Volume 11 PTQ 2 Flashcards
(102 cards)
All confined space shall be considered immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) until proven otherwise with a calibrated direct reading instrument ( atmospheric monitor ) , For the following conditions in the order given (3 )
- oxygen
- flammable gases and vapors
- potential toxic air contaminants
Only personnel who have completed the Los Angeles County fire Department confined space rescue course will be making entry or functioning in designated confined space positions. Personnel may also obtain this training by completing the California state fire marshal confined space operational class
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Exclusion zone: An exclusion zone should be identified and isolated by the use of yellow fire line tape, Rope, or other suitable barrier. A_______ foot perimeter is preferred for an exclusion zone
50 feet
Support zone: the support zone shall be identified by the use of fire line tape to a_______ foot perimeter beyond the exclusion zone
100 foot
The primary hazard to consider in a confined space is the potential for a hazardous or
Oxygen deficient atmosphere
During the entry preparation all fixed mechanical devices and equipment capable of causing injury shall be placed in a___________
Zero mechanical state
The keys shall remain with the
Confined space safety officer
If you must remove your standard SCBA to fit in the opening or move in the space,_____! At no time shall a SCBA be removed from once back to make entry into a confined space
Do not enter
The following levels shall be considered as immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)
- oxygen deficiency < 19.5%
- oxygen enrichment> 23.5%
- flammability at “ 10% “ of lower explosive limit
- Toxicity shall be an limit whose numerical value exceeds the permissible exposure limit in accordance with state regulations, such as carbon monoxide-25 ppm and hydrogen sulfide-10 ppm
Prior to entry, each team member shall be logged on the_______ with their time of entry. This function shall be assigned to the attendant, Who shall keep the operations officer or IC appraised of the status of the team via the entry group supervisor
Rescue entry permit
Upon removal from the space, each team shall be assigned to rehab for a minimum of_____ minutes and until we hydrated and vital signs are within normal limits
30 minutes
The_______ is an individual stationed outside the confined space, at that point of entry, who monitors and maintains communications with the entrance
Attendant
Confined Space: Must consist of all three of the following
- is large enough and so configured that a person can enter and perform work
- has limited or restricted means of entry/exit
- is not designed for continuous occupancy
Line tenders shall consist of a minimum of______ personnel. They will tend airlines and communications cables under direct supervision of the_______
4
Air supply manager
.Department will reimburse the handlers for food and veterinarian care. This reimbursement is limited to_______ per year
$1600
The CCBC shall assign the two K9 search teams with the shortest response time to the incident
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Incident commanders are responsible for evaluating the most appropriate use and strategic positioning of rescue air cushions at urban high angle emergencies and”jumper” incidents, consulting as necessary with rescued air cushion task force and________
Law enforcement
Upon arrival at the assigned incident, the decision to use the canine shall be made by the_______ with the approval of the K-9 handler
Lead investigator
Each rescue air Cushion task force is equipped with a rescue air cushion rated for a________ foot or 10 story fall, With inflation fans and related equipment. The rescue air cushion should not be used for heights exceeding_______ feet
100 feet
100 feet
Rescue air cushion is 20 feet wide by_______ feet long
24 feet
Set up the rescue air cushion in a selected “pre-deployment area”. Do not set up (inflate) the rescue air cushion in the target area! To a possible”Jumper” above, the air rescue cushion may appear to be fully inflated when it is not!
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Tactical alert is composed of 3 phases. Phase 1 and/or phase 2 do not have to take place prior to phase 3
Phase 1-is the planning phase
Phase 2-is the mobilization face
Phase 3-is implemented when a civil disturbance is in progress
Fire task forces will be a assembled at Firestation’s in the tactical alert area and will be composed of_______ or____________
3 engines and a BC
3 engines, truck and a BC
Command and control shall notify all battalion headquarters of the phase 2 or phase 3 tactical alert. Battalion HQ Captain shall immediately provide the info concerning the phase 2 or phase 3 call alert to their assigned administrative sites
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