FF Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What is the priority order for stairwell pressurization at a HRFPMD by the Vent Support group?
What due truck is the Vent support unit?
A
Attack Stair
Evacuation stair
Public Hallway
6th Truck Company
FFP 6.19.2
2
Q
What is the tool assignment for the first due roof man at a fire in a HRFPMD?
A
Halligan
Hydra Ram
KO Curtain
3
Q
How does the 1st due roof man access the floor above at a fire in a HRFPMD?
A
attack stair
4
Q
How does the LCC access the roof in a HRFPMD?
A
via evacuation stairway
5
Q
At a fire in a HRFPMD, who ensures elevators are recalled and searched?
A
2nd Ladder
6
Q
Who searches 5 floors above the fire floor at a HRFPMD fire?
A
2nd Ladder
7
Q
What is the tool assignment for the 2nd due Roof at a HRFPMD fire ?
A
Halligan, Maul, LSR, Life Belt
8
Q
What is the tool assignment for the 3rd due truck at a HRFPMD fire?
Where should they operate?
A
Normal Compliment of tools and KO curtain
floor above the fire
9
Q
Who initially ensures the evacuation doors are closed on the fire floor at a HRFPMD?
A
2nd due truck
10
Q
What is the responsibilities of the 3rd due truck at a HRFPMD?
A
Confirmation the evac stairwell doors are closed on the fire floor, and are maintained in the closed position. This may be accomplished by positioning members on the stairwell side of the door
11
Q
When can an 1 3/4” hose be stretched for a fire in a LRFPMD?
A
When every apartment door is within 50’ of every stairway on that floor.
12
Q
What is the tool assignment for the Ov/Lcc team at a fire in a LRFPMD?
A
Ov- Halligan, Halligan Hook
Lcc- Halligan, Axe
13
Q
Tool assignment for the roof FF at a fire in a LRFPMD?
Where do they operate?
A
Halligan, Halligan Hook, LSR, Life Belt
Roof
14
Q
What is the priority order for roof access for the roof man at a fire in a LRFPMD?
A
Stairway in an attached adjoining building
An enclosed evacuation stairway
Aerial Ladder or Tower Ladder
15
Q
What is the roof access for a fire in an isolated LRFPMD where there is only 1 open interior stair?
A
If the stairwell is not an IDLH- roof man to roof via interior stairs as long as the door is maintained closed by ladder officer.
If stairwell is an IDLH- roof man must be teamed up with another member. Roof man must communicate to officer that they are safely on the roof. Door must be controlled
16
Q
What is the tool assignment for the 2nd due inside team for a fire in a LRFPMD?
Where do they operate?
A
Normal compliment of tools plus KO curtain
Apartment directly above
Also responsible for all floors and stairs above the fire floor.
17
Q
Where does the 2nd due inside team operate for a top floor fire in a LRFPMD?
A
VES of fire floor (top floor) with 1st ladder company
18
Q
Who brings the KO curtain at a top floor fire in a LRFPMD?
A
2nd Due Roof
19
Q
Tool assignment for 2nd due roof man at a fire in a LRFPMD?
A
Halligan hook, Halligan, LSR.
If top floor fire, take KO curtain in lieu of LSR
20
Q
Who takes the LSR for a fire not on the top floor of a LRFPMD?
A
Both the 1st due roof and the 2nd due roof
21
Q
What is the color and size of the vacant building marking ?
A
lime yellow reflective paint, 18” X 18” square
lines 2” wide. made alongside the from entrance a height that is in line with the front entrance.
22
Q
Location of the first line in a cellar fire in a taxpayer?
A
Stretched into the occupancy above the fire to prevent vertical extension.
23
Q
Responsibilities of the 2nd engine company at a cellar fire in a taxpayer?
A
assist with initial line
supply sprinkler system
after supplying sprinkler, stretch second line
24
Q
Who ensures the sprinkler is supplied at a taxpayer fire?
A
3rd Engine company
25
Where is the second handline stretched at a fire in a store in a taxpayer?
the first two lines are stretched into the store involved
26
Where and when can an 1 3/4" line be stretched at a fire in a taxpayer?
When compatible with fire conditions, 1 3/4" hose may be used in exposures.
Or light fire condition in main store.
7.1.2 7.1.4
27
Location of the second line at a cockloft fire in a taxpayer?
Into a separate seriously exposed building/ occupancy
28
What conditions would preclude the first engine from descending the interior stairs to extinguish a cellar fire in a private dwelling?
high heat conditions at top of stairs
questionable stability of the stairs
initial size up indicating a serious fire condition
29
Who can order a hose line re-positioned to the exterior entrance from the interior cellar stairs to extinguish a fire in the cellar of a private dwelling?
chief or ABC.
30
What has to happen first before re-positioning to the exterior entrance from the interior cellar stairs to extinguish a fire in the cellar of a private dwelling?
Urgent message by the chief acknowledged by members operating in interior.
Ladder members on the first floor must be removed.
Members on upper floors must withdraw to safe area.
31
Can a Bilco door be used for cellar access to advance a line at a fire in the cellar of a private dwelling?
yes but only if it is the only option.
| Bilco doors are the least desirable of all the secondary cellar entrances.
32
Who is responsible for roof ventilation if it is needed at a fire in a private dwelling? (peaked roof)
second ladder
33
Who is responsible for the search and examination of the cellar at a cellar fire in a private dwelling where the first line did not advance into the cellar and the second hose line has been stretched to the exterior entrance for extinguishment?
Second due ladder
34
Who ensures roof ventilation at a fire in a flat roof private dwelling?
Second due truck
35
What is the tool assignment for the roof/ov team for portable ladder operations at a peaked roof private dwelling fire?
6' halligan hook and/or halligan for each member
36
Where should a aerial ladder be placed at a peaked roof PD when used for roof access?
Extend ladder at least 5' above and to one side of the peak
37
What is the tool assignment for the 2nd due roof at a fire in a flat roof private dwelling?
6' halligan hook and saw
38
What is the tool assignment for the first due roof at a fire in a flat roof private dwelling
halligan, 6' halligan hook, LSR
39
At traditional wood framed private dwellings, the amount of time before collapse occurs is generally estimated to be ___? If there is no ceiling to protect structural members, failure can occur within ___?
1 hour
20 mins
40
In private dwellings with lightweight materials, when fire extends from the contents to structural members, collapse can occur within ____?
5 to 10 mins
can occur suddenly with little to no warning signs
41
Areas unsupported by columns with spans greater than ___ are generally an indication that lightweight construction is present
25'
42
What is the roof man's access to the roof at a brownstone fire, by order of preference ?
Aerial
2nd Aerial
Adjoining building
43
What is the roof man's access to the roof at a row frame fire, by order of preference ?
Aerial
2nd Aerial
Adjoining building (not immediate)
44
What is the roof man's access to the roof at a row frame fire, if the first ladder is a TL, by order of preference ?
TL
First arriving aerial
adjoining (not immediate)
45
What should the second due can man take for a top floor fire in a brownstone type row frame?
should consider taking 2 hooks in lieu of can
46
Where is the first line positioned for a cellar fire in a row frame building?
Through the front door to the cellar via interior stairs
47
If the 1st hose line can't be advanced into the cellar due to the intensity of the fire in a row frame building, where should it be positioned?
It shall be used to protect the public hall and stairs.
Can be advanced to top floor after fire has been controlled by the second line. must check intervening floors.
48
If the first hose line has been advanced into the cellar via interior stairs to extinguish a fire in a row frame, where can the second line be stretched?
Back up first line. extinguish any fire on the 1st floor and then proceed to the top floor
49
Where should the second line be stretched for a cellar fire in a row frame where the first line is being used to protect the interior stairs?
To the cellar via outside exterior entrance
50
For a fire on the first floor of a brownstone type row frame, where should the second line be stretched if not needed to back up the first line?
To the parlor floor (2nd Fl) to maintain integrity of interior stairs
51
For a fire in a fully involved row frame, where fire is showing in exposures, where/ what should the first engine stretch?
3 1/2" to supply TL
| line to enter fire building
52
For a fire in a fully involved row frame, where fire is showing in exposures, where should the second line be stretched if not needed to back up the first line?
To the top floor of the most severe exposure
53
For a fire in a fully involved row frame, where fire is showing in exposures, where should the third line be stretched if the second line is not needed to back up the first line?
To the top floor of of the opposite exposure that the 2nd line is operating in
54
Where should the first line be stretched for a fire in a vacant row frame building in a row of occupied buildings?
To the most severe exposure
55
Where should the second line be stretched for a fire in a vacant row frame building in a row of occupied buildings?
To the fire building or opposite exposure (if not needed to back up first line)
56
Where should the third line be stretched for a fire in a vacant row frame building in a row of occupied buildings?
To the fire building or opposite exposure, depending on where the first line was stretched to
57
Where is the first line stretched for a fire in a vacant row frame in a row of vacant buildings?
Operated from the exterior until LCS is set up, then moved to the most severe exposure.
58
Where is the second line stretched for a fire in a vacant row frame in a row of vacant buildings?
If not needed to back up first line, to an exposure or operated from a rear yard.
59
in class "E" systems, the fire command station has two way communications with which areas ?
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Floor Warden stations
Mechanical control center
Elevators
Air handling control rooms
Elevator machinery rooms
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60
High rise office buildings built before 1945 are "heavy weight " buildings, usually weighing about __ to ___ lbs per cubic foot
20 to 23
61
Where are fire dampers found in the HVAC system of a high rise office building?
Where air ducts meet the supply airshaft,
Where the air meets the return airshaft
Wherever a duct passes through a rated fire partition
62
How is the HVAC system in a HROB placed in the non-circulating mode?
Opening all outside air supply dampers
Closing all mixing dampers
Opening all exhaust dampers
63
When should all HVAC zones in a HROB that do not include the fire area have their supply fans activated
Once the fire floor has been determined
64
What is the temp that will activate the fusible link on the fire damper in the HVAC system on a HROB?
50 degrees above the max temp normally encountered in the system
65
Where are smoke detectors located within the HVAC system of a HROB?
at the return airshaft on each floor
66
What happens within the HVAC system of a HROB when the smoke detector is activated?
air supply and air return from affected floor stopped.
either by fans shutting or by reversible fire shutter activating at shafts
hrob 3.4.2
67
In a HROB where is the air supply ducted for a periphery air system?
through the plenum on the floor below.
68
HROB- The 1968 building code requires a manual fire pump to supplement the standpipe system in buildings over ___ feet high. The 1938 Building code requires a manual fire pump in buildings over ___feet high
300
| 250
69
In a HROB, operating the manual fire pump without closing the bypass valve is permissible if the valve is not readily discernible. A loss of __% can be expected in an 8" riser and a loss of __% can be expected in a 6" riser
25%
| 45%
70
4 step procedure for starting the fire pumps in a HROB
Close knife switch
Close circuit breaker
Push starting button (pump on light will glow)
Move selector knob to desired position
71
Fire Pump discharge pressure in a HROB for a fire on the 10th fl?
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floors 1-10 150 psi
(additional 50 psi every 10 floors after)
ex. floors 21-30 250 psi.
floors 31-40 300 psi
floors 41-50 350 psi
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72
Pump capacity of the manual fire pumps in a HROB? GPM?
| Pump capacity PSI?
usually 750 gpm. connected in parallel
capable of delivering 50 psi at highest floor hose outlet
73
What are the responsibilities of the Lobby Control Unit at a fire in a HROB?
Recall, control and operate elevators
| control all building access points and direct personnel and building occupants
74
What are the responsibilities of the System Control Unit at a fire in a HROB?
Monitor class E system
Monitor HVAC
Evaluate communication systems
75
What are the responsibilities of the High Rise Support Unit at a fire in a HROB?
Transport equipment to Forward staging area via elevators
76
Where is the Forward Staging Area located at a fire in a HROB?
On an upper floor in a designated location.
| Provides logistical support and resources for fire sector and SAE group
77
Where is the Forward triage area located at a fire in a HROB?
In and environmentally safe area on a floor below the forward staging area
78
What shall ladder companies reporting to the forward staging area at a HROB fire bring with them?
SCBA for each member
Two sets of FE tools and 6' hooks
Search and Utility ropes
A spare SCBA cylinder for each member
79
Where should the SAE group supervisor be located for a fire in a HROB?
On a floor not serviced by the same bank of elevators as the fire floor and at least 5 floors above the fire.
80
in a HROB there 2 way communication between the fire command station and what areas?
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Floor warden stations
Mechanical Control centers
Elevators
Air Handling control rooms
Elevator Machinery rooms
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81
Where can the Fire Safety Director address via the PA system in a HROB?
All floors, elevators, and stairways either selectively or collectively
82
Where are the floor warden stations located in a HROB?
on each floor between the required exits.
It has a telephone handset with 2 way communication to fire command station.
Capable of activating a visual and audible signal and command station.
Has PA system on that floor.
83
Who selects the attack stair for a fire in a HROB?
1st due truck. stairway must have a standpipe
84
Where is the location of the 3rd due truck at a fire in a HROB? and how do they get there?
Floor above Via a stairway other than attack stair
85
Who determines the stairway to be used for evacuation at a fire in a HROB?
3rd due truck
86
Who searches the attack stairs at a fire in a HROB?
3rd due truck, for a reasonable distance above the fire floor.
87
Where is the 4th due truck assigned at a fire in a HROB?
to the roof.
each member equipped with extra SCBA cylinder
search top 5 floors
88
Ladders 3
Members moving on roof with poor visibility should crouch to a kneeling position and probe roof with ?
Swinging tool or LEG in direction of movement
89
Ladders 3
Members operating in ooor visibility on roof crossing over a wall or parapet should first feel adjoining side with ————- before crossing over
A tool
90
Ladders 3
Pre-control overhauling begins when?
As soon as possible AFTER the fire has been KNOCKED DOWN
91
Post control overhaul happens when?
AFTER the fire has been placed UNDER CONTOL to ensure complete extinguishment
92
Ladders 3
Who’s responsibility is it after the fire has been knocked down to determine if the fire is extending ?
First due truck boss
Notify IC and Ladder Officer on floor above
93
Ladders 3
| Can deeply charred wooden structural members be removed from the building ?
Yes , may be removed from building .
Ladders 3 , 9.7
Feel like this is stated differently somewhere else? Where rescue is only allowed to remove structural elements?
94
If designated as the lobby control unit at a 10-76, who would the company officer, (lobby control unit leader) report to when responding in?
Logistics section chief
if no on scene, the IC
ICS man ch2 add4
95
At a 10-76 what equipment should the Lobby control unit leader ensure is carried in every elevator car?
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Handie talkie equipped member
1 set of FE tools
spare cylinder
elevator keys
search rope
clipboard with elevator control sheet
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ics man ch2 add 4
96
Where is a extension ladder marked with the length?
Within 12” of the butt end of each rail
97
Where is a straight ladder marked with its length?
Within 12” of each end of each rail
98
Where is the unit designation marked on a portable ladder?
Within 18” of each butt
99
What is the proper climbing angle of a portable ladder?
65-75%
100
Portable ladder placement-
Placed at window
Tip level with sill
101
Portable ladder placement-
Placed at roof
Tip at least 2 feet above roof or parapet
102
Portable ladder placement-
Alongside a fire escape on a building wall
1-3 feet above FE railing
103
Portable ladder placement-
Placed against FE railing
Tip slightly above railing
104
What line should be stretched for a cellar fire in a place of worship?
1 3/4"
105
What line should be stretched for a fire in a large open area of a place of worship?
2 1/2"
106
Where is the second line used at a cellar fire in a place of worship?
Initially positioned and charged outside of the building as backup for first line. When not needed it can be used on the 1st fl. Or as directed by IC.
107
Where is the second line used at a fire in the first floor or choir loft of a place of worship?
Initially positioned and charged outside of the building to back up first line. if not needed can be used to extinguish any fire discovered in the cellar.
108
Tower Ladder- What is the ideal horizontal distance from the center line of the turntable to an objective?
32 ft
| 25 ft is needed to drop the bucket below horizontal
109
Where does the first due inside team go for a fire on the top floor of a brownstone type row frame?
VEIS top floor including examination of the cockloft
110
Where does the second due ladder company operate for a top floor fire in a brownstone type row frame?
Split company and operate in exposures 2 and 4
111
Where is the 1st due Lcc operating for a fire on the 1st or 2nd floor of a OLT type row frame?
VEIS fire apt from exterior with portable ladders.
| team up with 2nd Lcc
112
Where is the 1st due Lcc operating for a fire or the 3rd floor or above in an OLT type row frame?
VEIS fire apt from aerial ladder. (Team up with 2nd Lcc)
113
Where should the second due ladder inside team operate for a top floor fire in a 3 window front row frame?
the top floor of the most severely threatened exposure
114
In a HROB how many spare cylinders are to be maintained in the forward staging area ?
20
115
Where are the manual fire alarm sending stations located on the floors of a HROB?
In each path of escape in each story.
| Additional manual alarms placed so no point is more than 200' from an alarm
116
An activation of a smoke detector or temp sensing device in a HROB built before 2008 will cause an alarm to signal where?
In one built after 2008?
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Fire floor
Floor above
Fire Command station
Mechanical Control Center
Regular Assign loc of FSD
Alarm sent to FDNY
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After 2008. Same plus floor below
117
T or F? The activation of the smoke detectors within the HVAC system in a HROB will recall the elevators
False.
| It will only for smoke detector outside of HVAC system
118
T or F? The activation of a sprinkler water flow alarm in a HROB will cause the same reaction as an activation of a smoke detector, in regards to building functions.
True
7.2.6
119
In a taxpayer built under the 1938 code, areas exceeding ____ sq ft, automatic sprinklers are required
10,000 sq ft
120
In a taxpayer built under the 1968 building code, areas exceeding ____ sq ft are required to have automatic sprinklers
7,500 sq ft
121
In a taxpayer built under the 2008 building code, areas exceeding ____ sq ft are required to have automatic sprinklers
full building
122
Bowstring trusses may only support ___% of the load they were originally designed to hold
40%
123
In a taxpayer, open web steel joists can be used to span distances up to __ ft.
60
124
Unprotected open web steel joists may collapse when exposed to fire after ___ mins
5- 10
125
Colors of smoke associated with backdraft ?
Dense black smoke
Dirty brown
yellow brown
gray yellow
126
How often should company commanders have members do a “thorough” inspection of the portable ladders?
Monthly
Visual inspection weekly
127
Tool assignment for 1st due ov at a top floor fire in a tenement
Flashlight
Halligan
Saw
128
When is the fast truck and cfrd engine assigned to the floor below the fire at a 10-77?
When the fire is above the 6th floor
Position still determined by IC
Fast should bring elevator keys
129
Who ensures the Siamese is supplied for a 10-77 in HRFPMD?
2nd engine
130
Tool assignment for the 2nd due roof FF at a CL2 ?
Where do they operate?
Halligan hook, halligan, LSR
Drops off LSR to floor above then proceeds to roof
131
Tool assignment for 1st due Roof at CL2
Halligan, Maul/axe, Hydra-Ram
Operate on roof
132
Roof Access for roof FF, at CL2 MD, (order of priority)
Remote/ unaffected stair
Adjoining building
Aerial Ladder
Fire Escape
Open Stairs
133
Tool assignment for 2nd due roof FF at CL2
Halligan hook, halligan, LSR
Bring LSR to floor above. Then head to roof
If fire within 2 floors of roof, go straight to roof
134
Aerial ladder arrival, building over 30’ frontage - no condition in front of building requiring a definite position, where is turntable placed?
15’ from side wall passed on approach
135
What size line should be stretched for a fire on the cellar of a church?
1 3/4”
136
What size line should be stretched for a fire on the 1st floor or choir loft of a church?
2 1/2”
Through the entrance that provides the quickest access to fire
137
Where is the 2nd hose line stretched for a fire in a church?
Positioned and charged outside as backup for first line.
When not needed as backup, can be used to extinguish any fire found in cellar.
138
How far from the building should the aerial ladder be placed for a good climbing angle?
25-35 feet
139
When laddering, the recommended distance from the tip of the aerial to the objective is ___to ____.
2”-6”
2” for rescue
140
Who ensures a 3 1/2” supply line is stretched to a TL at a collapse operation?
2nd engine
141
What is the main priority for the second due truck at a collapse operation?
Shutting down utilities
142
At a collapse operation, FEMA USAR task force signaling system, 1 long blast (3seconds) means?
Cease operations/ all quiet
143
At a collapse operation, FEMA USAR task force signaling system, 3 short blasts (1 second each) means?
Evacuate area
144
At a collapse operation, FEMA USAR task force signaling system, 1 long and 1 short blast means?
Resume operations
145
When reporting in as a communications unit, who would you report in to ?
Communications unit leader (COML)
| If not staffed then Resource unit leader (RESL)
146
If reporting in as a Lobby Control Unit, who would you report in to ?
Logistics section Chief
If not staffed then IC
ICS ch2 add4
147
When reporting in as a systems control unit, who do you report in to?
Logistics Section Chief if not staffed then IC
148
Width of a trench cut
At least 3 feet wide
149
Most under river tubes are between ___ and ___ ft wide.
14 and 19
150
What is located every 600’ in an under river tube?
Standpipe section valves
Power removal box
Dry chem extinguisher
151
When can a search be made on the floor above in a vacant building?
When all visible fire has been knocked down and the IC has conducted a size up and risk assessment.
Variations- known life hazard
152
A 4 FF Engine company at a water rescue, the officer will take on what roles/positions ?
Rescue coordinator and spotter
EP WR2
153
How long is the tether rope in a water rescue units equipment?
200’ in a blue bag. Small carabineer on each end with large carabineer 4 feet in from end
154
How long is the tether rope in a water safety unit’s water safety kit?
No tether rope. Use LSR
155
How long is the throw rope in the water rescue kit?
75’
156
TorF When approaching a victim in the water who has gone through the ice, approach from head on
False. Approach from the side or rear to prevent breaking the ice
157
How long is the tether rope in the the surf rescue equipment?
600’
158
When the decision is made in a surf rescue to use the surfboard, who utilizes it?
Secondary rescuer. Board is tethered to shore
159
Who supplies the sprinkler for a cellar fire in a cast iron and mill loft building?
1st engine - 1st line and if possible sprinkler.
2nd engine- assist with 1st line and then ensure sprinkler supply. (Same for lower floor fires where sprinkler services fire area)
160
What size hose is stretched for a fire in cast iron and mill lost buildings?
2 1/2” only
161
Who can order a line to be operated into a cellar window at a serious or advanced cellar fire
IC (chief OR company officer)
162
When should a 2 1/2” hand line be considered at a private dwelling fire?
Building fully involved
Wind impacted fire
Heavily involved 1st fl fire in Queen Anne
When line will be used on the exterior for exposure protection
163
Who is responsible for the primary search of the 1st floor at a cellar fire where the 1st line was advanced down the interior cellar stairs to extinguish the fire?
1st due truck. Conduct search of 1st floor prior to descending down. 1 member can be sent to provide assistance with line advance
164
Who is responsible for searches above the fire at a cellar fire in a private dwelling where the 1st line does not advance down the interior stairs?
1st due truck
