FFP - MULTIPLE DWELLINGS Flashcards
You are a newly assigned LT. working in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn surrounded by dozens of HRFPMDs. Members in the kitchen are discussing some of the prominent variables that affect smoke movement in these types of buildings. They make the following statements. Which choice represents the only correct statement?
A) Smoke and hot fire gases increase the air pressure inside the fire area or fire apartment. This higher pressure will always travel towards areas of lower pressure, creating a flow path for fire travel.
B) Lower pressure areas include public hallways, vertical shafts, stairwells, elevators and other open apartment doors especially on the same side of the fire apartment.
C) All horizontal ventilation inside the fire apartment should be limited and controlled by the ladder company officer operating in the fire apartment and/or the Fire Sector Supervisor.
D - Vertical ventilation will only be performed under the direction of the IC, and/or Fire Sector Supervisor.
ANSWER: A) Smoke and hot fire gases increase the air pressure inside the fire area or fire apartment. This higher pressure will always travel towards areas of lower pressure, creating a flow path for fire travel.
B - Lower pressure areas include public hallways, vertical shafts, stairwells, elevators and other open apartment doors especially on the same OPPOSITE SIDE of the fire apartment.
C - Horizontal ventilation in fire apartment controlled by the LADDER OFFICER ONLY.
D - Vertical ventilation performed under the direction of the INCIDENT COMMANDER ONLY.
- This differs from HROB where the IC controlls all horizontal and vertical ventilation.
(FFP - MDs 6.2.1)
Additional factors that influence smoke, heat and air movement inside HRFPMDs are stack effect, wind and HVAC. Regarding these factors, which of the following is correct?
A) The stack effect is influenced by the height of the building, temperature differential between the upper and lower floors, air leakage to other floors, and the wind.
B) Wind pressures external to the building create pressures within the structure on both the windward side (low pressure) and the leeward side (high pressure) because of leakage through windows, walls or other openings, however small.
C) An IC should confirm that all HVAC systems are shut down prior to commencing any fire operations. They are most commonly installed in hotels and the hallways of upscale high rise apartment buildings.
D) Generally, wind moving across roof level will cause a higher pressure to be created which can increase negative stack inside the stairwell, regardless of which side of the building the wind is impacting or the position of the bulkhead on the roof.
ANSWER: C) An IC should confirm that all HVAC systems are shut down prior to commencing any fire operations. They are most commonly installed in hotels and the hallways of upscale high rise apartment buildings.
A - Stack effect influenced by height of building, TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE BUILDING, air leakage to other floors, and the wind.
B - Windward side is HIGH PRESSURE / Leeward side is LOW PRESSURE.
D - Wind moving across roof level will cause a LOWER PRESSURE to be created which can increase POSITIVE STACK inside the stairwell, regardless of which side of the building the wind is impacting or the position of the bulkhead on the roof.
STACK EFFECT INFLUENCED BY “WHAT”
W - WIND
H - HEIGHT OF BUILDING
A - AIR LEAKAGE TO OTHER FLOORS
T - TEMPERATURE DIFF BETWEEN OUTSIDE AND IN
(FFP - MDs 6.2.2)
Ventilation procedures in HRFPMDs vary greatly from the procedures we use for non-fireproof multiple dwellings. You are a Captain responding to a reported fire in an 18 story fireproof MD and have the following thoughts about ventilation. All of the following are correct except which choice?
A) Stairways other than the evacuation stairs may be used for venting the fire floor.
B) Like HROB fires, ventilation of the fire apartment should not take place until the fire is controlled.
C) Where only two stairways are present, the attack stair will be the primary means for vertical ventilation when the main body of fire has been knocked down and when authorized by the IC.
D) The doors to elevator machinery rooms at the roof level should never be used for ventilation.
ANSWER: D) The doors to elevator machinery rooms at the roof level should never be used for ventilation. (INCORRECT)
- Do not vent elevator machinery rooms until the FIRE IS UNDER CONTROL.
(FFP - MDs 6.4.3)
Understanding the proper use of elevators is critical to effectively operating at a fire in a HRFPMD. Which of the following choices regarding the use of elevators at a fire in a HRFPMD is incorrect?
A) Stairs shall be used when the fire is below the eight floor.
B) The 1st arriving ladder company shall recall the elevators whether or not they will be used.
C) Some building designs for the more exclusive type of HRFPMDs have elevators opening directly into apartments or foyers. No stairs or other means of egress are provided from this type of foyer and these types of elevators should not be used by members until approved by the IC.
D) A service/freight elevator shall not be used until it has been evaluated and declared safe for use by the company officer.
ANSWER: C) Some building designs for the more exclusive type of HRFPMDs have elevators opening directly into apartments or foyers. No stairs or other means of egress are provided from this type of foyer and these types of elevators should not be used by members until approved by the IC. (INCORRECT)
- These elevators SHALL NOT BE USED PERIOD.
- Book states use stairs for 7th floor and below. (8 is great)
(FFP - MDs 6.4.7)
After all units are in position, and two elevators are available and serviceable, maintain one elevator on standby in the lobby and one on the floor below the fire.
A) Agree
B) Disagree
ANSWER: B) Disagree
- One in lobby / One 2 FLOORS BELOW (forward staging)
(FFP - MDs 6.4.8)
The 10-77 signal should provide sufficient units to initially manage which of the following conditions in a HRFPMD:
- Heavy smoke on numerous floors
- Advanced fire on arrival
- Wind impacted fire conditions
- Numerous reports of people in difficulty due to smoke
A) 1,4 B) 1,3,4 C) 1,2,4 D) 1,2,3,4
ANSWER: D) 1,2,3,4 (All are correct)
10-77 can handle the following: “HAWN”
Heavy smoke on numerous floors
Advanced fire on arrival
Wind impacted fire conditions
Numerous reports of people in difficulty due to smoke
(FFP - MDs 6.6.2)
At a fire in a HRFPMD the FAST Unit and CFRD Engine shall be assigned to the ________ when the fire is on the _______ floor or above.
A) Fire sector / 7th floor
B) ICP / 7th floor
C) Fire sector / 6th floor
D) ICP / 6th floor
ANSWER: A) Fire sector / 7th floor
- Books state ABOVE THE 6TH FLOOR.
(FFP - MDs 6.6.3)
You are a Lt. working in Engine 33 in Manhattan. After roll call you get a phone call from the Chief asking you to meet him at a nearby HRFPMD to drill on a job members operated at the night before. At the drill, the Chief makes the following points. You politely correct him on which one?
A) Due to the complexity of supplying and stretching from standpipe systems, the first and second arriving engine companies will always operate together in order to ensure prompt and efficient placement of the first line.
B) Variations from stretching initial lines from standpipe outlets on a floor below the fire due to building configurations shall be approved by Division Commanders and entered into CIDS program.
C) The ladder company officer will select the attack stairway.
D) The attack stairway need not be the stairway with a standpipe outlet.
ANSWER: C) The ladder company officer will select the attack stairway. (INCORRECT)
- BOTH THE ENGINE AND LADDER OFFICERS will decide which stair will be designated as the attack stairway.
- In HROB the attack stairway has to have a Standpipe outlet.
(FFP- MDs 6.7.2)
You are a Captain working in Engine 1 assigned 1st due to a fire on the 33rd floor of a HRFPMD. You are delayed to the box due to heavy traffic so Ladder 24 arrives on scene first. When you arrive as the 1st due Engine, Ladder 24s officer gives a report over the radio confirming a fire in apartment 33D on the 33rd floor. He reports a heavy smoke condition in the hallway indicating that the apartment door has been left opened. Which action taken by Engine 1 is incorrect?
A) You enter the fireman service elevator being operated by Ladder 24s OV and direct him to take you to the 30th floor.
B) Once the attack stairway is selected, all hoselines will be stretched and operated from this stairway.
C) You notify the 2nd Engine and the IC of the designation of the attack stairway.
D) You direct your Control FF to complete the connection to the standpipe outlet, charge the line when ordered, provide proper water pressure, and remain at the standpipe outlet until relieved by the 2nd due engine control firefighter.
ANSWER: D) You direct your Control FF to complete the connection to the standpipe outlet, charge the line when ordered, provide proper water pressure, and remain at the standpipe outlet until relieved by the 2nd due engine control firefighter. (INCORRECT)
- 1st due Control FF will remain at standpipe THROUGHOUT THE OPERATION.
- Take elevator to AT LEAST 2 FLOORS BELOW (can be 3 or 4 floors below)
(FFP - MDs 6.7.3 F)
You are a Captain working in Engine 1 assigned 1st due to a fire on the 33rd floor of a HRFPMD. You are delayed to the box due to heavy traffic so Ladder 24 arrives on scene first. When you arrive as the 1st due Engine, Ladder 24s officer gives a report over the radio confirming a fire in apartment 33D on the 33rd floor. He reports a heavy smoke condition in the hallway indicating that the apartment door has been left opened. As Engine 1 ascends the attack stairs to the 33rd floor with an uncharged line, you hear Ladder 24 inform the IC that they were unable to gain control of the fire apartment door. You now consider the following points, and are correct in which one?
A) In all cases, the line shall not enter the public hallway until the ladder company locates the fire apartment and provides direction for the advancing engine company.
B) The hoseline should be charged before exiting the attack stairway.
C) Engine companies shall only enter the IDLH with an uncharged hoseline in an extreme emergency situation
D) Officers must be aware that, when entering a hallway with a charged hoseline, if window failure occurs and a wind impacted fire develops, a hoseline will be needed to provide sufficient cooling of the hallway to protect exposed members.
ANSWER: B) The hoseline should be charged before exiting the attack stairway.
A - IN MOST CASES, the line will not enter hallway until ladder located the fire apartment.
C - NEVER stretch uncharged line into an IDLH
D - A hoseline WILL NOT PROVIDE sufficient cooling of the hallway to protect members.
(FFP - MDs 6.7.3)
At a fire in a HRFPMD, the 2nd Engine company to arrive will operate with the 1st Engine to stretch and place the 1st line into operation. The 1st and 2nd Engine officers must communicate and ensure that there are sufficient members properly positioned on the 1st line to rapidly advance and extinguish the fire. Which of the following choices is incorrect regarding the 2nd due Engine at a fire in a HRFPMD?
A) Their equipment includes one length of hose per firefighter, the standpipe kit, and the Post radio obtained from the 1st arriving BC.
B) Upon arrival, ensure the siamese is supplied and provide assistance where necessary.
C) Obtain the Post radio from the 1st arriving BC and bring it to the standpipe outlet where the first line is being connected and establish a communications link on the tactical channel between the fire sector and the IC if necessary.
D) The 2nd Engine officer must advise the IC when their members are assisting the 1st Engine advance into the IDLH. The IC would then be aware of the resources required for relief.
ANSWER: C) Obtain the Post radio from the 1st arriving BC and bring it to the standpipe outlet where the first line is being connected and establish a communications link on the tactical channel between the fire sector and the IC if necessary. (INCORRECT)
- Establish communications link on the COMMAND CHANNEL.
(FFP- MDs 6.8.1)
The 3rd Engine to arrive is responsible to start the stretch of the 2nd hoseline when required at a fire in a HRFPMD. They will be assisted by the 4th Engine company. If a 2nd line is not needed, the IC shall be notified. The 2nd line may be used for how many of the following choices?
- Backup the 1st line
- Advance with the 1st line
- Operate the Hi-Rise nozzle
- Operate into a breach in the adjoining apartment while the 1st line is protecting the public hallway.
- Go to the floor above due to auto exposure via windows or air conditioner sleeves.
- Operate on the floor above due to extension via utility voids or steam pipe risers.
A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
ANSWER: D) 6 All are correct
- In HROB, taking the 2nd line to the floor above as in choices 5 and 6 is NOT AN OPTION.
(FFP - MDs 6.9.4)
The High Rise Nozzle (HRN) is designed to be used when standard interior handline attack methods are not possible, such as conditions caused by wind driven fires. When a 10-77 is transmitted, the 5th assigned Engine company is responsible for placing the HRN into operation, if this alternate strategy is needed. Which one of the following choices is correct?
A) If the 5th assigned Engine is not equipped with a HRN, the officer shall contact the Incident Commander for the identity of the unit carrying the HRN that has already been assigned on the 10-77.
B) The 5th arriving Engine will carry 1 length of hose per FF, the standpipe kit, and the HRN. The 5th engine is not required to carry forcible entry tools.
C) Upon arrival, the 5th assigned Engine company shall bring all their equipment and report directly to the floor below the fire.
D) Every 10-77 will have at least 2 HRN equipped Engine Companies assigned to the incident. Each battalion has at least 2 Engine companies that are equipped with a HRN.
ANSWER: B) The 5th arriving Engine will carry 1 length of hose per FF, the standpipe kit, and the HRN. The 5th engine is not required to carry forcible entry tools.
- Notify the IC or Fire Sector Supervisor for assistance if needed with the hose stretch or forcible entry.
A - Contact the DISPATCHER for ID of unit carrying HRN
C - Report to the INCIDENT COMMAND POST
D - Each 10-77 will have ONE (1) HRN equipped Engine assigned to the incident. Each battalion has ONE (1) Engine Company that is equipped with the HRN.
(FP - MDs 6.11.2)
You are a Lt. working in L176 responding 1st due to a fire on the 12th floor of a HRFPMD. Upon arrival on the fire floor, you encounter high heat and heavy smoke conditions in the hallway. You take the following actions. All of them are correct except for which?
A) Prior to entering the public hall, you get a report on exterior conditions from members operating outside the building and the Roof FF operating on the floor above.
B) If it is determined that smoke and/or heat conditions in the public hallway is due to a wind impacted fire, you direct your members to remain on the stairwell.
C) If unable to determine if this is a wind impacted fire, you and one member of the forcible entry team shall enter the public hallway to locate the fire apartment and control the fire apartment door. The other member of the interior team will remain at the attack stair door on the hallway side of the door.
D) If while operating in the public hall, it is determined to be wind impacted fire, you ensure your members exit the public hallway if the fire apartment door cannot be controlled in a short period of time.
ANSWER:D) If while operating in the public hall, it is determined to be wind impacted fire, you ensure your members exit the public hallway if the fire apartment door cannot be controlled in a short period of time. (INCORRECT)
- Leave hallway if fire apartment door cannot be controlled IMMEDIATELY.
(FFP - MDs 6.14.2)
You are a Lt. working in L176 responding 1st due to a fire on the 12th floor of a HRFPMD. Upon arrival on the fire floor, you encounter high heat and heavy smoke conditions in the hallway. After determining that these conditions were not due to a wind impacted fire, you successfully entered the hallway and gained control of the fire apartment door. You would be incorrect to take which action below?
A) You notified the IC and directed the Engine company to advance the line to the fire apartment door.
B) You ensured the door to the fire apartment was not chocked open until the charged line was in position at the fire apartment door.
C) The Ladder company member who remained at the stairwell door shall also advance to the fire apartment door.
D) Control of the fire apartment door can be accomplished by positioning a member inside the door with the door closed, but not locked.
ANSWER: B) You ensured the door to the fire apartment was not chocked open until the charged line was in position at the fire apartment door. (INCORRECT)
- Do not chock open until the charged line is MOVING INTO THE FIRE APARTMENT.
(FFP - MDs 6.14.2 E)
1st alarm units are operating a 10-77 for a fire on the 8th floor of a 14 story HRFPMD. The building has an “A” stair and a “B” stair. The “B” stair has been designated the attack stair. The 1st due ladder company is searching apartment 8C for the location of the fire, while the 1st due Engine is hooking up to the standpipe on the 7th floor. There are 2 elevators which both serve all floors. All of the units dispatched on the 10-77 have arrived on scene and are operating. Ladder 9 was the 1st to arrive Ladder company at this operation. Their OV was incorrect in which of the following actions?
A) He took a halligan and axe and conducted an outside survey with Ladder 9’s LCC.
B) If VEIS can be made with ladders, the outside team must communicate with the ladder officer in the fire apartment to request permission before commencing VEIS of the fire apartment.
C) If the fire building has fireman service elevators, he should proceed into the lobby to take control of the elevator and transport the inside team to two floors below the fire floor.
D) If the fire building does not have fireman service elevators, he should proceed to the fire floor to assist with the search of the public hallway.
ANSWER: D) If the fire building does not have fireman service elevators, he should proceed to the fire floor to assist with the search of the public hallway. (INCORRECT)
- Proceed to fire floor to assist in search of thr FIRE APARTMENT.
- The 2nd due truck is responsible for the search of the public hallway.
(FFP - MDs 6.14.3)
1st alarm units are operating a 10-77 for a fire on the 8th floor of a 14 story HRFPMD. The building has an “A” stair and a “B” stair. The “B” stair has been designated the attack stair. Ladder 9 is 1st due ladder company and is searching apartment 8C for the location of the fire, while the 1st due Engine is hooking up to the standpipe on the 7th floor. There are 2 elevators which both serve all floors. All of the units dispatched on the 10-77 have arrived on scene and are operating. Ladder 9’s Roof FF took the following actions at this fire. He should re-read HRFPMDs because he was only correct in which action below?
A) He proceeded to the apartment directly above the fire apartment via the “A” stair with the halligan, hydra ram and KO curtain.
B) By keeping the “B” stair door open, the apartment door open, and opening a window in the room over the fire room, the Roof FF was able to simulate how the wind will flow through the fire apartment.
C) After realizing that the KO curtain deployment may be needed he broke the glass to the window over the fire room and readied the curtain for deployment.
D) Due to the heavy fire pulsating from the window below, the Roof FF was concerned about auto-exposure and called for an extinguisher to be brought to his location.
ANSWER: D) Due to the heavy fire pulsating from the window below, the Roof FF was concerned about auto-exposure and called for an extinguisher to be brought to his location. (OR HOSELINE)
A - Roof FF proceeds to apartment directly over the fire via the ATTACK STAIR which in this scenario was the “B” stair. This is the only time the Roof FF will take the attack stair to reach the floor above.
B - By keeping the apartment foor open and opening a window he can simulate wind conditions on the floor above (NOT THE “B” STAIR DOOR OPEN)
C - DO NOT BREAK GLASS when deploying KO curtain. Open window / deploy / close window on device
D - Call for extinguisher or hoseline on floor above if concerned with auto-exposure.
(FFP - MDs 16.4.4)
1st alarm units are operating a 10-77 for a fire on the 8th floor of a 14 story HRFPMD. The building has an “A” stair and a “B” stair. The “B” stair has been designated the attack stair. Ladder 9 is 1st due ladder company and is searching apartment 8C for the location of the fire, while the 1st due Engine is hooking up to the standpipe on the 7th floor. There are 2 elevators which both serve all floors. All of the units dispatched on the 10-77 have arrived on scene and are operating. After positioning the apparatus and realizing that the building is not within reach of the TL bucket, Ladder 9’s LCC conducts an outside survey with the OV. There are no outside operations, wind control device or LSR evolutions indicated so the LCC proceeds as follows. Which action below is not in accordance with FDNY procedures?
A) He teamed up with the 2nd due LCC and proceeded to the roof via the fireman service elevator.
ANSWER: A) He teamed up with the 2nd due LCC and proceeded to the roof via the fireman service elevator. (INCORRECT)
- Members shall NEVER take a Fire Service elevator which services all floors to go above the fire.
- When assigned to go above the fire via an elevator, choose an elevator which has a blind shaft on the fire floor.
- In this scenario there are 2 elevators in the building that serve all floors. Therfore, the LCC would have to take the elevator to at least 2 floors below the fire and then proceed to the roof via the EVACUATION STAIRWELL.
1st alarm units are operating a 10-77 for a fire on the 8th floor of a 14 story HRFPMD. The building has an “A” stair and a “B” stair. The “B” stair has been designated the attack stair. The 1st due ladder company is searching apartment 8C for the location of the fire, while the 1st due Engine is hooking up to the standpipe on the 7th floor. There are 2 elevators which both serve all floors. All of the units dispatched on the 10-77 have arrived on scene and are operating. Ladder 3 is operating as the 2nd due Ladder Company at this operation. Which action taken below by Ladder 3 was incorrect?
A) They conducted a search of the public hallway, and ensured the door to the “A” stair remained closed on the fire floor.
B) Ladder 3’s officer coordinated the wind control device deployment when ordered deployed by the 1st due Ladder officer.
C) After searching the hallway on the fire floor, they initiated search of the “B” stair for 5 floors above the fire floor and communicated the results to the IC or Fire Sector if established.
D) They controlled ventilation in areas other than the fire apartment as directed by the IC.
ANSWER: B) Ladder 3’s officer coordinated the wind control device deployment when ordered deployed by the 1st due Ladder officer. (INCORRECT)
- ONLY THE INCIDENT COMMANDER can order the deployment of the wind control device.
(FFP - MDs 6.15.1)
The 3rd arriving ladder company officer shall confirm the evacuation stairway door(s) have been closed on the fire floor and are maintained in the closed position. This may be accomplished by positioning members on the stairwell side of the evacuation stairway door(s) until the Fire Sector supervisor and/or the IC deems that the situation no longer presents a hazard in that particular stairwell.
A) Agree
B) Disagree
ANSWER: A) Agree
(FFP - MDs 6.22 F)
- The 1st and 2nd arriving ladder companies ENSURE the evacuation stairway doors have been closed on the fire floor and are maintained in the closed position.
- The 3rd ladder will CONFIRM that they are closed and maintained in that position.
Which unit on the 10-77 will be assigned as the ventilation support group?
A) 4th Ladder
B) 5th Ladder
C) 6th Ladder
D) There is no ventilation support unit assigned on the 10-77, it must be special called.
ANSWER: C) 6th Ladder
FFP -MDs 6.19
The ventilation support group (VSG) will be assigned to pressurize the attack and evacuation stairwells in HRFPMDs in order to keep heat and smoke from entering the stairwell. All of the following statements regarding this unit are correct except which one?
A) The VSG will report in with 2 positive pressure ventilation fans.
B) The evacuation stair is the 1st consideration for pressurization and will be pressurized upon the order of the IC.
C) The VSG will inform the IC of the recommended placement of the PPV fans.
D) The PPV fans may arrive after the fire has been knocked down or extinguished. Depending on the remaining smoke and heat conditions, removing smoke and CO may become a priority.
ANSWER: B) The evacuation stair is the 1st consideration for pressurization and will be pressurized upon the order of the IC. (INCORRECT)
- The ATTACK STAIR is the 1st consideration for pressurization.
(FFP - MDs 16.19.2)
The 2008 NYC Building code requires _______ way voice communication from the fire command center to all stairways and dwellings for all new R-2 buildings greater than ______ feet in height. HRFPMDs with communication systems should be entered into the CIDS program.
A) One / 100
B) Two / 100
C) One / 125
D) Two / 125
ANSWER: C) One / 125
FFP- MDs 6.21.2
At HRFPMDs the ECC of the 1st arriving Engine shall connect a 3 1/2” line to the standpipe siamese and charge the system if any evidence of fire is present. Additional points regarding the use of standpipes and sprinklers are listed below. Indicate the correct statement.
A) Only stretch a second 3 1/2” line to supply the siamese when more than 2 lines are to be used from the standpipe.
B) The 2nd or 3rd supply line shall be connected to a lower floor outlet if there is a riser control valve stuck open between the siamese and the riser.
C) An indication that no water or insufficient water is being supplied is no change in pump pressure when the discharge gate is closed. If water was flowing, the pressure should decrease on the gauge.
D) Anytime the siames is being supplied and an Engine Officer or the IC communicates there is not enough water pressure, the ECC supplying the siamese shall communicate to the IC the flow meter reading.
ANSWER: D) Anytime the siames is being supplied and an Engine Officer or the IC communicates there is not enough water pressure, the ECC supplying the siamese shall communicate to the IC the flow meter reading.
A - Only stretch a second 3 1/2” line to supply the siamese when more than ONE (1) line is to be used from the standpipe.
B - The 2nd or 3rd supply line shall be connected to a lower floor outlet if there is a riser control valve stuck CLOSED between the siamese and the riser.
C - An indication that no water or insufficient water is being supplied is no change in pump pressure when the discharge gate is closed. If water was flowing, the pressure should RISE on the gauge.
D - The ECC supplying siamese shall inform the IC of the problem (closed valve, broken pipe etc.)
(FFP - MDs 6.27.3)
Which of the following tools should be included in the Engine companies standpipe kit? (more than one correct)
A) 2 1/2” controlling nozzle, with 1 1/8” MST and 1/2” OST, and 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” increaser
B) Hand control wheel(s) for outlet valve
C) 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” in line pressure gauge
D) Pipe wrench (minimum 18” in length)
E) Spanner wrenches
F) Chocks
G) Special adapters as required.
ANSWER: A-G) All are correct
“CAP SONG”
C - Chocks
A - Adapters
P - Pipe wrench (minimum 18”)
S - Spanner
O - Operating wheel
N - Nozzle (2 1/2” w/ 1 1/8” MST & 1/2” OST & 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” increaser)
G - Gauge (2 1/2” x 2 1/2”)
(FFP - MDs 6.27.5)
Motor vehicle fires in the cellar of a HRFPMD can create extremely heavy smoke conditions whihc can delay in locating the vehicle even though the sprinkelr system may be discharging water. Which of the following statements concerning this type of operation is incorrect?
A) The Engine company must conduct a hand stretch into below grade areas. The standpipe shall not be used.
B) Access to below grade areas may be via interior, enclosed, fireproof stairways or outside ramps and driveways.
C) A search line should be used in these situations and a limited number of personnel should be used.
D) The noise from discharging sprinkler heads and the use of the thermal imaging camera will help locate the fire.
ANSWER: A) The Engine company must conduct a hand stretch into below grade areas. The standpipe shall not be used. (INCORRECT)
- CONSIDER USING A HAND STRETCH into below grade areas.
- When the fire is controlled by the sprinkler system and connecting to a standpipe outlet would not expose our members to an IDLH, an Engine officer can, with sound judgment, use the standpipe and notify the IC.
(FFP - MDs 6.30)
Of the following choices, which is not an accurate description of Old Law Tenements?
A) They were built before 4/12/1901 and are three to seven stories in height.
B) They are 20’ or 25’ wide and 50’ to 85’ deep.
C) They are of Class 3, non-fireproof construction.
D) There are 2 means of egress from each apartment, always consisting of two separate interior stairs.
ANSWER: D) There are 2 means of egress from each apartment, always consisting of two separate interior stairs. (INCORRECT)
- ALMOST ALWAYS 2 means of egress, INTERIOR STAIR and FIRE ESCAPE.
(FFP - MD 2.1)
Of the following choices, which is incorrect regarding Old Law Tenements?
A) These buildings have 2 to 4 apartments per floor.
B) To provide light and air to each room, shafts of different shapes and sizes are provided between adjoining buildings.
C) The stairway of the cellar will not be located inside the building; it is usually accessed via a rear or side alley.
D) Originally the atairs and stairway enclosures were wood with lath and plaster partitions. In 1934 however, most of these buildings were required to fire retard the stairway enclosure.
ANSWER: C) The stairway of the cellar will not be located inside the building; it is usually accessed via a rear or side alley. (INCORRECT)
- Stairway to cellar IS LOCATED INSIDE THE BUILDING.
- Usually accessed via THE INTERIOR USUALLY BENEATH THE INTERIOR STAIRWAY.
(FFP - MD 2.1)
Proper size-up is important upon arrival at a fire in an Old Law Tenement. Of the following choices, which is not entirely correct?
A) “Railroad Flats” are apartments which extend from the front of the building to the rear; there are usually 4 of these apartments on each floor. This will also apply to corner buildings.
B) When the building has 4 windows per floor and no front fire escape, it usually indicates three or four apartments per floor with another fire escape in the rear.
C) When the building has 4 windows per floor and a front fire escape, it usually indicates 3 to 4 apartments per floor with another fire escape in the rear.
D) The ever dangerous exception is buildings with railroad flats whose secondary means of egress is a front fire escape. The absence of a rear fire escape is of major concern for the safety of the operating forces and this information should be immediately relayed to the IC.
ANSWER: A) “Railroad Flats” are apartments which extend from the front of the building to the rear; there are usually 4 of these apartments on each floor. This will also apply to corner buildings. (INCORRECT)
- Railroad Flats = TWO (2) APARTMENTS per floor.
- DOES NOT necessarily apply to corner buildings.
(FFP - MDs 2.1)
Of the following choices, which is not an accurate description of New Law Tenement?
A) They were built on or after 04/12/1901 and before 1940. They are generally two to four stories high.
B) They are 35’ to 50’ wide and 85’ deep.
C) Steel “I” beams were introduced to carry floor joists which couldn’t span the enlarged floor areas. These steel beams were generally supported by masonry walls.
D) There are 5 to 6 apartments per floor.
ANSWER: A) They were built on or after 04/12/1901 and before 1940. They are generally two to four stories high. (INCORRECT)
- On or after 1901 and BEFORE 1916.
- Generally SIX TO SEVEN stories in height.
(FFP - MDs 2.2)
New Law Tenements generally have greater fire safety features than previous buildings (OLTs). Of the following choices which is described incorrectly?
A) The 1st floor is of fireproof construction and unpierced. The entrance to the cellar is by way of exterior stairs.
B) The interior stairs are fireproof and enclosed in partitions of fireproof construction. Apartment doors are constructed of fire-resistant materials.
C) The second means of egress is either another stairway or an exterior fire escape. A second stairway is more generally found in these buildings as fire escapes were being phased out.
D) All interior walls and furred partitions are required to be fire stopped at each story.
ANSWER: C) The second means of egress is either another stairway or an exterior fire escape. A second stairway is more generally found in these buildings as fire escapes were being phased out. (INCORRECT)
- FIRE ESCAPE IS MORE GENERALLY FOUND.
(FFP - MD 2.2)
New Law Tenements built between 1916 & 1929, otherwise known as “H” types, had unprotected steel beams that were supported by vertical steel columns which ran the height of the building. Which feature of these buildings listed below is incorrect?
A) They had a much larger floor area (ex: 150’ x 200’) and to avoid being required to be built of fireproof construction, the floor areas were broken up into areas of 2,500 square feet or less.
B) Entrance to the basement is via one or more interior stairways.
C) There are dumbwaiter shafts located in the apartments and in most cases, 2 apartments share 1 dumbwaiter. Dumbwaiters terminate on the roof in a bulkhead with a skylight on top.
D) Elevators are provided in some buildings and they run from the cellar to the top floor with a bulkhead on the roof.
ANSWER: B) Entrance to the basement is via one or more interior stairways. (INCORRECT)
- Entrance to basement is via EXTERIOR ENTRANCE
(FFP - MD 2.3)
Non-fireproof MDs built on or after 04/18/1929 were no longer called “Tenements” and became known as “Apartment Houses”. All of the following choices contain correct information regarding these buildings except?
A) The size of the area to be enclosed by fire walls is 2,000 square feet.
B) The limitation of height (6 stories or 75 feet) was bypassed for buildings built on grades. It is not unusual to find a non-fireproof multiple dwelling seven, eight or nine stories in height with no standpipe.
C) Fire escapes as a second means of egress were still very common; some of the newer buildings may have 10 or more.
D) Some of the newer buildings have non storage garages below. A sprinkler system may be required, depending when the building was erected.
ANSWER: A) The size of the area to be enclosed by fire walls is 2,000 square feet. (INCORRECT)
- THREE THOUSAND SQUARE FEET (3,000)
“30 - 30” rule
Before 1930 - 2,500 sq feet
After 1930 - 3,000 sq feet
“CUT 234”
1916 to 1929 (Top floor of Ceiling)
1930 to 1940 (Underside of roof boards)
After 1940 (Top of roof boards)
Of the following choices, which is inaccurate regarding the features of fireproof multiple dwellings, including housing projects?
A) They usually consist of poured concrete floors and cinder block or gypsum block walls. Newer buildings use gypsum board (sheetrock) in the interior construction.
B) Apartments may be served by two remote, fireproof stairways which generally lead into a public hallway, or sometimes directly into the apartments. As an alternative, scissor stairs may be installed.
C) Smaller 4 to 6 story fireproof buildings usually have 2 fireproof stairways which may be open or enclosed. If one stairway in encountered, the secondary means of egress will be a fire escape.
D) Although there are rarely exposure problems in these buildings, the potential exists for rapid fire development and extensive smoke on the fire floor and all the floors above, especially the top floor.
ANSWER: C) Smaller 4 to 6 story fireproof buildings usually have 2 fireproof stairways which may be open or enclosed. If one stairway in encountered, the secondary means of egress will be a fire escape. (INCORRECT)
- ONE (1) FIREPROOF stairway.
(FFP - MDs 2.5)
A newly promoted Lt. proficient in Engine operations should know which choice below to contain correct statements regarding Engine operations in non-fireproof tenements?
- In most cases, the 1st line stretched via the interior stairs to the location of the fire. The purpose of this line is to protect the primary means of egress for occupants evacuating the building and to confine and extinguish the fire.
- An exception to stretching the 1st line up the interior stairs may be made when smoke is issuing from windows opening onto the fire escape which may inconvenience people trying to come down the fire escape. In this case, the 1st line may be operated from the street to protect people on the fire escape.
- A 2nd line should be promptly stretched to the interior of the building.
- TL and Aerials should be utilized to their fullest extent by having hoselines stretched up them to facilitate extinguishment.
- Hoselines should be operated into ventilation holes fromt he roof to facilitate rapid extinguishment in the cockloft and on the top floor.
A) 1,3 B) 1,3,4,5 C) 1,3,5 D) 1,2
ANSWER: A) 1,3 CORRECT
- 2,4,5 INCORRECT
2 - Exception is when FLAME is issuing from window ENDANGERING occupants.
4 - TL / Aerials SHOULD NOT BE TIED UP with hoselines
5 - DO NOT operate lines into ventilation holes
“TEC” (When you operate a roof line)
T - Trench
E - Exposure protection
C - Cornice fire / cant reach from below
(FFP - MDs 3.2.9)
Two members of a busy Bronx company were discussing Engine operations in a non-fireproof tenement when one incorrect comment had to be adressed. Which is the incorrect comment?
A) The 2nd line is usually stretched by way of the interior stairs to the same floor as the 1st line and is meant to augment the 1st line, if necessary. If not needed on the original fire floor, it is then advanced to the floor above.
B) The 3rd line in the building should usually be stretched via the interior stairway to the floor above to ensure proper coverage and prevent extension.
C) In some cases, the 2nd or 3rd line may be urgently needed in one of the exposure. The decision as to the location to which these lines shall be stretched rests with the IC, and is based on his size-up of the fire situation.
D) At a fire in an OLT it is often necessary to stretch the 2nd or 3rd line into exposure 2 or 4 because the fire has extended, or is about to extend, across the narrow shaft or shafts between buildings..
ANSWER: B) The 3rd line in the building should usually be stretched via the interior stairway to the floor above to ensure proper coverage and prevent extension. (INCORRECT)
- 3rd line usually stretched via FIRE ESCAPE OR ROPE STRETCH.
- No more than 2 lines should be stretched through the front door and up the interior stairs in these types of buildings.
(FFP - MD 3.2.11)
Ladder company operations in non-fireproof MDs presents many challenges. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A) All horizontal ventilation shall be coordinated and controlled by the Ladder company Officer operating inside the area to be vented (fire floor, floor above, etc.)
B) When ventilating, discretion should be used in the breaking of windows in apartments not involved in fire and efforts made to open these windows where possible and necessary. Windows should be opened 1/4 from the top and 3/4’s from the bottom.
C) Officers must not permit any material to be thrown out of windows unecessarily. No materials shall be thrown onto roofs of building setbacks or into narrow or enclosed shafts.
D) A member should always be posted in the yard or street below to prevent injuries to anyone from falling material. Examination of the yard must be made before discarding any material to ensure no occupant has jumped into the yard prior to the arrival of FD units.
ANSWER: B) When ventilating, discretion should be used in the breaking of windows in apartments not involved in fire and efforts made to open these windows where possible and necessary. Windows should be opened 1/4 from the top and 3/4’s from the bottom. (INCORRECT)
- 2/3 from top
- 1/3 from bottom
- Top is the larger opening
(FFP - MD 3.3.3)
The IC (this can be the 1st arriving Officer) must keep in mind that fire in non-fireproof MDs can extend very quickly to the floors above and to the exposures. The IC must transmit special calls and/or greater alarms promptly when conditions warrant such actions. Of the following choices, for fire in an Old Law Tenement or New Law Tenement, which is incorrect?
A) Special call an extra Engine & Ladder for fire on two floors.
B) If progress cannot be made on at least one floor in a short period of time, transmit a 2nd alarm.
C) If the fire is in a shaft extending into an exposure, transmit a 2nd alarm.
D) If fire is extending into two exposures, transmit a 2nd alarm.
ANSWER: D) If fire is extending into two exposures, transmit a 2nd alarm. (INCORRECT)
- 3rd ALARM
- OLT/NLT - fire on two floors (extra E & T)
- H Type - fire on two floors (2nd alarm)
(FFP - MDs 3.4.6)
During MUD at a local OLT, BC Blue made a number of comments regarding proper tactics in these buildings. Which choice below indicates the most correct comments?
- Members inside the building and not engaged in operations should remain in the hallways on the floors below the fire and not crowd the stairs and landings.
- The 1st Officer inside the fire building must make known to the IC and other members the manner in which the floors and apartments are designated, i.e., whether numerically or aplhabetically.
- If gas meters are burning, the fire should be immediately extinguished and the area ventilated as much as possible.
- A leak or break in gas piping inside one of these buildings may be stopped or greatly diminished by stuffing rags, paper, etc. into the break.
- Only a Chief Officer may order the use of outside streams.
- As a general rule, outside streams should not be directed into occupied buildings; occupants should be removed first. However, in some cases, life safety or fire conditions may require that outside streams be used in occupied buildings.
A) 1,2,4,5,6 B) 1,2,4,6 C) 1,2,3,4,6 D) 2,3,4,6
ANSWER: B) 1,2,4,6 (3 & 5 INCORRECT)
3 - If gas meters are burning the fire should BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE TO BURN, until gas supply can be shut off.
5 - Only the INCIDENT COMMANDER can order the use of outside streams (could be first arriving Officer)
(FFP - MDs 3.5.1)
A covering Officer in a busy Queens Engine made a number of comments to members working the 6x9 tour regarding operations in OLTs. Which choice below reflects the most correct comments?
- For a cellar fire, the 1st line should be stretched to the cellar entrance door inside the building, under the interior stairway on the 1st floor. In all cases, this line should remain at this position and not be advanced down if there is an outside entrance to the cellar at the front or rear of the building.
- For a store fire in an OLT a 2 1/2” line should be stretched for large volumes of fire and a 2nd line stretched immediately to the floor above the fire.
- Stores in OLTs may have a door which opens into the public hallway on the 1st floor. The first floor public hallway should be examined immediately to determine whether the means of egress for the occupants of the building is in danger from the store fire and if so, a hoseline should be positioned to protect the interior stair.
- At a stairway fire, the 1st line should be stretched up the stairway, operated to extinguish the fire, shut down and advanced further up the stairway. When possible, the line should be operated up the well hole to cool off the hall and stairs above.
- At a stairway fire, a 2nd line should follow the 1st to finish up extinguishing operations and to serve as protection for members advancing the 1st line.
- At a sgaft fire, the line should be stretched to the nearest point from which water can be directed onto fire in the shaft and sufficient hose must be stretched to reach the upper floors of the building.
- At a shaft fire with rooms in the vicinity of a shaft, after the fire in the room has been knocked down the line should be operated into the shaft in order to knock down the shaft fire before continuing through the apartment for knockdown and final extinguishment.
A) 1,3,4,7 B) 2,4,5,6,7 C) 3,4,5,6,7 D) 1,2,3,4
ANSWER: C) 3,4,5,6,7 (1 & 2 INCORRECT)
1 - There are TWO (2) exceptions to where the 1st line must remain at the cellar entrance under the interior stairway on the 1st floor.
You can advance the 1st line into cellar if:
A) Fire is minor OR
B) No outside entrance to the cellar exists
2- Second line stretched to the ENTRANCE HALLWAY. When assured that the second line is not needed on the first floor, it may be advanced to the FLOOR ABOVE the fire. (Note 2 1/2” for LARGE volume of fire in OLT Store)
(FFP - MD 4.5.2)
Of the following statements detailing features of OLTs and tactics recommended for fires therein, which is incorrect?
A) Portable ladders may be placed over weakened, damaged or burnt out stairs in order to safely gain access to upper stories of a building. The preferred ladder for this is an extension ladder.
B) Cockloft are s of OLTs are much smaller than those in NLTs and therefore are not as much of a problem.
C) Because of the short span of floor beams (25’), and the fact that the floors are not heavily loaded, the collapse of floors in OLTs are usually not a problem.
D) The danger of fire extending to exposed buildings is great and buildings in the rear are the greatest danger as these rear tenements are of frame or non-fireproof construction, and only 10 to 25 feet away.
ANSWER: D) The danger of fire extending to exposed buildings is great and buildings in the rear are the greatest danger as these rear tenements are of frame or non-fireproof construction, and only 10 to 25 feet away. (INCORRECT)
- EXPOSURES 2 & 4 ARE THE GREATEST DANGER.
- Rear is not as seriously exposed because they are 10-25 feet apart.
- Rear tenements are also 10-25 feet away from building.
(FFP - MDs 4.5.5)
Which construction feature commonly found in H Type buildings is incorrect?
A) Steel columns are erected vertically from the foundation to the cockloft and are often located in voids behind closets. They are not fire stopped and these vertical voids, about one square foot, may be larger when the void is built to include waste and water pipes.
B) The most common roof has the top floor ceiling several feet below the main roof beams. The roof boards are fastened directly to the top of the roof beams and this provides for a sturdy roof.
C) Wing stairs are usually located at points remote from each other, but a person can go from one stairway to another via the public hallway on all floors of the building. They are a tremendous asset in heavy fire operations on the fire floor.
D) 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: C) Wing stairs are usually located at points remote from each other, but a person can go from one stairway to another via the public hallway on all floors of the building. They are a tremendous asset in heavy fire operations on the fire floor. (INCORRECT)
- This sentence describes TRANSVERSE stairs.
(FFP - MDs 5.2.6)
Agressive fire tactics in H-type buildings can be critical to effectively controlling these fires. Which of the choices below is incorrect?
A) Every effort must be made to get the 1st line into operation before additional lines are stretched. All available Engine Companies should be used to stretch the 1st line.
B) Aerial Ladders, if 1st to arrive, should not be positioned so as the block off the front of the entrance courtyard. When possible, this position should be taken by a TL.
C) If fire is showing out windows in the throat, courtyard and front windows, and a TL stream is being used, it should be directed at the windows in the throat first. The stream should then be advanced toward the front of the building and finally operated into the front windows.
D) The primary means of getting to the roof would be the 1st arriving Aerial or TL.
ANSWER: D) The primary means of getting to the roof would be the 1st arriving Aerial or TL. (INCORRECT)
- The primary means of getting to the roof would be WINGED OR ISOLATED STAIRS in the same building or any stairway in an adjoining building, if feasible.
- In an H-Type when conditions indicate “roof operation (top floor fire, shaft fire, two floors involved, heavy fire condition etc.) the AERIAL may initially be raised to the roof for rapid ascent of the Roof & OV FFs.
(FFP - MDs 5.4.3)
Trenching a roof is a defensive operation that is often employed in H-Type buildings to limit the extension of fire in the cockloft. Which choice below contains correct information regarding this tactic?
A) A trench cut should be cut and opened before there is a vent opening directly over the fire.
B) Two or more inspection holes should be cut on the clean side of the trench. When fire reaches the inspection holes, the precut trench is pulled.
C) To be effective, the trench must be properly located, at least 2’ wide, and cut from wall to wall or other suitable fire stop such as a stair or elevator bulkhead.
D) The trench should be cut about 20 feet from the initial vent hole and should be cut at the narrowest available roof section, taking advantage of bulkhead structures, outside walls, skylights etc.
ANSWER: D) The trench should be cut about 20 feet from the initial vent hole and should be cut at the narrowest available roof section, taking advantage of bulkhead structures, outside walls, skylights etc.
A - Can cut trench but DO NOT PULL until vent hole over fire is made. “Precut but not pulled”
B - Two or more inspection holes cut on CLEAN SIDE of trench.
C - Trench should be cut AT LEAST THREE (3) FEET WIDE.
(FFP - MDs 5.9.9)
An officer explaining the characteristics of LRFPMDs made the following statements concerning these types of buildings. Which one requires correction?
A) Usually standpipe equipped
B) Will vary in height from 3-7 stories
C) May be isolated or attached buildings, or built as one building with two separate sections, separated by fire doors on each floor
D) Can have one single stairway or two remote stairways
ANSWER: A) Usually standpipe equipped (INCORRECT)
- Usually NOT EQUIPPED with standpipe systems, thus requiring a hand stretched hoseline, supplied by a pumper
(FFP - MDs 7.2)
You are the officer of Engine Company 90. Your unit has arrived 1st for a fire on the 2nd floor of a 3 story LRFPMD. The officer of the 1st ladder has just informed you that the fire apartment is approximately 20 feet from the stairwell door and the public hallway is approximately 150 feet long with apartments on either end. There is only one fireproof stairwell in this building and it is not standpipe equipped. In this situation __________________________________?
A) An 1 3/4” line may be stretched
B) 2 1/2” hose must be stretched
C) Either 2 1/2” or 1 3/4” line can be stretched
D) A 2 1/2” line shall be stretched unless the fire is minor
ANSWER: B) 2 1/2” hose must be stretched
- If the hallways in these structures are small, that is, every apartment door is within 50’ of every stairway on that floor, then 1¾” hose can be stretched from the pumper when compatible with fire conditions.
- However, if a LRFPMD has long hallways, that is, any apartment door is more than 50’ from any stairway on that floor, then the additional GPM available from 2½” hose may be needed and 2½” hose should be hand stretched from the pumper.
(FFP - MDs 7.6)
The officer of the 1st ladder company to arrive at a fire in a LRFPMD should be prepared to take some heat if he were to believe which statement concerning their duties at buildings of this type?
A) Proceed to the fire floor and notify the IC whether the stairs are open or enclosed. If there are two stairways notify the IC and engine officer of the attack stairway, as well as smoke and heat conditions in the stairway and public hall.
B) If the door to the fire apartment has not been left open, locate it and force entry.
C) All ventilation on the fire floor shall be under the control of the 1st ladder company officer
D) If conditions allow, enter the apartment to search
ANSWER: C) All ventilation on the fire floor shall be under the control of the 1st ladder company officer. (INCORRECT)
- The officer of the 1st ladder company will initiate and control ventilation of the FIRE APARTMENT ONLY.
- IC controls vertical ventilation and all other horizontal ventilation on the fire floor.
(FFP- MDs 7.7.1)
Firefighters from L110 were discussing the duties of the 1st to arrive OV & LCC at fires in LRFPMDs. They made these 4 statements, one of which requires correction. Which one was it?
A) Conduct an outside survey. It is quicker if these members split up and survey the building from opposite directions.
B) If the building is isolated with only one interior stair and no adjoining buildings, the LCC will have to provide access to the roof for the Roof FF.
C) If the fire floor can be laddered, the OV/LCC team shall perform VEIS from the exterior.
D) This team shall proceed to the apartment directly above the fire when they have determined that no outside operations are possible.
ANSWER: D) This team shall proceed to the apartment directly above the fire when they have determined that no outside operations are possible. (INCORRECT)
- If no outside operations are possible, then the OV/Chauffeur team shall proceed to the FIRE FLOOR to team up with their officer and assist in the search of the fire floor hallway and fire apartment.
(FFP - MDs 7.7.2)
You are the 1st to arrive ladder company officer at a fire in a 4 story LRFPMD. This is your Roof FFs 1st tour in this position. You should order this member to the roof of this building utilizing which priority order of access?
A) Aerial or TL, an enclosed evacuation stairway, stairway in an attached adjoining building.
B) An enclosed evacuation stairway, Aerial or TL, attack stairway.
C) Stairway in an attached adjoining building, an enclosed evacuation stairway, Aerial or TL.
D) Aerial ladder, TL, Open evacuation stairway, any available stairway.
ANSWER: C) Stairway in an attached adjoining building, an enclosed evacuation stairway, Aerial or TL.
(FFP - MDs 7.7.3 B)
Members of the 2nd ladder company to arrive for a fire on the 2nd floor of a 7 story LRFPMD should be aware that their duties include all of the following with which exception?
A) The officer and FE team reported to the floor above the fire and forced entry into the apartment directly above the fire apartment.
B) The tools of the FE team included a CO meter, thermal imaging camera and KO curtain.
C) This unit is responsible for the floor above the fire only. Additional ladder companies will search the upper floors at these types of buildings.
D) The Roof FF reported to the roof with a halligan hook, halligan tool, LSR and lifebelt.
ANSWER: C) This unit is responsible for the floor above the fire only. Additional ladder companies will search the upper floors at these types of buildings. (INCORRECT)
- This unit is responsible for ALL FLOORS AND STAIRS ABOVE the fire floor.
(FFP - MDs 7.8)
The member responsible to bring the KO Curtain to the roof at top floor fires in LRFPMDs is the ___________________?
A) 1st to arrive Roof FF
B) 2nd to arrive OV FF
C) 1st to arrive OV FF
D) 2nd to arrive Roof FF
ANSWER: D) 2nd to arrive Roof FF
FFP - MDs 7.8.3 C
If practical, the priority for performing a LSR rescue operation on the 3rd floor rear of a 6 story LRFPMD fire is to operate from the _____________________?
A) Roof
B) Apartment directly above the fire apartment
C) Apartment two floors above the fire apartment
D) Top floor apartment
ANSWER: A) Roof
FFP - MDs 7.11
The NYCHA has installed electromagnetic locking devices on the main entrance lobby doors in most of their buildings, openable with a Frequency Operated Button (FOB). Concerning these FOB keys, it would be incorrect to state which of the following?
A) These FOBs are building specific and will only work at their assigned address.
B) Lost or damaged FOBs are replaced by NYCHA personnel. No lost property (FS-112) or damaged tool (RT-2) report is required for replacement.
C) Should the building lose power, the electromagnetic lock will deactivate but the building will remain locked.
D) The doors can be unlocked remotely by NYCHA personnel, should the FOB key fail to open the door.
ANSWER: A) These FOBs are building specific and will only work at their assigned address.
*These key FOBs will grant UNIVERSAL ACCESS to all NYCHA buildings.
(FFP - MDs - Addendum 4 1.1)
Units from Division 7 are heavily engaged at 3rd alarm top floor and cockloft fire in an H-Type building. Sharp FFs realize that a correct feature of an H-Type building can be found in which answer?
A) Older H-Type buildings may have cockloft vents
B) The flange of an “I” beam connects the webs
C) The inverted, raised or reversed roof is normally springy.
D) A door found with no apartment number, no peephole, and no outside doorknob will generally be a primary entrance door to an apartment in the throat spanning the wings.
ANSWER: C) The inverted, raised or reversed roof is normally springy.
A - COCKLOFT VENT (NEWER BLDG.) Figure 7
B - The WEB connects the TWO FLANGES (flat part)
D - This door is not an entrance door. It is the secondary means of egress from this apartment, which was in the throat connecting the wings. These doors are frequently blocked by heavy furniture.
(FFP - MDs Add 1 & 2 Figures)
A wind impacted fire in a fireproof MD is one of the most severe challenges members of this department may ever face. Within seconds, conditions can change from routine to life threatening. Which of the conditions would a unit not expect when encountering fires of this type?
A) A fire in an apartment, and wind
B) Window left open or failed
C) An area of high pressure inside the public hallway opposite an area of low pressure in the fire area.
D) Fire apartment door left open or partially open
ANSWER: C) An area of high pressure inside the public hallway opposite an area of low pressure in the fire area.
- Area of LOW PRESSURE in public hall / Area of HIGH PRESSURE from fire area.
(FFP - MDs Addendum 3 2.2)
Size-up is one of the most important consideration when arriving at what may be a wind impacted fire. A lieutenant instructing her members during a company drill would be considered correct in which statement concerning size-up at wind driven fires?
A) Wind direction and speed at street level is a reliable indicator of wind conditions on upper floors.
B) Wind impacted fires will only occur above the 4th floor.
C) Fire or smoke pulsing from a wind is an indication that the fire is darkening or cooling down.
D) Fire or smoke visible inside the fire apartment and not venting from an open or failed window is the classic ventilation profile of a wind driven fire.
ANSWER: D) Fire or smoke visible inside the fire apartment and not venting from an open or failed window is the classic ventilation profile of a wind driven fire.
A - The direction and speed at the street level is NOT a reliable indicator of windconditions above the street level.
B - Wind impacted fires have occurred on UPPER & LOWER FLOORS.
C - Members operating in the fire area must be aware that when the fire and smoke pulse outward from the window, the condition in the interior will temporarily subside, giving a FALSE SENSE that the interior conditions improved.
(FFP - MDs Addendum 3 3.2.1)
When a wind driven fire occurs, the IC may have to resort to an alternate strategy. Which one of the following would a Lt’s candidate know is not one of the strategies to be implemented?
A) A flanking strategy (breaching)
B) Advancing two 2 1/2” handlines into the apartment
C) Wind Control Devices (Fire Blanket or KO Curtain)
D) Outside streams including HRNs, TLs, or handlines operated from a setback.
ANSWER: B) Advancing two 2 1/2” handlines into the apartment. (INCORRECT)
- In FPMDs, water applied to the main body of fire from a high rise nozzle (HRN), exterior stream, or flanking strategy can provide an offensive tactic designed to rapidly knock down the fire.
(FFP - MDs 4.2.1)
You are a ladder company Lt. Your unit has just arrived at the 19th floor of a Class 1, High Rise Occupied MD. Upon exiting the stairwell door to the public hallway you are presented with extremely high heat, thick smoke and visible fire from the open fire apartment door. In this situation you were incorrect when you performed which action?
A) You immediately exited the public hallway and notified the Engine Officer & IC of conditions encountered.
B) You waited in the stairwell with the stairwell door closed for an alternate strategy to be successfully implemented.
C) Upon hearing on the HT that an alternate strategy was successfully implemented, you immediately entered the public hallway to locate and gain control of the fire department door.
D) When the ladder company officer gains control of the fire department door, the Engine company shall advance their charged line to that site.
ANSWER: C) Upon hearing on the HT that an alternate strategy was successfully implemented, you immediately entered the public hallway to locate and gain control of the fire department door. (INCORRECT)
- After a successful alternate strategy has been implemented, approval to enter the public hallway MUST BE GIVEN BY THE IC, Operations Section Chief or Fire Sector Supervisor. (Not hearing transmissions)
(FFP - MDs Addendum 3 5.1)
While operating at a fire in a HRFPMD, officers from B31 are notified by the 1st to arrive OV FF that window failure has occured and he believes that there is a wind impacted fire. The door to the fire apartment is closed and the public hallway is clear. These officers would be correct in which action?
A) The Engine company shall enter the fire apartment prior to the Ladder company.
B) The hoseline must be charged in the stairwell prior to advancing to the fire apartment door.
C) Prior to entering the fire apartment, the Engine officer shall contact the all hands chief for a description of the fire apartment, location of the main body of fire, and most direct route to the fire.
D) The fire apartment door should be chocked open prior to the Engine company’s advance.
ANSWER: A) The Engine company shall enter the fire apartment prior to the Ladder company.
B - Door closed / charge line at apartment door
C - Engine Officer shall contact the ROOF FF, or other member operating in the apartment above the fire apartment.
D - Once the hoseline advances towards the interior fire area as directed by the Engine Officer, the fire apartment door shall be chocked open.
(FFP - MDs Addendum 3 5.2)
You are the officer of a ladder company at a severe wind driven fire where the door to the apartment has been left open. Conditions are severe and there is a confirmed life hazard in the fire apartment. At this fire you were incorrect if you were to believe which of the following?
A) Notify all units and the IC of the location of the known life hazard.
B) You may make the decision to undertake rescue at this fire prior to the implementation of alternate strategies being completed
C) Keep the stairwell landing clear to allow for victim removal and/or emergency egress.
D) No rescue attempt shall be permitted until the alternate strategy is complete.
ANSWER: D) No rescue attempt shall be permitted until the alternate strategy is complete. (INCORRECT)
- If a decision is made to attempt a rescue, it MAY BE PERFORMED while alternate strategies are being implemented.
(FFP - MDs Addendum 3 5.4.1)
You are the Captain of L127, supervising members on the roof of an H-Type when the Roof Sector Supervisor orders you to make a trench cut to try and save the A-wing. In this situation, you would be correct to think?
A) There is a massive amount of wood in the cockloft of an H-Type, as these cocklofts can be up to 6 feet deep.
B) The trench should be cut at least 20 feet from the initial vent hole, and be cut at least 2 feet wide.
C) The trench should be cut at the narrowest roof section available, taking advantage of bulkhead structures, interior firewalls, skylights or bulkheads.
D) A charged line should be in position on the roof to protect personnel and the trench opening. This line may be operated into the trench in a brief, sweeping, side to side motion.
ANSWER: D) A charged line should be in position on the roof to protect personnel and the trench opening. This line may be operated into the trench in a brief, sweeping, side to side motion.
A - Cockloft can be up to FOUR (4) FEET deep.
B - At least THREE (3) FEET WIDE
C - DO NOT DEPEND ON INTERIOR FIREWALLS
(FFP - MDs 5.9.9)
An Officer conducting drill on operations in HRFPMDs was correct when he stated which of the following?
A) If the fire is on the 7th floor or below, the first arriving ladder is responsible to recall the elevators and ensure all of them are returned and searched.
B) A service/freight elevator found in an exclusive type of HRFPMD shall not be used until evaluated and declared safe by the IC.
C) The 5th arriving Engine is responsible for placing the HRN into operation, using hose already in place for the 2nd line, or stretching their own line.
D) When the fire is on the 6th floor or below, the FAST Unit and CFRD Engine should, on arrival, proceed directly to the floor below the fire and report to the Fire Sector Supervisor.
ANSWER: C) The 5th arriving Engine is responsible for placing the HRN into operation, using hose already in place for the 2nd line, or stretching their own line.
A - SECOND LADDER ensures elevators are SEARCHED
B - HRFPMD (Ladder Officer can OK Service/frieght)
Lofts (Need CHIEF approval to use service/freight)
D - Above 6th FAST/CFRD Engine assigned to Fire Sector
6th or below their position determined by IC
(FFP MDs - 6.6.3)
1st alarm units arrive at a 5th floor fire in the rear of a 6 story LRFPMD. The fire apartment, because of its location, is unable to be laddered. Which action taken below was incorrect at this operation?
A) The 1st Roof FF took a halligan hook, halligan and LSR and Life Belt to the roof. He reached the roof via a stairway in an adjoining building.
B) The 1st OV / LCC team proceeded directly to the fire floor to team up with their officer.
C) The 2nd Roof FF took a halligan hook, halligan and KO Curtain to the roof. He reached the roof via a stairway in an adjoining building.
D) When a trapped civilian showed at a rear window, the Roof FFs initiated LSR operations from the roof level.
ANSWER: C) The 2nd Roof FF took a halligan hook, halligan and KO Curtain to the roof. He reached the roof via a stairway in an adjoining building. (INCORRECT)
*2nd Roof FF will bring the KO Curtain in a LRFPMD for a TOP FLOOR FIRE.
(FFP - MDs 7.7.2)
The single best architectural design feature to identify Class 2 High Ride Residential Building is?
A) Horizontal bands or belt courses found on building walls that face a street.
B) Different color brick found on the lowest three floors.
C) Different type of brick found on the lowest three floors.
D) Limestone block found on the lowest three floors.
ANSWER: A) Horizontal bands or belt courses found on building walls that face a street.
- While not always present horizontal bands or belths typically indicate a Class 2 building.
- Bands/belt courses will be present on a building wall that faces the street.
- These bands/belts may also be present on Class 1 buildings.
- Usually found ABOVE windows of the 1/2/3 floors (On one floor or a combo of floors)
- Usually BELOW windows on any top 3 full floors (On one floor or a combo of floors)
- 1/2/3 floors may have a different color, type of brick or be of limestone block
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.3.1)
A company Officer conducting drill on Class 2 High Ride Residential Buildings was correct when he stated the horizontal bands or belt courses of masonry?
A) Are usually present below the windows on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd floors of Class 2 residential buildings, although they may be located below only one of the floors, all or any combination.
B) Are usually present above the windows of any of the top three full floors of Class 2 Residential buildings, although they may be found above only one of the floors, all or any combination.
C) Clearly indicate a Fire Resistive building as they are always found somewhere on these Class 2 High Rise Residential Buildings.
D) Typically indicate a Class 2 Building, but may also be found on Class 1 HRFPMD.
ANSWER: D) Typically indicate a Class 2 Building, but may also be found on Class 1 HRFPMD.
A - Present ABOVE windows on 1/2/3 floors, may be located ABOVE only one floor, all floors or a combination of floors.
B - Present BELOW windows on top three floors, may be located BELOW only one floor, all floors or a combination of floors.
C - TYPICALLY indicate a Fire Resistive building as they are USUALLY found somewhere on Class 2 buildings.
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.3)
Class 2 Fire Resistive High Rise Residential Buildings may be found to have all of the structural elements below except which?
A) Wood framing
B) Wood flooring
C) Wood stairways
D) Steel channel rails framed out with wood.
ANSWER: C) Wood stairways
- No wooden stairways in Class 2 HRR buildings.
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.3.2)
In most Class 2 High Rise Residential buildings that are divided into wings, members may transverse from one wing to another via all of the following methods except?
A) Cellar
B) Lobby
C) Top floor
D) Roof
E) A shared fire stair
ANSWER: C) Top floor
- Members may transverse wings through the CELLAR / LOBBY / ROOF / SHARED FIRE STAIR.
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.5.1)
Fire stairs found in Class2 High Rise Residential buildings are usually used by occupants as a second means of egress. These stairs act as a fire escape placed on the inside of the building and may be open, enclosed or shared. Regarding these fire stairs, it would be incorrect to state that?
A) An enclosed fire stair is a stair separated from an apartment door by a fire rated door
B) An open fire stair is a stair with no fire rated door between the apartment door and the stair.
C) A shared fire stair is an open stairway shared by apartments in two separate wings.
D) The enclosed fire stair is the most common fire stair encountered.
ANSWER: D) The enclosed fire stair is the most common fire stair encountered. (INCORRECT)
- The OPEN FIRE STAIR is the most common
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.5.3)
Which type of open stair usually contains a standpipe, an elevator, and doors to apartments that are NOT the main entrance to those apartments?
A) Service stair
B) Primary open stair
C) Open fire stair
D) Shared fire stair
ANSWER: A) Service stair
FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR pg 95
A member assigned the OV position is operating at a fire on the 16th floor of an 18 story, Class 2 HRR Building which has a fire escape that services the fire apartment. In this situation, the member would be most correct to think that he?
A) May use the fire escape without making any notifications, if he deems the fire escape is safe.
B) Must notify his company officer prior to using the fire escape
C) Must notify the IC prior to using the fire escape.
D) Should never use any fire escape above the 10th floor of a High Rise Residential Building.
ANSWER: B) Must notify his company officer prior to using the fire escape.
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.5.4)
First alarm units arrive at a heavy fire condition out of two windows on the 2nd floor of an 8 story Class 2 HRR building. Which action was correct?
A) The 1st Engine Officer transmitted a 10-75 and requested an extra Engine and Ladder.
B) The 1st Engine hand stretched an 1 3/4” line to the 2nd floor to attack the fire
C) The 3rd Engine assisted with getting the 1st line into operation because the fire apartment was very large. This officer notified both the IC and 4th Engine Officer of his actions.
D) Members began removing overcome civilians found in the hallways on the 8th floor and insured they communicated with both the IC and 2nd ladder officer regarding these removals.
ANSWER: C) The 3rd Engine assisted with getting the 1st line into operation because the fire apartment was very large. This officer notified both the IC and 4th Engine Officer of his actions.
A - Transmit a 10-77
B - ALWAYS 2 1/2” for fires in Class 2 HR
D - Communicate with FIRST LADDER AND IC because the first truck may choose to delay their attack if there are a lot of people in the stairway, especially if the stairs are open.
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.7.3)
At 0300 hours, first alarm units arrive at a fire on the 6th floor of a 12 story Class 2 High Ride Residential building that has open interior stairs as the only access to the roof. In this situation, the 1st ladder officer would be correct to think that?
A) The IC must make a determination whether roof access for ventilation will be attempted.
B) If roof access is feasible, one member must be assigned to vent the roof, unless the stairway is an IDLH, then two members must be assigned.
C) The fire apartment door must be controlled until members verify their arrival on the roof and the bulkhead door is closed or they have attained an area of refuge.
D) If door control cannot be maintained after members are deployed, the ladder officer should immediately cancel the roof ventilation order.
ANSWER: C) The fire apartment door must be controlled until members verify their arrival on the roof and the bulkhead door is closed or they have attained an area of refuge.
A - 1st LADDER OFFICER decides whether roof access for ventilation will be attempted.
B - TWO members must be assigned to vent the roof whether the stairway is an IDLH or not.
D - If door control can’t be maintained the 1st Ladder Officer must COMMUNICATE THIS INFORMATION TO THE MEMBERS ASCENDING TO THE ROOF.
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.8.2)
At 0300 hours, first alarm units arrive at a fire on the 6th floor of a 12 story Class 2 High Ride Residential building that has open interior stairs as the only access to the roof. When the 1st Roof FF is proceeding to ventilate the roof via an open interior stairway, they should be teamed with another member who can be either the 2nd Roof FF or the __________________?
A) 1st OV FF or Forcible Entry FF
B) 1st LCC or 1st Extinguisher FF
C) 1st Extinguisher FF or 1st Forcible Entry FF
D) 1st OV or 1st LCC
ANSWER: C) 1st Extinguisher FF or 1st Forcible Entry FF
- Great test point (One member of inside team can accompany ROOF FF to the roof)
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.8.2)
Which Roof FF should bring the LSR and Life Belt as part of their tool assignment at a Class 2, HRR building fire?
A) The 1sr Roof FF only
B) The 2nd Roof FF only
C) Both Roof FFs
D) Neither Roof FFs
ANSWER: B) The 2nd Roof FF only
FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.8.9
The priority order for access to the roof in Class 2, HRR buildings, for both the 1st and 2nd Roof FFs is?
A) Adjoining building / unaffected stair with roof access / Aerial / Fire escape / Open Stair
B) Remote or unaffected stair with roof access / Open stairs / Adjoining Building / Fire escape / Aerial
Remote or unaffected stair with roof access
C) Remote or unaffected stair with roof access / Adjoining Building / Aerial / Fire escape / Open stairs
D) Remote or unaffected stair with roof access / Adjoining Building / Aerial / Open Stairs / Fire escape
ANSWER: C) Remote or unaffected stair with roof access / Adjoining Building / Aerial / Fire escape / Open stairs.
“RALFO”
R - Remote / unaffected stair with roof access
A - Adjoining Building
L - Aerial Ladder
F - Fire escape
O - Open stair
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.8.9)
Which point conerning the 1st ladder company operations at Class 2, HRR buildings is stated incorrectly?
A) In any instance where the 1st OV FF operates on the exterior of the building, the 1st Ladder Officer must be informed.
B) The first Roof FF should bring a Halligan, Maul/Axe and Hydra Ram
C) All members of the first Ladder will generally operate as LRFPMD FFP.
D) In an isolated roof building with open stairs, the 1st Ladder Officer will need to coordinate apartment entry with both roof access and floor above access.
ANSWER: C) All members of the first Ladder will generally operate as LRFPMD FFP. (INCORRECT)
- 1st ROOF FF and 1st LCC FF operate as per LRFPMD tactics for Class 2 HRR buildings.
- All other members operate as per HRFPMD tactics.
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.8.4)
The 2nd Ladder company duties for fires in Class 2 High Rise Residential MDs are stated correctly in all points below except which?
A) Ensure all elevators are recalled and searched and ensure that all evacuation stair doors (if any) are closed on the fire floor.
B) Communicate with the 1st Ladder upon arrival to determine if their assistance is needed on the fire floor.
C) Ensure the KO Curtain is brought by the Inside Team and be ready to deploy it from the apartment above the fire.
D) For fires on the top two floors, ensure the KO curtain is brought to the roof.
ANSWER: D) For fires on the top two floors, ensure the KO curtain is brought to the roof. (INCORRECT)
- For TOP FLOOR FIRES bring the KO Curtain to roof.
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.8.7)
At a fire in a Class 2 High Rise Residential building, the 2nd Roof FF would be correct to take which action?
A) Always proceed to the roof to assist the 1st Roof FF
B) Bring a Halligan Hook, Maul/Axe, LSR and Life Belt
C) Assist with any LSR rescue that is being conducted from a lower floor below the roof.
D) Normally bring the LSR to the roof
ANSWER: C) Assist with any LSR rescue that is being conducted from a lower floor below the roof.
A - GENERALLY proceeds to roof to assist 1st Roof FF / unless assisting in a roof rope rescue on floor above fire
B - 1st Roof brings Halligan, Maul/Axe and Hydra ram. 2nd Roof FF takes HALLIGAN HOOK, HALLIGAN, LSR and LIFE BELT.
D - PRIOR to proceeding to the Roof, he brings the LSR to the floor above the fire. If fire is WITHIN 2 FLOORS of the roof proceed to the roof with the LSR.
(FFP - MDs Class 2 HRR 8.8.9)
First alarm units arrive at a fire on the 16th floor of an 18 story Class 2 HRR building. In this situation, the 2nd Roof FF would be correct to bring the LSR to the ___________________?
A) 16th floor
B) 17th floor
C) 18th floor
D) Roof
ANSWER: B) 17th floor
ROOF
18th FLOOR
17th FLOOR
16th FLOOR
16th to 17th = 1 floor
17th to 18th = 1 floor
18th to roof = 1 floor
- In this scenario the fire floor (16th floor) IS NOT within TWO FLOORS of the roof.
- The 16th floor is THREE FLOORS (3 flights of stairs) from the roof.
- LSR is brought to the floor ABOVE the fire (17th)
(FFP - MDs Class 2 8.8.9)
You’re an engine company officer responding first due to a reported fire in the cellar of an old law tenement. CIDS information indicates that there are window bars on the first floor, a wide well-hole, and a BILCO door in the rear which gives access to the cellar. On arrival, you give a 10-75 for a confirmed fire in the cellar. Which of the following points regarding hoseline placement at this fire is incorrect?
A) You ordered the first line stretched to the cellar entrance door located inside the building, under the interior stairway on the first floor.
B) At this operation, the first line should not be advanced down the interior stairs to the cellar unless the fire is minor.
C)The second line is stretched to the first floor to backup the first line or, if not needed, advanced down the interior stairs to the cellar.
D) The first line remained on the first floor to provide protection from people coming down the stairway and to extinguish fire which may be extending upwards from the cellar
ANSWER: C)The second line is stretched to the first floor to backup the first line or, if not needed, advanced down the interior stairs to the cellar. (INCORRECT)
- The second hoseline stretched should be advanced into the cellar by way of the FRONT OR REAR entrance to the cellar.
NO MENTION OF BACK UP LINE
(MDs 4.2.1, 4.2.3)
Which member is responsible to chock open the front entrance door at a multiple dwelling when the door is equipped with a self closing locking device?
A) 1st Ladder Officer
B) 2nd Ladder Officer
C) 1st Engine Officer
D) First member entering the building
ANSWER: D) First member entering the building.
- If the entrance door to the building is self-closing and equipped with a locking device, the FIRST MEMBER ENTERING THE BUILDING should use a chock, rug or other means of preventing the door from locking and thereby delaying other members trying to enter the building.
(Multiple Dwellings sec 3.2.2)
The incorrect procedure when operating at a multiple dwelling can be found in which choice?
A) Officers must not permit any material to be thrown out of windows unnecessarily. No material shall be thrown onto roofs of building setbacks or into open shafts
B: In an effort not to break windows unnecessarily, windows should be opened 2/3’s from the top and 1/3 from the bottom to allow heat and smoke to vent and cool air to enter the room
C: It is the responsibility of the 1st Ladder Company to arrive to determine the location of the fire, whether it is extending and, if so, where it is extending
D: When serious fires occur on the top floor or in the cockloft, it may be necessary to cut openings in the roof to ventilate and stop the horizontal spread of the fire
ANSWER: A) Officers must not permit any material to be thrown out of windows unnecessarily. No material shall be thrown onto roofs of building setbacks or into open shafts. (INCORRECT)
(Multiple Dwellings 3.3.4)
A - No material shall be thrown onto roofs of building setbacks or into NARROW shafts.
The most correct signal to transmit as the 1st arriving officer for 2 floors of fire in an OLT can be found in which choice?
A) 10-75 only
B) 10-75 with an extra engine and truck
C) 2nd alarm on arrival
D) 3rd alarm on arrival
ANSWER: B) 10-75 with an extra engine and truck
- 2 floors of fire in OLT or NLT 10-75 extra engine and truck
(Multiple Dwellings sec 3.4.6)
When operating at multiple dwelling fires, all of the following engine company operations should be adhered to except?
A) A roof line should be used only to prevent fire from extending past the trench, to protect exposures, or to extinguish fire that cannot be reached below, such as fire in a cornice
B) The third line in the building should usually be stretched via the fire escape or rope stretch via a window
C) The purpose of the 1st line being stretched up the interior stairs is to protect the primary means of egress for occupants evacuating the building and to confine and extinguish the fire
D) If a roof line is needed, it should be stretched up the aerial for speed
ANSWER: D) If a roof line is needed, it should be stretched up the aerial for speed
(Multiple Dwellings 3.2.8)
D- TOWER LADDERS
- Aerial ladders SHOULD NOT be tied up by stretching lines up them.
The 5 conditions that must be present for a wind impacted fire to occur include all of the following except?
A) Failed or opened window anywhere in the fire apartment
B) Wind
C) Fire in an apartment
D) Fire apartment door leading to the public hall left open or not fully closed
E) An area of low pressure such as an opened stairwell door, or an opened apartment door on the opposite side of the public hallway from the fire apartment
ANSER: A) Failed or opened window anywhere in the fire apartment. (INCORRECT)
(Multiple Dwellings Add 3 sec 2.2)
- Failed or opened window IN THE FIRE ROOM
To provide easy access and reduce damage to NYCHA building entry doors and elevator machinery rooms, key FOBs and elevator machinery room keys have been issued to all FDNY units. Choose the most correct statement regarding these keys.
A) Should the key FOB fail to unlock the building entry door, resort to conventional forcible entry techniques
B) When an FDNY unit receives an Elevator Machinery Room key, the officer on duty shall record the serial number in the Office Record Journal
C) If the key FOB or Elevator Machinery Room key is lost or damaged, the officer on duty shall complete and forward a FS-112 (lost property report) via chain of command
D) Any unit that forces a NYCHA building entry door or elevator machinery room door shall forward a letterhead report via the chain of command to the Chief of Operations with full particulars
ANSWER: D) Any unit that forces a NYCHA building entry door or elevator machinery room door shall forward a letterhead report via the chain of command to the Chief of Operations with full particulars.
(Multiple Dwellings add 4)
A - The entry door can be unlocked remotely by NYCHA Security. This can be done by calling the 24 hour NYCHA Emergency number, either directly or through the dispatcher. Units can also seek assistance from the building management office at the premise location.
B - When an FDNY unit receives a key FOB, the office on duty shall record the serial number in the Office Record Journal…Elevator Machinery Room keys are standard issue and do not have serial numbers….sec 2.1 and 3.1
C - Call the 24 hour NYCHA emergency number to obtain new keys. If the loss or damage involves the key FOB, the serial number must be provided…sec 3.3
D - Also notify NYCHA via dispatcher that a door has been forced.
According to FFP - Multiple Dwellings, the incorrect procedure, when resorting to outside streams, can be found in which choice?
A) The use of outside streams into a building can cause injuries to members operating inside the building. Except in extreme lifesaving instances, outside streams may be used without warning members and ensuring members are in a safe location
B) Outside streams should be used in one position only as long as necessary to extinguish visible fire
C) Only the IC may order the use of outside streams. This may be the first arriving officer
D) Some of the situations which may call for the use of outside streams include: protect life by putting a stream between the fire and the occupants, to protect exposures, to confine the fire, and to diminish heavy fire so that an interior attack can be made
ANSWER: A) The use of outside streams into a building can cause injuries to members operating inside the building. Except in extreme lifesaving instances, outside streams may be used without warning members and ensuring members are in a safe location. (INCORRECT)
(Multiple Dwellings p-13)
- The use of outside streams into a building can cause injuries to members operating inside the building. Except in extreme lifesaving instances, members inside the building must be warned, and moved to safe location BEFORE outside streams are directed into the building. This safe location must be verified by radio or personal contact, by the IC
You arrive at a store fire on the first floor of a mixed occupancy old law tenement. The IC tells you to proceed to the first due engine and stretch the second hoseline. You would be correct to stretch this hose line to what location?
A) To the involved store as a backup line.
B) Immediately to the floor above.
C) To the entrance hallway.
D) Immediately to the top floor.
ANSWER: C) To the entrance hallway.
(Multiple Dwellings 4.3.1)
- At a store fire in an OLT a 2 ½ shall be stretched for LARGE volume fires and a SECOND LINE STRETCHED TO THE ENTRANCE HALLWAY.
- WHEN ASSURED THAT THE SECOND HOSELINE IS NOT NEEDED ON THE FIRE FLOOR, IT MAY BE ADVANCED TO THE FLOOR ABOVE.
The incorrect procedure when operating at an OLT can be found in which choice?
A) A 2 1/2” line should be stretched for a store fire when there is a medium size fire
B) For a store fire, the 2nd line is stretched to the hallway entrance
C) For a stairway fire, the first hoseline should be stretched up the stairway, operated to extinguish fire, shut down and advanced further up the stairway. When possible, the line should be operated up the well hole to cool off the hall and stairs above. This procedure should be repeated until line is advanced to the top floor
D) For a stairway fire, portable ladders may be placed over weakened, damaged or burnt-out stairs in order to safely gain access to upper stories of a building. The preferred ladder for this is the extension ladder, rather than a straight ladder
ANSWER: A) A 2 1/2” line should be stretched for a store fire when there is a medium size fire (INCORRECT)
(Multiple Dwellings 4.3.1)
- 2 1/2” for LARGE VOLUME OF FIRE.
During a fire in a High-Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwelling, which Engine Company is responsible for placing the High-Rise Nozzle (HRN) into operation?
A) 2nd assigned Engine
B) 3rd assigned Engine
C) 4th assigned Engine
D) 5th assigned Engine
ANSWER: D) 5th assigned Engine
(Multiple Dwellings sec 6.11)
- If the 5th assigned Engine Company is not equipped with a HRN, the officer shall contact the dispatcher for the identity of the unit carrying the HRN that has already been assigned to the 10-77
Units are operating at a fire on the 3rd floor of a 5-story old law tenement. Hoselines are deployed in the following manner. Which line is deployed correctly?
A) In all cases, the first line must be stretched to the 3rd floor via the interior stairs.
B) After receiving a report that the fire is about to extend across a narrow shaft to exposure 2, the IC orders the 2nd line stretched to that exposure.
C) At this fire, the second line is usually stretched by way of the interior stairs to the 4th floor.
D) The 3rd hoseline is usually stretched via the interior stairs to a floor above the fire.
ANSWER: B) After receiving a report that the fire is about to extend across a narrow shaft to exposure 2, the IC orders the 2nd line stretched to that exposure.
(Multiple Dwellings 3.2.2; 3.2.11)
A - In MOST CASES, the first line is stretched via the interior stairs to the location of the fire. An EXCEPTION to stretching the first line up the interior stairs may be made when FLAME is issuing from windows opening onto the fire escape and endangering people trying to come down the fire escape. In this case, the first line may be operated from the street to protect people on the fire escape. A second line should be promptly stretched to the interior of the building.
C - The second line is usually stretched by way of the interior stairs to THE SAME FLOOR AS THE FIRST LINE. IF NOT NEEDED ON THE ORIGINAL FIRE FLOOR, it is advanced to the floor above.
D - The third line in the building is usually stretched via the FIRE ESCAPE OR ROPE STRETCH via a window.
NOTE B: In some cases, the second or third lines may be urgently needed in one of the exposures. The decision as to the location to which these lines shall be stretched rests with the Incident Commander, and is based on his/her size-up of the fire situation. For example, at a fire in an Old Law Tenement it is often necessary to stretch the second or third line into Exposure 2 or 4 because fire has extended, or is about to extend, across the narrow shaft or shafts between buildings.
A Flanking strategy is the application of water from inside the fire building to control the main body of fire via a non-frontal attack. From the choices listed below, select the most correct procedure for the Flanking strategy.
A) A small opening is made in the adjoining wall to the fire room as close to the interior wall as possible, so as not to create a flow path
B) Initially, the hole in the wall should be large enough for the entire nozzle to be placed into the opening allowing the stream to be directed at the ceiling of the fire room
C) With the fire apartment door left open, and once access is obtained to the adjoining apartment, the door to that apartment must remain closed and the hoseline stretched to this adjoining apartment from the apartment below via an exterior window or balcony using a utility rope
D) With the fire apartment door left closed, and once access is obtained to the adjoining apartment, the door to that apartment must remain closed and the hoseline stretched to this adjoining apartment from the apartment below via an exterior window or balcony using a utility rope
ANSWER: C) With the fire apartment door left open, and once access is obtained to the adjoining apartment, the door to that apartment must remain closed and the hoseline stretched to this adjoining apartment from the apartment below via an exterior window or balcony using a utility rope.
(Multiple Dwellings add 3 sec 4.2.4)
A - A small opening is made in the adjoining wall to the fire room as close to the EXTERIOR wall as possible, so as not to create a flow path
B - Initially, the hole in the wall should be ONLY large enough for the MAIN STREAM TIP of the NOZZLE to be placed into the opening allowing the stream to be directed at the ceiling of the fire room
D - With the fire apartment door left closed, and once access is obtained to the adjoining apartment, the hoseline will be stretched via the fire floor public hallway into the adjoining apartment to operate into the fire apartment.
Which statement is incorrect regarding Low Rise Fireproof MD’s (LRFPMD)?
A) 1st arriving Ladder Company ensures elevators are recalled and searched
B) Emphasis will generally be placed on venting the attack stair bulkhead after approval of the IC
C) If the hallways in these structures are small, that is, every apartment door is within 50’ of every stairway on that floor, then 1” 3/4 hose can be stretched from the pumper when compatible with fire conditions
D) If no outside operations are possible, then the OV/Chauffeur team shall proceed to the fire floor to team up with their officer and assist in the search of the fire floor hallway and fire apt
ANSWER: A) 1st arriving Ladder Company ensures elevators are recalled and searched. (INCORRECT)
(Multiple Dwellings 7.2)
- 1st arriving Ladder recalls the elevator.
- The 2nd arriving Ladder shall ENSURE all elevators are recalled and searched.
