Training Bulletins Flashcards

1
Q

Akron Multiversal:

What is the vertical range of elevation?

A

90 degrees above horizontal to 15 degrees below

There is a safety stop at 35 degrees

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2
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Akron Multiversal:

What are the tip sizes and pressure for each?

What is the max pressure?

What is the max GPM?

A

1 1/14”, 1 1/2”, 2”

100 - 70 - 50

“10-75”

Max pressure 200 psi

800 gpm

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3
Q

Akron Multiversal:

What is the last step in setting up the multiversal?

A

Connecting the hose

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4
Q

Akron Multiversal:

How far back should the supply hose be kept straight?

A

15 feet

If the supply lines are long, insert a single gate one length from the nozzle.

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5
Q

Akron Multiversal:

Spikes on multiversal should be sharpened when?

A

Flats on them exceed 1/16”

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6
Q

Akron Multiversal:

When Operating from the truck mount which hose should be supplying

A

A 50 foot length of hose.

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7
Q

Akron Multiversal:

What is the horizontal rotation when in the portable position?

What is a horizontal rotation when installed in the truck mount

A

90 degrees

180 degrees

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8
Q

Air bags:

What should companies paint on the bag?

A

Lift capacity and lift height.

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9
Q

Air bags:

How long are air hoses?

What colors?

A

16’

Two red
One yellow

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10
Q

Air bags:

What. Should the low pressure gauge be set to?

A

135 psi

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11
Q

Air bags:

What is the maximum internal pressure for an airbag?

A

118 psi

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12
Q

Air bags:

When should you shore a load?

A

Before and during the lift.

Always have the bag connected prior to placing it under a load.

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13
Q

Air bags:

How high should airbags be inflated?

A

1/2 to 3/4 of the rated height capacity to prevent the pillowing effect.

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14
Q

Air bags:

What is the maximum temperature of a surface to be lifted?

A

220 degrees.

Place canvas rubber or leather or wood between bag and surface.

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15
Q

Air bags:

How many bags can be stacked on top of each other?

A

Never more than two.

Generally inflate the bottom bag first. (Not always!)

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16
Q

Air bags:

Lifting capability is reduced how much to obtain the max height?

A

50%

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17
Q

Air bags:

How should you communicate to the operator which bag to raise?

A

By the color of the supply hose.

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18
Q

Air bags:

Leak sealing kit:
How long are ratchet belts?
Extension belts?
Color of supply hose?
Safety relief pressure?
Neoprene sheet size?
A

30’feet

20 feet

Orange

22 psi

20”x20”

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19
Q

Air bags:

What is the life expectancy of the bags?

A

10 years. Expectancy is based on air pollutants not usage.

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20
Q

Hydra Ram:

Extends what to what?

Length?

Weight?

A

3/4” - 4”

12 pounds

13”

Max force of 10,000 lbs

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21
Q

Hydra Ram:

When to lubricate?

A

After each use

3 in 1 oil

Clean the entire thing, including pistons

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22
Q

TIC

Low contrast Occurs where?

High contrast?

What does “changing thermal contrast” indicate?

A

Cooler areas

Hotter areas

May be an indication of fire in close proximity

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23
Q

TIC

What does convected heat appear as?

When should it be looked for?

A

White swirling waves.

When initially entering the occupancy and periodically after that.

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24
Q

TIC

How to scan?

A

First: Straight up overhead

Then to the seam of wall ahead

Then left and right

Then to floor

Lastly to the rear

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25
Q

TIC

What are the limitations?

A

Does not see through

Glass
Plastic
Water
Tile

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26
Q

TIC

Where is the focal point?

When to inspect?

Who to call for new one?

What is the field of view?

A

3 feet from the lens

After roll call

Fire tools and equipment unit

50 degrees

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27
Q

TIC

6000

How long to hold button to turn on?

How long is self test?

To turn off?

A

1 second

5 seconds

4 seconds

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28
Q

TIC

6000

What indicates high heat?

A

A green triangle on top left

ALSO - a green triangle over the scale

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29
Q

TIC

6000

What indicates maximum operating temp?

A

A red thermometer in a red triangle

Flashing red - overheat

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30
Q

TIC

6000

Heat color reference bar - what do the colors mean?

A

Yellow - low end 291-302

Orange - middle of the heat reference bar 302 - 311

Red - high heat 311 - 320

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31
Q

TIC

6000

How much of the screen needs to be occupied by yellow/red to switch to high heat?

A

More then 32%

Gives greater detail when it shifts

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32
Q

TIC

6000

What is the operating time?

How long will it recharge in?

A

3 - 3.5 hours

Will recharge a fully dead battery in 4 hours

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33
Q

TIC

6000

What are the colors and battery percentages?

A

4 green LED - 75-100%

3 green - 50-75%

2 yellow - 25-50%

1 red - 0-25%

Flashing red - less than 5 minutes remaining (critically low)

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34
Q

Ogura rebar cutter

Max diameter of cut?

When does it light up during cut?

A

1”

During “high torque mode”

(Tool automatically selects proper mode)

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35
Q

Ogura rebar cutter

Can you use tool if the blade is damaged at all?

How to begin cut?

A

No!

Blade is at full speed

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36
Q

Lobster tool:

What’s the charging time?

Battery display will flash on tool when?

How many cuts from a full battery?

A

20 mins quick charge

20%

40 cuts

Change hydraulic flood every 6 months

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37
Q

Glow sticks:

Get them from where?

How many should each unit have on the rig?

How long do they glow?

A

“Techno” services

10

12 hours

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38
Q

Sound powered phone

How do you reduce background noise while waiting for a transmission

A

Cover the mouthpiece with your hand

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39
Q

Sound powered phone

How are standpipe cabinets identified?

A

A sign above the outlet with a white hose on a red background

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40
Q

Sound powered phone

In under river tubes how far apart are the phone connectors at standpipe outlets?

A

200 feet

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41
Q

PPV Fans

How much do they weigh?

What is their run time?

A

155 pounds

2 to 3 hours at full throttle

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42
Q

PPV Fans

Who authorizes stair pressurization?

A

The I C

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43
Q

PPV Fans

What do you need to wear when operating the fan?

How many members need to lift it?

A

Eye and ear protection

Two members (Never lift while the fan is operating)

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44
Q

PPV Fans

When do you need exhaust hoses attached?

Where do you refuel it?

A

Always

Never inside a structure

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45
Q

Metlx and lithx extinguishers

How do you identify methlx?

Lithx?

A

Yellow label

LITHX label

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46
Q

Metlx and lithx extinguishers

What is the optimum distance to start extinguishment?

What is the discharge time?

What is the coverage?

A

10’

30 seconds

3’ square feet

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47
Q

Metlx and lithx extinguishers

How to hold it?

Which hand should hold the nozzle?

Where should you direct it?

How long should you delay overhaul

A

Upright

Strongest hand

At the base of the material burning

until the fuel has cooled, May take up to 30 minutes

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48
Q

Metlx and lithx extinguishers

How often should you change the powder

A

It’s not necessary, there is no change and physical properties over time.

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49
Q

Removable bollards:

What tool can you use to lift them?

A

A metal Halligan hook

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50
Q

Removable bollards:

Retractable bollards have approximately how many cycles if there is a power failure?

A

10

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51
Q

Removable bollards:

How do you lower retractable bollards?

How do you raise them?

What does the reset option do?

A

Turn key to emergency

Turn key to normal

Reset resets the alarm. If you open the box and do not insert a key within 30 seconds an alarm will go off

A member must be assigned to remain at the box throughout the op

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52
Q

Fastpak

Can you operate the high and low pressure simultaneously?

How do you monitor air pressure?

How long does it take the air to equalize via the high pressure?

A

Yes

The cylinder gauge

60 seconds

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53
Q

Fastpak

When should you not use the high-pressure method?

A

If the UAC is damaged

If a leak is detected at any time during the filling process

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54
Q

Fastpak

How long is the high pressure hose the low pressure hose?

A

Hi = 5 feet

Low = 20 feet

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55
Q

Fastpak

What are the four ways of administering air of the earth low pressure hose?

A

Replace members regulator

Replace low pressure Hanssen fitting

Replace members face piece

Schrader connection (SOC units only)

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56
Q

Fastpak

Can we use fast pack on civilians?

A

Yes if the victim is trapped, or during a confined space rescue

A fast pack from the fast unit shall not be deployed for this operation

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57
Q

APR

What is the shelf life?

How many do engines and trucks carry?

A

Seven years

Six adapters and 12 Cartridges

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58
Q

Rebreathers:

How far can SOC units penetrate with their air source card?

A

Less than 300 feet

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59
Q

Rebreathers:

Provide how long of usable air?

A

Up to four hours

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60
Q

Rebreathers:

How many rebreather’s are on each response vehicle?

A

36 (same as number of identities in the PAC tracker)

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61
Q

Rebreathers:

What does the support unit bring?

Where do they wait?

A

Post radio, ice, lights and light sticks, spare batteries.

Area free of immediate hazards.

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62
Q

Rebreathers:

How long should operational plans be?

When does the warning alarm go off?

A

Not exceed three hours 30 minutes

60 minutes of operational time left

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63
Q

Rebreathers:

Where should the first unit wair

A

Go to vicinity of operation obtain size up, withdraw to a safe location. Will be on air along with the operating units

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64
Q

Rebreathers:

What is the primary means of communication with the entry team?

A

Post radio

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65
Q

Cleaning the SCBA

How much alcohol should you clean the regulator with?

How long to wait before disinfecting?

A

70% alcohol = 6 full pumps into regulator opening

Swirl, and wait 10 minutes before rinsing

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66
Q

Cleaning the SCBA

How to dry regulator?

A

Shaking it and opening the purge valve. Do not bang the regulator

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67
Q

Cleaning the SCBA

Can you use the regulator immediately after prior to drying?

A

If you shake out the water, do not expose it below 32°F, verify the breathing apparatus is operating normally.

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68
Q

SCBA

How old can your prescription be when ordering face spectacle?

Who do you fax the form to?

A

Less than one year old

Mask service unit and the vendor

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69
Q

PakTracker

What is the maximum range?

Is it intrinsically safe?

A

900 feet

Not suitable for flammable or explosive atmospheres

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70
Q

PakTracker

When it receives an alarm what is the procedure to be followed?

A

Member tells officer officer tells the I C and attempts to contact the member.

If no contact the officer gives a Mayday.

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71
Q

PakTracker

How do you turn it on?

When does it receive a signal from a pass device?

How many identities can it hold?

How many lines of info on the screen

A

Hit enter and scroll

A pass device that is in full alarm for 10 seconds

36 identities

Two lines of information

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72
Q

PakTracker

How do you get it to scroll?

How do you lock into an identity?

A

HOld scroll for three seconds.

Hit enter

**enter is a momentary touch button, scroll must be continuously held down

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73
Q

PakTracker

How should you hold it?

What signal strength causes the lights to light up?

A

Waist height

50%
Red = bottom
Yellow = middle
Greene = top

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74
Q

PakTracker

What direction should you move the package tracker first?

How long should you pause?

A

Horizontally

3 to 4 seconds

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75
Q

PakTracker

What will it usually pass through?

When does the low battery indicator glow?

A

GLOW

Glass, light materials, openings, wood

20%

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76
Q

PakTracker

What indicates charging

What indicates fully charged

What in the case charger is in standby mode

What indicates defect in the battery

A

Flashing green

Solid green

Yellow

Read, remove the battery from service

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77
Q

PakTracker

What capacity of characters does the SCB a pass device transmit to the pack tracker?

A

Maximum of eight characters

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78
Q

Salvage

When does it begin?

When is it carried out in the fire area?

What do you do with articles of value?

A

With the initial attack

When fire is under control

Turn over to the officer in command

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79
Q

Digital in line pressure gauge:

How much does it weigh?

How long can it operate?

A

5 pounds

5 hours

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80
Q

Digital in line pressure gauge:

Can you pre-connected to a hose?

A

No

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81
Q

Digital in line pressure gauge:

What is the effect of gallons per minute for a 2 1/2 inch hose?

A

225-250 gpm

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82
Q

Digital in line pressure gauge:

When pressure is reading normal or higher and the flow is reduced what could the problem be?

A

Kink

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83
Q

Digital in line pressure gauge:

When the pressure is reading normal or lower and the flow is increased, what could the problem be?

A

Burst length

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84
Q

Digital in line pressure gauge:

What if the in-line pressure gauge breaks during operation?

A

Continue operating since it does not regulate water flow

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85
Q

Digital in line pressure gauge:

When it flashes a high pressure alert and read what does the pressure exceed?

When it flashes high flow alert what is the flow exceed?

Low flow alert?

A

Greater than 200 psi

Greater than 250 gpm

Less than 80 gpm

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86
Q

Digital in line pressure gauge:

When does it go into sleep mode? When does it turn off automatically?

A

It goes to sleep mode with no flow for 15 minutes

No flow for 30 minutes
It will need to be restarted after this

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87
Q

Digital in line pressure gauge:

When does the low battery alert come on and flash slowly?

When does the low battery flash rapidly?

A

After 3.5 hours of usage (or 90 minutes of battery life left)

10 minutes of battery life left

Five hours total

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88
Q

Digital in line pressure gauge:

Battery life:

When charging

fully charged

When defective

A

Steady red

Steady green

Slowly blinking red

(4 Batteries total: one in the machine one of the bag, and two on the charging unit at home)

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89
Q

Tools 7:
Nozzles

Combination straight stream and fog devices shall be stored in what position?

A

Straight stream

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90
Q

Tools 7:
Nozzles

What should you do to all couplings after cleaning?

A

A light coating of oil on all couplings after cleaning

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91
Q

Tools 7:
Nozzles

When are nozzles tested?

How many lengths of hose from the rig when testing the nozzle?

A

August, two lengths (100 feet)

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92
Q

Tools 7:
Nozzles

Does the FT one tip automatically adjust or do you need to manually handle it?

Do you need two members to handle the hose line?

A

Automaticall adjusts

If one member can handle it it is not discharging sufficient flow as a fire fighting stream,

180 GPM is acceptable and should require two members

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93
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

What unit is the high-rise nozzle unit?

What do they bring and where?

A

Fifth engine

To IC at lobby command post:

  • HRN
  • 2 1/2” per ff
  • standpipe kit
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94
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

How big is it, what degree bend?

Does it have its own shut off?

A

8 feet with a 68° bend

Shut off is permanently attached to the nozzle

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95
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

Is the tip removable?

When do you check it?

A

Yes

Weekly and before each use

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96
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

What is the psi for three and four lengths?

A

70 80

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97
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

Who places it into operation?

Do you need a spotter?

Who announces it will be used?

A

IC

Yes should be in place with binoculars

IC

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98
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

Operating it requires how many engines and what other tools?

A

2 engines and FE tools with rabbit tool

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99
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

Is it necessary to remove the window to operate the nozzle?

A

In most cases no

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100
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

Do you have to attach the supply line to the nozzle before sliding it out the window?

A

Yes

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101
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

What window should you direct the stream into first?

A

The window that the wind is blowing into first

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102
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

Where is an additional shut off located?

Which shut off do you use when repositioning?

A

One length back from the nozzle.

This same nozzle should be used to shut down the line, and the nozzle should be opened to bleed the line making it easier to reposition

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103
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

If the repositioning does the officer give approval to operate the nozzle again or does he need IC approval?

A

IC must give approval

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104
Q

Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:

If repairs are required who does the officer contact?

A

Tech services (T shaped handle)

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105
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

How long and how wide?

A

6’3”

10”

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106
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

What type of OST’s? Can you remove them?

The stream will reach how far?

A

Half inch; not to be removed

Excess of 60’

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107
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

Supplied with white line? Approximately how many GPM?

A

1 3/4”. 125gpm

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108
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

Can you operate the cockloft nozzle without protection of an additional line?

A

No, should never be the primary attack line and should always be protected by an additional hand line.

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109
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

Who carries it?

A

All squads and divisions

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110
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

Can you attach it to any controlling nozzle?

A

Yes, remove the MST and attach it to the shut off

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111
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

What is the preferred location for operation?

Do you NEED to cut a vent hole over the cockloft?

A

Immediately inside the apartment door

**Consideration should be given to cutting a vent hole over the fire

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112
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

What size hole should be cut in the ceiling? What is the minimum clearance between a ceiling joists on the roof joists?

A

3’x3’

4”

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113
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

How do you rotate the nozzle in order to operate it?

A

Rotated 90° and return it to its original position

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114
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

Can it be moved from apartment to apartment to extend its reach?

A

Yes

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115
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

Who decides whether or not to place it in operation?

A

A chief officer (does not say IC)

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116
Q

Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:

When do you inspect it? For repairs who do you contact

A

Weekly

Tech services

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117
Q

Tools 7:
Combo nozzle:

Where is it mounted?

A

Above the portable ladder rack on select engines

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118
Q

Tools 7:
Combo nozzle:

Who do you contact if you need repairs?

A

Research and development (not tech services BRAND NEW)

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119
Q

Tools 7:
Combo nozzle:

Does it have a shut off attached?

A

Yes, it has a 2 1/2 inch shut off.

It should be stored with an inch and a half to 2 1/2 inch increaser attached
(Will allow quick hook up for cockloft nozzle or remove the increase her for a quick hook up to high rise nozzle)

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120
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

Fuel tank is sufficient for how long?

Proper mix is what?

A

20 to 30 minutes

2.6 ounces of oil to 1 gallon of gas

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121
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

What foot do you place inside to handle when starting?

Do you have to insert your foot?

A

Left

No you can insert a tool through the handle and step on it

***must hold handle with hand

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122
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

What do you have to wear when operating?

A

Complete PPE, gloves and goggles. (Goggles should be attached to carrying handle of a saw)

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123
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

Physical communication between guide man and operator:
One slap
Two slaps
Three slaps

A

1 stop
2 cut
3 shut down saw

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124
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

What is the radius of circle of danger?

Who can enter the circle?

A

20 foot radius

Officer, operator, guide man

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125
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

How do you move the saw when operating from one place to another?

A

Stop blade by placing blade on surface

Roll saw

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126
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

How far apart should your feet be when operating?

A

Boxer stats: 18 inches to 20 inches

127
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

How far apart are roof beams?

A

16”

128
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

If sparks are encountered do you move the saw to the inside or the outside of the cut?

A

Inside

129
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

What size hook should be used on the roof of a taxpayer to push down ceilings

A

10’

130
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

If cutting a roof covering is too difficult what should you do?

A

Make a cough and cut in the vicinity of the boarded up opening

131
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

Put the carbide tipped blade OOS if how many teeth are missing from the 24 tooth blade? 12 tooth blade?

A

8 missing from 24

3 missing from 12

132
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

Who is responsible for color coding the blades?

A

Company commander. Both sides of silicone carbide should be painted yellow

133
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

How many inches should a abrasive disc be when discontinued?

A

8 inches or less

134
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

Can a diamond blade cut bullet proof glass? Plastic pipe? Wood?

A

Yes, yes, can cut wood but it is not recommended.

135
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

Diamond blade outlasts how many abrasive desks? Does it have less spark some more sparks than abrasive desks?

A

Outlast 150 abrasive disc

90% less sparks than abrasive desks

136
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

Diamond blade:
How do you cool the blade while operating?

A

Frequently back the blade out of a cut.

If it begins to heat and Glow use a gentle Stream of water at point of contact with material being cut

137
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

What should you do to the blade after use?

A

Flip it, it is by directional and should even the wear and maximum exposure

138
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

Breaking strength of carrying harness?

A

Thousand pounds

139
Q

Tools 9
Power saws:

When converting the sling into a safety harness, where do you attach the sling on the mask?

A

Where the shoulder straps connect to the waist strap

140
Q

Lexan Windows:

What tools are effective on it?

What tools are in effective?

A

Partner saw with carbide tipped blade; saws all with wood blade.

Air chisel, torch, pike ask, chainsaw

**Can use portable ladders to push in the window.

141
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

What is the goal at a compactor? Incinerator?

A

Compactor – put out fire

Incinerator – clear blockage

142
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

And projects on the first floor what would a compactor door be colored? Incinerator?

A

Incinerator is red

Compactor is gray

143
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

How long should The bent reinforcing rod be to free the blockage?

A

10’ - Same length as a floor

144
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

Who should shock open the stairwell door in the lobby?

(Incinerator)

A

**The roof man before he leaves the lobby

145
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

Where does the LCC go at an incinerator fire?

A

To the incinerator room, shut off the burner, pulls down the blockage if it’s low, etc.

146
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

What does the engine company do at an incinerator fire?

A

Generally waits in the lobby unless the shoot needs to be flooded

147
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

What is the SOP of the fires in the basement incinerator room?

A

Same as a basement fire

148
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

Do we replace the sprinkler head at a compactor chute?

A

No, it is designed not to be replaced after activation

149
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

Where does the engine go at a compactor chute fire?

A

One level above the blockage (do not free the blockage could become more serious, put it out)

150
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

Where does the OV go at a compactor chute fire?

A

Operate with the engine to provide access

**Same as a compactor unit fire

151
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

Where does the FE team go at a compactor chute fire?

A

The compactor room, shut down power to the unit

**Same as a compactor unit fire

152
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

Can we operate the compactor unit itself?

A

Yes, if there is a need to help clear the unit

153
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

Where does the roof go at a compactor fire?

A

Generally goes to the roof to vent

154
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

Where does the LCC ago at a compactor fire?

A

His duties vary

155
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

If the fire at a compactor is in the unit, where does the engine go?

A

To the first floor and operates into the chute

156
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

SOP for a compactor fire that is extended into the compactor room?

A

Same as a cellar fire

157
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

Where does the forcible entry team go at an incinerator fire?

A

They operate with the OV in the building to locate the blockage

158
Q

Incinerator/compactor:

Where does the OVM operate at an incinerator fire?

A

Operates with the FE team to locate the blockage

159
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

What is considered a main artery?

A

Posted speeds above 25 mph

160
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

When is the danger for a secondary collision greatest?

A

Light to medium Traffic

161
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

Fully loaded tractor trailer needs how many feet to stop at 50 mph?

A

500

162
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

If the operation occurs off the roadway, do you still need an apparatus placed to provide a safe work environment?

A

Yes

163
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

How many feet behind the operating unit should be blocking apparatus be placed?

A

At least 50 feet

164
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

When can you stand on the highway pavement behind the blocking apparatus?

A

Only if placing flares cones or signs and traffic is stopped

165
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

When do you use cones? When do you use flares?

A

Cones: both day and night

Flares: At night and periods of reduced visibility

166
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

How many cones or flares should be used to build a lane closure?

A

4-6 At least

167
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

When do you light the first flare?

A

Before leaving the rig and carry it with you

168
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

What is the equation to place the furthest flair?

A

(Fastest expected speed x first digit) + 60

(70 x 7) + 60 = 550

169
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

How far from the edge of the roadway is the furthest flare placed?

How far out do they go into the roadway at each point?

How many members place flares?

A

2-2-2

2 members
2’ from roadway
2’ further into roadway each point

170
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

How long do flares burn?

A

About 30 minutes

171
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

When should operating unit which is crossing over the center divider be released?

A

As soon as possible after the rigs come from the direction the accident is on

172
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

When you notice a hazardous separation on a highway or bridge etc. what should you do?

A

ImMediate letterhead to the chief of ops

173
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

What vehicles should you chock?

A

Both the rig and the motor vehicle

174
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

Can you operate through the front grill as the engine?

A

No

175
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

Can the truck operate a line?

A

Yes maybe used to operate a second line to protect or protect extrication

176
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

Do you need a charged line in place when opening the hood?

A

Yes

177
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

What terminal first on the battery?

A

Negative

178
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

What color are high-voltage cables?

A

Most colored orange, some are colored blue

179
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

How far away does the key fob have to be from a vehicle?

A

At least 15 feet

180
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

When do you have to cool down a battery at a hybrid vehicle fire?

A

Always

181
Q

Motor vehicle emergencies:

No one should be allowed within how many feet of the rear of a garbage truck?

A

50 feetp

182
Q

Marine manual:

When are propellers turning?

A

Always, even when the vessel is not moving

183
Q

Marine manual:

How long should the hold remained sealed?

A

Until IC orders it open - could be several days

184
Q

TB Rope 4
PSS:

Can you use the PSS more than once?

A

No, it is placed out of service

185
Q

TB Rope 4
PSS:

When do you inspect it?

A

Start of each tour; semi annually (and repacked)

186
Q

TB Rope 4
PSS:

Where do you get a replacement?

A

Division. If more than 10 I needed division contacts the rope unit

187
Q

TB Rope 4
PSS:

If it is contaminated with fire ground contaminants then what do you do?

Grossly contaminated?

A

Cleaning in quarters with sponge and water

If it’s contaminated with other than fire ground contaminants (grossly) place it out of service

188
Q

TB Rope 4
PSS:

If you do not have a PSS do you respond on the rig?

A

Yes but you do not operate in an IDLH

189
Q

TB Rope 4
PSS:

How many folds of the rope do you stuff into the bag at once?

How much rope should be left when you stop?

How many inches between I hook an XO?

A

5
18 inches of rope left when you start packing
8 inches between a hook and XO

190
Q

TB Rope 4
PSS:

If you need to replace the bag do you replace the rope with it?

A

No, remove the rope from the bag of the bag is contaminated or damaged

191
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

How long is it, how wide?

A

200 feet long; 7.5 mm

192
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

When deploying, do you employ a quicker approach or slower?

A

Use a slower more cautious approach!

193
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

How far apart are the direction markers?

How wide at the end going into the IDLH? How wide at the end exiting the IDLH?

A

The distance knots are 25 feet apart

1/2” at the end towards safety

1” at the end towards the IDLH

194
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

Which hook attaches to the bag?

Which hook to substantial object?

A

Single action

Double action

195
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

In order to use it do you have to notify the ic?

A

Yes

196
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

How far off the ground should it be?

A

1-2’

197
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

What type of contact should you have with all search team members?

A

Voice contact

198
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

If your search is interrupted due to low air or victim removal, etc. what should you do?

A

Tie off the line and leave the bag with the remainder of the rope (if nothing to tie off to take a few wraps around the bag)

199
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

In most conditions how many members should be assigned to the search rope?

A

Limited to three

Remaining guys will stay at the Tie off point

200
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

What hand should be on the rope?

A

Right; so if you are exiting you should be in contact with your right hand, and the company relieving you should be in contact with their right hand

201
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

Can you lift or lower with the search rope?

A

No, only for search purposes

202
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

When do you inspect it?

When do you repack it?

A

After each use; repack QUARTERLY

203
Q

TB Rope 6
Search Rope:

How do you repack the rope?

A

Coil it clockwise with the end of the rope that has the single knot;

Coil it into the bag counterclockwise

SAME AS LSR

204
Q

Can:

How many gallons?
Weight?
Psi?
How long does it take the water to expel?
How often does it have to get hydrostatically tested?
Inspected when?

A
2 1/2
30lbs
100 psi
55 seconds
Five years
Daily
205
Q

KO curtain:

Dimensions?

Weight?

A

8’x6’

26.5 lbs

206
Q

KO curtain:

How cool are those the curtain make the environment?

A

50%

207
Q

KO curtain:

When do you inspect it?

A

Weekly at mud and after each use

208
Q

KO curtain:

Do you store the curtain with ropes clipped or unclipped?

Do you roll it from top to bottom or bottom to top?

A

Clipped together

bottom to top

209
Q

KO curtain:

If you deploy the curtain, what does the officer of that unit need to do?

A

Letterhead to chief of ops

Report to Chief of fire Academy

210
Q

KO curtain:

Where do you get a replacement?

A

Division

211
Q

KO curtain:

Can you deploy it at drill?

A

No

212
Q

KO curtain:

If it is damaged at other than fire operations, who sends a report?

A

Company commander to the chief of ops

213
Q

KO curtain:

Where do you get the training curtain?

A

Division

214
Q

Blanket:

How many windows cannot cover?

A

Two

215
Q

SCBA:

What should you do to the face piece if you run out of air?

A

Remove the regulator

216
Q

SCBA:

Do you need the mask in a confined space?

A

Yes you must wear it until the space is deemed safe

217
Q

SCBA:

Will the mask work if it is submerged in water?

A

No, it will be inoperative.

218
Q

SCBA:

How long is the service life of a cylinder?

How often does it need to be tested?

A

15 years

Five years

219
Q

SCBA:

How many liters per minute is the average oxygen intake during moderate work?

A

40

220
Q

SCBA:

How often do you check spare cylinders?

A

Mondays (same as the LSR)

221
Q

SCBA:

Can you leave the valve open once you fully deplete a cylinder?

A

No it will allow contaminants inside the cylinder.

222
Q

SCBA:

Can you drag a member during training while wearing in SCBA?

A

No, it can cause injury

223
Q

SCBA:

Color is on top of a training cylinder?

A

Blue

224
Q

SCBA:

When do you exchange a cylinder prior to operating?

while operating?

A

When the remote gauge is less than full (green area)

When the remote gauge and heads up display is less than 1/4 (Viber alert)

225
Q

SCBA:

What tools do you need to replace the O-ring?

A

1/8 inch Allen wrench;

7/16 inch open end wrench

226
Q

SCBA:

If you encounter a mask missing a UAC cover what should you do?

A

Out of service

227
Q

SCBA:

What is the pressure reducer assembly reduced to the PSI too?

A malfunction of the PRA will reduce the psi only 2 What?

If there is a failure of both primary and secondary systems, what will the psi be? How will you know that both have failed?

A

100 psi

150 psi And the Vibra alert will go on.

185, vibralert And a relief valve will be activated in the PRA. (Cylinder valve should be partially closed!!)

228
Q

SCBA:

What does the regulator reduce the pressure to?

A

Slightly higher than atmospheric

229
Q

SCBA:

If you do not press the manual shut off in the regulator, how fast will the cylinder deplete?

A

Four minutes

230
Q

SCBA:

If the manual shut off does not release on the regulator, how far down do you turn the read purge valve?

A

180°

231
Q

SCBA:

Up to how many liters per minute can be released via the red purge valve?

A

225

232
Q

SCBA:

How many holes in the spray bar?

A

9

233
Q

SCBA:

How many lights in the HUD?

How long do they illuminate when it is turned on?

What are the lights?

A

4 lights and 1 battery light

20 seconds

Full - 2 green

3/4 - 1 green

1/2 - yellow flashing slowly

1/4 - red flashing rapidly

Circular battery light - flashes fed when low battery

234
Q

SCBA:

Face pieces:

Small color?

Comfort?

Large?

A

Green

Black

Red

235
Q

SCBA:

A break in the control console will result in slight air leak - can you plug or seal the vent holes?

A

No

236
Q

SCBA:

Motion sensor will sound when?

A

After 20 secs

32 secs - full alarm

237
Q

SCBA:

Pre alarm can be reset how?

Full alarm?

A

Movement or holding reset button.

Press reset twice

238
Q

SCBA:

Low battery is indicated how?

A

Chirp every two seconds

239
Q

SCBA:

How can you check the batteries?

A

Press and hold the reset button, green light means sufficient and red light means must be replaced.

240
Q

SCBA:

Can you replace batteries while system is pressurized?

A

No

241
Q

SCBA:

How do you remove the battery cover?

How many batteries go inside?

A

Phillips screwdriver

Six batteries AA of the same brand, always replace all batteries at the same time

242
Q

SCBA:

How long do batteries last? How long do they last in full alarm?

A

1000 hours; eight hours in full alarm

243
Q

SCBA:

If voicemitter or nose cup is damaged or missing, what does the officer need to do?

A

Letterhead report to Chief of ops.

out of service forwarded to MSU.

244
Q

SCBA:

When checking regulator, if exhalation valve is stuck or a fluttering sound is heard what should you do?

A

Out of service

245
Q

SCBA:

When donning a mask on a rig, When do you pull alligator clips?

A

When you step off apparatus. All you do on the rig is grab the top part of the shoulder straps and stand up.

246
Q

SCBA:

When performing an emergency procedure, do you need to transmit a Mayday?

A

Yes

247
Q

SCBA:

While performing the swim move, what do you place through the studs first?

A

Right knee, right shoulder, and head

248
Q

SCBA:

Damaged face piece: if it is more than can be controlled with one hand, what should you do?

A

Continue to cover, press manual shut off after each breath.

If it is too large to allow regulator shut off to release then use purge valve and an on off motion

249
Q

SCBA:

What is the emergency touch signal while operating?

A

Four distinct blows on the shoulder then pulls member in a direction

250
Q

SCBA:

When should you notify the I see when you hear a pass alarm?

A

Full alarm for 10 seconds

251
Q

SCBA:

What solution should you use for disinfecting?

A

Hypochlorite: 1/4 cup bleach to 1 gallon water (1:100 dilution)

252
Q

SCBA:

How long do you immerse the face piece in hypochlorite?

A

Five minutes

253
Q

SCBA:

What do you use to disinfect regulator?

How many pumps into the regulator opening, and how long do you leave it inside?

A

70% alcohol in a spray bottle.

6 full pumps, 10 minutes

254
Q

SCBA:

Where is the month and year of service date recorded on the mask?

A

On PRA where high-pressure hose connects

255
Q

SCBA:

Color-coded labels:
Engine
Ladder
rescue 
Hazmat
Squad
Battalion
Spare
Marin
MSU spare
A
Black
Red
Blue
Blue
Yellow
Yellow
Orange
Green
Black
256
Q

Chainsaw:

Can you use the chainsaw for ventilation or overhauling in an emergency?

A

Only at a pier fire

257
Q

Chainsaw:

Do you need to wear your long sleeve Work duty shirt or bunker coat?

A

Either

258
Q

Chainsaw:

Do you have to wear your fire gloves?

A

You cannot, you have to wear saw protective gloves

259
Q

Chainsaw:

Can you wear work duty shoes or bunker boots?

A

Must wear bunker boots

260
Q

Chainsaw:

How high can you cut?

A

Do not cut above chest height

261
Q

Chainsaw:

Which arm do you keep stiff?

A

Left

262
Q

Chainsaw:

After cutting do you loosen the fuel or the oil cap to relieve pressure?

A

Both

263
Q

Chainsaw:

What is the circle of danger?

Who can be inside the circle?

A

10 foot radius (20 foot diameter)

Operator and control person only

264
Q

Chainsaw:

Should the control member be in visual or touch contact with the operator?

Should the control be removing debris while cutting?

A

Visual

Do not remove debris while operator is cutting

265
Q

Chainsaw:

Can you refuel the saw inside the circle of danger?

A

No

266
Q

Chainsaw:

How far down should you cut into the log before removing?

A

3/4 of the width

267
Q

Chainsaw:

What is bucking?

A

Cutting a log into sections

268
Q

Chainsaw:

Can you operate the saw from a ladder?

A

No

269
Q

Chainsaw:

Does it matter what you have on underneath the chaps?
Bunker pants, pants, shorts?

A

Cannot wear shorts

270
Q

Chainsaw:

Can you operate with your handy talkie on?

A

No, take it off

271
Q

Chainsaw:

Where do you send the saw for repairs?

A

Tech services

272
Q

Chainsaw:

When testing a saw at mud how many people do you need to test it?

A

Two people always when saw is in operation.

273
Q

Chainsaw:

What kind of oil should be mixed with gasoline to fuel the saw?

A

Two cycle engine oil

274
Q

Chainsaw:

In order to replace the chain, should the chain break be on or off?

A

Off

275
Q

Tools 37
Floor Jack:

Max capacity?

Lifting height minimum and maximum?

A

2 tons or 4000 pounds

3 1/2 inches to 18 inches

276
Q

Tools 37
Floor Jack:

How many pumps to max height?

A

5

277
Q

Tools 37
Floor Jack:

After raising with the Jack, what should you do?

A

Place cribbing and lower the vehicle onto the cribbing slowly

278
Q

Tools 37
Floor Jack:

Can you get under the vehicle before it is cribbed?

A

No

279
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

Can you use a foam nozzle on the blitz fire monitor?

A

Yes

280
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

Max inlet pressure

A

175 psi

281
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

What size is the inlet? Outlet?

A

Both 2 1/2

282
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

Stream range?

A

10° above to 86° above

283
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

Do you open by pulling back or pushing forward?

A

Pull back to open

Push forward to close

284
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

If the Mariana moves in what direction will the automatic shut off shut off the monitor?

How do you resume?

A

Sideways

Push handle fully forward and then open the handle again (pullback)

285
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

What is the minimum flow rate for proper oscillating?

A

175 GPM

286
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

What do you supply the monitor with?

A

One 2 1/2 line

287
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

Can you on a couple the isolating mechanism a name it manually?

A

Yes

288
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

What is the max flow capacity when supplied at 175 psi?

A

500 GPM

289
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

How can you flush the tip of the Bre without shutting down?

A

Rotate all the way to the left

This opens the tip

290
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

Does it have a stream shaper built-in?

A

Yes, but you can add an additional stream shaper to break up and provide a better reach

291
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

What tip should not be used with a monitor?

A

2 inch solid stream tip

292
Q

Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:

What is the safest method of restraining the monitor?

A

Use the tiedown strap

293
Q

Tools 39:
Beluga glass knife:

Can it cut laminated safety glass?

A

Yes

**All 2018 and newer automobiles are required to have laminated safety glass

294
Q

Tools 39:
Beluga glass knife:

How many degrees can it swivel?

A

360°

295
Q

Tools 39:
Beluga glass knife:

Will it wear out while cutting glass?

A

No. made of polished hardened steel

296
Q

Tools 39:
Beluga glass knife:

How deep does it penetrate?

A

Less than 1 inch

297
Q

TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:

When should it be on the rig?

A

Only when called for operation or training.

298
Q

TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:

Who can be called to transport it?

A

Any engine

299
Q

TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:

How many wheels have a whee lock?

A

One. Shows a red square

300
Q

TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:

Can you connect more than one cart?

A

Yes

301
Q

TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:

Where shall you report with it?

A

Command post

302
Q

TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:

Who determines best access point?

A

Officer

303
Q

TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:

Can stoked extend over sides?

A

Only the front and rear

304
Q

TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:

How many members should push?

A

One a steep grade or heavy load: 2 or more

305
Q

TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:

When should wheel lock be engaged?

A

When left unattended p

306
Q

APR’s

Where would you use it?

A

“BRAD” uses it

Biological (with monitoring)
Radiological (isotope is not a hazard)
Asbestos
Decon (where filter removes contaminants)

307
Q

Rebreathers:

FAST TEAM

What extra tools do they bring?

A

MF BREST

Medical equipment (and defib)
Fast pak
Batteries: TIC and radio
Ropes: 2 search ropes
EDSCBA
Stokes and board
Tic
308
Q

APRs

Shelf life?

How many adapters and cartridges?

A

7 years

6 adapters (1 per guy)
12 cartridges (2 per guy)
309
Q

TB
Arson

What are the indicators of accelerants?

A

Low and Little

Low charting
Low burn marks
Little contents with heavy fire

310
Q

TB
Arson

Who do you need permission from to cross fire lines?

A

Fire Marshall and/or chief of operations

MEANS CHIEF OF OPS

311
Q

TB
Arson

What are the three indicators of arson on a dead body?

A

Absence of pink to cherry red lips, eyelids, skin - MEANS THEY WERE ALIVE at time of fire

Lividity (settling of blood to lowest parts of body) shows as pink or cherry red skin NOT THE SAME AS CO - WILL ONLY BE IN LOWEST PARTS OF BODY

External to internal beveling of skull

**pugilistic position is normal - body reacting to fire

312
Q

TB
Arson

What containers are OK for evidence preservation?

Not ok?

A

Metal can with lid (best)

Clean glass jar with lid (second best)

Plastic bag doubled up in an emergency

DO NOT USE PLASTIC CONTAINER

313
Q

TB
Arson

What pattern on a wall is a normal fire pattern?

What is an abnormal and indicates an accelerant?

A

V pattern

Perpendicular burn

314
Q

TB
Arson

What type of smoke and crazing indicates a rapid heat buildup?

Slow heat build up?

A
  • Light smoke (close to point of origin - because there was a lot of fire and no smoke)
  • Small crazing
  • Heavy smoke (remote from origin)
  • Large crazing