FF Ops Bull 5 Flashcards
From the Operations Bulletins:
What is the greatest danger after a helicopter crash?
Fire
From the Operations Bulletins:
All onlookers should be kept a minimum of ________ feet from the crash scene.
1500 feet
From the Operations Bulletins:
Members should expect a potential _________ gallons of fuel on board the aircraft at any crash scene.
100 gallons
From the Operations Bulletins:
As a rule of thumb, the safest area of a crash is __________ ___ __________.
Insider the helicopter
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.
150 feet
From the Operations Bulletins:
When landing in a street or thoroughfare the lead cars in both directions should do what?
turn off the headlights
From the Operations Bulletins:
If the landing zone is in a field or park, a minimum diameter of ______ feet is preferred.
100 feet
From the Operations Bulletins:
Shine lights to the _______ to illuminate and mark the landing area.
ground. Never shine at the aircraft
From the Operations Bulletins:
What direction should you always approach a helicopter?
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.
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)
Rear of the aircraft to alert people of the tail rotor
From the Operations Bulletins:
What temprature will Magnesium ignite?
1,200 degrees, it reacts violently with water
From the Operations Bulletins:
What challenge does Titanium present firefighters concerning aircraft crash?
Extreme extrication challenges
From the Operations Bulletins:
What temp. is the melting point of Aluminum?
800 degrees
From the Operations Bulletins:
Where is the power source and transmission on helicopters usually located?
high on the frame, which makes them top heavy and have a tendency to want to flip
From the Operations Bulletins:
What type of fuel is used in helicopter turbine engines?
Jet Fuel A- it is a Kerosene-type fuel
From the Operations Bulletins:
What is the ignition temp. of Jet Fuel A? Gasoline? Diesel?
(Jet Fuel A=410 F.)( Gasoline= 536 F)(Diesel= 494 F)
From the Operations Bulletins:
Wher is the fuel cell in helicopters usually located?
in the floor of the aircraft
From the Operations Bulletins:
Does the Maryland State Police helicopter have Paramedics on board?
yes
From the Operations Bulletins:
Do Blackhawk Executive Transport Helicopters have Paramedics on board?
No
From the Operations Bulletins:
Does the US Park Police Helicopter have paramedics on board?
Yes
