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6 Cards in this Set
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HOTS |
Used for hazardous atmospheres High Temperatures Oxygen deficient Toxic Atmospheres Smoke Concentrations |
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WUCOMS |
Used to explain a piece of equipment thoroughlySTRICT What is it? Use Construction Operation Maintenance Safety |
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STRICT |
Used to remember the protocols for tying knots 1) Ensure the correct knot is SELECTED for the task 2) Place TENSION on the line to set and tighten the knot 3) all knots must be REMOVED from the line after use 4) all knots must be INSPECTED after tying. Look away and recheck 5) all knots to be CHECKED by another firefighter (life Rescue line only) 6) all knots must have no less than 150mm TAIL after tightening |
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TRUSS |
Used to identify a good knot 1) easy to TIE 2) easily RECOGNISED when tied correctly 3) easy to UNTIE 4) should not SLIP excessively or over tighten 5) will not significantly reduce or damage the STRENGTH of the rope line |
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CAMSUE |
Used to identify how a rope line can deteriorate Chemicals Abrasions Mechanical damage Shock Load Ultraviolet Light Extreme Heat |
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DRISL |
Used to describe the 5 friction losses in hoses Diameter - as diameter of the hose increases friction decreases Roughness - the tougher the inside of the hose, the greater the friction Independent of pressure - pressure in pipe doesn’t change friction loss Square of the flow rate - half the flow rate, you quarter the friction loss Length of hose - the longer the hose the greater the friction loss |
