Misc. Flashcards
Besides dense black smoke, which other colors are associated with a backdraft?
Dirty Brown, Yellow Brown, Gray Yellow
When using the Multiversal, in order to not exceed 800 GPM how many PSI supplied to the 1 1/4”, 1 1/2”, and 2” tips?
1 1/4” is 100 PSI
1 1/2” is 70 PSI
2” is 50 PSI
Name the operations within capability of a single unit response
Outside rubbish Brush Food Water leak Oil burner Odor of smoke Steam Sprinkler Incinerator
O BOY Food WOOSI
GPM and PSI for Hi-Ex Foam?
60 GPM and 200-220 PSI at inlet of Hi-Ex Foam Eductor.
Yellow Band.
To what height and distance can the Satellite produce finished firefighting foam?
Height of 80’ and Distance of 180’
Normal PRA steps operating pressure down to ___ PSI, (before regulator steps down again to slightly above atmosphere).
Failure of the PRA directs air into secondary system at ___ PSI and sounds vibralert.
If BOTH fail, it activates a relief valve and all pressure in excess of ____ vented rapidly (no vibralert sounds)
100 PSI
150 PSI
185 PSI
When residual pressure drops BELOW ___ PSI, augmentation required.
15 PSI
How many gas can cards are issued to a unit? Where are they kept?
Issued 2 cards. One stored on the rig and the other kept in the company office.
What size safety zone should be maintained around the Vehicle Recovery Strap?
35 feet
When residual pressure drops below ____ PSI, augmentation required
15 PSI
_____ affixed to FIRST PAGE of Probie Control Notebook
Tool list from current unit
Regarding the Probie Control Notebook:
_____ reviews weekly and initials and dates in ______ ink.
______ reviews each tour member works, initial/date in ____ ink.
_____ reviews monthly, initial and date in ____ink.
PROBIE reviews weekly and initials and dates in BLUE OR BLACK ink.
OFFICER ON DUTY reviews each tour member works, initial/date in RED ink.
COMPANY COMMANDER reviews monthly, initial and date in RED ink.
Vehicle Recovery Strap is ____ x ______ with a ______ safety zone.
Vehicle Recovery Strap is 30’x4” with a 35’ safety zone.
What is the max weight of a vehicle that can be pulled with a Vehicle Recovery Strap?
20,000 lbs.
EMS ambulance and Battalion rig are under, Engine and Truck are over.
How long is the Company Journal retained for?
20 Years
Who does the ECC notify when the necessity exists for ILP pumper to be augmented?
Incident Commander and Incoming Engine Companies
How can you ID a Con Ed Main Valve?
There will be a tag inside the valve housing with an ID number
How can you ID a National Grid Main Valve?
There will be an ID number on the North side of the collar
Regarding Hydrant Inspection:
Between _______ inspect all hydrants
Between ______ inspect ______ of hydrants based on list from Company Commander.
Regarding Hydrant Inspection:
Between September and November inspect all hydrants
Between April and June inspect 20% of hydrants based on list from Company Commander.
How do you determine the age of hose? When should it be replaced?
Age determined by the first 2 numbers of serial number (970023 is 1997).
Replace any hose that will reach 10 years of service in the current calendar year.
NLT’s are required to be broken up into sections with Fireproof partitions.
How large are the sections in NLT’s built between 1916 and 1929?
How large are the sections in NLT’s built on or after 4/18/29?
1916-1929: 2,500 square feet
On or after 4/18/29: 3,000 square feet
How high can you expect fireproof partitions to go in NLT’s built:
Between 1916-1929?
Between 1930-1940?
After 1940?
1916-1929: Ceiling of Top Floor
1930-1940: Underside of Roof Boards
After 1940: TOP of Roof Boards
You already know the CUT acronym for NLT Fireproof Partitions. What are the year ranges?
C: 1916-1929
U: 1930-1940
T: After 1940
What color is the First Responder’s Bridge Manual (Field Guide)?
What Color is the HazMat ERG Book?
What do you do if they are lost or stolen?
Bridge Manual is Green
HazMat ERG is Orange
If either is lost or stolen notify PTSU by telephone and E-Mail. Forward Lost Property Report.
Using the Size-Up Section of the First Responder Bridge Manual, what should your report include?
FOLDS
- FF Actions
- What has occurred
- The Life Hazard
- The Magnitude and Location of Damage to Bridge Components
- If Bridge is secured
For fires in traditional PD’s, of ordinary/wood frame construction, what is the amount of time estimated before collapse?
What if there is no ceiling to provide protection, exposing structural components?
One hour
20 minutes
For fires in PD’s of Lightweight materials, when fire extends from contents to structural components, collapse may occur ______?
For fires in PD’s of Lightweight materials, when fire extends from contents to structural components, collapse may occur WITHIN 5-10 MINUTES
Spans of more than _____ feet are generally an indication of Lightweight Construction.
Spans of more than 25 feet are generally an indication of Lightweight Construction
Give the line placement for all 4 lines at a fully involved OCCUPIED Row Frame with fire in Exposure(s).
First Engine should drop a 3 1/2 for a Tower Ladder, and then:
- First line into fire building through front door
- Second line if NOT NEEDED to backup first line, stretched to Top Floor of most severe exposure. Check intermediate floors for fire.
- If second line IS NEEDED to backup first, the third line goes to most severe exposure. If second line NOT NEEDED as backup, third line goes to top floor of opposite exposure.
- Fourth line as ordered by IC
If a dog attacks a member and anyone is bitten, every attempt should be made to isolate the dog for examination and following notifications shall be made:
PBA ME
Police Department Board of Health Animal Care Center (if dog is a STRAY) Medical Officer EMS
Who does the IC notify when a fatality or serious injury associated with a CO incident is discovered?
BFI via the Borough Dispatcher
