Training Bulletins Flashcards
Akron Multiversal:
What is the vertical range of elevation?
90 degrees above horizontal to 15 degrees below
There is a safety stop at 35 degrees
Akron Multiversal:
What are the tip sizes and pressure for each?
What is the max pressure?
What is the max GPM?
1 1/14”, 1 1/2”, 2”
100 - 70 - 50
“10-75”
Max pressure 200 psi
800 gpm
Akron Multiversal:
What is the last step in setting up the multiversal?
Connecting the hose
Akron Multiversal:
How far back should the supply hose be kept straight?
15 feet
If the supply lines are long, insert a single gate one length from the nozzle.
Akron Multiversal:
Spikes on multiversal should be sharpened when?
Flats on them exceed 1/16”
Akron Multiversal:
When Operating from the truck mount which hose should be supplying
A 50 foot length of hose.
Akron Multiversal:
What is the horizontal rotation when in the portable position?
What is a horizontal rotation when installed in the truck mount
90 degrees
180 degrees
Air bags:
What should companies paint on the bag?
Lift capacity and lift height.
Air bags:
How long are air hoses?
What colors?
16’
Two red
One yellow
Air bags:
What. Should the low pressure gauge be set to?
135 psi
Air bags:
What is the maximum internal pressure for an airbag?
118 psi
Air bags:
When should you shore a load?
Before and during the lift.
Always have the bag connected prior to placing it under a load.
Air bags:
How high should airbags be inflated?
1/2 to 3/4 of the rated height capacity to prevent the pillowing effect.
Air bags:
What is the maximum temperature of a surface to be lifted?
220 degrees.
Place canvas rubber or leather or wood between bag and surface.
Air bags:
How many bags can be stacked on top of each other?
Never more than two.
Generally inflate the bottom bag first. (Not always!)
Air bags:
Lifting capability is reduced how much to obtain the max height?
50%
Air bags:
How should you communicate to the operator which bag to raise?
By the color of the supply hose.
Air bags:
Leak sealing kit: How long are ratchet belts? Extension belts? Color of supply hose? Safety relief pressure? Neoprene sheet size?
30’feet
20 feet
Orange
22 psi
20”x20”
Air bags:
What is the life expectancy of the bags?
10 years. Expectancy is based on air pollutants not usage.
Hydra Ram:
Extends what to what?
Length?
Weight?
3/4” - 4”
12 pounds
13”
Max force of 10,000 lbs
Hydra Ram:
When to lubricate?
After each use
3 in 1 oil
Clean the entire thing, including pistons
TIC
Low contrast Occurs where?
High contrast?
What does “changing thermal contrast” indicate?
Cooler areas
Hotter areas
May be an indication of fire in close proximity
TIC
What does convected heat appear as?
When should it be looked for?
White swirling waves.
When initially entering the occupancy and periodically after that.
TIC
How to scan?
First: Straight up overhead
Then to the seam of wall ahead
Then left and right
Then to floor
Lastly to the rear
TIC
What are the limitations?
Does not see through
Glass
Plastic
Water
Tile
TIC
Where is the focal point?
When to inspect?
Who to call for new one?
What is the field of view?
3 feet from the lens
After roll call
Fire tools and equipment unit
50 degrees
TIC
6000
How long to hold button to turn on?
How long is self test?
To turn off?
1 second
5 seconds
4 seconds
TIC
6000
What indicates high heat?
A green triangle on top left
ALSO - a green triangle over the scale
TIC
6000
What indicates maximum operating temp?
A red thermometer in a red triangle
Flashing red - overheat
TIC
6000
Heat color reference bar - what do the colors mean?
Yellow - low end 291-302
Orange - middle of the heat reference bar 302 - 311
Red - high heat 311 - 320
TIC
6000
How much of the screen needs to be occupied by yellow/red to switch to high heat?
More then 32%
Gives greater detail when it shifts
TIC
6000
What is the operating time?
How long will it recharge in?
3 - 3.5 hours
Will recharge a fully dead battery in 4 hours
TIC
6000
What are the colors and battery percentages?
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)
Ogura rebar cutter
Max diameter of cut?
When does it light up during cut?
1”
During “high torque mode”
(Tool automatically selects proper mode)
Ogura rebar cutter
Can you use tool if the blade is damaged at all?
How to begin cut?
No!
Blade is at full speed
Lobster tool:
What’s the charging time?
Battery display will flash on tool when?
How many cuts from a full battery?
20 mins quick charge
20%
40 cuts
Change hydraulic flood every 6 months
Glow sticks:
Get them from where?
How many should each unit have on the rig?
How long do they glow?
“Techno” services
10
12 hours
Sound powered phone
How do you reduce background noise while waiting for a transmission
Cover the mouthpiece with your hand
Sound powered phone
How are standpipe cabinets identified?
A sign above the outlet with a white hose on a red background
Sound powered phone
In under river tubes how far apart are the phone connectors at standpipe outlets?
200 feet
PPV Fans
How much do they weigh?
What is their run time?
155 pounds
2 to 3 hours at full throttle
PPV Fans
Who authorizes stair pressurization?
The I C
PPV Fans
What do you need to wear when operating the fan?
How many members need to lift it?
Eye and ear protection
Two members (Never lift while the fan is operating)
PPV Fans
When do you need exhaust hoses attached?
Where do you refuel it?
Always
Never inside a structure
Metlx and lithx extinguishers
How do you identify methlx?
Lithx?
Yellow label
LITHX label
Metlx and lithx extinguishers
What is the optimum distance to start extinguishment?
What is the discharge time?
What is the coverage?
10’
30 seconds
3’ square feet
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
Upright
Strongest hand
At the base of the material burning
until the fuel has cooled, May take up to 30 minutes
Metlx and lithx extinguishers
How often should you change the powder
It’s not necessary, there is no change and physical properties over time.
Removable bollards:
What tool can you use to lift them?
A metal Halligan hook
Removable bollards:
Retractable bollards have approximately how many cycles if there is a power failure?
10
Removable bollards:
How do you lower retractable bollards?
How do you raise them?
What does the reset option do?
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
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?
Yes
The cylinder gauge
60 seconds
Fastpak
When should you not use the high-pressure method?
If the UAC is damaged
If a leak is detected at any time during the filling process
Fastpak
How long is the high pressure hose the low pressure hose?
Hi = 5 feet
Low = 20 feet
Fastpak
What are the four ways of administering air of the earth low pressure hose?
Replace members regulator
Replace low pressure Hanssen fitting
Replace members face piece
Schrader connection (SOC units only)
Fastpak
Can we use fast pack on civilians?
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
APR
What is the shelf life?
How many do engines and trucks carry?
Seven years
Six adapters and 12 Cartridges
Rebreathers:
How far can SOC units penetrate with their air source card?
Less than 300 feet
Rebreathers:
Provide how long of usable air?
Up to four hours
Rebreathers:
How many rebreather’s are on each response vehicle?
36 (same as number of identities in the PAC tracker)
Rebreathers:
What does the support unit bring?
Where do they wait?
Post radio, ice, lights and light sticks, spare batteries.
Area free of immediate hazards.
Rebreathers:
How long should operational plans be?
When does the warning alarm go off?
Not exceed three hours 30 minutes
60 minutes of operational time left
Rebreathers:
Where should the first unit wair
Go to vicinity of operation obtain size up, withdraw to a safe location. Will be on air along with the operating units
Rebreathers:
What is the primary means of communication with the entry team?
Post radio
Cleaning the SCBA
How much alcohol should you clean the regulator with?
How long to wait before disinfecting?
70% alcohol = 6 full pumps into regulator opening
Swirl, and wait 10 minutes before rinsing
Cleaning the SCBA
How to dry regulator?
Shaking it and opening the purge valve. Do not bang the regulator
Cleaning the SCBA
Can you use the regulator immediately after prior to drying?
If you shake out the water, do not expose it below 32°F, verify the breathing apparatus is operating normally.
SCBA
How old can your prescription be when ordering face spectacle?
Who do you fax the form to?
Less than one year old
Mask service unit and the vendor
PakTracker
What is the maximum range?
Is it intrinsically safe?
900 feet
Not suitable for flammable or explosive atmospheres
PakTracker
When it receives an alarm what is the procedure to be followed?
Member tells officer officer tells the I C and attempts to contact the member.
If no contact the officer gives a Mayday.
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
Hit enter and scroll
A pass device that is in full alarm for 10 seconds
36 identities
Two lines of information
PakTracker
How do you get it to scroll?
How do you lock into an identity?
HOld scroll for three seconds.
Hit enter
**enter is a momentary touch button, scroll must be continuously held down
PakTracker
How should you hold it?
What signal strength causes the lights to light up?
Waist height
50%
Red = bottom
Yellow = middle
Greene = top
PakTracker
What direction should you move the package tracker first?
How long should you pause?
Horizontally
3 to 4 seconds
PakTracker
What will it usually pass through?
When does the low battery indicator glow?
GLOW
Glass, light materials, openings, wood
20%
PakTracker
What indicates charging
What indicates fully charged
What in the case charger is in standby mode
What indicates defect in the battery
Flashing green
Solid green
Yellow
Read, remove the battery from service
PakTracker
What capacity of characters does the SCB a pass device transmit to the pack tracker?
Maximum of eight characters
Salvage
When does it begin?
When is it carried out in the fire area?
What do you do with articles of value?
With the initial attack
When fire is under control
Turn over to the officer in command
Digital in line pressure gauge:
How much does it weigh?
How long can it operate?
5 pounds
5 hours
Digital in line pressure gauge:
Can you pre-connected to a hose?
No
Digital in line pressure gauge:
What is the effect of gallons per minute for a 2 1/2 inch hose?
225-250 gpm
Digital in line pressure gauge:
When pressure is reading normal or higher and the flow is reduced what could the problem be?
Kink
Digital in line pressure gauge:
When the pressure is reading normal or lower and the flow is increased, what could the problem be?
Burst length
Digital in line pressure gauge:
What if the in-line pressure gauge breaks during operation?
Continue operating since it does not regulate water flow
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?
Greater than 200 psi
Greater than 250 gpm
Less than 80 gpm
Digital in line pressure gauge:
When does it go into sleep mode? When does it turn off automatically?
It goes to sleep mode with no flow for 15 minutes
No flow for 30 minutes
It will need to be restarted after this
Digital in line pressure gauge:
When does the low battery alert come on and flash slowly?
When does the low battery flash rapidly?
After 3.5 hours of usage (or 90 minutes of battery life left)
10 minutes of battery life left
Five hours total
Digital in line pressure gauge:
Battery life:
When charging
fully charged
When defective
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)
Tools 7:
Nozzles
Combination straight stream and fog devices shall be stored in what position?
Straight stream
Tools 7:
Nozzles
What should you do to all couplings after cleaning?
A light coating of oil on all couplings after cleaning
Tools 7:
Nozzles
When are nozzles tested?
How many lengths of hose from the rig when testing the nozzle?
August, two lengths (100 feet)
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?
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
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
What unit is the high-rise nozzle unit?
What do they bring and where?
Fifth engine
To IC at lobby command post:
- HRN
- 2 1/2” per ff
- standpipe kit
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
How big is it, what degree bend?
Does it have its own shut off?
8 feet with a 68° bend
Shut off is permanently attached to the nozzle
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
Is the tip removable?
When do you check it?
Yes
Weekly and before each use
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
What is the psi for three and four lengths?
70 80
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
Who places it into operation?
Do you need a spotter?
Who announces it will be used?
IC
Yes should be in place with binoculars
IC
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
Operating it requires how many engines and what other tools?
2 engines and FE tools with rabbit tool
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
Is it necessary to remove the window to operate the nozzle?
In most cases no
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
Do you have to attach the supply line to the nozzle before sliding it out the window?
Yes
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
What window should you direct the stream into first?
The window that the wind is blowing into first
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
Where is an additional shut off located?
Which shut off do you use when repositioning?
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
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
If the repositioning does the officer give approval to operate the nozzle again or does he need IC approval?
IC must give approval
Tools 7:
High rise nozzle:
If repairs are required who does the officer contact?
Tech services (T shaped handle)
Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:
How long and how wide?
6’3”
10”
Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:
What type of OST’s? Can you remove them?
The stream will reach how far?
Half inch; not to be removed
Excess of 60’
Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:
Supplied with white line? Approximately how many GPM?
1 3/4”. 125gpm
Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:
Can you operate the cockloft nozzle without protection of an additional line?
No, should never be the primary attack line and should always be protected by an additional hand line.
Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:
Who carries it?
All squads and divisions
Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:
Can you attach it to any controlling nozzle?
Yes, remove the MST and attach it to the shut off
Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:
What is the preferred location for operation?
Do you NEED to cut a vent hole over the cockloft?
Immediately inside the apartment door
**Consideration should be given to cutting a vent hole over the fire
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?
3’x3’
4”
Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:
How do you rotate the nozzle in order to operate it?
Rotated 90° and return it to its original position
Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:
Can it be moved from apartment to apartment to extend its reach?
Yes
Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:
Who decides whether or not to place it in operation?
A chief officer (does not say IC)
Tools 7:
Cockloft nozzle:
When do you inspect it? For repairs who do you contact
Weekly
Tech services
Tools 7:
Combo nozzle:
Where is it mounted?
Above the portable ladder rack on select engines
Tools 7:
Combo nozzle:
Who do you contact if you need repairs?
Research and development (not tech services BRAND NEW)
Tools 7:
Combo nozzle:
Does it have a shut off attached?
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)
Tools 9
Power saws:
Fuel tank is sufficient for how long?
Proper mix is what?
20 to 30 minutes
2.6 ounces of oil to 1 gallon of gas
Tools 9
Power saws:
What foot do you place inside to handle when starting?
Do you have to insert your foot?
Left
No you can insert a tool through the handle and step on it
***must hold handle with hand
Tools 9
Power saws:
What do you have to wear when operating?
Complete PPE, gloves and goggles. (Goggles should be attached to carrying handle of a saw)
Tools 9
Power saws:
Physical communication between guide man and operator:
One slap
Two slaps
Three slaps
1 stop
2 cut
3 shut down saw
Tools 9
Power saws:
What is the radius of circle of danger?
Who can enter the circle?
20 foot radius
Officer, operator, guide man
Tools 9
Power saws:
How do you move the saw when operating from one place to another?
Stop blade by placing blade on surface
Roll saw
Tools 9
Power saws:
How far apart should your feet be when operating?
Boxer stats: 18 inches to 20 inches
Tools 9
Power saws:
How far apart are roof beams?
16”
Tools 9
Power saws:
If sparks are encountered do you move the saw to the inside or the outside of the cut?
Inside
Tools 9
Power saws:
What size hook should be used on the roof of a taxpayer to push down ceilings
10’
Tools 9
Power saws:
If cutting a roof covering is too difficult what should you do?
Make a cough and cut in the vicinity of the boarded up opening
Tools 9
Power saws:
Put the carbide tipped blade OOS if how many teeth are missing from the 24 tooth blade? 12 tooth blade?
8 missing from 24
3 missing from 12
Tools 9
Power saws:
Who is responsible for color coding the blades?
Company commander. Both sides of silicone carbide should be painted yellow
Tools 9
Power saws:
How many inches should a abrasive disc be when discontinued?
8 inches or less
Tools 9
Power saws:
Can a diamond blade cut bullet proof glass? Plastic pipe? Wood?
Yes, yes, can cut wood but it is not recommended.
Tools 9
Power saws:
Diamond blade outlasts how many abrasive desks? Does it have less spark some more sparks than abrasive desks?
Outlast 150 abrasive disc
90% less sparks than abrasive desks
Tools 9
Power saws:
Diamond blade:
How do you cool the blade while operating?
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
Tools 9
Power saws:
What should you do to the blade after use?
Flip it, it is by directional and should even the wear and maximum exposure
Tools 9
Power saws:
Breaking strength of carrying harness?
Thousand pounds
Tools 9
Power saws:
When converting the sling into a safety harness, where do you attach the sling on the mask?
Where the shoulder straps connect to the waist strap
Lexan Windows:
What tools are effective on it?
What tools are in effective?
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.
Incinerator/compactor:
What is the goal at a compactor? Incinerator?
Compactor – put out fire
Incinerator – clear blockage
Incinerator/compactor:
And projects on the first floor what would a compactor door be colored? Incinerator?
Incinerator is red
Compactor is gray
Incinerator/compactor:
How long should The bent reinforcing rod be to free the blockage?
10’ - Same length as a floor
Incinerator/compactor:
Who should shock open the stairwell door in the lobby?
(Incinerator)
**The roof man before he leaves the lobby
Incinerator/compactor:
Where does the LCC go at an incinerator fire?
To the incinerator room, shut off the burner, pulls down the blockage if it’s low, etc.
Incinerator/compactor:
What does the engine company do at an incinerator fire?
Generally waits in the lobby unless the shoot needs to be flooded
Incinerator/compactor:
What is the SOP of the fires in the basement incinerator room?
Same as a basement fire
Incinerator/compactor:
Do we replace the sprinkler head at a compactor chute?
No, it is designed not to be replaced after activation
Incinerator/compactor:
Where does the engine go at a compactor chute fire?
One level above the blockage (do not free the blockage could become more serious, put it out)
Incinerator/compactor:
Where does the OV go at a compactor chute fire?
Operate with the engine to provide access
**Same as a compactor unit fire
Incinerator/compactor:
Where does the FE team go at a compactor chute fire?
The compactor room, shut down power to the unit
**Same as a compactor unit fire
Incinerator/compactor:
Can we operate the compactor unit itself?
Yes, if there is a need to help clear the unit
Incinerator/compactor:
Where does the roof go at a compactor fire?
Generally goes to the roof to vent
Incinerator/compactor:
Where does the LCC ago at a compactor fire?
His duties vary
Incinerator/compactor:
If the fire at a compactor is in the unit, where does the engine go?
To the first floor and operates into the chute
Incinerator/compactor:
SOP for a compactor fire that is extended into the compactor room?
Same as a cellar fire
Incinerator/compactor:
Where does the forcible entry team go at an incinerator fire?
They operate with the OV in the building to locate the blockage
Incinerator/compactor:
Where does the OVM operate at an incinerator fire?
Operates with the FE team to locate the blockage
Motor vehicle emergencies:
What is considered a main artery?
Posted speeds above 25 mph
Motor vehicle emergencies:
When is the danger for a secondary collision greatest?
Light to medium Traffic
Motor vehicle emergencies:
Fully loaded tractor trailer needs how many feet to stop at 50 mph?
500
Motor vehicle emergencies:
If the operation occurs off the roadway, do you still need an apparatus placed to provide a safe work environment?
Yes
Motor vehicle emergencies:
How many feet behind the operating unit should be blocking apparatus be placed?
At least 50 feet
Motor vehicle emergencies:
When can you stand on the highway pavement behind the blocking apparatus?
Only if placing flares cones or signs and traffic is stopped
Motor vehicle emergencies:
When do you use cones? When do you use flares?
Cones: both day and night
Flares: At night and periods of reduced visibility
Motor vehicle emergencies:
How many cones or flares should be used to build a lane closure?
4-6 At least
Motor vehicle emergencies:
When do you light the first flare?
Before leaving the rig and carry it with you
Motor vehicle emergencies:
What is the equation to place the furthest flair?
(Fastest expected speed x first digit) + 60
(70 x 7) + 60 = 550
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?
2-2-2
2 members
2’ from roadway
2’ further into roadway each point
Motor vehicle emergencies:
How long do flares burn?
About 30 minutes
Motor vehicle emergencies:
When should operating unit which is crossing over the center divider be released?
As soon as possible after the rigs come from the direction the accident is on
Motor vehicle emergencies:
When you notice a hazardous separation on a highway or bridge etc. what should you do?
ImMediate letterhead to the chief of ops
Motor vehicle emergencies:
What vehicles should you chock?
Both the rig and the motor vehicle
Motor vehicle emergencies:
Can you operate through the front grill as the engine?
No
Motor vehicle emergencies:
Can the truck operate a line?
Yes maybe used to operate a second line to protect or protect extrication
Motor vehicle emergencies:
Do you need a charged line in place when opening the hood?
Yes
Motor vehicle emergencies:
What terminal first on the battery?
Negative
Motor vehicle emergencies:
What color are high-voltage cables?
Most colored orange, some are colored blue
Motor vehicle emergencies:
How far away does the key fob have to be from a vehicle?
At least 15 feet
Motor vehicle emergencies:
When do you have to cool down a battery at a hybrid vehicle fire?
Always
Motor vehicle emergencies:
No one should be allowed within how many feet of the rear of a garbage truck?
50 feetp
Marine manual:
When are propellers turning?
Always, even when the vessel is not moving
Marine manual:
How long should the hold remained sealed?
Until IC orders it open - could be several days
TB Rope 4
PSS:
Can you use the PSS more than once?
No, it is placed out of service
TB Rope 4
PSS:
When do you inspect it?
Start of each tour; semi annually (and repacked)
TB Rope 4
PSS:
Where do you get a replacement?
Division. If more than 10 I needed division contacts the rope unit
TB Rope 4
PSS:
If it is contaminated with fire ground contaminants then what do you do?
Grossly contaminated?
Cleaning in quarters with sponge and water
If it’s contaminated with other than fire ground contaminants (grossly) place it out of service
TB Rope 4
PSS:
If you do not have a PSS do you respond on the rig?
Yes but you do not operate in an IDLH
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?
5
18 inches of rope left when you start packing
8 inches between a hook and XO
TB Rope 4
PSS:
If you need to replace the bag do you replace the rope with it?
No, remove the rope from the bag of the bag is contaminated or damaged
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
How long is it, how wide?
200 feet long; 7.5 mm
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
When deploying, do you employ a quicker approach or slower?
Use a slower more cautious approach!
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?
The distance knots are 25 feet apart
1/2” at the end towards safety
1” at the end towards the IDLH
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
Which hook attaches to the bag?
Which hook to substantial object?
Single action
Double action
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
In order to use it do you have to notify the ic?
Yes
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
How far off the ground should it be?
1-2’
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
What type of contact should you have with all search team members?
Voice contact
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
If your search is interrupted due to low air or victim removal, etc. what should you do?
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)
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
In most conditions how many members should be assigned to the search rope?
Limited to three
Remaining guys will stay at the Tie off point
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
What hand should be on the rope?
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
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
Can you lift or lower with the search rope?
No, only for search purposes
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
When do you inspect it?
When do you repack it?
After each use; repack QUARTERLY
TB Rope 6
Search Rope:
How do you repack the rope?
Coil it clockwise with the end of the rope that has the single knot;
Coil it into the bag counterclockwise
SAME AS LSR
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?
2 1/2 30lbs 100 psi 55 seconds Five years Daily
KO curtain:
Dimensions?
Weight?
8’x6’
26.5 lbs
KO curtain:
How cool are those the curtain make the environment?
50%
KO curtain:
When do you inspect it?
Weekly at mud and after each use
KO curtain:
Do you store the curtain with ropes clipped or unclipped?
Do you roll it from top to bottom or bottom to top?
Clipped together
bottom to top
KO curtain:
If you deploy the curtain, what does the officer of that unit need to do?
Letterhead to chief of ops
Report to Chief of fire Academy
KO curtain:
Where do you get a replacement?
Division
KO curtain:
Can you deploy it at drill?
No
KO curtain:
If it is damaged at other than fire operations, who sends a report?
Company commander to the chief of ops
KO curtain:
Where do you get the training curtain?
Division
Blanket:
How many windows cannot cover?
Two
SCBA:
What should you do to the face piece if you run out of air?
Remove the regulator
SCBA:
Do you need the mask in a confined space?
Yes you must wear it until the space is deemed safe
SCBA:
Will the mask work if it is submerged in water?
No, it will be inoperative.
SCBA:
How long is the service life of a cylinder?
How often does it need to be tested?
15 years
Five years
SCBA:
How many liters per minute is the average oxygen intake during moderate work?
40
SCBA:
How often do you check spare cylinders?
Mondays (same as the LSR)
SCBA:
Can you leave the valve open once you fully deplete a cylinder?
No it will allow contaminants inside the cylinder.
SCBA:
Can you drag a member during training while wearing in SCBA?
No, it can cause injury
SCBA:
Color is on top of a training cylinder?
Blue
SCBA:
When do you exchange a cylinder prior to operating?
while operating?
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)
SCBA:
What tools do you need to replace the O-ring?
1/8 inch Allen wrench;
7/16 inch open end wrench
SCBA:
If you encounter a mask missing a UAC cover what should you do?
Out of service
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?
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!!)
SCBA:
What does the regulator reduce the pressure to?
Slightly higher than atmospheric
SCBA:
If you do not press the manual shut off in the regulator, how fast will the cylinder deplete?
Four minutes
SCBA:
If the manual shut off does not release on the regulator, how far down do you turn the read purge valve?
180°
SCBA:
Up to how many liters per minute can be released via the red purge valve?
225
SCBA:
How many holes in the spray bar?
9
SCBA:
How many lights in the HUD?
How long do they illuminate when it is turned on?
What are the lights?
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
SCBA:
Face pieces:
Small color?
Comfort?
Large?
Green
Black
Red
SCBA:
A break in the control console will result in slight air leak - can you plug or seal the vent holes?
No
SCBA:
Motion sensor will sound when?
After 20 secs
32 secs - full alarm
SCBA:
Pre alarm can be reset how?
Full alarm?
Movement or holding reset button.
Press reset twice
SCBA:
Low battery is indicated how?
Chirp every two seconds
SCBA:
How can you check the batteries?
Press and hold the reset button, green light means sufficient and red light means must be replaced.
SCBA:
Can you replace batteries while system is pressurized?
No
SCBA:
How do you remove the battery cover?
How many batteries go inside?
Phillips screwdriver
Six batteries AA of the same brand, always replace all batteries at the same time
SCBA:
How long do batteries last? How long do they last in full alarm?
1000 hours; eight hours in full alarm
SCBA:
If voicemitter or nose cup is damaged or missing, what does the officer need to do?
Letterhead report to Chief of ops.
out of service forwarded to MSU.
SCBA:
When checking regulator, if exhalation valve is stuck or a fluttering sound is heard what should you do?
Out of service
SCBA:
When donning a mask on a rig, When do you pull alligator clips?
When you step off apparatus. All you do on the rig is grab the top part of the shoulder straps and stand up.
SCBA:
When performing an emergency procedure, do you need to transmit a Mayday?
Yes
SCBA:
While performing the swim move, what do you place through the studs first?
Right knee, right shoulder, and head
SCBA:
Damaged face piece: if it is more than can be controlled with one hand, what should you do?
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
SCBA:
What is the emergency touch signal while operating?
Four distinct blows on the shoulder then pulls member in a direction
SCBA:
When should you notify the I see when you hear a pass alarm?
Full alarm for 10 seconds
SCBA:
What solution should you use for disinfecting?
Hypochlorite: 1/4 cup bleach to 1 gallon water (1:100 dilution)
SCBA:
How long do you immerse the face piece in hypochlorite?
Five minutes
SCBA:
What do you use to disinfect regulator?
How many pumps into the regulator opening, and how long do you leave it inside?
70% alcohol in a spray bottle.
6 full pumps, 10 minutes
SCBA:
Where is the month and year of service date recorded on the mask?
On PRA where high-pressure hose connects
SCBA:
Color-coded labels: Engine Ladder rescue Hazmat Squad Battalion Spare Marin MSU spare
Black Red Blue Blue Yellow Yellow Orange Green Black
Chainsaw:
Can you use the chainsaw for ventilation or overhauling in an emergency?
Only at a pier fire
Chainsaw:
Do you need to wear your long sleeve Work duty shirt or bunker coat?
Either
Chainsaw:
Do you have to wear your fire gloves?
You cannot, you have to wear saw protective gloves
Chainsaw:
Can you wear work duty shoes or bunker boots?
Must wear bunker boots
Chainsaw:
How high can you cut?
Do not cut above chest height
Chainsaw:
Which arm do you keep stiff?
Left
Chainsaw:
After cutting do you loosen the fuel or the oil cap to relieve pressure?
Both
Chainsaw:
What is the circle of danger?
Who can be inside the circle?
10 foot radius (20 foot diameter)
Operator and control person only
Chainsaw:
Should the control member be in visual or touch contact with the operator?
Should the control be removing debris while cutting?
Visual
Do not remove debris while operator is cutting
Chainsaw:
Can you refuel the saw inside the circle of danger?
No
Chainsaw:
How far down should you cut into the log before removing?
3/4 of the width
Chainsaw:
What is bucking?
Cutting a log into sections
Chainsaw:
Can you operate the saw from a ladder?
No
Chainsaw:
Does it matter what you have on underneath the chaps?
Bunker pants, pants, shorts?
Cannot wear shorts
Chainsaw:
Can you operate with your handy talkie on?
No, take it off
Chainsaw:
Where do you send the saw for repairs?
Tech services
Chainsaw:
When testing a saw at mud how many people do you need to test it?
Two people always when saw is in operation.
Chainsaw:
What kind of oil should be mixed with gasoline to fuel the saw?
Two cycle engine oil
Chainsaw:
In order to replace the chain, should the chain break be on or off?
Off
Tools 37
Floor Jack:
Max capacity?
Lifting height minimum and maximum?
2 tons or 4000 pounds
3 1/2 inches to 18 inches
Tools 37
Floor Jack:
How many pumps to max height?
5
Tools 37
Floor Jack:
After raising with the Jack, what should you do?
Place cribbing and lower the vehicle onto the cribbing slowly
Tools 37
Floor Jack:
Can you get under the vehicle before it is cribbed?
No
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
Can you use a foam nozzle on the blitz fire monitor?
Yes
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
Max inlet pressure
175 psi
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
What size is the inlet? Outlet?
Both 2 1/2
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
Stream range?
10° above to 86° above
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
Do you open by pulling back or pushing forward?
Pull back to open
Push forward to close
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?
Sideways
Push handle fully forward and then open the handle again (pullback)
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
What is the minimum flow rate for proper oscillating?
175 GPM
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
What do you supply the monitor with?
One 2 1/2 line
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
Can you on a couple the isolating mechanism a name it manually?
Yes
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
What is the max flow capacity when supplied at 175 psi?
500 GPM
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
How can you flush the tip of the Bre without shutting down?
Rotate all the way to the left
This opens the tip
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
Does it have a stream shaper built-in?
Yes, but you can add an additional stream shaper to break up and provide a better reach
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
What tip should not be used with a monitor?
2 inch solid stream tip
Tools 38
Blitz fire monitor:
What is the safest method of restraining the monitor?
Use the tiedown strap
Tools 39:
Beluga glass knife:
Can it cut laminated safety glass?
Yes
**All 2018 and newer automobiles are required to have laminated safety glass
Tools 39:
Beluga glass knife:
How many degrees can it swivel?
360°
Tools 39:
Beluga glass knife:
Will it wear out while cutting glass?
No. made of polished hardened steel
Tools 39:
Beluga glass knife:
How deep does it penetrate?
Less than 1 inch
TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:
When should it be on the rig?
Only when called for operation or training.
TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:
Who can be called to transport it?
Any engine
TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:
How many wheels have a whee lock?
One. Shows a red square
TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:
Can you connect more than one cart?
Yes
TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:
Where shall you report with it?
Command post
TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:
Who determines best access point?
Officer
TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:
Can stoked extend over sides?
Only the front and rear
TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:
How many members should push?
One a steep grade or heavy load: 2 or more
TOOLS 40:
Rail cart:
When should wheel lock be engaged?
When left unattended p
APR’s
Where would you use it?
“BRAD” uses it
Biological (with monitoring)
Radiological (isotope is not a hazard)
Asbestos
Decon (where filter removes contaminants)
Rebreathers:
FAST TEAM
What extra tools do they bring?
MF BREST
Medical equipment (and defib) Fast pak
Batteries: TIC and radio Ropes: 2 search ropes EDSCBA Stokes and board Tic
APRs
Shelf life?
How many adapters and cartridges?
7 years
6 adapters (1 per guy) 12 cartridges (2 per guy)
TB
Arson
What are the indicators of accelerants?
Low and Little
Low charting
Low burn marks
Little contents with heavy fire
TB
Arson
Who do you need permission from to cross fire lines?
Fire Marshall and/or chief of operations
MEANS CHIEF OF OPS
TB
Arson
What are the three indicators of arson on a dead body?
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
TB
Arson
What containers are OK for evidence preservation?
Not ok?
Metal can with lid (best)
Clean glass jar with lid (second best)
Plastic bag doubled up in an emergency
DO NOT USE PLASTIC CONTAINER
TB
Arson
What pattern on a wall is a normal fire pattern?
What is an abnormal and indicates an accelerant?
V pattern
Perpendicular burn
TB
Arson
What type of smoke and crazing indicates a rapid heat buildup?
Slow heat build up?
- 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
