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| An air operated system used to assist in the physical rescue of victims in a variety of situations is known as... |
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| Maxi-Force Air Bag System |
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| How many air hoses does the air bag system use, and what are the colors? |
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4 hoses Red, Yellow, Green, & Blue |
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| The air bag system has a compliment of 3 bags. What are their lifting capacities? |
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2 bags @ 22 ton (21.8 actual lifting capacity) 1 bag @ 12 tons |
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| What does the factory pre-set the dual "dead man" safety relief & control valve to? |
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| What will happen if the inflation button is held until pressure within the valve exceeds 118psi? |
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| The relief valve will activate |
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| What do you attach the high pressure regulator to? |
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| A standard 45 or 60 minute SCBA bottle |
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| What is the working pressure of both the 45 and 60 minute SCBA bottles? |
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| In order to provide 118psi working pressure at the dual safety relief and control valve, what should one adjust the pressure to? |
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| True or false: The in-line safety relief valve will allow the air bags to remain inflated after the dual "dead man" safety relief and control valve is disconnected? |
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| At what psi will a safety relief valve activate? |
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| Anything exceeding 135psi |
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| Why do air hoses come in different colors? |
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| To make identification easier |
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| What are the air hoses equipped with? |
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| Male & female "quick disconnect" fitting and safety lock ring |
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| From what are the fittings made? |
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| What can happen to the brass fittings if the air bags roll onto them? |
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| How long is each air hose, and what is the working pressure? |
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| The construction of an air lifting bag is similar to what? |
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| Modern automotive tubeless tires |
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| From what materials are the air bags made? |
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| Neoprene rubber compounds encasing kevlar cords |
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| An "X" on one side of the air bag indicates what? |
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Definition
| A non-slip surface (This helps to center the bag under the load) |
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Term
| Adaptors allow for auxiliary air sources to be used. Name two. |
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Definition
Apparatus on-board air system Portable air compressor |
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Term
| What is the minimum amount of cribbing? |
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4"x6"x2' (4) 24"x24" plywood (2) wedges (4) |
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| When connecting the high pressure regulator to the SCBA bottle, how should one accomplish the last 1/4 turn? |
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Definition
| Turn both the threaded inlet fitting and regulator together until hand tight |
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| If an air bag does not have a load on it, you should not inflate the bag to over...psi |
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| LAFD uses three types of air bag lifts. Name them. |
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Single bag lift Stacked two bag lift Side-by-side two bag lift |
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| What should you always do when lifting an object with the air bags? |
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| A good rule of thumb when raising an object is... |
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| lift and inch, crib an inch |
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| When using the stacked two bag lift, which bag goes on the bottom? |
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| In the stacked two bag method, how should the connection points face? |
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| In different directions (this prevents the air hoses from getting tangled and eliminates confusing supply lines) |
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| Which bag should be inflated first in the two bag stacked method? |
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| When deflating, which bag is deflated first? |
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| In the side-by-side method what bags should be used? |
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| Either the 12 ton or 22 ton so long as you are using two of the same sized bags |
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Term
| When members are working in the squatting position, where should their body weight be positioned? |
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| On the balls of their feet for quick escape |
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| Should members work under a load that is only supported by air bags? |
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| Never inflate bags against... or against objects hotter than... |
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| sharp objects or objects over 220 degrees F |
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Term
| When stabilizing a vehicle, how many wheels at minimum should be chocked? |
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| 2; one in the front and one in the rear |
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| What is the best way to clean the air bags? |
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| What can small cuts on the neoprene surface be repaired with? |
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| If you are going to leak test an air bag, what should the bag be inflated to? |
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| What is the size and maximum lifting capacity of the K-12 (kevlar) air bag? |
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7/8" x 15 "x 15" 12 tons @ 118psi |
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| What is the maximum lifting height of the 12 ton bag? |
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| The 12 ton bag has a maximum air capacity of what? |
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| How much does the 12 ton bag weigh and what is the inflation time? |
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| What is the 12 ton bag tested to? |
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test @ 236psi bust tested @ 700psi |
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| What is the size of the K-22 (kevlar) air bag? |
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| What is the maximum lifting capacity of the 22 ton bag? |
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| What is the maximum lifting height of the 22 ton bag, and what is its maximum air capacity? |
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| How much does the 22 ton bag weigh, and how long does it take to inflate? |
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| What are 22 ton bags tested to? |
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Tested @ 236psi Bust tested @ 600psi |
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Term
| What % of fires in sprinklered buildings are extinguished or held in check by the sprinkler system? |
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What size, and how many lines should be hooked up to the fire dept. connection (FDC)? |
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| If no fire is showing, how much pressure should the pump operator deliver to the inlet? |
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| How much pressure should the pump operator give if fire is showing, or a number of heads have opened up? |
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| What form contains the list of sprinklered buildings in one's district? |
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| Behind the F-173's in the company files |
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Term
| A system that is designed to provide simple, inexpensive protection for light hazard occupancies where not over 3 or 4 sprinklers are likely to operate is called what? |
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| What are junior systems connected to? |
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| Directly to the service water supply through a 1" brass pipe and electric water flow alarm |
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Term
| How much water will a jr. system discharge when compared to a standard 1/2" sprinkler? |
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| Sprinklers have been in use throughout the USA since what year? |
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| What is the name of the heat sensitive device in a closed head sprinkler that keeps it closed? |
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| An activated sprinkler head generally discharges how much water per minute? |
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Definition
| 23 gallons per minute (90 liters) |
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Term
| Of all the fire sprinkler systems, which one is most often installed? |
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Definition
| Wet pipe sprinkler systems |
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Term
| What sprinkler system can only be used if the ambient temp may be cold enough to freeze the water in a wet pipe system? |
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| Since water is not constantly in a dry pipe system, what pressurizes it with a "maintenance" pressure? |
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| What is the regulatory time requirement from the time a sprinkler opens until water is discharged onto the fire? |
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What sprinkler system has sprinklers that are constantly open? (The heat sensing element is removed) |
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| What prevents water supply pressure from forcing water into the piping? |
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| A spinkler system that is a hybrid of wet, dry, and deluge is known as what? |
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| What are the two types of pre-action systems? |
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Definition
| Single interlock & double interlock |
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Term
| What type of foam does a foam water fire sprinkler system discharge? |
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Definition
| Low expansion foam concentrate |
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Term
| What systems are operationally identical to deluge systems? |
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Term
| What are the typical spray patterns of a water spray system? |
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Definition
| Oval, fan, full circle, narrow jet |
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| What are commerical sprinkler systems designed to do? |
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Definition
| Protect the structure and occupants from a fire |
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Term
| What are residential sprinkler systems designed to do? |
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Definition
| Suppress a fire to allow for the occupants' safe escape |
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Term
| What type of construction is the LAFD high rise hose pack? |
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Definition
| Single jacket (nitrile rubber impregnated synthetic yarn as the cord) |
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Term
| How long is a section of this hose, what is its diameter, and what are the coupling sizes? |
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50' section 2" diameter 1 1/2" couplings |
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Term
| Why does the high rise hose pack have couplings with tapered shoulders? |
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Definition
| To reduce snagging on door frames, furniture, and other obstacles. |
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Term
| To help LAFD firefighters ID the hose pack, what color is the hose? |
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| This hose is very good at resisting... |
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| When this hose is under pressure, it can be bent to within...inches before kinking. |
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| What is the standard nozzle pressure to the 1 1/2" 200gpm elkhart yellow bumper nozzle? |
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| How long is the hose section for the pigtail? |
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| How many ladder straps does it take to properly secure a hose pack? |
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Definition
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Term
| When forming the hose pack (U shape), what do you use to give it its shape? |
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Definition
An SCBA bottle (45 minute) Training Bulletin states 30 minute, but LAFD does not have it. |
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Term
| If using the single layer method of assembling the hose pack, how much taller is it than the double layer? |
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| When forming the pack, how far below the gauge of the SCBA bottle should you place the female coupling? |
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| Once complete, how much will the high rise hose pack weigh? |
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What are the dimensions of the single layer and double layer packs? |
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Single: 40" tall by 22" wide Double: 32" tall by 16" wide |
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Term
| How much does the pig tail assembly weigh? |
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| What was the height limit on buildings built before 1960? |
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| 150' (approx. 13 stories) |
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Term
Buildings prior to 1960 were only required to have what type of standpipe system? |
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Definition
| Dry standpipe (class I) for FD use |
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Term
| Buildings between 1960 and 1974 were required to have what type of stand pipe? |
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Definition
| Combination (Class III) For use of building's occupants and FD |
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Term
| Since 1974, what type of protection system has been required? |
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Definition
Combined standpipe sprinkler system |
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Term
| Class III standpipes (Combined standpipe sprinkler) have orifice plates? What is the function of an orifice plate? |
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Definition
| To restrict the flow of water (does not regulate pressure) |
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Term
| How tall must a building be to have a combined standpipe sprinkler (class III) system? |
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Definition
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Term
| Class III standpipes use a pressure reducing valve (PRV) when the pressure at the outlet exceeds...psi |
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Definition
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| Since the hose pack hose is made of synthetic nitrile rubber, does it have to be thoroughly dried after each use? |
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| How do you remove dirt and fire debris from this hose? |
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Definition
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| What is the service test pressure for this hose? |
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| Dry standpipe systems are found in high rise buildings prior to... and are...or more stories in height |
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Term
| What is the diameter range of a dry standpipe riser? (The range depends on the building's height) How much water must each riser flow? |
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Definition
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| How many inlets will a dry standpipe riser have, and what are their size? |
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| How is the location of a dry standpipe outlet determined? |
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Definition
| Every point within the structure must be reachable by a 30' stream of water from a nozzle attached to 100' of hose |
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Term
| A class II standpipe (wet) is required in buildings 3 or more stories in height and are directly connected to a water supply. What is this supply equipped with? |
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Definition
| 1 1/2" outlets with hose and nozzle |
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Term
| If a building was built after 1960 and is over 150' in height, what type of standpipe system must it have? |
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Definition
| Combination standpipe system |
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Term
| What is the diameter of a combination standpipe riser, and what is the required flow rate? |
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Definition
6" diameter 1,000gpm flow rate per riser |
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Term
| What are orifice plates calibrated to supply in a combination standpipe outlet? |
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Definition
| 200gpm @ 45psi through 100' of 2 1/2" hose with a 1" tip |
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Term
| Pre-set pressures on a pressure regulating device is required to provide...flowing... |
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Definition
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| If a building is over 275' tall what is the minimum amount of water allowed in the on-site water supply tank? |
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| Where will the water supply tanks almost always be located in a high rise building? |
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Definition
| At the bottom of the building |
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Term
| How are a building's fire pumps operated? |
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Definition
| Either by electric motor or diesel engine |
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Term
| If a building is over 275' how many fire pumps must it have, and what type? |
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Definition
3 pumps total one electric two diesel |
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Term
| In a dry pipe system, what is the air pressure range prior to the system being charged with water? |
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Definition
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| In LAFD's high rise hose pack, when supplied with the standard 75psi nozzle pressure to the 1 1/2" Elkhart (yellow bumper) nozzle, the flow will be 200gpm. What will the friction loss be? |
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| 35psi per 100' of 2" hose |
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| Name the 4 basic types of high rise water systems. |
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Definition
Dry standpipe (class I) Pre 1960 Wet standpipe (class II) Combination standpipe (class III) 1960-1974 Combined standpipe/sprinkler (post 1974) |
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| Wet standpipe systems are required in buildings 3 or more stories in height. In what year did they become required in buildings 4 or more stories in height? |
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| Name some ways that a wet standpipe system can be supplied with water. |
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Definition
Domestic water system Gravity fed or pressurized tanks & domestic water system Combination standpipe system serving 1 1/2" outlets |
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Term
| What is the purpose of a dripcock? |
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Definition
| Prevents water from a leaking valve from entering the hose while it's stored in the cabinet |
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Term
| Where are some places that orifice plates may be found? |
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Definition
Soldered to the outlet Behind gasket of dripcock Soldered to male end of dripcock Behind gasket of 2 1/2" hose |
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| How is the size of an orifice plate determined? |
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| By the static pressure of the supply side |
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Term
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Definition
| They prevent backflow in the domestic system. (Intorduced in Class III systems) |
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Term
| What is the purpose of a jockey pump? |
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Definition
Makes up for minor loses in the system pressure Prevents the main pump from continuously starting and stopping (Installed in some class III systems) |
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| What is a distinguishing characteristic of a combined standpipe/sprinkler system? |
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Definition
| The FD outlets and sprinkler system are required to be supplied by a common or combined riser |
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Definition
Found in buildings built btw. 1983 and 1988 Water for a given sprinkler head is delivered from two or more risers |
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Term
| According to the Dorothy Mae ordinance, all pre... multi unit residential buildings, 3 or more stories must meet certain specified retroactive fire safety requirements. |
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| The Dorothy Mae ordinance states that all sprinkler heads are placed no less than... inside a door and no further than...from the door |
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No less than 5' No more than 7' |
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| Sprinkler heads that are compliant with the Dorothy Mae ordinance must be rated for the lowest possible operating temperature. What is this temperature? |
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Term
| Automatic sprinkler systems have different types of control valves. What are they? |
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Definition
Post indicating valve (PIV) Outside stem & yoke (OS&Y) Gate valves |
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Term
| What is the function of a control valve? |
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Definition
| To shut down the system completely, or to isolate parts of the system for repairs and/or testing |
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Term
| Where are post indicating valves located? |
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Definition
Above ground level outside of the building about 40' away (painted red) |
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Term
| Where are OS&Y and gate valves found? |
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Definition
| Inside the building, usually near the standpipe or riser |
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| Name the types of sprinkler heads and how to identify them. |
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Pendant: sprinkler extends down from piping Upright: sprinkler sits on top of piping Sidewall: sprinkler extends from the side Flush: sprinkler is recessed into the ceiling Residential: Domestic water supply, fast response heads Jr. system: sprinkler heads identified by a pintle |
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| How can one identify the various temperature ratings for each sprinkler head when using the color code? |
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Definition
Uncolored (bronze): 165 degrees White: 212 degrees Blue: 286 degrees Red: 360 degrees Green: 400 degrees Orange: 500 degrees |
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| What is the effective discharge range for a sprinkler head? |
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Definition
| 16' out and 4' below the head |
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Term
| Name the components of an individual sprinkler head. |
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Definition
Deflector Frame Orifice Cap Threads Inside diameter |
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| In automatic sprinkler heads, what does the term "loading" or "loaded" mean? |
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Definition
| Accumulation of dirt and slow operation |
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| If a sprinkler system's pressure is known, what formula can be used to determine the GPM? |
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Definition
| GPM = 1/2 pressure + 15 per head |
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Term
| Name the shut off tools that can be used on damaged or activated sprinkler heads. |
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Definition
Shultz shut off Petersen wedges Redwood plug Globe valve 2 1/2" hose to divert water Sprinkler wrench |
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| How much clearance is required from sprinkler heads? |
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| Access aisles must have a minimum clearance of... to all automatic sprinkler and standpipe control and test valves |
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| How many spare heads are required for each sprinkler system? |
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Definition
0-300: 6 spares 301-1000: 12 spares 1000+: 24 spares |
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Term
| The 2 main systems for identifying HAZMAT are... |
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Definition
| NFPA 704 & United Nations DOT system |
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Term
Shipping papers in highway transportation are also known as, and located... |
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Definition
Bill of lading Cab of vehicle |
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Term
| The table of initial isolation and protective action distances in the ERG are what color border? |
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Definition
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| For biological agents the ERG refers to guide number... |
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Term
| The area surrounding a dangerous goods incident which extends far enough to prevent adverse effects to personnel outside the zone is... |
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Definition
Hot zone & Exclusion zone |
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Term
| 5 categories of terrorist incidents are: |
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Definition
biological nuclear incendiary chemical explosive (BNICE) |
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Term
| Nerve agents are most similar in nature to... |
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| The least penetrating type of radiation is: |
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| Presently, the most common terrorist threat is... |
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| Between Q fever, Ricin, Anthrax, and Sarin, which one is not a biological agent? |
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| 1st responders who are at the scene of an explosion damaging a Federal office in a highrise structure should be most concerned with what? |
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| When a large group of people experience the rapid onset of similar symptoms, the potential exists for... |
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| What hazards cause the most physical injury to 1st responders? |
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Definition
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| To determine a safe distance from a hazard, 1st responders should refer to the Table of Initial Isolation & Protection Action Distances of the green section in the... |
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Definition
| NAERG (N. American Emergency Response Guidebook) |
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Term
| A pure substance is either an...or a... |
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Definition
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Term
| "Simple" asphyxiants cause harm by... |
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Definition
| Displacing or diluting oxygen |
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Term
| Which is the least effective example of radiation shielding? |
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| What is the 1st responders best initial location at an incident? |
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| Vesicants are considered to be... |
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| Awareness level training is exceeded when 1st responders enter the... |
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Definition
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Term
| VX, GB, GD, and GA are all... |
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Definition
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| Will a hydrocarbon float or sink in water? |
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| If a hydrocarbon has a specific gravity that is greater than 1, what does this mean? |
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| What substance is placarded as a non-flammable gas, even though it is, in fact flammable? |
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| What is the flammable range of gasoline? |
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| What is the flammable range for ammonia? |
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| What product has a flammalbe range of 1%-100%? |
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