FDNY 8-Week Study Guide WEEK 1 LESSON 3 PART 1

Question 1

Fill in the blank with the appropriate choice: Chapter 12 Motivation alley

1) Properly trained firefighters should be able to perform certain tactics without the officer’s personal supervision. Some of which include __________ estimate and _____________the apparatus.
a. Fire, repacking hose on
b. Hose, removal from

Answer 1

1) B- Chapter 12, section 5.1.1

Question 2

2) After ordering the first hoseline stretched, the engine officer should enter the fire
building and begin gathering information that will assist the unit in stretching rapidly and accurately to the fire area. This information should include the type of stairway present ( i.e. return stairs, straight run stairs) and the presence or absence of a ______________.
a. Lifesaving rescue
b. Wellhole

Answer 2

2) B- Chapter 12, section 5.1.3

Question 3

3) If the ladder company is forcing the door to the fire area, the engine officer should proceed directly to the area immediately ____________the fire in order to determine the layout of the apartment.
a. Above
b. Below

Answer 3

3) B- Chapter 12, section 5.1.4

Question 4

4) Doors to the fire area should be closed immediately to prevent the products of
combustion from entering the hallway and contaminating the upper floors. Door control is ______________ to the safety of any firefighters operating on the floors above the fire.
a. Critical
b. Mandatory
c. Required

Answer 4

4) A- Chapter 12, section 5.1.7

Question 5

5) The nozzle team must beginMatch the following system of touch signals used in conjunction with verbal commands to relay orders from the engine officer to the nozzle firefighter:

Answer 5

5) A- Chapter 12, section 5.1.11

Question 6

Match the following system of touch signals used in conjunction with verbal commands to relay orders from the engine officer to the nozzle firefighter:

6) ____ Opening or closing the nozzle
a. Steady push on back or mask cylinder
b. Tug or pull on the arm or nozzle, either left or right
c. One or two slaps on the back or shoulder
d. Pull back on shoulder, bunker coat or mask assembly

Answer 6

6) C- Chapter 12, section 5.1.14

Question 7

Match the following system of touch signals used in conjunction with verbal commands to relay orders from the engine officer to the nozzle firefighter:

7) ____ Direction of stream
a. Steady push on back or mask cylinder
b. Tug or pull on the arm or nozzle, either left or right
c. One or two slaps on the back or shoulder
d. Pull back on shoulder, bunker coat or mask assembly

Answer 7

7) B- Chapter 12, section 5.1.14

Question 8

Match the following system of touch signals used in conjunction with verbal commands to relay orders from the engine officer to the nozzle firefighter:

8) ____ Advancement of hose line
a. Steady push on back or mask cylinder
b. Tug or pull on the arm or nozzle, either left or right
c. One or two slaps on the back or shoulder
d. Pull back on shoulder, bunker coat or mask assembly

Answer 8

8) A- Chapter 12, section 5.1.14

Question 9

Match the following system of touch signals used in conjunction with verbal commands to relay orders from the engine officer to the nozzle firefighter:

9) ____ Halt or stop advance
a. Steady push on back or mask cylinder
b. Tug or pull on the arm or nozzle, either left or right
c. One or two slaps on the back or shoulder
d. Pull back on shoulder, bunker coat or mask assembly

Answer 9

9) D- Chapter 12, section 5.1.14

Question 10

10) If an emergency situation develops which requires the immediate withdrawal of the nozzle team, the officer or other member aware of the situation should indicate this fact by using _____ strong slaps on the shoulder of the other members and then pull them in the direction of retreat.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5

Answer 10

10) C- Chapter 12, section 5.1.16

Question 11

11) When conditions permit, the engine officer may order a fog or broken stream directed out a window in the fire area to assist in removal of heat and smoke conditions. The stream is directed out the selected window with the nozzle held _____ feet back and the stream filling the opening. If the FT-2 was used for extinguishment, the tip is adjusted so the fog pattern fills the window.
a. 2-3 b. 3-4 c. 4-5 d. 5-6

Answer 11

11) C- Chapter 12, section 5.1.18

Question 12

12) The nozzle team is composed of the ____________ and ________________ firefighters.
a. Nozzle and back-up
b. Nozzle, back-up and door
c. Nozzle, back-up, door and control
d. Nozzle and control

Answer 12

12) A- Chapter 12, section 5.1.19

Question 13

13) An example of a decision that may be delegated by the engine officer to the nozzle team is _____________________.
a. Calling for water
b. Use of fog for attack
c. Necessity to back hoseline out
d. Sweeping the floors with stream

Answer 13

13) D- Chapter 12, section 5.1.20,21

Question 14

14) Ventilation for __________________ is the controlled and coordinated ventilation tactic which facilitates the engine company’s extinguishment of the fire. This tactic must coincide with the application of water on the seat of the fire. Once a building is horizontally ventilated the time for effective extinguishment is limited since the fire will rapidly expand.
a. Extinguishment
b. Search
c. Life
d. Rescue

Answer 14

14) A- Chapter 16, page 59

Question 15

15) Ventilation for search is a horizontal ventilation tactic performed to facilitate the movement of a member into an area in order to conduct a search for a life hazard, which has the inherent risk of pulling fire towards the ventilation/entry point. This action needs to be communicated to the ________________ as the ventilation may also negatively impact the members operating in the interior.
a. Battalion Chief
b. Engine officer
c. Nozzle team
d. Ladder company officer

Answer 15

15) D- Chapter 16, page 59

Question 16

16) A ________________ search is an immediate search for life; this is rapid but thorough and systematic. Whereas a ______________ search is thorough and painstakingly complete to ensure no possible victims are overlooked.
a. Primary, secondary
b. Initial, ensuring
c. Secondary, primary
d. Rescue, recovery

Answer 16

16) A- Chapter 16, page 61

Question 17

Chapter 15 Portable Ladders Match the term with the definition:
17) _____ Beam

a. Used in truss constructed ladders connecting the rails of the beams and supports the rungs.
b. The solid or trussed main structural side member of a ladder supporting the rungs.
c. The base end of the ladder.
d. A rope used to elevate the fly section of an extension ladder.
e. Mounted on ladder to provide a more secure base for the ladder on hard surfaces.

Answer 17

17) B- Chapter 15, Glossary

Question 18

Chapter 15 Portable Ladders Match the term with the definition:
18) _____ Butt

a. Used in truss constructed ladders connecting the rails of the beams and supports the rungs.
b. The solid or trussed main structural side member of a ladder supporting the rungs.
c. The base end of the ladder.
d. A rope used to elevate the fly section of an extension ladder.
e. Mounted on ladder to provide a more secure base for the ladder on hard surfaces.

Answer 18

18) C- Chapter 15, Glossary

Question 19

Chapter 15 Portable Ladders Match the term with the definition:
19) _____ Cleats/ shoes

a. Used in truss constructed ladders connecting the rails of the beams and supports the rungs.
b. The solid or trussed main structural side member of a ladder supporting the rungs.
c. The base end of the ladder.
d. A rope used to elevate the fly section of an extension ladder.
e. Mounted on ladder to provide a more secure base for the ladder on hard surfaces.

Answer 19

19) E- Chapter 15, Glossary

Question 20

Chapter 15 Portable Ladders Match the term with the definition:
20) _____ Halyard

a. Used in truss constructed ladders connecting the rails of the beams and supports the rungs.
b. The solid or trussed main structural side member of a ladder supporting the rungs.
c. The base end of the ladder.
d. A rope used to elevate the fly section of an extension ladder.
e. Mounted on ladder to provide a more secure base for the ladder on hard surfaces.

Answer 20

20) D- Chapter 15, Glossary

Question 21

Chapter 15 Portable Ladders Match the term with the definition:
21) _____ Gusset plate

a. Used in truss constructed ladders connecting the rails of the beams and supports the rungs.
b. The solid or trussed main structural side member of a ladder supporting the rungs.
c. The base end of the ladder.
d. A rope used to elevate the fly section of an extension ladder.
e. Mounted on ladder to provide a more secure base for the ladder on hard surfaces.

Answer 21

21) A- Chapter 15, Glossary

Question 22

22) Climbing angle for a ground ladder is approximately _____.
a. 80-90 degrees
b. 75-85 degrees
c. 70-80 degrees
d. 65-75 degrees

Answer 22

22) D- Chapter 15, section 7.4

Question 23

Match using the rules for portable ladder placement:
23) _____ Placed at a window

a. Tip at least 2’ above
b. Tip level with
c. Tip slightly above
d. Tip 1-3’ above

Answer 23

23) B- Chapter 15, section 7.5

Question 24

Match using the rules for portable ladder placement:
24) _____ Placed at a roof

a. Tip at least 2’ above
b. Tip level with
c. Tip slightly above
d. Tip 1-3’ above

Answer 24

24) A- Chapter 15, section 7.5

Question 25

Match using the rules for portable ladder placement:
25) _____Placed alongside a fire escape on a building wall

a. Tip at least 2’ above
b. Tip level with
c. Tip slightly above
d. Tip 1-3’ above

Answer 25

25) D- Chapter 15, section 7.5

Question 26

Match using the rules for portable ladder placement:
26) _____Placed against a fire escape

a. Tip at least 2’ above
b. Tip level with
c. Tip slightly above
d. Tip 1-3’ above

Answer 26

26) C- Chapter 15, section 7.5

Question 27

Chapter 9 Building Descriptions

27) In a typical Brownstone, the ____________ is found when entering windows from the exterior located above the stoop.
a. Kitchen
b. Living room
c. Bedroom
d. Dead man’s room

Answer 27

27) D- Chapter 9, diagram page 12

Question 28

28) A typical Brownstone was built as a private dwelling in the late 1800’s. It is 3-5
stories in height and _____ in width. Its depth varies to about 60’.
a. 10-15’
b. 15-20’
c. 20-25’
d. 25-30’

Answer 28

28) C- Chapter 9, page 13

Question 29

29) The parlor floor is also known as the \_\_\_\_\_ floor and can be accessed by way of
exterior stair or stoop. 
a. 1st
b. 2nd 
c. 3rd

Answer 29

29) B- Chapter 9, page 15

Question 30

Chapter 5 Rope
30) Members must be aware that the actual length of our Life Saving Rope, ________,
may be 8-10’ less due to shrinkage after several years in the field.
a. 125’
b. 140’
c. 150’
d. 160’

Answer 30

30) C-Chapter 5, section 1.5

Question 31

Chapter 6 Scott 4.5

31) When donning SCBA, member must reach back with right hand and turn cylinder valve fully counter-clockwise. Listen for the momentary activation of the vibralert, Pak Alert, and look for the five lights in the HUD. The activation of the vibralert ________ an indication that the valve is fully open.
a. Is
b. Is not

Answer 31

31) B- Chapter 6, section 5.1.7

Question 32

32) After donning the SCBA, the facepiece will also be donned or placed in standby
position. ________________ allow the facepiece to hang free. a. Never
b. Always
c. Sometimes

Answer 32

32) A- Chapter 6, section 5.1.8