Ladders 3

Question 0

Define medium fire situation

Answer 0

A fire which may be extinguished with the operation of two handlines

Question 1

Define a light fire condition

Answer 1

Can be extinguished with the operation of one handline and / or hand extinguisher(S) or can be extinguished without resorting to extinguishing agents

Question 2

What does first due truck do with entry doors at street level ?

Answer 2

Ensure they are chocked open

Cross ref: brownstones; make sure door doesn’t lock behind u , doors chocked open when line moving in and operating

Question 3

The officer shall maintain control of fire apt door by leaving a member as per Search bulletin. Where should member be positioned?

Answer 3

Inside the door ; keeping it controlled

Question 4

When are members under immediate supervision of off?

Answer 4

“Sh-Sh”
Sight, hearing
Search rope or Hoseline which is under the supervision of an officer

Question 5

T or F

The LCC needs off permission before any horizontal vent?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

When should LCC of AL remain at turntable?

Answer 6

Members are on floor over HEAVY fire

The roof of building with heavy fire condition

Question 7

When should AL be used first for victim rather than roof man getting to roof?

Answer 7

• victim agitated , frightened OR threatening to jump
• fire/smoke in the immediate vicinity of the occupant
• if any DOUBT exists, remove the occupant first *

Question 8

Access to roof ; priority order?

Answer 8

“ALE”
Adjoining
AL
Rear fire escape

Question 9

What’s first thing roof man does when reaches roof?

Answer 9

Confirms his way off the roof

Question 10

Who does roof man report size up to I.e. life hazards, fire and smoke conditions?

Answer 10

Ladder company officer

Question 11

When should the roof man IMMEDIATELY proceed to the bulkhead and perform vertical ventilation?

Answer 11

Upon HEARING radio transmissions that FE team has door control OR a charged line is advancing into fire apt.

Question 12

Name the 3 responsibilities of the roof man

Answer 12

Life
Communication
Ventilation

Question 13

If truck boss doesn’t want bulkhead vented, could roof man still take the door?

Answer 13

Yes
The member should reach in and probe area for victims and then immediately close door. This is not considered vertical vent

Question 14

If door gets damaged or can’t control door because victim removal. Who does he notify?

Answer 14

Truck boss

Question 15

Who directs and controls horizontal vent on ALL floors above the fire floor?

Answer 15

2nd due truck officer
3.4.2
7

Question 16

Top floor fire at OLT, what does 2nd due can take?

Answer 16

SHOULD take 2 hooks in lieu of can

Question 17

Where does 2nd LCC go if not needed ifo the OLT building with no front fire escape when first truck is a TL?

Answer 17

Above the fire if teamed up with 2nd OV or another available member

Question 18

Does 2nd OV need permission to vent for extinguishment on floor above from his officer?

Answer 18

Yes. OV then has responsibility of timing the exterior vent tactics with the engine putting water on the fire

Question 19

What tools does 2nd OV take with him at OLT fire?

Answer 19

HALLIGAN and 6 foot hook

Question 20

What tools does 2nd due roof take at OLT?

Answer 20

HALLIGAN and 6 foot HALLIGAN hook

Note: top floor fire the saw and 6 foot HALLIGAN hook are taken

Question 21

If top floor fire and 2nd due OV wants to vent fire apt, who does he ask permission?

Answer 21

1st due truck boss

Question 22

For top floor fire, if 2nd due LCC not needed ifo fire building, where does he go?

Answer 22

To the roof

Question 23

The engine company after Controlling fire in a room exposing the shaft, does what next ?

Answer 23

Must then direct nozzle into the shaft and Control the shaft fire before going back to apt for final Extinguishment

Question 24

For a dumb waiter fire it is important to check what 3 areas ASAP?

Answer 24

Top floor Cockloft Cellar

Question 25

Open ended shafts are usually located at?

Answer 25

Generally at the rear of buildings

Question 26

When visibility is poor on roof, firefighters on roof should?

Answer 26

Crouch to a kneeling position | - probe the roof with a tool or leg in the direction of movement

Question 27

Members should not step over a parapet wall without first feeling the adjoining surface with?

Answer 27

A tool

Question 28

When momentarily blinded by smoke, and no immediate danger to FF, it may be best for the member to?

Answer 28

Remain in place until visibility restored

Question 29

If roof man wanted to take door off of bulkhead and use it as a means of getting on top of the bulkhead, what would be the proper working angle of the door?

Answer 29

First drive the hook of HALLIGAN into roof. Then position the door against the bulkhead at a 30 to 45 degree angle The HALLIGAN is parallel to the bottom of the door

Question 30

When pushing down the ceiling from the roof, use which end of hook?

Answer 30

Reverse the hook because BX wires may snag the hook end

Question 31

Can cornices or the roof be opened for smoke at an OLT?

Answer 31

Under no conditions should the cornice be opened for smoke | If doubt about fire in in cornice or cockloft , open the ceiling below or open returns

Question 32

What would a rapidly rising column of smoke with embers ascending to higher levels indicate?

Answer 32

Fire is in an open shaft

Question 33

What would large quantities of black smoke (burning tar) observed over the roof indicate?

Answer 33

May be an indication of top floor fire, cockloft fire, stair bulkhead fire or fire on the roof

Question 34

When encountering membrane roofs on OLT, who must roof man notify?

Answer 34

The IC because the volatility of the roof material may require calling for a line to protect members

Question 35

Define primary search

Answer 35

An immediate search for life, rapid but thorough and systematic

Question 36

Define secondary search

Answer 36

Thorough and painstakingly complete search Must also include the entire perimeter of the building and all shafts, basements,etc

Question 37

A thorough search is required on what floors above the fire floor for an OLT fire

Answer 37

All floors above

Question 38

The engine and truck officers operating on fire floor must make units above aware of changing conditions. Which of these 2 officers are responsible for control of door to fire apt?

Answer 38

Both | 5.5.9

Question 39

Windows directly exposed to fire across shafts or directly over the fire, should not be opened until?

Answer 39

The exposing fire is controlled by either PARTIAL or complete extinguishment OR by having a CHARGED hand line at these extension points

Question 40

T or F OLT fire. When fire in top floor apt, it is not efficient to wait until fire is knocked down before examining the cockloft

Answer 40

True

Question 41

T or F It is good practice to vent windows of apt on top floor of OLT after poking a hole in ceiling of adj room or adj apt and seeing fire then waiting for a charged line before opening more of the ceiling

Answer 41

True

Question 42

In OLTs, when needing to breach through the common partition between apts, what is the order of preference of tools?

Answer 42

"HA, h-a" - HALLIGAN - hook - axe

Question 43

Describe method used when breaching a wall with tool at OLT

Answer 43

Start LOW, punch hole slightly BELOW waist level - tool is placed in bay with the bottom anchored against the opposite side of the partition - the FF then pulls tool toward self using ShORT strokes - use sole of boot to kick lath off the far side of the bay - use swim move or reduced profile to get through

Question 44

Define precontrol

Answer 44

Search for fire and extension which takes place up to the point where the fire is under control. Pre control overhauling ASAP after the fire has been knocked down

Question 45

Define post control

Answer 45

The continued operation that takes place after the fire is under control to ensure that there is complete fire extinguishment

Question 46

T Or F The partitions that separate apts in OLTS are not fire stopped between the ceiling of one floor and the underside of the floor above

Answer 46

True

Question 47

In OLTs, the floor beams are laid _____ to the front of the building

Answer 47

Parallel

Question 48

T or F | If heat is detected at base of soil pipe, inspection holes shall be cut

Answer 48

True

Question 49

T or F 2nd truck on floor above at tenement fire feeling for heat determines if a wall is too hot to keep the hand on, it should be opened up the opening is made above the hot spot. Studs are generally 16-24 inches apart

Answer 49

True