Fire Ops Bulletin Flashcards

1
Q

Who holds the Licensee for all radios, frequencies, and radio equipment

A

OUC

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2
Q

1 Tone =

A

non-fire response

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3
Q

2 Tone =

A

Fire Response

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4
Q

List Status Changes to ALWAYS verbalized

A
  • Units enroute to single local or medical local shall state address
  • First unit to arrive at single local or medical local shall confirm
  • When command established, IC shall give disposition
  • EMS transport Unit leaving Hospital will confirm current location and status on 0A14
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5
Q

What is the test count

A

5 count, 1,2,3,4,5 then 5,4,3,2,1

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6
Q

How far to hold mic from mouth

A

2”

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7
Q

When will EB not work

A
  • Failsoft

- or 15/16

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8
Q

How to activate EB

A

Push and hold for 1 second, then push PTT to send radio ID

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9
Q

How to Rest EB

A

Hold EB for 2 seconds until you hear exit tone, OUC will notify if reset was successful

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10
Q

What button is the Keypad Lock

A

Purple button

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11
Q

What will happen if the EB is activated to the flashlight

A

Flashlight will strobe

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12
Q

Where are radios to be kept while in quarters

A
  • carried by member

- inconspicuous location on the apparatus

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13
Q

When will batteries be replaced

A

When they blink Red or Yellow

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14
Q

Mutual aid 8Tac groups are in what zone

A

G zone

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15
Q

When will DVRS be activated

A

upon arrival at scene when assigned a talk group

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16
Q

What talk groups will DVRS work on

A

Only Fire Ground talk groups

other talk groups will display VR disabled

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17
Q

Steps to turn on DVRS

A

1-Place talk group selector (will say VR off)
2-Press DVRS menu button (LCD will flash)
3-Press DVRS menu button again (Off will become SYS also short tone will sound, and flashing will stop)

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18
Q

DVRS receives radios within what range

A
  • 70 degrees on a horizontal plane

- 60 degrees on a vertical place

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19
Q

How far away should tech be from antenna

A

15’

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20
Q

Most accidental vehicle fires are caused by ?

A
  • Electrical

- fuel system malfunctions

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21
Q

Position wagon how on vehicle fires

A

-min 50’ in the front 100’ if possible

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22
Q

When positing in the rear of vehicle fires

A

-min 100’

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23
Q

What is the approach angle for a care fire

A

-45 degrees

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24
Q

How many lines are to be used and where are they deployed

A
  • 2 lines
  • first line to passenger compartment
  • 2nd line to fuel tank from underside
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25
Q

Do you remove fuel tank cap

A

NO

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26
Q

What is the pressure on Air bag cylinders

A

1400-3000 psi

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27
Q

What temp will rupture disk and vent argon

A

480 degrees

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28
Q

What temp will initiator will auto ignite

A

750 degrees

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29
Q

What temp can cause air bags to inflate

A

some as low as 250 degrees

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30
Q

What to do is leaking fuel tank?

A

Request haz mat unit

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31
Q

Can Electric Vehicles shock you

A

Do not use the earth as a ground and should no cause a shock

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32
Q

Signs of an Electric Vehicles

A

international orange wiring system

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33
Q

Time it take to de energize electric cars

A

5-10 minutes, power should be cut as soon as possible

34
Q

Large Electrical Vehicles Fires

A

Use water

35
Q

Small Electrical Vehicles fires involving batteries

A

Type D dry chem

36
Q

How much combustible material is in average vehicles

A

over 900 LBS

37
Q

What must always be checked after a vehicle fire

A

Check the Trunk

38
Q

How far to position away from trench

A

200’

39
Q

How should apparatus be secured

A

turn off all apparatus and all construction equipment leaving it in positions and shut down

40
Q

Can you enter a trench?

A

NO not unless deemed safe by IC

41
Q

How many members in Recon

A

no more then 2

42
Q

How should you approach the trench

A

from the narrowest portion of excavation

43
Q

What does recon use to distribute weight

A

Ground pads

44
Q

Engine company role in Trench

A

Secure scene and preform size up

45
Q

Truck company role in Trench

A

Safety

46
Q

Where should units stage for report of trench

A

all units stage 1 block away

47
Q

What are the two most common causes of accidental vehicle fires?

A

Electrical and Fuel system Malfunctions

48
Q

What is the normal internal and external operating temperature for catalytic converters

A

Internal 1300-1600

External in the range of 1000

49
Q

What can cause the temperature in a catalytic converter to exceed 1600 degrees F

A

Too Rich a fuel mixture

50
Q

The fuel cap, which is part of the evaporation control system, contains two relief valves. What are they and what do they do?

A

Vacuum Relief operates at approx 3-8 psi, pressure relief valse operate at 1 psi

51
Q

Where shall apparatus positions on vehicle fire and how far? If this cannot be done, where is the alternate positing for apparatus and how far?

A

Apparatus shall be positioned in front of the vehicle that is on fire be at least 50 feet. If apparatus must be positioned in the Rear of the involved vehicle a distance of 100 feet shall be maintained.

52
Q

When attacking vehicle fire how many attack line shall be used, where shall the attack lines be directed and how shall the attack on vehicle fires (angle)?

A

2 attack lines, 1.5” shall be utilized, with the first line directed into the passenger compartment and the second line being directed at the fuel storage tank area. Vehicle fires shall be attacked from a 45 degree angle.

53
Q

What pattern should the second attack line be operated at?

A

Wider fog pattern

54
Q

When should the request for a second engine company be considered on vehicle fires?

A

When distance from a water supply is an issue or when there is a larger passenger vehicle well involved.

55
Q

What are air bag cylinders pressurized to? Where are the compressed fas canisters located?

A

Between, 1400-3000 psi, The firewall B post and C post

56
Q

At what temperature will auto ignition of compressed gas canisters occur? What gas will be vented?

A

480 degrees; Argon

57
Q

At what temperature will the initiator compartment on airbags auto ignite?

A

750 degrees

58
Q

What temperature are some airbags designed to auto inflate?

A

above 250 degrees

59
Q

Who shall be requested for leaking fuel tanks

A

Hazmat unit

60
Q

What does BEV stand for?

A

Hydride Electric Vehicle

61
Q

What are the four major electrical system of the EV?

A
  • Charging Mechanism
  • The traction(propulsion) Battery
  • The Controller
  • The electric traction(propulsion) Motor
62
Q

What are the three EV fluids you might encounter on the EV Fire

A
  • Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
  • Marlotherm
  • Sulfuric Acid
63
Q

What is the telltale sign of an EV?

A

The International orange wiring system

64
Q

It is important to cut power t can EV immediately upon arrival because it takes how long for the vehicle to be de-energized after cutting the power?

A

Approx 5-10 mins between, time is cut and the system is de energized

65
Q

If fire involves only the batteries of and EV, what type pf extinguishment shall be considered?

A

Consider using a Class “D” Fire extinguisher

66
Q

What classification has District law made the act of intentionally buying an automobile?

A

Destruction of Property

67
Q

What are should always be checked by company officers on all vehicle fire?

A

Company Officers should always check the trunk for victims of crime

68
Q

What is the most critical time frame when developing a primal case that involves automobiles

A

The first 48 hours.

69
Q

______are wood planks and wood panels that support the trench wall.

A

Sheeting

70
Q

_______is the general term used for the lengths of timber, screw oaks, hydraulic and pneumatic jacks and other devices that hold sheeting against trench walls.

A

Shoring

71
Q

What is a slough-in?

A

The Collapse of a portion of a trench wall that leaves an overhang

72
Q

Apparatus shall be positioned no closer then _____ feet to the trench.

A

200 Feet

73
Q

Once in position, all apparatus will be _______

A

Shut Down

74
Q

Who must give approval before any member are allowed to enter an unshared or unstable trench?

A

IC

75
Q

How many member will be used for recon/size-up?

A

No more then 2

76
Q

The first arriving engine comapany’s first responsibilities are to?

A

Secure the scene and preform initial size-up

77
Q

If ground pads are not available, what else could be used to distribute the weight of a rescuer?

A

Backboard of ladders

78
Q

Who establishes Level III accountablility

A

Truck company

79
Q

An exclusionary zone of at least _____ feet will be established and all sources of vibration within ______ feet will be eliminated.

A
  • 200 Feet

- 500 Feet

80
Q

What units are allowed to enter the scene with apparatus and where will all others position ?

A

First Arriving Engine, Truck, RS, and BFC allowed in

-Remaining are to stage one block away