FFP MDs

Question 1

FFP MDs 3.2.10
Hoselines should not be operated into ventilation holes from the roof as this decreases ventilation and nullifies the action of lines operating on the top floor. A roof line should be used when?

Answer 1

only to prevent fire from

• extending past the trench,
• to protect exposures, or
• to extinguish fire that cannot be reached from below, such as fire in a cornice.

Question 2

Ladders 3, 3.5.5
Who must make known to the IC and other members the manner in which the floors and apartments are designated?, i.e., whether numerically or alphabetically. Apartment 2E could be on the second floor or on the fifth floor.

Answer 2

The first officer inside the fire building

Question 3

FFP MDs 5.1.1 C

Steel in “H” type structure creates 3 concerns for the fire service. What are they?

Answer 3

1) When steel is heated it EXPANDS
2 )When Steel is heated to higher temps during a fire it FAILS
3)Steel columns or girders, generally in an “I” beam shape, TRANSMIT FIRE and HEAT

Question 4

FFP MDs 5.1.1E

How many independent stairs are usually in “H” type buildings

Answer 4

2 to 4

Question 5

FFP MDs 5.1.1.E1

What type of Stairs are a tremendous asset in heavy fire operations on the top floor.

Answer 5

Transverse stairs

Question 6

FFP MDs 5.1.1 J
TRUE/FALSE
Gooseneck ladders to the roof will not be found on fire escapes on the street side or on those in the street side courtyards.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

FFP MDs 5.2.3 D3

The officer who arrives first on the fire floor shall transmit the following information to the Incident Commander:?

Answer 7

a. Location of the fire apartment:
b. Number of apartments on the floor of the fire wing.
c. Fire conditions:
d. Access:
e. Fire extension:
f. Difficulties or Delays in gaining entrance to fire apt.
g. Occupants:

Question 8

FFP MDs 5.3.2 A2

How long is a “H” type concrete cellar ceiling (fire resistance) rated for?

Answer 8

2 hours

Question 9

FFP MDs 5.3.3 i5
True/False
The trench should be cut about 20 feet from the initial vent hole. It should be cut at the narrowest available roof section taking advantage of bulkhead structures, firewalls, outside walls, skylights, etc.

Answer 9

FASLE
Do not depend on FIREWALLS constructed within the structure.
(Others OK)

Question 10

FFP MDs 5.3.3 i10

Before a trench cut is made what must be done?

Answer 10

A large hole must be cut over the main area of fire..

Question 11

FFP MDs 5.4.4

A fire escape in the throat often spans the firewall and indicates what?

Answer 11

two (2) separate

apartments in the throat.