Training Academy - School 17

Question 1

What diameter will a #2 cutter cut?

Answer 1

1/2 inch

Question 2

What diameter will a #4 cutter cut?

Answer 2

3/4 inch

Question 3

Drager Multi-Gas Detector

Answer 3

Carried by BFC, Safety Officer, & Haz-Mat

Question 4

How many gases can the Drager Multi-Gas detect?

Answer 4

100 Gases including:

CO - Carbon Monoxide
HCL - Hydrogen Chloride
HCN - Hydrogen Cyanide
HF - Hudrogen Fluoride

Question 5

How long is the Junction Box cable?

Answer 5

175’ rubber covered 12 gauge 3 wire cable

Question 6

What are the outlets on the junction box and light?

Answer 6

3 twist lock outlets (2 - 15 amp & 1 -20 amp

Question 7

How long is the wooden reel?

Answer 7

75’ 12 gauge 3 wire

Question 8

What outlets are on the wooden reel?

Answer 8

2 - 15 amp twist lock plugs

Question 9

How many volts does an Electric Generator (AC) make?

Answer 9

110-240 volts

Question 10

How many watts is the Electric Generator (AC)

Answer 10

2,500 - 20,000 watts

Question 11

How many watts are the flood lights?

Answer 11

Up to 500 watts

Question 12

How big is the fracture board?

Answer 12

17’’ x 84’’

Question 13

How long is the ceiling & shepherd hook?

Answer 13

10’ shaft

Question 14

Hydra ram specs
Weight?
Length?
Pounds of force?
Distance per stroke?
Max thrust opening?

Answer 14

10lbs
13” Long
10,000lbs Force @ 138lbs of pumping
3/4” per stroke
4” Max thrust opening

Question 15

Metro Bag contents

Answer 15

Metro Map Book
Metro Tool
Wooden Chocks
Volt Probe
Metro Key Set

Question 16

Rabbit Tool specs
How many tons?
What is it carried with?
How much does it weigh?

Answer 16

4 ton hydraulic pump
6’ Long high pressure hydraulic hose
4 ton ram with rabbit ears
Carried with 3lb sledge
Entire Unit weighs 28lbs

Question 17

Salvage Cover specs

Answer 17

12’ x 18’
Plastic or Canvas
Canvas is waterproofed on one side

Question 18

What is the Chain Saw cutting bar length?

Answer 18

16’‘-18’’

Question 19

Rescue Saw specs

Answer 19

12’’ circular saw powered by 2 cycle engine

Question 20

Small Smoke Ejector specs
Watts?
Volts?
Stackable?
How many cubic feet per minute?

Answer 20

1,000 Watt
Operates on 115 volts AC
Stackable
Moves aprox. 5,000 cfm

Question 21

Large Smoke Ejector specs
How many watts?
What does it operate on?
Stackable?
Moves how many cfm?

Answer 21

2,000 Watt
Operates on 115 volts AC
Not to be used with portable generator
Stackable
Moves aprox. 9,500 cfm

Question 22

Ladder pipe tip sizes & GPM

Answer 22

Ladder Pipe – 1 1/2” / 500 gpm
Imperial 500 – 500 GPM
Heavy Duty Tips:
1 1/8” / 600 gpm
1 5/8” / 700 gpm
1 3/4” / 800 gpm
2” / 1,000 gpm

Question 23

Volt Probe
What is it used for?
How long is the cord?

Answer 23

Pocket size tester
Main purpose to test 3rd Rail
Red Probe on 54” cord
Black Probe protruding from one side

Question 24

Hot Stick specs

How many probes? Length of probes?
What is it used for?
How many volts can it test?
What is the pass through rating

Answer 24

Handheld voltage tester with 2 probes
1 Large 19 ½” long probe
1 Small probe on 20” cord
Used to test 3rd Rail
Can test any circuit up to 1,500 volts
Current passing through hot stick is limited to only 3 milliamps

Question 25

How often are all lengths of rope inspected?

Answer 25

Every 6 months

Question 26

What are ladders less than 45 feet tied with?

Answer 26

Utility rope

Question 27

What are ladders greater than 45 feet tied with?

Answer 27

Life Line

Question 28

What is the ladder position when carrying a person unable to climb down a Ladder?

Answer 28

1 rung above the window sill or roof

Question 29

Except when carrying hose, members shall be spaced ___ when climbing ladders

Answer 29

10 feet

Question 30

When climbing Ladders with a 1 ½” or larger charged hose line resting on it, members shall be spaced at least ___ apart

Answer 30

20 feet

Question 31

Ladders normal maintenance requirements

Answer 31

Every 6 months

Question 32

Truck companies that run more than ____ runs per month, should maintain ladders every ____ months

Answer 32

100 runs, 3 months

Question 33

Training School should maintain ladders _____

Answer 33

Monthly

Question 34

Ladders should not require more than _____ of pull to raise any section

Answer 34

75lbs

Question 35

JN-200 Nozzle operation specs

Answer 35

From complete shut off through various fog patterns up to 90 degrees

Question 36

What is overhaul?

Answer 36

Practice of searching for any spark, ember, or fire that may remain in a building, place or thing that may have been subject to fire or explosion

Question 37

The standard sprinkler head will activate at ____ degrees

Answer 37

165F

Question 38

NFPA Standard ____ deals with the maintenance & inspection of automatic sprinkler systems

Answer 38

35

Question 39

What are the 4 types of sprinkler systems?

Answer 39

Wet Pipe, Dry Pipe, Pre Action, Deluge

Question 40

What is a wet pipe system sprinkler system?

Answer 40

Water is maintained in system at all times Operation of Sprinkler head gives instant delivery of water to fire Most Prevalent System

Question 41

Since ____manufacturers of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers, etc. have been using _____ as refrigerant

Answer 41

1938, Freon

Question 42

What is ammonia explosive range?

Answer 42

16-25%

Question 43

What are the 4 basic knots for the fire service?

Answer 43

Clove Hitch w/ Safety Hoist Hose, Tools, Appliances Tie In Can be formed at middle or end of rope Becket Bend – Lengthens lines of equal or unequal diameter Bowline – Used whenever a loop is needed Bowline on a bight – Used in performing rescues