Basic Emergencies

Question 0

How many turns for a Hydrant Street shut off?

Answer 0

17 Turns COUNTER CLOCKWISE

• Not until 12 full turns is there a decrease in flow
• Nut is usually found off center on the street side of chamber

Question 1

Counter-Clockwise turning is used on?

Answer 1

1) Hydrant Operating Nut

2) Hydrant street shut off

Question 2

For wires down in the street, when a line is needed a ____ nozzle should be used and should be at least __ feet away from any downed wire while operating Handline.

Answer 2

Fog Nozzle and at least 25 feet away from any downed wire

Question 3

For the street shutoff of a hydrant, where is the operating nut usually found?

Answer 3

OFF CENTER on the STREET side of the chamber

Question 4

For a hydrants street shut off, place the wrench on the operating nut and turn __________. And _____ turns? A noticeable decrease in water will occur in about _____ turns?

Answer 4

Turn counterclockwise 17 FULL turns. Decrease in water flow will occur in 12 FULL turns

Question 5

For a radiator steam leak where the safety valve has blown off, what are the actions taken?

Answer 5

1) Shut down radiator flow at valve handle turning clockwise

2) Replace safety valve or use tapered wooden plug wrapped in cloth. Tap in until secure

Question 6

For a radiator steam leak where the flow valve has blown off, what actions shall be taken?

Answer 6

1) Make certain flow handle is in OPEN position
(This is important)
2) Replace fitting to open piping by turning nut
in clockwise direction (wear gloves or towel
to divert steam while resetting valve)
3) After restoration of flow valve it may be turned off or on as necessary

Question 7

The red painted switch to shut down the electrical to an oil burner emergency, is located where (generally) for these type of occupancies.

1) Rowframe and Brownstones
2) Old law tenements
3) Private Dwellings
4) New Law Tenements or Apt buildings

Answer 7

1) Rowframe & Brownstone…Top of cellar stairs
2) Old Law Tenements………..Top of cellar stairs
3) Private Dwellings…………….Top if cellar stairs
4) New Law Tenements or apt buildings….Outside the oil burner room in the basement of the occupancy

Question 8

If a vehicle is to be towed, use a?

Answer 8

Chain