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1
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What are the simplex channels

A

Delta, echo, Foxtrot

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2
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What voices are for simplex and what voices are for Duplex channels

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Simplex are male voices and duplex are female voices

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3
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Which kind of tape is not in the crash kit

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Duct tape

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4
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How do you operate the backlight on the dragger

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Hold down the +M button for 3 seconds

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5
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If the hinges are on the right and the door swings towards where do you stack

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On the right behind the door for coverage

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6
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If you can see hinges on the door does it swing towards or away

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Towards

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7
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Which ranks are considered company officers

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Captain and lieutenant

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8
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What is special about glass doors required in building construction

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They are made of tempered glass

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9
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Define piloted Ignition

A

It is when an external heat source is used to ignite a gas

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10
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Is what is harness suspension syndrome

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When the blood return is blocked by a harness. When the blood flow is returned it can overload the heart and release toxins

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11
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What is the term used for flow of electrical charge

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Current

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12
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Is what is rotational kickback on a chainsaw

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When the chain at the upper section of the nose suddenly stops, Is causing the handle to rotate.

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13
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Where do the red and green fire passes stay during a large scale Event

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The red pass goes to command the green Pass stays with the company officer

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14
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What is the maximum age of the hydrostatic test date on cylinders

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Is 5 years, Is greater than 5 years place out of service

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15
Q

What has occurred when the dragger is yellow after a bump test

A

The test has passed with reservations remove the instrument from the module and try it the bump again. Is if yellow still contact haztech

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16
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What are your main considerations with PPA

A

Fire location and exhaust to intake size ratio

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17
Q

What are the differences between a hose appliance, adapter and reducer

A

A hose appliance can change the direction or split, a hose adapter changes the type of thread used in the hose Is i.e. Male and female, and a hose reducer will change the diameter of the internal hose

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18
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What material are couplings made out of

A

Pyrolite

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19
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How large of an exhaust opening does PPP require

A

An exhaust opening is not required for PP P

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20
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Is which type of fan positioning has the most volume output

A

V point

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21
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What is the intake to exhaust ratio when talking about Mechanical ventilation

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3/4 to 1 3/4

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22
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Is how much distances required when hoisting a latter near a power line

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Is 7 m

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23
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What is the safe limits of approach when approaching a unknown voltaged Down power line

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10 m

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24
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What type of battery does the Dragger use

A

Nickel metal hydride or alkaline

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25
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How long of an overlap should be between your bunker coat and bunker pants

A

2 inches at the waist when bent over

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26
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When conducting search what are the 2 levels of orientation

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Overall orientation and room orientation

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27
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What should cruise do if site trunking is displayed on their radio

A

Switch to simplex

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28
Q

What is the Optimum angle for monitor reach

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35°

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29
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Is what angle will a blitz fire monitor automatically shut off

A

10°

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30
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What pressure does the pressure reducer lower cylinder air to

A

102 - 113 PSI

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31
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How long can the portable radio RSM cable And the face piece withstand what temperature

A

They can withstand up to 5 minutes at 260°C

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32
Q

True or false: you always need a charged hose line when cutting with a saw

A

Is true

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33
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Are the 3 levels of priority when operating at an MVC

A

Is seen stabilization, vehicle stabilization, Patient stabilization

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34
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How much does liquid water expand when converting to steam

A

1700 times

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35
Q

What should a ladder be cleaned with

A

Citrol and warm water then sprayed with silicone

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36
Q

What color is A PIO helmet

A

Blue

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37
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Is what color is an FRP helmet

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Blue

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38
Q

Is why are basement fires so dangerous

A

Limited means of Is access and egress, Protected stairs and unprotected stairs may create chimney effects

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39
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Why do fire departments wear station uniforms

A

They identify you as a member of the department and they provide a small layer of protection against direct flame

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40
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What are the heights and distances from the floor to window sill of residential stories

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Residential stories are about 10 feet and average 3 feet from floor to window sill. Commercial stories average 12 feet and average 4 feet from floor to window cell

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41
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What are remote areas inside of a structure that cause radio interference

A

Dead zones

42
Q

What does 2 by 5 communication feedback mean

A

Clarity is poor volume is excellent

43
Q

What type of building construction provides the highest level of fire protection and can withstand structural collapse the longest

A

Type one

44
Q

Is in a solid core door what is added as an extra level of protection inside of it

A

Sheet metal

45
Q

What is the use of plain English in radio transmission, No 10 codes or agency specific codes are used.

A

Clear text

46
Q

What term describes Avoiding using words that are difficult to distinguish such as yes and no and instead uses affirmative and negative

A

Plain English

47
Q

When assigned to safety team you Pressurize the RIT cylinder, what is your next step

A

Purge the air out of the high pressure line to ensure air flow for 2 to 3 seconds

48
Q

Is what is an example of a cutting and prying tool

A

Pry axe

49
Q

What tools are included in the irons

A

Halogen tool and sledge axe

50
Q

What are materials with low resistance called

A

Conductors

51
Q

Electricity flowing through vehicle tires can result in an explosion up to how many hours after contact

A

2 4

52
Q

What was the original name of the Calgary fire department

A

Calgary hook ladder and bucket corp

53
Q

Is what is the Calgary fire department mission statement

A

To serve the community through excellence and fire prevention, education, protection and safety

54
Q

Is what does PAR stand for

A

Personnel accountability report

55
Q

What is the Wild land triangle

A

Weather, fuel, topography

56
Q

What is the driving factor in wildland fire with relation to fuel

A

Moisture content

57
Q

What is it referred to when a single tree’s foliage ignites from bottom to top

A

Candling

58
Q

This is the most common type of ground cover fire, it Burns on the soil surface and uses low-lying grass shrubs and other vegetation as fuel

A

Surface fire

59
Q

When you hear High low frequencies on the portable radio and 3 air horn blast followed by a pause what does this indicate

A

There is a withdrawal from the building

60
Q

What does the red and white Chevron tape mean

A

Do not enter, exclusion zone

61
Q

Is who do you ask for replacement bunker gear

A

District chief

62
Q

What are the 5 distinct areas on the road when working at an MVC

A

Is advanced warning area, approach area, transition area, activity area, termination area

63
Q

At what kilometers per hour will dispatch protocols automatically provide a second engine

A

High-speed roadways posted speed limit over 70 km an hour

64
Q

What is the tangent length for Wet road conditions

A

1.5 times the posted speed limit in meters

65
Q

When does the response to an incident begin

A

As soon as the department receives communication about the event

66
Q

What is the maximum weight for the ladder belt

A

Is 310 pounds

67
Q

Is what are considered low speed roadways

A

60 km an hour and lower

68
Q

Is what is the tangent length in snowy conditions

A

2 times the posted speed limit in meters

69
Q

What is the term used to describe the minimum temperature at which the fuel in air must be heated to in order to start self combustion

A

Auto Ignition temperature

70
Q

Does the male end or female end coupling have 2 parts

A

The female end has 2 components, One female non threaded shank and 1 female threaded swivel

71
Q

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

A

Tangent

72
Q

Which coupling is loaded first into the shoulder load on the back bed

A

Male

73
Q

what coupling rests on top of the fast attack load

A

Male

74
Q

Which type of nozzle can not be adjusted into different patterns

A

Is smooth bore nozzle

75
Q

Define laces

A

Look out, anchor point, communications, escape routes, safe zones

76
Q

What are the holding/weight capacities for the side handles and the top handle on the scba

A

Each side handle has a 500 pound capacity and the top handle has a 1000 pound capacity

77
Q

What is the chainsaw fuel premix ratio

A

50: 1

78
Q

True/false. the regulator on the SCBA is positive pressure

A

It’s true, it is also a demand valve regulator

79
Q

Under which pressure must all cylinders be replaced prior to use

A

4000 PSI

80
Q

On which side will a firefighter lay in a low air emergency

A

Is on the left side for access to the flywheel

81
Q

What color is the hydrophobic hydrocarbon pad

A

White

82
Q

What is said when you want somebody to repeat radio communications

A

Say again

83
Q

ordinary construction is which type of construction

A

Type 3

84
Q

How long does air equalization take in emergency procedures

A

Is 10 to 30 seconds

85
Q

Who is responsible for the DRD

A

Is the firefighter

86
Q

What device is used to increase mechanical advantage

A

Pully

87
Q

Which type of rope is more resistant in high temperature environments unless directly exposed to flame

A

Natural fiber rope

88
Q

When referring to electricity what is the difference in energy potential referred to as

A

Is voltage

89
Q

Where is water directed to first in a vehicle fire

A

Into the occupant’s compartment

90
Q

Which direction do you travel on a hose when trying to escape a building

A

Smooth bump bump, female to male

91
Q

The leading cause of death in fires is what

A

Asphyxiation or smoke inhalation

92
Q

What is a sign of building collapse [not inclusive list]

A

A sagging roof line, creaking, Leaning walls

93
Q

Which type of material would be considered an insulator

A

Plastic

94
Q

What is the minimum percentage of flammable gas needed to combust referred to as

A

Lower explosive limit, LEL

95
Q

What is it referred to when the relative humidity drops below the temperature

A

Crossover

96
Q

what affects flow paths in buildings

A

Building layout, Is distance to fire, heights between opening and fire

97
Q

How do you clean the natural woven jacket on a hose

A

Is brush dirt and debris off then use soapy water

98
Q

A minimum of how many egress points must there be on a roof

A

Minimum 2

99
Q

T/F. Leg locks and heel locks can be used on a tower or ladder truck

A

False

100
Q

When deploying a hose line what is what is the Known amount

A

The distance between the engine and the entrance to the building

CFD 2023-1 (7 decks)

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