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1
Q

What activates Halon?

A

5lb CO2 bottle

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2
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What is the range of a 15lb CO2 bottle?

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4-6 feet from the horn

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3
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What is the scientific name for halon?

A

Bromotrifluromethane

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4
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Where are the zebra valves located?

A

Repair 2
Aft of armory 2nd deck
03 marine berthing
Fwd repair 4

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5
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What are the time delays for halon?

A

30 +/- 5 sec (unmanned)

60 +/- 10 sec (manned)

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6
Q

What does AFFF (sprinkler groups) provide to?

A 
VSA
VTA
Flight Deck
Well Deck
JP-5 pump room
Machinery room bilges
Hose reels
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7
Q

Components of a banding patch?

A 
Banding
Banding clip
Gasket
Steel Shole
Cutter
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8
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Whats unique about the jubilee patch from others?

A

It can be applied to pressurized systems

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9
Q

What overhaul gear is in the repair locker?

A 
Axe
Halogen
Shovel
NFTI
Rake
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10
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Where are the AFFF stations located?

A

Aft A/C
Aft MMR1 Escape trunk
Fwd Ships Laundry
Fwd Armory

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11
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Soft patch consists of what?

A

Gasket
Wedge
Marlin
Oakum

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12
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How do you activate the AFFF stations?

A

Two methods; electrical & hydraulic

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13
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What cannot be passed through the ESP?

A

Fuel
Hot water
Debris

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14
Q

What is the fuel tank capacity on the P-100?

A

1.45 gallons

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15
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Where are the main eductors located at?

A

Main 1 & 2

Aux 1 & 2

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16
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What state is halon in the bottles?

A

Liquid pressurized by nitrogen (600 PSI)

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17
Q

What systems cannot be patched with EWARP?

A

Fuel

Potable water

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18
Q

What spaces does halon cover?

A 
AMR1
AMR2
MMR1
MMR2
FLAM 1
FLAM 2
Troop Flam
Paint Mix Room
Hazardous Material Ready Issue
JP-5 pump room
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19
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How many spaces are covered by halon?

A

10

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20
Q

What portable eductors are operated by fire main?

A

Peri jet
S-type
Derbyshire

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21
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How long will each PKP bottle last with continuous use?

A

18lb - 10 seconds

27lb - 11 seconds

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22
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What are the 4 pipe patching methods we use?

A

Banding patch
Soft patch
EWARP
Jubilee

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23
Q

What type of fire main do we have?

A

Double horizontal loop

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24
Q

What does PILP stand for?

A

Potassium bicarbonate

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25
Q

What paper is used to test for agents?

A

M8 & M9

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26
Q

What does SOPV stand for?

A

Solenoid Operated Pilot Valve

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27
Q

What is the minimal number of bands required?

A

3

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28
Q

What is the concentrated ratio of AFFF?

A

94% sea water

6% AFFF concentrate

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29
Q

How many AFFF stations do we have?

A

4

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30
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What does AFFF stand for?

A

Aqueous Film Forming Foam

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31
Q

What class of fire is the 28lb AFFF extinguisher primarily used for?

A

Alpha & bravo fires

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32
Q

What colors can M8 paper change to and for what?

A

Nerve - Yellow/Green

Blister - Red

33
Q

What is the response time for M8/M9 paper?

A

M8 - 20 seconds

M9 - 10 seconds

34
Q

How large are the AFFF tanks?

A

800 gallons

35
Q

What are chemical agents used for?

A

Weapons of mass destruction to kill, injure or incapacitate opposing combatant forces

36
Q

What radiological detector do we have onboard?

A

AN-PDQ-1

37
Q

What portable biological agent detector do we have onboard?

A

Dry filter unit

38
Q

EWARP stand for?

A

Emergency water activated repair patch

39
Q

What is the rated capacity of the P-100?

A

20ft suction lift

100gpm @83 PSI

40
Q

What are the 3 colors of lights used for halon?

A

Red - halon discharge
White - power available
Amber - actuated

41
Q

What PSI can the jubilee patch hold?

A

100 PSI

42
Q

How many gallons does the 28lb AFFF extinguisher produce?

A

16 gallons

43
Q

How long will the 28lb AFFF extinguisher last with continuous use?

A

55-65 seconds

44
Q

What type of pump is the P-100 pump?

A

Centrifugal

45
Q

What does NFTI stand for?

A

Naval firefighting thermal imager

46
Q

Name 5 portable dewatering equipment

A 
Peri Jet
S-Type
Derbyshire
ESP
P-100
47
Q

Where can you activate AFFF stations?

A

At each AFFF hose reel

48
Q

What is the range of the PKP bottles?

A

18lb - 19 feet

27lb - 21 feet

49
Q

How long does it take halon to cover the space?

A

10 seconds

50
Q

What color can M9 paper change to and why?

A

Some shade of red, more sensitive than M8

51
Q

A chemical agent is what?

A

A substance through chemical reactions within the human body produces lethal or damaging effects on personnel

52
Q

What does PKP do to electrical components?

A

Highly corrosive

53
Q

How many fire pumps do we have onboard?

A

7

54
Q

What PSI can a banding patch hold?

A

150 PSI

55
Q

What type of detector do we have?

A

M256A1

56
Q

Where are the P-100’s located?

A

Boat deck

Port and STBD quarterdecks

57
Q

Where are the AFFF refill stations located?

A

1st deck above AFFF stations

58
Q

What type of power is used to operate the ESP?

A

440V

59
Q

What are the two sizes of PKP bottles?

A

18lb and 27lb

60
Q

What class of fire is primarily used for PKP?

A

Bravo

61
Q

What type of gas mask is used on the USS HFY?

A

M-50

62
Q

What does M256A1 detect?

A

Nerve, blister & blood agents

63
Q

What is the PECU primarily used for?

A

Access spaces and rescue personnel

64
Q

How many main eductors do we have?

A

4

65
Q

What is the length of time for continuous use of the 15lb CO2 bottle?

A

40 seconds

66
Q

What are the main eductors rated at?

A

650 GPM

67
Q

What does MOPP stand for?

A

Mission oriented protective posture

68
Q

How many zebra valves isolate the system?

A

4

69
Q

What deck are the Loops on?

A

2nd deck

03 level

70
Q

How long do we have to deliver the sample to shore facility?

A

24 hours

71
Q

How does M8/M9 paper identify an agent?

A

Changes color

72
Q

What is the primary purpose of the P-100?

A

Firefighting

Dewatering (secondary)

73
Q

What does PECU stand for?

A

Portable Exothermic Cutting Unit

74
Q

Who is authorized to activate the ESP?

A

Repair electrician

75
Q

What is the range of a portable 28lb AFFF extinguisher?

A

15 feet

76
Q

What installed chemical detector does USS HFY have?

A

IDPS-LR

77
Q

What does CBR stand for?

A

Chemical Biological Radiation

78
Q

What is the purpose of the AFFF proportioners?

A

To maintain concentrate ratio

79
Q

What class of fire is primarily used for CO2 bottles?

A

Charlie fires

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