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What is the next step in the rescue options from LOW to HIGH risk?
What is the next step in the rescue options from LOW to HIGH risk?
Within how many meters of the water's edge should the safety zone be policed by the OIC or Safety Officer?
Within how many meters of the water's edge should the safety zone be policed by the OIC or Safety Officer?
At what angle should a line never be tensioned to the current?
At what angle should a line never be tensioned to the current?
What is the operating pressure of the 'Premier lifeline' inflated fire hose?
What is the operating pressure of the 'Premier lifeline' inflated fire hose?
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How many lengths of inflated fire hose can 1 x 1800 ltr BA cylinder fill?
How many lengths of inflated fire hose can 1 x 1800 ltr BA cylinder fill?
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When suspending an inflatable hose from a bridge, it should be held elevated by ropes every how many meters?
When suspending an inflatable hose from a bridge, it should be held elevated by ropes every how many meters?
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What is the force of water against an object directly related to?
What is the force of water against an object directly related to?
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What is the result of doubling the water speed?
What is the result of doubling the water speed?
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What are the four factors that shallow water crossings are dependent on?
What are the four factors that shallow water crossings are dependent on?
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What is the maximum recommended distance for using the continuous loop method for crossing a stretch of water?
What is the maximum recommended distance for using the continuous loop method for crossing a stretch of water?
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How long will an average car, even full of water, float for at least?
How long will an average car, even full of water, float for at least?
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What is the primary effect of saltwater entering the lungs?
What is the primary effect of saltwater entering the lungs?
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What is the length of the Dublin Port Tunnel?
What is the length of the Dublin Port Tunnel?
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On which channel should hand held radios be on during DPT incidents?
On which channel should hand held radios be on during DPT incidents?
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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?
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?
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What is the greatest approximate height water can rise in a completely evacuated tube?
What is the greatest approximate height water can rise in a completely evacuated tube?
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What is the pressure head in metres if a gauge on a water storage tank reads 4 bars?
What is the pressure head in metres if a gauge on a water storage tank reads 4 bars?
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If the diameter of the hose is halved, the friction loss is approximately how many times greater?
If the diameter of the hose is halved, the friction loss is approximately how many times greater?
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What is the friction loss for a 25 metre length of 70mm delivery hose?
What is the friction loss for a 25 metre length of 70mm delivery hose?
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When priming and a deep lift is achieved, a pressure not less than _____ bars should be maintained.
When priming and a deep lift is achieved, a pressure not less than _____ bars should be maintained.
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What action should the pump operator take when pumping from an open supply and the pump gives off a distinctive rattling sound?
What action should the pump operator take when pumping from an open supply and the pump gives off a distinctive rattling sound?
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What is the fourth way foam extinguishes flammable or combustible material?
What is the fourth way foam extinguishes flammable or combustible material?
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How many times more rapidly can water treated with Class A foam concentrate wet a Class A fuel compared to untreated water?
How many times more rapidly can water treated with Class A foam concentrate wet a Class A fuel compared to untreated water?
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At what engine speed should the optimum priming be set?
At what engine speed should the optimum priming be set?
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What is the formula to calculate the remaining working duration of an open circuit BA set?
What is the formula to calculate the remaining working duration of an open circuit BA set?
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What is the fourth area/cordon at a major incident?
What is the fourth area/cordon at a major incident?
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What does METHANE stand for?
What does METHANE stand for?
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What is an EMS – ACE 1 form used to record?
What is an EMS – ACE 1 form used to record?
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What is the purpose of a body catcher in a tram rescue operation?
What is the purpose of a body catcher in a tram rescue operation?
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What is the primary purpose of earthing cables in a rescue operation?
What is the primary purpose of earthing cables in a rescue operation?
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