Week 11 Flashcards
What is another name for access stairs?
Convenience stairs. FFP HR
Class E Hi Rise Office Buildings built before 1945 are referred to as what?
Heavyweight buildings. FFP HR
In heavyweight (pre 1945) office buildings, are the exterior windows openable?
Yes. FFP HR
During which years were all office buildings required to have fire towers?
1938-1968. FFP HR
Class E Hi Rise Office Buildings built between 1945 and 1968 are referred to as what?
Medium weight buildings. All have fire towers. FFP HR
Class E Hi Rise Office Buildings built after 1968 are referred to as what?
Lightweight buildings. FFP HR.
In what type of buildings (HW/MW/LW) were core construction techniques used extensively?
Lightweight. FFP HR
How is an HVAC system placed in non circulating mode?
Open all outside supply. Close all mixing dampers. Open all exhaust dampers. FFP HR
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.
50 degrees F. FFP HR
What are the steps to starting fire pumps using the control panel?
KCSS. Knife switch on. Close circuit breaker. Start button. Selector level/Speed. FFP HR
Recommended pump pressure based on fire floors.
1-10 150
11-20 200
21-30 250
31-40 300 etc. FFP HR
When a building is equipped with two manual fire pumps, should you use both of them at an operation?
Yes. FFP HR
T/F most hi rise buildings have two fire pumps which are connected in parallel position.
True. FFP HR
A building fire pump shall be capable of delivering their rated capacity at a pressure of _____ at the highest floor outlet.
50 psi. FFP HR
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.
15 psi, 50 psi. FFP HR
T/F when using the PSS anchor hook in a remote location, you want to keep it as low as possible to keep tension.
True. EVO 23
When using the PSS to exit a window, how far apart do you keep your feet?
Shoulder width. EVO 23
When being lowered via the LSR and personal harness, how far apart are your feet?
12” apart. EVO 27
When lowering a person via the LSR and personal harness, how much of the anti chaffing device is draped over the parapet?
5” EVO 27
When utilizing the LSR to slide, how far back does your right hand grasp the rope?
6” EVO 30
Are LP gases heavier or lighter than air?
Heavier 1.5 to 2 x. HM 1
What is the danger zone, in feet, from the front and sides of a tank truck?
1000’ front and rear, 500’ sides. HM 1
T/F portable dry chem extinguishers are ineffective on small LP gas fires.
False. They are effective. HM 1
Tank failure under fire conditions usually occurs in what area of the tank?
Vapor area. HM 1
T/F Water spray is effective in dispersing LP gas vapor.
True. HM 1
What is the UN id number for Propane?
1075 HM 1
T/F Compressed Natural Gas cylinders are subject to BLEVE if they are exposed.
False, they can fail, but will not BLEVE because they do not contain liquid. HM 1
What is the UN id number for CNG?
- HM 1
Is CNG heavier or lighter than air?
Lighter. HM 1
Is Methanol heavier or lighter than air?
Slightly heavier. HM 1
What is the flash point of methanol?
54 degrees F. HM 1
What are the classifications of hazardous materials?
EGLSOPRCM.
Explosive, Gases, Liquids, Solids, Oxidizers, Poisons, Radioactive, Corrosives, Misc. HM 2
What is the shipping paper for a truck?
Bill of lading. Kept in cab within reach of driver. HM 2
What is the shipping paper for a railroad?
Waybill. Carried by conductor in caboose or engine. HM 2
What is the shipping paper for a ship?
Cargo manifest. Kept by master or first mate. HM 2
What is the shipping paper for an aircraft?
Air bill. Kept by the pilot. HM 2
In general DOT requires placards to be placed only on trucks transporting over what weight of particular material?
Over 1000 lbs. HM 2
Is CO heavier or lighter than air?
Slightly lighter. HM 4
CO is how many more times attracted to hemoglobin than O2?
- HM 4
When a faulty appliance is noted as the source of CO, it is shut down. When can the building be re occupied?
When CO level drops to 9ppm or less. HM 4
At what level of CO do we evacuate the building?
100ppm or higher. HM 4
The CO meter will enter low warning at what level?
OVER 35 ppm. HM 4
The CO meter will enter high warning at what level?
OVER 100 ppm. HM 4
Who recommends the entry point into the hot zone?
First arriving CPC Unit Officer. HM 5
As it relates to Haz Mat, a large scale incident would be one with more than how many victims?
More than two. HM 5
What buildings MUST be included in the CIDS program?
BWSTRG, CRFH, MJALT, PG, REHAB. Com 4
What is the priority order for CIDS entries?
FD Designation, Occupancy, Description, Class, Hazards, MinResp. Com 4
What is the criteria to remove a facility from the CFR response matrix?
On duty personnel trained in CPR, O2 on site, Defibrillator on site, All equipment an personnel avail 24/7. Com 4A1
When is the Post Radio charged?
Weekly and after each use for at least 8 hours. Com 12
The Post Radio transmits at what wattage?
45w. Com 12.
Members shall not be within how many feet of a transmitting Post Radio?
2’ . Com 12
The vehicle cross band repeater is sent out at what wattage UHF/VHF?
40w UHF, 5w VHF. Com 12
Where is the Post Radio usually taken to, and by whom?
Vicinity of the standpipe outlet for first hoseline by second arriving engine officer. Com 12
The second engine officer establishes the communication link via the Post Radio on what channel?
Channel 2 command. Com 12
The second engine officer will maintain the communications link via the post radio until when?
Until the Fire Sector Supervisor arrives on the floor below the fire. Com 12
The UFS has 9 sections, how are they numbered?
0-8. Finances before Fire Prevention. UFS