OTHER ENGINE COMPANY EQUIPMENT

Question 1

24ft Extension Ladder

Answer 1

• First Story Roof Access
• Second Story Window Access
• Second Story Balcony Access

Question 2

14ft Roof Ladder

Answer 2

• First Story Roof Access
• Interior Access (tall ceilings)
• Roof Work with Hooks Deployed

Question 3

10ft Attic Ladder

Answer 3

• Interior Scuttle Access
• Interior Attic Access
• Some First Story Windows

Question 4

Little Giant

Answer 4

This versatile ladder can be arranged as a wall ladder, extension ladder, or A-frame. It is carried by some engine companies.

Question 5

Extrication Equipment

The following extrication equipment shall be carried by all engine companies.

Answer 5

• High Lift Jack w/ lifting Hook
• Air Chisel and 3 blades (long flat, short flat, panel)
• Come-A-Long
• Chains in lengths of 6ft, 12ft, and 15ft
• J Hook w/ Shackle
• Step Chocks (minimum of three)
• Ladder Cribbing (minimum of one)
• Assortment of 4x4 cribbing

Question 6

In addition to the standard complement above, some engines may carry a set of hydraulic rescue tools and a portable power unit. The tools include a ______, ______, and ______.

Some engines are equipped with battery powered hydraulic tools (right) that have no power unit, no hoses, and require no setup time.
These tools have an internal hydraulic pump which can operate in hostile environments where a gasoline power unit might fail and provide more cutting and spreading force than conventional units.

Answer 6

Spreaders, Cutters, and Rams

Question 7

2-1/2 gallon ARC foam

Answer 7

Range
15 feet
Rating
3A:20B

Question 8

Carbon Dioxide (co2)

Answer 8

20 lb. CO2
 Range
 8 feet
 Rating
 10B:C

Question 9

Purple K (PKP)

Answer 9

18 pound
Range 18feet in 18seconds
80b:c

30 pound
Range 18feet in 8seconds
20b:c

Question 10

NOTE: The 30 pound Purple K extinguishers are “____ ____” and can be identified by their ___ handle. Despite the increase in agent capacity these carry a _____ UL rating because the discharge time is _____ rapid. Despite the rating
they are highly effective. These are carried by some engine companies.

Answer 10

High flow

Red

Lower

More

Question 11

Class D agents include MET-L-X (right) and LITH-X.

These have specific uses and application methods and require additional training. They utilize the same external cartridge type extinguisher as the more common _______, so be sure you have the right extinguisher. These are carried by companies which possess Class D hazards in their district.

Some companies also carry sodium bicarbonate extinguishers, effective on Class ___ and ___fires.

Answer 11

Purple k

Class B and C

Question 12

Specialized Engine Equipment

Generator – a _____-cylinder diesel motor powers the ___kilowatt (KW) generator. It receives fuel from the main fuel tank and has an electric start switch on the ____ ____ and _____. It powers ____ scene lights (front, sides, rear) and a 30 amp cord reel on the rear for fans and lighting.

Answer 12

Twin

10

Pump panel

Dashboard

Five

Question 13

Winch – this device is powered by ___ VDC receptacles located at multiple points on the engine. Adjacent to each receptacle is a hitch receiver tube where the winch can be placed and secured. The wire rope can be extended ___ feet and has a _____ pound pulling capacity

Answer 13

12VDC

100’

9000 lbs