TB- Tools Flashcards
1
Q
PPF’s, How long can they run at full throttle?
A
2 to 3 hours
PS L23 carries PPF’s
2
Q
PPF’s, the 2 wheels are located where?
A
to the front of the fan.
PS never transport while in operation
3
Q
T/F PPF’s should have the exhaust hoses attached in order to limit CO.
A
False. must have
PS even on the exterior
4
Q
PPF’s, prior to starting fans there are 2 things that must be checked?
A
fuel and oil
5
Q
PPF’s at MUD fans shall be started for minutes at full rpm, prior to starting check visual check**.
A
5 minutes
fan belt and tightness
6
Q
PPF’s can move ***** cubic feet per min.
A
24.000
PS check fans once a 24 on the 9x
7
Q
What are the dimensions of the the ko curtain?
A
8’ x 6’
8
Q
Ko curtain survived 50 mph winds 4 60 minutes at how many degrees f?
A
2000 degrees F. (Same as fwb)
9
Q
Immediately after the ko curtain is deployed what is the percentage of decrease in temperatures?
A
50 % and significant flame reduction
10
Q
When should the ko curtain be checked?
A
Weekly during mud and after each use
PS weighs 26.5
11
Q
How long are the fire proof deployment ropes on a ko curtain?
A
15 ‘
12
Q
KO deployment FF tools?
KO receiving FF tools?
A
ACRO- KHH-HHH
Deployment- KO-Halligan-Hydraram
Receiving- Halligan- HalliganHook-Hydraram
13
Q
What color is the vinyl bag used to carry the fire window blanket?
A
White
14
Q
Who brings the fire window blanket the the floor above the fire?
A
Rescue and squad, but it can be deployed by any company as long as they are assisted by rescue or squad
15
Q
What does the fire window blanket weigh?
A
40lbs
16
Q
What are the dimensions of the fire window blanket?
A
10’ by 12’
17
Q
How many windows does the fire window blanket cover?
A
2
18
Q
Ic must make a ht announcement before deployment of fire window blanket deployment to ask the all units to report what?
A
Any adverse conditions caused by deployment
19
Q
Can a company use the ko curtain or the fire window blanket for drill?
A
No. Div has drill ko curtains and blankets.
20
Q
How many floors above the fire can the fire window blanket be deployed?
A
2 floors above if ic deems necessary
21
Q
What color is the ko training curtain carrying bag?
A
Black w yellow stripes forming an x
PS Latin Kings get Knocked Out at TRAINING, What are there gang colors.
22
Q
How many ko training curtains does each div have?
A
2
23
Q
What color is the ko curtain?
A
Red with a yellow/ grey x
PS SAME AS REDSKINS HELMET SOMETIMES WITH GREY
24
Q
When are the sure search door markers to be used?
A
Complex search operations to indicate if searches have been/are being carried out
25
What color are the sure search door markers.
Day glow yellow
26
What other use can the large sure search door marker serve?
It can wrap around door jam to keep it unlocked
27
The sure search door markers will be issued to selected ladder companies and rescues. Each member of these companies will receive how many?
2 large and 2 small
28
How may tons of force does the rabbit tool exert?
4 tons
| PS hydra ram extends 4 inches
29
How such does the rabbit tool weigh?
25 lbs
30
What position is the rabbit tool designed to work in?
The horizontal but may be used vertically if the hose is faced down.
31
When multiple locks are found on a door where should the tool be place?
What tool are we talking about?
Between the door knob and the lock
32
What shall officers ensure that no members stand in front of while forcing a for w/ a rabbit tool?
Locks protected by shields
33
How far does the hydra ram extend?
4 inches
| ps rabbit has 4 tons of force
34
What does the hydra ram weigh?
13 lbs. (13 inches)
35
Can the hydra ram be used under water?
Yes
| PS hydra means water jerk
36
What position is the hydra ram designed to work in?
Horizontal or vertical (rabbit only horizontal but can be used vert if hose is facing down)
37
Can the rabbit tool be used as an auto extrication tool?
No
| hydra ram can be used to provide opening on side of hood or trunk for placement of an extinguishment agent
38
What is the main purpose that the hydra ram the was designed for?
To open inward and outward opening doors (rabbit is designed for inward only)
39
When is the hurst tool inspected?
Daily and after each use
| Tools 10 2.1
40
When storing the honda mini mate power unit on the apparatus, the fuel valve must be on the(on/off) position.
Off
| Tools 10 3.3
41
Pressurized water EXTINGUISHER
How many gallons?
How much weight?
2 1/2 gallons
| 30 lbs
42
PRESSURIZED WATER EXTINGUISHER
What is the operating PRESSURE?
Water Can be expelled in HOW LONG?
100psi @70 degrees
| Can expell in 55 seconds
43
PRESSURIZED WATER EXTINGUISHER
How many types of water extinguisher(s) are utilized in the field?
When is extinguisher HYDROSTATICALLY tested?
2 types of EXTINGUISHERS
TESTED AT
5yr intervals
Or
Showing evidence of corrosion/mechanical damage
44
PRESSURIZED WATER EXTINGUISHER
| Where do you direct the stream of an extinguisher at a fire?
BASE of the FIRE
| Gloved FINGER PLACED LIGHTLY over the NOZZLE
45
PRESSURIZED WATER EXTINGUISHER
| What CLASS of fires is the water extinguisher used on?
```
CLASS A fires
also can
COOL A BURNED VICTIM OR MEMBER
also can
TEMPORARILY protect member operating IN fire conditions
```
46
PRESSURIZED WATER EXTINGUISHER
| Can WATER EXTINGUISHER be used ON or ABOUT ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL FIRES?
NEVER TO BE USED
47
PRESSURIZED WATER EXTINGUISHER
T/F
Pressurized WATER EXTINGUISHER is inspected each TOUR and AFTER EACH USE?
False
| DAILY and after EACH USE
48
PRESSURIZED WATER EXTINGUISHER
| Where shall the GUAGE POINTER NEEDLE be to indicate that the extinguisher is OPERABLE?
Within the GREEN area
When examined DAILY
LIFT the ext to determine its fullness
49
PRESSURIZED WATER EXTINGUISHER
| Water extinguisher should NEVER be set higher than how many psi?
Never set higher than
| 125 psi
50
PRESSURIZED WATER EXTINGUISHER
| DESCRIPTION
2 1/2 gallons
30 lbs
55 seconds to expell
100 psi @70degrees
5 yr interval tested
51
KO CURTAIN
| DESCRIPTION
8'x6'
4 Stainless steel CLIPS
5 HIGH TEMPERED ALUMINUM BARS
15 ft long FIRE PROOF ROPES (3/8") in diameter
52
FIRE WINDOW BLANKET
| Who shall prepare the report if a FIRE WINDOW BLANKET has been used at an operation and to WHO?
The OFFICER of the confiscated blanket
TO
CHIEF OF OPERATIONS
copy forwarded to Chief of Fire Academy
53
FIRE WINDOW BLANKET
| Description
10'x12'
40lbs
Cloth w Foil
Large enough to cover 2 windows
54
PORTABLE LIGHTING N GENERATING EQUIPMENT
| If a PORTABLE GENERATOR is used to power an EXHAUST FAN, what is the IDEAL length of electrical cord?
50ft or LESS
55
HIGH RISE NOZZLE
| What are conditions that may cause a WIND DRIVEN FIRE?
A) WIND CONDITION blowing toward a fire apt window
B) open window
C) an open fire apt DOOR w/ high heat and
smoke condition on the FIRE FLOOR
56
HIGH RISE NOZZLE
Who has the HIGH RISE NOZZLE?
What signal are they ALWAYS dispatched on?
At least ONE ENGINE CO in every battalion
Dispatched at EVERY 10-77
57
HIGH RISE NOZZLE
| Who is responsible for bringing the HIGH RISE NOZZLE and where is the nozzle brought too?
4th due ENGINE COMPANY
To the
COMMAND POST
58
HIGH RISE NOZZLE
| A 4th due engine, responding to a 10-77, that is not equipped with the high rise nozzle should do what?
OFFICER contacts DISPATCH
And get the
IDENTITY of the ENGINE company that is equipped
59
HIGH RISE NOZZLE
How long is the HRN?
With what DEGREE on the BEND?
When do we put the SHUT-OFF ON the HRN?
8 ft long
68degree 2ft BEND
SHUT OFF is PERMANENTLY ATTACHED
T shaped handle
60
HIGH RISE NOZZLE TB TOOLS 7 5.6
| How many ENGINE companies are need to put the HRN into operation and what are they EQUIPPED with?
```
2 ENGINE COMPANIES
W/
Standpipe Kit
IRONS w/
RABBIT TOOL
ROLL UPS
HRN
```
61
HIGH RISE NOZZLE
| How would u REPOSITION the HRN to another room?
```
SHUT DOWN at the SHUT OFF
located
ONE LENGTH BACK from NOZZLE
BLEED THE LINE
REPOSITION NOZZLE to desired location
```
62
COCKLOFT NOZZLE
| What size hole approximately is needed in the ceiling for the COCKLOFT nozzle to fit?
3'x3' HOLE
63
COCKLOFT NOZZLE
CLEARING between the TOP of the CEILING JOISTS and the BOTTOM of the ROOF JOISTS must be a minimum of ---- in order for the COCKLOFT nozzle to work?
4"
64
COCKLOFT NOZZLE
| DISCHARGE rate of COCKLOFT nozzle is?
125 gpm (approximately)
65
COCKLOFT NOZZLE
| What is the LENGHT of the COCKLOFT NOZZLE?
6'3"
Carried IN DIVISION VEHICLES
and
SQUAD
66
COCKLOFT NOZZLE
How MANY and how BIG are the OST on COCKLOFT NOZZLE?
How far do these tips increase the reach of the stream?
Two 1/2"OST
Reach of stream in excess of 60 ft
67
COCKLOFT NOZZLE
| Where is the PREFERRED LOCATION to use the COCKLOFT NOZZLE inside a NFP multiple dwelling?
IMMEDIATELY inside the APT DOOR
Use of cockloft nozzle does NOT ELIMINATE pulling ceilings
68
COCKLOFT NOZZLE
| How would members operate the direction of the stream from the COCKLOFT NOZZLE?
```
ROTATING the nozzle
90 degrees
And then
RETURNING to its
ORIGINAL POSITION
```
69
SAWS
| Which BLADE is used to CUT MASONRY MATERIALS?
Silicon CARBIDE
70
SAWS
| Which BLADE is used for STEEL, METAL WINDOW BARS?
Aluminum OXIDE
71
SAWS
| Which BLADE is used for LIGHT SHEET METALS?
CARBIDE TIP
72
SAWS
| What are the 3 BLADES that we use on PORTABLE SAWS?
CAS
ROOF to Concrete
C CARBIDE (roof saw)
A Aluminum Oxide (irons saw)
S Silicon Carbide (concrete
73
SAWS
| What does the CARBIDE TIP blade cut?
Carbide
| (gravel,tar covered ROOFS, wood flooring, light sheet materials and similar materials
74
SAWS
| What does the ALUMINUM OXIDE blades?
SAMM
Steel
Auto bodies
Metal security DOORS
Metal window BARS
75
SAWS
| What does the SILICON CARBIDE blade cut?
CONCRETE
and
MASONRY MATERIALS
76
SAWS
How long will the saw last with continuous operations?
What is the gas to oil ratio mixture?
20 to 30 mins
1 gallon of fresh gas to 4.8ounces of partner engine OIL
77
SAWS
How often are SAWS CHECKED?
What is included in the WEEKLY CHECK?
Saws checked BEGINNING of EACH TOUR
BELT ADJUSTMENTS weekly at MUD
And
after EVERY CUTTING operation
78
SAWS
What FOOT is place into the control guard, when starting the saw?
How far do the STARTER CORD?
LEFT
Couple of INCHES
79
```
SAWS
How long do u allow the saw to
RUN?
at FULL THROTTLE?
What are you looking for when FINGER is removed trigger?
```
RUN (10 to 20 sec)
FULL THROTTLE (10 to 20 sec)
Allow the saw to IDLE check that the BLADE STOPS TURNING
80
SAWS
| When do we place a CARBIDE tip saw OOS?
Blade runs at a LOW IDLE
| 8 or MORE TIPS (missing,broke or worn down)
81
SAWS
| When do we place the ALUMINUM OXIDE or SILICON CARBIDE BLADES out of service?
```
If BLADE continues to spin at LOW IDLE
BLADE IS
CRACKED or BADLY NICKED
WORN DOWN TO 8"diameter or LESS
CENTER HOLE wears OUT OF ROUND
```
82
SAWS
| What should be your PLAN before starting SAW at an operation?
WEL
Wind direction
Egress (safe means)
Location and sequence of cuts
83
SAWS
| How many members will be considered a TEAM performing cutting operations?
Whenever a possible
A TEAM OF TWO
Whoever operates saw is THE OPERATOR
Other guy is GUIDE FF
84
SAWS
What are the PHYSICAL communication system between the
GUIDE MAN and OPERATOR?
SLAPS ON BACK
ONE -----STOP CUT
TWO-----CUT
THREE---SHUT DOWN SAW
85
SAWS
| How is the CIRCLE OF DANGER measured?
20 ft RADIUS
| In ALL directions from the POINT where the BLADE of saw is in OPERATION
86
```
SAWS
What MEMBER(s) may enter the CIRCLE OF DANGER?
```
OOG
O OFFICER
O OPERATOR
G GUIDE
87
SAWS
| What shall the member TESTING the saw,have on when checking the saw around quarters? 4.7.3
FULL PPE
| GOGGLES or EYE SHIELDS DOWN
88
SAWS
| How does a saw get moved from one position to another?
DISENGAGE CLUTCH
RELEASE TRIGGER
BLADE on FLAT SURFACE to stop blade from SPINNING
ROLL SAW TO NEXT ASSIGNMENT
89
SAWS
| What do u do to the saw when it's going to be UNATTENDED?
ALWAYS
| SHUT DOWN
90
SAWS
| When saw is used ON OTHER THAN flat horizontal surface at foot level, what should be done?
BLADE GUARD
| MOVED and SECURED TO PROTECT OPERATOR
91
SAWS
| Except as described in TL 6 section 4.2 POWER SAW should not be used on a peaked roof due to:
A) limited maneuverability
B) balance is critical
C) guide member has little possibility of backing up OPERATOR
D) relatively small opening required, can be made w/ AXE
92
SAWS
What is the STANCE known as for normal cutting?
How far away should feet be apart?
How thick is the saw blade?
BOXER STANCE
18"-20" inches
1' foot
93
SAWS
Which BLADE do you run at FULL RPM before contacting SURFACE?
Which BLADE do you run at LOW SPEED into material?
```
CARBIDE BLADE (high RPM)
ABRASIVE DISC (low RPM) aluminum oxide n silicone carbide
```
94
SAWS
| Where should the OPERATORS FEET NEVER BE PLACED during cutting operations?
NEVER
between TWO CUTS
NEVER
Between ONE CUT and an UNSUPPORTED END
95
SAWS
| How can HOT SPOTS determined from the roof?
Soft spots
Melting snow/ice
On a wet roof STEAM or DRY AREA
Touch of SOIL PIPES/VENT PIPES
96
SAWS
| Which way do BEAMS run and how many inches on center are they?
BEAMS run the SHORT SIDE of building
usually from SIDE to SIDE
16" on center
97
SAWS
| What is an indication of the blade been too DEEP?
FRESH SMOKE
AND
SLOWING OF BLADE
98
SAWS
| What would SPARK indicate while cutting a roof?
CUT IS ON THE BEAM
MOVE SAW TO INSIDE OF THE CUT
99
SAWS
| COFFIN CUTS are what size?
3feet
By
6feet
100
SAWS
| How do the CUTS go when cutting a roof?
```
Wind at your BACK
1st cut---3ft
2nd cut---KNOCKOUT
3rd cut---6ft
First three cuts will form a 7
4th cut---3ft
5th cut---3ft
These five cuts will form a 9
6th cut---3ft
7th cut---3ft
These cuts will form an 8
```
101
SAWS
| How many LENGTHS does the SLING come in?
2 LENGTH
50" partner saw and homelite saw
59" master saw and target quickie saw
SLING MUST be removed BEFORE STARTING SAW
102
SAWS
| Where do you put the LOOP of the SLING on the OPERATOR?
```
Over the shoulders
Back of the neck
And
Under the armpits
Tie a single knot
```
103
SAWS
| Which BLADE is color coded and what color?
```
SILICONE CARBIDE BLADE
Painted YELLOW (BOTH SIDES)
```
CUTS CONCRETE
Company Commander is responsible
104
TIC
When is the TIC especially helpful?
What does the TIC provide?
In a LOW VISIBILITY environment of STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING.
Representation of TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES unaffected by smoke
105
TIC
| Who is BEST SUITED to carry the TIC?
Company OFFICER
106
TIC
| Who carries the TIC?
Ladders
Squads
Rescue
Hazmat 1
107
TIC
| What 3 colors(for the most part)represents TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE on a TIC?
BLACK- LEAST amount of heat
WHITE- MOST amount of heat in the scene
GRAY- RANGE btween black n white
Some other colors used are RED or ORANGE
108
TIC
| What CONTRAST would a cooler area display on the TIC?
Cooler area- High CONTRAST (blue)
More HEAT present-Low CONTRAST (green)
109
TIC
| What is the condition known as, when conditions change from COOLER to HOTTER, back to COOLER?
Changing THERMAL CONTRAST
```
Is the change from LOW contrast(cooler/darker)
To
HIGH contrast(hotter/whiter)
```
110
TIC
| When using the TIC and searching for fire location or extension, operator should detect what?
Presence of CONVECTED HEAT
along with
DIRECTION and VELOCITY
earlier than later
CONVECTED heat movement may appear WHITE (heat)
111
TIC
| What may conceal heat from a fire, when searching w/ the TIC?
Multiple LAYERS
THICKNESS OF MATERIAL (drop ceiling /insulation)
When searching for fire
Blankets
Clothes
Sheets furniture
When searching for LIFE
112
TIC
| How can TIC be used during the INITIAL SIZE UP?
Fire location
Fire extension
Occupants at window who are obscured by SMOKE
TIC shall be CARRIED n USED at ALL STRUCTURAL FIRES
113
TIC
| When operating the TIC were should we BEGIN?
Stay LOW
SLOWLY scan area
Start at CEILING
Using SIDE to SIDE scanning motion
SLOWLY working to FLOOR
114
TIC
| What are the OBJECTIVES of using the TIC for INTERIOR SEARCH and Rescue operations?
Search for LIFE
Search for FIRE
STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATIONS
115
TIC
| Where else besides structural fires may the TIC help in locating a person?
Person in WATER
Person in WOODS
VICTIM thrown from VEHICLE
TB 27 pg 4 n 5 take a look over
116
TIC
| THERMAL IMAGING does NOT see through?
Clear Glass
Or
Plastic
117
TIC
What is the FOCAL POINT of the TIC?
What is average FIELD OF VIEW?
What is DEPTH PERCEPTION?
3 ft from camera lens (approximately)
50 degrees field of view
1:1 depth perception
TIC will NOT SEE thru WATER
118
TIC
| Where do we WIPE when STEAM and CONDENSATION distorts the screen and camera lens?
3 places
SCBA FACEPIECE
DISPLAY SCREEN
CAMERA LENS
TIC are NOT INTRINSICALLY SAFE
119
TIC
How often is TIC inspected?
How do we verify that TIC is functioning properly?
TIC inspected
EACH TOUR (twice a day) after roll call
AFTER EACH USE
By placing the TIC close to your face and viewing
your OUTSTRETCHED HAND
or
ANOTHER FIREFIGHTER
120
REBAR CUTTER
| Who carries the rebar cutter?
Ladder
Squad
Rescues
121
Rebar Cutter
| How much in DIAMETER can the rebar cutter cut?
5/8" in DIAMETER
| wrought iron fences
122
Rebar cutter
| The rebar cutter is DOUBLE TRIGGER CORDLESS SWITCH?
SINGLE TRIGGER
123
Rebar Cutter
| What position do we position the head of the tool?
RIGHT ANGLE
head is SWIVEL HEAD
124
Rebar Cutter
T/F
Do NOT operate tool in an EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
True
| Tool creates sparks
125
LobsterRebar Cutter
Tool will not work well when temp is below?
Swivel head will turn how many degrees?
32 degrees
180 degrees
126
Lobster rebar cutter
| How many cuts with a fully charged battery ?
40 cuts
Operated weekly
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Lobster rebar cutter
| How often is it recommended in changing the hydraulic oil?
Every 6 months
Jan 1st and July 1st
