Evolution Flashcards
When stretching a 2 1/2” line how many folds do you place your arms through of hose on the hose bed
First three
What size tip do we use on a 2 1/2” line
1 1/4”
How many feet behind the engine do you place your folds when stretching a 2 1-2” line
15’
How many folds do you place on the street before pulling additional links off
3
What tools do you need for in-line pumping
Pumper
- sufficient 3 1/2” line
- 1 double male 3”x3”
- 1 4 1/2”- 3” hydrant fitting
- 2 1/2” x 2 1/2 gate
- Bolt cutters
What size hydrant should be used when in-line pumping
6 inches or larger
How many lengths of 3 1/2 inch hose should be used for in-line pumping
Not more than six
At what pressure should augmentation begin an in-line pumping
15 psi
What is the maximum lengths of hose that could be stretched by hand for three and half inch line
3
What are the three buzzer tone signals mean
1 emergency stop
2 hoes fireman in position pumper to proceed
3 area behind pumper is clear for backing up with the proper supervision
In line pumping maybe utilized as a supply option when
10-70
What is considered low pressure from the hydrant for in-line pressure
30-40 psi
When stretching up the side of the building how many feet from the nozzle do you tie the knot
A clove hitch on a binder is tied 2 feet away from the nozzle
When stretching a 2 1/2 inch line up the side of the building where do you put the Siamese
As close to the building when sufficient line has been stretched
How much hose should be stretched to the roof of a building and where to tie off
Approximately 10 feet of the third length on the roof
One stretching a 2 1/2 have to the roof where do you put the 2 1/2 two way gate
Inserted the gate between the first and second length from the nozzle
Can you stretch a 3 inch line to the front of the building to augment the system when stretching to the roof or upper floors
Yes to the Siamese
What equipment you need to stretch a 2 1/2 line to the roof or upper floors of the building
Pumper sufficient 2 1/2 inch line 2 1/2 Siamese 2 1/2 two way gate Controlling nozzle Utility rope Hose roller Lifebelt
Hand signals for stretching line to the roof of a building
Start water-right arm upward vertical motion
Shut down-horizontal motion both arms across chest
Hoist- 2 sharp tugs on the rope
Members wearing full bunker gear with or without a scba will become totally submerged in how long
1 minute
How fast does the body lose heat in cold water
25 times faster than cold air
At what temperature does the body go from ambulatory to unconscious in Coldwater
Court temperatures 90°
What water temp does mammalian diving reflex happen
below 70°F
