Week 9 Flashcards
The wearing of ties for company officers long sleeve work/duty shirt is optional between what times?
2300-0900. Regs 29
Long sleeve work duty shirt is to be worn during what dates?
October 1st to April 30th. Regs 29
Short sleeve work duty shirt may be worn during what dates?
May 1st to September 30th. Regs 29
What specific activities can you NOT wear shorts for?
AED, Hydrants, Complaints, Public Ed Activities. Regs 29
Completion of the workplace violence report generates two copies. One is forwarded as per PA/ID 1/2011, the other copy is forwarded to whom?
Chief of Operations. Regs 30
Balloon frame construction is specifically mentioned in which two private dwelling construction types?
Straight line colonial and Queen Anne. FFP PD
At private dwelling fires, what is considered critical to a successful operation?
Control and management of the interior stairs. FFP PD 1.4
At private dwelling fires, it is acceptable to utilize the pull down type stair to access the attic?
No, use a portable ladder. FFP PD 1.4
When two secondary entrances are found adjacent to each other on the same side of a PD, which one usually runs to the second floor?
The one with the stoop. The other normally has a few steps to kitchen and also half flight leading to cellar. FFP PD 1.4
Offset windows on the exposure 2 or 4 side of a PD are indicative of what?
Windows are at the top or bottom of staircase and should not be used for VEIS. FFP PD 1.4
When a private dwelling attic might be occupied, what is the adequate height?
Approximately 7 feet. FFP PD 2 2.4
T/F Balloon frame construction lacks fire stopping between floors on interior walls.
False. Exterior walls. FT Note Might be an interior wall if there were extensions added to the house. FFP PD 2.6
Windows with sills that are approximately chest high may require what size drop to floor level?
5-6 feet. FFP PD 2 2.7
When giving the 10-75 for a PD fire, what information must be transmitted if it can be determined?
If the roof is flat or peaked. FFP PD 2 2.8
T/F The awning over a PD front porch can be used for operations.
False, should not be used. FFP PD 2 Photo 2.7
When arriving at a PD fire, what should the engine company that is going to backstretch consider?
Dropping two handlines in front of building. FFP PD 3 1.3
What is the primary consideration in the placement of the first hoseline for access to a fire in a PD cellar?
Via the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the fire area. FFP PD 3 1.7
Since many PD fires originate in the cellar, what are three things specifically mentioned as a possible source of fire origin?
Gas/Oil fired boiler for heat or hot water. Electrical service panel boxes, and kitchen stoves in cellar apartments. FFP PD 2.1
What are the following an indication of?
- Smoke venting from cellar window.
- Smoke pushing from chimney
- High heat heavy smoke no visible fire 1st fl
- Very hot floorboards on 1st fl
- Smoke from attic windows or louvered vents
Cellar fire in a PD. FFP PD 2.2
What are the following an indication of?
- TIC showing heat waves emanating across first floor ceiling.
- Smoke showing significant force and speed under pressure.
Cellar fire, interior cellar entrance door is open. FFP PD 2.5
What are the following possible criteria for?
- Unable to quickly access or locate secondary entrance/unable to advance down interior cellar stair.
- Unable to locate any cellar entrance.
- Serious or advanced cellar fire.
- Cellar fire involving lightweight construction.
Examples where IC should order exterior hoseline operated into a cellar window to allow for quick knockdown. FFP PD 2.6
In detached and semi attached PD’s, which entrance usually provides the quickest access to the cellar?
Secondary entrance found on the side or rear of the dwelling. FFP PD 2.7.1
What is the least desirable entrance to choose for access to a cellar fire?
Bilco door. FFP PD 2.7.1
The following factors would indicate what?
- High heat condition at top of cellar stairs.
- Questionable stability of cellar stairway.
- Initial size up indicating a serious fire condition.
Would preclude the descent of the first hoseline down the interior cellar stairs. FFP PD 2.7.2