Engine Ops Jimmy 5-9

Question 1

Properly trained firefighters should be able to perform Which tactics without the officer’s personal supervision?

Answer 1

Hose estimate and removal from the apparatus. •
Positioning the apparatus at a serviceable hydrant. •
Connection of the apparatus to a hydrant. • Stretching a hoseline. •
Supplying booster water if ordered. • Operation of apparatus mounted large caliber stream (LCS) device. •
Supplying standpipe and sprinkler systems.

Question 2

If no ladder company is present, the Engine officer shall attempt to enter the IDLH when teamed up with ____________.

Answer 2

another available member……

He/she may only enter individually to address a known life hazard as per AUC 329

Question 3

Prior to opening the door to the fire area for advancement of the line, the engine officer must?

Answer 3

ENSURE that no firefighters will be exposed in the hallway or on the stairs above as the fire attack is initiated.

Question 4

T/F The nozzle team must begin every interior fire attack through the door to the fire area crouched low, near the floor, regardless of conditions 5.1.3

Answer 4

True

Question 5

officers should develop a communication system with the nozzle firefighter………
A•Opening or closing the nozzle–________
B•Direction of stream-_________
C•Advancement of hoseline-_________
D•Halt or stop advance-____________

Answer 5

A-One or two slaps on the back or shoulder.
B-Tug or pull on the arm or nozzle, either left or right.
C-Steady push on back or mask cylinder.
D-Pull back on shoulder, bunker coat or mask assembly.

Question 6

an emergency situation develops which requires the immediate withdrawal of the nozzle team, the officer or other member aware of the situation should indicate this fact by using ______?

Answer 6

four (4) strong slaps on the shoulder of the other members and then pull them in the direction of retreat.

Question 7

For venting, The stream is directed out the selected window with the nozzle held ____ feet back from the window

Answer 7

4-5

Question 8

T/F the initial stream direction is the nozzle mans descision?

Answer 8

F -INITIAL stream direction is reserved for officer alone

Question 9

Decisions that may be delegated by the engine officer to the nozzle team include?

Answer 9

DR Spoc
•Direction of stream. 
•Rate of advancement. 
•Opening nozzle in an emergency.
•Partial shut down of nozzle to reduce       nozzle reaction and regain control. 
•Calling for more line. 
•Sweeping floors with stream.

Question 10

T/F the ECC should position the apparatus for a Backstretch whenever possible?

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

T/F The nozzle ff should never enter the fire area without water?

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

T/F Using the crawling method while advancing hoseline is usefull where heat conditions require a very low approach to the fire area.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Which approach is usefull where rubble or debris exist or scalding water is encountered? 5.3.14

Answer 13

Duck Walk

Question 14

Which method of line advancement is used when the integrity of the floor is in doubt?

Answer 14

Leg Forward

Question 15

which are the two emergency situations when operating the stream directly overhead is justified? 5.3.15 e

Answer 15

1. When room lights up overhead

2. Fire rolls overhead from behind

Question 16

A Cardnal rule of engine?

Answer 16

DONT PASS FIRE

Question 17

The term knock down means? 5.3.17

Answer 17

To have control of the fire area without complete extinguishment
KNOCK DOWN/Under Control are synonomous

Question 18

T/F If it becomes necessary to withdraw an attack hoseline from a position due to fire intensity, drop the line and immediatly retreat. 5.3.20

Answer 18

FALSE- the stream must be kept in operation and the line should be backed out. withdrawing a hoseline from an interior position should never turn their backs on the fire.

Question 19

Which options are proper actions when flaking out a hoseline? 5.4.3
A up the public hall stair above
B out in the hallway
C out into an adjacent or opposite apt
D flaked out wholly or partially in the hall on the floor below

Answer 19

ALL are proper