Training Bulletins 77-90 Flashcards
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
The diesel fuel tank is located under the locomotive, on both sides, and has a tank capacity of how many gallons ?
2,200 gallons
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
To locate the fuel cut off button look above the diesel tank, the buttons are located on both sides of the locomotive, PUSH THE RED BUTTON TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND HEAD END POWER (HEP) ELECTRICAL POWER. Hold down for approximately ____ seconds for fuel cut off,
PUSH ; 20 seconds
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
Metrolink trains will consist of advanced low-pollution diesel locomotives pulling _________ double-decked passenger cars at speeds up to 79 mph in certain locations.
4 to 7
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
Do not try to cut into the passenger cars with rotary saw as the space between the walls contain electrical wires that can cause electrical should of up to how many volts ?
480 AC Volt
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
The CONTROL CAB is located below the control cab window and is identified by what letter ?
F
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
What color is the shutdown button on the HEP panel in the control cab?
RED
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
How much stronger is double pane Lexan Polycarbonate than safety glass ?
250 times
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
When removing Lexan from the inside, where do you pull the handle from ?
from ONLY one side
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
When pushing the HEP off button, is only shuts down what ?
Electrical Power; NOT the engine
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
After pushing the emergency stop button, the engine will shutdown within how many seconds ?
30 to 40 seconds
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
The Electrical Panel in the passenger commuter car can be found inside a panel door, identified by what on the door ?
“ NO SMOKING” decal
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
What pressure does the air brake system have throughout the Metrolink Commuter Train ?
140 PSI
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
Where is the control cab located ?
In the passenger commuter car
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
Which end will the electrical panel normally be found on in the commuter car ?
“A”
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
Railroad switches can be controlled by what THREE methods ?
- Central Control Facility
- Manually
- Electronic Sensor
TB 090 - Fire Burns
One of the greatest risks Firefighters encounter during Firefighting operations is ?
Thermal Burns
TB 090 - Fire Burns
Steam can cause full thickness burns to unprotected skin in less than how many seconds of exposure ?
3 seconds
TB 090 - Fire Burns
2ND degree burns can occur with exposure to only how many degrees ?
111˚ F
TB 090 - Fire Burns
What are the SIX observable measurable factors in a Class “A” fire ?
- Input Heat
- Fuel
- Oxygen
- Proportioning of the fuel/air mixture
- Mixing of the fuel/air mixture
- Uninhibited chain reactions between active
fuel/air molecules.
TB 090 - Fire Burns
Water has a LATENT HEAT of fusion of how many BTUS ?
143 BTU
TB 090 - Fire Burns
What type of heat transfer is the primary heat transfer method within structural and is responsible for the majority of fire and smoke spread within structures?
CONVECTION
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Phenomena such as “thermal layering” and “mushrooming” are explained by understanding _____________
CONVECTION
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What type of heat transfer is through matter without any visible option of that mater ?
CONDUCTION
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What is the primary consideration relative to conductive heat transfer ?
Structural Integrity
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Flashover occurs near the end of what stage ?
Growth stage
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Which stage of development of fire can take anywhere from several seconds to several hours for it to occur ?
Growth stage
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What fire phenomena is a sudden sporadic generation of flame mixed with smoke at the upper ceiling level just before flashover occurs ?
Roll Over
TB 090 - Fire Burns
Condition for this phenomenon develop before FireFighters enter or while they fight fire in the early stages as super heated smoke particles build up and are forced into enclosed , hidden areas. They only need a little more oxygen to mix and produce an ignitable mixture. What is this called ?
Smoke explosion
TB 090 - Fire Burns
Oxygen must fall between what ranges for BACKDRAFT to occur ?
11% to 15%
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Backdraft occurs in what stage of a fire?
Smoldering or decay
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What four construction features present the greatest danger to firefighters from collapse ?
- Any type of truss construction
- Unreinforced masonry construction
- Any cantilever construction
- Unprotected steel construction
TB 090 - Fire Burns
Flashover does have warning signs, however, these warning signs may not be apparent in buildings with large unenclosed floor or attic spaces and ceilings ___ to ___ feet above the floor or joist level.
12 to 20
TB 084 - Metrolink Commuter Train
the diesel fuel tank is located under the locomotive on both sides. The fuel cut off button is above the diesel tank and located on both sides. For the fuel cut off, hold the red button down for:
20 seconds
