Company Officer Quiz 1

Question 1

1. A firefighter placing a portable ladder to the roof of a fire building should ensure the tip of the ladder is placed ______________? (Ladders 1 7.4)
   Select one:
   a. Level with the roof
   b. At least 2 feet above the roof or parapet
   c. Slightly above the roof
   d. 1-2 feet above the roof

Answer 1

A - When placing to a window the tip shall be level with the sill. C- When placing alongside a fire escape the tip should be slightly above. D- When placing against a fire escape the tip should be at least 1-3 feet above the railing.
The correct answer is: At least 2 feet above the roof or parapet

Question 2

2. The unit designation shall be marked within how many inches of each butt on a portable ladder? (Ladders 1, 6.2)
Select one:
a. 12 inches
b. 6 inches
c. 10 inches
d. 18 inches

Answer 2

The correct answer is: 18 inches

Question 3

3. On a straight portable ladder, the ladder length shall be marked where? (Ladders 1, 6.1)
   Select one:
   a. Within 16 inches from the butt on each end of the rail.
   b. Within 18 inches from the butt on each end of the rail.
   c. Within 24 inches from the butt on each end of the rail.
   d. Within 12 inches from the butt on each end of the rail.

Answer 3

On Extension Ladders the marking should be at the butt end only of each rail of the bed ladder.
The correct answer is: Within 12 inches from the butt on each end of the rail.

Question 4

4. When climbing a portable ladder, a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ degree angle allows the ladder to provide its maximum strength and best service. (Ladders 1, 7.3)
Select one:
a. 40 - 50
b. 65 - 75
c. 70 - 80
d. 55 - 65

Answer 4

The correct answer is: 65 - 75

Question 5

5. An apparatus arriving at the scene of a fire should not position closer than \_\_\_\_ feet to the rear of a ladder apparatus to ensure the 20 foot straight and 35 foot extension ladders can be removed from the rear ladder racks. (Ladders 1, 7.1)
Select one:
a. 10 feet
b. 20 feet
c. 15 feet
d. 18 feet

Answer 5

The correct answer is: 20 feet

Question 6

6. A firefighter raising a portable ladder to an overcrowded fire escape would be correct to place the ladder to which location? (Ladders 1, 10.1)
   Select one:
   a. The 2nd balcony, same side as the drop ladder
   b. The 2nd balcony, opposite the drop ladder
   c. The 1st balcony, same side as the drop ladder
   d. The 1st balcony, opposite the drop ladder

Answer 6

The correct answer is: The 1st balcony, opposite the drop ladder

Question 7

7. Because of its portability, which portable ladder can be used by the OV and Roof Firefighters to gain access to the various balcony levels of rear party wall balcony fire escapes? (Ladders 1, 10.1)
Select one:
a. 24 foot extension
b. 12 foot hook
c. 20 foot straight
d. 10 foot straight

Answer 7

The correct answer is: 12 foot hook

Question 8

8. For a fire in a Brownstone building, in most cases, a portable ladder should be brought to the rear using which method? (Ladders 1, 10.2)
   Select one:
   a. Through the parlor floor of an adjoining building.
   b. Through the parlor floor of the fire building.
   c. Through the 1st floor of the fire building.
   d. Through the 1st floor of an adjoining building

Answer 8

In most cases, it will be faster than using the fire building
The correct answer is: Through the parlor floor of an adjoining building.

Question 9

9. When venting a window from a portable ladder, a firefighter should take all but which one of the following steps? (Ladders 1, 10.3.2)
   Select one:
   a. Using a tool to ventilate the window (6 foot hook preferably), extend their arms upward and the tool downward and strike the glass.
   b. Place the tip of the ladder level with, or higher than the top of the window.
   c. Position the members eye shield in the down position.
   d. Place the ladder downwind from the window to be vented.

Answer 9

Place the ladder UPWIND to allow smoke to blow away from the member.
The correct answer is: Place the ladder downwind from the window to be vented.

Question 10

10. Portable ladders may be placed over weakened, damaged or burnt out stairs in order to gain access to the upper stories of a building. When necessary to utilize a portable ladder to bridge fire damaged stairs, which ladder should be used? (Ladders 1, 10.3.4)
Select one:
a. 35 foot extension
b. 16 straight
c. 20 foot straight
d. 24 foot extension

Answer 10

The correct answer is: 24 foot extension

Question 11

11. Which statement below is incorrect regarding the nylon Life Saving rope? (TB Rope 1, 1.1, 1.6)
    Select one:
    a. The working load is 600 pounds.
    b. It may shrink by 8 to 10 feet over time due to natural shrinkage.
    c. The rope has a length of 200 feet.
    d. It has a diameter of 9 16 in diameter.

Answer 11

The Life Saving Rope has a length of 150 feet

The correct answer is: The rope has a length of 200 feet.

Question 12

12. The Life Saving Rope when exposed to heat over \_\_\_\_\_ degrees F will progressively lose strength, and will melt at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ degrees F. (TB Rope 1, 4.11)
Select one:
a. 400, 600
b. 100, 200
c. 250, 360
d. 300, 482

Answer 12

The correct answer is: 300, 482

Question 13

13. The Life Saving Rope should be placed out of service for how many of the following reasons? (TB Rope 1, 4.1-4.20)
14. Subjected to the weight of 1 person
15. If it becomes frozen
16. If any rust stain is found on the rope
17. If it comes in contact with any acid or acid fume
18. It has been exposed to high heat
19. Any time the rope kinks
20. Any time a hockle is found in the rope
    Select one:
    a. 4
    b. 7
    c. 5
    d. 6

Answer 13

(2,4,5,7 are correct) 1-Subjected to weight of 2 people, 3- PERSISTENT rust, 6-Remove kinks by rotating the rope
The correct answer is: 4

Question 14

14. Care must be taken to avoid wetting the Life Saving Rope. The rope can lose what percentage of its strength when wet? (TB Rope 1, 4.4)
Select one:
a. 5-10
b. 15-20
c. 2-5
d. 10-15

Answer 14

The correct answer is: 10-15

Question 15

15. When a unit must place a Life Saving Rope out of service, who should the officer on duty notify in order to obtain a replacement rope? (TB Rope 1, 5.4)
Select one:
a. Rope Unit at the Bureau of Training
b. Administrative Battalion Chief
c. Administrative Division Chief
d. Tech Services

Answer 15

The correct answer is: Administrative Division Chief

Question 16

16. All of the following are correct characteristics of the Search Rope except for which one choice? (TB Rope 6 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,)
    Select one:
    a. The Thermal Imaging Camera (if available) should be used in conjunction with the Search Rope.
    b. The Search rope is made of either 5/16th inch diameter white nylon or a 7.5 mm diameter Kernmantle design.
    c. The Search Rope is 150 feet in length with a snap hook at each end.
    d. The rope is packed in a yellow carrying bag marked with the company number. Each rope will have a company ID tag attached to the rope and another to the bag.

Answer 16

The Search Rope has a distance of 200 feet

The correct answer is: The Search Rope is 150 feet in length with a snap hook at each end.

Question 17

17. On the Search Rope a series of knots are used to identify direction to and distance from the tie off point. Which statement is incorrect regarding these knots? (TB Rope 6, 3)
    Select one:
    a. A single direction knot is located 18 inches before the distance knots when traveling in the direction of deployment. A directional knot will be found before each distance knot(s).
    b. The intervals of the distance knots are 25 feet apart.
    c. A single knot is tied at 25 feet, two knots at 50 feet, 3 knots at 75 feet, and continues until the last set of 7 knots at 175 feet.
    d. Spacing between the distance knots is approximately 6 inches.

Answer 17

The 25 foot distance knot WILL NOT have a direction knot.
The correct answer is: A single direction knot is located 18 inches before the distance knots when traveling in the direction of deployment. A directional knot will be found before each distance knot(s).

Question 18

18. A Ladder Company Officer took the following actions while deploying the Search Rope at a recent fire in a factory. In which action was he incorrect? (TB Rope 6, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7)
    Select one:
    a. He maintained voice contact with his search team members. He was not able to keep visual contact with them.
    b. He notified the IC that the rope was being deployed.
    c. Immediately after entering a room with a heavy smoke condition and no visibility, he secured the end of the rope to a substantial object.
    d. He carried the bag in one hand and kept the rope taut while paying it out.

Answer 18

Secure the end of the rope to a substantial non-movable object in a clear, safe environment.
The correct answer is: Immediately after entering a room with a heavy smoke condition and no visibility, he secured the end of the rope to a substantial object.

Question 19

19. Under most conditions, the number of members assigned to the search rope team should be limited to how many? (TB Rope 6, 7.1)
Select one:
a. 3
b. 2
c. 4
d. 5

Answer 19

The Officer and 2 firefighters.

The correct answer is: 3

Question 20

20. If it becomes necessary to relieve a unit at a forward point of the search, the relieving company should enter the area to be searched with their \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hand in contact with the rope (if possible). The company being relieved should exit the IDLH with their \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hand in contact with the rope (if possible). (TB Rope 6, 8.2)
Select one:
a. Right/ Left
b. Left/ Right
c. Left/ Left
d. Right/ Right

Answer 20

This way companies entering and exiting the area will be on opposite sides of the rope
The correct answer is: Right/ Right