Training Bulletins - Emergencies

Question 1

What is the indoor and outdoor action levels for gas emergencies?

Answer 1

• Indoor action level is 10% LEL (lower explosive limit)

- Outdoor is 20% detected by the Altair Meter.

Question 2

What is the priority order of valve shutdown in a gas emergency?

Answer 2

1. Appliance
2. Meter
3. Head of service valve
4. Curb
5. Street

Question 3

What is the star valve and when should we shut them?

Answer 3

It is an old type of gas valve that is unreliable and should not be used.

Question 4

What is an acceptable air supply for the inflatable water rescue hose ?

Answer 4

FF SCBA, FAST pak, Rig Air Outlet

Emergency Procedures Water Rescue 1 Add 1 2

Question 5

how many lengths of 2 1/2in. hose can be filled with one 45 min. cylinder

Answer 5

5 lengths in approx. 2 min. 30 sec.

Question 6

when inflating hose with air for water rescue how many people can be kept afloat with each length of 21/2 in. hose

Answer 6

10 people

Question 7

when operating at an accident the blocking rig shall be placed at least __feet behind the first operating unit to create a safe working area?

Answer 7

50 feet ( 6.5)

Question 8

on dry pavement a fully loaded tractor trailer traveling at 50mph and a passenger car traveling 70 mph will need how many feet to stop

Answer 8

over 500 ft. - wet pavement and other weather factors can double the stopping distance

Question 9

at least__ to __cones and/or flares should be used to build a lane closure or safety zone. the furthest cone/flare is placed about__ ft. from the edge if the roadway. the next cones/flares are placed__ ft. into the roadway all the way back to operation

Answer 9

4 to 6 cones/ flares and 2 feet from the edge and so on back to ops.

Question 10

If upon arrival you find the elevator door closed and the lobby key switched in the fireman service position how would you open the doors?

Answer 10

Place lobby keyed switch momentarily to “normal (off) position” then return it to firemen service position.
(T.B. Emergencies 1 sec 5.3.1)

Question 11

What is the preferred forcible entry method for a slide type elevator door?

Answer 11

Maxi force airbag system

T.B. Emergencies 1 sec 3.7.3 B

Question 12

When should you have a member turn power back on for a stuck elevator?

Answer 12

If the elevator has a two speed system, commonly found in buildings over 10 stories, use this procedure:

1) have passengers deactivate emergency stop button
2) have members in machinery room shut power and turn it on again
3) car should restart within 10 seconds

note: this is the ONLY circumstance in which elevators power may be restored by members of this department.
Note 2: sec 3.7.2 B which is after the previous note states remove power from rescue car then restore power in a side exit removal.
(T.B. Emergencies 1 sec 3.6.3, 3.7)

Question 13

How many members are permitted in the elevator? when should you make precautionary stops? and when should you inspect “you are here” signs?

Answer 13

Not more than 6 members (6.1.8)
Precautionary stop every 5 floors (6.1.10)
Inspect the “you are here” sign at the first and last precautionary stop. (6.1.12)