121. 10 Engine

Question 1

Identify a local alarm.

Answer 1

An alarm to which a unit, or units less in number than a box alarm assignment, responds to a reported emergency

Question 2

Identify a box alarm.

Answer 2

An alarm on which five engine companies, two truck companies, two battalion chiefs, one rescue squad and one Ambulance responds.

Question 3

Identify a multiple alarm.

Answer 3

Second - Four (4) Engines Companies; two (2) Truck Companies; a Rescue Squad and a
Battalion Fire Chief and the Haz Mat Unit

Third - Four (4) Engine Companies and two (2) Truck Companies

Fourth - Four (4) Engine Companies

Fifth - Four (4) Engine Companies

Greater Alarms - the Incident Commander will specifically request units.

Question 4

Identify a special alarm

Answer 4

When an alarm that is requested by the incident commander, for a specific type of supporting unit, or a definite number, and type of units.

Question 5

Identify the Working Fire Dispatch

Answer 5

Working Fire Dispatch - An alarm consisting of an Engine Company; a Truck Company; a Battalion Fire Chief; the Safety Officer; an Air Unit; a Fire Investigation Unit; the EMS Supervisor, and an Ambulance or Medic Unit. The Engine Company
and the Truck Company dispatched on the working fire dispatch will be designated as the
Rapid Intervention Team

Question 6

Define a needless or accidental alarm.

Answer 6

Alarms caused by smoke or steam scares, reflections, accidents to boxes or where a mistake has been made.

Question 7

Define a false alarm.

Answer 7

In general, false alarms include only those that are sent in willfully or knowingly false

Question 8

What must all Department vehicles do at each and every stop sign or “red” traffic light, when responding to alarms?

Answer 8

All Department vehicles shall stop at each and every stop sign and red traffic light and shall not proceed ahead into the intersection until it is consistent with safe operation to do so.

Question 9

What are the guidelines regarding speed for responding units?

Answer 9

In responding to alarms, vehicles shall not be driven at a rate of speed greater than that justified by the physical condition of the vehicle, traffic conditions and the conditions of the roadway.

-Speed shall not exceed 35 miles per hour except when the posted speed limit is more than 35 miles per hour then the speed for responding vehicles shall not exceed the posted speed limit.

-Vehicles equipped with snow chains shall not exceed 30 miles per hour at any time.

Question 10

Explain the right-of-way at a street intersection for units responding to an alarm?

Answer 10

Right-of-way at intersections shall be governed by the order in which units are dispatched.

-When an engine company and a truck have the same order of dispatch, the engine company shall have the right-of-way over the truck company.

-Engine companies and truck companies shall have the right-of-way at all times over chiefs, rescue squads and EMS units.

-A chief shall have the right-of-way over rescue squads and EMS units.

-Rescue squads shall have the right-of-way over EMS units

Question 11

Should headlights be used when responding to alarms?

Answer 11

Headlights shall be used while responding to alarms, day or night.

Question 12

When may members don their SCBA?l

Answer 12

When responding to an alarm, the donning of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is prohibited until the apparatus has arrived on the scene of the emergency and has come to a complete halt.

Question 13

Are members permitted to don SCBA while apparatus is in motion without seat belts fastened?

Answer 13

Members are reminded that they are to be seated and have their seat belts fastened about them any time the apparatus is in motion.

Question 14

Identify the horn signals used between the driver and tiller person of Aerial ladder trucks?

Answer 14

-One sound of the horn- “STOP”

-Two sounds of the horn- “GO AHEAD”

-Three sounds of the horn- “BACK UP”

Question 15

Probationer identification shall be worn where?

Answer 15

Left breast centered ¼ inch above the top seam of the pocket

Question 16

When is PPE # 1 and PPE # 2 sent for Departmental cleaning?

Answer 16

-PPE # 1 is sent out in the January/June cycle

-PPE # 2 is sent out in the July/December cycle

Question 17

Identify the phases of the “Emergency Mobilization Plan”.

Answer 17

-Phase One Mobilization – Battalion Recall

-Phase Two Mobilization – Platoon Recall

-Phase Three Mobilization – Full Mobilization Recall

Question 18

Can members be relieved from duty when the Department is operating under the
“Emergency Mobilization Plan”?

Answer 18

If at the time of the change of platoons, the Department is operating under any portion of
the Emergency Mobilization Plan, no member of the Department will be relieved from duty without approval of the Fire Chief or his designee.

Question 19

What will members of the off duty platoon be required to have with them when reporting
for duty under the “Emergency Mobilization Plan”?

Answer 19

When members of the appropriate off-duty platoon are notified that their services are required in connection with an emergency, they will report at once to their normal duty stations with the following:
-Proper Work Uniform
-EMS Certification Card
-PAT (Personnel Accountability Tag)
-ID card
-Driver’s License
-Full Protective Gear
-Go Bag

Question 20

What are the hours of duty while operating under the “Emergency Mobilization Plan?

Answer 20

The normal hours of duty under the “Emergency Mobilization Plan” will be 0700 hours to 0700 hours. However, any phase may be instituted at any hour. The Department has the ability during a “Full Platoon Recall” status to operate with two Platoons working for 24 hours who will then be relieved by two different Platoons. The Department may operate 0700-1900 hours and 1900-0700 hours with two Platoons working 12-hour shifts

Question 21

Name the Area Commands used in our Department and what Battalions are assigned to
each?

Answer 21

1-6 Command will be the assigned the geographic areas of the 1st and 6th Battalions.

2-3 Command will be the assigned the geographic areas of the 2nd and 3rd Battalions.

4-5 Command will be the assigned the geographic areas of the 4th and 5th Battalions.

Question 22

What information should the Watch Detail impart when an alarm is received?

Answer 22

Notify the Company Officer or Officers that are assigned to the Units that have been
dispatched of all the information received. This includes:
-Type of Alarm
-Position Due
-Correct Address
-Assigned Tactical Channel
-All Other Pertinent Information

Question 23

On an alarm, when is the Personnel Accountability System implemented?

Answer 23

The Incident Commander will begin tracking the Units assigned to the incident the moment Units are dispatched and continue until the incident has been mitigated, and the Incident Commander determines tracking is no longer necessary.

Question 24

What is the purpose of the Personnel Accountability System?

Answer 24

The purpose of the DCFD Personnel Accountability System is to account for all firefighters operating within the Hazard Zone of an incident.

Question 25

The SOG Personnel Accountability Section states “THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES:” what are they?

Answer 25

-The minimum crew operating in a Hazard Zone shall be two firefighters with a
least one portable radio.

-Crews always go in and come out together.

-All personnel shall be in contact with their Officer-In-Charge by either:
a) Voice.
b) Touch.
c) Sight.
E ) radio

Question 26

What are the first due engine company’s responsibilities upon arriving at the scene of
a reported fire?

Answer 26

The 1st due engine shall be responsible for securing a water supply by laying out hydrant- to-fire, reverse layout or split layout. They shall assume a position to attack the fire from the front of the building, the address side, Side A-Alpha.

Question 27

What are the second due engine company’s responsibilities upon arriving at the scene
of a reported fire?

Answer 27

The 2nd due Engine Company shall be responsible for securing a water supply. They shall assume a position to attack the fire from the rear of the building, Side C-Charlie.

Question 28

What are the third due engine company’s responsibilities on a box alarm?

Answer 28

The 3rd due Engine Company shall acknowledge the 1st due Engine Company’s hydrant position on the tactical channel. And shall take a position at the location of the 1st due Engine Company’s water supply. They shall immediately complete the process of ensuring a continuous water supply by attaching to a hydrant, Humat valve, or by completing a split layout.
-If the 1st due Engine Company has their
own hydrant, the 3rd due Engine Company will lay out from an independent hydrant, and report to Side A-Alpha of the fire building. When laying out from an independent hydrant, the 3rd due Engine Company must advise Operations of the location of the
hydrant they have laid out from

Question 29

What are the fourth due engine company’s responsibilities on a box alarm?

Answer 29

The 4th due Engine Company shall acknowledge the 2nd due Engine Company’s hydrant position on the tactical channel. And shall take a position at the
location of the 2nd due Engine Company’s water supply. They shall immediately complete the process of ensuring a continuous water supply by attaching to a hydrant, Humat valve, or by completing a split layout. If the 2nd due Engine Company has their
own hydrant, the 4th due Engine Company will lay out from an independent hydrant, and report to Side C-Charlie of the fire building. When laying out from an independent hydrant, the 4th due Engine Company must advise Operations of the location of the hydrant they have laid out from.

Question 30

How many levels of staging are there?

Answer 30

3

Question 31

What will the first and second due engine companies and the first due truck company do in Level 1 Staging?

Answer 31

The 1st and 2nd due Engine Companies shall layout and report to their assigned positions, unless directed otherwise by Operations. The 1st due Truck Company will take a position in front of the building. These companies will follow Standard Operating Guidelines.

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of the first due Engine Company on a known basement fire?

Answer 32

On known basement fires, the primary purpose of the 1st due Engine Company’s hose line
is to protect the search and rescue operation.

Question 33

Explain the difference between a MAYDAY, a PRIORITY, and a “10-33”.

Answer 33

-MAYDAY is to notify Operations / the Incident Commander (and other units on the scene that firefighter(s) or crews are lost, missing or trapped.

-PRIORITY is to transmit an urgent message to Operations that does NOT involve trapped or missing personnel.

-10-33 is a coded message to inform Communications that immediate police assistance is needed.

Question 34

Identify the four sides of a fire building and the quadrants within.

Question 35

Describe five characteristics of natural gas.

Answer 35

-It is non-poisonous.

-Natural gas displaces the air in an enclosed space and can result in suffocation of victims.

-It is lighter than air.

-It will rise and dissipate rapidly.

-It produces high radiant heat in the free-burning state.

-The ignition point is between 1100 &1200 degrees F.

-Ignition can be caused by pilot lights; flint sparks, matches, static electricity, and sparks from electrical motors, etc

Question 36

Describe a fire valve.

Answer 36

The fire valve has a raised operating stem inside a 2 ½” diameter pipe, which projects about 12” above grade. The 2 ½” diameter pipe is closed on top by five-sided threaded cap.

Question 37

Describe the operation of a fire valve.

Answer 37

Remove the cap with a fireplug wrench by turning it counter-clockwise. If it does not move readily, tap around the edge of the cap while applying pressure in a counter clockwise direction. After removing the cap use a fire-plug wrench to turn the operating head ¼ turn clockwise.

Question 38

Describe the operation of a curb stopcock valve

Answer 38

Remove the stopcock box cover and turn the valve ¼ turn either way with a gas stopcock wrench (tee handle). The gas supply is turned off when the operating lug is crosswise to the pipe. Apply gradual pressure to the valve and avoid sudden excessive force.

Question 39

Describe the operation of a curb gate valve.

Answer 39

Remove the valve box top and turn the hand wheel or 2” square operating head clockwise until the valve resists further turning, six to twenty turns depending on the size of the valve

Question 40

What must a member do if they use a “Go Bag” on an actual incident?

Answer 40

Prepare and submit a FD Form 53.1 and a Special Report to the Deputy Fire Chief of Special Operations.

Question 41

The expansion ratio of Propane gas is ______to____ and the vapor density is________

Answer 41

270 to 1 and 1.6 heavier than air

Question 42

E85 fuel is a _____________________ flammable liquid

Answer 42

Highly

Question 43

Companies should always check what part of a vehicle during a fire?

Answer 43

The trunk area

Question 44

Electrical system capacitor hold stored energy which must be _______ Because there is a delay of ________________ before the system is de-energized.

Answer 44

“Dumped”,
“five to ten minutes”

Question 45

Apparatus should be positioned a minimum of _________ away from the involved vehicle, if apparatus must be positioned towards the rear then it should be a distance of no less than__________.

Answer 45

“50 feet and 100 feet”

Question 46

The busses in the Metro Fleet contain __________ tanks that operate at ________psi

Answer 46

“7 CNG and 3600”

Question 47

What is the minimum amount of time that a member can be charged AWOL?

Answer 47

One (1) hour

Question 48

Tardiness is defined as:

Answer 48

Any absence of up to one (1) hour from duty which has not been approved in accordance
with established policy and procedures

Question 49

A Trail Board shall consist of how many officers and of what rank?

Answer 49

2 Battalion Fire Chiefs and 2 Captains

Question 50

To whom may a member appeal an adverse action to?

Answer 50

DC Office of Employee Appeals

Question 51

Who may cancel streets drills?

Answer 51

Deputy Fire Chief Operations

Question 52

Which members are required to take part in house drills and inside evolutions of weekly drills?

Answer 52

All personnel on duty

Question 53

Drills shall begin at _________ but shall not be held on ____________ and _____________.

Answer 53

1000 hours, Sunday and Holidays

Question 54

What is the Department’s requirement regarding a members dress uniform?

Answer 54

When on duty members shall maintain a clean, repaired, and pressed dress uniform ensemble at their regularly assigned company quarters at all times.

Question 55

What is the location and hours of operation of the Logistics Section?

Answer 55

3170 V Street NE 0700 – 1600

Question 56

What must a member do in order to wear a non-issued helmet or boots?

Answer 56

Execute a Fire & EMS Form 123 and obtain approval from their respective Battalion Fire Chief

Question 57

What must a member do when they believe an article of protective clothing is no longer service ready?

Answer 57

During normal business hours the member shall contact the logistics section. During non-business hours the Department Safety Officer shall be notified immediately

Question 58

What is the Ready Alert Plan designed to do?

Answer 58

Immediately notify all on duty fire and EMS personnel of any possible rapidly evolving event, such as terrorist attack, civil disturbance, severe weather emergency or any other significant condition incidence or situation of significance that may pose a threat to the City or the National Capitol Region (NCR).

Question 59

If a member is recalled under the mobilization plan what are his/hers responsibilities?

Answer 59

Report to regular assigned duty station unless otherwise directed, and upon arrival report
availability to their Battalion Headquarters

Question 60

If you are unable to reach your assigned duty station what shall you do?

Answer 60

Member may report to the closest fire station. Then notify normally assigned station of their location and the reason for not reporting. If unable to contact their own station then call Battalion Headquarters of their situation and be guided by their orders.