FDNY Proby School Quiz 1 Review

FDNY Proby School Quiz 1 Review What are the various light indicators on the Face piece's HUD? - 2 Green = 100%, 1 green = 75%, Slow Flashing Yellow = 50%, Rapid Flashing Red = 25% What does "VEIS" mean? - VENT, ENTRY, ISOLATE, SEARCH What type of roofs should not be cut into? - Gypsum, Q-Deck over Truss What is the priority order of victim removal? - Interior Stairs, Horizontal Exits, Fire Escape, Ladder, Ropes What is a cockloft? - the space between the ceiling of the top floor and the roof Which way does the water flow on an attack hose? - Towards the Male end. What are the 3 types of heat transfer? - Convection, Conduction, Radiation Who makes up the inside team on a Ladder Company? - Officer, Can , Irons What are the Life Saving Rope (LSR) specifications? - 150 Ft, 9/16 inch wide What are the 4 "S's" when working with fittings in order of precedence? - Sex, Size, Solid to Solid, Swivel What is the range of watts in the Handie-Talkies? - 2 watts (5 watts when in EAB) What is the numerical value for the exposures of a building? - 0 = Fire Area, 1 = Entrance, 2 = Left of entrance, 3 = Rear, 4 = Right of Entrance When do we cut an open web steel joint? - NEVER What is the desired water flow for 1 3/4? - 180 GPM What is the desired water flow for 2 1/2? - 225-250 GPM What is the desired water flow for 3 1/2? - 400 GPM What are the three measured knots? - Bowline Knot, Bowline on the Bight, Rolling Hitch What is the pressure inside a 45 minute Scott Cylinder? - 4500psi What is the amount of friction loss for each length of 1 3/4 hose? - 20psi What is the amount of friction loss for each length of 2 1/2 hose? - 5psi What is the amount of friction loss for each length of 3 1/2 hose? - almost none. negligible The 1st due Roofman brings what tools to the top floor fire? - Halligan, Halligan Hook, LSR What is the Bowline on the Bight used for? - To lower firemen or members How many pounds of force does the hydra ram exert? - 10,000lbs The rabbit tool can only be used for inward opening doors? True/False - TRUE The SCBA is Hydrostatically tested how often? - Every 5 years The SCBA's life expectancy is what? - 15 years What is the definition of pyrolysis? - The chemical decomposition of a substance through the action of heat. What is the part of the rope used in tying knots? - The working end What is a wellhole? - The opening area between staircases, which can be used to shorten hose lengths What is used to connect a 2 1⁄2 hose to a 1 3⁄4 hose? - Reducer A becket bend is used for? - Joining 2 ropes together What part of the nozzle contains the water control valve? - Shut-Off What does the term "I OWE YOU MY LIFE" refer to? - Mayday situations What does ACDC refer to? - Applies, Combines, Divides, Controls The aluminum oxide tip is best used for which material? - Metal What is itr called when you don't