CONFIGURATION OF APPARATUS Flashcards

Question

Where is the Heavy Rescue assigned?

Answer 1

This apparatus is assigned to Fire Station 56 designated as Heavy Rescue 56

Answer 2

This vehicle is used for the transportation of Chief Officers and is used as a mobile command post

Answer 3

This vehicle has a supply cache for routine exchange of personal safety items such as: gloves, hoods, knifes, channel locks, etc

Answer 4

``` CRASH FIRE RESCUE 1. This apparatus is an all terrain vehicle designed for rescue and extinguishing operations at emergencies involving aircraft 2. This apparatus carries 3000- 4000 gallons of water and approximately 500 gallons of AFFF ```

Answer 5

``` This apparatus is equipped with the following tools and equipment: ¨ Roof turret ¨ Bumper nozzles that have ground sweep capabilities ¨ Ladders ¨ Power saws ¨ Hand lines ¨ Airport radios ```

Answer 6

``` This apparatus is an all terrain, self-contained vehicle designed for rapid rescue and extinguishment at emergencies involving aircraft ``` ``` A liquid foam system is the primary firefighting component of this apparatus 3. This apparatus carries 1585 gallons of pre-mixed AFFF 4. This apparatus has a 700 lb. dry chemical system on board that is discharged through handlines ```

Answer 7

``` XI. (3) Agusta AW139 Seating capacity 15 passenger (Including Pilots) Top Speed 193 MPH Gross weight 15000 pounds Useful load (with fuel) 3000 Water Capacity 420 gallons Engines (2) Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67C (1531 HP each) ```

Answer 8

``` XII. (2) Bell 412 EP Seating capacity 15 passenger (Including Pilots) Top Speed 160 MPH Gross weight 11900 pounds Useful load (with fuel) 2000 Water Capacity 360 gallons Engines (2) Pratt & Whitney PT6T3BE (900 HP each) ```

Answer 9

``` (1) Bell 206B Seating capacity 5 passenger (Including Pilots) Top Speed 135 MPH Gross weight 3000 pounds Useful load (with fuel) 600 Water Capacity 90 gallons Engines (2) Allison 250-C20J (420 HP) ```

Answer 10

``` LAFD operates five fireboats, which are strategically located in the harbor. Fireboats are invaluable in fighting ship and wharf fires 1. Before the heavy streams of a boat are directed toward a fire four short blasts are sounded on the airhorn ```

Answer 11

``` Boats 1, 3, & 5 1. Rated pumping capacity of 2500 gpm 2. They have two Caterpillar Engines and 315 bhp @ 2800 rpm ```

Answer 12

``` Boats 1,3, & 5 have scuba divers and scuba equipment assigned to themAll three of these boats are 39 feet in length, are equipped with 1 1/2” hose, have a 50 gallon tank supply of AFFF ```

Answer 13

``` Boat 2 1. 105 feet in length 2. Pumping capacity of 38,0000 gpm 3. This apparatus has two diesel engines for propulsion and four for pumping 4. Fire Boat 2 carries 8 crew members and a large amount of equipment including: ¨ Diving / Rescue equipment ¨ A supply of 4”, 2 ½”, 1 ¾” and 1 ½” hose ¨ Dewatering equipment ¨ Large range monitors and high gpm turrets ¨ Crane / Man Lift ¨ 6000 gallons foam ¨ Utility skiff ```

Answer 14

``` Boat 4 1. 78 feet in length 2. Pumping capacity of 9000 gpm 3. This apparatus has two diesel engines for propulsion and two for pumping 4. The crew consists of a Captain ll, Pilot, Mate, and 2 Engineers 5. Fire Boat 4 carries a large amount of equipment including: ¨ 2000 gallons of ATC ¨ A supply of AFFF ¨ A supply of 4”, 2 ½”, & 1 ½” inch hose ```

Answer 15

``` XII. TRACTORS A. The tractor unit is assigned to Fire Station 88. The tractor unit is available for both emergency and nonemergency duties 1. Emergency duties include, but are not limited to: ¨ Brush fires ¨ Outside fires in baled goods ¨ Lumber yards ¨ Metal fires ¨ Compost fires ¨ Large rubbish fires ¨ Diking and overhauls 2. Non – emergency duties include but are not limited to: ¨ Maintaining fire roads ¨ Constructing helispots ¨ Building demolition ¨ Hauling apparatus and equipment ```

CONFIGURATION OF APPARATUS Flashcards

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