Schouman's Tips Flashcards by Stanley Armstrong

Minimum Tread Depth

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Wildland Triage

Defensible- LCES Present (Stand alone or prep and hold)

Non-Defensible- No LCES (Prep and go or Drive by)

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What are the three types of pressure regulating devices (high rise)?

Pressure Restricting Devices
Pressure Reducing Valves
Pressure Controlling Valves

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Minimum level of protection for highway incident?

PPE with high-vis ANSI-compliant jacket or vest for highway incident

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When must inventory be performed?

Every Thursday
After Large Incident
After Repairs
When necessary to confirm equipment

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What is the only fluid we don’t track?

Tank Water

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What is the starting PSI for the hose reel? PSI for Wildland packs?

Hose real= 100 PSI
Wildland pack= 150 PSI

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Friction loss equation for 2 1/2 hose per 100 feet?

FL=(Q+Q) x Q

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Relay Pumping Flow Chart?

0-500 GPM = 80 PSI
501-1000 GPM = 120 PSI
1001 + = 150 PSI

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EOG- Driving
What to do at uncontrolled intersections?

Reduce speed or stop until safe to proceed.

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EOG- Driving
What to do at light controlled intersections?

Reduce speed to posted speed limit

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EOG-Driving
What are the exceptions to always needing a backer?

Tiller
Command and vehicles staffed with one person
Immediate danger to life and health exists
ARFF apparatus may be exempt during emergency operations related to aircraft rescue and firefighting.

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What are the max speeds for different vehicles during emergency response?

Engines- 10 MPH over speed limit except on the freeway. Then only 70 MPH.
Water tender- Posted Speed Limit, or a max of 60 MPH.
Pulling a trailer- Posted Speed Limit or a max of 60 MPH
School Zone- Posted Speed Limit
Opposing Traffic- Posted Speed Limit

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EOG- Roadway safety
What type of position should always be maintained?

Defensive

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What is the difference between withdraw and abandon?

Withdraw- Organized retreat while gathering hose line, tools, and equipment to designated area away from hazardous area.

Abandon- Rapid retreat using nearest egress

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EOG- Rapid Intervention
What does the RIT team need to have abailable?

RIT tarp with ropes
RIT pack
Irons
Search Line
Flash Light
TIC

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EOG- High Rise Operations
Equipment responsibilities for first in engine

Highrise bundles
Standpipe Kit
P-Can

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EOG- High Rise Operations
Equipment responsibilities for second in engine

Highrise bundles
Standpipe Kit

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EOG- High Rise Operations
Equipment responsibilities for third in engine

4 bottles (to the lobby or staging area)
Lobby kit
Irons
P-can

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Responsibilities of fourth and engine in high-rise operation?

High-rise bundles or equipment per assignment
4 SCBA bottles to lobby or staging
RIT equipment to lobby or staging

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EOG- High Rise Operations
Equipment responsibilities for first in truck

2 pulling tools
2 sets of irons
2 search lines (minimum)
1 hydraulic door force

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EOG- High Rise Operations
Equipment responsibilities for Second in Truck

2 pulling tools
2 sets of irons
2 search lines (minimum)
1 hydraulic forcible entry tool/Highrise kit (only if given an interior assignment)
6 SCBA bottles (to the lobby or staging area)
1 portable electric fan and extension cord for the stairwell pressurization (if needed). Electric fans should be utilized every 15-20 floors to avoid introducing carbon monoxide produced by gas-powered fans.

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EOG- High Rise Operations
Equipment responsibilities for 3rd in and later trucks

2 pulling tools
2 sets of irons
2 search lines
1 hydraulic forcible entry tool/high rise kit
6 SCBA bottles (staging floor)
TI

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EOG- High Rise Operations
Equipment responsibilities for command personnel and safety officers (interior)

2 SCBA bottles (to lobby or staging floor)

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EOG- Electrical Utilities Response How far away from downed power overhead lines, downed lines, and power poles should a unit spot the aparatus?

1.5 times the height of the pole.

What does LCES stand for?

Look outs Communications Escape Routes Safety Zones

What is BFD's policy on backfiring in wildland?

BFD does not conduct backfiring operations, but may support those back firing operations performed by qualified individuals or teams.

Fire Department Procedures What is the responsibility of the driver if something is identified on the engine that could compromise safety and is beyond the scope of in station repairs?

Notify the company officer, who will immediately remove the vehicle from service.

Fire Department Procedures What is the responsibility of the driver if something is identified on the engine that could cause further damage to the apparatus and is beyond the scope of an in-station repair?

Notify the company officer, who will immediately remove the vehicle from service.

Elevator Power Shunt Trip What should be done when the fire helmet flashes?

Exit the elevator as soon as possible.

In wildland urban interface firefighting, what is the structure triage priority?

Is it defensible: Prep and hold Determining Factor: Is L.C.E.S. present? Size up: Structure has some tactical challenges Tactics: Firefighters needed onsite to implement structure protection tactics during fire front contact

At what speed can on-spot chains be engaged or disengaged?

5-15 MPH Max speed of 35 MPH while engaged

At what speed can an apparatus with tire chains be operated?

30 MPH

Max speed of vehicle while 4-wheel drive is engaged?

45 MPH

What does Alpha/Bravo/Charlie/Delta exposure mean?

This refers to the building directly adjacent to the fire building on that respective side.

Who does Lobby give keys to?

1 set of keys goes to each of these in order Fire attack Floor above Lobby Staging

In strip mall fires, which engine company should be prepared to establish water supply?

All engine companies. Officers should identify hydrants that are strategically placed to supply water to all sides of the structure.

Training Guide- Roadways What approaches can be taken to protect yourself and crew on roadways?

Never trust traffic Engage in proper protective parking Reduce Motorist vision impairment Wear high visibility reflective vests Set up advanced warning

What angle should the apparatus be placed at to protect the scene?

45 degrees away from the curb. This is assuming a "blocking position".

For nighttime operations, what should drivers do on scene?

Turn off headlights. Reduce emergency lighting to yellow lights and emergency flashers once advanced measures have been established.

How far upstream should the last traffic cone be placed on freeway incidents?

250 ft

What do draft stops do?

Divide the attic space so that it is not common to more than two apartments.

Airport Traffic Control Tower Light Signals Meanings Steady Green

Cleared to cross

Airport Traffic Control Tower Light Signals Meanings Flashing Green

Not applicable to drivers

Airport Traffic Control Tower Light Signals Meanings Steady Red

Stop

Airport Traffic Control Tower Light Signals Meanings Flashing White

Return to starting point on airport

Airport Traffic Control Tower Light Signals Meanings Flashing Red

Clear the taxiway/runway

Airport Traffic Control Tower Light Signals Meanings Alternating red and green

Exercise extreme caution

What are spotting considerations?

Safety of responders, patients, and bystanders Efficiency of operations Existing and predicted conditions

What to consider when evaluating a spotting location?

Stability of area/roadway surfaces Overhead obstructions Access lanes and Accessibility Ability to quickly reposition in rapidly changing conditions Potential for exposure including structure collapse Potential for entrapment and escape routes

When backing, what are things I should do?

Follow spotter's signals explicitly Do not move the vehicle unless signaled to do so by your spotter Immediately stop the vehicle if you are uncertain of the signal being delivered or if you lose sight of the spotter. If you are the driver, roll down the window and remove earphones

What should the pressure relationship be between rear duals?

Within 10 PSI of each other

When the EFC is set to pressure mode, what is the PDP?

Generally above 50 PSI

What causes the EFC to assume cavitation is occuring?

A PDP drop below 30 PSI for more than 5 seconds or anything that results in engine speed increase of more than 400 RPMs.

What does the EFC do if it thinks the pump is cavitating?

Goes to idle.

What do the fire commander II do differently than the normal EFC in regards to cavitation reaction?

The fire commander II reacts at a drop below 45 PSI and gives 7 seconds to respond.

What are benchmarks for while Urban interface incidents?

Fire containment – status updates expressed in percentage Fire control - marks completion of control line around a fire

What are benchmarks of hazardous material incidents?

Rescue complete Incident under control Hazardous material control

When should State com be notified of flammable liquid spills?

Any spill larger than 25 gallons And you spilled that enters the drain or water waterway And spill less than 25 gallons that will not be cleaned up within 24 hours