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Week 11 Flashcards

1
Q

What is another name for access stairs?

A

Convenience stairs. FFP HR

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2
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Class E Hi Rise Office Buildings built before 1945 are referred to as what?

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Heavyweight buildings. FFP HR

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3
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In heavyweight (pre 1945) office buildings, are the exterior windows openable?

A

Yes. FFP HR

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4
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During which years were all office buildings required to have fire towers?

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1938-1968. FFP HR

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Class E Hi Rise Office Buildings built between 1945 and 1968 are referred to as what?

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Medium weight buildings. All have fire towers. FFP HR

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Class E Hi Rise Office Buildings built after 1968 are referred to as what?

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Lightweight buildings. FFP HR.

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7
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In what type of buildings (HW/MW/LW) were core construction techniques used extensively?

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Lightweight. FFP HR

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How is an HVAC system placed in non circulating mode?

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Open all outside supply. Close all mixing dampers. Open all exhaust dampers. FFP HR

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9
Q

The fusible links in fire dampers should have a temperature rating which is _______ above the maximum temperature that would normally be encountered with the system in operation or shut down.

A

50 degrees F. FFP HR

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10
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What are the steps to starting fire pumps using the control panel?

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KCSS. Knife switch on. Close circuit breaker. Start button. Selector level/Speed. FFP HR

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11
Q

Recommended pump pressure based on fire floors.

A

1-10 150
11-20 200
21-30 250
31-40 300 etc. FFP HR

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12
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When a building is equipped with two manual fire pumps, should you use both of them at an operation?

A

Yes. FFP HR

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T/F most hi rise buildings have two fire pumps which are connected in parallel position.

A

True. FFP HR

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14
Q

A building fire pump shall be capable of delivering their rated capacity at a pressure of _____ at the highest floor outlet.

A

50 psi. FFP HR

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A relief valve is required at the fire pump limiting the pressure to _____ above that required to deliver its rated capacity at _______ to the highest floor outlet.

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15 psi, 50 psi. FFP HR

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16
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T/F when using the PSS anchor hook in a remote location, you want to keep it as low as possible to keep tension.

A

True. EVO 23

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17
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When using the PSS to exit a window, how far apart do you keep your feet?

A

Shoulder width. EVO 23

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18
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When being lowered via the LSR and personal harness, how far apart are your feet?

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12” apart. EVO 27

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When lowering a person via the LSR and personal harness, how much of the anti chaffing device is draped over the parapet?

A

5” EVO 27

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20
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When utilizing the LSR to slide, how far back does your right hand grasp the rope?

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6” EVO 30

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21
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Are LP gases heavier or lighter than air?

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Heavier 1.5 to 2 x. HM 1

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22
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What is the danger zone, in feet, from the front and sides of a tank truck?

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1000’ front and rear, 500’ sides. HM 1

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23
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T/F portable dry chem extinguishers are ineffective on small LP gas fires.

A

False. They are effective. HM 1

24
Q

Tank failure under fire conditions usually occurs in what area of the tank?

A

Vapor area. HM 1

25
Q

T/F Water spray is effective in dispersing LP gas vapor.

A

True. HM 1

26
Q

What is the UN id number for Propane?

A

1075 HM 1

27
Q

T/F Compressed Natural Gas cylinders are subject to BLEVE if they are exposed.

A

False, they can fail, but will not BLEVE because they do not contain liquid. HM 1

28
Q

What is the UN id number for CNG?

A
  1. HM 1
29
Q

Is CNG heavier or lighter than air?

A

Lighter. HM 1

30
Q

Is Methanol heavier or lighter than air?

A

Slightly heavier. HM 1

31
Q

What is the flash point of methanol?

A

54 degrees F. HM 1

32
Q

What are the classifications of hazardous materials?

A

EGLSOPRCM.

Explosive, Gases, Liquids, Solids, Oxidizers, Poisons, Radioactive, Corrosives, Misc. HM 2

33
Q

What is the shipping paper for a truck?

A

Bill of lading. Kept in cab within reach of driver. HM 2

34
Q

What is the shipping paper for a railroad?

A

Waybill. Carried by conductor in caboose or engine. HM 2

35
Q

What is the shipping paper for a ship?

A

Cargo manifest. Kept by master or first mate. HM 2

36
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What is the shipping paper for an aircraft?

A

Air bill. Kept by the pilot. HM 2

37
Q

In general DOT requires placards to be placed only on trucks transporting over what weight of particular material?

A

Over 1000 lbs. HM 2

38
Q

Is CO heavier or lighter than air?

A

Slightly lighter. HM 4

39
Q

CO is how many more times attracted to hemoglobin than O2?

A
  1. HM 4
40
Q

When a faulty appliance is noted as the source of CO, it is shut down. When can the building be re occupied?

A

When CO level drops to 9ppm or less. HM 4

41
Q

At what level of CO do we evacuate the building?

A

100ppm or higher. HM 4

42
Q

The CO meter will enter low warning at what level?

A

OVER 35 ppm. HM 4

43
Q

The CO meter will enter high warning at what level?

A

OVER 100 ppm. HM 4

44
Q

Who recommends the entry point into the hot zone?

A

First arriving CPC Unit Officer. HM 5

45
Q

As it relates to Haz Mat, a large scale incident would be one with more than how many victims?

A

More than two. HM 5

46
Q

What buildings MUST be included in the CIDS program?

A

BWSTRG, CRFH, MJALT, PG, REHAB. Com 4

47
Q

What is the priority order for CIDS entries?

A

FD Designation, Occupancy, Description, Class, Hazards, MinResp. Com 4

48
Q

What is the criteria to remove a facility from the CFR response matrix?

A

On duty personnel trained in CPR, O2 on site, Defibrillator on site, All equipment an personnel avail 24/7. Com 4A1

49
Q

When is the Post Radio charged?

A

Weekly and after each use for at least 8 hours. Com 12

50
Q

The Post Radio transmits at what wattage?

A

45w. Com 12.

51
Q

Members shall not be within how many feet of a transmitting Post Radio?

A

2’ . Com 12

52
Q

The vehicle cross band repeater is sent out at what wattage UHF/VHF?

A

40w UHF, 5w VHF. Com 12

53
Q

Where is the Post Radio usually taken to, and by whom?

A

Vicinity of the standpipe outlet for first hoseline by second arriving engine officer. Com 12

54
Q

The second engine officer establishes the communication link via the Post Radio on what channel?

A

Channel 2 command. Com 12

55
Q

The second engine officer will maintain the communications link via the post radio until when?

A

Until the Fire Sector Supervisor arrives on the floor below the fire. Com 12

56
Q

The UFS has 9 sections, how are they numbered?

A

0-8. Finances before Fire Prevention. UFS

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