Emergencies 3 Basic Emergencies Flashcards
It is beneficial to understand that clockwise is used by us in many ways at emergency operations. What are the 2 situations that we use Counter clockwise motion?
2.1.2.
Equally important to know is the other way - COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (CCW).
The Other Way (ccw) is used to close the following:
1. Hydrant operating nut.
2. Hydrant street shut off.
Location of Shut Offs
Sometimes shut off is located on the wall near the ceiling of the apartment directly below. Shut offs are also located on riser line of apartments in basements. Still no shut off; then locate where main enters building. What are some of the indicators of the main pipe entering a Bldg.?
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1) Usually near front building wall (often in a corner).
2) Pipe is coldest pipe in building and may also have condensation on outside.
3) Listen for sound of running water.
4) Feel vibration.
5) Look for armored ground cable which may be attached to main from electric meter.
6) Once valve is located shut off clockwise.
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When operating at a flooded basement in a vacant bldg. and using the cast iron waste pipe as a drain we remove the clean out plug or break into the pipe with a axe and halligan. On what side do we open the street trap?
4.2.
Open the street trap on the sewer side.
When dealing with a flooded roof what do we use to clear a blocked drain/scupper?
5.1.
DO NOT CLEAR ANY BLOCKAGE WITH HANDS!!! Member’s arm can be drawn into drain. Deaths have resulted. Actual suction pressure can be quite high.
Clear blockage with 6’ hook or applicable tool from drain or scupper.
When using the street shutdown to turn off a hudrant how many turns does it take using the hysrant shut off key?
- 1) Remove plate (sometimes difficult).
2) After cover removed, you may have to direct some water to clear chamber of mud and debris.
- 1) Remove plate (sometimes difficult).
3) Place wrench on fitting (this is not always easily done) and turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE 17 TIMES.
- To facilitate operation water may have to be diverted by board, garbage can cover, etc.
- Not until about 12 full turns is there a noticeable decrease in water flow.
- Nut is usually found off center on the street side of the chamber.
When replacing a flow valve that has blown off a radiator it is important that the valve is in what position prior to placing it back on the radiator?
- 2.
1) Make certain flow handle is in open position (this is important).
2) Replace fitting to open piping by turning nut on in clockwise direction.
Immediately upon confirming that live electrical wires are down and are creating a situation that places human life in danger: The first arriving unit must contact the Fire Department Dispatcher via Department radio indicating what?
LAP
8.2
That LIFE is in danger. Specify the location (ADDRESS, POLE number) of the downed wires, and request forthwith power removal and priority response by utility company.
When dealing with fallen electrical wires. Stretch line with fog nozzle. Use distance as a safety factor. Keep at least __ feet away from any downed wire while operating this handline.
Fill in the blank
8.2
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When operating at a power station emergency can we bring metal tools inside the gate?
Can we use wooden ladders supported by a metal superstructure?
8.3
Do not under any circumstances bring metal ladders or metal tools inside of gate of generating station.
No ladders, metal or wood, should be supported by metal superstructures.
When dealing with a overheated ballast we want to remove the wires from the ballst and cap them. After removing the bulbs and cover how do we know what thwe ballst is?
- Disconnect wires to ballast (black box) and remove same.
5) Isolate black and white power wires and cover exposed ends with caps or tape. Keep apart.
OIL BURNER EMERGENCY
Heavy odor or visible smoke on scene that is usually caused by delayed ignition.
Shut off electric power by use of oil burner remote control. Oil burner remote control is generally painted red and generally located at the following locations, depending on the type of bldg. what are the normal locations?
10.
a. In a private dwelling at the top of interior cellar stairs.
b. In an old law tenement, brownstone or frame building at the top of the interior cellar stairs.
NOTE: At above locations listen for sound of burner going off as switch may be for lights.
c. In a new law tenement or apartment house outside of the oil burner room.
At a stove gas leak what can be brushed on the suspected area of the leak and will bubble if a leak is present?
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A liquid detergent brushed on area of suspected leak will bubble if gas is leaking.
Ay a vehicle accident, especially when gas is leaking, we need to disconnect the battery. Which terminal should we disconnect first?
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It would also be safer to disconnect the grounded terminal first and to use a tool small enough to avoid accidental contact across the battery terminals.
When a Fire Department unit is called to provide assistance with the removal of a disabled passenger from a wheelchair lift, the following precautions must be taken before any members are permitted to start removal operations:
22.2
• The keyed switch at the bus driver’s seat that supplies power to the wheelchair lift, and the keyed switch located at the wheelchair lift that activates the lift must be in the off position and the key removed before operations commence.
• The officer shall insure that the wheelchair lift is secured, chocked, and stabilized to insure that the wheelchair lift will not move in the event of hydraulic or mechanical failure.
