PCSO
Who is our Sheriff?
Sheriff David Lucero.
What is a fire that leaps from treetop to treetop called?
Crown Fire.
What does SCUBA stand for?
Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.
What do three whistle blasts mean?
Emergency!
Who is Anakin Skywalker's father?
There was not one - it was a direct intervention of the Force.
What is the address for Station #3 ("The Warehouse")?
411 Bell Street.
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE?
Evaporation of perspiration.
How deep is the standard safety stop and for what duration?
15 - 20' at 3 - 5 minutes.
What does UTM stand for in mapping?
Universal Transverse Mercator.
What planet in our solar system has the longest day?
Jupiter.
If you don't have the phone number for a member of the Peer Support Team, how can you get ahold of them?
Calling the communications center and asking to be put through. 719-583-6250.
What are the parts of the fire triangle?
Fuel, Oxygen, and Heat.
Name all parts of the Buoyancy Control System.
Buoyancy compensator, inflation device, and weight belt (weight pockets).
What is the 75% range ring (in miles) on a lost hiker in a temperate, mountainous environment?
3.6 miles.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
The unicorn.
What are the MAC's for the SE Region of Colorado and what are they each used for?
MAC 9 - Hailing/IC
MAC 10 - Fire
MAC 11 - Law
MAC 12 -EMS
What are the three methods of heat transfer?
Convection, Conduction, and Radiation
Between what two depths does the greatest relative pressure change in sea water take place?
Between 0' and 33'.
What does CABCDE stand for with regard to medical evaluation?
Circulation (Bleeding), Airway, Breathing, Circulation (Pulse), Disability, Exposure/Environment.
What is the equation for the Pythagorean Theorem?
A^2 + B^2 = C^2 (and you thought you would never use it...)
How many square miles of "fire district" is the PCSO ESD responsible for (within 50 square miles for acceptable answers)?
1,419.26.
What is the friction loss per 100' of hose line when running 200 GPM on 1 3/4" hose?
62 psi.
What is the absolute pressure in terms of atmospheres at 99 foot depth in salt water?
4 ATA.
What percentage of the force load is placed on each anchor if the internal angle of the system is 120°?
100% of the load is on each anchor.
Who was murdered along with OJ Simpson’s estranged wife Nicole?
Ronald Goldman.