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Where smoke is reported on several floors get off __ floors below the lowest reported. Make sure you know what floors contain ____ stairs
Where smoke is reported on several floors get off __ floors below the lowest reported. Make sure you know what floors contain ____ stairs
Two, access
If the fire is within _ floors of the elevator lobby or sky lobby walk up
If the fire is within _ floors of the elevator lobby or sky lobby walk up
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Ensure that each unit that enters a elevator has its ___ number, unit and ____ recorded by a ff who is designated ____ control
Ensure that each unit that enters a elevator has its ___ number, unit and ____ recorded by a ff who is designated ____ control
Car, destination, lobby
Each team that enter an elevator should have forcible entry tools and a ____ radio as well as have their SCBA turned ___
Each team that enter an elevator should have forcible entry tools and a ____ radio as well as have their SCBA turned ___
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Upon entering a car immediately hit the ____ button to eliminate any selections previously made
Upon entering a car immediately hit the ____ button to eliminate any selections previously made
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Use only firefighter ____ elevators which are placed in proper operation by a key or other secure means
Use only firefighter ____ elevators which are placed in proper operation by a key or other secure means
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The most important point to make about ff service elevators are that they are not ____, totally safe devices
The most important point to make about ff service elevators are that they are not ____, totally safe devices
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____ or service elevators don’t make good elevators to use since they usually serve every floor
____ or service elevators don’t make good elevators to use since they usually serve every floor
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A large number of serious fires start in accumulated _____ in freight elevator lobbies
A large number of serious fires start in accumulated _____ in freight elevator lobbies
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As soon as the car begins to move from the lobby, press the ____ stop button
As soon as the car begins to move from the lobby, press the ____ stop button
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The trip up to the two floors below fire floor should consist of stops every __ floors
The trip up to the two floors below fire floor should consist of stops every __ floors
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Stopping every 5 floors allows you to verify the elevator is still responding and it allows you to step out and verify the location of the nearest ____ stairway
Stopping every 5 floors allows you to verify the elevator is still responding and it allows you to step out and verify the location of the nearest ____ stairway
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If there is smoke on the floor descend __ floors and try again
If there is smoke on the floor descend __ floors and try again
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If the hall is clear ensure you can get into the ____ before everyone exits the elevator
If the hall is clear ensure you can get into the ____ before everyone exits the elevator
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Don’t stand inside the car doors to hold it open, lay a length of ___ or have a member remain in the car holding the door ____ button
Don’t stand inside the car doors to hold it open, lay a length of ___ or have a member remain in the car holding the door ____ button
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A member must remain with the elevator at all times because it only responds to door open from within the elevator this members title is nicknamed ____
A member must remain with the elevator at all times because it only responds to door open from within the elevator this members title is nicknamed ____
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The personnel of Atleast ___ ladder companies are needed on the fire floor and ___ truck company on the floor above to preform search and rescue and check for extension
The personnel of Atleast ___ ladder companies are needed on the fire floor and ___ truck company on the floor above to preform search and rescue and check for extension
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For fires with open ceiling space and a bunch of partitions below a 2 1/2 in line with a ____ solid tip is the preferred hoseline
For fires with open ceiling space and a bunch of partitions below a 2 1/2 in line with a ____ solid tip is the preferred hoseline
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NFPA 14, 2016 edition states that fire pumps are only required to discharge their capacity at __ psi at the highest hose outlet and a max of ___ psi. The old standard allowed for as little as ___ psi at the top floor outlet prior to 1993
NFPA 14, 2016 edition states that fire pumps are only required to discharge their capacity at __ psi at the highest hose outlet and a max of ___ psi. The old standard allowed for as little as ___ psi at the top floor outlet prior to 1993
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The standard class a pumper is rated to deliver ___ of its capacity at ___ psi
The standard class a pumper is rated to deliver ___ of its capacity at ___ psi
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You need a nozzle that can put out an effective fire stream (___gpm) at as low as __ psi nozzle pressure (the 1 1/4 solid tip)
You need a nozzle that can put out an effective fire stream (___gpm) at as low as __ psi nozzle pressure (the 1 1/4 solid tip)
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Many lightweight master stream devices can be carried by __ member up __ flights
Many lightweight master stream devices can be carried by __ member up __ flights
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One of the problems with lightweight master stream devices is their tendency to kick back when the stream angle is lowered to ____ degrees which is necessary for 8-9ft ceilings
One of the problems with lightweight master stream devices is their tendency to kick back when the stream angle is lowered to ____ degrees which is necessary for 8-9ft ceilings
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The first method to securing these master stream devices is with two steel handled _____ hooks to span a door opening
The first method to securing these master stream devices is with two steel handled _____ hooks to span a door opening
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You can deploy upward of ___ gpm with these lightweight master stream devices applied from the door of the fire stairs or door to the office area
You can deploy upward of ___ gpm with these lightweight master stream devices applied from the door of the fire stairs or door to the office area
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It’s best to supply these portable monitor devices with ___ 2 1/2 in or larger lines. That means the second line will have to be stretched from the outlet __ floors below the fire. In this test that meant __ lengths of hose. This permitted up to 750gpm
It’s best to supply these portable monitor devices with ___ 2 1/2 in or larger lines. That means the second line will have to be stretched from the outlet __ floors below the fire. In this test that meant __ lengths of hose. This permitted up to 750gpm
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Rescue 1 fastens two __ in shanks x _ in deep x 3/8 diameter threaded powder driven studs using a .38 cal powder driven actuated fastener. Secured with the devices ___, utility rope or tubular nylon webbing
Rescue 1 fastens two __ in shanks x _ in deep x 3/8 diameter threaded powder driven studs using a .38 cal powder driven actuated fastener. Secured with the devices ___, utility rope or tubular nylon webbing
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This fastening method used is designed to provide 4,360lb of resistance in the ___ mode. This provides a ___ safety factor against the ___ lbs of nozzle reaction produced by a 1 3/4 tip flowing at 80psi
This fastening method used is designed to provide 4,360lb of resistance in the ___ mode. This provides a ___ safety factor against the ___ lbs of nozzle reaction produced by a 1 3/4 tip flowing at 80psi
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Core construction can provide floor spaces in excess of _____ square feet per floor
Core construction can provide floor spaces in excess of _____ square feet per floor
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Prior to 1993 NFPA only required a standpipe system to supply a max of ____ gpm. In the revision that number was lowered to ___ gpm
Prior to 1993 NFPA only required a standpipe system to supply a max of ____ gpm. In the revision that number was lowered to ___ gpm
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You can use a ____ core drill or concrete cuttting ____ as a last resort to get water on fire from safe areas in an otherwise untenable area
You can use a ____ core drill or concrete cuttting ____ as a last resort to get water on fire from safe areas in an otherwise untenable area
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The floor below nozzle only provides ___ to ____ gpm
The floor below nozzle only provides ___ to ____ gpm
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The concrete core drill is a diamond tipped drill that can bore holes up to ___ in diameter
The concrete core drill is a diamond tipped drill that can bore holes up to ___ in diameter
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There are two styles of the concrete core drill one is _____ and the other is ____ driven, which only drills __ in holes which are to small to pass a 2 1/2 in Bresnan or other distributer
There are two styles of the concrete core drill one is _____ and the other is ____ driven, which only drills __ in holes which are to small to pass a 2 1/2 in Bresnan or other distributer
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Both models require pump tank of water to cool bits, normally they are held in place with powder activated fastener and using ____nuts to hold the drill
Both models require pump tank of water to cool bits, normally they are held in place with powder activated fastener and using ____nuts to hold the drill
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A __ in hole is large enough for a ____ or cellar pipe
A __ in hole is large enough for a ____ or cellar pipe
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A 2 1/2 in bresnan distributer operating at ___ psi flows ___ gpm and covers a 20-25ft radius pg 473
A 2 1/2 in bresnan distributer operating at ___ psi flows ___ gpm and covers a 20-25ft radius pg 473
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The drilling of a ___ in floor can be done in 5 minutes
The drilling of a ___ in floor can be done in 5 minutes
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According to John t o Hagans book high rise fire and life safety, areas in excess of ____ square ft of a moderately fuel loaded area diminish the possibility of success through a direct attack
According to John t o Hagans book high rise fire and life safety, areas in excess of ____ square ft of a moderately fuel loaded area diminish the possibility of success through a direct attack
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Atleast one manufacturer makes a cellar pipe that will pass through a 4 in hole that will flow ___ gpm
Atleast one manufacturer makes a cellar pipe that will pass through a 4 in hole that will flow ___ gpm
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