BOOK 29 Truck Operations Manual- AIR RESCUE CUSION

Question 1

What is the horse power of the electric blowers for the air cushion?

Answer 1

One- half horsepower

Question 2

The department has ___ air rescue cushions. ___ rated at 100 ft. ___ rated at 70 ft.

Answer 2

24, 6, 18

Question 3

The Air Rescue Cushion is comprised of two cells separated by a membrane, but not completely sealed off from each other. Air can pass from the lower ______ cell to the upper ______ cell by way of a small vent between the two.

Answer 3

Smaller, larger

Question 4

In less than _______ of a second, the Air Rescue Cushion is able to absorb and dissipate the energy of impact.

Answer 4

One-sixth

Question 5

The tear strength of the air rescue cushion is over ___ pounds psi.

Answer 5

50 pounds psi

Question 6

The Air Rescue Cushion will fully inflate in less than ___ seconds.

Answer 6

60 seconds

Question 7

After landing, have the jumper(s) immediately roll off the cushion and allow ___ seconds for reinflation.

Answer 7

20 seconds

Question 8

A/o responsibility at a jumper incident?

Answer 8

• Responsible for primary (portable generator) and secondary (fixed electrical) power sources for the electric blowers.
• Deploys lighting to target area, at night.

Question 9

Specs of air cushion 70A

Size:
Thickness:
Rated height:
Inflation time:
Re inflation time:
Weight:
Required power:
Blowers:
Price:

Answer 9

Size: 15’ x 20’
Thickness: 8’
Rating: 7th floor
Inflation Time: One minute
Re-inflation Time: 20 seconds
Weight : 190 pounds
Power Required: 115 V AC
Blowers: Two 20”, 1/2 HP, 60 HZ
Price: $6,000.00

Question 10

Specs air rescue cushion 100A

Size:
Thickness:
Rating:
Inflation Time:
Re-inflation Time:
Weight:
Power Required:
Blowers:
Price:

Answer 10

Size: 20’ x 50’
Thickness: 9’
Rating:10th floor
Inflation Time: One minute
Re-inflation Time: 20 seconds
Weight: 360 pounds
Power Required: 115 V AC
Blowers: One 20”, one 24”, 1/2 HP, 60 HZ
Price: $8,500.00