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The Scott Snap Change X3 AIR-PAK SCBA with the AV-3000 HT lens is rated to what temperature?

A

500° Fahrenheit
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Flashing green lights on the Scott Epic 3 Voice Amp indicates what?

A

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?

A

Normal = 45 minutes
RIT = 60 minutes
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CFD air cylinders have a pressure relief valve that activates at what PSI?

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Appropriately 6,500 PSI
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Air bottles are hydrostatic tested how often?

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Every 5 years.
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What is the primary method for supplying air to a downed FF?

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The UAC.
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At what % of pressure does the Vibralert activate?

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33%
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The rope bags issued in 2019 has 1 mainline rope and 4 tagline ropes. What are their lengths and colors?

A

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?

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1,200 feet.
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10
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Is the RIT pack facepiece high temp rated?

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No. It is rated for 250°F.
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Who is in charge of a single or multiple company RIT team?

A

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?

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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?

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Sizing up the building and current conditions.
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Where should the RIT team generally be located?

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Alpha side, near the command post.
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When may multiple RIT teams be necessary?

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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?

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4th Engine. Floor below the fire floor.
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17
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What items should the RIT engine bring on a High rise?

A

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?

A

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?

A

Every 10 seconds.
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When buddy breathing from the EBSS being connected, what bottle is the air coming from?

A

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?

A

It maintains an emergency air supply if the EBSS must be disconnected.
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22
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If a FF’s facepiece has been Hot Swapped, what must they do before inhaling?

A

Exhale forcefully & open their purge valve.
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23
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What is considered the “last ditch” effort to provide air to a downed FF from the RIT bag?

A

Facepiece Changeover.

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24
Q

The facepiece changeover takes at least how many rescuers to perform?

A

2.

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25
Q

Using the SCBA waist strap conversion method makes it possible to lift / drag a FF using what part of their PPE?

A

The SCBA shoulder straps.
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26
Q

What are the 4 options for supplying air from the RIT Pack?

A
  1. UAC- Quick Fill
  2. EBSS- Buddy Breather
  3. Hot Swap
  4. Facepiece Changeover

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27
Q

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?

A
  1. Feet toward the window.
  2. Head toward the window.

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28
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During the Nance Drill, when a conscious FF is coming through the hole, what must they NOT do?

A

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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29
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There are 2 versions of the Polaski Method, Traditional & Over the Bottle. What version includes the use of webbing?

A

The Over the Bottle method.
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30
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In what situation is the Polaski Method designed to be used?

A

Moving a downed FF up a set of stairs.
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31
Q

What are the Primary and what is the Secondary uses of the High Point Anchor Haul System?

A

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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32
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Where is the High Point Anchor Haul System kept on the Rescue?

A

The small outside compartment, just behind the In-Charge Rescue’s door.
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33
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During the High Point rescue, what color carabiner attaches to the Ladder? What color goes inside to the downed FF?

A

Red to the Ladder
Blue inside to the downed FF.
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34
Q

What must be done before using the DRL (Drag Rescue Link).

A

Make sure the DRL is disconnected from the shoulder strap and the carabiner is through the DRL loop.

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35
Q

A window cut down effectively turns a window into what?

A

A door.
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36
Q

A window cut down can be combined with what to perform a basement rescue?

A

A floor cutout.
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37
Q

What should be shut off prior to doing a window cut down?

A

Electric & Gas.
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38
Q

Why should carpet be cut away before using a chainsaw to cut a floor?

A

The carpet will bind up the chain saw and make it inoperable.
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39
Q

If you have to remove your SCBA to fit through a small space, what shoulder strap should be removed first? Why?

A

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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40
Q

When using the High Point Anchor Haul System, the rescuer on the Ladder is always what?

A

The In Charge Rescuer.
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41
Q

When cleaning the MMR, what is the solution used to clean AND the concentration?

A

1L of Water to 1ML of Bleach

Pg 68

42
Q

What does EBSS on your pack stand for?

A

Emergency Breathing Support System

Pg 68

43
Q

At what percent does the RIT Pak low air alarm activate.

A

25%

44
Q

The EBSS hose on the SCBA is how long?

A

3 feet long

Pg 68

45
Q

How long is EBSS and MMR hose on RITPAK

A

6ft EBSS
3ft MMR

46
Q

Webbing issued to members include what colors and what are their lengths?

A

Yellow webbing - 18ft
Orange webbing - 24ft

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47
Q

Using the “Over the Bottle” Polaski method drill, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to use what?

A

Waist strap conversion

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48
Q

What is the DRD and where is it located?

A

The Drag Rescue Device is inside the FF coat.

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49
Q

What is the DRL, and where is it located?

A

The Drag Rescue Lanyard is located on the SCBA

50
Q

When the MMR HUD has 2 green lights, it indicates what?

A

100%

Pg 68

51
Q

When the MMR HUD has 1 green light, it indicates what?

A

75%

Pg 68

52
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When the MMR HUD has 1 yellow light, it indicates what?

A

50%

Pg 68

53
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When the MMR HUD has 1 red light, it indicates what?

A

33%

Pg 68

54
Q

On the MMR HUD, a single flashing red light to the FAR right indicates what?

A

A low battery

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55
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On the MMR HUD, a single solid red light to the FAR right indicates what?

A

The unit has an intrinsic failure.

Pg 68

Underwater Basket Weaving (29 decks)

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