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1
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Lightweight floors can be how far apart?

A

2 or 4 FT

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2
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A building ____ feet or less can have floor beams supported by bearing walls on each side

A

25

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3
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what is most deadly type of floor collapse?

A

Multilevel Floor Collapse

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4
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chances of a multilevel floor or “Progressive” collapse occurring are greatest when?

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first structure to fail is a column, girder, or bearing wall

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5
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What stage of fire is the Most Dangerous time for floor collapse?

A

Decay Stage

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6
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Collapse Danger is highest when?

A

during salvage and overhauling

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7
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Most Common Shape of a timber truss roof is?

A

Bowstring Timber Truss

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8
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the most dangerous type of roof system that a FF will encounter is?

A

Truss Construction

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9
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T/F A truss roof concealed by a ceiling is much more dangerous than a truss roof without a ceiling.

A

True

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10
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When a truss roof of any kind is discovered who must be notified?

A

IC

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11
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What is the Most Unstable part of a worship place?

A

Tower and the Steeple

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12
Q

where is first line taken at a church fire?

A

the first line should be taken through the front or side door to attack the seat of the fire to extinguish it

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13
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where is first line taken at a church fire?

A

the first line should be taken through the front or side door to attack the seat of the fire to extinguish it. stretch the largest size hose. Maneuverability is not a factor. 2nd large diameter hose should be stretched to backup first line immediatley

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14
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Primary venting should be the ________ at the front of the church or temple

A

Rose Window

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15
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Venting Stained Glass windows happens before or After the Rose Window?

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After

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16
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which is more unstable, a Domed Tower or the Steeple on a Tower?

A

Steeple on a Tower

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17
Q

Lightweight Construction like unprotected steel bar joists can fail within how many minutes when exposed to fire?

A

5-10mins

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18
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When a Fire building has a steel bar joist supporting the roof, what is the Preferred ventilation tactic?

A

Horizontal ventilation is preferred

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19
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Lightweight wood truss can fail within how many minutes when exposed to fire?

A

5-10 mins

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20
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T/F Steel does not melt during a fire

A

True

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21
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Failure Temperature of steel is in the range of?

A

1000-1100 degrees F

22
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What are the 3 Common Methods of protecting Steel from fire?

A

Concrete Encasement - best method from FF’s point of view
Membrane Ceiling - not as effective as concrete encasement.
Spray-On Fire Retarding Material- most popular but least effective

23
Q

at 1100 degrees F, Steel will lose how much of its load capacity?

A

40%

24
Q

The Most Dangerous Ceiling is?

A

A Suspended Ceiling

25
Q

3 types of Suspended ceilings are?

A

Wood grid system

Metal Grid System

Lightweight metal grid system- does not create crushing or pinning hazard(only one)

26
Q

the most important 1st step in rescuing a member trapped under a collapsed ceiling during a store fire is?

A

sweep the collapse area above the ceiling with a hose line and knockdown flames

27
Q

how long until concrete reaches its maximum strength?

A

about 27 days

28
Q

What is the number one cause for worker shanty fires?

A

portable heaters too close to combustibles

29
Q

If two elevators are present at a construction site, which one is used for material and equipment car?

A

the one supported by only one or two steel cables. it has no safety brakes. has bell that sounds like SCBa alarm

30
Q

If two elevators are present at a construction site, which one is used as a material and equipment car?

A

the one supported by only one or two steel cables. it has no safety brakes. has bell that sounds like SCBA alarm

31
Q

Members requesting official permission for Variances of Tours to attend school shall forward a report in duplicate to the bureau of personnel, via the chain of command. it shall be forwarded when?

A

Within 3 days after registration for each semester

32
Q

Part Tour MX’s shall be governed by the following restrictions?

A

Not less than 1 hour

Not more than 6 hours

This is for school Variance MX’s

33
Q

Night Students can request how much time off for school purposes?

A

Partial tours of a minimum of 1 hour and maximum of 6 hours

34
Q

MX’s shall be voided if either member will be on any type of Leave or Detail for which the member has received notification how many days in advance?

A

5 days prior to first date of MX

35
Q

`Members shall not owe or be owed more than how many MX’s?

A

8 this excludes Self MX’s

36
Q

If you are owed or owe 8 MX’s, when will you be prohibited from making any additional MX’s?

A

When it is reflected on 3 consecutive bi-weekly printouts that you are owed or owe 8 or more MX’s

37
Q

What are the 5 ways EEO complaints can be filed?

A 
Directly in person a headquaters
Anonymously to the EEO officer
Indirectly with help from EEO liaison
telephone
by mail
38
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Are Sexual Harassment complaints filed with EEO?

A

No BITS

39
Q

How long until an EEO complaint can be filed?

A

1 year from the date the alleged discrimination or harassment took place

40
Q

Do you take a mark for an EEO complaint?

A

No Never

41
Q

Bereavement Leave Shall be not more than?

A

Two 15-hour tours or two 9- hour tours and one 15-hour tour may be granted by the Deputy Chief

42
Q

Bereavement Leave Shall be not more than?

A

Two 15-hour tours or two 9- hour tours and one 15-hour tour may be granted by the Deputy Chief

43
Q

When does bereavement leave begin?

A

0900 hours following time of death

44
Q

Repayment of a self MX shall be paid back within?

A

90 days

45
Q

CODE 1-2-3-4

A

Owe 1

Bank 2

Advance notice 3 days

max 4 self MX per yr

46
Q

Can you PB a tour on a Holiday?

A

Yes you can work on holidays except Memorial and veterans day

47
Q

When does jury duty leave begin? end?

A

begins 1800 hours on the date immediately prior to the scheduled start of service and end 0900 hours on date following last date of Jury Duty Services

48
Q

in order to get a CFR mark in a ladder or marine company, what 4 things need to be done?

A

Code ABCD
operation of Defibrillation equipment
Administration of CPR
Stabilization of patients spine/neck (BACK)
Performance of a patient Assessment or a head to toe survey

49
Q

FD employees who have been the victim of Domestic Violence, a Sexual Offense or Stalking are strongly encouraged to report such incidents to who?

A

EEO office

50
Q

Where do you Forward the workplace violence report?

A

Forwarded via chain of command to the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator

51
Q

Where do you Forward the workplace violence report?

A

Forwarded via chain of command to the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator

52
Q

Incidents of Hazing are reported to who?

A

Chief of Department

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