ___
1 1/2 times heavy
800 to 900 psi
450 to 1 expansion
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.
135 degrees
60sec
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
Gross= total full weight
Tare=weight of cylinder
Net=weight of contents
20 pounds/ 15 pounds or less
Dry chem extinguisher
Discharges ___ lbs of dry chemical (bicarbonate of soda)
The dry chemical is ___ as effective as co2 on hydrocarbon fires
20lbs
Twice
Dry chemical extinguisher
Discharge time of 20lb extinguisher fully open
10 sec.
Adapters
PCT adapters are identified by ___ paint
Yellow
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
As close as possible
Axe pick head
When cutting through lath and plaster walls. Cut _____ of the stud to prevent excessive damage.
Or drywall cut ____ of the stud
Lathe and plaster down center of stud
Drywall just inside stud
Chock block
When positioning chock block next to tire of apparatus,keep ___ and use ___ to slide in place
One hand on apparatus so that any movement of rig can be felt. Use foot to slide block into place
A complete straight stream nozzle consists of a shutoff c9mbined with removable tip
They are particularly preferred for
1.
2.
3.
- Penetration
- Deep seated fires
- Quick knock down
