Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion Flashcards
Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
The cushion comes with ___ electric blowers.
two (one-half horsepower)
Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
24 Air Rescue Cushions, 6 rated at 100 feet and, 18 rated at 70 feet.
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Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
The Air Rescue Cushion is comprised of two cells separated by a membrane, but not completely sealed off from each other. Air can pass from the lower (smaller) cell to the upper (larger) cell by way of a small vent between the two.
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Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
The ___ cell absorbs most of the energy generated by an impact.
upper
Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
The lower cell does not have a breather port; consequently, very little air is released on impact.
This provides the lower cell with ___ the energy-absorbing capability of the upper cell.
twice
Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
In less than ___ of a second, the Air Rescue Cushion is able to absorb and dissipate the energy of impact.
1/6
Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
The cushion is constructed of vinyl-reinforced fabric, which is fire retardant and waterproof.
The tear strength of this material is over ___ pounds psi.
50
Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
If the air cushion is torn or punctured during an operation, it will not seriously affect its capability.
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The air cushion rating is based on two factors:
- The maximum floor level from which a person may fall, based on ten 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”).
- The ability of the person falling to properly hit the target.
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Move cushion and blowers to a “pre-deployment area.” Do not set up cushion in target area. To a “jumper” above, the Air Rescue Cushion may appear tobe fully inflated when it is not. (For attempted suicide, this should be out of view)
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Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
The preferred source of electricity is the on-board generator. It has the capacity to run two blowers simultaneously. Portable generators carried by Truck Companies do not have the capacity to start two blowers at the same time.
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Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
If the on-board generator or other 110 AC power source is not available, two portable generators will be required to deploy the Air Rescue Cushion.
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Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
As a last resort portable gasoline powered blowers can be used to inflate the Air Rescue Cushion.
NOTE
There are two negatives to using gas-powered blowers:
- They add a significant amount of noise to the scene.
- They produce carbon monoxide, which causes a long-term degenerated effect on the vinyl-reinforced fabric of the cushion.
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The Air Rescue Cushion will fully inflate in less than ___ seconds.
60
Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
After landing, have the jumper(s) immediately roll off the cushion and allow ___ seconds for reinflation.
20
Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
APPARATUS OPERATOR
Responsible for primary (portable generator) and secondary (fixed electrical) power sources for the electric blowers.
Deploys lighting to target area, at night.
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MAINTENANCE
- Inspect the cushion after each use and monthly.
- Each Air Rescue Cushion comes with a repair kit for minor cuts and tears. If the cushion receives major damage, it must be sent in for repair.
- If the stitching comes apart, the cushion cannot be patched on a seam. The Air Rescue Cushion must be sent to Supply and Maintenance for repair.
- The cushion can be cleaned with cold water and a deck brush; however, this should be done only if absolutely necessary, as it requires placing the cushion out of service until it has dried completely.
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Book 29 Rescue Air Cushion
Air Cushion Model 70A
Size ___ x ____
Thickness ___’
Rating 7th floor
Inflation Time One minute
Re-inflation Time 20 seconds
Weight 190 pounds
Power Required 115 V AC
!!!! Blowers Two 20”, 1/2 HP, 60 HZ !!!!
Price $6,000.00
15’ x 20’
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Air Cushion Model 100A
Size ___ x ___
Thickness ___’
Rating 10th floor
Inflation Time One minute
Re-inflation Time 20 seconds
Weight 360 pounds
Power Required 115 V AC
!!!! Blowers One 20”, one 24”, 1/2 HP, 60 HZ !!!!
Price $8,500.00
20’ x 50’
9
Volume 3 says 18’ x 25’ x 9’
