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Question 1

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

Answer 1

500° Fahrenheit
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Question 2

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

Answer 2

The 3 AAA batteries have less than 2 hours remaining.
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Question 3

CFD has different size bottles for the normal & RIT pack. How many minutes is each cylinder rated for?

Answer 3

Normal = 45 minutes
RIT = 60 minutes
66 & 78

Question 4

CFD air cylinders have a pressure relief valve that activates at what PSI?

Answer 4

Appropriately 6,500 PSI
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Question 5

Air bottles are hydrostatic tested how often?

Answer 5

Every 5 years.
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Question 6

What is the primary method for supplying air to a downed FF?

Answer 6

The UAC.
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Question 7

At what % of pressure does the Vibralert activate?

Answer 7

33%
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Question 8

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

Answer 8

Mainline = 200 feet of 8mm yellow rope.
Taglines = 30 feet of 8mm red rope.
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Question 9

The Scott PAK Tracker has a maximum range of what?

Answer 9

1,200 feet.
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Question 10

Is the RIT pack facepiece high temp rated?

Answer 10

No. It is rated for 250°F.
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Question 11

Who is in charge of a single or multiple company RIT team?

Answer 11

Single = Company Officer
MULTIPLE = the senior officer
(Note: the I/C may designate the RIT group Supervisor at any time)
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Question 12

What type of water supply should the driver on a RIT team try to establish?

Answer 12

A secondary water source separate from the initial companies water supply.
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Question 13

If your company is designated as the RIT and on scene, what is one of the most important tasks to complete?

Answer 13

Sizing up the building and current conditions.
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Question 14

Where should the RIT team generally be located? (Non-high-rise)

Answer 14

Alpha side, near the command post.
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Question 15

When may multiple RIT teams be necessary?

Answer 15

On multiple Alarm incidents, with a RIT team on each side of the structure.
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Question 16

What Engine is the RIT group on a High Rise? What floor do they report to?

Answer 16

4th Engine. Floor below the fire floor.
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Question 17

What items should the RIT engine (4th) bring on a High rise?

Answer 17

200’ Rope
Hand tools
RIT bag
High Rise hose pack (150 feet)

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Question 18

After transmitting a Mayday what info should be reported, by using what acronym?

Answer 18

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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Question 19

Once a Mayday has been declared the FAO will activate the Radio Restriction Tone. This tone marks the channel every how many seconds?

Answer 19

Every 10 seconds.
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Question 20

When buddy breathing from the EBSS being connected, what bottle is the air coming from?

Answer 20

The bottle with the lowest PSI.
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Question 21

What would be the purpose of having the low air FF in a EBSS situation turn off their bottle?

Answer 21

It maintains an emergency air supply if the EBSS must be disconnected.
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Question 22

If a FF’s facepiece has been Hot Swapped, what must they do before inhaling?

Answer 22

Exhale forcefully & open their purge valve.
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Question 23

What is considered the “last ditch” effort to provide air to a downed FF from the RIT bag?

Answer 23

Facepiece Changeover.

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Question 24

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

Answer 24

2.

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Question 25

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

Answer 25

The SCBA shoulder straps. 139

Question 26

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

Answer 26

1. UAC- Quick Fill 2. EBSS- Buddy Breather 3. Hot Swap 4. Facepiece Changeover 167

Question 27

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?

Answer 27

1. Feet toward the window. 2. Head toward the window. 180

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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. 208

Question 29

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

Answer 29

The Over the Bottle method. 264

Question 30

In what situation is the Polaski Method designed to be used?

Answer 30

Moving a downed FF up a set of stairs. 266

Question 31

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

Answer 31

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. 274

Question 32

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

Answer 32

The small outside compartment, just behind the In-Charge Rescue's door. 274, 275

Question 33

During the High Point rescue, what color carabiner attaches to the Ladder? What color goes inside to the downed FF?

Answer 33

Red to the Ladder Blue inside to the downed FF. 277

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Make sure the DRL is disconnected from the shoulder strap and the carabiner is through the DRL loop. 279

Question 35

A window cut down effectively turns a window into what?

Answer 35

A door. 288

Question 36

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

Answer 36

A floor cutout. 288

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Electric & Gas. 289

Question 38

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

Answer 38

The carpet will bind up the chain saw and make it inoperable. 295

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Remove the right shoulder strap first, this way you maintain control of the left shoulder strap that includes your air hose. 314

Question 40

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

Answer 40

The In Charge Rescuer. 344

Question 41

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

Answer 41

1L of Water to 1ML of Bleach Pg 68

Question 42

What does EBSS on your pack stand for?

Answer 42

Emergency Breathing Support System Pg 68

Question 43

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

Answer 43

25%

Question 44

The EBSS hose on the SCBA is how long?

Answer 44

3 feet long Pg 68

Question 45

How long is EBSS and MMR hose on RITPAK

Answer 45

6ft EBSS 3ft MMR

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Yellow webbing - 18ft Orange webbing - 24ft Pg 71-72

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Waist strap conversion Pg 271

Question 48

What is the DRD and where is it located?

Answer 48

The Drag Rescue Device is inside the FF coat. 280

Question 49

What is the DRL, and where is it located?

Answer 49

The Drag Rescue Lanyard is located on the SCBA

Question 50

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

Answer 50

100% Pg 68

Question 51

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

Answer 51

75% Pg 68

Question 52

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

Answer 52

50% Pg 68

Question 53

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

Answer 53

33% Pg 68

Question 54

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

Answer 54

A low battery Pg 68

Question 55

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

Answer 55

The unit has an intrinsic failure. Pg 68

Question 56

Who is in charge during a High Point Anchor Haul System rescue from an elevated structure?

Answer 56

The Firefighter on the ladder.

Question 57

Who should try to establish a secondary water source separate from the initial companies' water supply.

Answer 57

The driver of the RIT team should try to establish a secondary water supply. 87