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List 5 of the 7 factors that affect the duration of air in your SCBA, according to the Equipment and Procedures manual.

A 
Degree of training/experience
Degree of user's conditioning
Type of work being performed
Condition of the SCBA
Whether SCBA was fully charged
Emotional factors
Loose/improperly fitting facepiece
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List 4 of the 6 subassemblies that make up the SCOTT, according to the E & P. (CPR BFF)

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Cylinder/valve assembly
Pressure reducer/high pressure hose assembly
Remote gaugeline assembly

Backframe/harness assembly
Facepiece mounted regulator/low pressure hose assembly
Facepiece assembly

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Name the two dates related to the SCBA cylinders recorded during monthly inspections.

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Last hydrostatic test

In-service date

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How often are cylinders hydrostatically tested?

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Every 5 years

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What is the max service life of a cylinder?

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15 years

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According to the E & M manual, 1 3/4” hose is tested annually at ___ PSI for ___ minutes.

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300, 5

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5” hose is tested annually at ___ PSI.

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200

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A 100’ section of 5” hose has 3 markings on it. What are these markings and where can they be found?

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Single white stripe at 25’ and 75’

Double white stripe at 50’

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Constant Gallonage Nozzle

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Will flow constant amount of water regardless of stream shape
Does so through a selector ring that increases/decreases size of discharge orifice

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Automatic (Variable) Gallonage

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Increase in pressure increases orifice size, allowing more volume (deflector moves out as pressure is increased)

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Smooth Bore Nozzle

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Fixed orifice and single pattern

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According to IFSTA, a fire stream is identified by its size and type. Size refers to ___ and type refers to ___.

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Volume (GPM), pattern/shape

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List 2 ways to reduce friction loss. (SIRUM)

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Shorten hose lay
Increase hose diameter
Reduce kinks
Use smaller tip
More lines
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The tip of a smooth bore nozzle should be no larger than:

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1/2 the diameter of the hose

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Ladder weight limits:

Folding - ___ lbs.
Straight/roof - ___ lbs.
Extension - ___ lbs.

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300
750
750

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When moving or removing a ladder that was previously placed by someone else, it is first necessary to:

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Coordinate with those who originally placed the ladder.

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A ladder with a working height of 16’ should be ___’ away from the wall at the bottom.

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4

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Name 3 locations to avoid when placing ladders, according to the E & P manual. (HOBI)

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Horizontal openings
Overhead obstacles
Blocking access to the fire structure
Immediate area of involvement

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Give three reasons for ventilation, according to IFSTA.

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Life safety
Speed of fire attack
Fire spread control
Reduction of flashover/backdraft potential
Property conservation
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Backdraft is best prevented by using ___ ventilation.

21
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Describe positive pressure ventilation.

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It uses a high-volume fan to create a slightly higher pressure inside the building than outside.

22
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An important, general ventilation consideration is that:

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A rectangular opening is easier to cut and then repair after the fire.

23
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What is the “Emergency Radio Traffic” signal and when is it used?

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It is a background tone that is audible anytime someone is transmitting. It is used whenever the air needs to stay clear of non-emergency traffic.

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What tools are paired together to make the “irons”?

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Halligan bar and flathead axe

25
What are the 4 types of blades used with circular saws?
Wood cutting Metal cutting Masonry Rescue blade
26
According to the E & P manual, power extrication tools will perform what 3 basic functions?
Spreading Compression Cutting/shearing
27
What are the 4 components of the fire tetrahedron? (OHFUCCR)
Fuel Heat Oxygen Uninhibited chemical chain reaction
28
Name the 5 classifications of fire.
``` Class A - Ordinary combustibles Class B - Flammable/combustible liquids and gases Class C - Energized electrical Class D - Flammable metals Class K - Cooking oils/greases ```
29
On TFD, Microblaze is added to pressurized water extinguishers for use on hydrocarbon spills and works by:
Breaking down hydrocarbons into harmless by-products reducing environmental hazards. The cost of disposing of the hazardous waste is reduced compared with shipping and incineration of the contaminated absorbing agents.
30
CO2 extinguishers should be recharged at what percent of weight loss?
10
31
The 3 extinguishers carried on TFD apparatus are:
Pressurized water Carbon Dioxide ABC Dry Chemical
32
CO2 is stored in the cylinder as a ___ and converts to a ___ when discharged.
Liquid, gas
33
A water extinguisher with a "2A" rating contains ___ gallons of water.
2 1/2
34
Static kernmantle rope used by TFD is ___" in diameter and has a maximum working load of ___ lbs.
1/2, 600
35
Name the 7 types of rope damage. (HUHCASH)
``` Heat fusion UV rays Heat Chemical Abrasion Shock loading Heat friction ```
36
The family of eights reduce tensile strength by ___%.
20
37
What are the 3 physical states of matter?
Solid Liquid Gas
38
During the ___ search, be sure to check the known or likely locations of victims as quickly as conditions allow.
Primary
39
The ___ search is conducted after the fire is under control and the greatest hazards have been controlled.
Secondary
40
The secondary search should be conducted by personnel other than those who conducted the ___ search.
Primary
41
List the 3 stages of fire and the danger associated with each.
Incipient - rollover Free burning/growth - flashover Smoldering - backdraft
42
The type of shock resulting from the loss of blood or fluid is known as:
Hypovolemic shock
43
OPQRST stands for:
``` Onset Provocation/palliation Quality Radiation Severity Time ```
44
With a venous bleed, blood ___ from the wound and is ___ in color.
Oozes, dark red
45
With a arterial bleed, blood ___ from the wound and is ___ in color.
Spurts, bright red
46
When composing a Tucson Fire Department memorandum, what three items about the recipient need to be listed in the "To" section?
Name Rank Assignment
47
Transfer of heat by the movement of heated gases, usually in an upwind direction, is known as:
Convection
48
List your current chain of command up to and including the Fire Chief.
``` Captain Ryan Dewald Battalion Chief Aaron Snyder Deputy Chief Dan Burke Assistant Chief Chris Anderson Fire Chief Charles Ryan ```

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