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1
Q

List 5 of the 7 factors that affect the duration of air in your SCBA, according to the Equipment and Procedures manual.

A 
Degree of training/experience
Degree of user's conditioning
Type of work being performed
Condition of the SCBA
Whether SCBA was fully charged
Emotional factors
Loose/improperly fitting facepiece
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2
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List 4 of the 6 subassemblies that make up the SCOTT, according to the E & P. (CPR BFF)

A

Cylinder/valve assembly
Pressure reducer/high pressure hose assembly
Remote gaugeline assembly

Backframe/harness assembly
Facepiece mounted regulator/low pressure hose assembly
Facepiece assembly

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3
Q

Name the two dates related to the SCBA cylinders recorded during monthly inspections.

A

Last hydrostatic test

In-service date

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4
Q

How often are cylinders hydrostatically tested?

A

Every 5 years

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5
Q

What is the max service life of a cylinder?

A

15 years

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6
Q

According to the E & M manual, 1 3/4” hose is tested annually at ___ PSI for ___ minutes.

A

300, 5

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7
Q

5” hose is tested annually at ___ PSI.

A

200

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8
Q

A 100’ section of 5” hose has 3 markings on it. What are these markings and where can they be found?

A

Single white stripe at 25’ and 75’

Double white stripe at 50’

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9
Q

Constant Gallonage Nozzle

A

Will flow constant amount of water regardless of stream shape
Does so through a selector ring that increases/decreases size of discharge orifice

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10
Q

Automatic (Variable) Gallonage

A

Increase in pressure increases orifice size, allowing more volume (deflector moves out as pressure is increased)

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11
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Smooth Bore Nozzle

A

Fixed orifice and single pattern

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12
Q

According to IFSTA, a fire stream is identified by its size and type. Size refers to ___ and type refers to ___.

A

Volume (GPM), pattern/shape

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13
Q

List 2 ways to reduce friction loss. (SIRUM)

A 
Shorten hose lay
Increase hose diameter
Reduce kinks
Use smaller tip
More lines
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14
Q

The tip of a smooth bore nozzle should be no larger than:

A

1/2 the diameter of the hose

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15
Q

Ladder weight limits:

Folding - ___ lbs.
Straight/roof - ___ lbs.
Extension - ___ lbs.

A

300
750
750

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16
Q

When moving or removing a ladder that was previously placed by someone else, it is first necessary to:

A

Coordinate with those who originally placed the ladder.

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17
Q

A ladder with a working height of 16’ should be ___’ away from the wall at the bottom.

A

4

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18
Q

Name 3 locations to avoid when placing ladders, according to the E & P manual. (HOBI)

A

Horizontal openings
Overhead obstacles
Blocking access to the fire structure
Immediate area of involvement

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19
Q

Give three reasons for ventilation, according to IFSTA.

A 
Life safety
Speed of fire attack
Fire spread control
Reduction of flashover/backdraft potential
Property conservation
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20
Q

Backdraft is best prevented by using ___ ventilation.

A

Vertical

21
Q

Describe positive pressure ventilation.

A

It uses a high-volume fan to create a slightly higher pressure inside the building than outside.

22
Q

An important, general ventilation consideration is that:

A

A rectangular opening is easier to cut and then repair after the fire.

23
Q

What is the “Emergency Radio Traffic” signal and when is it used?

A

It is a background tone that is audible anytime someone is transmitting. It is used whenever the air needs to stay clear of non-emergency traffic.

24
Q

What tools are paired together to make the “irons”?

A

Halligan bar and flathead axe

25
Q

What are the 4 types of blades used with circular saws?

A

Wood cutting
Metal cutting
Masonry
Rescue blade

26
Q

According to the E & P manual, power extrication tools will perform what 3 basic functions?

A

Spreading
Compression
Cutting/shearing

27
Q

What are the 4 components of the fire tetrahedron? (OHFUCCR)

A

Fuel
Heat
Oxygen
Uninhibited chemical chain reaction

28
Q

Name the 5 classifications of fire.

A 
Class A - Ordinary combustibles
Class B - Flammable/combustible liquids and gases
Class C - Energized electrical
Class D - Flammable metals
Class K - Cooking oils/greases
29
Q

On TFD, Microblaze is added to pressurized water extinguishers for use on hydrocarbon spills and works by:

A

Breaking down hydrocarbons into harmless by-products reducing environmental hazards. The cost of disposing of the hazardous waste is reduced compared with shipping and incineration of the contaminated absorbing agents.

30
Q

CO2 extinguishers should be recharged at what percent of weight loss?

A

10

31
Q

The 3 extinguishers carried on TFD apparatus are:

A

Pressurized water
Carbon Dioxide
ABC Dry Chemical

32
Q

CO2 is stored in the cylinder as a ___ and converts to a ___ when discharged.

A

Liquid, gas

33
Q

A water extinguisher with a “2A” rating contains ___ gallons of water.

A

2 1/2

34
Q

Static kernmantle rope used by TFD is ___” in diameter and has a maximum working load of ___ lbs.

A

1/2, 600

35
Q

Name the 7 types of rope damage. (HUHCASH)

A 
Heat fusion
UV rays
Heat
Chemical
Abrasion
Shock loading
Heat friction
36
Q

The family of eights reduce tensile strength by ___%.

A

20

37
Q

What are the 3 physical states of matter?

A

Solid
Liquid
Gas

38
Q

During the ___ search, be sure to check the known or likely locations of victims as quickly as conditions allow.

A

Primary

39
Q

The ___ search is conducted after the fire is under control and the greatest hazards have been controlled.

A

Secondary

40
Q

The secondary search should be conducted by personnel other than those who conducted the ___ search.

A

Primary

41
Q

List the 3 stages of fire and the danger associated with each.

A

Incipient - rollover
Free burning/growth - flashover
Smoldering - backdraft

42
Q

The type of shock resulting from the loss of blood or fluid is known as:

A

Hypovolemic shock

43
Q

OPQRST stands for:

A 
Onset
Provocation/palliation
Quality
Radiation
Severity
Time
44
Q

With a venous bleed, blood ___ from the wound and is ___ in color.

A

Oozes, dark red

45
Q

With a arterial bleed, blood ___ from the wound and is ___ in color.

A

Spurts, bright red

46
Q

When composing a Tucson Fire Department memorandum, what three items about the recipient need to be listed in the “To” section?

A

Name
Rank
Assignment

47
Q

Transfer of heat by the movement of heated gases, usually in an upwind direction, is known as:

A

Convection

48
Q

List your current chain of command up to and including the Fire Chief.

A 
Captain Ryan Dewald
Battalion Chief Aaron Snyder
Deputy Chief Dan Burke
Assistant Chief Chris Anderson
Fire Chief Charles Ryan

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