SOP’s 300 Flashcards

1
Q

301.00

In training academy how many attempts do you have to pass Phase 4?

A

Three

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2
Q

301.00

What five knots are recruits required to know?

A

Bowline
Clove Hitch
Becket Bend
Figure 8
Rescue Knot

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3
Q

301.02

Recruits must successfully pass all written tests given with a minimum score of?

A

80%

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4
Q

303.00

What does ROAM stand for?

A

Rule of Air Management

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5
Q

303.00

What is the first and most overlooked aspect of air management?

A

Beginning an assignment without a full cylinder

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6
Q

303.00

Participating in breath downs helps with what aspect of air management?

A

The “third”….. self awareness

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7
Q

303.00

How far away should your pass device be from a radio device?

A

At least 6 inches

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8
Q

303.00

How long does mixed solution of one millimeter laundry bleach and one liter of water last? What is the contact time needed for sanitizing?

A

Last 24 hours
2 minutes

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9
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303.02

What are the 5 key aspects of air management?

A
  1. Start with full cylinder
  2. Know how much air you have
  3. Self Awareness of how long you may last
  4. Know how your SCBA works
  5. Control your breathing
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10
Q

303.00

Vibralert indicates that the individual is consuming their _____ air supply?

A

reserve

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11
Q

303.00

Air cylinders consist of an ______ inner shell which is wrapped with layers of carbon fiber, fiberglass and epoxy

A

Aluminum alloy

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12
Q

303.00

SCBA bottles are rated for _____ minutes when pressurized to 4500 PSI and hold ____ cu ft of air

A

45 minutes
66 cu ft

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13
Q

303.00

SCBA bottles undergo hydrostatic testing every ____ years

A

5 years

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14
Q

303.00

SCBA cylinders are rated by ____

A

NIOSH

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15
Q

303.00

The cylinder valve assembly is constructed of _____

A

Forged aluminum

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16
Q

303.00

How many turns to fully open SCBA bottle?

A

Approx 2 1/2 full turns

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17
Q

303.00

The back frame pressure reducer on SCBA pack reduces air pressure down to ____ to ____

A

110 PSI to 160 PSI

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18
Q

303.00

Where is the UAC (Universal Air Connection) located on the SCBA pack?

A

Left side

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19
Q

303.00

The Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS) dual manifold hose assembly is located on what side and is how long?

A

Right Side
3 FT

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20
Q

303.00

The SCBA regulator maintains positive pressure during flows up to ____

A

500 LPM

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21
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303.00

Low pressure hose has a quick disconnect coupling approximately ____ from the regulator

A

18”

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22
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303.00

EZ-Flo II claims to have _____ % less expiration resistance than EZ-Flo

A

25%

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23
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303.00

The regulator is also equipped with a red purge valve knob on the left side of the regulator. Purge valve is closed when pointer on the knob is facing _____ and takes a _____ turn clockwise to close

A

Upward
1/2

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24
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303.00

When checking pack the pass device will sound ___ quick chirps and the lights on the control console and back frame will begin flashing green for about ____ second(s)

A

3 quick chirps
1 second

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25
Q

303.00

Check pre-alarm and leave respirator motionless for ____ seconds

A

20 seconds

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26
Q

303.00

On SCBA pack one steady chirp every 2 seconds with no flashing lights indicates what?

A

Low battery indication

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27
Q

303.00

The batteries on the SCBA pack can be checked by depressing and holding the ____ button on the console?

A

Reset

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28
Q

303.00

The pass device requires ____ batteries located on the lower right hand side near the reducer

A

Six (6) “AA” batteries

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29
Q

303.00

Heads up display
Full =
3/4 =
1/2 =
1/4 =

A

2 green
1 green
Yellow light flashing
Red light (far left) at ten times a second

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30
Q

303.00

Spray a minimum of ____ full pumps of Scott Multi-Wash Mini into the regulator opening

A

6 pumps

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31
Q

Allow ____ of contact time to disinfect prior to rinsing regulator

A

10 minutes

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32
Q

303.00

Disinfect the face piece by first washing the face piece with warm water with a max temp ____ and mild soap and detergent q

A

110 degrees

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33
Q

303.00

To dry face piece use a lint free cloth and gently blow air of ____ PSI or less, DO NOT use shop air or air containing lubricants or moisture

A

30 PSI

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34
Q

303.00

Each unit will undergo an internal visual inspection and functional flow test _____

A

Once a year

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35
Q

304.01

An effective way for the safety pers on to remain in contact with the operator of a chainsaw is to us an ____ grip on the ladder belt, SCBA frame/webbing

A

Underhand

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36
Q

304.01

There are two ways that a chain brake is engaged on a chainsaw, they are?

A

Manual
Automatic

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37
Q

304.01

The chainsaw brake engages within ____ of a second

A

1/10 of a second

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38
Q

304.01

Do not operate a chainsaw at continuous full RPM without a _____ on the chain

A

Load

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39
Q

304.01

The guide bar on a chainsaw should never be drawn back past the _____ foot. This action may lead to “kickback”

A

Lead

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40
Q

304.01

When refueling chainsaw use _____ packets of two-stroke oil to ______ gallon(s) of regular gasoline

A

2 packets
1 gallon
(50:1)

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41
Q

304.01

When carbide tips of saw become damaged, it will be necessary to replace the chain when (5)?

A
  1. Missing/Damaged tips 3 or more cutters in a row
  2. Missing/Damaged tips 6 or more cutters anywhere
  3. Cracked/Broken Tie Straps
  4. Dull Chain
  5. Bar is Damaged
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42
Q
  1. 01

_____ can be used for cleaning saw but never water

A

Solvent

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43
Q

304.01

Petroleum based solvents, including kerosene, used to clean chainsaws part SHALL NOT be applied in ____ form

A

Atomized

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44
Q

304.01

What saw can be used to “feel or read” rafter joints

A

Chainsaw

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45
Q

304.02

DO NOT attempt to start chainsaw with ______ engaged

A

Chain brake

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46
Q

304.01

What saw can be used to “feel or read” rafter joints?

A

Chainsaw

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47
Q

304.01

Cutting a hole in a roof requires a minimum of how many people?

A

Two, an operator and safety person

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48
Q

304.01

What is the best way to cut with a chainsaw to improve “feel”

A

Perpendicular to the roof d

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49
Q

304.02

What 3 makes of circular power saws does Mesa carry?

A

Partner
K-12
Husqvarna

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50
Q

304.02

What circular saw do we currently use?

A

14” Stihl TS700

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51
Q

304.02

Stopping the blade using a 8X8X16 concrete block ____/____ the metal diamond blade used by MFMD

A

Sharpens/Refreshes

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52
Q

304.03

What are the two sizes of gasoline powered smoke ejectors

A

18”
21”

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53
Q

304.03

The 18” Unifire smoke ejector carried on engines is a 4 cycle 5.5hp motor weighing 75lbs and is rated at ____ CFM

A

14,800CFM

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54
Q

304.03

The 21” Tempest power blower smoke ejector has a 4 cylinder 5.5hp motor weighing 90lbs and is rated at _____

A

21,150 CFM

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55
Q

304.03

What is the term used when running smoke ejectors (fans) at a low speed and turning red knob to off/stop

A

Temporary Stops

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56
Q

304.03

When using smoke ejectors (fans) what is the term used for when he engine will not be used for some time and the fuel cock is turned to off allowing the engine run out of fuel and eventually stops the engine?

A

Long Stops

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57
Q

304.03

A fan should not be used if?

A

Backdraft potential exists

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58
Q

304.04

Holmatro Hydraulic spreaders have a spreading width of ____ and a spreading force of _____

A

27”
14,000

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59
Q

304.04

Halmatro spreaders have a pulling force of?

A

9700lbs

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60
Q

304.04

Holmatro hydraulic ram has a extended length of ____?

A

43 3/8 inches

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61
Q

304.04
Holmatro Ram has a pushing force of____ and pulling force of _____

A

22400
11200

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62
Q

304.04

All hydraulic tools will be stored in a slightly opened position of ____ inche(s) to relive pressure on internal parts?

A

1/4”

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63
Q

304.04

The spreading force of spreaders is?

A

23,000lbs

64
Q

304.04

The pulling force of spreaders is?

A

14,000lbs

65
Q

304.04

The squeezing force of spreaders is?

A

9,700lbs

66
Q

304.04

The weight of spreaders including fluid and couplers is?

A

41lbs

67
Q

304.5

The ajax tool regulator has a safety blow off at what psi?

A

325 PSI

68
Q

304.05

The ajax airline has a bursting pressure of what?

A

1000 psi

69
Q

REMBER TO LOOK UP SOP’s FOR UPDATED TIC

A
70
Q

304.08

Ladders exposed to temperatures of ____ or higher can cause significant damage

A

300 degrees

71
Q

304.09

What is the general rule for deciding how many ff’s can be on a section of ladder and how far out should they be spaced?

A

Use the first digit of the total length of the ladder (24ft=2) spaced 10 feet apart

72
Q

304.08

Ladders are constructed of?

A

Heat-treated alloy

73
Q

304.09

Ground ladders shall be used in what position?

A

Fly OUT (away from building) position

74
Q

304.10

While using ladders, hose straps should be placed every _____ ft with one at top of ladder or use a leg lock

A

10ft

75
Q

304.10

Each ladder should be inspected at least ______ and after every use

A

Once a month

76
Q

304.10

Service tests will be conducted on ladders by Fire Resource how often

A

Annually

77
Q

304.10

If the dot on the ladder turns BLACK what should you do?

A

Remove from service

78
Q

304.11

What is the size of the “scissor” ladder used for attic access?

A

10ft

79
Q

304.11

The attic ladder has ____ rung centers with an opening width of ____

A

14
12 3/4

80
Q

304.12

The ____ ft ladders on on engines and the ____ ft ladders on on Ladder trucks

A

14ft
16ft

81
Q

304.13

What is the preferred rope material used for MFMD

A

Nylon

82
Q

304.13

What are the two classifications of rope and what can they be made out of?

A

Natural- Manila, sisal (hemp) cotton
Synthetic- Nylon, polypropylene, polyethylene

83
Q

304.13

The _____ color bag is used to carry utility rope and has a rope length of _____ ft made of three stranded nylon rope

A

Black
100ft

84
Q

304.13

The _____ colored bag is used for lifeline rope and is _____ in length made of 1/2” static kernmantle (nylon) rope

A

Red
100ft

85
Q

304.13

If the lifeline rope is used it will be returned to resource and destroyed (T/F)

A

True

86
Q

304.13

Static rope has little give with ____to____ stretch when loaded

A

2%-4%

87
Q

304.13

Dynamic ropes have more give than static ropes and have as much as _____% stretch when loaded

A

20%

88
Q

304.13

Life lines should never have more than ____ peopled placed on them or exceed _____ lbs

A

2 person
600 lbs

89
Q

304.13

What is the formula for determining the working strength of utility rope and lifelines?

A

Utility = Breaking strength/5
Lifeline = Breaking strength/10

90
Q

304.13

A knot will reduce a ropes strength by as much as ____%

A

50% (bowline)
40% (Figure 8 on a bight)

91
Q

304.14

New rope should be ____ from the center of the coil in a ____ direction

A

uncoiled
counterclockwise

92
Q

304.14

It’s okay to momentarily step on a rope while working?

A

no, NEVER step on ropes

93
Q

304.15

The part of the rope used to tie a knot

A

The working end

94
Q

304.15

The part of the rope used to for work (hoisting, pulling)

A

The running end

95
Q

304.16

Type of knot used to attach two ropes of unequal size?

A

Becket bend (sheet bend)

96
Q

304.16

How much can air bags lift and how high?

A

146,000 lbs
40 inches high (between 2 airbags larger on bottom)

97
Q

304.16

Full inflation pressure of an air bag is ____ psi (working, testing and bursting)

A

118psi working
236psi testing
472psi bursting

98
Q

304.16

Airbag hoses are rated at ____ psi

A

300psi

99
Q

304.16

What is the high pressure regulator for airbags set at?

A

135psi

100
Q

304.16

How often should airbags be replaced?

A

10 years

101
Q

304.16

The first two numbers of the serial number on an air bag designates what?

A

production date

102
Q

305.02

PDP should not exceed ____ during pumping operations to avoid excessive engine and pump wear

A

200 psi

103
Q

305.02

The tank to pump valve should remain ____ after securing hydrant supply line

A

Open

104
Q

305.05

What PDP is required for preplumbed and portable educators?

A

200 psi

105
Q

305.06

Do not allow residual pressure to drop below what?

A

20 psi

106
Q

305.06

Pumpers equipped with intake relief valves should be set at ____

A

100 psi

107
Q

305.08

What is the minimum amount of lines needed to pump a standpipe and how far away from the building should the truck be?

A

Two parallel 2 1/2” lines, using both standpipe hookup connections
200 ft

108
Q

305.09

A perfect vacuum to draft provides what psi at sea level?

A

14.7 psi, or 30 inches of vacuum

109
Q

305.09

A fire apparatus primer should be able to develop ___ inches of vacuum in ___ seconds.
How many feet will that lift?

A

22 inches in 30 seconds.
24ft of water lift

110
Q

305.09

What is the practical lift for fire ground drafting operations?
Pumps can supply their rated capacity at no greater then __ feet.

A

20 feet
10 feet

111
Q

306.06

When performing a forward hose lay, do not exceed ___ mph when laying the supply line.

A

10 mph

112
Q

306.05

Supply bed is flat loaded with ____ ft of 5”

A

1050 feet

113
Q

306.05

Hose clamp placement should be at least ____ feet behind apparatus

A

20 feet

114
Q

308.02

Before what year is conventional construction most likely found?

A

Pre-1960’s

115
Q

308.03

Rafters are usually ____ to ____ inches on center

A

16 to 24 inches

116
Q

308.11

In a Lamella Roof, what percent of fire damage is needed for potential roof collapse?

A

20%

117
Q

308.06

What is the term for steel or wood sub-structure covered with corrugated metal?

A

Robertson Decking

118
Q

308.12

What is the preferred ventilation technique for a flat roof?

A

Dicing and center rafter cuts

119
Q

308.14

Laminated beams, purlins, 2x4 joists and plywood decking are all part of what type of construction?

A

Panelized roof construction

120
Q

308.14

Purlins on panelized roofs are how far apart? The joist between the purlins

A

8 foot centers for purlins, 2 foot for joists

121
Q

308.14

When walking on a panelized roof, what two structures should you stay on?

A

Beams and purlins

122
Q

308.14

For panelized roof, what is the preferred cut technique for a heat hole? strip ventilation?

A

heat hole - pull back and center rafter
strip ventilation - dicing and center rafter

123
Q

308.15

In open web construction, which chord is under compression and supported, while the other chord is not supported but in tension

A

The top cord

124
Q

308.15

Open web joist can span how many feet and are how far apar

A

Span 70 feet, placed 2 feet apa

125
Q

308.16

At what temperature does steel begin to loos strength, expand and twist?

A

1000 degrees

126
Q

308.16

What is a common decking used for open web bar joist?

A

Corrugated metal

127
Q

308.15

Open web construction my fail within as little as ____ minutes when exposed to heavy fire

A

5 minutes

128
Q

308.17

What is the trade name for wooden I beams?

A

MicroLam

129
Q

308.18

How deep do gusset plates penetrate the wood?

A

3/8”

130
Q

309.03

If the integrity of a roof is in question, any firefighter may what?

A

Cut an inspection hole

131
Q

309.05

A well planned approach includes a what?

A

A well planned escape

132
Q

309.03

An inspection hole measures what dimensions?

A

2’X2’X3

133
Q

309.01

Unreinforced concrete or masonry walls can be found during what years of construction and may lead to structure collapse.

A

Prior to early 1930’s

134
Q

309.01

During roof operations, the roof team needs updates from who?

A

Interior

135
Q

309.02

Ladders are easier to locate with how many rungs extended past the roof?

A

5 or 6

136
Q

309.04

What is the primary ventilation opening?

A

The heat hole

137
Q

309.04

What is the primary objective of the heat hole for offensive operations?

A

Direct removal of heat and smoke.

138
Q

309.04

What is the objective of vertical ventilation for defensive fires?

A

To get ahead of the fire and create fire breaks in the roof. “Strip ventilation”

139
Q

309.04

Strip ventilation must be supported by what

A

Hose lines and heat hole

140
Q

309.07

What does diaphragm nailing refer to?

A

Plywood sheets are layed so the 8 foot width crosses the joists while the 4 foot section runs parallels them.

141
Q

309.07

What are the four types of lightweight construction?

A

panelized
metal gusset
open web
wooden I beam

142
Q

309.08
In diaphragm sheathing, nailing blocks are found every __ feet?

A

4 feet

143
Q

309.10
What type of roof cut needs no particular knowledge of rafter location?

A

Dicing

144
Q

309.11
How many people are preferred to use on a Pull back method roof ventilation?

A

5, but can be done with 4

145
Q

309.11
When performing a pull back roof cut, the cutters cut through which rafter and stop where?

A

Cut through the first rafter and stop at the second

146
Q

309.12
Ladder companies should ladder a commercial structure __ feet from the corner to have a 50/50 chance at hitting a main structural support..

A

8 feet

147
Q

309.12
For cutting panelized roofs, what should not be placed directly over the fire because it is unsafe to work directly over fire in conventional construction?

A

The heat hole. give up some roof

148
Q

309.13
The side of the building the wind is blowing against is the what side?

A

Windward
The opposite side is Leeward

149
Q

309.13
A type of window made of polycarbonates (plexiglass, thermoplastics) instead of glass is called what and how do you force them?

A

Lexan windows, cut them with a carbide tip blade on a rotary saw.

150
Q

309.14
How far back from a building should a fan be placed for PPV?

A

6 feet tilted at 20-30 degrees

151
Q

310.01
Live fire training guidelines are established by NFPA ___?

A

NFPA 1403

152
Q

310.01
Live fire training guidelines are established by NFPA ___?

A

Main water supply flowing 250 gpm for 30 mins and a backup flowing 125 gpm for 30 mins

153
Q

310.04
What is the instructor to student ratio for live fire drills?

A

1 instructor for every 5 students

154
Q

309.12

The ventilation team should ladder the building ____ from building

A

8’

155
Q

309.13

When using horizontal ventilation open the top windows or other openings on the ____ side first

A

leeward

156
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A