Misc.

Question 1

Besides dense black smoke, which other colors are associated with a backdraft?

Answer 1

Dirty Brown, Yellow Brown, Gray Yellow

Question 2

When using the Multiversal, in order to not exceed 800 GPM how many PSI supplied to the 1 1/4”, 1 1/2”, and 2” tips?

Answer 2

1 1/4” is 100 PSI

1 1/2” is 70 PSI

2” is 50 PSI

Question 3

Name the operations within capability of a single unit response

Answer 3

Outside rubbish
Brush
Food
Water leak 
Oil burner 
Odor of smoke
Steam 
Sprinkler
Incinerator 

O BOY Food WOOSI

Question 4

GPM and PSI for Hi-Ex Foam?

Answer 4

60 GPM and 200-220 PSI at inlet of Hi-Ex Foam Eductor.

Yellow Band.

Question 5

To what height and distance can the Satellite produce finished firefighting foam?

Answer 5

Height of 80’ and Distance of 180’

Question 6

Normal PRA steps operating pressure down to ___ PSI, (before regulator steps down again to slightly above atmosphere).

Failure of the PRA directs air into secondary system at ___ PSI and sounds vibralert.

If BOTH fail, it activates a relief valve and all pressure in excess of ____ vented rapidly (no vibralert sounds)

Answer 6

100 PSI

150 PSI

185 PSI

Question 7

When residual pressure drops BELOW ___ PSI, augmentation required.

Answer 7

15 PSI

Question 8

How many gas can cards are issued to a unit? Where are they kept?

Answer 8

Issued 2 cards. One stored on the rig and the other kept in the company office.

Question 9

What size safety zone should be maintained around the Vehicle Recovery Strap?

Answer 9

35 feet

Question 10

When residual pressure drops below ____ PSI, augmentation required

Answer 10

15 PSI

Question 11

_____ affixed to FIRST PAGE of Probie Control Notebook

Answer 11

Tool list from current unit

Question 12

Regarding the Probie Control Notebook:

_____ reviews weekly and initials and dates in ______ ink.

______ reviews each tour member works, initial/date in ____ ink.

_____ reviews monthly, initial and date in ____ink.

Answer 12

PROBIE reviews weekly and initials and dates in BLUE OR BLACK ink.

OFFICER ON DUTY reviews each tour member works, initial/date in RED ink.

COMPANY COMMANDER reviews monthly, initial and date in RED ink.

Question 13

Vehicle Recovery Strap is ____ x ______ with a ______ safety zone.

Answer 13

Vehicle Recovery Strap is 30’x4” with a 35’ safety zone.

Question 14

What is the max weight of a vehicle that can be pulled with a Vehicle Recovery Strap?

Answer 14

20,000 lbs.

EMS ambulance and Battalion rig are under, Engine and Truck are over.

Question 15

How long is the Company Journal retained for?

Answer 15

20 Years

Question 16

Who does the ECC notify when the necessity exists for ILP pumper to be augmented?

Answer 16

Incident Commander and Incoming Engine Companies

Question 17

How can you ID a Con Ed Main Valve?

Answer 17

There will be a tag inside the valve housing with an ID number

Question 18

How can you ID a National Grid Main Valve?

Answer 18

There will be an ID number on the North side of the collar

Question 19

Regarding Hydrant Inspection:

Between _______ inspect all hydrants

Between ______ inspect ______ of hydrants based on list from Company Commander.

Answer 19

Regarding Hydrant Inspection:

Between September and November inspect all hydrants

Between April and June inspect 20% of hydrants based on list from Company Commander.

Question 20

How do you determine the age of hose? When should it be replaced?

Answer 20

Age determined by the first 2 numbers of serial number (970023 is 1997).

Replace any hose that will reach 10 years of service in the current calendar year.

Question 21

NLT’s are required to be broken up into sections with Fireproof partitions.

How large are the sections in NLT’s built between 1916 and 1929?

How large are the sections in NLT’s built on or after 4/18/29?

Answer 21

1916-1929: 2,500 square feet

On or after 4/18/29: 3,000 square feet

Question 22

How high can you expect fireproof partitions to go in NLT’s built:

Between 1916-1929?

Between 1930-1940?

After 1940?

Answer 22

1916-1929: Ceiling of Top Floor

1930-1940: Underside of Roof Boards

After 1940: TOP of Roof Boards

Question 23

You already know the CUT acronym for NLT Fireproof Partitions. What are the year ranges?

Answer 23

C: 1916-1929

U: 1930-1940

T: After 1940

Question 24

What color is the First Responder’s Bridge Manual (Field Guide)?

What Color is the HazMat ERG Book?

What do you do if they are lost or stolen?

Answer 24

Bridge Manual is Green
HazMat ERG is Orange

If either is lost or stolen notify PTSU by telephone and E-Mail. Forward Lost Property Report.

Question 25

Using the Size-Up Section of the First Responder Bridge Manual, what should your report include?

Answer 25

FOLDS 1. FF Actions 2. What has occurred 3. The Life Hazard 4. The Magnitude and Location of Damage to Bridge Components 5. If Bridge is secured

Question 26

For fires in traditional PD’s, of ordinary/wood frame construction, what is the amount of time estimated before collapse? What if there is no ceiling to provide protection, exposing structural components?

Answer 26

One hour 20 minutes

Question 27

For fires in PD’s of Lightweight materials, when fire extends from contents to structural components, collapse may occur ______?

Answer 27

For fires in PD’s of Lightweight materials, when fire extends from contents to structural components, collapse may occur WITHIN 5-10 MINUTES

Question 28

Spans of more than _____ feet are generally an indication of Lightweight Construction.

Answer 28

Spans of more than 25 feet are generally an indication of Lightweight Construction

Question 29

Give the line placement for all 4 lines at a fully involved OCCUPIED Row Frame with fire in Exposure(s).

Answer 29

First Engine should drop a 3 1/2 for a Tower Ladder, and then: 1. First line into fire building through front door 2. Second line if NOT NEEDED to backup first line, stretched to Top Floor of most severe exposure. Check intermediate floors for fire. 3. If second line IS NEEDED to backup first, the third line goes to most severe exposure. If second line NOT NEEDED as backup, third line goes to top floor of opposite exposure. 4. Fourth line as ordered by IC

Question 30

If a dog attacks a member and anyone is bitten, every attempt should be made to isolate the dog for examination and following notifications shall be made:

Answer 30

PBA ME ``` Police Department Board of Health Animal Care Center (if dog is a STRAY) Medical Officer EMS ```

Question 31

Who does the IC notify when a fatality or serious injury associated with a CO incident is discovered?

Answer 31

BFI via the Borough Dispatcher