BSM Chapter 1 (Tools and Equipment)
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Hydrant Wrench Set | Corey Wrench and Galvin Wrench |
tip psi of Inch and 3/4 handline with smoothbore tip: | 50 psi |
GPM of inch and 3/4 handline with smoothbore tip: | 180 GPM |
Water Vacuum | Indispensable tool for salvage ops water removal |
Wye | Connects single source into two or more hose lines, has Quarter Turn valve / gated valve. |
Siamese | Connects multi sources into one hose line, contains clapper valve. |
Break Free | Lube for TFT Handline and Midmatic Nozzle |
Bulldozer (Distributor) | ideal for ship and basement fires |
tip psi of TFT Midmatic Nozzle: | 75 psi |
PPV fan | efficiently remove heat, smoke, fire gases from structural spaces |
tip psi of 2 and 1/2 inch handline w/ smoothbore tip | 50 psi |
GPM of 2 and 1/2 inch handline w/ smoothbore tip | 265 GPM |
Chainsaw Specs | 15lbs, 20-inch bar, 2-stroke, mixed fuel |
How couplings are identified | from female to male side |
Reciprocating saw (Sawzall) | "Excellent auto extrication tool" |