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1
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Responsibility for the maintenance of each department member’s EMT or Paramedic certification falls upon whom?

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The individual

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What type of chest injury would cause a patient to present with paradoxical respirations?

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Flail chest

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When applying a Hare Traction Splint, how do you measure the length of the splint before applying to the patient?

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You measure the length off of the patient’s uninjured leg.

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A patient who presents with Kussmaul respirations, dehydration, and a sweet or fruity odor on the breath has the signs and symptoms of what medical condition?

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

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What information is needed for telemetry to a hospital?

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Unit calling, person calling
Patient’s age and sex
Chief complaint
Pertinent History
Physical findings - vital signs (10)
Any treatment administered
ETA to E.R.

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When immobilizing a patient to a spineboard, in what order do you tape or secure the head, torso, arms, and legs to the spineboard? (THLA)

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Torso, head, legs, arms

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Under the START Triage system, what does the acronym RPM stand for?

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Respirations
Pulse
Mental Status

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What is the basic construction of the ground ladders used on the Tucson Fire Department?

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Aluminum alloy or fiberglass, with either solid or truss beam construction.

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Under the START Triage system, what are the four classifications of patients? (DIDM)

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Dead/Dying
Immediate
Delayed
Minor

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What building area is considered to be a prime location for placement of ladders to a roof?

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The corners, because it is a very strong construction area.

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Where would you find procedures for the monthly inspections of TFD ground ladders?

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Equipment and Procedures Manual on PowerDMS and SDrive
City OneTeam website

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What color are the tips of the ground ladders on your apparatus? What is the purpose of painting the ladder tips?

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The ladder tips are painted white to make them more visible

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What is backdraft?

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Backdraft is a condition that usually occurs in the hot-smoldering phase of a fire in which heat from the fire remains but the flame production has ceased due to a lack of oxygen. When oxygen is re-introduced, the stalled combustion resumes at a speed that qualifies as an explosion.

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What is required to maintain your EMT certification?

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Attend all Department offered C.E. days, view the broadcast videos, complete the related quizzes and pass the EMT test that is given at the end of each re-certification session. Following this program meets the requirement of going through a refresher course every two years as mandated by ADHS. It is also required that a current copy of your state EMT card is provided to Training.

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What are some of the indications of a potential backdraft?

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  • pressurized smoke exiting small openings
  • black smoke becoming dense gray yellow
  • confinement and excessive heat
  • little or no visible flame
  • smoke leaving the building in puffs or at intervals
  • smoke stained windows
  • muffled sounds
  • sudden rapid movement of air inward when opening is made
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What is positive pressure ventilation?

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Positive pressure ventilation is a forced ventilation technique that uses the principle of creating pressure differentials. A higher pressure created inside the structure will “force” the smoke in the structure to seek the lower pressure on the outside.

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Since positive pressure ventilation is usually set up from the outside of the structure away from openings, can it be used to diffuse a potential backdraft situation?

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No (elaborate)

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What is the main danger of any trussed roof in fire conditions?

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If one truss fails, the other trusses might fail leading to a roof collapse.

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Where would one find information on ventilation procedures for high-rise operations?

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Emergency Operations Manual, Section 308.11

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What does HVAC stand for?

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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

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How should the HVAC system be used when ventilating a high-rise structure?

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In general, this system should be shut down until a building engineer can assist with the proper operation.

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What power tool would be best suited to cut through a metal roof?

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Circular or Rotary saw with metal cutting blade.

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How would you force entry through a gate secured with a chain and a padlock?

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Do not cut the lock. Cut the link of the chain closest to the lock to salvage as much chain as possible.

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You are on a fire scene with security bars over the windows of the involved structure. What are your some of your options to remove the bars?

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Circular power saw with a metal cutting blade.
Amkus tool with the cutters.

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25
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When does salvage begin?

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With the preplan of the building.

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When it comes to fire and salvage, what is primary damage and what is secondary damage?

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Primary damage is the damage caused by the fire itself. Secondary damage is the damage incurred through firefighting efforts.

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Which type of damage can we as firefighters best control? How?

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Firefighters can best control secondary damage by forcing entry only when necessary and via good stream management.

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What water salvage tools are carried on a ladder truck?

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Water vacs, mops, squeegees, salvage covers, runners.

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How can salvage covers be used in a water salvage operation?

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Salvage covers can be used to construct stairway drains and water chutes.

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When completing firefighting activities in a business, what should be a primary consideration during salvage?

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Protection of the business records and files.

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What do you carry on your apparatus that can be used to stop the water flow from a sprinkler head?

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Sprinkler stops.

32
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What are the three types of sprinkler stops? (WTT)

A

Wooden Wedge
Tapered Wood
Tongs

33
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The definition of overhaul consists of three goals or purposes. What are they?

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  1. Those operations that consist of searching for and extinguishing hidden or remaining fire.
  2. Placing the building and its contents in a safe condition.
  3. Recognizing and preserving evidence of arson.
34
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What steps are required to extinguish all remaining fire during overhaul operations? (RACES)

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  • Remove damaged and dangerous materials
  • Avenues for fire spread
  • Concealed areas exposed to high heat
  • Examine all items and areas where burning happened
  • Systematic handling of debris
35
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What tool is on your rig that can assist in locating hot spots during overhaul operations?

A

TIC

36
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What is the danger of prematurely closing the sprinkler control valve? What precaution should be taken when it is closed?

A

Such action could lead to a drastic increase in the intensity of the fire. A firefighter with a portable radio should be stationed at the control valve in case the valve needs to be re-opened.

37
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What are the main types of sprinkler systems?

A
  • Wet-pipe
  • Dry-pipe
  • Pre-action
  • Deluge
  • Residential
38
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What are the two main types of smoke detectors? How do they work?

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The two types are photoelectric and ionization

Photoelectric detectors are activated when light reflects off a smoke particle into a photocell. Photoelectric detectors respond slightly faster to smoldering fires than ionization detectors.

Ionization detectors use a small amount of radioactive material to conduct electricity within them, and smoke particles disrupt this. Ionization detectors respond slightly faster to flaming fires than photoelectric detectors.

39
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Why would it be important for a firefighter to be able to discuss smoke detectors?

A

It is important for firefighters to have a working knowledge of smoke detectors because many of the public’s questions about fire safety involve smoke detectors. If a firefighter cannot answer basic questions about fire safety, respect and credibility for the firefighter and fire department is lost.

40
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Annunciator panels are generally located where?

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Near the main entryway or lobby

41
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What is the difference between an “Alarm Test Valve” and an “Inspector’s Test Valve”?

A

An alarm test valve is used to simulate actuation of the system by allowing flow into the retard chamber and operation of the waterflow alarm device.

The Inspector’s Test Valve is located at the furthest point in the system, and when opened, it simulates the activation of one sprinkler.

42
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How can you tell a dry standpipe connection from an automatic sprinkler connection?

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The fire department connection, with a plate bearing the inscription “DRY STANDPIPE”, or ‘AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER”, will generally be found directly beneath the alarm of the sprinkler system or adjacent to the inlet manifold of the standpipes

43
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What is the primary objective of alarm systems and monitoring requirements?

A

Reduce life and property loss

44
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If the wheel on an OS&Y is at the end of the stem or screw with no screw showing beyond the wheel, what does this indicate?

A

The valve is in a closed position

45
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If you were ordered to make the fire department connections for a standpipe evolution but were unable because of damage to the FDC, what would you do?

A

I would hoist the hose to the second floor and make the connection there using both a siamese and double female connection.

46
Q

It has often been stated that sprinkler systems are 96.2 % effective in controlling a fire. List some reasons why 3.8% of the time they are not. (PICFOP)

A
  • Poor maintenance
  • Inadequate water supply
  • Closed main water control
  • Fire load changes
  • Obstruction to operation
  • Partial protection
47
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How many fire frequencies does TFD have and what are the channel designations?

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  1. A7 Fire 1, A10 Fire 2, A13 Fire 3.
48
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What does the 911 operator do after determining the nature and location of the emergency?

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Transfers the call to the appropriate agency - FD, PD, EMS

49
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What is the difference between a Charlie and a Delta call?

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A “Charlie” call is an ALS code 3 response and a “Delta” call is an ALS/BLS code 3 response (research these code responses)

50
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What is a “Code Red”?

A

A “Code Red” is the term given for the immediate evacuation of a structure or area that is deemed imminently dangerous by a Division Officer or the Incident Commander.

Procedure (optional)
Fire Alarm will implement a five-second non-verbal notification made up of five separate tones broadcasted over the command frequency. Immediately after this five-second notification, Fire Alarm will verbally state “Code Red - Division Name” or the address of the incident. Fire Alarm will wait one minute before repeating the notification. Following the “Code Red” procedure, Fire Alarm will initiate the Emergency Radio Traffic Only tones.

51
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How do you contact Meds Control using your radio?

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Switch the the D bank of channels and use D1 which is designated MEDS Calling.

52
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What information does the ALI provide?

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Automatic Location Identifier: The address and name associated with the phone number from the ANI (also billing #; Jurisdictions, date time etc.)

53
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When responding to EMS call, what determines the frequency you respond on?

A

The area the call is located in. Anything east of Swan will be on A5 East, anything north of Broadway and east of I-10 will be on A3 North, anything south of Broadway and east of I-10 will be on A4 South, and anything west of I-10 will be on A6 West.

54
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Water supply sources fall into two categories. What are they?

A

Pressurized sources
Static sources

55
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What water sources does the Tucson Fire Department use for emergency purposes?

A

On-board booster tanks
Tenders
Hydrants

56
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What are the two basic hydrant designs?

A

Dry barrel
Wet barrel

57
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What are two of the main advantages of having the distribution system on a grid?

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  • Reduces friction loss, which increases GPM and pressure by water arriving at the hydrant from more than one direction.
  • Allows for smaller sections of the system to be shut down for repairs or new construction.
  • Only one to two hydrants will be out of service if a main is broken.
58
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In Tucson’s grid system, how is pressure created?

A

Gravity and pumps

59
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What is an “indicating valve”? Give two examples.

A

An indicating valve is a valve that one can tell if the valve is in an open or closed position by visual inspection. Examples include an OS&Y, PIV, and butterfly valve with an indicator.

60
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What is the difference between a water tender and a water tanker?

A

A water tender is a motor vehicle, a water tanker is an aircraft

61
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What are the three “E’s” of Fire Prevention in order of importance?

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Education, Engineering and Enforcement

62
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Why would you say that Education is most important? (this depends on me)

A

It encourages the public to be active in their own fire safety and fosters a working relationship between the department and the people we serve. Engineering will most likely not be understood by the general public and enforcement will be viewed as a punishment and could foster resentment.

63
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List some reasons for performing pre-plans and fire prevention inspections. (FPEGS)

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  • Familiarization with buildings and their hazards
    -Provide value to citizens in fire prevention
    -Enforcement of fire and building codes
    -Gain on-site information
    -Strategize how you might handle a fire
64
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What is a target hazard? What target hazards are in your area?

A

Target hazards consist of structures that present the opportunity for large losses of life and property. Some examples of hazards in my area are Tucson Medical Center, Fry’s and Sprouts grocery stores, and the Extended Stay hotel.

65
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Have you had the opportunity to give a station tour? If so, how was it conducted? If not, how will you conduct one?

A

I have not yet had the opportunity.
I would begin the tour by welcoming the visitors and explaining what happens if I receive a call during the tour. I would also show the guests the different areas of the station, including the apparatus, and explain what we do on a daily basis. I would also go over basic fire prevention techniques like smoke detector testing and maintenance, close before you dose, and the importance of having a plan in place before a fire happens.

66
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Where would you find information about station tours?

A

Administrative Manual, Section 407

67
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Where would you find information about target hazards in your area?

A

In your station files and in the Battalion Chief’s vehicle.

68
Q

Explain the term “Thermal Balance”, and explain why disruption of the thermal balance in a fire building can injure firefighters.

A

The thermal balance, also referred to as thermal layering, is the tendency of smoke and heated gases to form into layers depending on the temperature. The higher the temperature the higher the level or layer. Once vertical ventilation has occurred the super hot gases and smoke are removed and replaced with cooler air at the bottom. If water is improperly applied to the fire area and the area is not ventilated, the reaction will cause the smoke and steam to circulate within all levels of the fire area. This disrupts the thermal layering or “thermal balance”, causing firefighters to be needlessly burned.

69
Q

What does IDLH stand for and what does it mean?

A

IDLH stands for Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health and means an environment will cause permanent damage, up to death, to unprotected people within 30 minutes.

70
Q

Where would you find information regarding TFD’s hair and uniform standards?

A

Administrative Manual, Section 223

71
Q

Describe the street numbering system in Tucson.

A

Tucson’s streets are numbered on a grid system. Each block correlates to a 100 number. The numbers begin at the intersection of Broadway and Stone. If you head any direction away from that intersection, address numbers will be even on the right.

72
Q

Name some of the uses for the thermal imaging camera. (CHIP-FFV)

A

-Check extension
-Hazmat plume
-ID hot areas
-Primary search
-Fire location
-Fluid levels in drums
-Victim location

73
Q

Describe the SLICERS acronym.

A

SLICERS is a 360 degree size-up acronym. The first five steps (SLICE) are performed sequentially. The last two steps (RS) can take place at any time in the sequence.
S-ize Up
L-ocate the Fire
I-dentify and Control Flow Paths
C-ool the Space from the Safest Location
E-xtinguish the Fire
R-escue
S-alvage

74
Q

How much 2-1/2” hose is carried by a TFD engine?

A

1015’

75
Q

What have you learned about yourself during this past year? What are your strengths and what do you feel to be your weaknesses?

A

I have learned that this is a job that requires constant dedication both physically and mentally. There is always something to learn or do, or ways to better myself. I feel my strengths are my adaptability and my attitude. I have found it easier than I expected to work with different crews and I think this, as well as my ability to take constructive criticism, will help in the short term on swing shift and in the long term by creating lasting relationships during my career. My weakness is taking the initiative on calls. I am still used to being reactive like we were in the academy. However, I have begun initiating patient contact, rearranging the order I take vitals based on my general impression, and trying to be a more valuable EMT rather than an extra pair of hands. I feel this mindset will be useful if I find myself in a position of seniority in the near future.

76
Q

Who was your favorite Training Captain? You can only choose one.

A

Captain Barrett

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