BASIC ENGINE OPERATIONS Flashcards
The loss of water on the fire ground is a very serious situation and something all members should strive to prevent. Kinks in a hose line constitute a water loss when they are severe enough to reduce the extinguishment capabilities of a hose line. From the list below please choose the most correct kink removal procedures:
- When kinks occur and any member recognizes them, a Mayday message shall be transmitted via HT.
- It is essential that the IC, units operating on the fire floor and the floors below be notified of a water loss situation.
- The engine officer shall ensure that closing a door confines the fire and all members are moved to a safe area of refuge if necessary.
- Do not correct kinks by increasing the pressure
A) 1,2,3,4 B) 4 only C) 1,3,4 D) 3 and 4
ANSWER: D) 3 and 4 are correct
1 - Urgent message shall be transmitted for water loss
2 - Essential that the IC, units operating on the fire floor and FLOOR ABOVE be notified of a water loss situation.
(Engine Operations 12 2.1)
You attend MUD with your unit and the administrative Battalion on Saturday morning. The BC would like to discuss the possible indicators of water loss. The BC asks “If the Engine Officer transmits an Urgent for loss of water, then states that nozzle flow is severely inadequate and the ECC responds that the pressure gauge is reading normal or higher with a severely reduced \ no flow meter reading”. You would know that these transmissions would be an indication of which water loss problem below?
A) Kinks
B) Multiple / Severe Kinks
C) Burst Length
D) None of the Above
ANSWER: B) Multiple / Severe Kinks
Burst Length
- Nozzle flow severely inadequate: Little or no water
- Pressure readings remain the same
- Increased flow showing on the outlet flow meter
- Pumps RPM increasing automatically
Multiple / Severe Kinks
- Nozzle flow severely inadequate
- Pressure reading normal or higher
- Flowmeter reading severely reduced or no reading
(Engine Operations 12 Chart pg 3)
You are an Engine Officer working a 6x9 tour when you respond first due to an advanced cellar fire in a Rowframe. After stretching the initial attack line, you recognize that your unit has short stretched. Based on the current conditions you decide that the best remedy for the short stretch is to add lines to the back of the stretch, therefore you order the following actions. Which one is correct?
A) You confine the fire by closing the cellar door at the top of the cellar stairs and then order your nozzle team to remain on the 1st floor next to the cellar door as a protection line for the public hallway, interior stairs, and first floor, while the ECC, Door and Control firefighters correct the short stretch.
B) 5 lengths of 1 3/4” hose were originally stretched, so you order two more lengths of 1 3/4” hose added to the back of the stretch.
C) You knew that adding hose to the back of the stretch may be impractical when more then four lengths of hose were originally deployed.
D) You know that technically these water loss procedures can only be implemented upon orders of a Chief Officer.
ANSWER: C) You knew that adding hose to the back of the stretch may be impractical when more then four lengths of hose were originally deployed.
(Engine Operations 12 Section 4)
A - The ECC (or other members) will add the additional length. Adding hose to the back of the stretch will require that the hose be moved up along the entire length of the stretch in order for the lime to advance.
B - If the 6 lead lengths of 1 3/4” hose have already been stretched, ONLY A LENGTH of 2 1/2” can be used.
D - Water loss procedures can only be implemented upon the orders of the ENGINE OFFICER.
The city of NY is the nations most foremost vertical city with thousand of High Rise buildings. Firefighting in these buildings are challenging and success depends on both the condition of the standpipe system and our skill and efficiency in using it. At a recent drill, the following points were made regarding standpipes. Which statement is incorrect?
A) Engine and Ladder companies should be familiar with the standpipe systems found in their response areas and any special characteristics or problems with these systems.
B) Many buildings and other structures equipped with standpipes should already be included in our CIDS program, but information related to the standpipe system itself may not be available.
C) Buildings that require a stretch of three or more lengths of hose should be included in the CIDS for this specific reason.
D) Engine company chauffeurs should pay particular attention to the location and condition of Siamese connections and nearby hydrants.
ANSWER: C) Buildings that require a stretch of three or more lengths of hose should be included in the CIDS for this specific reason. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
(Engine Ops 9.1.1)
- Buildings that require a stretch of MORE THAN THREE (4 or more)
Standpipes are categorized as either wet or dry systems. Choose an incorrect description regarding the types of standpipes units may encounter.
A) Wet systems contain water in the riser at all times supplied by a city main, gravity tank, pressure tank and/or fire pump.
B) Combination systems consist of piping that supplies both the hose connections (standpipes) and sprinklers. Most of these systems are “dry” and require immediate augmentation by FD pumpers.
C) Dry systems may be equipped with an automatic source of supply, but many contain no water and the only supply requires prompt augmentation by FD pumpers.
D) Engine companies shall not attempt to use the “occupant hose” sometimes provided by these systems. Ladder and rescue companies operating remotely from an Engine company, while performing searches, may be justified using this hose in an attempt to save lives.
ANSWER: B) Combination systems consist of piping that supplies both the hose connections (standpipes) and sprinklers. Most of these systems are “dry” and require immediate augmentation by FD pumpers. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
(FFP Engine Operations Ch 9 9.2.1)
- Combination = most are WET and are of special concern because the water flow demands of both sprinkler and hose lines attached to the standpipe require prompt augmentation by FD pumpers.
Engine 16 arrives at the scene of a reported fire in a high rise office building. The ECC notices a yellow colored Siamese on the front of the building. The ECC should know that this Siamese indicates what type of standpipe/sprinkler systems?
A) Standpipe system
B) Automatic sprinkler system
C) Non automatic sprinkler system or perforated pipe
D) Combination standpipe/sprinkler system
ANSWER: D) Combination standpipe/sprinkler system
Engine Operations 9 (9.3.2)
Lt. Jones is drilling with his members on supplying standpipe systems. The members of his company state the following points. Which statement should Lt. Jones have corrected?
A) Standpipe systems should be supplied with 3 1/2” hose whenever possible. In an emergency, 2 1/2” hose may be stretched to a 1st floor outlet to supply the system.
B) Whenever possible, standpipe systems should be supplied by at least two different pumpers.
C) Whenever possible, standpipe systems should be supplied through at least two independent Siamese connections.
D) If a pressure reducing device is found on the standpipe outlet, it should be removed. If the PRD cannot be removed, and there is no other outlet available without a PRD, then it is permissible to use an outlet with a PRD.
ANSWER: A) Standpipe systems should be supplied with 3 1/2” hose whenever possible. In an emergency, 2 1/2” hose may be stretched to a 1st floor outlet to supply the system. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
(Engine Operations 9 9.3.3)
- ALWAYS supply standpipe with 3 1/2” hose.
Engine 65 is assigned as the 1st arriving Engine for a fire on the 31st floor of a 50 story high rise office building. After arriving the Officer confirms a serious fire and orders a 2 1/2” line stretched from the standpipe outlet located on the 30th floor. The members of this company would be correct to ensure the standpipe is supplied at which recommended pump pressure?
A) 200 psi
B) 250 psi
C) 300 psi
D) 350 psi
ANSWER: C) 300 psi
(Engine Operations 9 9.3.12)
FLOOR PRESSURE 1-10 150 psi 11-20 200 psi 21-30 250 psi 31-40 300 psi 41-50 350 psi
- Remember 1-10 is 150 then add 50 for every 10 floors
Buildings constructed under the 2008 building code having a standpipe riser over ________ feet in height shall have separate “Low Zone” and “High Zone” Siamese connections. These separate risers are not interconnected, so supplying the High Zone riser will not change the Low Zone riser and vice versa.
A) 350
B) 500
C) 600
D) 750
ANSWER: C) 600
Engine Operations 9 (9.3.13)
During a company drill, the Captain of a busy Engine company asks the new proby to state what tools are required to be carried inside a standpipe kit. The proby stated the following. In how many was he correct?
- 2 1/2” nozzle with 1 1/8” MST and 1 1/2” X 2 1/2” increaser
- 2 1/2” X 2 1/2” in line pressure gauge
- Pipe wrench (minimum 12” in length)
- Spanner wrenches
- Door chocks
- Special adapters as required
A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
ANSWER: C) 5 (1/2/4/5/6 correct)
(Engine Operations 9 9.4.1)
- Pipe wrench is EIGHTEEN (18) INCHES
“CAP SONG”
C - Chocks
A - Adapter
P - Pipe wrench 18”
S - Spanner
O - Operating wheel
N - Nozzle 2 1/2”
G - Gauge 2 1/2” X 2 1/2”
All hose lines stretched from standpipes shall be connected to outlets on floors below the fire floor. Variations from stretching initial hose lines from standpipe outlets on a floor below the fire due to building configurations shall be approved by whom?
A) Division Commander
B) Battalion Commander
C) Company Commander
D) Chief of Operations
ANSWER: A) Division Commander
(Engine Operations 9 9.4.2)
- Also needs to be entered into CIDS
Due to the complexity of supplying and stretching from standpipe systems, the 1st and 2nd arriving Engine companies shall always operate together in order to ensure prompt and efficient placement of the 1st hose line. Which action below would be an incorrect action to take by these two companies?
A) After attaching the in line pressure gauge, flush the standpipe system thoroughly through the floor outlet.
B) The 1st arriving control FF shall remain at the standpipe outlet throughout the operation and communicate with the 1st arriving Engine Officer to ensure adequate pressure is supplied to the nozzle.
C) The in line pressure gauge should always be used to ensure correct nozzle pressure and a good fire stream.
D) If a 2nd hose line is required, it may have to be stretched from a hose outlet two floors below the fire or from another standpipe. Both of these situations often require at least 4 lengths.
ANSWER: A) After attaching the in line pressure gauge, flush the standpipe system thoroughly through the floor outlet. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
(Engine Operations 9 9.4.5)
- PRIOR TO attaching gauge (flush standpipe thoroughly)
Nozzle pressure is to be adjusted by use of the valve wheel at the hose outlet valve and by observing the in line pressure gauge. As a general rule, with water flowing, at standpipe operations with a 2 1/2” lead length with a 1 1/8” MST, the outlet pressure is _______ psi for three lengths and _________ psi for four lengths.
A) 40 /50
B) 50 / 60
C) 60 / 70
D) 70 / 80
ANSWER: D) 70 / 80
Engine Operations 9 9.4.9
As a general rule with water flowing at standpipe operations, head pressures will increase every ____ psi for every 10 feet below grade.
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
ANSWER: A) 5
Engine Operations 9 9.4.9
High pressure pumping is defined as operating at discharge pressures over 250 psi. The IC shall be notified when high pressure pumping is necessary. Which statement regarding high pressure operations is incorrect?
A) All engines, including conventional engines are capable of providing pressures over 250 psi.
B) Unless emergency conditions exist and they are ordered to do so by the IC, conventional engines should not operate in pressures exceeding 250 psi.
C) High pressure pumping will be required for fires located on or above the 21st floor of a fire building.
D) A BC should be designated as the High Pressure Pumping Group Supervisor to control this operation. The operation may be implemented pending their arrival.
ANSWER: C) High pressure pumping will be required for fires located on or above the 21st floor of a fire building. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
(Engine Operations - Addendum 1 / 3.1)
- Above 30th floor would require 300 psi
Floors 21-30 require 250 psi
FLOOR PRESSURE 1-10 150 psi 11-20 200 psi 21-30 250 psi 31-40 300 psi 41-50 350 psi
Your Engine company is operating at a fire in a 10 story building that is under construction. The building is supplied with an air pressurized standpipe system. After removing the manual release valve cap, the ECC hears air escaping from the valve. Knowing that he cannot remove the Siamese caps until the air has been expelled from the system, the ECC should know that the air pressure will be released from the system in no more than _________ minutes?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) None of the above
ANSWER: C) 3
Engine Operations Chapter 9 - Addendum 2 2.2
While performing BISP at a building under construction, Lt. James and his engine company are discussing operations involving air pressurized standpipe systems. In how many of the following statements were the members of this company correct?
- These systems are required at all buildings under construction reaching a height greater than 75 feet or buildings undergoing demolition with an existing standpipe.
- Siamese caps should not be removed until the air pressure has been released from the system.
- The system air compressor must be shut down prior to supplying water to the system.
- Breakaway caps or other non screw in type caps are required on the Siamese of any of these systems.
- The control FF, after reaching the floor outlet where the hose line connection will be made, should remove the cap but delay opening the outlet control valve until notified that air has been removed from the system.
- If air is noticed escaping under pressure from a Siamese cap while it is being loosened, and no sign is present indicating that it is an air pressurized system, stop cap removal immediately and notify the IC that the standpipe is pressurized.
A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
ANSWER: A) 3 Correct answers (1,2 and 4)
- Choices 3,4 and 5 are INCORRECT
(Engine Ops 9 - Addendum 2 1.1 - 2.3 - 2.4 - 2.6 - 2.8)
3 - It is NOT NECESSARY to deactivate air compressor. It shuts off automatically when standpipe is supplied with water.
4 - Screw in caps are NECESSARY for an air tight seal on pressurized systems. Breakaway caps are NOT PRESENT on these systems.
5 - Control FF should OPEN THE OUTLET to expedite air removal. When water reaches the outlet he should shut it down.
An Engine company is performing BISP at a local school when the officer begins to explain the different types of sprinkler systems that may be encountered in different buildings. The officer states that a certain type of system is usually found in rooms with computers and other sensitive electronics. Which type of system was this officer referring to?
A) Wet pipe sprinkler system
B) Pre-action sprinkler system
C) Deluge sprinkler system
D) Non-automatic sprinkler system
ANSWER: B) Pre-action sprinkler system
(Engine Ops 10 10.2.1)
Wet Pipe = Contains water at all times / water immediately discharged
Pre-action = Found in computer rooms / sensitive electronics
Deluge = All heads open / water flows simultaneously (Aircraft hangars or where large quantities of flammable
liquids are used in the industrial process)
Non-automatic = Cellars and sub cellars of commercial buildings. Depends on FDNY to supply water to system.
Pump discharge pressure for supplying a sprinkler system should start at _____ psi?
A) 100
B) 150
C) 200
D) 250
ANSWER: B) 150
Engine Operations 10 - 10.3.10
Lt. Smith responds 1st due to a fire on the 93rd floor of a 105 story HRFPMD. He is working in E99, which is a high pressure pumper, but does not have a 3rd stage. He should know that the recommended Engine discharge pressure in this situation is?
A) 550 psi, and a 3rd stage is preferred
B) 550 psi, and a 3rd stage is required
C) 600 psi, and a 3rd stage is preferred
D) 600 psi, and a 3rd stage is required
ANSWER: C) 600 psi, and a 3rd stage is preferred
(Engine 9 - Addendum 1 - 2.1)
Floors / Pressure Required
1 - 10 / 150 psi 61 - 70 / 450 psi
11 - 20 / 200 psi 71 - 80 / 500 psi
21 - 30 / 250 psi 81 - 90 / 550 psi
31 - 40 / 300 psi 91 - 100 / 600 psi
41 - 50 / 350 psi 101 - 110 / 650 psi
51 - 60 / 400 psi
- 3rd stage is REQUIRED for pressures OVER 600 psi
- For 600 psi 3rd stage is PREFERRED
- 601 psi needed / 3rd stage REQUIRED
(Engine 9 - Addendum 1 - 2.1)
You are a covering Lt and conducting the hose test at Engine 99. The members are doing a preliminary inspection of the hose to determine serviceability. Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason to place the hose out of service?
A) Abrasions
B) Burnt Hose Jacket
C) Persistent dirt on Hose Jacket
D) Cracked or Broken Gaskets
ANSWER: C) Persistent dirt on Hose Jacket (INCORRECT)
- A, B, D – CORRECT
- Persistent dirt NOT listed.
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 7)
Lt. Waterflow was conducting a drill with a new probie on the apparatus and discussing company requirements for hose. Which statement made by the officer was INCORRECT as stated?
A) Due to age, only hose older than 10 years is to be taken out of service.
B) Hose on the apparatus is removed and cleaned in the spring and fall of each year.
C) Engine companies shall carry not less than three lengths of 2 ½ and not less than three lengths of 1 ¾ hose (rolled or folded) and the necessary fittings to place a line into operation.
D) Not more than six lengths of 1 ¾ hose shall be used as lead lengths in any hose stretch.
ANSWER: A) Due to age, only hose older than 10 years is to be taken out of service. (INCORRECT)
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 7)
- Any hose that will reach 10 years in the calendar year is to be taken out of service. (7.11.1)
Lt. Citation is conducting a drill on a fire escape stretch using the company’s utility rope. The scenario involves a fire on the fifth-floor rear of a six-story old law tenement multiple dwelling. Which point made during the evolution is correct?
A) The nozzle firefighter positions himself on the fifth floor balcony and begins pulling line up via the utility rope.
B) The back-up firefighter remains at ground level of the apparatus to secure the rope prior to ascending the fire escape.
C) Once sufficient line is in position, the control firefighter can ascend the fire escape and join the nozzle team.
D) The line must be secured with hose straps on alternate floors, beginning with the floor below the fire.
ANSWER: D) The line must be secured with hose straps on alternate floors, beginning with the floor below the fire.
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 8 - 8.15.3)
A – Nozzle positions himself/herself on the FLOOR BELOW the fire. (8.15.1)
B – The CONTROL FF remains at ground level to secure the rope to the hose. (8.15.1)
C – Once sufficient line is hoisted AND THE LINE IS CHARGED then the control firefighter can ascend the fire escape and join the nozzle team. 8.15.1
Lt. Riser was discussing supplying standpipe and sprinkler systems with the members of his company and made the following statements. Which is INCORRECT?
A) As a general rule there should be a separate engine company supplying the standpipe system for each hose line placed in service.
B) If the first arriving engine is supplying both the standpipe and sprinkler systems, the second and third arriving engine companies must stretch additional lines to augment both systems.
C) Whenever possible, standpipe systems should be supplied by at least two different pumpers through at least two independent standpipe Siamese connections.
D) If there is only a single Siamese connection, a second supply line should be connected to the opposite side of the Siamese.
ANSWER: D) If there is only a single Siamese connection, a second supply line should be connected to the opposite side of the Siamese.
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 9 - 9.3.5)
- A second supply line can be connected to the FIRST FLOOR OUTLET.
You are the officer working in Engine 99 and after returing to quarters from a box, the control firefighter advises you that the custodian wrench is missing. After your search turns up negative, you have to secure an additional wrench. Which of the following choices is CORRECT?
A) Each unit has been issued a custodian wrench and a spare engraved with individual serial numbers.
B) The Battalion maintains three wrenches to be used as a loaner.
C) A lost property report (FS-112) must be prepared and forwarded.
D) The Battalion and Division must be notified via telephone in the event of a lost or stolen wrench.
ANSWER: C) A lost property report (FS-112) must be prepared and forwarded.
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 6 – 6.9.5)
A – Companies ARE NOT ISSUED A SPARE (6.9.1)
B – DIVISION maintains 3 wrenches as loaner (6.9.4)
D – See Regs Chapter 30 – 30.1.6 - NOT LISTED
The following list of tactics are of such importance to fire control efforts that the decision to implement them is reserved for the engine officer alone. Which is incorrect?
A) Initial stream direction (ceiling, seat of fire).
B) Supplying standpipe and sprinkler systems.
C) Stream shut down.
D) Initiating line advance.
ANSWER: B) Supplying standpipe and sprinkler systems. (INCORRECT)
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 5 A – 5.1.25)
- Direction of stream can be delegated to nozzle team
- Initial stream direction is at the direction of the officer.
- Properly trained firefighters can supply standpipe and sprinklers.
Engine Company officer responsibilities are many upon arrival at a fire operation. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding these responsibilities?
A) Upon arrival at the box location, the engine officer must ensure that each firefighter is properly equipped with all required PPE prior to entering the IDLH.
B) The first arriving engine officer should consider the removal and placement in the street of a second hose line if fire conditions indicate it is warranted.
C) After determining that a hose line is needed, the location, route and number of lengths required should be relayed to the unit’s members.
D) The Engine Officer will have more influence on the outcome of a fire than any other member on the scene.
ANSWER: A) Upon arrival at the box location, the engine officer must ensure that each firefighter is properly equipped with all required PPE prior to entering the IDLH. (INCORRECT)
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 5 - 5.1.10)
- Do this upon ARRIVAL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FIRE AREA.
Properly trained firefighters should be able to perform several tactics without the officer’s personal supervision. Which of the following is a decision reserved for the Engine officer and not the firefighters?
A) Positioning the apparatus at a serviceable hydrant.
B) Operation of apparatus mounted large caliber stream.
C) Supplying standpipe and sprinkler systems.
D) Use of stream for cooling.
ANSWER: Explanation:
(ENGINE OPERATIONS – CHAPTER 5 5.1.25)
- Properly trained firefighters can do choices A/B/C.
Members of Engine 99 were discussing sprinkler systems and the type that would likely be found in the area of a building where computers or sensitive electronic equipment would be found. Which choice below would be most correct?
A) Wet System
B) Dry System
C)Deluge System
D) Pre-Action System
ANSWER: D) Pre-Action System
ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 10D 10.2.1
A sharp Engine Company Officer was conducting a drill with members of her company on water loss procedures and made the following statements. Which one regarding short stretching was CORRECT?
A) If you stretched six lengths of 1 ¾ and end up with a short stretch, a rolled-up length of 1 ¾ can be added to the front of the stretch.
B) If you’re adding 2 ½ hose to the front of a 2 ½ hose stretch, disconnect the OST and connect the 2 ½ directly to the main stream tip of the nozzle.
C) Water shut down at the pumper will be required when adding hose to the front of the stretch.
D) When adding 1 ¾” hose to the front of a 1 ¾ hose stretch, the tip is removed from the original nozzle, and an extra length(s) is added by connecting the female butt to the shut-off.
ANSWER: D) When adding 1 ¾ hose to the front of a 1 ¾ hose stretch, the tip is removed from the original nozzle, and an extra length(s) is added by connecting the female butt to the shut-off.
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 12 4.3)
- In order to charge the new lead length(s), open the shut off from the original nozzle, which is acting as an in-line gate.
- NOTE: The Engine Officer will ensure that this shut-off does not accidentally get shut down.
A – If 6 lead lengths of 1 ¾ hose are stretched, only lengths of 2 ½ can be added.
B – The 1 ½ x 2 ½ increaser is connected to the shut off.
C – Water Shut down is not required.
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding operations in buildings with Sprinkler Systems?
A) If a building is equipped with both a Standpipe and Automatic Sprinklers, the first supply line must be stretched to the Sprinkler Siamese to achieve a quick knockdown.
B) If a sprinklered building is not equipped with a standpipe system, the first line stretched should be a handline and the second line used to augment the sprinkler system.
C) Sprinkler systems should always be supplied with 3 ½ hose.
D) If the first due Engine is supplying both the sprinkler and standpipe systems, the second and third due engine companies must stretch additional lines to augment both systems.
ANSWER: A) If a building is equipped with both a Standpipe and Automatic Sprinklers, the first supply line must be stretched to the Sprinkler Siamese to achieve a quick knockdown. (INCORRECT)
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 10 10.3.3)
- The first supply line MUST be stretched to the standpipe
Apparatus positioning is often key to the success of a department operation. Which of the following is CORRECT regarding Engine company positioning upon arrival at an operation?
A) All arriving Engine and Squad companies shall locate and connect to a positive water source.
B) Ladder Companies shall always allow the first arriving engine company to enter the block first.
C) According to department regulations, when responding together on the same alarm, Engine companies shall precede ladder companies.
D) Once the fire location has been determined, the ECC will decide where to position the engine apparatus.
ANSWER: C) According to department regulations, when responding together on the same alarm, Engine companies shall precede ladder companies.
(ENGINE OPERATIONS – CHAPTER 3 - 3.6.3)
A – Squad companies assigned as an engine. (not all)
B – With the exception of a fire building located at the end of a dead-end road
D – The Engine officer decides.
Establishing a positive water source is essential for a safe fire operation. Whenever possible, certain guidelines shall be followed. Which one regarding Engine Company supply is CORRECT?
A) The receiving pumper in a relay operation should not supply any handlines or large caliber streams.
B) The pumper supplying a large caliber stream should not supply any handlines, but can supply an additional large caliber stream.
C) If an emergency requires, more than two handlines can be operated from a pumper. The operating pumper shall be augmented as soon as possible.
D) Normally, a maximum of three handlines should be operated from a pumper.
ANSWER: C) If an emergency requires, more than two handlines can be operated from a pumper. The operating pumper shall be augmented as soon as possible.
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 3 - 3.7.2)
A – The SUPPLY PUMPER should not supply and handlines or LCS.
B – pumper supplying a LCS should not supply any handlines or ADDITIONAL LCS.
C – If an emergency requires exceeding the above guidelines (more than 2), the supply or operating pumper shall be augmented as soon as possible to ensure that positive water is maintained, and the incident commander notified.
D – Only TWO (2) handlines should be operated from a pumper. The exception would be an emergency which requires the pumper be augmented ASAP as in choice C
When it comes to the Engine apparatus, all Engine firefighters should be able to perform the following functions. Which one listed below is INCORRECT?
A) Drive to all modified response alarms, but not emergency responses.
B) Transfer the apparatus from road to pump.
C) Connect the apparatus to a hydrant using each of the several connections available and standard hose.
D) Charge and maintain adequate pressure on a hand line using the pump panel controls.
ANSWER: A) Drive to all modified response alarms, but not emergency responses. (INCORRECT)
(ENGINE OPERATIONS – CHAPTER 2 - 2.8.2)
All Engine FFs should be able to:
- Transfer the apparatus from road to pump.
- Connect the apparatus to a hydrant using each of the several connections available and standard hose.
- Charge and maintain adequate pressure on a hand line using the pump panel controls.
* Driving apparatus is NOT MENTIONED
A first alarm assignment is responding to a phone alarm for a fire on an upper floor of a 60 Story (700’ tall) residential High-Rise building constructed in 2008. While responding, the Engine officer is contemplating things related to fire operations in this type of building. Which is the only CORRECT thought the officer had while responding?
A) This building is required to have low and high zone siamese connections if the standpipe riser is over 600’ high.
B) A top floor fire will require the use of a 3rd stage pumper.
C) CIDS Information should exist designating this building a Mega High-Rise.
D) A two-way communication system between the Fire Command Center and the residences and stairways of the building is required.
ANSWER: A) This building is required to have low and high zone siamese connections if the standpipe riser is over 600’ high.
(MD’S – ENGINE OPS CH-9 ADDENDUM 1 – COMM)
A – Correct – (Eng Ops 9.3.13) – Under the 2008 building code, a building having a standpipe riser over 600’ in height shall have separate Low and High Zone Siamese connections.
B – Incorrect – Pressure required is 400psi – High Pressure pumping required, not 3rd Stage. 9.3.12 Chart Pressures exceeding 600 psi will require a 3rd stage engine
C – Incorrect – Mega Hi-Rise is any building OVER 800’ tall – (Communications Chapter 4 - 4.3.1)
D – Incorrect – One-way communication under the 2008 building code – (Multiple Dwellings 6.21.2 pg 67)
A non-automatic sprinkler system will be identified by a _______ color coded Siamese connection.
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) Green
D) Aluminum
ANSWER: D) Aluminum
(Engine Operations 9 - 10.3.1)
Standpipe (RED)
Automatic Sprinkler (GREEN)
Combination System (YELLOW)
Non-Automatic Sprinkler (ALUMINUM)
Air pressurized standpipe systems at construction sites require the location of the Siamese to be marked by a sign and lit by a ______ light at night.
A) Blue
B) Red
C) Green
D) Yellow
ANSWER: B) Red
Engine Ops 9 - Addendum 2 - 2.5
Engine 99 arrives first due at a fire on the fourth floor of a 6-story MD and stretches five lengths of 1¾ hose to the fire floor. The line is charged, They prepare to operate and shortly thereafter, the officer discovers they have short stretched. Which action listed below is MOST CORRECT given the circumstances?
A) The officer had the control firefighter retrieve the 1¾ roll-up from the apparatus to attach directly to the shut off of the nozzle at the front of the stretch.
B) The officer had the ECC shut down the line at the pumper so that a length of 2½ could be added to the end of the stretch.
C) The officer had the ECC shut down the line at the pumper so that an additional length could be added to the shut off at the front of the stretch.
D) The officer had the nozzle firefighter remove the nozzle so that the additional length could be added to the front of the stretch.
ANSWER: A) The officer had the control firefighter retrieve the 1¾ roll-up from the apparatus to attach directly to the shut off of the nozzle at the front of the stretch.
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 12 4.3)
B – Incorrect – Adding hose to the back of the stretch may be impractical where more than four lengths of hose were originally deployed. In this case this would be acceptable to add a length of 1 ¾ to the stretch in the front. It would also be acceptable to add a length of 1 ¾ not 2 1/2 to the end of the stretch if necessary.
C – Incorrect – Shut down not required when adding lengths of hose to the front of the stretch.
D – Incorrect – Only the tip is removed from the nozzle when adding 1 ¾ hose to the front of a 1 ¾ stretch.
Engine 99 and Ladder 98 were discussing air pressurized standpipes on the apparatus floor when the seasoned Lt. began making points about these types of systems. Which statement made by the officer is INCORRECT?
A) Once the air is expelled from the system, the manual air release can be supplied in the same manner as you would supply the first floor outlet.
B) Buildings are required to have the number of release valves so that all pressure shall be expelled in no more than 3 minutes.
C) Breakaway caps are an indication that the system is an air pressurized system.
D) Air pressurized systems are required to be marked by a red light and a sign indicating that the system is pressurized.
ANSWER: C) Breakaway caps are an indication that the system is an air pressurized system. (INCORRECT)
(ENGINE OPS CHAPTER 9 – ADDENDUM 2 - 2.7)
- SCREW-IN TYPE siamese caps are required in order to provide the air tight seal necessary for an air pressurized standpipe system.
The members of Engine 199 were discussing Air Pressurized Standpipe Systems as construction continues all over the city. Which statement below is CORRECT regarding these systems?
A) Air Pressurized Systems are required in buildings under construction reaching a height greater than 75’ or buildings undergoing demolition with an existing standpipe.
B) When the pressure in the system drops below a predetermined pressure or rises above 25psi, an audible alarm will sound, and a signal is sent to the alarm company.
C) When an alarm sounds, all work at the site must immediately cease until the cause for alarm is corrected.
D) Any portion of the standpipe compromised below a closed section valve will not cause activation of the alarm.
ANSWER: A) Air Pressurized Systems are required in buildings under construction reaching a height greater than 75’ or buildings undergoing demolition with an existing standpipe.
(ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 9 ADDENDUM 2)
B - Alarm activates at the SITE ONLY
C - Concrete pouring in progress WILL BE PERMITTED until an orderly termination of such operation can take place.
D - Any portion of the standpipe compromised ABOVE a closed section valve will not cause activation of the alarm.
