Eom 2014 Test Flashcards
What is the minimum feet of hose Captain Smith should pull for each three-inch line during a remote deckgun operation?
100 ft
Fire Captain Smith and his company are assisting with firefighting efforts at the scene of a fire. Captain Smith determines that the atmosphere in which firefighters will be working is “immediately dangerous to life and health” (6LH)Captain Smith should ensure that, among other things, the firefighters who work in the IDLH atmosphere work in teams that consist of a MINIMUM of____firefighters. EOM 208,209
A. Two
B. three
C. four
D. five
Two
When evacuating an area due to a gas leak, what is the minimum distance Captain Smith should evacuate?
200 feet
Captain Smiths pumper is conducting a reverse evolution to set up a supply line from the pumper by means of asen drafting) While assisting the crew in lowering the hard suction into the water. Captain Smith should remember that the CLOSEST the hard suction can be to the bottom of the water source is____inches
A. 2
B. 6
C. 12
D. 18
12 inches
What are the two recommended extinguishing agents for mail material?
Carbon dioxide and Dry powder
Who will assume responsibility for a suspected explosive device found by Captain Smith?
Appropriate MPD technician
In a hazardous materials incident, where should the Command Post be located?
COLD ZONE
What is the minimum gpm at each point of flame contact for effectiveness in preventing a BLEVE?
500
There has been a fumigation emergency incident involving a dangerous gas. Firefighter Jones locates a victim who has eye burns from the fumigation gas Fire Captain Smith should tell Firefighter Jones to wash the victim’s burns with running water for a MINIMUM of___minute(s)
A. 20
B. 5
C. 10
D. 15
5 minutes
Where should Captain Smith initially attempt to break the glass of a motor vehicle?
In a corner
What is the minimum distance for non-firefighters to evacuate from a military aircraft with high explosive weapons?
1500 feet
What is one of the steps Captain Smith should perform at a hazardous material incident?
Identify the material.
when implementing the second level of the Incident Command Sequence to determine a course of action, you should first;
Size-up the situation
Divisions in the Incident Command System are associated most closely with which level?
Tactical
At what regular intervals is a Personal Accountability Report (PAR) required?
30 minutes
What must Captain Smith use to notify Command that a firefighter is missing?
May-Day
Where should the White Primary Passport be attached in the suppression unit?
Officer’s side cab door
Where should Captain Smith’s Rapid Intervention Team locate unless told otherwise?
The Command Post
How often should bunker gear be cleaned at a minimum?
Every six months
How many firefighters should enter a building to locate a gas leak?
Officer and not more than two firefighters. Total of three.
Fire Captain Smith’s engine is conducting a forward evolution in which a supply line will be laid from a hydrant to the engine for a siamese hookup. One action, among others, that Captain Smith should take as the Officer while in position at the slamese is to:
A. make connections to the apparatus’ discharges.
B. conduct seat operations and chalk the wheels.
C. break a 5 inch supply line and attach it to the apparatus’ intake.
D. make connections at the siamese and advise the driver when the connections are complete.
Make connections to the apparatus’ discharges.
What should be the starting pump pressure for supplying water to an elevated master stream?
170 p.s.i.
How often will the Alarm Office conduct a radio check during a hurricane ?
Every hour
What is the minimum safe distance for a solid stream of water in energized electrical incidents?
40 feet
Under what conditions can a BLEVE explosion occur?
A. with water.
B. in open containers.
C. WITHOUT container failure.
D. when the confined liquid is below its normal boiling point.
***EOM 202
1). There must be a substance in liquid form
2). The liquid must be in a confined container
3).the confined liquid must be at a temperature above its normal boiling point at the time the container ruptures
4). There must be container failure
What is the survivable atmosphere time inside an intact aircraft fuselage involved in an exterior fuel fire?
3 minutes
Fire Captain Smith is at a fire emergency where there is a chance that a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) may occur. Captain Smith is concerned that the BLEVE may result in a ground flash fire. Captain Smith should know that, among other things, one of the areas that is MOST vulnerable to a ground flash fire is an area that is:
A. cross-wind.
B. upwind.
C. downgrade.
D. cross-grade.
Downgrade
What is the maximum distance that the pumping unit should be from the aerial’s base?
100 feet
Who is responsible for providing press identification for the incident scene?
Public Information Officer
What is the exception to the ‘two in / two out’ policy?
Life rescue
What position should the chain break be in to ensure it is engaged on a Cutters Edge Fire-Rescue Saw?
Forward
What type of metal is an Oxygen-Acetylene Cutting Torch usually used to cut?
Low alloy steel
What is SIDE B when facing the front of the fire building?
Immediate left
When facing the front of the fire building, where is SIDE B located?
D. immediate left
P12
What should Captain Smith ensure while at the hydrant during a forward evolution?
D. hydrantman has a radio set on the tactical channel.
P187
What is the LAST priority an Incident Commander should consider in a fire emergency?
B. property conservation
P2
At regular intervals, when should a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) be initiated?
A. 30 minutes
P33
What number should Captain Smith reference when requesting police assistance during a civilian assault?
C. 32
old question / not found
Fire Captain Smith is the Incident Commander at a fire emergency. While establishing tactical objectives, Captain Smith should remember that, among other things, tactical objectives must.
A. be general in nature
B. be measurable.
C. encourage free-lancing.
D. precede strategic goals.
B. be measurable.
P3
While at the scene of a major fire. the Incident Commander places Fire Captain Smith in charge of a division of companies that will concentrate on more specific areas and tasks to meet operational objectives. Captain Smith should know that the division will operate at the_____level of command in the incident command system.
A. tactical
B. strategy
C. Control
D. Task
A. tactical
P13-14
Fire Captain Smith is the officer in charge of the first arriving unit at an emergency scene. Captain Smith determines the extent of the incident is unknown and subsequently launches an investigation. Captain Smith should advise Code:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C. 3
P57
Fire Captain Smith is made aware that a Hurricane Watch has just been announced. As a station commander, Caplain Smith should ensure that all off-duty personnel who call in:
A. contact the appropriate Assistant Fire Chief’s Office.
B. immediately report to their work locations.
C. indicate when they intend to report for work.
D. leave a phone number where they can be reached.
D. leave a phone number where they can be reached.
P61
Fire Captain Smith is the first fire officer to arrive at the scene of a building fire and immediately assumes command. Captain Smith maintains overall command of the fire scene via portable radio while directly participating in fire suppression efforts in the interior of the building. Captain Smith has committed the company to a
mode.
A. investigative
В. command
C. defensive
D. fast attack
D. fast attack
P11
Fire Captain Smith is in charge of a sector at the scene of a major fire emergency.
Captain Smith needs to report hazardous conditions to the Incident Scene Safety
Officer. Captain Smith is told that the Incident Scene Safety Officer is a District Chief who is currently outside the “hazardous area.” Captain Smith should know that the Incident Scene Safety Officer should be wearing a(n)
vest with the word -
“SAFETY” on it.
A. Highly reflective
B. red
C. white
D. orange
A. Highly reflective
P29
Fire Captain Smith is the first officer to arrive at the scene of a large mass casualty incident. Captain Smith assumes command of the incident and calls for additional help. When heip arrives, Captain Smith transters command to District Chief Officer Williams according to procedure. Once command is transferred to Chief Williams, Captain Smith will become the ______Sector Officer
A. Staging
B. Transport
C. Treatment
D. Triage
D. Triage
If Station 2 needs to be evacuated, where will Engine 2 most likely be relocated?
B. 5
can’t find
Fire Captain Smith is the officer in charge of a fire station when a 3-bell alert signal for a civil disturbance is sounded. Captain Smith should ensure that, among other things,:
A. all fire station personnel report directly to the location of the disturbance.
B. a 1 inch solid bore tip is used on aerial pipe.
C. any multiversal nozzle requiring supply lines is pre-connected with 1 bypass line at the muitiversal.
D. equipment such as axes and picks are removed from the exterior of apparatus and secured in compartments.
D. equipment such as axes and picks are removed from the exterior of apparatus and secured in compartments.
Remove any exposed equipment from the exterior portion of the truck and secure it in compartments or in the basket. P217
)Fire Captain Smith is the officer in charge of a pumper that is dispatched to the scene of a shipboard fire emergency. District Chief Williams is the Incident Commander of the fire scene. Upon arriving at the scene, Captain Smith should:
A. wait at the appropriate dockside location for instructions.
B. proceed to the bridge of the ship to confer with Chief Williams.
C. locate the ship’s master to determine where to place the pumper.
D. identify an English speaking member of the ship’s crew if necessary.
A. wait at the appropriate dockside location for instructions.
P74
Fire Captain Smith is conducting a daily check of the quint to ensure that all the necessary equipment is on board the apparatus. As part of the inspection, Captain Smith examines HI-RISE KIT#2. Captain Smith discovers that HI-RISE KIT#2 only contains 100 feet of 2 ½ inch hose and one 2 ½ inch control nozzle. To ensure that the MINIMUM equipment requirements for HI-RISE KIT#2 are met, Captain Smith should direct a subordinate to add____ to HI-RISE KIT#2. P78(policy change)
A. two spanners
B. 100 feet of 1 ¾ inch hose
C. one belt strap wrench
D. one 1 ½” gated Y
Two hundred feet (200’) Hose (either 200’ of 1 ¾ “ hose OR 100’ of 1 ¾ “ plus 100’ of 2 ½ “ hose)
Fire Captain Smith is the first officer to arrive at the scene of a mass casualty incident. While performing size-up, Captain Smith determines that there is a total of 13 victims and that additional help is reguired, The most appropriate response that Captain Smith should request is an MC| Level____response.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
B. 2
MCI level 1 (5-10 victims) MCI level 2 (11-20 victims) MCI level 3 (Over 20 victims)
Fire Captain Smith is on duty at a fire station when a Hurricane Watch is called after 1800 hours. Captain Smith should know that the LATEST time that the next on-duty shift can report for duty is___hours.
A. 0730
B. 1100
C. 1200
D. 1300
B. 1100
P61
What is the MINIMUM distance Captain Smith should ensure is evacuated during a gas emergency?
D. 200 feet
P80
What should Captain Smith ensure the initial starting pump pressure is set at when charging a sprinkler system?
B. 100 PSI
P79
Fire Captain Smith is in charge of a pumper that responds to an emergency that involves energized electrical transmission equipment. Captain Smith determines that it is necessary to protect exposures with a fog stream. Captain Smith should know that the closest firefighters can get to the equipment and be within the recommended safe distance is___feet.
A. 10
D. 12
C. 15
D. 40
C. 15 feet
P83
What is the first action the company should take at an elevator emergency?
A. pull the elevator main electric switch until the cause of the shutdown has been determined.
P89
Where is the emergency release device generally located on a hoistway door?
C. about eye level.
P89
when responding to a bomb scare at a public school,
sirens and bells should be discontinued _____blocks from the scene and the apparatus should be stopped ____away from the incident
sirens and bells should be discontinued two or three blocks from the scene.
apparatus is stopped one block away from the incident
What is the MAXIMUM number of fire personnel that can enter a building during a chemical leak incident?
C. 3
An Officer and not more than two Fire Fighters should enter the building P72
Fire Captain Smith’s apparatus has just been dispatched to the scene of a hazardous materials incident. Captain Smith informs the crew that the scene will initially be considered an incident of_____risk.
A. unknown
B. low
C. moderate
D. high
D. high
P100 of 2022 EOM
What designation will the rescue unit have that transports a SWAT Medic to an emergency scene?
A. SMR.
P111
What buildings should be evacuated from during a fumigation emergency if integrity of tent or seal has been violated
Evacuate buildings downwind if integrity of tent or seal has been violated.
P107
What should Captain Smith undertake during the LAST step of the incident management procedure for hazardous materials?
C. document the times personnel have been exposed.
P101
Body armor shall be stored on Fire-Rescue Department apparatus, inside the Department-issued nylon bags in a secure place, flat and in a ______environment.
cool dry
P112
What action can Captain Smith take regarding a motorist who drives over the supply hose?
D. Hold him so he can be arrested by the police.
P121 in 2022 EOM
- Fire Captain Smith’s unit is the first to arrive at the scene of a hazardous materials incident. Upon assuming the duties of Incident Commander, Captain Smith should designate a staging area that is_____from the incident.
A. Upwind
B. Crosswind
C. Downwind
D. Forewind
A. Upwind
p. 93
Fire Captain Smith is the officer in charge of a pumper that has to lay a hoseline across a set of railroad tracks. One action that Captain Smith should take regarding the exposed hoseline is to:
A. directly notify the railroad company about the exposed hose.
B. place a sign on both the sides of the hose to warn trains to stop.
C. make sure firefighters with lights are assigned to either side of the hose
D. immediately inform the Chief of Support Services of the necessity to lay the hose across the tracks.
C. make sure firefighters with lights are assigned to either side of the hose.
P115.
When hose lines are laid across railroad tracks, the Company Officer shall immediately assign a member in each direction along the tracks with flares or lights to stop any train from running over the hose. The CO shall also see that the railroad is notified of the situation via F.C.I.O.
P115
92.🚩Fire Captain Smith is the officer in charge of a pumper that has to lay a hoseline across a set of railroad tracks. One action that Captain Smith should take regarding the exposed hoseline is to:
A. directly notify the railroad company about the exposed hose.
B. place a sign on both the sides of the hose to warn trains to stop.
C. make sure firefighters with lights are assigned to either side of the hose
D. immediately inform the Chief of Support Services of the necessity to lay the hose across the tracks.
C. Make sure firefighters with lights are assigned to either side of the hose.
When hose lines are laid across railroad tracks, the Company Officer shall immediately assign a member in each direction along the tracks with flares or lights to stop any train from running over the hose. The CO shall also see that the railroad is notified of the situation via F.C.I.O.
In a hazardous materials incident, where should firefighters report to serve as ‘Entry Two’?
B. WARM ZONE
There should be two (2) two-person teams designated, Entry One, the ‘primary entry team’ and Entry Two, the ‘backup team.’ Entry Two shall remain in the WARM ZONE at the entrance into the HOT ZONE.
In the D.O.T guidebook, which page section should Captain Smith look at to identify a product with a known ID number?
D. Yellow
The Yellow page will identify a product if the ID number (UN or NA) is known. The Blue page will identify an ID number if the product is known.
. Fire Captain Smith is the first officer to arrive at the scene of an emergency incident that involves a person who has been bitten by a dog. The victim agrees with Captain Smith that the best thing to do is to be treated at a hospital. The victim asks Captain Smith to identify who will be responsible for notifying the County Health Department that the incident occurred. Captain Smith should respond that the_____will notify the County Health Department.
A. Fire Department
B. appropriate medical personnel
C. Police Department
D. owner of the dog
B. Appropriate medical personnel
If the animal owner is known, advise the owner that it is their responsibility to keep the animal locked up until the Miami Dade County Health Department contacts them.
96.🚩Fire Captain Smith is the officer in charge of a pumper that has been dispatched to the scene of a minor flammable liquid spill on a city street. Captain Smith determines that the flammabie liquid has run into the sewer and can NOT be readily removed. One action, among others. that Captain Smith should take is to _______the sewer.
A. use water from hydrants or a fire hose to flush
B. personally notify the E. P. A. that the flammable liquid is caught in the sewer
C. throw an absorbent material onto the flammable liquid that is in
D. call for a building assignment and the HAZ-MAT Team to remove the material from
A. Use water from hydrants or a fire hose to flush
If flammable liquids run into sewers and cannot be removed readily, the sewer should be flushed with water from hydrants or fire hose.
97.🚩Fire Captain Smith’s quint and an ALS unit respond together to the scene of a roadside emergency. Captain Smith’s unit is the first to arrive at the scene. In this situation, Captain Smith should ensure that, among other things, the
A. ALS unit conducts the initial patient evaluation.
B. quint is parked next to the location of the emergency.
C. portable radio is switched to the “D” channel.
D. victim is taken to the location of the Rescue Unit and the Basic Life Support Kit.
A. ALS unit conducts the initial patient evaluation.
After making certain that injured persons are being properly attended to, you would then position apparatus upwind and upgrade from wreckage.
- A Fire Captain Smith’s pumper is at the scene of an automobile accident which involves a trapped and injured victim. Captain Smith determines that there is also a gasoline spill. One action, among others, that Captain Smith should take is to attend to the victim and then:
A. lay a fire line and initially wash down the entry area.
B. disconnect any battery cables prior to removing the victim.
C. position the pumper downgrade from the wreckage.
D. set up flares close to the wreckage.
A. Lay a fire line and initially wash down the entry area.
First thing you do is attend to the victim, then you pull a line to wash down the area.
Fire Captain Smith’s BLS unit is the first unit to arrive at an emergency scene. Captain Smith is supervising the secondary survey of a medical patient. Captain Smith should know that one action, among others, that should be taken as part of the secondary survey is to assess if the patient:
A. has a pulse
B. is bleeding.
C. is paralyzed.
D. has an open airway
B. Is bleeding.
This is part of the secondary survey process.
Fire Captain Smith is the Incident Commander at the scene of a fire emergency Captain Smith evacuates all individuals who need to be rescued. Captain Smith should know that the strategic goal that should be considered NEXT is
A. exposure protection.
B. Extinguishment
C. overhaul
D. ventilation
A. Exposure protection.
This is a critical step in fire incident management.
Fire Captain Smith’s company arrives at the scene of a major fire and is told that the company needs to report to Side C to assist with rescue efforts. Captain Smith should ensure that the company reports to the________of the fire building.
A. front
B. rear
C. left
D. right
B. Rear
The company needs to report to Side C to assist with rescue efforts.
While thinking about how to extinguish the fuel fire surrounding the aircraft, Lieutenant Smith should remember that spray patterns may be set initially on wide angle to reduce the heat and flame and then reduced to___degrees to attack the fire.
P71
A. 20 B. 30 C. 40 D. 50
B
Lieutenant Smith has instructed one of his subordinates to use a center punch to break the side window glass of the car wedged nderneath the tanker truck so the driver of the car can be extricated. The subordinate’s initial attempt to break the glass resulted in a BB mark. Lieutenant Smith tells him to try and break the window again by placing the center punch______the first BB mark.
EOM p182
A. above B. below C. on top of D. to the left or right of
D
Lieutenant Smith is overseeing the actions of his subordinates as they prepare their apparatus to operate during the civil disturbance. Under these circumstances, Lieutenant Smith should remind his subordinates to attach a stack-tip nozzle to the barrel of the multiversal and to use a____tip. EOM 278 /216
A. 1 1/4* B. 1 1/2” C. 1 3/8” D. 2 1/2”
C) 1 3/8”
After receiving the alert signal, Lieutenant Smith takes a few minutes to review the procedures that should be followed at fire scenes involved in civil disturbances. Lieutenant Smith tells his subordinates that if they hear a rapid blowing of the air horn at the fire scene it means:
EOM 280
A. leave the scene immediately B. be aware of the crowd. C. prepare to move out to D. take cover
Take Cover
Lieutenant Smith has assigned a firefighter to the ETS to ensure that the third rail power is shut down The firefighter radios Lieutenant Smith and asks how to shut down the power Lieutenant Smith tells him to shut down the power by:
A. removing the red key from the power console B. locking down the red transformer.
C. pushing in the red button.
D. turning the black switch to the off position. EOM 75
pushing in the red button.
The firefighter at the ETS informs Lieutenant Smith that the power to the third rail has been turned off Lieutenant Smith decides to have the firefighter manning the ETS assist in the treatment of victims. Lieutenant Smith tells the firefighter to leave his position and return to the accident scene immediately. Lieutenant Smith reminds the firefighter that before leaving his position he MUST, among other things, notify______and indicate the individual who will now be responsible for manning the ETS platform.
A. FCIO
B. Central Control(old: correct answer is incident commander)
C. the Metro Dade Transit Authority
D. the Power Director EOM 75 / 67
IC
As the Officer in Charge at the scene, Lieutenant Smith is trying to determine whether to Implement the incident Command System. Lieutenant Smith should remember that the use of the incident Command System is mandatory on all building assignments and all incidents involving a MINIMUM of___Fire Department units. (??)
A. five B. six C. seven D. eight
five
The initial entry team informs Lieutenant Smith that the fire involves electrical transmission equipment that is leaking PCs. To notify dispatch of the presence of PCs on the scene, Lieutenant Smith should notify the dispatcher of_____OIL PROBLEMS. EOM 86 A. RED B. BLUE C. ORANGE D. YELLOW
Yellow
When the first arriving pumper company reaches the scene. Lieutenant Smith tells them to charge the system with a starting pump pressure of____ PSI.
EOM 79 / 70
A. 100 B. 150 C. 200 D. 250
100
Lieutenant Smith finds that the door to the victim’s residence is locked and no one is answering the door in this situation, Lieutenant Smith should first:
EOM 318
A. try all doors and windows to see if any are unlocked.
B. attempt to look through windows and doors for signs of the victim
C. make a forcible entry with as little damage as possible.
D. have the Alarm Office try the call back number.
have the Alarm Office try the call back number.
