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Short answer and fill in the blank
Workplace hazards can lead to exposures that are either considered to be ___ (sudden onset) or ___ (slow onset)
Acute
Chronic
The supplier, the employer, and the worker each have a responsibility to reduce incidents of workplace exposure to and accidents involving hazardous materials and controlled products. Identify, by associated letter, the persons responsible for the following actions.
A. Supplier
B. Employer
C. Worker
__ Ensure all containers of controlled products are labeled
__ Ensure MSDS are updated and available to all employees on site
__ Develop safe storage and handling procedures for employees
__ Ensure MSDS date is current (must be done every 3 years)
__ Ensure labels are applied to containers of controlled products
__ Ensure they learn to use WHMIS
__Ensure they replace damaged labels
__ Ensure labels are revised as new information becomes available
B B B A A C B A
Mission statement of the EFRS
We are committed to protecting life, property, and the environment
The four organizational principles that are necessary in order for a firefighter to operate effectively as a team member are:
1) discipline
2) span of control
3) unity of command
4) division of labor
Station #__, in district #__ is responsible for the operation and regular maintenance of the jet boats. The Salvage Truck is housed at station #__, and the Service Truck is at station #__. The mobile command vehicle is at station #__. The technical rescue team responds to emergencies from station #__ in district #__, and the hazmat units located at station #__ in district #__.
6 2 27 22 29, was 19 3 3 10 5
A major crew is defined as:
An officer and two or more firefighters
The two main water entry suits available for EFRS personnel are the ___ dry suit and the ___ dry suit; both fo these suits require the addition of a ___ (item of PPE), when it is ustilized.
Mustang Sentinel
Kokatak GFER
personal flotation device (PFD)
SOP’s are considered to be the ___ of the ___. They use words such as ___ and ___, and if not followed can result in ___ for a member
laws department must will possible legal implications
As per SOG 2C-2.60 Absence Reporting for Fire Rescue Operations, Firefighters are responsible for:
Change status through the EFRS absence reporting telephone number, speaking directly to a(an) ___ or, in their absence, give the ___ ___ a telephone number for follow up.
Book off shift ___ hours prior to shift commencement, if possible and notify of return to shift a minimum of ___ hours prior to shift commencement. An absence report form is required on the ___ shift off sick.
District Chief Operations Clerk 2 2 5th
The Chief of the EFRS is supported by five Deputy Chiefs. Provide their names and list three responsibilities within their portfolios, as identified in the Precis? Deputy Chief of Training and Logistics: Deputy Chief of Operations: Deputy Chief of Public Safety: Deputy Chief of Technical Services: Deputy Chief of Planning and EOC:
Bradley Hoekstra Training and E-learning Fire Rescue Facility Fire Rescue Fleet and apparatus equipment Health and wellness Logistical planning
Robert "Scott" Macdonald Fire suppression event response Medical event response Hazmat event response Technical rescue event response Regional Mutual aid event response Specialty operations
Russell Croome Quality Management Plan Fire prevention and public education Fire inspection Fire investigation EFRS/EPS partnered arson investigation Fire protection technology
Brian Singleton Dispatch, Communication, and call evaluation Data and analytics Public safety technology Mapping services Environmental services Fire accreditation
Rob Squire Emergency operations center Emergency management training and public awareness Emergency management planning Emergency support response team Corporate business continuity planning
As per EFRS “request for a change of shifts” (trade sheets) form, no individual shall work beyond the allowable ___ hours. It must also be understood that should there be an issue with fulfilling the shift of a signed (and approved) shift trade request form, the responsibility of securing a replacement falls upon the ___.
24 hours
tradee
What are the four benchmarks fire command must achieve and document on the fire ground
1) primary search complete
2) fire under control
3) secondary search complete
4) fire out
What are the two radio procedures that can be utilized for signaling a firefighting emergency or for discretely requesting EPS at the scene of an unsettled dangerous event?
Firefighting emergency ___
Requesting EPS ___
Mayday Mayday Mayday
Code 100
The pass system will go into alarm after ___ seconds of inactivity and further enter full alarm after an additional ___ seconds
20
10
Use the phonetic alphabet to complete the following
H - I - J - N - Q - U - W - Y
Hotel India Juliett November Quebec Uniform Whisky Yankee
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An SCBA cylinder considered full when it is filled to ___ PSI but requires refilling when it is reduced to ___ PSI or lower. The SCBA harness with cylinder may require further maintenance if it is noted that there is a ___ PSI to ___ PSI difference in the pressure noted between the cylinder and chest mounted gauge. The high pressure reducer decreases the cylinder pressure to a more manageable ___ PSI, which is then further reduced to approximately ___ PSI by the facepiece regulator.
4500 3600 300 400 85-110 .8-1.5
___ is a reaction that emulsifies the oil to form a type of soap that floats on the surface of the oil and prevents re-ignition of the oil vapors.
saponification
What are the six types of ladders carried on the EFRS units
1) Folding, collapsible, attic ladder
2) Roof ladder
3) Extension ladder
4) Combination ladder
5) Mechanical ladder
6) Ground/wall or single ladder
A ___ label is affixed below the ___ rung from the tip of each section, and another immediately below the ___ rung of that section. The sensor should turn a ___ color at ___ Celsius, plus or minus ___ degrees.
heat 2nd center darker 149 5
The two types of ropes for two distinct uses in EFRS are ___ and ___
Utility
Life safety
In order to confirm that you have PAR you must be able to ___, ___, and ___ to every member of your crew
see
touch
speak
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The firefighters hasty sling is made of ___, it is woven in a ___ fashion. It is ___ mm wide, ___ meters long, with a minimum breaking strength of ___ kN and is ___ in color.
nylon tubular 25 6 17.5 orange
___ is the ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume of water
Specific gravity
4 Different ladder placements
1) Fire stream/hose advancement
2) Ventilation
3) Entry/egress/rescue
4) roof access
(rescue from a small window/unconscious is different then regular rescue)
List the three parts of a rope, the three parts of a tie, and the three types of ties.
Part of a Rope
working end
standing part
running end
Parts of tie
bight
loop
round turn
types of tie
knot
bend
hitch
___ refers to the ratio of the mass of a given volume of gas compared with the mass of an equal volume of air. With air being 1.
Vapor density
___ is the total available pressure not used to overcome friction or gravity when water is flowing through system.
residual pressure
Identify by assigned letter the definition of the tie that you were taught to use to hoist, secure, or accomplish the following
A - knot
B - bend
C - hitch
__ Initial tying off of a halyard
__ Hoisting a chainsaw/cut-off saw
__ Using hasty sling to belay a patient down a 10.6M ladder
__ Hoisting a pike pole working end up first
__ Hoisting a mattress bag
__ Using webbing to create a W3P2 anchor connection
C A/C B/C C C B/C
___ is the forward velocity pressure at any discharge opening
Flow pressure
___ pressure is the pressure within a water distribution system during normal consumption demands
Normal operating pressure
___ pressure is the pressure of the water when it is not moving
Static pressure
___ is the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapor to form an ignitable mixture with the air near the surface of the liquid. At this temperature, the ignitable mixture will flash only briefly, continuous burning is not supported.
Flash point
During Chief Blocks address to the recruit class, he discussed his four core values for the department. List them.
1) Service
2) Safety
3) Relationships
4) Teamwork
For firefighter survival, if you were disoriented in a structure and you came upon this hose line, which way would be leading you to the outside?
Female - Male
Safety to male side
The fire triangle explains the conditions associated with fire behavior during the ___ and the ___ stages of fire.
Incipient
Decay
List the diameter and length of hose carried by the EFRS Pump, tanker, ATP, Aerial, and ladder trucks that a firefighter may be required to use throughout the course of their duties at various types of fires. Econoflo Spec 187 (non-weeping) Staflo High combat hand/attack line High combat large hand/attack line Supply line Hard suction
15mm - 15m 38mm - 7.5/15m 38mm - 30m 44mm - 15m 65mm - 3/15m 125mm - 7.5/15m 150mm - 3/4/5m
Liquid and solid fuels must undergo a change of state for them to combust. What are these changes of state process called?
Solids - ___
Liquids - ___
pyrolysis
vaporization
In the workplace, harassment is considered disrespectful behavior. Harassment can take two forms, ___ and ___
harassment
discrimination
What are the three mechanical sources of heat
1) Friction
2) Friction sparks
3) adiabatic compression
___ is common byproduct of the combustion process and often is the precursor to a ___. It has an ignition temperature of ___ degrees celsius, and has a large flammable range from ___ to ___ percent
Carbon monoxide flashover 610 12.5 74
walls that laterally support the weight of the building along their length including their own weight are referred to as a ___ ___ wall
load bearing
A wall covered in non-combustible materials that sits on the property line between two building and is shared by both is called a ___
Party wall
Define flashover as found in the EFRS precis
The very rapid transition from local burning of contents within a compartment to the widespread burning of all exposed contents within that compartment.
Factors that affect woods reaction to heat and fire include; (5)
1) Orientation (size and form)
2) rate of preheating
3) moisture content
4) ignition source
5) density
___ are forces that work against a structures ability to remain standing
structural load
An interior, non weight supporting, non-combustible covered wall that extends from the floor to the underside of the net ceiling/floor assembly - not to the roof is referred to as a ___ wall
Fire partition
The ___ wall is the portion of a fire or party wall that extends above the roof from the building to prevent fire spread across the roofs surface. The standard height is ___.
Parapet wall
18 inches or 457mm
A collapse zone (when applicable and practical) should be identified as ___ times the height of the suspect building.
1.5
Structural collapse can result in 5 different outcomes. In addition to cantilever and A-fram collapse, what are the remaining three types of structural collapse?
1) Pancake
2) Vee shape
3) Lean-to
In a high rise, heated smoke will rise until their temperature and pressure equal ambient air. When the equalization occurs the smoke will cease to arise. This is called ___
Thermal Layering / Stratification
___ is a term given to high volume, high velocity, and extremely dense, black smoke. It is an indicator of an impending ___.
Black fire
Flashover
Secondary search should be undertaken once the __ is __ and __ search is ___.
Fire
under control
primary
complete
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According to the EFRS recruit precis, what is the definition of ventilation?
Ventilation, as applied to firefighting, is the
planned and systematic, release and removal
of heated air, smoke, and toxic gases from a
confined area and the controlled replacement
of these products of combustion with a supply
of cooler, fresh air.
As per the EFRS precis, define convection
Is the transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a fluid (liquid or gas)
Hydraulic ventilation can be very effective but it has limitations. Identify considerations needed when attempting to hydraulically ventilate (5)
1) the size of the room
2) exterior exposure proximity
3) size of the exit opening
4) fire control
5) wind direction
6) hose line availability
What four factors are considered to be pertinent information one needs to gather and assess when reading smoke
volume
velocity
density
color
When should the tools in the EFRS be cleans and inspected
after each use
periodically
Draw in the space provided, the markings that would be visible on a door to a room that currently had a secondary search underway
P above X
S above /
(hard to draw here)
What are the four main factors during forcible entry size-up that will determine the type and location of forcible entry
1) Type of construction
2) accessibility
3) tools available
4) time
Forcible entry tools can be divided into four groups, based on the manner in which they are used for forcibly entry. What are the four groups? what are the 5 different methods with which these tools can be powered?
1) pushing and pulling
2) Prying and spreading
3) Striking and battering
4) cutting
1) electrically
2) hydraulically
3) pneumatically
4) by hand / manual
5) gasoline
one key piece of PPE that isnt typically used when operating a chainsaw, but must be worn if you are wearing your wildland overalls, is ___
chainsaw chaps
___ damage occurs as a result of firefighting efforts such as forcible entry, applying water, ventilation, search and rescue, and searching for hidden fires
secondary
When working in a fall arrest situation, what is the only acceptable means of hold the workers body?
full body harness system
Identify, by assigned letter, the relationship to the statement listed: A - advantage of PPV B - disadvantage of PPV C - advantage of NPV D - disadvantage of NPV E - Hydraulic ventilation
__ requires that the fire is under control
__ equipment gets exposed to the contaminants
__&__ ventilation operation may impede progress of other sector
__ Effective in all types of occupancies
__&__ depends on a power source (water, electricity, fuel)
__ equipment cleaning and maintenance is reduced
__ not effective in high ceiling structures
__ can be very effective inside access compartments
E D D and E A B and D A D A?
The Stihl 460 has a two stroke motor that requires a fuel to oil ratio of __ to __. We have since moved to using a new fuel for the saw. What is the name of this fuel? ___
50
2
Aspen 2
Define combustion as described in the EFRS precis.
The chemical process of oxidation that occurs at a rate fast enough to produce heat and usually light in the form of either a glow or a flame.
What angle of elevation of a water stream will provide the greatest horizontal reach and vertical reach
Horizontal ___
Vertical __
30-34
75
Identify, by assigned letter, the task (salvage) that may be undertaken when utilizing the following items. A - property conservation B - mop up or clean up C - odor suppressor D - door, window, or roof repair E - water floor reduction \_\_ lath \_\_ squeegees \_\_ recessed sprinkler wedge \_\_ stable brooms \_\_ wooden dowels \_\_ mattress bag \_\_ aerofogger \_\_ pike poles \_\_ poly \_\_ 3" cedar bungs
D B E B E A C A D E
Identify the evacuation priority for a high rise structure from 1-5. \_\_ roof/top floor \_\_ fire floor \_\_ remaining floors from the roof down \_\_ floor below the fire floor \_\_ floor above the fire floor
4 1 5 3 2
When examining a rescue site for potential anchors, and then deciding what anchor system to construct, a rigger should use the following pneumonic, IDEAS. What does it stand for? I \_\_ D \_\_ E \_\_ A \_\_ S \_\_
integrity direction of force equalization and no extension angles system of anchors
Understand how a thermal imaging camera operates is pivotal for firefighter safety. Knowing that a hotter object will appear ___ within the screen may mean the difference between life and death.
lighter
When using a TIC inside a structure during fire conditions, the operator must follow the following scanning priorities:
Scan the ceiling looking for ___
Scan the halfway height of all walls looking for ___
Scan the floor looking for ___
Scan behind as you progress to ensure ___
temperature variation and elevation
exits and openings
hazards and victims
nothing is missed
Wildland terminology
1 - The ___ are the left and right sides of the fire when facing the front from the back
2 - The ___ is sometimes called the heel
3 - The ___ is the fastest spreading, leading edge of the fire
4 - The ___ are areas that are unburned but located within the fire area
5 - The ___ is the unburned area surrounding the fire
6 - An ___ ___ is a safe place to start fighting the fire from. They can be identified either ___ by street address, or by ___
7 - The ___ is the area of land that has been consumed by the fire
8 - ___ are person(s) from the crew assigned to observe the fire
9 - ___ are long narrow strips of rapidly burning light fuel
flanks rear head islands green anchor point geographically landmark black look out fingers
Identify, by assigned letter, the types of fuel described A - Crown B - Ground C - Surface \_\_ old duff / litter layers \_\_ decomposed matter \_\_ field crops \_\_ fallen debris, logs \_\_ fuels up to .75 meter is height \_\_ forest canopy \_\_ brush \_\_ snags
B B C C C A C A
A mixed hazardous material load will have a ___ placard affixed in addition to other placarding
red with white boarder with the word dangerous across the middle
Identify by Y (yes) or N (no) or M (maybe) if fire investigators are required:
__ injury resulting from a fire
__ property damage due to fire
__ death due to fire
__ sprinkler malfunction and activation with water damage
__ numerous/suspicious garbage fires in a short period of time
__ smoke damage as a result of a closed fireplace damper
__ when crews gained access into a building with forcible entry with no fire damage
__ brush of grass fire
__ furnace motor fire
__ commercial garbage bin fires
Y Y Y N Y N N N M M
I feel like brush or grass should be maybe as well
List 5 of the 8 specific purposes of overhaul
1 - located and extinguish hidden and remaining fires 2 - prevent secondary fire (rekindle) 3 - prevent unnecessary damage 4 - help to find the cause of the fire 5 - preserve evidence 6 - prevent recurrence 7 - make the structure safe 8 - provide for good public relations
What are three common orientations for sprinkler heads?
1 - upright
2- sidewall
3 - pendant
According to the EFRS precis, what is the definition of Hazardous Materials.
Any material or substance, which even in normal use, poses a risk to health, safety, property or the environment.
In what colored section of the ERG would you find the following information alphabetical listing of material \_\_ material listed by UN# \_\_ isolation and protective zone \_\_ general information/user guide \_\_ action guide \_\_
blue yellow green white orange
In vehicle extrication, what does the 5/10/20 rule retain to? Explain?
The 5-10-20 rule is the safe distance in inches to stay away from the Air bags
5” from side impact
10” from steering wheel
20” from passenger front air bag
List the classes of Hazmat and indicate how many divisions there is for each class
every good fire fighter only takes real cash money (6,3,0,3,2,2,0,0,0)
explosive - 6 gases - 3 flammable liquids - 0 flammable solids - 3 oxidizers and organic peroxides - 2 toxic and infections material - 2 radioactive materials - 0 corrosives - 0 Misc dangerous goods - 0
What are the SPECIAL HAZARDS illustrated in the diagram below
(all have diamond shaped sign with symbol in the bottom quadrant) 1 - radioactive symbol 2 - W with a line through it 3 - OX 4 - COR
1 - radioactive
2 - water reactive
3 - oxidizer
4 - corrosive
With regards to SOG 2C 7.46, gas leaks in an enclosed structure, fire rescue apparatus will not stage closer than ___ from the structure.
100m
What are the two types of glass that are usually involved in construction of a motor vehicle
1 - safety (laminated) glass
2 - tempered glass
Safety at a motor vehicle accident can be divided into three categories in order of priority. List them in proper order
1 - rescuer safety
2 - scene safety
3 - patient safety
What radio channel do all sectors except RIC switch to should a MAYDAY be called?
Working 13 with old talk groups
mayday channel with new talk groups
List five reasons why a firefighter would call a MAYDAY according to SOP 2C-8.09
1 - If you feel you’re in a compromised position
2 - If you find a downed firefighter or a member of your crew goes down.
3 - If you or your crew are caught in flashover, backdraft, or explosion
4 - You become tangled or pinned and self rescue has not worked in 60 seconds.
5 - If you or a member of your crew has fallen through a floor or roof.
6 - Your primary exit is blocked and you are unable to reach secondary exit in 60
seconds.
7 - Your or a member of your crews, low air alarm activation and you are unable to
reach an exit or window in 30 seconds.
8 - You have become lost or separated from your crew and you are unable to find exit.
9 - Disoriented and unable to find exit in 60 seconds
10 - Entrapment with low air alarm activating
Definition: Water Hammer
The term used to describe the destructive forces, evident in pounding noises and vibrations, which develop in a piping system when a column of non-compressible liquid flowing through a pipe line at a given pressure and velocity is stopped abruptly.
Definition: Forcible Entry
The act of gaining access to a structure through means other than an open window or door using applied techniques and available tools which aid in reducing unnecessary damage to the occupancy or compromising structural integrity.
Definition: Salvage
Consists of those methods and operating procedures allied to firefighting which aid in reducing forcible entry, fire, water, and smoke damage during and after fires.
Definition: Overhaul
The search for and extinguishment of hidden or remaining fires; placing the building, its contents and the fire area in a safe condition; possibly determining the origin/cause of the fire and recognizing and preserving and evidence of arson.
ICS Primary Objective
The primary objective of the ICS is the management of assigned resources for the effective and efficient control of any emergency situation regardless of the size or complexity
Special Fire Hazards (8)
1) Painting
2) Welding
3) Chemicals
4) Acids
5) Flammable Liquids
6) Explosives
7) Gas
8) Dust
Target Fire Hazards (8)
1) Lumber yards
2) Public assembly buildings
3) Area shopping centers
4) Row housing
5) Flammable liquid bulk storage
6) Fur Storage
7) Hospitals
8) Schools
What Should You Do If You Find Yourself In A Clandestine Lab? (7 things)
1) Don’t touch anything
2) Don’t handle anything
3) Don’t move anything
4) Don’t disconnect anything
5) Don’t operate anything
6) Retreat along the same entrance path
7) Don’t break/upset any vessel that contains chemicals
Six Steps to Manage a Hazmat Incident (H.A.Z.M.A.T.)
H - Hazard identification A - Action plan Z - Zoning M - Manage the scene A - Assistance T - Termination
Roles of the Big Gate (10)
1) Safely dismount the apparatus wearing all PPE carrying a radio
2) Remove the hydrant gate from the rear of the apparatus
3) Wrap 125mm hose around the hydrant
4) Stand on the hose and signal small gate when ready
5) When apparatus is stopped, or when safe to do so, remove steamer cap from hydrant
6) Inspect the barrel of the hydrant and connect gate
7) Ensure that the drain valve on the hydrant gate is in the open position
8) Radio or signal driver or sector officer that you are ready to turn on the hydrant
9) Open hydrant when ordered by driver or sector officer, close drain valve
10) Gather tools, remove kinks in the hose and report to your officer for reassignment
Roles of the Small Gate (11)
1) Safely dismount the apparatus wearing all PPE carrying a radio
2) If riding on a new smeal pumper ensure the coffin doors are electronically open
3) Retrieve hydrate kit from the driver rear compartment of apparatus
4) Place hydrant kit near the hydrant in a practical location for the big gate
5) Help big gate with the supply line and wait for ready signal
6) Return to your position on the apparatus and relay the ready signal to the driver and officer
7) At the scene, safely dismount the unit and un-couple the supply line at the nearest joint
8) Attach the supply line to the appropriate apparatus at the scene. *Utilize the pony length when it is advantages to do so
9) If located at the intake connection, open the intake drain valve
10) Communicate to the driver of the apparatus that the line is ready
11) Report to your officer for reassignment
Variables of a Flashover (5)
1) Compartment size
2) Insulation qualities
3) Ceiling height
4) Ventilation
5) Combustible contents
P.A.C.C.A.N
P - Pass alarm - shut of alarm
A - Assess for breathing - look, listen, feel for breathing. Check for “blow by”. If no “blow by” turn on bypass valve to check for air flow. Check SCBA air level on bottle.
C - Communicate - Inform command: a downed or disoriented firefighter found. If necessary, call a MAYDAY
C - Conditions - Where are you located. What conditions are you dealing with (injuries, collapse, multiple victims, etc)
A - Actions - What is your plan of action
N - Needs - Additional RIC, additional or specific tools, hose lines, etc
5 Examples of SOP’s
1) Dress
2) Conduct
3) Station duties
4) Training procedures
5) Fire response
Ten Command Functions
- ARIIDPCRRT*
1) Assume an effective command position and confirm operations
2) Rapidly size-up the situation
3) Initiate, maintain, and control the communication process
4) Identify the overall strategy and develop an attack plan and assign crews
5) Develop an effective fire ground organization
6) Provide continuing command within the framework of department SOP’s
7) Coordinate the transfer of command as required
8) Review, evaluate, and revise attack plan as required
9) Request and assign additional crews as required
10) Terminate operations/command and return crews to service
Webbing Length, Color, Breaking Strength and Type
Green - 1.5m Yellow - 3.5m Blue - 4.5m Red - 6.0m Orange - 6.0m 17.5kN breaking strength 25mm tubular webbing
EFRS Vision
To make Edmonton a safer, more liveable city by providing the best fire rescue services in North America
Generating and Applying Foam (3)
1) Proportioning
2) Foam generation
3) Distribution
4 Methods of Foam Proportioning
1) Eduction
2) Injection
3) Batch-mixing
4) Premixing
Water Capacity on EFRS Units (6)
Pumps - 1817L Ladders - 1134L Tankers - 4500L Super Tankers - 13500L ATP - 1442L Mule trailer - 250L
Extrication Equipment Types (5)
1) Striking tools
2) Prying tools
3) Cutting tools
4) Pushing/pulling tools
5) Supporting tools
Container Release Types (7)
1) Cloud
2) Hemispheric
3) Cone
4) Plume
5) Stream
6) Pool
7) Irregular
Contents of the Red High Rise Kit (12)
1 - 15m length of 44mm hose 1 - 3m length of 65mm hose with pre-connected gated wye 1 - Rope drop bag 10 - Rubber door stops 3 - door wedges 2 - sprinkler wedges 2 - sprinkler dowels 1 - hose key 1 - pipe wrench 1 - uni-driver 1 - recessed sprinkler wedge 1 - door markers
L.A.C.E.S.
L - Look out A - Anchor points C - Communication E - Escape routes S - Safety zones
Factors that Affect Fire Development (7)
1) Fuel type
2) Availability and location of additional fuels
3) Compartment volume and ceiling height
4) Ventilation/oxygen supply
5) Thermal properties of the compartment
6) Ambient conditions
7) Fuel load
What is the Class, Rating, Discharge Time, and Discharge Distance of the Extinguishers Used by EFRS?
Back-pack pump, class A, 4A rating, 60-180 second discharge time, 3-9m discharge distance Dry chemical, class ABC, 20A60BC rating, 10-25 second discharge time, 2-4.5m discharge distance CO2, class BC, 10BC rating, 10-30 second discharge time, 1-2.5m discharge distance Metal X, class D, no rating, 10-25 second discharge time, 2-4.5m discharge distance
Types of Ladders (5)
1) Roof (4.3m and 5m)
2) Folding/collapsible/attic (3m attic)
3) Combination
4) Extension (7.3m and 10.6m)
5) Mechanical (ladder truck, 30m)
Ladders on a Pump/Tanker (3)
1) 3m attic ladder
2) 4.3m roof ladder
3) 7.3m extension ladder
Ladders on a Ladder Truck (6)
1) 3m attic ladder
2) 4.3m fresno ladder
3) 4.3 roof ladder
4) 5m roof ladder
5) 7.3m extension ladder
6) 10.6m extension ladder
(also has the 30m mechanical ladder)
Types of Electrical Energy (4)
1) Resistance heating
2) Overcurrent or overload
3) Arcing
4) Sparking
Types of Mechanical Energy (3)
1) Friction
2) Friction sparks
3) Adiabatic compression - the generation of heat when a gas is compressed
R.E.V.A.S.
R - rescue E - evacuation/exposures V - ventilation A - attack the fire S - Salvage operations
Rope Breaking Strength
6mm wide - 9.7kN 8mm wide - 14.0kN 9mm wide - 16.0kN 11.1mm wide - 27.0 kN 13mm wide - 46.0kN
4 Functions of a Sprinkler System
1) Detect a fires presence
2) Alarm or transmit a signal to agencies indicating an alarm is activated
3) Control the growth of the fire
4) Extinguish the fire completely
Definition: Primary Search
A rapid but thorough search to determine the location of victims, performed either before or during fire suppression operations
Definition: Secondary Search
Slow, thorough search to ensure that no occupants were missed during the primary search, conducted after the fire is under control
3 Parts of a Rope
1) Working end - the end used to form a tie
2) Standing part - the part of the rope used for descent or ascent
3) Running end - the unused rope left in the bad
keys to Effective Thermal Imaging Camera Operations (3)
1) Orientation
2) Interpretation
3) Communication
The Golden Hour (10)
1) Notification
2) Dispatch
3) Response
4) Scene stabilization
5) Vehicle stabilization
6) Patient extrication
7) Patient packaging
8) Patient transport
9) Stabilization in the Er
10) Surgical intervention
3 Classes of Standpipe
Class 1) provides 65mm hose line connections
Class 2) provides 38mm hose cabinets that may be used by either occupants or firefighters
Class 3) provides both class 1 and class 2 connections
Hydrant Color Codes
Blue/Black/Silver - >5700 LPM
Green - 3800-5700 LPM
Yellow/Orange - 1900-3800 LPM
Red - <1900 LPM
Hydrant Service Ring Colors
Orange - out of service
Blue - hydrant in use (with permission)
White - fire department use only
Green - under construction (no water)
Types of Forcible Entry Tools (4)
1) Cutting
2) Prying and spreading
3) Striking and battering
4) Pushing and pulling
Ladder Operational Hazards (7)
1) Overhead electrical lines
2) Uneven surfaces
3) Ice
4) Traffic areas
5) Structurally unsound walls
6) Fire
7) Fire ground changes
L.U.N.A.R.
Location Unit Name Assignment Resources needed
New Deputy City Manager
Gord Cebryk
How Far Can A Firefighter Travel In One Second
0.75M per second
Meaning, a firefighter can travel 1.5M into a room before reaching the point of no return in the event of a flashover. A flashover can occur in about 0.5-2 seconds
Rescue Halls (9)
1, 3, 4, 9, 11, 14, 19, 20, 21(only rescue, no pump)
Ladder Halls (9)
2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 16, 23, 24, 27
Tanker Halls (5)
17, 18, 26, 28, 29 (17 at 8)
Stations in District 1
1, 2, 5, 21, 22
Stations in District 2
6, 9, 11, 15, 16, 26
Stations in District 3
3, 13, 20, 24, 27, 28
Stations in District 4
4, 8, 12, 19, 23, 29
Stations in District 5
7, 10, 14, 17, 18, 25, 30
ATP Stations
7, 23, 24, 27
Swift Water Stations (9)
1, 2, 6, 7, 11, 12, 22, 24
Water Rescue Stations (not swift) (11)
9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Firefighter Exchange #1
Ryan Zepp from platoon 1 station 17 is being exchanged with Robert McKay from Wellington, New Zealand.
Firefighter Exchange #2
Ryan Smith from platoon 2 station 7 is being exchanged with Andrew Caire from Adelaide, Australia.
New Environmental Manager
Melissa Brown
Incident Command Accountability Worksheet
(Always Order Pepperoni Pizza At The Firehall)
1) Accountability
2) Outline of emergency site plan
3) Plan of attack
4) Progress
5) Available resources
6) Transfer of command
7) Final report
New Hazmat Coordinator
Ross McIvor
Union Executives
President - Greg Holubowich Secretary - Greg Rehman Treasurer - Bud McCarthy 1st VP - Vincent Monck 2nd VP - Cole Chapelsky
Decontamination Units Stationed at…
18 and 28
Hazmat Labels and Placards Share What 3 Characteristics?
1 - Colour
2 - Symbol
3 - Class Number
Hazmat Label and Placard Size
Label 100mm x 100mm
Placard 250mm x 250mm
Deciding Where To Ventilate (12)
1) Location of the fire
2) Location of occupants
3) Interior and exterior exposures
4) Type of construction
5) Purpose or use of occupancy
6) Extent to which the fire has progressed
7) Which direction you wish to draw the fire
8) Condition of the building and its contents
9) Existing openings( skylights, ventilator shafts, monitors, etc)
10) Direction of the wind
11) Available personnel and equipment
12) Exposures
Causes of Oxygen Deficiency (8)
1) Rusting (oxidation)
2) Combustion
3) Absorption
4) Bacterial action
5) Chemical reaction
6) Purging agents
7) Poor ventilation
8) Decomposition
5 Types of Chemical Agents (C.B.R.N.E.)
1) Nerve Agents
2) Blister Agents
3) Blood Agents
4) Choking Agents
5) Irritants
Bacterial and Viral Agents (C.B.R.N.E.) (8)
1) Anthrax
2) Plague
3) Tularemia
4) Mycotoxins
5) Smallpox
6) Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses
7) Cholera
8) Tularemia
In order for an emergency service to be effective it requires an effective communications network. ___ and ___ are vital components to any
emergency.
Time
Accuracy
