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1
Q

entering a loft you see a sign next to the main entrance and 7 feet above the sidewalk. the top line says A.I.R, the middle line says 3F, and bottom line says R. what do they mean?

A
top = artist in residence
middle = third floor (NOT apt 3f)
bottom = rear
2
Q

during construction of a new building, one permanent stair shall be brought to within (Distance in feet and floor) below the working deck.

A

40ft or 4 floors

3
Q

during demo where are the standpipes capped and where are the sprinklers capped?

A

both capped immediately below floor demo is on.

4
Q
t or f class 2
high rise class 2 buildings have wooden structural elements including wood stairways.
A

false, they do have wood framing, wood floors, and steel channel rails framed out with wood

5
Q

in class 2 buildings what is an open fire stair?

A

the fire stair in which apartments secondary exit opens into the stair.

6
Q

which type of stair is most common fire stair in class 2? high rise md

A

open fire stair

7
Q

who brings the LSR in class 2 high rise md?

A

2nd roof. drop it off on floor above or bring to roof is fire is on top 2 floors

8
Q

what is the priority order for roof access in class 2 high rise md?

A

1 remote/unaffeted stair with roof access
2 adjoining building
3 aerial ladder
4 fire escape (must notify officer before going on FE)
5 open stairs

9
Q

at an explosion should you automatically use your SCBA?

A

no, only if victims are showing signs of respiratory distress

10
Q

at an explosion with multiple victims, should the 1st engine extinguish all fire immediately?

A

knock down fire that is a threat to victims.

11
Q

at an explosion who must remain at the triage transfer point until relieved by a BC?

A

2nd engine officer

12
Q

at an explosion, who may establish a patient relay point?

A

1st ladder officer

13
Q

if there are numerous victims requiring removal to the triage transfer point, and no BC, 1st ladder can ask for assistance from which 2 companies?

A

2nd ladder or 1st engine (if not engaged in fire suppression)

14
Q

when trying to reach dispatch via the apparatus radio, who many attempts do you make, and how much time between attempts?

A

3 attempts and 30 seconds

15
Q

how long for the stuck button time out for apparatus radio? handie talkie?

A

60 second for apparatus radio

30 seconds for HT (at 26sec you get a warning tone)

16
Q

what is a 10-25 code 1, code 4?

A

code 1 - FIRE has extended from manhole

code 4- Smoke or fire from transformer

17
Q

You have a 10-45 who ems says in an orange tag, what sub code are they?

A

orange and yellow are 1045- code 3

18
Q

At a PD, the building is fully involved, the 1st engine should drop which two lines?

A

2 handlines (1 3/4”)

19
Q

At a Brownstone, the building is fully involved, the 1st engine should drop which two lines?

A

2 handlines (1 3/4”)

20
Q

At a Rowframe, the building is fully involved, the 1st engine should drop which two lines?

A

1 hand line and 1 supply line for tower ladder (3 1/2”)

21
Q

At a flat roof PD, what is the 2nd roof tool assignment

A

6’ halligan hook and saw

22
Q

Building under construction,

when can a standpipe be used by construction workers for water or compressed air?

A

as long as at least one standpipe riser is maintained at all times for firefighting. if there are 5 standpipes, 4 can be used by construction workers and the 5th for firefighting only. if only one then it can only be used for firefighting

23
Q

building under construction

what color do standpipes have to be painted, what color for sprinkler risers?

A

red for both and combination piping is also red, the valve handles with be color coded red, green, yellow.

24
Q

building under demo
T or F
the standpipe system will be maintained wet, unless freezing conditions might be encountered, then it will have an air pressurized system.

A

False, this is for building under CONSTRUCTION, buildings under demo will have air pressurized system capped immediately below the floor being demolished

25
Q

Class 2 High Rise
if roof access is feasible via the interior open stair, two members must be assigned to vent the roof (whether IDLH or not) which to members go? what about if 2nd truck isnt there?

A

1st Roof goes with either 2nd roof or 1st can or 1st Irons.

26
Q

who brings the LSR to the floor above at a class 2 high rise

A

2nd roof

27
Q

at a class 2 high rise MD, does anyone bring the KO curtain.

A

the 2nd ladder inside team will bring it to the floor above. Top floor fire 2nd ladder officer will ensure the KO curtain gets to the roof

28
Q

at a class 2 high rise MD where does the 2nd truck inside team operate?

A

floor above the fire, or can augment searches in fire apt if the apt is large.