Ch 1-5

Question 1

Immediately after roll call, the ECO and ECC shall inspect and examine the unit’s apparatus. They shall also discuss which of the following specific topics?

a) Road and weather conditions
b) General response routes and any modifications to normal response routes
c) Preference of hydrant connections
d) Dangerous ares or intersections

Answer 1

a, b & d

ECO Ch 2 sec. 2.4

Question 2

Which is not the most important tool Engine company firefighters use on the fireground:

a) Serviceable hydrant
b) Engine apparatus
c) Gated inlets
d) Hose and fittings
e) Nozzles

Answer 2

C.

ECO ch 2 sec. 2.8

Question 3

A 1 1/2” solid stream nozzle for use with a 1 3/4” handline, will have what size MST?

a) 13/16”
b) 1 1/8”
c) 1 1/16”
d) 15/16”

Answer 3

d. 15/16” MST

ECO ch 2. Fig. 2-1

Question 4

Which of the following is not what Engine companies should anticipate when responding to multiple alarms?

a) the need to supply large caliber streams
b) make proper radio transmissions
c) long hose stretches
d) provide relief for first alarm engine companies

Answer 4

b.

ECO ch 3 sec. 3.5.3

Question 5

With the exception of augmentation, which of the following is a true statement:

a) Only two handlines may be operated from a pumper
b) no more than 2 1 3/4” and 1 2 1/2” line should be operated from a pumper
c) The supply pumper in relay operations may supply a handline, but should not supply a large caliber stream
d) The pumper supplying a large caliber stream should not supply any handlines or additional large caliber streams

Answer 5

answer: d

a: replace may with should
b: false
c: the supply pumper in a relay operation should not supply any handlines or larger caliber streams

ECO ch 3 sec. 3.7.2

Question 6

Which of the following choices is an offensive strategy tactic for Engine Company Operations at fires:

a) connecting to a hydrant and implementing an aggressive interior attack
b) positioning the apparatus for use of LCS
c) stretching 2 1/2” hoseline for exposure protection
d) dropping 3 1/2” hose for incoming TL

Answer 6

a.

B,c and d are defensive tactics

ECO ch 4 sec 4.1.2

Question 7

Engine companies are often confronted with life saving operations when arriving alone. Which of the following are factors impacting on the decision to attempt an immediate rescue without simultaneously stretching and positing a hoseline?

a) Number of persons trapped
b) Occupants threatening to jump
c) Ability to reach occupants with portable ladders
d) Means of egress cutoff by fire

Answer 7

all

ECO ch 4 sec 4.2.2

Question 8

Confining/Controlling the fire is what stage of the fire suppression effort?

a) 1st
b) 2nd
c) 3rd
d) 4th

Answer 8

b. 2nd stage

1st stage is locating the fire
2nd stage is confining/controlling the fire
3rd stage is extinguishing the fire

ECO ch 4 sec. 4.3

Question 9

Modern content fires differ from traditional fires in that they:

a) have two fully developed stages
b) have an early decay stage with a more rapid 2nd growth stage when introduced with oxygen
c) will remain in the early decay stage after intro. of oxygen
d) have a rapid initial growth stage with an early decay stage and a smaller second growth stage when introduced to oxygen

Answer 9

b

ECO ch 4 sec 4.6.3

Question 10

When a rollover is observed and members are not operating under the protection of a charged hoseline, they shall:

a) hold their position as a reference point for the hoseline
b) try to contain it with the can
c) inform their officer and await the signal to leave and seal off the fire area
d) immediately leave and isolate the fire area

Answer 10

d

ECO ch 4 sec 4.6.4

Question 11

The decay stage of fire development within a structure is characterized by which factors?

a) decrease in fuel load
b) no more flammable gases produced
c) lack of available oxygen
d) lack of ventilation

Answer 11

a & c

ECO ch 4 sec 4.6.4

Question 12

Some Indications of a potential backdraft include:

a) reversal of air
b) dirty brown smoke
c) a fully developed fire
d) glass windows stained with smoke condensation or windows pulsating from the pressure of the fire

Answer 12

a & b

other indications are dense black smoke, yellow brown, gray yellow.

d is correct when the or is changed to an and

ECO ch 4 sec 4.6.4

Question 13

If the ladder company is forcing the door to the fire apartment, the ECO should proceed to the area immediately below the fire to:

a) assist evacuating occupants
b) assist engine members in advancement of hoseline
c) look at the ceiling for structural weakness or holes
d) determine the layout of the area

Answer 13

c & d

he should also:
Look out the window to determine the location and extent of the fire on the fire floor

look out the stairway window in order to gain a different view of the fire floor from below

ECO ch 5 sec 5.1.5

Question 14

Door control is critical to the safety of any firefighters operating:

a) on the fire floor
b) directly on the floor above
c) on the floors above
d) on the roof

Answer 14

c

ECO ch 5 sec 5.1.9

Question 15

As water is applied on the fire, communication between the ECO and Nozzle team may prove difficult. One way an officer may communicate to the Noz Fr to direct the stream to the right is by:

a) tug or pull on the arm or nozzle to the right
b) pull cylinder to the right
c) push Noz Fr to his right
d) two slaps on the right shoulder

Answer 15

a.

ECO ch 5 sec 5.1.19

Question 16

What would 4 strong slaps on the shoulder of the nozzle team indicate?

a) good knock down
b) immediate retreat due to an emergency situation
c) hold up
d) let the truck through

Answer 16

b. 4 strong slaps on the shoulder and then pull the members in the direction of retreat

ECO ch 5 sec 5.1.21

Question 17

To assist in removal of heat and smoke, the nozzle may be partially shut with the MST removed and held ______ feet from the window.

a) 3-4
b) 2-3
c) 5-6
d) 4-5

Answer 17

d.

ECO ch 5 sec 5.1.23

Question 18

Which decision may be delegated to the nozzle team by the ECO?

a) direction of stream
b) direction of team advance
c) stream shut down
d) use of stream for cooling

Answer 18

a

ECO ch 5 sec 5.1.26

Question 19

The nozzle firefighter should hold the nozzle:

a) several feet in front of him
b) about a foot in front
c) arms length in front
d) where ever the nozzle fr deems necessary

Answer 19

c

sec 5.3.12

Question 20

The nozzle stream should not be operated directly overhead except in which conditions:

a) when the fire lights up directly overhead
b) use the ceiling to deflect water to other parts of the room
c) fire rolls over head or from behind
d) into an opening in the ceiling

Answer 20

a & c

sec 5.3.15

Question 21

Possible causes of the fire darkening down but not cooling down are:

a) the stream is not adequately penetrating into the fire area
b) material and furnishing have not been completely extinguished
c) inadequate ventilation of the fire area
d) a heavy body of fire may exist in another area which the stream is incapable of reaching

Answer 21

b & c

a & d are examples of fire not darkening nor cooling down

sec 5.3.19

Question 22

The control firefighters objective is to:

a) back up the door position
b) minimize the number of lengths stretched
c) chase kinks
d) assist ECC in hooking up to hydrant

Answer 22

b. this will reduce friction loss and kinks in the line

sec 5.6.2

Question 23

Which of the following are specific duties of the second due ECO?

a) water resource officer for the first hoseline
b) provide communication link between IC and 1st due engine
c) control number of members on fire floor
d) keep track of members going to floors above

Answer 23

all

sec 5.7.2

Question 24

The second due ECC shall:

a) position apparatus at hydrant and immediately assist the first due ECC
b) remain by apparatus in order to provide water for additional lines to be stretched
c) position apparatus at hydrant and test it prior to assisting the 1st due ECC
d) assist in implementing the first hoseline

Answer 24

c. he will also monitor the department radio and answer for the Battalion or Division aide if either fails to respond to repeated calls from the dispatcher

sec 5.7.3