V5-C2 Flashcards

1
Q

How much foam can you add to a water extinguisher

A

.025 gallons

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2
Q

How often should dry chemical extinguishers be turned upside down and shaken

A

Weekly

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3
Q

How often should CO2 extinguishers be weighed

A

Every six months

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4
Q

How much does a CO2 extinguisher weigh and when does it need to be sent in

A

Normally weighs 25 pounds must be sent in if it weighs 24

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5
Q

How often are extinguishers checked for pressure and condition

A

Daily

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6
Q

Often are extinguishers checked for frame cracking loose connections and rotated to prevent caking

A

Weekly

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7
Q

How much water in a water extinguisher

A

2 1/2 gallons

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8
Q

Much does a water extinguisher weigh

A

27 pounds

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9
Q

What chemical is in a dry chemical extinguisher

A

Ammonium phosphate or a sodium bicarbonate agent

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10
Q

How much does a dry chemical extinguisher weigh

A

37 pounds

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11
Q

What type of dry chemical extinguishers carried on the fire engine

A

20A:120BC

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12
Q

What is the CO2 extinguishers rating on the engine

A

10 BC

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13
Q

What pressure are water extinguishers charged to

A

100 pounds

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14
Q

Low-voltage lines are classified as those not exceeding how many volts

A

480 V usually found in residential structures

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15
Q

High-voltage lines of those exceeding how many volts

A

600 V usually found in commercial structures

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16
Q

What’s the maximum voltage fire department personnel can cut

A

Department personnel are limited to cut a low-voltage residential electrical lines 480 V or less. personnel cannot cut voltage that is 600 V or greater

17
Q

What is the voltage range of the electrical line rubber gloves

A

Tested 10,000 V same as the mechanical axe maximum uses 7500 V

18
Q

How often are electrical rubber gloves tested and certified

A

Checked daily and after each use and certified every six months

19
Q

When are electrical gloves exchanged

A

First week of January and the first week of July each year the breathing apparatus shop

20
Q

What size safety zone is required when cutting electrical wires

A

30 feet

21
Q

Voltage range from a generating station to a power substation

A

The 55000 to 500,000 V

22
Q

What is the most common agent used in a class D extinguisher

A

Metal X

22
Q

What must be in place before personnel can cut any wires

A

A safety officer is present

A company officer should be assigned as the safety officer position prior to cutting lines