From Quizlet Flashcards
1
Q
Define high and low voltage as described in Vol 1 FTM
A
- Low Voltage is below 650V
* High voltage exceeds 650V
2
Q
Air craft incidents
List the 3 levels of emergency alert
A
- Level 1 - up to 18 seats (light aircraft)
- Level 2 - up to 150 seats (medium aircraft)
- Level 3 - more then 150 seats (heavy aircraft)
3
Q
Acronym RECEOS
A
- Rescue
- Exposures
- Containment
- Extinguishment
- Overhaul
- Salvage
4
Q
Shielding for Alpha radiation
A
- Thin sheet of paper
- Cannot penetrate the skin
- Not a hazard if kept outside the body
5
Q
Shielding for Beta radiation
A
3mm of aluminium or an equivalent thickness of materials of lesser density
6
Q
Shielding for Gamma radiation
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Heavy dense substances such as lead, concrete and iron
7
Q
What does the hazchem code 2WE mean?
A
- Fog
- Full PPE with BA
- Consider evacuation
8
Q
Meaning of BRISONCE?
A
The ability to hit so fast that things cannot move out of the way
9
Q
Where might a FF encounter radiation?
A
- Manufacturing/industry
- Hospitals and health facilities
- Research establishments
- Transport vehicles
10
Q
What are the problems a fire on a freight train may present?
A
- Danger from OLE wires
- Danger from oncoming trains
- Danger from any ruptured freight wagon, especially one carrying dangerous goods
- Danger from fire
- Danger from locomotive
11
Q
What are the two common forms of LPG?
A
- Propane
* Butane