FFP - PRIVATE DWELLINGS Flashcards
While conducting a drill on PD’s, Lt. Hamilton made several statements. Which one was incorrect?
A) The use of combustible construction is the major weakness from a firefighting and fire protection standpoint.
B) Older construction can be Class 4 (Frame) or Class 3 (NFP). Newer construction is commonly found to be of lightweight materials in both Class 3 and Class 4 construction.
C) Roofs can be flat or peaked. Flat roofs or roofs of low pitch may have a scuttle and or skylight.
D) With semi-attached structures or those with minimal space on one side, the inside cellar stair will usually be found near the side or rear entrance.
E) Dwellings built on slopes terrain can cause communication and operational problems. The top floor may be used as a point of reference.
ANSWER: A) The use of combustible construction is the major weakness from a firefighting and fire protection standpoint. (INCORRECT)
- The OPEN UNENCLOSED STAIRWAY is the major weakness in PD fires.
(FFP - PD Ch 1 2.1)
Engine 100, commanded by Captain Spring, and Ladder 200 led by Lt. Winter, arrive at the scene of a reported fire in a PD. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and fire is seen venting from a cellar window of a 2 1/2 story PD. Captain Spring transmits a 10-75, and units begin operating. Which thought of Lt. Winter was incorrect?
A) If the Thermal Imaging Camera shows heat waves emanating across the 1st floor ceiling upon entering the 1st floor main entrance, this indicates that the interior cellar door is closed.
B) The status of the interior cellar door (open, closed, burned through, unable to locate) is a critical factor. This should be communicated to the IC.
C) Door construction can be a critical factor in preventing or slowing fire extension. This should be communicated to the IC.
D) Smoke showing significant force and spread under pressure will indicate that the interior cellar door is open. This interior cellar door should immediately be closed if possible.
ANSWER: A) If the Thermal Imaging Camera shows heat waves emanating across the 1st floor ceiling upon entering the 1st floor main entrance, this indicates that the interior cellar door is closed. (INCORRECT)
- Heat waves emanating across 1st floor ceiling indicates that the interior
cellar door was left OPEN.
(PD Ch. 3 section 2.5)
Engine 100, commanded by Captain Spring, and Ladder 200 led by Lt. Winter, arrive at the scene of a reported fire in a PD. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and fire is seen venting from a cellar window of a 2 1/2 story PD. Captain Spring transmits a 10-75, and units begin operating. After evaluating conditions, Captain Spring contemplates ordering a hose line operated from the exterior into the cellar window for a quick knockdown. He attempts to contact the BC but is informed that the Chief is not yet on scene. Which point about this operation is correct?
A) Captain Spring cannot order this operation, only a Chief Officer may
approve this tactic.
B) This should only be attempted when members are in a safe area in the cellar.
C) This must be coordinated and communicated to all units operating on scene.
D) Any members operating on the 1st floor must immediately leave the building.
ANSWER: C) This must be coordinated and communicated to all units operating on scene.
A - IC CAN GIVE APPROVAL for exterior line into cellar.
B - NO MEMBERS in the cellar when exterior line is operated.
C - Correct (Notify all members on scene)
D - Members on the 1st floor are NOT REQUIRED to leave but should SECURE AN AREA OF REFUGE.
(PD Ch. 3 section 2.6)
Engine 100, commanded by Captain Spring, and Ladder 200 led by Lt. Winter, arrive at the scene of a reported fire in a PD. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and fire is seen venting from a cellar window of a 2 1/2 story PD. Captain Spring transmits a 10-75, and units begin operating. While the line is being stretched, Captain Spring hears a Mayday transmission from the Can FF of L-200, stating that he has fallen through a hole in the 1st floor into the cellar and is surrounded by fire. Which thought is correct?
A) Captain Spring, as the IC, should order the line immediately operated into the cellar window.
B) The line should not be operated into the cellar window if the Can FF cannot secure an area of refuge.
C) The line should not be operated into a cellar window until it is communicated and acknowledged by all units on scene.
D) In this situation, only a Chief Officer can order and coordinate the operation of an exterior line into a cellar window.
ANSWER: A) Captain Spring, as the IC, should order the line immediately operated into the cellar window.
A - Correct (In an emergency, the IC can order the line immediately operated into cellar)
B - DO NOT have to wait for FF to secure area of refuge.
C - DO NOT have to wait to communicate to all units.
D - DOES NOT have to be Chief Officer.
(PD Ch. 3 section 2.6)
There are numerous types of Private Dwellings in NYC. Which type is described incorrectly?
A) Straight line colonials typically 2 1/2 to 3 stories and 20’ x 40’ commonly have balloon frame construction.
B) When a wide line cape has two window dormers facing the street indicating 2nd floor bedrooms, the easiest access to these rooms via portable ladder is from the front of the building.
C) Queen Anne type PDs range from 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 stories in height, 25 to 30 feet in width, and 30 to 50 feet in depth. Balloon frame construction is most common.
D) Queen Anne type Dwellings have large open stairs in the living room that connect the 1st and 2nd floors. A narrow rear or side stair connects the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors, or a stair may lead directly to the 3rd floor from the 1st floor.
ANSWER: B) When a wide line cape has two window dormers facing the street indicating 2nd floor bedrooms, the easiest access to these rooms via portable ladder is from the front of the building. (INCORRECT)
- Easiest access to these rooms via portable is from the EXPOSURE 2 and 4 SIDE of the building.
(Private Dwellings Ch. 1 Section 3.5)
While discussing different type of Private Dwellings and features commonly found during a study group, several statements were made. Which one was incorrect?
A) It is not always apparent from the street that a PD has a flat roof. If there is a decorative peak in the front, the absence of a window in the peak may be an indication of a flat roof.
B) In a Ranch type PD, the utilities are located on the 1st floor, along with all living quarters.
C) In a side split level type PD, each floor is separated by a half flight of stairs.
D) In semi attached PDs, each house’s layout is a mirror image of its twin.
E) In PDs constructed of newer lightweight materials, when fire extends from the building contents to the structure, early collapse can be expected.
ANSWER: B) In a Ranch type PD, the utilities are located on the 1st floor, along with all living quarters. (INCORRECT)
- Ranch PDs - Utilities found in BASEMENT/CELLAR
(PD 1 Section 3.5)
Private Dwellings contain many unique features that impact fire operations. Which one is described incorrectly?
A) It is common for PDs to have a lack of a secondary means of egress from upper floors. Control and management of the interior stairs is critical to a successful operation.
B) If a pull down type of stair with rope attached is found giving access to the attic, units should use these stairs for a quick search or line advancement into the attic.
C) The presence of a stoop at a secondary entrance on the exposure 2 or 4 side of the building may indicate that the entrance leads to a 2nd floor stairway.
D) When one or two offset windows are found on the same side of the dwelling as a stoop entrance, these windows are at the top and/or bottom of the 2nd floor staircase and should not be used for VEIS.
ANSWER: B) If a pull down type of stair with rope attached is found giving access to the attic, units should use these stairs for a quick search or line advancement into the attic. (INCORRECT)
- Units SHALL NOT USE pull down type of stairs with rope to access the attic / Use a PORTABLE LADDER.
(PD Ch 1 section 4)
Size up begins with the receipt of the alarm and continues until the fire is under control. Choose the incorrect point concerning size up.
A) Modern 3 family MDs are often built with 3 separate entrances and have no common area. These structures require PD tactics due to their PD style designs.
B) The main entrance is usually located in front of the PD, but sometimes it is located on the side as seen from the front porch.
C) Porch and garage roofs of normal wood frame construction may provide a suitable platform from which to work.
D) Members may use porch and garage roofs constructed of aluminum or similar lightweight materials to conduct operations.
E) Outside ladder company positions are predicated on whether the roof is flat or peaked. This information must be transmitted with the signal 10-75, if this can be determined upon arrival.
ANSWER: D) Members may use porch and garage roofs constructed of aluminum or similar lightweight materials to conduct operations. (INCORRECT)
- DO NOT OPERATE on garage roofs or porches constructed of LW materials (Cannot support the weight of the FF)
(PDs Ch. 2 section 2.6)
A newly assigned Lt. In the 13th division considers several points concerning Engine operations at a PD. Which one is incorrect?
A) If the door to the fire room is controlled and maintained closed, the hose line may be stretched to that location and charged.
B) The primary consideration in the placement of the first hose line for access to a fire on the first floor and floors above in a PD when an interior attack is ordered is the main entrance door to the building.
C) The primary consideration in the placement of the first hose line for access to a cellar when an interior attack is ordered is via the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the fire area. This may be through either the main entrance or a secondary entrance door.
D) All Engine companies shall take a position at a serviceable hydrant.
E) When booster water is used, the ECC must inform the Officer when the pumper is operating on booster water and then again when using hydrant water.
ANSWER: A) If the door to the fire room is controlled and maintained closed, the hose line may be stretched to that location and charged. (INCORRECT)
- For PD fires, the hose line must be flakes out and charged BEFORE ENTERING THE BUILDING.
(PD Ch 3 section 1.2)
Operating an exterior hose line into a cellar window should be considered in several situations during a PD fire. In which of the following examples should this action be considered?
- Unable to quickly access or locate a secondary cellar entrance and unable to advance down the interior cellar stair.
- Unable to locate any cellar entrance.
- At a serious or advanced cellar fire.
- At a cellar fire involving lightweight construction.
- Heavy fire condition or entry is delayed.
A) 1,2,3 only B) 1,2,3,4,5 C) 1,4,5 only D) 3,4,5 only
ANSWER: B) 1,2,3,4,5
When to operate exterior line into cellar window:
- Unable to quickly access or locate a secondary cellar entrance and unable to advance down the interior cellar stair.
- Unable to locate any cellar entrance.
- At a serious or advanced cellar fire.
- At a cellar fire involving lightweight construction.
- Heavy fire condition or entry is delayed.
(PD Ch. 3 section 2.6)
Which one of the following choices should be used to provide the quickest access to the cellar in order to extinguish a fire in a Private Dwelling?
A) The secondary entrance found on the side or rear of a detached or semi attached PD.
B) A secondary entrance covered by a Bill style door located in front of the PD.
C) A rear secondary entrance in attached structures (rows of many attached PDs)
D) Through the first floor of exposure 2 or 4 to access an exterior rear secondary entrance in attached structures (Ross of many attached PDs)
ANSWER: A) The secondary entrance found on the side or rear of a detached or semi attached PD.
A - This entrance provides the quickest access to the cellar.
B - Bilco door LEAST DESIRABLE (USE IF ONLY OPTION)
(PD Ch. 3 section 2.7.1)
Lt. Green, the first arriving Engine Officer at a PD fire, would be correct ordering the hose line operated into a cellar window rather than advancing down the interior cellar stairs in all of the following except which?
A) Moderate heat condition at the top of the stairs.
B) Questionable stability of the stairway.
C) Initial size-up indicates a serious fire condition.
D) The safety of the members cannot be secured.
ANSWER: A) Moderate heat condition at the top of the stairs (INCORRECT)
- HIGH HEAT condition at top of stairs.
(PD Ch. 2 section 2.7.2)
E-100, L-200 and L-300 arrive at a fire in the cellar of a 2 story PD. Due to traffic conditions, they are the only units on scene. E-100 stretches a line through the 1st floor main entrance as L-200 attempts to locate the interior cellar door and L-300 ascends the stairs to the 2nd floor. The L-200 Officer transmits “We are unable to locate the interior cellar entrance” via HT. The next HT transmission is “L-200 OV to L-200, there is an exterior cellar entrance in the rear”. Which choice below is correct?
A) E-100 may reposition their line to the exterior cellar entrance if ordered to do so by the Captain working in L-200, who is currently the IC.
B) The members of L-200 may remain on the 1st floor as the line is repositioned if they can find a safe area.
C) The members of L-300 must always exit the building.
D) E-100 cannot reposition their line to the secondary entrance at this time.
ANSWER: D) E-100 cannot reposition their line to the secondary entrance at this time.
A - To reposition a line you need permission of ABC or CHIEF OFFICER.
B - Members on 1st floor must be WITHDRAWN if no protection of a line.
C - Members on 2nd floor DO NOT have to withdraw from building as long as portable ladders are present to second floor windows.
D - Cannot reposition line without permission from CHIEF OFFICER.
(PD Ch. 3 section 2.7.4)
Which guideline concerning the 2nd or 3rd hose line at Private Dwelling fires is incorrect?
A) At cellar, 1st floor, or upper floor fires, the 2nd line shall immediately be positioned and charged outside the fire building to backup the 1st line.
B) At cellar, 1st floor, or upper floor fires, whenever two lines are stretched and operating, a 3rd line will be positioned and charged at the front of the building and operated as ordered by the IC.
C) At cellar fires, if there is a heavy fire condition or entry is delayed, the IC may consider placing the 2nd line to apply water into a cellar window.
D) At cellar fires, if there is a heavy fire condition or entry is delayed, the IC should not consider using the 2nd line to apply water via a Bilco door for a quick knockdown.
ANSWER: D) At cellar fires, if there is a heavy fire condition or entry is delayed, the IC should not consider using the 2nd line to apply water via a Bilco door for a quick knockdown. (INCORRECT)
- The IC SHOULD CONSIDER using the second line in this situation.
(PD Ch. 3 section 4.3)
Engine 11 arrives alone at a fully involved 2 1/2 story Cape style PD that is threatening to extend to Exposure 2 a detached PD. Which action taken by Engine 11 would be incorrect?
A) The apparatus was positioned carefully to leave the front of the building accessible for a TL.
B) Due to reaching the fire building before the hydrant, Engine 11 back stretched to the nearest hydrant and dropped two lines in front of the fire building.
C) Engine 11 stretched a 1 3/4” line for a faster knock down, greater reach of stream, and increased volume of water and increased exposure protection.
D) The initial line was operated on the exterior of the fire building, starting at the top, before entering the fire building. The Officer of Engine 11 made a complete evaluation of collapse potential before entering the building.
ANSWER: C) Engine 11 stretched a 1 3/4” line for a faster knock down, greater reach of stream, and increased volume of water and increased exposure protection. (INCORRECT)
- This statement describes the reason to stretch a TWO AND A HALF INCH LINE.
(PD Ch. 3 section 5.6)
While discussing lifesaving techniques at PD fires, a Captain made several statements. Which one is incorrect?
A) Immediately upon entering a room from a window, members should make a quick check/sweep of the floor in the hall outside the door for victims before closing the door.
B) When the search of the room has been completed, the door shall be kept closed until the main body of fire has been extinguished.
C) If the door to the bedroom is not able to be closed upon entry via a window, the need to exit the window may become necessary.
D) When one occupant is found on an upper floor, the primary function of the Engine company during this critical period should be to protect the interior stairs.
ANSWER: D) When one occupant is found on an upper floor, the primary function of the Engine company during this critical period should be to protect the interior stairs. (INCORRECT)
- When MORE THAN ONE OCCUPANT is found the primary function of the Engine is to protect the interior stairs.
(PD Ch. 4 section 2.4)
A ladder company checking for fire extension would be incorrect in which assumption?
A) If after removing a baseboard on an exterior wall, a sole plate is found, treat the building as balloon construction.
B) High heat accompanied by heavy smoke with no visible fire is a sign of fire burning in hidden spaces created by balloon frame construction.
C) In balloon frame construction, concealed fire extension will commonly extend to the attic space, while bypassing intermediate floors.
D) In platform construction, the exterior wall studs extend only from the floor to the ceiling of each individual floor.
E) Rapid fire spread via an open stairway should be a concern to firefighters operating on upper floors.
ANSWER: A) If after removing a baseboard on an exterior wall, a sole plate is found, treat the building as balloon construction. (INCORRECT)
- Presence is a sole plate indicates PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION.
- If no sole plate is found, treat building as balloon frame construction.
(PD Ch. 4 section 3.1)
The inside team of the 1st arriving Ladder Company at a fire in a 2 1/2 story peaked roof PD operated incorrectly in which choice?
A) The Officer ensured the Inside Team was positioned at the entrance door providing access to the fire area.
B) After gaining entry through the entrance door, the Officer shall ensure the door is controlled until the fire area can be further isolated or a charged line is advancing through the door to extinguish the fire.
C) The Can FF, equipped with an extinguisher and a 6’ hook, shall conduct searches and ventilate as ordered.
D) The FE FF, equipped with an axe and Halligan, shall force the entrance door being used by the Inside Team and remove the storm door when necessary.
E) The 1st Ladder Inside Team must shut down the utilities.
ANSWER: E) The 1st Ladder Inside Team must shut down the utilities. (INCORRECT)
- At taxpayer fires it is the responsibility of the 1st due Ladder
- At PD fires it is the responsibility of the 2ND DUE LADDER.
(PD Ch. 4 section 5.1)
Which action taken by the 1st to arrive LCC, OV and Roof FFs at a peaked roof PD fire shall be corrected?
A) If proceeding to the side of rear, visually examine cellar windows. If fire is noticed immediately vent the window.
B) They shall initiate removal of window bars on both the front and rear of the building early in the operation, if conditions allow.
C) The Roof and OV FFs shall Team up and conduct a quick survey of the perimeter for occupants in need of immediate rescue. If none are found, VEIS an upper floor that is most likely to be occupied using a portable ladder.
D) The LCC shall operate in the front or side. When there is an obvious occupied attic, the LCC, when teamed with the 2nd LCC, May perform VEIS of the attic from the Aerial or Tower Ladder.
ANSWER: A) If proceeding to the side of rear, visually examine cellar windows. If fire is noticed immediately vent the window. (INCORRECT)
- Only vent these windows with permission of the LADDER OFFICER IN THE AREA TO BE VENTED.
(PD Ch. 4 section 5.1)
The 1st Ladder Company may sometimes be able to utilize their Aerial Ladder or Tower Ladder At a peaked roof PD. Which choice below is incorrect?
A) Prior to using the Aerial, the Roof and/or OV FF shall conduct a quick survey around the perimeter of the dwelling to ensure there are no occupants in need of immediate rescue in the rear or sides of the building.
B) If an Aerial or TL rescue is indicated, the Roof/OV Team shall conduct a perimeter search immediately to ensure that all potential victims are located.
C) The LCC shall position the apparatus to cover two sides of the building.
D) Once the fire has been controlled and the members in the building are not in immediate danger that would require the use of the Aerial or TL, The LCC shall enter the building and assist with searches and overhauling.
ANSWER: B) If an Aerial or TL rescue is indicated, the Roof/OV Team shall conduct a perimeter search immediately to ensure that all potential victims are located. (INCORRECT)
- The Roof/OV Team shall ENTER THE BUILDING to perform the rescue.
- The 2nd Ladder company will now be responsible to conduct the perimeter search.
(PD Ch.4 section 5.4)
The 2nd arriving Ladder Company operated incorrectly at a peaked roof PD in which choice below?
A) If a BC is not in scene, the Officer communicates with the 1st arriving Ladder as to what areas were not searched and if any assistance is required.
B) Members initiated and augmented the removal of window bars on both the front and the rear of the dwelling.
C) Before proceeding above the fire via the interior stairs, the Officers in the fire floor were notified. A secondary means of egress was secured as soon as possible.
D) At a top floor fire, the Inside Team assisted the 1st Ladder Company with searches on the top floor to ensure victims were located quickly.
ANSWER: D) At a top floor fire, the Inside Team assisted the 1st Ladder Company with searches on the top floor to ensure victims were located quickly. (INCORRECT)
- 2nd Truck should REMAIN ON FLOOR BELOW UNTIL NEEDED.
(PD Ch. 4 section 5.5)
The outside team of the 2nd arriving Ladder Company was wrong to take which action at a peaked roof private dwelling fire?
A) The Roof/OV Team conducted an outside survey and VEIS areas not covered by the 1st arriving Ladder Outside Team using portable ladders.
B) The LCC teamed with the first LCC for VEIS of upper floors when the apparatus was not being used.
C) When the first Ladder Company is using their Aerial Ladder of TL for VEIS, the 2nd Ladder Roof/OV Team shall operate with portable ladders on upper floors with the greatest possible life hazard.
D) The Roof/OV Team shall vent the roof when ordered by the Engine Officer Inside the fire area to be vented.
ANSWER: D) The Roof/OV Team shall vent the roof when ordered by the Engine Officer Inside the fire area to be vented. (INCORRECT)
- They will vent the roof when ordered by the LADDER OFFICER INSIDE THE FIRE AREA TO BE VENTED.
(PD Ch. 4 section 5.8)
The Roof/OV Team of Ladder 200, the 2nd arriving Ladder Company are ordered to vent the roof of a 3 1/2 story peaked roof Queen Anne. Which thought should be corrected?
A) If Roof skylights are found, they should be vented prior to cutting the roof only when directed by the Ladder Company Officer operating in the fire area.
B) The order of preference for roof access is Tower Ladder, followed by Aerial Ladder, and lastly portable ladder.
C) If using an Aerial Ladder, it should be extended at least 5’ above and to one side of the peak.
D) When cutting a peaked roof with a power saw from an Aerial Ladder, the first hole should be made directly over the fire.
E) When cutting the roof with an axe, working from a position straddling the peak, cut a hole over the fire, parallel to and on the lee side of the ridge. A 10’ hook should be brought to the roof to push down the top floor ceiling.
ANSWER: D) When cutting a peaked roof with a power saw from an Aerial Ladder, the first hole should be made directly over the fire. (INCORRECT)
- Only cut roof with a power saw from a TOWER LADDER BUCKET.
- First hole should be made AT THE MAIN GABLE.
- Order of preference for roof access in Queen Anne is “TAP”
T - Tower Ladder
A - Aerial Ladder
P - Portable Ladder
(PD ch. 4 section 6.3)
Units arrive at a top floor fire at 0230 hours in a 2 story flat roof PD in Staten Island. The entire block is comprised of similar attached wood frame PDs. Which roof FF operated incorrectly?
A) The 1st Roof FF was equipped with a halligan, 6’ hook, and lifesaving rope.
B) Hanging electrical wires prevented the 1st Roof FF from obtaining roof access via an Aerial, TL, or portable ladder. The 1st Roof FF brought a scissor ladder to exposure 2 whose front door was open, to gain roof access via the scuttle.
C) Upon hearing that a charged line was advancing into the fire area, the Roof FFs vented the scuttle over the hallway.
D) The 2nd Roof FF was equipped with a 6’ halligan hook and saw.
ANSWER: B) Hanging electrical wires prevented the 1st Roof FF from obtaining roof access via an Aerial, TL, or portable ladder. The 1st Roof FF brought a scissor ladder to exposure 2 whose front door was open, to gain roof access via the scuttle. (INCORRECT)
- If you cannot use Aerial, TL, or portable ladder for roof access, you can use a scissor ladder via the scuttle BUT NOT IN THE IMMEDIATE ADJOINING BUILDING IN AN ATTACHED WOOD FRAME BUILDING because of their common cockloft.
(PD ch 4 section 7.2
Which choice is correct regarding two family private dwellings?
A) Access to the 2nd floor is via an open stairway, which will result in an initial rapid buildup of smoke on the second floor.
B) For a cellar fire, if no visible life hazard is found during a perimeter survey, the Roof/OV Team of the 1st Ladder shall VEIS the cellar.
C) For a 1st floor fire, if there is no visible life hazard is found during a perimeter survey, the Roof/OV Team of the 1st Ladder shall VEIS the 1st floor windows and assist in searches.
D) To access the 2nd floor via an enclosed stairway, if two front doors are present, choose the door furthest from the side wall.
E) If there is a separate small apartment located at the ground floor or below grade level, they will always have two separate means of access.
ANSWER: C) For a 1st floor fire, if there is no visible life hazard is found during a perimeter survey, the Roof/OV Team of the 1st Ladder shall VEIS the 1st floor windows and assist in searches.
A - Access to 2nd floor via an ENCLOSED stair which WILL NOT result in an initial rapid buildup of smoke on 2nd floor.
B - For a cellar fire VEIS FIRST FLOOR WINDOWS (living quarters)
D - Choose door CLOSEST from the side wall for 2nd floor access.
E - Apartments at or below ground level DO NOT ALWAYS have two separate means of access.
(PD ch. 4 section 9.2)
Cellar fires in PDs are extremely dangerous and require communication by the Engine and Ladder Officers. Which choice is incorrect concerning these operations?
A) After size up, the 1st hoseline should be stretched to the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the cellar.
B) The 1st Ladder Company Inside Team should proceed to the same entrance as the first line to provide entry for the Engine Company.
C) When no line is immediately available, the 1st Ladder Officer may decide to advance down the cellar stairs to conduct a rapid primary search of the cellar.
D) When no line is immediately available and the 1st Ladder Officer decides to advance down the cellar stairs, all members of the Inside Team shall descend the cellar to enable a more rapid search.
ANSWER: D) When no line is immediately available and the 1st Ladder Officer decides to advance down the cellar stairs, all members of the Inside Team shall descend the cellar to enable a more rapid search. (INCORRECT)
- LEAVE ONE MEMBER ON TOP OF THE CELLAR STAIR to control door.
(PD ch. 4 section 10)
Which Ladder Company operation is incorrect when a secondary entrance is used for cellar access in a PD fire?
A) The Ladder Company shall maintain door control until a charged line advances via the secondary entrance.
B) If an interior door that leads to the first floor is found at the top of the secondary entrance stairs, the Ladder Company Officer should communicate the status of this door to the 2nd Ladder Officer and the IC.
C) If the first Ladder Inside Team proceeds to the cellar via a secondary entrance, they are responsible for VEIS of the 1st floor.
D) If the 1st Ladder Inside Team proceeds to the cellar via a secondary entrance, the 2nd Ladder Inside Team will provide VEIS of the floors above the cellar, including the 1st floor.
ANSWER: C) If the first Ladder Inside Team proceeds to the cellar via a secondary entrance, they are responsible for VEIS of the 1st floor. (INCORRECT)
- The SECOND LADDER INSIDE TEAM responsible for VEIS of 1st floor.
(PD Ch. 4 section 10.3)
When should a Bilco style door be used for cellar access by the first line in a PD fire?
A) When it provides the quickest access.
B) Never
C) When it is the only option.
D) When there is lightweight construction present.
ANSWER: C) When it is the only option.
PD Ch. 4 section 10.3.3
E-36, E-32, E-25, L-71, L-75 and B-93 respond to a reported cellar fire in a 3 1/2 story peaked roof PD. Units arrive in order of the response ticket, and see smoke pushing from the cellar windows. The Roof/OV Team from L-71 are delayed in performing their perimeter survey due to getting the TL set up in front of the building. Not noticing a secondary cellar entrance, the L-71 Inside Team determines that the interior cellar stairway will provide the quickest access. They enter the main entrance on the 1st floor to locate the interior cellar door. If the decision is made to advance the line down the interior cellar stairs, which action below would be considered incorrect?
A) L-71 will perform a primary search of the first floor prior to descending into the cellar to perform a primary search.
B) If E-36 requires assistance in order to advance the line into the cellar, the Officer and one member of the Inside Team shall be sent to the cellar while the other member completes the primary search of the 1st floor.
C) L-75 will report to the IC and augment search operations and ventilation on all floors above the cellar.
D) If B-93 is not on scene, L-71 and L-75 shall communicate to identify areas on the 1st floor and floor(s) above that may require a primary search.
ANSWER: B) If E-36 requires assistance in order to advance the line into the cellar, the Officer and one member of the Inside Team shall be sent to the cellar while the other member completes the primary search of the 1st floor. (INCORRECT)
- If Engine requires assistance advancing the line into cellar, ONE MEMBER OF INSIDE TEAM shall be sent to the cellar while the OFFICER AND OTHER MEMBER search the 1st floor.
(PD ch. 4 section 10.4)
E-36, E-32, E-25, L-71, L-75 and B-93 respond to a reported cellar fire in a 3 1/2 story peaked roof PD. Units arrive in order of the response ticket, and see smoke pushing from the cellar windows. The Roof/OV Team from L-71 are delayed in performing their perimeter survey due to getting the TL set up in front of the building. If a secondary entrance is located and E-36 does not advance down the interior stairs with the first line, which action is incorrect?
A) L-71 Inside Team assumed responsibility for primary search of the 1st floor.
B) L-71 Inside Team assumed responsibility for primary search of the floors above.
C) If smoke is showing significant force and speed under pressure on the 1st floor at the entrance door, the interior cellar door on the first floor must be located and immediately closed, if possible.
D) L-71 Inside Team will coordinate their advance with the 2nd line being stretched by E-32 into the cellar via a secondary entrance and perform a primary search of the cellar.
ANSWER: D) L-71 Inside Team will coordinate their advance with the 2nd line being stretched by E-32 into the cellar via a secondary entrance and perform a primary search of the cellar. (INCORRECT)
- The SECOND LADDER (L-75) will coordinate their advance with the 2nd line being stretched by THE THIRD ENGINE (E-25)
(PD ch. 4 section 10.4.2)
When it comes to potential for roof collapse in Private Dwellings, it would be incorrect to state?
A) In any building construction, the critical area subject to failure as a result of fire is the point of connection.
B) Fast fire spread is always the primary consideration in buildings constructed with lightweight materials.
C) In traditional PDs, when there is no ceiling to protect structural components, 20 minutes is the amount of time before collapse is estimated to occur.
D) In PDs constructed with LW materials, when fire extends from the building’s contents to its structural components, collapse may occur within 5-10 minutes.
ANSWER: B) Fast fire spread is always the primary consideration in buildings constructed with lightweight materials. (INCORRECT)
- COLLAPSE is always the primary consideration in buildings constructed with lightweight materials.
(FFP - PDs - Ch. 6 1.5)
As a good Officer you would know that the most important factor to a safe and successful operation at PDs is to identify the presence of LW construction. The officer should know buildings that are unsupported by columns with spans greater than _____ feet are generally an indication that LW construction is present.
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30
ANSWER: C) 25
FFP - PDs 6 1.8
From the construction features below, select the incorrect choice in regards to LW Private Dwellings.
A) LW truss peaked roof exposed to sufficient fire can be expected to collapse as one complete unit.
B) Laminated wood I-beams are treated with fire retardant material, and will burn rapidly once ignited.
C) Metal C-Joists must be braced with strapping to prevent twisting. Metal C-Joists generally will not fail rapidly when exposed to fire and/or high heat due to the strapping.
D) Composite truss also known as a space joist will react the same as other LW trusses under fire conditions they will lose strength and fail rapidly.
ANSWER: C) Metal C-Joists must be braced with strapping to prevent twisting. Metal C-Joists generally will not fail rapidly when exposed to fire and/or high heat due to the strapping. (INCORRECT)
- When exposed to fire and/or high heat, these lightweight steel joists WILL LOSE STRENGTH AND FAIL RAPIDLY.
(FFP - PDs 3.4)
As 1st alarm units arrive on scene of a 2 story LW constructed building. There is heavy fire and smoke showing from the cellar windows and from the exterior cellar entrance. The 2nd Ladder is on the 1st floor and finds a very minor smoke condition. In this situation, the 2nd Ladder company officer should suspect what type of flooring?
A) This is a tell tale sign of fire in the truss loft over plywood flooring.
B) Ordinary Strand Board (OSB) flooring supported by traditional lumber.
C) Concrete or gypsum floor poured over corrugated steel.
D) Vinyl floor over metal c-joists.
ANSWER: C) Concrete or gypsum floor poured over corrugated steel.
A heavy fire and smoke condition on a floor or in the cellar accompanied by little or no smoke condition on the floor or floors above may be an indication of a concrete or gypsum floor poured over corrugated steel (Q-decking) supported by C-Joists. The additional dead load may lead to early floor collapse; caution should be used at fires in buildings with this type of construction.
(FFP - PDs 6 3.4.2)
You are operating at a fire in a Private Dwelling where LW construction is suspected, you would know that the examination of what voids shall be conducted as soon as condition permits?
A) Wall
B) Floor
C) Ceiling
D) All of the above
ANSWER: C) Ceiling
FFP - PDs 6 4.1.2
You are an officer inspecting a CDA building reportedly using LW construction between its ceiling and floors, and its top floor ceiling and roof above. You should know that unless this building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, their areas should be divided into _______. Which choice is the most correct answer?
A) 400 square feet or less.
B) 500 square feet or less.
C) Less than 400 square feet.
D) Less than 500 square feet.
ANSWER: B) 500 square feet or less.
A covering captain was discussing Engine Company operations at fires in PDs with LW construction. It would be incorrect to state which of the following?
A) Any floor or roof support system that has been heavily damaged due to fire should be hydraulically overhauled from a safe area using the reach of the stream.
B) The nozzle FF should use the duckwalk method of advancing the hoseline.
C) A backup hoseline must be positioned for the first hoseline.
D) If the 2nd line stretch doesn’t back up the 1st line the 3rd line must be stretched as a backup line.
ANSWER: B) The nozzle FF should use the duckwalk method of advancing the hoseline. (INCORRECT)
- Nozzle FFs should use the LEG FORWARD method due to the potential of fire and heat weakening the floor system and causing a collapse.
(FFP - PDs 6 4.1.13)
To officers were discussing the overhauling stage at LW PD fires. The removal of plasterboard on walls & ceilings can cause instability at these fires, particularly in buildings with ______________?
A) Laminated wood I-beams
B) Open web joist
C) Ordinary construction
D) Metal C-joist
ANSWER: D) Metal C-joist
FFP - PDs 6 4.3.5
Once the fire enters the concealed space containing LW trusses or joists, it can rapidly travel to remote locations. The IC shall immediately be notified. All members shall be directed not to enter the fire area or areas directly above the fire until the IC determined the risk of a planned coordinated interior attack. The above statements are especially true in which of the following construction materials listed below?
A) Metal C-Joists and Laminated Wood I-beams
B) Laminated Wood I-beams and compsite trusses
C) Open web LW parallel chord wood and composite trusses
D) Open web LW parallel chord and metal c-joists
ANSWER: C) Open web LW parallel chord wood and composite trusses
(FFP -PDs 6 4.1.4)
Captain Mauser is holding a drill about operations while fighting fires in PDs contructed of LW materials. Which statement was incorrect?
A) A serious fire inside the building may affect the outside deck/balcony supporting members, causing it to fail without warning. When there is any doubt as to its stability, members should not operate on or below the outside deck/balcony.
B) The presence of smoke pushing at the floor line on the outside of a building may be an indication of a fire in a trussloft. When this warning sign is evident at a PD fire, it is an indication that the probability of collapse is significantly increased.
C) When fire is found in vertical voids, the cockloft/attic space should be promptly checked for extension within the limits of safety.
D) The primary emphasis for a fire in a LW building under construction is that of an exterior attack. Exterior streams should be positioned and operated from safe areas outside the collapse zone.
ANSWER: D) The primary emphasis for a fire in a LW building under construction is that of an exterior attack. Exterior streams should be positioned and operated from safe areas outside the collapse zone. (INCORRECT)
- UNLESS THE FIRE IS MINOR, or CONFINED TO A SMALL AREA, the primary emphasis for a fire in a lightweight building under construction is that of an exterior attack.
(FFP - PDs 6 4.1.7)
You are a new Lt. relieving the assigned Captain of Ladder 1. He tells you that he has been assigned there for 7 years. Then he goes on to tell you about all the new LW constructed PDs in his first alarm area. Just as he is telling you that Ladder 1 is the busiest ladder company in the city, a run comes over for a fire in a PD. Once, 10-84 you see fire out the 2nd floor front windows of a 20x40 peaked roof PD. A 10-75 was given by the 1st due Engine. From the statements below, which is the most correct action taken by the first alarm units?
A) The paramount importance of positioning the 1st hoseline for an aggressive interior attack.
B) The IC shall special call an additional ladder company.
C) The 2nd line was stretched into exposure 2 due to fire extension and the 3rd hosline backed up the 1st hoseline.
D) The fire couldn’t be quickly knocked down with the 3 hoselines, then an outside operation must be considered.
ANSWER: C) The 2nd line was stretched into exposure 2 due to fire extension and the 3rd hosline backed up the 1st hoseline.
A - The positioning of the 1st hoseline for a QUICK KNOCKDOWN OF A CONTENTS FIRE THAT HAS NOT EXTENDED TO THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS is of paramount importance
B - The IC shall special call an ADDITIONAL ENGINE COMPANY for a structural fire in a building constructed of lightweight materials.
D - When the fire is of such magnitude that it cannot be quickly knocked down with THE TWO HOSELINES, then an outside operation must be considered.
(FFP - PDs 6 4.2.1)
Lt. Santangelo is discussing four recent fires in which he had in PDs constructed of LW materials. Which situation below did he operate incorrectly?
A) As the 1st due ladder officer for a fire on the 2nd floor of a 2 1/2 story PD, he had members make inspection holes in the ceiling on the 1st floor since he suspected LW construction was used.
B) Before he had members entering a room that was involved in fire, one or more inspection holes were made in the ceiling to check for fire extension. He ensured that a charged line is in position before any additional openings were made.
C) While advancing a hoseline over a floor to be known to be LW construction, he made sure members didn’t bunch up on the line.
D) As the 2nd due ladder officer for a fire in the cellar & first floor of a 2 story semi-attached PD where LW construction was suspected, he sent his OV & Roof FFs to the similar attached exposure to make an inspection hole.
ANSWER: D) As the 2nd due ladder officer for a fire in the cellar & first floor of a 2 story semi-attached PD where LW construction was suspected, he sent his OV & Roof FFs to the similar attached exposure to make an inspection hole. (INCORRECT)
- When fire is located in the cellar or the first floor and conditions prevent visual identification of the type of construction, an examination could be made in a
similar attached exposure. This inspection shall be ASSIGNED BY THE IC TO AN AVAILABLE UNIT.
(FFP - PDs 6 4.3.2)
You are the Officer of TL 99 that has just arrived at the top floor fire in a 2 1/2 story, flat roof, 20 x 40, class 4. The CIDS also confirms that the building is constructed of open-web LW wood truss on all floors & roof. Engine 100 has a line stretched to the top floor to knock down a contents fire. On your arrival to the top floor you determine that the fire did not extend from the contents, however there is a heavy smoke condition. In this situation, it would be wrong for the Roof FF to perform which action?
A) Checking the rear and sides of the building for fire extension & trapped occupants.
B) Since the building had no front parapet wall, you had the basket placed to the roof to cut a small inspection hole using the saw.
C) Vent the top floor windows and skylights.
D) Inspecting HVAC Duct Vents
ANSWER: B) Since the building had no front parapet wall, you had the basket placed to the roof to cut a small inspection hole using the saw. (INCORRECT)
- In addition, a saw cut could sever a structural member causing the failure of one or more trusses/joists. Therefore, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE ROOF BE CUT in any peaked or flat roof building of
lightweight construction.
(FFP - PDs 6 4.3.8)
You are operating as the 2nd arriving Ladder company officer at a PD construed of LW materials on all floors & roof. The fire is on the 1st floor and your about to proceed to the floor above. Regarding the operations of the units on the floor above, it would be correct to state which of the following?
A) In all cases, life concerns will dictate feasibility of operating on the floor above.
B) A known or suspected life hazard on the floor(s) above must be addressed within the limits of safety.
C) Searches must be conducted with consideration that interior operational time will be of limited duration. The only exception is when immediate action must be taken to address a known life hazard.
D) If LW components are exposed to fire or high heat, the First Ladder Officer should advise all members not to enter the fire area and the areas directly above.
ANSWER: C) Searches must be conducted with consideration that interior operational time will be of limited duration. The only exception is when immediate action must be taken to address a known life hazard.
A - In all cases, FIRE CONDITIONS will dictate the feasibility of floor above operations.
B - A KNOWN LIFE HAZARD on the floor(s) above must be addressed within the limits of safety.
D - When lightweight components are exposed to fire or high heat, the INCIDENT COMMANDER should advise all members not to enter the fire area and the area(s) directly above; a defensive strategy should be strongly considered.
(FFP - PDs 6 4.5.1)
In LW constructed buildings, an adjustment in strategy and tactics will be required when a fire has progressed from a contents fire to a fire involving structural components. Due to the potential failure and early collapse of these LW structural components, a proper risk-reward analysis may determine that a planned coordinated interior attack is not justified. Which are the correct size-up indicators listed below? (more than 1 correct)
A) Extent of the fire (light, medium, heavy)
B) Location of the fire (top floor, cellar, void spaces etc.)
C) Volume of smoke and fire (light, medium, or heavy)
D) Smoke action (pushing, twisting, or rolling under pressure)
ANSWER: All are Correct
A) Extent of the fire (light, medium, heavy)
B) Location of the fire (top floor, cellar, void spaces etc.)
C) Volume of smoke and fire (light, medium, or heavy)
D) Smoke action (pushing, twisting, or rolling under pressure)
While Engine 61 is out for a site inspection for a building using LW material, the company officer determines that an address reported on the FDNY Structural Integrity Report does not comply with proper requirements outlined in the BISP Manual, the company officer shall:
A) Requests Department of Buildings (DOB) to the scene.
B) Request a BC
C) Company Officer forwards DOB High Priority Referral Report.
D) Company officer requests division chief to the scene to vacate.
ANSWER: B) Request a BC
BISP 5 - 9.4
The Captain of a Bronx Ladder Company is reviewing four CIDS cards on this eCIDS application for LW construction. Which entry below is incorrect?
A) Lt. Sweeny classified a Fire-protected structure construed using steel bar joist as a CL2LW in CIDS.
B) Lt. Terry classified a Brownstone being renovated with metal c-joist as a CL3LW.
C) Lt. Corrigan classified a wood frame PD renovating using Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) on the exterior as CL4LW.
D) Lt. Russo classified a wood frame PD being constructed with metal c-joist as a CL4LW.
ANSWER: C) Lt. Corrigan classified a wood frame PD renovating using Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) on the exterior as CL4LW. (INCORRECT)
- When EFIS information is entered into CIDS the lightweight (LW) designation SHALL NOT BE USED. The concern with the EIFS application is for fire spread not structural collapse.
(BISP 5 - 9.4 - 4.1.3)
Engine 248 is the 1st to arrive Engine at a cellar fire in a 2 1/2 story detached peaked roof PD. They would be correct to consider which point below concerning Engine operations?
A) Proper placement of the 1st line in this situation is usually through the front door and then down the interior cellar stairs.
B) The safety of civilians is the paramount concern in making the decision to advance down the interior cellar stairs.
C) When operating an exterior hoseline into a cellar window, the primary consideration for members operating on the 1st floor is to close the interior cellar door at the top of the stairs.
D) Under no circumstances should members direct an exterior hoseline into a cellar window when there are members still operating in the cellar.
ANSWER: C) When operating an exterior hoseline into a cellar window, the primary consideration for members operating on the 1st floor is to close the interior cellar door at the top of the stairs.
A - Usually through the SECONDARY ENTRANCE in the rear or side of the PD.
B - Safety of MEMBERS is paramount concern
D - TWO CIRCUMSTANCES (Members trapped by fire or a collapse has occurred and members are endangered by fire)
(FFP - PD 2.6)
1st alarm units arrive at a 2nd floor fire in a PD where CIDS indicates that the building is a 2 story, flat roof PD, with LW wooden I-Beams supporting all floors and the roof. In this situation members would be correct to think?
A) An additional Ladder company should be special called on arrival.
B) The second line stretched must always backup the 1st line.
C) Under no circumstances shall the roof be cut at this fire.
D) Under no circumstances are members permitted to operate on the roof at this fire.
ANSWER: C) Under no circumstances shall the roof be cut at this fire.
A - An additional ENGINE should be special called
B - A second line (not THE second line) must always backup the 1st line
D - Can operate on roof if CONTENTS ONLY FIRE
(FFP - PDs 6 - 4.2)
First alarm units arrive at a fire on the 2nd floor of a 2 story PD where CIDS indicates there is lightweight construction on all floors and the roof. In this situation, members would be correct to think?
A) The 2nd line stretched must always back up the 1st hoseline
B) The 1st line stretched must be backed up by a second line.
C) An additional Engine and Ladder must be special called for any structural fire.
D) Under no circumstances should an interior attack be attempted if the fire building is under construction.
ANSWER: B) The 1st line stretched must be backed up by a second line.
A - A 2nd line MUST be positioned to backup the first line (It DOES
NOT have to be the 2nd line stretched) If 2nd line stretched does not backup the first then the 3rd line stretched will backup the 1st.
C - An additional ENGINE only
D - FINISH
(PDs 6 - 4.1.7)
First alarm units arrive at a fire on the 2nd floor of a 2 story PD where CIDS indicates there is lightweight construction on all floors and the roof. Which tactical point would be most correct at this fire?
A) The nozzle FF should use the duck walk method when advancing the attack line
B) After the fire is knocked down, the ladder company should enter the fire room and make an inspection hole in that ceiling to check for extension.
C) If there is a clear indication that fire is not in the cockloft, only then may the roof be cut.
D) Members shall not be permitted to operate on the roof if there are any indications that fire has extended to the cockloft
ANSWER: D) Members shall not be permitted to operate on the roof if there are any indications that fire has extended to the cockloft.
A - LEG FORWARD METHOD
B -
C - DO NOT CUT PEAKED OR FLAT ROOF PDS OF LW CONSTRUCTION
(PDs 6 - 4.3.11)
First alarm units arrive at a fire on the 2nd floor of a 2 story PD where CIDS indicates there is lightweight construction on all floors and the roof. In this situation, members would be correct to think?
A) The 2nd line stretched must always back up the 1st hoseline
B) The 1st line stretched must be backed up by a second line.
C) An additional Engine and Ladder must be special called for any structural fire.
D) Under no circumstances should an interior attack be attempted if the fire building is under construction.
ANSWER: B) The 1st line stretched must be backed up by a second line.
A - A 2nd line MUST be positioned to backup the first line (It DOES
NOT have to be the 2nd line stretched) If 2nd line stretched does not backup the first then the 3rd line stretched will backup the 1st.
C - An additional ENGINE only
D - Can attempt interior attack if fire or area is SMALL.
(PDs 6 - 4.1.7)
First alarm units arrive at a fire on the 2nd floor of a 2 story PD where CIDS indicates there is lightweight construction on all floors and the roof. Which tactical point would be most correct at this fire?
A) The nozzle FF should use the duck walk method when advancing the attack line
B) After the fire is knocked down, the ladder company should enter the fire room and make an inspection hole in that ceiling to check for extension.
C) If there is a clear indication that fire is not in the cockloft, only then may the roof be cut.
D) Members shall not be permitted to operate on the roof if there are any indications that fire has extended to the cockloft
ANSWER: D) Members shall not be permitted to operate on the roof if there are any indications that fire has extended to the cockloft.
A - LEG FORWARD METHOD
B - BEFORE ENTERING FIRE ROOM make inspection hole in the ceiling area to check for fire extension.
C - DO NOT CUT PEAKED OR FLAT ROOF PDS OF LW CONSTRUCTION
(PDs 6 - 4.3.11)
The major weakness from a firefighting and fire protection standpoint in a Private dwelling is the?
A) Lack of a second egress on the upper floors
B) Occupied spaces in the cellar
C) Open and unenclosed stairway
D) Use of lightweight materials
ANSWER: C) Open and unenclosed stairway
PDs Ch. 1 - 2.1
Queen Anne PDs may have all of the following characteristics except which?
A) Balloon construction
B) Large open areas in the living room that connect the 1st floor directly to the 3rd floor
C) Dumbwaiter shafts
D) Fire escapes or a sprinklered stairway
ANSWER: B) Large open areas in the living room that connect the 1st floor directly to the 3rd floor. (INCORRECT)
- Connects the 1st floor to the SECOND FLOOR.
(PDs Ch. 1 - 3.3)
A company Officer discussing PD size up concerns was incorrect when he stated that?
A) Balloon frame construction lacks fire stopping on interior walls allowing rapid fire extension.
B) The lack of windows on the side of a PD combined with a secondary entrance with a stoop is indicative of a possible second floor apartment with its only entrance on that side of the house.
C) Offset windows should not be entered for VEIS
D) When transmitting a 10-75, indicate if the roof is peaked or flat if this can be determined upon arrival/
ANSWER: A) Balloon frame construction lacks fire stopping on interior walls allowing rapid fire extension. (INCORRECT)
- Lacks fire stopping on EXTERIOR walls
(PDs Ch. 2 - 2.6)
An officer conducting drill on PD fires was correct when he stated?
A) The primary consideration in the placement of the 1st line for access to a fire on any floor in a PD, is via the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the fire area.
B) Members operating on the 1st floor above a cellar fire where there are lightweight constructed floors, must be aware that they are in a very dangerous area, regardless of the fire severity.
C) Only a Chief Officer can order an exterior line into a cellar window.
D) An exterior line should never be operated into a cellar window if members are operating in the cellar.
ANSWER: B) Members operating on the 1st floor above a cellar fire where there are lightweight constructed floors, must be aware that they are in a very dangerous area, regardless of the fire severity.
A - Primary consideration in the placement of the first line for for a fire in the CELLAR is via the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the fire area.
C - THE INCIDENT COMMANDER (Could be first arriving Officer) can order an exterior line operated into a cellar window.
D - Exterior line SHOULD NOT BE operated into a cellar window if members are operating in the cellar UNLESS they are trapped by fire or caught in a collapse and are threatened by fire.
(PDs Ch. 3 - 1.6)
When an exterior line is operated into a cellar window at a PD fire, the primary consideration for members on the first floor above a cellar fire is?
A) An area of refuge
B) Exiting the building
C) The protection of a charged line on the 1st floor
D) Closing the cellar door at top of the cellar stairs
ANSWER: D) Closing the cellar door at top of the cellar stairs.
(PDs Ch. 3 - 2.6)
You are an Engine Officer that arrives 1st due at a cellar fire in a semi-attached PD. Regarding the placement of the first line in this situation, you would be correct to think that?
A) Stretching the 1st line through the front door is generally the fastest option to apply water on the fire.
B) The paramount concern in deciding whether to advance down the interior cellar stairs is whether the cellar is occupied or unoccupied.
C) High heat found at the bottom of the interior stairs precludes the descent of the 1st line down that stair.
D) The least desirable secondary entrance to attack the fire is a Bilco style door. A Bilco door should not be utilized unless it is the only option.
ANSWER: D) The least desirable secondary entrance to attack the fire is a Bilco style door. A Bilco door should not be utilized unless it is the only option.
A - Stretching first line through the SIDE OR REAR door is generally the fastest option to apply water in a semi-attached PD cellar fire.
B - Paramount concern in deciding whether or not to advance down the interior cellar stairs is the SAFETY OF OUR MEMBERS
C - High heat found at the TOP OF THE CELLAR STAIR precludes descent of 1st line down the stair.
(PDs Ch. 3 - 2.7.1)
When a first line has been stretched through the main entrance on the first floor of a PD, the repositioning of that line to a secondary entrance is a decision that can only be made by an Acting Chief Officer or a Chief Officer?
A) Agree
B) Disagree, Acting Chiefs cannot make this decision
C) Disagree, Company Officers may also make this decision.
D) Disagree, this tactic is not permitted
ANSWER: A) Agree
- Acting Chiefs of BC can make decision to reposition 1st line to a secondary entrance at PD fires.
(PDs Ch. 3 - 2.7.4)
First alarm units arrive at the scene of a fully involved wood frame PD. In this situation, they would be correct to think that?
A) If the 1st arriving Engine is backstretching to a hydrant, they should drop a 3 1/2” line and 1 3/4” line in front of the building.
B) An 1 3/4” line must be the first line stretched into a wood frame PD, even if it is fully involved.
C) After the first line enters the building, a 2nd hoseline should be operated on the exterior to protect exposures.
D) Buildings fully involved have an increased collapse potential and require a complete evaluation by the IC before entering.
ANSWER: D) Buildings fully involved have an increased collapse potential and require a complete evaluation by the IC before entering.
A - Units shall maintain the front of fire building accessible for tower ladder placement. Drop TWO 1 3/4” lines even if the building is fully involved. (Fully involved Rowframe mandates we drop a 3 1/2” line for TL)
B - Consider a 2 1/2” for faster knock down, greater reach of stream,increased volume of water and increased exposure protection (Also for wind impacted fires or heavily involved first floor fire in a larger style Private Dwelling / Queen Anne )
C - Operate the hoseline on the exterior to protect exposures BEFORE entering the building.
(PDs Ch 3. - 5.1)
A company Officer searching for fire extension in a wood frame PD would be correct to think that?
A) Many older and larger 2 1/2 - 3 story PDs are built of braced frame construction.
B) A sole plate found on an exterior wall is an indication of balloon construction.
C) In balloon frame construction, fires originating in the cellar can easily extend to the attic, while bypassing intermediate floors.
D) In platform construction, exterior wall studs are capped at the ceiling level with ribbon ledger board.
ANSWER: C) In balloon frame construction, fires originating in the cellar can easily extend to the attic, while bypassing intermediate floors.
A - BALLOON
B - PLATFORM
D - Capped at ceiling level with a TOP PLATE
(PDs Ch. 4 - 3.2)
First alarm ladder companies arrive at the scene of a cellar fire in a 2 1/2 story peaked roof, wood frame PD that has extended to the 1st floor. If the peaked roof needs to be vented, which FFs should be assigned this task?
A) 1st Roof and OV
B) 1st Roof and 1st LCC
C) 2nd Roof and 2nd OV
D) 2nd Roof and LCC
ANSWER: C) 2nd Roof and 2nd OV
PDs 4 - pg 12
First alarm ladder companies arrive at the scene of a cellar fire in a 2 1/2 story peaked roof, wood frame PD that has extended to the 1st floor. The 1st ladder company members would be correct to think that?
A) The outside team should initiate removal of window bars on either the front or the rear of the building early into the operation, if conditions allow.
B) Roof operations are an initial consideration.
C) The Roof/OV team should conduct a quick survey around the permiter of the PD for occupants in need of immediate rescue. If there is no visible life hazard, they should perform VEIS of the 1st floor.
D) If the attic is obviously occupied, the LCC when teamed up with the 2nd LCC or another member, may utilize the Aerial or TL to perform VEIS of the attic area.
ANSWER: D) If the attic is obviously occupied, the LCC when teamed up with the 2nd LCC or another member, may utilize the Aerial or TL to perform VEIS of the attic area.
A - Remove BOTH front and rear window bars early into operation if conditions allow.
B - This scenario is for a PEAKED roof PD therefore roof operations ARE NOT AN INITIAL CONSIDERATION.
C - VEIS an UPPER FLOOR (2nd floor in this scenario) where rooms are likely to be occupied.
D - Note slight conflict in this choice / TL LCC is supposed to remain at pedestal throughout operation.
(PDs 4 - Pg 8/9)
First alarm ladder companies arrive at the scene of a cellar fire in a 2 1/2 story peaked roof, wood frame PD that has extended to the 1st floor. The IC decides to physically cut the roof to alleviate the smoke condition. Regarding roof access for this tactic, it would be correct to think that?
A) At an advanced fire, the main objective concerning roof access is to position an Aerial Ladder in front of the building.
B) The preferred position for a TL is to place the basket over the corner of the building to the valley area.
C) When using an Aerial Ladder, it should be extended over the corner of the building at least 5’ above and to one side of the peak.
D) After cutting the roof, any skylights found on the roof should then be vented.
ANSWER: C) When using an Aerial Ladder, it should be extended over the corner of the building at least 5’ above and to one side of the peak.
A - Main objective concerning roof access is to position a TOWER LADDER IFO the building.
B - Preferred position for the TL is to place the apparatus parallel to the front of building, so the basket can be placed over the corner of the building near the PEAK OF THE ROOF. (Turntable should be positioned to cover 2 sides of the building)
- If the apparatus cannot be placed in the preferred position, place the basket to the “valley” area where a hook ladder can be used to reach the peak.
D - BEFORE cutting roof take skylights on roof when directed by the ladder company officer operating in the fire area.
(PDs 4 - 6.1)
First alarm ladder companies arrive at the scene of a cellar fire in a 2 1/2 story peaked roof, wood frame PD that has extended to the 1st floor. When members are physically opening a peaked roof with an axe, they would be correct to think?
A) The 1st hole should be made at the main gable as this will vent the blind attic space, knee walls, attic hall and the rooms below.
B) They should work from a position straddling the peak to cut a hole over the fire, parallel to and on the windward side of the ridge.
C) The size of the opening made will generally be about 3’ x 6’
D) A 10’ hook should be brought to the roof for all PDs to push down ceilings.
ANSWER: A) The 1st hole should be made at the main gable as this will vent the blind attic space, knee walls, attic hall and the rooms below.
B - Parallel to and on the LEEWARD SIDE of the ridge
C - Size of opening is TWO FEET X THREE FEET (2’ x 3’)
D - A SIX FOOT (6’) HOOK should be brought to the roof to push down ceilings
- A TEN (10) foot hook should be brought for QUEEN ANNE type PDs.
(PDs 4 - 6.3)
First alarm ladder companies arrive at the scene of a 1st floor fire in an attached 2 story, flat roof, wood frame PD. The PD with the fire is in the middle building in a row of 11 attached frame PDs. Regarding the first due Roof FFs duties, it would be correct to state?
A) The 1st Roof FF should take a halligan, 6’ halligan hook and power saw.
B) If using an attached exposure to get to the roof, exposures 2 and 4 should not be utilized
C) The Roof FF shall never descend to the lower floors using the scuttle ladder, until the fire is knocked down.
D) If a LSR rescue is required, the 1st Roof FF should contact the OV via HT for assistance on the roof.
ANSWER: B) If using an attached exposure to get to the roof, exposures 2 and 4 should not be utilized.
A - 1st Roof FF takes Halligan, Halligan hook and LSR (Life saving rope should be taken to the roof when there will be a delay in laddering the rear of the building due to attached exposures and/or the height of the building requires the LSR)
C - The Roof FF shall never descend to the lower floors using the scuttle ladder, until the fire is UNDER CONTROL.
D - Contact the 1st LCC for assitance on the roof
(PDs 4 - 7.1)
First alarm ladder companies arrive at the scene of a 1st floor fire in an attached 2 story, flat roof, wood frame PD. The PD with the fire is in the middle building in a row of 11 attached frame PDs. The 2nd Roof FF should bring what tools to the roof?
A) 6’ halligan hook and a halligan
B) 6’ halligan hook and a saw
C) Halligan and saw
D) 6’ Halligan hook, halligan and a saw
ANSWER: B) 6’ halligan hook and a saw
PDs 4 - 7.2
You are the officer of the 1st arriving ladder at a cellar fire in a row of attached PDs where you will be using the main entrance to attack the fire. In this situation, you would be incorrect to think that?
A) You should maintain door control of the main entrance door until a charged line advances via this entrance.
B) You should perform a primary search of the 1st floor prior to descending into the cellar.
C) If the Engine requires assistance to advance the line through the cellar, two members from your unit should provide assistance while you complete the primary search on the 1st floor.
D) It is critical that the 1st ladder inside team operate in a manner that supports the first line in quickly applying water on the fire.
ANSWER: C) If the Engine requires assistance to advance the line through the cellar, two members from your unit should provide assistance while you complete the primary search on the 1st floor. (INCORRECT)
- ONE MEMBER should assist the Engine while you and the other member complete primary of 1st floor.
(PDs 4 10.4.1)
A company officer discussing PDs with LW construction at a drill was incorrect in which on of the following statements that he made?
A) In any building construction, the critical area subject to failure as a result of fire is the point of connection.
B) For fires in PDs built of ordinary wood frame construction, early collapse is not a primary consideration.
C) Collapse is always the primary consideration in buildings constructed with LW materials.
D) Areas unsupported by columns with spans greater than 20’ are generally an indication that LW construction is present.
ANSWER: D) Areas unsupported by columns with spans greater than 20’ are generally an indication that LW construction is present. (INCORRECT)
- TWENTY FIVE (25’) FEET
(PDs 6 - 1.8)
The NYC Building Code requires LW constructed spaces between the ceiling and the floor above or the ceiling and the roof above to be divided into approximately equal areas of __________ square feet or less, unless the building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.
A) 500
B) 600
C) 750
D) 1000
ANSWER: A) 500
PDs 6 - 2.2.6 A
An Officer discussing different types of LW construction found in Private Dwellings was incorrect to state that?
A) LW Wood Truss Peaked Roof - when exposed to sufficient fire, the rafters (top chord), the roof decking, and the ceiling joists (bottom chord) can be expected to collapse as one complete unit.
B) LW Parallel Chord Wood Truss - have sheet metal gusset plates that only penetrate 1/4” to 1/2” into the wood truss members and are the weakest point of the support system.
C) Laminated Wood I-Beams - have 1/2” oriented strand board or 3/8” - 1/2” plywood web members with 2” x 3” or 2” x 4” wood flanges. The strength of the Wood I-Beam is a function of the mass of the flange and the width of the web.
D) Metal C-Joists - cold formed steel joists that have an 1/8” thick web which must be braced with strapping or blocking to prevent them from twisting.
E) Composite Truss - are comprised of wood and steel - and have sheet metal web attached to 2” x 3” or 2” x 4” wood chords with nails or sheet metal gang nails. Commercially they are known as a space joist.
ANSWER: C) Laminated Wood I-Beams - have 1/2” oriented strand board or 3/8” - 1/2” plywood web members with 2” x 3” or 2” x 4” wood flanges. The strength of the Wood I-Beam is a function of the mass of the flange and the width of the web. (INCORRECT)
- Mass of the flange and DEPTH of the web.
(PDs 6 - 3.3)
In any building construction, the critical area subject to failure as a result of fire is the point of connection. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A) Agree
B) Disagree
ANSWER: A) Agree
PDs Lightweight Construction Ch 6 1.5
Collapse is __________ the primary consideration in building constructed with lightweight materials.
A) Always
B) Generally
C) Often
D) Usually
ANSWER: A) Always
PDs 6 - 1.6
According to FFP - Private Dwellings, an area in a building that is unsupported by columns with spans greater than _____ feet is generally an indication that lightweight construction is present.
A) 15 B) 20 C) 25 D) 30
ANSWER: C) 25
PDs 6, section 1.8
According to the Private Dwellings Chapter 6, which of the following lightweight materials when used as beams to support floors, would create what is known as a trust loft? (More than 1 correct)
A) Laminated wooden I beams
B) Lightweight parallel chord wood truss
C) Metal C-joists
D) Composite truss
ANSWER: B and C are CORRECT
B) Lightweight parallel chord wood truss
D) Composite truss
(PDs 6)
*Both are open web which create wide open horizontal areas.
You are the officer of an Engine Company that is inspecting a CDA building reportedly using lightweight construction between its ceiling and floors, and it’s top floor ceiling and roof above. You should know that unless this building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, these areas with lightweight construction are required to be divided into equal areas of _______ square feet or less?
A) 400
B) 500
C) 750
D) 1000
ANSWER: B) 500
PDs 6, section 2.2.6 A
Units respond to the scene of a fire reported in a 2 story PD with lightweight construction that is still under construction. In this situation, an interior attack is permissible ____________________?
A) only if the fire is minor
B) only if the fire is confined to a small area
C) only if the fire is minor or confined to a small area.
D) only if the fire is minor or medium or confined to a small area.
E) Under no circumstances should an interior attack be conducted in an unoccupied PD under construction with lightweight construction.
ANSWER: C) only if the fire is minor or confined to a small area.
(PDs 6, section 4.1.7)
You are the officer of the 1st arriving engine at a scene of a fire in a 2 1/2 story PD with CIDS indicating lightweight construction. Your size up on arrival finds a medium fire condition on the first floor of the structure and there are no window bars on the building. In this situation, after transmitting a 10-75 and giving the size up, you would be most correct to request an additional ______________?
A) Engine
B) Ladder
C) Engine and Ladder
D) Ladder and BC
ANSWER: A) Engine
(PDs 6, section 4.2.1)
- Call an EXTRA ENGINE for hose line stretch in a Private Dwelling constructed of LW materials.
Regarding engine company operations at fires in PDs with lightweight construction, it would be incorrect to state which statement below?
A) Nozzle FFs should use the leg forward method.
B) A backup hose line must be positioned for the first hose line.
C) The second hose line stretched must be stretched as the backup line.
D) Any floor or roof support system that has been heavily damaged due to fire should be hydraulically overhauled from a safe area using the reach of the stream.
ANSWER: C) The second hose line stretched must be stretched as the backup line. (INCORRECT)
(PDs 6, section 4.2.6)
- SECOND OR THIRD line stretched can be backup line.
In which of the following situations should a member be allowed to cut the roof of either a peaked or flat roof PD with lightweight construction?
A) Inspection holes only at a top floor fire
B) Top floor fire where there is a clear indication that the fire has not entered the cockloft.
C) Fire on a floor other than the top floor where there is a clear indication that the fire has no entered the cockloft.
D) Only from the safety of a TL, when necessary for operations.
E) Under no circumstances shall the roof be cut in any peaked or flat roof building of lightweight construction.
ANSWER: E) Under no circumstances shall the roof be cut in any peaked or flat roof building of lightweight construction.
(PDs 6, section 4.3.8)
In private dwellings constructed with lightweight materials, when fire extends from the buildings contents to its structural components, collapse may occur within ________ minutes.
A) 20 minutes
B) 1 hour
C) 5 to 10 min
D) 15 minutes
ANSWER: C) 5-10 minutes
FFP PDs 6, 1.7
Please choose an incorrect item about fires in “traditional” private dwellings built of ordinary/wood frame construction from the list below.
A) Early collapse is always a primary consideration.
B) Depending on the duration and intensity of fire, the size of the structural components, and the type of construction involved, the amount of time before collapse occurs is generally estimated to be an hour.
C) When there is no ceiling to provide protection, therefore exposing structural components, failure can occur within 20 minutes.
D) Only 2 of 3 statements above are correct.
ANSWER: A) Early collapse is always a primary consideration. (INCORRECT)
(FFP PDs 6, 1.6)
- Early collapse is NOT a primary consideration in TRADITIONAL PDs.
The most important factor to a safe and successful operation at a fire in a building constructed of lightweight construction is the identification of the presence of lightweight materials. Areas unsupported by columns with spans greater than ________ are generally an indication that lightweight construction is present.
A) 15 feet
B) 20 feet
C) 25 feet
D) None of the above
ANSWER: C) 25 feet
FFP PDs 6, 1.8
Please choose the correct procedure from the list below?
A) Under no circumstances shall the roof be cut in any peaked or flat roof building of lightweight construction.
B) Under no circumstances shall the roof be cut in any peaked roof building of lightweight construction, flat roofs using lightweight construction can be cut with extreme caution.
C) Under no circumstances shall the roof be cut in any flat roof building of lightweight construction, peaked roof’s using lightweight construction can be cut from a TL basket.
D) Under certain circumstances the roof can be cut in a peaked or flat roof building of lightweight construction.
ANSWER: A) Under no circumstances shall the roof be cut in any peaked or flat roof building of lightweight construction.
(FFP PDs 6, 4.3.8)
The major weakness from a firefighting and fire protection standpoint at private dwelling fires is the?
A) Lack of a secondary egress from the upper floors
B) Open and unenclosed stairway
C) Use of balloon frame construction
D) Use of lightweight construction
ANSWER: B) Open and unenclosed stairway
Private Dwellings Ch 1, 2.1
The primary consideration in the placement of the first hose line for access to a fire in a PD is via the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the fire area for fires in the?
A) Cellar only
B) Cellar and 1st floor
C) Cellar and upper floors only
D) Entire building - on all floors
ANSWER: A) Cellar only
(PDs 3, 1.6)
- Cellar fires = line via entrance door that provides quickest access
- 1st and upper floors = line via main entrance to house
A company officer conducting drill on cellar fires was incorrect in which one of the following points?
A) The status and door construction of the interior cellar door is a critical factor and should be determined and communicated to the IC.
B) A thermal imaging camera showing heat waves emanating across the first floor ceiling indicates the interior cellar door is open.
C) Smoke showing significant force and speed under pressure on the 1st floor indicates that the cellar interior door is open.
D) Only a Chief Officer may order an exterior hose line operated into a cellar window.
ANSWER: D) Only a Chief Officer may order an exterior hose line operated into a cellar window. (INCORRECT)
(PDs 3, 2.5)
- The INCIDENT COMMANDER can order an exterior hose line operated into a cellar window. (Chief OR Company Officer)
A first due ladder company is operating at a cellar fire in a 2 1/2 story PD where they have found the fire, but the engine has just suffered a burst length and cannot attack the fire. The Irons FF then gives a “Mayday” indicating he is trapped in the rear of the cellar by fire. The IC then orders the Officer in charge of the 2nd line to knockdown the fire from the exterior side cellar window due to the delay in applying water to the fire. In this situation, the Company Officer should be aware that the operation of the line into a cellar window with members still in the cellar is?
A) Not permitted under any circumstances.
B) Not permitted unless the members in the cellar have an area of refuge in the cellar.
C) Not permitted unless the members in the cellar have a charged line
D) Only permitted in an emergency.
ANSWER: D) Only permitted in an emergency
PDs 3, 2.6
Engine companies operating at cellar fires in private dwellings would be correct to consider which point(s)? (More than 1 correct)
A) Proper placement of the 1st line requires a coordinated sizeup and communication between the first engine and ladder officer.
B) The 1st line should be stretched to the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the cellar in order to extinguish the fire.
C) In detached and semi attached PDs, the main entrance is usually the option that provides the quickest access to the cellar.
D) In attached structures, stretching the 1st line through a rear secondary entrance is generally the fastest option to apply water quickly on the fire.
E) At serious cellar fires, it is good practice to have a precautionary charged line in position near the side of the building for emergency conditions that may develop.
ANSWER: A and B are CORRECT
A) Proper placement of the 1st line requires a coordinated sizeup and communication between the first engine and ladder officer.
B) The 1st line should be stretched to the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the cellar in order to extinguish the fire
(PDs 3, 26)
C - Detached/semi attached = SECONDARY entrance is quickest cellar access.
D - Attached = line through FRONT door is generally fastest option to put water on fire.
E - Serious cellar fires = good practice to have a precautionary charged line in position near the FRONT of the building for emergencies.
