FDNY Probie School Week 1 Quiz Review

FDNY Probie School Week 1 Quiz Review What does a rapidly flashing light indicate on the HUD? - 1/4 tank left in your cylinder What does a yellow light flashing slowly indicate on the HUD? - 1⁄2 tank left in your cylinder What is one environment that your SCBA does not work to supply air? - Underwater Q: Which statement regarding the protection limitations of the SCBA is incorrect: A.) The facepiece does not protect against entry of contaminants through the eyes B.) Working and exit times will vary considerably depending upon physical conditioning. C.) The SCBA does not protect against heat exhaustion or exposure to heat or flame. D.) If a member runs out of air, that member should remove the regulator from the facepiece. The donned facepiece will provide some protection to the skin on the face. - A.) The facepiece does not protect against entry of contaminants through the eyes Where is it not recommended to flake out a hose line? - The floor above the fire floor What is a Becket Bend used for? - Securing to ropes together What is a bowline on a bite used for? - Creating a harness for someones legs What is a another name for the substantial object knot? - Clove Hitch and a binder on the taught part of the rope. What knot do you use to securely lower someone off of a building (on the person)? - Slippery Hitch What knot do you use to securely lower someone off of a building (on the Building)? - Clove hitch and binder on taut rope/ Substantial object knot What is a Mayday? - Imminent collapse of building What is Urgent? - Possible collapse of building What are the 4 things required for combustion? - Fuel, Heat, Self sustained chemical Reaction, and oxidizing agent (O2) What are the six positions on a truck? - Officer, O.V. (roof man), Can man, Irons man, Chauffeur, ROOF (if six man team) What does A.C.D.C. Stand for in regards to appliances? - Applies, Combines, Divides, Controls What are the four S's of Fittings? - Sex, Size, Solid, Swivel What two tools are married together are known as a set of irons? - Halligan and a Flat head Axe What do firefighters call a sledge hammer? - A maul What tool has these specifications: 8000LBS of force Unable to be used underwater Unable to open outward facing doors. - Rabbit claw What fittings do you need to join a 2 1/2 inch male hose to a 3 1/4 female hose? - A 2 1/2 inch to 3 Inch increaser. What are the three diameters of hose found in the hose bed with their respective coupling size in order from smallest to biggest? - 1 3/4 inch Hose, 1 1/2 inch coupling 2 1/2 inch Hose, 2 1/2 Inch coupling 3 1/2 inch hose, 3 Inch coupling what is the widest hose on the firetruck?