DC Flashcards
What’s involved in a class A fire ?
Solids ( wood products , paper and fibrous materials)
What’s the recommended extinguishing agent for class alpha fire ?
Water
What’s involved in a class bravo fire ?
Flammable and combustible liquids
What’s the recommended extinguishing agent for class bravo fire ?
Afff
What’s involved in a class Charlie fire
Energize electrics
What’s the recommended extinguishing agent for class Charlie fires
CO2
What’s the most effective tactic to handle a class Charlie fire
D energize and handle as a class Alpha fire
What is involved in a class Delta fire
Combustible metals
What’s the recommended extinguishing agent for class delta fires
Water (fog pattern)
What’s the chemical name for AFFF
Aqueous film forming foam
What’s the chemical name for CO2
Carbon dioxide
What is the chemical name for Halon 1301
Bromotrifluoromethane
What is the chemical name for PKP
Potassium bicarbonate
What is the chemical name for APC
Aqueous Potassium carbonate
What is the effective range of the 18 and 27 pound portable PKP extinguishers
19 feet and 21 feet
What is the minimum discharge time for the 18 and 27 pound PKP extinguisher
10 seconds and 11 seconds
What is the affective range of a 15 pound CO2 portable extinguisher
4 to 6 feet
What is the minimum discharge time for the 15 pound CO2 portable extinguisher
40 seconds
What is the discharge time of an AFFF fire extinguisher
55 to 65 seconds
What is the effective range for an AFFF fire extinguisher
15 feet and decreasing
What is active de-smoking
Removing smoke and heat from the smoke control zone while fighting the fire
What are the four parts of overhaul
Check for hotspots,
Desmoke
Dewater
Atmospheric test
What does NFTI for
Nabel firefighters thermal imager
At what temperature does halon 1301 decompose at
900°F
What are the products formed when halon 1301 decomposes
Hydrogen fluoride and hydrogen bromide
How long will the NFTI Rechargeable battery last one fully charged
4.85 hours
What are EEBD used for
Provide a limited amount of breathable oxygen to evacuate personnel
When is an indirect attacked used
When the fire is fully develop/space is fully involved hi he high-volume smoke and team leader chooses to
What is the responsibility of the reflash watch
Observes the area to ensure that no new fires break out
And Oceana EEBD provides a maximum of how many minutes of oxygen for skate purposes
10 minutes
How many batteries and what kind are used for the NFTI battery pack
10 and AA
How many CO2 flooding systems are on board
Eight
Where are the CO2 flooding systems located
- Five flammable hazmat store rooms we need repair berthings
- One paint issue
- One rewind shop
- One below 11A HT shop
What are the four methods to light off the APC system
Fusible link (350degrees) , APC cylinder, pressure release control box, and remote control box
What type of fireman system do we have on board
Horizontal loop
What circuit is used for damage control and stability
2JZ
What spaces are protected by halon
Fire room, engine room, EDG., pump rooms one and two
How many halon Bottles are in each of the following spaces
- Pump room one
- Pump room two
- EDG
- Fire room
- Engine room
2 2 4 15 20
What are the two sizes of metal shoring
3 to 5 feet and 6 to 11 feet
How many pounds does 3 to 5 feet metal shoring hold
20 K pounds Compacted and 12 K pounds extended
How many pounds of those 6 to 11 feet metal shoring hold
20 K pounds compacted and 6K extended
What is the function of the CMWD system
Remove CBR contaminants from outer skin of ship
How many CMWD valve/zones are on board
Three
Who is authorized to keep hazardous materials after working hours
No one unless authorized by the fire marshal
How do you activate the CO2 flooding system
Break the glass and pull the T handle until you see red
How do you activate the halon system
Pool flipping off the 5 pound CO2 bottle and press down the lever
Where is the AFFF station located
Machine shop
How many repair lockers are on board and where are their locations
Four R1 - All the way forward R2 - Midship quarterdeck P Way R3 - All the way aft by the smoke deck NSF- Fire room P Way
How long is the AFF hose reel inside the fire room?
50 feet
How long is the reentry hose outside the Fire room?
125 feet
How long is the AFF a hose reel inside the engine room
50 feet
How long is the hose reel outside the Engine room
175 feet
What is the capacity of the AFFF tank
458 gallons
What is the title of the X40J sound powered phone circuit
Casualty communications circuit
What are the four possible nozzle positions on a vari-nozzle
Straight stream, narrow fog, wide fog, and flush
The acronym PECU stands for what
Portable exothermic cutting unit
What does the acronym MOPP stand for
Mission oriented protective posture
How many M OPP levels are there
Five levels/0-4
What sound powered phone circuit is for AFFF stations
X50J ( Fog and foam)
What is the P100 design for
Fire fighting and limited dewatering functions
What three types of wood shoring are there
H, I, K
What type of SCBA bottle do we use on board
45 Minutes
Who is responsible for fighting fires on the USS Frank cable
All hands
Which material condition of readiness provides the maximum amount of protection
Zebra
How many seconds is the halon time delay set for in an unmanned space
30 seconds
How many seconds is the halon time delay set for in a manned space
60
What are the four major components used to accomplish wooden Shoring
Shore , Strong back, wedge, and batten
What is the CFM rating for the fan box
3200
What is the CFM rating for the ram fan
2000
What powers the box fan
115V electricity
What powers the Rams fan
Fire main
What is the minimum PSI needed to power the ram fan
40-80 psi
What size is the inlet and outlet for the Rams fan
1.5 inches
Name two portable eductors
S type and Peri- jet
How many Jets are inside S type eductor
One
How many Jets are inside the Peru-jet eductor
Six
What are the sizes of the supply and discharge fittings on the S type eductor
1.5 inches for supply and 2.5 inches discharge
What are the Sizes of the supply and discharge fittings on the Peri-Jet eductor
2.5 inches supply and 4 inches discharge
Who does the team leader report to
On scene leader
Who does the scene leader report to
Repair locker leader
Who does the repair locker leader report to
Damage control center
What is the extension 7666 and 6667
DC Central And fire marshal
What type of AFFF system does the Frank cable have
Fixed eductor
Where can you find the APC system
Crew Galley And wardroom galley
SCBA can be pressurized to ____psi
4500 psi
Who is in charge of the team while inside the affected space
Team leader
How many volts does the SOPV run on
440V
How many gallons of foam will one portable 5 gallon AFFF jug make
660 gallons
What is the shelf life of AFFF
Indefinite
What allows you to know how much AFFF is in the tank
Tank level indicator
What does the acronym SOPV stand for
Solenoid operated piloted valve
What does the colors red/blue on a pipe designate
AFFF concentrate
What does the colors red/green on a pipe designate
AFFF mixture
When can you not discharge AFFF
Less than three nautical miles from Land
When can you Discharge AFFF as needed
Greater than 12 nautical miles from land
How do you get AFFF to pump rooms one and two
Portable 5 gallon AFFF jugs and standpipe with the in-line eductor
What is the only SOPV The Frank cable has
Service
How many AFFF hose reels does the Frank cable have
Eight
Where are the AFFF hose reels
- Six connected to the AFFF Engine room and fire room
- Two are on the flight deck
What are the three types of portable extinguishers
PKP, CO2, and AFFF
Where can you find wood shoring
Repair locker one and starboard aft Quarterdeck
What is the minimum psi needed before using the SCBA
4000 psi
When operating valves what kind of gloves would you use
Thick rubber
