Random Facts and Figures Flashcards
How many lengths of hard suction are carried on an appliance
2
How many groups of London Borough do the LFB use?
4
What is the maximum ammount of BA wearers at Stage 1 entry control?
6
How many lengths of hosereel are carried on the appliance?
8
How many lengths of hosereel hose are carried on the appliance
8
How many members are in the LFEPA?
17
What year was the fire and rescue services act created?
2004
How would the ECO record the fact that a fireground ‘A’ test has been completed?
[‘A’ test not recorded] in the remarks column of the BA board
What are the qualities of a good knot
1- Be easy to tie 2- Be easy to untie 3- Not damage the line 4- Carry out it’s function safely
How long must a acetylene cylinder be cooled for?
1 hour minimum
List the 12 Aide Memoires
1- Stage 1 ECO duties2- Stage 2 ECO duties3- BA main control Operative duties4- BA communications operative5- Distress to wearer procedure6- Cylinder procedure7- BTP oxygen BA sets8- Respirator Entry Control9- Respirator Decision Tool10- Manual Log On and Log Off11- not in use (working duration on ECB)12- BA Maintaining telemetry
How long is a personal line (not fully extended)
1.25m
How long can the LPP be operated for on a full tank of petrol?
1.5 hours
What is the British standard for a hydrant
1.7 bar pressure2000 lpm 65mm round thread anti clockwise opening
What is the maximum number of wearers available to a ‘Stage 1’ entry control?
10 wearers
When pumping, if the bypass valve has been open, how much water is the appliance capable of pumping?
1000 litres per minute
When the bypass lever has been activated, how much water is the pump capable of pumping
1000 litres per minute
Safety Cordons - Safe Distance from a Suitcase sized IED.هت RVP distance at CBRN incident if a device has been activated/released.
100m
What is the diameter of the hard suction
100mm
Safety Cordons - Handheld Radio from IED
10m
Safety Cordons - Pylon - No Water.هت Hazard Zone around appliance if Ariel touches a power line.
10m
What is the theoretical maximum lift when lifting from open water?
10m
What is the flowrate of the ultimatic branch
115 litres per minute
What is the safety margin of an SDBA set
12 mins
What is the tank duration when using one hosereel?
12.2 minutes
What is the primers minimum pump speed?
1200rpm
What are the three steps of approaching CBRN (terrorist threat)
123PLUSStep 1-single casualty- approach using normal operating proceduresStep 2- two casualties -Approach with caution, consider all possibilities, do not discount anything, report arrival and update to Brigade Control.Step 3- three casualties - DO NOT go to the scene. Go to predetermined RVP, await further instructions
What is the length and weight of the 135
13.5 m100 kg
What are the flow settings for the RB101
130 230 300 400 litres per minute
What is the weight of the roof ladder?
14 kg
How many litres of water can be held in the appliance tank?
1400 litres
What is the weight of the roof ladder?
14kg
How long is a short line?
15.5m
What are the available flowrates when using the akron ground monitor with the deluge nozzle?
1750 litres per minute
All buildings over —- are required to make provisions for firefighting
18 metres
What is the length of hosereel hose?
18.3m per length
What is the internal diameter of the hosereel hose?
19mm
Safety Cordons - Emergency rescue from Live track (casualty must be clear)
1m
What are the LFB’s three aims outlined in the London Safety Plan
1-Prevention and protection 2- Response and resilience 3- People and resources
When tying knots, name the 4 terms used to describe the different parts of the lines
1-Standing part 2-Bight 3-Tail 4-Running end
How many guideline tallies are carried on a pump ladder?
2 (A and B)
What is the length of the hard suction hose
2.44 m
What is the length of the hard suction hose?
2.44 m
What is the emergency exposure limit in the space of 12 months
20 mSv (millisieverts) per year with an additional dose of 13 mSv (millisieverts) for women
How many litres per minute do two hosereels use?
200 litres per minute
At what temperature does an aluminium cylinder lose its tensile strength?
200-250 degrees
Safety Cordons - Initial Safety Zone for Cylinders
200m
Safety Cordons - Safe Distance from a Car sized IED
200m
What is the distance that a steel cylinder may be thrown upon failure?
200m
Safety Cordons - Pylon - Jets or Training with No Water
20m
What is the weight of the three piece short extension ladder?
21kg
What is the length and weight of a 70 mm hose?
23 metres15kg
What is the length and weight of the 70mm hose?
23 metres15kg
What is the length and weight of a 45mm hose?
23metres9kg
What is the length and weight of the 45mm hose?
23metres9kg
What is the likely voltage supplied to domestic properties?
240v
Safety Cordons - Hazmat & Asbestos Hot Zone
25m
Safety Cordons - Inner Cylinder Cordon - Full PPE+BA
25m
Safety Cordons - Min. RTA Safety Cordon on a Duel Carriageway
25m
What is the minimum distance between the hot zone and the cold/decontamination zone?
25m
Supplied from the water tank, the pump can deliver……..lpm?
2700 litres per minute
When water is being supplied from the appliance (with supply augmented from a hydrant), how much water can the pump deliver?
2700 litres per minute
Safety Cordons - DLR Safe Distance from Trackهت
2m
On a water relay, what is the maximum distance from the water source to the first appliance
3 lengths of hose
What are the three safety considerations when working on a ladder
3 points of contact1 person per extension at a time (unless carrying out a rescue)Dont over reach
What is the length and weight of the 90mm hose?
30 metres23.5kg
At what temperature does a steel cylinder lose its tensile strength?
300 degrees
How long is a long line?
30m
Safety Cordons - Pylon - Ground Monitor
30m
What is the working duration of an SDBA set
31 mins
What is the maximum voltage that Electrical gloves are resistant to?
3300 volts
What are the three ladder pitch checks
3-5 rounds above the sill 50mm clear above or below the sill150mm (or less) from the sill
What is the optimum pressure for the hosereel
35-40 bar
Safety Cordons - Distance from unsafe Water, Waters edge or bank
3m
Safety Cordons - Electrified Track
3m
Safety Cordons - Inner RTA cordon, National Rail Safe Distance from Track
3m
What is the optimum bar pressure of the LPP?
4 bar optimum
With a full tank of fuel in the appliance, how long can the pump operate?
4 hours
How many times should the CAP be repeated in an hour?
4 times
How long is the roof ladder?
4.6 metres
What is the length of the roof ladder (when unfolded)
4.6 metres
What is the weight and length of the 9 m ladder?
40.6 kg9m
Safety Cordons - Safe Distance from a HGV or Unknown sized IED.هت RVP distance at CBRN incident if a device has not been activated/released.
400m
What is the likely voltage supplied to commercial properties?
415v
What is the total duration of an SDBA set
43 mins (12mins are not to be used)
What section of the FRSA 2004 gives FF the power to do anything reasonably necessary in an emergency?
44(1)
Safety Cordons - +/- zone with Survey Meter reading
45m
Safety Cordons - Safe Distance from Ionising Radiation
45m
What are the sizes of soft suction hose available
45mm 70mm 90mm 150mm
If a BA team has been committed, what is the minimum weight of attack?
45mm hose, supplied for the rising main on the floor below
What sizes of soft suction are available?
45mm70mm90mm150mm
How long is a pouch line?
4m
Safety Cordons - Microwave or Phone Transmitters
4m
Following failure of the ECB, what is the maximum time recommended before the consideration of initiating emergency procedures should be considered?
5 mins
When charged, how much should a hose stretch, both in length and diameter?
5% in length10% in diameter
Safety Cordons - Government Explosives
500m
Safety Cordons - Min. RTA Safety Cordon on a Motorway.هت Safety Zone around Recycling Incidents.
50m
What is the throw of the projet 2 branch?
57 metres
Safety Cordons - Ground clearance from Pylons or Overhead cables
5-7m
Safety Cordons - Outer RTA cordon
5m
What are the lengths of the 150mm hose?
5m 10m 50m
How long is a personal line, when fully extended
6 metres.
What is the tank duration when using an RB101 branch at 230l/minute?
6 minutes
How long is a guideline?
60 metres
What is the length of the three piece short extension ladder?
6m
What is the length and weight of a short extension ladder?
6m21kg
What is the optimum pressure of the ground monitor?
7 bar
What is the tank duration when using two hosereels?
7 minutes
At what pressure does the pneumatic low pressure warning whistle operate at?
74 bar +/- 5 bar
At which pressure does the electronic low pressure warning device actuate at?
84 bar
What is the practical maximum lift when lifting from open water?
8m
Safety Cordons - Police Sign on Motorways
900m
What are the available flowrates when using the akron ground monitor with the foam nozzle?
950 litres per minute
What are the available flowrates when using the akron ground monitor with the variable nozzle?
950 litres per minute1400 litres per minute1900 litres per minute
When must a BA emergency team be committed?
A BA wearer has not returned to the ECP by their lowest time of whistle (either telemetry or manually calculated, whicheber first)Actuation of ADSU/DSUA BA wearer is in distress
When lifting from open water, what could a decrease in pressure indicate?
A blocked strainerInternal collapse of hard suctionWater level lowering
What is a primer?
A device that is capable of pumping air
Define a primer
A device which can pump air
When lifting from open water, what would a compound gauge of -0.2 indicate?
A lift of 2 metres
When lifting from open water, what would a compuond reading of -0.2 indicate?
A lift of 2 metres
What is a line?
A line is a rope that has been cut to a specific length for a specific purpose.
How must a long line be stored?
A long line must be stored in a duraskin bag.
What is a pump?
A machine, driven by external power, that gives energy to fluid
What component of the pump increases the pressure up to 4 times more than a low pressure impellar?
A Peripheral impellar. This allows the hosereels to work at high pressure (35-40 bar)
Name the 4 fire classifications and which extinguishing media is best to use.
A-Carbonaceous B-Liquids and Liquifiable Solids C-Gasses and Liquified Gasses D- Metals
Stop Code 4
AFA - Where an alarm has actuated and a person or system has requested our attendance, but no fire was found.هت Call Points are not AFA?s ? treat as 5 or 6.
What criteria must be met for a BA team to re-enter the risk area?
All BA team members must be fit for re-entryMinimum pressure of 190 bar (higher pressures will still be recorded as 190 bar)Must be a dedicated task, with a 15 minute time of warning entered into the ‘location’ column. ‘Re-entry’ entered into the remarks column.
All buildings over — require wet systems.As of 2006, —
All buildings over 60 m require wet systems.As of 2006, 50m
How would you know the tank is full?
All four lights on the water tank indicator are illuminated
What are the different types of radiation
Alpha Beta Gamma X-ray
What are the different types of radiation
AlphaBetaGammaX-ray
Define Combustion
An irreversible chemical reaction producing heat and light
What can a line be secured to?
An object, another line, part of itself
What is Water Rescue Level 2?
Anything above level 1, requires FRU with SRT (Swift water Rescue Technician) attribute.
Status Code 0
Appliance not Available
Without pre-planning information, where should the bridgehead be established?
At least two floors below the fire
Status Code 35
Available at other Standby Location
Status Code 25
Available at Standby Location
Status Code 8
Available at Station by Telephone Only
Status Code 1
Available at Station via Teleprinter
What is the effective working pressure of the projet 2 branch?
Between 3.5 and 7 bar pressure
At what voltage is low voltage classed?
Between 50 and 1000v AC
A sudden decrease in the low pressure gauge could indicate….
Branches being openedBurst delivery hoseEmpty appliance tank
What would cause a decrease in low pressure when working on the pump
branches being opened-burst delivery hose-the appliance tank is empty
A sudden increase in the low pressure gauge could indicate….
Branches being shut downKinks in the delivery hoseVehicles or debris on delivery hose
How would an ECO withdraw a BA team?
By pressing the ‘emergency selective’ button.Or the ‘Evacuate-all’ button
How would an ECO be identified?
By their yellow and black chequered ECO tabbard
Where would you typically find asbestos
Ceiling and floor tilesInsulation for boilersSpray insulationBrake liningsGaskets in heating installationsCement asbestos in sheeting
What are the two types of pump
Centrifugal (pumps fluid) and positive displacement (pumps air)
What should the pump operator do when overrunning the supply
Check for a more efficient water sourceLower flow settingsPotentially shut down branchesReduce engine revsConsider withdrawing crew
Stop Code 3
Chimney Fire - In an occupied building where the fire remains within the confines of the chimney.
Undivided stairwells have the potential to act like….
Chimneys
How does asbestos affect the body?
Chronic, Lung disease