Tools of the Trade

Question 1

Tell me about the crosslay

Question 2

Tell me about the gas blower

Answer 2

The Tempest, 21” direct drive blower is the most popular positive
pressure ventilation fan in the world and is the blower used by Contra Costa County Fire.
Diameter – 21”
90 Pounds
5.5 HP
CFM – 20,152
Motor – Honda GX 200 (direct drive)
Wheels – Extra wide 8” non pneumatic tires
Tilt – Foot operated adjust (+15° +10° +5° +0 -5°) All 5’s
We have 2 different blowers
Have your captains approval prior to starting the blower (interior crews have exited or are made aware, no active fire, an exhaust opening present)
Start blower on the lowest setting. Let run for 30 seconds and watch conditions
Clean air filter after each use and every 3 months
Change oil every 6 months or 100 hours using 10-30wt
Change spark plug every year or 300 hours

Question 3

Tell me about the chainsaw

Question 4

Tell me about the green cat on the blower

Answer 4

GESi (Global Emissions Systems inc) – Green colored catalytic converter installed aftermarket replacing
the former exhaust hose. Reduces 70% - 99% of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides
from gas engine exhaust

Question 5

CFM for gas blower

Answer 5

20,152 CFM

Question 6

CFM for Blow Hard

Answer 6

Fans come with a variable speed dial that allows CFM to be adjusted from 6,000 CFM @ 2000 RPM’s on the low setting to 11,000 @ 4000 RPM’S at the high setting.

Question 7

How long does the blow hard battery last?

Answer 7

30 minutes to 3 hours depending on
the setting

Question 8

What type of battery is in the Blow Hard?

Answer 8

Lithium Ion