FF Ops Bull 5

Question 1

From the Operations Bulletins:

What is the greatest danger after a helicopter crash?

Answer 1

Fire

Question 2

From the Operations Bulletins:

All onlookers should be kept a minimum of ________ feet from the crash scene.

Answer 2

1500 feet

Question 3

From the Operations Bulletins:

Members should expect a potential _________ gallons of fuel on board the aircraft at any crash scene.

Answer 3

100 gallons

Question 4

From the Operations Bulletins:

As a rule of thumb, the safest area of a crash is __________ ___ __________.

Answer 4

Insider the helicopter

Question 5

From the Operations Bulletins:

If the landing area will involve a street or thoroughfare it is important to stop traffic in both directions _______ from the landing site.

Answer 5

150 feet

Question 6

From the Operations Bulletins:

When landing in a street or thoroughfare the lead cars in both directions should do what?

Answer 6

turn off the headlights

Question 7

From the Operations Bulletins:

If the landing zone is in a field or park, a minimum diameter of ______ feet is preferred.

Answer 7

100 feet

Question 8

From the Operations Bulletins:

Shine lights to the _______ to illuminate and mark the landing area.

Answer 8

ground. Never shine at the aircraft

Question 9

From the Operations Bulletins:

What direction should you always approach a helicopter?

Answer 9

From a direction in which the pilot can see you. Do not approach until eye contact is made and the pilot gives you the dsignal to approach.

Question 10

From the Operations Bulletins:

While the aircraft is on the ground, post a gaurd at the ______ of the aircraft just outside the perimiter (100 ft)

Answer 10

Rear of the aircraft to alert people of the tail rotor

Question 11

From the Operations Bulletins:

What temprature will Magnesium ignite?

Answer 11

1,200 degrees, it reacts violently with water

Question 12

From the Operations Bulletins:

What challenge does Titanium present firefighters concerning aircraft crash?

Answer 12

Extreme extrication challenges

Question 13

From the Operations Bulletins:

What temp. is the melting point of Aluminum?

Answer 13

800 degrees

Question 14

From the Operations Bulletins:

Where is the power source and transmission on helicopters usually located?

Answer 14

high on the frame, which makes them top heavy and have a tendency to want to flip

Question 15

From the Operations Bulletins:

What type of fuel is used in helicopter turbine engines?

Answer 15

Jet Fuel A- it is a Kerosene-type fuel

Question 16

From the Operations Bulletins:

What is the ignition temp. of Jet Fuel A? Gasoline? Diesel?

Answer 16

(Jet Fuel A=410 F.)( Gasoline= 536 F)(Diesel= 494 F)

Question 17

From the Operations Bulletins:

Wher is the fuel cell in helicopters usually located?

Answer 17

in the floor of the aircraft

Question 18

From the Operations Bulletins:

Does the Maryland State Police helicopter have Paramedics on board?

Answer 18

yes

Question 19

From the Operations Bulletins:

Do Blackhawk Executive Transport Helicopters have Paramedics on board?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

From the Operations Bulletins:

Does the US Park Police Helicopter have paramedics on board?

Answer 20

Yes