FFP Ladders 3

Question 1

What are the 3 situations that would qualify as a known life hazard?

Answer 1

1- Victim can be seen by rescuer
2- victim can be heard by rescuer
3- member has info from a credible source or a person at the scene indicating the location of the life hazard

Question 2

At a fire in an OLT, who ensures that entry doors to the building are chocked?

Answer 2

The 1st ladder

Question 3

At a fire in an OLT, there is a person at a window who needs to be removed, they do not appear to be in immediate danger. The roofman wants to take the stick to the roof. Who gets priority?

Answer 3

Roofman can be given priority if the victim is in no immediate danger. If any doubt get the person first

Question 4

For a top floor fire in an OLT, what tool does the 1st due OVM leave behind so he can take the saw?

Answer 4

Leaves the hook, takes the halligan and saw

Question 5

At an OLT fire where there is only a rear fire escape, who does the 1st OVM team up with (not top floor fire)

Answer 5

OV and roof team up (or another available member)

Question 6

At an OLT fire where there is a front fire escape and fire in in the front of the building, who does the 1st due OV team up with to VEIS?

Answer 6

OV and LCC team up (or another available member)

Question 7

At an OLT fire, what is the roof mans priority for getting to the roof?

Answer 7

Adjoining building
Ladder (aerial)
Fire escape
ALF

Question 8

At a fire in an OLT, you are the 2nd ladder company and going to the floor above, who do you let know?

Answer 8

The OFFICERS on the fire floor (both engine and truck)

Question 9

2nd roof at a top floor fire in an OLT, what tools does he bring?

Answer 9

Halligan hook and saw (not halligan)

Question 10

T or. F

At a dumb waiter fire it is important to check the cellar, top floor, and cockloft as soon as possible

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Which is a immediate transmission for the roofman
A-OLT with both front and rear fire escapes
B-Front fire escape only
C-Rear fire escape only

Answer 11

B- Front fire escape only

Question 12

What is a sign of a shaft fire?

Answer 12

A Rapidly rising column of smoke, with particles and embers rising to higher levels, visible over the roof top

Question 13

What’s the difference between vent for search, vent for extinguishment?

Answer 13

Vent for extinguishment = controlled and coordinated ventilation which facilitates the engine companies extinguishment of the fire
Vent for search = horizontal ventilation tactic to facilitate a members movement into an area to search for life hazard

Question 14

When is a fire considered an IDLH?

Answer 14

When it passes the incipient stage

Question 15

When making a coffin cut for roof ventilation, which cut is a 6’ cut?

Answer 15

The 3rd cut is 6’. 1st is 3’, 2nd is the knock out cut

Question 16

At a fire in the cockloft of an OLT, is it a good idea to vent all the windows of the apartment while waiting for a charged hoseline.

Answer 16

Yes, because once the ceiling is opened up the apt will quickly fill with smoke

Question 17

When cutting the floor with an axe, what angle should you cut at?

Answer 17

60 degree angle

Question 18

T or F
When overhauling an apartment with heavy clutter, it is permissible to throw items out the window onto the adjoining buildings roof or into a narrow shaft as long as a spotter is in place.

Answer 18

False, never throw things onto the roof of an adjoining building or into a narrow shaft