Test 3

Question 1

The process of raising water from a static source to supply a pumper

Answer 1

drafting

Question 2

Previously, battalion chiefs knew all available water sources in their districts and
captains in their response areas. They were known as

Answer 2

Pumper chances

Question 3

During drafting operations, there is generally an elevation difference
between the static water source and the center of the pump. This
elevation difference is known as

Answer 3

Lift

Question 4

Theoretically, at sea level a pump can lift water

Answer 4

33.8 feet (14.7 psi multiplied by 2.3 ft/psi)

Question 5

For every 1,000 feet of altitude,
atmospheric pressure decreases by about

Answer 5

.5psi

Question 6

The maximum height to which water can be drafted is closer to ___ feet, as opposed to the theoretical lift of 33.8 feet.

Answer 6

20- 25

Question 7

At 20 feet of lift, the amount of water that can be supplied is only about ___ percent of the rated capacity of the pump.

Answer 7

60

Question 8

The chosen site should allow ___-inches of water
completely around the strainer.

Answer 8

24

Question 9

When drafting with a midship pump at a boat ramp it is best to ____ the ramp

Answer 9

back down

Question 10

_____ shall be worn by all members working around a water source

Answer 10

Life jackets

Question 11

Check hard suction hose___ to make sure that they are in good
condition and free of debris

Answer 11

gaskets

Question 12

A _____may be used to tighten hard suction connection

Answer 12

rubber mallet

Question 13

Immerse intake strainer at least ___below water to prevent pump
from drawing air

Answer 13

two feet

Question 14

If drafting in less than two feet of water, a _____ may be
placed above the strainer to prevent the whirlpool effect

Answer 14

capped bottle or other buoyant object

Question 15

As a general rule, keep the transfer valve in ____
position when pumping up to two thirds of the rated capacity of the
pump, and in ____when pumping more than two thirds the
rated capacity

Answer 15

pressure (series), volume (parallel)

Question 16

If the priming pump does not prime the
main pump and discharge a steady stream of water within __seconds
(1250 GPM pump or smaller) or __ seconds (1500 GPM pump or larger),

Answer 16

30, 45

Question 17

Operating the priming pump continuously for more than __ minute may damage the electric motor

Answer 17

one

Question 18

Once you have achieved a prime do not operate the main pump without
____

Answer 18

flowing water

Question 19

The maximum amount of vacuum that most
pumps develop is approximately ____

Answer 19

22-inches of mercury

Question 20

When the pump has been successfully primed, increase the setting of the
throttle before attempting to open any of the discharges. Increasing the
setting of the throttle is needed to boost the pressure between____
psi.

Answer 20

50 and 100

Question 21

The ____ will assign the responsibility of coordinating the Bureau’s Wildland Program to a
Battalion Chief.

Answer 21

Division Chief of Emergency Operations

Question 22

The general membership will be trained and ready to safely respond to the small grassfires within PF&R’s jurisdiction. Further wildland training will be determined by the ____ and the assigned Battalion Chief

Answer 22

Wildland Steering Committee

Question 23

The Wildland Team consists of PF&R members with advanced wildland training for the
purpose of ____

Answer 23

urban interface structure protection

Question 24

Currently the Wildland Team consists of approximately ___ members from the
ranks of firefighter through Battalion Chief

Answer 24

100

Question 25

Wildland Box Alarm consisting of_____

Answer 25

4 engines, 1 truck, 2 brush units, 1 water tender, and 2 Battalion Chiefs.

Question 26

All firefighting efforts should be twofold: first, suppression efforts should begin from an ____ (anchor) point and proceed with flanking efforts; second, protection of any structures threatened by the fire

Answer 26

unburnable

Question 27

What are five areas of concern?

Answer 27

rocky butte, powell butte, willamette bluff, forest park, oaks bottom

Question 28

During the summer months, the National Weather Service occasionally will declare a Red Flag Warning for Multnomah County. Also known as a ___, this warning is meant to inform firefighting and land management agencies of conditions which are ideal for wildland fire ignition and rapid fire propagation

Answer 28

Fire Weather Warning

Question 29

Northwest Interagency Coordination Center or NWCD will email ___ on a daily basis during wildland season with Red Flag Warning notices. ___ will coordinate with Battalion Headquarters to ensure Red Flag up-staffing meets the needs of the City.

Answer 29

C103

Question 30

Battalion Chiefs on the Wildland Team will work toward the successful qualification of the DPSST certified position, ____

Answer 30

Wildland Interface Strike Team Leader (STL)

Question 31

Each taskbook is to be completed within____

Answer 31

three years

Question 32

Individual tasks within each taskbook should be signed off between_____s by a member already qualified in the particular DPSST wildland interface position

Answer 32

1-3 time

Question 33

PF&R brush units are considered either Type-5 or -6 engines because they have a minimum ___ gallon water tank, a minimum pump flow of ___gpm at 100psi,

Answer 33

150-400, 50

Question 34

PF&R WT-10 (App# 96) is considered a Type-2 water tender because it has a water tank capacity of at least ___ gallons, a minimum pump flow of ___gpm, an off load capacity of at least 200gpm, and a max refill time of ___minutes

Answer 34

2500, 200, 20

Question 35

PF&R WT-31 (App# 78) is considered a Type-3 water tender because it has a water tank of at least ___gallons, a minimum pump flow of 200gpm, an off load capacity of at least 200gpm, and a max refill time of __ minutes.

Answer 35

1000. 15

Question 36

The versatility of Type-3 engines for wildland fires has become more apparent recently by fire agencies around the country. Type-3 engines have a ___ gallon minimum water tank, a minimum 150gpm pump flow at 250psi, at least ___ of 1 ½” and 500’ of 1”, pump-and-roll capable, and staffed by a minimum of 3 firefighters.

Answer 36

500, 1000’

Question 37

The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Office coordinates___All-Hazard Type-2 Incident Management Teams (IMT) which provide comprehensive incident command resources for the state to manage ongoing emergency operations.

Answer 37

three

Question 38

Strip malls were built starting in the ___ as neighborhoods expanded beyond the established commercial centers of the city.

Answer 38

1960's

Question 39

Strip malls by their nature present a serious ___ problem; early collapse and rapid fire events are also common hazards

Answer 39

exposure

Question 40

They may have one or two large footprint stores known as ___

Answer 40

anchor stores

Question 41

One of the indicators of older types of stripmalls are roof construction is the projecting glulams cantilevered to create an overhang at the front of the building

Question 42

Roof teams must identify any heavy equipment on the roof (____)

Answer 42

dead load

Question 43

It is vital that if fire is present in the mansard upon arrival, crews should _____

Answer 43

not commit to working under the mansard until it has been opened and extinguished

Question 44

Removal of glass with interior bars should be___

Answer 44

a last resort

Question 45

With any smoke in the occupancy the ceiling must be opened ___, even while investigating

Answer 45

immediately upon entry

Question 46

A 2 ½” will require at least __ companies to advance aggressively

Answer 46

2

Question 47

Adequate staffing of the first line should be given priority over ___

Answer 47

stretching a backup or second line.

Question 48

A very effective option, if available, is lowering a bucket to ____

Answer 48

street level and using the ladder pipe

Question 49

A working fire in a strip mall will most likely require____

Answer 49

2nd alarm

Question 50

The ___may assist roof crews in locating, not only hidden fire, but also the main body of the fire

Answer 50

TIC

Question 51

What handline on strip mall fire?

Answer 51

2 1/2 smooth bore

Question 52

One of the primary challenges of large commercial fires is the unique nature of their___.

Answer 52

floor plans

Question 53

Commercial buildings should not be written off as “___”; instead Incident Command should carefully evaluate the building, the fire, and the effects of the fire on the building

Answer 53

disposable

Question 54

When doing a large area search it should begin as ____

Answer 54

close to the fire or targeted area as possible and work away

Question 55

As a general rule, all searches in these buildings should use ____

Answer 55

search ropes

Question 56

Search ropes should be secured ___ when possible and lead directly to an exit or an obvious exit way like a stairwell or hallway.

Answer 56

outside of the IDLH

Question 57

Searching off of a hose line is ____, particularly in large areas.

Answer 57

not an effective way to search

Question 58

Whenever possible, searches should be protected by a___

Answer 58

hose line

Question 59

___combined with horizontal ventilation is an effective way to speed the search but can only be used in limited areas of these buildings.

Answer 59

Door control

Question 60

___ is critical to crew safety

Answer 60

Air management

Question 61

Later arriving crews on a commercial fire should consider bringing up more _____ from their engine

Answer 61

2 ½” hose and a nozzle

Question 62

Unlike a house fire, where it is common for a single engine to meet the water supply and attack needs, large commercial fires should be expected to require at least ___ actively pumping

Answer 62

four engines

Question 63

The PF&R operation of taking over a hydrant is an effective tool but should be viewed as a____ rather than a primary tactic.

Answer 63

fix to an inadequate hose lay

Question 64

Companies must___ before committing, even with smoke showing

Answer 64

investigate

Question 65

Companies must___ before committing, even with smoke showing

Answer 65

investigate

Question 66

___ can be effective when the seat of the fire is close to a large door or window

Answer 66

Transitional attacks

Question 67

The most severe and common hazards to firefighters operating in commercial fires are ______

Answer 67

getting lost, overrun by fire or caught in a collapse

Question 68

church kitchens are often located in____

Answer 68

basements

Question 69

A targeted search of a supermarket may include the _____

Answer 69

restrooms, offices, break room, and stock rooms

Question 70

. It is important to remember that any large span will have a ____ when it fails

Answer 70

catastrophic collapse

Question 71

___ fire attack can be effective in the main area of the church

Answer 71

Transitional

Question 72

A working fire in a large commercial building will require ____

Answer 72

a greater alarm.

Question 73

Truck companies on large commercial fires are tasked with ______

Answer 73

supporting fire attack

Question 74

Proactive RIT is___ at commercial fires

Answer 74

essential

Question 75

___fires kill more professional firefighters per fire than any other type of fire.

Answer 75

Commercial

Question 76

Large commercial buildings where interior operations are happening should have _____assigned to RIT.

Answer 76

more than one company

Question 77

The first arriving truck should spot their apparatus to ____

Answer 77

access the roof and provide forcible entry as needed

Question 78

The second arriving truck should spot for ____. Frequently this truck will also provide some forcible entry, often on the opposite sides as the first truck before going to the roof. Roof operations on a large building will require ____

Answer 78

roof access, more than one truck company

Question 79

The response of multiple units beyond the initial response (such as a 2nd or greater alarm assignment), not yet assigned, reporting to a designated area nearby the incident.

Answer 79

Incident base

Question 80

The initial response to an incident involving multiple units (such as a 1st alarm assignment)

Answer 80

Level 1 staging

Question 81

A ladder truck responding with an engine company from the same quarters should ___ the engine unless extenuating circumstances or FMA response routes dictate differently.

Answer 81

precede

Question 82

Engines arriving alone are responsible for____. If the initial strategy is a transitional or defensivefire, the first engine should not____

Answer 82

securing a water supply or assigning the task to another company, pass up a hydrant.

Question 83

Level I Staging is automatically in effect for all incidents with ___ fire companies responding.

Answer 83

two or more

Question 84

Second arriving Truck Companies on residential fires, should park their apparatus at least a ____ from the incident in a location and direction they could easily depart from unless otherwise directed by Command

Answer 84

block away

Question 85

The first unit arriving at the Base location, and without orders to the contrary, ___ for establishing Base and all related duties.

Answer 85

shall assume responsibility

Question 86

If a truck company arrives first, they should ___ Base assignment duties to the next arriving non-truck company.

Answer 86

pass

Question 87

All subsequent apparatus arriving at Base shall press the arrival button on the MDC but____ announce arrival on the assigned tactical talk group.

Answer 87

will not

Question 88

Apparatus should be positioned at least ___away from any involved buildings, even with nothing showing

Answer 88

30 feet