FFP Flashcards
T or F
Search and rescue is a core competency of the FDNY. All other city agencies, including PD and buildings, operate under the direction on the FDNY at a structural collapse rescue operation.
True
T or F
Explosions shall be view as possible “dirty bombs” until monitoring shows the area to be clear of contamination.
True
T or F
At a structural collapse initial rescue operations should concentrate on removing able-bodied, surface, or lightly buried victims from immediate danger.
True
If possible where should the 1st 4 engines position themselves at a structural collapse?
1st and 2nd outside the block preferable on separate mains and prepare to supply handlines and a large caliber tower ladder stream
3rd and 4th- similar positions at the rear of the structure.
At a structural collapse where does the 1st tower ladder go, and where do the subsequent tower ladders go?
1st in the front of the building outside the collapse zone.
Subsequent should be able to protect and reach a different exposure
Put in order of priority at a structural collapse of for 1st alarm engines:
1-stretch enough hose to cover the entire area (2 1/2) and a 3 1/2 for a tower ladder
2- extinguish vehicle fires in the collapse area
3- extinguish active fire in affected building and surrounding debris
4-protect exposure
1-extinguish active fire in affected building and surrounding debris
2-protect exposures
3-extinguish vehicle fires in collapse area
4-stretch enough 2 1/2 for entire area and a 3 1/2 for tower ladder
Which engine will do the following at a collapse site ( 1st-3rd)
1-stretch enough 2 1/2” to cover entire collapse site
2- ENSURE a 3 1/2” is stretch for the 1st tower ladder
3-perform CFR duties
4-assist in removal of lightly buries victims
1- 1st engine
2- 2nd engine ensures it is stretched, 1st may do it
3-3rd engine will preform CFR duties, 2nd may do it
4-3rd engine can assist in removal of lightly buried victims
At a collapse which truck (1st-3rd) is responsible for the following duties:
1-reconnaissance
2-remove surface victims/preliminary void search
3-shut off utilities
4- search line-of-sight void
5-perform debris removal
1- 1st truck
2- 1st truck
3-2nd truck
4&5- 3rd and subsequent trucks
At a collapse the logistics section will have a street coordination manager, who is a company officer, what are his duties?
1-contact PD and EMS for traffic flow
2-ensure access/egress of essential vehicles
3-position apparatus for most efficient use
4-coordinate apparatus staging area
5-coordinate Casualty Collection Point with EMS
At a collapse what do the following mean?
1- one long blast (3 seconds)
2- one long blast (3sec) and one short blast (1sec)
3- three short blasts (1sec each)
1- 1 long = cease operations/all quiet
2- 1 long & 1 short = resume operations
3- 3 short= evacuate the area (RUN has 3 letters)
What are the 5 stages of a collapse in the correct order?
1-recon 2-accounting and removal of surface victims 3-void search 4-selected debris removal and tunneling 5-general debris removal
If a victim has been pinned for longer than ___ hr(s)a rescue paramedic must be given access to treat for crush syndrome.
1 hour
The search assist marking method consist of a ___’x___’ X that is the color ______. How many cans of this color spray paint are kept on the rig?
It’s 2’x2’ and lime yellow. 2 cans are kept on the rig
When using the marking system, when is the first slash of the X made and when is the second made?
First slash is when you enter and second is when you exit
When using the search assist marking system what info is in each quadrant of the X?
Left - unit conducting the search (L = left and ladder company)
Top - Time and date unit left (T= Top and Time)
Right - hazards (R= Right and Rats)
Bottom - # of victims dead or alive inside (B= Bottom and Bodies)
If at a collapse you search a void and find no victims (dead or alive) do you still need to mark it with the X?
Yes, this avoids duplication
At a collapse the victim marking system is marked by a V:
How big is the V?
What does a circle around the V stand for?
What is a Horizontal (-) slash thru the V mean?
What does a vertical (l) slash thru the V mean?
V is approx 2’
A circle around the V means that is a confirmed either visual, vocally, or sounds that would indicate a high probability of a Vic
A horizontal line means the victim is dead
A vertical line means the victim has been removed
When a fire progresses past the ? stage the fire area must be considered an IDLH atmosphere.
Incipient
2 in 2 out means that when at least 2 members enter an IDLH a safety team of at least 2 members must be outside. This rule doesn’t have to be followed when there is rescue activity for a known life hazard. What defines a known life hazard?
1-a victim can be seen by the rescuer
2-a victim can be heard by the rescuer
3-a member has info from a credible source or a person at the scene indicating the location of the known life hazard
When one 4 man engine is on scene who will make up the safety team?
The officer and one member can enter for a search WITHOUT line advancement, the other 2 members will be the safety team
Who will be the safety team when one 5 man engine is on scene?
The control and door
Who will be the safety team when one 5 man ladder on scene? And when one 4 man ladder is on scene?
1- 5man ladder = LCC and OV
2- 4man ladder = LCC and outside FF designated by the officer
Who is the safety team when one 5man ladder and engine is on scene? One 4man ladder and engine is on scene?
Both situations its the LCC and Control
Who is the safety team when and understaffed (less than 4 FF) engine OR ladder is on scene?
Unit will take a defensive position unless there is a known life hazard
When 2 engines are on scene who is the safety team?
The control and backup of the second arriving engine
When the fast unit is on scene where do they report?
Report to and stage near the incident command post, within verbal contact.
You are working in L34 and respond to a 10-75 as the fast truck. What is your transmission:
1- when calling E84
2- when calling your can man
1- L34 fast to E84
2- L34 to L34 can (fast only needed when talking to someone outside your unit)
Does the FAST always stick together?
No they can split up and take a two sided approach. In large commercial buildings or complex buildings the fast unit shall stay together and not split up
When a member comes across a downed member what are the 4 things they need to assess?
FAIR F-fire A-air I-immediate medical care R-removal
Along with the normally assigned ladder tools, what 5 things should the fast unit bring with them to the command post?
1-fast pack 2- search rope 3- stokes with longboard 4- 2:1 5-Pak tracker
If using a fast radio that displays the 7 digit identification, when the first number is a 1, 2,5,6,7,8,9 what does it mean?
1-rescue 2- command 5- engine 6- spare 7-ladder 8-squad 9-special units
When you come across a downed member, put the following priorities in order: A-Air B-Removal C-Fire/Environment D-Immediate medical care (if needed)
FAIR Fire/environment Air Immediate medical care Removal
T or F
Without air a member will suffer brain damage in 4-6 min and move towards clinical death in 6-10 minutes. Removing a member without first assessing their air supply will greatly diminish their chances of survival.
True
What are the three methods for giving a downed member air thru the low pressure hose?
Hansen fitting of the low pressure hose
FAST pak regulator and members facepiece
FAST pak regulator and facepiece
What are three ways to determine if a downed member has air?
1- turn the purge valve and listen for air
2-break the seal of the facepiece and listen for air escaping
3-look at the remote gauge
Once a downed member is supplied with air how much should you turn the purge valve? 1- quarter turn 2- half turn 3- three quarter turn 4- full turn
2- half turn
T or F
The only time you should remove your facepiece is if you are out of air. Bad air is better then good air.
False, remove your regulator not facepiece
If possible prior to packaging a downed member, should the downed members (back or belly) be facing the way out.
Back
T or F, when packaging a member both the thru the leg method (waist strap goes over one leg and under the other) and use of personal harness leg straps (waist strap goes thru both leg straps) will allow for horizontal and vertical lifts.
True
T or F
The drag rescue device can be used in both horizontal and vertical rescues.
False, use the drag rescue device for horizontal lifts ONLY
*do not drag upstairs
The 1” nylon tubular webbing comes in ___ft lengths. Has a breaking strength of ____lbs and knotted breaking strength of ___lbs. It also needs to be tied into a continuous loop using a ____knot.
Webbing should be inspected ____ and ____.
20ft lengths 4000lbs breaking strength 3000lbs knotted breaking strength Water know Inspected monthly and after each use
T or F
Webbing can be used for dragging only, not for vertical lifts.
True, only for dragging
When packaging a member using the large D ring and drag rescue device, the DRD gets wrapped once around which shoulder strap (left or right). When using this technique can a member be removed upstairs?
Right shoulder strap
Yes you can go upstairs, one member grabs onto leg straps (repel hook is hooked onto large D ring) and other member grabs the DRD which is wrapped once around the right shoulder strap. Left shoulder strap has the low pressure hose.
What are the 5 conditions that must be present for a wind impacted fire?
1-wind
2-fire in an apartment
3-failed or opened window in fire room
4-fire apartment door leading to public hall left open of not fully closed
5-stairwell door left open or an apartment on the other side of the hallway left open
What is the classic ventilation profile of a wind impacted fire?
Visible smoke or fire that is not venting out of an open or failed window
T or f
The roof firefighter at a fire in a FPMD should proceed the the floor above and leave the apartment door open and open a window in order to simulate how the wind will flow through the apartment.
True
When a wind controlled device is deployed, all of the following are true except what?
1-immediate reduction in intensity of the fire
2-immediate and brief increase of heat
3-possible reduction of visibility do to increase of smoke
2- is false, there will be an immediate reduction of heat
When using a high rise nozzle should you:
1-try and aim directly at the fire
Or
2-deflect off of the ceiling for best results
Deflect off of the ceiling
T or f
Before the use of any exterior stream all members should be accounted for and in a safe location.
True
A flanking strategy is a non frontal attack. Usually done but breaching a wall. Ideally where should this breach be?
As close to an exterior wall as possible
When using a flanking strategy, what is the main difference for the hose stretch when the fire apartment door is left open vs when it is closed?
When the fire apartment door is left open, once access is gain to the adjoining that apt door will be closed and the hose will be stretched from the floor below via windows.
When fire apartment door is closed, the hose will be stretched to the adjoining apartment via the public hallway
At a wind impacted fire, an alternative attack was used (HRN). When can the ladder company officer enter the public hallway to try to control the apartment door?
1-when told to by the engine officer
2-when he feels it can be accomplished
3-after getting permission from the IC / fire sector supervisor
3, after getting permission from IC/fire sector supervisor
When entering an apartment that was a wind impacted fire, who enters the apartment first?
1-the truck
2-the engine
The engine enters first followed by the truck
What is the decay stage?
Decrease in fuel load or available oxygen to support combustion
The early stage of fire development is called what?
The incipient stage
What are the 4 stages of “traditional” fire behavior in order?
Incipient
Growth
Fully developed
Decay
What are the stages of a “modern fire”?
Incipient Ventilation limited Early decay Rapid second growth Ventilation induced flashover transitioning into fully developed Second decay
Which is not an indication of a wind impacted fire:
1- pulsing smoke/fire
2- fire/smoke venting outward and upward
3- fire smoke venting downward or horizontally
2- outward and upward is normal
Legacy or modern
Burn more rapid, using all the available oxygen causing an earlier decay stage
Modern
When can a roof fireman conduct vertical ventilation without permission of the ladder company officer?
When he hears that they have control of the fire apartment door OR when he hears that there is a charged hoseline advancing on the fire
What is the difference between ventilation for extinguishment and ventilation for search?
Extinguishment is venting that facilitates the engine extinguishing the fire
Search is facilitating the movement of a member into an area to search for a life hazard
A known life hazard is defined as what? (3 answers)
1-Can be seen by the rescuer
2-can be heard by the rescuer
3-has information from a credible source about the location of a life hazard
The OV enters a window, on his way to isolating the room he comes across a victim, what does he do next?
1- remove the victim
2- isolate the room
2- isolate the room then proceed with the rescue effort
