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OFD 1-06
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Professional
10/24/2006

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Term
What term do you shout after removing a hydrant cap ?
Definition
"sweep and clear"
Term
When given the order "take a 3" lead" what must you repeat immediatly?
Definition
Same term "take a 3" lead"
Term
What is the "bird dog"
Definition
a Truck position
Term
What is the primary job of the "bird dog" ?
Definition
Forcible Entry
Term
What does a red top hydrant mean ?
Definition
0-500 gpm
Term
What is the name of the guy in the department that makes Truck belts, what station does he work at and what shift is he on
Definition
Bruce Fontalera, Station 1 , B shift.
Term
What stations are the washer extracters located?
Definition
1,8,13,24 and 26
Term
What is the guys name that does turnout shell repairs?
Definition
Eric Deper
Term
What stations and shifts do we purchase T-shirts and other dept. approved apparel
Definition
station 8, "A" shift and station 20, "C" shift
Term
What is a 4-way valve?
Definition
An hydrant attachment used on most fires to take a 3" lead.
Term
How many times a year does NFPA require turnouts to be washed?
Definition
2 times minimum
Term
Who is the manufacterer of our turnouts?
Definition
Lyon
Term
How many layers are in our turnouts?
Definition
Three, Outer shell, inner shell and water barrier.
Term
Where is the wildland protective gear and clothing cache housed?
Definition
station #28
Term
Can we wash our turnouts in the regular washing machines at the stations?
Definition
NO !!
Term
what is the purpose of the turnout's outer shell and what materials does it consist of?
Definition
Radiant heat protection and Nomex/Kevlar.
Term
What is the purpose of the turnouts inner layer?
Definition
Thermal protection.
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