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STT Study Guides Questions and Correct
Answers
what are hand tools? Ans: tools that don't require external input
from an air, hydraulic, or power source; they use mechanical
advantage to maximize force
what are the irons Ans: halligan (pro bar) and flat head axe
difference between pike poles and new york hooks Ans: pike poles
usually have a fiberglass pole; new york hooks usually have a steel
handle
what is a socket wrench Ans: hand tool with a 6 to 12 point socket
shape to loosen bolts
what type of socket can you use for impact wrenches Ans: black
what type of socket can you use for manual wrenches Ans: chrome
(or black)
where are manual sockets located Ans: compartment 1
where are impact sockets located Ans: compartment 2
where are the pickets located Ans: compartments 4 and 8 (vertical
section)
how much weight can 1 picket supply Ans: 700 lbs
how much weight can a 1:1 picket system supply Ans: 1400 lbs
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how much weight can a 1:1:1 picket system supply Ans: 1800 lbs
what is the strongest picket system and how much weight can it
supply Ans: 3:2:1, 2100 lbs
how should hand tools be cleaned Ans: hose off or wash off with
dish soap, dry, tool guard spray to prevent rusting
generic algorithm for forced entry Ans: size up, sound, gap, set,
force
what tool can be used for spreading during forced entry Ans:
rabbit / hydra-ram / Hurst hand pump
what can be used on cylindrical locks in commercial doors Ans: K
Tool or Officer's tool
where are the mini hydraulic cutters / pedal cutters located Ans:
compartment 8
what tools can be helpful in breaking padlocks Ans: bolt cutters,
pedal cutters, locking pliers, circular saw, vice grip
what is PTO Ans: power take-off (uses engine to generate
electricity)
what is the maximum power that 133's PTO can produce Ans: 30
kW
what is AWG Ans: american wire gauge (wire size measurement)
describe a 12/3 AWG wire Ans: wire with three 12-gauge
conductors
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what are robopacks Ans: large batteries used to power other
electrical appliances; typically contain four 6 V batteries
what are M18 tools Ans: impact driver, drill, high torque impact
wrench
what are M28 tools Ans: reciprocating saw in compartment 8
what are some use cases for sawzalls Ans: windshield removal,
cutting sheet metal, cutting A post after Hurst cutter
how many scene lights are on 133 Ans: 3 on each side of the truck,
1 on the rear, 1 forward-facing brow light
what is the light tower Ans: large, elevating mast on top of 133
with 6 light heads (controller in compartment 1)
where are the streamlight scene light II units, how long can they
last for Ans: mounted in compartment 5, 2-11 hours
where are the scene light ext(ending) units, how long can they last
for Ans: inside the cab, 4-18 hours
where are the streamlight survivor flashlights Ans: inside the cab
where are the ventilation fans Ans: compartment 6
what principle should be followed when positioning ventilation
fans Ans: cone of output air more than covers the entire door to
create positive pressure
what is the squad's role in a structure fire Ans: park at the bravo-
charlie corner and provide lighting, refill SCBA, and complete
other assigned duties
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STT Study Guides Questions and Correct
Answers
what are hand tools? Ans: tools that don't require external input
from an air, hydraulic, or power source; they use mechanical
advantage to maximize force
what are the irons Ans: halligan (pro bar) and flat head axe
difference between pike poles and new york hooks Ans: pike poles
usually have a fiberglass pole; new york hooks usually have a steel
handle
what is a socket wrench Ans: hand tool with a 6 to 12 point socket
shape to loosen bolts
what type of socket can you use for impact wrenches Ans: black
what type of socket can you use for manual wrenches Ans: chrome
(or black)
where are manual sockets located Ans: compartment 1
where are impact sockets located Ans: compartment 2
where are the pickets located Ans: compartments 4 and 8 (vertical
section)
how much weight can 1 picket supply Ans: 700 lbs
how much weight can a 1:1 picket system supply Ans: 1400 lbs
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how much weight can a 1:1:1 picket system supply Ans: 1800 lbs
what is the strongest picket system and how much weight can it
supply Ans: 3:2:1, 2100 lbs
how should hand tools be cleaned Ans: hose off or wash off with
dish soap, dry, tool guard spray to prevent rusting
generic algorithm for forced entry Ans: size up, sound, gap, set,
force
what tool can be used for spreading during forced entry Ans:
rabbit / hydra-ram / Hurst hand pump
what can be used on cylindrical locks in commercial doors Ans: K
Tool or Officer's tool
where are the mini hydraulic cutters / pedal cutters located Ans:
compartment 8
what tools can be helpful in breaking padlocks Ans: bolt cutters,
pedal cutters, locking pliers, circular saw, vice grip
what is PTO Ans: power take-off (uses engine to generate
electricity)
what is the maximum power that 133's PTO can produce Ans: 30
kW
what is AWG Ans: american wire gauge (wire size measurement)
describe a 12/3 AWG wire Ans: wire with three 12-gauge
conductors
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what are robopacks Ans: large batteries used to power other
electrical appliances; typically contain four 6 V batteries
what are M18 tools Ans: impact driver, drill, high torque impact
wrench
what are M28 tools Ans: reciprocating saw in compartment 8
what are some use cases for sawzalls Ans: windshield removal,
cutting sheet metal, cutting A post after Hurst cutter
how many scene lights are on 133 Ans: 3 on each side of the truck,
1 on the rear, 1 forward-facing brow light
what is the light tower Ans: large, elevating mast on top of 133
with 6 light heads (controller in compartment 1)
where are the streamlight scene light II units, how long can they
last for Ans: mounted in compartment 5, 2-11 hours
where are the scene light ext(ending) units, how long can they last
for Ans: inside the cab, 4-18 hours
where are the streamlight survivor flashlights Ans: inside the cab
where are the ventilation fans Ans: compartment 6
what principle should be followed when positioning ventilation
fans Ans: cone of output air more than covers the entire door to
create positive pressure
what is the squad's role in a structure fire Ans: park at the bravo-
charlie corner and provide lighting, refill SCBA, and complete
other assigned duties
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