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How old is Jimmy?

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Old as dirt

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True or False When laddering a roof, the ladder selected shall be one which will extend 2’ - 3’ above the roof line. This shall be done in an effort to provide personnel operating on the roof with a visible means of egress.

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True.If possible, when laddering buildings under fire conditions, place ladders near building corners or fire walls as these areas are generally more stable in the event of structural failure.

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What is the definition of a Mayday situation?

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Any situation where a firefighter is unable to safely exit the hazard zone or an event that cannot be resolved by that individual within 30 seconds
Any member working on duty is empowered to call a Mayday when the above conditions exist. This can be during response; onscene of any incident or any time when a member becomes in trouble and a portable radio is available

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What is the definition of mayday readiness?

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NFPA 1500 Standard defines mayday readiness as the ability to “don, doff and manipulate the SCBA in zero visibility while wearing firefighting gloves.”a firefighter must adopt an attitude and preparation to look at every incident from the standpoint of “what if I or another firefighter gets in trouble” prior to the development of a bad scenario or outcome

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The most important factors for Mayday prevention begin with ?

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 Working within an Incident Command System/Risk Management System
 Working within the Incident Action Plan
 Always being accountable to someone within the incident command system (Never Freelance)
 Maintaining individual and crew air management

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What are the two components of mayday readiness?

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Prevention and Response.

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What are some Individual firefighter responsibilities for Mayday prevention?

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 Maintaining SCBA proficiency
 Practicing individual air management (task level of M.P. 202.05C)
 Use and care personal protective equipment
 Portable radio proficiency and use
 Practiced crew communications

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Once the Mayday situation is recognized and reported, each firefighter should remember?

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B.O.A. = Breath, Organize and Act

G R A B L I V E S

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Upon initiation of a Mayday, the tactical radio operator shall?

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o Transmit the emergency traffic tone
o Voice on the tactical channel: “We have a Mayday on the scene, all units hold your traffic” o Repeats the Mayday message using the standard radio order model
o Allows for the Incident Commander to speak to the Mayday initiato

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If the first Fire Department Company onscene of a fire incident initiates the Mayday, the tactical radio operator shall?

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Assures the member that “help is on the way”
Maintains communications with the Mayday initiator until other units arriveReminds the member to initiate their “GRAB LIVES” procedures
Ensures all responding units are aware of the Mayday
Upgrades the assignment to a Mayday nature code

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What is the only way to guarantee a successful outcome of a Mayday situation is to?

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PREVENT IT!

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When is level two staging utilized?

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On all greater alarm incidents.
Considered for all first alarm medicals and haz mat incidents.
When a central unobstructed location is needed.

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Does level two staging use a separate radio channel?

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Yes

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What channel do you monitor when responding to incidents with level two staging?

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Both tactical and staging channel.

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What is the objective of staging?

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To provide a standard system of initial placement for responding units prior to assignment.

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When is level 1 staging in effect?

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When three or more companies are responding and the first company announces on scene.

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Who is the staging officer for level 2 staging?

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If not already assigned, the first arriving officer.

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Can a ladder captain be a staging officer?

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Yes when ladder is first company to arrive in staging and until first engine company arrives

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Who and how do company officers report when they arrive at staging?

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Face to face and with the staging officer.

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Can or should a staged company raise command on the radio for any reason?

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Yes if that company observes a critical tactical need.

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In good conditions how much over the posted speed limit can you drive when responding code 3?

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10 miles over posted in good conditions.

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What is the max speed when crossing an intersection code 3?

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The posted speed limit.

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What is the max speed when responding code 3 in center or oncoming lanes?

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Max speed is 20 mph

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When crossing an intersection in the center or oncoming lanes and you have the green light do you need to stop?

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Yes. Complete stop. Clear the intersection then proceed.

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Can you drive like an asshole even in good conditions?

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Yes

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When responding code 3 do you need both lights and siren?

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Yes as required by AZ Motor Vehicle Code.

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Do you need a second person in the front seat when responding code 3?

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Yes whenever possible. ( Rescue to Hospital )

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Engine Co responsibilities?

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Search rescue fire attack
Stretch hose lines
Operate nozzles 
Pump hose lines
Loss control
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Ladder Co responsibilities?

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Search rescue fire attack
Ventilation 
Forcible entry
Raise ladders
Control utilities
Provide lighting
Operate ladder pipe
Loss control 
Extrication
Overhaul
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Can an Engine Co do ladder functions?

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If ordered by command
If ladder is delayed
Within the capability of the Co

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What two types of apparatus are on the fire ground?

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Apparatus that is working
Apparatus that is parked

Apparatus that is not working should be left in the Staging Area or parked where it will not compromise access.

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Apparatus should generally be positioned at least?
A) 50 ft from building even when nothing is showing
B) 40 ft from building even when nothing is showing
C) 30 ft from building even when nothing is showing

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C at least 30 ft from building

Greater distances are indicated in many situations.

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33
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What is the purpose of triage?

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To categorize patients based on the severity of their injuries, prioritize their need for treatment and transportation and stabilize life-threatening injuries before additional resources arrive on-scene.
extrication and triage sectors should be assigned separately.

34
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What two types of aircraft crashes are there?

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High Impact
Low Impact

35
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How many inches in one square foot?

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144 inches

36
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How much does a gallon of water weigh?

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8.3 lbs

37
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What is the nozzle pressure for a solid stream hand line?

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50 psi

38
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What is the nozzle pressure for a solid stream master stream?

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80 psi

39
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What is the nozzle pressure for a fog nozzle?

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100 psi

40
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What is the nozzle pressure for high rise nozzle fog tip?

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75 psi

41
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What is the purpose of accountability?

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The purpose of this procedure is to account for all fire fighters operating in the hot zone.
The hot zone will be defined as any area that requires the use of an SCBA.

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What does a standard attack team consist of?

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A standard Attack Team consists of two engine companies plus a ladder company. The basic grouping of two engine companies and one ladder provides for adequate water supply and support capability to perform strong tactical operations.

43
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What is the Employee code of ethics mission?

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A partnership of employees and community working together to create a better quality of life for Glendale

44
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What should first arriving Co do when arriving on any type of aircraft accident?

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assume command and determine if the flight crew has initiated emergency evacuation procedures.

45
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Should you consider using penetrating nozzles to reach fire in confined spaces or any location where interior attack lines cannot be deployed.

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Yes. Aircraft have common attic spaces, large open cargo areas (in belly), and sidewalls that can have running fires in these confined spaces.

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What are some dangers that you can expect on downed aircraft?

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Be aware that aircraft have numerous high pressure hydraulic lines that operate at 3000 psi; these can cause serious injury if cut or broken under pressure.
Large aircraft have oxygen cylinders on board that can explode, become missiles, and/or accelerate the spread of fire.

47
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Who’s responsibility is it to notify there immediate supervisor of lost damaged or stolen city owned property?

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It is the responsibility of all Fire Department personnel to notify his/her immediate supervisor of lost, damaged or stolen City owned property.
Fire Department personnel shall notify the Glendale Police Department, or the Police Department in the city which the property was lost or stolen, when the City owned property exceeds a value of $50.00.

48
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Can City of Glendale employees use city computers to access social media web sites for personal or private use?

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City of Glendale employees may not utilize the City of Glendale’s technology infrastructure to access social media or social networking sites for personal or private use.

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What is the definitions of social networking and social media for city purposes include, but are not limited to the following:

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Social Networking: The practice of expanding business and/or social contacts by making connections through Web-based applications.
Social Media: Various forms of discussion and information-sharing, including social networks, blogs, video sharing, podcasts, wikis, message boards, and online forums

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Can you engage in conversations on social networking or social media sites during private, non-work hours, that negatively reflect the city’s work processes, work environment, management staff or other employees or agents of the city,

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Yes you can but you are still in violation of Human Resources Policy No. 504, “Employee Conduct”.

51
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What could happen if employees are found to be in violation of this policy

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They will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

52
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What does the grievance system provide?

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Effective, and equitable method for the prompt resolution of problems without discrimination, coercion, restraint, or reprisal against any employee who may submit or be involved in a grievance.

53
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A grievance shall not include, and the grievance policy and procedure shall not apply to, any of the following?

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Any matter on which the City is without authority to act
b. Any proceedings for any disciplinary action of an employee
c. The evaluation of any employee’s performance
d. The content or structure of the classification system. Content and structure of the pay plan. The base rate of pay set by the City for incumbents of all job classifications.
e. Certain actions that are totally within the managerial discretion of a department head, such as employment selections and promotions.

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A statement of grievance must contain?

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Set forth a clear indication the act or omission which, the employee believes unjustly denied his/her rights, benefits, privileges, or interests.
Arise out of an act or omission of management related directly to the grievance.
Concern a matter within the authority and control of the City.
State the relief sought, which must be within the authority of the City to grant in whole or in part.

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Who’s responsibility is it to notify there supervisor of lost or damaged city property?

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It is the responsibility of all Fire Department personnel to notify his/her immediate supervisor of lost, damaged or stolen City owned property. Fire Department personnel shall notify the Glendale Police Department, or the Police Department in the city which the property was lost or stolen, when the City owned property exceeds a value of $50.00.

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What is the purpose of our grievance system?

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The grievance system provides a just, effective, and equitable method for the prompt resolution of problems without discrimination, coercion, restraint, or reprisal against any employee who may submit or be involved in a grievance.

57
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What is a grievance?

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A grievance is any claim by an employee that such claimant’s rights, benefits, privileges, interests, or due process, provided for in the City’s policies and procedures, have been violated, misapplied or misinterpreted in any particular case.

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A grievance shall not include, and the grievance policy and procedure shall not apply to, any of the following?

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Any matter on which the City is without authority to act
Any proceedings for any disciplinary action of an employee
The evaluation of any employee’s performance
The content or structure of the classification system. Content and structure of the pay plan. The base rate of pay set by the City for incumbents of all job classifications.
Certain actions that are totally within the managerial discretion of a department head, such as employment selections and promotions.

59
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What should an employee do before submitting a written grievance ?

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An employee must discuss his/her complaint with his/her immediate supervisor before initiating a written grievance.

60
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How many days do you have to verbally present an issue/grievance to your supervisor?

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10 business days from date of the problem.Every effort should be made to find an acceptable solution at the lowest possible level of supervision.

61
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Can you report a grievance more than ten days past the date of the grievance?

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If an employee fails to submit the grievance within the established time limits, or to timely appeal a grievance to the next step, the grievance shall not be subject to further appeal or reconsideration, and the grievance rights are forfeited.

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What is the Ethics Hotline phone number?

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623-930-4444

63
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What is the maximum working hose pressure for 1 3/4 And 2 1/2 hand lines?

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250 psi

64
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How does a pig go to the hospital?

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In a Hambulance

65
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Why don’t women have brains?

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Because they don’t have penises to keep them in.

66
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What’s another name for pickled bread?

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Dill dough

67
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What is the minimum crew size for working in the hot zone?

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ALL FIRE FIGHTERS WORKING IN THE HOT ZONE SHALL BE IN CREWS OF A MINIMUM OF TWO PERSONNEL. THE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM WILL BE IN PLACE.

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What is the warm zone?

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The Warm Zone will be defined as just outside of the Hot Zone where the fire fighters start their operations on the fireground.
If at any time fire fighters in the Warm Zone become threatened, this area would become a Hot Zone

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What is the cold zone

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The Cold Zone will be defined as outside of the Warm Zone where no one is at risk because of the incident.

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ALL PERSONNEL ENTERING THE HOT ZONE SHALL?

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• WEAR FULL TURNOUTS
• HAVE CREW INTACT
• BE ASSIGNED TO A SECTOR

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Prior to entering the search area, all search team members should?

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Have a specific search plan including the overall objective, a designation of the search area, individual assignments, etc. This may require a brief conference among crew members before entering the search area to develop and communicate the plan.

72
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If smoke or fire are visible in a elevator shaft?

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DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR

73
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Before using an elevator on a high rise fire you should?

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The nearest enclosed stairway should be identified. Should the elevator stop at a floor with heavy SMOKE or intense heat, fire fighters can then head directly for the stairs without losing time searching for them.

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When operating around a high-rise building where the potential hazards of falling glass and debris exist what would your safety perimeter be?

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A fireground perimeter shall be established 200’ from the building and shall be observed by all Fire personnel as a high hazard area.
Other perimeters will be at the discretion of Command, based on need.

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What gauges are the most critical to observe during pump operations?

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Static and residual pressure readings. Fuel and oil pressure. Engine temp and engine rpm.

76
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What is the max speed for laying supply line?

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A speed of 15mph should not be exceeded

77
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What should you keep in mind when laying supply lines?

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Access for other arriving company’s.

78
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If driving over supply line can absolutely not be avoided?

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Cross at an angle so only one wheel is in contact with supply line at a time.

79
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What two types of cooling problems could you have during pump operations?

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Hot engine and/or hot pump.

80
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Normal engine temp during pumping and driving should be?

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Between 160 and 190.

81
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What are some things that can be done to bring down engine and or pump temps?

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Fog spray hose line under front of truck.
Open engine cowlings.
Fog spay engine radiator.

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