Volume 3 Equipment General

Question 1

Salvage covers shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry covers at least once each ___ calendar months or within ___ hours when damp or dirty.

Answer 1

2

24

Question 2

When canteens must be available for continuous use, they shall be refilled daily. Canteens shall be rinsed with a strong solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm water, as follows:

Answer 2

A. When new, before using

B. After storage, before placing into continuous use

C. Monthly when in continuous use; when not in use, canteens shall be stored upside down with the caps off.

Question 3

The dry chemical extinguisher will function effectively only so long as the air pressure is between ___ and ___ psi.

Answer 3

125 and 175 psi

Question 4

Fabric jacketed hose shall be removed from apparatus and replaced with clean, dry hose at least once each ___ calendar months.

Answer 4

3

Question 5

Horizontal movement of large streams (2-1/2” or larger hose) from an aerial ladder, shall not exceed ___ degrees in either direction from an “in-line” position with the beam and truss.

Answer 5

15 degrees

Question 6

What can be used as lubricant for swivel couplings on hose lines?

Answer 6

Flake graphite

Question 7

The minimum diameters of the landing sites of helicopters are to be ___ feet for the larger helicopters (H-1, H-2, H3, H-4) and ___ feet for the smaller helicopters (H-5, H-6).

Answer 7

100 ft

60ft

Question 8

The landing and take off angle at a helicopter landing site, if possible, should not be greater than ___ degrees.

Answer 8

25 degrees

Question 9

Remain at least ___ feet from helicopter unless otherwise assigned.

Answer 9

100 ft