Dial it in #6 Flashcards

1
Q

Fire pass;

A

Green is on radio

Red is on truck on command board and given to IC when at an emergency

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2
Q

What do you test radios for?

A

Clarity and volume

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3
Q

The electricity flowing through the tires causes a chemical decomposition of tires and sets the stage for pyrolysis. This can result in a sudden explosion of tires up to

A

24 hours after contact

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4
Q

If a swinging door is metal or metal clad in a frame set in a concrete or masonry wall you may need other forcible entry techniques

A

In some cases you can use a hydraulic door opener to open the door. (often called a rabbit tool)

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5
Q

On a 70km.hr roadway, how long is your buffer zone?

A

28 m

(4 m for every 10 km)

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6
Q

If the posted speed limit is 80 km, what is the tangent length?

A

80 m

1 m per every km of posted speed

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7
Q

What is the golden hour?

A

Time of incident to delivery of pt to physicians at hospital. (1hr)

Best chance of survival

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8
Q

What is the platinum 10?

A

Pt extricated and enroute to the hospital in 10 minutes

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9
Q

Which cable on the batter should be cut first?

A

Negative/black

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10
Q

CAN stands for

A

Conditions
Actions
Needs

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11
Q

How does one suppress panic?

A

Breathe Organize Act

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12
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What are the main incident priorities?

A

LIP
Life safety
Incident stabilization
Property conservation

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13
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A fire burning uphill on a moderate slope (40%) will double in speed when going to a steep slope (40%-70%) and will double again when going from a steep slope to a very steep slope (70%-100%)

A

By the time it has gone from 0-4 it has increased 4x
It burns more as it goes uphill

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14
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A vehicle travelling 100 km/hr travels how many meters per second?

A

28m

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15
Q

Trusses come in all shapes and sizes

A

True

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16
Q

What is the equipment tag?

17
Q

What is the mechanical checksheet?

18
Q

What does code 15 mean?

19
Q

Code 200?

A

Send CPS immediately

20
Q

What does a DVRS allow?

A

Dispatch to hear simplex transmissions. DVRS are in limited CFD trucks

21
Q

What are three techniques for vertical ventilation?

A

Mechanical openings
Structural openings
Tactical openings

22
Q

Rope needs to be what ratio?

23
Q

What are three bends in a rope?

A

Bight
Round turn
Loop

24
Q

What are the considerations for constructing a knot?

A

Dress, set, safety

25
What are the search priorites?
Highest priority/closest to the fire Last known location Exploratory
26
What should be reported back to the pointman?
Hazards Egress Victims
27
When should a mayday be called?
When a problem cant be resolved in 30 seconds. (WHO WHAT WHERE)
28
What are the priorities in vehicle extrication?
Stabilize the scene Stabilize the vehicle Stabilize the patient
29
Three components of the fire triangle
Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
30
Name the 4 components of the fire tetrahedron
Fuel, heat, oxygen, chemical chain reaction