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1
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What activates Halon?

A

5lb CO2 bottle

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What is the range of a 15lb CO2 bottle?

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4-6 feet from the horn

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What is the scientific name for halon?

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Bromotrifluromethane

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4
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Where are the zebra valves located?

A

Repair 2
Aft of armory 2nd deck
03 marine berthing
Fwd repair 4

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5
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What are the time delays for halon?

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30 +/- 5 sec (unmanned)

60 +/- 10 sec (manned)

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6
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What does AFFF (sprinkler groups) provide to?

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VSA
VTA
Flight Deck
Well Deck
JP-5 pump room
Machinery room bilges
Hose reels
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7
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Components of a banding patch?

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Banding
Banding clip
Gasket
Steel Shole
Cutter
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Whats unique about the jubilee patch from others?

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It can be applied to pressurized systems

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9
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What overhaul gear is in the repair locker?

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Axe
Halogen
Shovel
NFTI
Rake
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Where are the AFFF stations located?

A

Aft A/C
Aft MMR1 Escape trunk
Fwd Ships Laundry
Fwd Armory

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11
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Soft patch consists of what?

A

Gasket
Wedge
Marlin
Oakum

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How do you activate the AFFF stations?

A

Two methods; electrical & hydraulic

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13
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What cannot be passed through the ESP?

A

Fuel
Hot water
Debris

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14
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What is the fuel tank capacity on the P-100?

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1.45 gallons

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15
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Where are the main eductors located at?

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Main 1 & 2

Aux 1 & 2

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16
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What state is halon in the bottles?

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Liquid pressurized by nitrogen (600 PSI)

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17
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What systems cannot be patched with EWARP?

A

Fuel

Potable water

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18
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What spaces does halon cover?

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AMR1
AMR2
MMR1
MMR2
FLAM 1
FLAM 2
Troop Flam
Paint Mix Room
Hazardous Material Ready Issue
JP-5 pump room
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19
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How many spaces are covered by halon?

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10

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20
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What portable eductors are operated by fire main?

A

Peri jet
S-type
Derbyshire

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21
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How long will each PKP bottle last with continuous use?

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18lb - 10 seconds

27lb - 11 seconds

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What are the 4 pipe patching methods we use?

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Banding patch
Soft patch
EWARP
Jubilee

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23
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What type of fire main do we have?

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Double horizontal loop

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24
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What does PILP stand for?

A

Potassium bicarbonate

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What paper is used to test for agents?
M8 & M9
26
What does SOPV stand for?
Solenoid Operated Pilot Valve
27
What is the minimal number of bands required?
3
28
What is the concentrated ratio of AFFF?
94% sea water | 6% AFFF concentrate
29
How many AFFF stations do we have?
4
30
What does AFFF stand for?
Aqueous Film Forming Foam
31
What class of fire is the 28lb AFFF extinguisher primarily used for?
Alpha & bravo fires
32
What colors can M8 paper change to and for what?
Nerve - Yellow/Green Blister - Red
33
What is the response time for M8/M9 paper?
M8 - 20 seconds M9 - 10 seconds
34
How large are the AFFF tanks?
800 gallons
35
What are chemical agents used for?
Weapons of mass destruction to kill, injure or incapacitate opposing combatant forces
36
What radiological detector do we have onboard?
AN-PDQ-1
37
What portable biological agent detector do we have onboard?
Dry filter unit
38
EWARP stand for?
Emergency water activated repair patch
39
What is the rated capacity of the P-100?
20ft suction lift | 100gpm @83 PSI
40
What are the 3 colors of lights used for halon?
Red - halon discharge White - power available Amber - actuated
41
What PSI can the jubilee patch hold?
100 PSI
42
How many gallons does the 28lb AFFF extinguisher produce?
16 gallons
43
How long will the 28lb AFFF extinguisher last with continuous use?
55-65 seconds
44
What type of pump is the P-100 pump?
Centrifugal
45
What does NFTI stand for?
Naval firefighting thermal imager
46
Name 5 portable dewatering equipment
``` Peri Jet S-Type Derbyshire ESP P-100 ```
47
Where can you activate AFFF stations?
At each AFFF hose reel
48
What is the range of the PKP bottles?
18lb - 19 feet 27lb - 21 feet
49
How long does it take halon to cover the space?
10 seconds
50
What color can M9 paper change to and why?
Some shade of red, more sensitive than M8
51
A chemical agent is what?
A substance through chemical reactions within the human body produces lethal or damaging effects on personnel
52
What does PKP do to electrical components?
Highly corrosive
53
How many fire pumps do we have onboard?
7
54
What PSI can a banding patch hold?
150 PSI
55
What type of detector do we have?
M256A1
56
Where are the P-100’s located?
Boat deck | Port and STBD quarterdecks
57
Where are the AFFF refill stations located?
1st deck above AFFF stations
58
What type of power is used to operate the ESP?
440V
59
What are the two sizes of PKP bottles?
18lb and 27lb
60
What class of fire is primarily used for PKP?
Bravo
61
What type of gas mask is used on the USS HFY?
M-50
62
What does M256A1 detect?
Nerve, blister & blood agents
63
What is the PECU primarily used for?
Access spaces and rescue personnel
64
How many main eductors do we have?
4
65
What is the length of time for continuous use of the 15lb CO2 bottle?
40 seconds
66
What are the main eductors rated at?
650 GPM
67
What does MOPP stand for?
Mission oriented protective posture
68
How many zebra valves isolate the system?
4
69
What deck are the Loops on?
2nd deck | 03 level
70
How long do we have to deliver the sample to shore facility?
24 hours
71
How does M8/M9 paper identify an agent?
Changes color
72
What is the primary purpose of the P-100?
Firefighting | Dewatering (secondary)
73
What does PECU stand for?
Portable Exothermic Cutting Unit
74
Who is authorized to activate the ESP?
Repair electrician
75
What is the range of a portable 28lb AFFF extinguisher?
15 feet
76
What installed chemical detector does USS HFY have?
IDPS-LR
77
What does CBR stand for?
Chemical Biological Radiation
78
What is the purpose of the AFFF proportioners?
To maintain concentrate ratio
79
What class of fire is primarily used for CO2 bottles?
Charlie fires

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