Training Academy - School 17 Flashcards
What diameter will a #2 cutter cut?
1/2 inch
What diameter will a #4 cutter cut?
3/4 inch
Drager Multi-Gas Detector
Carried by BFC, Safety Officer, & Haz-Mat
How many gases can the Drager Multi-Gas detect?
100 Gases including:
CO - Carbon Monoxide
HCL - Hydrogen Chloride
HCN - Hydrogen Cyanide
HF - Hudrogen Fluoride
How long is the Junction Box cable?
175’ rubber covered 12 gauge 3 wire cable
What are the outlets on the junction box and light?
3 twist lock outlets (2 - 15 amp & 1 -20 amp
How long is the wooden reel?
75’ 12 gauge 3 wire
What outlets are on the wooden reel?
2 - 15 amp twist lock plugs
How many volts does an Electric Generator (AC) make?
110-240 volts
How many watts is the Electric Generator (AC)
2,500 - 20,000 watts
How many watts are the flood lights?
Up to 500 watts
How big is the fracture board?
17’’ x 84’’
How long is the ceiling & shepherd hook?
10’ shaft
Hydra ram specs
Weight?
Length?
Pounds of force?
Distance per stroke?
Max thrust opening?
10lbs
13” Long
10,000lbs Force @ 138lbs of pumping
3/4” per stroke
4” Max thrust opening
Metro Bag contents
Metro Map Book
Metro Tool
Wooden Chocks
Volt Probe
Metro Key Set
Rabbit Tool specs
How many tons?
What is it carried with?
How much does it weigh?
4 ton hydraulic pump
6’ Long high pressure hydraulic hose
4 ton ram with rabbit ears
Carried with 3lb sledge
Entire Unit weighs 28lbs
Salvage Cover specs
12’ x 18’
Plastic or Canvas
Canvas is waterproofed on one side
What is the Chain Saw cutting bar length?
16’‘-18’’
Rescue Saw specs
12’’ circular saw powered by 2 cycle engine
Small Smoke Ejector specs
Watts?
Volts?
Stackable?
How many cubic feet per minute?
1,000 Watt
Operates on 115 volts AC
Stackable
Moves aprox. 5,000 cfm
Large Smoke Ejector specs
How many watts?
What does it operate on?
Stackable?
Moves how many cfm?
2,000 Watt
Operates on 115 volts AC
Not to be used with portable generator
Stackable
Moves aprox. 9,500 cfm
Ladder pipe tip sizes & GPM
Ladder Pipe – 1 1/2” / 500 gpm
Imperial 500 – 500 GPM
Heavy Duty Tips:
1 1/8” / 600 gpm
1 5/8” / 700 gpm
1 3/4” / 800 gpm
2” / 1,000 gpm
Volt Probe
What is it used for?
How long is the cord?
Pocket size tester
Main purpose to test 3rd Rail
Red Probe on 54” cord
Black Probe protruding from one side
Hot Stick specs
How many probes? Length of probes?
What is it used for?
How many volts can it test?
What is the pass through rating
Handheld voltage tester with 2 probes
1 Large 19 ½” long probe
1 Small probe on 20” cord
Used to test 3rd Rail
Can test any circuit up to 1,500 volts
Current passing through hot stick is limited to only 3 milliamps
How often are all lengths of rope inspected?
Every 6 months
What are ladders less than 45 feet tied with?
Utility rope
What are ladders greater than 45 feet tied with?
Life Line
What is the ladder position when carrying a person unable to climb down a Ladder?
1 rung above the window sill or roof
Except when carrying hose, members shall be spaced ___ when climbing ladders
10 feet
When climbing Ladders with a 1 ½” or larger charged hose line resting on it, members shall be
spaced at least ___ apart
20 feet
Ladders normal maintenance requirements
Every 6 months
Truck companies that run more than ____ runs per month, should maintain ladders every ____
months
100 runs, 3 months
Training School should maintain ladders _____
Monthly
Ladders should not require more than _____ of pull to raise any section
75lbs
JN-200 Nozzle operation specs
From complete shut off through various fog patterns up to 90 degrees
What is overhaul?
Practice of searching for any spark, ember, or fire that may remain in a building, place or thing that may have been subject to fire or explosion
The standard sprinkler head will activate at ____ degrees
165F
NFPA Standard ____ deals with the maintenance & inspection of automatic sprinkler systems
35
What are the 4 types of sprinkler systems?
Wet Pipe, Dry Pipe, Pre Action, Deluge
What is a wet pipe system sprinkler system?
Water is maintained in system at all times
Operation of Sprinkler head gives instant delivery of water to fire
Most Prevalent System
Since ____manufacturers of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers, etc. have been using _____ as refrigerant
1938, Freon
What is ammonia explosive range?
16-25%
What are the 4 basic knots for the fire service?
Clove Hitch w/ Safety
Hoist Hose, Tools, Appliances
Tie In
Can be formed at middle or end of rope
Becket Bend – Lengthens lines of equal or unequal diameter
Bowline – Used whenever a loop is needed
Bowline on a bight – Used in performing rescues
