Engine Company Fireground Operations Flashcards
The Three major tactical priorities on the fire ground are as follows:
Life safety
Extinguishment
Property conservation
Chapter 1
Introduction
Engine companies, as well as every other firefighter at an incident, work within an IMS.
This system must have an overall strategic plan.
The incident commander, whether the first arriving company officer or the chief of the department, is responsible for the strategic plan.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Engine companies are responsible for performing life safety operations, establishing the water supply, advancing operating hose lines for both offensive and defensive modes of operation.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Backdraft: When oxygen enters a structure that is filled with the products of combustion and contains heat and fuel, accumulating gases may ignite into a rapidly spreading fire or a violent explosion.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Conduction: The travel of heat through a solid body.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Convection: The travel heat through the motion of heated matter.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Convection cycle: Heat transfer by circulation with a medium such as a gas or a liquid.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Fire tetrahedron: A geometric shape used to depict the four components required for a fire to a cool occur: fuel, oxygen, heat, and chemical chain reactions.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Flashover: Ignition of combustibles in an area heated by convection, radiation, or a combination of the two.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Incident management system (IMS): An organized system of roles, responsibilities, and standard operating guidelines used to manage emergency operations.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Radiation: The travel of heat through space; no material substance is required.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Size up: Basis on which engine company operations are carried out.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Firefighters must understand the nature of fire and the factors that affect it spread–that is, convection, radiation, conduction, and direct flame contact.
This understanding assist them in successfully carrying out three tactical priorities– Life safety, extinguishment, and property conservation.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Engine companies, as well as every other firefighter at an incident, work within an IMS.
This system must have an overall strategic plan.
The incident commander, whether the first arriving company officer or the chief of the department, is responsible for the strategic plan.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Engine companies are responsible for performing life safety operations, establishing a water supply, and advancing and operating hose lines for both offenses and defensive modes of operation.
Chapter 1
Introduction
An initial task of an engine company is to provide a water supply to the fire ground.
Chapter 2
Equipment and Initial Hose Operations
Departmental Standard Operating Guidelines should dictate the procedures used to deliver adequately an uninterrupted supply of water to the fire ground. Consideration should be given to the types of apparatus responding, the arrival time of additional companies, existing water sources and their capacity. hose and appliances, available .
Chapter 2
Equipment and Initial Hose Operations
The engine itself should be equipped with a pump having a rated capacity of no less than 750 GPM and the water tank that carries at least 300 gallons of water.
These are absolute minimum’s for the general operation of engine companies.
Chapter 2
Equipment and Initial Hose Operations.
NFPA 1901 requires a minimum host hose storage area of 30 ft.³ for 2 1/2 inch or larger firehose and two areas, each a minimum of 3.5 ft.³ to accommodate 1 1/2 inch or larger pre-connected hoseline.
Chapter 2
Equipment and Initial Hose Operations
Pre-connected hose lines of 1 1/2 or 1 3/4 inch should not exceed 250 feet in length because of excessive friction losses in longer lays.
If these lines need to be extended a further distance, they should be connected to larger diameter hose lines.
Chapter 2
Equipment and Initial Hose Operations
The most common lengths of 1 1/2 inch or one and three-quarter inch hose on pre-connected ladies are 150 feet and 200 feet.
Chapter 2
Equipment and Initial Hose Operations
Solid streams are useful when Extreme range is desired and where penetrating capabilities are needed, for example, thermal degradation of spray streams prevents proper penetration.
Chapter 2
Equipment and Initial Hose Operations
Spray nozzle set of fog pattern are effective at more quickly absorbing heat those set at a straight stream pattern.’s the rapid absorption of heat will quickly spread the steam pretty pissed through out the building, endangering occupants and firefighters.
Chapter 2
Equipment and Initial Hose Operations
- Where is the first due company usually assigned?
p. 33
A.) Windward side of the building
B.) Front of the building
C.) Leeward side of the building
D.) Rear of the building
B.) Front of the building
- What is the minimum gpm flow that NFPA 1901 recommends for a master stream appliance?
p. 19
A.) 2,500
B.) 1,500
C.) 1,000
D.) 2,000
C.) 1,000
- Which is considered to be a primary responsibility of the
engine company?
p. 9
A.) Life safety
B.) Fuel removal
C.) Ventilation
D.) Overhaul
*A.) Life safety
- What is the designated flow from a spray nozzle usually
rated?
p. 18
A.) 85-psi nozzle pressure
B.) 100-psi nozzle pressure
C.) 200-psi nozzle pressure
D.) 45-psi nozzle pressure
*B.) 100-psi nozzle pressure
- Where should the engine position itself when the alley to
the rear of the fire building is narrow?
p. 37
A.) Close to the building
B.) On the far side
C.) On the street
D.) At the rear
*C.) On the street
- Which NFPA standard was developed with the primary purpose to aid in the development of a preincident plan?
p. 32
A.) 1901
B.) 1467
C.) 1620
D.) 1903
C.) 1620
- Which coverage is vital in general in the mercantile area?
p. 41
A.) Front
B.) Side
C.) Rear
D.) Top
*C.) Rear
- Which method of heat transfer is the main reason for
ventilation requirements in fire department operations?
p. 6
A.) Conduction
B.) Direct flame contact
C.) Radiation
D.) Convection
D.) Convection
- How many different areas as a minimum does NFPA require be available to store 1 1/2-inch or larger preconnected hose
lines?
p. 14
A.) 5
B.) 2
C.) 4
D.) 3
*B.) 2
- What is the last part of the building that the first
arriving company will be able to observe when positioned
correctly and traveling from North to South?
p. 34
A.) South side
B.) Front
C.) North side
D.) Rear
A.) South side
- How should the pumper be positioned to the front at a
warehouse fire building?
p. 34
A.) So an aerial device can be placed in front
B.) So hose lays will be relatively short
C.) So company officers can view the building
D.) So entrances can be used to fight the fire
D.) So entrances can be used to fight the fire
- Which NFPA standard covers the standard on water supplies for suburban and rural fire fighting?
p. 17
A.) 1142
B.) 1901
C.) 1903
D.) 1467
A.) 1142
- What is the minimum size of the supply hose?
p. 17
A.) 5-inch
B.) 3 1/2-inch
C.) 4 1/2-inch
D.) 4-inch
B.) 3 1/2-inch
- What is the most widely used size attack line within the
fire service?
p. 15
A.) 2-inch
B.) 1-inch
C.) 1 3/4-inch
D.) 1 1/2-inch
C.) 1 3/4-inch
- What letter designation is generally given to the rear of
the building?
p. 33
A.) B
B.) D
C.) C
D.) A
*C.) C
- Which type of nozzle should be attached to the 2 1/2-inch preconnected hose line due to the reduced nozzle pressure and lower nozzle reaction?
p. 17
A.) Fog pattern
B.) Master-stream
C.) Adjustable
D.) Solid-stream
*D.) Solid-stream
- What length sections of hose line should be used to supply the master stream appliance when it is not preconnected?
p. 19
A.) 45 to 55 feet
B.) 25 to 35 feet
C.) 35 to 45 feet
D.) 15 to 25 feet
D.) 15 to 25 feet
- Which is NOT an advantage of using the forward lay with a charged supply line?
p. 24
A.) A preconnected master stream appliance may be used almost
immediately after arriving at the fire
B.) The company is free to take up any position in the front,
rear or side of the burning structure
C.) The engine company is self-sufficient in terms of water
supply
D.) The entire crew is available on the fire scene from the
beginning
D.) The entire crew is available on the fire scene from the
beginning
- Which hose lay is popular when the second arriving company is close behind the first?
p. 25
A.) Direct-to-fire-no line-laid approach
B.) Forward lay using an uncharged supply line
C.) Reverse lay using a charged supply line
D.) Forward lay using a charged supply line
B.) Forward lay using an uncharged supply line
- Where is the first arriving engine company usually
positioned at the central corridor construction building?
p. 44
A.) Front
B.) Rear
C.) Right side
D.) Left side
A.) Front
- How many inches will a 100-foot section of steel beam
expand when heated to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit?
p. 7
A.) 15 inches
B.) 9 inches
C.) 11 inches
D.) 13 inches
*B.) 9 inches
- How many of what size hard sleeve should pumpers carry as a minimum?
p. 20
A.) Three 10-foot sections
B.) Two 10-foot sections
C.) Three 20-foot sections
D.) Two 20-foot sections
B.) Two 10-foot sections
- Which is exclusively part of the fire tetrahedron?
p. 4
A.) Fuel
B.) Heat
C.) Reaction
D.) Oxygen
*C.) Reaction
- What is characteristic of the standard fire department
stream?
p. 18
A.) 500 gpm at 65 psi
B.) 500 gpm at 45 psi
C.) 250 gpm at 45 psi
D.) 250 gpm at 65 psi
C.) 250 gpm at 45 psi
- What should particular attention be focused on by the
engine company?
p. 9
A.) Property conservation
B.) Attack line laying
C.) Primary search
D.) Exposure protection
C.) Primary search
- What type of nozzle should be used to allow a 1 1/2-inch
line to be connected to the 2 1/2-inch line?
p. 17
A.) Leader line
B.) Reducer line
C.) Jumper line
D.) Connector line
*A.) Leader line
- What is the hydrant assist valve also known as?
p. 21
A.) Four-way valve
B.) Siamese
C.) Two-way valve
D.) Ball valve
A.) Four-way valve
- Which is an NFPA standard designed to provide fire
departments with an objective method of measuring
performance for initial fire suppression and rescue
procedures?
p. 4
A.) 1903
B.) 1410
C.) 1567
D.) 1104
B.) 1410
- Where should the nozzle of the 1 1/2-inch hose line be
located when separate hose beds are provided?
p. 16
A.) Bottom
B.) Top
C.) Left
D.) Right
B.) Top
- What should be the maximum length of pre connected hose lines of 1 1/2- or 1 3/4-inch?
p. 16
A.) 500 feet
B.) 750 feet
C.) 250 feet
D.) 1,000 feet
C.) 250 feet
- Approximately how many times more water is the 4-inch LDH able to move than the 2 1/2-inch hose line?
p. 17
A.) 4.5 times
B.) 5.5 times
C.) 3.5 times
D.) 2.5 times
C.) 3.5 times
- Where do most businesses front in a shopping mall?
p. 41
A.) Central court
B.) Rear alley way
C.) Parking lots
D.) Exterior walls
A.) Central court
- Which action can eliminate or stop conduction without the firefighter even being aware?
p. 7
A.) Fuel removal
B.) Water application
C.) Overhaul
D.) Ventilation
B.) Water application
- What is considered the ultimate goal of preincident
planning?
p. 32
A.) To know the problems involved in every potential fire
building in a company’s response area for each specific
building
B.) To know the problems involved in every government fire
building in a company’s response area for each specific
branch
C.) To know the problems involved in every manufacturing fire
building in a company’s response area for each specific
industry
D.) To know the problems involved in every valuable fire
building in a company’s response area for each specific
neighborhood
A.) To know the problems involved in every potential fire
building in a company’s response area for each specific
building
- Which direction does radiated heat travel?
p. 6
A.) Downwards only
B.) Evenly in all directions
C.) Upwards only
D.) Upwards and then sideways
B.) Evenly in all directions
- Where should the main body of fire in the rear of the
mercantile store be attacked from?
p. 41
A.) Front or unburned
B.) Top or burned
C.) Sides or burned
D.) Rear or unburned
A.) Front or unburned
- What should be the minimum gallons per minute of the pump on the engine itself?
p. 14
A.) 1,200
B.) 750
C.) 1,500
D.) 500
B.) 750
- What length straight ladder with roof hooks is required by the NFPA?
p. 22
A.) 14 or 16 feet
B.) 12 or 14 feet
C.) 16 or 18 feet
D.) 18 or 20 feet
B.) 12 or 14 feet
- Which coverage areas are most important with the fire in a garden apartment?
p. 41
A.) Front and sides
B.) Top and sides
C.) Front and rear
D.) Sides and rear
C.) Front and rear
- How many combination spray nozzles with a 200 fpm minimum are required on the pumper apparatus by the NFPA?
p. 17
A.) 4
B.) 2
C.) 1
D.) 3
C.) 1
- How many double male and double female 2 1/2-inch adapters with National Standard Thread are required by the NFPA?
p. 22
A.) 3
*B.) 1
C.) 2
D.) 4
B.) 1
- What is the travel of heat through a solid body?
p. 6
A.) Direct flame contact
B.) Convection
C.) Radiation
D.) Conduction
D.) Conduction
- Where should the first arriving engine place itself at a
set-back building?
p. 41
A.) Along the leeward side of the building
B.) Close to the front of the building
C.) Close to the rear of the building
D.) Along the windward side of the building
B.) Close to the front of the building
- What can be used to advance hose lines around and over the fire from the side of the building to help avoid cluttered
stairways?
p. 40
A.) Aerial devices
B.) Ropes
C.) Ladders
D.) Rooftop operations
C.) Ladders
- What is the height limit generally placed upon garden
style apartments?
p. 42-43
A.) 5 to 6 stories
B.) 3 to 4 stories
C.) 4 to 5 stories
D.) 2 to 3 stories
B.) 3 to 4 stories
- How many companies are required to provide one pumper with a water supply when using the forward lay using an uncharged supply line?
p. 25
A.) 4
B.) 3
C.) 1
D.) 2
D.) 2
- What is the NFPA minimum requirement for soft-suction hose line?
p. 19
A.) 25 feet
B.) 20 feet
C.) 15 feet
D.) 30 feet
C.) 15 feet
- Which method of heat travel is accomplished through the motion of smoke, hot air and flying embers?
p. 5
A.) Direct flame contact
B.) Radiation
C.) Convection
D.) Conduction
C.) Convection
- What is the first and most basic step in coverage?
p. 33
A.) Developing the incident action plan
B.) Charging the hoselines
C.) Assigning tasks to companies
D.) Positioning of the apparatus
D.) Positioning of the apparatus
- Where should the first arriving pumper position in
relation to the fire building?
p. 33
A.) In the rear
B.) Just before
C.) Just past
D.) Directly in front
C.) Just past
1. Which of the following work in conjunction to cause flashover? p. 8 A.) Direct flame contact and convection B.) Convection and radiation C.) Conduction and convection D.) Direct flame contact and radiation
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B.) Convection and radiation
- Which may cause a rollover at the top of a structure
because of the hot products of combustion igniting
materials at that level?
p. 8
A.) Conduction
B.) Convection
C.) Direct flame contact
D.) Radiation
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B.) Convection
- What is the greatest cause of exposure fires once the fire
has grown to considerable size?
p. 6
A.) Direct flame contact
B.) Radiation
C.) Conduction
D.) Convection
B.) Radiation
- How many inches will a 100-foot section of steel beam
expand when heated to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit?
p. 7
A.) 15 inches
B.) 9 inches
C.) 11 inches
D.) 13 inches
B.) 9 inches
- Which action can eliminate or stop conduction without the firefighter even being aware?
p. 7
A.) Fuel removal
B.) Water application
C.) Overhaul
D.) Ventilation
B.) Water application
- Which two things needed to sustain a fire are usually in
plentiful supply in structural fire?
p. 5
A.) Fuel and heat
B.) Oxygen and fuel
C.) Oxygen and heat
D.) Heat and reaction
B.) Oxygen and fuel
- What should particular attention be focused on by the
engine company?
p. 9
A.) Property conservation
B.) Attack line laying
C.) Primary search
D.) Exposure protection
C.) Primary search
- What is considered the basic unit of a fire department?
p. 4
A.) Staged company
B.) Rescue company
C.) Ladder company
D.) Engine company
D.) Engine company
- What is the basis on which engine company operations are carried out?
p. 9
A.) First alarm
B.) Overhaul
C.) Analysis
D.) Size up
D.) Size up
- When which two methods of heat transfer combine is the most severe area of exposure created?
p. 6
A.) Convection and direct flame contact
B.) Conduction and direct flame contact
C.) Convection and conduction
D.) Convection and radiation
D.) Convection and radiation
- Which method of heat travel is accomplished through the motion of smoke, hot air and flying embers?
p. 5
A.) Direct flame contact
B.) Radiation
C.) Convection
D.) Conduction
C.) Convection
- Which is exclusively part of the fire tetrahedron?
p. 4
A.) Fuel
B.) Heat
C.) Reaction
D.) Oxygen
C.) Reaction
- Which method of heat transfer is the main reason for
ventilation requirements in fire department operations?
p. 6
A.) Conduction
B.) Direct flame contact
C.) Radiation
D.) Convection
D.) Convection
- Which type of priorities are life safety, extinguishment
and property conservation?
p. 4
A.) Operational
B.) Tactical
C.) Administrative
D.) Logistical
B.) Tactical
- Which is an NFPA standard designed to provide fire
departments with an objective method of measuring
performance for initial fire suppression and rescue
procedures?
p. 4
A.) 1903
B.) 1410
C.) 1567
D.) 1104
B.) 1410
- Which is considered to be a primary responsibility of the
engine company?
p. 9
A.) Life safety
B.) Fuel removal
C.) Ventilation
D.) Overhaul
A.) Life safety
- Which direction does radiated heat travel?
p. 6
A.) Downwards only
B.) Evenly in all directions
C.) Upwards only
D.) Upwards and then sideways
B.) Evenly in all directions
- What is the first priority on the fire ground?
p. 4
A.) Property conservation
B.) Fire extinguishment
C.) Water supply
D.) Life safety
D.) Life safety
- What is the travel of heat through a solid body?
p. 6
A.) Direct flame contact
B.) Convection
C.) Radiation
D.) Conduction
D.) Conduction
- What is the minimum number of feet of 2 1/2-inch or larger hose line required by NFPA?
p. 16
A.) 400
B.) 1,200
C.) 800
D.) 1,600
C.) 800
- How many separate supply lines can be laid from the
divided hose bed?
p. 15
A.) 3
B.) 4
C.) 5
D.) 2
D.) 2
- Which size nozzle tip is generally used on the 2 1/2-inch
hose to produce the standard fire department stream?
p. 18
A.) 1 1/4-inch
B.) 2 1/4-inch
C.) 1 3/4-inch
D.) 1 1/8-inch
D.) 1 1/8-inch
- Which is NOT an advantage of using the reverse lay using a charged supply line?
p. 27
A.) Get water to the fire faster than operations using
preconnected hose lines
B.) The engine company is self-sufficient in terms of its own
water supply
C.) Pumpers are not positioned close to the fire building in
case of collapse
D.) Later-arriving engine companies may initially hook up to
a pumper operating from a hydrant
A.) Get water to the fire faster than operations using
preconnected hose lines
- Where is the soft-suction hose normally connected?
p. 20
A.) Rear intake
B.) Front intake
C.) Top intake
D.) Bottom intake
B.) Front intake
- What length sections of hose line should be used to supply the master stream appliance when it is not preconnected?
p. 19
A.) 45 to 55 feet
B.) 25 to 35 feet
C.) 35 to 45 feet
D.) 15 to 25 feet
D.) 15 to 25 feet
- How many ball valves need to be placed on a hydrant to
allow an additional supply line to be laid without
shutting down the hydrant?
p. 21
A.) 2
B.) 5
C.) 3
D.) 4
A.) 2
- How many combination spray nozzles with a 200 fpm minimum are required on the pumper apparatus by the NFPA?
p. 17
A.) 4
B.) 2
C.) 1
D.) 3
C.) 1
- What should be the maximum length of pre connected hose lines of 1 1/2- or 1 3/4-inch?
p. 16
A.) 500 feet
B.) 750 feet
C.) 250 feet
D.) 1,000 feet
C.) 250 feet
- Which size hose line is recommended for fires that cannot be controlled by the smaller attack lines?
p. 16
A.) 3-inch
B.) 2-inch
C.) 2 1/2-inch
D.) 1 3/4-inch
C.) 2 1/2-inch
- Which is the more popular size of soft-suction hose line
being used today?
p. 19
A.) 3 and 4 inches
B.) 4 and 5 inches
C.) 2 and 3 inches
D.) 5 and 6 inches
B.) 4 and 5 inches
- Which NFPA standard defines requirements for new
automotive fire apparatus?
p. 14
A.) 1907
B.) 1901
C.) 1405
D.) 1403
B.) 1901
- Which hose lay is popular when the second arriving company is close behind the first?
p. 25
A.) Direct-to-fire-no line-laid approach
B.) Forward lay using an uncharged supply line
C.) Reverse lay using a charged supply line
D.) Forward lay using a charged supply line
B.) Forward lay using an uncharged supply line
- What is the most widely used size attack line within the
fire service?
p. 15
A.) 2-inch
B.) 1-inch
C.) 1 3/4-inch
D.) 1 1/2-inch
C.) 1 3/4-inch
- What is characteristic of the standard fire department
stream?
p. 18
A.) 500 gpm at 65 psi
B.) 500 gpm at 45 psi
C.) 250 gpm at 45 psi
D.) 250 gpm at 65 psi
C.) 250 gpm at 45 psi
- Which is NOT an advantage of using the forward lay with a charged supply line?
p. 24
A.) A preconnected master stream appliance may be used almost
immediately after arriving at the fire
B.) The company is free to take up any position in the front,
rear or side of the burning structure
C.) The engine company is self-sufficient in terms of water
supply
D.) The entire crew is available on the fire scene from the
beginning
D.) The entire crew is available on the fire scene from the
beginning
- Which type of nozzle should be attached to the 2 1/2-inch pre-connected hose line due to the reduced nozzle pressure and lower nozzle reaction?
p. 17
A.) Fog pattern
B.) Master-stream
C.) Adjustable
D.) Solid-stream
D.) Solid-stream
- How many double male and double female 2 1/2-inch adapters with National Standard Thread are required by the NFPA?
p. 22
A.) 3
B.) 1
C.) 2
D.) 4
B.) 1
- How many of what size hard sleeve should pumpers carry as a minimum?
p. 20
A.) Three 10-foot sections
B.) Two 10-foot sections
C.) Three 20-foot sections
D.) Two 20-foot sections
B.) Two 10-foot sections
- At what wind speed will a straight tip begin to be needed for penetration?
p. 18
A.) 15 mph
B.) 20 mph
C.) 30 mph
D.) 25 mph
C.) 30 mph
- Which is considered to be the most desirable hose lay for the one-piece engine company?
p. 23
A.) Forward lay using an uncharged supply line
B.) Reverse lay using a charged line
C.) Forward lay using a charged supply line
D.) Direct-to-fire-no line-laid approach
C.) Forward lay using a charged supply line
- Approximately how many times more water is the 4-inch LDH able to move than the 2 1/2-inch hose line?
p. 17
A.) 4.5 times
B.) 5.5 times
C.) 3.5 times
D.) 2.5 times
C.) 3.5 times
- Where should the nozzle of the 1 1/2-inch hose line be
located when separate hose beds are provided?
p. 16
A.) Bottom
B.) Top
C.) Left
D.) Right
B.) Top
- How many cubic feet of storage space as a minimum does NFPA require for 2 1/2-inch or larger fire hose on the
engine?
p. 14
A.) 40
B.) 30
C.) 50
D.) 60
B.) 30
- How many companies are required to provide one pumper with a water supply when using the forward lay using an uncharged supply line?
p. 25
A.) 4
B.) 3
C.) 1
D.) 2
D.) 2
- Which type of lay is the only one with the advantage of
the pumper being away from the fire building?
p. 26
A.) Forward lay using a charged supply line
B.) Forward lay using an uncharged supply line
C.) Reverse lay using a charged supply line
D.) Direct-to-fire-no line-laid approach
C.) Reverse lay using a charged supply line
- What length straight ladder with roof hooks is required by the NFPA?
p. 22
A.) 14 or 16 feet
B.) 12 or 14 feet
C.) 16 or 18 feet
D.) 18 or 20 feet
B.) 12 or 14 feet
- What is the minimum number of gallons of water that the water tank on the engine should be able to carry?
p. 14
A.) 1,200
B.) 1,500
C.) 1,750
D.) 1,000
D.) 1,000
- What should be the minimum gallons per minute of the pump on the engine itself?
p. 14
A.) 1,200
B.) 750
C.) 1,500
D.) 500
B.) 750
- What is the NFPA minimum requirement for soft-suction hose line?
p. 19
A.) 25 feet
B.) 20 feet
C.) 15 feet
D.) 30 feet
C.) 15 feet
- What size extension ladder should the pumper be equipped with when no ladder trucks are in service?
p. 22
A.) 50-foot
B.) 20-foot
C.) 65-foot
D.) 35-foot
D.) 35-foot
- How many different areas as a minimum does NFPA require be available to store 1 1/2-inch or larger preconnected hose
lines?
p. 14
A.) 5
B.) 2
C.) 4
D.) 3
B.) 2
- What is the hydrant assist valve also known as?
p. 21
A.) Four-way valve
B.) Siamese
C.) Two-way valve
D.) Ball valve
A.) Four-way valve
- What is the minimum size of the supply hose?
p. 17
A.) 5-inch
B.) 3 1/2-inch
C.) 4 1/2-inch
D.) 4-inch
B.) 3 1/2-inch
- What type of nozzle should be used to allow a 1 1/2-inch
line to be connected to the 2 1/2-inch line?
p. 17
A.) Leader line
B.) Reducer line
C.) Jumper line
D.) Connector line
A.) Leader line
- Which NFPA standard covers the standard on water supplies for suburban and rural fire fighting?
p. 17
A.) 1142
B.) 1901
C.) 1903
D.) 1467
A.) 1142
- What is the minimum gpm flow that NFPA 1901 recommends for a master stream appliance?
p. 19
A.) 2,500
B.) 1,500
C.) 1,000
D.) 2,000
C.) 1,000
- What is the minimum number of feet of fire hose that NFPA requires be carried on the pumper fire apparatus?
p. 15
A.) 600
B.) 500
C.) 400
D.) 700
C.) 400
- What is the designated flow from a spray nozzle usually
rated?
p. 18
A.) 85-psi nozzle pressure
B.) 100-psi nozzle pressure
C.) 200-psi nozzle pressure
D.) 45-psi nozzle pressure
B.) 100-psi nozzle pressure
- What does the first pumper work from when using the
direct-to-fire-no line-laid approach?
p. 25
A.) Hydrant
B.) Water tank
C.) Relay outfit
D.) Drafting hose
B.) Water tank
- Which engine company should proceed up the alley from the cross street to access the rear of the attached building?
p. 37
A.) Command
B.) Staged
C.) First arriving
D.) Second arriving
D.) Second arriving
- How many sides of the building are officers allowed to see when the first due company places its apparatus properly?
p. 33
A.) 2
B.) 3
C.) 1
D.) 4
B.) 3
- Optimally how many sides of the building should be
laddered to allow for means of access and egress?
p. 40
A.) 1
B.) 3
C.) 4
D.) 2
C.) 4
- What is considered the ultimate goal of preincident
planning?
p. 32
A.) To know the problems involved in every potential fire
building in a company’s response area for each specific
building
B.) To know the problems involved in every government fire
building in a company’s response area for each specific
branch
C.) To know the problems involved in every manufacturing fire building in a company’s response area for each specific
industry
D.) To know the problems involved in every valuable fire
building in a company’s response area for each specific
neighborhood
A.) To know the problems involved in every potential fire
building in a company’s response area for each specific
building
- What can be used to advance hose lines around and over the fire from the side of the building to help avoid cluttered
stairways?
p. 40
A.) Aerial devices
B.) Ropes
C.) Ladders
D.) Rooftop operations
C.) Ladders
- Which coverage areas are most important with the fire in a garden apartment?
p. 41
A.) Front and sides
B.) Top and sides
C.) Front and rear
D.) Sides and rear
C.) Front and rear
- Where is the first due company usually assigned?
p. 33
A.) Windward side of the building
B.) Front of the building
C.) Leeward side of the building
D.) Rear of the building
B.) Front of the building
- What is the first and most basic step in coverage?
p. 33
A.) Developing the incident action plan
B.) Charging the hoselines
C.) Assigning tasks to companies
D.) Positioning of the apparatus
D.) Positioning of the apparatus
- Which of the following should not be taken into
consideration when placing companies at a high-rise fire
building?
p. 44
A.) Location of standpipe intakes
B.) Width of the building
C.) Height of the building
D.) Length of the building
C.) Height of the building
- What letter designation is generally given to the rear of
the building?
p. 33
A.) B
B.) D
C.) C
D.) A
C.) C
- What is most often used for venting or fire attack in a
standard shopping center?
p. 41
A.) Walls
B.) Doors
C.) Windows
D.) Rooftop
C.) Windows
- Which coverage is vital in general in the mercantile area?
p. 41
A.) Front
B.) Side
C.) Rear
D.) Top
C.) Rear
- Which should be covered by the engine company before advancing hose lines from the sides?
p. 40
A.) Exterior porches
B.) Exterior stairways
C.) Interior foyers
D.) Interior stairwells
D.) Interior stairwells
- Where should the engine company position itself in the
front when the ladder company is approaching from the same direction at an attached building?
p. 36
A.) In the rear of the building
B.) Just short of the building
C.) Just past the building
D.) In the front of the building
C.) Just past the building
- Where is the first arriving engine company usually
positioned at the central corridor construction building?
p. 44
A.) Front
B.) Rear
C.) Right side
D.) Left side
A.) Front
- How should the pumper be positioned to the front at a
warehouse fire building?
p. 34
A.) So an aerial device can be placed in front
B.) So hose lays will be relatively short
C.) So company officers can view the building
D.) So entrances can be used to fight the fire
D.) So entrances can be used to fight the fire
- What is the height limit generally placed upon garden
style apartments?
p. 42-43
A.) 5 to 6 stories
B.) 3 to 4 stories
C.) 4 to 5 stories
D.) 2 to 3 stories
B.) 3 to 4 stories
- What is the last part of the building that the first
arriving company will be able to observe when positioned
correctly and traveling from North to South?
p. 34
A.) South side
B.) Front
C.) North side
D.) Rear
A.) South side
- Which NFPA standard was developed with the primary purpose to aid in the development of a preincident plan?
p. 32
A.) 1901
B.) 1467
C.) 1620
D.) 1903
C.) 1620
- Where should the first arriving engine place itself at a
set-back building?
p. 41
A.) Along the leeward side of the building
B.) Close to the front of the building
C.) Close to the rear of the building
D.) Along the windward side of the building
B.) Close to the front of the building
- Where should the engine position itself when the alley to the rear of the fire building is narrow?
p. 37
A.) Close to the building
B.) On the far side
C.) On the street
D.) At the rear
C.) On the street
- Where should the main body of fire in the rear of the
mercantile store be attacked from?
p. 41
A.) Front or unburned
B.) Top or burned
C.) Sides or burned
D.) Rear or unburned
A.) Front or unburned
- Where do most businesses front in a shopping mall?
p. 41
A.) Central court
B.) Rear alley way
C.) Parking lots
D.) Exterior walls
A.) Central court
- Where should the first arriving pumper position in
relation to the fire building?
p. 33
A.) In the rear
B.) Just before
C.) Just past
D.) Directly in front
C.) Just past
- Which is an easy and effective way to mark a room as being searched during the primary search effort?
p. 63
A.) Put a piece of furniture in the doorway
B.) Close and lock the door
C.) Place a large “X” on the door with marker
D.) Turn on the light in the room
A.) Put a piece of furniture in the doorway
- When should ventilation begin when the fire is free
burning?
p. 56
A.) Just before the initial attack
B.) Once the initial attack has begun
C.) At the same time as the initial attack
D.) It should not be performed with a free burning fire
C.) At the same time as the initial attack
- What direction should subsequent turns be when the first turn into the room over the fire is a right-hand turn?
p. 62
A.) Random
B.) Right-hand
C.) Alternating
D.) Left-hand
B.) Right-hand
- Which of the following is the hose line NOT generally used for during rescue operations in a large, occupied
residential building?
p. 57
A.) Hit the main body of the fire
B.) Cut off the spread of the fire
C.) Control the spread of the fire to nearby exposures
D.) Cover areas into which the fire will likely spread
C.) Control the spread of the fire to nearby exposures
- Which statement is correct?
p. 60
A.) All firefighters should be able to conduct a primary search
B.) Only engine companies should be able to conduct a primary
search
C.) Only rescue teams should be able to conduct a primary
search
D.) Only ladder companies should be able to conduct a primary search
A.) All firefighters should be able to conduct a primary search
- Which fire situation always presents with the possibility
of a rescue situation?
p. 50
A.) Industrial property
B.) Commercial property
C.) Manufacturing property
D.) Residential property
D.) Residential property
- According to national statistics in which occupancy do the most injuries and deaths occur during a fire?
p. 50
A.) Residences
B.) Nursing homes
C.) Hospitals
D.) Schools
A.) Residences
- What should be done after a room that the fire has entered have been searched during the primary search?
p. 63
A.) Block the door open
B.) Close the door
C.) Open the window
D.) Apply water
B.) Close the door
- Which is NOT seen as a primary duty of the engine company in a rescue situation?
p. 55
A.) Protect exposures from fire dangers
B.) Keep the fire from jeopardizing anyone inside the building
C.) Support the primary search
D.) Contain the fire
A.) Protect exposures from fire dangers
- Which type of structure should be completely evacuated in all situations?
p. 59
A.) Hospitals
B.) Schools
C.) Rehab centers
D.) Nursing homes
B.) Schools
- What size line should fire crews be prepared to use when fighting fires at a fire resistive building?
p. 60
A.) 1 1/8-inch
B.) 1 1/2-inch
C.) 1 3/4-inch
D.) 2 1/2-inch
D.) 2 1/2-inch
- Which of the following is NOT part of the SOG that
describes the operating policy regarding risk assessment
and safety management at all emergency incidents?
p. 50
A.) Fire fighters will risk their lives a little in a
calculated manner to rescue potentially savable victims
B.) Fire fighters will risk their lives a little in a
calculated manner to rescue savable property
C.) Fire fighters will not risk their lives at all for lives
or property that is already lost
D.) Fire fighters will risk their lives a lot in a calculated
manner to rescue savable lives
A.) Fire fighters will risk their lives a little in a
calculated manner to rescue potentially savable victims
- What should be done if the area above the fire is not
tenable for searching?
p. 60
A.) Attempt to enter the area
B.) Stretch a hose line
C.) Move onto the main body of fire
D.) Begin ventilation
D.) Begin ventilation
- Which pumper is it important to keep supplied with water so that its crew can maintain their position and continue rescue and fire attack operations?
p. 54
A.) Third-arriving
B.) Second-arriving
C.) Last-arriving
D.) First-arriving
D.) First-arriving
- When does preparation for a rescue begin?
p. 50
A.) After the specialists arrive
B.) When the alarm is received
C.) Before the alarm is received
D.) Once crews arrive at the scene
C.) Before the alarm is received
- How many fire fighters as a minimum must be available to backup a team of two fire fighters working in the hazard
area?
p. 52
A.) 6
B.) 8
C.) 2
D.) 4
C.) 2
- What size stream would be more effective in protecting
occupants trapped inside a building where the fire has
gained considerable headway?
p. 57
A.) 2 1/2-inch
B.) 1 3/4-inch
C.) 1 1/8-inch
D.) 1 1/2-inch
A.) 2 1/2-inch
- What should be done first when there are victims preparing to jump from windows upon arrival?
p. 52
A.) Affect the rescue
B.) Stretch a protective line
C.) Begin search procedures
D.) Knock down the fire
A.) Affect the rescue
- What is as essential to the primary search and rescue
effort as it is to fire extinguishment?
p. 53
A.) Tools
B.) Water
C.) Timing
D.) Ropes
B.) Water
- How many officers must be part of the rapid intervention team?
p. 53
A.) 2
B.) 4
C.) 3
D.) 1
D.) 1
- Which is NOT a consideration that should factor into the
decision to completely evacuate a hospital?
p. 59
A.) Building construction type
B.) Severity of the fire
C.) Location of the fire
D.) Number of patients
D.) Number of patients
- Which of the following is NOT considered the main thrust of rescue operations in any type of structure?
p. 56
A.) Location of fire fighters outside of the structure
B.) Location of occupants most endangered by the fire
C.) Severity of the fire
D.) Location of the fire
A.) Location of fire fighters outside of the structure
- Which rooms on the second floor should be searched first when dealing with a fire on the first floor of a
two-story, single-family dwelling?
p. 56
A.) Rooms with the least amount of smoke
B.) Rooms directly above the fire
C.) Rooms with the greatest amount of smoke
D.) Rooms most remote from the fire
B.) Rooms directly above the fire
- Which will indicate where fire fighters should begin their search and rescue and fire attack efforts?
p. 51
A.) Size-up
B.) Initial report
C.) Preplanning
D.) Inspections
A.) Size-up
- What is done after the primary search to ensure no one was overlooked?
p. 56
A.) Ventilation procedures
B.) Fire attack operations
C.) Secondary search
D.) Overhaul operations
C.) Secondary search
- What is the minimum gpm of the permanently mounted fire pump on a pumper?
p. 72
A.) 750
B.) 650
C.) 850
D.) 950
A.) 750
- Which lay distance may NOT require relaying operations to counteract the effect of friction loss and elevation
pressures?
p. 80
A.) 1,100 feet
B.) 1,500 feet
C.) 1,300 feet
D.) 900 feet
D.) 900 feet
- What is the most often used length of soft suction hose
when a pumper is working directly from a hydrant?
p. 72
A.) 30 to 40 feet
B.) 10 to 20 feet
C.) 40 to 50 feet
D.) 20 to 30 feet
B.) 10 to 20 feet
- Which is the pressure of the hydrant water at rest?
p. 68
A.) Relay pressure
B.) Residual pressure
C.) Static pressure
D.) Simple pressure
C.) Static pressure
- What is the maximum level above its rated peak speed that the pump should be operated?
p. 74
A.) 75%
B.) 70%
C.) 85%
D.) 80%
D.) 80%
- Which intakes on the pumper are closest to the pump itself and most effective when drafting?
p. 72
A.) Top
B.) Front
C.) Side
D.) Rear
C.) Side
- Which of the following is the attack hose NOT designed
for?
p. 76
A.) Moving water from a pressurized water source to a pump
B.) Moving water to fire department pumps
C.) Conveying water to distributor nozzles and manifolds
D.) Conveying water to hose line nozzles
A.) Moving water from a pressurized water source to a pump
- What are the only limitation to the distance water can be
relayed?
p. 80
A.) Level of terrain and ground grade
B.) Amount of pumpers and supply hose
C.) Amount of water and friction loss
D.) Level training and personnel
B.) Amount of pumpers and supply hose
- Which cannot happen without dire consequences once a
pumper is supplying tank water to attack lines?
p. 70
A.) Rotate out original crew members
B.) Utilize more than one hose line
C.) Allow the tank to run dry
D.) Lay a LDH
C.) Allow the tank to run dry
- At what pressure should the pumper at a hydrant initially begin pumping to a unit at the fire?
p. 79
A.) 150 psi
B.) 100 psi
C.) 200 psi
D.) 250 psi
B.) 100 psi
- What is the minimum residual pressure that the pump
operator should maintain?
p. 75
A.) 20 to 25 psi
B.) 35 to 40 psi
C.) 25 to 30 psi
D.) 30 to 35 psi
A.) 20 to 25 psi
- How many gallons of water do mobile water supply apparatus generally carry?
p. 70
A.) 1,000 to 3,500
B.) 2,500 to 5,000
C.) 1,500 to 4,000
D.) 2,000 to 4,500
A.) 1,000 to 3,500
- What is the minimum size discharge outlet needed on the pumper to discharge the rated capacity of the pump?
p. 74
A.) 4-inch
B.) 3-inch
C.) 2 1/2-inch
D.) 3 1/2-inch
C.) 2 1/2-inch
- Which is used to increase the velocity of a larger volume
of water that is flowing by gravity through a given size
dump valve?
p. 71
A.) Jet assist
B.) Drafting tool
C.) Pneumatic pump
D.) Offloading valve
A.) Jet assist
- What is the main objective always when it comes to water supply?
p. 68
A.) Obtaining maximum utilization with minimum personnel
B.) Obtaining maximum utilization with maximum personnel
C.) Obtaining minimum utilization with maximum personnel
D.) Obtaining minimum utilization with minimum personnel
A.) Obtaining maximum utilization with minimum personnel
- At what pressure must the pumping system be capable of delivering one hundred percent of its rated capacity?
p. 72
A.) 300 psi
B.) 200 psi
C.) 150 psi
D.) 250 psi
C.) 150 psi
- In what order should supply lines be charged when relaying water?
p. 81
A.) From the center to the ends
B.) From the ends to the center
C.) From the source to the fire
D.) From the fire to the source
C.) From the source to the fire
- At what pressure should all pumpers in the relay line be
set to pump to the pumper at the fire at the start of the
operation?
p. 81
A.) 250 psi
B.) 100 psi
C.) 150 psi
D.) 200 psi
C.) 150 psi
- Which is used to primarily move water from one location to another?
p. 70
A.) Pumper
B.) Tanker
C.) Puller
D.) Tender
D.) Tender
- Which is the major source of water for many fire
departments?
p. 68
A.) Apparatus water tank
B.) Mobile water supply apparatus
C.) Water main system
D.) Static water source
C.) Water main system
- What is the maximum gpm that the 2 1/2-inch supply line should be used to deliver?
p. 76
A.) 650
B.) 350
C.) 450
D.) 550
B.) 350
- Which is a limiting factor for the operation of the
pumper?
p. 72
A.) Residual pressure
B.) Number of intakes
C.) Static pressure
D.) Number of discharges
A.) Residual pressure
- What is the maximum setting that should be used for the pressure relief device when using an LDH to supply attack lines?
p. 76
A.) 300 psi
B.) 200 psi
C.) 250 psi
D.) 350 psi
B.) 200 psi
- Approximately how many 2 1/2-inch hose lines is a 5-inch hose line equivalent to?
p. 78
A.) 8
B.) 7
C.) 6
D.) 5
C.) 6
- What may be needed to move water from a distant static source to the fire ground?
p. 70
A.) Pumper relay
B.) Enhancement pumper
C.) Long hose lay
D.) High residual pressure
A.) Pumper relay
- Up to what operating pressure is the attack hose designed to be used up to as a minimum?
p. 76
A.) 350 psi
B.) 250 psi
C.) 275 psi
D.) 375 psi
C.) 275 psi
- What is the absolute minimum residual pressure that should ever be allowed by the pump operator?
p. 75
A.) 25 psi
B.) 20 psi
C.) 10 psi
D.) 15 psi
C.) 10 psi
- What size LDH is generally used when a pumper stretches a supply hose to the fire using a forward lay?
p. 72
A.) 4 to 5 inch
B.) 3 to 4 inch
C.) 2 to 3 inch
D.) 5 to 6 inch
A.) 4 to 5 inch
- How many supply lines should be laid initially if an LDH
is not being used for the initial supply line?
p. 81
A.) 1
B.) 4
C.) 3
D.) 2
D.) 2
- What is the minimum number of valved intakes that must be provided on the pumper that can be controlled from the pump operator’s position?
p. 74
A.) 1
B.) 2
C.) 3
D.) 4
A.) 1
- What is the best solution if additional water is needed?
p. 81
A.) Begin a second relay operation immediately
B.) Increase the residual pressure with pumps
C.) Remove one of the relay pumpers from operation
D.) Lay another supply line between operating pumpers
D.) Lay another supply line between operating pumpers
- How many more equal parts can be supplied when there is a 10% drop from the static pressure to the residual pressure once an attack line is charged?
p. 69
A.) One
B.) Four
C.) Three
D.) Two
D.) Two
- What is the main fuel of the smoldering fire?
p. 98
A.) Unburned fuel
B.) Carbon dioxide gas
C.) Particulate matter
D.) Carbon monoxide gas
D.) Carbon monoxide gas
- What should be used to efficiently fight a fire in a
basement where ventilation is almost impossible to
accomplish?
p. 95
A.) 2 1/2-inch spray stream nozzle
B.) 1 3/4-inch spray stream nozzle
C.) 2 1/2-inch smooth bore nozzle
D.) 1 3/4-inch smooth bore nozzle
C.) 2 1/2-inch smooth bore nozzle
- What pressure is the constant pressure spray nozzle
designed to maintain at the tip regardless of the flow?
p. 92
A.) 100 psi
B.) 250 psi
C.) 150 psi
D.) 200 psi
A.) 100 psi
- Which is NOT an indication of a smoldering fire?
p. 98
A.) The smoke rises quickly from the building
B.) Smoke and fire are visible from the exterior
C.) Usually the building will be tight
D.) All windows are darkened with linear cracks
B.) Smoke and fire are visible from the exterior
- What is the maximum angle setting that should be used with the fog nozzle when it is being used to push products of combustion to a better vented area?
p. 91
A.) 60 degree
B.) 45 degree
C.) 90 degree
D.) 30 degree
D.) 30 degree
- What size attack line should be used in the area above a
storage area fire in the modern garden apartment?
p. 95
A.) 1 3/4-inch
B.) 1 1/2-inch
C.) 2 1/2-inch
D.) 2 3/4-inch
A.) 1 3/4-inch
- What size section of hose must be allotted for each floor
when advancing up a stairway?
p. 97
A.) 150-foot
B.) 75-foot
C.) 50-foot
D.) 100-foot
C.) 50-foot
- What should be done when the main body of the fire is
knocked down?
p. 93
A.) Point the stream at the floor
B.) Shut down the stream
C.) Vent the room with the stream
D.) Close the door to the room
B.) Shut down the stream
- Which guideline for safe and efficient stream operation is
NOT correct?
p. 92-93
A.) Use smooth-bore nozzles on 1 3/4- and 2 1/2-inch
preconnected attack lines
B.) Crack the nozzle to bleed air out of the hose line ahead
of the water
C.) Use an indirect attack to deliver water directly to the
fire
D.) Stay low when entering the fire area to allow heat and
gases to vent before moving in
C.) Use an indirect attack to deliver water directly to the
fire
- What size hose line should be used for the interior attack line with 50% involvement of a commercial space?
p. 95
A.) 2 1/2-inch
B.) 2-inch
C.) 3 1/2-inch
D.) 3-inch
A.) 2 1/2-inch
- What does the first-arriving engine company generally use to advance the attack lines up to and above the fire?
p. 97
A.) Stairways
B.) Fire escapes
C.) Elevators
D.) Ladders
A.) Stairways
- Which size hose is it recommended be eliminated from
structural firefighting?
p. 90
A.) 2-inch
B.) 1 3/4-inch
C.) 2 1/2-inch
D.) 1 1/2-inch
D.) 1 1/2-inch
- Which of the following has the greatest volume and reach and can flow 250 to 300 gpm?
p. 91
A.) 2 1/2-inch solid stream
B.) 2 1/2-inch fog stream
C.) 1 3/4-inch fog stream
D.) 1 3/4-inch solid stream
A.) 2 1/2-inch solid stream
- What is the missing element for a smoldering fire?
p. 98
A.) Reaction
B.) Oxygen
C.) Fuel
D.) Heat
B.) Oxygen
- Which statement is correct regarding the 1 1/8-inch and 1
1/4-inch smooth bore tips?
p. 90
A.) These solid stream tips require twice the nozzle pressure
of the 2 1/2-inch spray nozzle
B.) These solid stream tips require three times the nozzle
pressure of the 2 1/2-inch spray nozzle
C.) These solid stream tips require only half the nozzle
pressure of the 2 1/2-inch spray nozzle
D.) These solid stream tips require only one third the nozzle
pressure of the 2 1/2-inch spray nozzle
C.) These solid stream tips require only half the nozzle
pressure of the 2 1/2-inch spray nozzle
- What is the most common type of fire encountered by
responding fire fighters?
p. 88
A.) Free-burning
B.) Self-extinguishing
C.) Incipient
D.) Smoldering
A.) Free-burning
- Which type of stream is NOT generally used to launch an
indirect attack on the fire?
p. 88
A.) Straight
B.) Narrow fog
C.) Wide fog
D.) Solid
C.) Wide fog
- Which type of attack is used in almost all offensive
attack situations?
p. 88
A.) Combination
B.) Direct
C.) Indirect
D.) Exterior
B.) Direct
- What is the sudden explosive ignition of fire gases when
oxygen is introduced into a superheated space previously
deprived of oxygen?
p. 99
A.) Rollover
B.) Flashdraft
C.) Backdraft
D.) Flashover
C.) Backdraft
- Which spray nozzle is an adjustable-pattern spray nozzle in which the rated discharge is delivered at a designed
nozzle pressure and nozzle setting?
p. 92
A.) Basic
B.) Constant pressure
C.) Constant/select gallonage
D.) Constant gallonage
A.) Basic
- How many gpm will the 1 1/2-inch attack line with a spray
nozzle output with the correct pressure?
p. 90
A.) 80 to 200
B.) 60 to 125
C.) 150 to 375
D.) 100 to 350
B.) 60 to 125
- Where should the fire be knocked down from before
conducting any interior operations?
p. 89
A.) Rooftop of the building
B.) Inside the building
C.) Outside the building
D.) First occupied room
C.) Outside the building
- Where should ventilation take place when encountering a smoldering fire?
p. 99
A.) Windows of the building
B.) High point on the building
C.) Doorways of the building
D.) Low point on the building
B.) High point on the building
- What does the choice of initial attack lines and nozzles
depend upon?
p. 89
A.) Purpose of the attack
B.) Level of crew training
C.) Number of victims inside
D.) Availability of water
A.) Purpose of the attack
- What size attack line should be used on the areas above and below the fire area where fire has gained control of a good portion of the floor area?
p. 96
A.) 1 3/4-inch
B.) 2 1/2-inch
C.) 2-inch
D.) 1 1/2-inch
A.) 1 3/4-inch
- How many fire fighters are needed to handle the 1 3/4-inch hose line?
p. 90
A.) 4
B.) 2
C.) 3
D.) 1
D.) 1
- Which type of fire attack is NOT a good choice for an
occupied room?
p. 88
A.) Exterior
B.) Direct
C.) Indirect
D.) Combination
C.) Indirect
- What size backup line should be used when two 1 3/4-inch attack lines are in place?
p. 104
A.) 1 3/4-inch
B.) 2-inch
C.) 2 1/2-inch
D.) 1 1/2-inch
C.) 2 1/2-inch
- What is the minimum number of personnel that should be assigned as the rapid intervention crew?
p. 109
A.) 6
B.) 8
C.) 4
D.) 2
C.) 4
- Which statement is correct?
p. 108
A.) The backup assignment should not be given to fire fighters from a neighboring district
B.) The backup assignment should be given to the fire fighters with the least fire ground experience
C.) The backup assignment should be given to the initial
attack crew
D.) The backup assignment should not be given to fire fighters who have been engaged in initial attack operations
D.) The backup assignment should not be given to fire fighters who have been engaged in initial attack operations
- What should be done with the initial attack lines if the
backup lines are needed?
p. 107
A.) Remove them from the building
B.) Shut them down
C.) Connect them to the backup line
D.) Increase the supply
B.) Shut them down
- What can be used to perform extinguishment and overhaul operations when the backup lines have gained control of
the fire?
p. 107
A.) Replacement backup lines
B.) Replacement attack lines
C.) Initial attack lines
D.) Backup lines
C.) Initial attack lines
- Which statement about backup lines is correct?
p. 104
A.) Backup lines should have lesser reach and deliver more
water than initial attack lines
B.) Backup lines should have greater reach and deliver more water than initial attack lines
C.) Backup lines should have greater reach and deliver less
water than initial attack lines
D.) Backup lines should have lesser reach and deliver less
water than initial attack lines
B.) Backup lines should have greater reach and deliver more
- Who should be responsible for establishing the backups
when a master stream appliance is needed?
p. 109
A.) First arriving engine companies
B.) Staging officers
C.) Initial attack crews
D.) Incoming engine companies
D.) Incoming engine companies
- What are the engine company’s first line of defense?
p. 104
A.) Deluge systems
B.) Sprinkler systems
C.) Backup lines
D.) Initial lines
C.) Backup lines
- Up to how many gpm do most 2 1/2-inch spray nozzles
deliver?
p. 107
A.) 250
B.) 200
C.) 150
D.) 300
A.) 250
- What size backup line should always be used when a 2
1/2-inch attack line is in place?
p. 104
A.) 2 3/4-inch
B.) 3 1/2-inch
C.) 2 1/2-inch
D.) 3-inch
C.) 2 1/2-inch
1. What height should the hole be made when controlling vertical fire spread within a shaft? p. 123 A.) Waist B.) Head C.) Knee D.) Shoulder
A.) Waist
- What can be used to prevent a large secondary fire when convection currents are present?
p. 115-117
A.) Positive pressure ventilation
B.) Wetting of all buildings
C.) Police patrols of the area
D.) Master stream applications
C.) Police patrols of the area
- What is the only way to protect exposures from radiant
heat?
p. 117
A.) Knock down the fire in the original building
B.) Perform a patrol of the area
C.) Disrupt the radiation between the buildings
D.) Cool the exposure with water
D.) Cool the exposure with water
- Which size hose line is most desirable for interior
exposure protection and can be used in most situations?
p. 119
A.) 2 1/2-inch
B.) 2-inch
C.) 1-inch
D.) 1 3/4-inch
D.) 1 3/4-inch
- What is the key to full exposure protection?
p. 114
A.) Adequate number of ladder apparatus
B.) Adequate number of hose lines
C.) Adequate number of fire fighters
D.) Adequate number of company officers
C.) Adequate number of fire fighters
- On which side of the fire should structures be covered
first when protecting the exposure?
p. 118
A.) Rearside
B.) Windward
C.) Topside
D.) Leeward
D.) Leeward
- Which of the following is considered a great asset in
terms of controlling an exposure fire?
p. 114-115
A.) Distance between buildings
B.) Interior spray system
C.) Outside sprinklers
D.) Unpierced fire wall
D.) Unpierced fire wall
- Where are vertical channels generally placed in commercial buildings and shopping centers?
p. 121
A.) Center of the building
B.) Top of the building
C.) Rear of the building
D.) Front of the building
C.) Rear of the building
- Which of the following weather factors is considered the
worst in terms of exposure fires?
p. 115
A.) Hail
B.) Rain
C.) Wind
D.) Heat
C.) Wind
- Which fire location would be considered most dangerous for fire fighters and occupants within an apartment building?
p. 125
A.) Top floor
B.) Second floor
C.) Basement
D.) First floor
C.) Basement
- Which factor affecting the severity of an exterior
exposure problem does the firefighter have control over?
p. 115
A.) Spacing between the fire and exposures
B.) Intensity and size of the fire
C.) Recent weather
D.) Availability and combustibility of fuels
B.) Intensity and size of the fire
- Which of the following is NOT something that should be
done if it is suspected that fire is traveling in
concealed spaces?
p. 120
A.) Close up the space
B.) Visually inspect the space
C.) Ventilate the space
D.) Direct water into the space
A.) Close up the space
- Which side of the fire is considered most dangerous due to convected and radiant heat?
p. 118
A.) Leeward
B.) Rearside
C.) Windward
D.) Topside
A.) Leeward
- Where should the fire fighter look to determine where the vertical shafts are located in a single-family dwelling?
p. 121
A.) Rear wall
B.) Rooftop
C.) Interior rooms
D.) Ground floor
B.) Rooftop
- Which of the following provide a safer and more effective means of cooling and protecting an exposure?
p. 118
A.) Master stream
B.) 2 1/2-inch stream
C.) 1 1/2-inch stream
D.) 1 3/4-inch stream
A.) Master stream
- What size hose line will be most useful when controlling
fire within a vertical shaft?
p. 122
A.) 1 3/4-inch
B.) 1 1/8-inch
C.) 1 1/2-inch
D.) 1 1/4-inch
A.) 1 3/4-inch
- Which of the following is NOT generally a sign of fire in
an interior wall space?
p. 122
A.) Blistering of paint
B.) Hot to the touch
C.) Discoloration of wall paper
D.) Smoke along the ceiling
D.) Smoke along the ceiling
- What is the minimum number of hose lines that should be directed up at the fire when controlling a fire in a
vertical shaft?
p. 123
A.) 2
B.) 3
C.) 1
D.) 4
C.) 1
- What is exposure coverage second to on the fire ground?
p. 114
A.) Fire attack
B.) Rescue
C.) Hose lay
D.) Ventilation
B.) Rescue
- Within what time period can roof collapse in a building
with a bar joist roof?
p. 124
A.) 25 minutes
B.) 10 minutes
C.) 15 minutes
D.) 20 minutes
B.) 10 minutes
- Which method of transfer can result in exposure fires when there are wood shingle rooftops?
p. 115
A.) Condensation
B.) Conduction
C.) Convection
D.) Radiation
C.) Convection
- Which of the following floors is ventilation required when fighting a basement fire?
p. 125
A.) Basement and attic space
B.) Basement and all other floors
C.) Basement and roof
D.) Basement and first floor
D.) Basement and first floor
- What are the most vulnerable areas of the exposure when the buildings are close together?
p. 118
A.) Distant from the fire
B.) Just below the fire
C.) Just above the fire
D.) Directly across from the fire
C.) Just above the fire
- Where should offensive basement fire operations be
conducted from?
p. 124
A.) Exterior, unburned side of the building
B.) Exterior, burned side of the building
C.) Interior, burned side of the building
D.) Interior, unburned side of the building
D.) Interior, unburned side of the building
- Which is considered an additional benefit, but not a
requirement when determining hose line placement for
exposure protection?
p. 118-119
A.) Protecting fire fighters from radiant heat
B.) Keeping fire fighters outside of the collapse zone
C.) Bearing on part of the fire closest to the exposure
D.) Maximizing reach and effectiveness of the stream
C.) Bearing on part of the fire closest to the exposure
- Where should vertical openings be opened in a basement fire to allow the heat, smoke and gases to leave the building?
p. 127
A.) Basement level
B.) Attic space
C.) First floor
D.) Roof level
D.) Roof level
- Which location is it best to attack a basement fire in a
residence with basement doors to the outside and windows along the rear side?
p. 126
A.) Rear windows
B.) Outside doors
C.) Interior stairway
D.) Through the flooring
B.) Outside doors
- Near which room in an apartment building are vertical
shafts generally found?
p. 121
A.) Living room
B.) Bathroom
C.) Garage
D.) Dining room
B.) Bathroom
- Which tip can be used on the master stream appliance when there is not enough water volume to supply the common tip sizes?
p. 134
A.) 1 1/2-inch
B.) 1 3/8-inch
C.) 1 3/4-inch
D.) 1 1/4-inch
D.) 1 1/4-inch
- Where is it best to position the elevated master stream
appliance for fire fighter safety?
p. 141
A.) At the corners of the building
B.) In front of the building
C.) Close to the building
D.) In the rear of the building
A.) At the corners of the building
- Which statement is correct?
p. 134
A.) A master stream appliance is only as good as its location
B.) A master stream appliance is only as good as its water
supply
C.) A master stream appliance is only as good as its hose line source
D.) A master stream appliance is only as good as its operator
B.) A master stream appliance is only as good as its water
supply
- In what direction should the master stream be moved to
ensure it reaches the full depth of the fire area?
p. 139
A.) Randomly
B.) Vertically
C.) Horizontally
D.) Diagonally
B.) Vertically
- When are master stream appliances primarily used?
p. 132
A.) Overhaul operations
B.) Defensive operations
C.) Searching operations
D.) Offensive operations
B.) Defensive operations
- Where will the master stream appliance most often be
located?
p. 137
A.) Outside the building
B.) On the rooftops
C.) On the fire floor
D.) Inside the front entrance
A.) Outside the building
- What is the gpm range possible with an effective master
stream appliance?
p. 132
A.) 450 to 3,000
B.) 400 to 2,500
C.) 350 to 2,000
D.) 500 to 3,500
C.) 350 to 2,000
- When using an elevated master stream appliance to protect an exposure, where should the stream be directed?
p. 141
A.) On the ground
B.) On the fire building
C.) On the exposure
D.) Between the buildings
C.) On the exposure
- What should the properly positioned solid stream be
deflected off of to ensure its effectiveness?
p. 139
A.) Floor space
B.) Ceiling
C.) Contents
D.) Walls
B.) Ceiling
- Which may be superior when using a master stream appliance for exposure protection?
p. 138
A.) Smooth-bore nozzle using a fog stream
B.) Smooth-bore nozzle using a solid stream
C.) Spray nozzle using a solid stream
D.) Spray nozzle using a fog stream
D.) Spray nozzle using a fog stream
- What is the minimum size external inlet that should be on the permanent waterway on the aerial ladder?
p. 134
A.) 4 inches
B.) 8 inches
C.) 2 inches
D.) 6 inches
A.) 4 inches
- What size LDH is used by many fire departments with an
adequate water supply source to further reduce friction
loss?
p. 136
A.) 3-inch
B.) 6-inch
C.) 4-inch
D.) 5-inch
D.) 5-inch
- Which nozzle must the permanently attached monitor be
provided with?
p. 134
A.) 2,000 gpm
B.) 1,000 gpm
C.) 1,500 gpm
D.) 2,500 gpm
B.) 1,000 gpm
- Which event would signal the need to shutdown the master stream appliance due to the fire being extinguished?
p. 141
A.) White smoke is no longer visible
B.) Visible fire is gone
C.) Smoke has changed color
D.) Steam is clearly visible
A.) White smoke is no longer visible
- Which type of master stream appliance is often referred to as a deck gun or monitor?
p. 132
A.) Deluge master stream appliances
B.) Elevated master stream appliances
C.) Portable appliances
D.) Fixed appliances
C.) Portable appliances
- What will happen to the straight stream of the master
stream appliance if a great deal too much pressure is
used?
p. 137
A.) Turns into a poor fog stream
B.) Turns into an effective fog stream
C.) Has a much greater reach and penetration
D.) Nothing happens if too much pressure is used
A.) Turns into a poor fog stream
- Which would indicate to the officer that a master stream
is not entering the building?
p. 140
A.) Decrease in exterior heat
B.) Heavy water runoff
C.) Fire crackling sounds
D.) Smoke coloration change
B.) Heavy water runoff
- What is the suggested maximum length of hose line between the pumper and master stream appliance to help reduce friction loss?
p. 137
A.) 100 feet
B.) 200 feet
C.) 150 feet
D.) 250 feet
A.) 100 feet
- What is the lowest angle the portable master stream
appliance can be operated at before needing to manually
release the locking mechanism?
p. 132
A.) 65 degrees
B.) 55 degrees
C.) 35 degrees
D.) 45 degrees
C.) 35 degrees
- What should the pump pressure be when you are making a 100-foot lay with a 1 1/4-inch smooth-bore tip with a nozzle pressure of 80 psi and friction loss of 35 psi per
100 feet?
p. 135
A.) 130 psi
B.) 80 psi
C.) 35 psi
D.) 115 psi
D.) 115 psi
- How many ways can a fixed master stream appliance be
supplied with water?
p. 133
A.) 2
B.) 1
C.) 3
D.) 4
A.) 2
- At what pressure are spray nozzles designed to operate when used with a master stream appliance?
p. 134
A.) 100 psi
B.) 150 psi
C.) 80 psi
D.) 65 psi
A.) 100 psi
- How many gpm at 100-psi nozzle pressure at full elevation and extension must the prepiped waterway for an aerial ladder be capable of delivering?
p. 133-134
A.) 2,500
B.) 2,000
C.) 1,500
D.) 1,000
D.) 1,000
- What size supply line would allow for the lowest pump
pressure given all other factors remain fairly constant?
p. 136
A.) 1-inch
B.) 2-inch
C.) 4-inch
D.) 3-inch
C.) 4-inch
- At what pressure are the most commonly used tips on the master stream appliance operated?
p. 134
A.) 120 psi
B.) 100 psi
C.) 80 psi
D.) 140 psi
C.) 80 psi
1. When four pumpers with pressures of 45, 65, 85 and 100 psi are feeding a wet standpipe system and the first source fails, which would be the next source in line to supply the system? p. 150 A.) 100 psi B.) 65 psi C.) 45 psi D.) 85 psi
D.) 85 psi
- What should be the minimum length of the first hose line
taken into the fire building?
p. 156
A.) 250 feet
B.) 150 feet
C.) 200 feet
D.) 100 feet
B.) 150 feet
- Aside from human error, what is the one deterrent to
effective sprinkler system operation?
p. 166
A.) Lack of ample heads
B.) Improper installation
C.) Inadequate water supply
D.) Mechanical malfunction
C.) Inadequate water supply
- What is the minimum area (square feet) that one sprinkler head will cover?
p. 163
A.) 100
B.) 150
C.) 200
D.) 250
A.) 100
- What is the classification of standpipe systems based
upon?
p. 146
A.) Hose connection size
B.) Available hoses
C.) Intended use
D.) Building location
C.) Intended use
- Which type of sprinkler system uses air exhausters to move water to the heads before they are activated?
p. 164-165
A.) Wet-pipe
B.) Preaction
C.) Dry-pipe
D.) Deluge
B.) Preaction
- What residual pressure must be delivered per NFPA
standards at the top-most hose connection on each
standpipe for the class I and III systems?
p. 148-149
A.) 75 psi
B.) 150 psi
C.) 50 psi
D.) 100 psi
D.) 100 psi
- Within what distance from the standpipe siamese is it best to locate the pumper?
p. 154
A.) 100 feet
B.) 150 feet
C.) 250 feet
D.) 200 feet
A.) 100 feet
- What can feed the dry standpipe system?
p. 148
A.) Occupancy water supply
B.) Fire department pumpers
C.) Exterior hose lines
D.) Municipal water supply
B.) Fire department pumpers
- How many outlets are available at each landing with the
exterior dry standpipe system?
p. 148
A.) 4
B.) 1
C.) 2
D.) 3
B.) 1
- What is the first thing the engine company should do upon arrival at a fire in a sprinkler-protected building?
p. 166
A.) Prepare to remove sprinkler heads
B.) Hook up to the siamese connection
C.) Turn off the water supply to the system
D.) Advance the first attack line from the pumper
B.) Hook up to the siamese connection
- Which type of standpipe system has piping that is filled
with pressurized air?
p. 147
A.) Semiautomatic wet
B.) Automatic wet
C.) Automatic dry
D.) Semiautomatic dry
C.) Automatic dry
- What size hose connections are provided with the Class II standpipe system?
p. 147
A.) 2 1/2-inch
B.) 1 1/2-inch
C.) 2-inch
D.) 1-inch
B.) 1 1/2-inch
- Which location tends to have post-indicator valves for the cutoff valve of the standpipe system?
p. 151
A.) Industrial properties
B.) Apartments
C.) Stores
D.) Office buildings
A.) Industrial properties
- What is the minimum size of the standpipe which makes its water-carrying capacity great?
p. 154
A.) 5-inch
B.) 4-inch
C.) 6-inch
D.) 7-inch
B.) 4-inch
- Which size hand line can be used to perform fire attack
from an adjoining building?
p. 162
A.) 4-inch
B.) 2-inch
C.) 3-inch
D.) 1-inch
D.) 1-inch
- How many fire department intakes are available for each
riser when the risers are separate?
p. 150
A.) 3
B.) 2
C.) 1
D.) 4
C.) 1
- Which class of standpipe system is used for fill-scale and
first-aid firefighting?
p. 147
A.) Class III
B.) Class IV
C.) Class I
D.) Class II
A.) Class III
- What is generally the maximum number of gallons in the
pressure tank?
p. 150
A.) 5,000 gallons
B.) 9,000 gallons
C.) 3,000 gallons
D.) 7,000 gallons
C.) 3,000 gallons
- Where is an exterior dry standpipe system usually located?
p. 147
A.) Alongside the fire escape
B.) Over the fence line
C.) Through the building lobby
D.) Underneath roofing materials
A.) Alongside the fire escape
- Which is the most often used as the primary source of
water for the standpipe system?
p. 150
A.) Pressure pumps
B.) Public waterworks
C.) Fire service tanks
D.) Gravity tanks
B.) Public waterworks
- What should the fire fighters check while carrying their
equipment up the stairs to ensure sufficient water
pressure will be available?
p. 155
A.) Riser connections are tight
B.) Hose outlet valves are closed
C.) Water pressure monitors are on
D.) Hose lines are straightened
B.) Hose outlet valves are closed
- Which floor would it be acceptable for the fire fighter to
use an elevator for access when the fire is on the fifth
floor?
p. 159
A.) Fourth
B.) Sixth
C.) Fifth
D.) Third
D.) Third
- What is the minimum number of crew members assigned to a task at a building with a standpipe system?
p. 157
A.) 5
B.) 3
C.) 4
D.) 2
D.) 2
- What is the minimum number of outlets on each floor with an interior dry standpipe system?
p. 147
A.) 3
B.) 1
C.) 2
D.) 4
B.) 1
- What size attack lines can be used effectively during
overhaul operations?
p. 175
A.) 2 3/4-inch
B.) 1 3/4-inch
C.) 1-inch
D.) 2-inch
B.) 1 3/4-inch
- When should fire fighters check the fire area for clues to
the ignition of the fire?
p. 174
A.) During preinspection
B.) During overhaul
C.) During size-up
D.) During suppression
B.) During overhaul
- Which is the main purpose of overhaul operations?
p. 172
A.) Ensure investigators will be able to locate evidence
B.) Clean up any debris and remove water from the structure
C.) Leave the structure in as safe a condition as possible
D.) Make certain no trace of fire remains that could rekindle
D.) Make certain no trace of fire remains that could rekindle
- How much of the protective ensemble should be worn during overhaul operations?
p. 172
A.) Complete without SCBA
B.) Regular street clothes
C.) Complete with SCBA
D.) Turnout pants and coat
C.) Complete with SCBA
- What is the systematic examination of the aftermath of a
fire scene to determine if there is a danger of
resparking?
p. 172
A.) Recon
B.) Overhaul
C.) Investigation
D.) Knockdown
B.) Overhaul
- Which parts of a shaft are fire fighters normally assigned
to check for fire extension during overhaul operations?
p. 177
A.) Top, bottom and middle
B.) Top and bottom
C.) Bottom and middle
D.) Top and middle
B.) Top and bottom
- What will the extent of the preinspection as well as the
overhaul operations depend upon?
p. 173
A.) Available personnel
B.) Extent of the fire
C.) Urgency of the event
D.) Location of the fire
B.) Extent of the fire
- What can be used to block off unsafe areas that are
hazardous and off limits to the firefighter after
knockdown has occurred?
p. 172
A.) Rubble piles
B.) Spotter
C.) Surveillance team
D.) Barrier tape
D.) Barrier tape
- What must be done during overhaul operations to walls and ceilings that have been in contact with heat and fire?
p. 176
A.) Open them up and wet them down
B.) Leave them for the investigator
C.) Wet them down only
D.) Open them up only
A.) Open them up and wet them down
- Where will any fire in ceiling spaces be guided?
p. 176
A.) Wall spaces
B.) Interior rooms
C.) Rooftop
D.) Structure exterior
A.) Wall spaces
- Who must every person entering the fire building report to before entry?
p. 175
A.) Sector officer
B.) Company officer
C.) Incident commander
D.) Safety officer
A.) Sector officer
- What may need to be removed until a clean area is found when fire has penetrated a ceiling space on the floor
below and it is suspected that it has extended into the
floor above?
p. 177
A.) Members
B.) Flooring
C.) Walls
D.) Ceiling
B.) Flooring
- Which group is normally assigned the task of overhaul?
p. 175
A.) Engine company
B.) Draft company
C.) Ladder company
D.) Pumper company
C.) Ladder company
- Which should be the last choice for overhaul operations?
p. 174
A.) Personnel assigned to staging manned unused backup lines
B.) Personnel engaged in firefighting operations
C.) Personnel such as additional volunteers
D.) Personnel arriving independently
B.) Personnel engaged in firefighting operations
- Where do overhaul operations begin?
p. 176
A.) Close to the area of greatest damage
B.) Close to the area where firefighting operations ended
C.) Close to the area where the fire is believed to have
started
D.) Close to the entrance to the fire building
B.) Close to the area where firefighting operations ended
- What size enclosed space between the floor and the bottom shelf is normally found with kitchen cabinets found in a residence?
p. 177-178
A.) 7- to 9-inch
B.) 3- to 5-inch
C.) 5- to 7-inch
D.) 1- to 3-inch
B.) 3- to 5-inch
- Which tool is generally preferred when pulling flooring
during overhaul operations?
p. 177
A.) Axes
B.) Edging tool
C.) Hydraulic tools
D.) Power saws
D.) Power saws
- Who is responsible for making sure unsafe areas are marked off during overhaul operations?
p. 173
A.) Rehab officer
B.) Command officer
C.) Safety officer
D.) Overhaul officer
C.) Safety officer
Attack hose is designed for use at operating pressures up to at least -
275psi
The standard hose of the fire service nationally is the -
2 1/2 Inch
What is the friction loss in a 2 1/2 inch hoseline per 100 feet, pumping at 350 gpm?
25 psi
A 5 inch supply line is capable of flowing -
1400 GPM
A typical 1 3/4 inch attack line equipped with a spray nozzle or smooth-bore nozzle will deliver -
120 to 200 GPM
A 2 1/2 inch attack line equipped with a fog nozzle is capable of delivering at least -
250 GPM
A 2 1/2 inch attack line equipped with a solid stream nozzle is capable of delivering up to -
300 GPM
