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Oral Board Flashcards

1
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What are the differences between the Scott AIR-PAK’s?

A

Scott 50:
• Some have PAL (most with integrated PASS)
• Some have Bell Assembly
• Some have Heads Up Display
• Some with CBRN regulators
• Some have EBSS
• Some have 2 LEDs at Regulator hose
• Quick-Disconnect Regulator
• Can be found with any combination of above
Scott 75:
• Black Painted Aluminum Alloy Frame
• Integrated Carrying Handles
• Drag Loop on Harness System
• Modified Control Console
• Dual Manifold EBSS Umbilical
• Quick-Disconnect Regulator
• RIC/UAC System Connector
• Heads Up Display on Regulator regulator, RIC UAC system connector.
Scott X3:
• New standardized fittings (Rectus type) for all manufacturers
• Built in Drag Strap
• Second Stage Regulator Retention & Removal
• Pneumatic Data Logging
• Universal Emergency Breathing Safety System
• Universal PASS Alarm Tone
• Vibralert now activates at 33%

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What are the differences between a carbon fiber cylinder and a Kevlar cylinder?

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Carbon fiber - gray, weigh 17.1 lbs.
Kevlar - yellow, weigh 20.4 lbs.

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Describe the conditions that would cause your Vibralert to activate.

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Low air (33% or less)
Failure of the primary pressure reducer either open OR closed

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4
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When pressurized to 4500 lbs., the 60-minute cylinder contains how many cubic feet of air?

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87

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5
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Describe the difference between diabetic coma and insulin shock as it pertains to the amount of insulin in a patient.

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Coma – not enough insulin or the body is not properly utilizing insulin
Shock – body response to hypoglycemia due to high levels of insulin

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What could you do while on scene to assist and comfort the family of a SIDS baby?

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Allow the family to grieve in their own way
Be empathetic/understanding
Initiate CPR if requested by family, even if patient is clearly deceased
Do not speculate on cause of death
Learn/use child’s name
Maintain eye contact with family
Acknowledge their feelings
Offer to make calls on their behalf
Ask if they would like to hold the child

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Name 5 types of shock and identify the causes associated with each. (NASHCOP)

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Neurogenic - high spinal cord injury

Anaphylactic - occurs when a patient reacts quickly to a substance to which they have been sensitized

Septic - a result of severe infections where bacteria damage vessel walls with toxins

Hypovolemic - inadequate amounts of fluid in the circulatory system

Cardiogenic - inadequate pumping of the heart or pump failure

Obstructive - an obstruction that prevents distribution of adequate blood volume

Psychogenic - sudden reaction of the nervous system that produces temporary, generalized vasodilation and syncope

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What is the patient criteria regarding the use of the AED?

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Pulseless
Over the age of 1
Non-trauma patients

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9
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What is the adult “Chain of Survival”? (RIRBAR)

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Recognition/activation of EMS
Immediate high quality CPR
Rapid defibrillation
Basic/advanced EMS
ALS and post arrest care
Recovery

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10
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What are the potential uses of the Flamefighter nozzle? (CARB CMC)

A

Confined spaces
Attics
RVs
Basements
Car fires
Mobile homes
Compacted material

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Why is it important that a hydrant be utilized in the fully opened position?

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If not fully opened, the drain hole will remain open which can cause erosion of the ground around the hydrant.

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12
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What types of nozzles are on the transverse bed of your apparatus? What are the GPM settings on these nozzles?

A

Akron Turbojet fog nozzle - 95, 125, 150, 200, Flush (up to 5/16”)
7/8” Akron Smooth Bore - 161

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13
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Describe the process for testing 1 3/4” and 2 1/2” hose.

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Connect hoses to test gate valves, fill to 50 PSI, then purge air. Hose length is recorded and couplings marked/checked for leaks. Valves are closed and hose is pumped to 300 PSI (NFPA 1962) for 5 minutes. Lines then bled and couplings checked for slippage. Tag hoses that failed and place out of service, mark hose that passed, record results.

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14
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What is Class A foam used for?

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Fires involving ordinary combustibles
Wildland fire

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15
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You are at a fire scene and need to extend your 1 3/4” transverse hose line. What are your options? (TBACH)

A

Transverse (other bed)
Bumper load on newer Pierces
Attack packs
Connect 2 1/2” with reducer
Handy folds with reducer

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16
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Using the proper double female and double male, can you use a siamese for a wye?

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No, because the siamese contains clapper valves and only allows water to flow in one direction (smaller to larger).

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17
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How much booster line is carried on TFD pumpers?

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200’

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18
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What are the characteristics of a good fire stream?

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90% of stream within 15” circle or 75% of stream within 10” circle at the breakover point
A stream that is stiff enough to attain height required with a stiff breeze blowing

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19
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At what angles are the maximum reaches of horizontal and vertical fire streams achieved?

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Horizontal - 32 degrees
Vertical - greatest actual is 90 degrees, greatest practical is 70 - 75 degrees

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20
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What are the disadvantages of a fog stream?

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Less reach/penetrating power than solid
More susceptible to wind currents
Can create heat inversion when improperly used

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21
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What is a disadvantage of an automatic nozzle?

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If the nozzle is partially closed (or supply pressure low), it is possible to create a stream that appears effective but is actually not

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22
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What is the equation used to determine engine pressure?

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Engine Pressure = Nozzle Pressure + Friction Loss +/- Elevation + Appliance Pressure

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23
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Describe the placement of ground ladders for the following emergency operations:

A - Rescue
B - Ventilation of a roof
C - Ventilation of a window

A

A - If size permits, extend 2 - 3 rungs into window, otherwise place at bottom of sill. If victim conscious, set up ladder and then roll into place
B - Extend ladder 5 - 7 feet, or 3 - 5 rungs, above roof or parapet. Minimum 2 ladders required (opposite sides of building)
C - Beside opening with tip of ladder at top of window on upwind side

24
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How often are ladders inspected?

A

Monthly (quarterly per shift) on Thursday before Saturday inspections

25
Q

Describe the procedure for marking discrepancies noted while conducting a ground ladder inspection.

A

Any discrepancies should be marked with a heavy chalk

26
Q

How much air does a gas powered fan move per minute?

A

18,580 cubic feet per minute

27
Q

Describe trench ventilation and when it is used.

A

The process of cutting a long, narrow hole to operate as a fire break. It is used defensively to to cut off fire extension and is a last resort (remainder of building is “written off”).

28
Q

What equipment is needed for roof ventilation?(SHARP T)

A

Saw
Hoseline
Axe
Radio
PPE

TIC

29
Q

Describe flow path control.

A

Flow paths are areas that allow fire to travel from high pressure areas to low pressure areas. We can control these by making sure ventilation efforts are coordinated with attack teams. A simple way to control flow paths is to practice door control after forcing entry into a structure.

30
Q

Name indications of a potential roof collapse.

A

Roof is sagging
Fire/smoke showing through the roof
Growing vent pipes
Melting tar
Roof feels “spongy”

31
Q

Where is the best location to cut ventilation holes on a pitched roof?

A

At the highest point as close to the seat of the fire as possible.
Don’t cut through the ridgepole.

32
Q

What are the benefits of proper ventilation?

A

Decreased interior temperatures
Decreases smoke damage
Reduced flashover/backdraft potential
Increased visibility for rescue/firefighting
Controls the spread of fire

33
Q

Describe an exterior reset.

A

A process of cooling an environment and making it more tenable prior to making entry

34
Q

When using a portable extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for?

A

Pull the pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the trigger
Sweep back and forth

35
Q

For a 2A pressurized water extinguisher, what is the ratio of microblaze to water?

A

8 ounces of microblaze to 2 1/2 gallons of water

36
Q

What products can microblaze be used on?

A

It can be used on hydrocarbons. It contains bacteria that digests the hydrocarbons and creates a more environmentally friendly spill.

37
Q

On what types of fires will a CO2 extinguisher be effective?

A

Class B and C fires

38
Q

What knots should be used at an anchor point?

A

Bowlines or family of eight knots

39
Q

How would you indicate that a rope is no longer suitable for life safety purposes?

A

Paint the tips red

40
Q

Describe your personal webbing and what it is primarily used for.

A

It is constructed of continuous nylon fibers woven in a spiral weave to produce a tubular shape
It has a minimum breaking strength of 4000 lbs.
It is used primarily for personal Hansen harnesses
Service life of 10 years

41
Q

Where on your rig would you find information about the physical properties of a hazardous material?

A

In the cab in the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

42
Q

What safety equipment has been issued to you that would allow you to safely handle energized electrical equipment?

A

None. We should treat all electrical equipment as energized and therefore dangerous until told otherwise by professionals

43
Q

In auto extrication, what does the A Post refer to?

A

The A post is located at near the front of the vehicle and is the post between the windshield and the front windows.

44
Q

As a member of the RIC team, what are some items you would consider?

A

Structure and occupancy
Status of incident (offensive or defensive)
Alternate entry/exit points
Monitor fire ground frequencies
Prep needed equipment
Soften the building
Keep everyone on the same page

45
Q

Where is the RIC bag located, and what equipment can be found in it?

A

BC truck
Contents: vice grips, channel lock, wire stripper, cable cutter, flashlight, glowsticks, rope, flathead screwdriver, strobe lights, needle nose pliers, box cutters, crescent wrench, trauma shears, scrench, Phillips screwdriver, throw bag, mega mover, bolt cutters

46
Q

How many pounds does a cubic feet of dirt weigh?

A

100 - 140 lbs.

47
Q

Where would you find TFD’s SOPs regarding bee emergencies?

A

Emergency Operations Manual, section 801

48
Q

What are the five components of IMS? (COPLA)

A

Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Administration/finance

49
Q

What are the 4 incident priorities?

A

Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Conservation
Customer Stabilization

50
Q

What gases can you expect going into a fire? (CHHNP)

A

Carbon Monoxide
Hydrogen Chloride
Hydrogen Cyanide
Nitrous Oxides
Phosgene

51
Q

What is the difference between Type I and Type II diabetes?

A

Type I - autoimmune disorder where pancreas produces little or no insulin, can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) where the cells break down fat for energy, producing excess ketones.

Type II - body does not produce enough, or resists, insulin, can lead to hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketonic syndrome which is from elevated glucose levels which leads to dehydration

52
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What does insulin do?

A

It moves glucose from the bloodstream into the cells.

53
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What are three causes of shock and the types associated with each?

A

Causes are failure of:
-Pump (cardiogenic)
-Pipes (distributive, septic, neurogenic, anaphylactic, psychogenic)
-Container (hypovolemic, hemorrhagic, non-hemorrhagic)

54
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What is the rated capacity of a Class A pumper and the associated PSI’s?

A

1250 GPM
150 PSI = 100% capacity
200 PSI = 70% capacity
250 PSI = 50% capacity

Quints/LD01 have 1500 GPM

55
Q

What is nozzle pressure?

A

The pressure needed to be delivered to the nozzle for it to be able to function and deliver the required amount of water.

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