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What is the maximum rpm to start all cuts when using a rotary saw?
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?
What is an example of a common prying tool?
halligan
An outward swinging door is indicated by what feature?
An outward swinging door is indicated by what feature?
visible hinges
What is an example of a pulling tool?
What is an example of a pulling tool?
Which tools are commonly paired together as 'irons'?
Which tools are commonly paired together as 'irons'?
When breaking glass, stand ______, use the side of the tool, and strike the ______ of the pane.
When breaking glass, stand ______, use the side of the tool, and strike the ______ of the pane.
What should you immediately do when getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground?
What should you immediately do when getting a power tool from an apparatus for use on the fire ground?
What is an example of a striking tool?
What is an example of a striking tool?
What is an example of a cutting tool?
What is an example of a cutting tool?
When forcing entry through chained gates, what should you cut?
When forcing entry through chained gates, what should you cut?
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires?
What is the order of priorities when suppressing structure fires?
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, what should you do with any visible fire?
When advancing a hose-line into a structure, what should you do with any visible fire?
From what degree angle should a vehicle fire be fought?
From what degree angle should a vehicle fire be fought?
If you cannot see your feet while advancing an attack line into a structure, what should you do?
If you cannot see your feet while advancing an attack line into a structure, what should you do?
The ______ and the ______ are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire.
The ______ and the ______ are the appropriate hose sizes for attacking a structure fire.
What type of attack involves directing fire streams toward the ceiling to generate steam?
What type of attack involves directing fire streams toward the ceiling to generate steam?
What is the highest priority at a structure fire?
What is the highest priority at a structure fire?
What type of attack discharges water directly onto burning material?
What type of attack discharges water directly onto burning material?
When extinguishing a container fire, from where should you not approach?
When extinguishing a container fire, from where should you not approach?
Which direction should you first direct your fire stream during a combination fire attack?
Which direction should you first direct your fire stream during a combination fire attack?
What is the definition of a water shuttle?
What is the definition of a water shuttle?
What type of hydrants are installed in areas with prolonged subfreezing weather?
What type of hydrants are installed in areas with prolonged subfreezing weather?
What is drafting?
What is drafting?
Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with what?
Wet-barrel hydrants are always filled with what?
What type of fire apparatus carries fol-da-tanks in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
What type of fire apparatus carries fol-da-tanks in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
What equipment is needed for drafting?
What equipment is needed for drafting?
What must all collections be to obtain a vacuum when drafting?
What must all collections be to obtain a vacuum when drafting?
Where is the main valve located on a dry-barrel hydrant?
Where is the main valve located on a dry-barrel hydrant?
List three alternative water supplies.
List three alternative water supplies.
Where would you typically find a dry hydrant?
Where would you typically find a dry hydrant?
What causes water hammer?
What causes water hammer?
What are three disadvantages of water?
What are three disadvantages of water?
What is the twin-tip combination wild-land nozzle called?
What is the twin-tip combination wild-land nozzle called?
What is a disadvantage of the solid stream?
What is a disadvantage of the solid stream?
What defines a fog stream?
What defines a fog stream?
What does CAFS stand for?
What does CAFS stand for?
List three advantages of CAFS.
List three advantages of CAFS.
What is friction loss?
What is friction loss?
What type of nozzle allows the water to absorb heat effectively?
What type of nozzle allows the water to absorb heat effectively?
What size stream discharges more than 350 gpm?
What size stream discharges more than 350 gpm?
How often does fire hose need to be tested?
How often does fire hose need to be tested?
What type of hose is used to draft water from a static water source?
What type of hose is used to draft water from a static water source?
To fully open a hydrant, which direction do you turn the top nut?
To fully open a hydrant, which direction do you turn the top nut?
Where can pre-connect hose loads be found?
Where can pre-connect hose loads be found?
How far from the coupling should a hose clamp be placed?
How far from the coupling should a hose clamp be placed?
What appliance do you need to connect a 3" hose supplying two 1 3/4 attacking hand-lines?
What appliance do you need to connect a 3" hose supplying two 1 3/4 attacking hand-lines?
What is the indicator that aligns threads of hose couplings to eliminate cross threading?
What is the indicator that aligns threads of hose couplings to eliminate cross threading?
What is a hose load that is designed to be pulled by one person?
What is a hose load that is designed to be pulled by one person?
What type of hose roll leaves the female end exposed and the male end protected?
What type of hose roll leaves the female end exposed and the male end protected?
What is a progressive hose lay?
What is a progressive hose lay?
What is the bottom end of the ladder called?
What is the bottom end of the ladder called?
What is the upper section of an extension ladder that moves?
What is the upper section of an extension ladder that moves?
What provides the foothold for climbing on a ladder?
What provides the foothold for climbing on a ladder?
What is the rope or cable used for hoisting and lowering the fly sections of an extension ladder called?
What is the rope or cable used for hoisting and lowering the fly sections of an extension ladder called?
What type of ladders consist of a base section and one or more fly sections?
What type of ladders consist of a base section and one or more fly sections?
Who is in charge of butt placement when using a ladder?
Who is in charge of butt placement when using a ladder?
How many rungs above the roof line should ladders be placed for roof operations?
How many rungs above the roof line should ladders be placed for roof operations?
At what degree angle should ladders be placed to the building?
At what degree angle should ladders be placed to the building?
Where should the ladder tip be placed for entry or rescue from a window?
Where should the ladder tip be placed for entry or rescue from a window?
What is OSHA's minimum distance for ladders from all energized electrical lines?
What is OSHA's minimum distance for ladders from all energized electrical lines?
What type of rope is used to support victims and/or rescuers?
What type of rope is used to support victims and/or rescuers?
How is laid rope constructed?
How is laid rope constructed?
What is a knot element formed by bending the rope back on itself while keeping the sides parallel called?
What is a knot element formed by bending the rope back on itself while keeping the sides parallel called?
What must happen to any life-safety rope that fails inspection or has been impact-loaded?
What must happen to any life-safety rope that fails inspection or has been impact-loaded?
What knot is used to tie two pieces of webbing together?
What knot is used to tie two pieces of webbing together?
What knot is used to form a single loop that will not constrict around the object being tied?
What knot is used to form a single loop that will not constrict around the object being tied?
What knot element is created by crossing the side of a bight over the standing part?
What knot element is created by crossing the side of a bight over the standing part?
What type of knot is used to tie off a ladder?
What type of knot is used to tie off a ladder?
What group is the Figure 8 knots known as?
What group is the Figure 8 knots known as?
What type of rope is preferred for life-safety applications?
What type of rope is preferred for life-safety applications?
For firefighting operations, what is the span-of-control?
For firefighting operations, what is the span-of-control?
Who is responsible for safety on an emergency scene?
Who is responsible for safety on an emergency scene?
What type of communications are used when communicating over a radio in the Mat-Su Borough?
What type of communications are used when communicating over a radio in the Mat-Su Borough?
When transmitting using a radio, how should you speak?
When transmitting using a radio, how should you speak?
What is the ICS term that refers to a functional designation such as vent or water supply?
What is the ICS term that refers to a functional designation such as vent or water supply?
What is the duty of the Section Chief in an incident action plan?
What is the duty of the Section Chief in an incident action plan?
What is the responsibility of the Section Chief in planning?
What is the responsibility of the Section Chief in planning?
What is the responsibility of the Section Chief in logistics?
What is the responsibility of the Section Chief in logistics?
What ICS term refers to geographic assigning responsibility for operations?
What ICS term refers to geographic assigning responsibility for operations?
What are the signals for an emergency evacuation of a structure?
What are the signals for an emergency evacuation of a structure?
What is positive pressure ventilation?
What is positive pressure ventilation?
What is the definition of smoke in firefighting?
What is the definition of smoke in firefighting?
How far should a PPV fan be placed from the entrance to obtain a full cone seal?
How far should a PPV fan be placed from the entrance to obtain a full cone seal?
What are the two types of ventilation?
What are the two types of ventilation?
What must be coordinated with fire attack?
What must be coordinated with fire attack?
What is a piece of equipment used for negative-pressure ventilation?
What is a piece of equipment used for negative-pressure ventilation?
What should the entry and exit openings have for effective ventilation?
What should the entry and exit openings have for effective ventilation?
What should the fog pattern cover when performing hydraulic ventilation?
What should the fog pattern cover when performing hydraulic ventilation?
List three benefits of proper ventilation.
List three benefits of proper ventilation.
When performing horizontal ventilation, where should you stand?
When performing horizontal ventilation, where should you stand?
What can an effective water chute be constructed with?
What can an effective water chute be constructed with?
What should you do with a small and valuable item found during salvage or overhaul?
What should you do with a small and valuable item found during salvage or overhaul?
What type of salvage tarp has webbing or rope handles?
What type of salvage tarp has webbing or rope handles?
What is the definition of property conservation?
What is the definition of property conservation?
Can salvage be done simultaneously with fire attack?
Can salvage be done simultaneously with fire attack?
What can properly constructed catch-alls hold?
What can properly constructed catch-alls hold?
What is the method associated with firefighting operations that aid in reducing damage?
What is the method associated with firefighting operations that aid in reducing damage?
What type of protective gear should be worn when pulling ceilings during overhaul?
What type of protective gear should be worn when pulling ceilings during overhaul?
Which sense should you avoid when detecting hidden fires during overhaul?
Which sense should you avoid when detecting hidden fires during overhaul?
What type of hose-line should be available during overhaul for extinguishment of hidden fires?
What type of hose-line should be available during overhaul for extinguishment of hidden fires?
Flashcards
Rotary saw RPM
Rotary saw RPM
Maintain maximum RPM to prevent blade binding when using a rotary saw.
Halligan tool
Halligan tool
A common prying tool used in firefighting.
Outward swinging doors
Outward swinging doors
Doors with visible hinges, indicating their opening direction.
Sheetrock rake
Sheetrock rake
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Firefighting 'irons'
Firefighting 'irons'
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Breaking glass safety
Breaking glass safety
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Structure fire priorities
Structure fire priorities
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Visible fires
Visible fires
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Vehicle fire approach
Vehicle fire approach
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Crawling during fire advance
Crawling during fire advance
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Structure fire hose sizes
Structure fire hose sizes
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Indirect fire attack
Indirect fire attack
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Structure fire priorities (exposures)
Structure fire priorities (exposures)
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Combination attack first action
Combination attack first action
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Water shuttle
Water shuttle
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Dry barrel hydrants
Dry barrel hydrants
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Drafting
Drafting
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Wet barrel hydrants
Wet barrel hydrants
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Fire hose testing
Fire hose testing
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Hard suction hose
Hard suction hose
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Fire hose Wye
Fire hose Wye
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Ladder butt
Ladder butt
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Ladder fly section
Ladder fly section
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Ladder placement
Ladder placement
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Electrical line safety
Electrical line safety
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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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