Equipment on appliance (using IFCOAT) Flashcards
What equipment is held in our appliance cab?
MDT
air wave radio
Motorola GP340 handheld radios (4x)
BA sets with facemarks (4x)
small BA facemarks (2x)
TIC
EASE pack
Command and Support Wallet
Drager casualty snoke hood
BA guideline
handheld torch
What equipment is held in our RTC locker (front near side locker)?
toolbox (complete and checked itinerary)
trolley jack
turfur handle
box of slings for turner winch
Stabfast (2x)
Galaxy lights (2x)
traffic cones (6x)
police warning sign
step blocks (4x)
hand held battery powered RTC tools (Recip saw, angle grinder, impact wrench)
beacon lights (4x)
night searcher lights
tyre with steel wire for turner winch
2x boxes of blocks and wedges
battery powered ram, spreaders and cutters
stak jack controller and high pressure hoses
sharps protection bag
2x airbags with rubber protective mat
glass master
seatbelt cutter
tear drop casualty protection
chimney bucket
petrol can and funnel
What equipment is held in our nearside middle locker?
SWNW bag
SWAH bag
Bolt croppers
Axe
Fireman’s axe
Airplane axe
Hooligan tool
Crowbar
Wood saw
Pickaxe and wooden handle
Hand saw
Sledge hammer
Spade
Shovel
What equipment is held in our near side rear locker?
Hose reel branch (Akron turbojet)
Ultimatic branch (red handle)
Midmatic branch (black)
4x 70mm hose
4x 45mm hose
Dry powder extinguisher
Foam prima unit
FB5X branch
Ground monitor
Dividing breach
Hydrant spindles
D type adaptor
Double ended male spigot
2x hose beckets
2x man hold keys
What equipment is held in our pump locker?
Codiva Prima P2 pump 2010 (2000L @10bar)
Stand pipe
Key and bar
BA board
Short length of 70mm hose
3x hose ramps
Remote access water backpack and dispenser
Manhole key
4x hard suction hose
Triple ex ladder
Damping down equipment (drag hooks etc)
What equipment is held on our appliance roof?
13.5 m ladder
Roof ladder
Night light on telescopic mast (controls on pump locker)
What equipment is held in our off side rear locker?
Hose reel
2x foam barrels
2x spillaway containers
4x70mm hose
4x 45mm hose
Chimney kit and covers
What equipment is held in our appliance off side middle locker?
ARA board
Refreshment box
Water bottle box
CFS box
Hand wash box
Glove box (electrical gloves, radiation gauntlets)
Radiation box (personal dosimeters)
Kettle
watering can
What equipment is held in out appliance off side front locker?
LPP
Basket strainer
Turfer winch
PPV fan
2x dragon light tripods
BA board tripod
Trauma pack
Pet resus mask
Fire blanket
2x dragon lights
Environmental bag
Hose inflation kit and controllers
Ground sheets/salvage sheets
IFCOAT for MDT
I- Panasonic CF-33 Mobile Data Terminal
F- displays info digitally to user (can search for locations, hydrants, access SSRI’s and risk info, calculate distance from water sources in hose lengths/metres etc).
C- plastic body in a fixed housing unit in the appliance cab
O- operated using the touch screen. Select what operation required by pressing the touch box etc.
A- touchscreen allows for easy use, simple in design for easy operation, fast and reliable measurements otherwise not possible without MDT. However, if it fails a re-boot is required which can take time or a technician has to sort, Can fail on route to an incident (eg GPS tracker fails so control cannot locate appliance for updates)/
T- when we swap appliance over/returned we test with control to see if the MDT can receive info such as mobilising message. All personal should be able to operate as required.
IFCOAT for airwave radio
I- Motorola air wave radio
F- transmit and receive radio messages from appliance to appliance/control.
C- plastic body with plastic operation buttons and dials
O- used by the pressing the buttons on the unit to request to speak to control. Volume adjusted via the plastic nob. We are assigned talk group by control to switch to when on incident for confidentiality.
A- easy to use due to simple design. Can access any talk group in the whole of the UK and through all brigades. However, if this fails the appliance has only one way to contact control (via mobile phone )
T- same as MDT after appliance returns from service, we contact control by phone to ask them to conduct test, if complete the radio is operational .
IFCOAT for handheld radios
I- Motorola GP340 radios (4 on appliance)
F- to allow for easy comms with all on fire ground and oncoming appliances when distance is a factor/not possible.
C- main body from plastic with 2 adjustable plastic dials to select channel (1-15. 1=fireground chat, 3=BA chatter) and on/off (and volume). antenna plastic. Removable battery is also plastic with 2 retractable plastic clips to remove unit.
O- turn on radio by nob (will hear noise when on), ensure channel is correct. press the rubberised PTT button down and wait approx 1sec before speaking. when not speaking let go of the PTT button.
A- very easy to use, they are intrinsically safe ! loud so can hear over most fairground noise and lots of channel options for incident. however, if on comms blackspot comms can fail/be unreliable, battery life can vary depending on how looked after unit is.
T- on drill nights, change radio to fully charged, check channel correct and able to transmit and receive radio comms.
IFCOAT for TIC
I- MSA evolution 5800 tic
F- assists FFs t see in low vis conditions of smoke and darkness and id fire flow paths.
C- main body heat resistant plastic. green plastic on/off button with a rubberised protective cover over the viewing screen. the holding handle is plastic (where the internal battery sits and is removable via a clip mechanism). A rubber butt on the handle prevents damage and shock absorbsion, a rubberised fore handle which is pliable protects the plastic handle/tic itself.
O- press on/off button for approx 1 sec. wait approx 5 secs for the IR sensor electronics to self test. the screen will turn on and display objects in-front of camera (hot objects=white, cold=black, fire= yellow-orange-red depending on temp).
Can use 2x zoom by pressing green power button until image or 2x indicator appears on screen. to return to normal size press the power button.
*2 modes = low sensitivity when used in temps above 160 degrees c. objects reaching 450 degrees c are yellow (starts light and darker as temp increases until orange) when objects reach 490 degrees they are light red and get darker up to 560 degrees c.
High sensitivity= colour of objects reaching 135 degrees c will be yellow (light to darker and then oragne as temp increases) when temp is 147 degrees c they will be red (light to darker shades up to 160 degrees c.
A- around 2 hrs of battery life on full charge depending on conditions, very easy to use and rugged design make damage hard to achieve. However, due to shutter speed users have to be slow when using the camera or the image will cut out as the camera tries to keep up with all input. Can fail at high temps making it useless. USED IN CONJUCTION WITH NORMAL OPS!
T- before use (check by aiming at person , they should be white). on drill nights and monthly tests. check unit for damage and clean if needed, swap battery and check charging fully.
IFCOAT for EASE Pack
I- Interspiro Emergency air supply pack
F- allows ffs to augment a FFs air supply in an emergency situation via high pressure hose that terminates in a y-piece adaptor that allows the EASE to be attached whilst under pressure and without loosing air flow to the FF. Air supplied at 9 bar rather than 7 for the BA sets allowing the flow to overcome the BA set.
C- is a compact unit consisting of a silver valise (complete with carry strap), pneumatic rubber hose assembly and pressure gauge and is used with standard BA cylinder.
O- turn on EASE pack prior to entry to risk area, inform the BA wearer receiving the air what we are doing. remove blank caps from y pieces and connect to BA set (the EASE female collar pushes onto male y piece on ba set).
A- very easy to use and minimal set up time required.
T- as it is classes as pneumatic air supply equipment it must be tested on an annual basis in line with all BA sets. We also carry out routine inspections on Drill nights and carry out monthly tests.
IFCOAT for Command Support wallet
I- GFRS Command Support Wallet
F- to assist in the management of incidents by providing dedicated items that are required to set up an Incident control point at the incident. It provides clear frame work in line with GFRS Incident command policy capable of expanding from the smaller level of response to the largest incident.
C- a weatherproof, conspicuous red and white chequered folded holdall with 2 velcro fastenings make main unit. manufactured from hard wearing polyester and marked with GFRS label. there is a metal binder to hold all folders in place and wallets to hold all nominal tabards.
O- when opened has one side with a large internal pocket used to hod various tabards and armbands for the incident and pockets to hold up to 12 nominal roll tallies from oncoming appliances etc and vehicle keys. pockets designed so top part of tally protrudes to enable easy id of appliance tally. the other side of the wallet is dedicated to filling in laminated sheets and recording of all actions and timestamping of incident.
A- laminated sheets minimise waste after incident and are easy to populate with notes. folders with required forms make running the wallet easy. However, if anything is missing from the wallet and is required on scene, it makes things difficult to continue with ops.
T- we carry out weekly checks on drill nights and monthly checks to ensure all items are complete and ready for use,
IFCOAT for ba guideline:
I- BA guideline and bag designed for sole use with BA ops in accordance with OPS01-016
F- to provide a means to enable ba wearers within a risk area to retrace their steps and enable subsequent teams to readily locate them or the scene of ops. should be used when no other practical or appropriate means are available for tracing way out of the risk area (eg- when homeliness submerged in water, entering and searching in thick smoke or where house hauled aloft)
C- the line is a 60m long, plaited line constructed from polyester. Running end of line has a snap hook fitted whilst other end terminates in 150mm spliced loop. ‘tabs’ fitted in pairs to the line at 2,5m intervals consisting of 1 50mm long tab that is knotted at the end and 1 long tab at 125mm un-knotted.
O- the line is stored in a ‘hap-hazard’ fashion in the purpose made bag with the 150mm loop attached to a further snap hook on a length of cord which is secured to the bottom within the bag. the free end then passes out through a hold in the lid of the bag to enable deployment of the guideline.
Bag is designed to be attached to a BA set D ring.
A- bag is heat and water resistant for easy cleaning, line is polyester so will not damage via heat (only intense heat). disadvantages, we cannot lay guidelines only search off them,
T-before use and after, visual check. if any damage report to Line manager and defect if needed,
IFCOAT for Casualty smoke hood
I- Drager Parat 5550h fire escape hood
F- provides respiratory protection to wearer in toxic atmospheres.
C- textiles cover bag provides some heat protection. smoke hood is held in a vacuum sealed plastic bag. smoke hood is made from heat resistant yellow plastic to aid visibility in dark conditions. Smoke hood has clear view panel and filter piece.
O- remove from holding bag and remove from sealed bag from orange tab first. place over casualty head and remove 2 rubber plugs. pull filter piece from face of wearer and ask them to breathe in to create seal. For unconscious, make every effort to preserve airway.
A- quick and easy to use. provides respiratory protection to casualty. However cannot be used in oxygen deficient atmospheres.
T-check hood is in sealed bag is in date and not damaged. If defective, defect via FS55 and report to Technical Services Team
IFCOAT for trolley jack
I- Sealey 3290CX 3 tonne trolley jack
F- used for lifting and lowering vehicles in a safe and controlled manner.
C-is a 3 tonne jack with integrated American cog-type release mechanism. is a single piece hydraulic unit weighing 28kg. has a long piece handle to aid operator. heavy duty castors and large saddle design aid positioning under vehicle. Fitted with safety over load valve and pump-through valve to prevent handle locking at ax ram extension.
O- ALWAYS BLOCK AND CHOCK vehicle before use and never work under unstable load. Max load of 3 tonne. after unscrewing locating screw, insert handle fully and hand tighten locating screw. ensure handle is fully turned clockwise to close release valve. manoeuvre saddle plate so under lifting point and lift handle until just under point and re checkk position. pump until desired height achieved.
To lower, slowly and carefully turn handle anticlockwise until jack begins to lower. to stop lowering turn handle fully clockwise. ensure locating screw is screwed in and all equipment is safe before re-stowing.
*system air purge- carried out id pump action fails. turn handle 1 full turn anticlockwise and pump handle 8 full strokes. turn handle fully clockwise and pump to max height. continue to pump5/6times to remove trapped air. turn handle anticlockwise and allow arm to lower and ram to fully retract and then turn fully clockwise and pump to max height to test pump action.
A-easy to set up and use. however only rated to 3 tonne lift.
T-inspect for damage on all components. check all nuts and bolts are correct and secure and no hydraulic oil leaking. check for smooth operation.
IFCOAT for tirfer winch
I-tirfer winch
F- can be used for horizontal movement of equipment / vehicles. (mainly provided for use with Paratech Bipod lifting system)
C- main body of winch, operating handle and a 20m coil of 16mm cable. The safe working limit is 3200kg and is not to be used for vertical lift purposes.
General principle is ‘hand over hand’ like hauling on a line. the dual grips within the winch represent the hands, gripping the wire without damaging it and alternatively haul during forward motion and halt it during reverse motion. The effort is transferred to the jaws by 2 levers (1=forward, 1=reverse motion) which act by means of a cam system on the keys that control the clamping of the jaws on the cable.
O- using hand pressure, push the clutch actuating lever into the notched position. insert fused wire end into machine end and feed until it emerges from the other end. pull appropriate length of cable through machine then release the clutch lever by pressing it vertically down and forwards whilst machine on the ground. ensure winch unit it anchored using slings properly and is unquestionable sound point (anchor point about 150mm off ground). use operating handle to take slack out of line to hold vehicle in place and place ground sheet over wire to prevent fall hazard. to remove lien from machine reverse as start. Note, cannot remove wire when under load as jaws are locked under tension in the cable.
A- quick and easy to use. only rated to 3 tonne.
T- check unit for free moving and no damage. check levers in tact and operational. visually examine wire looking for damage, fraying, kicks etc. check unit and wire are lubricated and lubricate if needed.
for 6 monthly mark on the case with chalk the position of release lever without wire in machine. pull release lever and feed wire so held by jaws. mark new position of the lever. IF distance is less than 25mm the jaws have taken excessive wear and unit must be returned for repair.
IFCOAT for RTC blocks and wedges
I- Loc blocks, wedges and rescue chocks
F- they are placed under a vehicle structure to provide a stable back up to ensure that the platform is stable for working.
C-they are purpose built from recycled polypropylene and polythene waste making lighter and stronger and more cost effective than wooden blocks. They won’t split or splinter and are oil and chemical resistant. Designed to withstand a force of 100kg/cm2!
O- we follow the 6 stages of RTC. manual stabilisation first if needed. For GOLD STANDARD we shall place towers and wedges under all A,B,C posts as well as under Bonet and boot with front tyre and rear opposite.
A- lighter than wood and oil and damage resistant than wooden. Only limited to 2 boxes per appliance with 2 blocks (2 of each size), and 8 wedges.
T- visual test and ensure no damage is present that will affect the use of the item operationally.
IFCOAT for Glass Master tool
I- Glass master tool
F- used to remove bonded/laminated glass windscreens. We use water to remove the glass fragments from the air space to protect our respiratory system.
C- the unit comprises of a main body with a T handle and spike at one end, a paddled front handle which holds a centre punch and a front guard nest to which a special saw blade is attached
O- before use ensure blade is fully secured to main body. to remove windscreen ensure wipers are removed and then strike at the windscreen at point furthest away from casualty with spike. turn the tool around and holding the rear T handle and passed front handle, insert the blade and keep tool parallel to glass perform continuous sawing motion. Ensure water is applied whilst sawing to remove dust fragments.
A- easy to use and effective. Protection to users hands via protective guard. However not as fast as using reciprocal saw if present.
T- on acceptance, 3 monthly, before use and after use. visually check blade is not damaged and teeth not worn out. check main body for stress fractures and all components are operational.
IFCOAT for STABFAST
I- Weber stabfast stabilisation system
F- can be used on all types of cars, MPVs, minibuses and lorry cabins in any position and almost any surface. System makes use if the inherent mass of the vehicle to be stabilised.
C- consists of 2 stabiliser legs complete with colour coded strap, hook and protective sleeve, adjustable wedge, hook blade and ratchet system to tension system for complete stabilisation.
O- stabiliser leg rated to 1.5 tonne per unit (straps rated to 5.0kN, Hook rated to 2.5kN). ideal angle of use is 30 degrees with 3 point of contact at all times. Site attachment point and adjust height of unit ensuring it is locked in place. ensure top head teeth are bitting surface and bottom butt is on flat surface. ensure hook is attached to suitable anchor point. take slack out of the ratchet line and then use ratchet system until tight but not over tight. check stabilisation after use.
A- provides a supplementary stabilisation and NOT to be SOLELY used. all other stabilisation should be used as normal. It is fast and easy to set up and provides a stable working platform from another angle of approach. Only rated to 1.5tonne per unit.
T-after every use clean with soft brush and dry cloth, inspect visually for damage. for straps clean as above, if doubt of kit remove from use until replaced.
3 monthly- lightly spray ratchet teeth with AM24 spray (if more needed order through FS10) and check whole system for damage etc.
Annual- inspect legs for corrosion, straps checked in accordance with valid regs for checking lifting/hoisting gear.
If anything damaged/fails; all kit returned to SET
IFCOAT for Galaxy light
I- Nightsearcher Galaxy 2400 portable light
F-the portable LED light is designed to give instant light at a scene of ops while waiting for other lighting to be set up (Dragon lights etc).
C- main unit is compact plastic protective case with multiple openings up to 180* and up to 2400lumens of output.
O- 3 modes of ops. both sides illuminated at 30% brightens = 9hrs of life, both sides light at 100% brightness= 2.8 hrs life, 1 side light at 50% light = 4.5hrs life. Unit is water and dust resistant to IP65 rating and when charging needed, plug into mains via charger and full charge achieved in approx 5.5hrs.
A- very easy to use and very effective. If over charged can lead to battery expansion and potential leak. Cant be used in excessive heat as battery may explode.
T- visually check for damage/leaks. ensure original charging cable is used or replacement to prevent fire risk. test on acceptance, before and after use, 3 monthly.
IFCOAT for Recip saw
I- Milwaukee M28 SAWZALL reciprocal saw
F-is a 28 volt reciprocating saw that when used with correct blade, can cut through wood or metal of variable thickness.
C- consists of blade fitting and adjusting shoe, the main body made from resistant plastic, handle with trigger and lock button made from plastic, a 28 v battery with clips.
O- ensure battery is not on main body when not in use and check battery is full. insert correct blade into fitting. If adjustaing shoe needs moving use the clip under the blade. ensure blade is fully inserted and clicked in. ensure operating switch is in locked and then attach battery. adjust switch to desired speed (tortuse = 2000/min, hare = 3000/min).
battery lights=
all 4 on = 78-100%
3 lights= 55-77%
2 lights= 33-54%
1 light= 12-32%
4 flashes on 1 light=under 10%
8 flashes on 1 light= flat
A- very quick to use and can be used on a number of materials of varying thickness. However, blade can ‘jump’ so full PPE to be worn to prevent injury.
T- on acceptance, after use/repair, quarterly and annually.
3 monthly- examine for signs of damage, ensure trigger and lock button fine and fit blade and operate. check blade and spares condition.
IFCOAT for angle grinder
I- Milwaukee 28v angle grinder
F-intended for cutting metal and stone without use of water. 2 diamond cutting disks provided and are for cutting concrete, sheet metal, cast iron, cement board, ducting and plastics.
C- consist of main body made from plastic, a metal flange nut and flange, a side handle, cutting disks, 28v battery, a metal gaurd, spindle lock and on/off switch, battery release buttons.
O- ensure battery off unit when attaching cutting disk. place flange on spindle ensuring seated correctly, place disk onto flange and align, press spindle lock button while turning and place flange nut on the spindle and tighten clockwise with the flap in its vertical position. fold flap after and check disk has no free play. attach battery and press start switch checking for any vibration and then use.
There is no DEADMAN switch so even when switch not used, the disk can still spin until finished.
A- quick and easy to use. can cut through many surfaces. However if disks not properly looked after can cause serious injury/death by bursting at 8000rpm.
T-on a weekly, acceptance, before and after use and 3 monthly.
visually check all items and kit for damage. remove damaged kit before accidentally used.
3 monthly= same as above but to include and assembly and used on metal
IFCOAT for impact wrench
I- 28 v Milwaukee impact wrench
F- indented for the removal or fastening of nuts and screws when used with appropriate sockets
C- consists of 2 parts- main plastic body with internals which is 28v and rated to a speed of 0-12250 rpm, the 28 v battery. and assigned sockets. has a variable speed trigger to aid control of unit.
O-the 28v wrench with 1/2 inch drive capable of delivering 440Nm torque and has been designed with lightweight and durable magnesium gear case to prolong life and non slip gripping surface.
before attaching sockets ensure they are undamaged and detent pin says 1/2 inch drive. place socket on the nut or bolt and squeeze trigger. full PPE with visors down. attach battery to unit and operate as desired.
A- very quick to use, lightweight, powerful. however battery powered so if battery not carefully looked after/charged can fail.
T- weekly, acceptance before/after and monthly.
all tests include visual check of kit and all ancillary kit looking for damage. for monthly record outcomes as per GFRS procedures. 3 monthly to include a practical test.
IFCOAT for beacon lights
I- E flare HZ510 emergency beacon
F-used for general hazard marking
C- unit has a high luminosity solid state LEDs rated for greater than 100,000 hrs ops life and can be visible for over 1km. has a shatterproof polycarbonate lens to ensure clarity, durability and shock absorption and a reflective strip and fluoro body to maximise visibility during day and night.
has battery life of approx 40hrs continuous use and a low battery indicator.
O- turn the clear top of the unit clockwise and to turn off anti clockwise. when on, attach to a cone etc using the attachment clip on the side of the main body.
A- very long battery life and easy to set up. However batteries can fail if not properly looked after
T-on acceptance, after use/repair annually, monthly.
IFCOAT for ram
I- Weber RZ 2 1360 E force 2 ram
F- used for RTC and rescue ops. The telescopic ram can push objects away (eg entrapped feet). has a closed length of 560mm and fully extended length of 1360mm.
C- powered by 28v lithium ion battery, has on/off button, operation switch for extending/retracting telescopic ram piece, protective hub at extending end of ram.
O- ensure battery is fully charged (min of 2 lights to use), turn on item, use for desired effect, turn off when not needed (will turn off after inactivity automatically).
A- battery power provides lighter weight piece (only 18.6kg), quieter operation than generator, has pushing force of 108kN!
However, battery power means that use time may be shorter than before (batteries may fail to charge fully).
T- on acceptance, Drill Nights (functionality test), before and after use. Visually check for any damage, any hydraulic oil leaks, check item works as desired.
Annual test completed by EST and Workshops.
