Ducot USES Flashcards
DCP
- Used to attack class a, b, c fires in growth stage
- e class fires
- f class depending on powder
Standpipe
Used to connect hose lines to ground hydrants and control the supply of reticulated water
Branch
Used in conjunction with a charged hose line to create an effective firefighting stream.
The branch allows operator to control the flow, direction and formation of the steam.
It’s suitable for offensive and defensive firefighting.
Portable motorised hydraulic pump
It’s used to energise hydraulic fluid in order to operation rescue tools
Hooligan
- It’s used to forcibly enter buildings
- force locks and windows
- remove padlocks
- cut sheet metal
Delivery hose
It’s used to transport the supply of water on the foreground.
Delivers water from the source to point of delivery
Delivers from ground hydrants, pumps, rising mains to branches, monitors, foam generators etc
Telescopic link stick
Used to de-energise low voltage electrical supply to building by removing the service fuses from overhead power lines
Hydraulic spreaders
When used in conjunction with a hydraulic pump, it’s used to
LIFT
SPREAD
CRUSH
PUSH
PULL
M18 disc cutter
It’s primary use is to gain entry into structures for the purpose of :
- life rescues
- firefighting operations
- ventilation
- RCR
Kapplar Zytron 300 liquid one piece suit
It’s used in conjunction with respiratory protection.
Provides 3b level protection from chemical spills
Suitable for decon duties NOT firefighting duties
Salvage drum
Used to contain hazardous materials particularly where the packaging in which materials is stored are damaged.
Commonly used to contain spillage from leaking, damaged or non conforming dangerous goods packages.
Cutters
When used in conjunction with hydraulic pump, the double acting cutters can cut metals in various situations, normally associated with RCR incidents.
They can also be used in other rescue operations.
