Saving Our Own ✅✅ Flashcards
The Scott Snap Change X3 AIR-PAK SCBA with the AV-3000 HT lens is rated to what temperature?
500° Fahrenheit
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Flashing green lights on the Scott Epic 3 Voice Amp indicates what?
The 3 AAA batteries have less than 2 hours remaining.
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CFD has different size bottles for the normal & RIT pack. How many minutes is each cylinder rated for?
Normal = 45 minutes
RIT = 60 minutes
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CFD air cylinders have a pressure relief valve that activates at what PSI?
Appropriately 6,500 PSI
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Air bottles are hydrostatic tested how often?
Every 5 years.
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What is the primary method for supplying air to a downed FF?
The UAC.
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At what % of pressure does the Vibralert activate?
33%
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The rope bags issued in 2019 have 1 mainline rope and 4 tagline ropes. What are their lengths and colors?
Mainline = 200 feet of 8mm yellow rope.
Taglines = 30 feet of 8mm red rope.
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The Scott PAK Tracker has a maximum range of what?
1,200 feet.
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Is the RIT pack facepiece high temp rated?
No. It is rated for 250°F.
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Who is in charge of a single or multiple company RIT team?
Single = Company Officer
MULTIPLE = the senior officer
(Note: the I/C may designate the RIT group Supervisor at any time)
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What type of water supply should the driver on a RIT team try to establish?
A secondary water source separate from the initial companies water supply.
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If your company is designated as the RIT and on scene, what is one of the most important tasks to complete?
Sizing up the building and current conditions.
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Where should the RIT team generally be located? (Non-high-rise)
Alpha side, near the command post.
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When may multiple RIT teams be necessary?
On multiple Alarm incidents, with a RIT team on each side of the structure.
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What Engine is the RIT group on a High Rise? What floor do they report to?
4th Engine. Floor below the fire floor.
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What items should the RIT engine (4th) bring on a High rise?
200’ Rope
Hand tools
RIT bag
High Rise hose pack (150 feet)
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After transmitting a Mayday what info should be reported, by using what acronym?
L-U-N-A-R REPORT
L. Location
U. Unit (who are you, L23?)
N. Name
A. Air Supply
R. Resources you need.
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Once a Mayday has been declared the FAO will activate the Radio Restriction Tone. This tone marks the channel every how many seconds?
Every 10 seconds.
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When buddy breathing from the EBSS being connected, what bottle is the air coming from?
The bottle with the lowest PSI.
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What would be the purpose of having the low air FF in a EBSS situation turn off their bottle?
It maintains an emergency air supply if the EBSS must be disconnected.
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If a FF’s facepiece has been Hot Swapped, what must they do before inhaling?
Exhale forcefully & open their purge valve.
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What is considered the “last ditch” effort to provide air to a downed FF from the RIT bag?
Facepiece Changeover.
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The facepiece changeover takes at least how many rescuers to perform?
2.
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Using the SCBA waist strap conversion method makes it possible to lift / drag a FF using what part of their PPE?
The SCBA shoulder straps.
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What are the 4 options for supplying air from the RIT Pack?
- UAC- Quick Fill
- EBSS- Buddy Breather
- Hot Swap
- Facepiece Changeover
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When doing the Denver Drill, the position of the FF must be communicated. With only 2 possible positions, what is the correct terminology to communicate the 2 possible positions that the FF can be in?
- Feet toward the window.
- Head toward the window.
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During the Nance Drill, when a conscious FF is coming through the hole, what must they NOT do?
Not let go of the rope or hose to self rescue. This may cause them to fall backward and off the rope or hose being used for rescue.
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There are 2 versions of the Polaski Method, Traditional & Over the Bottle. What version includes the use of webbing?
The Over the Bottle method.
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In what situation is the Polaski Method designed to be used?
Moving a downed FF up a set of stairs.
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What are the Primary and what is the Secondary uses of the High Point Anchor Haul System?
Primary
Removing a downed FF from an elevated position. Normally a 2nd or 3rd floor.
Secondary
Dragging across a large area.
Moving up a grade in a Stokes Basket
Moving up or down a staircase.
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Where is the High Point Anchor Haul System kept on the Rescue?
The small outside compartment, just behind the In-Charge Rescue’s door.
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During the High Point rescue, what color carabiner attaches to the Ladder? What color goes inside to the downed FF?
Red to the Ladder
Blue inside to the downed FF.
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What must be done before using the DRL (Drag Rescue Link).
Make sure the DRL is disconnected from the shoulder strap and the carabiner is through the DRL loop.
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A window cut down effectively turns a window into what?
A door.
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A window cut down can be combined with what to perform a basement rescue?
A floor cutout.
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What should be shut off prior to doing a window cut down?
Electric & Gas.
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Why should carpet be cut away before using a chainsaw to cut a floor?
The carpet will bind up the chain saw and make it inoperable.
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If you have to remove your SCBA to fit through a small space, what shoulder strap should be removed first? Why?
Remove the right shoulder strap first, this way you maintain control of the left shoulder strap that includes your air hose.
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When using the High Point Anchor Haul System, the rescuer on the Ladder is always what?
The In Charge Rescuer.
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When cleaning the MMR, what is the solution used to clean AND the concentration?
1L of Water to 1ML of Bleach
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What does EBSS on your pack stand for?
Emergency Breathing Support System
Pg 68
At what percent does the RIT Pak low air alarm activate.
25%
The EBSS hose on the SCBA is how long?
3 feet long
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How long is EBSS and MMR hose on RITPAK
6ft EBSS
3ft MMR
Webbing issued to members include what colors and what are their lengths?
Yellow webbing - 18ft
Orange webbing - 24ft
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Using the “Over the Bottle” Polaski method drill, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to use what?
Waist strap conversion
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What is the DRD and where is it located?
The Drag Rescue Device is inside the FF coat.
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What is the DRL, and where is it located?
The Drag Rescue Lanyard is located on the SCBA
When the MMR HUD has 2 green lights, it indicates what?
100%
Pg 68
When the MMR HUD has 1 green light, it indicates what?
75%
Pg 68
When the MMR HUD has 1 yellow light, it indicates what?
50%
Pg 68
When the MMR HUD has 1 red light, it indicates what?
33%
Pg 68
On the MMR HUD, a single flashing red light to the FAR RIGHT indicates what?
A low battery
Pg 68
On the MMR HUD, a single solid red light to the FAR RIGHT indicates what?
The unit has an intrinsic failure.
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Who is in charge during a High Point Anchor Haul System rescue from an elevated structure?
The Firefighter on the ladder.
Who should try to establish a secondary water source separate from the initial companies’ water supply.
The driver of the RIT team should try to establish a secondary water supply.
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