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3rd stage engine are different then high pressure engine. The 3rd stage can supply a max of how many GPM and up to what psi?
500 GPM and 700 psi.
High pressure engine have specialized high pressure equipment to pump at discharge pressure over what and up to what?
Over 250 up to 600 psi
What is the safety zone around high pressure pumping?
50 feet around all direction.
With the engine of a apparatus running at 700 to 800 rpm for 2 min the voltmeter will show a reading of what showing that the battery is charging?
13.5 to 14.2
14.8 indicates overcharged.
Engine of should be 12 volts.
Air loss limitations in brake systems of the apparatus?
Max 1lb. Per 10 min
Max 10lb. Per application.
Don’t check the engine oil hot wait how long after shutdown to check it?
15 min.
Oil pressures. Greater than 5 psi when at operating temp and idle
30-70 psi when operating between 1500 to 2100 rpm
When tire tread where reaches how much do you request a replacement?
3/16”
Radiator fluid should be about 1” below the cap.
Weekly maintenance on TL and Aerial ladder emergency system shall be tested for a max time of how much?
30 seconds. Also on all apparatus check fuel pump primer weekly for 5 sec with ignition on and apparatus to running.
TL boom and aerials ladder get inspected and lubricated monthly.
Max speed with snow chains?
30 mph
What is the elevation range of a aerial ladder?
0-80 degrees.
Load capacity varies from 250-750 depending on the degree of elevation.
8’ wide and 5’2” per stab for a total of 18’4”
When short jacking an aerial ladder the emergency override rotation limit switch will stop the ladder from rotating past how much past center line of rig on the short jacked side?
15 degrees
When residual pressure drops below what PSI on the intake pressure gauge, augmentation will be required?
15 psi.
Line pressure is determined by size+number of lengths of hose+nozzle pressure and elevation. What are the numbers for the pressures in a 13/4 and 21/2 line?
13/4 with 15/16 nozzle= 50 psi @ nozzle+ 20 psi per length friction loss
21/2 with 11/8 nozzle= 40 psi @ nozzle+ 5psi per length friction loss.
5 psi for each floor above grade must also be calculated.
At a confined space operation as a general rule each member operating with a 30 min cylinder must be withdrawn to fresh air in how long in order to insure there safety?
15 min.
Rescuer must remain in direct line of site with the outside and there exit.
When using a TL or aerial ladder for a high point what are the weight limits?
TL at least 800lbs. Aerial only 250lbs.
What is the explosive range of natural gas? And it’s ignition temp?
5-15%.
1163 degrees.
What is the Fdny action level when it comes to percentages of lower explosive limit?
10% that is the indoors action level.
20% is the outdoor.
The MSA gas meter also has a oxygen sensor. Normal oxygen reading on the meter is 20.8%. What are the alarms % for low and high oxygen?
19.5 and 23%
Upon activation of the oxygen sensors members should don SCBA and notified the IC
Series of 3 crosses across the screen indicates the atmosphere is above 25% oxygen.
How many turns to shut off a street shut down for a hydrant?
Turn 17 times counter clockwise.
Not until about 12 full turns is there a noticeable decrease in flow.
Stretch a hose line with a fog nozzle for power lines down you should use distance as a safety factor. How far away should you be from the downed line while operating this line?
25 feet.
What size is the square key for a police lock used after the cylinder has been removed.
5/32”
How do you calculate distance for flare placement at a MVA?
Flares burn for 30 min
MPH x first number + 60
Example 70 x 7 + 60 =550
4 to 6 cones and or flares should be used to build a lane closure.
First flare is placed 2’ from edge of roadway the 2’ for each flare
What is the minimum distance between the operating unit and the blocking unit at a MVA?
50 feet.
Fluoroprotein has a pour point of approx what?
10 degrees.
Most widely used concentrate in the department.
Fluoropolydol is 5 degrees.
Foam in indents are broken up into small medium and large spills. How big are each size spill?
Small approx 600 sq ft
Medium over 600 up to 2000 sq ft
Large is over 2000 sq ft.
How much foam will a first alarm assignment have?
65 gallons of foam concentrate.
2 ladders each with 2 5 gallon cans
2 engines each with 3 5 gallon cans.
How much foam does a foam carrier carry in its tanks.
1000 gal.
They also carry 5 five gal cans of hi x and 5 five gal cans of fluoroprolydol.
Max 2 members to ride in apparatus
How much foam does a satellite carry ?
Approx 32 5 gal cans of hi x foam. 160 gal.
When cleaning foam inductors water should inducted trough for how long?
At least 15 min.
ECC supply’s a foam inductor with how many psi?
200 psi.
An explanation ratio of what is necessary to be classified as hi X foam?
200/1 to 1000/1.
Although small water flow is needed for Hi X operations (60gpm) high pump pressure is needed to overcome the pressure loss at the inductor. What pressure should be maintained at the inlet of the inductor?
Between 200 and 220 psi.
What is the difference between combustible and flammable liquids?
Combustible is a liquid with a flash point 100 degrees or higher
Flammable is a liquid with a flash point below 100 degrees and a vapor pressure of 40 PSIG at 100 degrees.
How much and what % of AFFF foam is added to the 21/2 gal water can?
10 oz of 3% AFFF concentrate. 100 psi. Good for 1 year after charging.
How long is the pick up hose on the foam cannon?
10 foot.
During foam evolutions when feeding foam concentrate to a FIMM pumper what should the pressure be feeding the pumper?
50 psi over hydrant pressure.
Life saving rope numbers?
9/16”. 150’. 8-10’ shrinkage. Working load 600lbs.
Minimum breaking strength 9000 lbs.
lose 10-15% of its strength when wet.
300degrees it will progressively lose strength. 482 melts.
How much strength will the LSR lose due to a hockle?
40 to 50 %
How long is the life saving training rope?
How many slides?
100’
100 on each end 200 total.
3 story’s max when using training rope.
What is the breaking strength of the personal harness?
6000 lbs.
PSS numbers. Length, diameter, hook load capacity, rope tensile strength and system work load?
Length: 50’ Diameter: 7.5 mm Hook load capacity: 5000 lbs at tip and 10,000 lbs at saddle rope tensile strength: 3034
System work load 10:1 safety factor based on 300 lbs.
The PSS should be inspected at the start of each tour and semi annual. At the start of each tour you should open the flap and pull out how much rope from the EXO to check to see if it is working properly? Also how much rope should be between the EXO and hook when stowed in bag?
Pull back 3-6”.
8” between the EXO and hook.
Also there should be a 8” loop between the U shaped rope guide and the EXO
Search rope length and diameter?
200 ft 5/16 nylon.
200 ft 7.5 mm kernmantle
How far off the ground should the search rope be?
One to two feet.
Voice contact shall be maintained.
Repacked monthly.
Utility rope is how long and how many ropes can you get from a condemned life rope?
50’.
You get three ropes from a condemned life rope.
How many utility ropes shall the ladder and engine maintain?
Ladder minimum of 3 lengths.
Engines minimum of 2 lengths.
R&D makes them and they are requisitioned from tec services.
Utility cord facts?
1/4” 25’ long.
How long is a SCBA cylinder good for? And how often does it need to be hydrostatic tested?
Life 15 years.
Tested every 5
When will the end of service time indicator alarm actuate on a SCBA ( vibralert and hud)?
When approx 25% of full cylinder pressure remains in the cylinder and valve assembly.
When tightening or replacing the SCBA O ring what tools are needed?
1/8” Allen wrench.
7/16” open ended wrench.
What are the discharge pressures for the PRD primary and secondary systems? SCBA.
Primary 100psi in the low pressure system.
Secondary 150 psi
If both fail in excess of 185 psi will discharge into atmosphere. Need to close cylinder valve to conserve air.
How many small holes are in the spray bat of the SCBA regulator?
9
How many lights are in the HUD display in the SCBA?
- 4 rectangular lights to represent the cylinder pressure.
1 round red light to indicate low battery.
What does each light represent in the HUD on the SCBA regulator?
2 green full
1 green 3/4
1 yellow flashing slowly 1/2
1 red flashing rapidly 1/4
What color is the manual alarm button and reset button on the SCBA remote console?
Manual alarm red
Reset yellow
How long till the SCBA will go into pre-alarm mode if the sensor module does not sense motion?
20 seconds. If there is still no motion for the next 12 seconds it goes into full alarm.
How often should the water can be hydrostatic tested?
5 year intervals or if the can shows evidence of corrosion or mechanical damage.
What are the hand slaps for the portable power saw operation?
1 slap stop cutting
2 slap cut
3 slap shut down saw
When using the chain saw where is the most dangerous kickback zone?
Upper 90 degree quadrant.
Hydro ram will extend how much per stroke and to a max opening of what?
3/4 per stroke and 4 inches max.
How far should the focal point of the the thermal imaging camera be from the lens?
Approx 3 feet
When using the evolution 5200 TIC what temp do you see yellow through red? Give me temp ranges for both low heat and high heat?
Low 275-320
High 842-1040
2 hr battery charge time. Wait 1 min before installing the battery when you take it off the charger.