Tools Flashcards
pressurized water extinguisher (can) shall never be set higher than
125 PSI
The KO curtain shall be inspected when
weekly during MUD and after each use
After the use of the KO curtain what will be done
the IC will secure until safety batt. arrives
if safety batt does not arrive the IC will contact R &D to inspect it
who will prepare a letterhead to the chief of operations detailing the use of the KO curtain and any damage
the ladder company officer of the company
also foward a report to chief of fire academy
each division is issued how many KO training curtains
2
how is the fire window blanket identified
white vinyl bag
how many windows can the fire window blanket cover
atleast 2 windows
who will deliver and deploy the fire window blanket?
the squad company will deliver to the floor below the fire and the fire sector suppivisr will assign a unit to deploy
the officer of the unit deploying the fire window blanket will assign me members where
to the floor below to secure the blanket. MUST be in place prior to deployment
when a replacement fire window blanket is required the company officer shall do what
r&d during normal hours
SOC during non business hours
the fire window blanket shall be inspected when
weekly
the fire window training blanket is identified how
dark brown color
storage bag marked training only
the fuel tank on the power saws is sufficient for how long continuous operation
20-30 minutes
what are the signals between the guide man and operator during saw ops
stop 1 slap
cut 2 slaps
shut 3 slaps
during roof ops what is the radius for the circle of danger
20 foot radius measured in all directions from point of the blade
what is the radius for the chain saw circle of danger
10 feet
what is the diameter (2x) of a circle of danger for the saw
40 feet
who may enter the circle of danger during saw ops
only the officer the operator and the member designated as the guide man
before moving during saw ops what shall be done
the blade rolls to next assignment and guide man holds onto operator
when unattended what shall always be done with the power saw
always be shut down when unattended and moved to distant areas of operation
how deep shall the saw be used to cut
only as deep as necessary
whenever the das is used on something not flat what shall be done
the blade guard shall be moved up to protect the operator
when cutting from tower ladder bucket it shall be positioned how
as close to the ridge pole as possible
when cutting from a TL how shall the saw be started
start the saw in the bucket and hold it outside. Keep outside then until shut down
what is the knock out cut when cutting from a TL
the 4th cut
can you refill fuel in a saw while running
never
what are the only exceptions to lifting a saw while the blade is turning
starting and completing a cut
the normal stance for a member cutting is what
boxer stance
the saw is designed so that whenever possible what shall be done in reguards to cutting
roof boards and coverings shall be cut in one operation
generally roof beams run how
short side
when smoke shows while cutting indicating heavy materials what shall be done
remove saw, rev to max rpm’s and begin shallower cut
what tool can be used on roof a taxpayer to push down double ceilings
10 foot hook
when cutting a flat roof what cut is the knockout
2nd cut
examination of the cockloft is preferably done how rather then cutting
top floor ceilings
carbide tips will cut through what material
gravel and tar covered roofs, wood, light sheet metal,
when shall a carbide tip be placed OOS
8 or more tips are broken from 24 tooth blade
3 or more missing from 12 tooth blade
blade is cracked
aluminum oxide disc will cut through
various types of steel including meal doors, window bars, auto bodies
silicon carbide disc shall be identified how and cut through what
painted yellow and cut through concrete and masonary
what is the diamond abrasive disc used to cut
bulletproof and plastic pipe
can cut wood but recommended not
what shall be done to ensure even wear on diamond blade
it’ bidirectional so flip it
if the diamond blade becomes glazed over how can it be cleaned
running it through abrasive material such as concrete
what is important in reguards to the carry sling on the saw
my set be removed prior to starting the saw
when is the guest tool inspected
daily/ after each use
when the hurst tool is OOS who shall be notified
tech services normal hours monday - friday
what happens if a hurst tool goes OOS on a weekend or holiday
no exchanges will be made - notification next business day
the air bags rated tonnage is based on what
it’s capacity to lift that tonnage 1 inch
what should the low pressure gauge on the airbag system be set to
135 psi
what is the max internal air pressure used for lifting purposes on the air bag
118 psi
can air cylinders be changed during air bag operation
yes or when pressure falls below 200 psi
if blocking up an airbag before use is needed what wood is recxomended
3/4 plywood it will not split or crack
how much shall each air bag be filled
only inflated to half or 3/4 if there rates height capacity (pillowing effect avoided)
what temperature should be avoided when using airbags
220F
how shall airbags be arranged
never stack more than 2 bags on top of each other and always place smaller bag on top
generally inflate bottom bag first
how much is the lifting capacity on air bags reduced by to obtain max height
by 50%
examine 30 ton bag 10 inches will lift 30 tons 1 inch but lift 15 tons 10 inches
can you place wood between airbags
never
how shall air bags be stored
horizontal to reduce stress
