Fires 1-4 & 7 Flashcards
Fires in mailboxes can be handled efficiently by the use of what extinguishing method?
A carbon dioxide extinguisher. THE USE OF DRY CHEM IS NOT TO BE USED. FIRES 1
What is the required action & average waiting time required for extinguishment of fires in the various size mailboxes?
3 short blasts
wait 2 minutes
FIRES 1 CHART
What is a short blast considered?
A full squeeze of the extinguisher trigger & a quick release.
FIRES 1 NOTE
Its 3 AM & you receive a run for an alarm ringing at a grocery store. You don’t see or smell any evidence of fire or smoke & you are not able to gain access at 1st b/c of security dogs. How shall you proceed to gain entry?
If there is a phone # listed relative to the dogs call it. 4.2 fires 2
If at a fire after gaining entry to the apt. You notice theres a guard dog inside,how shall you proceed to back the dog off?
use the can or a co2 extinguisher if available. direct the stream in the dogs face backing it into another room. fires 2 4.6
If the dog is still aggressive what can you do?
Use a tool or chair & allow the dog to bite it. offer resistance as this will often give you a chance to move to safety.A charged line can be used if else fails. 4.9
If a dog has bitten anyone every attempt should be made to isolate the dog for examination. Who shall the officer notify if a dog has bitten anyone?
Board of health Ems Med. officer Animal control if its stray PD 4.13 BEMAP
What is the procedure for dealing w/ fires in foam rubber furnishings?
wet down thoroughly w/ hoseline & if possible roll & tie tightly before moving.
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How can lexan glass be cut quickly & easily? A. Torch B. partner saw w/ aluminum oxide blade C. Sawzall w/ metal cutting blade D.. partner saw w/ carbide tip blade
D. partner saw w/ carbide tip blade.
sawzall w/ coarse tooth wood blade is also effective.
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If the window is at ground level what can be used to remove the lexan window?
A portable ladder to push the lexan window inward may work. 3.10
In NYC the use of compacters & incinerators is widespread. In recent years the city has gotten away from installing new incinerators w/ the exception of hospitals, & municipal bldgs. In which case is there more of a risk of fire extending out of the chute?
Compacter. 1.2 B
A compactor fire is a structural fire while an incinerator fire that doesn’t extend is an emergency.however if it extends from the shaft then its a structural fire. Fires 7
Generally you should put the fire out in a compactor, & clear the blockage for an incinerator.
T/F
TRUE.
1.2 B
In city housing projects the chute door on the 1st floor may be color coded. How so?
RED= incinerator
GRAY= compactor
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