*Bk 29- Air Rescue Cusion

Question 1

Air Cushion- During impact, the amount of air released in the rescue cushion is regulated by what?

Answer 1

The elastic cord that ties over the breather ports

Question 2

Air Cushion- Does the upper or lower cell of rescue cushion absorb most of the impact?

Answer 2

Upper cell

Question 3

Air Cushion- The lower cell of a rescue cushion can absorb _____ as much energy as the upper cell.

Answer 3

Twice

Question 4

Air Cushion- What is the tear strength of the material used to construct the air rescue cushion?

Answer 4

50 pounds psi

Question 5

If the air rescue cushion is torn or punctured during an incident, does it need to be removed from the operation?

Answer 5

No, if the air cushion incurs minor damage, the blowers will easily compensate for the additional loss of air

Question 6

Air Cushion- What is the preferred source of electricity for a rescue cushion?

Answer 6

The on board generator

Question 7

Air Cushion- Can the portable generator carried by truck companies start two fans simultaneously?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Air Cushion- As a last resort, what can you use to inflate the air rescue cushion?

Answer 8

Gasoline blowers

Question 9

Air Cushion- How long does it take for the air rescue cushion to inflate?

Answer 9

Less than 60 seconds

Question 10

How should the person falling into the Air Rescue Cushion be instructed to fall?

Answer 10

As if they were sitting down

Question 11

Air Cushion- After impact, how long should be allowed for re-inflation?

Answer 11

20 seconds

Question 12

Air Cushion- How should two people jump into the air rescue cushion if they must fall at the same time?

Answer 12

Hugging each other

Question 13

Air Cushion- Will a partially inflated rescue cushion provide adequate support for a falling victim?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

Air Cushion- Can you store a wet air rescue cushion?

Answer 14

No, allow to dry then replace

Question 15

Air Cushion- What is the responsibility of the Apparatus Operator during an air rescue cushion operation?

Answer 15

1. Deploy primary and secondary means of power sources (book states primary is portable generator and secondary is fixed electrical. On-board generator should be primary)
2. Deploys lighting to target area at night

Question 16

Air Cushion- How often should you inspect the air rescue cushion?

Answer 16

After use and monthly

Question 17

Air Cushion- What constitutes the need to send in the rescue cushion for repair?

Answer 17

1. Major tear

2. Stitching comes apart

Question 18

Air Cushion- If absolutely necessary, how can you clean the rescue cushion?

Answer 18

With water and deck brush (out of service until dry)

Question 19

Air Cushion- Air rescue cushion comes in what two models?

Answer 19

70A and 100A

Question 20

Air Cushion- Size and weight of 70A cushion?

Answer 20

15’x20’

190lbs

Question 21

Air Cushion- Size and weight of 100A?

Answer 21

20’x50’

360lbs

Question 22

Air Cushion- What is the thickness of the 70A cushion?

Answer 22

8’

Question 23

Air Cushion- What is the thickness of the 100A cushion?

Answer 23

9’

Question 24

Air Cushion- Specs for the electric fans of a 70A cushion?

Size, HP, Hz?

Answer 24

Two 20” blowers

1/2HP

60HZ

Question 25

Air Cushion- Specs for the electric fans of a 100A cushion?

Size, HP, Hz

Answer 25

One 20” blower, one 24” blower

1/2HP

60HZ

Question 26

In less than ____ of a second, the Air Rescue Cushion is able to absorb and dissipate the energy of impact

Answer 26

1/6

Question 27

The _____ (upper or lower?) cell provides the safety margin for the air pack and determines the limiting height from which a person may safely fall.

Answer 27

Lower

Question 28

The air rescue cushion rating is based on two factors:

1. The maximum floor level from which a person may fall, based on ____ feet per floor, landing on the buttocks or back with a cushioning effect that is safely below the human tolerance level (as per the U.S. Air Force in “Human Tolerance to Shock”).
2. The ability of the person falling to properly hit the target.

Answer 28

10 ft

Question 29

Besides the on-board generator, the use of a ____ power supply is desirable, if possible for the blowers of the air rescue cushion.

Answer 29

110 AC

Question 30

What is the power source order of preference for the blowers ?

Answer 30

1. On-board generator
2. 110 AC power source
3. 2 portable generators
4. Gasoline blowers

Question 31

To move the cushion once inflated, attach a drop bag cord to the eye at each corner of the cushion. A pre-cut, ____ foot length of drop cord works well.

Answer 31

6

Question 32

Air rescue cushion:

As a task force, who is responsible for controlling the timing of jumpers?

Answer 32

Task force commander capt II

Question 33

Air rescue cushion:

As a task force, once inflated, who coordinates the movement of cushion, blowers, and the power source?

Answer 33

Engine captain

Question 34

Air rescue cushion:

As a task force, who has the responsibility to police the target area for hazards that can damage the air cushion (i.e., sprinkler heads, broken glass, etc.)?

Answer 34

Engine capt

Question 35

Air rescue cushion:

As a task force, who is responsible for deploying the electric blowers?

Who is on charge to deploy the gasoline blowers as emergency back-up?

Answer 35

• Engineers

* 200 series engineer

Question 36

What size gasoline blowers should used for the air rescue cushion if needed as a last resort?

Answer 36

18”

Question 37

Air Cushion- Does the lower cell have a breather port?

Answer 37

No