Tools

Question 1

Sound powered telephones can transmit clear voice communications over a distance of ____miles.

Answer 1

5 miles

Question 2

A sound powered phone wire wheel consists of __#__ wires. How long are they?

Answer 2

2 wires, 400ft around the wheel and a 3ft wire fixed wire coming out the side

Question 3

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

Answer 3

1- true hold the push to talk

2- false, you have to release the push to talk to hear the response

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

1- true

2-false, headsets, not handsets are preferred

Question 6

Where can you find a sound powered phone connectors in the NYCT? And how do you open it?

Answer 6

They are in locked metal boxes adjacent to standpipe Siamese or outlet and you use a 1620 key to open

Question 7

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

Answer 7

1-30lbs
2- 2.5 gallons
3- 100psi
4- 55 seconds

Question 8

How often is the can hydrostatically tested?

Answer 8

Every 5 years

Question 9

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

Answer 9

B- at the base of the fire

Question 10

T of F

When using the can at an electrical fire, place your thumb over the stream to break the stream up.

Answer 10

False, don’t use the can on or about electrical fires

Question 11

When does the can get inspected?

Answer 11

Daily and after each use

Question 12

Portable generators should be operated how often and for how long?

Answer 12

Weekly for 15 minutes, at this time run the lights for 5 minutes

Question 13

Portable generators have wires that have waterproof connections. These connections are good to use in up to ___ft of water.

Answer 13

3ft of water

Question 14

WHen the KO curtain has been deployed there is a __%__ reduction in temperature, (increase or decrease) in flame, and (increase or decrease) in visibility.

Answer 14

50% reduction in temp
Significant reduction in flame
Increase in smoke so decrease in visibility

Question 15

When does the KO curtain get inspected?

Answer 15

weekly at MUD and after each use

Question 16

T or F

Since the KO curtain is to be inspected weekly at MUD, this provides a good time to train with it.

Answer 16

FALSE, do not train with the KO curtain, get a training curtain for drill purposes

Question 17

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

Answer 17

ALL are TRUE

Question 18

When is the only time a chainsaw can be used for ventilation or overhaul?

Answer 18

A pier fire

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

Body to the left of the chain line

Don’t cut above CHEST height

Question 20

For chainsaw operations what is the circle of danger? And who is allowed in it?

Answer 20

Radius of 10ft and the saw operator and control person are allowed in

Question 21

Chainsaw operations T or F

Chaps must be worn and can be worn over shorts or pants.

Answer 21

False, must be worn over long pants or bunker pants

Question 22

Chainsaw T or F

Never operate the chainsaw above your shoulders

Answer 22

True

Question 23

When are chainsaws to be inspected and tested?

Answer 23

Weekly, company commander makes the schedule

Question 24

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

Answer 24

True

Question 25

When using the thermal imaging camera, which color is an indication of the most heat?

Answer 25

White

Question 26

T or F

The thermal imaging camera can not see thru glass, clear plastic, or water.

Answer 26

True, cannot see thru any of them

Question 27

What is the focal point of the thermal imaging camera?

Answer 27

3ft

Question 28

Is the thermal imaging camera intrinsically safe?

Answer 28

No