Training Bulletins Flashcards
What is the length of the pss?
50 feet
On the pss, how much rope is maintained between the hook and the EXO?
8 inches
When should the pss be inspected?
At the start of each tour,
Semi-annually
Who do you notify if a members PSS goes out of service?
Administrative division.
Each division has 10 replacements.
How many lengths of utility rope is a ladder and squad company required to carry?
3 lengths
How many lengths of utility rope is and engine required to carry?
Two lengths
How much of the anti chafing device is draped over the edge of the roof at any roof rope evolution?
5”
After running the rig for 2 mins at 700-800 rpm, What reading on the voltmeter would indicate overcharging ?
- 8 v or higher would indicate over-charging.
13. 5-14.2 v is normal
Request replacement tires when the tread wear reaches ?
3/16” in depth
Max speed with snow chains?
30 mph
Load capacity at the tip of an aerial varies from..?
250-750lbs
Width of the aerial ladder apparatus with stabilizers nested?
8’
Width of aerial apparatus with stabilizers down.?
How much does it extend on each side?
18’4”
5’2” on each side
After positioning an aerial apparatus to your intended location, what are the steps to engaging the PTO?
Transmission in neutral.
Engage Maxi brake
Engage front brake lock switch
Flip PTO switch
On an aerial ladder where are the extension footage numbers located?
On the base section vertical strut. Inside of ladder
On an aerial ladder, where is the inclinometer located?
On the inside of the aerial base section
What two things make up the pump idle pressure?
Hydrant pressure + pump pressure at idle
What mode does the FDNY use the pro pressure governor in?
Pressure mode only
An engine should be augmented When the intake pressure gauge drops below?
15psi
An 1 3/4” hose with a 15/16” nozzle should have what pressure at the tip?
What’s the calculated friction loss?
50 psi
20psi
A 2 1/2” hose with 1 1/8” nozzle should have what pressure at the tip?
Friction loss?
40 psi
5psi
The vibralert activates at what percentage of the cylinders air capacity?
What else causes the vibralert to activate?
25%
Failure of the PRA’s primary system. Thus activating the second system.
Failure of the PRA’s primary system directs breathing air into a secondary system. When this occurs the vibralert will be activated and the pressure in the low pressure hose will only be reduced to…?
150psi
Normal pressure in the face piece is slightly above atmospheric pressure
Failure of the PRA’s both primary and secondary systems will cause the relief valve to expel into the atmosphere all air in excess of…?
185 psi
Member should partial close his cylinder to conserve air and get out.