RFD Academy Week 1 Notes
Trapping in pockets of air within the coat
Three layers of coats work together to create insulation by
- 1000 Feet of 3" - 1000 Feet of 5"
Total Amount of Supply Line for RFD
575 Feet - 150 Crosslay - 200 Crosslay - 100 Hotel Pack - 75 Trash Line - 50 ft Doughnut roll
Total Feet of 1 3/4" hose on the engines
Single Jacket
Wildland Hose is ______ Construction of hose
1 1/2" to 1"
Wildland Hose line sizes are
- 6" Hose - 10 feet in length - Rigid / tough - Partly See-Through
characteristics of the Hard Suction Hose for RFD
- 51% Thermal - 27% Outer - 22% Moisture
%'s of our PPE Coats
Asphyxiation
-Excess amount of carbon monoxide and/or other hazard gasses in the blood. - Death caused by severe oxygen deficiency
- Carbon Monoxide - Hydrogen Cyanide
2 Most common Gasses in structure fires
Flat (Straight) Load Triple Load
2 RFD Hose Loads use?
Dynamic Rope and Static Rope
2 Types of Ropes are
- Vertical Flame Test - Forced Air Oven Test
2 Types of Thermal Performance Tests
Flat Webbing Tubular Webbing
2 Types of Webbing are
- Valve Devices - Fittings - Valves.
3 Types of Hose appliances:
- Rocker - Ressesed - Pin
3 types of Coupling Lugs
Atmospheric Supplying Respirators (SCBA's) Air-Purifying Respirators (Removes particulates)
A.S.R.'s and A.P.R.'s are:
Pulmonary Edema
Accumulation of fluids in the lungs
1" 1 1/2" 1 3/4" 2 1/2" 3" 5" 6"
All Hose Sizes RFD Use:
Every Fire Call
All Hose must be scrubbed and washed after?
Rocker Lugs Pyrite Aluminum
All RFD Couplings are
Double Jacket construction hose
All RFD hose is ______ construction of hose
Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere
Any Atmosphere containing less than 19.5% Oxygen
- Seat Belts - Stiffer - Difficult to bend - Rated for 9000lbs
Characteristics of Flat Webbing
- Most Common Type - Edge Stitched - Rated for 6000 lbs
Characteristics of Tubular Webbing
Convective and radiant heat
Coats are good against what kinds of heat
- 150 Feet of 1 3/4" Hose
Crossly #1 in RFD is
- 200 feet of 1 3/4" Hose - Weighing in at 272 lbs
Crossly #2 in RFD is
- 200 Feet of 2 1/2" Hose - Weighing in at 528 lbs
Crossly #3 in RFD is
Higbee Cut
Cut in the couplings to help line up the threads
Static Rope has a Low Stretch Dynamic Rope has a long stretch
Deference between StaticRope and Dynamic Rope
400%
Dermal Absorption rate increases _______ % every 5 degrees of skin temperature
- Laid Rope (Twisted) - Braided Rope - Braid-on-Braid - Kernmantle
Different Types of Rope Construction
Combustion Toxic Gases Super Heated Atmospheres
Examples of Respiratory Hazards
Stn. 62 Stn. 64 Stn. 68
Extractors for PPE in RFD
- Building anchors - Harnesses - Lashing
Generally webbing is used for
-Kevlar/Nomex
Globe Boots are made of:
- Cowhide - Thermal Lining
Globe Gloves are made of _____ and have an ___________
- Collar = 54 - Shoulder = 65 - Front Flap = 120 - Trim = 64 - Pockets = 90-120 - Fly = > 120 - Knee = > 120
Globe Structure Gear TTP Ratings:
Respiratory Hazards
Hazards to the Lungs, commonly known as Oxygen Deficiency
Traffic Vests & Rain Coats
High Visibility reflective in RFD includes:
Gated Wye
Hose Appliance that connects 1 Line and splits to 2 lines
Siamsese - 2 females - 1 male
Hose Appliance that connects 2 pieces of hose into 1
- Double Males - Double Females
Hose Appliances Adapters examples
Take the TTP # and divide by 2 = Seconds until Burns
How do you figure out Thermal Protective Performance(TTP) rating for second degree burns?
3%
How much % of deaths are traffic accident related
16%
How much % of oxygen is needed for flames
Immediately Dangerous (to) Life (and) Health
I.D.L.H.
Must be Synthetic materials and Block Creel made
Life Safety Rope is made of
Rescues Only
Life Safety Rope is only for
10 Years
Life span of Turnouts
- National Fire Hose - Nylon double jacket hose - Rubber Liner - Pyrite Aluminum Coupling
N-DURA hose Characteristics:
-Reflective Trim - Wristlets - Closure System - Collars - DRD
NFPA 1971 PPE requires:
- Outer Shell - Moisture Barrier - Thermal Liner
NFPA 1971 requires Coats to have what 3 parts:
- Jackets / Pants (Made of Nomex) - Leather Gloves - Googles - Helmet - Protective Shroud - Footwear (Lace up Safety, Non Steel)
NFPA 1977 Wildland requires:
- 600 Lbs working strength - 15:1 Safety Ratio - 9,000 Lbs tensile strength
NFPA 1983 Defines Rope Life Safety:
NFPA 1963
NFPA Standard for Fire Hose connections
NFPA 1971
NFPA Standard for PPE
NFPA 1983
NFPA Standard for Rope Life Safety
NFPA 1961
NFPA Standard on Fire Hose
NFPA 1977
PPE NFPA Standard for Wildland
102 Galloons of water - 305 lbs of water
Per 100 Feet length of 5" Hose contains how much water and weighs?
106 lbs
Per 100 Feet length of 5" Hose weighs dry?
411 lbs Total - 106 lbs dry - 305 lbs of water
Per 100 Feet length of 5" Hose weighs in TOTAL
68 lbs Total - 16 water Dry - 52 lbs in water
Per 50 Feet length of 1 3/4" TOTAL weight?
6 1/4 Gallons / 52 lbs
Per 50 Feet length of 1 3/4" holds how much water and weighs
16 lbs
Per 50 Feet length of 1 3/4" weighs dry?
12 3/4 Gallons of water - Weighs 106 lbs of water
Per 50 Feet length of 2 1/2" Hose holds how much water and weighs?
26 lbs
Per 50 Feet length of 2 1/2" Hose weighs dry?
132 lbs Total - 26 lbs dry - 106 lbs of water
Per 50 Feet length of 2 1/2" Hose weighs in TOTAL?
18 1/2 Gallons of water - weighs 153 lbs of water
Per 50 Feet length of 3" Hose contains how much water and weighs?
23 lbs
Per 50 Feet length of 3" Hose weighs dry?
176 lbs
Per 50 Feet length of 3" Hose weighs in TOTAL?
Hypoxia
Potentially fatal condition caused by lack of oxygen
HFX Brand and in 100 feet sections
RFD 5" Hose is what brand and what size
75 Feet of 1 3/4" Hose
RFD Bumper and Trash Line is?
Extra 50 Feet Rolled into a Single or Double Doughnut Roll
RFD Engines have ____ feet in extra 1 3/4" hose rolled into a ______ roll
Firefighters shall be under the direct command of their Captain
RFD Firefighter responsibilities #1
Firefighters shall be familiar with practices and procedures which will enable them to perform their duties safely and efficiently.
RFD Firefighter responsibilities #2
All firefighters shall know and be able to perform all duties required of their position whether assigned to an engine, truck and/pr rescue
RFD Firefighter responsibilities #3
When on incidents, firefighters shall remain with their apparatus until ordered to work
RFD Firefighter responsibilities #4
Firefighters shall work as a company while at emergencies unless ordered to otherwise
RFD Firefighter responsibilities #5
Firefighters shall participate in and satisfactory complete drills and training sessions as requested by their captain
RFD Firefighter responsibilities #6
Firefighters are responsible for all equipment issued to them by the Fire Department
RFD Firefighter responsibilities #7
Firefighters are responsible for proper maintenance and care of stations, grounds and equipment as assigned by their Captain
RFD Firefighter responsibilities #8
Firefighters shall assist the Engineer in cleaning the apparatus unless orders otherwise by the Captain
RFD Firefighter responsibilities #9
Cairns 880
RFD Helmet is a:
100 Feet of 1 3/4" Hose
RFD Hotel Pack
- 2 1/2" Port - 4 1/2" Port
RFD Hydrants in the city have what size ports
Local 188
RFD IAFF Local #?
Intakes
RFD Pump pannel have _____ to connect to drafting hose
NH (National Hose) threads
RFD Thread style is
Fire Captain Jim Russy
RFD Union President
- 1 3/4" - 2 1/2"
RFD uses what size N-DURA hose for Structure lines
40% PBO (Polybenzoxazole) 60% Para-armaid (Or Kevlar)
Richmond Fire Globe Turnouts made of
Particulates
Small particle of solid materials
ANSI Z87.1
Standard for Safety Glasses
10%
Static Rope can not Elongate more than ____%
Total Heat Loss - Test of Breathability
T.H.L.
Thermal Protective Performance
T.P.P.
35
TTP Rating of ______ for structure gear