Q4 Flashcards
(81 cards)
1
Q
- What color will a combination sprinkler system be?
A
Yellow
2
Q
- What is the first preferred method to access the roof of an OLT?
A
Adjoining Building (Adjoining Building → Aerial Ladder → Rear Fire Escape) (B.A.R.)
3
Q
- Where does the second due ladder truck go at a 3rd story fire in a 5 story non-fireproof?
A
Floor directly above fire apartment via interior stairs
4
Q
- What is INCORRECT about search?
A
Venting windows as you search
5
Q
- What do you do if a diamond blade gets red hot?
A
Discontinue use until cooled
6
Q
- (T/F) The ladder placed alongside a fire escape should be at least 2 feet above the railing?
A
False (i. When alongside the fire escape, Ladder tip should be placed 1-3 feet above railing)
7
Q
- What is correct about OLT’s?
A
The interior stairs lead to the cellar
8
Q
- What is correct about NLT’s?
A
Each floor besides the lobby (first floor) is identical
9
Q
- (T/F) The wall collapse zone should be considered less than the height of the building?
A
False (i. At least the height of the building)
10
Q
- Which collapse has the greatest potential for secondary collapse?
A
Cantilever collapse
11
Q
- What is the ideal type of stairs for Firefighting operations?
A
Transverse Stairs
12
Q
- Which of the following is not part of the standpipe kit?
A
1 ¾” Nozzle with 15/16 MST (G.I.N.O.S.C.A.P.) In-Line Pressure Gauge → Increasers → Nozzle → Operating Wheel → Spanner Wrench → Chocks → Adapters → Pipe Wrench (minimum 18 in.)
13
Q
- (T/F) A fire wall partition is rated for 3 hours of fireproof protection?
A
False (i. Not a wall, it is a fire partition)
14
Q
- Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding a backstretch?
A
The apparatus being repositioned results in a shorter stretch
15
Q
- What is correct about SCBA?
A
The purge valve is closed when it is upright
16
Q
- Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding extinguishers?
A
Pressurized water extinguisher is used on BOTH class A and C fires
17
Q
- Which of the following is correct regarding the dry chem extinguisher?
A
It is used on A, B, and C fires
18
Q
- Which of the following is INCORRECT about the Handie-Talkie?
A
Place the battery OOS when they are wet
19
Q
- Which of the following is true about search?
A
The night chain lock most likely means people are asleep inside
20
Q
- If the Vibralert is activated but you only depleted 1/3 of your cylinder, what is happening?
A
PRA Malfunction
21
Q
- Correct answer in regards to maintenance of the LSR?
A
Each time the rope is repacked, the backpack carrying case shall be checked for cleanliness and dryness.
22
Q
- How many horn blasts mean to evacuate a building due to collapse?
A
3 one second blasts from the horn of the rig
23
Q
- Which is NOT required in the standpipe kit bag?
A
Operating Wheel (Per textbook, it’s not needed due to use of pipe wrench as substitute)
24
Q
- What is the final step in mask inspection?
A
DON the mask and make personal adjustments
25
5. What is incorrect about search tactics?
Venting windows while searching
26
6. How do you access the roof of an OLT?
Adjoining Building, Aerial Ladder, Rear Fire Escape (B.A.R)
27
7. Incorrect about Backstretch?
The stretch to the hydrant will be shorter but the stretch for the fire building will be longer
28
8. (T/F) For Standpipe operations you only use a 3 1/2” supply line.
False (Textbook states that there is a 3” supply line that can be used)
29
9. What tool does the 1st due Roof FF bring to the roof?
LSR
30
10. Which of these are correct for 1938 Building Construction Class 6?
Heavy Timber
31
11. Which is correct about portable extinguishers?
2A extinguishes twice as much fuel as 1A
32
12. What color is used to identify a hybrid connection / standpipe system?
Yellow
33
13. There are indicators and causes of collapse. What is an indicator?
Wall out of plumb
34
14. What is correct about NLTs?
Each floor besides the lobby (first floor) is identical
35
15. What do you do when operating the diamond blade and it turns glowing red?
Stop & allow it to cool down
36
16. Which staircase is an asset to firefighting operations?
Transverse Stairs
37
17. Which of these is incorrect about Handie-Talkies?
Place OOS when the battery is wet
38
18. Which collapse is a greater risk for a secondary collapse?
Cantilever Collapse
39
19. Disadvantages to PDs?
Open Stairs
40
20. Where does the 2nd due ladder report to for fire on the 3rd floor of a 5th story non-fireproof building?
Apartment above the fire floor
41
1. What color will a combination sprinkler system be?
Yellow
42
2. What is the first preferred method to access the roof of an OLT?
Adjoining Building
43
3. Where does the second due ladder go at a 3rd story fire in a 5 story non-fireproof?
Floor directly above apartment of fire via interior stairs
44
4. What is the last step in checking the SCBA?
Don and make personal adjustments
45
5. What do you do if a diamond blade gets red hot?
Discontinue use until cooled
46
6. If the Vibra-Alert is going off and you have depleted 1/3 of your cylinder, what is happening?
PRA malfunction
47
7. What is correct about OLT’s?
The interior stairs lead to the cellar
48
8. What is correct about NLT’s?
Each floor besides the lobby (first floor) is identical
49
9. CLASS 6 TYPE BUILDING
HEAVY TIMBER
50
10. Which collapse has the greatest potential for secondary collapse?
Cantilever collapse
51
11. What is the type of stairs that are most advantageous for Firefighting operations?
Transverse Stairs
52
12. Which of the following is not part of the standpipe kit?
2 1/2” Nozzle with 15/16 MST (2 1/2” Nozzle with 1 1/8” MST)
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13. Which of the following is correct in regards to the SCBA?
The purge valve is in the closed position when it is upright / 12 o’clock position
54
14. Which of the following is incorrect regarding a backstretch?
The apparatus being repositioned results in a shorter stretch
55
15. What is the correct position for the second due Ladder Company Inside team in a Brownstone?
Floor Below the Fire
56
16. Which of the following is incorrect regarding extinguishers?
Pressurized water extinguisher is used on BOTH class A and C fires
57
17. (T/F) The collapse zone is equal to half the height of the building?
False (Equal to or greater than the building height — ideally 1.5x)
58
18. Which of the following is incorrect about the handie talkie?
Place the battery OOS when they are wet
59
19. Major disadvantage for Firefighting operations of Private Dwellings
Open interior stairs
60
20. How many airhorn blasts mean to evacuate inside of the fire building?
3 one second blasts from the airhorn of rig
61
21. Which of the following is the order to go on the roof of a Brownstone?
1st Due Aerial Ladder, 2nd Due Aerial Ladder, Adjoining Building (AAA)
62
1. Correct answer in regards to maintenance of the LSR?
Each time the rope is repacked, the backpack carrying case shall be checked for cleanliness and dryness.
63
2. How many horn blasts mean to evacuate a building due to collapse?
3 one second blasts from the horn of the rig
64
3. Which is NOT required in the standpipe kit bag?
Operating Wheel (Per textbook, it’s not needed due to use of pipe wrench as substitute)
65
4. What is the final step in mask inspection?
DON the mask and make personal adjustments
66
5. What is incorrect about search tactics?
Venting windows while searching
67
6. How do you access the roof of an OLT?
Adjoining Building, Aerial Ladder, Rear Fire Escape (B.A.R)
68
7. Incorrect about Backstretch?
The stretch to the hydrant will be shorter but the stretch for the fire building will be longer
69
8. (T/F) For Standpipe operations you only use a 3 1/2” supply line.
False (Textbook states that there is a 3” supply line that can be used)
70
9. What tool does the 1st due Roof FF bring to the roof?
LSR
71
10. Which of these are correct for 1938 Building Construction Class 6?
Heavy Timber
72
11. Which is correct about portable extinguishers?
2A extinguishes twice as much fuel as 1A
73
12. What color is used to identify a hybrid connection / standpipe system?
Yellow
74
13. There are indicators and causes of collapse. What is an indicator?
Wall out of plumb
75
14. What is correct about NLTs?
Each floor besides the lobby (first floor) is identical
76
15. What do you do when operating the diamond blade and it turns glowing red?
Stop & allow it to cool down
77
16. Which staircase is an asset to firefighting operations?
Transverse Stairs
78
17. Which of these is incorrect about Handie-Talkies?
Place OOS when the battery is wet
79
18. Which collapse is a greater risk for a secondary collapse?
Cantilever Collapse
80
19. Disadvantages to PDs?
Open Stairs
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20. Where does the 2nd due ladder report to for fire on the 3rd floor of a 5th story non-fireproof building?
Apartment above the fire floor
