FFD General Knowledge Flashcards
City Population (2017)
226,551
City Budget (2017)
$289.4 million
FFD Budget (2017)
$46.5 million:
97% general fund
2% paramedic tax
1% grants
38.6 million salaries and benefits
Automatic Nozzle: GPM range GPM we flow Nozzle pressure Pressure pumped at Nozzle Features and construction
50-350 gpm We flow at 200gpm 100 psi nozzle pressure 160 psi for 150' crosslay Feature High and Low pressure mode (100 and 55 psi) Selectable Gallonage (65,110,150,200,200,210) Constant Pressure Stainless Steel Slide Valve Extruded aluminum body Debris Screen 5/16"
Fremont Nozzle Types and GPM ranges
Automatic (50-350) Midforce (70-200) Dual Force (70-250) Attic Nozzle (90) Ultimatic (10-125) Featherlite (20-95)
City Manager
Fred Diaz
City Mayor
Lily Mei
City Council
Rick Jones (assistant mayor)
Vinnie Bacon
Raj Salwan
David Bonaccorsi
Station Addresses
1 - 4200 Mowry Ave (x of Argonaut)
2- 37299 Niles Blvd (x of G st)
3 - 40700 Chapel Way (x of Fremont Blvd)
4 - 1000 Pine St (x of Paseo Padre Pkwy)
5 - 55 Hackamore Ln (x of Warm Springs Blvd)
6 - 4355 Central Ave (x of Dusterberry)
7 - 43600 South Grimmer Blvd (x of Automall Pkwy)
8 - 35659 Fremont Blvd (x of Nicolet Ave)
9 - 39609 Stevenson Pl (x of Stevenson Blvd)
10 - 5001 Deep Creek Rd (x of Paseo Padre Pkwy)
11 - 47200 Lakeview Blvd (x of Gateway Blvd)
Corps Yard Address
42551 Osgood Rd
Training Tower Address
7200 Stevenson Blvd
FFD HQ Address
3300 Capitol Ave
Station Phone Numbers
510-791-430_ or 4310 or 4311
Dual Force Nozzle: GPM range GPM we flow Nozzle pressure Pressure pumped at Nozzle Features and construction
70-250 gpm We flow at 200gpm 100 psi nozzle pressure 200 psi for 250' pre-connects Feature High and Low pressure mode (100 and 55 psi) Selectable Gallonage (65,110,150,200,200,210) Constant Pressure Stainless Steel Ball Valve Twist Shut-off Valve Break-away Tip for extending a line Extruded aluminum body Debris Screen 5/16"
Mid-Force Nozzle: GPM range GPM we flow Nozzle pressure Pressure pumped at Nozzle Features and construction
70-200 gpm We flow at 125gpm 100 psi nozzle pressure 153 psi for 150' crosslay (1 1/2" line) Feature High and Low pressure mode (100 and 55 psi) Selectable Gallonage (65,110,150,200,200,210) Constant Pressure Stainless Steel Slide Valve Extruded aluminum body Debris Screen 5/16"
Blitz Fire: Tips sizes and GPMs elevation degrees side to side degrees weight safety feature
1" - 300gpm 1 1/4" - 400gpm 1 1/2" - 500gpm Fog nozzle 100-500gpm 10 degrees up 50 degrees down 20 degrees side to side 22lbs 1G of sideways acceleration Tungsten carbide tipped leg spikes 10' hose straight back
Ground Monitor: Tips sizes and GPMs elevation degrees side to side degrees weight safety feature
1 3/8" - 500gpm 1 1/2" - 600gpm 1 3/4" - 800gpm 2" - 1000gpm Fog nozzle 150-1250gpm 90 degrees of elevation up 35 degree safety pin down (dismounted safety) 45 degrees side-to-side for safety while dismounted 48lbs Tungsten carbide tipped leg spikes 10' hose straight back
Streets that compose “5 corners”
Fremont, Union, Washington, Bay
DryChem Extinguisher: Class Agent Range Duration Sweep Method Amount Service By
Inspection
20A120BC Mono ammonium phosphate 16-20ft 10seconds fast side-to-side breaks up chemical chain reaction 20lbs of dry chem, 35lbs 7oz total cylinder Service by station 1C
Inspect the pressure gauge, turn upside down to prevent dry chem from caking
LUNAR report
or NUCAN
Location Unit Name Assignment/Air Resources Needed
Name Unit Conditions Actions Needs
CO2 extinguisher: Class Agent Range Duration Sweep Method Amount Service By
Inspection
10BC Carbon Dioxide 8ft 10 seconds slow sweep from edge inward smothers the fire 15lbs of CO2, 34lbs 14oz total weight Service by station 1C
Inspect the tag and pin. Weigh the extinguisher to ensure its within 90% of full weight.
Water extinguisher: Class Agent Range Duration Sweep Method Amount Service By
Inspection
2A water extinguisher Water 40ft 60 seconds side-to-side base of fire cooling 2.5 gallons Serviced by FFs
Inspect by shaking the can to ensure fullness and checking the pressure gauge for proper pressure.
How should extinguishers be mounted
Extinguishers with a weight less than 40lbs shall be mounted with the top not more than 5ft above the floor.
Extinguishers with a weight greater than 40lbs shall be mounted with the top not more than 3½ ft above the floor.
*The clearance between the base of the extinguisher and the floor shall always be at least 4 inches.
Extinguishers should be located along an exit path, by an exit door. Signs must be installed if the extinguisher is not obviously mounted along an exit path.
Extinguisher general inspection
Extinguishers should be inspected weekly. (General inspection) All extinguishers should be cleaned with a damp cloth. Check the nozzles for obstructions, check the hoses and connections for damage, and check the cylinder for damage. Verify inspection date. Check pin and tag.
Type of system used by 800mhz radios
Trunked system
A vacant channel is assigned from a range of channels every time you key in.
The controller sends a digital signal to all radios monitoring that talkgroup, instructing the radios to automatically switch to the frequency indicated by the system to monitor the transmission. After the user is done speaking, the users’ radios return to monitoring the control channel for additional transmissions.
4 items that can down a rig
Tire
Brakes
Pump
Pressure Governor
Hydrant Types
76 - (1) 4 1/5” connection (steamer connection)
(2) 2 1/2” connections
75 - (1) 4 1/5” connection (steamer connection)
(1) 2 1/2” connection
74 - (2) 2 1/2” connections
*Can be Wet or Dry Barrel
Class B Foam: Type of foam Percent for Hydrocarbons Percent for Polar Solvents Gallons on Engine Tanks for Hydrocarbons Tanks for Polar Solvents Expansion Rate
Ansulite AFFF 3% for hydrocarbons 6% for polar solvents 30 gallons on the engine 2 tanks worth at 3% 1 tank worth at 6% 20:1 expansion rate
Flowing Foam:
Hose requirements
Stream requirements
Nozzle Settings (High or Low pressure)
No kinks in line
Straight Stream
Bale Fully open
1 1/2” Hose - 100’ for High Pressure
150’ for low pressure
1 3/4” Hose - 150’ for High Pressure
300’ for low pressure
Troubleshooting
- you can connect to the foam outlet on the opposite side of the rig
Akron Foam Eductor:
GPM rating
How to attach
Cleaning
125gpm eductor
Attach eductor to appropriate discharge, then attach the pick-up tube to the foam outlet on the engine, set the eductor to 3% or 6% based on fuel burning.
Operates by a venturi effect
Flush for 5 minutes after use
Weatherheads
Where power come into the house
Shows where the power shutoff will be located
Gas shuttoff is usually next to the garage
Weatherheads
Where power come into the house
Shows where the power shutoff will be located
Gas shuttoff is usually next to the garage
Describe the Pump
Waterous, Midship, single stage pump, with 1 impeller, a pressure governor that manages pressure mode and rpm mode, powered by an air actuated spit shaft.
Rated to pump at 1500gpms from a draft
with a max rpm of 2175rpms.
The LDH intake has an external pressure relief valve and an air bleed valve.
The air bleed valve keeps your pump from losing its prime when getting a new water supply.
