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0
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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?

A

500 GPM and 700 psi.

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High pressure engine have specialized high pressure equipment to pump at discharge pressure over what and up to what?

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Over 250 up to 600 psi

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What is the safety zone around high pressure pumping?

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50 feet around all direction.

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3
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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?

A

13.5 to 14.2
14.8 indicates overcharged.
Engine of should be 12 volts.

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4
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Air loss limitations in brake systems of the apparatus?

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Max 1lb. Per 10 min

Max 10lb. Per application.

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5
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Don’t check the engine oil hot wait how long after shutdown to check it?

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15 min.
Oil pressures. Greater than 5 psi when at operating temp and idle
30-70 psi when operating between 1500 to 2100 rpm

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6
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When tire tread where reaches how much do you request a replacement?

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3/16”

Radiator fluid should be about 1” below the cap.

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7
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Weekly maintenance on TL and Aerial ladder emergency system shall be tested for a max time of how much?

A

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.

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8
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Max speed with snow chains?

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30 mph

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9
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What is the elevation range of a aerial ladder?

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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”

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10
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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?

A

15 degrees

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11
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When residual pressure drops below what PSI on the intake pressure gauge, augmentation will be required?

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15 psi.

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12
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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?

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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.

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13
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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?

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15 min.

Rescuer must remain in direct line of site with the outside and there exit.

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14
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When using a TL or aerial ladder for a high point what are the weight limits?

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TL at least 800lbs. Aerial only 250lbs.

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15
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What is the explosive range of natural gas? And it’s ignition temp?

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5-15%.

1163 degrees.

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16
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What is the Fdny action level when it comes to percentages of lower explosive limit?

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10% that is the indoors action level.

20% is the outdoor.

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17
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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?

A

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.

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18
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How many turns to shut off a street shut down for a hydrant?

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Turn 17 times counter clockwise.

Not until about 12 full turns is there a noticeable decrease in flow.

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19
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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?

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25 feet.

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20
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What size is the square key for a police lock used after the cylinder has been removed.

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5/32”

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21
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How do you calculate distance for flare placement at a MVA?

Flares burn for 30 min

A

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

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22
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What is the minimum distance between the operating unit and the blocking unit at a MVA?

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50 feet.

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23
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Fluoroprotein has a pour point of approx what?

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10 degrees.
Most widely used concentrate in the department.
Fluoropolydol is 5 degrees.

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24
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Foam in indents are broken up into small medium and large spills. How big are each size spill?

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Small approx 600 sq ft
Medium over 600 up to 2000 sq ft
Large is over 2000 sq ft.

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25
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How much foam will a first alarm assignment have?

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65 gallons of foam concentrate.
2 ladders each with 2 5 gallon cans
2 engines each with 3 5 gallon cans.

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26
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How much foam does a foam carrier carry in its tanks.

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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

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27
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How much foam does a satellite carry ?

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Approx 32 5 gal cans of hi x foam. 160 gal.

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28
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When cleaning foam inductors water should inducted trough for how long?

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At least 15 min.

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29
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ECC supply’s a foam inductor with how many psi?

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200 psi.

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30
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An explanation ratio of what is necessary to be classified as hi X foam?

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200/1 to 1000/1.

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31
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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?

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Between 200 and 220 psi.

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32
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What is the difference between combustible and flammable liquids?

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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.

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33
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How much and what % of AFFF foam is added to the 21/2 gal water can?

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10 oz of 3% AFFF concentrate. 100 psi. Good for 1 year after charging.

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34
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How long is the pick up hose on the foam cannon?

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10 foot.

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35
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During foam evolutions when feeding foam concentrate to a FIMM pumper what should the pressure be feeding the pumper?

A

50 psi over hydrant pressure.

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36
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Life saving rope numbers?

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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.

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37
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How much strength will the LSR lose due to a hockle?

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40 to 50 %

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38
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How long is the life saving training rope?

How many slides?

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100’
100 on each end 200 total.
3 story’s max when using training rope.

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39
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What is the breaking strength of the personal harness?

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6000 lbs.

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40
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PSS numbers. Length, diameter, hook load capacity, rope tensile strength and system work load?

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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.

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41
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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?

A

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

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42
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Search rope length and diameter?

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200 ft 5/16 nylon.

200 ft 7.5 mm kernmantle

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43
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How far off the ground should the search rope be?

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One to two feet.
Voice contact shall be maintained.
Repacked monthly.

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44
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Utility rope is how long and how many ropes can you get from a condemned life rope?

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50’.

You get three ropes from a condemned life rope.

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45
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How many utility ropes shall the ladder and engine maintain?

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Ladder minimum of 3 lengths.
Engines minimum of 2 lengths.
R&D makes them and they are requisitioned from tec services.

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46
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Utility cord facts?

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1/4” 25’ long.

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47
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How long is a SCBA cylinder good for? And how often does it need to be hydrostatic tested?

A

Life 15 years.

Tested every 5

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48
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When will the end of service time indicator alarm actuate on a SCBA ( vibralert and hud)?

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When approx 25% of full cylinder pressure remains in the cylinder and valve assembly.

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49
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When tightening or replacing the SCBA O ring what tools are needed?

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1/8” Allen wrench.

7/16” open ended wrench.

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50
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What are the discharge pressures for the PRD primary and secondary systems? SCBA.

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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.

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51
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How many small holes are in the spray bat of the SCBA regulator?

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9

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52
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How many lights are in the HUD display in the SCBA?

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  1. 4 rectangular lights to represent the cylinder pressure.

1 round red light to indicate low battery.

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53
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What does each light represent in the HUD on the SCBA regulator?

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2 green full
1 green 3/4
1 yellow flashing slowly 1/2
1 red flashing rapidly 1/4

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54
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What color is the manual alarm button and reset button on the SCBA remote console?

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Manual alarm red

Reset yellow

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55
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How long till the SCBA will go into pre-alarm mode if the sensor module does not sense motion?

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20 seconds. If there is still no motion for the next 12 seconds it goes into full alarm.

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56
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How often should the water can be hydrostatic tested?

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5 year intervals or if the can shows evidence of corrosion or mechanical damage.

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57
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What are the hand slaps for the portable power saw operation?

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1 slap stop cutting
2 slap cut
3 slap shut down saw

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58
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When using the chain saw where is the most dangerous kickback zone?

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Upper 90 degree quadrant.

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59
Q

Hydro ram will extend how much per stroke and to a max opening of what?

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3/4 per stroke and 4 inches max.

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60
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How far should the focal point of the the thermal imaging camera be from the lens?

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Approx 3 feet

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61
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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?

A

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.

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62
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The rebar cutter can cut wrought iron fences up to how much in diameter?

A

5/8”

Not to be used on case harden locks.

63
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When driving any Fdny apparatus and turning corners you shall not exceed how fast?

A

15 mph

64
Q

When responding to a command post the officer should instruct his members to stand by how far from the ICP before he reports in alone?

A

25 feet.

65
Q

When your unit goes OOS you must notify the dispatcher, batt chief and deputy. If the unit has not returned back in to service within how long? Who should you call?

A

If the unit has not returned to service within 2 hours of the original notification the officer must notify the batt and deputy.

66
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During what hours can you do hydrant inspection?

A

930-1700 hrs.

67
Q

When and how long is MUD ?

A

At least 11/2 hrs from
0630 - 2000 hrs.
Max of 2 engine and 1 truck.

68
Q

When receiving a run on the PC/ATS how long do you have to acknowledge the run before the dispatcher will prompt you to verify via voice alarm?

A

20 sec.

69
Q

The verbal button on the PC/ATS should only be used if the alarm is with how many blocks on any direction from quarters?

A

2 blocks. If alarm is more than 2 blocks the unit should respond and give info and location via radio.

70
Q

Handie-talkies and cell phones shall not be used within how many feet of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines or where blasting operations are in progress? And how far for apparatus radios?

A

Handi-talkies and cell 150 feet.

Apparatus, post and marine 300 feet.

71
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What are the times for a “stuck button” for the apparatus radio and the handie-talkie?

A

Apparatus- if the button is depressed for more than 1 min an audible signal will alert the user that the transmission has been interrupted automatically.
Handy-talkie- emits a short audible tone at 26sec and a continuous tone at approx 30 sec.

72
Q

After giving a sig 10-84 you must provide a preliminary report including the appropriate code signal or additional info within how long?

A

5 min

73
Q

When using two HTs for feedback assisted rescue how far apart should the HTs speakers be from each other?

A

One to two in apart.

74
Q

When a handi-talkie chirps approx how much % is left in the battery?

A

5-10%.

75
Q

What does a steady red light on a handie-talkie mean?

A

Radio is transmitting.
Flashing red= low batt
Flashing green= battery too low to transmit but reception is possible.

76
Q
Handie-talkie charge lights?  Single flashing green?
Steady red?
Flashing red?
Flashing green?
Steady green?
Flashing yellow?
A

Single flashing green= successful power up or recover from fault
Steady red= batt is being rapid charged.
Flashing red= Unchargeable or not making contact.
Flashing green= >90% charged.
Steady green= charge is complete.
Flashing yellow too hot or too cold

77
Q

How long will a fully discharged batt take to rapid charge?

A

1hr

78
Q

Exchanged batt from the depot must be left on the charger for a minimum of how long before use?

A

14 hrs.

79
Q

On vehicle batt charges may take how long to charge a fully drained batt?

A

Up to 3 hrs.

80
Q
HT vehicle batt charge lights 
Solid yellow 
Solid green 
Solid red
Flashing yellow
A

Solid yellow = batt charging
Solid green = batt charged
Solid red = charge aborted. Batt is bad should be sent out
Flashing yellow = batt port failure or batt may be fully discharged.

81
Q

Due to the radio frequency radiation hazard, members shall not be within how many feet from a transmitting post radio?

A

2 feet.

82
Q

NFPA 704 diamond.
What side is blue and what does it mean?
And what are the severity of it? 0-4

A
Health hazard left side 
0= normal material
1= slightly hazardous 
2= hazardous 
3= extreme danger
4= deadly
83
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NFPA 704 diamond.
What side is red and what does it mean?
And what are the severity of it? 0-4

A
Flammability and is at the top
0= will not burn
1= above 200 degrees
2= flash point above 100, not exceeding 200 degrees
3= flash point below 100 
4= flash point below 73
84
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NFPA 704 diamond.
What side is yellow and what does it mean?
And what are the severity of it? 0-4

A
Reactivity and it is on the right side 
0= stable 
1= unstable if heated 
2= violent chemical change
3= shock and heat may detonate 
4= may detonate
85
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NFPA 704 diamond.
What side is white and what does it mean?
And what are the letters?

A
Special info and it's on the bottom. 
OX= oxidizer 
W with a / trough it = use no water
ACID= acid
ALK= alkali 
COR= corrosive
86
Q

One cubic foot of liquid propane will expand how many times as a gas?

A

270

87
Q

What are the numbers for the co meter?
A visual and low audible warning with a slow vibration?
A visual and high audible warning with a fast vibration?

A

A visual and low audible warning with a slow vibration? 1 sec each
Exceeds 35 ppm
A visual and high audible warning with a fast vibration? 1/2 sec each
Exceeds 100 ppm

88
Q

On the gas alert co meter what does the low battery alarm consists of?

A

1 beep every 5 sec
1 flash every 5 sec
1 quick vibration every min
A low batt icon will appear on the display.

89
Q

What is the recommended operating pressure for a 21/2 line with a aqua stream fog nozzle used for emergency gross decon?

A

50 to 80 psi. Lines should be approx 25’ to 30’ apart.

Same psi when pumpers a are placed 25’ apart for decon.

90
Q

According to the ERP page 40 dot rail car ID picture how many placard card holders are on each car?

A

4 per car

91
Q

How big should the initial exclusion zone at a overt biological release be?

A

300 ft in all directions from the source or point of release

92
Q

If a biological agent is released in doors you should seal off the area by closing doors and windows and sealing of any openings with plastic and avoid entry for how long to allow it to settle?

A

30 min to 1 hr.

93
Q

How big are radioactive transportation placards and where are they located?

A

Front rear and both sides. And they are 10”x10”

94
Q

Rad 50 facts. Spare 9v batt kept with unit. One min to show complete reading.
Over 1 mR/hr at any time will immediately sound and alarm.
1 to 2 In from surface of suspected item when monitoring

A

Change batt every 3 months.

2 mR/hr establish a hot zone.

95
Q

What are the rates and doses when the low or high alarm go off on the ultraradiac monitor?

A

Low alarm= 2mR/hr rate or 5 R dose

High alarm= 50 R/hr rate or 12 R dose.

96
Q

Company officers shall ensure that how many CFRs will be working each tour?

A

2 CFR FIREFIGHTERS. He shall notify batt if needed details are needed before the start of the tour.

97
Q

In order to be in service as a CFR unit how many CFRs are needed?

A

2 trained members. Officer or FF
Units must start the tour with 2 CFR FF. And if they go down one FF during the tour they are still in service with 1 trained FF AND OFFICER.

98
Q

How big must a hydrant water main be when using it for ILP?

A

6” or greater ILP shall not be used during water alert unless absolutely necessary. No more than 6 lengths. When Intake drops below. 15 psi pumper shall be augmented. Generally 3 lengths may be hand stretched

99
Q

What are the rules for sprinklers in a taxpayer?

A

38 code area exceeding 10,000 sq ft.
68 code area exceeding 7500 sq ft.
08 code full building exceeding 12,000 sq feet of
All floors combined exceeding 24,000 sq ft
Storage racks.
Or occupancy exceeding 7500 sq feet or. 3 floors above grade and in hi rises.

100
Q

What are the sizes of the following cocklofts?

Brownstone, NFPMD (H type), Rowframe, and Taxpayer?

A

Brownstone 2-3 feet
NFPMD (H type) 4 feet
Rowframe 1 foot to a hight tall enough for a man to stand in.
Taxpayer 4” to 6 feet.

101
Q

When using a fog line to vent a taxpayer what position should the fog tip be and how far back do you stand?

A

Adjust the fog pattern to the with of the opening and stand back 4to5 feet.

102
Q

What colors are each size face pieces?

A

Small-green
Comfort-black
Extra large-red

103
Q

Gas delivery system facts. Pipe line delivers gas to NYC at 700 to 1400 psi then it is regulated down to 300psi for transmission gas lines. The distribution mains deliver either high pressure 60 psi or…….

A

Medium pressure 3-15 psi or low pressure 1/4 psi. High and medium gas gets regulated to 1/4 psi before it passes through the customers meter.

104
Q

High rise nozzle with 3 lengths psi and 4 length psi and what is the GPM at the nozzle?

A

3 lengths 70 psi
4 lengths 80 psi
With water flowing.

105
Q

Akron multiversal elevation range

A

90 degrees above horizontal to 15 degrees below horizontal.
Safety stop lock and release pin prevents it from being lowered below 35 degrees. Not below horizontal unless truck mounted.

106
Q

If the flats on the spikes of the multiversal exceed how how much, the spikes must be sharpened or replaced?

A

1/16

107
Q

What is the recommended pressure at the nozzle of a 13/4 line and what is the GPM?

A

50 psi

180 GPM

108
Q

Regular pad locks are how thick

Heavy duty pad locks are how thick

A

Regular 1/4” or less not hardened

Heavy duty more than 1/4” and hardened

108
Q

Regular pad locks are how thick

Heavy duty pad locks are how thick

A

Regular 1/4” or less not hardened

Heavy duty more than 1/4” and hardened

110
Q

Air bags lifting capability is reduced by how many % to obtain max lifting height?

A

50%. Example a 30 ton bag with a max lifting height of 10 in will lift 30 tons 1in, but will lift 15 tons to a height of 10 in.

111
Q

Avoid inflating bags on hot surfaces that are over how many degrees?

A

220

112
Q

When the pressure gauge fall bellow how many psi in the Air bag cylinder are you to change it out?

A

200 psi.

113
Q

What is the low pressure gauge set at on the air bag regulator?

A

135 psi.

114
Q

What is the max internal air pressure for the bag when used for lifting purposes?

A

118 psi. Air pressure in excess of 118 will be expelled from the relief valve.

115
Q

What is the built in safety relief valve set at for the air bag leak sealing field kit?

A

22 psi. It also has 1 orange hose. 20”x20” neoprene sheet.

116
Q

What is the average life span of the airbags?

A

10 years. Limit repairs to lens replacement only on the regulator.

117
Q

How long do the glow stocks flow for?

How many should be on the rig?

A

12 hrs.

10 they come in packs of 5

118
Q

The house watch man has how may seconds to respond to a run on the PC/ ATS before called by the dispatcher?

A

20 seconds.

119
Q

An indication of light weight construction in a PD are when you have an area unsupported by columns spanning grater then how many feet?

A

25’

120
Q

The gusset plates aka gang nails are the weakest point of the support system in LW parallel chord wood truss since they only penetrate the wood how much?

A

1/4 to 1/2 into the wood.

121
Q

Steam facts. Steam generating plants can be as high as 2000 psi and 900 degrees.
Buries supply lines can be as high as 170 psi and 350 degrees

A

Water slugs can be pushed trough a steam pipe at speeds as high as 200 mph.
A high pressure steam escaping can hurl high pressure debris 200 mph

122
Q

A defibrillator that displays a flashing black hourglass in the upper right hand corner means what?
Or one that displays a flashing or solid red x and or emits a chirp means what?

A

Black hourglass means operational and ready for use.

Red x not ready for use and should be exchanged at the CFR depot.

123
Q

When placing the anti-chafing device on a parapet how far should it be draped over the outer edge?

A

5”

124
Q

LP gas is how many times heavier then air?

A

1.5 to 2 times heavier.

125
Q

The discharge point of a LPG passenger car will be within how many digress of vertical?

A

45

126
Q

Natural gas is lighter the air. How much lighter?

A

2/3 as heavy.

127
Q

When using a 21/2 line for decon during emergency gross decon what is the recommended operating pressure and what nozzle so you use?
Consideration can be given to use 2 hand lines opposite each other how far apart?

A

Aqua stream fog nozzle at 50 to 80 psi

2 hand lines should be approx 25-30 ft.

128
Q

How far apart should 2 pumpers be when set up parallel each other for decon?

A

25 ft with there pump panels facing out.

50 to 80 psi.

129
Q

PPF placement is?

A

4 to 6 feet from stairwell door on ground floor. At an angle tilt of 80 degrees.

130
Q

How many gallons is the Bambi bucket?

A

150 gal

131
Q

Crush syndrome can occur in less then an hour but usually in how long?

A

4-6 hours.

132
Q

Yellow parkway hydrants require curb valve turn on how many turns?

A

18 clockwise

133
Q

How big is the MST on the new 2” light weight hose?

A

1”

134
Q

What ladder is the preferred ladder for use in a TL basket?

A

20 ft portable ladder (preferably a combination ladder)

25 ft and 35 ft can be used when no other means are available

135
Q

When drilling on portable ladder in the bucket how far off the ground can the basket be ?

A

2 or 3 feet above the ground.

136
Q

How much can a hose pull away from the male butt to take it OOS?

A

A movement of 1/8” or more during the test would indicate the male butt and hose are separating. OOS

137
Q

Pump discharged pressure for supplying a sprinkler system should start at how many psi?

A

150 psi

138
Q

How many GPM do you need to consider something a large caliber stream?

A

300 GPM or more.

139
Q

What color may weaponized anthrax appear?

A

Gray or brown in color.

140
Q

Under ICS what is span of control? And what is the ideal number for span of control?

A

3-7 span of control

5 being ideal

141
Q

In NYC housing projects the chute door on the first floor may be painted what color for a compactor and incinerator?

A

Compactor -Gary

Incinerator-Red

142
Q

What color should the tape on the hook of the LSR be?

A

Red.

143
Q

As far as the LSR goes how far is considered a sufficient impact load?

A

3 feet or more.

144
Q

Combustible material shall not be stored with in how far from a PCB enclosure of transformer?

A

5 meters. Or 16.4 feet

145
Q

At what % level will the row of LEDs begin to light up? And what color starts at the bottom middle and top?

A

Over 50%
Red at the bottom, yellow in the middle, and green at the top.
Hold it horizontally at waist hight out in front.

146
Q

Newer aluminum tanks problem with a BLEVE has been reduced because the shell will melt at Apox ?

A

1220 degrees.

147
Q

Steam pressure in generating plants can be as high as how many psi with temps reaching what degrees ?

A

2000 psi

900 degrees.

148
Q

Dashboard displacement. The 1st cut is made below the hinge parallel to the rocker panels. How far above the first cut must the second cut be?

A

6-8”

149
Q

Max range of the pack tracker?

A

900 ft line of site.

150
Q

How long does a SCBA need to be in full alarm to allow the Pak tracker to pick it up?

A

10 second.

151
Q

In order to use the scroll feature how long do you have to hold down the button?

A

3 seconds.

152
Q

How many readings per second will the pak tracker receive?

A

4 readings per second

153
Q

How long should you pause to wait for a reading on the pak tracker?

A

Always pause 3-4 seconds for a reading.

154
Q

When the signal strength of the pak tracker rises above what precent will the row of LEDs begin to light?
Starting from the bottom what are the colors?

A

50%

Red at bottom. Yellow middle. Green at the top.

155
Q

When the bat is at what precent will a low batt light glow and what color

A

20% and yellow. This will leave you aprox 1 hour.