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