Misc Questions COPY Flashcards by Matt Nelson

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What is the most important firefighting tactic that engine company firefighters perform?

Rapid and effective stretching of hoselines

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What is the rating of the fire extinguisher?

2 1/2 Gallon 2A

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The “can” may be used on ______ fires that are in the incipient phase.

Class A

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What is one key piece of information needed while responding to a fire for the nozzle firefighter?

Occupancy type

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What

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How long does the department have to report a workplace accident?

5 standard working days

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What does the first digit of the hose identification (ID) number represent?

Diameter

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Engine company with grass in their districts may choose to add this rear discharge line as an option during fire season?

100’ of 1 1/2”

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Who is responsible for ensuring that newly received hose undergoes the service test process?

Comnpany Officer

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When testing a single length of hose (new or repaired), connect it to a discharge outlet away from engineer’s panel, attach a nozle to it and charge the hose to what pressure and for how long?

250 psi for 1 minute

(Keep personnel minimum of 25 feet away during test)

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Who is reffered to as the eyes and ears of the nozzle team?

Company Officer

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On arrival, the engineer on the first-arriving engine needs to do what?

Make every attempt to provide the company officer with three views of the building

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What is the priority of the second-arriving engine nozzle firefighter?

To assess and ensure that the fire attack hose line is moving

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Who has the important task to monitor and observe heat, smoke and fire conditions at the entrance doorway?

Back-up firefighter

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What side should the nozzle and lead lengths be placed for an outward swinging commericial door?

Knob side

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Name the 4 essential factors that affect the safe and efficient extinguishment of fires using the direct method

Sufficient flow GPM
nozzle pattern that can penetrate the heat
sufficient reach
timely and adequate ventilation

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Civilians trapped inside a structure or exposed to heat and smoke are considered what?

The primary exposures

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How many lengths of hose per three floors for exterior stretch or well-hole stretch?

1 length

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What does ADULTS used for and what does each letter mean?

A- Advanced fire conditions on arrival
D- Defensive operations
U- Unable to determine seat or location of the fire
L- Large, uncompartmentalized area (supermarket, tilt-up, warehouse, etc.)

T- “Tons of water.” Any time you need to deliver 250 gpm or more.

S- Standpipe operations

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Where should the first hose line be placed?

Between the fire and any persons endangered by it

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In those situations where the first-arriving company or the incident commander (IC) recognizes the immediate need for mutiple hose lines, which hose line should be utilized as an additional attack line?

Second

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Where is the 2 OUT line supposed to be stretched?

To or through the same entrance as the attack hose

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During an attic fire, what is the minimum size hole that should be pulled in the ceiling?

4’ x 4’

(2-3 joist bays wide)

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What are the three types of exposures to be considered at fires?

Life

Interior

Exterior

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# ECH What is the key to quickly extinguishing an attic fire?

Locating the fire

# ECH What is the most important aspect of extinguishing an attic fire?

Getting the nozzle FF as far into the attic space as possible

# ECH At what point should the first hose lines at a fire be used solely for exposure protection?

After the decision is made to fight the fire defensively

# ECH Fire hydrants south of the American River within the City limits will have ______ open valves

Clockwise

# ECH A 2 1/2" hydrant outlet will deliver approx. ___ percent of the flow of a four inch outlet.

80%

# ECH Fire hydrants north of the American river will have ________ open valves

Counterclockwise

Pressure-reducing valves (PRV), which control water flowing and static conditions, must be installed on all outlets that exceed _______ pressure.

175 psi static pressure

# ECH Older buildings may have a multitide of different connections that each supply water to a specific area, stairwell, or system within the building is known as what type of system?

Non-looped system

# ECH In buildings where a single set of connections supplies water for all of the fire protection systems in the building is known as what type of system?

Looped system

# ECH Under no circumstances should a hookup be made to a standpipe that does not afford the nozzle team protection from what?

Heat and smoke, such as in a corridor or hallway on the fire floor

# ECH Master streams flow in excess of ____ GPM

325 GPM

# ECH What are two factors when selecting the tip size of a master stream?

Reach and Penetration

# ECH What is a Class "A" Pumper?

An engine with a pump discharge capacity of at least 500 gpm

# ECH What is a Class "B" pumper?

An apparatus with a pump discharge capacity of under 500 gpm. The patrol unit is an example.

# ECH The simultaneous ignition fo all of the combustible contents in a space is known as what? What is the average temperature?

A flashover 900^oF to 1,200^oF

# HAZMAT Flow Chart If a compressed tank of industrial gas larger than ____ gallons is compromised and cannot be contained, activate a Level __ Hazmatt.

150 gallons; II

# MOU Employees shall no later than ____ hours before the use of pool (UT) hours, notify the Fire Chief or his designated representative in wrting threof.

twenty four (24)

# MOU No matter shall be considered as a grievance under this article unless it is presented in writing within __ calendar days after occurence of the events on which the grievance was based.

thirty (30)

# MOU There shall be no City retiree insurance contribution for retirees with less than ___ full years of City service

ten (10)

# MOU Where possible and feasible, all training and work of a non-emergency nature will be performed between what hours?

8:00am - 5:00pm

# MOU You can be requireed to work ___ hours or volunteer to work ____ hours without a break in service.

72 hours; 96 hours

# MOU Employees may trade twenty-four (24) hour shifts or incremental portions of ____ hours.

four (4)

# MOU Full time career suppression employees who are pregnant shall be eligible for up to _____ hours of continuos City-paid time off during the four (4) week pregnancy disability leave

two hundred twenty four (224)

# FBRPA The firefighter under investigation shall be informed, prior to the interrogation, of the rank, name, and command of the officer or other person in charge of the interrogation, the interrogating officer and all other persons to be presetn during the interrogation. All questions directed to the firefighter under interrogation shall be asked by and through no more than ____ interrogators at one time.

# FBRPA How long does the employing department or licensing or certifying agency, have to complete an invesitgation of the allegation?

1 year

# FBRPA Who has initial jurisdiction over any proceeding brought by any FF against any employing department or licensing or certifying agency for alleged violations of this chapter (FPBRA)?

Superior Court

# MOU Informal Discussion - Within __ days, the immediate supervisor shall give their decision or response, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief's designee.

14 calendar days

# MOU What are the 5 grievance procedures and at what level?

Informal Discussion (Immediate Supervisor) Formal Grievance Step 1 (AC) Formal Grievance Step 2 (Fire Chief) Formal Grievance Step 3 (Labor Relations) Formal Grievance Step 4 (Arbitration)

# MOU A firefighter (paramedic) who has performed preceptor duties for two (2) consecutive internships, shall not be assigned to precept again without a break of a minimum of?

600 hours

# MOU If the employee is required to report for jury duty on the day following their assigned fire department duty shift, they shall be relased from duty when? If required to return to jury duty the next day, at what time shall the employee not have to return to their assigned duty station?

10 hours prior to the end of their assigned duty shift; If released by the court after 4:30

# Probie Packet PER CON Each probatinary FF shall be rated when they work ____ or more hours.

# Probie Packet PER CON The Company officer shall complete the Per-Con (TD-5) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Each Day/Shift

# Probie Packet PER CON Under Performance Rating Scale; Continual difficulty with composure under stress, should recieve a rating of?

Unsatisfactory (U)

# Probie Packet PER CON Under Performance Rating Scale; Can be careless at times, should recieve a rating of?

Improvement Needed (I)

# Probie Packet PER CON If the Training Packet is lost or damaged beyond repair, notify the ____ immediately to discuss a solution.

Captain

# Regional SOGs What should the Captain do on the second arriving engine on the first alarm? (commercial)

Establish command when appropriate Secure a water supply Assist the first engine with hose advancement

# Regional SOGs Incident Commander's actions immediately following a "Mayday" should consist of what three actions?

* Acknowledge the MAYDAY and gather a NULCAN * Initiate rescue operations * Announce the emergency procedure to all personnel on the fire ground

# Regional SOGs What gas is odorless, colorless and slightly heavier than air?

Propane

# Regional SOGs When dealing with a flammable gas leak with fire impinging on storage tanks, rail cars or cargo tanks, what immediate actions must be taken?

Provide immediate cooling measures (at least 500 gpm) and evacuate if cooling measures cannot be implemented Evacuate the area for up to 1 mile

# Regional SOGs What is the difference between water rescue response 1 and 2?

WR1 is victim reproted OUT of the water; WR2 is victim reported IN the water

# Regional SOGs IC should consider rescue vs recovery operations if victim or victims ahve been underwater in excess of \_\_\_\_\_?

1 hour

# Regional SOGs Full structural turnouts with SCBA are the required PPE for flammable gas incidents. IDLH for flammable gasses is \_\_\_\_% of the lower flammable limit.

10%

# Regional SOGs Out of county request for Initial Attack: May dispatch up to _____ IA strike teams.

Five (5)

# Regional SOGs Once a RIC has made contact with a down firefighter, they should complete a PAC assessment and communicate a ____ report to Command or RIC Group Supervisor.

CAN

# Regional SOGs For flammable gas leaks outside, operational guidelines are as follows.

Isolate a minimum of 100' Where feasible, control ignition source Minimum of 1 3/4" line deployed

# Regional SOGs For a flammable gas leak inside the structure with a LEL reading above 10%, you need to?

Ventilate the structure

# Regional SOGs Transfer of command should include? (4)

S - Situation Status A - Action Taken R - Resource Assignments R - Resoucre Needs

# Regional SOGs If a second alarm assignment to a seperate incident is dispatched while A11 or B11 are in use, channels ____ or ____ should be utilized

A12 / B12

# Regional SOGs When are VHF frequencies utilized in place of 800 mhz frequencies?

Incident in SRA; Outside Sac County and as needed to maintain common comms

# ECH At what psi do we test 3" hose?

400 psi

# Sec I Company and Station files shall not be available for public inspection. Permission must be authorized and/or granted by who?

Office of the Fire Chief

# SEC I Who may request the Fire Chaplaincy?

The Incident Commander and/or a Chief Officer

# SEC I Hair, styled or combed forward, will be no lower than what?

3/4 of an inch above the eyebrows

# SEC I Who does the IA/PSU directly work for?

Assistant Chief of HR

# MOU If two (2) or more employees were assigned identical scores on the eligible list, the tie shall be broken by what?

a coin toss

# SEC I Which form is designed to provide a record of progress and development on a day to day basis?

The Employee Performance Record (F-58)

# SEC I How often will Batallion Commanders conduct Captains meetings with their Captains?

Quarterly

# SEC I How many Supression members or personnel are included in the Fair Practices and Accountablilty Committee (FPAC)?

# SEC I Smoke detectors shoud be installed in the hallways outside sleeping areas, on the ceiling or within ___ of the ceiling.

1 foot

# SEC I Supervising Chief Officers will conduct an inspection of the Class A Uniform when?

Second Quarter of each year

# SEC I PT clothing may be worn before the hours of ____ and after \_\_\_\_.

0900; 1900

# SEC I If after the ___ day period, the employee has failed to successfully pass the annual physical performance standards test , the employee shall be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to Civil Service Board Rule 12.

120

# SEC I \_\_\_\_\_ is any informal discussion with an employee designed to assist him/her to fully develop his/her skills and abilities

Counseling

# SEC I A maximum of __ books may be checked out from the central library

# SEC I \_\_\_\_ copies of each book placed in the central library will be available for use at the Division of Training at all times. (may not be checked out)

# SEC I The content of the Rules and Regulations prescirbe the general \_\_\_\_\_, _____ and _____ for the personnel of the SFD

Conduct Personal Behavior Expectations

# SEC I \_\_\_\_\_ and/or _____ must approve any correspondence, other than Fire Service matters necessary to effieciently conduct business of the SFD

Fire Admin DC and/or AC

# SEC I \_\_\_\_ is the willful neglect or refusal of a member to conform to the Rules and Regulations of the Department, or with any lawful order from a ranking officer.

Insubordination

# SEC I Hair will not touch the ___ while standing straight, head level

Collar

# SEC II All personnel are mandated to contact the ________ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Chief through the chain of command to request permission to communicate with attorneys.

Human Resources

# SEC II Supervising Chief Officers may grant temporary leaves of absence from duty for reasons of a personal nature or in instances of a personal emergency not to exceed _____ hours.

# SEC II The 24 hour report submission requirements will be adhered to in all cases with the exception of\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, _________ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays

# SEC II In all cases, the employee's supervisor shall complete the Report of Industrial Injury Form (\_\_\_\_\_\_\_). The State of California mandates immediate notification (within _______ work days) of industrial accidents.

WC001; 5 standard

# SEC II The Report of Industrial Injury Form (WC001) will be used to record information pertaining to ______ injuries, illnesses or exposures sustained by on-duty personnel.

All

# SEC II WORKER’S COMPENSATION FORM DWC-1: The employee and the employee’s immediate supervisor shall complete it within ______ hours of the incident

# SEC II EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION OF PERSONAL PHYSICIAN (WC003): If you do not wish to pre-designate a treating physician, you must seek treatment at one of the City’s designated facilities for the first ___ days of your claim.

# SEC II RETURN TO DUTY EVALUATION: INJURY, ILLNESS OR MEDICAL CONDITION: Suppression personnel, off line for ______ weeks or longer due to injury, illness or other medical condition, who are subsequently medically released and cleared for full duty will be required to complete in consecutive sequential order the SFD annual physical agility exam in less than 10 minutes.

# SEC II RETURN TO SUPRESSION DUTY EVALATION: Suppression personnel who are off-line for ____ months or greater will be assigned to training division for skills check list.

# SEC II INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND RETENTION: Memorandums shall be retained for a period of ___ year (unless canceled or reissued) numbered consecutively and filed in a binder, Suppression Officers will use Station File #49.

# SEC II OXYGEN BOTTLES: Do not allow oxygen bottles to become completely discharged. Return to Station 5 when pressure is below _____ psi.

500

# SEC II CITIZEN’S COMPLAINTS: All complaints shall be investigated and concluded within _______ days.

# SEC II CITIZENS COMPLAINT FILE 41, FORM F-41: It shall be completed in duplicate. The original will be forwarded to the appropriate Assistant Chief through the chain of command. The copy shall be retained by the ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_supervisor.

First line

# SEC II SICK CALL – REPORTING IN: If unable to enter information on Telestaff by 0630 hrs or if entering the information after _____ hrs make contact with the Station Captain for the purpose of notifying the Roll Call Office.

0700

# SEC II SECURITY – FIRE STATIONS: The Visitor Log shall be maintained. No visitors after ______ hours.

2200

# SEC II OFFICE SECURITYCity employees _do or do not_ need to sign the visitor report but must be escorted by the party they are requesting.

Do not

# SEC II HOUSE AND MEAL FUNDS: No member shall be required to or excluded from participating in House Funds. If a member chooses not to participate, they ____ \_\_\_\_ excluded from the use or enjoyment of any item provided by the fund.

May be

# SEC II MILITARY LEAVE : Personnel on Military Leave _are or are not_ eligible for overtime, (1-1/2 time) duty?

Are not

# SEC II PRIVATE VEHICLE CITY BUSINESS: In the case of an accident occurring while a private vehicle is being used on city time for city business, the employee’s liability insurance would ________ \_\_\_\_\_\_ to satisfy any judgment for losses incurred. If the judgment is in excess of the employee’s liability coverage, then the City’s insurance would be used to cover the excess.

First apply

# SEC II VISITOR REPORT FORM F-16: A visitor is anyone who _____ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_the business of the City of Sacramento.

Does not represent

# SEC II The initial critical incident debriefing session will be requested by the ________ upon the recommendation of a Captain and/ or BC, through the DC.

# SEC II Name tags, insignia of rank, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, American flag, _______ and the badge are the only authorized items to be displayed on the uniform.

Union Pin, EMT Pin

# SEC II The following information and procedures will be followed when citizens are injured on city property. (Initial Action Steps)

Provide medical assistance Notify SPD Notify BC

# SEC II (Cal-OSHA)This policy also applies to members of the fire department in case of a death or serious injury or illness while on duty with the additional notification of the ___________ via the City Operator

City Safety Office

# SEC II \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ personnel in quarters shall abide by and held accountable to the rules, policy, and procedures and practices of the department.

Off duty

# SEC II Upon return from a multiple alarm fire or other unusual incident, the responding officers shall initiate a thorough descriptive report and forward it to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Shift AC

# SEC II Captains going off duty shall brief on-coming Captains of: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, _________ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

New directives Apparatus status Station issues

# Select city policies If leave is requested for the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child of the employee, leave must be concluded within ____ \_\_\_\_ of the birth or placement of the child.

One year

# Select city policies Employees are not required to use paid sick leave when leave is taken due to the Serious Health Condition of a family member. Employees may use up to ___ \_\_\_ of paid sick leave per year to care for a family member.

10 days

# SCP Employees who use both Pregnancy Disability Leave and CFRA leave within a twelve (12) month period in accordance with this policy will have a right to combined medical pregnancy disability and family care leaves of absence, including paid and unpaid, not to exceed \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_(four calendar months plus twelve weeks) with the right to return to the same department and classification.

Seven (7) months

# SCP Conflict of interest form must be submitted within ____ days after the employee obtains new position.

# SCP Alcohol and drug testing: Covered employees shall not consume alcohol within \_\_\_ hours of and accident or until after post-alcohol test has been concluded. Which ever comes first.

# SCP EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: How many sessions can an employee self referral?

5 sessions

# SCP The purpose of the referral is to prevent the developmentof post- traumaticstress response by providing a critical incident “debriefing" session with acounselor, ideally between __ and ___ hours after the incident.

8 and 72

# SCP What does it cost an employee to use the EAP?

The number of free sessions each contract year (March through February)is five for the employee, five for the employee’s spouse and five in the aggregate for the employee's dependent children.

# SCP Equal opperotunity act. How long does an employee have to report an elleged act.

60 days

# SCP POLICY STATEMENT ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT: For the purpose of this policy, sexual harassment is defined as ________ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_sexual advances, request for sexual favors, or verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature by an employee, supervisor, or manager. 32. How long is a supplemental employment request form eligible for?

Unsolicited; Unwelcomed

# R&R City manager: The City Manager is the head of the Fire Department and has the authority to supervise, control, regulate and manage the Department. Such powers are subject to the provisions of the ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and to such ordinances of the City not in conflict with the grants of power made elsewhere in the Charter to each department of the City government.

City Charter

# SCP The city requires the use of this type of leave when using FMLA/CFRA?

Paid Leave

# SCP Covered employees shall not report for duty or remain on duty with any alcohol concentration of?

0.02 or higher

# SCP When can an employee be tested for a controlled substance during a work shift?

Any time

# SCP Your role and responsibility as a supervisor include assisting employees to fully meet \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Job Performance Standards

# SCP The ________ is the key to the success of the EAP.

Immediate Supervisor

# SCP What are the 5 types of EAP referrals?

Self, informal, supervisory, formal, Critical Incident

# SCP This type of EAP referral is significantly different from the rest because the employee is required to attend.

Critical Incident Refferals

# SCP Supervisors are encouraged to use the ___________ as a corrective action when there is a work performance problem caused by health, behavioral or personal problems.

EAP

# SCP Unexplained disappearances by the employee from the work assignment, reduction in efficiency and dependability may indicate an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Alcohol abuse problem

# SCP If the supervisor is reasonably suspicious that there is a job performance problem due to drugs or alcohol, the employee shall be?

Immediately relieved of duty

# SCP The Chief and his Command Staff of Assistants the Senior Staff is made up of who?

DC of Ops, DC of Support Services, DC of Admin Services, Financial/Support Manager

# VI Subject 4 In high rise incidents, the RIC should be located at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Staging (2 floors below fire floor)

# VI Wheels will be _______ when apparatus is being pumped, aerials raised, platforms being operated, or while parked on an incline.

Chocked

# VI \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ will be on when a vehicle is in motion.

Headlights

# VI The injury and illness board shall consist of _____ members.

Seven (7)

# VI The Safety bulletin shall be printed on white 8 1/2” X 11” paper with a _____ striped border

Green

# X How many types of building collapses are there? And what is the most dangerous type of collapse?

4 Cantilever

# X How many stages of search and rescue are there?

# X All atmospheric readings shall be recorded on a technical rescue incident worksheet every __ minutes, or any significant change.

# EMS Within __ hours of the incident, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator shall, by law, forward the Suspected Child Abuse Report (SS8572) to CPS.

36 ??

# EMS The Incident Commander (IC) shall designate someone as the _______ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ___________ as soon as it is determined there are five (5) or more injuries at an incident.

Patient Transport Supervisor

# EMS Evidence of a hospice pt receiving care from a physician or RN, who is a member of a hospice care team, within ________ days before death does not require coroner notification.

# EMS Initial triage should take \_\_\_\_\_\_\_or less per pt.

30 seconds

# EMS In cases of child abuse by a family member, call?

CPS

# EMS What is the first responsibility of the first arriving engine captain in a possible MCI incident?

Ensure that all Pt's are indentified

# EMS Contamination of clothing, equipment and/or unprotected intact skin is defined as what type of exposure?

Non-exposure Event 2

# EMS Firefighters will not have any blood work drawn at any \_\_\_\_\_\_\_?

# SEC III What is phase 1 of the civil unrest response?

Pre-planning stage

# SEC III What is phase 2 of the civil unrest response?

Implementation of developed tactical operation plan

# SEC III What is phase 3 of the civil unrest response?

Commitment of resources

# SEC III What is the second Battalion Chief’s assignment on a fire-related incident?

Division/Group

# SEC III What is the Class A foam percentage used for fire attack?

0.2%-0.3%

# TCH When positioning the aerial ladder for rescue the optimum approach is \_\_\_\_\_\_?

Upwind

# TCH An angel ______ to the apparatus is the weakest aerial device extension position.

Perpendicular

# TCH The ladders heavy duty construction allows it to be flown in wind gusts up to what?

50 mph

# TCH What is the Pierce Velocity ground ladder complement?

(2) 35’ext, (2) 24’ext, 20’roof, 18’ roof, 16’ roof, 14’attic

# TCH What is the best method to raise aerial to an objective?

Raise, rotate and extend

# TCH When positioning aerial for rescue, what is the optimal approach and placement of apparatus?

Upwind and at the corner

# TCH What is the Tap Method?

1=stop cut, set brake and look back, 2=start cutting, 3=stop cut and get off the roof

# TCH What are the two lengths of hoses on the RIC Pack?

10’ low pressure, 5’ high pressue

# TCH What are the sizes of the canvas and vinyl salvage covers?

12’x14’

# TCH What are the three general classifications used for residential; buildings?

Balloon Frame, Platform (Conventional) and Lightweight

# TCH Rafters resting on headers or top plates at lower roof line are a identifying characteristic of what type of roof construction?

Conventional

# TCH Retro fits of rafter tie plates and concrete bond beams are required on buildings built before?

1933

# TCH The most common constructed lightweight buildings are?

Wood frame, metal beam and lightweight concrete

# TCH Sacramento Fire Department approaches apartment complexes as commercial occupancies due to what?

Size and occupancy load

# TCH \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a push reaction which occurs when the saw is buried in the cut and the cut closes, pinching the chain along top rails and driving the saw into the operator.

LINEAR KICKBACK

# TCH What is the max working pressure of the airbags?

118 PSI

# TCH How long is the cable on the come along?

17 FEET

# TCH The major difference between Balloon and Platform framing is the elimination of the ______ or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

RIBBON OR LEDGER

# TCH Conventional roof construction pre 1950’s is identified as: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ or\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Bridge truss, lamella truss, arched truss (bow string and tied)

# TCH The primary hazard with panelized roofing is the _____ lumber connected to the purlins and the plywood decking.

2" X 4"

# TCH Older high-rises possess unique fire problems what are they?

Open stairwells, Unprotected elevators opening, Not equipped with fire control systems.

# TCH Lightweight construction is commonin buildings built within the last thirty years. Can often be identified by _________ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ____ under the eaves.

2”x4”rafter tails

# TCH Butler buildings are lightweight structures built with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_m beam frames and finished with sheets of corrugated metal, fiberglass, or aluminum.

METAL

# TCH Conventional flat roofs generally have large dimensional lumber laid out in grid form with ________ or larger rafters laid across joists, or butting into them and held in place by metal hangers. They may also be joined to large dimensional laminate beams.

2" X 6"

# TCH Modern high-rise buildings rely on the use of steel framing, columns, girders, and ________ and weighs roughly _________ pounds/sq. ft.

Q-decking; 8-10 pounds/sq. ft.

# TCH \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is what marks a truck company’s ability to direct and control the fire and to assist interior crews in search for fire and victims.

Fire ground awarness

# TCH Fire building \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_type and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_characteristics dictate whether a truck company splits.

Occupancy; Construction

# TCH Factors to consider when taking an “all- in” tactical mode on residential fires include but are not limited to: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Number of stories Basements Additions

# TCH What are the rare occasions in which splitting may be necessary and appropriate in a commercial occupancy?

A compartmentalized, multi-story apartment building with fire on the top floor.

# TCH Buildings larger than _______ square feet may be considered a commercial building

4,000

# TCH When going ALL-IN the captain and the tools firefighter should focus their operations on the same floor as the\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

engine company

# TCH Regarding commercial response, what three pieces of specific information must the first due truck officer obtain in order to make informed decisions for successful fire ground operations?

Extent of forcible entry necessary, location of the fire, and determine whether fire overhead is impinging on roof structures

# TCH All-out truck operations on high rise may include what type of operations?

Elevated waterways, master stream, or exterior rescue operations

# TCH Who is responsible for ensuring that blowers are working properly on the ground floor?

RAT 1

# TCH Where does RAT1 place their blower?

Fire attack stairwell three floors below the fire

# TCH How often should extensions ladders be serviced?

6 months

\_\_\_\_ heat sensors are present on each ladder section and are located on the inside of the beams.

# TCH Roof operations require a minimum of how many ladders?

2 ground ladders

# TCH When can you reposition or move a previously placed and unused ground ladder?

Impending rescues

# TCH Place ladders at ______ (\_\_\_\_\_) away from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_(\_\_\_\_\_\_\_).

Corners (strong areas); Fire location (Cold side)

# TCH What method is ideal for rapid room entry, fire conditions permitting?

Head in

# TCH Typical LWP Construction has five main components:

Beams, Purlins, Rafters, Sheathing, Covering

# TCH Ladders should be placed with at least _____ rungs above roof line; more rungs above is preferable in smoky conditions

# TCH What does “The Rules of Three” consist of?

3 door features to size up (frame/door/locking mechanisms), 3 steps for forcing a door (Gap/Set/Force), Have 3 forcible entry techniques for every one forcible entry challenge

# TCH As a rule of thumb, when forcing outward swinging doors begin with the _____ and when forcing inward swinging doors use the \_\_\_\_\_.

ADZ, Forks

# TCH Rope Deployment Person (Anchor)–calls out rings and knots.Shall be responsible for knowing how deep into the structure the crew is and for keeping rope taut and at least _____ feet above the floor surface and 10’ outside the point of entry.

# TCH Rate of inflation on airbags?

Over 200mph

# TCH What is the advantage of using the spreaders over the ram for dash displacement

Technique minimizes obstructing of patient access.

# TCH During an auto extrication who is responsible for scene control and safety?

Engine company

# TCH What two steps are involved with internal stabilization?

Place in gear and parking brake

# TCH What is the first extrication priority?

Patient Care

# TCH During the dashboard lift process, what must be done to get maximum lift?

Crib under the “A” post

# TCH Why do we not cut below or into rocker panel/door sill?

It may compromise battery or airbag wiring, fuel lines and brake lines

# TCH The regulator flat circular device called a "regulator" that reduces medium gas pressure (up to 60 psi) to a relatively low level of approximately \_\_\_psi.

1/3

# TCH What PSI is a high pressure natural gas line considered?

300 psi

# TCH What is the voltage of “low” and “extremely high” voltage?

600 and below is low and above 60,000 is high

# TCH What is the flammable range and ignition point of natural gas?

4-15% in air 990-1100 degrees F

# WH Fire hose shall be removed from the apparatus and be inspected, cleaned, and reloaded at least once every ____________ per the Manual of Operations, Section IV, Subject 4.1, Hose Change Procedures.

3 months

# WH Three main differences between the “Patrol” and “Type 6” engines ?

2wd vs 4wd, 300gal vs 400gal, aux pump 130gpm vs 150gpm

# WH On a large scale fire the expectation of the host agencies (usually Cal Fire and the USFS) is have \_\_% of the total number of personnel assigned to the incident be trainees.