G.OS Flashcards
How many feet of rope is on fire apparatus?
150 feet on engines, 150 feet and 200 feet on ladder and ladder tender
AWR request must be completed prior to
12:00 on the shift prior to the trade date
The international agency for research on cancer recognizes soot as……
A group 1 carcinogen (worst one)
After performing a semi annual cleaning on turn out what should you do?
Email the PPE inspection coordinator for official documentation
Personal safety rope is not to be used for
Towing, hanging equipment or repelling.
Employment in which a person is not being compensated by city payroll
Outside employment
The company officer is required to visually inspect protective clothing garments how often?
Monthly, Or when they feel necessary
Employees will be limited to a total of __________ vacation shifts in the first round of vacation selection
10
All hose will be pumped at test pressure for_____ minutes
5 minutes
A citizen complaint found to be sustained will be retained for______
5 years
When should personnel use clean in critique wipes?
Immediately well still on the scene of any fire incident
What is the diameter and strength of rope on apparatus?
1/2” diameter
9000 lbs strength
Studies have shown that proper use of __________and a _____________ process are beneficial in limiting the duration of firefighter exposure to toxic carcinogens
SCBA
Gross decontamination process
When shall turn out to be inspected for contaminants?
After each use
What is considered the highest exposure location for firefighters
The face and neck
In this report shall be used for all equipment that has been lost or damaged regardless of value excluding office supplies and fire staff an apparatus vehicles
Lost or damaged equipment report
What are not reasonable measurements to remove in a SCBA
Carbon monoxide levels
“A clear atmosphere”
Public request for information must go through what?
The chain of command
When hose testing increase pump pressure to the required test pressure and hold for…
5 minutes
Length of hose to be tested will not exceed________feet per discharge outlet
300 feet
What percentage is considered heavily soiled garments
35%
4 inch jacketed hose will be tested at what pressure?
300psi
What is the max water temperature to use when cleaning face piece?
120°F
What temperature water should you wash turn out 10?
Between 110°F and 120°F
How often should flags be replaced
Every three months or sooner if flags become torn soiled or weathered
Protective Footwear for structural firefighting must meet what standard?
NFPA 1974
Where do employees report hazardous exposures
Via MCT if attached to an incident
Haz exposure form on zoi
Target solutions hazard exposure form
When hose testing, date of discharge lines down until they are…..
Just cracked open
When shall the personal safety rope be inspected for damage
On the last Saturday of each month that is worked
And employee who is too ill to work show make notification no later than
0645 hours
NFPA 1974 pertains to what?
Protective footwear for structural firefighting
How old must a Citizen observer be?
18y/o
15/yo if accompanied by a parent
What are all department member strongly encouraged to do to reduce unnecessary exposure to UV rays from the sun
Apply SPF
What percent of the ropes strength comes from the core?
75% to 80%
Soak face piece in _____________ solution for _______ minutes
10% bleach solution
2 minutes