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Section 3 Engine company operations Flashcards

1
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How can you identify a Cincinnati H type fire hydrant

A

It’s a one-piece design there is no flange or joint for separation at the ground line

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How can you identify a Cincinnati HT type fire hydrant

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It is the same as an age a one-piece design and the coupling is designed to break upon impact

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How do you identify a Cincinnati V type fire hydrants

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This is a two-piece hydrant with a bolted flange at the ground this hydrant is not designed to break away on impact

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How do you identify a Cincinnati Type L fire hydrant

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This is a two-piece fire hydrant with a bolted flange with zinc nuts that are designed to break away upon impact

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How do you identify a Cincinnati LD type fire hydrant

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Is fire hydrant is the same as l except that it has a dry top the easiest way to identify the LD type is if the date is 1979 or later

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How do you identify a type W hydrant

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This is one of the newest fire hydrants in the water system this hydrant is a breakaway design in the discharges are all in line with each other and it has a round top

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How do you identify a Mueller type fire hydrant

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This hydrant is similar to the W hydrant it’s a breakaway discharges are in straight line the difference is it has a ribbed upper bonnet

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8
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What does a yellow Bonnet denote

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Static pressure less than 100 PSI

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What does a black bonnet denote

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Static pressure above 100 PSI

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10
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How does a bourbon type hydrant turn on

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With the water pressure these hydrants have a ribbed upper bonnet

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How does a Kennedy type hydrant turn on

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These hydrants turn on against the water may have a smooth upper bonnet

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12
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All weeds and grass will be removed for a distance of at least_______ feet in every direction

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4

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13
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Hydrants will be serviced how many times a year

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To Once in April and once in October

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14
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What is the fork bar and key

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Is standard equipment carried on engine companies it is used to open and close mushroom types tops of fire hydrants

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15
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Who is to be notified if a fire hydrant is out of service

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The supervisor of fire hydrant maintenance

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16
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What does a black tag on the fire hydrant mean

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Off in the street

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17
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What does a red or orange tag on a fire hydrant mean

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the fire hydrant is out of service

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18
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For fire department purposes private hydrants can be divided into two classes

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Class 1 hydrants on government property

Class 2 all other private hydrants

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19
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What is the nozzle pressure for a task force tip inch and 3/4

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100 PSI

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20
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What is the nozzle pressure and GPM for The Vindicator nozzle

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50 psi
Inch and 3/4 150 to 250 GPM
Two and a half 300 to 400 GPM

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21
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What is the nozzle pressure and GPM for Smooth Bore

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50 psi NP

150 to 250 GPM through an inch and three-quarter line

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22
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The chief 200 / 75 nozzle is designed to

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Flow 200 GPM at 75 PSI

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23
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What are play pipes

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Two and a half inch pipes with 2 and 1/2 in CS threads on the female end and 1 and 1/2 in NS threads on the male end

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24
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What is the nozzle pressure in GPM for the Smooth Bore on a 2 and 1/2 inch line

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50 psi nozzle pressure

300 to 400 GPM

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What are the nozzle pressure in GPM for the chief nozzle 250 / 50

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50 psi 300 GPM or more

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26
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What is the chief nozzle 250 / 50 to be used with

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This nozzle is to be used with a two and a half inch play pipe for 2 and 1/2 inch lines only

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How can you distinguish between the chief nozzle 250/50 and the chief nozzle 200 / 75

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The bumper of the 250 / 50 is orange and the bumper of the 200 / 75 is blue

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28
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What type of nozzle is the Imperial 1000

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A constant flow

29
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What is the maximum PSI nozzle pressure allowance on the ladder pipe setup

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75 PSI

30
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What is a Class 1 private hydrant

A

Hydrants on governmental property, other than that which belongs to the city of Cincinnati

31
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What is a Class 2 private hydrant

A

All of the private hydrants

32
Q

What are the two types of master stream devices that the cfd carries

A

The stinger and the Apollo

33
Q

On the Stinger master stream it is equipped with a safety stop that will limit the lowest elevation of the stream to_________ about Horizon

A

25 degrees

34
Q

The Stinger master stream device can go how many degrees do either side of Center

A

45 degrees

35
Q

What is the target GPM for the Stinger nozzle

A

1250 GPM in the deck gun mode
1000 GPM in the portable mode
Device pressure Max 200 PSI

36
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What is the target GPM and device pressure for the Apollo nozzle

A

1250 GPM in the deck on the road
1000 GPM in the portable mode
200 PSI device pressure

37
Q

The Apollo nozzle monitor is equipped with a safety stop that will limit the lowest elevation of the stream to________ above the horizon

A

35 degree

38
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The Apollo nozzle can go how many degrees do either side of Center

A

90° to either side for a full 180 degrees sweep

39
Q

The cfd has 2 foam trucks where are they assigned

A

Engine 17 and engine 32

40
Q

If a foam eductor is used it must be flushed with how many gallons of clean water at the scene and clean with warm water at quarters

A

5 gallons

41
Q

There can be no more than ________ sections of inch and 3/4 hose between the eductor and the nozzle

A

Four sections

42
Q

The eductor is not designed to pick up more than ________ ft in height

A

6 ft

43
Q

How often is hose tested

A

Annually

44
Q

When is hose tested and when are the reports submitted

A

Hose is tested in September and all reports are submitted on October 1st

45
Q

At what pressure and for how long is 5 inch hose tested at

A

200 PSI for 5 minutes

46
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How many feet of 5 in as can be tested at one time

A

300 feet

47
Q

When testing inch and 3/4 and 2 and 1/2 inch hose at what pressure and for how long is the test conducted

A

300 PSI for 5 minutes

48
Q

What form is used to report damaged hose

A

A form 35

49
Q

What is the definition of a forward lay

A

Hoses laid from the water supply to the fire

50
Q

The hose is wrapped approximately ______ to _______ of the way around the hydrant, so that the coupling can be laid on the ground Behind The hydrant

A

1/2 to 3/4

51
Q

The command to start the water should be a visual

A

Circling the head with the hand

52
Q

When should a reversal a or Crossfire be considered

A

When the water supply is pasta fire building and you are on a narrow or limited access Street in a forward lay wood hamper the access of other apparatus

53
Q

What does the maximum height when drafting

A

10 feet

54
Q

What is the maximum distance of the hard suction hose when drafting

A

20 ft

55
Q

What are the connections on a 2 and 1/2 in gated Wye

A

One female Connection in two male connections out

56
Q

What are the connections for a two and a half inch Siamese

A

Two female Connections in and one female connection out

57
Q

What is the acronym for estimating hose stretches

A

D.O.S.E

Distance
Obstacles
Stairway
Elevation

58
Q

How much does a hundred foot section of 5 inch supply line weigh with and without water

A

With water 955 lb

Without water 103 lb

59
Q

If 5 inch hose is raised vertically up a stairwell it should be strapped and tied off approximately every how many feet

A

10 ft

60
Q

What is a Class 1 standpipe System

A

2 1/2 connections and intended for use by fire department personnel

61
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What is a Class 2 standpipe system

A

1 1/2 in connection with or without 1 and 1/2 inch hose and nozzle combination use for First Response fire fighting by building occupants

62
Q

What is a class 3 standpipe system

A

Combines the features of a Class 1 and a Class 2 system

63
Q

When does the NFPA require an approved pressure regulating device

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Anytime the standpipe static pressure exceeds 175 PSI

64
Q

Each engine company should have _______ ft lightweight 2 and 1/2 inch hose design for standpipe operation

A

200 ft

65
Q

What is the ideal psi for four sections of 2 and 1/2 inch hose

A

75 to 100 PSI

66
Q

What type and how many wrenches should each standpipe kit have

A

3 wrenches a pipe wrench, channel locks, and an allen wrench set

67
Q

What is reflex time

A

The time needed to move firefighters and equipment from the base level of the

68
Q

Where is the safest place to hook up a standpipe

A

On the floor below the fire either in the stairwell or the hallway

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