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0701
LP 170 Extinguishers
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Professional
09/26/2007

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Term
It's mandatory that firefighters possess a thorough __________ knowledge of the tools they utilize?
Definition
working
Term
The Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher is made out of?
Definition
Heavy gauge steel hydrostatically tested to 600 PSI
Term
The Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher has a nylon reinforced hose with nozzle which provides a _____ stream?
Definition
60 deg.
Term
The Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher shell is filled with ________ of dry chemical? What does is consist of?
Definition
20 lbs.
Baking Soda
Term
For the Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher the average operator can extinguish a ___________?
Definition
20 sq. ft. deep laer Class B fire
Term
What is the DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher pressurized to?
Definition
165 PSI
Term
What are the uses for the Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher?
Definition
Flammable gas
Gas
Liquified Gas
Class A fires for rapid control
Acid Spills
Term
Dry Chemical Extinguishers are approximately ___________ as effective as CO2?
Definition
2 X's
Term
The cloud of the Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher can be used as a heat shield and is similar to a ?
Definition
heat arrestor
Term
The discharge time for the Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher is?
Definition
10 seconds
Term
What is a safety concern with the Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher?
Definition
Oxygen may drop to a dangerous levels in a confined area
Term
What department resources carry the Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher?
Definition
Trucks and Engines
Squads
Fireboats
Heavy Rescue Appparatus
Airport Fire Rescue Apparatus
Term
Check the pressure of the DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher __________? Make sure it is between ________?
Definition
Daily
120 to 170 PSI
Term
Invert and shake The Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher ______________ to prevent caking?
Definition
monthly
Term
Paint the shell of The Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher __________?
Definition
Per company policy
Term
To recharge The Pressurized DRY CHEMICAL extinguisher forward a F175 tag to LAFD __________?
Definition
S & M
Term
The Air Pressure Type Extinuigher (water gun) is made out of ? What does it weigh?
Definition
Stainless steel
3.5 lbs.
Term
The Air Pressure Type Extinguisher (water gun) has a _____ capacity?
Definition
2.5 gallon
Term
How far can the Air Pressure Type Extinguisher (water gun) reach?
Definition
35 feet
Term
How long does the Air Pressure Type Extinguisher (water gun) last?
Definition
approximately 1 min
Term
What are the uses for the Air Pressure Type Extinguisher (water gun)?
Definition
Class A Materials only
Term
Why would you use wet water with the Air Pressure Type Extinguisher (water gun)?
Definition
wet water increaes the surface area
Term
What is the pressure supposed to be on the Air Pressure Type Extinguisher (water gun)?
Definition
90 - 110 PSI
Term
Check the contents of The Air Pressure Type Extinguisher (water gun) when?
Definition
daily and after each use.
Term
The Air Pressure Type Extinguisher (water gun) is carried by?
Definition
Trucks
Engines
Squads
Term
The Carbon Dioxide Extinuisher has a ______ shell?
Definition
steel
Term
The Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher also has a _____ safety disc?
Definition
135 deg
Term
What is the Net Content of the Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher?
Definition
20 lbs
Term
What is the Discharge time of the Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher?
Definition
60 seconds
Term
What are the uses for the Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher? When wouldn't you use it?
Definition
Volatile liquids and electrical fires
Not effective on Metal fires
Term
When Operating the Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher apply the snow at the _______?
Definition
base or edge of the fire
Term
When do you weigh the Carbon Dioxide extinguisher?
Definition
Upon receipt
After Use
monthly
Term
When do you recharge the contents of the Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher?
Definition
when contents reach 15 lbs.
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