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1
Q

Fleet services should be called for an air loss in the brake system of..

A

1lb per 10 mins
10lbs per application

App. 3.2.4

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2
Q

A reading of __ volts or higher would indicate the voltmeter on the apparatus is over charging

A

14.8 volts

App 3.2.4

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3
Q

The apparatus oil pressure should be between ___ to ____ psi when operating at 1500 to 2100 rpm

A

30 to 70

App 3.2.7

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4
Q

When should the electric fuel pump on the apparatus be tested?

A

Weekly. For 5 secs with the ignition off

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5
Q

When should the tower ladder/ aerial ladder emergency hydraulic system be tested?

A

Weekly. Test for a maximum of 30 secs

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6
Q

When should engine oil be checked?

A

Daily. With the engine off and has been cooling down for 15 mins

App 3.2.6

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7
Q

The aerial ladder and TL boom should be lubricated how often ?

A

Monthly. Inspect and lube as needed

App 3.4.1

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8
Q

Max speed with snow chains?

A

30 mph

App add 1

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9
Q

Dimensions of the vehicle recovery strap.

Members should maintain a ____ ft safety zone when towing.

A

30ft x 4”

35’

Max weight of 20,000 lbs
App add6

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10
Q

How many sections are there to the ladder on an aerial

A

4 sections. One stationary 3 sliding

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11
Q

Aerial width with stabilizers down

A

18’ 4”

5’ 2” each side

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12
Q

What hydrant connections can be used when first due engine?

A

10’ small hydrant connection
35’ soft hydrant connection
3 1/2” hose for inline pumping or when hydrant is unlawfully blocked (35’ soft hydrant will not reach)

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13
Q

When other than first to arrive on the first alarm, what hydrant connections should be used?

A

10’ small connection
35’ soft connection
10’ hard suction

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14
Q

What hydrant connections should an engine use when arriving at second or greater alarms?

A

10’ hard suction

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15
Q

Failure of the scba’s PRA’s primary system will automatically direct air into a secondary system. When this occurs, the operating pressure will only be reduced to ___ psi .

A

150

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16
Q

The PRA on the SCBA reduces pressure to ___ psi

A

100

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17
Q

Failure of both the primary and secondary systems on the PRA will activate a relief valve and discharge all pressure in excess of ____ psi into the atmosphere.

A

185

When this occurs, partially close cylinder valve

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18
Q

How is A full cylinder is indicated on the heads up display?

A

Two glowing green lights

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19
Q

How is 3/4 cylinder indicated on the heads up display?

A

A single green glowing light

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20
Q

How is half a cylinder indicated on the heads up display?

A

Yellow light flashing slowly at once a second

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21
Q

How is One quarter cylinder indicated on the heads up display ?

A

Red light at far left flashing rapidly at ten times a second

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22
Q

If the scba batteries are dying, what conditions occur?

A

The sensor module will chirp every two second and the green light on the control module will go out

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23
Q

How many batteries are used in the Scott pack?

A

6 double As

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24
Q

When does the scba get inspected?

A

Immediately after 0900 and 1800 roll calls

Before the start of multi unit drill

After each use

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25
Q

What tools are needed to replace the nylon o ring?

A

1/8” Allen key

7/16 open end wrench

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26
Q

How long without movement until the scba goes into pre alarm?

A

20 seconds

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27
Q

How long without movement in the pre alarm condition will it take for the scba to go into full alarm?

A

Additional 12 seconds

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28
Q

How long is the high pressure hose on the fast pak?

How much time will it take to equalize pressure in both cylinders?

A

5’

60 seconds

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29
Q

How long is the low pressure hose on the fast pak?

A

20’

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30
Q

When is the fast pak inspected?

A

Beginning of each tour

After each use

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31
Q

What to do if fast pak goes out of service?

A

Update mask record card (SD-30)

RT-2

Notify battalion for batt spare

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32
Q

When should the CBRN CAP1 canisters be inspected?

A

Before each use

At least every 30 days or/ and the first of each month

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33
Q

A toxic colorless gas that has a noticeable almond odor

A

Hydrogen cyanide

Tb scba add 3

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34
Q

Toxic gas that has a musty hay smell

A

Phosgene

Scba add 3

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35
Q

Toxic gas that has a fruity odor

A

Acetaldehyde

Irritation to eyes and mucus membranes

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36
Q

The maximum range of the pak tracker?

A

900ft line of sight

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37
Q

Is the pak tracker intrinsically safe?

A

No

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38
Q

How long does a members scba have to be in full alarm for it to register on the pak tracker?

A

10 seconds

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39
Q

When is the pak tracker inspected?

Who has a spare?

A

Before each use
Start of each tour

Divisions

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40
Q

A flashing red light displayed when a pack tracker battery is in the charger indicates

A

Defective battery

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41
Q

Pak tracker-

Battery flashing yellow in the charger indicates?

A

Battery in standby mode

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42
Q

Pak tracker-

Flashing green light on battery charger indicates

A

Battery charging

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43
Q

Pak tracker-

Solid green light on the battery charger?

A

Battery fully charged

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44
Q

At a 10-77, who brings the high rise nozzle

A

5th due engine

Tool7 data sheet 17

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45
Q

what extinguisher should be used for fires in sodium, and potassium and magnesium and titanium and zirconium?

A

MET-L-X extinguisher
class D fires
Yellow Label

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46
Q

what extinguisher should be used for fires in lithium batteries?

A

LITH-X extinguisher

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47
Q

What is the optimal distance to start extinguishment with MET-L-X or LITH-X extinguishers?

A

10’ from burning material

Discharge time 30 secs. covering up to 3 sq ft at 1” thickness.

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48
Q

On the digital in-line pressure gauge, how are the batteries checked?

How long do they last?

A

Battery test function. Checked each tour. Should display “BATT GOOD”

5 hours of continuous operation. Batteries should be rotated and recharged weekly and after each use.

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49
Q

On the digital in-line pressure gauge battery charger, a steady green light means?
steady red light?
slowly blinking red light?

A

fully charged battery
battery being charged
defective battery

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50
Q

What readout is indicated by a red color on the Digital in-line pressure gauge?

A

pressure in PSI

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51
Q

What readout is indicated by a blue color on the digital in-line pressure gauge?

A

water flow in GPM

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52
Q

Foam identification colors:

Red band
Yellow band
Black band

A

Red- AR-AFFF

Yellow- high expansion

Black- AFFF

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53
Q

How many five gallon containers of foam do engines carry?

Ladders?

A

Engines 3

Ladders 2

All red band AR-AFFF

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54
Q

How many gallons of foam are at a first alarm assignment?

A

65 gals
provides aprox 17 mins of foam/ 600 sq ft
AR-AFFF

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55
Q

When should units with high x foam capabilities drill on high x procedures?

A

Semi annually

April and October

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56
Q

What are the dimensions of the KO curtain?

A

8’x6’

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57
Q

How long are the ropes on the KO curtain?

A

15’ long

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58
Q

When is the KO curtain inspected?

A

Weekly during MUD and after each use

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59
Q

When repacking the KO curtain, how far from the top edge are the ropes placed?

A

5’‘-10’’ from the top edge

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60
Q

What are the dimensions of the Window Blanket?

A

10’ x 12’

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61
Q

What is the maximum force of the Hydra Ram?

How much does it extend per stroke?

A

10,000 lbs

3/4” per stroke. Max opening of 4 inches

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62
Q

When are the PPV fans inspected?

A

Daily at the start of the 9x6 tour

At MUD, ran for 5 mins

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63
Q

What colors are the high voltage cables on hybrid vehicles?

A

on most vehicles, orange
on some, blue

fires 8 11.6.c

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64
Q

On a hybrid vehicle, how far from the car should the key fob be ?

A

15 feet

fires 8 11.6.c

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65
Q

When operating on a highway, how far should the blocking apparatus be from the operating unit in front of it?

A

50 feet

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66
Q

At least __ to __ cones and/or flares should be used to build a lane closure safety zone when operating on a highway

A

4 to 6

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67
Q

When placing flares on a highway, how far from the edge of the roadway should the furthest flare be placed?

A

2 feet

68
Q

Flares burn for approx ___ mins

A

30

69
Q

At an auto fire where magnesium parts are burning, what kind of spray should be used?

A

a coarse spray stream

partially open nozzle with tip removed

70
Q

How long are the air supply hoses on the airbags?

A

16 feet

71
Q

On the airbags, when the high pressure gauge falls below ___ psi, change the air cylinder.

A

200

72
Q

what is the setting for the low pressure gauge on the airbags?

A

135 psi

73
Q

What pressure is the safety relief valve set at on the airbags?

A

118 psi

74
Q

What color is the air hose on the airbag leak sealing field kit?
What is the pressure relief valve set at?

A

orange

22psi

75
Q

What distance should be maintained when operating near a side airbag in a car

A

5’’

76
Q

What distance should be maintained when operating near a driver airbag in a car

A

10”

77
Q

What distance should be maintained when operating near a passenger airbag in a car

A

20”

78
Q

LSR - Length, diameter, working load

A

150’ 9/16” 600lbs

79
Q

What shall the officer do when the LSR has been subjected to the weight of one person?

A

Carefully examine rope for signs of damage.
Journal entry of such examination
Entry in red on LSR Record card
Notify safety by telephone

80
Q

The LSR will lose ____ of its strength when wet

A

10%- 15%

81
Q

What should be done when the LSR becomes wet?

A

Must be allowed to dry naturally before being repacked. regains it’s strength when dried

82
Q

At what temperature will the LSR begin to lose strength?

what temperature will it melt?

A

a temps above 300 degrees

melt at 482 degrees

83
Q

How much will a hockle reduce the strength of the LSR?

A

40%- 50%

84
Q

When is the LSR repacked?

A

All units except engines, Monday 9x6 tour.

Engines on Tuesday 9x6 tour

85
Q

Who is notified of a LSR being placed OOS?

A

Division by telephone and fax, for spare

must make journal entry and fill out RT-2 and SCF-2 (oos life safety equipment report, to chief of safety)
update RP-100.

86
Q

When repacking the LSR, what direction is the rope coiled outside the bag prior to repacking?

A

clockwise. 4’ diameter coil

87
Q

How is the LSR coiled inside the bag when repacking

A

counter clockwise. starting from the front left corner.

88
Q

What is the length of the LSR training rope?

A

100’

89
Q

What is the length of the PSS rope?

A

50’

90
Q

When is the PSS inspected?

A

At the start of each tour

semi-annually

91
Q

What is the diameter of the kernmantle search rope?

A

7.5mm

92
Q

What is the diameter of the nylon search rope?

A

5/16”

93
Q

What is the length of the search rope?

A

200 ft

Nylon ropes may be short by 25’ or more due to knots and shrinkage

94
Q

What is the interval of distance knots in the search rope?

A

25’ apart

95
Q

What is the distance from the directional knot to the distance knot on the search rope?

A

18”

6” in between individual distance knots

96
Q

The 25’ distance knot will not have a direction knot on the search rope? T or F

A

True

97
Q

What is the height the search rope is to be maintained above the ground when deployed?

A

1 to 2 feet

98
Q

When is the search rope inspected?

Repacked?

A

After each use

Monthly

99
Q

All ladder companies and squads shall carry a minimum of ___ lengths of utility rope

A

3

100
Q

All engine companies shall carry a minimum of ___ lengths of utility rope

A

2

101
Q

Portable power saw fuel tank is good for how many minutes of continuous operation when full?

A

20-30 minutes

102
Q

Portable power saws

One slap on back means

A

Stop cut

103
Q

Portable power saws

Two slaps

A

Cut

104
Q

Portable power saw

3 slaps

A

Shut down saw

105
Q

How big is the circle of danger using a portable power saw, who is allowed in the circle

A

20’ radius from blade operating

Officer
Cutting member
Guide

106
Q

Portable power saws

Can the saw be used in an other than flat horizontal position

A

Only under the direct order and supervision of an officer

107
Q

Can you lift a partner saw on roof while the blade is running

A

The exception is when starting and completing a cut

otherwise do not lift saw with blade running

108
Q

Boxer stance for cutting with portable power saw is how many inches ?

A

18-20”

109
Q

The knock out cut in a coffin cut is which number cut?

A

2nd cut

Coffin cut 3x6

110
Q

Diamond tip blade

What is the percentage of diamonds on the cutting edge?

A

85%

Note: disc generates 90% less sparks than abrasive disc

111
Q

When can abrasive cutting discs be placed OOS

A

Cracked or badly nicked

Center hole wears out of round

Disc wears down to 8” OR LESS

112
Q

Diamond tip blade is bi-directional

When should blade be flipped

A

After each use

Disregard any directional arrows

113
Q

Saw carrying sling has a breaking strength of how many pounds ?

A

1000

114
Q

Spare thermal imaging camera will be exchanged where when tool room is unavailable?

A

Divisions aha e been issued spare TICS

115
Q

To turn off either thermal imaging camera you press and hold the power button for him many seconds ?

A

4

116
Q

High heat low sensitivity mode is displayed by what symbol in the 5200 thermal imaging camera(older camera)?

A

A Blue L
in the lower left corner of display

This happens when quick temp bar spikes at 300 degrees

Temp range expands from 0-1000F

117
Q

Evolution 6000 TIC ( newer )

High heat low sensitivity mode Indicator is shown by ?

A

Green triangle inside a green square

Top left corner of display

5200 (older)model has blue L in lower left

118
Q

How long is the service life of a SCBA cylinder?

How often must the hydrostatic test be done?

A

15 years

every 5 years

119
Q

Vibralert activates when approx ___% of full cylinder pressure remains in the cylinder and valve assembly.

A

25%

120
Q

When should all spare SCBA cylinders be inspected ?

A

Weekly on mondays

121
Q

How are SCBA training cylinders identified?

A

blue top and/or polymer protective sleeve

122
Q

How long is the high rise nozzle?

what is the degree of the bend?

A

8’

68 degree bend 2 Ft long

123
Q

What is the size of the tip on the high rise nozzle?

When is it inspected?

A

1 1/8’’ MST

weekly during MUD and before each use

124
Q

Supplied by a 2 1/2’’ hose line, the high-rise nozzle will produce flows of ____ gpm at ___ psi at the nozzle with water flowing

A

200-225

50 psi

125
Q

Length of the cockloft nozzle?
Width?
Weight?

A

6’3”
10”
10lbs

126
Q

What are the size of the tips on the cockloft nozzle?

A

15/16” MST with 1/2” OST connected.

127
Q

What is the discharge rate of the cockloft nozzle?

A

125 GPM
supplied by 1 3/4” line
supplied at same pressures as 1 3/4” handline

128
Q

Where is the preferred location of operation for the cockloft nozzle?

What size hole should be made?

A

immediately inside apt door

3’x3’ hole
needs a minimum of 4” to operate

129
Q

What is the length of the base pipe in the Combination Nozzle System?
Length of the high rise nozzle tip?
Cockloft nozzle tip?

A

Base 48”
HRN 44”
Cockloft 32”

130
Q

What is the range of elevation of the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle?

A

90 degrees above horizontal -to-
15 degrees below.
Pin must be released to go below 35 degrees. Must mount in truck mount to operate below horizontal

131
Q

Sizes of the stacked tips on the Multiversal nozzle? and pressures?

Max GPM total?

A

1 1/4” (100 psi)
1 1/2” (70 psi)
2” (50 psi)

800 GPM

132
Q

How far back should the multiversal supply lines go before making any bends?

A

15’

133
Q

which extinguisher should be used for a fire of a combustable metal on a vertical surface

A

MET-L-X because it crusts and clings to the surface. (LITH-X is a powder and is free flowing)

134
Q

To open the control box at a site with retractable bollards, you would use the key marked___?

A

“RB” turn counter clockwise

135
Q

To lower the bollards at a site with retractable bollards, the key marked ___ must be inserted

A

“EM” turn key to “EMERG” position

136
Q

The control box door of the removable bollards has a tamper alarm. If the key is not inserted into the switch and turned within ___ seconds of opening the control box door, the system will go into “tamper mode”

A

30 seconds

reset by turning key to “reset” position

137
Q

Where is the educator placed when stretching a foam line?

A

at the pumper outlet

138
Q

When stretching an 1 3/4” foam hand line, how many lengths can be used off the eductor?
2 1/2” line?

A

Not more than 6

Not more than 10

139
Q

How often are the portable generators checked?

A

For 15 mins weekly

operate all portable lights for 5 mins

140
Q

Circle of danger for chain saw operations?

Who is allowed in it?

A

10’ radius

saw operator and control person only

141
Q

Can the vehicle recovery strap be used to remove an engine or ladder apparatus?

A

No. Limited to 20,000 lbs

For Ambulances and Batt vehicles

142
Q

What are the steps for putting the aerial into PTO?

A

Neutral
Maxi brake
Front brake
PTO switch

143
Q

A reading below __ psi on the intake pressure gauge will require augmentation

A

15 psi

144
Q

When turning on an SCBA with a full cylinder, what should be seen on the heads up display initially?

A

5 lights illuminated for 20 seconds

After 20 secs, 2 green lights.

145
Q

How many turns to shut a hydrant street valve?

A

17 turns counter clockwise

TB emergencies 3

146
Q

On the digital inline pressure gauge, the red digital readout will alternately flash a high pressure alert -“Hi-P” when pressure exceeds ___psi.

A

200 psi

147
Q

On the digital inline pressure gauge, the blue digital readout will alternately flash high flow alert “HI-F” when water flow exceeds ___ gpm

A

250 gpm

148
Q

On the digital inline pressure gauge, the blue digital readout will alternately flash low flow alert “LO-F” when water flow is less than ___GPM

A

80 gpm

149
Q

The metering valve for a hi-ex foam operation can be set from __% to __%

A

1% to 6%

150
Q

Can hi ex foam be used on LPG fires

Alcohol or polar solvents ?

A

No

No

151
Q

What is the pressure supplied to the eductor at hi ex fires

A

200- 220

152
Q

When are foam eductors tested?

A

Weekly during mud

153
Q

Pressure supplied to foam eductor

A

200psi

154
Q

GPM that the foam eductor supplies

A

125

155
Q

Foam- When stretching 1 3/4” hose not more than ___ lengths are to be used off the eductor.

A

6

156
Q

Foam- When stretching 2 1/2”hose not more than ___ lengths are to be used off the eductor.

A

10

157
Q

How big is the circle of danger for roof or floor cutting operations?

Who can operate in it?

A

20’ radius from the point of contact

Officer, operator, guide man

158
Q

How can you tell that the thermal imaging camera is in the high heat (Low sensitivity) mode ?

A

Blue “L” in lower left corner of display

159
Q

What color is the digital temperature measurement on the thermal imaging camera?

A

Green in low heat mode

Blue in high heat mode

160
Q

Distance between the PSS hook and EXO on rope when repacking

A

8”

161
Q

How much does the beluga auto glass knife reciprocate?

A

3/8”

162
Q

A member free falling ___ feet or more is considered a sufficient impact load to put the Atlas Life belt out of service

A

3ft

163
Q

Minimum breaking strength of the personal harness?

A

6,000 lbs

164
Q

How many pumps of 70% isopropyl alcohol decontaminates the face piece regulator ?

A

6 full pumps

165
Q

The LCD screen on the pack tracker can hold how many digits?

A

8

166
Q

Company Journal- pages for chiefs visits

A

500-498

167
Q

Company journal- pages for company drills

A

497-495

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