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1
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Nozzle Settings / (Q^2) for 1.5” nozzle

A

95 gpm/ (1) 125 gpm/ (1.56) 150gpm/(2.25) 200gpm/(4)

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Nozzle settings / (Q^2) for 2.5” nozzle

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125gpm/(1.56) 150gpm/(2/25) 200gpm/(4) 250gpm/(6.25)

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Sizes and gpm of “stack set” (master stream smooth bore)

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1,3/8”-500gpm
1,1/2”-600gpm
1,3/4”-800gpm
2”. -1000gpm

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Master Stream Fog nozzle gpm settings

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350, 500, 750, 1000

*according to Block 3B-IV-J

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5
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Vehicle accident procedure

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  1. Notify your BC
  2. They will notify duty safety officer and Duty Chief (if needed)
  3. Duty Chief will notify county safety officer and Risk Management (when appropriate).
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When do you inventory your engine?

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  1. Shift Change Checks
  2. After an incident
  3. After picking up from fleet
  4. When Picking up reserve apparatus (or dropped off to you)
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7
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When do you not inventory your engine?

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during monthlies

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What are the criteria (5) for setting up a biennial inspection?

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  • Must meet all criteria*
    1. Occupancy class - A, B, F, M, R, or S
    2. Not vacant
    3. Not a target hazard
    4. Fire clearance GRANTED on last inspection
    5. No special circumstances (i.e. highly combustible contents, exiting problems, fire response history, etc.)
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Which occupancies can station personnel inspect?

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Hazard (H-4, H-5, H-8), Business (B), Factory/Industrial (F), Mercantile (M), Residential (R-1, div-1 congregate residences), Storage (S), and Utility (U)

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10
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King Airway:

What are the sizes and info?

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3 - yellow - 4-5 ft - 55 mL
4 - red - 5-6 ft - 70 mL
5 - purple - over 6 ft - 80 mL

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King Airway contraindications?

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  1. gag reflex
  2. Caustic substance ingestion
  3. Pt less than 4’ tall
  4. Esophageal disease
  5. Larengectomy with stoma
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King Airway:

How many attempts for placement?

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No more than 3.

-Max interruption of ventilations is 30 seconds (during attempts).

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13
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When pumping at 250 psi, during annual pump test, what position is transfer valve in and for how long?

A

Transfer valve set to pressure

Pump @ 250 for 10 minutes

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Annual Pump Test:

What performance do we test our pumps to?

A

Block IV-M-2
150 psi for 20 minutes @ 100% capacity
200 psi for 10 minutes @ 70% capacity
250 psi for 10 minutes @ 50% capacity

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15
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Shortcut for squaring #’s ending in “.5”

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  1. Take whole numbers above and below number to be squared.
    Example: 3.5^2, multiply 3 and 4. (3x4=12)
  2. Add “.25” to the end of the product found in step one.
    Example: 12 + 0.25 = 12.25
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When you are pumping in pressure with 45 residual psi and 185 discharge psi, what is each impeller producing?

A

Answer: 70 psi
PDP - residual = net PDP - 185 - 45 = 140 psi
for pressure, divide by 2 to find psi per impeller.
140/2 = 70 psi per impeller

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17
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ID # for diesel?

A

1993 - (UNID ?)

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18
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What distance must you stay back from (isolate) energized power lines?

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30 feet

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19
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What is the necessary minimum flow for an industrial park?

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1,500 gpm for four hours

*per KCFD water supply manual

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What size suction hose is needed to pump test a 1,500 gpm pumper?

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6 inch

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21
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What size tank filler on a 1,000 GPM (or less) pumper?

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1 inch minimum

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22
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What does the TIRES acronym stand for?

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T: traffic control is responding (CHP, police)
I: insert apparatus
R: report situation and needs
E: establish safe working area
S: stop or control flow of traffic
*According to OP 202.15*
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23
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If GPM goes from 500 GPM to 125 GPM, then what happens to the friction loss?

A

Friction loss reduced to 1/16th original FL.

-flow reduced to 1/4 of original flow, so square the new flow (1/4 x 1/4 = 1/16)

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Hydraulics:
There is a tank 55’ tall and 30’ wide full of Mercury.
How much PSI at the bottom of the tank?

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Answer: 324 psi (actual answer 324.060)
Take height of tank 55 ft, and convert to inches, then convert to psi based on conversion formulas/factors
55x12=660 ; 660x0.491=324.060 (then round based on answers given).

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How much more FL does 1.5” have compared to 1.75”?

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Answer: about 2x’s as much
Coeff for 1.5” = 25Q^2
Coeff for 1.75” = 12Q^2
25 is appx twice 12 (actual is 2.167 times)

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26
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How do you test (annual) fire hose?

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*Tools and Equipment Manual 630 KE, Section 2: Fire Hose Chapter 3

double jacket hose (blue): 300 psi / 3 mins (size 1.5” to 4”)
double jacket hose (tan/yellow): 250 psi / 3 mins (size 2.5” to 4”)
All single jacket hose: 250 psi for 3 minutes

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27
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What color was the hose marked after testing this year?

2014

A

Red - A shift - 2014

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28
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What is the method for placing pumping apparatus on an emergency to give Aerial Ladders the most reach possible?

A

IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Handbook - Ch 5 - Pg 105
Use the inside / outside method:
Inside: if the building is less than 5 stories tall, spot engine “inside” aerial ladder (closer to building)
Outside: if the building is taller than 5 stories, spot engine “outside” of aerial (away from building)

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29
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Med-Alert Criteria

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  • Only one criteria needs to be met*
    1. Five or more casualties
    2. Evacuation of a medical facility (hospital, convalescent home)
    3. Significant medical hazard to a significant population (hazardous materials, flood populated area evacuation, etc.)
    4. Any hazardous Material incident patient or victim with exposure to contamination.
  • only one criteria needs to be met*
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30
Q

Glascow Coma Scale:

Eyes Score

A 
Total (4) for Eyes
4 - Spontaneous eye movement
3 - Open eyes to voice
2 - Open eyes to pain
1 - Eyes do not open
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Glascow Coma Scale:

Verbal Score

A 
Total (5) for Verbal
5 - Oriented, Alert
4 - confused, disoriented
3 - Uses inappropriate words
2 - Incomprehensible sounds
1 - Makes no sound
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Glascow Coma Scale:

Motor Score

A 
Total (6) for Motor
6 - obeys commands
5 - localizes pain
4 - flex/withdrawal to pain
3 - Abnormal flexion to pain
2 - extension to pain
1 - no movement
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Step 2 Trauma Activation (9)

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  1. Penetrating injury to the head, neck, chest/torso, or extremities
  2. Flail chest
  3. Combination trauma with burns.
  4. Two or more proximal long bone fx
  5. Pelvic fx
  6. Open or depressed skull fx
  7. Paralysis
  8. Amputation proximal to wrist/ankle
  9. time sensitive injury w/ vascular compromise
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Step 1 Trauma Activation (3)

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  1. GCS less than 14
  2. Systolic BP less than 90
  3. Resp rate less than 10 or more than 29
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35
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What are the minimum requirements (tank and pump) for a Type III engine?
*according to FOG

A

*According to FOG - ICS 420-1 - Dec 2012
Tank - 500 gallons
Pump - 150 GPM

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36
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What is the cause of most vehicle accidents?

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Backing
Other causes of accidents:
1. Public reckless driving ( failure to yield, unpredictable behavior)
2. Excessive speed of apparatus (KCFD policy - max 5 mph over posted speed limit)
3. Lack of skill / experience of D/O
4. Poor apparatus design / maintenance

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37
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Forms to turn in after a Vehicle Accident? (4)

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  1. Vehicle accident report
  2. Vehicle accident sketch card
  3. Vehicle accident Training and Evaluation report
  4. Station Log
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38
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What is the Baldwin Circle (Circle of Trust)?

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2.304’
2.04” 1.13’
14.7 psi 30”Hg 33.9’
.491 psi
.434 psi

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39
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KCFD Pumper GPM from tank requirements:

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Tank size:
300 - 750 = min 250 GPM
over 750 = min 500 GPM

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40
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Diesel / Gasoline engine service schedule

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  • OP 203.25 Equipment: Diesel/Gasoline Engine Service Schedule (effective 06/2012)
    1. SUV’s/Pickups/Sedans (gas): 3000 mi. or 6 months
    2. Patrols/Crew Trucks (gas): 3000 mi or 6 months
    3. Patrols/Crew Trucks (diesel): 3000 mi or 200 hrs
    4. Engines (diesel): 4000 mi or 250 hrs
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41
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Exemptions to the vehicle code for authorized emergency vehicles are found under what section?

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CVC 21055

*exemptions do not give D/O the right to drive without due regard for the safety of others on the road

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42
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Polar Solvents

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6%

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43
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Hydrocarbons

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3%

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44
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How much AFFF-ATC do station keep on hand?

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Station 73 - (10) 5 gal pails

All others, (3) 5 gal pails on engine

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45
Q

1” Hg loss for _____ rise elevation

A

1,000 ft

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46
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1” Hg = ____ ft water depth

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1.13 ft depth of water

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47
Q

Define Specific Heat

A

Material’s ability to absorb heat

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48
Q

1” Hg = ____ PSI

A

0.491 PSI

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49
Q

Parking brake should hold to ____% grade.

A

20%

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50
Q

1 psi - ___ In Hg

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2.04” Hg

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51
Q

Pump Capacity 50%

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250 PSI

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52
Q

Defib Protocols

A

Unconscious/Unresponsive Pt.
Pulseless
Apneic/Agonal Respirations
1 year of age or older

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53
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Obvious Death Criteria (6)

A 
Decapitation
Massive Crush Injury and/or Evisceration (heart, lung, brain)
Lividity (post mortem blood pooling)
Rigor Mortis (check the Jaw 1st)
Incineration
Decomposition
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54
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What is the proper following distance for D/O driving under 40 MPH?

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1 second for every 10 ft of vehicle length

  • at higher speeds, add one second for safety
  • 2013 CA Commercial Driver Handbook pg 36
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Q

According to CA Commercial Driver’s Handbook:

What factors add up to total stopping distance? (3)

A

Perception Distance
Reaction Distance
Braking Distance

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56
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Foam Eductor Info:

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+200 psi at eductor
+Nozzle flows at least 95 gpm - (per block 3b)
+Start water flow, then place pickup tube in foam bucket
+Elevation:
0’-5’ = 150’ Hose to nozzle
5’-35’ = 100’ Hose to nozzle
35’-50’= 50’ Hose to nozzle

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57
Q

Nozzle pressures

A

50 psi - Hand held smooth bore - 1,1/8” and smaller
80 psi - Master stream smooth bore - 1,1/4” and larger
100 psi - all Fog Nozzles

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58
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Like Lines Rule:

A 
Figure [(Static - Residual) / Static] x 100= % drop
0% - 10% = up to 3x's flow
10%- 15% = up to 2x's flow
15%-25% = up to 1x flow
>25% = limited flow available
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59
Q

Air Brakes: Service Brake Test

A

Pick up Chocks / Seat belt ON
Release parking brake, roll forward slowly ( < 5 mph)
Firmly apply brakes to check for anything unusual. Anything unusual should be checked.
*2013 CDL Handbook - inspecting air brakes

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60
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Air brakes: Parking Brake Test

A

Set parking brake and try to move, or
roll forward slowly, then set the parking brake
“brake should stop a rolling vehicle, or not allow any movement”
*2013 CDL Handbook - inspecting air brakes

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61
Q

Air Brakes: Spring Brakes Activation Test

They should activate at _____ psi

A

Activate between 20 to 45 psi.

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62
Q

KCFD: Air Brakes:

Pressure Build-up Test

A

Run engine at fast idle (1000-1200 rpm).
- By law, the time required to build pressure from 65 to 120 psi should not exceed five minutes. The average is about 1.5 minutes

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63
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DMV: Air Brakes:

Rate of Buildup:

A

*Engine at “operating” rpms
Must build-up from 85 psi to 100 psi within 45 seconds for dual air systems.
*2013 CDL Handbook - inspecting air brakes

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64
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Temperature for non colored Sprinkler head

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135-170 deg F.

- IFSTA Fire Detection and Suppresion systems - 3rd ed.

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65
Q

Temperature for white sprinkler head

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175-225 deg F.

- IFSTA Fire Detection and Suppresion systems - 3rd ed.

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66
Q

Temp for blue sprinkler head

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250-300 deg F.

- IFSTA Fire Detection and Suppresion systems - 3rd ed.

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67
Q

Temp for Red sprinkler head

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325-375 deg F.

- IFSTA Fire Detection and Suppresion systems - 3rd ed.

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68
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temp for Green sprinkler head

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400-475 deg F.

- IFSTA Fire Detection and Suppresion systems - 3rd ed.

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69
Q

What pressure to pump to a sprinkler connection?

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150 psi @ pump panel (100% pump capacity)

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70
Q

What pressure to pump to a standpipe connection?

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100 psi @ standpipe connection to begin with

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71
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Friction loss rules (4)

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  1. All other conditions being the same, the loss be friction in hose varies directly as the length of the hose.
  2. In the same size hose, friction varies approximately as the square of the velocity of the flow (GPM).
  3. For the same discharge, friction loss varies inversely as the 5th power of the diameter of the hose.
  4. For a given velocity of flow (GPM), the friction loss in that hose is approximately the same no matter what the pressure of the water may be.
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72
Q

Air Compressors serviced in ___?

A

May

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73
Q

What is the DOT code for Chlorine Gas?

A

1017

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74
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Define Latent Heat

A

Heat a substance requires to be absorbed to convert it from solid to liquid, or liquid to steam.

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75
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Heat of Combustion

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Heat given off during complete oxidation

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76
Q

A class II combustible liquid has a flashpoint of?

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At or above 100 deg F, and below 140 deg F

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77
Q

Air to Ground

A

Calcord

78
Q

KCFD minimal acceptable draft conditions:

A

20” Hg

79
Q

Hand held smooth bore nozzle:

How many psi and what sizes

A
  • 50 psi

- 1,1/8” and smaller

80
Q

Formula for Flow (GPM) of an opening (Nozzle/Hydrant)

A

30 x (D^2) x (square root NP) x Coefficient (Hydrant only)

81
Q

Coefficient for FL in 1” hose

A

200 Q^2

82
Q

Coefficient for FL in 1,1/2” hose

A

26 Q^2

83
Q

Coefficient for FL in 1,3/4” hose

A

12 Q^2

84
Q

Coefficient for FL in 2,1/2” hose

A

2 Q^2

85
Q

Coefficient for FL in 3” hose

A

0.8 Q^2

86
Q

Coefficient for FL in 4” hose

A

0.2 Q^2

87
Q

Coefficient for FL in 4,1/2” hose

A

0.12 Q^2

88
Q

Coefficient for FL in 5” hose

A

0.06 Q^2

89
Q

Coefficient for FL in parallel 2,1/2” and 3” hose (of equal length)

A

(1/3)Q^2 (use total GPM and 1/2 TOTAL length of hose

90
Q

1 Ft^3 = ______ in^3

A

1728 in^3

91
Q

1 ft^3 = ______gal

A

7.5 gallons

92
Q

1 gal = ____ in^3

A

231 in^3

93
Q

1 ft^3 of water = _____ lbs

A

62.5 lbs

94
Q

1 gal of water = ______ lbs

A

8.3 lbs

95
Q

1 ft of water in depth = ___ psi

A

0.434 psi

96
Q

1 psi will raise water ___ ft

A

2.304 ft

97
Q

Back pressure per story = ____ psi

A

5 psi, (rounded from 5.208)

98
Q

1 in of Hg in depth = ____ psi

A

0.491 psi

99
Q

1 psi = ____in Hg

A

2.04 in Hg

100
Q

Formula for Smooth Bore Nozzle Reaction

A

1.5 x (D^2) x NP

101
Q

Formula for Fog Nozzle Reaction

A

0.5 x GPM

102
Q

If GPM through a hose doubles, ____ will be the multiplier for the increase in friction.

A

2^2, or 4
* If GPM triples then 3^3, or 9 increase in FL
quadruples then 4^4, or 16

103
Q

Class A pumper capacity

A

100% @ 150 psi
70% @ 200 psi
50% @ 250 psi

104
Q

Formula for Gallons in Hose

A

0.0408 x D^2 x L

105
Q

Formula for volume of a cylinder in Gallons

A

3.14 x (R^2) x L x 7.5

106
Q

Formula for Sprinkler Discharge

A

(1/2 x P) + 15

107
Q

Air Brake: Static Test

A

Lose no more than 2 psi over one minute

108
Q

Air Brake: Applied Test

A

Lose no more than 3 psi over one minute

109
Q

Air Brake: Cut Out

A

Before reaching 130 psi

110
Q

Air Brake: Cut in Test

A

No lower than 85 psi

111
Q

Air Brake: Low Air Warning Test

A

Activate between 55 and 75

*Needs visual and audible

112
Q

Who is the program administrator for the Injury and Illness Prevention Program?

A

Health and Safety Officer (Training Chief)

*Responsibility delegated from the Fire Chief

113
Q

National Standard Threads Per Inch (TPI) 4”

A

4” - 4 TPI

114
Q

National Standard Threads Per Inch (TPI) 2,1/2”

A

2,1/2” - 7,1/2” TPI

115
Q

National Standard Threads Per Inch (TPI) 1,1/2”

A

1,1/2” - 9 TPI

116
Q

6 Point Pump Check

A
  1. Pump and Tank are full of water
  2. Tank suction (tank to pump) is open
  3. Transfer valve is operated, then left in pressure
  4. Relief valve is operated, then properly set
  5. Cooling valves closed
  6. Main discharge valves closed, including tank fill valve (pump to tank)
117
Q

Air Brakes: COLA

A

C - Cut In - No lower than 85 psi
O - Cut Out - Before reaching 130 psi
L - Low Air Warning - Activate between 55-75 psi
*with visual and audible warnings.
A - Applied Leak Test - No more than 3 psi in one minute
Spring Brake Test - (with chocked tires) 20-45 psi

(Do the whole test with chocked tires and parking brakes released)

118
Q

Automatic Doors

A
  • Service every 3 months
  • Check hardware, fasteners, and chain/belts for tightness
  • Lightly oil rollers and hinges with TFE dry lube
  • Lightly oil chains with WD-40 or equivalent
119
Q

When equipment is damaged, what do we write up and send in?

A

Vehicle Repair Request

120
Q

When equipment is due for service, what do we write up and send in?

A

Work Request Form (Lube, Oil, Tire Repair)

121
Q

-All wires or piping are considered live or pressurized unless proven otherwise.

How far do we isolated?

A

30’ minimum

122
Q

How do you find the friction loss coefficient for a size of hose if unknown?

A

2.5^5/(unknown size of hose)^5

Looks like this ⤵️

2.5x2.5x2.5x2.5x2.5 / (Unk size of hose)^5

123
Q

Where can you find isolation distance for a Natural Gas leak?

A

ERG

124
Q

NFPA # for sprinklers

A

13

125
Q

The ladder temperature indicator changes at what temperature?
To what color?

A

300 deg F

Brown to Black

126
Q

According to KC Safety Policy, a person should lift how much of their body weight?

A

no more than 50%

127
Q

What is the goal of the KC Safety Plan?

A

Eliminate Accidents
or
Reduce Accidents (depending on where you look in the Safety Plan

128
Q

What is the 1st test you do for the annual pump service test?

A

Capacity test (Block IV - M - 1)

129
Q

When responding to an emergency, and a school bus is picking up or dropping of students, what should you do?

A

A: OP 206.40 states:
Treat “passing the bus” as an obstructed view intersection. Driver will come to a complete strop until he is sure crossing is clear.

Bonus: CVC 22454 - covers passing school buses. It does not list an exemption for emergency vehicles to pass. (without stopping)

130
Q

A tank with 751 or more gallons should be able to pump _____ from the tank.

A

minimum 500 GPM

131
Q

What is one thing you do not do if your are involved in an accident?

A

Tell the other party that someone from the department will contact them.
Or.
Admit responsibility/fault for you or the county

132
Q

What is the weight capacity of a properly positioned ground ladder?

A

750 lbs (ladders TIS)

133
Q 
Appliance FL:
Fog Nozzle
Monitor
wye
siamese
standpipe
A 
fog nozzle - 100 psi
Monitor - 15 psi
wye - 10 psi
siamese - 10 psi
standpipe - 25 psi
134
Q

AFFF solution application rates for polar solvents and hydrocarbon fires _______ GPM/(ft^2)

A

.1 gpm

135
Q

Formula: number of engines needed in a relay operation

A

Total FL in hoselay / useable engine pressure

180 psi

136
Q

Formula for distance apart for engines in a relay

A

useable engine pressure / friction loss per 100’ of hose

137
Q

Optimal Pumping

A

200 psi (70% capacity) - best pressure and volume balance

138
Q

______ pounds inlet pressure to next engine during relay pumping

A

20 pounds

139
Q

Circumference of a circle formula

A

3.14 x diameter of circle

140
Q

Paralles lines, only figure for _______

A

1/2 GPM (single line/one side)

141
Q

Atmospheric pressure at sea level

A

14.7 psi

142
Q

For each 1,000 ft rise in elevation, atmospheric pressure decreases ______ psi

A

0.5 psi

143
Q

30 in Hg in depth = ?

A

14.7 psi (atmospheric pressure at sea level)

144
Q

Theoretical lift = _____ ft

A
  1. 9 feet
    (2. 304 x 14.7)
    * Only with a perfect vacuum. Not obtainable with a Class A pumper.
145
Q

Mercury Hg is ______ times heavier than water

A

13.5 times

146
Q

1 inch Hg = ______ ft water in depth

A

1.1 ft

actually 1.13 ft

147
Q

Formula for volume of a cylinder

A

Area of one end x length

Area of one end = 3.14 x R^2

148
Q

Pinpoint Pupils

A

Myosis

149
Q

Net Pump Pressure

A

pressure a pump puts out, minus any help given from a hydrant or supplying engine

150
Q

How do we signal backing?

A

Short blast of apparatus horn prior to moving

151
Q

What do we do if Knox Box key is missing?

A

Notify the responsible Battalion Chief Immediately

152
Q

How is the positive displacement pump driven?

A

The drive gear is rotated by the drive shaft

153
Q

When dropping off a piece of equipment after hours, what do you need to do?

A

Secure all compartment doors and leave paperwork in triplicate on driver seat.
*If a compartment door will not lock, secure compartment’s content in another, lockable compartment; inside cab; or leave contents secured at station.

154
Q

Relay Pumping: How much psi do you supply to an engine?

A

20 psi

155
Q

All dept vehicles carry at least two chock blocks, except ______.

A

Command Staff Vehicles

156
Q

What do you cut lexan glass with?

A

Carbide tipped blade

157
Q

NFPA required Minimum Draft Criteria:

A

22” Hg

158
Q

Hydrant Coefficients:
Rounded =
Squared =
Protruding =

A 
Rounded = 0.9
Squared = 0.8
Protruding = 0.7
159
Q

How often are our gray carbon fiber bottles(Mark II composite) hydro tested?

A

5 years (max lifespan of 15 years)

160
Q

According to Fire prevention (FP) Policy, knoxboxes shall be installed within ______ ft of the front door; and the top of the box shall be no higher than ______ ft and no lower than _____ feet (from ground level).

A

According to Fire prevention (FP) Policy, knoxboxes shall be installed within 10 ft of the front door; and the top of the box shall be no higher than 8 ft and no lower than 7 feet (from ground level).

161
Q

who investigates dept vehicle accidents with property damage or injury?

A

Law Enforcement agency with jurisdiction

162
Q

When do you need to turn in accident forms? To whom?

A

Turn in accident forms by end of shift. To safety 1.

Motor vehicle sketch card, Motor vehicle accident report, and Vehicle accident training an evaluation report

163
Q

Opposing lanes while Code 3?

A

It is not recommended to drive Department vehicles in opposing traffic lanes, and should be considered a last resort. If deemed necessary, the maximum speed is less than half the posted speed limit. Headlights, emergency lights and siren must be used at all times when driving in opposing lanes. The driver will return to the proper lane of travel as soon as possible.

164
Q

Ten Standard Firefighting Orders

A
  1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.
  2. Know what your fire is doing at all times.
  3. Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire.
  4. Identify escape routes and safety zones and make them known.
  5. Post lookouts when there is possible danger.
  6. Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act decisively.
  7. Maintain prompt communications with your forces, your supervisor, and adjoining forces.
  8. Give clear instructions and insure they are understood.
  9. Maintain control of your forces at all times.
  10. Fight fire aggressively, having provided for safety first.
165
Q

Eighteen Situations That Shout Watchout

A
  1. Fire not scouted and sized up.
  2. In country not seen in daylight.
  3. Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
  4. Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior.
  5. Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
  6. Instructions and assignments not clear.
  7. No communication link with crewmembers/supervisors.
  8. Constructing line without safe anchor point.
  9. Building fireline downhill with fire below.
  10. Attempting frontal assault on fire.
  11. Unburned fuel between you and the fire.
  12. Cannot see main fire, not in contact with anyone who can.
  13. On a hillside where rolling material can ignite fuel below.
  14. Weather is getting hotter and drier.
  15. Wind increases and/or changes direction.
  16. Getting frequent spot fires across line.
  17. Terrain and fuels make escape to safety zones difficult.
  18. Taking a nap near the fire line.
166
Q

WUI “watchout situations” (11)

A
  • Poor roads
  • Bridge load limits
  • Wooden construction and wood shake roofs
  • Power lines
  • Propane tanks and HazMat threat
  • Inadequate water supply
  • Natural fuels within 30 ft. (9 m) or closer to structures
  • Structures in chimneys, box canyons, narrow canyons, or on steep slopes
  • Extreme fire behavior
  • Strong winds
  • Panic during an evacuation
167
Q

Wildland Spotting Considerations: Structure Protection

A

+ Avoid blocking road
+ Keep cab doors and windows closed
+ Remove nearby fuel
+ Lee Side (spot?)
+ Do not spot near power lines, trees, LPG tanks
+ spot close to structure to utilize short hose lines

168
Q

While operating on highways, when are KCFD firefighters exempt from wearing Hi Visibility vests?

A

When actively engaged in firefighting or haz mat incidents.

169
Q

UNID placarding categories

A
  1. Explosives
  2. Gasses
  3. Flammable Liquids
  4. Flammable Solids
  5. Oxidizers
  6. Poisons (Toxins)
  7. Radioactive
  8. Corrosive
  9. Miscellaneous
170
Q

Pumper Testing: who does certification testing?

A

Underwriters Laboratory

171
Q

Annual Pump Test: Dry Vaccum Test

A

Drain pump and connect two 10’ sections of hard suction with cap.
Develop 22” Hg with priming pump. (NFPA)
Shut off engine and listen for leaks.
Cannot lose more than 10” Hg in 10 minutes.

172
Q

Annual Pump Test: Priming Test

A

with 20’ of dry hard suction attached, operate priming pump until water is discharged from priming pump discharge
Pumps rated less than 1500 GPM have 30 seconds to complete
Pumps rates 1500 GPM or over have 45 seconds to complete

173
Q

Annual Pump Test: Capacity Test

A

Pump must flow rated capacity at 10’ draft at 150 psi for 20 minutes at less than 80% of peak engine RPM

174
Q

Annual Pump Test: Relief Valve Test

A

Relief valve must operate at proper pressure and not exceed set pressure by 30 PSI

175
Q

Annual Pump Test: Overload Test

A

With same setup as Capacity Test, throttle up to obtain 165 PSI at rated capacity

176
Q

Annual Pump Test: 250 PSI Test

A

Place transfer valve in pressure, run pump up to 50% of capacity at 250 PSI for 10 minutes

177
Q

Annual Pump Test: 200 PSI Test

A

Check acceptance sheet to see if tested in volume or pressure and run pump up to 70% of capacity at 200 PSI for 10 minutes.

178
Q

Annual Pump Test: Tank to Pump Test

A

300-750 GPM pumps must pump 250 GPM from tank.

751 GPM pumps and over must pump 500 GPM from tank.

179
Q

Size of Foam Tank

A

30 Gallons

180
Q

Width of fire access road

A

Not less than 20 ft. wide Unobstructed vertical 13.5 ft

181
Q

NFPA 1901

A

Automotive Fire Apparatus

182
Q

NFPA 1906

A

Wildland Fire Apparatus

183
Q

NFPA 1911

A

(service testing of apparatus pumps) Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus

184
Q

NFPA 1961

A

Standard on fire hose

185
Q

NFPA 1962

A

Standard on fire hose testing, including nozzles and adapters

186
Q

NFPA 11

A

Foam (low, med, and high expansion)

187
Q

NFPA 10

A

Fire Extinguishers

188
Q

NFPA 13

A

Sprinkler Systems

189
Q 
Sprinkler head colors:
No Color
White
Blue
Red 
Green
A 
No Color     135-170
White          175-225
Blue            250-300
Red             325-375
Green         400-475
190
Q

Structure Triage: “Tactical Actions”

*according to FIRESCOPE

A 
Check and Go
Prep and Go
Prep and Defend
Fire Front Following
Bump and Run
Anchor and Hold
Tactical Patrol

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