Dial it in #11 Flashcards
How can a FF reduce the likelihood of sustaining a job related injury during fireground ops
Utilize rehab facilities at emergency incidents
When does response to an incident begin?
As soon as the department is notified
Max weight for a ladder belt?
310 pounds
Low speed roadways
60km/hr and lower
Water added to a burning liquid may disperse burning liquid
yup
3 piece couplings
1 male threaded shank, 1 female non threaded shank, 1 female threaded swivel.
Tangent;
a row of delineation devices that are straight and parallel with the flow of traffic
What is the first coupling on the shoulder load
male
What is the first coupling on the fast attack bed
female
Smooth boar nozzle
cannot be adjusted to different stream patterns
When attacking a vehicle fire
extinguish fire near occupants first
The regulator on the SCBA is a
positive pressure regulator
Chainsaw premix is
50:1
First step in a air emergency is to
lay on your left side
What do you say when you want someone to repeat transmissions?
Say again
Feature of solid core doors
Sheet metal - can be added to the exterior if security is a concern. Will act as a better fire barrier.
Before going in with RIT bag
verify air is discharging from high pressure hose
Natural rope
More resistant in high temperature environments unless directly exposed to flame?
What is the discharge elevation of the blitzfire
10-50 degrees, 20 degree pivot from center
What are the stacked tips for the blitsfire?
24mm
32mm
38mm
Class A foam vs Class B foam
A= attracts carbon
B= Repels carbon
Female couplings do not have lugs
?
Water curtain
protects people and property from heat
Cribbing height to width ratio
2:1
Heat flux
measure of the rate of heat transfer to or from a surface Kw/m2
What should be used to clear FDC
Tool not hand
Wide angle fog
Has the lowest forward velocity
Most fires in new houses
are vent fuel limited?
Transfill hose length
3 ft
Do you dismantle a radio before cleaning?
Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).
2.
Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.
3.
Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease.
