EVOLUTIONS Flashcards
Two ECCs assigned to a busy Brooklyn Engine Company were discussing in-line pumping (ILP) tactics. Which choice below is correct?
A) The hydrant selected for ILP must be on a 12” or larger main.
B) During Water Alert, ILP shall not be used unless absolutely necessary.
C) Not more than 10 lengths of hose shall be used in the initial supply line.
D) When intake pressure drops below 25 psi, the pump operator shall have his intake supply augmented.
ANSWER: B) During Water Alert, ILP shall not be used unless absolutely necessary.
A - Hydrant for ILP must be on a SIX (6”) or larger main.
C - Not more than SIX (6) lengths of hose shall be used in the initial supply line.
D - When intake pressure drops below FIFTEEN (15 psi), the pump operator shall have his intake supply augmented.
(Evol 1A p3 Note 2, 4, 5)
Hoisting a portable ladder to the roof is an important evolution that should be continuously practiced. A newly promoted officer should know which point below to be incorrect?
A) A bowline knot is tied 9 feet (one and one-half full arm lengths) from the end of the hoisting rope, with one foot end tail.
B) Extension ladders shall be raised and lowered in the nested position.
C) The first rung above center of portable ladders (bed ladder of extension ladders) is to be marked with two inch tape at both ends, one inch from the beams.
D) The second rung above center of portable ladders (bed ladder of extension ladders) is to be marked with one inch tape at the center of the rung.
ANSWER: C) The first rung above center of portable ladders (bed ladder of extension ladders) is to be marked with two inch tape at both ends, one inch from the beams.(INCORRECT)
(Evol 18 Note 3, 5, 6)
- The first rung above center of portable ladders (bed ladder of extension ladders) is to be marked with ONE INCH tape at both ends, TWO INCHES from the beams.
- C and D Note: It is between these marked rungs that the rope is inserted. Additionally, the triangular configuration of the marks indicates the tip of the ladder.
When using In-Line Pumping, the pump operator shall have their intake supply augmented when the intake pressure drops below _____ psi.
A) 20
B) 15
C) 30
D) 25
ANSWER: B) 15
Evolutions 1A - 3.8
Members of your unit are practicing an evolution whereby a hose line is stretched up an aerial ladder. Which choice below is incorrect regarding this procedure?
A) The turntable of the aerial ladder is placed directly below the objective.
B) Hose folds are arranged below the turntable.
C) The first member carrying hose up the ladder does so by placing the hose under the left arm with the nozzle over the right shoulder.
D) Hose is placed on the right side of the ladder as members climb.
ANSWER: D) Hose is placed on the right side of the ladder as members climb. (INCORRECT)
(Evolutions 22)
- Hose is placed on the LEFT side of the ladder as members climb.
The proper execution of a “water relay” evolution may be critical at an operation when a 10-70 is transmitted. Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information?
A) Time permitting, a 2½” gate should be attached to the hydrant’s 2½” outlet for possible augmentation, if necessary.
B) For operations where head pressures must be overcome (e.g., standpipe operations) requiring higher pump pressures, the Supply Pumper should be in the pressure position and the Operating Pumper must be in the volume position.
C) If possible, it is better to set up a relay operation before supplying handlines.
D) Officers ordering ECCs to “drop” booster tank water should be aware that in addition to the possibility of running out of water, it also increases the possibility that the pump may loose prime, necessitating the ECC to shut down lines and re-prime the pumps.
ANSWER: B) For operations where head pressures must be overcome (e.g., standpipe operations) requiring higher pump pressures, the Supply Pumper should be in the pressure position and the Operating Pumper must be in the volume position. (INCORRECT)
(Evol 8 - Notes 1,2,5,6)
- For operations where head pressures must be overcome (e.g., standpipe operations) requiring higher pump pressures, the Supply Pumper should be in the VOLUME position and the Operating Pumper must be in the PRESSURE position.
Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information regarding the Department’s policy of hooking up to hydrants during in-line pumping (ILP) procedures?
A) The hydrant selected for ILP must be on a 6” or larger main.
B) During Water Alert, ILP shall not be used unless absolutely necessary.
C) Necessary fittings to connect to a hydrant shall be preconnected to the 3½” supply hose on the pumper.
D) In order to implement ILP procedures in a more rapid fashion, the supply line used for ILP may be preconnected to an inlet of the pumper.
ANSWER: D) In order to implement ILP procedures in a more rapid fashion, the supply line used for ILP may be preconnected to an inlet of the pumper. (INCORRECT)
(Evol 1A Notes 2,6,7)
- In order to prevent injuries or damage to hose or equipment, the supply line SHALL NOT be preconnected to an inlet of the pumper.
Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information regarding in-line pumping (ILP) operations?
A) Pumpers shall use 3½” inch hose as the initial supply line from the hydrant to the pumper.
B) Not more than 6 lengths of hose shall be used in the initial supply line.
C) Time permitting, a 2½” gate should be attached to the hydrants 2½” outlet for possible augmentation if necessary. This is particularly effective when the hydrant being used for ILP is nearby (3 lengths or less).
D) When intake pressure drops below 10 psi, the pump operator shall have his intake supply augmented.
ANSWER: D) When intake pressure drops below 10 psi, the pump operator shall have his intake supply augmented. (INCORRECT)
(Evol 1A Notes 3,4,5,11)
- When intake pressure drops below FIFTEEN (15) psi, the pump operator shall have his intake supply augmented.
At a fire operation, when the Officer or ECC of the first arriving pumper has no viable water source and transmits a 10-70, a relay operation may need to be implemented. Which choice below is incorrect?
A) The next arriving pumper, designated as the Water Resource Unit, upon hearing signal 10-70 must find a viable water source.
B) Generally, the Supply Pumper and the Operating Pumper must remain in the Volume Position.
C) At Standpipe operations where head pressure needs to be overcome, the Supply Pumper remains in the Volume position and the Operating Pumper must be in the Pressure position.
D) If the intake pressure gauge reading drops below 15 psi on the Operating Pumper, the ECC of the Operating Pumper should inform the IC that the hydrant’s supply limit has been reached.
ANSWER: D) If the intake pressure gauge reading drops below 15 psi on the Operating Pumper, the ECC of the Operating Pumper should inform the IC that the hydrant’s supply limit has been reached. (INCORRECT)
(Evol 8 3.2, 3.4, 3.12, 3.13)
- If the intake pressure gauge reading drops below 15 psi on the Operating Pumper, the ECC of the Operating Pumper should request the Supply Pumper to INCREASE THROTTLE (tap-up pro-pressure governor) in 10 psi increments as needed.
- If the SUPPLY PUMPER’S intake pressure gauge drops below 15 psi, the Supply Pumper ECC should contact the Operating Pumper ECC and the Incident Commander and inform them that the hydrant’s supply limit has been reached.
According to basic pumping operations there are a list of guidelines to follow for hydrant use. Which of the below statements is INCORRECT?
A) When first to arrive on the first alarm, the 10’ small hydrant connection or the 35’ soft connection may be used.
B) When other to arrive at the first alarm, the 10’ small connection, the 10’ hard connection, or 35’ soft connection shall be used.
C) When in-line pumping operations are implemented, 3½ hose shall be the initial supply line. 3½ or 2½ hose can be used for augmenting water supply when necessary.
D) When drafting operations are indicated, the 10’ small connection or hard connection must be used.
ANSWER: D) When drafting operations are indicated, the 10’ small connection or hard connection must be used. (INCORRECT)
(EVOLUTIONS 1A) (TB - APP P3)
There are times when members may have to utilize their PSS to rapidly exit a room on fire. Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information regarding this evolution?
A) The PSS should only be used after all other means of self rescue have been exhausted.
B) When a member has decided to deploy the Personal Safety System, a Mayday transmission for a “trapped member” must be transmitted.
C) When a point of safety is reached after using your Personal Safety System, the Incident Commander must be notified.
D) Anchoring the hook into the corner of a window is the preferred method of securing the PSS, rather than tying off to a substantial object.
ANSWER: D) Anchoring the hook into the corner of a window is the preferred method of securing the PSS, rather than tying off to a substantial object. (INCORRECT)
(Evolutions 24 3)
- If conditions permit, tying off to a substantial object is the preferred method of anchoring the personal safety system.
- B Note: In addition to all other required information relayed for a trapped member, include that you are in the process of deploying the Personal Safety System.
Which of the following choices is not in accordance with proper standpipe operations?
A) All hoselines stretched from standpipes shall be connected to outlets on floors below the fire floor. Variations from stretching initial hoselines from standpipe outlets on a floor below the fire due to building configurations shall be approved by division commanders and placed in the CIDS program.
B) If a pressure reducing/restricting device (PRD) is found on the standpipe outlet, it should be removed. If the PRD cannot be removed, and there is no other outlet available without a PRD, then it is permissible to use an outlet with a PRD.
C) Always connect the in-line pressure gauge to the standpipe outlet to ensure correct nozzle pressure. The pressure gauge shall always be pre-connected to a folded length of hose.
D) A controlling nozzle must always be carried attached to the folded lead length of the 2 1/2 line.
ANSWER: C) Always connect the in-line pressure gauge to the standpipe outlet to ensure correct nozzle pressure. The pressure gauge shall always be pre-connected to a folded length of hose. (INCORRECT)
(Evol 9 Notes p3 a-d)
- Pressure gauges shall NOT be pre-connected to a folded length of hose.
The Captain of Engine 399 is drilling with his new probationary firefighter on in-line pumping. The Captain explains several points but was incorrect in which one?
A) The in-line pumping stretch occurs when the pumper reaches the hydrant before the fire.
B) When in-line pumping, the hydrant firefighter must connect a 2 ½” gate to the hydrants 2 ½” outlet.
C) The hydrant selected for in-line pumping must be on a 6” or larger main.
D) When the intake pressure drops below 15psi, the pump operator shall have his intake supply augmented.
ANSWER: B) When in-line pumping, the hydrant firefighter must connect a 2 ½” gate to the hydrants 2 ½” outlet. (INCORRECT)
(Evolutions 1A 1.0, 3.3, Notes # 2 & 5)
- When in-line pumping, the hydrant firefighter, IF TIME PERMITS, connect a 2 ½” gate to the hydrants 2 ½” outlet.
All members should be familiar with the proper method of stretching a hose line up a fire escape. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A) At fires, sufficient hose for rapid advance on fire floor must be hauled up and either hung over the balcony railing or taken in on the floor below the fire.
B) Hose straps are used by passing the hook end of the strap around the hose, through loop of the rope, and pulled taut. The Hook is brought over and under the railing, and hooked to the strap.
C) The hoseline is secured with hose straps on alternate floors, beginning with the fire floor. For example, if fire is on the 6th floor, hose straps shall be used to support the line at the 6th, 4th and 2nd floors.
D) If fire is below the 4th floor, the fire escape hook is not used; the line is stretched up the stairwell of the fire escape.
ANSWER: C) The hoseline is secured with hose straps on alternate floors, beginning with the fire floor. For example, if fire is on the 6th floor, hose straps shall be used to support the line at the 6th, 4th and 2nd floors.
(Evol 4 Notes)
- The hoseline is secured with hose straps on alternate floors, beginning with the FLOOR BELOW the fire. For example, if fire is on the 6th floor, hose straps shall be used to support the line at the 5th and 3rd floors.
Two firefighters assigned to a busy Brooklyn Ladder Company were conducting a drill on KO Curtain deployment. In which choice below is the described action correct?
A) The Deployment firefighter must have their facepiece in the standby position and full PPE donned when deploying the KO Curtain.
B) The KO Curtain shall never be deployed in the horizontal position. The KO Curtain is designed and shall be deployed only in the vertical position.
C) Open the Deployment Window by removing/breaking all glass, and remove any child guards or window gates.
D) Once the fire has been extinguished, it may be necessary to remove the KO Curtain to assist in ventilation of the fire apartment. The removal of the KO Curtain must be approved by the Ladder Company Officer inside the fire area.
ANSWER: B) The KO Curtain shall never be deployed in the horizontal position. The KO Curtain is designed and shall be deployed only in the vertical position.
(Evol 34 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.14)
Explanation:
A - The Deployment firefighter must have their facepiece ON and full PPE donned when deploying the KO Curtain.
C - Open the Deployment Window WITHOUT removing/breaking the glass, and remove any child guards or window gates. Do NOT remove the glass UNLESS absolutely necessary; this window will need to be closed if auto-exposure becomes a problem.
D - Once the fire has been extinguished, it may be necessary to remove the KO Curtain to assist in ventilation of the fire apartment. The removal of the KO Curtain must be approved by the INCIDENT COMMANDER. The request for removal of the KO Curtain will be made by the Ladder Company Officer inside the fire apartment, after first consulting with the Engine Company Officer in charge of the hoseline inside the apartment. The Ladder Company Officer shall use the Thermal Imaging Camera to confirm all fire has been extinguished. The Engine Officer shall insure that the nozzle team is aware of KO Curtain removal, and is prepared to extinguish any increase in fire conditions resulting from removing the KO Curtain.
A member in distress planning to perform a single slide evolution from a window using the life saving rope (LSR) and personal harness to escape an untenable area would be correct to take all of the following actions except?
A) Transmit an URGENT on the handie-talkie when realizing the possible need to perform this action.
B) Identify their unit and position.
C) Specify their location for rope deployment.
D) While awaiting the LSR from above, fully clear the window of all obstructions.
ANSWER: A) Transmit an URGENT on the handie-talkie when realizing the possible need to perform this action. (INCORRECT)
(Evolution 31 - 3.2)
- Transmit a MAYDAY on the handie-talkie when realizing the possible need to perform this action.
