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Truck Book 3 Flashcards

1
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What is the fixed elevated piping that secures to the bed of a hydraulic ladder and supplies a masterstream called?

A

Pre-pipe waterway

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What is a non-self supporting portable ladder that is fixed in length consisting of one section?

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Straight ladder

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NFPA 1901 specifies the minimum length of ladder to be carried on an aerial apparatus as __?

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115 ft

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NFPA requirement pertaining to marking ladders is that if they are to be marked shall only be marked __ from the top.

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18 in

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Temperature stickers on the side of ground ladders are rated to change color when it reaches?

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300F

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An aluminum ladder can lose as much as __% of its load capacity even if only exposed to heat for a moment.

A

25

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7
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Priority order for placement of ground ladders on the fireground should be __

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  1. Fire floor
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8
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If the decision is made to operate on the roof how many ladders shall be placed for egress?

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Two

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9
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When laddering a roof, how many rungs should be placed above the roofline?

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Three to five

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10
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If asphalt is encountered a __ may be driven into the surface to provide for a heeling surface.

A

Haligan

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11
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Any member operating on the aerial, in a bucket or an aerial shall wear __.

A

ladder belt or Scott Multi-use strap

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12
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Entering and exiting tower bucket platform shall be __ if possible.

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through the swinging gates and not over the railings

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13
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What is the priority for ground ladders on a fire scene?

A

Occupant most threatened by fire

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14
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If an aerial ladder comes into contact with power lines the operator shall __.

A

Use hydraulic controls to move the aerial ladder away from the wires

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15
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If an aerial ladder comes into contact with power lines the operator shall bunny hop how far away?

A

30 ft

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16
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An aerial device shall be placed how far away from a structure before using as an elevated master stream?

A

1.5 times the structures height

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17
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Aerial master streams positioned too far from the involved structure do not deliver water effectively. Why?

A

Stream breaking apart prior to reaching the seat of the fire

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18
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What is not a main use for elevated stream operations?

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Reaching an elevated position with the ladder

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19
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To achieve maximum benefit of any stream inside a structure, the stream should be directed upwards at __ degrees.

A

30 degrees

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20
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Elevated master streams operations can prevent auto exposure over __ vertical feet.

A

100

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NFPA 1901 recommends a minimum total ladder length of_____ on a aerial apparatus.

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115

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22
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NFPA stats visibility paint on the tip shall only be marked on the top _______ inches.

A

18

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23
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Ladder heat labels change color when they reach ______ degrees

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300

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24
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Even if exposed for a moment a ladder can loose how much percent load capacity?

A

25

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25
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Priority for ladder placement order is?

A

Fire floor, Floor above, Adjacent compartments

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26
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Estimated____ feet per residential floor and ____ feet per commercial floor.

A

9, 12

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27
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the typical run of residential stairs is how many feet?

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13

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28
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If ascending a roof by ground ladder how many rungs are placed above the roof line?

A

3 to 5

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29
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If a aerial truck comes in contact with power lines how many feet should you at least stay away?

A

30

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30
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What is a characteristic of a extension ladders

A

Consists of two or more sections

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31
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What is the name of the ladder that is used on a roof?

A

Roof ladder

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32
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What is another name for a folding ladder

A

Attic ladder

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33
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What is a fixed elevated piping that is secured to the bed of the hydraulic ladder

A

Pre piped waterway

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34
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What is short, collapsible ladder that is easy to maneuver

A

Folding ladder

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35
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What are ladder NOT used for during house fire

A

Block people from coming through the fire scene

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36
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What is the main advatage of portable ladders

A

Versatility and mobility

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37
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What does NFPA 1901 recommends a total ladder length to be carried

A

115 feet

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38
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Ladders should be tested every

A

Annually

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39
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What temperature does the sensor indicator that is on the ladder change color?

A

300 degrees

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40
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When placing ladders on the fireground what is the second order of priority be?

A

Floor above the fire

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41
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What is NOT another factor to consider for laddering a structure

A

Venting a window

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42
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How many ladders are used, if you are tasked to place ladders up to the roof for operations?

A

2

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43
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Where do you put a ladder tip if you are going to be using it for VEIS

A

Below the sill

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44
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When ascending to a roof how many rungs should you go above the roofline

A

Three to five

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45
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What is the minimum, ladder rungs above the railing of a balcony

A

2

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46
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When placing a ladder, how much work space do you want to have for fire service personnel to operate

A

10 Feet

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47
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When using the airial bucket to perform a rescue in a building what is the correct order of the aerial operation procedure

A

Raise, Rotate, Extend, Lower

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48
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What is the minimum distance that personnel must stay away if the aerial touches powerline

A

30 Feet

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49
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How far does the truck need to be parked away if there is a potential for a wall collapse

A

1 1/2 times the structure height

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50
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The apparatus committee is purchasing a new truck and as a new lieutenant on the committee your in charge of ordering the ladder compliment for the new truck, following NFPA 1901 what is the minimum total ladder length to be carried on aerial apparatus?

A

115’

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51
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During clean up after a townhouse fire the aerial driver notices that the heat sensor indicators have changed color. This tells the driver that the ladder temperature reached?

A

300 degrees F

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52
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When aluminum ladders heat sensor indicators changed color, what percentage of it’s load capacity is lost?

A

25%

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53
Q

The maximum reach of most portable ladders on aerial apparatus reach between?

A

35’ - 45’

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54
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What are the factors to consider when laddering a structure?

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Victim removal, VEIS, Hose line advancement, Ventilation

55
Q

Based upon Victim removal, VEIS, hose line advancement, and ventilation; the priority order for placement of portable ladders should be?

A
  1. Fire floor 2. Floor above the fire 3. Adjacent compartments/roof
56
Q

E425M arrives on scene to a single family house fire with fire showing from the second floor window side Alpha. A victim is hanging out an adjacent window to the fire. What ladders on the engine can reach the victim in the window?

A

24’ and 14’

57
Q

What is the bedded length of a two section 35’ extension ladder?

A

20’

58
Q

A firefighter climbs a 35’ ladder to perform ventilation on a fourth floor residential window. The window is to the right of the firefighter, which leg should he use for his leg lock?

A

Left leg

59
Q

How many rungs above the roofline should a portable ladder have showing?

A

Three - five

60
Q

How many rungs above and where should the portable ladder be placed when laddering a balcony?

A

Two rungs above and near the end of the railing

61
Q

Situational awareness is key when operating on a fire ground, when placing the portable ground ladder a firefighter should always check for ________ before raising the ladder up.

A

Electrical wires

62
Q

Aerial ladders as well as portable ladders should be how far away from electrical power lines?

A

10’

63
Q

What are some other uses for portable ladders?

A

Bridging, ice rescues, drafting pits, salvage chutes, hanging exhaust fans

64
Q

When using and aerial ladder to attempt a victim rescue the operators must use the following movements:

A
  1. Raise 2. Rotate 3. Extend 4. Lower
65
Q

What procedures are taken if an aerial ladder comes in contact with electrical power lines?

A

Stay on the turntable and warn others to stay 30’ away. Try to use hydraulic controls to move ladder. Notify IC

66
Q

If the potential for full or partial collapse of a structure exists, how far away should the vehicle be parked?

A

1 1/2 times the structures height

67
Q

What are the three main uses of elevated stream operations?

A
  1. Extinguishment 2. Exposure protection 3.Flying Standpipe
68
Q

When operating a master stream on a tower ladder to achieve the maximum benefit of any stream inside a structure, the stream should be directed upward at what angle?

A

30 degrees

69
Q

At what height can elevated master stream prevent auto fires at highrises

A

150’

70
Q

Portable ladders are first and foremost for what?

A

Access and egress of firefighters

71
Q

The main advantage of portable ladders is what?

A

Their versatility and mobility

72
Q

NFPA 1901 recommends the standards for fire department apparatus and states that the minimum total ladder length to be carried on aerial apparatus is how much?

A

115 feet

73
Q

If ladders are marked with paint or tapes they shall only be marked at the top how much?

A

Top 18 inches

74
Q

In addition to marking a ladder at the top it should also be marked where?

A

Middle point

75
Q

How often should ladders be tested?

A

Annually

76
Q

Ladders should be inspected and cleaned when?

A

Monthly and after every use

77
Q

Ladders are required by NFPA to have heat sensor indicators if manufactured after

A

1984

78
Q

Ladder heat sensor indicators should be located where?

A

Below 2nd rung & halfway point

79
Q

The heat sensor labels are rated to change color if the temperature on the ladder reaches what?

A

300 degrees

80
Q

An aluminum ladder even exposed to heat for only a moment can lose as much as what percent of its load capacity and can continue to accumulate ocer its lifetime

A

25%

81
Q

The main disadvantage of portable ladders is what

A

Limited reach

82
Q

Firefighters must always be dilligent of the surroundings by continuously checking for all of the following except

A

Low hanging branches

83
Q

The second priority order for the placement of portable ladders is

A

Floor above the fire

84
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In order to select the most appropriate portable ladder you should estimate how many feet per floor in residential occupancies

A

9

85
Q

In order to select the most appropriate portable ladder you should estimate how many feet per floor in commercial occupancies

A

12

86
Q

The typical run of residential stairs is how many feet

A

13

87
Q

For all ladder operations place the ladder how

A

With the fly out

88
Q

If a firefighter must work off a ladder they should use all of the following except for what

A

MSA Multi-use strap

89
Q

For access or egress place the tip of the ladder where?

A

At or slightly below the sill

90
Q

Portable ladders are first and foremost for ___.

A

Access and egress of firefighters.

91
Q

Which of the following standards recommends the standards for fire department apparatus and states that the minimum total ladder length to be carried on aerial apparatus as 115 feet?

A

NFPA 1901

92
Q

What is the only NFPA requirement pertaining to marking portable ladders?

A

If marked, they shall only be marked at the top 18 inches.

93
Q

Where should a heat sensor indicator on a ground ladder be located?

A

Below the second rung and at the halfway point of the ladder

94
Q

At what temperature are the heat sensor indicators rated to change color?

A

300 degrees

95
Q

What is the typical run length of residential stairs?

A

13 feet

96
Q

The 1st priority order for placement of portable ladders on the fireground should be which of the followng?

A

Fire floor.

97
Q

Prepiped water ways should deliver over ___ GPMs?

A

350 GPMs.

98
Q

If ascending to a roof, place at least 3-5 rungs above the roofline and _____.

A

Make a general announcement on the fireground channel.

99
Q

When should the ladder be placed with fly section out?

A

All operations.

100
Q

Where should the tip of the ladder be placed on a balcony where the railing is flush with the exterior wall?

A

A minimum of two rungs above and near the end of the railing.

101
Q

Once a portable ladder is in place, it should not be moved and ___.

A

the position voiced on the radio.

102
Q

Encountering which of the following should an additional roof or straight ladder should be used to descend onto the flat roof?

A

A high parapet

103
Q

When selecting portable ladders for a task, estimate __ per floor for residential occupancies and __ per floor for commercial occupancies.

A

9,12

104
Q

What is defined as “ Using a ladder to span distances resembling a bridge. This can be used to span two

A

Bridging

105
Q

If the aerial encounters an electrical power line, the operator should tay on the turntable and warn all others to stay at least ___ feet away.

A

30

106
Q

As a general rule, to achieve the maximum benefit of any stream inside a structure, the stream should be directed upward at a _____ angle through a window or opening,

A

30 degree

107
Q

What pattern is typically more effective than a smooth bore stream for sweeping the burning

A

A narrow fog.

108
Q

For hasty egress or victim rescue, the top rail of the aerial tower bucket should be ___ so a victim may be pulled into the bucket and not needing to use the doors.

A

Level to the window sill.

109
Q

What is the formula for smooth bore nozzle reaction?

A

1.5x D2 x NP

110
Q

Portable ladders are first and foremost for:

A

the access and egress of firefighters

111
Q

NFPA 1901 states that the minimum total ladder length to be carried on aerial appratus as:

A

115 ft

112
Q

The NFPA requirment for marking portable ladders is that if marked they shall only be marked at the top:

A

18”

113
Q

Heat sensor indicators for ladders should be located:

A

below the second rung and halfway on the ladder

114
Q

Heat sensor indicators for ladders are rated to change color at

A

300 degrees

115
Q

Based on the factors outlaid in the Truck Company Book 3 what is the first in the order of priority for ladder placment?

A

fire floor

116
Q

If the decision is made to operate on the roof how many ladders should be placed

A

2

117
Q

regarding ladder selection you should estimate __ feet per floor for residential occupancies and ___ feet per floor for commercial occupancies.

A

9, 12

118
Q

The typical run of residential stairs is

A

13 ft

119
Q

If a victim is present at the window throw the ladder to:

A

the side of the window

120
Q

If ascdenigng to a roof place at least ___ rungs above the roofline

A

3 to 5

121
Q

___ ft of safe working space is required around overhead lines

A

10

122
Q

Any member operating on the aerial shall:

A

wear a ladder belt or a scott mult-use strap

123
Q

During any recue operation involving the aerial or when personnel ascend the aerial and enter an IDLH the truck company operator should:

A

not leave the turntable

124
Q

As a general rule if the apparatus is to be used for elevated master streams then it shall be:

A

parked ouside the collapse zone

125
Q

Which of the following is not a main use efor elevated stream operations

A

resue

126
Q

prior to charging the waterway drivers MUST

A

ensure that the pinable waterway is secured in the attack mode

127
Q

If a large volume of fire is present on several floors, attack the fire:

A

on the lowest level first

128
Q

regarding exposure protection the elevated master stream shall NOT:

A

be used to break windows or create openings

129
Q

Elevated master streams can prevent auto exposure on a highrise up to:

A

150 ft

130
Q

According to NFPA 1901 what is the minimum total ladder length to be carried on an aerial aparatus?

A

115

131
Q

Truck companies carry a compliment of ladders consiting of straight ladders,roof ladders, extention, folding and ______.

A

Combination ladders

132
Q

Where are heat labels supposed tp be located?

A

Below the 2nd rung and half way point

133
Q

What is the primary reason for general laddering of a building?

A

Firefighter access and egress

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