EXTREME WEATHER OPERATIONS

Question 1

EXTREME WEATHER OPERATIONS

At what temperature should live fire training be suspended due to extreme heat conditions?

Answer 1

32C including humidity (or smog alert)

Question 2

EXTREME WEATHER OPERATIONS

Aerial operations are not recommended when wind speeds exceed:

Answer 2

80km/hour

Question 3

EXTREME WEATHER OPERATIONS

Engage pump and circulate water when staged outdoors for ___ _______ or longer during extreme cold.

Answer 3

10 minutes

Question 4

EXTREME WEATHER OPERATIONS

Extreme Cold Weather is:

Answer 4

-15C (air temperature or wind chill)

Question 5

EXTREME WEATHER OPERATIONS

Extreme Heat is:

Answer 5

32C (including humidity)

Question 6

EXTREME WEATHER OPERATIONS

Turn on hi-idle at ____ rpm when an apparatus is staged during extreme cold.

Answer 6

1100 rpm

Question 7

EXTREME WEATHER OPERATIONS

Draining procedures shall be followed when an apparatus returns to station after being staged during extreme cold weather for __ _______ or longer.

Answer 7

30 minutes
*which include open drains for all discharge ports, deck mounted monitors, elevated master streams. Master stream nozzles shall be left on straight stream, deck monitors lowered to -15 degrees…close all drains after completing this

Question 8

EXTREME WEATHER OPERATIONS

T/F during extreme cold weather conditions (-15C) washing of apparatus is not required

Answer 8

False, should take place prior to shift change and all cabinet and cab doors shall be wiped dry to avoid ice buildup.