Chapter #10 Scene Lighting, Rescue Tools, Vehicle Extrication, and Tech Rescue Flashcards
When dealing with scene lighting equipment a firefighter I should be able to ……….and a fire fighter II should be able too………
Operate it, Maintain it.
The most common power source used by emergency service personal.
Generators
A portable generator typically has what type of outlets.
110 volt and 220 volt
A vehicle mounted generator can produce how much power?
More then 50 kW
Name disadvantages of vehicle mounted generators.
Noisy, make communication difficult, exhaust fumes can contaminate the scene.
If small amounts of power are needed what can be used in conjunction with the vehicles electrical system?
Inverter
Name advantages and disadvantages of using a inverter.
Advantages: fuel efficient, minimal noise.
Disadvantage: exhaust, limited power, limited mobility.
Name the two categories of lighting equipment.
Portable and fixed
Name the watt range for a portable light.
300-1000 watts
Name the watt range for a fixed light.
500-1500 watts
What determines the number of fixed lights that can be placed on a apparatus.
the amount of power available from the vehicle mounted generator or vehicles power system.
What three criteria must a auxiliary electrical equipment have>
waterproof, intrinsically safe, designed for the amount of current.
Standard for electrical safety in the work place.
NFPA 70E
Who should repair generators?
Qualified personal or electrician.
Name the two ways that rescue tools can be classified.
Their power source or their use.
Name the two ways rescue tools can be classified if using there power source.
Manual or power operated.
Name the five ways that rescue tools can be classified if using there use.
Cutting, Stabilizing, Lifting, Pulling, Other Activities
Standard on power rescue tools.
NFPA 1936
Name advantages of electric power tools.
Electricity is readily available, lightweight tools, battery tools are portable.
Name a disadvantage of a portable battery powered tool.
Less powerful then other tools.
Most powered rescue tools are powered by what?
Hydraulic pumps
Name three ways that a hydraulic pump may be operated.
hand, electric motor, gasoline engine
Name the four basic types of hydraulic and electric power rescue tools.
Spreaders, Cutters, Combination Spreaders/Cutter, Extension Ram
How many inches can a spreader typically open?
32”