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41 Cards in this Set
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Specifications of a Div A pumper? |
Height - 3.10 Width - 2.50 Length - 8.10 Weight - 12.8T Capacity - 1300L Foam - class A 25L class B 300L |
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Specifications of a Div B pumper? |
Height - 3.35 Width - 3m including mirrors Length - 8.5 Weight - 18.6T Capacity - 2000L Foam - class B 200L |
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Where are some specialist appliances located? |
Div A - BA support no. 38 hazmat no. 38 control unit no. 1 ultra large no. 1 27m ladder no. 35, 37m ladder no. 47 Div b - BA support Ballarat hazmat Ballarat |
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Active fire protection in building structures |
Alarm systems Smoke detectors Sprinkler systems Evacuation systems Smoke control systems |
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Meaning of alarm of fire? |
32a alarm of fire means any call for assistance at a fire, accident, explosion or other emergency |
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Name 6 other agencies involved in emergencies |
VicPol AV EPA ESTA CFA WATERCORP |
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Frame structures |
Back (Definition) |
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Passive fire protection in building structures |
Compartmentalisation Separation Structural elements Fire rated construction materials Fire isolated doors Fire rated doors |
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Spell CHEMICAL |
Charlie Hotel Echo Mike India Charlie Alpha Lima |
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Comms call signs? |
FRV - firecom FRV Cfa - firecom |
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Radio procedures at a structure fire |
1. When leaving station 2. When arriving on scene 3. Initial situation report (wordback, sitrep) 4. When important objectives have been reached (occupants safe, fire under control) 5. When leaving the scene 6. On arrival back at the station |
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6 pro words to send |
Affirmative Correction Roger Negative Disregard Standby |
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What is corporate governance? |
The process of creating and reviewing organisational polices and procedures to ensure FRV are fulfilling its legislative requirements |
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Where can you find information on corporate governance? |
FRV intranet |
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What is FRV’s strategic values? |
Service delivery Safety Relationships Teamwork |
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Frame structures |
Back (Definition) |
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What are the 4 types of foam? |
AFFF Class b on all pumpers FFF ARF ATC |
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Advantages of using foam? |
Requires less water to extinguish fire. Reduces danger of re-ignition Only practical extinguishing agent for large class b fires Can get to hard to reach places |
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Disadvantages of using foam? |
Correct equipment needs to be used It’s expensive Foam may be attacked by other harmful chemicals May be affected by wind |
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How do calculate the amount of foam required? |
Surface area x 6.5 (6.5L/m2) x 10 (10min of application) X by 3% or 6% for amount on concentrate needed |
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How do calculate the amount of foam required? |
Surface area x 6.5 (6.5L/m2) x 10 (10min of application) X by 3% or 6% for amount on concentrate needed |
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When are we required to wear a harness? |
Whenever we are working at heights on roofs or when work in Ariel appliances I.e ladder platform or Tele boom |
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How do calculate the amount of foam required? |
Surface area x 6.5 (6.5L/m2) x 10 (10min of application) X by 3% or 6% for amount on concentrate needed |
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When are we required to wear a harness? |
Whenever we are working at heights on roofs or when work in Ariel appliances I.e ladder platform or Tele boom |
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What are the attachment points? |
Dorsal D Sternal D Ventral D Waist side D Soft attachment point Equipment loops |
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How do calculate the amount of foam required? |
Surface area x 6.5 (6.5L/m2) x 10 (10min of application) X by 3% or 6% for amount on concentrate needed |
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When are we required to wear a harness? |
Whenever we are working at heights on roofs or when work in Ariel appliances I.e ladder platform or Tele boom |
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What are the attachment points? |
Dorsal D Sternal D Ventral D Waist side D Soft attachment point Equipment loops |
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Definitions of delivery hose and suction hose |
D - built to withstand internal pressure. Carry water from pump to branch S - built to withstand external pressure. Carry water from static supply to pump |
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How do calculate the amount of foam required? |
Surface area x 6.5 (6.5L/m2) x 10 (10min of application) X by 3% or 6% for amount on concentrate needed |
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When are we required to wear a harness? |
Whenever we are working at heights on roofs or when work in Ariel appliances I.e ladder platform or Tele boom |
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What are the attachment points? |
Dorsal D Sternal D Ventral D Waist side D Soft attachment point Equipment loops |
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Definitions of delivery hose and suction hose |
D - built to withstand internal pressure. Carry water from pump to branch S - built to withstand external pressure. Carry water from static supply to pump |
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What are the 2 uses of hydrants? |
To supply water to a pump. To supply water to a branch via a hose |
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Name the 4 above ground and 1 below ground hydrants. |
Above - Millcock, rural standpipe, pillar, L type Below - ground ball hydrant |
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What are the 2 types of hydrant indicators? |
Metal & vinyl |
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Front (Term) |
A. Head B. 65mm store blank cap C. Shipping handles D. Make thread E. Wing nut F. Neoprene washer G. Operating handle H. Spindle I. 65mm storz coupling J. Top boss k. 65mm diameter alloy barrel L. Bottom boss M. Collar N. Cup valve |
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6 Principles of pressure |
1. Pressure is perpendicular to any surface on which it acts. 2. Pressure of a fluid at rest is the same intensity in all directions 3. Pressure applied to the outside of a container is equally distributed 4. Downward pressure of a fluid is proportional to its depth 5. Downward pressure is proportional to the density of the fluid 6. Downward pressure of fluid in a vessel is independent of the vessel |
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6 Principles of pressure |
1. Pressure is perpendicular to any surface on which it acts. 2. Pressure of a fluid at rest is the same intensity in all directions 3. Pressure applied to the outside of a container is equally distributed 4. Downward pressure of a fluid is proportional to its depth 5. Downward pressure is proportional to the density of the fluid 6. Downward pressure of fluid in a vessel is independent of the vessel |
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What are the friction loss laws? |
Diameter of hose Roughness of hose internally Independent if pressure Square to the flow rate Length of hose used |
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Friction loss in different hose sizes |
38mm - 150kpa 50mm - 75kpa 65mm - 2kpa 90mm - 5kpa |
