9 Exam Flashcards
Where would you find a grounding rod?
Some portable generators are equipped with a grounding rod that must be inserted into the ground (Ch.19 Pg.733)
How much does water weigh?
8.35 pounds per gallon
Understand when you should shut down a sprinkler system
During overhaul to prevent significant water damage
What voltage should lighting equipment work off?
110-volt AC (Ch.19 pg.733)
What is a reagent?
A substance that is designed to react when it encounters another specific substance. (Ch. 19 pg. 753)
Where would you find an OS&Y valve?
typically found in mechanical room or basement (735)
Understand the salvage operation
Conducted to save property and reduce damages, tries to limit secondary losses from smoke and water (the slides)
Understand what direct inspection is
Ensuring that no hidden fire exists by opening a ceiling or wall and directly inspecting it
Understand the overhaul process
Overhaul ensures that a fire is completely extinguished by finding, exposing, and suppressing any smoldering or hidden pockets of fire in an area that has been burned (Ch.19 pg.730)
When should you apply duct tape to a salvage cover?
If any holes or tears are found during inspection. (754)
When can firefighters wear partial PPE?
Conducting salvage operations in remote areas with approval from safety officer(735)
What is a GFI?
Ground fault indicators, senses when there is a problem with an electrical ground and interrupts the current. (733)
What are we concerned about when using gasoline powered portable pumps?
The vapors emit Carbon Monoxide (744)
How should a crowbar be used in overhaul operations?
Crowbars and Halligan type tools: for removing baseboards and window or door casings (759)
Understand what secondary loss is
Property damage that occurs due to smoke, water, or other measures taken to extinguish the fire. (Glossary)
Understand the signs of structural collapse
Cracked or leaning walls
Pitched or sagging doors or doors stuck in shifted frames
Moaning/groaning or cracking sounds
Any type of movement or vibrations
Movement or shifting of water on the floor
Smoke pushing through cracks in the wall
Lack of water runoff from firefighting operations (ch.19 pg.757 )
What type of hose line should be used during overhaul?
1 1/2 or 1 ¾ inch hose (Ch. 19, Pg. 760)
What is the primary consideration while conducting salvage and overhaul?
Salvage and overhaul operations’ goal is limiting and reducing property loss from fire. Firefighters must attempt to preserve evidence related to the cause of the fire. (pg. 731)
Define salvage
A firefighting procedure for protecting property from further loss following an aircraft accident or fire. NFPA 402 (Glossary)
What does your PPE ensemble weigh?
40lbs or more(770)
When should rehab be required?
When workers who are exhausted, dehydrated, ill, injured, or emotionally upset can take a break for rest. ( pg. 768)
When should self rehab be required?
A minimum of 10 minutes, following the depletion of one 30-minute SCBA cylinder or 20 minutes of intense work without SCBA. (Ch. 20 pg. 773)
Understand what rest time means
Time it takes to recover and recharge to continue working(773)
What type of drinks should be avoided as fluid replacement?
Drinks such as colas, coffee and tea. Pg 780 section
Which type of nourishment is ideal for firefighters in peak performance levels?
Meals should include complex carbs(whole grain bread, pasta, rice, veggies) Also better to eat a series of smaller meals overtime. (780
While wearing your PPE what are you susceptible to?
Heat stroke/exhaustion (82)
What happens to the body when exposed to high humidity?
Reduces evaporative cooling making it more difficult for the body to regulate its internal temp causing heat stress (777)
How does PPE prevent evaporative cooling?
The vapor barrier causes limited evaporation and holds in hot liquids and steam in that barrier. (pg.769)