Miscellaneous

Question 1

Reg 4 cycles?

Answer 1

1 year for anything electrical 5 year for anything mechanical

Question 2

30’ IDLH (8 items)

Answer 2

Fumigation Auto Asbestos metal fires Bee’s Marijuana Electrical pole fires Toxins

Question 3

F-340 Fire/Line safety violation notice

Answer 3

F-340A - General F-340B - Night inspection-E,L,F - Exits, Lighting, fire alarm F-340C - Blank (FPOS) F-340D - Reg 4s (retain 5 years) F-340E - Overcrowding F-340F/W - Fire watch Retain for 3 years (Reg 4 5 years)

Question 4

Non panic stop -

Answer 4

Cal handbook 5-10 PSI

Question 5

Telma brakes

Answer 5

4 magnets, each 25% of braking 50-60 amps per magnet

Question 6

4 times an aerial is tested

Answer 6

When new and being accepted Aerial ladder tests Malfunction used outside limits of aerial

Question 7

Jump start apparatus

Answer 7

12 volt battery, must use other 12 volt vehicle, most cars are 24 volt Bumpers must be at least 18” apart

Question 8

Reg 4 - 1 yr vs 5yrs

Answer 8

1 yr - (Electrical plus fire doors) Elevator, fire alarm, emergency lighting, fire doors 5 yrs - Standpipes, fire escapes, signature, inlets, extinguishers

Question 9

Stairwell numbers 12 x 12” 5 inch lettering 5’ off the ground

Answer 9

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Question 10

TB 1 - 1” Hose for structure fires Effectiveness depends largely on the tightness of the building Apply hose stream through a window or door and direct water above seat of the fire Use a wide angle or a 30 degree cone spray delay vertical ventilation until after fire is knocked down Hose efficiency is increased with higher pressure

Answer 10

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Question 11

Water expands into steam at a ratio of 1 to ____ with 1 gallon of water capable of producing about 227 cubic feet of vapor.

Answer 11

1700

Question 12

1 firefighter injury in woodland is - Internal Heat

Answer 12

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Question 13

Hydrants

Empty circle = 2 1/2 single or built up

Half circe = 4” single or uilt up

Full circle = 2 1/2 x 4 or 4 x 4

S = Subsurface

Square = Private

Answer 13

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Question 14

Deceleration - Engines take 2 to 3 times longer to slow down from the proper max RPM to idling speed than it does to raise from idle speed to the proper max RPM

Answer 14

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Question 15

Condition of apparatus: Station commander ultimately responsible for the condition, but each memeber shares equally in the responsibility

Answer 15

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Question 16

The Hot Stick has been tested to operate continuously for 300 hours by the manufacturer.

Voltage tester - Battery life is approximately 3,000 tests until “low battery” sign appears.

Answer 16

hot stick - 300

voltage tester - 3,000

Question 17

TB 24 radio communication

News worthy even use - Code 20

Hold mic 1” away

Answer 17

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Question 18

TB 55 4 inch hose

Drive over hose at 45 degree angle

Stencil 6 inches from coupling with 1 1/2 stencil

Answer 18

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