Volume 3 EQUIPMENT GENERAL Flashcards
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).
Once each two calendar month
F-128
F-2
A. Fire-fighting ladders:
1. Wood portion - use varnish. ________ and ______-type products are not to be used on wood ladders.
Polyurethane and verathane
A. Fire-fighting ladders:
- Ladder shoes - paint with _______ or approved color paint.
Aluminum
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.
Kerosene, #325 solvent, or diesel fuel
Water
When canteens must be available for continuous use, they shall be refilled
Daily
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.
Bicarbonate of soda
New
Storage
Monthly
Upside down
Each Department member shall inspect their breathing apparatus
Daily and after each use
Each Department Apparatus shall be assigned How many cell phones
One
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.
Each member
_____________ are assigned to all Battalion sedans, Fire Boats 2 and 4, and to the Fire Prevention Bureau.
Combustible gas indicators
Combustible gas indicators shall be checked monthly on what form
F-973 (equipment check record)
DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER - MAINTENANCE
A. Check _______ and after use to detect deteriorated, worn, or damaged parts.
Periodically and after each use
DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER - MAINTENANCE
Check nozzle periodically for any _______ or collection of ______.
Obstruction
Moisture
DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER - MAINTENANCE
The extinguisher will function effectively only so long as the air pressure is between
125 and 175 psi
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?
Month
F-973, (Equipment Check Record).
Fabric jacketed hose shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry hose at least once each
Three calendar months
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 ______.
2 1/2’’
15 degrees
Turntable
Members shall not attempt to repair damaged hose threads or swivels (_____ _______ may be used as a lubricant). ____ is prohibited.
Flake graphite
Oil
All rubber hose shall be tested at what psi
300 psi
Annual hose test record is what form
F-129
What form is the hose inventory record
F-121
3” “all-rubber” ladder pipe hose is all “____” in color.
Red
2-1/2” “all-rubber” high-rise pigtails are either all “_____” or “_____” in color.
Blue or red
2” “all-rubber” high-rise hose is all “______” in color.
Blue
Yard hose couplings shall be sprayed “____”. This hose shall not be used for fire fighting.
Red
Assigned salvage covers shall be identified with the station number in the
Corners
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).
100 feet
60 feet
HELICOPTER - USE OF
LANDING SITE
The landing and take off angle, if possible, should not be greater than
25 degrees
A. General Helicopter Safety
Remain at least ____ feet from helicopter unless otherwise assigned.
100 feet
. 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.
Front
Tail rotor
Uphill side
Helicopter signals
What signal is used to say “yes, o.k., all clear”
And what is used for “no”
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