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6/2 Tools and Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

Aluminized Ceramic Blanket dimensions

A

6’ x 8’

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2
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A 6’ x 8’ woven ceramic blanket with an aluminized side that protects or insulates victims from _____ during rescue operations.

A

sparks and debris

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3
Q

Ceramic blanket was primarily designed to be used in association with the ______.

A

cutting torch and rotary saw.

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4
Q

Ceramic blanket : as a safety consideration, aluminized material can conduct ____.

A

electricity.

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5
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When cutting, the axe should strike the wood with an angle of about ___ between the side of the axe head and the surface of the wood being cut.

A

60 degrees

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6
Q

Single bit axe is very useful in _____ from firebreak areas.

A

clearing brush, trees and shrubs

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7
Q

The single-bit axe is sharper and its blade ground finer than a pickhead axe, making it well suited far cutting both _____.

A

hardwood floors and plywood.

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8
Q

The normal method used to break windows is to have one member on the roof holding the rope attached to the chain ring and another member on the ground with a second rope attached to the chain just above the ball. The member on the roof raises and ____the ball and the member on the ground_____ of the ball.

A

lowers / controls the swing

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9
Q

To breach brick walls with the battering ram, first _____ or other suitable tool.

A

remove one brick with a pickhead axe

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10
Q

After the first brick has been removed, use the ____ of the battering ram to remove the rest of the bricks, giving a slight lifting motion just as it strikes the brick.

A

forked end

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11
Q

Battering ram : The hole should be _____ so as not to excessively weaken the wall.

A

diamond-shaped

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12
Q

Brush Hook : The main cutting edge can be used to cut branches up to _____ in diameter. Cut the main stem of brush at about a _____ angle.

A

3 inches / 45-degree

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13
Q

Bullhorns are normally carried in _____.

A

Chief Officer’s sedans

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14
Q

Canteens come in _____ sizes.

A

one and two quart

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15
Q

Floor runners are made from waterproof cotton duck, ____ in size.

A

6’ x 18’

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16
Q

Hay hooks are used primarily for moving and carrying _____. They may also be used effectively in conjunction with a ladder strap to secure ______.

A

baled materials / ladders to parapets, windows, etc.

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17
Q

Where used, map size, designation (i.e., 400’, 800’ and 1200’) indicate _____ relationship (1 in. on 400’ map = 400 ft. actual).

A

inch to foot

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18
Q

Mattress carriers are made of a canvas material, about ___ in size with handles attached to the corners.

A

6 1/2’ x 9 1/2’

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19
Q

Pneumatic Power Chisel : It will cut through _____ , mild _____ in diameter and various thickness of sheet metal.

A

1 1/4” thick mild steel plate / steel bolts to 3/4”’

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20
Q

Tapered redwood plugs of various sizes are used to plug broken gas and water lines. A plug tapered to less than ____ at the tip may be used to plug ______.

A

1/2” / sprinkler heads and small diameter tubing

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21
Q

Rescue Air Cushion : There are two sizes: ______, which can be used in heights up to 70’

A

15’ x 20’ x 8’

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22
Q

Rescue Air Cushion : The ______, which can be used in heights up to 100’

A

18’ x 25’ x 9’

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23
Q

Rubber Gauntlet Gloves will be exchanged and tested with ____ of electricity every ____ by the _____.

A

10,000 volts / 60 days / Department of Water and Power.

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24
Q

Rubbish carriers are made of canvas material, _____, with handles attached to the corners.

A

4 1/2 feet square

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25
Q

All salvage covers are waterproof and ____ in size.

A

12’ x 18’

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26
Q

The salvage pan is a _____ metal basin, with removable ramps, for use in conjunction with the submersible pump and squeegees.

A

32 1/2” x 18”

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27
Q

Salvage Pan : The _____ pan can be used in areas that do not provide a “natural” catch basin.

A

5” deep

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28
Q

Crosscut saw for cutting ___.

A

wood.

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29
Q

Plumber’s saw is used for cutting _____.

A

sheet metal, nails, etc.,

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30
Q

Hacksaw is for cutting _____.

A

iron bars, bolts, etc.

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31
Q

Easy-out is a tool which is used to remove ____ when purchase on the male fitting cannot be obtained with a wrench, i.e., broken off sprinkler head.

A

male fittings from female connections

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32
Q

Wire cutters are used on ordinary ____ and wire up to ____ in diameter.

A

steel rods / 3/16”

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33
Q

(AFFF) Light water is a synthetic foam forming liquid designed to be used at a ratio of ___ concentrate to ____ fresh or seawater (6% solution).

A

six (6) parts / 94 parts

34
Q

AFFF : It is more than ___ as effective as protein type foams on open surface gasoline fires.

A

three times

35
Q

AFFF should not be used on Polar solvents, i.e., Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Keytone, etc. _____ should be used instead.

A

ATC (Alcohol Type Concentrate)

36
Q

Wet Water Anti Siphon Sprayer : the metering disk is normally set at #1 and approximately ____ is supplied to the sprayer.

A

40 psi

37
Q

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 ____ angle.

A

30-degree

38
Q

Wagon Battery : Above the ____ this is impractical and the effectiveness decreases beyond this point.

A

third floor

39
Q

The 2-1/2 Bresnan distributor is of revolving type, designed to throw water ___ in diameter. It has____ and will supply _____.

A

30 ft. / 9 orifices / 600 to 800 gpm.

40
Q

CO2 Extinguisher : Extreme care must also be exercised while using this agent because of the possibility of a ____ of the burning material due to the fact the cooling effect Of CO2 is ____.

A

reflash / negligible.

41
Q

At ordinary temperature and atmospheric pressure, carbon dioxide is a gas ____ as heavy as air.

A

1-1/2 times

42
Q

CO2 Extinguisher : It is stored in steel cylinders under a pressure of _____ pounds.

A

800 to 900

43
Q

CO2 Extinguisher : Upon release, the liquid changes to gas with an expansion ratio of _____

A

450 to 1.

44
Q

CO2 Extinguisher : Each cylinder is protected by a safety disc which will rupture if the extinguisher is subjected to a continued temperature exceeding _____ Fahrenheit.

A

135 degrees

45
Q

The type in general use by the Department has a net content of _____ Of CO2.

A

20 pounds

46
Q

The discharge time of a 20 pound CO2 extinguisher is approximately ____.

A

60 seconds.

47
Q

Extinguishers normally containing 20 pounds of CO2 shall be recharged when contents have been reduced to _____.

A

15 pounds or less.

48
Q

The dry chemical extinguisher in general use discharges_____ of dry chemical compound by means of a pressurized inert gas.

A

20 lbs.

49
Q

Dry Chemical : the compound consists principally of ____, which is processed to make it free flowing.

A

bicarbonate of soda

50
Q

Dry chemical is most effective on fires involving _____.

A

flammable liquids, gases and liquefied gases (Class “B” fires)

51
Q

For a comparable size extinguisher, the dry chemical is approximately ____ as effective as CO2 on hydrocarbon fires.

A

twice

52
Q

A cloud of dry chemical is similar to a _____, in that a flame cannot pass through a cloud or Particles in proper concentration.

A

flame arrestor

53
Q

The dry chemical will absorb the heat and anyone in the area can safely walk out through the cloud. The dry chemical in these extinguishers can also be used to _____ by allowing the powder to flow gently from the nozzle and spread over the surface.

A

neutralize acid spills

54
Q

Dry Chem : It is ineffective on ___ such as magnesium and sodium.

A

metal fires

55
Q

Because of its dielectric characteristics, dry chemical can be used safely on ____.

A

electrical fires.

56
Q

The discharge time of a 20 lb. dry chemical extinguisher with the valve fully open is ____.

A

ten seconds.

57
Q

Dry Chem : Best results are obtained with this type extinguisher by working from the ____ and ____ dry chemical in over the fire. This can be done by holding the nozzle about ____, aiming-the nozzle straight forward or slightly upward (rather than down into the fire), then giving a ____ of dry chemical.

A

windward side / floating / waist high / short blast

58
Q

Some passenger cars are equipped with a smaller dry chemical extinguisher with a capacity of ____.

A

three to five-pounds.

59
Q

______ are conventionally referred to as dry powder extinguishers.

A

Combustible metal extinguishers

60
Q

Dry Powder : These extinguishers are usually carried by crash companies and have a net capacity of ____.

A

20 pounds.

61
Q

Pacific-Coast Thread (PCT). (PCT adapters are identified by ____ paint.)

A

yellow

62
Q

The MAST-R-Adapter is used to connect a ____ to _____.

A

garden hose / thread less faucets damaged bibs or small nozzle tips.

63
Q

A Siamese is a fitting with _____ and one connection having male threads.

A

two or more connections having female threads

64
Q

Mcgill Forceps : ___ like tool used to grasp foreign objects obstructing the airway. It is used in conjunction with the Laryngoscope

A

Long tweezers

65
Q

Water has a ____ effect when applied in the form of a spray rather than a straight stream

A

greater cooling

66
Q

Spray Nozzle : Finely divided drops of water offer ____ to the flow of electricity than straight streams.

A

greater resistance

67
Q

Spray nozzles have less ____ than straight stream nozzles under similar conditions.

A

nozzle reaction

68
Q

The disadvantage of spray streams may include loss of water through evaporation, ____, _______, loss of striking power and penetration.

A

dissipation by wind currents / inability to span great distances

69
Q

Gleeson Pressure Reducing Valve : is used when conditions require the reduction of _____.

A

high pressure water flow

70
Q

Gleeson Pressure Reducing Valve : two sizes

A

2 1/2” and 3 1/2”

71
Q

Gleeson : Pressure on the discharge side of the valve is selected by an adjusting knob. This knob controls an indicator bar that is graduated from _____ in ___ increments.

A

zero to 300 / 20 psi

72
Q

Gleeson : The supply pressure must exceed the ___ in order for the valve to work properly.

A

discharge pressure

73
Q

Gleeson : The bleeder valve is used to bleed the hose line connected to the discharge side of the reducing valve. An ____ is provided for lubricating the ____.

A

oil hole / piston

74
Q

Gleeson :

1. Connect female inlet of ____ to hydrant; use reducer fitting, if necessary.

A

reducing valve

75
Q

Gleeson :
2. Connect hose or suction to ____ outlet of reducing valve. If a four-way valve is to be used, lay the four-way valve on the ground, connect to the reducing valve with ___.

A

male / short section of hose.

76
Q

Gleeson :

  1. Set indicator to pressure desired. To ensure prompt operation of the valve, the indicator should be set at the ____ before turning on the supply of water. The discharge pressure may be changed, however, while the valve is in operation, without shutting off the source of supply.
  2. Open hydrant when the lines are in position.
A

pressure desired

77
Q

Gleeson :
Maintenance
_____ after use. With the valve connected to a hydrant, set indicator on ___, ____, and open the hydrant. Allow the water to flow through the overflow. Close the hydrant and disconnect the valve from the hydrant.

A

Flush and lubricate / zero / cap valve outlet /

78
Q

Gleeson : To lubricate, remove the oil plug and place _____ of engine oil in the oil hole. Operate the piston.

A

four or five drops

79
Q

The “____ zoom binoculars” are used by the entry team leader to maintain visual contact with the Hazardous Materials entry team.

A

8 x 24

80
Q

_______ hand tools designed for use in flammable atmospheres. Tools include hammers, pipe wrenches, adjustable wrenches, screwdriver, pliers, etc

A

Brass and aluminum

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