FFP - ENGINE OPERATIONS Flashcards
According to general Engine company operations, which one of the statements below is not entirely accurate?
A) When the fire building is located at the end of a narrow, dead end road, the ladder company can be allowed to enter the street before the engine company.
B) Nozzles should be inspected at the start of each tour. Fog nozzles should be maintained in the straight stream position with the tip rotated to the left.
C) Protection of life is the primary consideration at any fireground operation. Rescue attempts by the 1st arriving engine company without simultaneously stretching and positioning a line should be attempted only in extreme situations.
D) Warning signs of potential backdraft are reversal of air or pulling of smoke back into an opening, windows stained with smoke or pulsating, and dense black smoke which indicate a lack of oxygen. Dirty brown, yellow brown and gray yellow smoke are also indicators of a potential backdraft situation.
B) Nozzles should be inspected at the start of each tour. Fog nozzles should be maintained in the straight stream position with the tip rotated to the left. (Incorrect)
*Fog nozzles in the straight stream position when tip is rotated to the RIGHT. (FFP Eng 2.8.4)
You are working your first tour as a Lt. in E-254 and pull up first due for a fire on the second floor of a 6 story non fireproof multiple dwelling. As a Johnny Lt. you would know that all of the statements/actions below are correct except which?
A) Advise your nozzle team to enter the door to the fire area crouched low near the floor, regardless of conditions.
B) When communication is difficult, you know that giving your nozzle man 4 strong slaps on the back or shoulder would indicate an order to immediately withdraw the nozzle team.
C) When using a broken stream for venting purposes once the fire is under control, you would order the stream directed out of the window with the nozzle held 5-6 feet back from the window and the stream filling the opening.
D) Decisions delegated by the officer to his nozzle team include, direction of the stream, rate of advancement, sweeping floors, partial shutdown to regain control, opening the nozzle in an emergency, and calling for more line.
C) When using a broken stream for venting purposes once the fire is under control, you would order the stream directed out of the window with the nozzle held 5-6 feet back from the window and the stream filling the opening. (Incorrect)
- The nozzle should be held 4-5 feet back from the window and the stream filling the opening. (FFP Eng ch 5 5.1.23)
*Decisions delegated by the officer to nozzle team "DR SPOC" Direction of stream Rate of advancement Sweeping floors Partial shutdown to regain control Opening nozzle in an emergency Calling for more line
Opening/closing nozzle = 1 or 2 slaps on back/shoulder
Direction of stream = tug or pull on arm or nozzle
Advance line = steady push on back, mask or bunker coat
Halt advance = pull on back on shoulder, mask, coat
Immediate withdrawal = 4 hard slaps on back or shoulder
You are the officer of an engine company who is going to work for a fire in a non fireproof multiple dwelling. Of the actions listed below, which one of you members was incorrect?
A) The ECC determined that one 90 degree kink in an 1 3/4” line results in a loss of 20 gpm or more and that 3 kinks could result in a loss of 90 gpm or more.
B) Your backup firefighter flakes out his hose up the public stair above the fire floor.
C) As progress is made on the fire, the nozzle man lowers the initial angle of the stream (forward and upward in a clockwise or side to side motion hitting the ceiling) and directs the stream toward the main body of fire.
D) Upon the arrival of additional companies, the first due control firefighter delegates the stretch to the second due control firefighter and joins the nozzle team inside of the building to put out the fire.
D) Upon the arrival of additional companies, the first due control firefighter delegates the stretch to the second due control firefighter and joins the nozzle team inside of the building to put out the fire. (Incorrect)
*1st due control DOES NOT delegate or transfer the stretch to 2nd due control. (FFP ENG 5 5.6.7)
*Backup firefighter can flake out hose:
Up the public stair above fire floor
Out in hallway of fire floor
In adjacent or opposite apartment on fire floor
Either wholly or partially in public hallway on floor below
When utilizing Inline Pumping at an operation, generally, a maximum of _____ lengths of 3 1/2” hose may be hand stretched back to the hydrant if necessary. The ECC utilizing Inline Pumping should have the water supply augmented if the intake pressure falls below ______.
A) 3, 10 psi
B) 6, 10 psi
C) 3, 15 psi
D) 6, 5 psi
C) 3, 15 psi
Evolutions 1A Notes 10 & 12
Engine 69 responds to a 10-75 on 142nd street and finds the first hydrant has been knocked over by a livery cab. They transmit a 10-70 over both the department radio and the handle talkie. Do you agree or disagree with Engine 69’s actions?
A) Agree
B) Disagree
A) Agree
Transmit the 10-70 over both the department radio and the handle talkie.
(Evolutions 8 3.1)
At MUD the senior member of your engine company decides to discuss Inline Pumping (ILP). He was correct in all statements except which one?
A) The hydrant selected for ILP must be on a 10” or larger main.
B) 3 1/2” hose shall be used as the initial supply line.
C) Mo more than 6 lengths of hose shall be used in the initial supply line.
D) When the intake pressure falls below 15 psi, the pump operator shall have the intake supply augmented.
A) The hydrant selected for ILP must be on a 10” or larger main. (Incorrect)
- 6” or larger main
(Evolutions 1A Notes 2-5)
During a company drill the junior member of your truck company made 4 remarks regarding engine company operations in buildings with standpipes. Which remark is incorrect?
A) If supplying or operating from a standpipe outlet with a pressure reducing device (PRD) that can’t be removed and there is no other outlet available without a PRD, you may use the outlet with the PRD.
B) 3 lengths of 2 1/2” hose requires 70 psi at the outlet with water flowing.
C) 4 lengths of 2 1/2” hose requires 80 psi at the outlet with water flowing.
D) Prior to flushing the standpipe system thoroughly, attach the inline pressure gauge.
D) Prior to flushing the standpipe system thoroughly, attach the inline pressure gauge. (Incorrect)
- Prior to attaching inline pressure gauge, flush standpipe system thoroughly.
(Engine Ops 9.4.7)
A company officer would order a 2 1/2” line to be stretched in a variety of situations. Which example is incorrect?
A) The line could be reasonably expected to take a defensive position.
B) When stretching off a standpipe.
C) An advanced fire on arrival.
D) A large body of fire present in a large compartmented area.
D) A large body of fire present in a large compartmented area. (Incorrect)
- A large UNCOMPARTMENTED area.
Acronym = DALLAS
Defensive position Advanced fire on arrival Large volume of water needed Large body of fire in an UNCOMPARTMENTED area Area undetermined Standpipe operation
You are a newly promoted LT. enjoying your first day of BISP. While inspecting an enclosed parking garage, you realize the building card states that there is an “automatic sprinkler system” in this structure. You should know that the Siamese connection to this building should be which color?
A) red
B) green
C) aluminum
D) yellow
B) green
Red = standpipe
Green = automatic sprinkler system
Aluminum = non automatic sprinkler or perforated pipe
Yellow = combination sprinkler/siamese
Which statement about inline pumping is incorrect?
A) In a 4 firefighter engine company, the hose firefighter is the backup firefighter.
B) In a 5 firefighter engine company, the hose firefighter is the door firefighter.
C) No more than 3 lengths should be used in the initial supply line.
D) One buzzer indicates an emergency stop. Two buzzers indicates the hose firefighter is in position and the pumper is ready to proceed. Three buzzers indicates that the rear of the pumper is clear to backup.
C) No more than 3 lengths should be used in the initial supply line. (Incorrect)
*No more than 6 lengths shall be used in the initial supply line. Max of 3 lengths hand stretched back to the hydrant.
(Evolutions 1A)
Please choose an incorrect inline pumping procedure from the list below.
A) The pumper stops so that the rear step is opposite the hydrant.
B) The hydrant firefighter, equipped with a hydrant wrench and a 2 1/2” gate, tests the hydrant. A bolt cutter should be taken if necessary.
C) After the hydrant is deemed serviceable, the hose firefighter keys the hydrant by pulling sufficient 3 1/2” hose from the hose bed prepared for ILP and takes a turn around the hydrant.
D) The hydrant firefighter should maintain the key as the pumper proceeds, connect the 3 1/2” hose to the 4 1/2” outlet of the hydrant, and should always connect a 2 1/2” gate to the hydrant’s 2 1/2” outlet.
D) The hydrant firefighter should maintain the key as the pumper proceeds, connect the 3 1/2” hose to the 4 1/2” outlet of the hydrant, and should always connect a 2 1/2” gate to the hydrant’s 2 1/2” outlet. (Incorrect)
*Connect 2 1/2” gate IF TIME PERMITS
(Evolutions 1A, section 3.6)
After receiving notification from the ECC (from a 4 firefighter engine) to start water, the hydrant firefighter opens the hydrant fully and then proceeds to the pumper for the purpose of controlling the stretch, during an ILP operation. The hydrant firefighter, after controlling the stretch, ensures tools are placed on the apparatus and then proceeds to the fire, moving hose close to the curb, removing kinks, etc. However, depending on staffing, the initial hand lime stretch will be controlled by which firefighter listed below, until relieved by the Control firefighter?
A) Door firefighter
B) ECC
C) 2nd due Control firefighter
D) Backup firefighter
B) ECC
4 firefighter engine = ECC
5 firefighter engine = Door
(Evolutions 1A section 3.6)
Please choose a guideline that should not be followed when inline pumping?
A) Hydrant selected for ILP must be on a 6” or larger main. During Water Alert, ILP cannot be used.
B) Pumper shall use 3 1/2” hose as the initial supply line from the hydrant to the pumper.
C) Not more than 6 lengths of hose shall be used in the initial supply line.
D) When intake pressure falls below 15 psi, the pump operTor shall have his intake supply augmented.
A) Hydrant selected for ILP must be on a 6” or larger main. During Water Alert, ILP cannot be used. (Incorrect)
*During Water Alert ILP should not be used UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
(Evolution 1A, Notes)
During ILP the pumper may proceed to the operating position, stopping only to drop the hydrant firefighter off for testing the hydrant. Generally, a maximum of _____ lengths of 3 1/2” supply line may be hand stretched back to this hydrant if necessary. Fill in the blank.
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 3
D) 3
Evolutions 1A, Notes
ECC’s must check their initial intake pressure is dynamic priory starting water during ILP operations and anticipate when their initial intake pressure is low (45-55 psi), that their residual pressure may not be capable of safely sustaining 3 handlines. The need for augmentation should be anticipated based on the initial intake pressure. Do you agree of disagree with the above paragraph?
A) Agree
B) Disagree
B) Disagree
- ECCS should check their initial intake pressure is STATIC.
- When intake pressure is low the residual pressure may not be capable of safely sustaining 2 HANDLINES.
(Evolution 1A)
Engine 306 arrives first due to a private dwelling fire to discover the intake pressure on their hydrant is extremely low. The officer promptly transmits a 10-70 and Engine 313 is designated the Water Resource Unit. In which part of the operation did the units operate incorrectly?
A) E-313’s ECC used a 35’ hydrant connection.
B) E-306 operated in pressure while E-313 operated in volume.
C) Both companies operated in the volume position.
D) The ECC knew augmentation was required when his intake pressure was below 15 psi.
B) E-306 operated in pressure while E-313 operated in volume. (Incorrect)
*Both companies should operate in volume except for standpipe operations. The operating pumper in standpipe operations will operate in pressure while the supply pumper will operate in volume.
(Evolution 8)
Water relays can complicate pumping operations for all but which one of the following reasons?
A) Require coordination between two or more pumpers.
B) Potential for generating high pressures.
C) More communication is required.
D) Decreased possibility of introducing air into the operating pumper.
D) Decreased possibility of introducing air into the operating pumper. (Incorrect)
*Water relays INCREASE the possibility of introducing air into the operating pumper.
(Evolutions 8 , 2)
What would be the pump status during a two pumper water relay at a standpipe operation where both apparatus are equipped with Pro Pressure Governors?
A) Supply pumper in Volume and the Operating pumper in Volume.
B) Supply pumper in Volume and the Operating pumper in Pressure.
C) Supply pumper in Pressure and the Operating pumper in Volume.
D) Supply pumper in Pressure and the Operating pumper in Volume.
B) Supply pumper in Volume and the Operating pumper in Pressure.
(Evolutions 8 3.4)
A Lt. of the first arriving engine transmits the signal 10-70 via department radio. What pumper on the initial alarm is designated as the Water Resource Unit?
A) Engine giving the 10-70 signal
B) Next arriving Engine upon hearing the signal
C) Second due Engine as per the alarm assignment card
D) Third arriving Engine
B) Next arriving Engine upon hearing the signal
Evolutions 8 3.1 - 3.2
During a large warehouse fire on the waterfront a water relay operation is ordered by the IC. According to Evolutions 8, if the Supply pumper’s intake pressure falls below 15 psi who should the ECC of this pumper notify that the hydrant’s supply limit has been reached?
A) Operating pumper ECC and Water Resource Unit Officer
B) Supply pumper Officer and IC
C) Operating pumper ECC and IC
D) Operating pumper Officer and IC
C) Operating pumper ECC and IC
Evolutions 8 3.13
When readying a hose lime from a standpipe floor outlet located inside a stairwell, how should the Engine company position it’s folded lengths?
A) In hallway one floor below standpipe outlet
B) On landing above standpipe outlet
C) On landing below standpipe outlet
D) In hallway on floor where the fire is located
C) On landing below standpipe outlet
Evolutions 9, 3.5
An Engine company Lt. instructing members on standpipe hose operations was mistaken in which statement listed below?
A) All hose lines stretched from a standpipe shall be 2 1/2” in diameter.
B) Controlling nozzle with a 1 1/8” MST shall be used.
C) Generally, all hose lines stretched from standpipes are connected to outlets on a floor below the fire.
D) Variations from stretching initial hose lines from standpipe outlets on a floor below the fire due to building configuration shall be approved by the Borough Commander.
D) Variations from stretching initial hose lines from standpipe outlets on a floor below the fire due to building configuration shall be approved by the Borough Commander. (Incorrect)
*Approved by Division Commanders and put in CIDS
(Evolutions 9, 3.9)
If a pressure reducing valve (PRV) is found on a standpipe outlet, it should be removed. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A) Agree
B) Disagree
B) Disagree
*PRD = Pressure Reducing Device
(Evolutions 9, 3.9)
What does the Siamese color marking of aluminum indicate?
A) Non automatic sprinkler
B) Automatic sprinkler
C) Combination standpipe/sprinkler
D) Standpipe
A) Non automatic sprinkler
Evolutions 9, 3.9
At a High Rise hotel fire, the 1st arriving Engine will be utilizing the standpipe system for its initial attack line. The Lt. of this company should instruct the ECC to take what action?
A) Connect 1st supply line to the standpipe Siamese and 2nd supply line to the sprinkler Siamese.
B) Connect 1st supply line to sprinkler Siamese and 2nd supply line to the standpipe Siamese.
C) Connect 1st two supply lines to the standpipe system.
D) Connect the 1st two supply lines to the sprinkler system.
A) Connect 1st supply line to the standpipe Siamese and 2nd supply line to the sprinkler Siamese.
(Evolutions 9, 3.9)
Units arriving on the scene of a fire in a one story taxpayer with CIDS indicating that the building has a non-automatic sprinkler system would expect to find a Siamese connection painted ___________?
A) Yellow
B) Silver
C) Aluminum
D) Green
C) Aluminum
Engine Ops 9.3.2
A Captain conducting drill on standpipe system operations was correct when he stated that standpipe systems should __________.
A) always be supplied with 2 1/2” hose or greater.
B) never be supplied or stretched from with a PRD on the selected outlet.
C) always be supplied by at least 2 different pumpers through at least two independent Siamese connections.
D) As a general rule, have at least a separate engine company supplying the standpipe system for each hose line placed into service.
D) As a general rule, have at least a separate engine company supplying the standpipe system for each hose line placed into service.
(PDs 6, section 9.3.3)
A - Always be supplied with 3 1/2” or greater.
B - Can sometimes be stretched from outlet with PRD
C - If possible, supplied by 2 different pumpers by 2 different Siamese connections (some buildings only have 1)
An ECC is supplying a standpipe system with 2 lengths of 3 1/2” hose in a High Rise MD where there is fire on the 18th floor and the first hose line with 3 lengths of hose is being stretched from an outlet on the 17th floor. In this situation, the pump discharge pressure for this one line operation should start at ______ psi.
A) 185
B) 190
C) 195
D) 200
D) 200
(Engine Ops 9 ADD 1 Chart)
Fire Floor Recommended Engine Discharge Pressure
Floors 1 – 10 150 psi
Floors 11 – 20 200 psi
Floors 21 – 30 250 psi
Floors 31 – 40 300 psi
Floors 41 – 50 350 psi
Floors 51 – 60 400 psi
Floors 61 – 70 450 psi
Floors 71 – 80 500 psi
Floors 81 – 90 550 psi
Floors 91 – 100 600 psi
Floors 101 – 110 650 psi
Which point regarding standpipe system operations is not stated correctly?
A) The first and second due engine companies will always operate together at standpipe operations to ensure prompt and efficient placement of the first hose line.
B) The inline pressure gauge should always be used on the standpipe outlet to ensure correct nozzle pressure. The inline gauge reading is only accurate when the nozzle is open fully and water is flowing.
C) Due to the potential for pressure problems, the FT-2 tip should not be used on hose lines stretched from standpipe outlets.
D) As a rule of thumb, 3 lengths of 2 1/2” hose stretched from a standpipe outlet requires 80 psi at the outlet with water flowing.
D) As a rule of thumb, 3 lengths of 2 1/2” hose stretched from a standpipe outlet requires 80 psi at the outlet with water flowing. (Incorrect)
(Engine Ops 9.4.2)
3 lengths = 70 psi
4 lengths = 80 psi
A Captain discussing FDNY pumpers was incorrect in which statement he made?
A) Conventional Engines are two stage pumpers (1000 gpm or 2000 gpm), that are capable of supplying pressure over 250 psi.
B) High Pressure Engines are two stage pumpers (1000 gpm or 2000 gpm) that pump at discharge pressures up to 600 psi.
C) 3rd stage Engines have a 3rd stage that can supply a maximum of 500 gpm up to 700 psi.
D) Conventional Engines should not operate in pressures exceeding 250 psi unless emergency conditions exist or they are ordered to do so by the IC.
D) Conventional Engines should not operate in pressures exceeding 250 psi unless emergency conditions exist or they are ordered to do so by the IC. (Incorrect)
(Engine Ops 9 ADD 1 1.1)
Conventional Engines should not operate in pressures exceeding 250 psi unless emergency conditions exist (AND) they are ordered to do so by the IC
High pressure and 3rd Stage Engines have high pressure outlets and carry specialized equipment for high pressure pumping operations. Regarding this equipment, it would be incorrect to state that both apparatus have _____________________.
A) 3” high pressure supply hose in 50’ lengths.
B) high pressure fittings painted white and noticeably heavier.
C) two high pressure outlets.
D) tether straps with gated hooks that are recommended to be pre attached to the high pressure supply hose.
C) two high pressure outlets.
(Engine Ops 9 ADD 1 1.2)
*High Pressure Engine has ONE (1) high pressure outlet.
Based on the FDNY recommended pump pressures, high pressure pumping operations are required at standpipe operations when the fire floor is on the ________________.
A) 30th floor or above
B) 31st floor or above
C) 40th floor or above
D) 41st floor or above
B) 31st floor or above
Engine Ops 9 ADD 1
High Pressure Pumping is defined as operating at discharge pressures over 250 psi. The IC shall be notified whenever high pressure pumping is necessary. Whenever high pressure pumping is required, units shall adhere to which choice below?
A) When possible, position the engine within 2 hose lengths of the FD connection being supplied.
B) Insure no more than 3 connected lengths of high pressure supply hose is stretched to the FD connection.
C) Ensure a safety zone of at least 50 feet around the working engine and high pressure supply hose is established as soon as possible after initiating high pressure pumping.
D) Ensure supply lines are connected to designated high pressure outlets and secured with a tether strap to both the engine and building FD connection.
D) Ensure supply lines are connected to designated high pressure outlets and secured with a tether strap to both the engine and building FD connection.
(Engine Ops 9 ADD 1 1.3)
A - position the engine within ONE (1) length of FD connection.
B - no more than TWO (2) connected lengths of high pressure supply hose is stretched to the FD connection.
C - PRIOR to initiating high pressure pumping establish safety zone
A Battalion Chief should be designated as the High Pressure Pumping __________________?
A) Sector supervisor
B) Group supervisor
C) Area manager
D) Branch director
B) Group supervisor
Engine Ops 9 ADD 1 3.1
High Pressure Pumping operations are taking place at a fire in Manhattan at an 80 story office building which has only one Siamese connection. The 1st ECC has stretched 2 lengths of hose to the Siamese to supply the system. The 3rd arriving engine is also ordered to supply the standpipe system by the IC and is able to get within 2 lengths of the same Siamese. Which point below is incorrect?
A) The safety zone for each apparatus and supply hose may need to be more than 50 feet.
B) Each supply length must be tethered and secured to each other by the tethered gated hook
C) The ECCs should use their Engine preset to charge the system, then slowly increase pressure to avoid damage to the building piping.
D) The standpipe should be supplied by two engines.
E) The 3rd arriving Engine may not stretch their supply line to the same Siamese.
C) The ECCs should use their Engine preset to charge the system, then slowly increase pressure to avoid damage to the building piping. (Incorrect)
(Engine Ops 9 ADD 1)
*PRESETS SHOULD NOT BE USED
A box is transmitted for a fire in a high rise with a minimum response of 4 Engines, and the response is as follows:
- 1st due - Engine 96 High Pressure Engine
- 2nd due - Engine 97 High Pressure Engine
- 3rd due - Engine 98 Conventional Engine
- 4th due - Engine 99 3rd stage Engine
Which units on this response are required to position their apparatus at a hydrant in proximity to the standpipe Siamese connection?
A) Only E-96
B) Only E-96 and E-97
C) Only E-97 and E-99
D) E-97, 98 and 99
C) Only E-97 and E-99
(Engine Ops 9 ADD 1)
*1st due and conventional engines ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO THIS.
Regarding the use of the 3rd Stage, which point below is incorrect?
A) If 3rd stage pumping is implemented, the IC shall ensure an additional 3rd stage Engine is assigned to the incident.
B) ECCs intending to pump using the 3rd stage must notify and get approval from the IC which must be a BC or higher.
C) Pressures exceeding 600 psi require a 3rd stage pumper.
D) A 3rd stage pumper with its 3rd stage engaged can pump higher volumes at pressures over 400 psi than a two stage pumper.
D) A 3rd stage pumper with its 3rd stage engaged can pump higher volumes at pressures over 400 psi than a two stage pumper. (Incorrect)
(Engine Ops ADD 1 4.1)
*3rd stage can pump higher volumes at pressures OVER 500 psi than a two stage pumpers.
3rd Stage Engines are the preferred choice for pumping operations requiring discharge pressures over _____ psi.
A) 400
B) 500
C) 550
D) 600
B) 500
Engine Ops 9 ADD 1 4.2
The fire suppression effort is divided into three distinct phases. Which is the proper order for these phases?
A) Locate,extinguish, control.
B) Control, confine, extinguish.
C) Locate, confine/control, extinguish
D) None of the above
C) Locate, confine/control, extinguish
Engine Ops 4.3
Dense black smoke indicates the lack of oxygen and large quantities of free carbon and carbon monoxide gas. Which color is not associated with a backdraft?
A) Dirty Brown
B) White
C) Yellow Brown
D) Gray Yellow
B) White
(Engine Ops 4.6.4 D)
- Dirty brown, yellow brown & gray yellow are ALL associated with
backdraft.
Which tactic can the Engine Officer delegate to the nozzle team?
A) Calling for water
B) Initial Stream direction
C) Calling for more line
D) Necessity to back line out
C) Calling for more line
(Engine Ops 5.1.25)
DECISIONS THAT ENGINE OFFICER CAN DELEGATE TO NOZZLE TEAM: “DROPS LINE”
D - Direction of stream (OTHER THAN INITIAL)
R - Rate of advancement
O - Opening nozzle in EMERGENCY
P - Partial shut down to regain control
S - Sweeping floors with stream
Line - Calling for more LINE.
Immediate rescue attempts by the first arriving engine company without simultaneously stretching and positioning a hose line should be attempted only in extreme situations. Which choice is not mentioned as an action that the first arriving engine can take to protect endangered occupants?
A) Position a hose line between the fire and endangered occupants.
B) Give verbal instructions and assurances to the occupants.
C) Perform vertical and horizontal ventilation to release the fire gases inside the building and replace them with fresh air.
D) Close doors to limit the spread of smoke.
E) Ensure that incoming units are informed of the location of endangered occupants.
C) Perform vertical and horizontal ventilation to release the fire gases inside the building and replace them with fresh air. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 4.2.3)
- Engine WILL NOT perform ventilation
Knowing the characteristics of the different stages of fire development will result in a safer operation. Which of the following is not correct?
A) The incipient stage is the early stage of fire development where the fires development is limited to a fuel source and the thermal hazard is localized to the area of the burning object.
B) Rollover occurs during the incipient stage. When rollover is observed and members are not operating under the protection of a charged hose line, they shall leave the fire area unless there is a suspected life hazard.
C) The fully developed stage is the stage of development when the fire has reached its peak heat release within a compartment. This usually occurs after flashover.
D) The decay stage is characterized by either a decrease in the fuel load or available oxygen to support combustion.
B) Rollover occurs during the incipient stage. When rollover is observed and members are not operating under the protection of a charged hose line, they shall leave the fire area unless there is a suspected life hazard (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 4.6.4 ABCD)
- Rollover occurs during GROWTH STAGE. When rollover occurs and
members are operating without the protection of a line, they shall
IMMEDIATELY LEAVE AND ISOLATE THE AREA.
After checking the apartment below the fire apartment while the ladder company was forcing entry, the 1st Engine officer returned to the fire floor and took several actions. Which action was incorrect?
A) The Engine officer notified the 2nd due ladder via HT that they were about to open the fire apartment door prior to opening the door.
B) The nozzle team was instructed to begin their attack standing up in order to move the line rapidly through the front door of the apartment to extinguish a small fire in the rear of the apartment.
C) The officer struck the Nozzle FF on the shoulder with 4 strong slaps and pulled him in the direction of a fire that lit up behind them.
D) When the fire was extinguished, the Nozzle FF was ordered to vent the fire room by removing the Main Stream Tip and directing the stream out the window with the nozzle 4-5 feet back.
B) The nozzle team was instructed to begin their attack standing up in order to move the line rapidly through the front door of the apartment to extinguish a small fire in the rear of the apartment. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Operations 5.1.11, 5.1.13)
- Nozzle team, MUST STAY LOW/BE CROUCHED REGARDLESS OF
CONDITIONS. - When using the line to vent, remove the MST, partially shut down
controlling nozzle and direct it out the window from 4-5 feet back.
Which tactic taken by the 1st arriving ECC was wrong?
A) The ECCS should position the apparatus for a backstretch whenever possible.
B) A hydrant in the immediate vicinity of the fire building may never be used and should be passed if encountered.
C) When performing a backstretch, connection to an obstructed hydrant can usually be accomplished using a length of 3 1/2” hose.
D) When performing a backstretch, connection to an obstructed hydrant can usually be accomplished using the 35 foot yellow hydrant connection.
B) A hydrant in the immediate vicinity of the fire building may never be used and should be passed if encountered. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 5.2.6)
- A hydrant in immediate vicinity of fire building CAN BE USED to if it
facilitates the operation.
Which choice below regarding the Nozzle position is incorrect?
A) The Engine officer retains the flexibility to alter the assigned positions in order to allow a less experienced FF to work the nozzle at a minor fire.
B) The hose line can be bled of air by cracking the nozzle slightly open while the water is filling the line or the nozzle can be opened fully and close quickly after water reaches the nozzle.
C) The nozzle FF can enter the fire area without water in an extreme emergency to facilitate a quicker hose stretch.
D) As a general rule, the nozzle should not be opened on smoke. If fire or high heat is encountered the nozzle can be used to push the fire gases back toward the fire area.
C) The nozzle FF can enter the fire area without water in an extreme emergency to facilitate a quicker hose stretch. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 5.3.2)
- NEVER enter fire area without water.
Which method used to advance a hose line is incorrect?
A) Crawling is useful where heat conditions require a very low approach to the fire area.
B) Duck walking is useful where rubble or debris which cannot be swept with the stream may cause injury or difficulty to the nozzle team.
C) The leg forward or outstretched leg method can be used where the integrity of the floor is in doubt.
D) Duck walking is the recommended method to be used when lightweight construction is encountered in Private Dwellings.
D) Duck walking is the recommended method to be used when lightweight construction is encountered in Private Dwellings. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops / Private Dwellings 6, 4.2.6)
- LEG FORWARD METHOD is recommended for LW PDs.
Which engine tactic is stated correctly?
A) The stream should never be operated directly overhead.
B) The hose line may pass the fire in order to perform a search.
C) As the attack hose line is advanced through the fire area, closed doors may be passed to continue extinguishment. The doors may be opened during the secondary search.
D) FFs withdrawing a hose line from an interior position should never turn their backs on the fire.
D) FFs withdrawing a hose line from an interior position should never turn their backs on the fire.
(Engine Ops 5.3.15)
A - Stream SHOULD NOT be operated directly overhead to avoid
scalding water and debris hitting the nozzle team. You CAN operate
overhead in an EMERGENCY.
B - DO NOT pass the fire. CAN PASS smoldering materials / not flame
C - ALL doors must be OPENED.
D - NEVER turn your back on fire, back out walking backwards with line
ready to open.
The backup firefighter must maintain the hose line below the level of the operating nozzle, absorb as much nozzle reaction as possible, and flame out the line. Which choice is incorrect concerning the flaking of the line?
A) Hose can be flaked up the public hall stair above the fire floor.
B) Hose can be flaked out in the public hallway on the fire floor. This option is effective in buildings with large halls, such as “H” type buildings and newer apartment houses.
C) Hose cannot be flaked out into an adjacent or opposite apartment on the fire floor in order to prevent the creation of another flow path.
D) Hose can be flaked out either wholly or partially in the public hallway on the floor immediately below the fire floor.
C) Hose cannot be flaked out into an adjacent or opposite apartment on the fire floor in order to prevent the creation of another flow path. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 5.4.3)
- Hose CAN BE flaked out in adjacent or opposite apartment.
Where possible, only the most experienced and knowledgeable firefighters should be assigned the control position. Which action taken by a Control firefighter is wrong?
A) The 1st due control FF should not delegate or transfer the control position to the second due control FF, unless the 1st due Engine is responding understaffed.
B) The control FFs hose estimate function is considered complete when the required number of lengths is removed from the hose bed, the line is broken, and connected to a pump discharge outlet when a hydrant in close proximity to the fire building is used.
C) The control FFs hose estimate function is complete when the required number of lengths is removed from the hose bed and the control FF signals the ECC to proceed to a more distant hydrant while performing a back stretch.
D) The control FF must eliminate kinks in the charged hose line while moving toward the fire area after completing the initial hose estimate.
A) The 1st due control FF should not delegate or transfer the control position to the second due control FF, unless the 1st due Engine is responding understaffed. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 5.6.7)
- 1st due control should not delegate/transfer his position to 2nd due
control PERIOD.
The general duties of the 2nd to arrive Engine Company include assisting with the stretching of the initial hoseline, assuring that the 1st due Engine is connected to an adequate water supply, and relieving the 1st due Engine personnel as required. Which one of the following is not a specific duty of the 2nd arriving Engine Officer?
A) Water resource officer for the 1st hoseline.
B) Provide a communications link for all members until the arrival of the field communications unit.
C) Control the number of members on the fire floor.
D) Keep track of the number of members going to the floor above the fire.
B) Provide a communications link for all members until the arrival of the field communications unit. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 5.7.2)
- Provide comm link between 1ST DUE ENGINE AND IC.
The 1st hoseline is placed between the fire and any persons endangered by it. This is accomplished by stretching the line via the primary means of egress, usually the main stairway. When would the 1st hoseline not be stretched up the interior stair?
A) When heavy smoke is issuing from windows opening onto the fire escape and endangering a woman and small child trying to come down the fire escape, the 1st hoseline should be operated from the street to protect them.
B) When there is a sprinkler system present, the 1st hoseline should be used to supply the sprinkler Siamese.
C) When flame was issuing from a window opening onto the fire escape and endangering a young man trying to come down the fire escape, the 1st hoseline can be operated from the street to protect him.
D) Both A & C
C) When flame was issuing from a window opening onto the fire escape and endangering a young man trying to come down the fire escape, the 1st hoseline can be operated from the street to protect him.
(Engine Ops 8.2.1)
A - HAS TO BE FLAMES on fire escape (not smoke) in order to operate
1st line from street.
B - When there’s a sprinkler, 1st line is a HANDLINE.
C - Correct
There are several situations that require alternate hoseline strategies to extinguish the fire. Which one is incorrect?
A) When a fire escape is used to conduct a fire attack into an apartment, members in the apartment must exit to a safe area of refuge and the apartment door must be closed before the attack is initiated.
B) Hoselines shall not be operated in opposition of each other. Hoselines operated in opposition to each other will push the heat, fire and steam toward the opposing nozzle team.
C) Permission must be obtained from a Chief Officer only before exterior Hoselines are directed into a fire building.
D) When a hoseline is determined to be operating ineffectively, the IC must be notified.
C) Permission must be obtained from a Chief Officer only before exterior Hoselines are directed into a fire building. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 8.2.4)
- Permission must be obtained from INCIDENT COMMANDER (could
be a lieutenant/captain)
What is the least desirable engine position?
A) When the engine stops after reaching the fire building.
B) When the engine performs a back stretch.
C) When In-Line pumping is used.
D) When the engine stops before reaching the fire building and the line must be stretched around the apparatus.
D) When the engine stops before reaching the fire building and the line must be stretched around the apparatus.
(Engine Ops 8.12.2)
- This is the least desirable position, however, sometimes unavoidable.
Chose the incorrect choice concerning hose estimations and engine apparatus positioning?
A) For large multiple dwellings (H-Types and their variations), hose estimations must consider the distance from the back step of the engine to the entrance door. In some cases several lengths of hose might be required to reach the entrance door.
B) Some buildings may require two lengths for the fire floor.
C) If it is necessary for hoselines to cross the street, thy should cross at the hydrant.
D) Generally, it is better for the engine apparatus backstep to be stopped the proper distance beyond the building entrance. The location of the ladder apparatus turntable determines how far from the front of the building the engine backstep should initially be upon arrival before back stretching.
E) When there are wide streets with room for both engine and ladder apparatus placement, or large buildings (H-Types) are encountered and long complicated stretches are anticipated, the backstep of the engine is initially aligned with the entrance to the building.
C) If it is necessary for hoselines to cross the street, thy should cross at the hydrant. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 8.10.3)
- Hoselines crossing the street should cross IN FRONT OF FIRE
BUILDING.
Which engine company operated correctly?
A) Engine 2, the 2nd Engine, stretched a 2nd line to the 2nd floor of a 3 story MD prior to assisting the first arriving Engine with their hoseline due to a suspected life hazard.
B) The Officer of Engine 3, the 2nd arriving engine company, communicated with the Officer of Engine 1, the 1st arriving Engine company, prior to stretching a 2nd hoseline at a fire in a 2 1/2 story PD.
C) Engine 4, the 3rd Engine at a fire on the 4th floor of a 6 story “H-type” building, stretched a 2nd hoseline which had sufficient hose to cover the 5th floor.
D) Engine 1, the 2nd arriving Engine, stretched a 2nd hoseline to the 2nd floor of a 2 story PD, after the Officer made contact with the 1st Engine Officer and ensured that they did not need assistance with a 6 length hose stretch.
C) Engine 4, the 3rd Engine at a fire on the 4th floor of a 6 story “H-type” building, stretched a 2nd hoseline which had sufficient hose to cover the 5th floor.
(Engine Ops 8.2.2)
A - Engine 2, the 2nd arriving Engine stretched a 2nd line to the 2nd
floor of a 3 story PD prior to assisting the 1st arriving Engine with
their hoseline due to a CONFIRMED LIFE HAZARD.
B - 2nd Engine can stretch their own line as long as the PD is 1-2
stories in height and the stretch is 4 lengths or less. Choice B
stated the building was 2 1/2 stories, therefore Engine 2 would be
required to assist the first Engine with their stretch.
C - Correct
D - 2nd Engine can stretch their own line as long as the PD is 1-2
stories in height and the stretch is 4 lengths or less. Choice D
stated the building was 2 stories, however the stretch was
6 lengths, therefore 2nd Engine would be required to assist the first
Engine with their stretch.
All of the following are correct concerning well hole stretches with the exception of which one?
A) The rule of thumb is that a 5 story stretch up a well hole requires about one length of hose.
B) If the well hole is narrow, the first arriving Nozzle FF drops his folds at the base of the stairway, grasps the nozzle, and proceeds up the stairway pulling hose up through the well hole.
C) If the well hole is wide, the first arriving Nozzle FF carries the nozzle and lead length in the well.
D) When sufficient line has been pulled up the well hole, the line must be secured with a hose strap.
E) When a 2nd hoseline is stretched up a well hole, the Nozzle FF should carry the nozzle, or the nozzle and lead length in the well hole for a wide well hole.
E) When a 2nd hoseline is stretched up a well hole, the Nozzle FF should carry the nozzle, or the nozzle and lead length in the well hole for a wide well hole. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 8.14.1)
- When stretching a 2nd line up a well hole, to avoid the lines becoming
tangled, ONLY CARRY THE NOZZLE UP WHILE SWITCHING HANDS
AT EACH NEWEL POST.
Engine 100 performs a fire escape stretch for a fire on the 4th floor. Where would Engine 100 secure the hose line with hose straps?
A) 3rd floor only
B) 3rd and 4th floors
C) 4th floor only
D) 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors.
A) 3rd floor only
(Engine Ops 8.15.3)
- Place hose straps on ALTERNATE FLOORS STARTING WITH THE
FLOOR BELOW THE FIRE.
When a building has stairs that wrap around an elevator, a utility rope stretch via a shaft window can be used to reduce the number of lengths required and speed up the stretch. Which choice incorrectly describes this operation?
A) If the fire is below the 3rd floor, the line is stretched up the stairs.
B) The Officer deploys the rope from the floor below the fire.
C) The Nozzle FF attaches the rope to the nozzle, places the nozzle outside the window, then proceeds to the floor below the fire.
D) The Control FF must remain at the window until enough line is hoisted up to ensure that the lime doesn’t get hung up. Once the line is charged, the Control FF will check for kinks and join the Nozzle Team.
E) Raise the upper sash from the window that the rope is deployed from, and raise the lower sash at the lower floor window. Do not remove the glass from the sash under any circumstances.
E) Raise the upper sash from the window that the rope is deployed from, and raise the lower sash at the lower floor window. Do not remove the glass from the sash under any circumstances. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 8.17.1)
- Raise LOWER SASH from window rope is deployed
Raise UPPER SASH at the lower floor window
If difficulties are encountered, you CAN REMOVE THE GLASS.
Requirements for the installation of standpipe systems are predicated on several factors. Which two choices listed below are the PRIMARY factors for the installation of standpipe systems?
A) Height of structure
B) Type of Occupancy
C) Life Hazard
D) Area of Structure
A) Height of Structure
D) Area of Structure
(Engine Ops 9, 9.1)
- These are the 2 PRIMARY factors for the installation of standpipes.
- Buildings that require more than 3 lengths to reach an apartment must
be entered into CIDS.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If occupant use hose is encountered, it must not be used by FDNY members. There is never a reason for any company to use occupant hose since it may be old, can fail under department operating pressures, and may not be maintained properly.
A) Agree
B) Disagree
B) Disagree
(Engine Ops 9, 9.2.2)
- Engine = only use FDNY hose
Ladder/Rescue = MAY USE occupant hose if REMOTE from Engine &
if they are TRYING TO SAVE A LIFE.
Members of E-99 were discussing supplying standpipe systems during an afternoon drill. Of the following statements made at this drill, which one was incorrect?
A) Standpipe systems should always be supplied with 3 1/2” hose. Whenever possible, standpipe systems should be supplied by at least 2 different pumpers.
B) Whenever possible, standpipe systems should be supplied through at least 2 independent Siamese connections. If there is only a single connection, a 2nd supply line can be stretched to the first floor outlet.
C) If a building is equipped with both a standpipe and an automatic sprinkler system, the 1st supply line must be attached to the standpipe system. The Engine company officer must verify that the supply line is stretched to the correct Siamese connection.
D) If the 1st due Engine is supplying both the standpipe and sprinkler systems, the second and third due engine companies must stretch additional lines to augment both systems.
C) If a building is equipped with both a standpipe and an automatic sprinkler system, the 1st supply line must be attached to the standpipe system. The Engine company officer must verify that the supply line is stretched to the correct Siamese connection.
(Engine Ops 9, 9.3)
- ECC VERIFIES that the supply line is stretched to correct Siamese.
Difficulties may be encountered with Siamese connections since they are exposed to the weather and may not be properly maintained. Some of the difficulties encountered may be missing caps, defective threads, or tight caps to name a few. In which choice did members operate correctly in dealing with a problem with the Siamese connection?
A) Debris was stuffed into the Siamese connection so the ECC used his hand to reach inside the Siamese and remove debris.
B) An ECC was instructing the proby that Engine companies should carry a spare 2 1/2” female cap in the event it becomes necessary to cap one side of the Siamese connection to prevent an outflow of water due to a broken clapper valve.
C) If a female swivel on a Siamese connection is frozen and will not swivel, twist the hose 4-5 turns to the left, then insert the hose and turn to the right.
D) Sometimes paint, polish or dirt will prevent the female swivel from swiveling. If this situation is encountered the paint, polish or dirt must be removed carefully. Never tap the swivels with any tools as this can break the swivel.
C) If a female swivel on a Siamese connection is frozen and will not swivel, twist the hose 4-5 turns to the left, then insert the hose and turn to the right.
(Engine Operations 9, 9.3.9)
A - DO NOT REACH INSIDE Siamese with your hand (needles, glass,
sharp metal objects etc.)
B - Engines should carry spare 3” MALE CAPS (Siamese has female
swivel)
C - Correct
D - YOU CAN TAP swivels to loosen debris
Each Engine company shall carry a standpipe kit with the following minimum complement of tools. Of the following tools included in a standpipe kit, which 2 are not correctly listed?
A) 2 1/2” controlling nozzle with 1 1/8” main stream tip.
B) Hand control wheel(s) for the outlet valve.
C) 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” in-line pressure gauge
D) Pipe wrench (minimum 24” in length)
E) Spanner wrenches
F) Door chocks
G) Special adapters as required.
H) 3 lengths of folded 2 1/2” hose
D) Pipe wrench (minimum 24” in length) (INCORRECT)
H) 3 lengths of folded 2 1/2” hose. (INCORRECT)
(Engine Ops 9, 9.4.1)
“CAP SONG”
- Pipe wrench minimum EIGHTEEN (18”) INCHES in length.
- FOUR (4) lengths of folded 2 1/2” hose. (Roll ups)
