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Ch 11 LCS Flashcards

0
Q

The stream shaper must

A

Stay on

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1
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How many tips does the Akron New Yorker have

A

3

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2
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How do you supply the Akron New Yorker

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Supplied by two 3 1/2 lines

Can use two 2 1/2 lines if necessary but the upper end flows will not be attainable

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3
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Engine based LCS is incorrectly called

A

The Stang

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4
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What is the only apparatus that has a Stang

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Satellite

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5
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To get the engine close to the building what will probably be needed to supply the engine

A

Inline pumping

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6
Q

Elevated stream is called a

A

Ladder pipe

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7
Q

What size hose supplies the ladder pipe

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3 1/2 hose

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8
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How many supply sources are recommended to supply the ladder pipe

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2 sources are recommended

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9
Q

How many lengths of 3 inch hose is carried by all ladders

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2 lengths

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10
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What other equipment is carried by all ladders to operate the ladder pipe

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3 inch Siamese and ball valve

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11
Q

The most flexible LCS is the

A

Tower Ladder

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12
Q

The TL flows up to_____gpm

A

1200 gpm

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13
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What size tip is on the TL

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2 1/2 tip

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14
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What is the required pressure at the TL intake

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200-250 psi

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15
Q

Who controls the water flow

A

Engine supplying the TL

16
Q

Who can order a LCS put into operation

A

IC which includes the 1st arriving engine for a quick knockdown

17
Q

What is needed when an LCS is ordered

A

All firefighters in the building are notified
Time is permitted for safe withdrawal to unexposed areas
This needs to be confirmed via HT or face to face

18
Q

What is an additional safety measure

A

Quick sweep by LCS without stopping at any window or other opening

19
Q

What is done to avoid water hammering

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All gates and valves opened and closed slowly

20
Q

An engine supplying a LCS should

A

Be dedicated only to supplying that LCS

Should not be supplying hand lines also

21
Q

When supplying LCS do you need relief devices

A

Yes

22
Q

Engine supplying a LCS during inline pumping

A

Must be augment ASAP

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