Training Bulletin Flashcards
(254 cards)
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What do you charge the phone water can pressure to
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100 psi
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How much does the foam water Can weigh
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Approximately 30 pounds
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What is the reach of a foam water can
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35 to 40 feet
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What is the freezing temperature of the foam water can
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32
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How does AFFF work in the FOAM watering can
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Produces a film that excludes air cooling and separates
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What type of fires does the foam can put out
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Class B
Pit fires
Flowing flammables
Car fires
Special class A
Tire fires
Small rubbish fires
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What is the building inspection of the foam watering can
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Damage or corrosion
Condition and collar
Gasket
100 psi
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What is the mix of the AFFF foam
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10 ounces of 3% AFFF
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What is the color of the sticker of the fast pack on the side of the rig
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Red lettering and white background
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Which companies are signed the fast pak
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Ladders rescues and squads
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What size cylinder is in the fast pal
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45 minutes
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What is the length of the high-pressure hose and the low pressure hose
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5’. 20’
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Is the fast Pak equipped with a vibra- alert and heads-up display and is the mask and regulator CBRN
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No
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What is the SCBA diaphragm made of and what color is the color of the regulator stand for
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Butyl rubber like Level A suits and the orange cover identifies CBRN
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If you run out of air wearing a SCBA what should you not take off
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Your face piece
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Can contact lens be worn with a SCBA?
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Yes
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What is the service life of a Scott cylinder?
Where is it marked and how
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15 years life
On the Scott label by month and year
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Hydrostatic testing is done every?
Where is the date marked
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Every 5 years
On the top of the cylinder 102 jan. 2002
And a round sticker with month and year for retest
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SOC pony bottles are tested every
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3 years
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30 minute cylinder how many liters
45 minute cylinder how many liters
60 minute cylinder how many liters
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1200 liters
1800 liters
2400 liters
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At what % does the End of Service Time Indictor ( EOSTI), Vilbralert and HUD go off?
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25%
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When should all stored cylinders be checked for fullness
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Weekly on Monday
Below full cylinders should be tagged and returned to MSU
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What is the color marking on a training Scott cylinder
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Have a blue top and polymer protective sleeve. They should not be used for firefighting purposes
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When doing drag or fireman removal training what equipment should you use
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The battalion Emergency Removal Training Kit
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On the high pressure hose of a SCBA what are the wrench sizes?
1/8" Allen wrench
| 7/16" open end wrench
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A SCBA missing a UAC cover what should be done to it
Placed out of service tagged with an RT-2 forwarded to MSU
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What does the PRA reduce the pressure down to?
| What is the pressure in a face piece?
100psi
| Slightly above atmospheric
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What is the pressure of a failing PRA?
150psi
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Failure of both primary and secondary systems of the PRA will cause?
A rapidly discharge all pressure in excess of of 185 psi
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How long will a 45 minute cylinder depleted with the regulator left open
4 minutes
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An open purge valve on an SCBA face piece will flow how many liters
225 liters a minute
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Does the HUD and EOSTI go off at the same time
No they work independently
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The HUD consist of how many rectangular and round lights
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Four rectangular
1 full 2 Green lights
2 3/4 single Green light
3 1/2 Yellow slow flashing
4 1-4 Red fast flashing on far left
One round
Red low battery
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How long does the HUD stay on when a mask is turned on
All 5 lights for 20 seconds which should be checked every use and inspections
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When the low battery indicator starts flashing slowly how often and for how long
After the 20 second steady on start up then once a Second for as Long as the longest duration cylinder
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What are the sizes and colors of the SCBA masks and where can you get spares
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Small green
Comfort black
XL red
Each company is issue 6 comfort seal for each riding position
Smalls and XL from divisions
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The control console on a SCBA has green and res blinking lights what are these lights called
Buddy lights
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Once the Pak-Alert is activated how do you shut it off
Cylinder shut off and air pressure purged
| Reset button hit twice
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At what time frame does the SCBA go in to pre-alarm and then into full alarm
20 seconds for pre-alarm
| 12 second after that into full alarm
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How can you reset a pre-alarm on the SCBA
Pressing and holding the reset button until 3 quick audible chirps are heard
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When turning off a mask how long is beep sequence take
15 seconds
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How do you know when the Pak-alert batteries are low
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Sensor module will begin to sound a chirp every 2 seconds and the green light on the control module will go out
The alarm will work for the longest duration cylinder available
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How do you check the Pak-Alert batteries when the mask is off
Press and hold the reset button on the console, green means good red batteries need replacement
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How do you change the batteries on the Pak-alert
Make sure unit is off, no green lights and 2 chirps if not could damage
Replace ALL 6 AA batteries at one time, use all the use name brand also.
Eveready Energizer Alkaline E91 or EN91
Duracell Alkaline PC1500 or MN1500 or MX1500
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What is working life of the batteries of the Pak-Alert
8 hours in full alarm
| 1000 hours in automatic
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When do we inspect SCBA
After each roll call
Immediately before the start of MUD
After each use
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When writing a RT-2 for a SCBA what must be on it
Serial number
| Specify defects
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What happens if the nose cup or voicemitter becomes damaged or missing
Letterhead to Chief of Operation stating last one to use face piece who discovered or inspected the damage. All with interview all member involved
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In the event a member can not get a good seal with any face piece while checking the SCBA what should the office do
Immediately call Safety and MSU
A report from company commander to bureau of operation giving details
Member not to operate in ILDH
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What should you do when you find a defective cylinder
Die pressurized to a slight positive pressure place OOS and RT-2
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Pak-Alert low battery alarm is
A steady chirp every 2 seconds with no flashing lights
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What is the audible level of the Pak-Alert?
95 decibels at 10 ft
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When doing the low profile maneuver how should the mask be slide in front of you
Lay SCBA assembly down on cylinder and push ahead
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What is a emergency touch signal
4 distinct blows on the shoulder and a pull in a specific direction
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How long can a pass alarm go off till you should immediately notify IC and investigate
10 seconds
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When should you disinfect and clean SCBA
During roll call inspection after assigned to you
| After each use
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What is the disinfecting solution
One quarter cup of household bleach to a gallon of water. 1:100 dilution.
Or one bleach package disturbed by Tech Services
Never increase concentration could damage SCBA
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How long do you immerse your face piece in hypochlorite solution
5 minutes
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What do we disinfect the regular for the SCBA with?
70% Isopropyl Alcohol in spray bottle and drinking water
6 full pumps into regulator not spray bar
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What is the date on the bottom of the PRA mean?
The month and year of the last flow test
| And take mark on the mask cards SD-30
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When is annual SCBA status report due
November 1st
| Provide mask number and last PMP
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Mask label system
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Engine
1-officer
2-chauffeur
3-nozzle
4-back-up
5-control
6-door
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Ladder
1- officer
2-chauffeur
3-roof
4-OV
5-irons
6-can
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When forcing a door it should be forced in what matter?
As to preserve the integrity
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Forcing a inward opening door start 6" above or below the lock how?
Bevel side of the forks next to the door slightly canted up or down
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When forcing a door bevel side to the door and resistance is met what should you do next?
Turn halligan around bevel side to the jamb
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K tool use to force what kind of locks?
Mortise and rim cylinders
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To equalize a SCBA cylinder from a fast-Pak how long will it take?
Approximately 60 seconds
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When do we inspect the Fast Pak?
At the beginning of each tour and each use
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Who can the FAST truck Fast-Pak only be used on?
A down member only, additional Fast-Pak from other units for civilians
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The full facepiece respirator issued by the department consists of three components?
1. Scott AV-2000 facepiece
2. Scott 40 mm facepiece adaptor
3. Scott CBRN CAP 1 canister for protection against airborne gases vapors and particulates
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The protection of a filtered air respirator depends on?
Quality of facepiece fit
Elapsed time of service of filter
Level of physical activity
Humidity higher humidity shorter service life
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Who can give the order to use a air purifying respirator?
IC after consultation with hazmat supervisor
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Hoe often do we check the air purifying respirator?
At least every 30 days and or 1st day of the month
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How do you perform a negative pressure leak check on the air purifying respirator?
Place the palm of one hand over the inlet located on the front
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Scott CBRN CAP 1 have a shelf life of
7 years stored in its vacuum sealed container
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If liquid exposure to the air purify respirator how long is it good for?
Discontinue use within 2 hours
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If exposed to vapor only how long is the air purify respirator good for
Discontinue use after 8 hours
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How many air purify respirator are carried per company
Engines Ladders Rescues and Squads have 6 adaptors and 12 cartridges plus 2 MPC canister for drill
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What is carbon monoxide?
The incomplete combustion of many common materials
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What is hydrogen cyanide?
Is giving off from burning rubber and paper, colorless but noticeable almond order. Concentration of 270 PPM is fatal
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What is acrolein?
From burning plastic and petroleum extreme irrigation to nose can be felt at less then 10 PPM can also damage your eyes
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When making a request for corrective lenses kits for any face piece what must the doctor note have?
Corrective lens prescription less then a year old and if bi-focals member goes on his owe time to get them.
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Who carries the Pak-Tracker?
Rescues, squads, rescue and safety battalions
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In line of slight how far can the Pak-Tracker work?
950 Feet
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Can the Pak-Tracker be used in an flammable or explosive atmosphere?
No
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How many alarms can a Pak-Tracker hold at one time?
36 the top one will be the latest one to go off
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What will effort the signal strength of the Pak-Tracker?
Distance between SCBA and Pak-Tracker
The path of the signal
Material between the SCBA and Pak-Tracker
Orientation of the hand held receiver
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When the Pak-Tracker receives a PASS alarm what needs to be done to the Pak-Tracker
To track alarm press the Enter Button Once Pak-Tracker will go into search mode
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What should you do if more then one PASS alarms are going off?
Press and hold the scroll button for 3 seconds till the PASS alarm you want to track is in the top row of the display, then press Enter once to start tracking that Alarm
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When will the lights on the Pak-Tracker start lighting up
Signal strength above 50%
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How often does the Pak-Tracker receive a signal?
On average four readings per second
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How long should you pause to get a good reading on the Pak-Tracker?
2-3 seconds
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If a signal from a SCBA can't pass through an object what will it attempt to do?
Pass around the object
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What is the search and rescue process with the pak-Tracker?
READ look for highest signal
INTERPRET decide where the strongest signal is coming from and best way to get there
FOLLOW move towards the signal while READING AND INTERPRETING
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When do we inspect the Pak-Tracker?
Before each use and at the start of each tour. If a problem RT-2 to MSU
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What is the purple K extinguisher used on?
Superior capability in combating Methanol fires, gasoline, diesel, and compressed gas fires, LPG, alcohol,class C fires, 3-d fires or flange fires
Should always be used in conjunction purple K and fluoroprotien foam on aircraft fires
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A 27 lbs purple K extinguisher is capable of?
19'-20' range
11 seconds of discharge
Covers approximately 30 square feet
Temperature range -40*to 120*
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Purple K extinguishers are exchanged where?
Technical services with a RT-2
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When is the purple K extinguisher inspected?
At the beginning of each tour
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300 pound chemical wheeled extinguishers are found in New York City using what to agents?
Purple K
Sodium bicarbonate not a effective on methanol fires.
Important to know before using
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When stretching the 100 feet of hose on a purple K wheeled extinguisher what should you do with the hose?
Stretch it all the way out first before charging to prevent bidding of the reel..
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How do you approach a fire with a purple K extinguisher?
Upwind
Hold nozzle at a 45 degree angel to the ground
Start at 10-12 feet from the base of the fire
Direct stream 6" ahead of the flame
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Water can weight, psi, expels, how often is the can hydrostatic tested
Approximately 30 lbs
100 psi
Expels in 55 seconds
5 years intervals mark on the handle
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2 1-2 gallon cans are inspected and exchanged?
Inspected day
| Technical services with a RT-2
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Never exceed how many psi in a water can?
125 PSI
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What is the numbers of the KO Curtain?
26.5 lbs
8'X6'
Four 3/8" 15 feet long fire proof ropes
5 aluminum bars
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How often is the curtain inspected
Weekly during MUD and after each use
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When does the low battery low glow on the Pak-Tracker?
At 20% of battery life left which will give you approximately one hour
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How often should the Pak-tracker be fully charged?
Regular basic such as once a week
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When cleaning the Pak-Tracker whT should you not do?
DO NOT IMMERSE, SPRAY OR DOUSE THE PAK-TRACKER IN LIQUIDS
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When storing the pak-Tracker for extended periods of time what should you do to the batteries?
Remove them to prevent damage to the battery terminals
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Tools 17. Akron New Yorker what is the elevation range?
90 degrees above horizontal to 15 degrees below horizontal
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Tools 17. On the Akron New Yorker where is the Safety stoplock and what has to happen?
35 degrees above horizontal and to operate be,ow 35 degrees either truck mounted or securely restrained by rope
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Tools 17. Tip sizes for the Akron New Yorker?
1 1/4-1 1/2-2"
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Tools 17. When feeding the Akron New Yorker with either one or two 3 1/2" line how many feet back do you keep the line straight?
If 2 keep in parallel but with either 1 or 2 15'
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Tools 17. What is the GPM max for the Akron New Yorker on a portable base. Also the pressures to maintain that GPM?
800 gallon per minute.
1 1/4-100 psi
1 1/2-70 psi
2" 50 psi
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Tools 17. When commutation is difficult with the ECC what should you install?
A single gate one length back from the nozzle
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Tools 17. After each use of the Akron New Yorker what should happen to the tips?
If the spikes exceed 1/16" diameter they should be sharpened or replace according to manufacture
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Tools 17. When the Akron New Yorker on a portable base should be operated how much rotation?
90 degrees in each direction from the straight ahead position
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Tools 17. When should routine maintenance be done on the Akron New Yorker?
Quarterly
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Tools 17. The max pressure the Akron New Yorker should be subjected to is?
200 PSI
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Tools 19. What is the color of the door marker?
Day glow yellow
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Tools 19. What does it mean when a sure search door marker is only hanger from the outside door knob?
Primary search in progress
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Tools 19. What should you do with the sure search door marker if a search can't be completed
It should be removed and the Officer in Command notified
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Tools 19. Who are the Sure Search Door Marker issued too?
Selected ladders and rescues.
Each member get 2- small 2- large
Field comm carries for use at major operations
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Tools 19. Where do you get replacement Sure Search Door Marker?
Technical services
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Tools 20.
How many air bags make up the system?
Range in lifting capacity?
Lifting heights?
Lifting capacity?
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7 bags
12 ton to 74 tons
From 8"-20"
Bags rating to 1"
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Tools 20. What should be painted on the air bags?
Lift capacity and lifting heights
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Tools 20. What pressure do you set the regular at for the air bags and what pressure do we change the cylinder?
135psi
| 200psi
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Tools 20. What is the Safety relief set on the air bags?
118psi
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Tools 20. What is the color and lengths of air lines for the air bags?
2- red
1-yellow
All 16 feet long
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Tools 20. What is the max height a air bag should be inflated?
1/2 to 3/4 it's rated height
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Tools 20. What is the hottest surface an air bag can lift?
220 F
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Tools 20. If an air bags max lift is the first inch what is it rating at max lift?
50% of lbs
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Tools 20. What is recommended position to store air bags?
Horizontal
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Tools 20. What is the color for the leak seal kit air hose and what is the relief set at?
Orange hose and 22 psi
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Tools 20. When do you check the air bag system?
Prior to each use
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Tools 20. What is the life span for the Maxiforce Air Bags?
10 years
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Hydra ram maximum force and what is the extends how much each stroke and maximum opening?
10,000 lbs
3/4"
4"
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Can the hydra ram be use under water?
Yes
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When do you inspect the hydro ram?
After each use
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What kind of oil do you use for lubricating the hydro ram and where do we get it?
3 in 1 oil purchased through firehouse expense fund
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Which companies are equipped with a TIC
Ladders
Rescue
Squads
Haz-mat
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What do the two colors on a TIC mean?
White - Hot
| Black - Cool
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When operating a TIC where do you start scanning?
Ceilings then side to side slowly working your way to the floor area
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The average field of view of a TIC is and the focal point of the lens?
50 degrees
| 3'
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When should a functional test of the TIC take place?
Immediately after each Roll Call and after each use
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Where do we get replacement TIC
Tech Services
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The 5200 TIC batteries are good for how long?
2 hours but greatly reduce hot or cold temps
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Cordless rebar cutter will cut wrought iron to what dimension?
5/8"
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Tools 7. What is the size of the outer stream tip?
1/2"
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Tools 7. Akron turbo master nozzle what is it capability ?
100 psi at 500 750 1000 1250 gpm
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Tools 7. Aquastream master stream nozzle what is it capability?
100 psi 750 gpm
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Tools 7. High rise nozzle what size tip?
1 1/8"
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Tools 7. What is the tools a high rise nozzle company will bring when 4th due on a 10-77
1. High rise nozzle
2. Length of 2 1/2 each
3. Standpipe kit
4 controlling nozzle
To the command post.
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Tools 7. When is the high rise nozzle checked?
Weekly at MUD and before each use
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Tools 7. What is the pressure we are looking for when operating a high rise nozzle?
3 lengths 70 psi
4 lengths 80 psi
That would give us 22-225 gpm
With water flowing
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Tools 7. How many engine companies does it take to put a high rise nozzle into operation?
2 engine companies with nozzle, roll ups, standpipe kit, forcible entry tools including rabbit tool
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Tools 7. Where should a in line shut off be placed when putting a high rise nozzle into operation?
One length back
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Tools 1 how long to expel the water extinguisher
55 seconds
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Tools 1. When should the waters extinguisher be hydrostatic tested? Where is it marked?
Every five years or anytime extinguisher shows evidence of corrosion or mechanical damage. The date is on the shoulder loop of the can.
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Tools1 When directing the straight stream of the water extinguisher where do you aim
Base of the fire
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Tools 1 pressurized water extinguishers can be used on what
1. Class A fires
2. Cool a burned member
3. Temporarily protecting members operating in for your condition
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Tools 1 one to inspect the pressurized water extinction
Inspected daily and after each use
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Tools1 what tool do we use to charge the pressurized water
The Schrader connection and charge adapter with Schrader connection
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Tools 1 what is the maximum pressure in the water
125 psi
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Tools 2 what is the weight and size of the KO curtain
26.5 lbs
| 8'X6'
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Tools 2 how many ropes size and length on the KO curtain
4 ropes
3/8
15' fire proof rope
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Tools2 when the KO curtain is deployed what is the reduction of flame and temperature
50% but increase in smoke
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Tools 2 when is the KO curtain inspected
Weekly a MUD and after each us
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Tools 2 when the KO curtain is confiscated the letter company officer prepares a letter to who?
Chief of operations with the detail used to the device and description of any damage that occurred
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Tools 2 where do you receive a replacement KO curtain from?
Division each division is been issued to replacement curtains
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Tools 2 where do we get a drill KO curtain from
From the division, each division has been issued to training curtains
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Tools 2 what is the color of the training KO curtain
Black vinyl with yellow stripes for me the X
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Tools 2 when packing the KO curtain how far from the top edge do you pack the rope
5"-10"
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Tools 3 what is the weight and size of the fire window blanket
Approximately 40 lbs
| 10'x12'
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Tools 3 what kind of bag is the fire window blanket Carried in?
A white vinyl caring bag
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Tools 3 what must be done before the window blanket is deployed
IC makes the radio transmission that the blanket is being deployed
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Tools 3 where do we get the replacement for fire window blanket?
Technical services division
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Tools 3 inspect the fire window blanket
Inspected weekly during mud and after each use
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Tools 3 is damage is found on the fire window blanket not from fire use where do we get a replacement?
R&D and a letter to chief of operations
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Tools 4. What is the wattage of portable lights?
500 Watts
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Tools 4. If portable lights fail to illuminate when power is applied what should you check?
Bulb is proper connection
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Tools 4. When running power exhaust fans off generators what is the length of extension cords?
50 feet or less
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Tools 4. When do we test generators and portable lights and for how long?
15 minutes a week generators
| 5 minutes each light
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Tools 4. How often do we have oil in the generator change and what type of oil?
After 50 hours send to tech service
| 10W30 motor oil
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Tools 4. Waterproof cord connection are good for how deep of water?
3 feet
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Tools 9. What is the fuel capacity of the partner saw?
20-30 minutes
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Tools 9. What is the proper fuel mixture for the partner saw?
4.8 1 1/2 small containers of partner saw engine oil to one gallon of fresh gasoline
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Tools 9. When do we check the partner saw?
Beginning of each tour.
Weekly at mud ( even if MUD is canceled) along with belts
After each cutting operation
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Tools 9. When testing the partner saw how long do you allow saw to warm up and running at full throttle?
Both 10-20 seconds
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Tools 9. Where do we get major repairs done on the partner saw?
Tech service
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Tools 9. When do I replace the carbide tip blades and the abrasive blades?
Missing 8 teeth or 8" diameter or less
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Tools 9. What should the partner saw never be run without?
Air filter
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Tools 9. What are the three actions before starting your partner saw should you plan?
Location and sequence of cuts
Wind direction
Safe means of egress
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Tools 9. What are the three hands signals that the guide member and operator will follow?
1 blow-stop cut
2 blows-cut
3 blows- shut down saw
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Tools 9. What is the circle of danger?
20 foot radius for the point of blade operation.
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Tools 20 what is the maxi-force air bags made of?
Neoprene rubber reinforced steel.
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Tools 20. What is the preferred SCBA cylinder for the air bags?
Steel cylinder
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Tools 20. When building blocking or cribbing what sizes and how many layers?
3/4 plywood
3 layers
Glued and or nailed or screwed
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Tools 20. What is the pressure on the leak air bags?
22 psi.
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Tool 9. What must happen to an unattended saw?
Shut down
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Tools 9. When using the partner saw how close can your foot come to the blade?
1 foot
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Tools 9. What is a good tool to bring to a taxpayer roof?
10' hook to push down double ceilings and open returns.
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Tools 9. When making a coffin cut which cut is the knockout?
The second cut.
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Tools 9 add. What size belt requires a V-shaped smoothed thin belt?
3/4" belts are not interchangeable.
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Tools 9 add. On the partner saw what size belt requires a wide belt with teeth?
1/2" belts are not interchangeable.
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Tools 9 add. What are the six maintenance things we can perform on the partner saw?
1. Change spark plug
2. Change blade
3. Refuel
4. Change and adjust belts
5. Clean exterior of the saw
6. Change air filter
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Tools 9 add. When painting the silicon carbide blades what pain is permissible?
Yellow paint issued for safety marking
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Tools 17. What should be done before connecting the 3 1/2" supply line to the Akron New Yorker multiversal nozzle?
Tie the knots for secure ropes
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Tools 21. Rabbit tool will exert over how many tons?
4 tons of force
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Tools 21. The rabbit tool is designed for and not used for?
Used for inward opening doors and sliding elevator doors but not for auto extrication
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Tools 21. How many pumps does it take to open a door with a rabbit tool?
3-4 pumps
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Tools 21. Where do use place jaws of a rabbit tool when forcing a door with multiple locks?
Between the locks and knob
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Tools 24. Where can a chain saw only be use for structural firefighting?
Pier fires
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Tools 24. When finished using a chain saw what two things need to be loosen?
The fuel and oil cap to relieve pressure.
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Tools 24. What is the circle of danger for a chain saw operation?
At least 10' radius
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Tools 24. Where is the refueling station be when using a chain saw?
Outside the circle of danger
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Tools 24. When should the chain saw be tested and where?
Tested weekly under the schedule established by company commander in a 10' radius circle of danger
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Tools 26. Hydra Ram force is and how much per stroke?
10,000 lbs pre stroke
| 3/4" per stroke up to 4"
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Tools 26. What can the Hydra Ram be used on?
In and outward swinging doors, opening the side of a vehicle hood or trunk for placement of extinguishing agents.
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Tools 26. When do we check the hydra ram and what kind of oil do we use?
After each use and 3:1 oil purchased by firehouse expanse fund
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TB. ARSON. An incendiary fire is one that is?
Intentionally set by someone
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TB ARSON. Suspicious fire are?
The IC fire marshals are called to determine the cause origin and circumstance of a fire.
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TB ARSON. a trailer at a fire is?
Material arranged to spread fire from point of origin to other areas.
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TB ARSON. What is a plant?
Materials arranged to start and feed initial fire.
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TB ARSON. protected area is?
The clean or unburned area left by stock, furniture, contents.
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TB ARSON. when pulling up on a fire what are the three things we should look at the flames for?
Color of flames
Flame spread with great rapidity
We're flames separate and distinct.
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TB ARSON. Who can give permission to cross a fire line?
Chief of Operations or fire Marshal
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TB ARSON. What are some signs a fire victim was still breathing at the time of the fire?
Victim appears life like. Pink to cherry red lips, eyelids, or skin
Show soot in or around nose and month.
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TB ARSON. how long does it take for lividly to take place?
Starts 2-3 hours completes in 3-4.
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TB ARSON. What is pugilistic position?
Contraction of the muscles that occur during the fire.
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TB ARSON. What fulfills a watch line for the Department?
One firefighter with a hand extinguish controlling the premises.
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TB ARSON. What is one method for collecting evidence?
Air tight container made of non-odorous materials. A 1 gallon metal NEW paint can. Never used.
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TB ARSON. What are other choices rather then paint cans for collecting evidence?
Glass jar with a tight fitting lid. But avoid plastic containers, but two heavy plastic bags tied
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TB ARSON. What does heavy smoke stains remote from point of origin mean?
Slow fire build up.
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TB ARSON. What does light smoke stains usually indicate?
Rapid fire build up, little fire damage found at point of origin.
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TB ARSON. What does small crazing mean?
Intense and rapid heat build up will be found closer to point of origin.
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TB ARSON. Large crazing indicted what?
Relatively slow heat build up.
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TB ARSON. What does checking of glass usually result from?
Water being applied to heated glass the the glass still in place.
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TB ARSON. What is the rate of structural wood members burn at?
One inch every 45 minutes at 1400*
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TB ROPES 1. What are the specs of the life saving rope?
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9/16".
150' long
14 1/2 lbs.
Working load 600 lbs
9000 lbs minimum breaking strength
Made of continuous filament Nylon 707
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TB ROPES 1. What is the drop test of the Life Saving Rope?
600 lbs
Dropped 10'-7"
Five times
With 2 feet of slack in the rope.
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TB ROPES 1. What is the shrinking length of the life saving rope?
8-10 feet
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TB ROPES 1. What are the three reason why not to do a rope rescue?
No viable substantial object.
The effectiveness of the anti-chafing device be compromised.
Not enough members at the lowering point.
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TB ROPES 1. When is a live saving evolution only attempted?
As a LAST RESORT.
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TB ROPES 1. How many turns are needed when using a Atlas life belt or personal harness?
4 turns.
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TB ROPES 1. After the weight of one person is subjected on the life saving rope what needs to happen?
Careful examination for damage or abrasion
Proper journal entries
Life saving rope card RP-100
Phone call to safety
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TB ROPES1. After submerging a rope for 24 hours how much strength does it lose?
10-15%
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TB ROPES1. When does the rope go OOS for coming in contact with?
Acids and fumes, Formic acid, hydrochloride acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid and phenol
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TB ROPES1. When does heat start to play into rope?
300* lose strength
| 482* melts
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TB ROPES1. How does huckles reduce strength in the rope?
40-50%
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TB ROPES1. When do we repack the life saving ropes?
All units except engines every Monday 9X6 tours
| Engines on Tuesday 9X6 tours.
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TB ROPES1. What's needs to happen to take a rope out of service?
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Call and fax administrative division
RT-2 with
Unit number
Date
Reason for putting out of service
Mark in company journal
RP-100
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