Deck 56

Question 1

what is the standard pattern of attack on a fire at a taxpayer?

Answer 1

The standard pattern of attack on a fire is:A. Force entry.B. Ventilate.C. Pull ceilings.D. Operate hoseline and extinguish fire.6.6 GSCR-4.1 K , l vent roof first if potential backdraft?

Question 2

The following are conditions that may negate the standard approach to a fire. Which are correct , more then one?A. Life hazard must be given first priority.B. Volume and extent of fire, requiring large caliber streams.C. Location of the fire, inaccessible for hand-line operations.D. Materials involved in the fire, explosion potential and water application compounding the problem.E. Exposure problems where further fire spread would be a major concernF. Stability of the structure, which would be dependent on the condition of the structural components of the building, the intensity and duration of the fire.

Answer 2

6.7 GSSELL MES- STABILITY STRUCTUREE- EXPOSURESL-LOCATION FIREL-LIFE HAZAED 1ST PRIORITYM- MATERIALS INVOLVEDE- EXTENT & VOLUME FIRE

Question 3

Cellars of large area or heavy fire conditions may require two lines advancing in unison. If these lines do not control the fire what must be done?

Answer 3

f these lines do not control the fire, heavy outside streams will be required.7.2.2 N GS

Question 4

When fire conditions or collapse potential at fire in cellar of taxpayer make it necessary to keep personnel out of the cellar, considerations must be given to the use what?B- If those considerations dont work what is last resort for taxpayer cellar fire?

Answer 4

considerations must be given to the use of high expansion foam, cellar pipes and distributors to control the fire.7.2.2 O GS-Flood first floor with use of Stang nozzle or tower ladder pipe as a last resort.7.2.2 Q

Question 5

what tactics for FIRST engine cellar fire taxpayer?

Answer 5

First engine company: Stretch the first line into the occupancy above the fire to prevent vertical extension. In a building protected by a sprinkler system, if staffing and conditions permit, a second line shall be stretched to feed this system.7.2.3 A

Question 6

what tactics for SECOND engine cellar fire taxpayer?

Answer 6

Second engine company: Supply sprinkler system if first engine was unable to do so. Assist first engine with initial line. If staffing and conditions permit, stretch a line which may be used for any of the following:1. To control the first floor if the first engine company has advanced into the cellar via the interior cellar entrance.2. Serve as a backup or protection line for the first engine company.3. Stretch into the cellar via the interior stairs or the outside entrance if the first unit’s line has to control the first floor.4. To employ the use of cellar pipes or distributors over the fire.7.2.3 B

Question 7

what tactics for THIRD engine cellar fire taxpayer?

Answer 7

Third engine company: If second engine is assisting with first line, stretch a second line which may be used TO:1. To control the first floor if the first engine company has advanced into the cellar via the interior cellar entrance.2. Serve as a backup or protection line for the first engine company.3. Stretch into the cellar via the interior stairs or the outside entrance if the first unit’s line has to control the first floor.4. To employ the use of cellar pipes or distributors over the fire.7.2.3 B, C

Question 8

Additional engine companies AT CELLAR FIRE TAXPAYER will be used to stretch and operate lines to:?

Answer 8

Additional engine companies will be used to stretch and operate lines to:1. Cover any additional stores where needed.2. Supply distributors or cellar pipes.3. Reinforce lines already in operation.4. Supply heavy caliber stream appliance.5. Stretch precautionary lines to the roof of the taxpayer and beprepared to operate AS:F. Operate from the roof with cellar pipes, distributors or New York bent tips. Protective lines should be stretched to protect members operating these appliances.G. Operate hoselines directly into roof openings. This generally is not a good practice but in some cases may be the only way of hitting the fire and controlling it.Note: Before lines are operated into the roof all interior operations must cease or personnel withdrawn to a safe area. It must be remembered that the primary purpose of roof lines is to protect members operating on the roof and prevent fire extension to exposures.7.2.3 D GS 7.3.3 F,G

Question 9

what are assignments FIRST due engine at store fire?

Answer 9

First engine company:Stretch the first line into the involved store to protect life and extinguish the fire. In a building protected by a sprinkler system, if staffing and conditions permit, a second line shall be stretched to feed this system.7.3.5 A GS

Question 10

what are assignments SECOND due engine at store fire?

Answer 10

Second engine company:Assist first engine with initial line. If staffing and conditions permit, stretch a line to backup first engine company’s line. In a building protected by a sprinkler system, if first engine has not supplied it and staffing and conditions permit, a second line shall be stretched to feed this system.7.3.5 B GS

Question 11

what are assignments THIRD due engine at store fire?

Answer 11

Third engine company:1. Insure sprinkler system is supplied.2. Stretch a line and operate as ordered by the Incident Commander.7.3.5 C GSCR- cellar fire 1st or 2nd eng suppy sprinkler

Question 12

what is FIRST engine company assignment if fire has control of the cockloft at a taxpayer?

Answer 12

If fire has control of the cockloft and the need for exposure protection is critical, position the engine to utilize the deckpipe. In-line pumping will give good positioning and allow room for placement of a tower ladder.1. Stretch a handline into the most seriously exposed occupancy/building, depending on life hazard and the location and severity of the fire.2. Refer to Section 7.1.3-Supplying a sprinkler system is to be given a high priority after the establishment of the initial line. 7.1.5 - Use of the manifold carried by satellite units may be of great advantage at fires where many lines will have to be stretched.3. If exposures are not an immediate problem, then the first line should be stretched into the store under the main body of fire and operated to extinguish the fire.7.3.5 A GS

Question 13

what is SECOND engine company assignment if fire has control of the cockloft at a taxpayer?

Answer 13

If fire has control of the cockloft, and the need for exposure protection is critical, assist first engine with initial line. If staffing and conditions permit, stretch a line into another seriously exposed building/occupancy and operate into the cockloft to confine and extinguish the fire. It may be advisable to skip stores in order to confine a cockloft fire.7.3.5 B GS

Question 14

what assignments first due ladder forciable entry team at cellar fire at a taxpayer?

Answer 14

Forcible Entry Teama. To the store occupancy above the fire. Forcible entry asrequired at store entrance and cellar entrance.b. Search the store for occupants and remove.c-Ventilate the store as necessary. Take out the store windows if required. Ventilate rear from interior where possible.d-Necessary opening of partitions, ceilings and ducts.e-Cut the floor for required ventilation and operation of cellar pipes, distributors, bent tips or high expansion foam.f-Shut down utilities.g-Work in with engine companies to perform search and forcible entry and to remove obstructions which may be preventing the engine companies from advancing.8.2.2 A GSFYI. store/cockloft fire taxpayer first due shut down utilies also-CR PD who shuts down utilies ?2 nd due ladder

Question 15

what assignments second due ladder forciable entry team at cellar fire at a taxpayer?

Answer 15

Forcible Entry Teama. To adjacent stores and cellar entrances.b. Search stores.c-V entilate.d- Check for fire extension. Open up floors, ceilings, and partitions.e- Cut floors where necessary for operation of cellar pipes, distributors and bent tips.8.2.2 B GS

Question 16

fire cellar taxpayer who brings saw to roof if it is needed?CR-fire store/cockloft taxpayer who brings saw to roof if it is needed?CR- at fire flat roof PD who brings first saw?

Answer 16

Roof Firefighter second due cellar fire taxpayera. Place a second portable ladder to the roof.b. Bring saw to the roof if not required elsewhere and roof requires further opening.c. If services are not required on roof, perform as directed.8.2.2 B 2 GSCR- store/cockloft fire taxpayer first due RF brings saw8.3.3 GSCR- PD flat second due RF brings saw

Question 17

Where the size of the roof and the forces on hand make it practical, a trench cut may be made to head off fire extension in the cockloft.Trenching will depend on what factors at taxpayer?

Answer 17

The practicality of trenching will depend on many factors:1 The size of the roof - a long trench may take too much time.2. The volume of fire - it may be no longer possible to get ahead of the fire.3. Ceilings - height and type. Due to inaccessibility and extensive lighting systems it may be necessary to attack the fire from above.8.3.2 GSV-Volume fireC-ceiling height/typeR-roof size

Question 18

what assignments 1 due and second due LCC A/L cellar fire taxpayer?1st and 2nd due A/L store/cockloft fire taxpayer?

Answer 18

1 due LCC A/L cellar fire Join the forcible entry team, if not directed otherwise.8.2.2 A4 GS2 due LCC A/L cellar fire Join the forcible entry team, if not directed otherwise.2 due F/E team cellar fire To adjacent stores and cellar entrances.8.2.2 B 4 GS1st due LCC A/L store/cockloft Join the forcible entry team. If fire extends to the cockloft, proceed to the roof to assist roof firefighter.F/E teamd. Search the store.e. Ventilate the store at the front. Remove the show windows when authorized by the Incident Commander, and only when a charged line is in position.f. Open ceilings and partitions in the fire store for examination and extinguishment.g. Check the cellar for fire.h. Shut down gas and electric supply.i. Work in with the engine company.8.3.3 GS2 due LCC A/L store/cockloft fire Join the forcible entry team, if not directed otherwise.2nd F/E teama. A-Force entry into the adjacent stores.b. Check for fire extension.c. Perform necessary search.d. Provide necessary ventilation.e. Open up partitions and ceilings for engine companies to extinguish the fire.8.3.3 GS

Question 19

what assignment 2 OV store/cockloft fire taxpayer?

Answer 19

Outside Vent Firefighter (OV)a. Team up with the 1st ladder OV and operate as per section 8.3.3 A 3.a. Check the rear for access.b. Provide ventilation at the rear.c. If access in the rear is available, attempt entry when teamedwith the 2nd. Ladder OV (or another available member). Notify the company officer, andconduct searches.c. Proceed to the roof or other position as directed.so be 1st due LCC A/L or 2nd OV to roof 8.3.3 A3 GS

Question 20

If the fire is on the first floor of a 2 story taxpayer operations will be similar to those for one-story taxpayers, but with added emphasis on the following?

Answer 20

9.1.1 Life hazard may be great on the second floor with possible panic conditions.9.1.2 Completely ladder the second floor. Utilize portable ladders.9.1.3 Life hazard on the second floor may require extensive search procedures.9.1.4 Deleted.9.1.5 Use hose streams to protect occupants where necessary.9.1.6 Preventing the spread of fire to the upper floor and cockloft will require the proper placement of many hoselines.9.1.7 Retain command of the first floor to save the second floor.9.1.8 A large hall on the second floor may mean roof girders and a deep cockloft.9.1.9 Vigorous action is required to prevent fire from extending to the second floor and the cockloft.9.1.10 Ventilation holes cut on upper floors can provide venting for areas below and facilitate other operations.9.1.11 Fire extension in ducts and shafts may present serious problems. -Examine for fire extension in walls, shafts, ducts, etc. The possibility of a large open stairway must not be overlooked if the occupancy on the second floor is a dance hall, meeting hall, etc.-If the fire originated in the cellar it may require flooding of the first floor as a last resort.9.1 GS

Question 21

A fire originating on the second floor of a two-story taxpayer may be treated as a fire originating on the first floor of a one-story taxpayer. Added emphasis must be given to the following?

Answer 21

9.2.1 The need for an aerial ladder to the roof for ventilation.9.2.2 The forcible entry team should use the stairway to the second floor.9.2.3 In a second floor occupancy with large unobstructed areas, such as a dance hall or meeting hall, the ceiling beams span greater distances, the cocklofts may be deeper and the ceilings may be higher. This will require using proper size hooks, ten foot or longer, more time and work and additional staffing to open these ceilings.9.2.4 If the second floor is divided into multi-occupancy use, the penetration of heavy caliber streams will be limited due to partitions subdividing the floor area.9.2.5 The probability of a fire extending into the cockloft is greater.9.2.6 Deleted9.2.7 Remote stairs and rear fire escapes must be looked for.9.2.8 The advancement of ladder company personnel should be coordinated with engine company personnel to expedite the locating, confining and extinguishment of the fire.9.2.9 Areas below the fire must be examined for any fire dropping down.9.2 GS

Question 22

As per 1938 code Concealed roof space areas to be cut into areas of ______ square feet or less by fire stop?

Answer 22

Concealed roof space areas to be cut into areas of 3,000 square feet or less by fire stops.appendix A 1.2 GS

Question 23

As per the 1968 code Maximum permitted area of structure is ____ square feet if unsprinklered. Maximum permitted area is _______ if the building is sprinklered.

Answer 23

Maximum permitted area of structure is 7,500 square feet if unsprinklered. There is no limit to area if the building is sprinklered. appendix A 2.1 GS

Question 24

As per the 1968 code Concealed spaces in ceilings unless sprinklered should be firestopped into areas not exceeding _____ square feet.

Answer 24

Concealed spaces in ceilings unless sprinklered should be firestopped into areas not exceeding 3,000 square feet. appendix A 2.5 GS

Question 25

True/False?Openings for cellar pipes, should be covered by separate hand line in event position becomes untenable.

Answer 25

TrueA charged line should be on hand to cover all openings made. Openings for cellar pipes, in particular, should be covered by separate hand line in event position becomes untenable.figure 11 Note GS