Opetations Bulletins Flashcards
FF OPS BULL 1:
Apparatus shall be positioned at least ___ from the involved vehicle.
100 feet
FF OPS BULL 1:
Members shall place their SCBA in-service prior to approaching an involved vehicle, a minimum of ____ away.
25 feet
FF OPS BULL 1:
At least one wheel of _____ shall be chocked as soon as it is safe to do so.
the involved vehicle
FF OPS BULL 1:
Involved vehicles should be approached from the end opposite the fuel tank, and from a____ angle whenever possible.
45-degree
FF OPS BULL 1:
A minimum of ____ 1-1/2” hose line will be utilized on vehicle fires
one
FF OPS BULL 1:
A second 1-1/2” hose line should be placed in service ______.
as a back-up line and/or
cool fuel storage areas when necessary.
FF OPS BULL 1:
The first line should be used to extinguish fire ____.
in the passenger compartment.
FF OPS BULL 1:
The truck company officer shall serve _____.
as the safety officer.
FF OPS BULL 2:
E85 fuel, an alternative fuel composed of ____ percent ethanol and ____ percent gasoline.
85% ethanol
15% gasoline
FF OPS BULL 2:
E85 is designed for use in ______.
flexible fuel vehicles, referred to as “FFVs.”
FF OPS BULL 2:
E85 is highly flammable, and will be easily ignited by ____
by heat, sparks or flames.
FF OPS BULL 2:
As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least ___ meters (___ feet) in all directions.
50 meters (150 feet)
FF OPS BULL 2:
For a large spill, consider downwind evacuation for at least ____ meters (____ feet).
300 meters (1,000 feet)
FF OPS BULL 2:
If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for ___ meters (___ mile) in all directions; also consider the evacuation
800 meters (1/2 miles)
FF OPS BULL 2:
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least ____ minutes; wash skin with soap and water
20 minutes
FF OPS BULL 3:
The buses in the Metro fleet contain ___ CNG tanks
7
FF OPS BULL 3:
CNG tanks that operate at ___ PSI. The range
of the pressure can vary depending the ambient temperature, from ___ PSI (cold) to
___ PSI (warm).
Operate at 3600psi
3400 psi cold
4000 psi warm
FF OPS BULL 3:
Each CNG tank is __” long and __” in diameter and weighs ___lbs.
120” long
15.9” in diameter
269 lbs
FF OPS BULL 3:
There are ___ PRD’s (pressure relief devices) located in the roof area.
8
FF OPS BULL 3:
Pressure Relief Devices/Sensors will activate at ___ PSI or when the tank is heated to ___ degrees (f).
5400 psi
220°F
FF OPS BULL 3:
There are 4 methane sensors located on the bus.where are they located?
2 are in the tank compartment and
2 are located in the engine compartment.
FF OPS BULL 3:
The 4 methane sensors alert the driver to leaks in 2 modes: _____. If a “____” alert is activated the engine will shut down.
“trace” and “significant”
significant
FF OPS BULL 3:
Low-pressure leaks will first be noticed by their ___.
High pressure leaks will be noticed
the ___.
Low- pressure leak noticed by odor.
High- pressure leak noticed by sound.
FF OPS BULL 3:
CNG has a flash point of 560 degrees (f).
For minor leaks remove ignition sources
___ feet and ____ for major leaks.
Minor leaks 100 feet
Major leaks 300 feet
FF OPS BULL 4:
High Ladder Removal Kit- A bag containing ___ feet of ½” static kernmantle rope
.
100’ feet
FF OPS BULL 4:
The high ladder kit can be utilized on ___ ladder.
any
FF OPS BULL 4:
High Ladder Removal Kit- A bag containing 100’ of ½” static kernmantle rope, a rope log, and a 2:1 mechanical advantage system. (2 swivel pulleys, 1 large ____ carabiner and
1 small ____carabiner, and a prusik)
1 large “rescue” carabiner
1 small “high point” carabiner
FF OPS BULL 5: The greatest danger after a helicopter crash is ___.
fire
FF OPS BULL 5: All onlookers should
be kept a minimum of ____ feet from the crash scene.
1500 feet
FF OPS BULL 5: Most aircraft carry only enough fuel for their particular mission plus a slight reserve. Members should expect a potential ___ of fuel on board the aircraft at any crash scene.
100 gallons
FF OPS BULL 5: As a rule of thumb, the safest area of a crash is _____.
inside the helicopter.
FF OPS BULL 5: If the landing area will involve a street or thoroughfare it is important to stop all traffic in both directions ___feet from the landing site. The lead cars in each direction should _____.
150
turn off vehicle lights
FF OPS BULL 5: If the landing zone is in a field or park, a minimum diameter of ___ is preferred
100 feet
FF OPS BULL 5:
Always approach a helicopter from the direction in which the pilot ______.
Do not approach until eye contact is made and the pilot gives you a signal to approach. Consider rotor dip, uneven terrain and slope when approaching the aircraft. Never approach from the _____ of the aircraft or cross under the tail rotor. Always leave by the ________.
-can see you.
-rear
-same route that you approached, either front or side.
FF OPS BULL 5:
The flammable material and fire accelerating material carried in these aircraft is a major concern to members on the scene. 6 Material that may cause a fire or explosion danger includes:
gasoline
jet fuel
oxygen
oils
hydraulic fluid
grease.
FF OPS BULL 6: Rope Assisted Search Procedure (RASP) can be utilized by search teams when it is necessary to search ____.
—large open areas, or
—in situations where the lay-out or interior configuration of the building are such that ordinary search techniques are not sufficient to ensure an adequate search.
FF OPS BULL 6:
Retractable Tether - Retractable __ of 6mm Kevlar over polyester rope, carried in a
flame-resistant pouch. The search kit will contain ___ personal ropes.
20’ feet.
four (4)
FF OPS BULL 6: Primary Search Line - ___ of 9.5mm Kevlar over polyester rope carried in a square- shaped rope bag. Rings are positioned in the rope at ___ foot intervals
200’ feet
Twenty (20) foot
FF OPS BULL 6: Rings are positioned in the rope at twenty (20) foot intervals. There are also knots to determine ____.
the length of rope deployed
FF OPS BULL 6: The knot/ring set-up will also help establish the direction of travel.
When exiting the search area, ____.
When entering, ___.
When exiting: knot(s) come before the ring.
When entering: ring before knot(s).
FF OPS BULL 6: The end of the Primary Search Line will be secured to a substantial object outside of the hazard area between ___height (___feet off ground)
knee and waist high (2-3 feet off ground)
FF OPS BULL 6: The search team will consist of ___ members
5 (five)
FF OPS BULL 6:
Once inside the search area members will scan with the TIC. This scan should be six-sided ____.
1-in front,
2-left side
3-right side
4-up
5-down
6-behind
FF OPS BULL 6: The search team will consist of five members. Any_____, can fill the positions of a search team and utilize the RASP.
Truck Company or Rescue Squad
FF OPS BULL 7: the TIC operates based on an
object’s temperature- the cooler the object’s
surface, the ____ the image on the TIC screen;
the warmer the surface area, the __ the image on the TIC screen.
darker
whiter
FF OPS BULL 7: On the TIC, cooler temperatures are ___, warmer are ___ and, as temperatures increase,images are shown in ____.
Blue
White
Yellow and Red
FF OPS BULL 7:
The TIC will automatically operate between what’s called LOW and HIGH sensitivity modes.
The ____ sensitivity mode operates up to approximately 300°F.
When temperatures rise above 300°F, the TIC will automatically switch to the ___ sensitivity mode, allowing a better image to be produced.
HIGH
LOW
FF OPS BULL 7: Often the LOW sensitivity mode will have some sort of indicator alerting the operator of the mode of operation the unit is in, such as an “___” on the screen.
L
FF OPS BULL 7: You may see RED utilized in the high sensitivity mode around 290°F, starting with lighter shades to darker shades. When the TIC changes to the Low sensitivity mode, you may not see Red until the Temperatures reach ____.
900°F
FF OPS BULL 7:
The TIC’s image may freeze on screen at times. This function of the TIC is known as _____ and it is the TIC refreshing the focal plane in order to operate properly. This function is normal. Some TIC’s will do this more often than others, especially in the LOW sensitivity mode.
“shuttering”
FF OPS BULL7:
A disadvantage of TIC is it
does ____ transmit through glass.
The user’s image will be ______.
Not transmit through glass
The users image will be Reflected off glass.
FF OPS BULL 8: “Smart key” system where the key does not need to be in the ignition ,only within ____ of the vehicle to energize all systems.
10-15 feet
FF OPS BULL 8:To ensure the safety of all emergency workers at the scene of the accident , the following procedures should be performed on all vehicles:
1- turn off ignition and remove key from vehicle
2- turn ON emergency flashers
3- Disconnect or cut 12 volt battery cables.