BC Quiz 3

Question 1

Regarding the effects of wind on High Rise FPMDs, its least correct to state?
Select one:
a. The degree of increased internal pressure depends on the extent of the leakage
b. Wind creates high pressure within the structure on the windward side of the building
c. Wind blowing into an apartment after a fire is controlled will push smoke to higher pressure areas
d. Wind creates low pressure within the structure on the leeward side of the building

Answer 1

(MDs 6.2.2) push smoke to lower pressure areas
The correct answer is: Wind blowing into an apartment after a fire is controlled will push smoke to higher pressure areas

Question 2

Wind blowing across the roof level into an open roof bulkhead door will cause?
Select one:
a. Heat and smoke to flow upward
b. Heat and smoke to flow downward

Answer 2

(MDs 6.2.2)

The correct answer is: Heat and smoke to flow downward

Question 3

Generally, wind moving across a roof level will cause a \_\_\_\_\_\_ pressure to be created, which can \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ positive stack effect inside the stairwell, regardless of which side of the building the wind is impacting or the position of the bulkhead on the roof.
Select one:
a. Lower, increase
b. Higher, decrease
c. Higher, increase
d. Lower, decrease

Answer 3

(MDs 6.2.2)

The correct answer is: Lower, decrease

Question 4

An IC should confirm that all HVAC systems in a High-Rise FPMD are shut down prior to commencing any fire operations.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree?
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Answer 4

(MDs 6.2.2)

The correct answer is: Agree

Question 5

t a High Rise FPMD apartment fire, ventilation of the fire apartment should take place?
Select one:
a. As the hose line advance begins
b. As soon is water is on the fire
c. After the main body of fire is controlled
d. After the main body of fire is knocked down
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Answer 5

(MDs 6.3.1)

The correct answer is: After the main body of fire is controlled

Question 6

At a High Rise FPMD apartment fire, ventilation of the attack stairway should take place?
Select one:
a. After the main body of fire is controlled
b. As the hose line advance begins
c. As soon is water is on the fire
d. After the main body of fire is knocked down

Answer 6

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(MDs 6.3.4)
The correct answer is: After the main body of fire is knocked down

Question 7

Regarding ventilation at High Rise FPMD fires, it is incorrect to state that?
Select one:
a. The evacuation stairs may be used for venting the fire floor, if necessary
b. Positive pressure fans may be used to clear smoke from a stair before attack commences
c. All members will be notified of the stair being used for ventilation and smoke removal
d. The attack stairway will be the primary means for vertical ventilation

Answer 7

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(MDs 6.3.4) Stairways other than evacuation may be used for venting the fire floor
The correct answer is: The evacuation stairs may be used for venting the fire floor, if necessary

Question 8

Regarding elevator operations, it is correct to state that?
Select one:
a. The second arriving ladder shall insure that all elevators are recalled and searched
b. The first arriving ladder shall recall and search the elevators, whether or not they will be used
c. The third arriving ladder shall insure that all elevators are recalled and searched
d. The IC must ensure that all elevators are recalled and searched before leaving the scene

Answer 8

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(MDs 6.4.2) A,1st Ladder recalled only, C,IC ensures early in the operation
The correct answer is: The second arriving ladder shall insure that all elevators are recalled and searched

Question 9

The doors to elevator machinery rooms at the roof level should not be used for ventilation purposes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_?
Select one:
a. Until the fire is probably will hold
b. Under any circumstances
c. Until the fire is under control
d. Until the fire is knocked down

Answer 9

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(MDs 6.4.3)
The correct answer is: Until the fire is under control

Question 10

Regarding elevator operations at High Rise FPMD fires, it would be correct to make which statement(s)?
Select one or more:
a. After all units are in position, and two elevators are available and serviceable, maintain one elevator in the lobby and one two floors below the fire
b. Service / freight elevators in exclusive type of HRFPMDs shall not be used until evaluated and declared safe by the IC
c. The IC must ensure, if available, at least two elevators will be driven in Fireman Service Phase II by firefighters for the duration of the operation

Answer 10

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(MDs 6.4.6B, 6.4.7, 6.4.8) B,until declared safe by the Company Officer
The correct answers are: The IC must ensure, if available, at least two elevators will be driven in Fireman Service Phase II by firefighters for the duration of the operation, After all units are in position, and two elevators are available and serviceable, maintain one elevator in the lobby and one two floors below the fire

Question 11

If communications are hampered between operating sectors / groups and the Incident Command Post, which option(s) would be acceptable to consider?
Select one or more:
a. Building communications systems
b. HT relay on intermediate floors
c. Moving to a different position in the lobby
d. Relay of HT messages from personnel outside the building
e. Vehicle Cross Band Repeater on Tactical Channel
f. Post radios on Command Channel

Answer 11

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(MDs 6.6.1) B,Vehicle Cross Band Repeater on Command Channel
The correct answers are: Post radios on Command Channel, HT relay on intermediate floors, Relay of HT messages from personnel outside the building, Moving to a different position in the lobby, Building communications systems

Question 12

Which signals may be transmitted for a fire in a HRFPMD?
Select one:
a. 10-77
b. 10-75
c. 10-76

Answer 12

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(MDs 6.6.2)
The correct answer is: 10-77

Question 13

The FAST Unit and CFR Engine shall be assigned to the Fire Sector if the fire is above the?
Select one:
a. 8th floor
b. 6th floor
c. 7th floor
d. 5th floor

Answer 13

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(MDs 6.6.3)
The correct answer is: 6th floor

Question 14

A hose line shall never enter the fire apartment of a HRFPMD until the ladder company locates the fire and provides direction for the advancing Engine Company.
Select one:
a. Disagree?
b. Agree

Answer 14

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(MDs 6.7.3A) In most cases
The correct answer is: Disagree?

Question 15

Variations from stretching hoselines from standpipe outlets on a floor below the fire due to building configurations must?
Select one:
a. Be approved by the Chief of Operations
b. Be approved by the Division Commander
c. Be approved by the Borough Commander
d. Never be approved

Answer 15

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(MDs 6.7.1)
The correct answer is: Be approved by the Division Commander

Question 16

Which one of the following points regarding a Fire Wall between two structures is incorrect?
Select one:
a. It is designed to withstand the collapse of a structure on either side
b. It is independent of the roof structures on either side
c. A party wall is a true fire wall
d. It is a non-bearing wall

Answer 16

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(Chap 2,Pg14) Party walls collapse if the interconnected wall or roof fails
The correct answer is: A party wall is a true fire wall

Question 17

Which point about walls is incorrect?
Select one:
a. Fires may spread through a party wall where the beams abut
b. A veneer wall can collapse in a curtain wall fashion
c. A party wall is a non-bearing wall
d. A parapet wall is a free-standing wall

Answer 17

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(Chap 2,Pg15) Party wall is a bearing wall
The correct answer is: A party wall is a non-bearing wall

Question 18

The most stable type of wall is a?
Select one:
a. Bearing wall
b. Non-bearing wall
c. Free-standing wall

Answer 18

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(Chap 2,Pg16)
The correct answer is: Bearing wall

Question 19

The vertical collapse zone is generally considered to be?
Select one or more:
a. Twice the height of the wall
b. 1 1/2 times the height of the wall
c. The height of the wall
d. 2 1/2 times the height of the wall
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(Chap 2,Pg16)

Answer 19

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Chap 2,Pg16

Question 20

In Fire-Resistive construction, the major firefighting problem is?
Select one:
a. Lack of fire dampers
b. The use of passive fire resistance
c. Spalling of concrete ceilings
d. Smoke and heat spread via HVAC systems

Answer 20

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(Chap 3,Pg17)
The correct answer is: Smoke and heat spread via HVAC systems

Question 21

In Fire-Resistive construction, the major collapse hazard(s) are?
Select one or more:
a. Heated fluted metal decks exploding concrete floors upward
b. Concrete roof collapse
c. Concrete wall collapse
d. Heated concrete ceiling collapsing downward

Answer 21

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(Chap 3,Pg17 to 18)
The correct answers are: Heated concrete ceiling collapsing downward, Heated fluted metal decks exploding concrete floors upward

Question 22

Experience has shown that firefighters operating hoselines can not extinguish fires in floor areas over \_\_\_\_\_\_ square feet?
Select one:
a. 4000
b. 2500
c. 5000
d. 3000
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(Chap 3 Pg 18)
The correct answer is: 5000

Answer 22

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(Chap 3 Pg 18)
The correct answer is: 5000

Question 23

In non-combustible / limited combustible construction, the major firefighting problem is the?
Select one:
a. Combustible open web bar joist
b. Flat steel deck roof that can ignite
c. Combustible girders and beams

Answer 23

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(Chap 3 Pg 18)
The correct answer is: Flat steel deck roof that can ignite

Question 24

In non-combustible / limited combustible construction, the major collapse hazard is roof cave-In cause by collapsing unprotected steel open web bar joist.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree?

Answer 24

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(Chap 3 Pg 19)
The correct answer is: Agree

Question 25

In non-combustible / limited combustible construction the IC should?
Select one or more:
a. Have a FF check the roof covering for fire extension as soon as possible after the fire has darkened down
b. Order a company to the roof to see if the roof covering has ignited after the fire is extinguished

Answer 25

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(Chap 3 Pg 19)
The correct answers are: Have a FF check the roof covering for fire extension as soon as possible after the fire has darkened down, Order a company to the roof to see if the roof covering has ignited after the fire is extinguished