BC Quiz 3

Question 1

1. Regarding vacant building markings, it would be incorrect to state that?
   Select one:
   a. All vacant buildings shall be marked with an “X” symbol inside of a square
   b. Primary markings shall be made above the front entrance
   c. Additional markings may be made at other places like roof bulkheads or windows on fire escapes
   d. The square should be approximately 18” x 18”

Answer 1

Vacants 1.3.1-1.3.3)
The correct answer is: Primary markings shall be made above the front entrance

1.3.3 Primary markings shall be made alongside the front entrance. If deemed
advantageous, additional markings shall be made at other places (fire escape, roof
bulkhead, etc.).

Question 2

2. When determining the method of attack, interior or exterior, who is permitted to order an interior attack?
   Select one:
   a. The IC, which must be a Chief Officer
   b. The IC, which may be the first arriving company officer

Answer 2

(Vacants 1.4)

The correct answer is: The IC, which may be the first arriving company officer

Question 3

3. Which of the following are accurate points regarding structural stability size-up? (More than one correct)
   Select one or more:
   a. Sagging floors may be indicated by out of line window frames
   b. Sagging floors may be indicated by out of line doors
   c. Out of line exterior walls are indicated by bowing of the wall
   d. Out of line exterior walls are indicated by bulging of the wall

Answer 3

(Vacants 1.4.2G)
The correct answers are: Sagging floors may be indicated by out of line doors, Sagging floors may be indicated by out of line window frames, Out of line exterior walls are indicated by bowing of the wall, Out of line exterior walls are indicated by bulging of the wall

Question 4

4. Which of the following are consistent with how arson fires ignited by diesel fuel develop as compared with gasoline ignited fires?
   Select one or more:
   a. Fires will be of greater magnitude when fires involve diesel fuel
   b. Diesel vapors burn with lightning rapidity immediately upon ignition
   c. Heat will be for a longer duration when fires involve diesel fuel
   d. Fires will ignite more combustibles when fires involve diesel fuel

Answer 4

(Vacants 1.5.2 A/B) (Incorrect Choice - Diesel vapors burn slowly at first)
The correct answers are: Heat will be for a longer duration when fires involve diesel fuel, Fires will be of greater magnitude when fires involve diesel fuel, Fires will ignite more combustibles when fires involve diesel fuel

Question 5

5. The order of priorities at Vacant Building fires is?
   Select one:
   a. Life, confinement, exposures, extinguish
   b. Life, exposures, confinement, extinguish
   c. Confinement, life, exposures, extinguish
   d. Exposures, life, confinement, extinguish

Answer 5

(Vacants 2.2)

The correct answer is: Life, exposures, confinement, extinguish

Question 6

06. The most important aspect in determining the initial attack strategy, interior or exterior at vacant building fires is?
Select one:
a. Life
b. Structural stability
c. Time of day
d. Contents

Answer 6

(Vacants 2.2.1)
The correct answer is: Structural stability

2.2.1 The structural stability of the vacant building or parts of the building will be the
most important aspect determining the initial attack strategy i.e., interior or
exterior.

Question 7

07. The most important consideration in size up at vacant building fires is?
Select one:
a. Fire size
b. Structural stability
c. Life
d. Contents

Answer 7

(Vacants 2.2.3)

The correct answer is: Life

Question 8

8. If a vacant building is heavily involved on arrival, hose streams should first be placed to protect the?
   Select one:
   a. Most severe life exposure
   b. Greatest amount of property

Answer 8

(Vacants 2.2.3)

The correct answer is: Most severe life exposure

Question 9

9. The primary guide when operating inside vacant buildings is to use as few members as possible, using as few lines as possible within the building.
   Select one:
   a. Disagree
   b. Agree

Answer 9

(Vacants 2.2.5 B)

The correct answer is: Agree

Question 10

10. If the roof has been cut or burned away, members should spray paint the letters “R.O”? (More than one correct)
    Select one or more:
    a. Outside the bulkhead
    b. Above the fire escape markings
    c. Inside the bulkhead
    d. Alongside of the hazard marking on the front of the building

Answer 10

(Vacants 2.2.6 B, 6.15) (Incorrect Choice - Above the hazard marking)
The correct answers are: Inside the bulkhead, Outside the bulkhead, Above the fire escape markings

If a roof has been previously opened or burned
away, to the degree that the need for future vertical ventilation
appears minimal, the letters “R.O.” (roof open) can be made over
the building condition marking.

Question 11

11. In-Line pumping has all the advantages below except?
    Select one:
    a. Full pumper capacity
    b. Equipment on engine apparatus closer
    c. Faster hand stretch and fast water on the fire
    d. Lower engine pressures

Answer 11

(Vacants 3.1.1 B/C)

The correct answer is: Full pumper capacity

Question 12

12. The main objective in the placement of exterior streams is to obtain the greatest coverage while bearing in mind the safety of members.
    Select one:
    a. Agree
    b. Disagree

Answer 12

(Vacants 4.1.1 A)

The correct answer is: Agree

Question 13

13. When using tower ladders to operate exterior streams in vacant lots, it would be correct to state?
    Select one:
    a. The boom should not be operated at right angles to the chassis
    b. The lot must be surveyed by the LCC, Officer and a Sector Chief
    c. Shoring may be necessary
    d. The boom may be operated at any angle over the front or rear of the TL

Answer 13

(Vacants) (Incorrect Choices - Shoring will be necessary, LCC + Officer only, Boom at Narrow angles only)
The correct answer is: The boom should not be operated at right angles to the chassis

Question 14

14. A Battalion Chief arrives at a 10-75 in a vacant row frame building with heavy smoke where the first line entered the building for an interior attack. After calling the first engine and ladder, the IC cannot get a clear report on conditions. In this situation, the IC may?
    Select one:
    a. Send more units in the building to clarify the situation
    b. Change tactics to a defensive or exterior operation until a proper size up can be made

Answer 14

(Vacants 5.1)

The correct answer is: Change tactics to a defensive or exterior operation until a proper size up can be made

Question 15

15. Heavy black smoke can indicate a petroleum base fuel or accelerant.
    Select one:
    a. Agree
    b. Disagree

Answer 15

(Vacants 6.4)

The correct answer is: Agree

Question 16

16. In a weakened structure, the floor below the fire is ________, during TL stream operations?
    Select one:
    a. Not a safe area
    b. A safe area

Answer 16

(Vacants 6.18)

The correct answer is: Not a safe area

Question 17

17. After an exterior stream operation has been discontinued, which tactics below are correct regarding water runoff? (More than one correct)
    Select one or more:
    a. Allow time for water runoff before entering the building
    b. Break toilet bowels or soil pipes at the floor level to hasten runoff
    c. Use the TL bucket to visually examine all floors for heavy water accumulations
    d. Remove blocks from dumbwaiter shafts at the floor level to hasten runoff

Answer 17

(Vacants 6.20)
The correct answers are: Allow time for water runoff before entering the building, Use the TL bucket to visually examine all floors for heavy water accumulations, Break toilet bowels or soil pipes at the floor level to hasten runoff, Remove blocks from dumbwaiter shafts at the floor level to hasten runoff

Question 18

18. It is inaccurate to say that at vacant building fires?
    Select one:
    a. Innovations and new tools may be tried to find more efficient and safer operations
    b. The primary emphasis is that of interior attack
    c. Members must be closely supervised, and training conducted by all officers
    d. Training of members may be conducted in actual fire conditions

Answer 18

(Vacants 7, 8)

The correct answer is: The primary emphasis is that of interior attack