Volume 3 COPY Flashcards
What are the 3 components that make up a “triple?”
1) water tank
2) water pump
3) hose
What are pumps rated at on a triple?
1500 gpm @150psi
What is done before streams are directed towards the fire from a fire boat?
Air horn is blasted 4 times to warn people of water flow
What is the pump capacity of fire oats 1,3,5?
750 gpm @150psi
What is the pump capacity of boat 2?
16,000 gpm @150 psi
What is the pump capacity of boat 4?
9,000 gpm @150psi
What is the water and foam capacity of the crash fire foam rigs?
Water 3,000-4,000 gallons
Foam 500 gallons of AFFF
How much foam is carried on the foam tender?
300 gallons of AFFF in the tank plus
(50) five gallon containers of AFFF
How many people can the Devon trailer decontaminate?
Up to 150 people
What is the capacity of the hand crew bus?
14 people
What is the 3 airbag system rated to?
56 tons (1) 12 ton bag and (2) 22 ton bags
What are the 2 capacities of airbag systems?
56 ton (3) bags
236 ton (7) bags
Which side of the airbag has a non-slip surface and an “x” marked on it?
Both sides
What are the dimensions of the aluminized ceramic blanket and what is it used for?
6’x8’ used primarily with the cutting torch and rotary saw. Will conduct electricity
When cutting with the pick-head axe, at what degree should the blade contact the wood?
60 degrees
What is the flathead (single-bit) axe used for?
Primarily for cutting wood
When using the battering ram, how should bricks be removed when breaching a masonry wall?
Remove one brick with axe, then using the battering ram work your way down and remove bricks in a diamond shape
The brush hook can cut what diameter of branches?
Up to 3 inches. Strike branch at a 45 degree angle
What is the mccloud designed to cut and what angle should the blade be sharpened to?
Small to medium brush. Blade sharpened to 45 degrees
What are the 2 sizes of haywards (cal tool) carried by the LAFD.
30” and 42”
What is the bio pack 240 self-contained breathing apparatus used for?
Used for long duration protection in oxygen deficient or toxic atmospheres. Often in below ground incidents.
On the crowbar, what is the notch used for?
To help gain a purchase
What is the size of the floor runner?
6’x18’ made of waterproof cotton duct stored in a 3’ roll
Will hydraulic jacks function in the horizontal position?
Yes