Volume 3 Flashcards
Fireboats 1, 3, and 5
750 gpm @ 150 psi. 34’ in length. 50 gallon tank of ATC (Alcohol Type Concentrate) and a limited supply of AFFF.
Fireboat 2
99’ in length 16,000 gpm @ 150 psi. 3 diesel propulsion engines (2 of which can also be used for pumping) and 4 pumping engines. 50 gallon tank of ATC and a 200 gallon supply of AFFF.
Fireboat 4
78’ in length 9000 gpm. 2 diesel propulsion engines and 4 pumping engines (2 of which can be used as generators). A 500-gallon tank of ATC, a supply of AFFF,
Bell 206 B3 (Jet Ranger) - FIRE #6
five-seat aircraft 140 mph. 120-gallon water tank
Agusta (AW139)FIRE #3 & #5
11 to 15 members 138 mph 350 gallon water tank 5000 pound external load on the hook.
Bell 412 FIRE #1, 2 & 4
15 members 155 mph. 350 gallon water tank, 5000 pound payload.
FOAM TENDER- ___ gallons of AFFF in their tank and ____ 5 gallon containers
300, 50
Hazardous Materials Support Unit: booties and plastic bags for approximately ___ people?
150
Decon Trailer Decon 1 has the capability of decontaminating ___ firefighters/civilians at one time.
150
HELICOPTER TENDER 1 & 2 - They carry from ____ to ____ gallons of jet fuel.
580 to 2000
EMERGENCY LIGHTING This apparatus is used to provide light and electrical power up to ____ watts. ____ foot telescoping boom
30,000 25’
Salvage covers shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry covers at least ____ or within __ hours when damp or dirty.
once each two calendar months 24
Salvage cover entries on F-____
F-128 (Hose and Salvage cover record)
CHAIN AND ROTARY SAWS AND SMOKE EJECTORS - CLEANING These tools shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use. ______, _____ or _____ may be used for this purpose. Water shall not be used.
Kerosene, #325 solvent, Diesel Fuel
When canteens must be available for continuous use, they shall be refilled ____.
daily
Canteens shall be rinsed with a strong solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm water, as follows: A. _____. B. ______. C. ______
When new, before using After storage, before placing into continuous service Monthly when in continuous use; when not in use, canteens shall be stored upside down with the caps off
DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER - pressure is between ____ and ___ psi. Check ____ and ____ to detect deteriorated, worn, or damaged parts.
125 - 175 periodically after use
Horizontal movement of large streams (2-1/2” or larger hose) from an aerial ladder, shall not exceed ___ degrees in either direction from an “in-line” position with the beam and truss. Horizontal movement in excess of this amount will be accomplished by rotating the turntable.
15
Assigned salvage covers shall be identified with the station number in the ____.
corners
Station Commanders of stations equipped with emergency wiring systems shall arrange for the system to be tested yearly during the month of _____.
January
The minimum diameters of the sites are to be ___ for the larger helicopters (H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4) and ____ for the smaller helicopters (H-5, H-6).
100 feet 60 feet
The landing and take off angle, if possible, should not be greater than ___ degrees.
25
Remain at least ___ feet from helicopter unless otherwise assigned.
100
When cutting, the axe should strike the wood with an angle of about __ degrees between the side of the axe head and the surface of the wood being cut.
60
To breach brick walls with the battering ram, first remove one brick with a ______ or other suitable tool.
pickhead axe
Brush Hook - The main cutting edge can be used to cut branches up to ___ inches in diameter. Cut the main stem of brush at about a ___-degree angle.
3 45
Mcloud - The hoe edge of the blade should be kept sharp, maintaining a straight cutting surface with a level edge of approximately ___ degrees.
45
Canteens come in ___ and ___ quart sizes.
one and two
The Claw Tool (Hayward) is used for forcible entry. It is __ or __ inches in length.
30 and 42
Floor runners are made from waterproof cotton duck, _____ in size. They are used to protect floor and floor coverings. On apparatus they are found folded to a __ width and rolled.
6’ x 18’ 3’
The quartz light is a ___ watt unit
500
Mattress carriers are made of a canvas material, about _____ in size
6 1/2’ x 9 1/2’
The pneumatic power chisel will cut through ___ thick mild steel plate, mild steel bolts to ___ in diameter and various thickness of sheet metal.
1/4”
3/4”
Volume three says 1 (one) - 1/4” plate, TB says 1/4”
A plug tapered to less than ___ at the tip may be used to plug sprinkler heads and small diameter tubing.
1/2”
Rescue Air Cushion 70’ bag size _____ 100’ bag size _____
15’ x 20’ x 8’ 18’ x 25’ x 9’
The cushion is inflated by two high volume electric blowers, and can be deployed by a Task Force in ___ minutes.
two
Rubber Gauntlet gloves will be exchanged and tested with _____ volts of electricity every ___ days by the Department of Water and Power.
10,000 60
Rubber Gauntlet Gloves shall be field-tested ______
after each use and weekly.
SAWS Crosscut saw- for cutting ____.
Plumber’s saw- used for cutting ____ etc.
Hacksaw- for cutting _____
wood
sheet metal, nails
iron bars, bolts,
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.
36” 24”
Submersible pump - This unit shall not be operated from a portable generator of less than ___ watts due to starting current requirements.
2500
Wire cutters are used on ordinary steel rods and wire up to ___ in diameter.
3/16”
Light water is a synthetic foam forming liquid designed to be used at a ratio of ___ parts concentrate to ___ parts fresh or seawater (__ solution).
6 94 6%
Light water is more than ___ times as effective as protein type foams on open surface gasoline fires.
three
For effective results when directing the stream into upper floors, the apparatus should be spotted a sufficient distance away to permit the stream to enter the building at approximately a __-degree angle.
30
wagon battery - Above the ___ floor this is impractical and the effectiveness decreases beyond this point.
third
2-1/2 Bresnan distributor is of revolving type, designed to throw water __ ft. in diameter. It has 9 orficies and will supply ___ to ___ gpm.
30 600 to 800
Carbon dioxide is effective on fires in volatile liquids (Class __ fires), and, because of its non-conductive characteristics, is good for use on electrical fires (Class __).
B C
carbon dioxide is a gas __ times as heavy as air.
1-1/2
Carbon dioxide extinguisher Upon release, the liquid changes to gas with an expansion ratio of ___ to 1.
Each cylinder is protected by a safety disc which will rupture if the extinguisher is subjected to a continued temperature exceeding ___ degrees Fahrenheit.
450
135
Each cylinder has the ___ (total full weight), ___ (weight of cylinder), and ___ (weight of contents) weights stamped on the cylinder
gross tare net
For a comparable size extinguisher, the dry chemical is approximately ___ as effective as CO2 on hydrocarbon fires.
twice
The dry chemical in these extinguishers can also be used to neutralize ____ _____ by allowing the powder to flow gently from the nozzle and spread over the surface.
acid spills
The discharge time of a 20 lb. dry chemical extinguisher with the valve fully open is ___ seconds.
ten
Combustible metal extinguishers are conventionally referred to as ___ ______ extinguishers.
dry powder
They are effective on certain combustible metals such as magnesium, sodium, potassium, and sodium potassium alloy (NAK) that create their own oxygen supply while burning (Class “___” fires).
D
Dry Powder - These extinguishers are usually carried by crash companies and have a net capacity of ___ pounds.
20
Straight stream nozzles- They are particularly preferred for:
- Penetration 2. Deep seated fires 3. Quick knock down 4. Long distances
The Pressure Reducing Valve (hydrants)- This knob controls an indicator bar that is graduated from zero to ___ in ___ psi increments.
300 20
CHLORINE CYLINDER PATCH KITS - Kit sizes: A- Kit-___ and ___ lb. cylinders, B-Kit-____ containers, C- Kit _______ and _______
100 and 150 One ton Railroad cars and tank trucks
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GLOVES Entry team members wear a minimum of ____ layers of gloves.
three
Class ____-Totally encapsulated entry suit, material-Viton, butyl, Teflon, Etc. Used for unknown and serious chemical hazards.
A
Class ___-Hooded jumpsuit, material-PVC. Used for some types of acids and other more minor chemicals.
B
SCBA - High pressure air (up to _____ psi) is reduced down by the first and second stage regulator to a breathable pressure.
5,000
SCBA - The backpack has three integrated carrying handles with carabiner attachment points rated at ____ lbs.
1000
SCBA - The backpack is designed to transfer ___ of the load to hips for less shoulder fatigue.
60%
SCBA - The backpack harness and cylinder weight approximately _____.
30.25 lbs
Battery pack located right lower side of harness use only ________ size batteries only. These batteries power all electronics except for the VAS.
4 Duracell “C”
A LED flash every __ seconds indicates good battery. The LED flashes every 2 seconds indicating adequate battery charge. No LED flashing indicates a dead battery.
10 2
The air cylinder utilizes an aluminum composite carbon fiber construction overwrapped with a fiberglass epoxy matrix and has a maximum working pressure of _____ psi.
4,500
The gauge is graduated in 1000 psi increments ranging from 0 to ____ psi.
6000
of 45 minutes ( ___ cu. ft.) or 60 minutes ( __ cu. ft.) at a user rate of 40 liters per minute.
65.6 87
