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1
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Water extinguisher capacity?

A

9 litres water pressurized with air

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2
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KPA pressure water extinguisher?

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700 kpa

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Operate water extinguisher?

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Operate upright
Remove locking pin
Squeeze handle

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Distance and time of water extinguisher?

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6 meters and 1minute

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5
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Safety water extinguisher?

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PPC and have 2nd extinguisher ready

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6
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Use of water extinguisher?

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All class A fires

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Maintenance of water extinguisher

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Visual inspection start of shift
Inspect tamper proof seal/locking pin
State of cylinder
Gauge pressure
If damaged report OIC and P798

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Wucoms div A standpipe, what is it?

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Div A stand pipe
Accessing reticulated water supplies
Below ground via ground ball hydrant

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Components Div A standpipe

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Ops handle
Gland nut
Head piece
Storz couplings 65mm (one capped)
Top boss
Shipping handles
Bottom boss
Make thread
Wing nut
Collar
Washer
Cup valve

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Ops Div A standpipe

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Don PPC
Remove cover
Check for hazards/obstructions
Check washer
Wing nut down fully
Place in hydrant/use shipping handles
Direct head piece
Flush
Once flushed open fully then back half turn
Unship after use

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Maintenance Div A standpipe

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Check washers
Check body for damage
Wipe with a damp cloth

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12
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Standpipe safety

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Don’t stand over when shipping
Wear correct PPC

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13
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Ceiling hook uses

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Remove plaster ceilings
Pierce ceilings to relieve water
Remove overhead debris
Turn materials to allow water to penetrate
Break windows from top down/remove jagged edges

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Composition ceiling hook

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Wooden handle
Metal spur
Beveled edge of spur
Wide flat edge for pulling

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Operate ceiling hook

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Stand to the side of working area
Pierce plaster with point
Windows- stand to side
Start in top corner

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16
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Maintenance ceiling hook

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Wipe with damp cloth
Check spur is firmly fixed
If damaged notify OIC
Complete P798

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17
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Ceiling hook safety

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Wear correct ppc
Beware of falling debris
Don’t leave glass in frame

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18
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What is a combination axe made of?

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Fiber glass handle
Moulded rubber grip
3.6kg heat treated head
Flat end of head for striking (hooliganism tool, doors ect…)
Axe for chopping/splitting

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19
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Combo axe operation?

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Strike squarely
Avoid glancing blows
Take care

20
Q

Combo axe maintenance

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Damp cloth
Blade sharp
Head on secure
Cracks and splits in handle?

21
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Combo axe safety

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PPC
Airborne splinters
Call “striking” if working with partner

22
Q

Fuse puller use?

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A

Disconnect power supply to structure

23
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Fuse puller composition

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A

Fiber glass telescopic pole
Fitted with metal universal pigtail/hook (low voltage) for removing fuses
Retracted 1.55m
Extended 5.05m
4sections lock in place when red section is extended

24
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Operating fuse puller

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DRA
Turn off main power if safe
Attach Correct fitting
Lightly tap fuss holder/visually inspect integrity
Do the twist thing to get it out 😂
Tape off meter box with X in adhesive tape

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Fuse puller maintenance
Clean with silicone fibre cloth supplied Replace cloth after 50 uses Check handle for damage/cracks and release pins
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Fuse puller safety
Never reinstall fuses/always look away when pulling
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Hooliganism tool uses
Forced entry Puncture pry twist cut metals
28
Hooliganism construction
Chrome plated steel bar Tongue and spike one end Hear treated Claw end is spark resistance Originally made/developed in 1948 by NYC fire chief Hugh Hooligan
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Operations hooligan tool
Tongue- forced entry windows and doors Spike- forced locks and latches Claw- like a big can opener, metals, tanks, containers, cars
30
Safety hooligan tool
PPC Check working space Carry by side parallel with ground Firm grip
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Dry Chem (white on red) extinguisher uses
Class A,B,C or E fires
32
Dry Chem construction
Tamper seal and locking pin 9kg dry powder Valve assembly at top with squeeze handle Delivery fitted with polypropylene applicator Pressure gauge Welded steel cylinder
33
Dry Chem Operation
In upright position Remove locking pin Grab handle and hose Aim at seat of fire Range 4m 45-60 second discharge
34
All extinguishers maintainence
Check at start of shift Check for damage Check locking pin Check seal Check pressure Check cylinder and hose for damage If even partially used send to station in zone for exchange
35
Dry Chem safety
PPC Chance of reigniting/ Maintain powder cloud/ be ready Can reduce visibility in tight spaces Can cause breathing difficulties
36
Foam extinguishers are blue n red or blue pre-90’s and are used on?
Class F, A, B fires
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Foam extinguishers construction
Welded steel cylinder 9 kg capacity (8.4L water, 600mls foam concentrate) 700kpa Valve assembly at top with with squeeze handle Locking pin m/tamper seal Hose with aspirating branch/nozzle
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Operation of foam extinguisher
Remove pin n seal Upright Hold hose behind aspirating branch Direct to form blanket 45 seconds of discharge 5m range, effected by wind
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Foam Extinguishers safety and maintenance
Same as all extinguishers Check seals and pins Check hose and cylinder, nozzle Send for replacement if partially used Check gauges PPC
40
CO2 extinguisher (black n red) used for?
Class A, B and E fires Good on class E fires
41
CO2 extinguisher construction?
Drawn steel cylinder Colour less, odorless gas Contains CO2 in liquid form Nonconductive director horn Locking pin/tamper seal Safety valve
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CO2 extinguisher operation?
Remove pin Upright Range 1-2m Discharge 15 seconds
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CO2 safety
Reignitiin can occur be ready Removes oxygen if used in confined space PPC Internal pressure builds if left in the sun
44
Rabbit tool uses?
Forced entry
45
Rabbit tool construction
Hydraulic hand pump/manually operated 4tonne capacity Small ram Stainless-steel jaws 1.8m high pressure hose Rubber mallet/pry bar
46
Rabbit tool operation
Connect high pressure hose Insert between door and jam Use hooligan or pry bar if necessary Turn pump valve clockwise Pump handle To relieve pressure turn anti clockwise
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Rabbit tool safety
PPC Two person operation Don’t use hose to drag or lift Beware of door spring back

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