SUPER DUPER FIRE SERVICE QUIZ - FF GIBBONS

Name the 4 requirements of a knot.

• Easy to tie

• Easy to untie

• Fit for purpose

• Doesn’t damage the line

What are the 5 key elements of being a Safe Person

• S - Self Awareness

• S - Situational Awareness (observational)

• C - Competency

• C - Communication

• D - Decisive

On our radios, there are 6 channels. What are their allocations?

1. Fire Ground

2. Command Support

3. BA

4. Spare

5. Command

6. Aerial

What are signs and symptoms of a collapsing building?

• Cracks in walls

• Sagging floors

• Displaced columns

• Cracking/dropping arches

• Bulging walls

• Buckling columns/beams

• Water or smoke being pushed through what seems to be solid masonry walls

• Unusual noises coming from the structure

At an incident, what is an E.E.P?

Emergency Evacuation Point

At an RTC, what must be in place for extrication?

Hard & Soft protection

What 3 types of glass can one find at an RTC?

• Laminated

• Tempered

• Polycarbonate

13.5 components - name as many as you can.

• Round

• Strings

• Jack beam

• Jack pads

• Pulley

• Cable

• AAD

• Poles/Props

• Main section

• Middle section

• Upper section

• Rollers

• Pawls

• Line

What’s the minimum safe distance between a ladder and building?

1/3rd of the working height

What are the purpose of rollers on our ladder?

To roll up the walls of buildings.

How is the Incident Command point indicated on the truck?

A flashing red/orange Beacon

What are the 6 phases of an RTC Rescue?

• Scene safety and assessment

• Initial access & Stablisation

• Glass management/peel & reveal & Tool prep

• Space Creation

• Full Access

• Extrication & Transport

When can you haul someone out of a vehicle?

• If they’re not breathing (but think you can still save their life)

• Vehicle is in precarious location and/or situation (on fire etc)

What routine vehicle checks would you do on an appliance?

• Petrol/Diesel

• Oil

• Water - coolant, screen wash + FF water

• Damage/Drivetrain/Destination

• Electrics - lights

• Rubbers - tyres

• You - license, fit and well

What does METHANE stand for?

• My call sign

• Exact location

• Type of incident

• Hazards present/expected

• Access routes

• No. Of casualties

• Emergency services present and required

Name 5 features of the MDT

• Mapping information

• Vehicle information - crash data

• Hydrant locations

• Handbook files - library of operational information

• Chem information

What is the order of Radio messages at an incident?

• Mobile (sent via MDT)

• In attendance (sent by MDT)

• Assistance

• Informative

• Stop message

What’s are the two types of pumps found on an appliance?

• Centrifugal

• Peripheral

What are the checks needed to maintain an LPP pump?

• Petrol

• Oil

• Water

• Electrics

• Rubbers

• Seals

You notice an increase in pressure whilst at work (low pressure gauge). What could be the causes?

• Closing down of a branch

• Debris/vehicle on the hose

• Severe kink in the hose

• Blockage at the branch nozzle

What are the causes for a decrease in pressure whilst at work (low pressure guage)

• Opening up of a branch

• Burst length of hose

Pumping from an open water source, you notice a Decrease Vacuum Reading from 0.5 to 0.3 bar. What could be the causes?

• Rise in the level of supply

• Suction strainer is unblocked

• Branch has closed down

• Restriction on outlet side is released

What’s the maximum output from an Akron 1720 Turbojet mainline branch?

475l/min (115 l/min is the lowest)

What helps account for the 2m difference between practical and theoretical lift?

• Create the flow

• Raising the water

• Entry loss

• Suction and strainer

• Temperature

What amount of pressure is lost for each length of hose, and for each 1m of lift, respectively?

• 0.2 bar for each length of hose

• 0.1 bar for each 1m of lift

You’re pumping from Appliance, currently at 3 bar. The pressure raises to 3.5 bar. What could be the reasons?

• Branch has been closed down

• Blockage in the jet

• Something parked on the hose

What are the two types of assessments carried out at an incident?

• Dynamic Risk Assessment

• Analytical Risk Assessment

There is no vacuum reading at a pump. Why?

• Air in the pump

• No water

• Air leaks in the hose

• Lift is too great (crest)

• Primer is broken

• Faulty gauge

• Seals and glands may be dry

What are the structural elements of a compartment called?

• Arches

• Beams

• Columns

• Floors

• Lintels

• Load bearing walls

• Connectors

• Trusses

• Air supported structures

Identify the roles of the firefighter by their tabards.

What are the 4 common airbags found in a vehicle? What are their safe working distances?

• Side (5inches)

• Drivers (10inches)

• Curtain (15inches)

• Passenger (20inches)

You’re doing an initial Scene Survey at an RTC. What are you looking for? (Not sure exam question)

• Hazardous substances

• Fires

• Vehicle loads

• Access and stability of vehicles

• Fuel leaks

• Integrity of fuel systems

• Type of fuel (Petrol, LPG, Hybrid, Electric)

• Specific site conditions

• Number of vehicles

• Number of casualties in vehicles

• Number of casualties NOT in vehicles

• People

• Road Debris

What does PDA stand for?

Pre Determined Attendance

What are the two types of Tactical Modes?

• Offensive

• Defensive

Why do we set up an E.E.P at an incident?

• Following an emergency evacuation, a roll call will be taken to account for anyone who is on the fire ground

What does ‘Rest’ mean and who can say it?

• Only used by Trainers

• Given prior to detailing a learning point

• Crew must remain still where they are

• Countercommanded by the order “Carry On”

What does the Firefighter Safety Maxim say?

The greater the potential benefit of fire and rescue actions, the greater the risk FFs and commanders will accept

Analytical and DynamIc Risk Assements. What are they?

DRA - a process that involves continually monitoring and analysing risk in a changing environment.

ARA - a more detailed risk assessment (written) based on the DRA.

The command “STILL”. Who can say it and when is used?

• Order can be given by ANY member of the crew

• Only to be used in an emergency (prevention of an accident )

• Crew to remain perfectly still

• Countercommanded by order “Carry On”

What type of hazards might you find at an RTC (name 6)

• Vehicle construction materials

• Vehicle deformation

• Air bag locations

• Seat belt pre-tensioners

• ROPS

• Sharps

• Bodily fluids

• Electrics

• Extrication tools

• Glass dust

What minimum distance should you park a truck away from an incident on a motorway.

50m

Learn the phonetic alphabet

What does the acronym HAULE stand for?

• Height

• Area

• Use

• Location

• Equipment

What section of the law gives us our powers at an RTC

Section 44 and 45 of 2004 Fire And Rescue Service Act

How many Lpm is delivered by High pressure hose

200 Lpm

While LPP pumping, you cannot get a prime? Name some reasons why

• Air in the system

• Basket not under water 300

• Lift is too great

• Primer broken

• Faulty gauge

• Seals not sealing

At pump, when you are running out of water. What’s hierarchy of things you can do?

• Hydrant

• Ask reduce flow

• Ask reduce pressure

• What can be turned off?

What’s the order of commands for pump op?

1. Water on

2. Delivery number 1

3. 4 bar pressure

4. Working in the open

What distance does suction strainer need to be below water surface to prevent a vortex?

300mm

How many ladders on a truck? Name them

• 13.5m ladder

• 9m ladder

• Triple extension

• Roof ladder

At any speed, when there is no flow, the pressure is at a maximum; it increases/decreases as delivery valves gradually open & the flow increases/decreases?

Decreases & Increases

Name all the commands to pitch a 13.5m ladder.

* Prepare to slip the 13.5m ladder (2&1 on levers facing, 3&4 back to back)

* Slip

* Well (ladder slows down)

* Sight the heal

* Ladder, heal or head left or right

* Under run

* Extend the ladder (strap off, 3 grabs both props, 4&2 extend, 3 aware of cable tension),

* Well, paws and any other height adjustments.

* Head in (props pulled out, then bought back in placed back lightly, outside foot behind props)

* Foot the ladder, ladder footed. (Check x3 points for; 1to3 working height, strings in contact, 3-5rounds above sill, round not on sill,

* Stand clear.

* Drill complete watch

* Ok, knock off make up. Repeated by all,

* Ladder crew,

* Head out (props kicked in couple of inches)

* Extended to lower, well, lower. Lift to lock paws, put strap back on. (Others watch cable as 3 lowers)

* Clear behind

* Under run.

* Ready, brace, lift.

* Re position on truck

* Check then report to watch, drill complete, all gear stowed (done once crew is back in original position)

Climbing the ladder

* Clear the props

* Foot the ladder , ladder footed

* Ladder footed

Before descending

* Clear the props, Foot the ladder, ladder footed

* Paws, step in

* 3,2,1 L or R step off

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9m ladder pitch start to finish

From the mounted position;

* Prepare to slip the 9m ladder

* Slip (2 on gantry, 1 on near side, 3&4 ready to lift and pull ladder down, 3 joins 1 at head once down)

* Well (ladder slows down)

* Release the head

* Sight the heal

* Ladder, heal or head left or right

* Under run

* Extend the ladder (strap off, 4 extends, 3 aware of cable tension),

* Well, paws and any other height adjustments.

* Head in (props pulled out, then bought back in placed back lightly, outside foot behind props)

* Foot the ladder, ladder footed. (Check x3 points for; 1to3 working height, strings in contact, 3-5rounds above sill, round not on sill,

* Stand clear.

* Drill complete watch

* Ok, knock off make up. Repeated by all,

* Ladder crew,

* Head out (props kicked in couple of inches)

* Extended to lower, well, lower. Lift to lock paws, put strap back on. (Others watch cable as 3 lowers)

* Clear behind

* Under run.

* Ready, brace, lift.

* Re position on truck

* Check then report to watch, drill complete, all gear stowed (done once crew is back in original position)

Climbing the ladder

* Foot the ladder, ladder footed

* Ladder footed

Before descending

* Foot the ladder, ladder footed

* Paws, step in

* 3,2,1 L or R step off

Name the parts of a H signs

SOD. Size (mm) Over Distance (m)

Name the types of hose on an appliance

• 22mm Hose Reel

• Lay flat 45mm

• Lay flat 70mm

• Hard Suction 100mm

Types of knots commonly used

• Rolling hitch

• Figure of 8

• Double sheet bend

• Clove hitch

• Overhand knot

• Bowline

• Running bowline

• Round turn and two half hitches

What are pump pressures and volumes for low and high pressure pumping?

1. Low. 4-8bar, 115-475 Lpm

2. High 20-25bar, 200 Lpm

What’s the size in radius of the action circle at an RY

2-5m

What are the 3 different types of extrication plans at an RTC?

Extrication plans

* Immediate release (no life signs but life can still be potentially saved)

* Rapid release (vital signs are deteriorating rapidly) quick as possible

* Controlled release (casualty is stable in situ )

How is an Incident Command Point (ICP) identified at small incidents?

Identified by red or red/white flashing beacon

Name one function an ICP carries out?

Acts as first contact point for all attending appliances and established radio communications with Fire control

Name one piece of equipment that helps crews to carry out the ICP function?

Incident Command Board and Support pack should be used to support these duties

Circle the correct statement - increase or decrease:

At any given speed, when there is no flow the pressure is at a maximum; it increase/decreases as the delivery valves are gradually opened and the flow increases/decreases

When pump speed increases both pressure and flow increase/decrease

When suction lift increases both pressure and flow increase/decrease

9m ladder commands

• Prepare to slip 9M Ladder

• Slip

• Well

• Release the head

• Ladder L/R (Heel L&R)

• Underrun

• Extend

• Well, lower

• Head in

• Adjust Heel L&R

• Foot the ladder (ladder footed)

• Stand clear

• Drill complete, watch

Make up

• Ladder crew

• Head out

• Extend to lower

• Well, lower

• (Clear behind)

• Underrun

• Ready, brace lift

• Ladder secure

• Drill complete, watch all gear stowed

What’s the recognised evacuation signal of any incident?

Repeated Short Sharp blasts in the ACME Thunderer Whistle.

On hearing this signal everyone should blow their whistles to also give the warning, to amplify its importance and ensure all personnel are aware across the whole incident. This means evacuate the incident ground and go to the EEP.