Volume 3 EQUIPMENT GENERAL Flashcards

1
Q

Salvage covers shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry covers at least _____ each _____ calendar months or within ___ hours when damp or dirty. Make proper entries on F-___ (Hose and Salvage Cover Record) and F-___ (Journal).

A

Once each two calendar month
F-128
F-2

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2
Q

A. Fire-fighting ladders:
1. Wood portion - use varnish. ________ and ______-type products are not to be used on wood ladders.

A

Polyurethane and verathane

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3
Q

A. Fire-fighting ladders:

  1. Ladder shoes - paint with _______ or approved color paint.
A

Aluminum

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4
Q

CHAIN AND ROTARY SAWS AND SMOKE EJECTORS - CLEANING
These tools shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use. ______, #____ solvent or _____ Fuel may be used for this purpose. _____ shall not be used.

A

Kerosene, #325 solvent, or diesel fuel
Water

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5
Q

When canteens must be available for continuous use, they shall be refilled

A

Daily

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6
Q

Canteens shall be rinsed with a strong solution of _______ of soda and warm water, as follows:

A. When ____, before using.
B. After _______, before placing into continuous service.
C. ______ when in continuous use; when not in use, canteens shall be stored ______ ______ with the caps off.

A

Bicarbonate of soda
New
Storage
Monthly
Upside down

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7
Q

Each Department member shall inspect their breathing apparatus

A

Daily and after each use

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8
Q

Each Department Apparatus shall be assigned How many cell phones

A

One

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9
Q

Who is personally responsible for the security of the radio (including its extension MIC) assigned to them and will be held accountable for any loss.

A

Each member

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10
Q

_____________ are assigned to all Battalion sedans, Fire Boats 2 and 4, and to the Fire Prevention Bureau.

A

Combustible gas indicators

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11
Q

Combustible gas indicators shall be checked monthly on what form

A

F-973 (equipment check record)

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12
Q

DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER - MAINTENANCE
A. Check _______ and after use to detect deteriorated, worn, or damaged parts.

A

Periodically and after each use

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13
Q

DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER - MAINTENANCE

Check nozzle periodically for any _______ or collection of ______.

A

Obstruction
Moisture

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14
Q

DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER - MAINTENANCE

The extinguisher will function effectively only so long as the air pressure is between

A

125 and 175 psi

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15
Q

DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER - MAINTENANCE

Once each _____ perform the above checks and then remove the extinguisher from the rack, invert it, and shake to preclude any possibility of the chemical caking. Make proper entry on?

A

Month
F-973, (Equipment Check Record).

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16
Q

Fabric jacketed hose shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry hose at least once each

A

Three calendar months

17
Q

Horizontal movement of large streams (_____” 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 ______.

A

2 1/2’’
15 degrees
Turntable

18
Q

Members shall not attempt to repair damaged hose threads or swivels (_____ _______ may be used as a lubricant). ____ is prohibited.

A

Flake graphite
Oil

19
Q

All rubber hose shall be tested at what psi

A

300 psi

20
Q

Annual hose test record is what form

A

F-129

21
Q

What form is the hose inventory record

A

F-121

22
Q

3” “all-rubber” ladder pipe hose is all “____” in color.

A

Red

23
Q

2-1/2” “all-rubber” high-rise pigtails are either all “_____” or “_____” in color.

A

Blue or red

24
Q

2” “all-rubber” high-rise hose is all “______” in color.

A

Blue

25
Q

Yard hose couplings shall be sprayed “____”. This hose shall not be used for fire fighting.

A

Red

26
Q

Assigned salvage covers shall be identified with the station number in the

A

Corners

27
Q

HELICOPTER - USE OF
LANDING SITE

The minimum diameters of the sites are to be ____ feet for the larger helicopters (H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4) and ____ feet for the smaller helicopters (H-5, H-6).

A

100 feet
60 feet

28
Q

HELICOPTER - USE OF
LANDING SITE

The landing and take off angle, if possible, should not be greater than

A

25 degrees

29
Q

A. General Helicopter Safety

Remain at least ____ feet from helicopter unless otherwise assigned.

A

100 feet

30
Q

. General Helicopter Safety

Approach and/or leave helicopters from the_____, in full view of the pilot. Stay away from the _____ ____. Keep head low until out of rotor arc. Never depart or approach helicopters from the _____ side.

A

Front
Tail rotor
Uphill side

31
Q

Helicopter signals

What signal is used to say “yes, o.k., all clear”
And what is used for “no”

A

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