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Week 2 Flashcards

1
Q

1.The company commander is responsible for maintaining a currently accurate list of tools and equipment carried on vehicles and apparatus. Where is this list maintained?

A

In the UFS and on the rig. Regs 13

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2
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Who does the company commander request permission from to test pumpers for drafting water?

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DC. Regs 13

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3
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How much extra hose are Engine Companies required to carry on the apparatus?

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Not less than 3 lengths 2 ½” and not less than 3 lengths of 1 ¾”. Plus each engine shall ensure that an extra length of 1 ¾” with nozzle is carried on the apparatus. Regs 13

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How much extra hose are Ladder companies required to carry on the apparatus?

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Not less than 3 lengths 1 ¾” PLUS the nozzle. Regs 13

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5
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When are the motors and pumps of special unit apparatus tested?

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Mondays on the 9x6 tour. Regs 13

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6
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According to regulations, when are aerials, tower ladders and portables given a thorough inspection?

A

Monthly. Regs 13

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7
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Procuring the meal is limited by what regulations?

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45 minutes within first due area. Regs 13

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8
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When the apparatus is OOS who is notified?

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Dispatcher, BC, DC. Regs 13

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9
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When apparatus hasn’t been returned to service within two hours, who is notified?

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BC and DC. Regs 13

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10
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Your siren goes OOS, are you still available to respond?

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Yes, need one AUDIBLE and one VISUAL warning device. Regs 13

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11
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Who notifies the shops when there is an apparatus defect or irregularity?

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The officer. Regs 13

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12
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Hose is hung in the tower by which coupling?

A

Male. Regs 13

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13
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T/F The LCC can leave the rig in PTO if he is going to climb the aerial for a rescue.

A

False. If the controls are left unattended PTO shall be disengaged. Regs 13

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14
Q

Motors and pumps of special or spare apparatus shall be tested for how long?

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15 minutes. Regs 13

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15
Q

Water in the boiler must be kept at what height? When is it checked?

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3/4, immediately after the 0900 and 1800 roll calls. Regs 13

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16
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When can members enter a female facility in quarters?

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Cleaning, maintenance, as directed by company commander. Regs. 13

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17
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How many supervisors per child are required for Third and Fourth grade classes?

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1 to 15. Regs 19

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18
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How many supervisors per child are required for Fifth grade an up classes?

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1 to 30. Regs 19

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19
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How many supervisors per child are required for classes below third grade?

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1 to 4. Regs 19

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20
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How many supervisors are required for a scout troop visit?

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1 to 20. Regs 19

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21
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How long are school visits permitted for and what is the time frame?

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1 hour, 9 to 5. Regs 19

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22
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When are doors, guards and lights at pole hole openings inspected?

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Daily. Regs 19

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23
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According to Engines 2, what specific topics should be discussed between Officer and ECC after roll call? More than one.

A

General response routes/modifications.
Road and weather conditions.
Dangerous areas or intersections. Engines 2

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24
Q

What basic functions should every engine member be able to perform?

A

Put rig in pumps.
Connect to hydrant.
Charge and maintain hoseline. Engines 2

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25
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What may be delegated by the engine officer to the nozzle team?

A

DECALS. Engines 2

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26
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All members going above the fire should communicate their identity to whom?

A

Second engine officer. Engines 2

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27
Q

Who is responsible to monitor department radio for BC or DC?

A

Second engine ECC. Engines 2

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28
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Firefighters intending to decline RSOT must notify the officer on duty when?

A

0900 the day before the 9x or 6x.

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29
Q

Hydrants and hydrant street shut offs close in which direction?

A

Counter Clockwise. TB Em 3

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30
Q

How many turns are required to shut off a hydrant street shut off?

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17 turns counter clockwise. TB Em 3

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31
Q

After how many turns of a hydrant street shut off will you begin to see a noticeable decrease in water flow?

A

About 12 full turns. TB EM 3

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32
Q

What is the height of the cockloft nozzle?

A

6’3” TB Tools 7 DS 18

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33
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The OST’s on the cockloft nozzle increase the reach of the street to in excess of what footage?

A

Excess of 60’ TB Tools 7 DS 18

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34
Q

What is the discharge rate of the cockloft nozzle?

A

125 gpm. TB Tools 7 DS 18

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35
Q

What is the preferred location for use of the cockloft nozzle?

A

Immediately inside the apartment door. TB Tools 7 DS 18

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36
Q

How big of a hole is needed to utilize the cockloft nozzle?

A

3’ x 3’ TB Tools 7 DS 18

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37
Q

When utilizing the cockloft nozzle, what is the minimum clearance needed between the top of the ceiling joists and the bottom of the roof joists.

A

Minimum of 4” TB Tools 7 DS 18

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38
Q

Who can order the operation of the cockloft nozzle?

A

Chief officer. TB Tools 7 DS 18

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39
Q

When is the cockloft nozzle inspected?

A

Visually inspected weekly. TB Tools 7 DS 18

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40
Q

At a 10-77 who is responsible to bring the HRN to the command post?

A

5th due engine. TB Tools 7 DS 17

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41
Q

When is the 1 1/8” MST tip on the HRN checked?

A

Weekly during MUD and BEFORE use. TB Tools 7 DS 17

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42
Q

As it’s supplied by a 2 1/2” hoseline, the HRN will produce flows of what gpm and psi?

A

200-225 gpm at 50 psi. TB Tools 7 DS 17

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43
Q

What pressure is supplied at the outlet gauge when three lengths of 2 1/2” hose are stretched to the HRN?

A

70 psi. TB Tools 7 DS 17

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44
Q

What pressure is supplied at the outlet gauge when four lengths of 2 1/2” hose are stretched to the HRN?

A

80 psi. TB Tools 7 DS 17

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45
Q

Is the supply line to the HRN attached before or after the nozzle is slid outside the window?

A

Before. TB Tools 7 DS 17

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46
Q

When it is necessary to extinguish multiple rooms of fire with the HRN, which room do you start with?

A

Start with the window the wind is blowing into. TB Tools 7 DS 17

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47
Q

Where is the shutoff placed when the HRN is to be put into operation?

A

One length back. TB Tools 7 DS 17

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48
Q

When does officer supervising nozzle operations notify IC the nozzle is in position and ready for use?

A

When water has been started and is at the shutoff. TB Tools 7 DS 17

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49
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When is the combination nozzle system inspected?

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Visually, weekly. TB Tools 7 DS 19

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50
Q

What is the range of elevation with the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle?

A

90 degrees above to 15 degrees below the horizontal. TB Tools 17

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51
Q

If you are attempting to lower the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle below _______ degrees, you need to pull the pin.

A

35 degrees. TB Tools 17

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52
Q

T/F If adequately secured by the proper ropes you can operate the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle below the horizontal.

A

False. Only operate below the horizontal in the truck mount. TB Tools 17

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53
Q

What are the size of the stacked tips on the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle?

A

1 1/4”, 1 1/2”, 2” TB Tools 17

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54
Q

Regardless if one or two hoses are used to supply the Akron New Yorker Multiversal nozzle, they must travel straight for how far back from device before making any turns?

A

15’ TB Tools 17

55
Q

The Akron New Yorker Multiversal nozzle should not be operated at more than _____ gpm when in the portable ground base.

A
  1. TB Tools 17
56
Q

In order to avoid operating the Akron New Yorker Multiversal at more than 800 gpm what are the max pressures for the different tip sizes?

A

1 1/4” - 100
1 1/2” - 70
2” - 50

57
Q

When are the spikes on the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle inspected?

A

After each use. TB Tools 17

58
Q

If the flats on the end of the spikes of the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle exceed _______ in diameter they must be sharpened or replaced.

A

1/16” diameter. TB Tools 17

59
Q

What is the maximum pressure the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle can be subjected to?

A

200 psi. TB Tools 17

60
Q

What is the most effective way to extinguish a combustible metal fire?

A

With a Class D extinguisher. TB Tools 34

61
Q

When utilizing the MetlX or LithX extinguishers, what is the optimum distance to start extinguishment at?

A

10’ from the burning material. TB Tools 34

62
Q

What is the discharge time or the MetlX or LithX extinguishers?

A

30 seconds, covers 3 sq/ft at 1” thickness. TB Tools 34

63
Q

After use of the MetlX or LithX extinguishers, overhaul has to wait for up to how many minutes, to allow material to cool?

A

Up to 30 minutes. TB Tools 34

64
Q

When are the MetlX and LithX extinguishers inspected?

A

Weekly and after each use. TB Tools 34

65
Q

Where can units obtain the wrench to operate removable bollards?

A

Engine 15. TB Tools 35

66
Q

Automatic bollards have a battery back up which allows for how many cycles of raising and lowering?

A

10 cycles. TB Tools 35

67
Q

A new battery in the digital standpipe gauge will last for how many hours of operation?

A

5 TB Tools 36

68
Q

What is an effective firefighting stream (gpm) for a 2 1/2 handline with 1 1/8 MST?

A

200-225 gpm. TB Tools 36

69
Q

What do you suspect if pressure readings at digital standpipe gauge are normal or higher and flow is reduced below normal?

A

Kinks. TB Tool 36

70
Q

What do you suspect if pressure readings at digital standpipe gauge are normal or lower and flow is increased above normal?

A

Burst length. TB Tools 36

71
Q

The digital pressure gauge will indicate a high pressure alert when?

A

Pressure exceeds 200 psi. TB Tools 36

72
Q

The digital pressure gauge will indicate a high flow alert when?

A

Flow exceeds 250 gpm. TB Tools 36

73
Q

The digital pressure gauge will indicate a low flow alert when?

A

Water flow is less than 80 gpm. TB Tools 36

74
Q

When does the digital pressure gauge go into sleep mode?

A

15 minutes of no water flow. TB Tools 36

75
Q

When does the digital pressure gauge automatically turn off?

A

30 minutes of no water flow. TB Tools 36

76
Q

When should digital pressure gauge batteries be rotated?

A

Weekly and after use. TB Tools 36

77
Q

When is the digital pressure gauge inspected?

A

Each tour. TB Tools 36

78
Q

When performing a backstretch, each firefighter lays hose on the ground how far from the apparatus?

A

About 15’ Evo 1

79
Q

When in line pumping, how much hose is left as a “tail” when the hydrant is keyed?

A

2’ Evo 1A

80
Q

When choosing a hydrant for in line pumping, how large must the main be?

A

6” or larger. Evo 1A

81
Q

When in line pumping, if intake pressure drops below what, the ECC shall have his supply augmented?

A

15 psi. Evo 1A

82
Q

Generally, how many lengths of 3 1/2 supply line can be hand stretched when in line pumping?

A

3 lengths. Evo 1A

83
Q

There are 3 buzzer tones at the backstep used for the in line pumping evolution. What are they?

A

One - Stop
Two - Go
Three- Back it up.

Evo 1A

84
Q

Who is designated the Water Resource Unit upon transmission of the 10-70?

A

NEXT ARRIVING engine company. Evo 8

85
Q

During standard relay operations, what position do both supply and operating pumpers remain in?

A

Volume. Evo 8

86
Q

At standpipe operations, what position do the supply and operating pumpers operate in?

A

Supply in volume. Operating in pressure. Evo 8

87
Q

If the operating pumpers pressure drops below 15 psi, he asks the supply pumper to throttle up in what increments?

A

10 psi. Evo 8

88
Q

Standpipe siamese color.

A

Red. Evo 9

89
Q

Automatic Sprinkler siamese color.

A

Green. Evo 9

90
Q

Non Automatic Sprinkler siamese color.

A

Aluminum. Evo 9

91
Q

Combination Sprinkler Standpipe siamese color.

A

Yellow. Evo 9

92
Q

T/F Pressure reducing devices must be removed from an outlet valve when supplying a standpipe outlet.

A

True. Evo 9

93
Q

When stretching a line via the aerial ladder, how is the hose carried?

A

Under left arm and over right shoulder. Evo 22

94
Q

What side of the aerial ladder is the hose placed while men are climbing?

A

The left side. Evo 22

95
Q

What are priority repair hydrants?

A

Only hydrant in block.
Vita to protection of high profile location.
Two adjacent hydrants in a block OOS. AUC 205

96
Q

When scheduling a hydrant spray cap installation with a civilian, the OOD should try and get the hydrant on within what time frame?

A

Within the hour. AUC 205

97
Q

Hydrants with spray caps are turned off when?

A

During the 6x9 tour. AUC 205

98
Q

Units scheduled for training must leave quarters by what time?

A

0915 or 1815. AUC 287

99
Q

Members can walk how far for a detail?

A

One mile, approximately 20 blocks. AUC 287

100
Q

Company officers shall notify the BC if detail from within boro doesnt arrive in what time frame?

A

One hour. AUC 287

101
Q

Company officers shall notify the BC if a detail from outside the boro doesnt arrive in what time frame?

A

Two hours. AUC 287

102
Q

What is a reduced staffing unit?

A

Lad, Res or squad responding with four firefighters. AUC 287

103
Q

What is an understaffed unit?

A

Any unit responding with less than four firefighters. AUC 287

104
Q

How does officer of ladder company of a reduced staffed unit (four firefighters) announce that on the air?

A

We are responding with four firefighters. AUC 287

105
Q

How does officer of any unit with less than four firefighters announce that on the air?

A

We are responding understaffed (State the number of firefighters). AUC 287

106
Q

While awaiting details, what is the minimum amount of firefighters that can respond to alarms?

A
  1. Officer, Chauffeur and one firefighter. (If officer and chauffeur can still take in verbals) AUC 287
107
Q

What is the explosive range of natural gas?

A

5-15% Gas.

108
Q

What is the ignition temperature of natural gas?

A

1163 F Gas.

109
Q

Is natural gas heavier or lighter than air.

A

Lighter. Gas

110
Q

High and medium pressure gas is regulated down to what psi before it passes through a customers meter?

A

1/4 psi. Gas

111
Q

Where is a peck vent found?

A

High pressure gas services. Activates when the regulator fails. Gas

112
Q

Presence of gas piping in a public hall requires what?

A

High priority referral. Gas

113
Q

Most gas shutoffs are 1/4 turn in what direction?

A

Counter clockwise. Gas

114
Q

What is the priority order for gas valve shutdown?

A

Appliance, Meter (Meter Valve then Interior Gas Riser), Master Meter Valve, Head of Service (Building Valve), Exterior Gas Riser, Curb valve. Gas

115
Q

Which direction does the curb gas valve turn?

A

1/4 turn clockwise. Gas

116
Q

What color is a plastic curb gas vale?

A

White. Gas

117
Q

If you discover an older gas curb valve is gated, how many turns may it require?

A

7 1/2 to 15. Do not turn more than 15 times. Gas

118
Q

T/F members can operate gas street valves at Con Ed’s direction.

A

False. Gas

119
Q

T/F if members encounter a leaking plastic gas pipe they can stuff it with rags in order to stop or slow the leak.

A

False. do not approach or attempt to fold leaking gas pipe. Gas

120
Q

Who can order the members to remove a sewer manhole cover?

A

On scene chief officer. Gas

121
Q

Who can order the members to remove a an electric manhole cover?

A

On scene chief officer when requested by utility gas on scene. ONLY PULL ROUND COVERS! Gas

122
Q

At a major indoor gas leak, how many exposures in either direction are checked?

A

At least three on each side. Gas

123
Q

What is the normal percentage of oxygen in the air?

A

20.8% Gas

124
Q

The Altair meter will alarm at what % LEL?

A

10% Gas

125
Q

The Altair meter will alarm at what % O2 enriched?

A

23.5% Gas

126
Q

The Altair meter will alarm at what % O2 deficient?

A

19.5% Gas

127
Q

What is the action level for indoor operations at a gas incident?

A

10% LEL. Gas

128
Q

What is the action level for outdoor operations at a gas incident?

A

20% LEL. Gas.

129
Q

A series of three XXX’s on the Altair indicate what?

A

Atmosphere above 100 of LEL. Do not operate except for lifesaving. Gas

130
Q

A series of three +++’s on the Altair indicate what?

A

O2 above 30%. Gas

131
Q

The Sensit TKX can detect gas sources as low as what ppm?

A

20 ppm methane. Gas

132
Q

How can you identify a steam vault?

A

Concrete slab and manholes in pairs. Steam.

133
Q

What does it mean when a vent pipe has a blue stripe on the top of it?

A

Steam result of a water leak. Steam

134
Q

In an emergency, which steam valve can members shut off?

A

Inside service valve. Steam

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