Tools Flashcards
Sound powered telephones can transmit clear voice communications over a distance of ____miles.
5 miles
A sound powered phone wire wheel consists of __#__ wires. How long are they?
2 wires, 400ft around the wheel and a 3ft wire fixed wire coming out the side
T or F
When using the sound powered phone:
1- to transmit to you hold the push to talk button
2- to receive you continue holding the push to talk button because releasing will end the call
1- true hold the push to talk
2- false, you have to release the push to talk to hear the response
T or F
When using the sound powered phone, a light will light up when a message is incoming to alert the user, there is no ringing.
False, there is no warning when a message is incoming, a members has to be assigned to monitor the phone and that member has to continuously monitor the phone for messages.
T or F
Sound powered phones:
1- there is usually no connection from one system to another
2- handsets are the preferred in the NYCT system
1- true
2-false, headsets, not handsets are preferred
Where can you find a sound powered phone connectors in the NYCT? And how do you open it?
They are in locked metal boxes adjacent to standpipe Siamese or outlet and you use a 1620 key to open
For the water extinguisher: 1-how much does it weigh 2-who much water does it hold 3- what is the operating pressure 4- how long does it take to discharge
1-30lbs
2- 2.5 gallons
3- 100psi
4- 55 seconds
How often is the can hydrostatically tested?
Every 5 years
When using the can where should you direct the water stream?
A- at the flames
B- as the base of the fire
C- at the ceiling
B- at the base of the fire
T of F
When using the can at an electrical fire, place your thumb over the stream to break the stream up.
False, don’t use the can on or about electrical fires
When does the can get inspected?
Daily and after each use
Portable generators should be operated how often and for how long?
Weekly for 15 minutes, at this time run the lights for 5 minutes
Portable generators have wires that have waterproof connections. These connections are good to use in up to ___ft of water.
3ft of water
WHen the KO curtain has been deployed there is a __%__ reduction in temperature, (increase or decrease) in flame, and (increase or decrease) in visibility.
50% reduction in temp
Significant reduction in flame
Increase in smoke so decrease in visibility
When does the KO curtain get inspected?
weekly at MUD and after each use
T or F
Since the KO curtain is to be inspected weekly at MUD, this provides a good time to train with it.
FALSE, do not train with the KO curtain, get a training curtain for drill purposes
Which facts about the window blanket are false?
1) After deployment there willl be a 50% decrease in temp
2) After deployment, significant decrease in flame
3) after deployment, increase in smoke
4) Can cover at least 2 windows if needed
5) can be lowered from 2 floors above the fire
ALL are TRUE
When is the only time a chainsaw can be used for ventilation or overhaul?
A pier fire
When operating the chainsaw your body should always be to the (left or right) of the chain line, and you should not attempt to cut above _____ height.
Body to the left of the chain line
Don’t cut above CHEST height
For chainsaw operations what is the circle of danger? And who is allowed in it?
Radius of 10ft and the saw operator and control person are allowed in
Chainsaw operations T or F
Chaps must be worn and can be worn over shorts or pants.
False, must be worn over long pants or bunker pants
Chainsaw T or F
Never operate the chainsaw above your shoulders
True
When are chainsaws to be inspected and tested?
Weekly, company commander makes the schedule
T or F
The hydra has a maximum opening of 4 inches and can deliver 10,000lbs of force and can be used under water
True
