water rescue, elevators, Flashcards
(9 cards)
- When using the 75’ Throw Rope, it is correct to state that the bag should be thrown?
Select one:
a. Just before the victim and the victim should wrap the rope around their torso
b. Over and past the victim and the victim should wrap the rope around their arm
c. Over and past the victim and the victim should wrap the rope around their torso
d. Just before the victim and the victim should wrap the rope around their arm
(WR 2—3.8.4) b
The correct answer is: Over and past the victim and the victim should wrap the rope around their arm
- When a Primary or Secondary Rescuer must be lowered, the Primary or Secondary Tether must have an Atlas Lifesaving Belt.
Select one:
a. Disagree
b. Agree
(WR 2—4.3.4, 4.3.6)
The correct answer is: Agree
- Regarding Inflatable Water Rescue Hose it would be incorrect to state?
Select one:
a. Every company carries the Yellow Water Rescue Fittings
b. This hose should not be used to reach a victim on ice
c. Each looped length can support 10 victims
d. When deployed in a loop, buoyancy is increased
b
(WR 2—Add 1—4.1) (May be used on ice)
The correct answer is: This hose should not be used to reach a victim on ice
- When lowering a member into the water using a tether rope and the Atlas Life Belt it would be incorrect to think?
Select one:
a. The tether rope bag shall be placed midway between the point of descent and the substantial object
b. The equipment for this operation is rated for 5500 pounds
c. A figure eight knot shall be tied in the rope close to the bag
d. The tether rope shall be wrapped around a substantial object four times
(WR 2—Add 2—3.5, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4) (Three times) d
The correct answer is: The tether rope shall be wrapped around a substantial object four times
- When attempting to locate a stuck elevator car, it would be correct to think that?
Select one:
a. If the emergency bell is ringing, instruct passengers to deactivate both the alarm and the emergency stop button
b. The floor selector in the machinery room indicates the approximate position of the elevator car
c. Governor ropes are generally located in the rear, in the center of the shaft
d. The location of the counterweight can be used to determine the exact location of the elevator car
a
(TB Emer 1—3.2) (generally located on either side, used to determine an approximate location, indicates the exact location)
The correct answer is: If the emergency bell is ringing, instruct passengers to deactivate both the alarm and the emergency stop button
- Which of the following Primary Removal procedures may work to resolve a stuck elevator incident when the Emergency Stop Button is still activated?
Select one:
a. Passengers pressing the Door Open Button
b. Utilizing Phase 1 of Firemen Service
c. Members pressing the Lobby Call Button
d. Members physically closing all hoistway doors on the shaft
The correct answer is: Utilizing Phase 1 of Firemen Service
- Firemen Service is required in all elevators that serve ______ or more landings or travel ______ feet or more if plans were filed for the elevator after 1/01/1980?
Select one:
a. 3, 25
b. 4, 30
c. 3, 30
d. 2, 25
B Emer 1—5.1.1)
The correct answer is: 3, 25
- When are all elevator cars required to be equipped with Firemen Service in Occupancy Class E buildings that are 100 feet or more in height?
Select one:
a. If a floor is serviced by four or less cars or the total load capacity for all cars serving the floor is less than 7500 pounds
b. If a floor is serviced by three or less cars or the total load capacity for all cars serving the floor is less than 6000 pounds
c. If a floor is serviced by four or less cars or the total load capacity for all cars serving the floor is less than 6000 pounds
d. If a floor is serviced by three or less cars or the total load capacity for all cars serving the floor is less than 7500 pounds
b The correct answer is: If a floor is serviced by three or less cars or the total load capacity for all cars serving the floor is less than 6000 pounds
- The FDNY 1620 key is removable on the Lobby Keyed Switch of a Firemen Service Elevator?
Select one:
a. Only in the FIREMEN SERVICE position
b. In both the NORMAL or FIREMEN SERVICE positions
c. In the NORMAL, FIREMEN SERVICE or DOOR OPEN positions
d. Only in the NORMAL position
(TB Emer 1—5.2.1 E)
The correct answer is: In both the NORMAL or FIREMEN SERVICE positions
