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What is the maximum rpm to start all cuts when using a rotary saw?

  • 3000
  • 10000
  • maximum (correct)
  • 5000

    • What is an example of a common prying tool?

    halligan

    An outward swinging door is indicated by what feature?

    visible hinges

    What is an example of a pulling tool?

    <p>sheetrock rake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tools are commonly paired together as 'irons'?

    <p>halligan and flat head axe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When breaking glass, stand ______, use the side of the tool, and strike the ______ of the pane.

    <p>up-wind, blunt/flat corner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you immediately do when getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground?

    <p>start the tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a striking tool?

    <p>sledge hammer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a cutting tool?

    <p>reciprocating saw (Sawzall)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When forcing entry through chained gates, what should you cut?

    <p>link/chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires?

    <ol> <li>protect exposures, 2. cut off fire spread, 3. attack seat of the fire</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    When advancing a hose-line into a structure, what should you do with any visible fire?

    <p>extinguish it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From what degree angle should a vehicle fire be fought?

    <p>45</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you cannot see your feet while advancing an attack line into a structure, what should you do?

    <p>crawl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ and the ______ are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire.

    <p>2 1/2, 1 3/4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attack involves directing fire streams toward the ceiling to generate steam?

    <p>indirect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest priority at a structure fire?

    <p>exposures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attack discharges water directly onto burning material?

    <p>direct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When extinguishing a container fire, from where should you not approach?

    <p>downhill or downwind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which direction should you first direct your fire stream during a combination fire attack?

    <p>ceiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a water shuttle?

    <p>the process of hauling water from a fill site to a dump site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hydrants are installed in areas with prolonged subfreezing weather?

    <p>dry barrel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is drafting?

    <p>the process of drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with what?

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fire apparatus carries fol-da-tanks in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough?

    <p>tenders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equipment is needed for drafting?

    <p>hard suction, barrel strainer, low level strainer, float-a-dock, rubber mallet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must all collections be to obtain a vacuum when drafting?

    <p>air tight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the main valve located on a dry-barrel hydrant?

    <p>under ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List three alternative water supplies.

    <ol> <li>lakes, 2. rivers, 3. underground tanks</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    Where would you typically find a dry hydrant?

    <p>lake sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes water hammer?

    <p>opening and closing the nozzle quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are three disadvantages of water?

    <ol> <li>heaviness, 2. creates ice, 3. good conductor of electricity</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the twin-tip combination wild-land nozzle called?

    <p>forestry/forester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of the solid stream?

    <p>the inability to have an adjustable pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a fog stream?

    <p>a fine spray composed of tiny water droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CAFS stand for?

    <p>compressed air foam system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List three advantages of CAFS.

    <ol> <li>uses less water, 2. lowers surface tension, 3. creates more surface area</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is friction loss?

    <p>the part of total pressure lost while forcing water through hose, appliances, and adapters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nozzle allows the water to absorb heat effectively?

    <p>fog nozzle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What size stream discharges more than 350 gpm?

    <p>master stream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does fire hose need to be tested?

    <p>annually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hose is used to draft water from a static water source?

    <p>hard suction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To fully open a hydrant, which direction do you turn the top nut?

    <p>counter clockwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can pre-connect hose loads be found?

    <ol> <li>officer side - cross lay, 2. rear - hose bed, 3. front bumper - bumper lines</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    How far from the coupling should a hose clamp be placed?

    <p>5 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What appliance do you need to connect a 3" hose supplying two 1 3/4 attacking hand-lines?

    <p>wye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indicator that aligns threads of hose couplings to eliminate cross threading?

    <p>higbee cut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hose load that is designed to be pulled by one person?

    <p>triple tier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hose roll leaves the female end exposed and the male end protected?

    <p>straight roll</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a progressive hose lay?

    <p>a forestry hose lay that places a wye every 200' providing for lateral lines to attack the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the bottom end of the ladder called?

    <p>butt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the upper section of an extension ladder that moves?

    <p>fly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides the foothold for climbing on a ladder?

    <p>rungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rope or cable used for hoisting and lowering the fly sections of an extension ladder called?

    <p>halyard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ladders consist of a base section and one or more fly sections?

    <p>extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is in charge of butt placement when using a ladder?

    <p>closest firefighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many rungs above the roof line should ladders be placed for roof operations?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what degree angle should ladders be placed to the building?

    <p>75</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the ladder tip be placed for entry or rescue from a window?

    <p>slightly below the sill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is OSHA's minimum distance for ladders from all energized electrical lines?

    <p>10 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of rope is used to support victims and/or rescuers?

    <p>life safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is laid rope constructed?

    <p>twisting yarns together to form strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a knot element formed by bending the rope back on itself while keeping the sides parallel called?

    <p>bight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen to any life-safety rope that fails inspection or has been impact-loaded?

    <p>removed from service immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What knot is used to tie two pieces of webbing together?

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What knot is used to form a single loop that will not constrict around the object being tied?

    <p>bowline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What knot element is created by crossing the side of a bight over the standing part?

    <p>loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of knot is used to tie off a ladder?

    <p>clove hitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What group is the Figure 8 knots known as?

    <p>family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of rope is preferred for life-safety applications?

    <p>synthetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For firefighting operations, what is the span-of-control?

    <p>3 to 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for safety on an emergency scene?

    <p>everybody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communications are used when communicating over a radio in the Mat-Su Borough?

    <p>clear text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When transmitting using a radio, how should you speak?

    <p>clearly and calmly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ICS term that refers to a functional designation such as vent or water supply?

    <p>group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duty of the Section Chief in an incident action plan?

    <p>to direct tactical operations to meet strategic goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Section Chief in planning?

    <p>collection, documentation, evaluation, and dissemination of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Section Chief in logistics?

    <p>to facilitate effective and efficient incident management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ICS term refers to geographic assigning responsibility for operations?

    <p>division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signals for an emergency evacuation of a structure?

    <p>a continual series of 3 air horn blasts with 4-5 second intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is positive pressure ventilation?

    <p>a forced ventilation technique that uses a high-volume fan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of smoke in firefighting?

    <p>fuel that has not ignited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far should a PPV fan be placed from the entrance to obtain a full cone seal?

    <p>4-10 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of ventilation?

    <p>horizontal and vertical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be coordinated with fire attack?

    <p>ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a piece of equipment used for negative-pressure ventilation?

    <p>smoke ejectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the entry and exit openings have for effective ventilation?

    <p>a ratio of 1-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the fog pattern cover when performing hydraulic ventilation?

    <p>85-90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List three benefits of proper ventilation.

    <ol> <li>life safety, 2. fire attack and extinguishment, 3. fire spread control</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    When performing horizontal ventilation, where should you stand?

    <p>upwind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can an effective water chute be constructed with?

    <p>a salvage cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do with a small and valuable item found during salvage or overhaul?

    <p>give it to officer/command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of salvage tarp has webbing or rope handles?

    <p>carry-all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of property conservation?

    <p>to minimize damage and provide customer service through effective mitigation and recovery efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can salvage be done simultaneously with fire attack?

    <p>yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can properly constructed catch-alls hold?

    <p>several hundred gallons of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method associated with firefighting operations that aid in reducing damage?

    <p>salvage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of protective gear should be worn when pulling ceilings during overhaul?

    <p>PPE/bunker gear and SCBA with mask</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sense should you avoid when detecting hidden fires during overhaul?

    <p>smelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hose-line should be available during overhaul for extinguishment of hidden fires?

    <p>charged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Firefighting Tools and Techniques

    • Maximum RPM should be maintained when using a rotary saw to prevent binding of blades.
    • Halligan is a common prying tool used in firefighting.
    • Outward swinging doors have visible hinges, indicating their direction.
    • A sheetrock rake serves as an example of a pulling tool.
    • The combination of a Halligan and a flat head axe is referred to as "irons."
    • When breaking glass, stand upwind, use the blunt side of the tool, and strike the flat corner of the pane.

    Fire Suppression Priorities

    • Priorities for suppressing structure fires include protecting exposures, cutting off fire spread, and attacking the fire’s seat.
    • Visible and accessible fires should be extinguished as a hose-line is advanced into a structure.
    • Vehicle fires should be attacked from a 45-degree angle for safety.
    • If visibility of feet is compromised while advancing an attack line, crawling is advised.

    Hose and Water Supply

    • Appropriate hose sizes for attacking structure fires are 2 1/2 inches and 1 3/4 inches.
    • Indirect attack involves directing fire streams toward ceilings or walls to create steam.
    • Exousures such as fuel tanks and propane cylinders are the highest priorities at structure fires.
    • The first action during a combination fire attack should target the ceiling.

    Water Supply Tactics

    • A water shuttle is defined as hauling water from a fill site to a dump site.
    • Dry barrel hydrants are installed in regions with prolonged subfreezing conditions and contain a main valve located underground.
    • Drafting refers to drawing water from a static source to supply a pumper.
    • Wet-barrel hydrants are filled with water at all times.

    Hose Maintenance and Layout

    • Fire hoses require annual testing for safety and functionality.
    • Hard suction hose is essential for drafting water from static sources.
    • A wye is used to connect a 3" hose supplying two 1 3/4" attacking hand-lines.

    Ladder Operations

    • The butt of a ladder is its bottom end, which contacts the ground during positioning.
    • The fly section of an extension ladder is the movable part that extends.
    • Ladders should be placed 5 rungs above the roofline for safe roof operations and at a 75-degree angle to the building.
    • OSHA mandates maintaining a 10-foot distance from energized electrical lines.

    Rope and Knot Knowledge

    • Life safety rope is specifically used to support victims or rescuers during operations.
    • A bight is formed by bending the rope back while keeping the sides parallel.
    • The bowline knot forms a single loop that does not constrict around an object.
    • Any life-safety rope that fails inspection must be removed from service immediately.

    Incident Command System (ICS)

    • Span-of-control in firefighting operations is often measured at 3 to 7 personnel.
    • Safety responsibility during emergencies falls on everyone present.
    • Clear text is utilized in communications within the Mat-Su Borough's radio use protocol.
    • Section Chiefs in ICS oversee tactical operations and report directly to Incident Commanders.

    Ventilation Techniques

    • Positive pressure ventilation uses a high-volume fan to create a slight pressure difference inside a structure.
    • Effective ventilation must always be coordinated with the fire attack.
    • During hydraulic ventilation, the fog pattern should cover 85-90% of the window.

    Salvage and Overhaul

    • Property conservation aims to minimize damage while facilitating effective recovery and mitigation efforts.
    • During salvage or overhaul, valuable items found should be given to an officer or command.
    • Properly constructed catch-alls can hold several hundred gallons of water for containing spills.

    Safety and Best Practices

    • Use all senses except for smell when detecting hidden fires during overhaul.
    • A charged hose-line should be ready for extinguishment of hidden fires during overhaul.
    • Positive pressure ventilation requires precise positioning of fans to achieve effective results.

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