Engine Company Manual

Question 1

When Establishing Own water supply at single family, what must be considered and who is responsible

Answer 1

Officer must consider: Distance, Elevation and Friction Loss

Question 2

Stretching Short consequences

Answer 2

Delayed Extinguishment

Fire Growth/Extension

Delayed Search

Reduced Survivability

Question 3

Estimate the Stretch

Answer 3

Setback + Width of building + Length of building + 1/2 length per floor + 1 length at point of attack

Question 4

Basic Duties of Engine Company

Answer 4

Establish water supply and stretch, advance and operate hose lines in a manner that renders success on the fire ground

Question 5

Engine Driver Responsibilities with apparatus

Answer 5

Familiarize with: Equipment - Apparatus - Hose Lengths and Nozzles

Question 6

Driver Positioning

Answer 6

Create the most direct access for advancing attack hose lines while allowing the truck company to position directly in front

Question 7

All Engine Drivers on the Fire Scene Must work together to….

Answer 7

Work together to effectively establish both the primary and secondary water supplies

Question 8

Stratification

Answer 8

Layering of fire gases. “Thermal Layering”

Question 9

Fire Growth Stages

Answer 9

Incipient: Chemical reaction of Heat, Oxygen, Fuel

Growth: Fire Increases Size (Rollover Occurs)
FLASHOVER
Fully Developed: Fire Envelopes entire compartment

Decay: Fire lacks oxygen and combustion no longer sustained
BACKDRAFT

Question 10

RECEO-VS

Answer 10

Rescue

Exposures

Confinement

Extinguishment

Overhaul

Ventilation

Salvage

Question 11

VSP

Answer 11

Victim Survivability Profile

Question 12

Residential Fire Flow (Flow Rate)

Answer 12

Require 100 to 200 gpm

Question 13

Droplet Expansion Ratio

Answer 13

1700 to 1 at 212 degrees

Question 14

Formula Smooth Bore Flow

Answer 14

29.7 x D² x √NP

(Developed by John Freeman)

Recommended that smooth-bore nozzles not exceed half the diameter of hose to which they are affixed

Question 15

Pressure Variance on Master Stream Automatic Combination Nozzles

which nfpa states it

Answer 15

NFPA 1964 allows +/- 15 psi variation

Question 16

Hydraulic Ventilation

Answer 16

2 ft from opening covering 80% in fog pattern

Question 17

Blitz Attack

Answer 17

Use of an exterior master stream to knock main body of fire

Question 18

Prior to establishing water supply ___________ must be notified to Engine OIC

Answer 18

Half Tank

Question 19

Prior to establishing water supply _________ can be charged

Answer 19

only one attack line

Question 20

Prior to establishing water supply additional lines can be charged for

What must be notified to crew using these lines

Answer 20

Exposure Protection

Line to the Attic

RIT

Controlling exterior fires

Engine driver advises the requesting officer that water supply has not been ESTABLISHED

Question 21

Evacuation Order

Answer 21

Given verbally, signaled over radio via tones or blasted over on-scene apparatus airhorns

Question 22

Signs of Backdraft

Answer 22

Dense Smoke no visible flame

Black Smoke Pushing around closed doors

Stained Glass

Air Movement Reversal

Question 23

HRR

Answer 23

Heat Release Rate

Question 24

Forward Lay

Answer 24

Places Supply line at closest hydrant preceding the incident

Question 25

Split Lay

Answer 25

Supply Line dropped off at intersection 2nd engine can complete or 3rd engine create a relay

Question 26

Reverse Lay

Answer 26

2nd Arriving engine lays out from scene to hydrant Mindful of narrow streets and poorly positioned apparatus

Question 27

Nozzle Reaction explanation

Answer 27

Force produced at nozzle and transmitted backward while flowing the stream 2 factors: Nozzle Pressure & Flow

Question 28

Stream Velocity Formula

Answer 28

12.14 x √NP = ft/s directly related to nozzle pressure

Question 29

Drivers ultimate responsibility

Answer 29

Safe Delivery of personnel to and from scene

Question 30

Engine Positioning

Answer 30

Position to create the most direct access for advancing attack hoselines allowing truck company to position directly in front

Question 31

Misc Engine Driver Duties on fireground

Answer 31

Placing portable ladders and advancing exterior hose lines

Question 32

Offensive vs Defensive

Answer 32

Offensive mode involves taking direct action to mitigate the problem (Direct Fire Attack) Defensive: Used to prevent damage to the area around a structure

Question 33

2 1/2 hoseline is typically appropriate for fires in..

Answer 33

Commercial Buildings Exterior Attacks Exposure Protection

Question 34

Residential Roadway width is in average how many feet

Answer 34

12 ft

Question 35

Dimensions of a single vehicle driveway

Answer 35

12 ft wide by 25 ft long

Question 36

Grimwood Maximum Nozzle reaction firefighters can handle

Answer 36

1 FF = 60 lbf 2 ff = 75 lbf 3 ff = 95 lbf

Question 37

How does Increased fire-stream velocity help combat large volume fires

Answer 37

Lessens negative impacts of wind and heat on streams Streams hit harder and better distribute water

Question 38

Describe Blitz Attack Transition should be ________ and _________

Answer 38

Use of exterior master streams to knock down main body of fire Once darkened down the engine company transitions to handline transition should be rapid and coordinated

Question 39

Drivers must choose the appropriate ________ that allows for a ______ _______ while leaving access for the remainder of the assignment

Answer 39

Must Choose the Appropriate Intake that allows for a quick connection while leaving access for the remainder of the assignment