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Define auto ignition temperature |
Lowest possible tenperature at which a fuel will ignite and continue to burn without the need for an ignition source to be introduced |
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What are the 5 authority values of the London fire brigade |
Fairness Integrity Respect Service Trust |
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Max flow rate of a ground monitor |
1900 lpm at 7 bar |
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If the auto fill valve has failed what will be displayed on the water flow meter? |
0 |
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What actions should be taken by a ba team leader if a member is entangled |
Set of dsu alarm Inform eco of entanglement with location Try and free yourself if possible Stay still if unstable Try and find the source of entanglement |
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What purpose does the inner mask serve on the ba faceless? |
Prevent misting |
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When just the ba team leader withdraw the crew? |
Injured or sick member Disoriented or confused members If eco has pressed evacuation button or whistle Exposed to a toxic atmosphere Uncontrolled loss of air Adsu is activated Telemetry and communications break down simultaneously |
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Checks before lifting from open water with a light portable pump? |
Priming valve is open Delivery valve is closed |
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Where should an attendednt stand when assisting a driver in reversing? |
10 meters behind 1 meter to the side and in view of the drivers mirrors |
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4 safety considerations when working on a ladder |
Dont over load the ladder 3 point of contact Don't overreach on the ladder Don't work on the top 3 rounds |
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3 types of properties exempt from powers of entry act |
Embassies Naval ships Crown property |
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5 steps to the operational risk assessment |
Evaluate the situation Select safe systems of work Asses safe systems of work Introduce control measures Reassess sage systems of work and control measures |
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How would self ventilation occurr? |
Breaking of a window Collapse of a ceiling or wall |
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4 phases of a fire progression |
Early stage Flash over Fully developed Decay |
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Conditions for 're entry |
Ba wearer must have 190 pressure Fit and well to 're enter Tasks that are less than 15 minutes |
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What should team leaders consider when making the decision to withdraw upon the situation of a members adsu? |
How close the team is to the exit How close the team is to the fire How close you are to other crews working Would staying out put other crews or yourself in danger |
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Who gives briefs to ba teams? The eco Comms operative Or incident commander |
Incident commander |
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How much water can a godiva pump produce but is limited to? |
4000 litres per minute Restricted to 2700 mark 1 and 2 3000 on a mark 3 |
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How far below the sill should the rolling hitch be when securing s bench aloft |
50 cm |
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What would indicate a decrease in the compound gauge |
Closed branch Increase in water supply Slight air leak in the hose |
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What are the reasons for an 8 meter lift rather than 10? Ofpita |
Overcoming inertia Frictional loss Pump entry loss Imperfect vacuum Temperature Atmospheric pressure |
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2 ways to improve the output of a water relay? |
Increase diameter of hose Decrease the distance between intermediate pumps |
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Hazards with basement fires |
Gas electric and water meters stored in the basement Difficult access and egress Communication difficulties Have to get below the heat barrier to tackle the fire Lack of ventilation possibilities Lack of reference points which can cause disorientation Hard to locate the seat of the fire |
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Define flash over |
The sudden and sustained transition of a growing fire into a fully developed fire |
