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T or F: In-line pumping is the most efficient way to stretch a line when the hydrant is in front of a fire building.

A

False

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What color is the light on the handie talkie when receiving transmissions?

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Amber

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What statement is INCORRECT about well hole stretch?

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Hose is not considered an obstruction.

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T or F: If the Engine company doesn’t have a charged line

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the search team should close the door when entering?

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What is INCORRECT about search?

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First thing you do is search for life.

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T or F: A Built-up roof is a “built up” roof that is held with a 2x4 Roof & creates a large cockloft.

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False

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What is INCORRECT about horizontal ventilation?

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Asking for permission before cutting a hole in the roof.

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What is the proper tip placement for a portable ladder on the fire escaping railing?

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Slightly above the railing

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What happens when the ladder degree is less than 65 degrees?

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Decrease the maximum allowed load

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Which would be the INCORRECT use of a portable ladder?

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Extendable ladders can be taken apart and used as separate ladders.

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T or F: Queen Anne style houses primarily use platform framing.

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False

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What are the inner connections of truss construction called?

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Webs

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What does no Fire Escape in the front of an OLT typically mean?

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2 Apartments per Floor

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Which of the following is NOT a substantial object for the LSR?

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Exposed Plumbing Pipe

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What is correct about nylon webbing?

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Inspect monthly and after each use.

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Which of the following knots is used to secure a hoseline?

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Rolling hitch

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What’s the 1st thing you do that should be done when performing the quick release?

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Call a MAYDAY

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At what percent does the Vibralert/HUD go off?

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0.25

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What light will show on your HUD of the SCBA when you are at ¾ cylinder?

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A single solid green light

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If you cannot get through to the company officer or the company chauffeur

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who would you contact next?

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A wall that carries any weight other than its own is called what?

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Bearing wall

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Which of the following is not a substantial object?

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Plumbing vent pipe

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The knockout cut is the 3rd cut

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False

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What knot is used to secure hoseline to a railing?

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Rolling hitch

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If a climbing ladder is placed at less than a 65 degree angle it is in danger of?
Losing its max load capability. (Greater than 75 is risk of falling)
26
What color is displayed on the HUD when the cylinder is 50% full?
Slow Flashing Yellow
27
What is the FIRST maneuver when performing the low profile move?
Loosen both alligator clips on the shoulder straps
28
Which is not a reason to place the carbide tip blade out of service?
Blade is chipped warped or bent
29
What 2 SCBA maneuvers don’t require a high left hand grip?
Swim move and reduced profile
30
If you can’t get in contact with chauffeur or officer who is the next person to call?
Incident commander (CIA)
31
Platform construction poses a fire hazard due to its continuous structure.
False (this is balloon construction)
32
The flow and move technique is primarily used for the 2 ½
False (It is preferred
33
A back stretch is when the rig reaches the Hydrant before the fire.
False
34
Correct position to advance a hose line while protecting the nozzle FF?
Front leg outstretched (this gives nozzle FF a lower profile and allows checking integrity of floor in front of nozzle FF. Nozzle FF usually operates with knee-up position
35
End of life services time and when does the vibra alert go off?
0.25
36
Which of the following is incorrect about inside team search of a fire apartment?
First thing you do is search for life (VEIS)
37
What color illuminates on top of the HT mic when receiving a transmission?
Amber
38
What statement is incorrect regarding a well hole stretch?
Hose is NOT considered an obstruction
39
In the access stairs to the fire floor should always remain open during operations.
False (Attack stairs remain open
40
What is the proper placement for a portable ladder on a fire escape?
Slightly above the railing
41
Where is the hydrant usually located in a backstretch?
After the fire building
42
What is the position of nozzle FF to provide a stable base while advancing the hose line?
Knee up position
43
What type of construction is Queen Anne typically?
Balloon Framing
44
When is nylon webbing inspected?
Monthly or after each use
45
Ladder tip placement for putting on fire escape railing?
Slightly above railing
46
When laddering a 32 foot tall building with a portable ladder
how far away from the building would you place the butt of the ladder for Optimal Climbing Angle?
47
What does the blinking yellow light on the SCBA mean?
50% full
48
Which of the following is incorrect about the inside team search of the fire apartment?
The search for life begins immediately upon entering the apartment. (First search for fire)
49
What are the three measured knots?
Bowline
50
What is NOT considered a substantial object?
Plumbing vent pipes
51
What SCBA emergency procedures are comparable?
Swim move and reduced profile (no HIGH LEFT grip)
52
What tells us that there are two railroad flats in an OLT?
NO front fire escape
53
What is a non-bearing wall?
Wall that carries no load other than its own weight
54
Who will you contact over the H/T if your officer and chauffeur do not answer?
Incident commander (C.I.A)
55
What are the procedures for reduced profile?
First
56
Which of the following is incorrect regarding roof ventilation?
Horizontal venting
57
(T/F) Fire walls are a partition provided for the purpose & protecting life by furnishing an area of exit or refuge.
False (it’s fire partition) [Fire walls extend from foundation through the roof with structural stability to withstand the collapse of construction on either side.]
58
(T/F) A fire wall partition is rated for 3 hours of fireproof protection?
False
59
What is the first thing you do when performing a QUICK RELEASE maneuver?
Call a MAYDAY
60
What is the component of construction that has upper and lower members that combine?
Webs
61
When do you put the life saving rope out of service?
Acid fumes (Deputy Tony Hit A Home Run Far Away)
62
What color is the light when Receiving a transmission on the H/T?
Amber
63
(T/F) The Access stairway door should be left open on the fire floor?
False
64
Which of the following is incorrect about the inside team search of the fire apartment?
First thing you do is search for life. (VEIS
65
What statement is incorrect regarding well hole stretch?
Hose is not considered an obstruction
66
What knot is a measured knot?
Rolling Hitch
67
What color illuminates on top of the HT mic when receiving a transmission?
Amber
68
A wall that carries any weight other than its own is called what?
A bearing wall
69
Correct position to advance a hose line while protecting the nozzle FF?
Front leg outstretched (this gives nozzle FF a lower profile and allows checking integrity of floor in front of nozzle FF. Nozzle FF usually operates with knee-up position
70
Incorrect answer for flow and move technique?
Only used with the 2 1/2 ” hose. (used for both the 1 3/4” and 2 1/2 ” hose)
71
If you can’t contact your officer or chauffeur
who do you contact?
72
What is incorrect in regards to the reduced profile maneuver?
High left-hand grip on the left shoulder strap
73
(T/F) When doing in line pumping the hydrant is after the fire building?
False
74
(T/F) Platform framing is a fire hazard due to continuous exterior studs without stoppage?
False (This is talking about balloon framing)
75
When does a red light and vibra alert go off?
25% remaining in cylinder
76
What color is displayed on the HUD when the cylinder is 50% full?
Slow Flashing Yellow
77
Which is incorrect about knots?
Slip over Clove hitch is a measured knot
78
What is considered a substantial object?
Exposed roof beam
79
(T/F) Nylon webbing shall be used to remove FF members only?
False (Can be used for civilians too)
80
If you can’t perform a swim move
what maneuver should you use?
81
When laddering a 24 foot tall building with a portable ladder
how far away from the building would you place the butt of the ladder for the optimal climbing angle?
82
Ladder tip placement for fire escape?
Slightly above railing
83
(T/F) The access stairway door should be left open on the fire floor?
False (Know the difference between attack and access stairways)
84
What type of construction is Queen Anne typically?
Balloon Framing
85
(T/F) Fire walls are a partition provided for the purpose & protecting life by furnishing an area of exit or refuge.
False (It's a fire partition. Fire walls extend from foundation through the roof with structural stability to withstand the collapse of construction on either side.)

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