Identifies Flashcards
What is the LEL of Carbon Monoxide?
12.5%
How much oxygen is in a normal environment?
20.9%
Most common chainsaw injuries are to what area?
Hand/Finger and Lower Leg
Rules for refueling a saw
- Do not start saw where it was fueled.
- Move at least 10 feet from the fueling area.
When should you use a saw on a ladder?
Never
What is in the saw kit?
Bar oil
TruFuel
Funnel
Extra RDR chain
Wood chain
Scrench with Torx
Flat head screwdrivers
Spark plug
Ear Pro
Nail
What is in the swift water rescue kit?
5 - PFD’s
5 - Swiftwater Rescue Helmets
4 - 75’ 3/8” Throwbags
1 - Peterson Buoy
Every time I check out the saw I should do what 2 things?
- Practice a cut sequence
- Make sure the chain is on correctly
What are the 3 types of WL firefighting tactics?
- Direct - Attacking fire
- Indirect - Control line and then most likely burning back
- Parallel - Control line parallel to the fire (right in front of it)
What are the 3 types of mobile attacks?
- Tandem - Multiple rigs on the same side (Tandem = Train)
- Pincer - Rigs on both sides and meet at the head, surround and drown. (Pincer = Pinch at the head)
- Envelopment - Rigs at multiple locations around the fire take a small piece
What is a stationary attack in wildland firefighting?
A progressive hose lay or booster line attack. It is called stationary because the rig stays stationary.
Firefighters should be capable of deploying a fire shelter within how many seconds?
30 seconds
Only fill out which part of an f-150?
Part A
What 2 things should happen in a stationary attack to protect the engine in wildland firefighting?
- Wet the area around the engine
- Have a charged hose line ready to protect the engine
What is the Cal Fire Station in CCC? (Its station number and its call sign)
What calls areas do they go to?
- CALFIRE Station 16 / Sunshine
- The call sign “Sunshine Station” shall be used to avoid confusion with Confire Station 16
- SRA - State Responsible Areas or Contra Costa County’s “closest unit” concept
What does TC show when their is no AMR unit assigned to a code 2 call?
AMRC2A. The last letter signifies in what order you will get an ambulance. A, B, C, etc.
What type of Engines are at Sunshine Station?
- Year round Schedule A Type 3
- Upstaffed to an additional Schedule B Type 3
What % of people are found in bedrooms?
42%
What are the NIOSH 5?
1) Improper risk assessment
2) Incident command system
3) Poor accountability
4) Poor communication
5) SOP’s
What is an Initial Attack Plan?
A structural fire plan. It is the application of strategy, tactics and
logistics in a sequence to extinguish the fire.
How often is hose tested?
Once a year
How long is the service life of hose?
- 15 years
- Can be extended to 20 years with approval from the fire chief
What pressure does hose have to be tested at? For how long?
- 250 PSI for 5 minutes
What is the earth quake procedure?
- Pull the rig out of the station
- Check rig and building for damage
- Monitor the radio
- Don’t call dispatch unless it is an emergency
What is an MOU?
Memorandum Of Understanding. It outlines our rights, pay, and benefits.
What is the emergency evacuation horn sequence?
10 seconds of short horn blasts and 10 seconds of silence x 3 (total of 50 seconds) .
What are the 3 common task groups?
Fire Attack, Search, and Vent
Response for a 1st alarm residential fire
- 4 Engines
- 1 Truck
- 2 BC’s
Response for a 1st alarm commercial fire
- 4 Engines
- 2 Trucks
- 2 BC’s
Response for a working fire
- 1 Engine
- Ambulance
- Breathing Support
Response for a 2nd alarm residential fire
- 2 Engines
- 1 Truck
- 1 BC
Response for a 2nd alarm commercial fire
- 2 Engines
- 1 Truck
- 1 BC
- 1 Rescue
Response for a 3rd alarm residential fire
- 3 Engines
- 1 BC
Response for a 3th alarm commercial fire
- 3 Engines
- 1 Truck
- 1 BC
Response for a 4th alarm residential fire
- 3 Engines
- 1 BC
Response for a 4th alarm commercial fire
- 3 Engines
- 1 Truck
- 1 BC
What has to be done when lowering a flag to half-staff?
Remove other flags
What is the flag order on a red flag day?
US then California then red flag
How is the flag displayed for line of duty deaths?
From the day of death until 1700 hours on the day of burial for a line of duty death of any State of California firefighter or Contra Costa County police officer.
When was the attack on Pearl Harbor?
December 7, 1941
What dates do we fly the flag at half-staff?
Memorial Day - 5/29 (displayed at half-staff until noon).
Patriot Day - 9/11 (displayed at half-staff all day).
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - 12/7
When is Memorial Day?
May 29th
How to put a flag at half-staff
When the flag is flown at half-staff, it should be hoisted first to the peak for an
instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should then be raised
again to the peak before it is lowered for the day.
Flags should be returned to __________ for proper disposal.
Supply
What is the response for an HHM– Hazardous Materials Incident (example: major spill or release)
- HazMat 87
- 3 Engines
- 2 Trucks
- WT
- Breathing Support
- 2 BCs
- AMR
What is the NCFC
Northern California Family Center
What to do in the event of a child showing up to the station in need of help? (Safe Space)
- Call the Communication Center
What color ink is used in the log book?
Black - Things without a NFIRS number
Green - Medicals
Red - Fires, Alarms, or anything that has a NFIRS number that’s not a medical
How many FF died on 9/11?
343
How much does a square foot of concrete weigh?
150 Pounds
What are the qualifications for R1 and R2?
To receive an R1 - you need auto ex or the new Common passenger vehicle rescue course, LARRO/RRAO, and Confined Space Technician. The goal of the R1 position is that you have rope training/competence and can enter a confined space as an entrant.
To receive an R2 - you need trench rescue technician, rope rescue technician and your collapse classes (RS1-3 or the new structural collapse 1 & 2). With the new curriculum for SCS, if you have RS1 and RS2 you can take SCS2 to complete your collapse series. RS3 will no longer be offered. If you only have RS1, you will need to complete both SCS 1 & 2.
How long does the Pelican Light run for?
Up to 24 hours of run time on lowest setting
Lumen output on RALS
6,000 lumens
How tall is the RALS?
6 foot high lighting mast
What does a 2 1/2 safety loop look like?
Minimum of 8’ straight back behind the nozzle.
What does a ground monitor set up look like?
What is the minimum size and maximum slope of a helo LZ?
100’ x 100’ and less than a 10 degree slope
Station personnel shall monitor the base radios between…
0730 and 2100
How far apart are purlins?
8 Feet
What radio tac channels are used if in a MTZ, SRA, or if Cal Fire is on the incident?
VHF Channels: VFIRE 22, VFIRE 23, CDF Tac 2, etc…
What are the two types of decon at confire?
Emergency - Quick decon for an emergency situation.
Technical - Typical type that occurs in contamination reduction zone.
What is the maximum time to get into a fire shelter?
30 seconds
Cars, vans, and pick-ups are to maintain a _____ second interval following distance behind other vehicles.
3
Unit inventory number vs assignment
Unit inventory number refers to the three digit number permanently assigned to the unit (i.e. 835). Current assignment refers to the “Type and Station” assignment (i.e. E110, Q12, E307)
What does TIP stand for?
Target Information Program
What are the 2 categories of TIP’s? What are they?
Access plans: Quickest access
Target Hazard plans: Used in high-rises, refineries, etc. that have hazards. Theses show us how to safely operate.
What type of information is in a TIP
FDC, Fire alarm systems, Hydrant locations, KNOX box locations, Elevators, etc.
What does ANN mean in a TIP?
Annunciator panel. This is a fire alarm panel.
DSP on a TIP
Dry Stand Pipe
WSP on a TIP
Wet Stand Pipe
What does “Combined” mean on a TIP?
COMBINED = Combined sprinkler and standpipe
connection.
PIV on a TIP
Post Indicator Valve
PS on a TIP
Partially Sprinklered
AS on a TIP
Automatic Sprinklers
“E” in a circle vs “E” in a square on a TIP
E in a circle means electrical shut off.
E in a square means elevator.
OSY
Outside Stem and Yolk
E, G, or W in a circle on a TIP
Electric, Gas, or Water shutoff locations
What do the red, blue, pink, green, orange, and yellow colors mean on a TIP?
Red - Fire Department connections (hydrants, sprinkler connection,
standpipes, etc.)
Blue - Open water (pools, ponds, etc.)
Pink - Sidewalks (designated for main access only)
Green - Identification of separate addresses within large complexes
(designated buildings to be outlined in green, see examples).
Orange - Main street access
Yellow - Secondary access, driveways, open parking areas, etc.
What does “V” in a square mean on a TIP?
Possible ventilation point (skylight, vent, etc.)
CV on a TIP
Control Valve
EBMUD Service areas in Con Fire
Walnut Creek
Lafayette
San Pablo
El Sobrante
Pinole
What hours are flags flown if there is no light?
0745 - 1700
What do we do if we see our ladder is damaged?
Take it to the Conex at training. There are replacement ladders in the “operations” Conex.
Ground ladder shall be visually inspected at least __________ and after each use.
Every month
What do we inspect on a ladder?
Heat sensor labels expiration and color, along with all the components. We can only clean the ladders.
Where is a ladder’s ID tag? What information does it have on it?
The identification tag is on the beam, at
the butt of the ladder. The ID tag will show the name of the ladder testing
company, their tracking number, the apparatus the ladder is assigned to, and the current test dated.
How often are ground and aerial ladders tested?
Both are once a year
How many station visits can a station have per month per shift?
3 unless its fire prevention month, then its 4.
When are batteries changed in smoke detectors at the station?
Every time the time changes.
Where is hose marked?
Both ends and both sides of female, 6 inches from the coupling.
Fire apparatus should maintain a ____ second interval
5
If more than _______ in damage is done or anyone was injured in a car accident: Submit a “California Traffic Accident Report: SR1” to DMV within ______ days.
$750.00, 10 days
What is the Vehicle Accident and Damage Reporting Procedure?
Fill out a form on the intranet
Brackish water
Water with salt in it, but not as salty as salt water. In between salt and fresh water.
Emergency vehicles shall be equipped with at least one steady burning red warning lamp visible from at least _____ feet to the front of the vehicle
1000
What acronym do we use for a HazMat response?
SIN-CIA
Safety – Incident approached upwind, uphill, upstream, and initial
spotting of apparatus in a safe location.
Isolation – Incident boundaries declared and appropriate for situation.
These boundaries clearly identified over the radio.
Notification – Appropriate notifications and resource requests.
Command – ICS utilized and appropriate for situation.
Identification – Product and threat correctly identified. Utilization of two or more resources for identification, if possible.
Action Plan – Incident Action Plan developed and appropriate for
situation.
What is the size and strength of accessory rope?
8mm, 3630 lbs
What is the length associated with Red, Green, and Blue accessory chord?
Red – 4½’ untied (small)
Green – 5½’ untied (medium)
Blue – 8’ untied (large)
How strong is our rope?
9,500 pounds
What is the length of green, yellow, blue, and orange webbing?
Green – 5’
Yellow – 12’
Blue – 15’
Orange – 20’
How strong is webbing?
4,000 pounds
What extinguishing agent is used on Class C fires?
Dry Chem (Monoamonium Phosphate) or Co2. Neither of these agents conduct electricity.
When reporting downed powerlines, what information is given?
Report location and whether wire is pole-to-pole (lineman), or pole-to-house (troubleman), or
pole-to-building (troubleman).
How long do we have to complete PCR’s
24 hours
What is a satellite station?
A station where a crew can restock meds. Satellite stations are only to be used in an emergency to stay in service.
Which stations are satellite stations?
Satellite Stations 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 70, 82, 85, and 86
What to do if there is a possible crime scene?
Don’t let anyone mess with anything. Have law enforcement create a scene log with sign in & out.
Heli Spot Considerations
-100’x100’
-Avoid canyons (down drafts)
-Light corners at night
-No more than a 10 degree grade
What are the signs of obvious death?
-Decapitation
-Total Incineration
-Decomposition
-Total destruction of the heart, lungs, or brain, or separation of these organs
from the body
-Rigor mortis or post-mortem lividity without evidence of hypothermia, drug ingestion, or poisoning
-Mass casualty situations
What do you do if someone asks you to dispose of their medical/pharma waste?
Household Regulated Medical Waste (sharps and pharmaceuticals) generated by the public cannot be accepted by the District because we are not licensed to do so. The public will be referred to the list of convenient collection disposal
locations throughout the county.
On the fireline, alwys maintain a _____ foot distance between you and the next person while carrying and working with tools.
10
What do we put on our axe head? what do we put on our wooden handles?
- Machine oil (Tri-flow or WD-40) on the head
- Linseed oil on the handles
What level of Hazmat protection is turnout gear?
Level D
What is the highest level of Hazmat protection?
Level A
What Hazmat protection level is using a air purifying mask?
Level C. No less than 19.5% oxygen.
How much does a gas blower weigh?
90lbs
Gas Blower CFM
20,152
When doing a tandem mobile attack, what is the lead engine thinking?
Knock the fire down and get to the head quick. The second engine can make sure the fire is completely out.
What should I think as soon as I sit down in the engine?
Do I have all my gear and is the gear we took off on the rig back on?
What should I do when I put on my radio?
Turn it on to make sure it has battery, then turn it off.
Wall Map - What do green, orange, pink, and yellow lines mean?
Pink - Freeway
Orange - Major roadway
Yellow - Normal street
Green - Railroad or BART
Weight of product to put into an Ansul Model 10, Model 20, and Model 30:
Model 10 – empty weight plus 81⁄2 lbs. product
Model 20 – empty weight plus 17 lbs. product
Model 30 – empty weight plus 25 lbs. product
What does COLA stand for?
Cut in / Cut out / Leaks / Alarm
COLA - Cut out parameters:
The compressor cut-out is between 110-120 psi, 130 maximum
COLA - Cut in parameters:
The compressor must cut in at or above 85
psi
COLA - There can be a pressure loss of no more than ____ PSI over the course of _____ when testing for leaks
3 PSI, 1 minute
COLA - The low air alarm should sound between _____ & _____ PSI
55-75 psi
What is in a salvage kit?
Visqueen
Carry all
Razor Blade
Salvage Cover - 12’x18’
Staple Gun
What Model Ansul ABC extinguishers do we have?
10, 20, & 30
How often are ABC extinguishers recharged?
Each use or annually
Do we reuse our dry chem product when refilling our extinguishers?
Yes
How much Dry Chem is added to the model 10, 20, & 30?
10 - 8.5
20 - 17
30 - 25
How much does a water can weigh?
27 pounds 3 ounces
How often are water cans and dry chems hydrostatically tested?
Every 5 years
What is the brand and model of our water can?
Amerex Model 240
What is the discharge time and distance of the water can?
55 seconds 45-55 feet
How much water is in a water can?
2.5 Gallons
What classes of fire for the Dry Chem?
A - Cools
B - Smothers
C - Smothers
What is the fluctuation in oz for the co2 on the Dry Chem? How is it attached?
Half an ounce. Reverse thread.
What is inside a dry chem extinguisher?
Monoammonium Phosphate and CO2
Dry Chem discharge distance
5-30 Feet
Dry Chem everything you know
ABC extinguisher
A = Cooling
B = Smothering
C = Smothering (non-conductive material)
Not great for class A fires because it doesn’t fully cool them
Monoammonium Phosphate and CO2
35 pounds (17 pounds of product)
Discharge is 5-30 feet
Flip and shake if having trouble getting product out
5 year hydrostatic testing
CO2 is replaced if ½ ounce difference from stamped weight
Recharging procedure should occur after each use and annually
Water can everything you know
Amerex Model 240
2.5 Gallons
Class A fires only
Cools the fire
Discharge time of 55 seconds
27 pounds 3 oz
Discharge distance of 45-55 feet
Hand-tighten the valve collar nut to 100-125 in. lbs. max
Which RIT pack do we use?
The Scott RIT-PAK
Where are our RIT packs?
Trucks and Rescues
What type of RIT pack cylinder do we use?
4500 psi 60 minute cylinder
How long are each of the air hoses in the RIC Pack?
- 5’ high pressure RIC/UAC hose
- 6’ low pressure EBSS hose
What phrase helps us to remember where things are in the RIT pack?
“Low-Ball and High-T”
low pressure lines (EBSS and MMR) have the ball handle
High pressure lines (UAC) have the T handle
How many rings are on the RIC pack?
10
What gear is on the RIC pack?
- McGuire Sled
- 2 20’ pieces of search rope with integrated ring
- Sling-Link Multiple Application Service Tool (MAST) (Rainbow loops)
What does EBSS stand for?
Emergency Breathing Safety System
What are the GPM settings on the bumper line?
30-60-95-125-Flush GPM
What nozzle is on the front bumper line?
Akron Turbojet Nozzle 1717
What is the capacity on the come along
- 6k capacity on dual line
- 3k LBS single line
- 110 lbs of force on the handle
What is the length and width of the PIG?
- 32” in total length
- 28” handle
- 10.5” head width
How heavy is the PIG?
10 pounds
What are the dimensions of the pick and striking end on the PIG?
- 4.5” pick
- 3.75” x1.5” striking end
What are the 2 types of responses to an aircraft emergency?
- Aircraft crash has occurred (Alert 3) or Incident Code AA3 or AAC
- High probability of a crash (Alert 2) or Incident Code AA2
Who goes where for an airport response?
- E109 (or first due) responds to Fire Access Gate 1 at the end of Center Ave
- Next due units respond to Fire Access Gate 2, via John Glenn Drive
- BC responds to the closest access gate
What are the requirements for permit-required confined space?
Space meets all of the following to be a confined space:
- Large enough that an employee can enter and perform assigned
work
- Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit
- Not designed for continuous employee occupancy
And one or more of the following hazards for a permit:
- Contains or has the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere
- Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant
- Internal configuration that might cause entrant to be trapped or
asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or floor that slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross section
- Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard
What is the difference between a Group vs a Division
Group is based off of a task (Vent Group), Division is dividing up into locations (Division 1 = 1st floor). They are both the same size.
What is a Branch?
Divides up tasks on a large scale. EX- Fire, EMS, LE.
What is required for a transfer of command?
- Face-to-face if possible
- Outgoing Incident Commander gives a CAN
- The new Incident Commander formally accepts command
- Dispatch and the incident personnel are notified
What is the acronym for the Haz Mat classes?
Every - Explosive
Good - Gasses
Fire - Flammable Liquids
Fighter - Flammable Solids
Otta’ - Oxidizers
Practice - Poisonous
Recognizing - Radioactive
Corrosive - Corrosive
Materials - Miscellaneous Materials
What is the acronym for a haz mat response?
SIN CIA PCP DDD
S - Safety (Up hill, up wind, and up stream)
I - Isolate and deny entry
N - Notify the appropriate agencies
C - Command
I - Identify the substance
A - Action plan
P - PPE
C - Contain
P - Protective action (shelter in place or evacuate)
D - Decon
D - Disposal
D - Document
Number of names on the FF memorial wall
19
What does “on radio” mean?
Unit is mobile
What do you do if someone steals or you lose you’re radio?
Notify BC, Captain fills out form,
What is a rescue angle and how many feet does it take away from the reach of the ladder?
65 Degrees - 2 Feet. A 24’ will only reach 22’.
What are the 4 exposure routes for Haz Mat?
Inhalation
Ingestion
Injection
Absorption
What is Card 33?
BLS Ambulance only to facilities that requires transfer to another facility with a 24/7 MD, RN, or PA
What are the different types of heat transfer?
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
What stations are in Battalion 9?
92
93
95
99
How many Con Fire stations are there?
33
When did Matt and Scott pass?
Captain Matthew Burton & Engineer Scott Desmond (July 21, 2007)
What was the address where Matt and Scott Passed?
149 Michelle Drive
SAMPLE
Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical History, Last Oral Intake, Events Leading to
Illness
OPQRST
Onset, Provocation / Palliation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time
PASTE
Progression, Associated Chest Pain, Sputum, Talking Tiredness, Exercise Tolerance
DCAPBTLS
Deformity, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling
SLUDGEM
Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, GI Distress, Emesis, Miosis
AEIOUTIPS
Alcohol, Epilepsy, Insulin, Overdose, Uremia / Underdose, Thermal, Injection / Infection, Psych, Sepsis
Miosis
Pinpoint pupils
Mydriasis
Dilated pupils
Stroke Centers
JM WC
JM Concord
SRRMC
Walnut Creek Kaiser
Antioch Kaiser
Richmond Kaiser
Stemi Centers (know for CP assessment)
JM WC
JM Concord
Kaiser WC
Sutter Delta
SRMC
OB Centers
Everyone except Kaiser Richmond and JM Concord
PAC-CAN
When you rescue a downed FF
○ PASS (turn off)
○ Assess (ID FF and what they need)
○ Communicate with IC
○ Conditions
○ Actions
○ Needs
Flammable range of natural gas
5-15%
What to do during a shelter deployment
● Deploy as a group
● Scrape out a 4x8 section of mineral soil per person
● Throw fuels and saws at least 30 feet away
● Feet towards the fire, airway in the dirt
● Wear all PPE
● Bring drinking water and radio
Maximum flow and PSI through a Akron Revolution Ball Intake Valve is:
2,000 GPM & 250 PSI
How long is a chain?
66 feet
How many pounds of force can a Hydraram produce?
10,000 pounds of force
What PSI is the PIV relief valve set to?
150 PSI
Stemi Receiving Centers
J - John Muir Concord
J - John Muir Walnut Creel
K - Walnut Creek Kaiser
S - Sutter Delta
S - San Ramon Regional
How many mg of Aspirin for a pt with cp? (EMT)
324mg
How many mg of Nitro for a pt with cp? (Paramedic)
0.4mg
_____ grams of oral glucose is indicated when the sugar is below _____
30 Grams when below 60 mg/dl
How many feet of a fall for trauma activation
20 feet
