Dial it in #11 Flashcards

1
Q

How can a FF reduce the likelihood of sustaining a job related injury during fireground ops

A

Utilize rehab facilities at emergency incidents

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2
Q

When does response to an incident begin?

A

As soon as the department is notified

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3
Q

Max weight for a ladder belt?

A

310 pounds

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4
Q

Low speed roadways

A

60km/hr and lower

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5
Q

Water added to a burning liquid may disperse burning liquid

A

yup

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6
Q

3 piece couplings

A

1 male threaded shank, 1 female non threaded shank, 1 female threaded swivel.

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7
Q

Tangent;

A

a row of delineation devices that are straight and parallel with the flow of traffic

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8
Q

What is the first coupling on the shoulder load

A

male

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9
Q

What is the first coupling on the fast attack bed

A

female

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10
Q

Smooth boar nozzle

A

cannot be adjusted to different stream patterns

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11
Q

When attacking a vehicle fire

A

extinguish fire near occupants first

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12
Q

The regulator on the SCBA is a

A

positive pressure regulator

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13
Q

Chainsaw premix is

A

50:1

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14
Q

First step in a air emergency is to

A

lay on your left side

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15
Q

What do you say when you want someone to repeat transmissions?

A

Say again

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16
Q

Feature of solid core doors

A

Sheet metal - can be added to the exterior if security is a concern. Will act as a better fire barrier.

17
Q

Before going in with RIT bag

A

verify air is discharging from high pressure hose

18
Q

Natural rope

A

More resistant in high temperature environments unless directly exposed to flame?

19
Q

What is the discharge elevation of the blitzfire

A

10-50 degrees, 20 degree pivot from center

20
Q

What are the stacked tips for the blitsfire?

A

24mm
32mm
38mm

21
Q

Class A foam vs Class B foam

A

A= attracts carbon
B= Repels carbon

22
Q

Female couplings do not have lugs

A

?

23
Q

Water curtain

A

protects people and property from heat

24
Q

Cribbing height to width ratio

A

2:1

25
Q

Heat flux

A

measure of the rate of heat transfer to or from a surface Kw/m2

26
Q

What should be used to clear FDC

A

Tool not hand

27
Q

Wide angle fog

A

Has the lowest forward velocity

28
Q

Most fires in new houses

A

are vent fuel limited?

29
Q

Transfill hose length

A

3 ft

30
Q

Do you dismantle a radio before cleaning?

A

Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).
2.
Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.
3.
Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease.