30 Questions
What is the next step in the rescue options from LOW to HIGH risk?
Row
Within how many meters of the water's edge should the safety zone be policed by the OIC or Safety Officer?
3 meters
At what angle should a line never be tensioned to the current?
90 degrees
What is the operating pressure of the 'Premier lifeline' inflated fire hose?
6 bars
How many lengths of inflated fire hose can 1 x 1800 ltr BA cylinder fill?
6
When suspending an inflatable hose from a bridge, it should be held elevated by ropes every how many meters?
3-4 meters
What is the force of water against an object directly related to?
Its speed
What is the result of doubling the water speed?
Double the force
What are the four factors that shallow water crossings are dependent on?
Depth, speed, channel bottom, rescuers
What is the maximum recommended distance for using the continuous loop method for crossing a stretch of water?
30 mts
How long will an average car, even full of water, float for at least?
60 seconds
What is the primary effect of saltwater entering the lungs?
Pulmonary oedema
What is the length of the Dublin Port Tunnel?
4.65 km
On which channel should hand held radios be on during DPT incidents?
Channel 4
How many minutes can a 3 x F/F recce team in B/A and gas tight suits be committed for during DPT hazardous substances incidents?
20 minutes
What is the greatest approximate height water can rise in a completely evacuated tube?
12m
What is the pressure head in metres if a gauge on a water storage tank reads 4 bars?
40m
If the diameter of the hose is halved, the friction loss is approximately how many times greater?
64 times
What is the friction loss for a 25 metre length of 70mm delivery hose?
2.0 bar
When priming and a deep lift is achieved, a pressure not less than _____ bars should be maintained.
1.0 bars
What action should the pump operator take when pumping from an open supply and the pump gives off a distinctive rattling sound?
Ensure the strainer is deep enough in the water
What is the fourth way foam extinguishes flammable or combustible material?
Emulsifies
How many times more rapidly can water treated with Class A foam concentrate wet a Class A fuel compared to untreated water?
25
At what engine speed should the optimum priming be set?
1500 rpm
What is the formula to calculate the remaining working duration of an open circuit BA set?
D = 15 x 25 EMS
What is the fourth area/cordon at a major incident?
Exclusion zone
What does METHANE stand for?
Major Emergency Tactical Hazardous Assessment Network Eire
What is an EMS – ACE 1 form used to record?
Incident report
What is the purpose of a body catcher in a tram rescue operation?
To catch people who may fall from the tram
What is the primary purpose of earthing cables in a rescue operation?
To isolate the electrical power source
Test your knowledge of swiftwater rescue techniques, including safety protocols, rescue options, and best practices. Evaluate your understanding of SRT absolutes, safety zones, and rope management.
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