All Topics Flashcards
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What is line pressure for 1 3/4
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50 psi @nozzle plus 20 psi per length
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What is line pressure for 2 1/2
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40 psi plus 5 psi per length friction loss
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While responding When can we proceed past a stopped bus with flashing lights on?
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When bus driver or police officer gives permission, or bus resumes motion
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T or F. Rigs are allowed to make U-turns?
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True when it is safe to do so
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When this material is burning it gives off an odor of chlorine
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PVC
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How fast can we drive over a 4 inch speed hump? 3 inch speed hump?
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4 inch 15 mph, 3 inch 20 mph
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What hose line must be used when drafting?
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10 ft hard suction MUST be used
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Second alarm engine companies, what is recommended hose for hooking up to hydrant?
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10 ft hard suction is recommended
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Do engines normally operate in volume or pressure?
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Volume
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When can engines operate in pressure?
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When overcoming head pressure such as standpipe ops
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What is load capacity of aerial ladder
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250-750 depending on degree of elevation
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When water intake from a hydrant drops below _______psi, the engine needs to be augmented and notification made to the ________?
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15 psi, notify the IC
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What is recommended inlet to be used for augmentation?
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4 1/2 gated front inlet
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What is clearance needed to operate jacks on rearmounts?
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62 inches or 5ft 2inches on each side
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Auc 202 company officer suspects on duty members of drinking what does he do?
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Company goes OOS, report to admin Battallion or next superior, prohibit in and off-duty members from leaving without permission of investigating officer, notify BITS immediately, take company journal entry
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How long are company journals kept for
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20 years
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Pages 500-498 of comp journal
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Chiefs visit
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Page 497-495 of company journal?
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Drill marks
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How wide is flagging column?
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3/8 of an inch
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Officer gets a late run after 1745 hrs, what is flagging column entry?
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Sp- special entry
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AUC 220- an officer needs to leave an IDLH because he ran out of air. Can members of his company continue to operate?
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Yes if he can temporarily transfer supervision of those members operating under his direct supervision. IC must be notified.
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True or false. You can share your face piece with members only under extreme circumstances?
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False. Never share face piece
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T or F. While operating in a confined space we need to wear SCBA even if atmosphere has been deemed safe?
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False we can operate without SCBA if confined space is deemed safe
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What is service life of SCBA cylinder? When does SCBA get hydrostatic ally tested?
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Life is 15 years, tested every five years
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In a serious fire condition where sectors have been established, and a member runs out of air. After teaming up with another member, Who does he notify, IC or sector supervisor?
Sector supervisor-check this card
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When a vibralert goes off how much air is left in cylinder?
25%
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What happens when Pressure reducing assembly malfunctions on SCBA? What actions do we take?
All pressure in excess of 185psi is discharged, we partially close cylinder valve and leave area escorted by SCBA wearing member
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What do the following HUD lights mean?
2 green lights? Yellow light?
1 green light? One flashing red light?
Round red light?
2 green=full
1green=3/4 full
1yellow=1/2 full
Flashing red light= 1/4 full must leave area
Round red light= low battery, there is still enough battery life to last for one cylinder of usage.
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A members Pass alarm is activated, how long do you wait before notifying IC?
10 seconds
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When can we not use air purifying respirators?and when are they inspected?
Do not use in oxygen enriched environment= greater than 23% or oxygen deprived environment=less than 19.5%. Inspect every 30 days and/or first day of the month.
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What is maximum range of Pak tracker?
900 ft line of sight
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T or f
| The Pak tracker is intrinsically safe?
False
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How many SCBA identities can the Pak tracker store?
36
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How many SCBA identities are visible in oak tracker lcd screen
Two
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Pak tracker activates after ______ seconds of full alarm of a PASS alarm?
Ten
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The Pak tracker passes through which of the following items?
Glass. Wood
Concrete. Members operating in front of you
Brick. Ordinary building material
Metal. Elevator shaft
Glass, wood, ordinary building material, elevator shaft
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True or false
| Pause three to four seconds and operate the Pak tracker at chest high?
False 3-4 seconds and waist high
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Can the Pak tracker be used from a tower ladder basket or other high points to locate victims?
Yes
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What units carry fast paks
Ladder,squad,rescue
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Fast Pak
How long is high pressure hose?
Low pressure hose?
How long to fill a tank with high pressure hose?
How long to fill a tank with low pressure hose?
High pressure=five ft
Low pressure=20 ft
Approx one minute
Low pressure does not fill tank.
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T or f
| All units can use Schrader fitting on fast Pak
False, soc only
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What is recommended maximum amount of hand lines supplied from a pumper?
2
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An engine relaying water to another pumper can they supply hand lines of of the supply pumper?
It is not recommended
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You are an ecc supplying a large caliber stream and one 1 3/4 handline. Is this ok?
Engines supplying LCS should not supply any other lines.
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How many gpms to be considered Large caliber stream?
300 Gpm or more
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T or f
| All engines on first alarm assignment shall connect to a positive water source?
True
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Fire seen rolling overhead can be observed in the __________ stage?
Growth stage. Immediately leave area and close door.
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Who ensures no members are on stairs or hallway above fire before initial attack?
1st due engine officer
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What are responsibilities of 2nd due engine officer?
Water resource for first line, control number of members on fire floor, keep track of members going above fire floor, communication link between IC and first due engine officer.
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Can hoseline be flaked out a window if no room to flake it out,anywhere else?
No
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T or f
| When operating a nozzle, nozzle an uses a counterclockwise motion?
False, clockwise
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1-90 degree kink in an 1 3/4 line =______________gpm water loss
3-90 degree kinks =______________gpm water loss
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1= 20 Gpm
3= 90 Gpm
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How many Gpm to be considered large caliber stream
300 Gpm or more
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T or f
| All engines on first alarm must connect to a positive water source
True
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Fire is witnessed rolling over your head.what stage of fire is this?
Growth. Close door and leave area immediately
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When venting fire area with nozzle, remove controlling nozzle and stand __________ft from opening.
4-5 ft
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True or false
The following are all duties of second due engine officer.
Communications link between first engine and IC, control number of members on fire floor, keep track of all members on floor above, water resource officer for all hose lines.
False. Second due engine is water resource for first hoseline
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There is only One company on scene and they are riding understaffed, less than 4 FF. What can this company do?
Take a defensive position.
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One four man engine company is on scene, can the officer enter and search if teamed up with another member?
Yes. Other two members will make up safety team
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Safety team questions
One 5 FF engine-
One ladder company-
One four man truck company-
One engine and one truck-
Two engines-
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5 man engine-Control and door
Truck-LCC and OV
Four man truck-LCC and one member of outside team delegated by officer
One engine and one truck - LCC and control
Two engines- second due backup and control
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In line pumping, how large must main be in order to in-line pump?
6 inches or greater
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In line pumping, how many lengths max of 3 1/2 can be used for initial supply line?
6
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Max number of 3 1/2 inch hose handstretched?
3
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What is considered a low initial intake pressure when hooked up to a hydrant?
30-40psi
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Can we in-line pump during water emergency?
Yes if absolutely necessary
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Two pumpers relaying water at a standpipe operation and both engines have a PPG. What is pump status of both the supply pumper and operating pumper?
Supply pumper is in volume and operating pumper is in pressure.
When relaying water at non standpipe ops both pumpers are in volume
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When relaying water where is 3 1/2 connected on operating pumper?
Gated inlet on pump panel side
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True or false
| 2nd due engine is water resource unit
False. Second engine to arrive Is water resource unit
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At What pressure do we fill water can?
| What is max pressure we can fill water can?
Fill to 100 psi. Max pressure is 125 psi
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What is decrease in temp when ko curtain is deployed?
50 %
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What is reach of the stream of cockloft nozzle?
Excess of 60 ft
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How many Gpms from cockloft nozzle?
125 Gpm and is supplied by 1 3/4
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Who carries cockloft nozzle?
Squads and divisions
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T or f
| There will be an engine assigned as high rise nozzle engine on all 10-76, and 10-77.
False 10-77 only
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Where do we operate cockloft nozzle from? How big is hole needed to operate?
Operate from right inside apt door and 3'x3' hole is needed to operate
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What is Gpm of high rise nozzle?
200-225 Gpm at 50 psi with water flowing
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How do we shut down high rise nozzle if we need to move to a different room to knock down fire?
A shut off must be placed in the line one length back from the nozzle
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T or f
| Forcible entry tools are part of high rise nozzle teams tool compliment?
False
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Of the following what are considered priority hydrants?
Only hydrant on the block, hydrant vital to protect high profile location, high pressure hydrant, or two adjacent hydrants that are OOS
High pressure hydrants we do not use and are being phased out. Two hydrants in a row OOS is high priority repair.
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What units have a key for yellow parkway hydrants?
First alarm engine companies for that hydrant
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Yellow parkway hydrants will be found shut off at the street valve.How many turns to turn the hydrant on? Which direction?
18 turns clockwise
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Can a gas leak be a single unit response?
No
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Can an incinerator be a single unit response?
Yes
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Can a compactor be a single unit response?
No
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Can an oil burner be a single unit response
Yes
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First and second due trucks are riding with four FF. An additional truck will be called. Who is the fast truck?
Fourth due truck
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Can you respond with an officer and one ff to all alarms?
No. You can respond to verbals if ff is a chauffeur. You can respond to all alarms with an officer and two ff if one is a chauffeur.
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You are understaffed. You are the Only unit on scene. Can you enter for a search if you have a two man safety team?
No. Understaffed you can only take a defensive position
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What do you do for a complaint of overcrowding in a concert hall?
Call admin Battallion
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You receive a compliant for a building not in your admin area. What do you do?
Phone admin unit
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You receive a compliant in your admin area. What do you do?
Prompt inspection
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What is working angle of portable ladder?
65-75 degrees or 1/4 of working length
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What is the working length of a ladder?
Base of ladder to top of support
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Portable Ladder placement:
Window-
Roof-
Alongside a fire escape-
Against fire escape-
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Window- level with the sill
Roof- at least two feet above the roof or parapet
Along side a fire escape-tip 1-3 feet above railings
Against fire escape- slightly above railing
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You are carrying tools up a portable ladder. Where do you place your hands while carrying?
Hand carrying tools is on the side of the beam. Other hand is beneath the beam
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Load capacity of ladders?
Collapsible ladders?
Roof, straight, extension?
Collapsible- 300 pounds
26ft or less=500 pounds
27-35 ft extension = 600 pounds
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What is the preferred ladder for bridging burnt out stairs?
Extension
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If there is Fire in a tenement on the second floor or below, including the cellar.where do we place portables even if aerial is in use?
Portables go to the adjacent apartment on the fire floor, and the apartment above the fire apartment.
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What is highest rung we can operate off of on a portable ladder?
Third from the top
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When do we wax extension ladders
Every three months
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When do we oil pulleys on ext ladders?
1-2 drops once a year
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When performing the leg lock where do we place locking leg?
Two rungs above our other foot
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T or f
| When using a portable for bridging, we can extend it four rungs?
False. Only bridge with a nested ladder
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Can portable ladders be used for shoring?
Yes in an emergency
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Fire escape stretch where does hose get secured?
Alternating floors beginning on floor below fire
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Hydrant discs- what do they mean?
White-
Yellow-
Blue-
White-2 1/2 or 4 1/2 unserviceable hydrant, or 3" Siamese OOS
Yellow-2 1/2 or 41/2 frozen hydrant
Blue-3" Siamese partially OOS
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What does a white line found under the number on a smith hydrant mean?
Dead end main. Less water output
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Does a dresser hydrant output more or less water?
10-15% more
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What connection must be used for drafting?
10 ft hard suction
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What is high pressure pumping
Greater than 250 psi
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What is max working pressure of high pressure pumper?
600psi
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Can we drive over five inch hose?
Yes if properly bridged
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Fire in a confirmed vacant with no life hazard. Where does first line go?
Protect most severe exposure. Starting with life then property
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Why do we need two eccs for high pressure pumping?
One monitors pumps, one monitors ht transmissions
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What is max output of a 3rd stage engine?
500gpm @ 700 psi
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How many lengths can we use to supply standpipe while high pressure pumping?
Preferably one no more than two
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How big is the safety zone around the rig when HPP?
At least fifty feet. If using two lengths to hook up it should be more
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Can utility ropes be used to secure lines during HPP?
Yes. In emergency
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How do we increase pressure to obtain desired pressure when HPP
Slowly increase. Do not use presets
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Pressures over 500 psi is 3rd stage engine required?
No. It is recommended. Over 600 psi it is required
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Can we connect two high pressure pumpers to one Siamese inlet
No use first floor outlet
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T or f any IC can order third stage pumping
False. BC or higher
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Can a conventional engine pump above 250 psi
Yes when ordered by the IC
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How many high pressure outlets are on a third stage engine?
| How many on a high pressure pumper?
Third stage = 2 outlets
| HPP=1 outlet
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T or f
| We can relieve kinks by raising the pressure in the line?
False
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What does pump discharge start at for supplying a sprinkler system
150 psi
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Can an Akron New Yorker be supplied with a 2 1/2
Yes but 3 1/2 is recommended
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What is Gpm of a TL nozzle
| What is psi of tower ladder?
1200 Gpm and 200-250 psi
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AUC 200 when can a truck take the block first if heavy snowstorm?
Building with More than 3 stories
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2.5 story building requiring four lengths. Second engine stretch the second hoseline?
No. One and two story buildings requiring four lengths or less
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T or f
| Combination systems can be either wet or dry
True
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Where can we expect to find non automatic sprinkler?
Cellar and sub cellar of older commercial buildings.
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If first engine is supplying standpipe and Siamese what must second and third due engines do?
Augment the system
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What does pump discharge for supplying a sprinkler start at
150 psi
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Can we use the FT-2 tip on both 1 3/4 and 2 1/2 inch hose
Yes. Keep it stored in the straight stream position all the way to the right
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First due engine pulls up to a fire can they use any of the connections in the rig to hook up to hydrant?
No not the 10 ft hard suction. Companies other than first can use all including 10 ft hard.
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What hydrant connection should be used by engines arriving in the second alarm or greater
10 ft hard should be used
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What hose must be used when drafting water
10 ft hard
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Can custodian hydrant guard be struck with axe or similar tool if not operational
No never
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If we lose custodian hydrant wrench where do we get a spare
Division and fill out lost property report
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What is the max working pressure of high pressure hose
600 psi
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Red air cock hydrants- what size main and good or bad source of water
30 inch main and excellent source of water
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Two hydrants in close proximity to each other. What are they and can we use?
Red satellite water system and should avoid use
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Can we ever stretch a 2 1/2 from outlet on fire floor
Must be approved by division commander and in CIDS
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Six member max allowed in elevator. Who gets out if OV is taking the truck inside team and engine officer, control and nozzle up
One member of the engine
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How long is hose good for
10 years. First two numbers found on coupling are the year
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What is max number of lengths tested at one time during hose test?
38 lengths and is supplied by two lengths of 2.5 inch hose
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What kind of foam is good for class A combustible fires in inaccessible areas
Hi-ex
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Can foam concentrates be stored in booster of foam carrier
No. It is stored in foam tenders
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3 and 2 on the scene. How much square footage can they cover with the foam on scene
65 gallons on scene and can cover 600 ft. If more needed give a 10-86. 17 minutes of operating time
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If a fuel spill catches fire and enters sewer system we notify DEP. Do we put fire in the sewer out or let it burn?
Might be beneficial to let burn
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T or f
| A tower ladder can use both the 500 Gpm and 1000 Gpm aerating foam nozzles.
True. 1000 Gpm requires adapters
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What is best location for a foam assembly point
At an intersection
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Foam blanket-Which is more stable AFFF or fluoroprotein
Fluoroprotein. Airports use AFFF we do not. If we enter foam blanket to protect life we must provide a fluoroprotein blanket
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How many foam cans can we stack on top each other
Two
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Shelf life of synthetic based foam( AFFF and hi-ex)?
| Shelf life of protein based foam ( fluoroprotein and alcohol)?
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Synthetic = 20 years
Protein = 10 years
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When cleaning a foam educator allow water to flow through for_________?
15 mins
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What is the expansion ratio in order to be considered hi-ex foam
200/1-1000/1
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Will hi-ex foam work on suppression of LPG vapors?
No but does work on liquid natural gas
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T or f
| It is best to start foam ops as soon as units arrive on scene
False. Do not start foam ops until enough foam on scene to control the situation
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When do we use master streams at foam operations
When spills are larger than 2000 sq ft
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Can salt water be used to generate hi-ex foam
Yes
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Leak at buckeye pipeline how far away do flag person stay
1000 ft
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Leak at buckeye pipeline keep apparatus ___________ feet away
600
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What are designated repeater channels for a building with repeater?
11 and 12
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What are subway repeater channels
14 and 15. 14 is primary
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Can a hi-ex foam generator be used as a smoke ejector
Yes turn it around
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Approx how long can a first alarm assignment with the amount of foam on hand.
Approx 17 min using one foam educator and can cover approx 600 sq ft
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T or f
| A foam can freezes at 32 degrees
True
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While relaying water if intake pressure drops below 15 psi on the supply pumper who gets notified?
Operating pumper ECC and the IC. We would need to augment if intake pressure is below 15psi
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what size main is needed in order to inline pump
6 inch or greater main
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Where do we connect roll ups at a standpipe operation.
On the landing below standpipe outlet being used
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What is proper angle of aerial if being used as a water tower?
What is max pressure?
What is max extension of ladder?
Angle is 70 degrees
Max extension is 80 ft
Max psi is 90.
70-80-90
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T or f
We control vertical movement of an aerial being used as water tower by halyards, and horizontal movement with ladder controls?
True
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Ladder pipe ops a tiller is placed __________ ft from the building and a rearmount is placed_______ ft from building
Tiller is 25-35 ft
| Rearmount is 25-30ft
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Ev-18
| What is the size of loop in the bowline used to raise a portable to the roof
12 inches
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Setting up a ladder pipe and fire is on same side of building as the trough where the 3 1/2 is kept. What is difference in operating if rig is a tiller and if rig is a rearmount?
If it's a tiller we bring hose around the front of the rig. If its a rearmount we bring hose around the rear of the rig. (Think about where turntable is)
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When deploying a pss can we use a single wall stud as a substantial object
No. Two studs are considered substantial object
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If we deploy pss where is the ideal place to descend to if conditions permit? Floor below, two floors below or ground level?
Ground level
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When descending after deploying pss We hold rope with our right hand at a ___________ angle to the EXO
90
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Ev 33
| Can we pre deploy a fire window blanket to prevent a wind driven fire
Yes. IC approves deployment of blanket
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Can a KO curtain and a blanket be deployed from two floors above the fire apartment?
Yes
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What is decrease in temps if curtain or blanket are deployed?
Up to 50% decrease
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Can a curtain and blanket cover two windows if need be?
No only a blanket can
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Who can order deployment of KO curtain
IC
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Who requests KO curtain be removed from window after it is deployed
Truck boss in fire area after consulting with engine boss in fire area
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KO curtain ops. What are the tool compliments of deployment ff and receiving ff
Deployment ff is KO curtain hydra ram and Halligan
| Receiving ff is hydra ram Halligan and Halligan hook
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In all lowering evolutions how far is anti chafing device draped over outer edge of parapet
5 inches
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T or f
| A newel post is considered a substantial object
False
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What is ideal placement of an aerial ladder from the building
25-35 ft
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When doing a lowering operation where do we want to descend after a rescue pickup has been made
Descend to a point of safety. May be one floor below
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Placement of Tip of aerial
Window sill-
Roof-
Side of Fire escape-
Steep climb (ie seven story building)
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Any time a rescue is being made keep tip within two inches of objective
Window sill- less than six inches over the sill
FE- tip is 1-3 ft above railing and two inches from building
Roof-at least five feet above parapet
Steep climb allow aerial to barely touch the objective.
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Can the aerial ladder ever be moved with members on it?
Never extend or retract but can be moved side to side in an emergency
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How many rungs do we stand behind an ambulatory victim while descending aerial
One rung. Maintain contact with the person
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When climbing with a hook do not pick up hook until it is knee, chest or head high?
Knee
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Who is in charge of proper aerial placement, LCC or officer
Officer
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What is considered a narrow frontage building? Where do we place aerial for narrow frontage buildings if nothing showing on arrival
Narrow frontage is 30 ft or less. Place center of turntable in center of building to allow for coverage of the front of building
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Where do we stop if nothing showing on arrival and building Is greater than 30 ft wide
Stop so that turntable is 15 ft past the side wall on approach. Do not set up aerial unless fire is on this side or you can determine it is not needed in other side of building
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Can we park an aerial ladder on the side walk for placement of the ladder
Yes
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List the order of removal if the aerial ladder becomes covered in ice?main beams, rung locks, rungs, trussing
Rungs, rung locks, trussing, main beams,
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In a TL What is best means of comms between pedestal ff and basket ff
Intercom
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When giving direction during a TL ops, what is the reference point when giving directions, the basket or the pedestal? Example: boom left. Is it the pedestal mans left or basket mans?
Pedestal is always reference point
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Who can operate on the pedestal of a TL
Members presently assigned to a TL or a school trained chauffeur
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What is the "scrub area" of a TL
Area of a building wall that can be touched by a TL
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How do we increase our scrub area when positioning a TL
Angle front of the cab 15 degrees away from front of building
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The ideal positioning of TL is ______ft to center of turntable and this gives us a max basket elevation of _______ft
32 ft
| 65 ft
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A TL can cover 100 ft of frontage on the Lower________floors of a building
Three
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Winter ops. When draining a TL after using at an operation what is angle we raise the bucket in order to drain
60 degrees
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Portable ladder from a TL
How long is rope?
What rung does rope go through?
20 ft combination ladder is recommended but can we use any other ladders in this operation?
Rope is 15 ft of 1/2 inch rope. There is a hook on one end.
Rope goes through sixth rung from bottom
Yes 25 or 35 ft extension
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Does the officer need to supervise the setting up of a TL? What about when special called to an operation specifically for a TL apparatus?
Normally LCC sets up the rig with one ff ( typically the ov)
| When special called the officer supervises the set up
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Can we vent peaked roof pd from a TL bucket
Yes. Position as close to ridge pole as possible. Start saw in basket then hold outside of basket. You should attach a utility cord to saw
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While operating in a TL and stability of roof is Questionable. Do we use LSR or utility rope to tie off member operating
LSR. Tie it off to rear metal post of basket
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Cutting a peaked roof pd the shape of the cut is triangular. Is the first cut parallel or perpendicular to ridge pole
Parallel. Fourth cut is knockout
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Rescuing an obese victim with tower ladder. Where is top rail placed?
Level with objective. Any other rescue middle rail is level with objective
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Can we lash a stokes to top of tower ladder rails?
Yes but recommended is lean them diagonally in the basket
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Heavy fire on multiple floors do we use TL stream from the uppermost floor or the lowest floor up
Lowest floor and move up
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What is best apparatus to supply a TL
Satellite. Supply at 200-250 psi
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Max nozzle pressure of a TL is?
100 psi
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Can a TL boom be used to push or pull objects
No
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During cornice operations in a TL the normal compliment of tools are required in basket. Also add a power saw and_______________?
Bolt cutters
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When operating on a roof of questionable stability and using tools the operator must be secured with a bowline with a 15 ft loop and are limited for _________ft radius from the basket
10
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NFP MD what is primary purpose of first hoseline
Safeguard the interior stairs
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Shaft fire in an MD. Where is line stretched?
Nearest access point to put water on fire. Stretch enough hose to reach upper floors of building
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While overhauling in an MD If we find steel columns where must we check?
Check above and below fire apt
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Waste pipes on roof are hot to the touch what do we do
Notify IC and top floor must be checked
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Trench cut is cut how far from initial vent hole?
At least 20 ft
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We find Fire in channel rails where do we check?
Open above and at top floor ceiling to check for extension in cockloft
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Fire in a hrfpmd and hvac systems are found do we leave on or turn off
Turn off
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First due truck recalls all elevators at hrfpmd. Who ensures they are recalled
Second due truck
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Who declares a freight elevator safe for use in a high end hrfpmd
Company officer
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Hrfpmd who decides on attack stair? Does attack stair need a standpipe in it?
Engine officer and truck office. Engine officer notifies IC and second engine of attack stair designation
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A building is 75 ft tall is it a high rise or ow rise fpmd
Hrfpmd. Low rise is less than 75 ft
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T or f
| Search ropes are part of tool complement at hrfpmd
True for both first and second due truck. Bring co meters also
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Where is the second hoseline stretched in a hrfpmd?
Stairway door of fire floor
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When the second line is charged at a hrfpmd who must be notified?
Control man on first line and officer of first line
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Who relieves first due control man at standpipe outlet in hrfpmd
No one. He remains at this position
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Where does CFRD engine resport to at hrfpmd and what tools do they bring?
Report to IC and stand by with fast truck. Bring CFRD equip and FE tools
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What tools are first and second due trucks required to have at hrfpmd in addition to their normal tools
Search rope and co meter
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How does roof man get to the floor above in hrfpmd?
Attack stair
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Can LCC take elevator to roof of a hrfpmd?
Yes if it has blind shaft on fire floor. If no blind shaft he takes Evac stair to roof
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Following is not a responsibility of second due truck at hrfpmd?
Coordinate WCD deployment, maintain all Evac stairs closed in fire floor, search Evac stair for five floors above fire.
Search attack stair for five floors above not Evac stairs
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Third due truck confirms all Evac stairs are closed in hrfpmd. Where can they position men to maintain these doors closed?
Stairwell side of Evac stair doors
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T or f
| All members of third due truck stay together at hrfpmd?
False. Roof man brings curtain to floor above
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Sixth due truck at a 10-77 is vent support group. Where do they report and which stairwells do they pressurize with IC permission?
Report to IC with 2 positive pressure fans and pressurize Attack stairs first with permission
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Is it possible to deploy a curtain or blanket from floor above if balconies are present and desired window is on this balcony?
No. You can operate HRN from an adjoining room or window but WCD deployment is not possible.
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What is a flanking strategy at wind impacted fire
Breach wall from an adjoining apt and operate line through this hole. Make the hole as close to exterior wall as possible
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T or f
| Confirmed Wind impacted fire, the truck can try and close the door to fire apt
False. First due truck boss ensures everyone leaves hallway immediately. Notify IC and engine officer
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Wind impacted fire who approves line advancement?
IC, operations section or fire sector supervisor can approve line advancement
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Wind impacted fire in hrfpmd who enters apartment first
Engine followed by truck
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What two floors make up the fire sector
Fire floor and floor above
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Hrfpmd. Hallway is IDLH and we are going to use flanking strategy, how do we get the line into adjoining apartment?
Stretch line to floor below and Rope stretch from a window in adj apartment. If we have door control in public hallway the line can be stretched down the hallway into adj apartment.
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Lrfpmd. If two stairs are present who decides on the attack stair?
First truck will notify IC and engine officer of attack stair
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Lrfpmd if no adjoining building roof man takes the Evac stairs or attack stairs to the roof?
Evac. This differs from hrfpmd. Where roof man takes attack stairway to floor above
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Top floor fire in lrfpmd who brings KO curtain to roof
Second due roof man. Also bring hook and Halligan
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How big is cockloft in brownstone
2-3 ft
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T or f a brownstone can have moor floors in rear than in front due to pitched roof
True
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Top floor fire In brownstone where does first due LCC position aerial initially
Roof of an exposure
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If no rear FE Is present in a brownstone, after his initial duties what does roof man due?
Descend aerial and team up with LCC for top floor veis
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If not needed in the rear what does OV do for a brownstone fire
Team up with LCC for top floor veis
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If a rear FE is present in a brownstone who does OV notify?
Officer and IC
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If a rear FE is present in a brownstone who does roof man team up after his initial duties are done
Descend rear FE and team up with OV for veis
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Second due inside team cannot make floor above In a brownstone can they take a portable from the exterior to floor above
Yes
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Who raises second aerial at a brownstone fire
Second due roof
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On arrival a brownstone is fully involved. What does first due engine do
Drop two hose lines in front of fire building
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First and second lines in a fully involved brownstone go where?
Into fire building
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3rd line in a fully involved brownstone goes where?
Determined by IC, either stretch to an exposure, fire building or through an exposure to a rear yard
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T or f
| Row frames are either balloon frame or braced frame construction?
True
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How tall is common cockloft In a row frame?
One foot tall to tall enough for a man to stand in
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What walls have greatest collapse potential in row frame
Rear wall can pull away in one section
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Top floor fire In a brownstone type row frame. Where is second due trucks responsibility.
Split into two teams and examine exposures. Inside team takes the most severely threatened exposure
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Brownstone type row frame. When cutting roof try and cut hole so _________ rooms are vented?
At least Two
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T or f
| When taking returns in a brownstone type row frame take returns that are remote from fire?
False. Do not take returns remote from fire area
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Fire in a brownstone type row frame. First due truck is a TL. Who performs veis of top floor after completing initial duties?
OV/roof team. LCC remains at pedestal. Olt type two roof man descend fire escape and veis fire apt.
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T or f
| In an olt type row frame the LCC performs veis of the top floor
False. Only in brownstone type. In an olt type the LCC veis fire apartment from: aerial if on third floor or above
Portable if on first or second floor
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Row frame, engine ops. Engine is assigned to an exposure to extinguish fire in the cockloft. What tool are they required to bring
6 ft hook
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Vacant row frame in a row of occupied. What does first engine due
Drop 3 1/2 for TL and stretch a line to most severe exposure.
Second line to fire building or opposite exposure
Third line wherever second line did not go
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Vacant row frames in a row of vacants. What is line placement
First engine drops 3 1/2 for TL and stretch line for exterior use. Can also use multiversal. After heavy caliber stream in place stretch to most severe exposure
Second line to opposite exposure or rear yard
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Two or more floors,fully involved in a row frame is an extra one and one or a second alarm?
Second alarm. Also if fire is in cockloft or in two buildings
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T or false. The post radio at hrfpmd ops is to be used on the command channel
True. Can be used in tactical in an emergency
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How many feet apart must a building be in order to be considered an exposure
Within 30 ft to be considered an exposure
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Who can mark a vacant building and what are dimensions of mark, and where is it painted?
Anyone can mark vacants with lime yellow paint, 18"x18". Place marking along side front entrance.
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Vacant building ops. Stretching a line into an exposure to be used in fire building. What size line should you consider stretching?
2 1/2. Always protect life first then the greatest amount of property
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Vacant building and the roof has been cut. Where do you make RO markings
Paint RO on the inside and outside of the bulkhead and above the primary marking alongside building entrance
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Can we use the drop down attic stairs to access an attic fire In a PD
No use portable
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You encounter window bars at a PD fire what additional units do you call for
Extra one and one. Extra truck will be TL if none on initial ticket
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Cellar fire in a PD where do we stretch initial line?
Easiest access to fire area
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Fire on first floor or upper floor In a pd where do we stretch line
Through the front door to fire
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Ballon frame construction. What can smoke from the attic indicate?
Cellar fire
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Who can order a hoseline operated into a cellar window to extinguish fire
IC. Either chief or comp officer
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T or f
| Before operating a line into a cellar window of a pd all members must exit the fire building
False. Door to cellar must be closed
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Can bilco doors be used to access a cellar of a pd
Yes but only as a last resort. If truck cannot find interior cellar stairs or fire conditions won't permit line advancement Down the stairs
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Who can order repositioning of a charged hoseline at pd fire?
Does everyone have to leave building before repositioning?
Chief or Acting chief can reposition a line and if it's a cellar fire members on floor above must exit. Members on upper floor must have second means of egress such as a portable. Chief gives an urgent and depresses EAB before repositioning.
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Whenever two lines are operating at a pd fire where does third line go
Stretched and charged at front of fire building
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In balloon frame construction where do wall studs extend from
From the Sill (sole plate) to the top floor ceiling
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Who shuts down utilities in a pd fire
Second due truck
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Who brings a saw to the roof of a flat roof pd
Second due roof. First due brings LSR
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Fire in the cellar or first floor of a two family pd where each apartment has its own entrance, where does roof/OV team operate.
Veis First floor
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If we stretch a line to top of interior cellar stairs through primary entrance and decide to stretch down the stairs to extinguish fire what does first truck do?
Do a primary on first floor while engine stretches. You can have one truck member assist with the stretch
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If engine stretches through a secondary entrance and first truck is committed to the first floor do they reposition or does second truck go with first line and first truck search all floors above cellar?
First truck will now search all floors above cellar and second truck follows engine into cellar
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Fire in the attic, should members open knee walls near the stairs leading to the attic
No do not open near the stairs BC they can be cut off from the stairs
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How big is the hole we pull in the ceiling if we want to attack an attic fire from below ?
3 ft
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What is the major weakness of pd fires
Open unenclosed stairway
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Balloon framing is found in what types of PD's
Straight line colonial, Queen Anne, and older 2 1/2-3 story pd
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A member is trapped in the cellar during a cellar fire. Can the chief order a line into cellar window or does it have to be unoccupied in order to do so
It can be operated into a cellar window in an emergency or heavy fire condition, or light weight construction.
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Semi attached or detached PD. What is usually easiest access to a cellar fire
Side entrance
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Can we use a 2 1/2 @ a PD fire?
Yes, if fully involved, wind impacted, needed for the reach of the stream, or heavy fire first floor in a Queen Anne
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Who shuts utilities in a PD fire
Second due truck
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PD fire. A member is posted at main entrance for door control. When can he leave this position
When the charged line passes his position and if the fire room door is controlled
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If window bars are found the first due outside team is responsible for removal of these bars early in the operation on which two sides of the building
Front and the rear
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Who does second due truck notify before going to floor above in a pd fire
All officers who are operating in the fire area
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If cutting a roof in a Queen Anne what size hook is needed to push down ceiling
10 ft hook
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What does the first due OV bring to the roof of a flat roof PD for top floor fire
OV does not go to roof of any pd
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What is the critical area subject to failure in light weight construction
Point of connection of supporting members
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Spans greater than ________ft indicate light weight construction
25 ft
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If structural components of LWPD are exposed to fire they can collapse in as little as ____________ min
5-10 min
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Traditional PD with no ceiling are subject to collapse in _________min
20
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Laminated wood I beams can span distances over__________
60 ft
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T or f
Heavy smoke condition in a pd in the cellar or first floor with little or no smoke on the floors above may indicate concrete or gypsum flooring over Q-decking
True
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Will the TIC work if walls are double 5/8 inch sheet rock
Maybe not
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What does smoke pushing at the floor line on the exterior of the building indicate?
Truss loft
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Fire in a pd with light weight construction calls for what additional units
Extra engine
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What is the preferred method for the nozzle ff to advance on a fire In LWPD
Leg forward method
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Can we cut a roof in a LWPD if fire is not in the cockloft/attic space
No never cut a roof in a LWPD
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LWPD fire and we find fire in a vertical void. Where do we need to check immediately?
Attic
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Fire in a LWPD. If Second line is used to protect an exposure where must the third line go
Backup the first line
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HRO. What are access stairs
Open stairways serving a number of floors of a common tenant
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Hvac system does not automatically shut off in a HRO. What do we do
Shut it off manually
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HRO. are Fire towers preferred as attack stairs or Evac stairs?
Evac stairs. not recommended for attack stairs
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Pump room in a HRO is usually located where
Lowest floor
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Do we give a 10-76 second alarm for all fires where a line is needed
No. Second alarm is for fire/smoke emanating from skin, or serious fire
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Is third truck required to bring a spare cylinder for all members at HRO fire?
No. Fourth due and above are required.
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Where does buildings fire safety director during a fire in a HRO
Remains at ICP.
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Who does fast truck operate under at HRO
Fire sector branch
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Can a hoseline be operated from a stairwell at a HRO
Yes. Stairway must be cleared of occupants first
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What floors are initially required to be evacuated at HRO
Fire sector which is fire floor and floor above
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Who controls all ventilation at a HRO
IC
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Post radio is brought to standpipe by the second due engine officer. What channel is the post radio operated on
Command channel
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Fire sector supervisor is on ____________channel and his aide operates on _________channel
Tactical one and aide is on command
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Can a unit bypass communications with their group leader/supervisor and transmit directly to the IC?
Yes. When urgent
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SAE group operates on ____________ channel and his aide is on___________ channel
Secondary tactical aide is on command
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Fourth due truck operates under_________until SAE group is established
IC
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T or f
| We never take windows at HRO
F. It is not an initial consideration
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Where is forward staging area located
Two floors below fire
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Can we augment fixed stairwell pressurization systems with our pos pressure fans
No. We do not augment building systems
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What are duties of lobby control unit
Recall, control, locate elevators, and recall search all elevators that terminate in the lobby
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What does system control unit do
Monitor/control class E system,hvac and ac systems. Evaluate all communication systems
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What does high rise support unit do
Transport equipment to forward staging area via elevator or stairs,
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Who initially establishes ICP?
First arriving officer. It must be staffed before arrival of BC, preferably by first due LCC
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How many units are to be stationed at forward staging area? How many spare cylinders?
3 engines/two trucks. At least 20 spare cylinders
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SAE group is responsible for what floors? How many floors can each unit cover?
Responsible for all floors above fire sector, and each unit can cover five floors
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What are the engines tools that are stationed at forward staging area
Standpipe kit and nozzle, SCBA for each member with spare cylinder, length of hose per ff
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What are trucks tools when reporting to forward staging area
SCBA per member with spare cylinders, two sets of irons and six foot hooks, search and utility ropes
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Where is SAE group located?
If possible On a floor at least five floors above the fire floor that is not serviced by the elevator that is on the fire floor
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Where is forward triage area?
A floor below forward staging which is two floors below fire floor
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According to the 2008 building code where will alarms sound if activated In a HRO
Fire floor and floor above and floor below
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Who maintains fire service elevator at HRO
Any member designated by truck officer
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How does third due truck get to floor above in HRO
Any stair other than attack stair
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Who determines Evac stair at HRO
Third truck.
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Does second due truck take control of a second elevator at HRO
Try and use same elevator as first due truck
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Third due truck at HRO removes victims from attack stair or Evac stair for a reasonable distance above fire?
Attack
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Fourth due truck at HRO. How do they get to the roof?
Take elevator if not serviced by fire floor or take elevator below fire and walk up any stair other than attack
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What does fourth due truck do after initial roof duties at HRO
Primary of top five floors then search upper floors that are accessed by same bank of elevators as fire floor.
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Third due truck requires the fire attack stopped BC victims are in the attack stairwell. Who must he contact/notify?
First due truck officer and fire sector supervisor
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SAE group operates on what HT channel?
Tactical 2
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How does SAE group evacuate victims from upper floors
Evac stairs or elevator if blind shaft in fire floor and staffed by cd member
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HRO. The first line is charged and operating what does second due engine do?
Leave fire area to conserve air
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Second due engine officer remains at standpipe in HRO until?
Correct pressure is achieved in the line
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Companies responding on greater alarms at a HRO report to who?
ICP, lobby control unit or staging area
368
What floor is initial line stretched from at HRO?
Floor below
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First engine at HRO remains _____________until first truck locates fire?
at the ICP
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Positive stack effect increases as outside temp___________?
Decreases
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T or f
| In the older type taxpayers you can remove cornice for access to cockloft
True
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What is size of cockloft in a taxpayer
4"- more than 6 ft
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Do bowstring trusses fail without warning or is it apparent when they will fail
Fail without warning. Must Enter in ECIDS under BWSTRG as fd designation
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Open web steel joists can fail in ____________min when exposed to fire
5-10 min. They have no fire protective rating
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When exposed to fire Cast iron columns can fail in____________min
30 min. Column failure is worse than girder or beam failure
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50 ft Ibeam heated to 970 degrees stretches __________inches
| 100 ft Ibeam heated to 1000 degrees stretches_________inches
50 ft= 4inches
| 100ft=9.5 inches
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If I-Beams are heated in a fire can they be cooled with a hoseline or will they crack if hit with water
They can be cooled, they will not crack. But be out of collapse zone when cooling
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A heavy fire In a taxpayer burning out of control for ______min is in danger of collapse
20 min
379
One cubic feet of brick work weighs_________
100lbs
380
A room or fire area only needs _______% of its space to contain explosive mixture for backdraft to occur
25%
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Who controls all horizontal and vertical vent at taxpayer fire
Truck boss in fire area
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Where do most cockloft fires originate?
First floor rear where utilities and storage rooms are
383
What size hole is required in the roof of a taxpayer
8x8
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If roof cutting is critical at a taxpayer fire who is the roof sector supervisor.
We need a roof sector supervisor when more than one saw is in operation. It can be a company officer or chief unless roof cutting is critical. If critical it must be a chief.
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When cutting a hole in the floor of taxpayer to vent a cellar fire where do we place cuts and do we need a hoseline to cover these holes?
Cut away from aisles and doors and make cuts near a window. It also mentions cutting under a skylight. These cuts need to be covered by a hoseline.
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Can we operate on the roof of a bowstring truss
No never. We can have members on a bowstring roof to operate a hoseline onto an adjoining building
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If building is vacant and has bowstring truss can we commit members to interior ops
No. Exterior only
388
What is most common roofing in buildings with open web steel joists
Corrugated steel or Q-decking
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Can we operate on roofs with open web steel joists
Yes. Do not cut. Venting is limited to scuttles and skylights
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If we discover building has a gypsum roof what must we do
Notify roof sector supervisor and IC and evacuate roof. We do not operate on gypsum roofs
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Can a trench cut be made in any direction
Yes
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If there is a large cockloft fire In a taxpayer is our focus in trenches or vent holes
Vent holes
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Who decides where to cut a trench
Roof sector supervisor
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When does the IC give a second alarm for fire In a taxpayer
Fire in: Cockloft, exposure, or advanced fire In a cellar
395
Can we use heavy caliber streams while members are In a taxpayer
No. Must be withdrawn. Also if we are operating a line from a roof into taxpayer withdraw members
396
What is minimum number of portables to be put up in the front of a taxpayer
Two. Plus one on every other side of building for a total of five
397
Can an engine use an 1 3/4 In taxpayer
Yes in exposures when compatible with conditions and after initial attack for subsequent ops
398
Cellar fire in taxpayer. Where do first two lines go?
First line to top of cellar stairs. If they descend stairs second line must be stretched to top of the stairs to backup first line
399
Can we flood the first floor of a taxpayer to extinguish cellar fire
Yes as a last option
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Who ensures the sprinkler is supplied in taxpayer fire
Third due
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If there is a fire In a store during business hours how do we stretch the hoseline into the store
Break the window in the front and stretch through it leaving the doorway open for egress
402
Who can order the use of the cockloft nozzle In a taxpayer
IC
403
Where should first due engine position their rig for a cockloft fire In a taxpayer
Position for use of deck pipe and stretch line into most severe exposure. If exposure is not a problem stretch into store to extinguish fire
404
How high off the ground do we position TL basket to extinguish fire In taxpayer
A foot or two
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Who shuts down utilities for taxpayer fire
First truck
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Roof men are required to bring Halligan hook to roof of taxpayer when they bring a saw. Who brings saw to the roof for a cellar fire In a taxpayer?
Second due. Nothing in book about first due roof at cellar fire bringing a saw
407
Who brings saw to roof of taxpayer for a store/cockloft fire?
First and second due roof. Anyone other than roof men who bring saw to the roof shall bring an axe or iron to the roof with the saw
408
After his initial duties at a taxpayer other than at cockloft fires where do first and second due LCC go?
Team up with inside team.
409
At cockloft fire in a taxpayer where do first and second due LCC go after initial duties
First due goes to the roof. Second due joins inside team unless directed otherwise
410
Who is to report in to taxpayer fires with ten and twelve foot hooks along with normal tools
All trucks except for first and second due
411
When might an aerial be needed at a taxpayer fire?
Two story taxpayer. Aerial needed for roof access
412
What does spongy/soft roof mean?
Possible collapse
413
Steel Ibeams can lose strength in?
5-10 min
414
For a fire In a smoke shop where do we initially operate hoseline
Knock down fire from sidewalk before moving in
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Can we use a TL to see if fire is in bowstring truss
Yes. Cut a triangle cut in sloping hip section in front or rear
416
What walls are susceptible to collapse In a bowstring truss building
Front and rear
417
T or f
First two trucks on the scene of collapse are both TL so they both position in front of collapsed building outside of danger zone
False. Only first TL should take this position. Subsequent TL should be positioned to reach/protect a different exposure
418
Where do first and second due engines position for a major collapse
Outside the block on hydrants on seperate mains. First due can take the front of building if large caliber stream needed for exposure protection or fire control
419
Where do third and fourth due engines position their rig at a major collapse
Take similar positions as first due but at the rear of the structure
420
At a major collapse who positions their apparatus to seal off the ends of the street
Two of the second alarm engine companies. Chauffeur will remain in the cab to move apparatus as directed by IC
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First two trucks on a ticket for major collapse are TL. Do they both position in front of collapse outside of the danger zone.
No. First TL on scene does this. Subsequent TL will position to cover exposures
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what are the first due engines responsibilities at a major collapse
Stretch 2 1/2 to cover entire site, consider stretching 3 1/2 for TL. 1st engines responsibilities are water supply
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What are second due engines responsibilities at a major collapse
Ensure 3 1/2 stretched for TL. Assist with stretching lines. May perform CFRD duties. They remain together as a unit unless ordered by IC
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Can any engine at the scene of major collapse perform CFRD duties.
No. First due does not. Subsequent engines can
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What does third due engine due at the scene of major collapse.
CFRD. Remove lightly buried victims. All engines can assist in stretching hoselines
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What does First due truck do at major collapse
Hazard assessment, remove surface victims and lightly buried victims. Preliminary void search, visually check accessible voids.
427
Can first due truck cut load bearing members at a major collapse to save life
No. Do not cut load bearing members.
428
Second due truck responsibility at major collapse
Control utilities. Can shut at curb valve or at main. Ensure dispatcher notifies utilities.
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Third and subsequent ladder companies responsibilities at collapse
Victim removal. Assist with utilities, search line of sight voids. Basically assisting first and second due truck.
430
Can all engines assist in removal of lightly buried victims at collapses?
No third and subsequent engines can remove victims. First and second do not remove lightly buried victims but second due can perform CFRD duties if necessary. First due does not do CFRD
431
Can first due truck split into teams at a major collapse in order to cover more area
Yes
432
Where do all engines/trucks report to at a collapse if assigned after the first alarm
Staging area. Which should be within line of sight of collapse
433
At scene of collapse what do the following mean
1 long blast-
1 long blast/1 short blast-
3 short blasts-
1 long = cease ops all quiet
1 long/1 short=resume ops
3 short blasts= evacuate area
434
How often do we rotate personnel at collapse ops
Every half hour or less
435
Search assessment marking system. We use lime yellow paint. How large are the markings ___________? Can we cross out old marks and add new ones as conditions apply?
Marks are 2'x2' and yes we can cross out old ones and add new ones
436
How many cans of lime yellow paint are required to be carried on apparatus?
2
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What do we put at the top, bottom, left, right quadrants of search assessment marking system?
Top-time and date that the company LEFT the area
Bottom- number of victims found alive or dead
Left- company who entered void
Right- hazards found
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Victim location marking system. What to the following mean?
2' V is painted near a void?
- can we draw an arrow next to this V?
A circle is drawn around the V
Horizontal line is drawn through the circled V
Vertical line is drawn through the circled V
-V is for known or potential victim in void. Yes you can draw an arrow pointing the way.
-Circle is confirmed victim.
Horizontal line, victim is deceased
Vertical line victim removed
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T or f
| A vertical line through the victim location marking system means all secondaries are complete?
False
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First due truck arrives at a major collapse. What on site employees can we consult with to find out about previous building conditions before we arrived?
Construction manager or site safety officer
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A Company officer will be designated as a street coordinator manager. What are their duties
Traffic flow with pd and ems. Ensure access egress for essential companies, coordinate CCP with ems officer,
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What does the victim removal group do?
Remove victims via sked, stokes, etc
443
You search a void and fine NO victims. How do you mark the bottom quadrant of the search assessment marking system?
Put the number 0 for no victims
444
What is the single most important consideration at the scene of a collapse
Safety
445
You are an officer and have just been notified by one of your members that his vibralert is going off. After teaming up he leaves the IDLH for a new cylinder. Who do you, the officer, need to notify of this?
Company officer must notify IC or fire sector supervisor of their member leaving IDLH
446
Second due LCC at an OLT type row frame. Fire is on the top floor. If he is not needed in the front of fire building where does he go
Go check an exposure as ordered by officer
447
How many glow sticks are carried on the apparatus?
10
448
Chainsaw ops
| Who is required to wear chaps and can chaps be worn over shorts?
Both the operator and the control person wear chaps. And no you cannot wear chaps over shorts. You must have pants/bunker pants under the chaps
449
Can the saw operator wear short sleeve shirt while cutting with a chainsaw?
What about the control person?
No. Both must wear long sleeves or bunker coat
450
What is the primary consideration at subway ops with a person on the tracks
Power removal
451
How many of the following can be single unit response?
CO
Oil burner
10-26
Oil burner and food in the stove can be single unit responses. CO is not
452
If we get called as a salvage truck do we respond in emergency mode?
No. 10-20
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Single unit response to a class e alarm. Who enters the building?who waits at the rig?
All members enter the building with the officer except the chauffeur. He stays back to monitor the ht and department radio
454
What is the field of view for a TIC?
| What is the ideal focal point?
Field of view is 50 degrees.
| Focal point is 3 ft from camera lens
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When using the TIC do we start high then work our way down or start low?
Start high
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What does RVA mean when writing in the company journal
Received voice alarm.
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What does SI mean in the flagging column
Surveillance inspection
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What does PR stand for in the flagging column
Property lost, received, invoiced, loaned, missing...
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Where does probationary ff control sheet get affixed to
Inside cover of ff folder
460
How long are probie notebooks maintained.
1 year from the date probie is assigned to the unit
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Where is the tool list placed in the probie notebook
First page of the notebook
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Who can grant permission to off duty. Members to leave fh when auc 202 violation occurs
Investigating officer
463
where is the probationary FF control sheet affixed?
inside cover of Probies folder
464
Member of the engine is drinking in quarters. Do both companies get placed OOS
No in this case just the engine
465
Who can tell members it is ok to remove their SCBA at a fire if conditions allow
IC only.
466
If an officer needs to leave an IDLH BC his cylinder malfunctions or to replace the cylinder who gets notified for
IC or next level supervisor. If sectors are established contact sector supervisor
467
T or f
| high/low setting on the siren is the preferred setting when responding
False. It is prohibited
468
What is recommended siren we use while approaching an intersection
Yelp
469
What is most common siren setting we use
Wail
470
What is the range our siren can be heard while traveling at 30 mph
125'
471
Who determines when it ok for apparatus to proceed from quarters
Officer
472
There is a school bus stopped on the side of the road with lights flashing. What must chauffeur do?
When can we proceed past school bus
Chauffeur must stop any time there is a school bus stopped wether lights are flashing or not. We can proceed when bus driver or police officer waves us on
473
You are the officer working today's 9X6. If company is out of quarters and it is now 0900hrs. What do you do
Call a role call but do not write your roll call in comp journal until the company gets back
474
We are responding the wrong way down a one way street. Can we roll through the intersection or make a full stop before proceeding
Full stop
475
We are at a Fire scene and the owner alleges that fd stole her money. Who calls pd
The owner must call pd. We direct a search, contact IG, have a chief respond if none on scene
476
Ladder pipe ev. What is correct distance between the tip of the ladder and the center of the turntable when water is flowing and a member needs to climb ladder to make adjustments.
15-25 ft
477
Hrfpmd. Elevator has fire,an service and OV is operating elevator. Who from the engine goes up ?
Officer and either the nozzle or control
478
Where is the topi of a portable placed when a member is going to vent a window from the portable.
Place ladder upwind of window and tip is level with or higher than the top of the window
479
When using a portable ladder to vent a window where are the ff's hands when dropping ladder against the window
Do not touch the ladder when using a portable to take glass.
480
Who brings the first saw to the roof of a flat roof pd top floor fire
Second due roof. He brings the saw for flat roof pd regardless of where the fire is
481
What do we do if parents are refusing medical treatment of s child with a non life threatening injury
Explain why kid should be treated, notify ems through dispatcher, contact telemetry, do not leave before ems arrives
482
Can photovoltaic vaults produce electricity on cloudy days?
| What material are they most commonly made of?
Yes and made of silicon
483
Who cannot perform a secondary of a fire apartment
The same company who performed primary.
484
What % of strength does a cast iron column lose when heated to 1100 degrees. And is this loss of strength cumulative
Loses up to 58% of strength and loss is cumulative
485
Third due truck needs a fire Attack to stop at a HRO office building. Who do they notify?
First due truck and fire sector supervisor
486
Lrfpmd. What is the roof mans access to roof
Adj attached building, enclosed Evac stair in fire building , aerial or TL. If only one open stair and that is the only means to the roof he can contact his officer and take that stair if door to fire apartment is controlled
487
The hydra Rams max opening is four inches. We can also never strike the hydra ram. Can hydra room be used in the following situations:
Underwater-
Outward opening doors-
Yes to both
488
You are staffing reserve engine 525 which is in the quarters of engine 56. How would you identify yourself over the dept radio?
Engine 525 acting engine 56
489
Can portable ladders be used upside down?
Straight ladders can. Extension cannot
490
Can we bring metal ladders inside an electrical generating station in an emergency
No. Never
491
What is discoloration on a portable ladder indicative of?
A defect and may mean ladder was exposed to high heat
492
What is the highest rung we can climb on a portable ladder
Do not climb higher than third rung from the top
493
How do we mark off the contamination reduction zone.
Yellow barrier tape
494
When are classroom visits allowed to be scheduled?
| Who can schedule visit
Officers on duty can schedule between the hours of 0900-1700hrs. They can last no longer than one hour
495
Where is company roster affixed to in the comp journal
Inside front cover
496
Which of our meters/detectors do we need to activate when responding to a steam pipe rupture
Radiation detectors. Can be caused by a terrorist attack
497
Who is responsible for site access control at a Haz mat incident
Second due engine and second due ladder
498
T or false.
| Lexan windows are heavier than regular windows
False. They weigh half as much
499
Lexan windows impact resistance is _________times greater than safety glass
250
500
Can lexan windows be cut with a partner saw and if so what blade?
Can lexan be cut with chainsaw?
Can be cut with partner saw with carbide tip blade and cannot be cut with chainsaw
501
What types of radiation can the ultra radiac detect
Gamma and X-ray
502
When units are scheduled for training what time must they leave quarters on a day tour? Night tour?
9x- 0915
| 6x- 1815
503
When a truck company enters an area to search what is the determining factor for closing the door or leaving door open?
Whether or not engine has a charged line and is ready to advance.
504
T or f
| Extrication is the physical removal of a victim from a vehicle
True
505
T or f
| Disentanglement is the removal of wreckage from around the victim
True
506
What are the five main functions of ICS
C-FLOP
Command,finance/administration, logistics, operations, planning
Staging is not one of them
507
One length of 2 1/2 inflated for a water rescue can hold approx how many people.
10
508
Rearmount as a water tower.
What is the max angle of ladder?
What is max extension of ladder when using 1 1/2 tip?
What is max psi?
Angle = 70
Extension = 80
Psi=90
509
Is plain speak effective over ht transmission at taxpayer fire?
What about over dept radio?
Plain speak is good at fire scene but not over dept radio
510
Can a chainsaw be used from a TL?
Yes. Wear safety belt, both feet must be inside basket and start saw in basket then hold outside of basket for the duration
511
What is the order for communications when you are part of a rapid response task force?
1) Dars radio
2) 800 MHz
3) cell phone
4) dept radio
512
How do we open standpipe outlets in a subway?
Standard subway emergency exit key. There will not be hose inside
513
How do we open secure metal boxes that contain sound powered phone jack?
1620 key. There will not be a headset in there
514
Flight data recorder can be what color?
Bright yellow and spherical, rectangular and red, or rectangular and international orange. They are not black
515
We are working a 9x6 and someone drops off a baby and says she doesn't want him anymore. What do we do?
10-99, ask if infant had any medical problems, mark in comp journal and complete an unusual occurrence report.
Ems will fill out mandated report about suspected child abuse and maltreatment
516
When flanking strategy at hrfpmd where do we aim stream after we breach a small hole in the wall that is only big enough for the mst?
Base of fire or at ceiling?
Ceiling
517
For decon what apparatus gets the turbo stream fog nozzle and what apparatus gets aqua stream
Turbo master is for TL and aqua stream is for aerials and pumpers. Operate aqua stream at 50-80psi
518
If a member has his drivers license suspended who do we write a report to and how long do we have to fill out report
Chief of personnel within one week
519
Auc 338 add 2. Fire In a battery room for an electrical transmission and distribution substation. Can we use any of the following to put fire out:
Dry chem
Water
CO2 extinguisher
We can use dry chem, and we can use water from a safe distance. CO2 should not be used BC it can crack the batteries and cause acid to spill out
520
T or f. We cut down all hanging victims even if they are obviously dead
False. If obviously dead do not cut down.
| Also refrain from covering corpses with a blanket unless they are in public view
521
Store fire on the first floor of an OLT .When can we take the plate glass windows? And will the metal ceilings reflect or communicate heat above
Take plate glass when a charged hoseline is in place and yes metal ceilings can communicate heat
522
When operating in a con Ed substation we need to wait for the con Ed white hat to force entry. Once inside we do not bring metal tools. We can however bring wood and fiberglass tools but we may not carry them above our? Heads,shoulders or waists?
Shoulders
523
When operating In a subway tunnel and we need to stop a train using a flashlight we hold the light _________high and move the light in a horizontal motion of at least ________ft.
Chest high and four feet
524
Who can excuse a member from taking a drug test?
Chief of department
525
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NFPA diamond. The numbers go from 0-4 which is most severe? And what do the following colors indicate
Blue
Red
Yellow
White
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4 is the most severe
Blue= health
Red= flammable
Yellow= reactivity
White=special info
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526
When our body heat drops below_________, hypothermia sets in
| When our body heat drops below _________ unconsciousness sets in
98.6-hypothermia
| 90- unconcious
527
10-32
Defective oil burner
528
10-39
Fd standing by
529
10-27
Compactor/incinerator
530
Are all under river standpipes wet or dry
All are wet
531
How far apart are standpipe outlets at under river ops?
| How far apart are section valves?
Standpipe outlets 200 ft
| Section valves 600 ft
532
Where can we use the inflatable soft landing mat when rope training
Used only at quarters but can be used anywhere in quarters including the apron. Operate blower continuously while using the mat
533
Do we always need to use exhaust hoses when operating pos pressure fans
Yes
534
Can we refuel pos press fans indoors
No
535
SB 66. They are pouring concrete at a building under construction. How far apart are studs for the most recently poured floor?
4x4 studs are every 4 feet on center
536
SB66
How far apart will we find studs on at least 8 floors below the most recently poured floor at a building under construction?
8 feet apart. This indicates reshoring. The floor below the most recently poured floor can be considered structurally sound
537
When requesting an ambulance through dispatch we need to give CUPS status. What else do we need to give? And do we also need to sex and number of patients?
Age, chief complaint, cpr if initiated, pulse and respiratory rate. Do not need to give sex and number of patients
538
Where do we mark high visibility safety vests
Black permanent marker and mark on the inside back of the vest centered on the lower reflective strap
539
T or f.
The roof man hears there is a dumb waiter in fire apt so he opens the shaft reaches his hand inside, and looks inside then closes it as to not create a flow path
False. Never stick your hands in and it says in ladders 3 when fire In dumb waiter shaft the roof man shall vent the shaft. It doesn't say anything about closing it.
540
CFRD run. Who carries the trauma bag and who fills out PCR?
The checker carries trauma bag. Guy who carries defibrillator fills out PCR.
541
Ladders 3. Top floor fire in a tenement. We are waiting for a charged hoseline. Do we vent every window on top floor while waiting?
No but it says it is good practice to vent all windows in fire apt while waiting for a charged hoseline. CONFLICT
542
We are filling out PCR for an unconcious woman and can't get any of her information. What do we put down as the patients name?
Jane doe, 9999999, or unknown female
Unknown female
543
what is the single most important consideration at a collapse?
safety
544
what fast unit assignments need to be given out at roll call
efas, and fast pak
545
what can a fast truck do at a scene while standing by as long as they maintain unit integrity
Fast truck can provide additional egress routes. ie remove window bars and place portables
546
the fast unit can use a two sided approach utilizing A two sided approach. The search team accesses via the interior and the removal team accesses via the exterior. When must the fast unit stay together.
Large commercial or complex buildings
547
After activating our own EAB and turning it off we will then activate the downed ff EAB. How long will it remain on for and who do we notify prior to doing this
As long as it is required and notify IC first
548
When we find a downed member we depress our own, or downed members EAB first?
depress our own first. Notify IC before doing this.It doesn't mention anything about turning off ht then back on.
549
Which of the following is not part of the fast trucks tools:
| Fast Pak, search rope, LSR, 2:1 rope, stokes w/ backboard, Pak tracker, elevator keys
LSR is recommended and elevator keys are needed for any building with an elevator
550
What are three ways to determine if downed ff has air
Turn purge valve, break the seal between face and facepiece, and look at remote gauge. Cylinder gauge is not an option.
551
We are the removal team of the fast truck and find an unconscious member. The search team has the fast Pak. What must we do regardless if member has air or not.
Call for the fast Pak
552
When supplying an unconscious member with air how much do we turn purge valve
Half way
553
On What side of their body do we position down ff in order to identify them
Right side
554
T or f
| It is not always necessary to package an unconscious ff?
False. It is not always necessary to package a conscious ff. It is mostly necessary to package an unconscious ff
555
Once found, position unconscious ff's ___________(head, back, feet) towards direction of removal?
Back
556
Can we use drag rescue device for injured ff or just unconscious ff removal
Can use for injured or unconscious
557
Every member of the dept is issued nylon tubular webbing. What is breaking strength?
What is knotted breaking strength?
Can it be used for vertical lifts?
Can we use for civilian rescue
Breaking strength = 4000lbs
Knitted breaking strength=3000lbs
Not used for vertical lifts
Yes for civilians
558
Fast truck is being put to work. Do we have to transmit a 10-66?
It is not alleys necessary to transmit the 10-66. However if collapse involved you must transmit the 10-60 in conjunction with the 10-66
559
Which units report to the command post after a 10-66 is transmitted. Where do the rest of the units report?
Rescue,squad,soc support truck, CFRD engine and the additional fast unit report to ICP. All other units report to staging area
560
Where will the IC begin a roll call? Units in most severely exposed position or units remote from this position.
Units in Most severely exposed position
561
If there is a lot of radio traffic the IC can have the fast unit switch to channel_________?
16. The emergency channel
562
T or f
| All members of the fast unit switch to channel 16 if IC determined there is too much radio traffic on primary tactical
False member assigned to the fast radio board will stay on channel one
563
T or f. A fast unit is assigned to all 10-80 code 1
False
564
When is the fast unit relieved of their duties
When the incident is under control
565
If an individual enters an IDLH without teaming up for any reason who fills out the report that is sent to the chief of ops?
The IC at the time it happens. Can be a comp officer
566
T or f
| If a safety team enters an IDLH they must notify their company officer first
False. Notify IC
567
Who does the fast unit operate under at HRO buildings
Report to ICP but will then operate under the fire sector supervisor
568
When responding to the command post the officer must bring an up to date copy of___________?
Response ticket
569
Auc 266. Can members of fdny shut power to transformers?
No
570
URR. When evacuating passengers where do we have them walk.
Outside the rails on the opposite side of the third rail. Do not walk between rails in URR
571
We arrive at an URR tube and under ground tunnel transition area and see an emergency exit? In most cases where will the next emergency exit be upon entering a URR?
Most cases there will not be another emergency exit until the other end of the tube
572
What is a benefit of glow sticks while operating in URR and how many do we carry on the rig
Carry ten on the rig and the benefit is added lighting without additional heat
573
At URR emergency exits which are steeper concrete or metal stairs
Metal
574
Most URR do/do not have crossovers between tracks
Most do not have crossovers. Exceptions are 161 st, 63st, lex ave
575
All URR standpipes are wet. Do they have pumps for augmentation
No
576
Where are the Siamese for URR normally located
Emergency exit that is closest to the river
577
How far apart are
Standpipes in URR?
Section valves in URR?
Standpipes are 200 ft
| Section valves 600 ft
578
How far apart are sound powered phone jacks located at URR
200 ft. They are found at standpipe outlets. Except in joralemon tube
579
What can we use in URR to pinpoint our location
Standpipes outlet numbers
580
What are section valves used for in URR?
Isolating a ruptured standpipe
581
Do post radios interfere with electrical components in URR?
Yes do not use near signals, com equip, or train operator cabs
582
What is order of patient removal in URR.
1)Ambulatory patients self evacuating, 2)red tagged non ambulatory, 3)yellow non ambulatory, 4)red tagged requiring disentanglement, 5)yellow disentanglement, 6)black tagged
583
If we are entering an emergency exit at URR and patients are evacuating who has preference for use of these stairs, us or them?
Allow patients to Evac before descending. When two stairs are present designate an attack stair and an Evac Stair
584
All units operating in URR need to bring SCBA and______
Apr adapters and canisters
585
1000 volt lines run throughout tubes at ceiling/floor level?
Ceiling
586
Victim removal relay teams are used for _________patients in URR?
Non ambulatory/ambulatory
Non ambulatory
587
Blue light phones can __________ calls from outside the system
Receive/make?
Receive
588
Crossovers associated with URR are usually located at________?
Track level
589
Planes use an air bill, boats use a cargo manifest, trucks use_________, and trains use_________
Trucks= bill of lading
| Trains=way bill
590
When removing window bars ensure at least______ window is cleared on fire floor and at least _______ on floor above
One and one
591
fifth due engine at hrfpmd is responsible for high rise nozzle. Where do they report to?
ICP, then floor below once ordered
