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1
Q

Aerial 100ft tank/foam size

A

300 gallons/ 5 gallon buckets

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2
Q

Ladder 65’ tank size

A

400 gallons/ 5 gallon buckets

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3
Q

Ladder 75’ tank/foam size

A

460/40 gallons

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4
Q

Engines tank /foam size

A

750/40 gallons

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5
Q

Engine Supply Hose Bed

A

900’ 2.5

900’ 5 inch

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6
Q

Ladder Supply Hose Bed

A

900’ 2.5 inch

600’ 5 inch

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7
Q

Aerial 100 Supply Hose Bed

A

600’ 5 inch only

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8
Q

All preconnects S-Loads (Besides Platform)

A

(2) 150 1.75 Crosslays
(1) 300 1.75 Rear
(1) 150 2.5 Rear Blitz

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9
Q

Aerial 100’ preconnects

A

1 of each:
150 1.75
200 1.75
200 2.5

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10
Q

Type of Pump

A

1500 GPM Hale

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11
Q

Engine Oil

A

15w 40

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12
Q

Transmission Fluid

A

Allison Transynd

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13
Q

Power Steering

A

Dextron III RED

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14
Q

Coolant

A

Extended Life 50/50

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15
Q

What is highest priorty while using power saws

A

Safety

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16
Q

What protection do you need when using power saws

A

Eye, Hearing, Gloves, Helmet, Boots

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17
Q

A second firefighter will be utilized as ________ while using saws

A

Safety Officer

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18
Q

Cutting teams shall include at least

A

2 firefighters

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19
Q

Circular saws cause a phenomenon known as

A

gyro-scoping

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20
Q

Never cut the the saw when

A

above the shoulders

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21
Q

Warming up saw may take

A

1 min

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22
Q

The saw should be ran at full speed for no longer than

A

10 sec

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23
Q

Allow saw to idle for ____ before shutting down

A

10-15 sec

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24
Q

Running saw at full throttle with no load will cause

A

Damage

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25
Q

The blade should be able to spin freely for ____ to allow to cool

A

10 sec

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26
Q

Cut using your ____ hand on the _______, and ________

A

Right - Rear

Left - Front

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27
Q

At idle speed the blade should

A

Not Spin, Needs adjustment

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28
Q

If saw if flooded

A

depress the throttle and pull cord until saw starts

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29
Q

Never cut in the ______ (chainsaw)

A

Kickback Zone

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30
Q

Where is the kickback zone

A

upper 1/4 edge of bar, the tip

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31
Q

Cuts with the chainsaw should be done at

A

The bottom of the bar

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32
Q

Torque the bolt holding the blade to

A

18.5 lbs

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33
Q

Fuel Primer should be pressed how many times

A

6

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34
Q

Only use the choke to shut down a saw only if

A

the kill switch fails to do so

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35
Q

Proper tension of the chainsaw

A

hangs down 1/8” from bar and rotates freely

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36
Q

CFM of Gas Fan

A

14773

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37
Q

Be aware that gas engines create what

A

CO Carbon Monoxide Hazard

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38
Q

TNT Power unit motor oil

A

10w30

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39
Q

TNT fuel run time

A

2 hours

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40
Q

TNT Power unit HP

A

6.5hp

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41
Q

If hydraulic fluid is below _____ in the sight glass will cause a cavitation

A

below 1/2 in the sight glass

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42
Q

Not maintain what degree working angle may cause damage to the blade

A

90 degree

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43
Q

Never disconnect the hose, couplers, fittings while

A

Under Pressure

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44
Q

Never leave a TNT tool

A

Fully OPEN or CLOSED

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45
Q

The rescue tool is equipped with a

A

Dead man switch

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46
Q

Do Not store TNT equipment

A

Under Pressure

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47
Q

When using Acceleration mode make sure

A

Both Simo control valves are NEUTRAL position

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48
Q

Opening of cutters

A

7.62 inches

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49
Q

Spreader distance

A

28/32 inches

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50
Q

Ram distance

A

50.32 open, 21.5 Closed

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51
Q

Weights of TNT Equip

A

Cutter 39.6
Spreader 43.8
RAM 45 pounds

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52
Q

Cutting Force of Cutters

A

156,000

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53
Q

Ram Stages

A

51,500 First

18,500 Second

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54
Q

Spreader: Leave a minimum of a ___ space between the arms.

A

1/4 inches

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55
Q

Cutter: Leave a minimum of a ___ space between the blades.

A

3 inches

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56
Q

RAM: Leave a minimum of a ___ space when retracting the arm.

A

1/4 inches

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57
Q

Engage the control valves on the power unit to the pressure position to allow

A

hydraulic oil to

circulate through the rescue tool.

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58
Q

(TNT) Fully open and close the tool one to _____ times to purge any air from the system

A

2

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59
Q

Using the acceleration control valve rotate between using both tools

A

simultaneously and

individually

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60
Q

Onboard Generator stated rated kilowatts

A

10kw

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61
Q

Used to provide power to onboard scene lighting, junction box, rooftop a/c and other onboard electrical
receptacles if applicable

A

Onboard Generator

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62
Q

Portable generator rated watts and volts

A

2000w/120v

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63
Q

Weight of Portable Honda Generator

A

46 lbs

64
Q

Run time of portable generator

A

3.4-8.1 hours

65
Q

Do not engadge on board generator if RPM’s are above

A

1,100

66
Q

check hydraulic reservoir for proper hydraulic fluid level. Check for leaks

A

On truck days

67
Q

AFFF Concentrate is formulated from special

A

fluorochemical and hydrocarbon surfactants

68
Q

Class B polar solvent

A

water miscible

fuel such as methyl alcohol, acetone

69
Q

Class B

hydrocarbon fuel

A

gasoline, diesel fuel

70
Q

Foam we use and carry

A

AR-AFFF Ansulite 3x6%

71
Q

AR - AFFF

A

alcohol resistant - aqueous film-forming foam

72
Q

_____ fire suppressing mechanisms are in effect when

using ANSULITE ARC 3% or 6% AR-AFFF foam solution

A

Three

73
Q

AR-AFFF should not be

A

mixed with any other foam concentrates

74
Q

AFFF works by

A

creating a film that stays on top of the flammable liquid to suppress vapors and
a foam substance that helps cooling, insulates and separates other ignition sources or hostile
fire from reigniting the vapors.

75
Q

Who makes Pro-Pak

A

Task Force Tips

76
Q

Class A foam concentrates of ______ may be used for fire suppression in wild land, rural
and urban areas along with Class A fuels such as wood, paper, and combustible materials

A

0.1% - 1%

77
Q

This item is intended to be used for direct extinguishment, overhaul, and wetting of Class A
fuels.

A

Pro/Pak

78
Q

Class B foam concentrates of ____ may be used for vapor suppression of flammable liquids
and gases while on vehicle fire or fuel spill.

A

1% - 6%

79
Q

A hydrating polymer gel, which creates a thermal barrier that clings to vertical surfaces
making it suited for exposure protection

A

Barricade

80
Q

Barricade works by encapsulating the water into a

A

gel product

evaporation is significantly reduced

81
Q

This item features the use of a small easy to use solid stick of wetting agent

A

POK Quick Stick Technology

82
Q

Flow Rate of AR - AFFF 3X6

A

150GPM @ 200 PSI

83
Q

Flow Rate of PRO/PAK

A

12GPM @ 100 PSI

84
Q

Foam Tank Capacity of BR5

A

200 Gallons

85
Q

PRO/PAK reach for ALL nozzles

A

Straight - 50 feet
Low Expansion - 37 feet
Medium Expansion - 9 feet

86
Q

Foam capacity of the Pro Pak

A

2.5 Gallons

87
Q

Duration of PRO PAK

A

1% 21 min
3% 7 min
6% 3.5 min

88
Q

Flow Rate of Barricade

A

15 gpm @ 80 psi

1 Gallon

89
Q

Flow Rate of POK and Duration

A

70 gpm @ 90 psi for 30 mins

90
Q

Do not expose Ar-AFFF and Pro Pak or POK

A

to direct sunlight or Heat during storage

91
Q

Expiration date for AR AFFF

A

20 to 25 years

92
Q

Expiration Date for Barricade

A

3 years (Longer with regular agitation)

93
Q

State maximum hose lengths used with portable AR AFFF foam system

A

500’ of 2 ½” on the supply side of the educator and 150’ 1 ¾” on the discharge side of the
educator.

94
Q

Nozzle for Foam

A

4000-14 175/75

95
Q

The eductor should be no more than how many feet above the bucket

A

6 feet

96
Q

Discharge pressure at the Eductor

A

200 psi

97
Q

may be used to extend jacks when primary method fails.

A

Auxiliary Power Unit

98
Q

Placement of an unsupported ladder tip will prevent

A

twisting, torque and tension that can lead to

catastrophic failure

99
Q

Placing the tip _______ above the designated target will protect the ladder while
under load.

A

6-12 inches

100
Q

State potential obstacles for proper jack stabilization

A

Manholes
Curbs
Storm drains
Soft surfaces

101
Q

Portable Standpipe Operations: Add ___ PSI for the waterway plus Elevation Pressure

A

75

102
Q

position the Ladder Truck for a rescue from a roof.

A

Place the tip of the ladder 6’ extended above the roofline and place the beams 6” - 12” over the
roofline in an unsupported position

103
Q

For safety concerns ______ the apparatus while loading hose.

A

turn off

104
Q

State maximum weight capacities pertaining to the elevated platform (bucket)

A 
1000 pounds (not flowing water)
800 pounds bottom anchor eye
500 pounds flowing water
500 pounds in the bucket when the stokes basket is secured with a patient to the stokes arms
400 pounds total stokes arm capacity
105
Q

State working weight of aerial platform

A

70,000 pounds

106
Q

State proper onboard air supply system regulator PSI setting

A

100-105 PSI

107
Q

State maximum onboard compressed air psi

A

6000 PSI

108
Q

State psi level that the onboard air supply system requires filling

A

5000 PSI

109
Q

State psi level that the onboard low air supply alarm system will sound

A

25% PSI remaining in the tank

110
Q

State potential collapse zone in relation to building height

A

1.5 Times building height

111
Q

State maximum height, reach and angle of platform ladder

A

Vertical Height: 100 feet Horizontal Reach: 90 feet Angle: (-5) degrees up to (+80) degrees

112
Q

TR 1 When the Low Range Switch is turned on, this will slow the ladder and platform to

A

approximately halfspeed

113
Q

State how the bridges that the Aerial cannot drive over are identified in the Visual MCT mapping program

A

Green highlighted Rectangles

114
Q

While crossing the bridge in TR 1 reduce the impact load, the unit shall not exceed a speed of

A

5 mph

115
Q

What unit will straddle the centerline to distribute

the weight more evenly over both lanes.

A

TR 1

116
Q

While using HIGH speed lower both of the outrigger jacks simultaneously until the front tires clear
the ground by

A

1 inch

117
Q

Confirm that the level indicator is in the

A

Green Zone

118
Q

Place the bottom of the platform (bucket) _____ over the roof

A

6-24 inches

119
Q

Instruct personnel in the bucket to deactivate __________ before making the rescue.

A

the self-leveling system

120
Q

Place the outrigger safety pins in the __________ in the outrigger jack frames.

A

lowest possible hole

121
Q

Brush 5 Tire inflation

A

Front 130 PSI, Rear 100 PSI

122
Q

How much Purple K in on BR5

A

400 lbs

123
Q

What is the discharge rate of the Purple K

A

7-10 lbs/sec (40 sec to empty)

124
Q

BR 5 The reach when flowing foam from Turret is approximately

A

160 ft

125
Q

BR5 shit

A

Nozzle set at 175 GPM – Discharge pressure 125 PSI.

o Nozzle set at 250 GPM – Discharge pressure 160 PSI.

126
Q

How long is the Dual Agent Line on BR5

A

100 ft

127
Q

Max discharge pressure when supplying 5” LDH

A

180 PSI

128
Q

State conditions when there will be a need to take over pumping to building’s fire protection system

A
  1. The building’s fire pump malfunctions.
  2. The building’s fire pump automatically shuts off, and it will do it in as little as 10 minutes.
  3. The IC determines a higher pressure or more volume of water is needed.
129
Q

The indication of the fire apparatus taking over the pumping would be a change in
pressure gauge readings and

A

a decrease residual pressure.

130
Q

Is the pressure at the outlet of the building fire pump when the pump is running
with no water flow occurring in the fire protection system.

A

Churn Pressure

131
Q

Is Churn pressure + Hydrant pressure.

A

Working Pressure

132
Q

Where will you find the Churn Pressure of the building

A

discharge gauge of the building’s fire pump

133
Q

The engineer will then charge the system to no more than ______ below the
Working Pressure + Standpipe Friction loss

A

20 PSI

134
Q

The engineer will make both connections to the standpipe with

A

two, 2 ½“ hoses

135
Q

The apparatus pumping the FDC will be in

A

PSI MODE

136
Q

Charge the standpipe to ______ and add ______ per floor up to the fire floor, not including the
ground floor.

A

150 PSI

5 PSI

137
Q

The engineer will communicate with the _______ at the standpipe to ensure that the correct
pressure at the high-rise pack gauge is ______

A

Firefighter

100 PSI

138
Q

Pumping operation used when a higher net pump discharge pressure is needed,
which is higher than one pump, is able to produce. High rises and buildings with a high psi pump
pressures will need this procedure.

A

Tandem pumping

139
Q

Max discharge pressure through 2 ½ ” hose is

A

360 PSI

140
Q

(Tandem) The supply pumper will be placed between the closest hydrant and as close as possible to the
attack pumper with a max of _______ apart between apparatus

A

300 ft

141
Q

(Tandem) The supply pumper will use________ hose lines to supply the attack pumper

A

two, 2 ½

142
Q

The standard FDC friction loss

A

25 PSI

143
Q

In Tandem Pumping Supply pumper is in _______, attack pumper is in

A

RPM

PSI

144
Q

Position the apparatus for Drafting on a hard surface next to a static water supply with a

A

dependable lift

145
Q

Use_______ sections of hard suction hose with strainer

A

2 - 10 ft

146
Q

Activate the primer for a max of _______ while watching the compound gauge drop down to ________

A

45 sec

22 mmgh

147
Q

State the procedure for loading hose on the Platform

A

ONLY lower the rear jacks to provide stability to the truck

148
Q

When loading hose on platform, use the interlock override procedure and only raise the
ladder on the __________ of the truck.

A

longitudinal center line

149
Q

If the truck is short jacked and the ladder rotates towards the short jack side

A

The rotation interlock

system will activate audible and visual alarms and put the aerial controls into CREEP MODE

150
Q

The two master stream turrets have a gear-driven butterfly valve that must be _________ from
inside the bucket prior to flowing water.

A

manually closed

151
Q

State the procedure for activating and deactivating the platform (bucket) self-leveling system

A

Press the RED Emergency Stop if personnel are attempting to enter or exit the
platform, such as during a rescue.

152
Q

Camino Real at the ICWW weight capacity

A

31 tons

153
Q

Camino Gardens and Cypress Way N/S bridge weight

A

22 tons

154
Q

The Captain on the unit shall request Fire Dispatch to notify the __________ that the “Aerial Platform”
needs to cross the bridge.

A

bridge tender

155
Q

Once a prime is confirmed, increase the engine speed to ________ and then slowly open __________ to flow water.

A

1,100 RPM

A discharge valve

156
Q

Once an established water supply is confirmed, keep at least one discharge flowing _______ to
maintain a continuous water supply, i.e. prime.

A

100 psi

157
Q

El rio Brindge

A

32tons

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