Engine Apparatus

Question 1

Pump

Answer 1

2000 GPM
And Max pressure rating of 600 psi

Question 2

3rd Stage = High Pressure

Answer 2

Up to 700psi

Question 3

Idle pressure

Answer 3

Volume = 55psi
Pressure =110psi (to overcome head pressure)

Question 4

How many folds equals 50’ of rolled hose

Answer 4

4 folds = 50’

Question 5

In-line Pumping

Answer 5

Any situation in which the 3 1/2” is used to connect to hydrant. Hydrant does NOT have to be before fire building (odd)

Question 6

Drafting

Answer 6

Switch to RPM and throttle to 1000 rpm
Prime at least 45 seconds

Question 7

ECC supplies standpipe

Answer 7

100psi, plus 5 psi per floor
ie fire in 26, 230psi

Question 8

FDC with aluminum caps

Answer 8

Non-automatic or perforated pipe
Supply with 150psi

Automatic Sprinkler painted green

Question 9

Straight Run stairs are common in

Answer 9

Loft buildings and other larger occupancies (theatres)

Question 10

We’ll Hole stretch

Answer 10

Ideally, Hose strap placed just below coupling. Not necessary

Question 11

Rope stretch line through window on the ground floor

Answer 11

On ground floor the hose should pass through the UPPER pain of window, while pass through the LOWER pain on upper floor.

Rope stretch. Once enough hose hoisted in window (or roof) hose must be properly secured. This SHOULD BE done directly below COUPLING

Question 12

Fire escape stretch secure the hose secured where?

Answer 12

ONE hose strap on FE rail (not every other floor)
One floor below fire

Question 13

ERP
Potential Detonation
What distance from suspected IED and PD not on scene

Answer 13

HT and CELL PHONES shall not be used within 150’ of suspended devices
APPARATUS, POST and MARINE RADIOS 300’. These are guidelines

Question 14

Pump Idle Pressure

Answer 14

Equals the pressure the pump provides at its lowest RPM (about 55 in volume or 110 in pressure). PLUS the intake pressure from water source like a hydrant (usually about 50)

Question 15

PD fully involved

Answer 15

Drop 2 handlines in front (bluff is 1 for TL)
Consider 2 1/2. WHIFE
Wind impact
Heavy involved 1st floor in large PD (Queen Anne)
Fully involved building
Exposure protection

Question 16

Eng Pumper Mass Decon

Answer 16

25’ apart
50-80 psi
Aquastream in fog position

Question 17

High Rise Noz

Answer 17

2 1/2 shut-off permanently attached
1 1/8 MST removable checked WEEKLY at MUD
50psi and flow of 225GPM
Places into OPERATION direction of IC who MUST BE A CHIEF OFFICER
Officer order start water and iC operation
SSSS
SOLID BORE
STEEP ANGLE
STEADY STREAM
SPRINKLER EFFECT

Question 18

Custodian Wrench lost

Answer 18

Division has spare (3)
Engine does not have spare
Lost property FS-122

Question 19

Semi annual safety inspection of quarters. Conducted by…

Answer 19

The Engine CO SAFETY OFFICER in quarters housing MORE THAN 1 unit

Question 20

Outer stream Tip

Answer 20

Only OST used by FDNY is 1/2”
ONLY used for OVERHAUL

Question 21

Reverse Stair stretch

Answer 21

Approved by IC
Eng officer ID’s stairway and communicate to ECC AND IC.
ONLY officer of nozzle team can call for water

Question 22

Exterior Hose Drop

Answer 22

Approved by IC
-ECC stretches 2 1/2 to point lowered on ground.
-Floor BELOW 1st engine connect hose and lower out window
-AFTER hose lowered, must secure hose. MOST CRITICAL POINT OF EVOLUTION
-Rolling hitch (4 turns) below 1st coupling located outside window. Tied and secured BEFORE line charged
-Once tied line lowered outside window.
-After knot lowered into place, rope must be secured inside widow using substantial object knot.
-if kink, lift line to create a bow

Question 23

Clogged nozzle bc of ice/slush.
Solution?

Answer 23

Rapidly open and close nozzle repeatedly

Question 24

Failure of PPG

Answer 24

Switch to PRESSURE mode or Receive Relay from another pumper