Brinx Lq Sword 2 Flashcards
Question 4:
First alarm units are operating at a fully involved brownstone building with fire reported in exposure 2, a similar attached brownstone. Which of the following hoselines was deployed correctly?
A: The second line was stretched to exposure 2.
B: The third line was stretched to supply TL.
C: The third line was stretched to exposure 2.
D: The second hoseline was stretched through an exposure to the rear yard of the fire building
Explanation:
First line: Advanced into fire building.
Second line: Advanced into fire building as back-up hoseline.
Third line may be:
1) Advanced into fire building.
2) IF FIRE REPORTED IN EXPOSURE, stretched to that exposure.
3) IF NO FIRE REPORTED IN THE EXPOSURES, stretched through an exposure to the rear yard of the fire building.
Brownstone 3.4
Question 35:
Backdrafts and smoke explosions are dangerous fire events that do not occur often but tend to occur more frequently during taxpayer fires than in other types of occupancies. Which is an incorrect statement regarding these occurrences?
A: Backdrafts occur when there is an introduction of oxygen to a compartment that has been pressurized by the smoke and fire gases of an oxygen-deficient fire in the Decay Stage
B: Smoke Explosions occur when fuel-rich smoke mixes with additional air and falls within its flammable / explosive range. It can occur without warning and occurs without a sudden change in ventilation
C: When favorable conditions exist for a backdraft to occur, the tactics of horizontal ventilation and / or a flanking attack should be considered by the Incident Commander.
D: Shut down of utilities does not guarantee there will not be a smoke explosion. Smoke can be ignited from other sources, mainly the fire and its embers.
C
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Question 32:
The 2nd to arrive OV firefighter has numerous responsibilities when operating at a fire in a tenement type multiple dwelling. Which one of the actions described below is correct?
A:✔The second OV shall search for victims and fire extension on all floors above the fire if teamed up with another member.
B:✘Prior to conducting any horizontal ventilation from the exterior, the second OV shall request permission from the Ladder Company Officer operating in the fire apartment.
C: When there is only a rear fire escape (railroad apartments) OR the fire apartment is in the rear, the second OV and second chauffer (or another available member) shall team up and enter the apartment directly over the fire from that fire escape.
D: When there is a front fire escape AND the fire apartment is in the front, the second OV and second roof firefighter (or another available member) shall team up and enter the apartment directly over the fire from that fire escape.
A Explanation:
B. …the second OV shall request permission from THEIR LADDER COMPANY OFFICER IN ORDER TO COORDINATE VENTILATION TACTICS WITH INTERIOR OPERATIONS.
C. …the second OV and SECOND ROOF FIREFIGHTER (OR ANOTHER AVAILABLE MEMBER)…
D. …the second OV and SECOND CHAUFFER (OR ANOTHER AVAILABLE MEMBER
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Question 31:
When the decision is made to transition to an exterior attack, the IC and affected units must follow certain procedures to ensure an orderly withdrawal of members. Which of the following urgent statements is correctly stated?
A: ”urgent, command to all units, urgent-all units back out and go exterior.”
B: urgent-urgent-urgent, command to all units, urgent-all units back out, we are transitioning to an exterior attack.”
C: ”urgent-urgent-urgent, command to all units, urgent-all units back out, back out now”
D: urgent, command to all units, urgent-all units back out, we are transitioning to an exterior attack
Explanation:
NEW LANGUAGE
B. …”urgent-urgent-urgent, command to all units, urgent-all units back out, we are transitioning to an exterior attack.”
Comm Chapter 9 pg 10
The four most common types of lightweight systems that may be encountered in private dwellings include all of the following except:
A: Composite Truss
B: Bowstring Truss
C: Laminated Wood I-Beams
D: Lightweight Parallel Chord Truss
The four most common types of lightweight systems that may be encountered in private dwellings include all of the following except:
A: Composite Truss
B:✔Bowstring Truss
C:✘Laminated Wood I-Beams
D: Lightweight Parallel Chord Truss
The incorrect statement made in regards to portable generators can be found in which choice?
A: If a portable generator is used to power an exhaust fan, the ideal length of the electrical cord should be 50 feet or less
B: Portable generators shall be tested weekly for 15 minutes
C: All companies who are issued a generator are also issued extension cords and adapter “pigtails.” The cords are various lengths of 12-gauge wire, some with waterproof connections. Waterproof connections are good for use up to 3 feet of water when properly mated.
D: On-board generators shall be checked monthly during Multi Unit Drill
D
Question 36:
The incorrect tool assignment/position for the second arriving Ladder Company when operating at a Brownstone type Rowframe can be found in which choice?\
A: 2nd due Extinguisher FF shall consider taking two 6’ hooks in lieu of the pressurized water extinguisher to the top floor of the fire building at a top floor fire
B: 2nd arriving LCC when no longer needed at Aerial, goes into an exposure as directed by their officer
C: For a top floor fire, the 2nd OV FF shall team up with the 1st OV FF for VEIS of top floor
D: 2nd arriving Roof FF when examining returns of exposures, the returns remote from the fire should be avoided, as this action could spread the fire in the cockloft
Explanation:
Rowframes
A-Initially, the top floor of the most severely threatened exposure (for a top floor fire)….5.8.1
Which of the following tactics is incorrect regarding a dumbwaiter fire in an old law tenement?
A: If smoke is venting out of a dumbwaiter bulkhead, the OV firefighter should vent the dumbwaiter bulkhead.
B: It is important that the top floor, cockloft and cellar are checked as soon as possible.
C: If after venting a dumbwaiter bulkhead, the roof firefighter does not see any appreciable volume of smoke venting, the roof firefighter should notify his/her officer.
D: If it is expected that the dumbwaiter shaft is obstructed, the roof firefighter should not probe the shaft with a hook.
A Explanation:
A. If FIRE is reported in the dumbwaiter shaft, the ROOF firefighter should vent the dumbwaiter bulkhead.
Note D: Ladders 3 Page 19 NOTE: To ensure an unobstructed outlet for shafts OTHER THAN DUMBWAITER SHAFTS, probe with hook to detect possible presence of a glazed sash or other covering and remove it.
Ladders 3: 4.3
Question 26:
Members of your unit are drilling on ladder company tactics at peaked roof private dwellings. They are discussing the tactical use of both tower ladders and aerial ladders. They are also instructing the junior firefighter about proper positioning of portable ladders. Which one of the comments made by your members was correct?\
A: The preferred position of the tower ladder is parallel to the front of the building, so the basket can be placed to the “valley” area where a hook ladder can be used to reach the peak.
B: The aerial ladder shall be positioned to facilitate raising and extending the ladder over the corner of the building. Extend the ladder at least 2 feet above and to one side of the peak.
C: The aerial ladder is the most versatile, efficient and safest method to ventilate the roof.
D: portable extension ladder may be used from the porch roof to the main peak.
D A. …so the basket can be placed OVER THE CORNER OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE PEAK OF THE ROOF.
B. …AT LEAST 5 FEET ABOVE AND TO ONE SIDE OF THE PEAK.
C. THE TOWER LADDER…
From the choices listed below, which Units carry the Window Blanket?
A Rescues and Squads
B: Rescues only
C: Squads only
D: All Squads and Divisions
Explanation:
Any Unit or Units may be used to deploy the blanket
The Blanket is large enough to cover at least two windows if necessary
Training Bulletins Tools 3 page 1
Unless otherwise directed, Engine Companies reporting to the Forward Staging Area at a high rise office building fire shall bring with them all of the following equipment except?
A: A SCBA for each member
B: A standpipe kit and a nozzle
C: length of hose per firefighter
D: Assigned CFR-D equipment 1
Explanation:d
A spare SCBA cylinder for each member.
HROB 6.3.6 Ed
Question 17:
Members of your unit are conducting MUD at a two family private dwelling. They are discussing operational variations as compared to single family private dwellings. Which comment below is correct regarding ladder company operations at two family private dwellings?
A: Access to the second floor is via an unenclosed stairway.
B: At two family PD’s, there will not be the initial rapid buildup of smoke on the second floor.
C: For a 1st floor fire, if there’s no visible life hazard discovered by the first arriving ladder’s Roof/OV team, they shall VEIS the second floor windows and assist in searches.
D: There are some private dwellings designed with a separate small apartment located at the ground floor or below grade level. These apartments will always have a secondary means of egress.
Explanation:
A. Access to the second floor is via an ENCLOSED stairway.
C. …VEIS the FIRST FLOOR windows…
D. These apartments may have a separate and distinct entrance AS THE ONLY MEANS OF EGRESS.
Question 5:
Tower Ladder placement will depend upon conditions encountered on arrival. Which of the following choices is not listed as a factor in tower ladder placement?
A: Fire Conditions – location and extent of fire.
B: Type of Structure – Height and Area.
C: Time of Day.
D: Smoke Conditions – light, medium, heavy.
Explanation:d
TOWER LADDERS – CHAPTER 2
A, B, C Correct -2 PG 1
D – Not listed – Smoke Conditions are not listed as factors influencing TL positioning.
Question 38:
During the 6x9 tour in the great Borough of the Bronx, the ladder company you are working in has just been activated as a Rapid Response Vehicle Task Force (RRV) due to a major blackout. As you turn out, you are trying to remember all the protocols of the RRV. Choose the incorrect protocol.
A: The initial Task Force may consist of an officer serving as a TASK Force Leader, 3-6 FFs ,and 2 apparatus
B: The second piece of the SOC Support Ladder that is equipped with an MDT, will be identified in the CADS system as RRV. For example, RRV027
C: When more than one task force is assembled, a Sector/ Group Supervisor shall be assigned
D: The primary method of communications shall be the DARS radio
B Explanation:
AUC 159 add 8…New as of 11/20/2019 (Dept Order 108/2019)
A-3.2
B- “R” R027…..this is only for the 2nd pieces with an MDT. 2nd pieces without MDT will be called on dept radio as SOC Support Ladder, for example SSL-50…..sec 3.2.3
C- sec 3.5
D- Primary- DARS, Alternate- 800 MHZ, Emergency- Dept Radio……when DARS, 800 MHz, and Dept radio are OOS, then the contingency communication is the cell phone….NEW (this changed) sec 4.1
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Question 17:
The most correct procedure, when forcing a door that opens inward using the Halligan and Axe, can be found in which choice?
A: The halligan tool is held with the hand at the hook end palm down and the other hand at the at the fork end palm up
B: Place the fork of the halligan tool approximately 12” above or below the lock
C: The FF holding the axe stands on the same side of the member holding the halligan tool in order to reduce the chance of striking the other FF
D: The member holding the halligan tool is the coordinator of the action, telling the axe FF when to strike
Explanation:d
Training Bulletins Forcible Entry 2
A- The halligan tool is held with the hand at the hook end palm UP and the other hand at the at the fork end palm DOWN….sec 1.2.A.1
B- approximately 6” ……sec 1.2.A.2
C- Opposite side…..sec 1.2.B.2
D- sec 1.2
Question 20:
New York City Transit has made a number of things available to us for use during underground operations. Which choice below regarding provided firefighting equipment is INCORRECT?
A: All under river tubes of the NYC Transit System are equipped with wet standpipe systems.
B: Gate valves with Fire Department threads are located at approximately 200’ intervals.
C: The standpipes are equipped with 2½ hose and adjustable fog and straight stream nozzles.
D: Dry Chemical extinguishers at the power removal boxes are approximately 600’ apart.
Explanation:
AUC 207 c
C is Incorrect – The standpipes are equipped with 1½ hose and adjustable fog and straight stream nozzles.
A,B,D are correct as written. Just note the difference in terminology between the AUC and Under River Rail Operations for choice B – AUC 207 says APPROXIMATELY 200’ intervals, while Under River says EVERY 200’ feet. – Gate Valves are standpipe connections, not to be confused with section valves which are 600’ apart
Question 22:
Engine 399 responded to a CFRD run where they located a patient but could not gain access to the apartment. Which of the following choices made by the officer at this box was INCORRECT?
A: The officer had the unit force entry and requested a PD response for security/safety.
B: The officer had the dispatcher notify the responding EMS units of the situation.
C: The officer had EMS maintain security pending the arrival of PD.
D: The officer turned the apartment security over to a responsible neighbor.
Explanation:
CFRD CHAPTER 2 4.8
C IS INCORRECT – The responsibility of safeguarding premises shall not be delegated to EMS personnel. This includes awaiting the arrival of PD. 4.8
A, B, D are Correct as written.