Foam

Question 0

What is the most used foam in the fdny

Answer 0

Fluoroprotien foam

Question 1

Can we mix different types of foam for storage such as in rigs?

Answer 1

Never mix 2 different types of foam for storage

Question 2

What color is used to identify fluoroprotien foam

Answer 2

Brown

Question 3

What color is used to identify alchohol foam

Answer 3

Green

Question 4

What color does fdny use to identify AFFF foam?

Answer 4

Black

Question 5

What color does the fdny use to identify hi ex foam

Answer 5

Yellow

Question 6

When mixing 5gallon cans of foam into booster tank how many should u use?

Answer 6

3 five gallon cans

Question 7

Should a pumper that is being used for a foam operation be hooked up to a hydrant?

Answer 7

No don’t hook up

Question 8

What foam is used for the foam can?

Answer 8

AFFF

Question 9

How many 5 gallon cans of foam does each truck co carry?

Answer 9

2. Five gallon cans

Question 10

How many five gallon cans of fluoroprotien does the engine carry?

Answer 10

3 five gallon cans

Question 11

What GPM does the foam educator flow at?

Answer 11

95- 120 GPM

Question 12

If you have 3 engines and two trucks at a box how many gallons of foam do you have available ?

Answer 12

65 gallons

Question 13

On a signal 10-86 or 10-87 how many foam coordinators do you get?

Answer 13

2

Question 14

When a member enters a foam blanket to make a rescue how should the foam handline be operated?

Answer 14

Handline should be trained against the members back of knees so the foam will fall down behind them not disturbing the blanket of foam

Question 15

With a handline line and thirteen gallon cans of foam on the scene how big of a fire would this be able to extinguish ?

Answer 15

Approximately 600 sq ft

Question 16

How long would 13 five gallon cans of foam operating one handline last for?

Answer 16

22 minutes

Question 17

Which is more stable foam when we’re going to enter a foam blanket AFFF or fluoroprotien ?

Answer 17

Fluoroprotien

Question 18

When a member enters a foam blanket how should the foam line be positioned?

Answer 18

Trained at the back of the members knees

Question 19

At a PAPD operation where they have used AFFF can we apply fluoroprotien at the same time?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

At a tank fire what are the identifying clues to recognizing a pressurized container? And what must be done to them

Answer 20

Rounded edges

Must be cooled

Question 21

At a tank that is pressurized where should hose lines be operated from?

Answer 21

The sides of the tanks

Question 22

When entering a foam blanket members must have there face piece donned? T F

Answer 22

True

Question 23

How many cans of foam can be stacked on top each other ?

Answer 23

2

Question 24

What is shelf life for probie based foam?

Answer 24

10 years

Question 25

What is the shelf life for high ex foams and AFFF foam?

Answer 25

20 years

Question 26

When ever a can of foam hits it’s expiration date what shall be done with it?

Answer 26

Used for drill

Question 27

How many cans of foam does each foam depot store?

Answer 27

50 cans of each

Question 28

Where would you get cans of foam to restock?

Answer 28

Tech services

Question 29

How long should you flush water through the foam eductor to rinse it?

Answer 29

At least 15 min

Question 30

When do you test a foam eductor?

Answer 30

Weekly at mud test it at 200 psi

Question 31

If an engine co houses a foam carrier when would the carrier be drilled on?

Answer 31

Monthly first mud of each month

Question 32

If a foam nozzle or eductor are not operating properly who should they be sent out to?

Answer 32

Tech services

Question 33

How would you identify the eductor to use with high ex foam generator?

Answer 33

Has a one inch yellow band on the throat

Question 34

What pressure should be maintained at the inlet of the foam eductor in order to deliver sufficient water under proper pressure to foam generator?

Answer 34

200-220 psi

Question 35

What is the recommended placement of the eductor for most fire situations?

Answer 35

One length from the pumper is recommended

Question 36

Can the chute that supply’s foam from the generator be higher than the generator?

Answer 36

No

Question 37

Can a foam generator be used as a smoke ejector?

Answer 37

Yes

Question 38

What must members operating in a foam environment be equipped with?

Answer 38

Full .PPE .SCBA. Search rope. Hose line . Tools necessary for checking path in front of them.

Question 39

Entering a HI EX foam mass without a SCBA in an emergency? T or F

Answer 39

False should not be attempted

Question 40

What has to be done to am area before a team enters a hi ex foam blanket?

Answer 40

All electrical equipment must be deenergized