Q6 Flashcards
(81 cards)
1
Q
- What is considered an impact load fall when using an Atlas Belt or Personal Harness?
A
3 feet
2
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- How far away is the flare placed from the blocking apparatus when the expected speed is 50 MPH?
A
310 = (50 x 5) + 60
3
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- T or F: If the Low-Pressure Gauge reads less than 200 psi during operation, you should change the cylinder.
A
False
4
Q
- Which statement is true in regards to Maxi-Airbags?
A
The rated tonnage is how much weight the bag can lift 1 inch high.
5
Q
- What is true about Maxi-Airbags?
A
Safety Relief Valve releases air in excess of 118 psi.
6
Q
- What is INCORRECT in regards to the 2nd due inside team at a 12th floor Non-Fireproof Multi-Dwelling fire?
A
They assist the officer in designating the attack stairwell. (Incorrect: They recall elevators & search attack stairs 5 floors above and communicate with engine & ladder officer on fire floor to confirm the attack and evacuation stairways. They do not assist the officers.)
7
Q
- Which of these ladder company tool assignments to a High-Rise Multi-Dwelling is INCORRECT?
A
2nd Due Roof brings KO Curtain, Halligan and Hydra-Ram.
8
Q
- What is correct about Fireproof Multiple Dwellings?
A
Use the stairs for fires on the 7th floor or below. 8th floor and above can use the elevator. Take to 2 floors below fire floor.
9
Q
- What is INCORRECT regarding car fires?
A
Park the apparatus between the fire and the exposure. (Incorrect: Hoseline should be placed there.)
10
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- What is the correct placement of an apparatus at an auto fire?
A
Operating engine can be placed between the fire and an exposure depending on the situation and the blocking apparatus must always be placed in the way of oncoming traffic.
11
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- Which of the following is INCORRECT in regards to venting a window with portable ladders?
A
When venting with a portable ladder, keep your hands on the rails to stabilize the ladder while you vent.
12
Q
- The ability of foam to resist saturation by hydrocarbons is __________.
A
Fuel Shedding
13
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- When is the personal harness inspected?
A
Beginning of each tour & after each use.
14
Q
- T or F: When lowering a member with a personal harness, the member being lowered unties the bowline on a bight and clips the snap hook onto the repel hook.
A
False (You clip into the handle of the harness.)
15
Q
- What is INCORRECT when venting a flat roof on a Non-Fireproof Multiple Dwelling?
A
Rev Diamond Brazed Blade to full RPM’s (Incorrect: Carbide Tip Blade is meant for roof cutting of non-FP MD, not Diamond Blade.)
16
Q
- What is correct in regards to partner saw operations?
A
Moving the Saw back & forth can widen the cut & helps prevent the blade from binding.
17
Q
- What about partner saw operations is correct?
A
One slap means to stop cutting. (2 slaps – Start Saw, 3 slaps – Shut Down Saw.)
18
Q
- T or F: When the primary PRA fails, air comes out at 185 psi and the Vibralert goes off.
A
False (185 psi is for secondary failure, 150 psi is for primary failure.)
19
Q
- Which of the following is INCORRECT in regards to purge valve use?
A
If the regulator is stuck in the open position, turn purge valve counterclockwise.
20
Q
- T or F: When performing a leg lock, the member uses the working side and goes 2 rungs above the rung they are standing on.
A
False (Should be opposite of the working side.)
21
Q
What does a CO reading of 25 ppm indicate?
A
An Emergency
22
Q
What is an incorrect statement about saw operations?
A
During cutting operations, everyone in the vicinity of a saw shall observe as near as possible and practical, a 20’ diameter known as the circle of danger. (20’ Radius)
23
Q
Who is in charge of turning off the utilities in a first floor fire of a 2nd story taxpayer?
A
First due inside team
24
Q
What is not necessary for first due irons FF to bring to a first floor fire of a two story taxpayer?
A
Hydraram
25
At taxpayer fires, nothing affects the outcome of an operation as much as ______?
Ventilation (Vent vertically, skylights/scuttles, prior to venting horizontally)
26
When the FAST truck is going after a downed member…what is the wrong word in the acronym FAIR?
Assess (FAIR = Fire, Air, Immediate Medical, Removal)
27
What is an incorrect way to package a downed member for removal?
DRD
28
Which part of the PSS is not routinely checked during inspection?
Figure 8 stopper knot
29
When do you NOT use the purge valve on a regulator?
Failure of the regulator in the open position, turn counterclockwise (This procedure is for in the closed position)
30
When using TIC, black means colder areas.
True
31
T or F: Does the handy talkie interfere with the TIC?
True
32
Which of the following is correct regarding the Maxi-air bag system?
The pressure relief valve will open at 118 PSI
33
The ability of foam to resist saturation by hydrocarbons is what?
Fuel Shedding
34
Which of the following is correct in regard to apparatus positioning at a car fire?
Operating engine can be positioned beyond the vehicle on fire, if the engine will be threatened by fire exposure, and a minimum of one, ideally two blocking apparatus to be placed in the way of oncoming traffic.
35
When is the incorrect time to do a functional check of the TIC?
During MUD
36
Code for a car fire with no value except salvage and unable to find owner?
10-23
37
What is the minimum impact load of the personal harness and Atlas belt (that will put it out of service)?
3 feet
38
What is incorrect regarding the use of an aerial ladder?
Holding up a wall
39
Maxi-Force air bag rated 12 tons, 8.2”, which of the following weight can the airbag lift to the maximum rated height of the airbag?
6 tons
40
What is incorrect about air bags?
You can combine the tonnage of both airbags to lift heavier weight.
41
(T/F) While performing the single slide, the first stop is at the window for victim removal.
False
42
Maxi-Force air bag rated 12 tons, 8.2 inches, which of the following weight can the airbag lift to the maximum rated height of the airbag?
6 tons
43
Which of the following is correct regarding the Drager CO Meter?
The CO Meter will always remain on.
44
Who has the responsibility of shutting down utilities at a taxpayer fire?
1st due inside team
45
Which of the following is not a tool that the 1st due irons would bring to the 1st floor of a 2-story taxpayer?
Hydra-Ram
46
(T/F) Radio Transmissions will affect Thermal Imaging Camera operation?
True (Text mentions: Although the thermal imager is shielded to prevent radio frequency interference (RFI), electromagnetic radiation [radio transmissions] MAY cause interference. {Sec 4.8 TB Tools 27})
47
When do you NOT use the purge valve on a regulator?
Failure of the regulator in the open position, turn counterclockwise
48
Which of the following is the proper 10-code for fire in a derelict vehicle/salvage vehicle?
10-23 - A fire in a vehicle that has no value other than salvage and no owner can be located (10-24 = Auto fire)
49
What is NOT an operation of the aerial ladder?
Hold a wall
50
What is correct about the Drager CO meter?
It will retain the highest reading the meter has been subjected to, this peak reading is not to be relied on or used during any operation or incident
51
What is the INCORRECT way to package a distressed member?
DRD (keyword: package)
52
How do you remove an unconscious member?
Webbing should be placed through the top end of the shoulder straps of the SCBA to make a girth hitch
53
(T/F) During the single slide evolution, your first stop is with your feet above the window someone is sitting at?
False (emergency egress off roof, Not picking up anyone)
54
When do you NOT do a functional check of the TIC?
During MUD (Immediately after 0900 and 1800 roll call)
55
Which of the following is correct in regard to Portable Power Saw Operation?
With a carbide tip blade, you move the saw blade back and forth to widen the cut (wood only)
56
At taxpayer fires, nothing affects the outcome of an operation as much as ______?
Ventilation
57
Which of the following is correct in regard to apparatus positioning at a car fire?
Operating engine can be positioned beyond the vehicle on fire, if the engine will be threatened by fire exposure, and a minimum of one, ideally two blocking apparatus to be placed in the way of oncoming traffic.
58
What do you NOT include for a daily PSS inspection?
Figure 8 stopper knot (Inspected annually and check before each tour)
59
The ability of a foam blanket to resist ignition by the flammable vapors coming in contact with a hot surface or a spark?
Flashback resistance
60
What impact load will put a PSS out of service?
3 feet
61
What is correct about Maxiforce airbags?
At 118psi the pressure release valve opens
62
Maxi-Force air bag rated 12 tons, 8.2”, which of the following weight can the airbag lift to the maximum rated height of the airbag?
6 tons
63
Who has the responsibility of shutting down utilities at a taxpayer fire?
1st due inside team
64
Which of the following is NOT a tool that the 1st due irons would bring to the 1st floor of a 2-story taxpayer?
Hydra-Ram
65
When do you NOT use the purge valve on a regulator?
Failure of the regulator in the open position, turn counterclockwise (This procedure is for in the closed position)
66
Which of the following is the proper 10-code for fire in a derelict vehicle/salvage vehicle?
10-23 - A fire in a vehicle that has no value other than salvage and no owner can be located (10-24 = Auto fire)
67
What is NOT an operation of the aerial ladder?
Hold a wall
68
(T/F) During single slide evolution, your first stop is with your feet above the window someone is sitting at?
False (Emergency egress off roof, Not picking up anyone)
69
When do you NOT do a functional check of the TIC?
During MUD (Inspected immediately after 0900 and 1800 roll call, and after each use)
70
At taxpayer fires, nothing affects the outcome of an operation as much as ______?
Ventilation (Vent vertically, skylights/scuttles, prior to venting horizontally)
71
Which of the following is correct in regard to apparatus positioning at a car fire?
Operating engine can be positioned beyond the vehicle on fire, if the engine will be threatened by fire exposure, and a minimum of one, ideally two blocking apparatus to be placed in the way of oncoming traffic.
72
What do you NOT include for a daily PSS inspection?
Figure 8 stopper knot (Inspected semi-annually)
73
What is the impact load of the personal harness and Atlas belt?
3 feet (or more)
74
What is correct about Maxiforce airbags?
At 118 psi, the pressure release valve opens (aka safety relief valve)
75
A CO reading of 25 PPM would indicate what?
Emergency (Incident - 9 PPM or less, Emergency - greater than 9 PPM)
76
When packaging a distressed member, which of the following is incorrect?
Sit up member and turn so feet are facing the exit (Back will face toward the direction of the removal prior to packaging)
77
The ability of a foam blanket to resist direct flame contact is called?
Burnback resistance (Flashback resistance is the ability of a foam blanket to resist IGNITION vapors coming in contact with a hot surface or a SPARK)
78
(T/F) The thermal image in the TIC will appear to be black when they are colder than the rest of the items in the room.
True (White - most heat in the scene)
79
What is incorrect about the MaxiAir bag?
The sum of the tonnage of two bags increases the total weight that can be lifted.
80
What is incorrect about the acronym FAIR?
I stands for identity (Fire, Air, Immediate medical care, Removal)
81
What is an incorrect statement about saw operations?
During cutting operations, everyone in the vicinity of a saw shall observe as near as possible and practical, a 20’ diameter known as the circle of danger. (20’ Radius)
