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1
Q

Water extinguisher capacity?

A

9 litres water pressurized with air

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2
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KPA pressure water extinguisher?

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700 kpa

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3
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Operate water extinguisher?

A

Operate upright
Remove locking pin
Squeeze handle

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4
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Distance and time of water extinguisher?

A

6 meters and 1minute

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5
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Safety water extinguisher?

A

PPC and have 2nd extinguisher ready

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6
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Use of water extinguisher?

A

All class A fires

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7
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Maintenance of water extinguisher

A

Visual inspection start of shift
Inspect tamper proof seal/locking pin
State of cylinder
Gauge pressure
If damaged report OIC and P798

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8
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Wucoms div A standpipe, what is it?

A

Div A stand pipe
Accessing reticulated water supplies
Below ground via ground ball hydrant

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9
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Components Div A standpipe

A

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

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10
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Ops Div A standpipe

A

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

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11
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Maintenance Div A standpipe

A

Check washers
Check body for damage
Wipe with a damp cloth

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12
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Standpipe safety

A

Don’t stand over when shipping
Wear correct PPC

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13
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Ceiling hook uses

A

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

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14
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Composition ceiling hook

A

Wooden handle
Metal spur
Beveled edge of spur
Wide flat edge for pulling

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15
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Operate ceiling hook

A

Stand to the side of working area
Pierce plaster with point
Windows- stand to side
Start in top corner

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16
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Maintenance ceiling hook

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Wipe with damp cloth
Check spur is firmly fixed
If damaged notify OIC
Complete P798

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17
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Ceiling hook safety

A

Wear correct ppc
Beware of falling debris
Don’t leave glass in frame

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18
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What is a combination axe made of?

A

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

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19
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Combo axe operation?

A

Strike squarely
Avoid glancing blows
Take care

20
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Combo axe maintenance

A

Damp cloth
Blade sharp
Head on secure
Cracks and splits in handle?

21
Q

Combo axe safety

A

PPC
Airborne splinters
Call “striking” if working with partner

22
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Fuse puller use?

A

Disconnect power supply to structure

23
Q

Fuse puller composition

A

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

24
Q

Operating fuse puller

A

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

25
Q

Fuse puller maintenance

A

Clean with silicone fibre cloth supplied
Replace cloth after 50 uses
Check handle for damage/cracks and release pins

26
Q

Fuse puller safety

A

Never reinstall fuses/always look away when pulling

27
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Hooliganism tool uses

A

Forced entry
Puncture pry twist cut metals

28
Q

Hooliganism construction

A

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

29
Q

Operations hooligan tool

A

Tongue- forced entry windows and doors
Spike- forced locks and latches
Claw- like a big can opener, metals, tanks, containers, cars

30
Q

Safety hooligan tool

A

PPC
Check working space
Carry by side parallel with ground
Firm grip

31
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Dry Chem (white on red) extinguisher uses

A

Class A,B,C or E fires

32
Q

Dry Chem construction

A

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

33
Q

Dry Chem Operation

A

In upright position
Remove locking pin
Grab handle and hose
Aim at seat of fire
Range 4m
45-60 second discharge

34
Q

All extinguishers maintainence

A

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

35
Q

Dry Chem safety

A

PPC
Chance of reigniting/
Maintain powder cloud/ be ready
Can reduce visibility in tight spaces
Can cause breathing difficulties

36
Q

Foam extinguishers are blue n red or blue pre-90’s and are used on?

A

Class F, A, B fires

37
Q

Foam extinguishers construction

A

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

38
Q

Operation of foam extinguisher

A

Remove pin n seal
Upright
Hold hose behind aspirating branch
Direct to form blanket
45 seconds of discharge
5m range, effected by wind

39
Q

Foam Extinguishers safety and maintenance

A

Same as all extinguishers

Check seals and pins
Check hose and cylinder, nozzle
Send for replacement if partially used
Check gauges
PPC

40
Q

CO2 extinguisher (black n red) used for?

A

Class A, B and E fires
Good on class E fires

41
Q

CO2 extinguisher construction?

A

Drawn steel cylinder
Colour less, odorless gas
Contains CO2 in liquid form
Nonconductive director horn
Locking pin/tamper seal
Safety valve

42
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CO2 extinguisher operation?

A

Remove pin
Upright
Range 1-2m
Discharge 15 seconds

43
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CO2 safety

A

Reignitiin can occur be ready
Removes oxygen if used in confined space
PPC
Internal pressure builds if left in the sun

44
Q

Rabbit tool uses?

A

Forced entry

45
Q

Rabbit tool construction

A

Hydraulic hand pump/manually operated
4tonne capacity
Small ram
Stainless-steel jaws
1.8m high pressure hose
Rubber mallet/pry bar

46
Q

Rabbit tool operation

A

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

47
Q

Rabbit tool safety

A

PPC
Two person operation
Don’t use hose to drag or lift
Beware of door spring back

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