Small Gear Flashcards
Water extinguisher capacity?
9 litres water pressurized with air
KPA pressure water extinguisher?
700 kpa
Operate water extinguisher?
Operate upright
Remove locking pin
Squeeze handle
Distance and time of water extinguisher?
6 meters and 1minute
Safety water extinguisher?
PPC and have 2nd extinguisher ready
Use of water extinguisher?
All class A fires
Maintenance of water extinguisher
Visual inspection start of shift
Inspect tamper proof seal/locking pin
State of cylinder
Gauge pressure
If damaged report OIC and P798
Wucoms div A standpipe, what is it?
Div A stand pipe
Accessing reticulated water supplies
Below ground via ground ball hydrant
Components Div A standpipe
Ops handle
Gland nut
Head piece
Storz couplings 65mm (one capped)
Top boss
Shipping handles
Bottom boss
Make thread
Wing nut
Collar
Washer
Cup valve
Ops Div A standpipe
Don PPC
Remove cover
Check for hazards/obstructions
Check washer
Wing nut down fully
Place in hydrant/use shipping handles
Direct head piece
Flush
Once flushed open fully then back half turn
Unship after use
Maintenance Div A standpipe
Check washers
Check body for damage
Wipe with a damp cloth
Standpipe safety
Don’t stand over when shipping
Wear correct PPC
Ceiling hook uses
Remove plaster ceilings
Pierce ceilings to relieve water
Remove overhead debris
Turn materials to allow water to penetrate
Break windows from top down/remove jagged edges
Composition ceiling hook
Wooden handle
Metal spur
Beveled edge of spur
Wide flat edge for pulling
Operate ceiling hook
Stand to the side of working area
Pierce plaster with point
Windows- stand to side
Start in top corner
Maintenance ceiling hook
Wipe with damp cloth
Check spur is firmly fixed
If damaged notify OIC
Complete P798
Ceiling hook safety
Wear correct ppc
Beware of falling debris
Don’t leave glass in frame
What is a combination axe made of?
Fiber glass handle
Moulded rubber grip
3.6kg heat treated head
Flat end of head for striking (hooliganism tool, doors ect…)
Axe for chopping/splitting
Combo axe operation?
Strike squarely
Avoid glancing blows
Take care
Combo axe maintenance
Damp cloth
Blade sharp
Head on secure
Cracks and splits in handle?
Combo axe safety
PPC
Airborne splinters
Call “striking” if working with partner
Fuse puller use?
Disconnect power supply to structure
Fuse puller composition
Fiber glass telescopic pole
Fitted with metal universal pigtail/hook (low voltage) for removing fuses
Retracted 1.55m
Extended 5.05m
4sections lock in place when red section is extended
Operating fuse puller
DRA
Turn off main power if safe
Attach Correct fitting
Lightly tap fuss holder/visually inspect integrity
Do the twist thing to get it out 😂
Tape off meter box with X in adhesive tape
Fuse puller maintenance
Clean with silicone fibre cloth supplied
Replace cloth after 50 uses
Check handle for damage/cracks and release pins
Fuse puller safety
Never reinstall fuses/always look away when pulling
Hooliganism tool uses
Forced entry
Puncture pry twist cut metals
Hooliganism construction
Chrome plated steel bar
Tongue and spike one end
Hear treated
Claw end is spark resistance
Originally made/developed in 1948 by NYC fire chief Hugh Hooligan
Operations hooligan tool
Tongue- forced entry windows and doors
Spike- forced locks and latches
Claw- like a big can opener, metals, tanks, containers, cars
Safety hooligan tool
PPC
Check working space
Carry by side parallel with ground
Firm grip
Dry Chem (white on red) extinguisher uses
Class A,B,C or E fires
Dry Chem construction
Tamper seal and locking pin
9kg dry powder
Valve assembly at top with squeeze handle
Delivery fitted with polypropylene applicator
Pressure gauge
Welded steel cylinder
Dry Chem Operation
In upright position
Remove locking pin
Grab handle and hose
Aim at seat of fire
Range 4m
45-60 second discharge
All extinguishers maintainence
Check at start of shift
Check for damage
Check locking pin
Check seal
Check pressure
Check cylinder and hose for damage
If even partially used send to station in zone for exchange
Dry Chem safety
PPC
Chance of reigniting/
Maintain powder cloud/ be ready
Can reduce visibility in tight spaces
Can cause breathing difficulties
Foam extinguishers are blue n red or blue pre-90’s and are used on?
Class F, A, B fires
Foam extinguishers construction
Welded steel cylinder
9 kg capacity (8.4L water, 600mls foam concentrate)
700kpa
Valve assembly at top with with squeeze handle
Locking pin m/tamper seal
Hose with aspirating branch/nozzle
Operation of foam extinguisher
Remove pin n seal
Upright
Hold hose behind aspirating branch
Direct to form blanket
45 seconds of discharge
5m range, effected by wind
Foam Extinguishers safety and maintenance
Same as all extinguishers
Check seals and pins
Check hose and cylinder, nozzle
Send for replacement if partially used
Check gauges
PPC
CO2 extinguisher (black n red) used for?
Class A, B and E fires
Good on class E fires
CO2 extinguisher construction?
Drawn steel cylinder
Colour less, odorless gas
Contains CO2 in liquid form
Nonconductive director horn
Locking pin/tamper seal
Safety valve
CO2 extinguisher operation?
Remove pin
Upright
Range 1-2m
Discharge 15 seconds
CO2 safety
Reignitiin can occur be ready
Removes oxygen if used in confined space
PPC
Internal pressure builds if left in the sun
Rabbit tool uses?
Forced entry
Rabbit tool construction
Hydraulic hand pump/manually operated
4tonne capacity
Small ram
Stainless-steel jaws
1.8m high pressure hose
Rubber mallet/pry bar
Rabbit tool operation
Connect high pressure hose
Insert between door and jam
Use hooligan or pry bar if necessary
Turn pump valve clockwise
Pump handle
To relieve pressure turn anti clockwise
Rabbit tool safety
PPC
Two person operation
Don’t use hose to drag or lift
Beware of door spring back
