spring 2019 6 and 7

Question 1

1. At a taxpayer fire, when two lines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, ________________.

Select one:

a. Transmit a second alarm
b. Transmit a third alarm
c. Special call an extra engine and ladder.

Answer 1

Feedback

(Taxpayers 5.7.4)

The correct answer is: Special call an extra engine and ladder.

Question 2

2. At taxpayer fires, ______________ if fire extends to the cockloft, adjoining occupancy or for an advanced fire in the cellar.

Select one:

a. Special call an extra engine and ladder
b. Transmit a third alarm
c. Transmit a second alarm

Answer 2

Taxpayers 5.7.4)

The correct answer is: Transmit a second alarm

Question 3

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3. Transmit a ____________ for any visible fire or smoke emanating through the exterior skin of a high-rise office building.

Select one:

a. 10-75
b. 2nd alarm
c. 10-76
d. 10-77

Answer 3

Feedback

(Hi-Rise Office 5.2.2B)

The correct answer is: 2nd alarm

Question 4

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4. When a fire in a high-rise office building is confirmed, transmit a ___________.

Select one:

a. 2nd Alarm
b. 10-75
c. 10-77
d. 10-76

Answer 4

Feedback

(Hi-Rise Office 5.2.2 A)

The correct answer is: 10-76

Question 5

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5. At brownstone fires, _______________ for 2 floors of fire.

Select one:

a. Special call an extra engine and ladder
b. Transmit a 2nd alarm

Answer 5

Feedback

(Brownstones 4.4)

The correct answer is: Special call an extra engine and ladder

Question 6

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6. __________________ for a heavy fire in the cellar and basement of a brownstone.

Select one:

a. Transmit a 2nd alarm
b. Special call an extra engine and ladder
c. Transmit a 3rd alarm

Answer 6

Brownstones 4.4)

The correct answer is: Transmit a 2nd alarm

Question 7

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07.At a rowframe fire, when we are using all-hands and the fire is not under control, it may be necessary to _________________.

Select one:

a. Transmit a 3rd alarm
b. Transmit a 2nd alarm
c. Special call an extra engine and ladder

Answer 7

The correct answer is: Special call an extra engine and ladder

Question 8

08.When a floor is fully involved in fire from front to rear in a rowframe, it is advisable to _________________.

Select one:

a. Call for an additional engine and ladder
b. Transmit a 2nd alarm

Answer 8

Feedback

(Rowframes 7.6 A)

The correct answer is: Call for an additional engine and ladder

Question 9

9. If two buildings are involved at a rowframe fire, ________________.

Select one:

a. Transmit a 2nd alarm
b. Special call an extra engine and ladder
c. Transmit a 3rd alarm

Answer 9

The correct answer is: Transmit a 2nd alarm

Question 10

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10. For a fire in an Old Law or New Law Tenement, __________________ for fire on two floors.

Select one:

a. Transmit a 2nd alarm
b. Special call an additional engine and ladder

Answer 10

MD 3.4.6)

The correct answer is: Special call an additional engine and ladder

Question 11

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11. At Old Law or New Law Tenement fires, if fire is extending into two exposures, __________________.

Select one:

a. Transmit a 3rd alarm
b. Transmit a 2nd alarm
c. Special call an extra engine and ladder

Answer 11

MD 3.4.6)

The correct answer is: Transmit a 3rd alarm

Question 12

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12. At an “H”-Type multiple dwelling fire, when it is anticipated that two lines will be required, _________________.

Select one:

a. Special call an additional engine and ladder company
b. Transmit a 2nd alarm

Answer 12

MD 5.5.2)

The correct answer is: Special call an additional engine and ladder company

Question 13

13. If two floors are involved, or at extensive cockloft fires in “H”-Type buildings, it will generally be necessary to ___________________.

Select one:

a. Special call an extra engine and ladder
b. Transmit a 3rd alarm
c. Transmit a 2nd alarm

Answer 13

Transmit a 2nd alarm

Question 14

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14. The signal _______ shall be transmitted for a fire in a High Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwelling.

Select one:

a. 10-77
b. 10-75
c. 10-76

Answer 14

The correct answer is: 10-77

Question 15

15. At multiple dwellings with rear party wall balconies, consider calling ______________ to aid in the rescue and search via the party wall balcony.

Select one:

a. An additional engine and ladder company
b. A Rescue Company
c. A second alarm assignment
d. An additional ladder company

Answer 15

The correct answer is: An additional ladder company

Question 16

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16. At fires involving cell site installations, _________________.

Select one:

a. Special call an additional engine and ladder company
b. Transmit a 2nd alarm
c. Special call 2 ladder companies

Answer 16

AUC 331 6.3)

The correct answer is: Special call an additional engine and ladder company

Question 17

17. For a fire in a building with window bars __________________.

Select one:

a. Special call an extra engine and ladder
b. Special call an additional Tower ladder
c. Transmit a 2nd alarm

Answer 17

Safety Bulletin 84 4.2)

The correct answer is: Special call an extra engine and ladder

Question 18

18. If collapse conditions are present requiring an extensive rescue or search, ________________ must be transmitted and the Collapse Rescue Plan implemented.

Select one:

a. The signal 10-60
b. A 3rd alarm
c. A 2nd alarm

Answer 18

Collapse 8.1)

The correct answer is: The signal 10-60

Question 19

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19. ______________ is warranted when a serious fire has been verified in a high-rise office building.

Select one:

a. A 10-77
b. Special calling an additional engine and ladder company
c. A second alarm

Answer 19

Feedback

(Hi-Rise Office 5.2.2 B)

The correct answer is: A second alarm

Question 20

20. When a response to a street box reveals that the alarm was transmitted for a leak from the Buckeye Pipeline, the Incident Commander shall __________.

Select one:

a. Special call an additional Engine and Ladder company
b. Transmit a 3rd alarm
c. Transmit a 2nd alarm

Answer 20

The correct answer is: Transmit a 2nd alarm

Question 21

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1. Choose an incorrect statement about the description of Old Law Tenement buildings.

Select one:

a. 50-85 feet deep
b. Exterior stairs to cellar
c. 3 to 7 stories in height
d. 20-25 feet wide

Answer 21

Feedback

OLT buildings have Interior cellar stairs. New Law tenements will have exterior cellar stairs (Ladders 3 1.2)

The correct answer is: Exterior stairs to cellar

Question 22

2. When two ladder companies arrive at approximately the same time but out of response sequence, care must be exercised to avoid loss of efficiency due uncertainty which may cause duplication or neglect of a duty assignment. They shall be guided by their actual arrival at the operation and operate in accordance with this bulletin.

Select one:

a. Agree
b. Disagree

Answer 22

They shall be guided by their box assignment and operate in accordance with this bulletin (Ladders 3 2.4)

The correct answer is: Disagree

Question 23

3. A thorough primary search must be started by the first arriving ladder company, in the fire apartment, ________________________.

Select one:

a. After reaching the seat of the fire and trying to contain it by shutting a door or using a portable extinguisher.
b. Immediately upon entering the fire apartment

Answer 23

Ladders 3 3.2.1 7)

The correct answer is: After reaching the seat of the fire and trying to contain it by shutting a door or using a portable extinguisher.

Question 24

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4. Which one of the following members would not be operating under the “Immediate Supervision” of their Officer?

Select one:

a. A LCC, 45 feet away from the Officer, working with a search rope under the supervision of the Officer.
b. An OV firefighter on a fire escape who communicate with their officer via handie-talkie.
c. A Can firefighter 10 feet away from the Officer within voice contact of the Officer.
d. An Irons firefighter 15 feet away from the Officer within visual site of the Officer.

Answer 24

Feedback

Immediate supervision= within visual or voice contact of the Officer or working with a search line or hoseline under the supervision of an Officer. (Ladders 3 3.2.1 11 Note)

The correct answer is: An OV firefighter on a fire escape who communicate with their officer via handie-talkie.

Question 25

Question text 05. The 1st arriving LCC must have a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of all members of the 1st Ladder Company. Choose an incorrect action taken by the 1st arriving LCC. Select one: a. He positioned in front of the fire building, ensuring to not operate in a manner that would in any way impede his return to the pedestal. b. He carried a handie-talkie, flashlight and the tools he deemed necessary. c. If intending to leave his primary position, he notifies the Incident Commander. d. If unable to position the apparatus for complete coverage and immediate use, he notified the Incident Commander.

Answer 25

Feedback Notify the Company Officer of intended destination when leaving his primary position. (Ladders 3 3.2.4) The correct answer is: If intending to leave his primary position, he notifies the Incident Commander.

Question 26

Question text 06. A Roof firefighter cutting a roof at a top floor fire would be correct to make which cut the “knock out” cut when using the “Coffin Cut” method? Select one: a. Cut #2 b. Cut #4 c. Cut #1 d. Cut #3

Answer 26

Ladders 35.9.6) ## Footnote The correct answer is: Cut #2

Question 27

Question text 07. A member attempting to breach a wall or partition to go from front to rear in an OLT can use the Halligan, a hook or an axe with the preference being which tool? Select one: a. Halligan b. Hook c. Axe Feedback

Answer 27

Ladders 3 6.1) ## Footnote The correct answer is: Halligan

Question 28

Question text 08. Flooring is seldom cut at tenement fires as it is easier and faster to pull the ceiling below for examination. If a floor is required to be cut and no saw is available the floor can be cut with an axe by cutting at a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_degree angle. (Ladders 3 7.4.2) Select one: a. 75 b. 45 c. 30 d. 60

Answer 28

Ladders 3 6.1) ## Footnote The correct answer is: 60

Question 29

Question text 09. Of the following choices, which should be the 1st choice to access the roof of the fire building by the roof firefighter at an OLT fire? Select one: a. Adjoining building b. Rear fire escape c. Aerial ladder d. Interior stairs

Answer 29

Feedback The interior stairs shall never be used (Ladders 3 3.2.6) The correct answer is: Adjoining building

Question 30

Question text 10. The 1st to arrive OV firefighter at a fire on the 5th floor of a six story OLT would be correct to take all but which one of the following tools? (Ladders 3 3.2.5) Select one: a. Saw b. Flashlight c. Halligan d. Handie-Talkie

Answer 30

Feedback The six-foot hook is take unless it is a top floor fire, then the saw is taken instead. The correct answer is: Saw

Question 31

11. A ladder company arrives 1st at a fire on the top floor of a six story OLT building. The Roof FF would be correct to take all but which one of the following tools to the roof? Select one: a. 6’ Halligan hook b. Life Saving Rope c. Halligan d. Saw

Answer 31

Feedback (Ladders 3 3.2.6) The correct answer is: Saw

Question 32

12. At OLT fires, when there is only a rear fire escape (railroad apartments) or the fire apartment is in the rear, the OV should team up with which member prior to entering the fire apartment? Select one: a. Roof FF b. 2nd OV c. LCC

Answer 32

Feedback Roof FF is preferred choice. If not available team up with another available member (Ladders 3 3.2.5) The correct answer is: Roof FF

Question 33

13. Except for assisting the LCC in front of the fire building when aerial or portable ladders are needed for rescue or removal, the OV’s assignment is to ventilate the fire area from the exterior providing horizontal ventilation. Prior to conducting any horizontal ventilation tactics from the exterior, the OV shall request permission from the Incident Commander. Select one: a. Agree b. Disagree

Answer 33

Request permission from the LADDER OFFICER to coordinate vent tactics with interior operations. (Ladders 3 3.2.5) The correct answer is: Disagree

Question 34

Question text 14. In OLT fires ventilation tactics must be controlled, communicated and coordinated by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Select one: a. The first arriving ladder officer b. The ladder officer in the fire area c. The incident Commander

Answer 34

Ladders 3 3.2.1) ## Footnote The correct answer is: The ladder officer in the fire area

Question 35

Question text 15. Which one of the following members would not be considered as being under the “Immediate Supervision” of their officer? Select one: a. An OV FF operating on a search line under the supervision of an officer b. A Roof FF operating on the roof in contact with her officer via handi-talkie c. A Control FF operating on a hoseline 2 floors below his officer who is supervising the line. d. A Nozzle FF operating the hose line under the supervision of an officer

Answer 35

Feedback (Ladders 3 3.2.1) The correct answer is: A Roof FF operating on the roof in contact with her officer via handi-talkie

Question 36

Question text 16. At a top floor fire in an OLT, an initial roof cut approximately \_\_\_\_’ x \_\_\_\_\_’ is recommended. Select one: a. 3’ x 6’ b. 6’ x 6’ c. 8’ x 8’ d. 3’ x 8’

Answer 36

Ladders 3 5.9.4) ## Footnote The correct answer is: 3’ x 6’

Question 37

Question text 17. Which member should bring two 6-foot hooks for top floor fires in old law tenement buildings? Select one: a. 2nd arriving Control FF b. 1st arriving Can FF c. 2nd arriving Can FF d. 2nd arriving LCC

Answer 37

Feedback In lieu of the pressurized water extinguisher (Ladders 3 3.4.4) The correct answer is: 2nd arriving Can FF

Question 38

18. The 2nd arriving Roof firefighter at a top floor fire in an old law tenement would be correct to take all but which one of the following tools to the roof? Select one: a. 6’ Halligan Hook b. Saw c. Halligan

Answer 38

Ladders 3 3.4.7) ## Footnote The correct answer is: Halligan

Question 39

Question text 19. A Roof firefighter operating on the roof of an OLT is using a door he removed from the bulkhead and a halligan to gain access to the roof of the bulkhead. After driving the hook of the halligan into the roof, he should then position the door against the bulkhead at an angle of ________ degrees with the roof. Select one: a. 15-25 b. 25-40 c. 20-30 d. 30-45

Answer 39

Ladders 3 5.3.3 B) ## Footnote The correct answer is: 30-45

Question 40

20. A senior firefighter telling a probie about search techniques in old law tenement buildings was incorrect in which choice below? Select one: a. If it is too hot to proceed, probe the immediate area with your hand or tool. b. Every door in the apartment will have to be opened so a search can be made. c. Be sure all closets are checked. d. Where there are two apartment doors to an apartment the one in the rear is often blocked.

Answer 40

one in the FRONT is often blocked. (Ladders 3 Figure 5P) ## Footnote The correct answer is: Where there are two apartment doors to an apartment the one in the rear is often blocked.