Exam 14 Flashcards

Question

A newly trained chauffeur made which incorrect comment regarding the use of sirens and warning lights? A: Sirens and warning lights may only be used responding to or operating at an alarm, or relocating to the quarters of another unit. Sirens and warning lights shall not be used when returning from alarms. B: In general the siren should be operated in the "Yelp" mode, except when encountering heavy traffic or upon approach to an intersection. Upon approaching an intersection, the siren should be switched from "Yelp" to "Wail". C: When operating at an incident, particularly when located in or near the path of traffic, all warning lights shall be in the "ON" position to warn oncoming traffic of the presence of lane obstructions. D: Upon return to quarters, warning lights shall be switched on in preparation for and while backing into quarters.

Answer 1

A newly trained chauffeur made which incorrect comment regarding the use of sirens and warning lights? A: Sirens and warning lights may only be used responding to or operating at an alarm, or relocating to the quarters of another unit. Sirens and warning lights shall not be used when returning from alarms. B:✔In general the siren should be operated in the "Yelp" mode, except when encountering heavy traffic or upon approach to an intersection. Upon approaching an intersection, the siren should be switched from "Yelp" to "Wail". C: When operating at an incident, particularly when located in or near the path of traffic, all warning lights shall be in the "ON" position to warn oncoming traffic of the presence of lane obstructions. D: Upon return to quarters, warning lights shall be switched on in preparation for and while backing into quarters. Explanation: In general the siren should be operated in the "Wail" mode, except when encountering heavy traffic or upon approach to an intersection. Upon approaching an intersection, the siren should be switched from "Wail" to "Yelp". After all traffic has yielded the right of way and the apparatus proceeds through the intersection, the "Yelp" should be turned off or switched to "Wail", depending on conditions. SB 1 1.2 - 1.6, 5.1

Answer 2

When responding to, and operating at a fire in a HRFPMD, size-up will play a key role in the overall outcome of the fire, especially when it comes to wind. Select the choice that would be considered an incorrect size-up. A:✔The direction and speed at the street level is a reliable indicator of wind B: Wind behavior is not consistent or predictable. Wind impacted fires have occurred on upper and lower floors. Building height, size, shape and location of adjoining or adjacent buildings add to the unpredictability of the effects of wind on fire conditions C: Members operating in the fire area must be aware that when the fire and smoke pulse outward from the window, the condition in the interior will temporarily subside, giving a false sense that the interior conditions improved. When the wind gusts back into the window the interior conditions will dramatically deteriorate D: The firefighter performing the outside survey may be the first member to observe this wind impacted fire condition Explanation: The direction and speed at the street level is NOT a reliable indicator of wind Multiple Dwellings add 3 sec 3.2

Answer 3

You’re a company officer discussing metering at natural gas emergencies with your members at roll call. You relay the following information to your members but you’re incorrect in which statement? A:✔The natural gas detector is used to determine the amount of gas present in an area. B: The natural gas detector detects natural gas at low levels and is the superior tool for locating leaks in appliances, supply piping, and points of entry into the building. C: The natural gas meter is a superior tool for identifying areas which are no longer safe to operate. D: When metering, the best practice is to measure readings at a location high and in the middle of the room of the suspected leak; this is the % LEL to be reported to the IC. Explanation: A. The natural gas METER is used to determine the amount of gas present in the area. **BE CAREFUL WITH THE TERMS DETECTOR AND METER. THE BULLETIN MAKE A POINT TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE TWO** Natural Gas 6.4

Answer 4

At a CO response, the Incident Commander shall request the utility company to respond in each of the following cases except? A:✔A CO level 1 PPM or higher is recorded by a meter. B: Units on the scene shut off a gas appliance. C: An individual(s) is exhibiting symptoms of CO poisoning. D: The IC feels a response by the utility company is required. ``` Explanation: A CO level “over 9 PPM” is recorded by a meter. Acronym: SICO Symptoms IC feels it is necessary CO over 9ppm Off - appliance shut HM 4 4.1.5 ```

Answer 5

A taxpayer erected in 1939 should have concealed roof space areas cut into areas of ________ or less by fire stops. A: 1,000 square feet B: 2,500 square feet C:✔3,000 square feet D: 5,000 square feet Explanation: BUILDING LAWS - 1938 CODE: Only structures erected after the enactment of these sections of the law would be affected. Txpyr Appx A 1.2

Answer 6

In order to effectively supervise the deployment of the K.O. Curtain or the Window Blanket during a wind impacted fire in a HRFPMD, supervisors need to know the effects of these wind control devices (WCD). Choose the incorrect effect the WCDs will have once deployed. A:✔Will dramatically increase visibility in the fire area due to a decrease in smoke production B: Fire may periodically vent around the sides and top of the deployed WCD with the potential for auto-exposure to the floor(s) above. The deployment window must be closed after deployment of the device C: Advancing a hoseline into the fire apartment after a WCD is deployed, may increase steam and/or heat production Explanation: Possible REDUCTION of visibility in the fire area due to an INCREASE in smoke production Multiple Dwellings add 3 sec 4.2

Answer 7

Fires in places of worship are particularly vulnerable to the quick spread of fire due to their basic design and use of combustible construction material. Which general tactic below is correct regarding fires in places of worship? A: According to the Places of Worship Fires bulletin, fire conditions discussed are to be considered of such magnitude as to require the use of three hoselines for extinguishment. B: In most cases when the fire does spread into the attic or bell tower, it can be extinguished by the use of handlines. C: For a fire in the attic, the ceiling may collapse after the roof trusses which may cause an explosion-like eruption inside the place of worship, which can knock firefighters off ladders and blow out windows. D:✔Venting the side windows, sometimes made with stain glass, will not effectively ventilate the upper portions of the structure. Explanation: A. TWO HOSELINES B. …IT CANNOT be extinguished… C. …the ceiling may collapse BEFORE the roof trusses… NEW BULLETIN AS OF 8/15/19 Places of Worship Fires 6.1.1; 6.4.1; 6.4.2; 7.2.1

Answer 8

High Rise Office Buildings present many challenges during non-fire emergencies. A recently promoted Captain discussed proper Fire Department interaction with building personnel at these operations was incorrect in which statement? A: At the Fire Command Station will be a Building Information Card (BIC) and a list of special needs occupants and their location in the building, who have requested assistance in the event the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is implemented. B: The Fire Safety/Emergency Action Plan Director (FS/EAPD) is responsible for communicating with building occupants during emergencies utilizing the building’s Fire Alarm Communications System; announcements should be made on a regular basis. The IC can also direct the FS/EAPD to make announcements as necessary. C: First arriving units should request a briefing on any and all actions taken prior to their arrival. Units should be aware that the FS/EAPD is authorized to implement the EAP and take actions to ensure occupant safety. D:✔The use of elevators by building personnel is prohibited during fires and non-fire emergencies; these elevators shall be reserved for exclusive use by the Fire Department. Explanation: The use of elevators by building personnel to facilitate the movement of occupants is permissible (for non-fire emergencies) and should be anticipated under the EAP. C Note: The FS/EAPD is authorized to implement the EAP and take actions to ensure occupant safety including elevator recall, public announcements and evacuations. HROB Add 1 3.1, 4.2, 4.3

Answer 9

For a lower floor fire in a cast-iron or mill loft building, which Ladder Company position is listed incorrectly below? A:✔The first and second ladder companies will VES the fire floor; the floors above will be covered by additional arriving units. B: The Roof FF’s access to the roof will be via an adjoining building, aerial/tower ladder, or a fire escape. C: The first ladder OV FF’s primary position is the rear of the building to perform coordinated ventilation and report fire conditions. An exception to this would be assisting the chauffeur with an immediate life hazard in the front. D: The second ladder OV FF will proceed to the rear to reinforce and ensure this position has been covered. Explanation: The first ladder company will VES the fire floor and the second ladder company will VES the floors above. Loft 7.2.1 D1, 7.2.2

Answer 10

The ticket reads as follows: E100, E200, E300, E400, L99, TL500, L600F, B150, B200, D2.....All units are 10-84 and in position for a fire on the top floor of a 4 story OLT type rowframe. From the following choices, which unit/position carried out their duties correctly? A: TL500 split the company and examined exposures for extension in the cockloft. The inside team operated in the most severely threatened exposure B: L99 Roof FF accessed the roof via L99's Aerial ladder and brought the Halligan tool and Saw (in place of hook) C:✔TL500 LCC went to top floor of an exposure for examination when not needed in front of building D: TL500 Roof FF accessed the roof via L99 Aerial Ladder with LSR and 6' Halligan Hook Explanation: Firefighting Procedures/RowFrames A- For Brownstone type. NOT OLT type...For OLT type, TL500 inside team went to top floor adjacent apartment.... p-41, 44 B- L99 OV FF does this (1st due).....L99 Roof FF access roof via L99's Aerial and brought Halligan tool, 6' Halligan hook, and LSR.....p- 36, 38 C- This can be for OLT and Brownstone type when not needed in front of building and directed by officer.... p-41 D- TL500 Roof FF (2nd due) accesses the roof via L99's Aerial Ladder (order of preference) with a Saw and 6' Halligan hook....p-`5, 22, 43

Answer 11

At a cellar fire in a private dwelling where the quickest access to the cellar is through the main entrance, the first arriving ladder company inside team shall enter through the main dwelling entrance on the first floor to initiate searches and locate the top of the interior cellar stairs. Which additional tactic mentioned below is incorrect? A: The first ladder company shall maintain door control of the main entrance door until a charged hoseline advances via the main entrance. B: The first arriving ladder company inside team will perform a primary search of the first floor prior to descending into the cellar to perform the primary search of the cellar. C:✔If the engine company requires assistance in order to advance the line through the cellar, the ladder company officer and one member of the interior team will provide assistance. D: The second ladder company will report to the IC and augment search operations and ventilation efforts on all floors above the cellar. Explanation: C. If the engine company requires assistance in order to advance the line through the cellar, ONE MEMBER OF THE INTERIOR TEAM SHALL BE SENT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE, WHILE THE LADDER COMPANY OFFICER AND THE OTHER MEMBER COMPLETE THE PRIMARY SEARCH OF THE FIRST FLOOR. Private Dwellings Ch 4: 10.4

Answer 12

At certain times, when the Fire Department has to address a member in distress, the IC shall consider having the FAST Group switch to HT channel 16 prior to the arrival of the 10-66 units. This will allow for more effective communications between units assigned to the FAST Group. All of the following should be on channel 16 except? A: FAST Group Supervisor B: FAST Unit C:✔FF assigned the FAST Radio D: Units assigned to the FAST Group Explanation: FAST Group Supervisor on Ch-16 FAST Group Supervisor’s Aide on Ch-1 FF Removal Officer- (Rescue Battalion) on Ch-16 FF Removal Officer’s Aide on Ch-1 FF Locator Officer (Battalion Chief) on Ch-16 FF Locator Officer’s Aide on Ch-1 FAST Unit on Ch-16 FF assigned the FAST Radio on Ch-1 Units assigned to the FAST Group on Ch-16 MMID Ch 5 Add 1 2.1

Answer 13

In the company journal, which entry/entries should be in blue or black ink? 1. The house watch records a visit to quarters by a non-member. 2. The officer records a member taking the remainder of the tour due to an injury. 3. The house watch records a member entering quarters, reporting for duty (RFD) on MSOT. 4. A member enters quarters to report for duty (RFD) and the unit is relocated. The members takes a mark, reporting for duty (RFD). A:✔1,3 B: 1 only C: 1,2,4 D: 1,3,4 Explanation: Entries by the “member on housewatch” shall be in blue or black ink. Entries by “other members” shall be in red ink. No line shall be left blank between entries. Each line shall be started at left in a uniform manner. CJ 2.1

Answer 14

The ticket reads as follows: E100, E200, E300, E400, L99, TL500, L600F, B150, B200, D2.....All units are 10-84 and in position for a fire on the top floor of a 4 story OLT type rowframe. From the following choices, which unit/position carried out their duties correctly? A: E300, who was ordered to take a line to the top floor of an exposure to extinguish fire in the cockloft, decided to take a 1/2" OST with them to use as an overhaul tip B:✔Since the building is now considered a fully involved occupied rowframe in the middle of the block of other occupied frames, E100 stretched the first line into the fire building through the front door C: Since the building is now considered a fully involved vacant rowframe in a row of occupied rowframes, E300 stretched the 2nd line into the most severe exposure because it wasn't needed to back up the 1st line D: Since the building is now considered a fully involved occupied rowframe in the middle of the block of other occupied frames with fire in exposures, E100 dropped two 1 3/4" handlines in front of building for rapid deployment Explanation: Firefighting Procedures/Rowframes A- An engine company ordered to stretch a hoseline to the top floor of an exposure for purposes of extinguishing the fire in the cockloft, should take a 6' hook to pull ceilings...p-47, 49 B- p-49 C- Vacant building in a row of occupied frames....1st line goes to most severe exposure....2nd line if not needed to back up 1st line then goes to the fire building or to opposite exposure.....p- 50 D- When a building is fully involved with fire showing in exposure(s) the first arriving engine should stretch one 3 1/2" supply line for a TL, and a hoseline for entering the building....Remember: when stretching handlines inside a Rowframe all interior hoselines stretched will be considered 1 3/4" p-47, 49

Answer 15

Although power saws are used for cutting the roof in modern firefighting, instructions for cutting the roof with an axe are still valid in that total reliance cannot be placed on power equipment. Which method below is described incorrectly? A: The approximate location of a roof beam may be determined by “sounding’ with the back of the axe. B:✔The roof sheathing is placed at right angles to the roof beams and generally run from side to side. C: Cut through the roof sheathing at opposite sides of the proposed opening close to the beam to lessen the bounce of the axe and the resultant binding action when the axe goes through the springy portion of the sheathing. D: When there is a tin covering between the asphalt covering and the roof boards, it will require an accurate cut to separate the tin from the roof boards. This frequently requires two cutting operations. Explanation: B. The roof sheathing is placed at right angles to the roof beams and generally run from FRONT TO REAR. Ladders 3: 5.9.7

Answer 16

As a new Lieutenant you would know when forcing a door to an occupancy on an EMS run, you must have the premises safeguarded by members until custodianship is turned over to any of the following except? A: Owner of the property B: Police Department C:✔EMS supervisor D: Responsible person ``` Explanation: CFR-D Manual Chapter 2 C. The responsibility of safeguarding premises shall not be delegated to EMS personel 4.8 note * FD must safeguard until turned over to the "POOR" PD Owner Occupant Responsible person ```