Tools

Question 1

pressurized water extinguisher (can) shall never be set higher than

Answer 1

125 PSI

Question 2

The KO curtain shall be inspected when

Answer 2

weekly during MUD and after each use

Question 3

After the use of the KO curtain what will be done

Answer 3

the IC will secure until safety batt. arrives
if safety batt does not arrive the IC will contact R &D to inspect it

Question 4

who will prepare a letterhead to the chief of operations detailing the use of the KO curtain and any damage

Answer 4

the ladder company officer of the company

also foward a report to chief of fire academy

Question 5

each division is issued how many KO training curtains

Answer 5

2

Question 6

how is the fire window blanket identified

Answer 6

white vinyl bag

Question 7

how many windows can the fire window blanket cover

Answer 7

atleast 2 windows

Question 8

who will deliver and deploy the fire window blanket?

Answer 8

the squad company will deliver to the floor below the fire and the fire sector suppivisr will assign a unit to deploy

Question 9

the officer of the unit deploying the fire window blanket will assign me members where

Answer 9

to the floor below to secure the blanket. MUST be in place prior to deployment

Question 10

when a replacement fire window blanket is required the company officer shall do what

Answer 10

r&d during normal hours
SOC during non business hours

Question 11

the fire window blanket shall be inspected when

Answer 11

weekly

Question 12

the fire window training blanket is identified how

Answer 12

dark brown color
storage bag marked training only

Question 13

the fuel tank on the power saws is sufficient for how long continuous operation

Answer 13

20-30 minutes

Question 14

what are the signals between the guide man and operator during saw ops

Answer 14

stop 1 slap
cut 2 slaps
shut 3 slaps

Question 15

during roof ops what is the radius for the circle of danger

Answer 15

20 foot radius measured in all directions from point of the blade

Question 16

what is the radius for the chain saw circle of danger

Answer 16

10 feet

Question 17

what is the diameter (2x) of a circle of danger for the saw

Answer 17

40 feet

Question 18

who may enter the circle of danger during saw ops

Answer 18

only the officer the operator and the member designated as the guide man

Question 19

before moving during saw ops what shall be done

Answer 19

the blade rolls to next assignment and guide man holds onto operator

Question 20

when unattended what shall always be done with the power saw

Answer 20

always be shut down when unattended and moved to distant areas of operation

Question 21

how deep shall the saw be used to cut

Answer 21

only as deep as necessary

Question 22

whenever the das is used on something not flat what shall be done

Answer 22

the blade guard shall be moved up to protect the operator

Question 23

when cutting from tower ladder bucket it shall be positioned how

Answer 23

as close to the ridge pole as possible

Question 24

when cutting from a TL how shall the saw be started

Answer 24

start the saw in the bucket and hold it outside. Keep outside then until shut down

Question 25

what is the knock out cut when cutting from a TL

Answer 25

the 4th cut

Question 26

can you refill fuel in a saw while running

Answer 26

never

Question 27

what are the only exceptions to lifting a saw while the blade is turning

Answer 27

starting and completing a cut

Question 28

the normal stance for a member cutting is what

Answer 28

boxer stance

Question 29

the saw is designed so that whenever possible what shall be done in reguards to cutting

Answer 29

roof boards and coverings shall be cut in one operation

Question 30

generally roof beams run how

Answer 30

short side

Question 31

when smoke shows while cutting indicating heavy materials what shall be done

Answer 31

remove saw, rev to max rpm’s and begin shallower cut

Question 32

what tool can be used on roof a taxpayer to push down double ceilings

Answer 32

10 foot hook

Question 33

when cutting a flat roof what cut is the knockout

Answer 33

2nd cut

Question 34

examination of the cockloft is preferably done how rather then cutting

Answer 34

top floor ceilings

Question 35

carbide tips will cut through what material

Answer 35

gravel and tar covered roofs, wood, light sheet metal,

Question 36

when shall a carbide tip be placed OOS

Answer 36

8 or more tips are broken from 24 tooth blade 3 or more missing from 12 tooth blade blade is cracked

Question 37

aluminum oxide disc will cut through

Answer 37

various types of steel including meal doors, window bars, auto bodies

Question 38

silicon carbide disc shall be identified how and cut through what

Answer 38

painted yellow and cut through concrete and masonary

Question 39

what is the diamond abrasive disc used to cut

Answer 39

bulletproof and plastic pipe can cut wood but recommended not

Question 40

what shall be done to ensure even wear on diamond blade

Answer 40

it’ bidirectional so flip it

Question 41

if the diamond blade becomes glazed over how can it be cleaned

Answer 41

running it through abrasive material such as concrete

Question 42

what is important in reguards to the carry sling on the saw

Answer 42

my set be removed prior to starting the saw

Question 43

when is the guest tool inspected

Answer 43

daily/ after each use

Question 44

when the hurst tool is OOS who shall be notified

Answer 44

tech services normal hours monday - friday

Question 45

what happens if a hurst tool goes OOS on a weekend or holiday

Answer 45

no exchanges will be made - notification next business day

Question 46

the air bags rated tonnage is based on what

Answer 46

it’s capacity to lift that tonnage 1 inch

Question 47

what should the low pressure gauge on the airbag system be set to

Answer 47

135 psi

Question 48

what is the max internal air pressure used for lifting purposes on the air bag

Answer 48

118 psi

Question 49

can air cylinders be changed during air bag operation

Answer 49

yes or when pressure falls below 200 psi

Question 50

if blocking up an airbag before use is needed what wood is recxomended

Answer 50

3/4 plywood it will not split or crack

Question 51

how much shall each air bag be filled

Answer 51

only inflated to half or 3/4 if there rates height capacity (pillowing effect avoided)

Question 52

what temperature should be avoided when using airbags

Answer 52

220F

Question 53

how shall airbags be arranged

Answer 53

never stack more than 2 bags on top of each other and always place smaller bag on top generally inflate bottom bag first

Question 54

how much is the lifting capacity on air bags reduced by to obtain max height

Answer 54

by 50% examine 30 ton bag 10 inches will lift 30 tons 1 inch but lift 15 tons 10 inches

Question 55

can you place wood between airbags

Answer 55

never

Question 56

how shall air bags be stored

Answer 56

horizontal to reduce stress