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Cycle 4 Flashcards

1
Q

What does one leave around a coffin cut and why?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

Removed pieces of the roof as a warning to others

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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2
Q

What is a good way to make an early inspection of the cockloft of a fire on the top floor apartment?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

Go to a room adjacent to the fire and make an observation hole in that ceiling.

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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3
Q

What tool should one use to push down the ceiling after cutting the roof?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

Back of the hook

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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4
Q

When cutting a roof, where should the wind be?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

At their back to minimize personal exposure

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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5
Q

What is wrong with this sentence?
“After making a 3 x 6 coffin cut infront of the gooseneck ladder I opened up the roof with the back of the hook”

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

“Infront of the gooseneck ladder”
Make sure to keep paths of travel clear from holes.

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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6
Q

What is Auto-Exposure?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

Extension of fire via the exterior of a building from a fire originating in the same building.

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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7
Q

What is common atribute of a modern fire?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

A rapid growth stage that leads to an early vent limited decay stage

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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8
Q

What is a vent indication that a fire is being wind driven?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

Smoke and fire venting downwards, horizontally or pulsing from an opening in the building.

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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9
Q

True or False?
The absence of smoke pushing from a building is a positive sign?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

False
It can mean an early vent limited decay stage

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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10
Q

When should the horizontal ventilation for extinguishment begin?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

After water is on the main body of fire

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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11
Q

Ventilation for Search can occur only to do what?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

Search for a KNOWN life hazard

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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12
Q

When should vertical ventilation occur on a NFMD?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

Immediately unless given a transmission to withhold or delay vertical ventilation.

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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13
Q

Does Horizontal ventilation always require permission from the LCO?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

Yes

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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14
Q

Who is in control of horizontal ventilation of a HRFPMD?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

First due Ladder Company Officer

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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15
Q

Does one need permission from the IC before providing vertical vent via the attack stair bulkheads in a LRFPMD?

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

A

Yes

Cycle 4 (Ventliation)

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16
Q

How long should a completed horseshoe be roughly?

Cycle 4 (Well Hole Stretch/Test-Rolling & Folding)

A

4 Feet

Cycle 4 (Well Hole Stretch/Test-Rolling & Folding)

17
Q

Rolling hose, how much room does one leave between the male and female coupling?

Cycle 4 (Well Hole Stretch/Test-Rolling & Folding)

A

Roughly 3 feet

Cycle 4 (Well Hole Stretch/Test-Rolling & Folding)

18
Q

Where does the male coupling go in a roll up being placed out of service?

Cycle 4 (Well Hole Stretch/Test-Rolling & Folding)

A

Inside the roll
(The Female is tied in a knot)

Cycle 4 (Well Hole Stretch/Test-Rolling & Folding)

19
Q

The ECO has just slapped me on the shoulder 4 times and pulled me backwards, what does it mean?

Cycle 4 (Engine Ops 5. Pg 15)

A

Emergency Withdrawal

Cycle 4 (Engine Ops 5. Pg. 15)

20
Q

What is the touch signal for opening or closing the nozzle?

Cycle 4 (Engine Ops 5. Pg 15)

A

One or Two Slaps on the back or shoulder

Cycle 4 (Engine Ops. Pg 15)

21
Q

How should the Nozzle team be positioned when entering a fire area?

Cycle 4 (Engine Ops 5. Pg 14)

A

Crouched low, on the same side of the door

Cycle 4 (Engine Ops 5. Pg 14)

22
Q

S.S.S.S.
Do you know the words?

Cycle 4 (Engine Ops 5. Pg 13)

A

Solid
Steep
Steady
Sprinkler

Cycle 4 (Engine Ops 5. Pg 13)

23
Q

What is the priority order of stretching hoselines?

Cycle 4 (Engine Ops 5. Pg 11)

A

Interior Stairs
Rope
Fire Escape
Portable Ladders
Aerial Ladders

Cycle 4 (Engine Ops. Pg 11)

24
Q

Due to complexities of standpipe operations, when will the 1st and 2nd arriving engines operate together in a HRFPMD?

Cycle 4 (HRFPMD Pg 75)

A

ALWAYS

Cycle 4 (HRFPMD Pg 7)

25
Q

How long will the control of the 1st due engine remain at the standpipe outlet?

Cycle 4 (HRFPMD Pg 7)

A

For the duration of the operation to provide orderly and accurate comms

Cycle 4 (HRFPMD Pg 7)

26
Q

When should stairs be used when in a HRFPMD?

Cycle 4 (HRFPMD Pg. 5)

A

Fire is on the seventh floor or below

Cycle 4 (HRFPMD Pg. 5)

27
Q

Who operates a Fire Service Elevator in a HRFPMD fire?

Cycle 4 (HRFPMD Pg. 5)

A

1st OV
(If no outside operations are indicated)

Cycle 4 (HRFPMD Pg. 5)

FDNY Manual 10/28/24 (10 decks)

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