Dial it in #6 Flashcards

1
Q

Fire pass;

A

Green is on radio

Red is on truck on command board and given to IC when at an emergency

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2
Q

What do you test radios for?

A

Clarity and volume

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3
Q

The electricity flowing through the tires causes a chemical decomposition of tires and sets the stage for pyrolysis. This can result in a sudden explosion of tires up to

A

24 hours after contact

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4
Q

If a swinging door is metal or metal clad in a frame set in a concrete or masonry wall you may need other forcible entry techniques

A

In some cases you can use a hydraulic door opener to open the door. (often called a rabbit tool)

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5
Q

On a 70km.hr roadway, how long is your buffer zone?

A

28 m

(4 m for every 10 km)

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6
Q

If the posted speed limit is 80 km, what is the tangent length?

A

80 m

1 m per every km of posted speed

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7
Q

What is the golden hour?

A

Time of incident to delivery of pt to physicians at hospital. (1hr)

Best chance of survival

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8
Q

What is the platinum 10?

A

Pt extricated and enroute to the hospital in 10 minutes

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9
Q

Which cable on the batter should be cut first?

A

Negative/black

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10
Q

CAN stands for

A

Conditions
Actions
Needs

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11
Q

How does one suppress panic?

A

Breathe Organize Act

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12
Q

What are the main incident priorities?

A

LIP
Life safety
Incident stabilization
Property conservation

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13
Q

A fire burning uphill on a moderate slope (40%) will double in speed when going to a steep slope (40%-70%) and will double again when going from a steep slope to a very steep slope (70%-100%)

A

By the time it has gone from 0-4 it has increased 4x
It burns more as it goes uphill

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14
Q

A vehicle travelling 100 km/hr travels how many meters per second?

A

28m

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15
Q

Trusses come in all shapes and sizes

A

True

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16
Q

What is the equipment tag?

A

FD 923

17
Q

What is the mechanical checksheet?

A

`FD 1279

18
Q

What does code 15 mean?

A

All good

19
Q

Code 200?

A

Send CPS immediately

20
Q

What does a DVRS allow?

A

Dispatch to hear simplex transmissions. DVRS are in limited CFD trucks

21
Q

What are three techniques for vertical ventilation?

A

Mechanical openings
Structural openings
Tactical openings

22
Q

Rope needs to be what ratio?

A

4:1

23
Q

What are three bends in a rope?

A

Bight
Round turn
Loop

24
Q

What are the considerations for constructing a knot?

A

Dress, set, safety

25
Q

What are the search priorites?

A

Highest priority/closest to the fire
Last known location
Exploratory

26
Q

What should be reported back to the pointman?

A

Hazards
Egress
Victims

27
Q

When should a mayday be called?

A

When a problem cant be resolved in 30 seconds.
(WHO WHAT WHERE)

28
Q

What are the priorities in vehicle extrication?

A

Stabilize the scene
Stabilize the vehicle
Stabilize the patient

29
Q

Three components of the fire triangle

A

Fuel, Heat, Oxygen

30
Q

Name the 4 components of the fire tetrahedron

A

Fuel, heat, oxygen, chemical chain reaction