Chapter 3 FDNY Apparatus

Question 1

Function of engine apparatus:

Answer 1

is to deliver engine company personnel, hose, appliance, tools, and position appropriately to utilize the various sources of available sources of water needed in operations.

Question 2

Sizes of hoses used and desired flows to achieve effective stream: 1 ¾”: ____ gpm; 2 ½”: _____ gpm; 3 ½” : more than ____ gpm

Answer 2

1 ¾”: 180 gpm;
2 ½”: 225-250gpm;
3 ½” : more than 400 gpm

Question 3

Factors that influence necessary pump pressure:

Answer 3

amount of water being pumped; diameter of hose; length of stretch; desired nozzle pressure; elevation; nozzle tip

Question 4

Supply of water can be established from:

Answer 4

Connection to a hydrant; drafting; supply line from another apparatus; booster tank water (500 gallons, 2-3 minutes max)

Question 5

Intake gauge:

Answer 5

indicates pressure of water supplying the pump, no water flowing is static pressure; water flowing is indicated through residual pressure

Question 6

Master pressure gauge:

Answer 6

reads pressure the pump is putting out

Question 7

Inlets (how many and size)-

Answer 7

most engines have 5 inlets: 3 4 ½” inlets and 2 3” inlets

Question 8

Discharges (how many and size)-

Answer 8

most engines have 6 discharges: 2 3” discharges and 4 2 ½” discharges.

Question 9

2 types or aerial ladder:

Answer 9

Rearmount and Tiller:
100’ aerial ladder:
Tiller has tractor trailer rig with maneuverable rear wheels

Question 10

3rd type of ladder apparatus currently is Tower Ladder:

Answer 10

75-95’, has superior elevated large caliber stream capability

Question 11

Tormentors:

Answer 11

Hydraulic supports with direct frame attachment; Rearmount: 2 tormentors;
Tiller: 2 tormentors;
Tower Ladder: Chassis support at 6 points, 4 jacks at each corner and 2 outriggers alongside outrigger.

Question 12

Aerial Ladder:

Answer 12

100’, 4 sections ladder made of corten steel; Rungs are spaced 14” apart

Question 13

Aerial ladders uses:

Answer 13

(Mnemonic: LOVERS) 
Ladder pipe operations; 
Observation post to assess conditions; 
Ventilation; 
Entry; 
Rescue; 
Search

Question 14

Aerial Ladder placement:

Answer 14

To the roof: Tip is at least 5 feet above point;
To window: Ladder tip should be less than 6” over the sill;
Alongside a fire escape: Against building with tip 1 to 3 feet above balcony railing

Question 15

Operations for removal of victim(s) by aerial ladder:

Answer 15

Preferential order for removal of people is via: (I Have Five Little Rats)
Interior stairs, 
horizontal exits, 
fire escapes, 
ladders, 
life-saving rope.

Question 16

Removal is not considered complete until:

Answer 16

Victim has been assisted all the way to the ground.

Question 17

A serious fire in the front (Ladder Protocol):

Answer 17

Both members assist the most helpless victim onto the ladder and the chauffeur assists the victim below the point of danger and then to the street;

Question 18

A serious fire in the rear (Ladder Protocol):

Answer 18

Simple removal first and then concentrate on the difficult removal which will require two members.

Question 19

Ladder Rescue Protocol:

Answer 19

Climb to window and assist victim out of window feet first; Always carry small children down ladders; To descend with an ambulatory victim place yourself one rung below the rung the victim is standing on; If victim panics take control by pressing him against the ladder with your body