Volume 3

Question 1

AIR BAG SYSTEM (MAXIFORCE)
The 56-ton is comprised of one 12-ton and two 22-ton bags

Answer 1

1- 12 ton bags
2- 22 ton bags

Question 2

AIR BAG SYSTEM (MAXIFORCE)
The 236 ton is comprised of one each of the following: 12, 17, 22, 32, 35, 44 and 74-ton bags

Answer 2

12t
17t
22t
32t
35t
44t
74ton

Question 3

ALUMINIZED CERMIC BLANKET
A ____ woven ceramic blanket with an aluminized side that protects or insulates victims from sparks and debris during rescue operations

Answer 3

6’ x 8’

Question 4

When cutting, the axe should strike the wood with an angle of about ______

Answer 4

60 degrees

Question 5

The flat side of the axe head can be used for breaking glass. Stand to one side and strike the panel near_____

Answer 5

the top

Question 6

The single-bit (flathead) axe (Figure 6) is used primarily for cutting operations…making it well suited for cutting both _______

Answer 6

hardwood floors and plywood.

Question 7

Battering Ram: Remove the bricks one at a time, starting just below the first brick removed and working downward. The hole should be _____ so as not to excessively weaken the wall

Answer 7

diamond-shaped

Question 8

The brush hook to construct cold trails, fire breaks, or access trails: The main cutting edge can be used to cut branches up to____. Cut the main stem of brush at about a_____.

Answer 8

3 inches in diameter
45-degree angle

Question 9

The McCloud Its blade is designed as a combination hoe and rake, with a level edge of approximately _____.

Answer 9

45 degrees

Question 10

____The head is a single unit having one axe blade and one grubbing hoe blade.

Answer 10

The Pulaski

Question 11

Canteens come in one and two quart sizes.

Question 12

The Claw Tool (Hayward) is used for forcible entry. It is a modified wrecking bar, ______

Answer 12

30 or 42 inches in length.

Question 13

Floor runners are made from waterproof cotton duck,____ in size.
On apparatus they are found folded to a____ and rolled.

Answer 13

6’ x 18’
3’ width

Question 14

Hay hooks are used primarily for moving and carrying_____.

Answer 14

baled materials

Question 15

1” - 1-1/2” Hose Clamp: normally used during brush fire operations to extend lines and add fittings.

Answer 15

forester clamp

Question 16

____ combination hydrant spanner and an adjustable hydrant wrench joined together by a rope.

Answer 16

Hydrant Sling

Question 17

_____ A tool with 2-1/2” male threads used to release standpipe clapper valves, the T handle in the center is screwed in, opening clapper valve in the standpipe inlet.

Answer 17

Hydrolater

Question 18

This tool is an elaboration of the common crowbar. ____

Answer 18

Jumbo Bar

Question 19

Mattress carriers are made of a canvas material, about ______ in size with handles attached to the corners.

Answer 19

6 1/2’ x 9 1/2’

Question 20

The pneumatic power chisel is a forcible entry and physical rescue tool, It will cut through 1 1/4” thick mild steel plate, mild steel bolts to 3/4”’ in diameter and various thickness of sheet metal.

Answer 20

1/4” thick mild steel plate, mild steel bolts to 3/4”’

Question 21

Tapered redwood plugs

Answer 21

less than 1/2”

Question 22

Rescue air Cushion There are two sizes: 15’ x 20’ x 8’, which can be used in heights up to 70’ and the 18’ x 25’ x 9’, which can be used in heights up to 100’.

Answer 22

70’: 15’ x 20’ x 8’
100’: 18’ x 25’ x 9’

Question 23

Rubber Gauntlet Gloves In addition, gloves will be exchanged and tested with _____ of electricity every _____ by the Department of Water and Power.

Answer 23

10,000 Volts
60 Days

Question 24

Rubbish carriers are made of canvas material, ____, with handles attached to the corners.

Answer 24

4 1/2 feet square

Question 25

We have two types of salvage covers rubber-coated cotton duck and lightweight plastic coated nylon. All salvage covers are waterproof and _____

Answer 25

12’ x 18’ in size.

Question 26

The salvage pan is a _____, with removable ramps, for use in conjunction with the submersible pump and squeegees. The ______ can be used in areas that do not provide a “natural” catch basin.

Answer 26

32 1/2” x 18” metal basin
5” deep pan

Question 27

Crosscut saw for cutting _____

Answer 27

wood.

Question 28

Plumber’s saw used for cutting ____

Answer 28

sheet metal, nails, etc.,

Question 29

Hacksaw for cutting____

Answer 29

iron bars, bolts, etc.

Question 30

The Department uses two types: a _____ curved type is used only to push and a_____ straight type that can be used to push or pull water.

Answer 30

36”
24”

Question 31

Porter Wire Cutters

Answer 31

up to 3/16” in diameter

Question 32

These batteries are generally provided with tips ranging from 1-1/2½” to 2”.
sufficient distance away to permit the stream to enter the building at approximately a ____ angle.

Answer 32

30-degree

Question 33

Plastic Cover:
Thickness
Length
Weight

Answer 33

6 mil
10’ x 100’
28.7 lbs

Question 34

2-1/2 Bresnan distributor is of revolving type, designed to throw water _____. in diameter. It has ___ orficies and will supply ____ gpm.

Answer 34

30’
9 orfices
600 - 800 GPM

Question 35

Water gun extinguisher capacity ____ used for class ___ fires
air pressure kept at ____

Answer 35

2 1/2 Gal
Class A
90 -110 PSI

Question 36

Carbon dioxide extinguishes, Carbon dioxide is effective on fires in volatile liquids_____, also is good for use on electrical fires _____.

Answer 36

Class B
Class C

Question 37

Carbon dioxide extinguisher, The type in general use by the Department has a net content of ____ Of CO2. They shall be recharged when contents have been reduced to ____ or less.

Answer 37

20 pounds
15 pounds

Question 38

Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher: The discharge time of a 20 pound CO2 extinguisher is approximately _____.

Answer 38

60 seconds

Question 39

The dry chemical extinguisher in general use discharges ___ of dry chem. Effective involving flammable liquids, gases and liquefied gases ____ fires

Answer 39

20 lbs.
Class B

Question 40

The discharge time of a 20 lb. dry chemical extinguisher with the valve fully open is____.

Answer 40

10 seconds