exam 1 Flashcards
Question 1:
All of the following would preclude the descent of the first hoseline down the interior cellar stairs during a Private Dwelling fire except?
A: High Heat conditions at the top of the stairs
B: Questionable stability of the stairway
C: Initial size-up indicating a serious fire condition
D:High Heat conditions at the bottom of the stairs
d Explanation:
High Heat conditions at the top of the stairs as stated in choice A
Private Dwellings ch sec 2.7.2
Question 2:
A fire in a Brownstone is generally confined to the original fire building, although there may be some spread to adjoining buildings. Which of the following avenues of fire extension to an exposure in a Brownstone is described incorrectly?
A:There may be some spread of fire on the parlor floor due to beams of adjoining buildings butting up against one another.
B: Fire can extend via the cockloft due to the deterioration and faulty construction in division walls.
C: Fire can extend to adjoining buildings via the cornice.
D: Fire can extend to adjoining buildings via the “yankee gutter.”
a Explanation:
A. There may be some spread of fire IN THE CELLAR due to beams of adjoining buildings butting up against one another.
Brownstone 2.3.2
Question 3:
Which of the following definitions correctly describes the amount of clutter in this kitchen photo?
A: Light Clutter
B: Medium Clutter
C:Heavy Clutter
D: Colliers mansion
b
Question 4:
All members should be familiar with the function and operation of the newly issued Motorola HTs. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: A functional check, inspection and maintenance of the HT shall be made immediately after the 0900 and 1800 hour roll calls, and after each use.
B: When a HT has damage only to the remote speaker mic, it should be sent for repairs complete (radio, antenna, battery, remote speaker mic, and leather goods included) with the defect and company number recorded on the RT-2.
C: No items (keys, key fobs, etc.) shall be attached directly to the HT, case, antenna or remote speaker mic, as this may cause interference with radio transmissions. Items may be attached to the HT strap; however, they must be secured in a manner that does not allow movement or contact with the HT, case, antenna or remote speaker mic.
D: Some buildings throughout the city have been equipped with proprietary repeaters and amplifiers for their in-house two way communication needs. The potential exists for these systems to interfere with Fire Department HT communications.
b Explanation:
When HTs are sent for repair, they should be sent complete (radio, antenna, battery, and remote speaker mic) with the defect and company number recorded on the RT-2. Leather goods (cases and straps) should NOT be sent UNLESS they need repair.
Comm 11 5.5, 5.6, 5.8, 7.4
Question 5:
Which of the following is CORRECT regarding vehicle recovery straps?
A: As long as it’s positioned on a hard surface, a Tower Ladder can be used to remove an Engine, Ambulance, and Battalion vehicle.
B: During the recovery process, all members shall be removed from the stuck vehicle.
C: Members shall maintain a 10’ safety zone due to the working length of the vehicle recovery strap
D:If the stuck vehicle is an ambulance with a patient, the patient shall be offloaded to a secondary ambulance prior to vehicle recovery strap use.
d Explanation:
TRAINING BULLETINS – APPARATUS C2 – ADDENDUM 3
D IS CORRECT – 5.5
A – The weight limit is 20,000 lbs. Engine apparatus exceeds that limitation. 2.3
B – The operator shall remain in the vehicle, 5.5
C – Members shall maintain an 35’ safety zone due to the working length of the strap. 5.7
Question 6:
Choose the incorrect procedure when marking portable ladders.
A: The numerical length of a ladder shall be marked on the side of the rails within 12 inches of the end of the ladder
B: The numerical length for straight ladders shall be marked on each end of each rail
C: The numerical length for extension ladders shall be marked at the butt end only of each rail of the bed ladder
D:The Unit designation shall be marked within 6 inches of each butt
d Explanation:
The Unit designation shall be marked within 18 inches of each butt
Ladders 1 Portable Ladders sec 6.1
Question 7:
Prior to the arrival of the FAST unit, the following guidelines should be followed to establish a Safety Team. Which guideline below is incorrect?
A: When an “understaffed” Engine or Ladder Company is the only unit on scene, the company shall take a defensive position.
B: Once firefighters enter the IDLH, one member of the Safety Team must account for firefighters inside the IDLH without performing other duties.
C: The Safety team will normally be made up of the backup and control firefighters of the third arriving engine company.
D: Designated members of the safety team are to engage in their primary duties while assuming the duties of the safety team.
c Explanation:
C. The Safety team will normally be made up of the backup and control firefighters of the SECOND ARRIVING ENGINE COMPANY.
Managing Members in Distress Ch 1: 2.11, 2.3
Question 8:
During the initial stages of an operation, the IC, who may be the first- arriving officer, may have to determine the initial attack strategy (i.e., whether to implement an interior or exterior attack) until the arrival of a higher-ranking member. In order to make this determination, a risk assessment must be performed, bearing in mind that the highest priorities are _________________.
A: members’ safety and the life hazard.
B: members’ safety and exposure protection.
C: members’ safety and access to water.
D: members’ safety and apparatus positioning.
a
Question 9:
Two members of a busy Brooklyn Engine Company conducted a training exercise on high-pressure pumping operations. Which statement made after the conclusion of drill was incorrect?
A: Each Engine operating at high-pressure must be controlled by the ECC and assisted by an ECC from a non-pumping Engine. One ECC shall operate the pump and one ECC shall monitor radio communications.
B: Supply lines must be secured using the tether strap, which shall be secured to both the Engine and the building Fire Department connection.
C: When more than one length of hose is required to supply a building, each length must be tethered and secured to each other by the tether gated hook.
D:If an Engine does not have a tethering strap, supplying a building during high-pressure pumping operations is not an option.
d Explanation:
When ordered to pump in high-pressure, Engines without tethering straps should secure the supply line to the building siamese connection and the apparatus using a UTILITY ROPE.
A Note: Other ECCs of non-pumping engines shall assist in keeping persons out of the safety zone.
Eng 9 Add 1 3.1
Question 10:
After the main body of fire was knocked down at a fire in a High-Rise Fire-Proof Multiple Dwelling, sequential ventilation for the upper residential floors of the fire building was needed. Which of the following actions taken during the process was INCORRECT?
A: A fan was placed at the base of the evacuation stair on the exterior of the building with the exhaust hoses in place.
B: The bulkhead was ordered opened over the attack and evacuation stairwells.
C: The stairwell doors on both the attack and evacuation stairwells were opened on the fire floor.
D: All other stairwell doors in the attack stairway are maintained closed.
b Explanation:
AUC 349
B IS INCORRECT – The bulkhead should be opened only in the attack stairwell. 8.2
A – 8.1
C – 8.2
D – 8.2
