Tools Flashcards

1
Q

pressurized water extinguisher (can) shall never be set higher than

A

125 PSI

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2
Q

The KO curtain shall be inspected when

A

weekly during MUD and after each use

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3
Q

After the use of the KO curtain what will be done

A

the IC will secure until safety batt. arrives
if safety batt does not arrive the IC will contact R &D to inspect it

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4
Q

who will prepare a letterhead to the chief of operations detailing the use of the KO curtain and any damage

A

the ladder company officer of the company

also foward a report to chief of fire academy

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5
Q

each division is issued how many KO training curtains

A

2

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6
Q

how is the fire window blanket identified

A

white vinyl bag

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7
Q

how many windows can the fire window blanket cover

A

atleast 2 windows

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8
Q

who will deliver and deploy the fire window blanket?

A

the squad company will deliver to the floor below the fire and the fire sector suppivisr will assign a unit to deploy

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9
Q

the officer of the unit deploying the fire window blanket will assign me members where

A

to the floor below to secure the blanket. MUST be in place prior to deployment

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10
Q

when a replacement fire window blanket is required the company officer shall do what

A

r&d during normal hours
SOC during non business hours

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11
Q

the fire window blanket shall be inspected when

A

weekly

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12
Q

the fire window training blanket is identified how

A

dark brown color
storage bag marked training only

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13
Q

the fuel tank on the power saws is sufficient for how long continuous operation

A

20-30 minutes

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14
Q

what are the signals between the guide man and operator during saw ops

A

stop 1 slap
cut 2 slaps
shut 3 slaps

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15
Q

during roof ops what is the radius for the circle of danger

A

20 foot radius measured in all directions from point of the blade

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16
Q

what is the radius for the chain saw circle of danger

A

10 feet

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17
Q

what is the diameter (2x) of a circle of danger for the saw

A

40 feet

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18
Q

who may enter the circle of danger during saw ops

A

only the officer the operator and the member designated as the guide man

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19
Q

before moving during saw ops what shall be done

A

the blade rolls to next assignment and guide man holds onto operator

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20
Q

when unattended what shall always be done with the power saw

A

always be shut down when unattended and moved to distant areas of operation

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21
Q

how deep shall the saw be used to cut

A

only as deep as necessary

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22
Q

whenever the das is used on something not flat what shall be done

A

the blade guard shall be moved up to protect the operator

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23
Q

when cutting from tower ladder bucket it shall be positioned how

A

as close to the ridge pole as possible

24
Q

when cutting from a TL how shall the saw be started

A

start the saw in the bucket and hold it outside. Keep outside then until shut down

25
Q

what is the knock out cut when cutting from a TL

A

the 4th cut

26
Q

can you refill fuel in a saw while running

A

never

27
Q

what are the only exceptions to lifting a saw while the blade is turning

A

starting and completing a cut

28
Q

the normal stance for a member cutting is what

A

boxer stance

29
Q

the saw is designed so that whenever possible what shall be done in reguards to cutting

A

roof boards and coverings shall be cut in one operation

30
Q

generally roof beams run how

A

short side

31
Q

when smoke shows while cutting indicating heavy materials what shall be done

A

remove saw, rev to max rpm’s and begin shallower cut

32
Q

what tool can be used on roof a taxpayer to push down double ceilings

A

10 foot hook

33
Q

when cutting a flat roof what cut is the knockout

A

2nd cut

34
Q

examination of the cockloft is preferably done how rather then cutting

A

top floor ceilings

35
Q

carbide tips will cut through what material

A

gravel and tar covered roofs, wood, light sheet metal,

36
Q

when shall a carbide tip be placed OOS

A

8 or more tips are broken from 24 tooth blade
3 or more missing from 12 tooth blade
blade is cracked

37
Q

aluminum oxide disc will cut through

A

various types of steel including meal doors, window bars, auto bodies

38
Q

silicon carbide disc shall be identified how and cut through what

A

painted yellow and cut through concrete and masonary

39
Q

what is the diamond abrasive disc used to cut

A

bulletproof and plastic pipe
can cut wood but recommended not

40
Q

what shall be done to ensure even wear on diamond blade

A

it’ bidirectional so flip it

41
Q

if the diamond blade becomes glazed over how can it be cleaned

A

running it through abrasive material such as concrete

42
Q

what is important in reguards to the carry sling on the saw

A

my set be removed prior to starting the saw

43
Q

when is the guest tool inspected

A

daily/ after each use

44
Q

when the hurst tool is OOS who shall be notified

A

tech services normal hours monday - friday

45
Q

what happens if a hurst tool goes OOS on a weekend or holiday

A

no exchanges will be made - notification next business day

46
Q

the air bags rated tonnage is based on what

A

it’s capacity to lift that tonnage 1 inch

47
Q

what should the low pressure gauge on the airbag system be set to

A

135 psi

48
Q

what is the max internal air pressure used for lifting purposes on the air bag

A

118 psi

49
Q

can air cylinders be changed during air bag operation

A

yes or when pressure falls below 200 psi

50
Q

if blocking up an airbag before use is needed what wood is recxomended

A

3/4 plywood it will not split or crack

51
Q

how much shall each air bag be filled

A

only inflated to half or 3/4 if there rates height capacity (pillowing effect avoided)

52
Q

what temperature should be avoided when using airbags

A

220F

53
Q

how shall airbags be arranged

A

never stack more than 2 bags on top of each other and always place smaller bag on top

generally inflate bottom bag first

54
Q

how much is the lifting capacity on air bags reduced by to obtain max height

A

by 50%

examine 30 ton bag 10 inches will lift 30 tons 1 inch but lift 15 tons 10 inches

55
Q

can you place wood between airbags

A

never

56
Q

how shall air bags be stored

A

horizontal to reduce stress