Exam Flashcards
What are the simplex channels
Delta, echo, Foxtrot
What voices are for simplex and what voices are for Duplex channels
Simplex are male voices and duplex are female voices
Which kind of tape is not in the crash kit
Duct tape
How do you operate the backlight on the dragger
Hold down the +M button for 3 seconds
If the hinges are on the right and the door swings towards where do you stack
On the right behind the door for coverage
If you can see hinges on the door does it swing towards or away
Towards
Which ranks are considered company officers
Captain and lieutenant
What is special about glass doors required in building construction
They are made of tempered glass
Define piloted Ignition
It is when an external heat source is used to ignite a gas
Is what is harness suspension syndrome
When the blood return is blocked by a harness. When the blood flow is returned it can overload the heart and release toxins
What is the term used for flow of electrical charge
Current
Is what is rotational kickback on a chainsaw
When the chain at the upper section of the nose suddenly stops, Is causing the handle to rotate.
Where do the red and green fire passes stay during a large scale Event
The red pass goes to command the green Pass stays with the company officer
What is the maximum age of the hydrostatic test date on cylinders
Is 5 years, Is greater than 5 years place out of service
What has occurred when the dragger is yellow after a bump test
The test has passed with reservations remove the instrument from the module and try it the bump again. Is if yellow still contact haztech
What are your main considerations with PPA
Fire location and exhaust to intake size ratio
What are the differences between a hose appliance, adapter and reducer
A hose appliance can change the direction or split, a hose adapter changes the type of thread used in the hose Is i.e. Male and female, and a hose reducer will change the diameter of the internal hose
What material are couplings made out of
Pyrolite
How large of an exhaust opening does PPP require
An exhaust opening is not required for PP P
Is which type of fan positioning has the most volume output
V point
What is the intake to exhaust ratio when talking about Mechanical ventilation
3/4 to 1 3/4
Is how much distances required when hoisting a latter near a power line
Is 7 m
What is the safe limits of approach when approaching a unknown voltaged Down power line
10 m
What type of battery does the Dragger use
Nickel metal hydride or alkaline
How long of an overlap should be between your bunker coat and bunker pants
2 inches at the waist when bent over
When conducting search what are the 2 levels of orientation
Overall orientation and room orientation
What should cruise do if site trunking is displayed on their radio
Switch to simplex
What is the Optimum angle for monitor reach
35°
Is what angle will a blitz fire monitor automatically shut off
10°
What pressure does the pressure reducer lower cylinder air to
102 - 113 PSI
How long can the portable radio RSM cable And the face piece withstand what temperature
They can withstand up to 5 minutes at 260°C
True or false: you always need a charged hose line when cutting with a saw
Is true
Are the 3 levels of priority when operating at an MVC
Is seen stabilization, vehicle stabilization, Patient stabilization
How much does liquid water expand when converting to steam
1700 times
What should a ladder be cleaned with
Citrol and warm water then sprayed with silicone
What color is A PIO helmet
Blue
Is what color is an FRP helmet
Blue
Is why are basement fires so dangerous
Limited means of Is access and egress, Protected stairs and unprotected stairs may create chimney effects
Why do fire departments wear station uniforms
They identify you as a member of the department and they provide a small layer of protection against direct flame
What are the heights and distances from the floor to window sill of residential stories
Residential stories are about 10 feet and average 3 feet from floor to window sill. Commercial stories average 12 feet and average 4 feet from floor to window cell
What are remote areas inside of a structure that cause radio interference
Dead zones
What does 2 by 5 communication feedback mean
Clarity is poor volume is excellent
What type of building construction provides the highest level of fire protection and can withstand structural collapse the longest
Type one
Is in a solid core door what is added as an extra level of protection inside of it
Sheet metal
What is the use of plain English in radio transmission, No 10 codes or agency specific codes are used.
Clear text
What term describes Avoiding using words that are difficult to distinguish such as yes and no and instead uses affirmative and negative
Plain English
When assigned to safety team you Pressurize the RIT cylinder, what is your next step
Purge the air out of the high pressure line to ensure air flow for 2 to 3 seconds
Is what is an example of a cutting and prying tool
Pry axe
What tools are included in the irons
Halogen tool and sledge axe
What are materials with low resistance called
Conductors
Electricity flowing through vehicle tires can result in an explosion up to how many hours after contact
2 4
What was the original name of the Calgary fire department
Calgary hook ladder and bucket corp
Is what is the Calgary fire department mission statement
To serve the community through excellence and fire prevention, education, protection and safety
Is what does PAR stand for
Personnel accountability report
What is the Wild land triangle
Weather, fuel, topography
What is the driving factor in wildland fire with relation to fuel
Moisture content
What is it referred to when a single tree’s foliage ignites from bottom to top
Candling
This is the most common type of ground cover fire, it Burns on the soil surface and uses low-lying grass shrubs and other vegetation as fuel
Surface fire
When you hear High low frequencies on the portable radio and 3 air horn blast followed by a pause what does this indicate
There is a withdrawal from the building
What does the red and white Chevron tape mean
Do not enter, exclusion zone
Is who do you ask for replacement bunker gear
District chief
What are the 5 distinct areas on the road when working at an MVC
Is advanced warning area, approach area, transition area, activity area, termination area
At what kilometers per hour will dispatch protocols automatically provide a second engine
High-speed roadways posted speed limit over 70 km an hour
What is the tangent length for Wet road conditions
1.5 times the posted speed limit in meters
When does the response to an incident begin
As soon as the department receives communication about the event
What is the maximum weight for the ladder belt
Is 310 pounds
Is what are considered low speed roadways
60 km an hour and lower
Is what is the tangent length in snowy conditions
2 times the posted speed limit in meters
What is the term used to describe the minimum temperature at which the fuel in air must be heated to in order to start self combustion
Auto Ignition temperature
Does the male end or female end coupling have 2 parts
The female end has 2 components, One female non threaded shank and 1 female threaded swivel
What is the row of delineation devices that are straight and parallel with the flow of traffic
Tangent
Which coupling is loaded first into the shoulder load on the back bed
Male
what coupling rests on top of the fast attack load
Male
Which type of nozzle can not be adjusted into different patterns
Is smooth bore nozzle
Define laces
Look out, anchor point, communications, escape routes, safe zones
What are the holding/weight capacities for the side handles and the top handle on the scba
Each side handle has a 500 pound capacity and the top handle has a 1000 pound capacity
What is the chainsaw fuel premix ratio
50: 1
True/false. the regulator on the SCBA is positive pressure
It’s true, it is also a demand valve regulator
Under which pressure must all cylinders be replaced prior to use
4000 PSI
On which side will a firefighter lay in a low air emergency
Is on the left side for access to the flywheel
What color is the hydrophobic hydrocarbon pad
White
What is said when you want somebody to repeat radio communications
Say again
ordinary construction is which type of construction
Type 3
How long does air equalization take in emergency procedures
Is 10 to 30 seconds
Who is responsible for the DRD
Is the firefighter
What device is used to increase mechanical advantage
Pully
Which type of rope is more resistant in high temperature environments unless directly exposed to flame
Natural fiber rope
When referring to electricity what is the difference in energy potential referred to as
Is voltage
Where is water directed to first in a vehicle fire
Into the occupant’s compartment
Which direction do you travel on a hose when trying to escape a building
Smooth bump bump, female to male
The leading cause of death in fires is what
Asphyxiation or smoke inhalation
What is a sign of building collapse [not inclusive list]
A sagging roof line, creaking, Leaning walls
Which type of material would be considered an insulator
Plastic
What is the minimum percentage of flammable gas needed to combust referred to as
Lower explosive limit, LEL
What is it referred to when the relative humidity drops below the temperature
Crossover
what affects flow paths in buildings
Building layout, Is distance to fire, heights between opening and fire
How do you clean the natural woven jacket on a hose
Is brush dirt and debris off then use soapy water
A minimum of how many egress points must there be on a roof
Minimum 2
T/F. Leg locks and heel locks can be used on a tower or ladder truck
False
When deploying a hose line what is what is the Known amount
The distance between the engine and the entrance to the building
