BOOK 23 TRAINING BULLETINS Flashcards
TB073 TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
How should apparatus be parked?
manner which facilities RAPID WITHDRAWAL
TB073 TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
When blocking a traffic lane, should traffic be allowed to proceed on both sides of the incident? how should you divert traffic to one side?
NO;
using traffic control devices
TB073 TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
What provides maximum visibility to oncoming traffic?
EMERGENCY LIGHTS
TB073 TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Before standing to side and knocking on door, you should listen for how many seconds then evaluate?
10 sec
TB073 TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Where is the likeliest place to hide guns?
the bedroom
TB073 TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
What should you use to alert personnel to potential danger?
preplanned WORDS OF WARNING
TB073 TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Can an assailant with nystagmus, paranoid or hyperactive be reasoned with?
NO
TB073 TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
If a member is assaulted, who shall be notified and who shall be requested?
BC/Section Commander;
PD
TB073 TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
If a member feels that they are not injured, what should they do?
SEEK FIRST CARE
TB073 TACTICAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
What is the Immediate Supervisors responsibility in terms of workplace violence?
SHALL DOCUMENT AND COMPLETE CIRCUMSTANCES OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE ON WORKPLACE VIOLENCE INTAKE FORM AND POST INCIDENCE ASSESSMENT FORM
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
Which NFPA standard requires FF to operate in pairs of 2 or more?
NFPA 1500
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
What is NFPA 1561?
Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
Once command is established, subsequent companies are to stop where?
One block away from address
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
SitStat and ReStat are maintained by?
F666 or dispatch printout AND APPARATUS ROSTER SYSTEM
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
What is the APPARATUS ROSTER SYSTEM and what NFPA requirement does it fulfill?
Provides accountability for members assigned to each company;
NFPA 1500
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
What are 3 key deciding factors whether to assume exterior command or immediately commit to a tactical objective?
1) SAFETY OF CREW
2) WILL ATTACK EXTINGUISH OR CONFINE FIRE
3) DOES THE FIRE NEED IMMEDIATE COORDINATION DUE TO MAGNITUDE
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
Can IC be passed or transferred to another officer not on scene?
NO
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
Can an Engineer supplying water to multiple attack lines inside be considered a standby member? and why?
NO; abandoning his task could jeopardize the safety of other FF
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
When shall IC designate one company to be RIC?
Upon arrival of additional resources beyond the initial structure fire assignment
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
When can RA’s initiate Firefighting operations when first on scene of a Structure Fire?
IMMINENT LIFE THREATENING SITUATION EXISTS
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
The Staff Aid monitors radio channels from which side of sedan?
LEFT
TB076 COMPANY OPERATIONS
For larger incidents, what channel is used if there is no “STAGING CHANNEL?”
DIV TAC
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SEMS forms range from _____ to ______
ICS form 201 to ICS form 221
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
In order for local governments to be eligible for state funding of response related personnel costs, they must?
use STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Who is responsible for the overall incident?
IC
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Who is responsible for directing tactical actions to meet incident principles?
OPERATIONS
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Who is responsible for collection, evaluation, display of incident information, maintaining status of incident resources, and preparing IAP?
PLANNING/INTELLIGENCE
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
What is the SPAN OF CONTROL?
Number of individuals one supervisor can effectively manage
3-7
5 is optimal
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Resources in Staging must always be in AVAILABLE status and must be ready for assignment in how many minutes?
3 minutes
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
What is a resource KIND and TYPE?
Kind=what a resource is
Type=performance capability for that kind of resource
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
What is the highest resource type?
Type 1
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A S/T is a combination of?
resources of the SAME KIND AND TYPE
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
What are the 3 status conditions?
1) assigned resources working on a tactical assignment under a supervisor
2) Available resource ready for deployment
3) Out of Service Resources not ready for available status
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
What are 3 important command staff functions?
1) PUBLIC information and media relations
2) ensuring SAFETY
3) maintaining LIASON with assisting and cooperating agencies
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
What is the ICS CHECK IN FORM?
FORM 211
TB101 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
What is included in Unit Log ICS Form 214?
Names of assigned personnel
Listing of major activities in an OPERATIONAL PERIOD
TB135 FD OPERATIONS AT TACTICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
What is THREAT?
T=THREAT SUPPRESSION
H=HEMORRHAGE CONTROL
RE=RAPID EXTRACTION TO SAFETY
A=ASSESSMENT BY MEDICAL
T=TRANSPORT TO DEFINITIVE CARE
TB135 FD OPERATIONS AT TACTICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
What is an ACTIVE SHOOTER response?
2BC
2EMS CI
1 COMMAND POST CO
1LF
2E
4ALS RA
2BLS RA
TB135 FD OPERATIONS AT TACTICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
When may MEDICAL BRANCH be established?
large number of patients
distance makes it impractical to have one treatment area
TB135 FD OPERATIONS AT TACTICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
What areas are considered WARM?
Perimeter established by LE
CCP(s)
TB135 FD OPERATIONS AT TACTICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Limited equipment is required, what should be used?
M9 TEMS backpack
TB139 AIR MANAGEMENT POLICY
how often shall members be trained on air management per NFPA1404?
annually
TB139 AIR MANAGEMENT POLICY
What happens when low air alarm is activated?
last green LED turns red and begins to FLASH
HUD, upper L, audible
33%
TB139 AIR MANAGEMENT POLICY
When shall retraining occur? and what documentation shall be done?
annually in January
PRB, F2, TARGET SOLUTIONS
TB003 TYPE IV BUILDINGS ALUMINUM
What is the melting point of aluminum? approx how long does it take to reach the melting point?
1300F
10 min
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What are the fire equivalent to:
AMPS
VOLTS
OHMS
CURRENT
CONDUCTOR
AMPS=GPM
VOLTS=PSI
OHMS=FL
CURRENT=WATER
CONDUCTOR=HOSE
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What is the range for high voltage?
600-59,999
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What are the 2 components of a transmission system?
GRIDS
TRANSMISSION LINES
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What is the range of transmission lines? lines coming into LA?
69kV to 1000kV
230kV
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
How long can insulators be?
3-20’
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
How many times is voltage stepped down before it reaches customers?
3
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
How many receiving stations are in LA?
and what is the voltage stepped down to?
21 stations
34.5kV
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Distribution Stations receives voltage at ___ and steps it down to _____ (primary)
34.5kV
4.8kV
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Overhead transformers step down voltage to?
120/240v
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What are electrical lines placed directly in the ground called?
DB (designated direct buried)
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What are insulators made of?
GLASS
PORCELIN
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What determines HIGH VOLTAGE?
1) “HIGH VOLTAGE” sign on crossers
2) size and shape of conductors
3) distance between conductors
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
The degree of shock depends on?
1) amount of current
2) length of time the current passes through the body
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
How much is the chance of survival reduced when defibrillation is delayed?
10% every minute
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
how many amps can cause heart paralysis?
4
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
When can one break the 10’ away from power lines?
rescue attempt
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Overhead communication wires can be charged up to?
50v
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
When spotting for a downed wire, how far do you spot the apparatus?
at least one span (pole to pole)
OPTIMUM SAFETY min. 2 undamaged poles
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
conductors that feel street lights can be what voltage? and how should you approach it?
120-6150v
DEFENSIVE POSTURE
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What is the 30/33/100 rule?
30 deg fog
33’
100 psi min
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
When a Distribution/Substation fire occurs, when can you put water on electrical equipment?
DO NOT UNLESS DIRECTED BY LADWP
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
If a vehicle has been energized by wires and the occupant is able to drive the vehicle clear of the wires, how far should they drive?
Drive clear of wires by at least 35’
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
How far can a static charge jump?
2-3 inches
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What is a safe distance from Transmission Towers?
35’
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What is the minimum clearance from the outermost wire of electrical transmission lines?
100’
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What is the explosive range of CARBON MONOXIDE?
12.5-74%
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What is most likely burning in Vault/Manhole fires?
Conduit
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
With a Vault fire, how many manhole covers shall be located?
4 total; one in each direction
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Manhole covers weight ___, can travel ____ in the air and at a distance of ___.
300lb
75’
125’
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Who can cut HIGH VOLTAGE?
DWP LINE PATROLMAN
on call 24hr
can reach anywhere within 10 min
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
LADWP tests RUBBER GAUNTLET GLOVES every _____ at _____ ?
60 days
10,000v
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
What is an oil fuse cutout?
fuse between main line and transformer
TB008 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
The main fire hazard with electrical vaults is ____ which has a flash point of ____.
COOLING OIL
300 deg
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
What is the primary consideration for overhaul?
eliminating potential rekindle
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
What are the objectives of overhaul?
1) SAFETY of FD
2) ensure fire is OUT/ALL potential for rekindle is eliminated
3) LEAVE scene undisturbed
4) ID and PRESERVE all salvageable contents
5) PREMISES turned over to RP
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
What are the best forms of protection against dangerous forms of gases, vapors and particulates?
Time and Shielding
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
What should be used when an area is UNSAFE for personnel and SHALL BE COMPLETELY RESTRICTED?
Fireline Tape and Barricade Tape
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
What is ICS215A
INCIDENT ACTION PLAN SAFETY ANAYLSIS
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
What type of overhaul meets the traditional methods of the dept?
TRADITIONAL
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
When is WET OVERHAUL used?
NO SALVAGEABLE CONTENTS EXIST
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
Who coordinates a Fire watch?
MFC
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
What type of overhaul places piles in a location to minimize the inconvenience of the public?
COMPLETE OVERHAUL
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
How far should overhaul piles be placed?
min 10’ from any part of the structure
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
What are 3 piles for overhaul?
SALVAGEABLE ITEMS
NON SALVAGEABLE ITEMS
COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS
TB035 OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
What is the final phase of overhaul?
SECURING PREMISE BACK TO OWNER
TB090 FIRE BURNS
What is a BTU?
amount of heat needed to raise ONE pound of water ONE DEGREE F
TB090 FIRE BURNS
What is SPECIFIC HEAT?
the thermal capacity of a substance
TB090 FIRE BURNS
solid to water is the latent heat of ____
FUSION; WATER =143 BTU
TB090 FIRE BURNS
liquid to vapor is latent heat of _____
VAPORIZATION; 970 BTU
TB090 FIRE BURNS
What are 3 ways heat is transferred?
1) RADIATION
2) CONVECTION
3) CONDUCTION
TB090 FIRE BURNS
What are the 3 stages of fire?
1) GROWTH
2) FULLY DEVELOPED
3) DECAY
TB090 FIRE BURNS
What marks the end of the GROWTH STAGE and beginning of the FULLY DEVELOPED STAGE?
FLASHOVER
TB090 FIRE BURNS
What is the last warning sign for FF to withdrawal?
ROLLOVER
TB090 FIRE BURNS
What are 5 warning signs of FLASHOVER?
1) Fire producing back up of smoke on upper floors
2) Smoke increasing in intensity and heat
3) Rapid banking down of heated smoke
4) Radiant/Convective heat
5) Rollover
TB090 FIRE BURNS
What is the normal ceiling height?
8-10’
TB090 FIRE BURNS
When does SMOKE EXPLOSION occur?
early stages, as super heated smoke particles accumulate and forced into enclosed hidden areas
TB090 FIRE BURNS
What are warning signs of a SMOKE EXPLOSION?
1) sickly/intermittent flame due to low o2 level
2) smoke being drawn past you
3) heavy smoke swirling with great force
4) flickering flames in smoke above
TB090 FIRE BURNS
What is the o2 content in a BACKDRAFT?
11-15%
TB106 LCES
When communicating with the air horn, what is the notification for retreat?
10s of air horn
10s of silence
x3
total of 50s
TB106 LCES
LLCCESS
LOOKOUT
LOCATION
COMMUNICATIONS
CONDITIONS
ESCAPE ROUTE
SAFETY ZONE
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
TB106 LCES
14 SF WATCHOUTS
1) DELAY in entry
2) multiple co with minimal entry
3) ROOF is driven off with co inside
4) air drawn in rapidly, 0 visibility heat banking down
5) hear fire above but can’t SEE it
6) under a MEZZANINE
7) feeling UNCOMFORTABLE
8) SCBA ALARM with no fire
9) FLOWING water for several min but no progress
10) ventilation BEHIND you
11) UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH IC
12) working with UNFAMILIAR members
13) feeling FATIGUED
14) feel other person needs TRAINING
TB054 HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
What is an intermediate floor place in any story or room?
mezzanine or mezzanine floor
TB054 HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
When the total area of mezzanine exceeds 33 1/3% of the total floor area, it shall be considered?
an additional “story”
TB054 HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
The clear height above or below a mezzanine floor shall not be less than?
7’
TB054 HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
How many mezzanines can be in a room?
no limitation but there shall not be more than 2 levels of mezzanine in a room
TB054 HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
What is the max height of walls, railing, posts of a mezzanine?
42”
TB054 HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
When shall 2 exits be required on mezzanines?
occupant load over 10 or
mezzanine exceeds 2,000 sq ft
TB054 HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
What shall occur when a sprinklered building does not have sprinklers under the mezzanine?
A notice shall be issued directing REMOVAL OF ALL COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS UNDER THE MEZZANINE
and notification to FPB
TB054 HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
What if a mezzanine does not appear to support the weight of storage?
FIRE/LIFE SAFETY VIOLATION NOTICE requiring “forthwith” compliance shall be issued for removal of storage to a weight which is safe for structural load
notification to FPB
TB054 HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
Any questions concerning mezzanines may be telephoned to?
NORTH INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SECTION UNIT OF FPB
TB156 HILLSIDE HOME SF
How many hillside structures are there in the city?
over 400,000
TB156 HILLSIDE HOME SF
What are the 3 categories of hillside homes?
1) DESCENDING
2) ASCENDING
3) CANTILEVER
TB156 HILLSIDE HOME SF
What are three characteristic design features of DESCENDING hillside homes?
1) large picture windows
2) cantilever balconies off lowest level
3) walkout balconies
TB156 HILLSIDE HOME SF
Why are descending hillside homes the most dangerous?
possibility that entry from grade level into the structure could place ff above the fire if it originates on a lower floor
TB004
What are the three types of vehicle tank configurations?
1) Single tank with 2 or 3 axles
2) Tank tractor with semi trailer connected by 5th wheel
3) Tank truck pulling 2 axle trailer
TB004
What are the capacities of the three types of vehicle tanks configurations?
1) Single tank 3,000 gal; 5,000 gal
2) Tank tractor with semi trailer: 9,000 gal
3) tank truck pulling 2 axle trailer 4,200+ 4,8000=9,000
TB004
Where is the tank walls the thickest?
Towards the bottom (3/16”) and get thinner on the top
TB004
Void spaces between bulkheads are for leak indicator holes, can contain how much product?
up to 200 gal
TB004
When can you use PLAIN water on gasoline tanker incidents with fire involving spilled products or tanker?
for performing a rescue
TB004
What type of foam should be used?
AR AFFF
Alcohol Resistive Aqueous Film Forming Foam
TB004
How much foam concentrate shall be planned for fire suppression? maintaining a foam blanket?
15 min supply;
extra 15 min supply
TB004
How much class b foam do foam tenders carry?
1000 gal
TB004
Aluminum Tanks melt at what temp?
1,200 deg f
TB004
What rate will gasoline burn?
about one foot an hour
TB004
When should you attempt to upright a tank trailer before it has been off loaded?
NEVER
TB004
What is the safest and quickest method of off loading an overturned tanker?
Drilling a 4” hole in the aluminum tank with pneumatic drill
TB004
Vacuum Trucks hold how much of their rated capacity?
90%
TB004
Vacuum Trucks are classified by what 3 standards?
Dirty-tank is empty, but not cleaned
Clean-tank is empty and washed with water
Super Clean- chemically cleaned and free of product
TB004
Exhausted concentrated gasoline vapors are how much heavier than air?
3-4x
TB005
Hydraulic bumpers can be pressurized to what psi?
150psi
TB005
What is the travel distance of hydraulic bumpers? mechanical?
3”
4”
TB005
When breaking windows, where should you strike the glass?
corners
TB005
What is the flash point and specific gravity of GASOLINE?
-45deg F
0.8
TB005
What is the flash point and specific gravity of DIESEL?
125deg F
less than 1.0
TB007
What are the physical differences between straight streams and spray streams?
Size of water droplets
Shape of the stream
Effective reach
TB007
What is the expansion ratio of water to steam?
1:1700
TB007
What is “Skin Friction?”
Friction between air and water as water travels toward the fire
TB010
What are the dimensions of the bridle?
4 sections of 1/8” steel cable
4 1/2’ long
TB010
Helicopters use what size tagline that separates at how many pounds?
1”x 200’
80lbs
TB010
How much does 3 sections of 2 1/2” hose weight?
180lbs
TB012
What percent of fires are held in check by sprinklers?
96%
TB012
How many sprinklers are in a JUNIOR SYSTEM?
2-4
TB012
What is the orifice size of sprinklers in a JUNIOR SYSTEM?
1/4” to 3/8”
TB016
Siphon Ejectors are referenced by what?
Inlet size
TB020
Proper vehicle operation, use, maintenance, and trip planning can cause up to how much fuel conservation?
up to 10%
TB027
What is the ratio of “light water” to water?
6% concentrate
94% water
(1 gal to 16 gal)
TB027
How many time more effective is “light water” than protein type foams on open surface gasoline fires?
3x
TB031
Lexan softens at what temp?
350deg
TB065
Combined use of radios and MDT draw how many amps per hour?
8
TB065
When should an apparatus radio cutoff switch be turned “OFF?”
When placed out of service and cannot be plugged in for over 10 hours
TB008
WHAT IS CURRENT FLOW OR ELECTRON FLOW?
AMPS (GPM)
TB008
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL BETWEEN TWO POINTS IN A CIRCUIT?
VOLTAGE (PSI)
TB008
WHAT IS A MEASUREMENT OF RESISTANCE?
OHMS (FL)
TB008
OHMS LAW
WATTS=VOLTSXAMPS
TB008
WHAT IS EXTREMELY HIGH VOLTAGE?
EXCESS OF 60,000 VOLTS
TB008
HIGH VOLTAGE IS 600-59,999 VOLTS AND IS REFERRED TO AS “PRIMARIES” OR?
PRIMARY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
TB008
LOW VOLTAGE IS UNDER 600 VOLTS AND IS REFERRED TO?
SECONDARIES
TB008
HOW DOES ELECTRICITY GET TO CONSUMERS?
1) GENERATION
2) TRANSMISSION
3) DISTRIBUTION
TB008
GENERATION FACILITIES CREATE HOW MUCH ELECTRICITY?
4,000-20,000 VOLTS
TB008
WHAT TAKES ELECTRICITY FROM GENERATION PLANTS AND BEGINS THE FLOW OF CURRENT OVER LONG DISTANCES OVER TRANSMISSION LINES?
SWITCHYARDS
TB008
WHAT ARE 2 MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM?
GRIDS;
TRANSMISSION LINES
TB008
WHAT IS THE RANGE OF VOLTAGE FOR TRANSMISSION LINES? COMING IN TO LA?
69KV-OVER 100KV
230KV OR HIGHER IN LA
TB008
HOW LONG CAN TRANSMISSION INSULATORS BE?
3-20 FEET
TB008
DISTRIBUTION LINES STEP ___VOLTAGE WHILE STEPPING___ AMPS WITH TRANSFORMERS?
DOWN/UP
TB008
HOW MANY TIMES IS VOLTAGE STEPPED DOWN IN THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BEFORE IT IS REACHED TO CUSTOMERS?
3X
TB008
LADWP DISTRIBUTION STATIONS ARE SUBSTATIONS THAT UTILIZE TRANSFORMERS TO CHANGE HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICITY TO LOWER VOLTAGE. WHERE DOES THIS PROCESS START?
RECIEVING STATIONS
TB008
LADWP HAS HOW MANY RECEIVING STATIONS?
21
TB008
WHAT IS SUB-TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE?
34.5KV
TB008
HOW MUCH IS PRIMARY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE?
4.8KV
TB008
PRIMARY LINES RUN FROM WHERE TO WHERE?
DISTRIBUTION STATION TO NEIGHBORHOOD IT SERVES
TB008
EACH PRIMARY LINE SERVES HOW MANY CUSTOMERS?
750
TB008
LARGE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS, SUCH AS HOSPITALS, MALLS, HIGH RISE BUILDINGS, METRO RAIL STATIONS, AND LARGE COMPLEX USE WHAT VOLTAGE?
34.5KV
TB008
WHAT IS USED TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE VOLTAGE OF ELECTRICAL CURRENT?
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
TB008
HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITORS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO RETAIN A DEADLY ELECTRICAL CHARGE HOW LONG AFTER THE POWER HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN?
WEEKS
TB008
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER?
POLE MOUNTED
TB008
WHAT ARE CONDUCTORS MADE OF?
PORCELIN OR GLASS
TB008
HOW CAN YOU DETERMINE HIGH VOLTAGE?
1) HIGH VOLTAGE SIGNS
2) SIZE AND SHAPE OF INSULATORS
3) DISTANCE BETWEEN CONDUCTORS
TB008
HOW MANY AMPS CAN CAUSE DEATH?
1/10TH FOR 2 SEC
TB008
WET SKIN HAS A RESISTANCE OF ?
1,000OHMS
TB008
DO RUBBER TIRES INSULATE THE APPARATUS?
NO
TB008
WHEN RESPONDING TO DOWNED POWER LINES OR POLES, SPOT APPARATUS HOW FAR?
AT LEAST ONE SPAN (POLE TO POLE)
TB008
WHAT IS THE VOLTAGE FOR STREET LIGHTS?
120-6150
TB008
WHEN DIRECTING HOSE STREAMS ON A POWER POLE, WHAT IS THE 30/33/100 RULE?
30 DEG FOG PATTERN
33 FEET AWAY
100PSI
TB008
HOW MANY DISTRIBUTION STATIONS ARE IN THE CITY?
150
TB008
ELECTRICAL HAZARD IDENTIFICATION USING 3 STRANDS OF BARRIER TAPE THAT SAYS WHAT?
“DO NOT ENTER”
“DO NOT CROSS”
TB008
HOW FAR SHOULD YOU BE FROM TRANSMISSION TOWERS?
35 FEET
TB008
MAINTAIN A CLEARANCE OF HOW MANY FEET BEYOND THE OUTERMOST WIRE OF ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES?
100FT
TB008
WHAT IS MOST LIKELY BURNING IN AN ELECTRICAL VAULT OR MANHOLE FIRE?
CONDUIT
TB008
WHAT IS THE EXPLOSIVE RANGE FOR CARBON MONIXIDE?
12.5 TO 74%
TB008
HOW MUCH DO MANHOLE COVERS WEIGH?
300LBS
TB008
MANHOLE COVERS HAVE BEEN BLOWN HOW MANY FEET IN THE AIR AND HOW FAR?
75’ IN THE AIR
125’ AWAY
TB055
4” SUPPLY HOSE IS ______ JACKET 100% OZONE RESISTANT HOSE?
SINGLE
TB055
4” SUPPLY HOSE IS SYNTHETIC HOSE HIGH TENSILE REINFORCED YARN CIRCULAR WOVEN IN WHAT CONFIGURATION?
TWILL
TB055
SYNTHETIC HOSE PROVIDES MAXIMUM HOSE FLEXIBILITY AND ELIMINATES WHAT?
LEFT HAND TWIST
TB055
WHAT IS USED FOR THE WARP AND WOOF?
POLYESTER FOR WARP
NYLON FOR WOOF
TB055
WHY IS THE 4” SUPPLY HOSE YELLOW?
FOR VISIBILITY
TB055
WHAT ELIMINATES DELAMINATION FOUND IN LAYERED HOSES?
“THROUGH THE WEAVE” EXTRUSION PROCESS
TB055
HOW MUCH DOES ONE 50’ SECTION OF 4” WEIGH?
49LBS
TB055
HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY THE HOSE?
ID WITH 1 1/2” STENCILS 6” FROM COUPLINGS
TB055
WHAT IS THE BURST PRESSURE OF THE 4”?
750PSI
TB055
WHAT IS THE ACCEPTANCE PRESSURE?
500PSI
TB055
WHAT IS THE SERVICE TEST?
300PSI
TB055
WHAT IS THE KINK PROOF?
375PSI
TB055
DOES EXPOSURE TO SEA WATER, OIL OR CONTAMINANTS HAVE ANY EFFECT ON THE HOSE?
NO EFFECT
TB055
DRIVE OVER THE HOSE AT WHAT ANGLE?
45 DEGREE
TB055
WHEN LOADING HOSE IN HOSEBED, LOAD EITHER?
ROLLED OR OVER THE BAR
TB062
WHAT IS THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE FIRST COMPANY?
GET ONE HOSE LINE IN PLACE
TB062
THE 2” HIGH RISE HOSE IS SINGLE JACKET, NITRILE RUBBER IMPREGNATED WITH WHAT?
SYNTHETIC YARN
TB062
THE 2” HIGH RISE HOSE IS RIBBED TO REDUCE WEAR AND?
INCREASE GRIP
TB062
HOW MANY INCHES CAN THE HIGH RISE HOSE BE BENT BEFORE IT WILL KINK?
12”
TB062
HOW MUCH DOES THE HOSE WEIGH COMPARED TO THE 2 1/2” THAT WEIGHS 64LBS?
38LBS
TB062
HOW MUCH DOES THE PIGTAIL WEIGH?
10LBS
TB062
EACH PIGTAIL IS HOW LONG OF 2 1/2” HOSE?
8 FT
TB062
WHAT DEGREE IS THE 2 1/2” ELBOW?
60 DEG
TB062
HOW MUCH TALLER IS THE SINGLE LAYER COMPARED TO THE DOUBLE LAYERING?
8 INCHES
TB062
WHEN STARTING TO REBUILD THE HOSE PACK, HOW FAR BACK DO YOU PLACE THE FEMALE COUPLING?
10” PAST GAUGE
TB062
LADDER STRAPS ARE PLAED HOW FAR FROM BOTTOM OF PACK?
8”
TB062
HOW BIG ARE THE FOOTPRINT OF THE HOSE PACKS?
SINGLE: 40X22
DOUBLE: 32X16
TB062
WHERE MAY YOU ENCOUNTER 2 1/2” HOSE CABINETS?
IN STAIRWELLS ABOVE 4TH FLOOR
TB062
ORIFICE PLATES LIMIT YOU TO WHAT?
200GPM AT 50PSI
TB062
HOW MANY TURNS DO YOU OPEN VALVE ONCE YOU REMOVE ORIFICE PLATES?
1 1/2 TURNS AND ADJUST FROM THERE
TB062
ORIFICE PLATES ARE USED FROM THE TOP WHAT FLOORS?
6 TO 8
TB062
WHEN ARE PRV’S FOUND?
PRESSURES EXCEED 150LBS
TB062
WHERE ARE ORIFICE PLATES LOCATED?
SOLDERED TO OUTLET;
MALE END OF DRIPCOCK;
BEHIND GASKET ON DRIPCOCK;
BEHIND GASKET ON 2 1/2” HOSE
TB062
THE 2” HOSE IS ____ SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE?
MORE
TB062
WHAT IS THE 2” HOSE TESTED AT?
300PSI
TB063
HOW MUCH PRESSURE IS REQUIRED AT THE HIGHEST OUTLET?
125PSI
TB063
WHAT IS THE QUICKEST AND MOST RELIABLE WAY TO IDENTIFY SYSTEM PRESSURE?
LOCATE THE FDC SIGN, MOUNTED NEAR INLETS
TB063
AT MINIMUM, THE FDC SIGN MUST CONTAIN WHAT INFORMATION?
1) SYSTEM PRESSURE
2) AREA BUILDING SERVED
3) ADDRESS
TB063
WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR CALCULATING SYSTEM PRESSURE?
OF FLOORS X 5
+
150 CONSTANT (ROOF + STANDPIPE)
TB063
200 SERIES ENGINEER WILL LAY?
HYDRANT TO FIRE
TB063
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF (2) 2 1/2” LINES INTO THE FDC IS?
100’
TB063
WHEN PUMPING OVER 300PSI WHERE DO YOU STRAP THE LINES?
EACH SIDE OF THE COUPLING AND MIDWAY BETWEEN EACH COUPLING; LOADING LINES BEFORE STRAPPING
TB063
WHEN WILL ANOTHER APPARATUS SPOT TO THE HYDRANT/4 WAY AND PUMP HALF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE TO THE APPARATUS SUPPLYING THE FDC?
OVER 20 STORIES OR 25OPSI
TB063
WHEN YOU ARE NOT FLOWING WATER, MONITOR THE PUMP TEMPERATURE. USE WHAT TO ALLEVIATE WATER IN THE PUMP FROM HEATING UP?
PAVEMENT COOLER
TB063
HOW WOULD YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE FLOWING WATER INTO THE SYSTEM?
FEATHER THE DISCHARGE GATE.
IF GATE RESISTS AND/OR THERE IS A DROP ON DISCHARGE GAUGE THEN WATER IS FLOWING
TB063
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN IT IS CONFIRMED WATER FLOWING INTO THE INLETS?
THROTTLE UP AND NOTIFY IC
TB063
WHEN WATER IS FLOWING, WHAT SHOULD IC REQUEST?
ADDITIONAL ENGINES TO DUPLICATE THE LAY USING THE ADDITIONAL INLETS AND USE A SEPARATE SOURCE OF WATER IF POSSIBLE
TB063
WHAT DOES DUPLICATING THE LAY PROVIDE?
ADDITIONAL GPM AND INCREASED RELIABILITY
TB063
HAVING A TRUCK COMPANY SPOT THEIR AERIAL AS TO COVER BOTH THE PANEL AND THE FDCS. ONCE SPOTTED, LAY SALVAGE COVERS FOLED TO WHAT WIDTH ON THE RUNGS FROM THE PEDESTAL TO THE TOP OF THE AERIAL?
1/4
TB063
SPOTTING A SECOND APPARATUS NEXT TO YOUR ENGINE AND USING WHAT TWO PIECES OF EQUIPMENT TO CREATE A ROOF OVER THE PANEL?
PIKE POLE AND SALVAGE COVER
TB085
WHAT DOES THE DIVERTER DO?
DIRECTS FLOW 90 DEG FROM INLET TO OUTLET
TB085
WHAT IS THE MAIN BODY, COVER AND DIVERTER MADE OF?
MACHINED ALUMINUM
TB085
WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF 4 WAY?
35LBS
TB085
WHAT IS THE LENGTH, WIDTH, AND HEIGHT OF 4 WAY?
L: 12-3/4”
W: 14”
H: 13-1/2”
TB085
HAND WHEEL CAN BE OPERATED AT HIGH PSI BUT WHAT IS RECOMMENDED?
IDLE
TB085
THE 4 WAY IS HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED AT WHAT PSI AND WHEN?
ANNUAL PUMP TEST AT 900PSI
TB106
WHAT IS LLCCESS?
LOOKOUT
LOCATION
COMMUNICATIONS
CONDITIONS
ESCAPE ROUTES
SAFETY ZONES
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
TB106
WHAT IS THE SIGN FOR OPERATIONAL RETREAT?
10 SEC OF AIR HORN
FOLLOWED BY 10 SEC OF SILENCE
X3
FOR A TOTAL OF 50 SEC
TB106
FACADES AND MEZZANINES ARE _______ ABOVE ROLLING STEEL DOORS?
NO NORMALLY
TB127
WHAT IS THE BEST METHOD OF VISUAL AND TACTICAL INSPECTION?
CLEANING
TB127
EACH STATION IS REQUIRED TO CREATE A STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN. WHERE SHALL IT BE POSTED?
BULLETIN BOARD
TB127
WHO SHOULD PROVIDE CAV TIME?
COMPANY COMMANDERS AND BC
TB127
WHAT CHEMICALS SHALL BE PROHIBITED?
ANY EQUIPMENT THAT CREATES AN AEROSOL SPRAY OF ANY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS; KEROSENE
TB127
PRESSURE WASHERS FORCE WHAT OUT?
GREASE OUT OF AREAS
TB127
WHEN SHOULD PROMPT LUBRICATION BE DONE?
SAME DAY OF CLEANING AND IN NO CASE LATER THAN THE NEXT DAY
TB127
IN TERMS OF LUBE, IN MOST CASES?
TOO LITTLE IS FAR WORSE THAN TOO MUCH
TB127
WHAT IS USED TO LUBE CHASSIS?
CHEVRON BLACK PEARL
TB127
WHEN USING POWER LUBE EQUIPMENT, WHAT IS THE MAX AIR PRESSURE?
60PSI
TB127
WHAT SHOULD BE WIPED CLEAN PRIOR TO LUBING TO PREVENT FORCING CONTAMINANTS INTO AREA BEING LUBRICATED?
ALEMITE OR ZERK FITTINGS
TB127
WHAT IS USED TO LUBE FIRE PUMPS?
AQUA LUBE
TB127
WHAT TYPE OF ENGINE OIL IS USED?
15-40
TB127
WHO HANDLES TRANSMISSION OIL AND DIFFERENTIAL OIL?
THE SHOPS
TB127
HIGH QUALITY PAINT PROVIDES WHAT?
PROTECTION FOR LIFE
TB127
MEMBERS SHALL NOT PAINT UNDERCARRIAGE, EXCEPT?
TO BARE METAL AND TO PROTECT SURFACES FROM CORROSION
TB127
WHO IS ALLOWED TO USE SPRAY PAINT?
SHOPS ONLY
TB127
WHEN WILL UNDERCARRIAGE PAINT BE INSPECTED AND BY WHOM?
ANNUALLY AT PUMP TEST BY S&M
TB127
INSPECTION STANDARDS PRIMARY FOCUS WILL BE?
MAINTAINED AND CLEAN
SERVICEABLE CONDITION
SAFE
READY TO RESPOND
TB127
INSPECTION IS A MEANS TO VERIFY?
PROPER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE;
DOCUMENTATION IS BEING PERFORMED
TB127
THE MOST TELLING INDICATOR OF PRIDE IS?
CONDITION OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
TB127
APPARATUS INSPECTION IS DIVIDED INTO WHAT 4 CATEGORIES?
1) INSPECTION OF RECORDS;
2) DRIVERS KNOWLEDGE OF APPARATUS;
3)DRIVERS KNOWLEDGE WHEN MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED;
4) PHYSICAL INSPECTION
TB127
BIMONTHLY INSPECTION IS CONDUCTED BY WHO?
CAPTAIN AND BC
TB127
WHO SCHEDULES BI MONTHLY INSPECTION AND BY WHEN?
BC BY THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF EVEN MONTHS
TB127
WHO SCHEDULES 4 MONTH UNDERCARRIAGE?
S&M; WITH SUBSEQUENT INSPECTIONS SCHEDULED BY BC
TB127
F978 IS DOCUMENTED BY WHOM? 978B?
CAPTAIN AND BC;
BC
TB127
WHO SCHEDULES PUMP/AERIAL TEST?
S&M
TB127
WHO SCHEDULES BI ENNIAL INSPECTION?
COMMANDER, BES
TB127
FOR COMMUNITY DESIGNATORS, WHAT MUST BE ON FILE?
APPROVED LETTER
TB127
WHEN SHOULD YOU REPORT ANY TEARS OR HOLES IN THE BOOTS OF TAK4 INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION?
PROMPTLY
TB127
THE F972 DAILY PRE TRIP INSPECTION FORM SHALL BE CONDUCTED WHEN?
AS SOON AS PRACTICAL FOLLOWING RELIEF
TB127
F 972 SHALL BE RETAINED FOR HOW LONG?
RETAIN IN LOG BOOK, ONE MONTH PAST LAST ENTRY
TB127
F 972 SATISFIES WHAT TITLE IN CCR?
TITLE 13 OF CCR 1215
TB127
AIR COMPRESSOR SHALL CUT IN AT WHAT PSI?
85; 100 TYPICALLY FOR LAFD
TB127
NORMAL CUT OUT PRESSURE IS BETWEEN WHAT PSI WITH A MAX OF ?
110-120; 130
TB127
LOW PRESSURE WARNING DEVICE MUST ACTIVATE BETWEEN WHAT PSI?
55-75
TB127
F-977
F-978
F-978B
F-979
ARE RETAINED FOR HOW LONG?
3 YEARS
TB127
APPARATUS IS DELIVERED TO S&M FOR WHAT 5 REASONS?
1) ANNUAL TEST; CLEAN LADDERS AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR
2) SCHEDULED REPAIRS
3) UNSCHEDULED REPAIRS (EMERGENCY)
4) ROUTINE LUBRICATION
5) ACCIDENTS
TB127
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AT MTA YARDS?
8MPH OR POSTED SPEED LIMIT
TB127
WHEN AT THE MTA YARD, WHAT MUST BE WORN?
REFLECTIVE SAFETY VEST; BRUSH JACKET
TB127
BODY ARMOR ISSUED AFTER WHAT YEAR IS ROLLED AND STORED IN CARRYING BAG?
2005
TB127
WHAT PART OF THE YARD SHOULD OFFICERS CHECK?
WHERE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS CLEANED
TB135
WHAT IS T.H.RE.A.T.
T=THREAT SUPRESSION
H=HEMORRAGE CONTROL
RE=RAPID EXTRACTION
A=ASSESSMENT BY EMS
T=TRANSPORT TO DEFINITIVE CARE
TB135
WHAT IS AN ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE?
2 BC
2 EMS
1 COMMAND POST CO
1 LF
2 E
4 ALS RA
2 800
TB135
THE FIRST ARRIVING OFFICER SHALL:
CONFIRM NATURE OF INCIDENT (AS VS SHOOTING)
PROVIDE SIZE UP
AND?
DESIGNATE A STAGING AREA
TB135
WHO WILL MEET WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ESTABLISH UNIFIED COMMAND?
FIRST ARRIVING BC
TB135
WHO WILL NORMALLY BE ASSIGNED RESCUE GROUP SUP?
SECOND BC
TB135
WHO SHOULD BE MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS?
1ST EMS
TB135
WHO SHOULD BE MEDICAL GROUP SUP?
SECOND ARRIVING EMS
TB135
FIRST ARRIVING FIRE COMPANY AND RA SHOULD?
PREPARE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL FOR DEPLOYMENT AS RTF
TB135
COMPLEX INCIDENT SHALL HAVE WHAT DEVELOPED?
UNIFIED COMMAND
IAP
TB135
IAP SHALL INCLUDE WHAT?
RESCUE GROUP
MEDICAL GROUP
FIRE GROUP
COMMS PLAN
TB135
IF NO WARM ZONE OR CCP EXISTS, WHO WILL COORDINATE MOVEMENT OF PATIENTS TO TREATMENT AREAS?
TRIAGE UNIT LEADER
TB135
TREATMENT AREAS ARE IN WHAT ZONE?
COLD
TB135
WHAT CAN BE USED WHEN NO OTHER OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN IT IS UNSAFE FOR FIREFIGHTERS TO CONTROL THE SPREAD OF FIRE?
HELICOPTER WATER DROPS
TB135
AT A MINIMUM, WHAT IS THE PERSONNEL FOR A RTF?
2 FF
2 FORCE PROTECTION OFFICERS;
WHEN POSSIBLE 1FFPM
TB135
BALLISTIC HELMETS ARE IDENTIFIED WITH COMPANY DESIGNATOR WITH VELCRO LOCATED WHERE?
BACK OF HELMET
TB135
WHAT ARE THE 3 TIERS OF TEMS?
TIER 3: TEMS FRO
4 HOURS MIN/YEAR ALL MEMBERS
TIER 2: TEMS TECHNICIAN
TEMS COURSE NO SWAT
TIER 1: TEMS SPECIALIST
40HR TEMS COURSE+ 80HR SWAT COURSE
TB135
WHEN RESPONDING TO AN ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENT, LAW ENFORCEMENT ARE TRAINED TO USE WHAT TACTIC?
IMMEDIATE ACTION/RAPID DEPLOYMENT
TB139
WHAT NFPA STANDARD IS AIR MANAGEMENT?
1404
TB139
AIR MANAGEMENT DRILL SHALL BE DONE IN WHAT MONTH?
JANUARY
TB139
WHERE SHALL COMPANY COMMANDERS DOCUMENT AIR MANAGEMENT TRAINING?
PRB
393
F2
TB145
COMBUSTABLE METALS ARE CLASSIFIED AS WHAT TYPE OF FIRE?
CLASS D
TB145
COMBUSTABLE METAL FIRES CAN RANGE FROM WHAT TEMPERATURES?
5000-9000 DEG
TB145
HYDROGEN BECOMES A FREE BURNING CELL AND OXYGEN BECOMES WHAT?
AN OXIDIZER THAT ACCELERATES THE BURNING RATE, FIRE SPREAD, AND TEMPERATURE
TB145
COMBUSTABLE METALS ARE CATEGORIZED INTO WHAT TWO CATEGORIES?
ALKALI METALS
ALKALI EARTH METALS
TB145
ALKALI METALS ARE LITHIUM, SODIUM AND?
POTASSIUM
TB145
ALKALI METALS ARE WHAT UNDER NON FIRE CONDITIONS AND APPLYING WATER WILL RESULT IN FIRE AND EXTREME REACTIONS?
WATER REACTIVE
TB145
ALKALI METALS SHOULD BE PLACARDED WITH WHAT UNDER NFPA 704 SYSTEM?
“W”
TB145
ALKALI EARTH METALS ARE MAGNESIUM AND ALUMINUM WITH WHAT TWO THAT ARE TRANSITIONAL METALS?
TITANIUM
ZIRCONIUM
TB145
ALKALI EARTH METALS DO NOT PRESENT THE SAME HAZARDS AS ALKALI METALS, BUT WHEN BURNING THEY CAN BE _______WHEN IN CONTACT WITH WATER?
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
TB145
“M” CATEGORIES ON NFPA704 PLACARDING ARE FOR THE FOLLOWING METALS?
TITANIUM
MAGNESIUM
ZIRCONIUM
ALUMINUM
TB145
“M” SHALL BE IN THE FOURTH SPACE ON THE NFPA DIAMOND WHEN QUANTITIES EXCEED HOW MANY POUNDS OF COMBUSTABLE METALS?
500LBS
TB145
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MULTIPLE HAZARDS EXIST ON NFPA 704 PLACARD?
MOST SEVERE HAZARD ON TOP AND METALS ALWAYS ON BOTTOM
TB145
MEMBERS SHALL BE FULLY ENCAPSULATED WITH SCBA WHEN WORKING WITHIN HOW MANY FEET OF BURNING METALS?
30’
IDLH
TB145
WHAT IS THE EXTINGUISHMENT METHOD FOR COMBUSTABLE METALS?
SMOTHERING
TB145
WHAT DRY POWDER IS THE ONLY APPROVED PRODUCT BY THE LAFD?
MET L X
TB145
HOW MUCH MET L X DOES THE SHOPS HAVE?
500LBS
TB145
PER THE MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDATION, HOW MUCH MET L X IS REQUIRED TO TO EFFECTIVELY SMOTHER A FIRE?
1” LAYER
TB145
HOW MUCH WATER IN A COURSE STREAM CAN BE EFFECTIVE ON CERTAIN TYPES OF COMBUSTABLE METALS IN SMALL QUANTITIES?
COPIUS AMOUNT
TB145
WHAT IS THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION IN FIGHTING COMBUSTABLE METAL FIRES?
SEPARATE
ISOLATE
EXTINGUISH
TB145
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO NOT DISRUPT THE CRUST UNTIL THE METAL HAS BEEN COMPLETELY OXIDIZED TO THE POINT OF EXTINGUISHMENT. DEPENDING ON SIZE AND AMOUNT OF PRODUCT, HOW LONG COULD THIS TAKE?
24 HOURS OR LONGER
TB150
WHAT 5 GASES DOES THE DRAEGER MONITOR?
CO, CARBON MONOXIDE
O2, OXYGEN
H2S, HYDROGEN SULFIDE
HCN, HYDROGEN CYANIDE
EXPLOSIVE VAPORS
TB150
DRAEGER IS INTRINSICALLY SAFE, RESISTANT TO ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE, IT IS ALSO SAFE AGAINST?
WATER AND DUST
TB150
WHAT TYPE OF CALIBRATION IS DONE BY FIELD PERSONNEL?
FRESH AIR
TB150
HM SQUADS PERFORM A GAS CALIBRATION HOW OFTEN?
EVERY 6 MONTHS OR
ANYTIME SENSOR INDICATES A PROBLEM
TB150
ELECTROMAGNETIC SENSORS ARE DISPLAYED IN WHAT UNITS?
PPM
TB150
WHAT HAPPENS IF AN “X” IS DISPLAYED ON UPPER R HAND CORNER OF THE SCREEN UPON START UP?
METER CANNOT BE USED
TB150
DO NOT STORE DRAEGER NEAR?
SILICONE SPRAY
TB150
CATALYTIC COMBUSTABLE SENSOR MAY READ INCORRECT IN ATMOSPHERES LESS THAN ___ OXYGEN BECAUSE THE SENSOR REQUIRES OXYGEN TO BURN COMBUSTABLE VAPORS?
10%
TB150
IF OXYGEN IS GREATER THAN ___, IT IS NOT SAFE AND YOU MUST LEAVE?
23.5%
TB150
WHAT IS HYDROGENS FLAMMABILITY RANGE?
4-75%
TB150
WHAT IS ACETYLENES FLAMMABILITY RANGE?
2.5-100%
TB150
WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECT THE PRESENCE OF GAS?
EXIT BUILDING
REQUEST HAZ MAT
TB150
WHAT IS METHANES FLAMMABILITY RANGE AND LOWER LIMIT?
5-15%
5%
TB150
ALARM 1GOES OFF AT?
10% LEL
TB150
ALARM 2 GOES OFF AT?
20% LEL
TB150
PRESS AND HOLD “OK” KEY FOR 3 SEC WILL DO WHAT?
TURN ON DEVICE
TB150
HOW DO YOU TURN OFF DEVICE?
PRESS AND HOLD OK AND + BUTTONS AND COUNTDOWN BEGINS
TB150
IT ATMOSPHERE CAUSES METER TO ACTIVATE ALARM, WHAT SHALL YOU DO?
LEAVE IMMEDIATELY
TB150
HOLDING OK BUTTON FOR 2 SEC WILL DO WHAT?
DISPLAY VALUES
TB150 HOW DO YOU CLEAR PEAK VALUES?
PRESS + 3X
SELECT TRIANGLE ICON B PRESSING + THEN THE OK BUTTON
HOLD OK FOR 5 SEC TO CLEAR
TB150
FRESH AIR CALIBRATION IS USED TO IMPROVE ZERO POINT ACCURACY. O2 SENSOR IS AT ___? WHILE ALL OTHERS ARE AT 0%
20.9%
TB150
HOW DO YOU PERFORM A FRESH AIR CALIBRATION?
AFTER WARMED UP, DEPRESS + 3X
SELECT FRESH AIR SYMBOL
PRESS OK
WAIT 5 SEC OR PRESS OK
TB150
ALARM WILL RESET IF CONCENTRATION DROPS BELOW ALARM THRESHOLD. PRESS WHAT TO SWITCH OFF ALARMS?
OK
TB150
A BATTERY ALARM WILL SOUND WHEN 1/3 OF BATTERY FULL SYMBOL WILL FLASH ON R SIDE OF DISPLAY. PRESS OK TO ACKNOWLEDGE ALARM. HOW LONG WILL THE BATTERY LAST?
20 MIN
TB150
REPLACE BATTERIES WITH 2 AA. BATTERIES LAST APPROX 2-3 WEEKS. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO WARM UP?
30 MIN
TB150
AN EMPTY BATTERY SYMBOL INDICATES?
DEVICE WILL SHUT OFF IN 10 MIN
TB150
AFTER EACH USE, CHECK BATTERY STATUS 3/4 FULL. THEN PERFORM WHAT?
FRESH AIR CALIBRATION
TB150
WEEKLY, MAINTAIN BATTERY ABOVE 3/4. PERFORM FRESH AIR CALIBRATION AND CLEAN WITH WAHT AS NEEDED?
DAMP SPONGE
TB150 HM SQUAD WILL CALIBRATE ALL CHEMICAL SENSORS HOW OFTEN?
EVERY 180 DAYS
TB150
WHEN WILL THE DEVICE BE BUMP TESTED?
ANYTIME USED AT AN INCIDENT WHEN READINGS ARE REGISTERED
TB151
WHAT IS A DISADVANTAGE TO A SIMPLE HOSE LAY?
WATE FLOW MUST BE STOPPED BEFORE IT CAN BE EXTENDED WITH ADDITIONAL HOSE
TB151
A PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY ALLOWS FOR _______ WATER APPLICATION WHILE EXTENDING THE LAY AND ALLOWS FOR A SERIES OF LATERAL JUNCTIONS AT 100’ INTERVALS?
CONTINUOUS
TB151
THE “MAIN” LINE BEING PROGRESSIVELY EXTENDED AROUND THE PERIMETER IS KNOWN AS?
TRUNK LINE
TB151
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM SIZE FOR A TRUNK LINE?
1 1/2”
TB151
PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAYS HAVE MANY ADVANTAGES, WHAT IS A DISADVANTAGE?
INCREASED FRICTION LOSS DUE TO INCREASED NUMBER OF FITTINGS
TB151
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM SIZE HOSE FOR ATTACK AND LATERAL LINES?
1”
TB151
A COMPANY TASKED WITH PUTTING IN A PROGRESSIVE HOSE LAY MUST DO A MINIMUM OF HOW MANY DROPS?
3
TB151
WHAT IS THE COMPANY COMPLEMENT OF SMOKEY PACKS?
4 + STARTER ROLL
TB151
HOW MUCH DOES EACH PACK WEIGH?
26#
TB151
DESCRIBE THE HOSE IN THE SMOKEY PACKS?
100’ POLYESTER SINGLE JACKETED HOSE WITH POLYURETHANE LINING
TB151
HOW MANY FORESTRY ADAPTERS COME WITH A SMOKEY PACK?
2
TB151
IN ADDITION TO THE SMOKEY PACKS AND STARTER ROLL, EACH COMPANY WILL RECEIVE HOW MUCH HOSE?
400’ SINGLE JACKETED 1”
400’ SINGLE JACKETED 1 1/2”
TB151
WHEN ASSEMBLING THE STARTER ROLL, WHICH END IS ON TOP AND HOW FAR BACK IS IT BEHIND THE OTHER COUPLING?
MALE;
24”
TB151
WHEN LOADING, SECURE THE HOSE EVERY HOW OFTEN UNTIL THE 1” IS COMPLETELY LOADED?
8-10’
TB151
WHAT COLOR SHALL FORESTRY ADAPTERS BE PAINTED?
WHITE FOR IDENTIFICATION
TB151
WHILE TESTING SINGLE JACKETED HOSE, WHERE SHOULD YOU TEST HOSE?
GRASS OR LIGHT FUEL BED
TB151
SINGLE JACKETED HOSE SHALL BE TESTED AT WHAT PSI?
300PSI
TB151
SINGLE JACKETED HOSE IS PROFF TESTED AT WHAT PSI?
600PSI
TB151
SINGLE JACKETED HOSE IS BURST TESTED AT ?
900PSI
TB151
WHAT ARE THE WEIGHTS OF THE SINGLE JACKETED HOSE?
5#
7#
TB155
LEADERS INTENT FOR STRUCTURE PROTECTION, FIRST:
FIREFIGHTER SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY
TB155
WHAT WILL DICTATE STRATEGIES THAT WILL BE USED?
FIRE BEHAVIOR AND AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES
TB155
WHICH CONDITION HAS THE MOST POTENTIAL FOR HOUSE TO HOUSE IGNITION?
INTERFACE
TB155
WHICH CONDITION IS MORE COMPLEX TO TRIAGE?
INTERMIX
TB155
WHAT IS A PREPLANNED AREA WHERE FIREFIGHTERS CAN IMMEDIATELY TAKE REFUGE FOR TEMPORARY SHELTER AND SHORT TERM RELIEF WITHOUT USE OF FIRE SHELTER?
TEMPORARY REFUGE AREA
TB155
WHAT ARE THREE STRUCTURE TRIAGE CATEGORIES?
NOT THREATENED
THREATENED DEFENSIBLE
THREATENED NON DEFENSIBLE
TB155
WHICH STRUCTURE TRIAGE CATEGORY HAS TRA AND SAFETY ZONES PRESENT BUT LACKS DEFENSIBLE SPACE THAT REQUIRES FIREFIGHTERS TO PROTECT DURING FIRE FRONT CONTACT?
THREATENED DEFENSIBLE
TB155
IN TERMS OF WATER GUIDELINES, HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU KEEP IN RESERVE?
100 GAL
TB155
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STRATEGY AND TACTICS?
STRATEGY GIVES A GENERAL PLAN
TACTIC IS A SPECIFIC ACTION
TB155
WHAT ARE THE SEVEN TACTICAL MANEUVERS?
1) CHECK AND GO
2) PREP AND GO
3) PREP AND DEFEND
4) FIRE FRONT FOLLOW
5) BUMP AND RUN
6) ANCHOR AND HOLD
7) TACTICAL PATROL
TB155
WHAT ARE THE MILITARY 5 LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT
DRAW-D
DEFEND/HOLD
REINFORCE
ADVANCE
WITHDRAW
DELAY
TB155
MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND AROUND STRUCTURE?
100’
TB155
WHAT IS A GENERAL GUIDELINE FOR PROTECTING A STRUCTURE?
ONE ENGINE PER STRUCTURE; WITH ONE ADDITIONAL ENGINE FOR EVERY 4 STRUCTURES AS A “BACKUP” AND FOR PATROL
TB155
WHEN CAN ONE ENGINE PROTECT 2 STRUCTURES?
STRUCTURES THAT ARE CLOSE 50’ OR LESS
TB155
MAINTAIN A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF HOW MANY FEET FROM TRANSMISSION LINES?
35’
TB155
SPOT FIRES OR LOW GROUND FIRES CAN BE FOUGHT WITH HOSE LINES IF HEAVY SMOKE OR FLAME IS NOT WITHIN HOW MANY FEET OF POWER LINES?
100’
TB156
THIS TYPE OF HOME IS THE MOST DANGEROUS, MIN OF 2 STORIES, HAS LARGE PICTURE WINDOWS, AND COMMONLY OFFERS CANTILEVER BALCONIES OFF LOWEST LEVEL?
DESCENDING
TB156
HOW MANY FEET CAN CANTILEVER HILLSIDE HOMES CANTILEVER OUT?
50-75’
TB156
WHEN WERE CANTILEVER HOMES ORIGINALLY BUILT
EARLY 1900’S
TB156
WHEN BUILDING FEATURES MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ATTACK THE FIRE AT OR BELOW THE LOWEST LEVEL OF FIRE INVOLVEMENT, WHAT TACTIC SHOULD BE CONSIDERED?
TRANSITIONAL ATTACK
TB156
WHAT MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE VENTILATING OVER AN UNENCLOSED STAIRWELL?
FIRE SUPPRESSION LINES IN PLACE
TB156
WHEN SHOULD HORIZONTAL VENTILATION BE CONSIDERED AS A CONTINGENCY PLAN?
WHEN THE FIRE IS BELOW GRADE AND THE ONLY ENTRY TO ESTABLISH FIRE ATTACK IS FROM THE FIRST FLOOR
TB156
WHAT SHOULD BE A FACTOR WHEN DETERMINING THE BEST VENTILATION METHOD?
DIURNAL WINDS
TB156
WHY IS PARKING ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE HYDRANT?
FOR SUPPLY LINES TO BE TUCKED UP AGAINST THE PARKED CARS
TB156
WHAT IS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY WHEN PERFORMING A 360 ON A HILLSIDE HOME?
IDENTIFYING A PORTAL OF ENTRY
TB156
FIRE ATTACK, BACKUP, AND ALL ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SHALL MAKE AN ATTACK FROM A COMMON PORTAL OF ENTRY UNTIL WHEN?
WATER CAN BE PLACED ON THE SEAT OF THE FIRE
TB156
WHEN UTILIZING THE TIC, IT IS IMPORTANT TO REALIZE THAT IT ONLY READS?
SURFACE TEMP
TB164
WHAT IS A COORDINATED APPLICATION OF WATER WITH A STRAIGHT STREAM FROM THE EXTERIOR THAT PROVIDES A BREAK IN THE FIRE TRIANGLE BY COOLING THE ENVIRONMENT PRIOR TO TRANSITIONING INTO AN OFFENSIVE ATTACK?
TRANSITIONAL ATTACK
TB164
WHEN SHOULD TRANSITIONAL ATTACK BE CONSIDERED?
-IMMINENT SIGNS OF FLASHOVER
-FIRE CONDITIONS MAKE ACCESS UNSAFE
-FORCIBLE ENTRY DELAYED
-VENTILATION IS DELAYED OR NONEXISTENT
-WATER SUPPLY DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENT
-EXCESSIVE STORAGE
TB164
WHERE IS WATER APPLIED WHEN UTILIZING TRANSITIONAL ATTACK?
ONLY TO WINDOWS OR DOORS WHERE FIRE IS PRESENT OR VOLATILE SMOKE IMMINENT OF FLASHOVER
TB164
CAN YOU USE A TRANSITIONAL ATTACK WITH A WINDOW PANE INTACT?
NO
TB164
HOW LONG DO YOU FLOW WATER WHEN UTILIZING A TRANSITIONAL ATTACK?
UNTIL A CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OR BULK OF FIRE KNOCKED DOWN
TB164
CAN YOU USE A SWIRLING MOTION OR FOG PATTERN DURING TRANSITIONAL ATTACK?
NO
TB174
HOSE TESTING STANDARDS ARE CONSISTENT WITH STANDARDS OF SAFETY, WHAT NFPA?
1962
TB174
WHAT HOSE IS TESTED BY THE TESTPIT ENGINEER?
HARD SUCTION HOSE
2 1/2”HIGH PRESSURE HIGH RISE HOSE
TB174
WHEN SHOULD NEW AND REPAIRED HOSE BE TESTED?
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER RECEIPT BY FIRE STATION
TB174
WHEN DOES LAFD RECOMMEND TESTING HOSE?
WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DELIVERY
TB174
ALL HOSE THAT IS IN SERVICE SHALL BE TESTED OW OFTEN?
ANNUALLY
TB174
ALL HOSE THAT HAS BEEN STORED FOR LONGER THAN 1 YEAR SHALL BE WHAT BEFORE PLACED IN SERVICE?
TESTED
TB174
WHEN ARE FIREFIGHTING LINES CHANGED WHEN DIRTY OR DAMP?
WITHIN 24 HOURS
TB174
FABRIC JACKETED SUPPLY HOSE SHALL BE CHANGED HOW OFTEN?
WEEKLY OR MORE FREQUENTLY IF DAMP OR DIRTY
TB174
WHO SHALL THE STATION COMMANDER CONTACT FOR REPLACEMENT HOSE?
EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING UNIT AT S&M
TB174
WHAT IS THE SERVICE LIFE OF HOSE?
10 YEARS
TB174
ALL HOSE SHALL BE CLEANED AFTER USE. DIRTY HOSE CLEANED WITH CLEAR, COLD WATER. HEAVILY SOILED HOSE CAN BE CLEANED WITH WHAT?
5-10% LIQUID SOAP
TB174
WHEN HOSE IS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR LEAKS, WHERE SHOULD THE HOSE BE TAPED?
AROUND AREA OF LEAK
TB174’
WHEN TESTING HOSE, SLIGHTLY OPEN GATE AND NOZZLE, RAISE PRESSURE TO WHAT?
45PSI
TB174
WHEN TESTING HOSE, RAISE PSI NO GREATER THAN?
15PSI PER SEC
TB174
HOW LONG IS HOSE TESTED FOR?
5 MIN
TB174
WHILE INSPECTING FOR LEAKS, REMAIN OUTSIDE TESTING AREA. NEVER STAND WHERE?
1) WITHIN 15’ IN FRONT OF THE FREE END OF THE HOSE;
2) CLOSER THAN 15’ TO EITHER SIDE OF THE HOSE;
3) STRADDLE HOSE IN THE TESTING AREA
TB174
WHAT HAPPENS IF A SECTION OF HOSE IS LEAKING OR BURSTS?
IMMEDIATELY STOP TESTING.
DRAIN HOSE AND REMOVE DEFECTIVE HOSE
TB174
AFTER HOSE HAS BEEN TESTED HOW LONG SHOULD THE ENGINE IDLE BEFORE BEING SHUT DOWN?
5 MIN
TB174
HOW DO YOU OBSERVE FOR COUPLING SLIPPAGE?
MARK FULL CIRCUMFERENCE OF HOSE
TB174
STATION COMMANDERS SHALL MAKE WHAT ENTRY AFTER COMPLETION OF HOSE TEST?
F2
F129
TB174
ALL DOUBLE JACKETED FIREFIGHTING HANDLINES (1”- 2-1/2”) ARE TESTED TO WHAT?
400PSI
TB174
ALL HOSE OTHER THAN DOUBLE JACKETED FIREFIGHTING LINES ARE TESTED AT WHAT PSI EXCEPT SUPPLY HOSE?
300PSI
TB174
4” SUPPLY HOSE IS TESTED AT?
250PSI
TB103
200 AND 400 SERIES ENGINES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WHAT FOAM EQUIPMENT?
FOAM NOZZLE
JET CONTROLLER
TB103
WHAT FOAM EQUIPMENT DO ENGINES, 200 AND 400 SERIES HAVE?
1 1/2” IN LINE FOAM EDUCTOR
1” BUBBLE CUP NOZZLE
TB103
CLASS A FOAM REDUCES SURFACE TENSION AND INCREASES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WATER BY?
3-5 TIMES
TB103
CLASS B FOAM SEALS FLAMMABLE VAPORS UNDER THE FOAM. WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE STREAM FLOW SHOULD LAND ON THE FLAMMABLE LIQUID?
AT LEAST 80%
TB103
HOW FAR WILL EFFICIENT FOAM DEVICES THROW FOAM?
NEARLY AS FAR AS WATER
TB103
WHAT TYPE OF NOZZLE IS THE HYDRO FOAM NOZZLE?
NON ASPIRATING TYPE
TB103
THE HYDRO FOAM SYSTEM ENTRAINS ____AIR INTO THE SYSTEM?
LESS
TB103
THE HYDRO FOAM SYSTEM PRODUCES HIGH QUALITY FOAM THAT EXPANDS TO THE OPTIMUM RANGE OF?
3:1 TO 6:1
TB103
THE HYDRO FOAM SYSTEM CAN WITHSTAND ATMOSPHERIC WINDS AND ?
THERMAL UPDRAFTS
TB103
THE HYDRO FOAM NOZZLE PRODUCES 660 GPM AT WHAT PSI?
100PSI
TB103
WHAT IS THE REACH OF THE HYDRO FOAM NOZZLE?
180FT
TB103
WHAT PERCENT IS THE FOAM CONCENTRATE PROPORTIONED MIXTURE?
3%
TB103
THE HYDRO FOAM CAN BE USED FOR NON FOAM SITUATIONS. WHAT PATTERNS CAN BE USED?
STRAIGHT STREAM AND FULL FOG
TB103
SOME ADVANTAGES OF THE HYDRO FOAM NOZZLE ARE THERE ARE NO MOVING PARTS ON THE 2 1/2” INLET FITTING, ALLOWS FULL ENERGY OF WATER POWER TO PRODUCE FOAM AND CAN OPERATE EFFECTIVELY AT LOW NOZZLE PRESSURES AS LOW AS?
75PSI OR LESS
TB103
THE JRC USES SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER, PASSING THROUGH WHAT TYPE OF DEVICE?
HIGH EFFICIENCY VENTURI TYPE
TB103
THE JRC OPERATES IN THE SAME WAY AS WHAT DEVICE?
SIPHON EDUCTOR
TB103
THE SUCTION (FOAM CONCENTRATE INLET) IS LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE JRC AND COMES WITH A STANDARD DRUM KIT. WHAT COMES WITH A STANDARD DRUM KIT?
CLEAR PLASTIC PIGTAIL AND RIGID PVC “STINGER” PIPE
TB103
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF 1 1/2” HOSE TO CONNECT THE JRC TO THE HYDRO FOAM NOZZLE?
1000FT
TB103
BE SURE TO HAVE A SUPPLY OF FOAM CONCENTRATE READY. EPECT TO USE HOW MUCH GALLONS OF CONCENTRATE PER MINUTE?
20 GAL/MIN WHILE WATER IS FLOWING
TB103
WHAT IS THE FL FOR THE JRC APPLIANCE?
50PSI
TB103
WHAT IS THE FL FOR LP ASSEMBLY WITH JRC?
40PSI
TB103
WHAT ARE THE TWO MANUFACTURERS OF THE 1 1/2” IN LINE FOAM EDUCTOR?
WILLIAMS FIRE AND HAZARD CONTROL (.5-6%)
TASK FORCE TIPS (.25-6%)
TB103
WHAT PERCENT SETTING IS USED FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS FOR THE INLINE FOAM EDUCTOR?
3%
TB103
WHAT PERCENT SETTING IS USED FOR POLAR SOLVENTS WITH THE IN LINE FOAM EDUCTOR?
6%
TB103
HOW DO YOU STOP THE FLOW OF THE IN LINE FOAM EDUCTOR?
REMOVE PICK UP TUBE OR ROTATE METERING DEVICE TO “0”
TB103
MOVING SELECTOR RING FROM FOAM TO WATER WITHOUT A DECREASE IN PUMP PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN A LARGE INCREASE IN NOZZLE PRESSURE. THROTTLE BACK HOW MUCH BEFORE CHANGING FROM FOAM TO WATER?
10%
TB103
THE BUBBLE CUP NOZZLE CAN BE USED AS WHAT TWO TYPES?
CONVENTIONAL AND ASPIRATING
TB103
WHILE ASPIRATING, SLIDE THE GRAY SLEEVE PORTION FORWARD. WHEN FULLY EXTENDED WHAT WILL BE VISIBLE AT THE BASE OF THE GRAY SLEEVE?
A WHITE LINE ON THE SHAPER
TB103
WHAT PERCENT IS WET FOAM?
0.1-0.3%
TB103
WHAT PERCENT IS DRY FOAM?
0.3-0.6%
TB103
FOAM APPLICATION RATE OF 0.6-1.0% WILL OFFER MINIMALLY MORE FOAM QUANTITY BUT PROVIDE MORE SURFACTANT IN THE BUBBLE SHELL FOR A LONGER LASTING FOAM BLANKET. IT CLINGS READILY TO VERTICAL SURFACES, MAKES FOAM BARRIERS FOR EXPOSURES AND WET LINES THAT WILL HOLD FOR HOW LONG?
30MIN
TB175
HERO WIPES ARE AVAILABLE FROM WHO AND ORDERED THROUGH?
S&M;
SRS
TB175
WHEN WILL ARSON DETERMINE A FIRE WATCH IS NECESSARY?
IF INSURANCE COMPANY SHOULD INVESTIGATE
TB175
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM PPE FOR A FIRE WATCH?
FULL PPE AND SCBA
TB 183
THE RS3 HAS A Diesel engine WITH WHAT HP?
37.4
TB 183
WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE THERMITE RS3?
L: 115”
W: 65.5”
H: 65”
WEIGHT: 3,630LBS
TB 183
THE RS3 HAS AN ELKHART BRASS MONITOR TAHT IS SELF ADJUSTABLE AND FLOWS WHAT GPM?
500-2,500
TB 183
WHAT IS THE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL REACH OF THE RS3?
HR: 300’
VR: 150’
TB 183
THE WINCH IS ATTACHED AT THE REAR AND HAS 100’ OF 1/4” BRAIDED CABLE STEEL AND IS RATED AT?
8,000LBS
TB183
THE OPERATOR CONTROLS HAS HOW MANY JOYSTICKS AND ONBOARD CAMERAS?
2;
4
TB 183
WHEN INTRODUCING FOAM, PUMP PRESSURE NEEDS TO BE?
HIGHER IN ORDER TO OPEN CLAPPER VALVES
TB 183
THE FRONT PLOW IS USED TO PUSH DEBRIS. IT MOVES UP AND DOWN USING HOW MANY HYDRAULIC ARMS?
2
TB 183
RS3 IS REQUESTED THROUGH METRO AND HOUSED WHERE?
FS88
TB 183
WHEN SUPPLYING THE RS3 WHAT IS THE PREFERRED WATER SUPPLY?
4” WIH A 2 1/2” GATED WYE
TB 183
THE RS3 IS ABLE TO OPERATE IN WATER UP TO WHAT DEPTH?
8”
TB 183
THE RS3 IS POWERED BY AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND UTILIZES WHAT TO OPERATE?
OXYGEN
TB 187
THE OASIS HYDRANT ASSIST VALVE WEIGHS?
35LBS
TB 187
WHAT PROVIDES CORROSION RESISTANCE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE VALVE?
ALUMINUM HALF BALL VALVE
TB 187
THE OHAV IS HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED AT WHAT PSI?
900
TB 187
THE OHAV HAS A MAX OPERATING PRESSURE OF WHAT AND WHAT FLOW?
250PSI
2000GPM
TB 187
IN THE EVENT OF A PUMP OR OPERATIONAL FAILURE, THE BUILT IN SAFETY VALVE WILL DO WHAT?
THE INTERNAL CLAPPER VALVE WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE AND TRANSFER BACK TO HYDRANT PRESSURE WITHOUT AN INTERRUPTION OF FLOW
TB 187
WHAT WILL CAUSE THE CLAPPER VALVE TO OPEN AND CLOSE?
VARIATIONS IN HYDRANT PRESSURE OR PUMP PRESSURE, WHAT EVER IS GREATER
TB 187
MEMBER WILL REMOVE HYDRANT SLING AND OHAV FROM THE TAILBOARD AND PROCEED AWAY FROM THE TAILBOARD HOW MANY STEPS?
7
TB 187
PRIOR TO VERBALIZING TO “TAKE OFF”, HOW MUCH SUFFICIENT SLACK SHOULD BE WRAPED AROUND THE HYDRANT?
10’
TB 187
WHEN LAYING A LINE, ENSURE THE HAND CRANK IS TURNED WHICH DIRECTION?
COUNTER CLOCKWISE
TB 190
WHAT IS A FIRELINE CONSTRUCTED WITH CHAINSAWS AND HANDTOOLS TO REMOVE THE FUEL SUPPLY BY CLEARING FLAMMABLE MATERIAL AROUND THE FIRE?
HANDLINE
TB 190
LAFD TYPE II HANDCREW ARE USED FOR:
CONSTRUCTING LINE ON COLD FLANKS AND FOR OVERHAUL
TB 190
ALL ENGINES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WHAT BRUSH TOOLS?
2-PAIRS CHAIN SAW CHAPS
2- REFILLABLE METAL FUEL BOTTLES (BAR OIL/PREMIX)
2-RHINOS
1-PULASKI
1-FIRE SHOVEL
TB 190
THE PULASKI IS USED FOR CUTTING BRUSH AND SMALL TREES, GRUBBING AND TRENCHING. ONE SIDE IS SIMILAR TO A SINGLE BIT AXE AND THE OTHER SIDE HAS WHAT TO DIG ROOTS AND CUT TRENCHES?
GRUBBING EDGE
TB 190
THE FIRE SHOVEL IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR HANDLINE CONSTRUCTION. WHEN SHARPENING, START WHERE?
1 1/2” FROM THE HEEL TO THE TIP OF THE BLADE
TB 190
WHAT IS A COMBINATION TOOL OF A HOE AND RAKE, CONSISTING OF A HOE BLADE AND TINES?
MCLEOD
TB 190
THE MCLEOD, COMBITOOL AND RHINO ARE SHARPENED AT WHAT ANGLE?
45
TB 190
WHAT IS A LONG HANDLED TOOL WITH A MULTI-POSITIONED HEAD TO BE USED AS A SHOVE, PICK AND HOE?
COMBI TOOL
TB 190
THE RHINO IS A BENT SHOVEL WITH A ___ BEVELED BLADE?
7”
TB 190
SAND ALL SPLINTERED WOOD HANDLES WITH WHAT AND FOLLOW UP WITH?
120 GRIT;
A LIGHT COAT OF LINSEED OIL
TB 190
WHEN CARRYING HANDTOOLS, STAY HOW FAR APART?
10’
TB 190
CONTACT WHO FOR REPAIRS, REPLACEMENT AND DAMAGED HAND TOOLS?
WILDLAND FUELS MANAGEMENT UNIT AT FS88
TB 190
A SAWYER IS THE MEMBER UTILIZING THE CHAINSAW. WHO CLEARS THE MATERIAL THE SAWYER CUT?
SWAMPER
TB 190
WHEN CONSTRUCTING LINE, ALWAYS START WHERE?
AT A SAFE ANCHOR POINT
TB 190
WHO SETS THE PACE FOR THE REST OF THE LINE CONSTRUCTION OPERATION?
SAW TEAM
TB 190
THE WIDTH OF THE SAW CUT IS DETERMINED BY THE SAW LEADER AND MAY VARY FROM 4’ TO 20’ DEPENDING ON?
FUEL HEIGHT;
CROWN SPACING;
WEATHER;
FIRE BEHAVIOR
TB 190
ONLY CUT ENOUGH VEGETATION TO CONTROL THE FIRE. THE STEEPER THE SLOPE, THE ____ THE LINE SHOULD BE?
WIDER
TB 190
WHAT METHOD OF LINE CONSTRUCTION IS WHERE EACH MEMBER STARTS FROM THE FRONT OF THE LINE AND IMPROVES THE CONDITION OF THE LINE UNTIL IT MEETS THE SPECIFICATIONS BY THE TIME THE LAST TOOL IS ENGAGED? EACH PERSON TAKES A PERCENTAGE OF THE WORK NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE HANDLINE.
SWING N STEP OR
ONE LICK
TB 190
WHAT METHOD IS WHEN EACH TEAM CUTS A SWATH OR SECTION OF THE HANDLINE, WITH THE LEAD TEAM CUTTING ENOUGH FUEL TO ESTABLISH THE HANDLINE, AND FOLLOWING TEAMS COMPLETE THE HANDLINE TO THE REQUESTED LINE SPECIFICATIONS?
SWATH
TB 190
LINE SHOULD BE CUT TO WHAT TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE TO BURN THROUGH GROUND FUELS?
MINERAL EARTH
TB 190 HANDLINE WIDTH IS DEPENDENT ON?
FUEL SIZE
FLAME LENGTH
SLOPE
SPREAD POTENTIAL
WEATHER
TB 190
WHAT IS AN UNDERSLUNG LINE?
HANDLINE THAT IS CONSTRUCTED ON A SLOPE WITH FIRE ABOVE AND UNBURNED FUEL BELOW
TB 190
WHAT ARE BURNT YUCCA STUMPS CALLED?
PINEAPPLES
TB 190
WHAT IS REQUIRED WHEN CONSTRUCTING AN UNDERSLUNG LINE TO CATCH ROLLING DEBRIS?
CUP TRENCHING
TB 190
WHAT IS COMMONLY USED WHEN FLARE UPS OR SPOT FIRES OCCUR AND IT IS NECESSARY TO RETREAT TO A SAFETY ZONE OR ESCAPE ROUTE?
REVERSE TOOL ORDER
