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3 forms of emergency radio traffic?

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  1. Mayday
  2. Code 100
  3. Evacuation
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FF PPE consists of?

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  1. Fire Helmet
  2. Flash Hood
  3. Protective Coat (Bunker Coat)
  4. Protective Trousers (Bunker Pants)
  5. FF Gloves
  6. FF Boots
  7. Eye Protection
  8. Hearing Protection
  9. SCBA
  10. Face Piece
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The Bunker Coat consists of three layers?

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  1. Outer shell
  2. Moisture barrier
  3. Thermal layer
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Heat is transferred in 3 (4) different ways?

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  1. Conduction
  2. Radiation
  3. Convection
  4. Direct flame contact
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The 4 stages of fire development are?

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  1. Incipient
  2. Growth
  3. Fully Developed
  4. Decay
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The Factors that affect fire development are?

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FACTFAV

Fuel type
Availability of additional fuels
Compartment volume and ceiling height
Thermal properties of the compartment
Fuel load
Ambient conditions
Ventilation of the compartment
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Carbon Dioxide in the air has a flammable range and ignites at?

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12.5 - 74%

610 C

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WHMIS 2015

Supplier label includes?

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  1. Product identifier
  2. Pictogram
  3. Precautionary measures
  4. Supplier Identification
  5. Hazard Statement
  6. Signal word
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WHMIS 2015

10 Classes are?

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  1. Compressed Gases
  2. Corrosives
  3. Flammables
  4. Oxidizers
  5. Acute Toxicity
  6. Health Hazards
  7. Irritants
  8. Explosives
  9. Environmental Hazards
    10 Biohazards
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WHMIS 2015

Workplace label includes? (3)

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  1. Name of the product
  2. Safe handling information
  3. A reference to the SDS for more information
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WHMIS 2015

SDS includes?

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HEPATHEDROTICSFF

  1. Hazard Identification
  2. Exposure controls/ Personal Protection
  3. Physical and chemical properties
  4. Accidental release measures
  5. Toxicological Information
  6. Handling and Storage
  7. Ecological information
  8. Disposal information
  9. Regulatory information
  10. Other information
  11. Transport information
  12. Identification
  13. Composition/ Information on ingredients
  14. Stability and Reactivity
  15. First Aid measures
  16. Fire fighting measures
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12
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Precursors of potential flashover are?

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  1. Free Burning
  2. High Temp.
  3. Heavy Dark Smoke
  4. Rollover
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Variables of flashover are?

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  1. Compartment size
  2. Ceiling Height
  3. Insulation Properties
  4. Ventilation
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The 5 types of building construction are?

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Type 1 : Fire resistive construction
Type 2: Non-combustible or limited combustible construction
Type 3: Ordinary construction
Type 4: Heavy timber construction
Type 5 : Wood Frame construction
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Several factors that affect woods ignition temp and reaction to fire?

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D-RIMS

  1. Density of the wood
  2. Rate of pre-heating
  3. Ignition source
  4. Moisture content
  5. Size and form of wood
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There are 8 types of engineered wood materials, name 5?

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  1. Plywood
  2. Planks
  3. OSB Oriented Strand board
  4. MDF Medium density fibre board
  5. Particle board
  6. Chip boards
  7. Glue lam beams
  8. Spliced timber
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The 5 types of collapses are?

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  1. Cantilever
  2. Lean-to
  3. A-Frame
  4. Pancake
  5. Vee shaped
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The 4 ways to read smoke are?

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  1. Volume
  2. Velocity
  3. Density
  4. Colour
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19
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Solid stream advantages are? (4)

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  1. Greater visibility
  2. Better reach and better penetration
  3. Reduced nozzle pressure per litre make for easier handling
  4. Normal thermal layering is less likely to be disturbed during an interior attack, thus increasing your personal safety level
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Solid stream disadvantages?(4)

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  1. Cannot be used for foam application
  2. Does not allow for different patterns
  3. Less heat absorption capacity than fog streams
  4. Never use solid streams or wand applicators on electrical equipment because they are conductive.
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The reach of a solid stream is affected by? (3)

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  1. Wind
  2. Air Friction
  3. Gravity
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Factors that will affect fog streams are? (5)

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  1. Wind
  2. Air Friction
  3. Gravity
  4. Pattern
  5. Velocity
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23
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The 4 indicators of a properly applied fire stream?

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  1. Darkening down
  2. White Smoke/ White steam
  3. Decreased visibility
  4. Rapid temperature fluctuation
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Exposures can be classified in 2 types?

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  1. Interior

2. Exterior

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Advantages of ventilation? (6)

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  1. Rescue operations
  2. Fire attack
  3. Property damage
  4. Thermal layering
  5. Backdraft/Flashover
  6. Fire spread
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26
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The 4 colours of smoke?

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  1. Grey smoke = Wood paper products
  2. Black smoke = Hydrocarbons and plastics
  3. Brown/ copper smoke = Nitrogen oxides
  4. White smoke = Steam
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27
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Horizontal and vertical ventilation are achieved by 3 different means?

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  1. Natural
  2. Mechanical
  3. Hydraulic
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3 Types of ventilation opening are?

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  1. Kerf cuts
  2. Inspection cuts
  3. Louvered cuts
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29
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The 5 conditions you want to look for when opening a roof are?

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LEEWO

  1. Location of the seat of the fire
  2. Extend of the fire
  3. Exposures
  4. Wind direction
  5. Obstructions
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30
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The sequence of opening during horizontal ventilation is?

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  1. Leeward side first

2. Windward second

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31
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5 advantages of PPV?

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  1. It can be controlled
  2. It is more effective than NPV or HV
  3. It is effective in all types of occupancies
  4. Air currents are kept to a minimum
  5. Equipment does not block doorways
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32
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The 2 types of high rise construction?

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  1. Centre core

2. Centre hall

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4 types of stairwell design?

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  1. Straight
  2. Circular
  3. Scissor
  4. Return
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34
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3 Types of standpipe systems?

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  1. Dry System, not filled until manually charged by firefighters, used only by FF
  2. Wet System, standpipe is filled with water and pressurized at all times
  3. Wet/Dry Systems, portions of the system are pressurized by water, others by air.
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35
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Standpipe systems can be divided into 3 classes?

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  1. Class 1 : provides 65mm hose line connections, usually found in the stairwells of a high rise structure or in dedicated areas of a warehouse
  2. Class 2 : provides a 38mm hose cabinet that can be used by either occupants or FF
  3. Class 3 : Provides both, class 1 and class 2, 65mm connections can be found in stairwells or also in the hose cabinet
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36
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The RED high rise kit includes?

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  1. 1 pre connected 3m length of 65mm hose with an attached gated wye
  2. 1 length of 44mm hose
  3. Rope drop bag
  4. 2 wooden Sprinkler wedges
  5. 2 wooden Sprinkler dowels
  6. 3 wooden Door wedges
  7. 10 Rubber door latches
  8. Pipe wrench
  9. Hose key
  10. Uni-driver
  11. Recessed sprinkler wedge
  12. Dark and bright marker
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The Green high rise kit includes?

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  1. 2 length of 44mm hose with attached akron nozzle
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The 4 command priorities are?

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  1. Safety
  2. Rescue
  3. Fire control
  4. Salvage
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The 10 command functions are?

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  1. Assume an effective command position and confirm operations.
  2. Rapidly size-up the situation.
  3. Initiate, maintain and control the communications 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 standard operating procedures.
  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.
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Command uses 3 methods to gain information on the fire ground?

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  1. Visual Factor
  2. Reconnaissance Factors
  3. Pre-Fire Assessment Factors
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41
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The SCBA is compromised of 4 main components?

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  1. Cylinder
  2. Harness
  3. Face Piece
  4. PASS (Personal Alert Safety System)
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The SCBA has 3 main limitations?

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  1. Limitations of air supply
  2. Limitations of equipment
  3. Limitations of the wearer
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43
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4 respiratory hazards that a FF will face are?

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  1. O2 defficiency
  2. Smoke
  3. Toxins
  4. High Temperatures
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With high temperatures occupants within a structure are subjected to 3 types of injuries?

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  1. Thermal burns
  2. Respiratory burns
  3. Heat stress resulting in cardiovascular collapse
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EFRS uses 3 types of water / ice rescue suits these are?

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  1. Mustang ice commander
  2. Mustang sentinel (dry suit needs PFD)
  3. Kokatat GFER (dry suit needs PFD)
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46
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REACT stands for?

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  1. Rescue
  2. Ensure the door is closed
  3. Activate Alarm
  4. Call 911
  5. Try to extinguish
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47
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In relation to portable fir extinguishers, Pass stand for?

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  1. Pull
  2. Aim
  3. Squeeze
  4. Sweep
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48
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Dry chemical fire extinguishers have 4 basic components.

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  1. Pressure vessel
  2. Valve
  3. Pressurizing gas
  4. Extinguishing agent
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49
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EFRS uses 6 Types of ladders, to be exact it’s only 5?

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  1. Roof Ladder (Wall/Single)
  2. Attic Ladder
  3. Combination Ladder
  4. Extension Ladder
  5. Mechanical Ladder
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EFRS uses 3 types of ladder carries?

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  1. Shoulder carry
  2. Hip or underarm carry
  3. Flat shoulder carry
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51
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EFRS uses 4 types of ladder raises?

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  1. Flat ladder
  2. Beam
  3. Extension
  4. Roof ladder
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What are 4 types of rope construction?

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  1. Laid
  2. Braid (double braid)
  3. Plaited
  4. Kernmantle
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53
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The 4 basics of FF survival are?

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  1. Read the fire
  2. Read the building
  3. Work as a team
  4. Know your limitations
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54
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LUNAR stands for?

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Location
Unit
Name
Assignment
Resources needed
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55
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PACCAN stands for?

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Pass Alarm
Air Assessment
Communicate 
Conditions 
Actions 
Needs

P. A. C. C. A. N. P - Pass alarm- Shut off alarm (look for flashing light)
P.A. C. C. A. N. A -Air- 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 the bottle.
P. A.C. C. A. N. C - Communicate Inform Command: a downed or disorientated FF found.
IF necessary – call a MAYDAY (unable to exit within the 60 second time frame).
P. A. C. C. A. N. C - Conditions Where you are located?
What conditions are you dealing with (injuries, collapse, multiple victims, etc.)?
P. A. C. C. A. N. A – Actions
What is your plan of action (packaging for extrication, removal, SCBA change over, and / or where you plan to extricate victim to, etc.)
P. A. C. C. A. N. N- Needs
Additional RIC, additional or specific tools, hose lines, etc.

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56
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There are 4 Hazards to a fire hose?

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  1. Mechanical
  2. Thermal
  3. Organic
  4. Chemical
57
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Big Gate position duties?

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  1. Safely dismount the apparatus wearing all PPE carrying a radio.
  2. Remove the hydrant gate from the rear of the apparatus.
  3. Wrap 125 mm hose around the hydrant.
  4. Stand on the hose and signal small gate when ready.
  5. When the apparatus is stopped or when it is safe to do so, remove steamer cap from hydrant.
  6. Inspect the barrel of hydrant and connect gate.
  7. Ensure that the drain valve on 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.
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Small Gate position duties?

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  1. Safely dismount the apparatus wearing all PPE carrying a radio.
  2. If riding on a new Smeal Pumper ensure the coffin doors are electrically opened – allows for free travel of hose when the vehicle is in motion, the apparatus will need to have the park break engaged.
  3. Retrieve hydrant kit from the driver rear compartment of apparatus.
  4. Place hydrant kit near the hydrant in a practical location for Big gate.
  5. Help Big gate with the supply line and wait for the ready signal.
  6. Return to your position in 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 advantageous to do so
  9. If located at the intake connection, open intake drain valve.
  10. Communicate to the driver of the apparatus that the line is ready
  11. Report to your officer for reassignment.
59
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The Hydrant Kit consists of?

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  1. 2 Storz wrenches
  2. Combination wrench
  3. Adjustable hydrant wrench
  4. Rubber mallet
  5. Butterfly key
  6. Roll of banner guard
60
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The Sprinkler Kit consists of?

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  1. Bag with inventory card
  2. non rated Carabiner
  3. 5 wedge its
  4. 5 rubber door latch keepers
  5. 3 wood sprinkler dowels
  6. 3 wood sprinkler wedges
  7. 3 wood door wedges
  8. Recessed sprinkler wedge
  9. Quickstop sprinkler tool
  10. Orange mallet
61
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The 4 parts of the fire tetrahedron are?

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  1. Fuel
  2. Oxygen
  3. Heat
  4. Chemical chain reaction
62
Q

3 types of mechanical energy?

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  1. Friction
  2. Friction Sparks
  3. Adiabatic pressure
63
Q

4 Factors of forcible entry size up?

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  1. Type of construction
  2. Available access to windows, doors and walls
  3. Available tools
  4. Time
64
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4 groups of forcible entry tools?

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  1. Cutting
  2. Prying and spreading
  3. Striking and battering
  4. Pushing and pulling
65
Q

Tools are powered by 5 different means?

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  1. Hand
  2. Electrical
  3. Hydraulic
  4. Pneumatic
  5. Gasoline
66
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2 different ways of starting a chainsaw?

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  1. Even ground start

2. Uneven ground start

67
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4 Types of locks?

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  1. Mortise lock
  2. Bored (cylindrical) lock
  3. Rim lock
  4. Pad lock
68
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4 Types of doors?

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  1. Swinging (inward/outward)
  2. Sliding
  3. Revolving
  4. Overhead
69
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What are 4 factors to consider when forcing a window?

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  1. Requirements of the situation
  2. Type of glazing
  3. Time Factor
  4. Safety of personnel
70
Q

The rescue priority of victims is?

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  1. Most severely threatened
  2. Largest number gathered in groups
  3. The remainder
71
Q

The primary search includes?

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  1. Closets
  2. Under beds
  3. Middle of the room
  4. Perimeter of each room
72
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The secondary search includes?

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  1. Closets
  2. Under beds
  3. Middle of the room
  4. Perimeter of each room
  5. Bathtubs and shower stalls
  6. Behind furniture
73
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The purpose of the primary and secondary marking system is?

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  1. To clearly identify rooms that have been searched
  2. To keep track of where crews are if they go missing
  3. To let a relief crew know how far the previous crew got if they were unable to finish their task
74
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The 2 reasons you may advance without a charged hose line are?

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  1. There is already a primary and secondary charged line on that floor
  2. The fire is declared under control
75
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The 4 rules of moving a spinal patient?

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  1. The rescuer at the head is in command
  2. Only 1 move at a time
  3. Move as little as possible
  4. Move as a unit
76
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The best ways to protect occupants of a high rise during a fire? (2)

A
  1. Evacuation

2. Protect in place

77
Q

Property damage associated with firefighting takes 2 forms?

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  1. Primary damage, occurs as a result of the fire itself
  2. Secondary damage occurs as a result of firefighting efforts such as forcible entry, applying water, ventilation, search and rescue and searching for hidden fires.
78
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The 4 goals of salvage operations is to reduce loss or damage from?

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  1. Forcible entry
  2. Water
  3. Fire
  4. Smoke
79
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Salvage equipment can be subdivided into areas of need? (5)

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  1. Property conservation
  2. Odour suppressor
  3. Mop up and or clean up
  4. Automatic sprinkler tools
  5. Door, window or roof repair
80
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The 3 main objectives of salvage are?

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  1. Protect the building and contents from water damage
  2. Salvage operations should start as soon as fire attack begins
  3. Salvage operations are performed with salvage tools stored on the ladder and aerial
81
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The TIC MSA 5200 has 2 distinct modes of operation?

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  1. Normal mode, up to 319 degrees F, High sensitivity low temp.
  2. Firefighting mode, 320 degrees F or higher, low sensitivity high temp.
82
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3 keys to effective TIC operation?

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  1. Orientation
  2. Interpretation
  3. Communication
83
Q

The 3 infrared application limitations are?

A
  1. Glass
  2. Steam
  3. Water
84
Q

The TIC scanning priorities are?

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  1. Scan the ceiling for temp. variation and elevation
  2. Scan the centre of the room for exits and opening
  3. Scan the floor for hazards and victims
  4. Scan behind you to ensure nothing was missed
85
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The 4 TIC battery indicator colours are?

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  1. Green (full battery)
  2. Yellow (battery life in excess of 15 min.)
  3. Red (battery life less than 15 min.)
  4. Flashing red (60 sec. or less)
86
Q

3 categories of infrared emitters?

A
  1. Passive
  2. Active
  3. Direct
87
Q

The 6 points of the fire weather index?

A
  1. FFMC (Fine fuel moisture code)
  2. DMC (Duff mousture code)
  3. DC (Drought code)
  4. ISI (Initial spread index)
  5. BUI (Build up index)
  6. FWI Fire weather index)
88
Q

Anchor points must be clearly defined by? (3)

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  1. Geographically
  2. Street address
  3. Landmarks
89
Q

Main factors that influence wildland fire behaviour? (3)

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  1. Weather
  2. Topography
  3. Fuel
90
Q

4 weather factors that influence wildland fire behaviour?

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  1. Wind
  2. Temperature
  3. Precipitation
  4. Relative humidity
91
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3 types of wildland fuels are?

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  1. Ground fuels (duff, roots, soil, twigs, leaves, needles)
  2. Surface fuels (leaves, grass, deadfall, brush, saplings)
  3. Crown fues (branches, moss, snags,trees, anything caught in the tree)
92
Q

The 3 R’s of wildland firefighting are?

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  1. Retreat
  2. Regroup
  3. Reassess
93
Q

The 8 specific purposes of overhaul are?

A

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  1. Preserve Evidence
  2. Prevent rekindle
  3. Prevent unnecessary damage
  4. Prevent recurrence
  5. Provide good public relations
  6. Locate and extinguish hidden fires
  7. Make the structure safe
  8. Help find the cause of the fire
94
Q

The 4 methods used to detect hidden fires are?

A
  1. Sight
  2. Sound
  3. Touch
  4. Electronic sensors (TIC)
95
Q

There are 4 types of fire causes?

A
  1. Natural
  2. Accidental
  3. Arson
  4. Unknown
96
Q

Sprinkler systems perform 4 basic functions in the event of a fire?

A
  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 fir completely
97
Q

The 5 methods of detection are?

A
  1. Fixed Temp. detection
  2. Rate of rise detection
  3. Smoke detection
  4. Flame or flash detection
  5. Vapour detection
98
Q

The 6 types of sprinkler systems are?

A
  1. Wet system
  2. Dry pipe system
  3. Pre action
  4. Deluge
  5. Residential
  6. Halogenated, dry chemical, CO2
99
Q

The 4 sprinkler head mechanisms are?

A
  1. Fusible link
  2. Frangible bulb
  3. Chemical pellet
  4. Quick response type
100
Q

The 3 sprinkler head orientations are?

A
  1. Pendat
  2. Upright
  3. Sidewall
101
Q

An operational level HAZMAT responder has 3 key responsibilities?

A
  1. Recognize certain types of containers and storage vessels
  2. Identify the material inside
  3. Give this information to the IC or HAZMAT team
102
Q

The 4 ways to identify the materials and risks you are facing?

A
  1. Location and occupancy
  2. Placards and labels
  3. Container shapes
  4. Your senses
103
Q

Labels (10x10cm) and Placards (25x25cm) tell you what is inside a container in 3 ways?

A
  1. Symbol
  2. Colour
  3. Class#
104
Q

The UN/NA Colour ID system has 7 colours?

A
  1. Red = Flammable
  2. Orange = Explosive
  3. White = Toxic or infectious
  4. Green = Compressed, but non-flammable, non-toxic
  5. Blue = Reactive
  6. Black = Corrosive
  7. Yellow = Oxidizer
105
Q

The 9 classes of HAZMAT identification and how many sub categories?

A

Classes
Class 1 Explosives (6)
Class 2 Gases (3)
Class 3 Flammable liquids (0)
Class 4 Flammable solids (3)
Class 5 Oxidizers & organic peroxides (2)
Class 6 Toxic & infectious substances (2)
Class 7 Radioactive material (0)
Class 8 Corrosive (0)
Class 9 Miscellaneous hazardous material (0)

106
Q

The shipping document should include? (4)

A
  1. 4 digit UN #
  2. Hazard Class #
  3. Emergency contact #
  4. Number of pkg. shipped
  5. Shipping name
107
Q

The 3 packing groups tell you a materials hazard level?

A
  1. 1 Highest Danger
  2. 2 Serious Danger
  3. 3 Lowest but significant danger
108
Q

The 5 types of low pressure facility tanks are?

A
  1. Cone roof tank
  2. Floating roof tank
  3. Internal floating roof tank
  4. Lifter roof tank
  5. Horizontal or low pressure storage tank
109
Q

The ERG is broken into 5 sections for ease of use?

A
  1. White = general information
  2. Yellow = ID # index
  3. Blue = Alphabetical material index
  4. Orange = Action guides
  5. Green = Initial isolation and protective action distances
110
Q

The 6 steps to managing a HAZMAT incident are?

A
  1. Hazard identification
  2. Action Plan
  3. Zoning
  4. Manage the scene
  5. Assistance
  6. Termination
111
Q

The 8 defensive HAZMAT techniques are?

A
  1. Absorption
  2. Adsorption
  3. Burning off
  4. Confinement
  5. Dilution
  6. Vapour dispersion
  7. Vapour suppression
  8. Remote shut off valve
112
Q

The 4 limitations of emergency decontamination are?

A
  1. Quick fix only
  2. May not remove all contaminants
  3. More thorough decontamination will have to follow
  4. Damage to the environment
113
Q

The 2 benefits of emergency decontamination are?

A
  1. Quick response time

2. Minimizes injury

114
Q

The 4 ways hazardous materials can enter your body?

A
  1. Inhalation
  2. Injection
  3. Ingestion
  4. Absorbtion
115
Q

Contamination through a chemical protective suit can occur 3 different ways?

A
  1. Permeation
  2. Penetration
  3. Degredation
116
Q

5 Hazardous actions when in an illegal drug lab?

A
  1. Operating switches
  2. Operating appliances
  3. Opening containers
  4. Moving anything
  5. Handling anything
117
Q

The 3 specific conditions during fires in open topped oil tanks are?

A
  1. Boil over
  2. Slop over
  3. Froth over
118
Q

Fire and explosion prevention measures include the following techniques? (5)

A
  1. Exclusion of ignition sources
  2. Exclusion of Air
  3. Storage of Liquids in closed containers or systems
  4. Ventilation to prevent the accumulation of vapours within flammable (explosive) range
  5. Use of inert gas atmospheres instead of air
119
Q

Ignitable liquid fires are extinguished by? (4)

A
  1. Shutting of fuel supply
  2. Excluding air by various means
  3. Cooling the liquid to stop evaporation
  4. A combination of these methods
120
Q

Pressurized flammable gases have the following characteristics? (5)

A
  1. Pressure
  2. Diffusivity (tendency to spread freely)
  3. Low boiling points
  4. Colourless and or Odourless
  5. Creates static electricity when flowing
121
Q

The 3 gas cylinder safety relief devices are?

A
  1. Pressure relief valve
  2. Rupture disc
  3. Fusible plugs
122
Q

6 examples of safe havens in the event of an cylinder explosion are?

A
  1. Ground cover
  2. Low lying areas
  3. Buildings
  4. Treed areas
  5. Fire pumper or truck as last resort
  6. Fog nozzle stream
123
Q

The process of generating and applying foam is achieved in 3 steps?

A
  1. Proportioning
  2. Foam generation
  3. Distribution
124
Q

5 Advantages of foam are?

A
  1. Foam creates a barrier between the fuel and the fire
  2. Suppress vapours when there is no fire
  3. Lowers the temp. of the fuel and adjacent surfaces
  4. Prevents the release of flammable vapours - reduces ignition
  5. Penetrates the product to get to hot ambers
125
Q

The 3 foam application techniques are?

A
  1. Roll on
  2. Bank down
  3. Rain down
126
Q

I.D.E.A.S. stand for?

A
  1. Integrity
  2. Direction of force
  3. Equalization and no extension
  4. Angles
  5. System of Anchors
127
Q

3 Types of anchors are?

A
  1. Natural
  2. Structural
  3. Pseudo
128
Q

During the golden hr. these 10 steps must occur?

A
  1. Notification
  2. Dispatch
  3. Response
  4. Scene stabilization
  5. Vehicle stabilization
  6. Patient extraction
  7. Patient packaging
  8. Patient transport
  9. Patient stabilization in the ER
  10. surgical intervention
129
Q

The 5 types of collisions are?

A
  1. Head on
  2. T bone
  3. Rear end
  4. Rotational
  5. Roll over
130
Q

What are the 4 options of disentanglement?

A
  1. Displacement
  2. Distortion
  3. Disassembly
  4. Severance
131
Q

The rules of thumb for cribbing are? (4)

A
  1. 2 foot timber (working) = 6 foot high crib maximum
  2. Flat level base
  3. Crib as you go
  4. Do not place body part between crib and vehicle
132
Q

The 2 types of vehicle glass are?

A
  1. Safety Glass

2. Tempered Glass

133
Q

Factors that influence the severity of injury related to electricity? (3)

A
  1. Strength of the current
  2. Amount of time exposed to the shock
  3. Path the current takes to the ground
134
Q

6 tactical priorities during a HAZMAT event?

A
  1. Rescue
  2. Protection of Exposures
  3. Fire suppression
  4. Confinement
  5. Containment
  6. Recovery
135
Q

Sheltering in place is not effective in situations where?

A
  1. flammable vapours are present
  2. the building cannot be closed tightly
  3. toxic gas will take a long time to clear
136
Q

Causes of oxygen deficiency?(8)

A
  1. Absorption
  2. Bacterial action
  3. Combustion
  4. Chemical reaction
  5. Decomposition
  6. Purging agents
  7. Poor Ventilation
  8. Rusting
137
Q

Contents of the evacuation kit?

A 
Advanced PPE
1. 2 XL Bio Medical coveralls
2. 2 L Bio Medical coveralls
3. 4 Full Face shields
4. 4 Pair of XL Extended cuff medical gloves
5. 4 Pair of L Extended cuff medical gloves
6. 4 Pair of tyvek boots
7. 2 Rolls of transparent surgical tape
Evacuation Kit
1. Mega Mover
2. Mega Seat
3. 5 Green Snap Lights
4. 2 Rubber door latch keepers
5. Primary/secondary search markers/ with holder
6. Don/Dof procedure card
138
Q

The first arriving Officer at an emergency or event must assume command. This Officer will give an initial report over the assigned working radio channel providing additional information. The initial report shall include:

A
  1. Unit Identification
  2. Size Up - including a description of the building, occupancy and emergency scene
  3. Summary of fire/emergency conditions
  4. Initial Plan of action
  5. Identify who is assuming Fire Command, and where fire command is located (A,B,C,D)

Edmonton Fire PRECIS (34 decks)

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