Exam 15 Flashcards
During a street festival, the promoter of the festival will conspicuously mark a symbol in the center of the emergency access lane to indicate the location of each hydrant. The correct symbol can be found in which choice?
A: 12” Yellow Circle
B: 6” Yellow Circle
C: 12” Yellow Triangle
D: 12” Blue Triangle
During a street festival, the promoter of the festival will conspicuously mark a symbol in the center of the emergency access lane to indicate the location of each hydrant. The correct symbol can be found in which choice?
A:✔12” Yellow Circle
B: 6” Yellow Circle
C: 12” Yellow Triangle
D: 12” Blue Triangle
Explanation:
The sponsor or promoter of the event shall conspicuously mark a solid yellow circle 12 inches in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane to indicate the location of each fire hydrant within boundaries of the event
AUC 5 ch 2 add 7 sec 6.5
When operating a foam handline to cover a spill that is contained or not flowing, which of the following methods will achieve the widest pattern at the lowest velocity?
A: Operate the stream directly into the burning liquid.
B: Direct the foam stream on the ground ahead of the fire in such a manner as to bounce the foam onto the fire.
C: Try to deflect the stream against something and allow the foam to slide down and work its way across the burning liquid.
D: Direct the foam stream skyward in a slow back and forth motion, allowing the foam to fall as gently as possible over the surface.
When operating a foam handline to cover a spill that is contained or not flowing, which of the following methods will achieve the widest pattern at the lowest velocity?
A: Operate the stream directly into the burning liquid.
B:✔Direct the foam stream on the ground ahead of the fire in such a manner as to bounce the foam onto the fire.
C: Try to deflect the stream against something and allow the foam to slide down and work its way across the burning liquid.
D: Direct the foam stream skyward in a slow back and forth motion, allowing the foam to fall as gently as possible over the surface.
Explanation:
CODE: “BDS”
Bounce
Deflect
Skyward
TB Foam: 8.4
Engine company tactics during a fire are crucial to a successful operation. Of the following duties, which is incorrectly portrayed below?
A: The engine officer is responsible for determining the path by which the hoseline is stretched.
B: When a building has a well-hole the first hoseline must be stretched up the well-hole.
C: A second dry hoseline should not be stretched into a building until the first hoseline has been charged with water.
D: At a fire operation, only 2 hoselines should be stretched on a stairway. If a 3rd line is to be stretched, it will need to be stretched by an alternative means.
Engine company tactics during a fire are crucial to a successful operation. Of the following duties, which is incorrectly portrayed below?
A: The engine officer is responsible for determining the path by which the hoseline is stretched.
B:✔When a building has a well-hole the first hoseline must be stretched up the well-hole.
C: A second dry hoseline should not be stretched into a building until the first hoseline has been charged with water.
D: At a fire operation, only 2 hoselines should be stretched on a stairway. If a 3rd line is to be stretched, it will need to be stretched by an alternative means.
Explanation:
B) The presence of a well-hole does NOT mean it must be used.
B Notes:
The engine officer determines when a well-hole stretch is to be executed.
The presence of a well-hole and the intention to use it should be clearly communicated to the nozzle firefighter. This information is also critical to the control firefighter for estimating the stretch.
The engine officer will need to determine the location at which the hoseline will be taken out of the well hole and secured with a hose strap.
C Note: This is because this practice may cause confusion at operations as to which line is being referred to. Additionally, it may cause the two lines to get tangled with each other.
Eng Ch 4 5.1, 5.4, 5.5.1, 5.6.1
Which of the following choices regarding FD & EMS communications at a non fire emergency is CORRECT?
A: When a CFR Unit arrives and EMS is on scene, the CFR unit will initiate contact with the EMS Unit on Channel 10
B: When the use of Channel 10 is impractical, HT Channel 1 may be used to facilitate communications
C: When unable to contact the EMS unit via the HT, routine requests may be transmitted to EMS through the appropriate EMS Borough frequency
D: To communicate directly with the EMS Dispatcher, EMS Borough frequencies are available on Engine & Ladder Fire Apparatus in their Borough dispatch radio
Which of the following choices regarding FD & EMS communications at a non fire emergency is CORRECT?
A: When a CFR Unit arrives and EMS is on scene, the CFR unit will initiate contact with the EMS Unit on Channel 10
B: When the use of Channel 10 is impractical, HT Channel 1 may be used to facilitate communications
C: When unable to contact the EMS unit via the HT, routine requests may be transmitted to EMS through the appropriate EMS Borough frequency
D:✔To communicate directly with the EMS Dispatcher, EMS Borough frequencies are available on Engine & Ladder Fire Apparatus in their Borough dispatch radio
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL CHAPTER 14
D IS CORRECT — 2.5
A - Initiate contact on HT Channel 1 — 2.2
B - Reverse (when the use of channel 1 is impractical, channel 10 may be used) 2.4 note
C - EMS Borough frequencies are not to be used for routine requests
While responding in hot weather, bunker coats and protective hoods may be dispensed when on certain runs. These runs include all of the following except?
A: Non-structural and response to BARS alarms
B: Class J alarms
C: Non-fire responses
D: ERS no-contact
E: Class E alarms
While responding in hot weather, bunker coats and protective hoods may be dispensed when on certain runs. These runs include all of the following except?
A: Non-structural and response to BARS alarms
B:✔Class J alarms
C: Non-fire responses
D: ERS no-contact
E: Class E alarms
Explanation:
Structural Fire runs: all members, except chauffeurs shall don their PPE prior to responding.
In hot weather if he apparatus is not equipped with a functioning air conditioning unit, coats and protective hoods may be dispensed with while responding
AUC 310 sec 7.2.1 and 7.2.2
Depending on the mixture, the explosive range of natural gas is _____ percent. Natural gas is _____ lighter than air.
A: 5-15; slightly
B: 5-15; significantly
C: 15-20; slightly
D: 15-20; significantly
Depending on the mixture, the explosive range of natural gas is _____ percent. Natural gas is _____ lighter than air.
A: 5-15; slightly
B:✔5-15; significantly
C: 15-20; slightly
D: 15-20; significantly
Explanation:
Cross Ref Haz Mat 1 4.5.1: Natural gas is 2/3 as heavy as air.
Natural Gas 3.0
What is the correct tool assignment for the 1st arriving Roof FF operating at a fire on the 7th floor of a 12-story fire resistive high rise multiple dwelling?
A: Halligan, Maul/Axe, Hydra-Ram
B: Halligan, Halligan Hook, Hydra-Ram
C: Halligan Hook, Maul/Axe, LSR
D: Halligan, Halligan Hook, LSR
What is the correct tool assignment for the 1st arriving Roof FF operating at a fire on the 7th floor of a 12-story fire resistive high rise multiple dwelling?
A:✔Halligan, Maul/Axe, Hydra-Ram
B: Halligan, Halligan Hook, Hydra-Ram
C: Halligan Hook, Maul/Axe, LSR
D: Halligan, Halligan Hook, LSR
Explanation:
MD Ch 4 10.1.4 B
Engine 256 is on an EMS run and needs to transmit information on the EMS Borough frequency. Which choice is CORRECT regarding this communication?
A: Engine 256 contacts EMS and advises they have a 10-37 code 2 with CPR in progress
B: They provide EMS the box number, address & cross streets
C: Communication with the EMS Dispatcher relieves the officer of the need to transmit relevant information to the FD Dispatcher
D: When the proper EMS Borough frequency cannot be determined, transmit on EMS CW1 (Citywide 1)
Engine 256 is on an EMS run and needs to transmit information on the EMS Borough frequency. Which choice is CORRECT regarding this communication?
A: Engine 256 contacts EMS and advises they have a 10-37 code 2 with CPR in progress
B: They provide EMS the box number, address & cross streets
C: Communication with the EMS Dispatcher relieves the officer of the need to transmit relevant information to the FD Dispatcher
D:✔When the proper EMS Borough frequency cannot be determined, transmit on EMS CW1 (Citywide 1)
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL CHAPTER 14 - ADDENDUM 1
D IS CORRECT - 2.6 Note
A - 2.5 — Do not use 10-codes
B - Do not use Box Numbers - 2.7
C - Doesn’t relieve the units of their responsibility to maintain communications with their Borough dispatcher 2.8
The incorrect procedure when personal protective equipment/tools has been contaminated, can be found in which choice?
A: Radios that have been severely contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious material shall be placed in a double clear bag and placed in a light-traffic area adjacent to HW to be picked up by Decon Support Unit
B: If Bunker Coat and Pants were severely contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious material, both Pants and Coat can bagged together and sent out to be decon
C: If Bunker Pants, Coat, and PSS were severely contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious material, the PSS system must be separated from the pants and bagged separately
D: For fireground contamination, the PSS shall be decon in quarters using a sponge and water. A mild detergent may be used if necessary
The incorrect procedure when personal protective equipment/tools has been contaminated, can be found in which choice?
A:✔Radios that have been severely contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious material shall be placed in a double clear bag and placed in a light-traffic area adjacent to HW to be picked up by Decon Support Unit
B: If Bunker Coat and Pants were severely contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious material, both Pants and Coat can bagged together and sent out to be decon
C: If Bunker Pants, Coat, and PSS were severely contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious material, the PSS system must be separated from the pants and bagged separately
D: For fireground contamination, the PSS shall be decon in quarters using a sponge and water. A mild detergent may be used if necessary
Explanation:
Radio, tools, and other hard surface items shall be decontaminated in quarters with a chlorine bleach solution
AUC 310 add 5
Every company, including Battalions, carry water rescue fittings that are what color?
A: White
B: Yellow
C: Blue
D: Green
Every company, including Battalions, carry water rescue fittings that are what color?
A: White
B:✔Yellow
C: Blue
D: Green
Explanation:
Cross Ref Engine Ops Chapter 8 Addendum 1: High Pressure Pumping Fittings are WHITE AND NOTICEABLY HEAVIER THAN CONVENTIONAL FITTINGS.
Water Rescue 2 Addendum 1 1.1
Department members routinely use fire escapes for operations in nonfireproof multiple dwellings. Which of the following choices contains incorrect information?
A: When the building has four windows per floor and no front fire escape, it indicates two railroad flats (Old Law Tenement) with a rear fire escape. This does not necessarily apply to a corner building.
B: When the building has four windows per floor and a front fire escape, it usually indicates three or four apartments per floor with another fire escape in the rear.
C: A dangerous exception to normal layouts in these buildings is when they have railroad flats whose secondary means of egress is a front fire escape.
D: The absence of a front fire escape is of major concern for the safety of the operating forces. This information should be relayed immediately.
Department members routinely use fire escapes for operations in nonfireproof multiple dwellings. Which of the following choices contains incorrect information?
A: When the building has four windows per floor and no front fire escape, it indicates two railroad flats (Old Law Tenement) with a rear fire escape. This does not necessarily apply to a corner building.
B: When the building has four windows per floor and a front fire escape, it usually indicates three or four apartments per floor with another fire escape in the rear.
C: A dangerous exception to normal layouts in these buildings is when they have railroad flats whose secondary means of egress is a front fire escape.
D:✔The absence of a front fire escape is of major concern for the safety of the operating forces. This information should be relayed immediately.
Explanation:
D) The absence of a REAR fire escape is of major concern for the safety of the operating forces. This information should be relayed immediately.
Lad 3 5.4
All members need to have a basic understanding of fire dynamics and how combustion can occur. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: When the concentration of fuel in the air lies below the lower explosive limit or above the upper explosive limit, there is danger of the fuel igniting if a flame or other ignition source is present.
B: The lower explosive limit (LEL) is the lowest concentration by volume of flammable gas in air that will support flame propagation. This is also known as lower flammability limit.
C: The upper explosive limit (UEL) is the highest concentration by volume of flammable gas in air that will support flame propagation. This is also known as upper flammability limit.
D: The explosive range (aka flammable range) is the range of gas to air mixtures in which ignition can occur. It is the range of gas to air mixture that exists between the lower explosive limit and the upper explosive limit.
All members need to have a basic understanding of fire dynamics and how combustion can occur. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A:✔When the concentration of fuel in the air lies below the lower explosive limit or above the upper explosive limit, there is danger of the fuel igniting if a flame or other ignition source is present.
B: The lower explosive limit (LEL) is the lowest concentration by volume of flammable gas in air that will support flame propagation. This is also known as lower flammability limit.
C: The upper explosive limit (UEL) is the highest concentration by volume of flammable gas in air that will support flame propagation. This is also known as upper flammability limit.
D: The explosive range (aka flammable range) is the range of gas to air mixtures in which ignition can occur. It is the range of gas to air mixture that exists between the lower explosive limit and the upper explosive limit.
Explanation:
A) When the concentration of fuel in the air lies BETWEEN the lower explosive limit and the upper explosive limit, there is danger of the fuel igniting if a flame or other ignition source is present.
Note: In a fire, oxygen must chemically react with combustible fuel in a rapid oxidation process. For flaming combustion to begin and continue, the concentration of fuel vapor in the burning mixture (air and fuel) must be between the upper and lower explosive limits for that fuel.
TB FD 7
What item shall be affixed to the inside cover of the probationary firefighter’s folder?
A: Probationary Firefighter’s Control Sheet
B: Company Tool List
C: Monthly Training quiz
D: Reading schedule
What item shall be affixed to the inside cover of the probationary firefighter’s folder?
A:✔Probationary Firefighter’s Control Sheet
B: Company Tool List
C: Monthly Training quiz
D: Reading schedule
Explanation:
This is the Proby FOLDER….NOT NOTEBOOK.
Control Sheet- Inside cover of the Proby Folder
Tool List- stapled to 1st page of notebook
Monthly Training Quiz- Staple it into their notebook
AUC 323 sec 2.4, 2.5, add 2 sec 1.3
Several FAST units policies are described below. Which one is incorrect?
A: A ladder company staffed with four firefighters shall never be assigned as a FAST unit.
B: The FAST unit should not be used for firefighting purposes.
C: The FAST unit officer should bring an up to date copy of the response ticket to the ICP which would include any CIDS information that is available.
D: A ladder company will be designated as the FAST unit upon transmissions of signals 10-60, 10-66, 10-75, 10-76, and 10-77.
Several FAST units policies are described below. Which one is incorrect?
A:✔A ladder company staffed with four firefighters shall never be assigned as a FAST unit.
B: The FAST unit should not be used for firefighting purposes.
C: The FAST unit officer should bring an up to date copy of the response ticket to the ICP which would include any CIDS information that is available.
D: A ladder company will be designated as the FAST unit upon transmissions of signals 10-60, 10-66, 10-75, 10-76, and 10-77.
Explanation:
A. IN SOME SITUATIONS, a ladder company staffed with four firefighters MAY BE ASSIGNED as a FAST unit. WHEN REPORTING TO THE ICP, THE LADDER COMPANY OFFICER MUST INFORM THE IC THAT THEY ARE NOT FULLY STAFFED.
NOTE “B” MMID CH 4 4.1: THE IC CAN HAVE THE FAST UNIT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EGRESS ROUTES WHILE STILL MAINTAINING UNIT INTEGRITY, E.G., REMOVE WINDOW BARS, PLACE PORTABLE LADDERS.
Managing Members in Distress Ch 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.5
The manual application of water correctly from an exterior handline into the interior of a building is a critical tactic that all members should be familiar with. Which of the following techniques is incorrectly described when this tactic is employed?
A: Use a solid stream fully open, or fog tip turned fully to the right.
B: Use a steep angle to assist with breaking up and cooling the hot gases at the upper levels of the room as it strikes the ceiling.
C: Keep the stream steady; no circular or whipping motion (occlusion/entrainment).
D: Ensure a sprinkler effect, keeping the solid stream steady and positioned at a steep angle to cool the hot gases and knock down the fire.
The manual application of water correctly from an exterior handline into the interior of a building is a critical tactic that all members should be familiar with. Which of the following techniques is incorrectly described when this tactic is employed?
A:✔Use a solid stream fully open, or fog tip turned fully to the right.
B: Use a steep angle to assist with breaking up and cooling the hot gases at the upper levels of the room as it strikes the ceiling.
C: Keep the stream steady; no circular or whipping motion (occlusion/entrainment).
D: Ensure a sprinkler effect, keeping the solid stream steady and positioned at a steep angle to cool the hot gases and knock down the fire.
Explanation: A) Use a solid (bore) stream, fully open. Do NOT use a fog tip (occlusion). C Note: This allow hot gases and smoke to exit as well as preventing less air being drawn inward to fuel (feed) the fire. Acronym: SSSS Solid Steep Steady Sprinkler Eng Ch 4 7.9
Which choice represents the CORRECT number of transmissions and emergency alerts that can be recalled using our HT’s?
A: 2
B: 10
C: 15
D: 20
Which choice represents the CORRECT number of transmissions and emergency alerts that can be recalled using our HT’s?
A: 2
B: 10
C:✔15
D: 20
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL - CHAPTER 11 - UTILIZATION OF THE HT
C IS CORRECT - 3.5.3
