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FF 1 Chapter 10

Vehicle Extrication, rescue tools, Lighting, tech rescue

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1. Which of the following is powered by the power take-off system? (480) A. Portable lights B. Portable electric generator C. Apparatus electrical system D. Vehicle-mounted generator D. Vehicle-mounted generator
Extrication Incident in which a trapped victim must be removed from a vehicle or other type of machinery.
Generator Portable device for generating auxiliary electrical power
POWER TAKE OFF System (PTO) Mechanism that allows a vehicle engine to power equipment such as a pump, winch, or tool. typically pro is attached to the transmission
Inverter Step up transformer that converts a vehicles 12 or 24 volt DC current into 110 or 220 volt ac current
2. Which of the following emergency scene lighting devices has the disadvantages of limited power supply and mobility? (481) A. Portable lights B. Portable electric generator C. Vehicle-mounted generator D. Apparatus electrical system D. Apparatus electrical system
3. What type of emergency scene lighting equipment is used to light remote areas of an incident scene? (481) A. Fixed lights B. Portable lights C. Vehicle-mounted generator D. Apparatus electrical system B. Portable lights
4. Which of the following BEST describes a limitation of fixed lights? (481) A. Noisy when equipped with separate engine B. Constant exhaust and limited power supply C. Number of units limited by location on scene D. Number of units limited by amount of power produced by generator D. Number of units limited by amount of power produced by generator
5. Which of the following auxiliary electrical equipment provides multiple outlets through one inlet? (484) A. Junction boxes B. Electrical cables C. Adapter connections D. Twist-lock receptacles A. Junction boxes
Intrinsically Safe Equipment that is approved for use in flammable atmospheres.(must be incapable of releasing enough electrical energy to ignite the flammable atmosphere)
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) (GFI recepticle) Device designed to protect against electrical shock. When grounding occurs the Device opens a circuit to shut off the flow of electricity.
Arc High temperature luminous electrical discharge across a gap or through a medium such as charred insulation.
6. Which of the following auxiliary electrical equipment can allow mutual aid departments to operate off each other’s generators? (484) A. Junction boxes B. Electrical cables C. Adapter connections D. Twist-lock receptacles C. Adapter connections
1. Which of the following emergency scene lighting equipment is typically light enough to be carried by two people? (480) A. Fixed lights B. Portable electric generator C. Vehicle-mounted generator D. Apparatus electrical system B. Portable electric generator
2. Which of the following emergency scene lighting equipment has the disadvantage of contaminating the scene with exhaust fumes if the vehicle is not positioned downwind? (480) A. Fixed lights B. Portable lights C. Vehicle-mounted generator D. Apparatus electrical system C. Vehicle-mounted generator
3. The telescoping stand on a portable light: (481) A. allows the output to be boosted by 20%. B. allows the light to be positioned remotely. C. allows it to be raised and directed more effectively. D. allows for the ability to use fewer lights at remote incidents. C. allows it to be raised and directed more effectively.
4. Large banks of fixed lights have a capacity of _____ per light. (481) A. 500 to 1,500 watts B. 1,500 to 1,900 watts C. 1,800 to 2,000 watts D. 1,900 to 2,200 watts A. 500 to 1,500 watts
5. Which of the following BEST describes the result of using equipment that exceeds extension cord capacity? (483) A. It creates an electrical hazard. B. It creates a safe work environment. C. It allows equipment to function efficiently. D. It allows equipment to reach rescue locations. A. It creates an electrical hazard.
4. Which of the following is the most common power source used by emergency services personnel? (480) A. Extension cords B. Electrical cables C. Electrical generators D. Portable lighting equipment C. Electrical generators
5. Which of the following BEST describes the limitations of electrical cables and extension cords? (483) A. They are only limited when used at outside scenes. B. They are only limited by the reach of portable cord reels. C. They can be used with equipment whose power demands exceed capacity if needed. D. They should only be used with equipment whose power demands do not exceed capacity. D. They should only be used with equipment whose power demands do not exceed capacity.
6. What are the three main categories of emergency scene lighting equipment firefighters should be able to identify? (479) Lights, generators, auxiliary electrical equipment
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