Fire Officers Handbook Of Tactics Questions Flashcards
The FDNY has an old saying that has been proven time and time again: more lives are saved by what than by other means?
Properly positioned hose lines
What can be described as an evaluation of problems and conditions that affect the outcome of a fire?
Size-up
Proper size up begins from the moment the alarm is received and it continues until the first unit arrives on scene T or F
False, it continues throughout the run
The 20 minute rule applies to these types of construction and only to these two types of construction
Wood frame (Class V) and Ordinary (Class III)
Unprotected steel can be expected to fail in as little as how many minutes in a serious fire?
5 minutes
Wispy smoke, usually light in color, indicated a fire in what stage of development?
Incipient
In theory, 1 gallon of water will provide sufficient cooling to quench approximately how many pounds of fuel at the average rate of surface burning?
5 Lbs
The combination attack is highly suited for which stage of fire progression?
Free-burning
An indirect method of attack can be used in an occupied building? T or F
False
What is the recommended flow rate for most commercial occupancies?
3 GPM/Sq FT
As a rule of thumb, no nozzle should have an opening in greater than half the diameter of its supply T or F?
True
1 CU of water weights about how many pounds and is equal to about how man gallons
62.5 LBS, 7.5 Gallons
The most common resistance to flow is friction loss. The remainder of the loss is due to the turbulence within the stream. At low flows, there is almost no turbulence and all of the water molecules move along quite smoothly. What is this called?
Laminar flow
When properly maintained, what has proven to be the most effective means of protecting life and property?
Automatic sprinklers
What is the most common and simplest type of sprinkler
Automatic wet system
The pressure-reducing valves of standpipe systems require periodic maintenance and flow testing. This should be done every ? Years
3
If the fire is on what floor or below, the members should climb the stairs instead of taking the elevator?
7th
As a rule of thumb, residential buildings can be estimated as how many feet from floor to floor? And how many feet for commercial buildings?
9, 12
What is the proper climbing angle for a portable ladder?
About 70 degrees
NFPA standard 1932 requires a heat-indicating label on each section of new aluminum and fiberglass ladders. The label will change color when exposed to dangerous temperatures of how many degrees?
300 degrees
What is the rule for mustaches?
May not extend laterally more than 1/2 inch from corner of mouth or downward more then 1/2 inch from corner of mouth
All members performing interior operations should be taught which two emergency maneuvers for use with their SCBA
Reduced profile, quick release
What is the most common method of forcible exit
Break a window
Fire loads are lower in commercial structures than they are in residences T or F?
False
What is the most important pre-war building feature regarding fire spread?
Absences of central air conditioning systems that serve more that one floor
What two factors outweigh all others in high rise ventilation strategy
Wind and stack effect
What is reflex time
Time elapsed from receipt of the alarm until an effective stream is flowing on the fire.
If a fire is within how many floor of the elevator lobby or sky lobby, walk up?
8
A forward staging area should be set up approximately how many floors below the fire to maintain the needed supplies and personnel on stand by to feed up to the operations office?
3
In buildings under construction as an absolute minimum the standpipe riser and outlets should progress within how many floors to the highest level under construction
2
It takes concrete approximately how many days to reach its greatest load-carrying capacity?
28
Natural gas emergencies can be divided into the following 3 basic categories: inside leaks, outside leaks, and leaks resulting from fires. The greatest danger results from which type and why?
Interior leaks because of the potential of explosion
The first priority on report of a gas leak should be to locate the source and stop the flow? T or F
False
What oil is the most common oil for one and two family homes
No. 2 oil
What is a cloud of vaporized oil and air heated above its flashpoint and out of its container looking for a source of ignition
White ghost
What it the order of building types from greatest resistance to collapse to least resistance
Class I Fire- resistive Class IV Heavy Timber Class III Ordinary Construction Class V Wood Frame Class II Non-Combustible
About how far away from the main vent should the trench cut be made?
20-25 ft
The collapse zone at end walls that have rafters on a truss and bearing on a wall should be at least how many times the height of the wall
Twice
Who should assume prime responsibility for rescue activities at the incident site and the role of initial IC for all explosions
The first arriving Fire Officer
If you discover a bomb or explosive device immediately evacuate the area for at least how many feet in all directions
300 ft
During engine company operations at a bombing incident which results in a mass casualty incident if a structure is involved all handlines should be what size?
2 1/2
If a bomb has caused no fire and little blast damage suspect that it was used to disperse a?
Biological agent
What is the maximum dose of roetgens a firefighter should absorb under emergency situations
25R
What is the key to handling all mass casualty chemical incidents
Remove patients from the contaminated environment ASAP and begin removing the contaminant from their bodies without contaminating rescuers
The SBCCOM tests show that bunker gear will protect the wearer only for a maximum of how much time in a lethal concentration
3min
In defensive operations at a large venue chemical release what strategy guides the decisions leaders must make
Force protection
In reality in a mass casualty chemical attack there is virtually no chance of survival for unconscious victims T or F
True
Multiple dwellings are those buildings that house 4 or more families T or F
False
For the acronym SLUDGEM nerve agent signs and symptoms what does the E stand for
Emesis
What does SLUDGEM stand for?
Salivation Lacrimation Urination Dedication Gastrointestinal Upset Emesis Miosis
As a rule of thumb 4 lengths of 1 1/2 hose is the maximum length for reconnect if you want to flow 125GPM, whereas you can use up to how many lengths of 1 3/4 hose at 150 GPM
6 sections
If human life is at risk it is permissible to violate OSHA’s “two in, two out” requirement for IDLH atmospheres T or F
True
Of all the modern styles, which are the deadliest styles of roof construction per incident?
Bowstring Truss Roof
What is the simplest, fastest type of examination hole possible?
Circular cut
Nearly 80% of all civilian fire deaths occur in commercial buildings T or F
False
More civilians die in car fires than die in store fires T or F
True
In the acronym “COAL WAS WEALTH” what does the A in WAS stand for
Auxiliary Appliances
What must be the deciding factor in determining firefighting tactics and proceedures
Life Hazard
Which factor cannot be determined until unit arrive at the fire scene
location and extent of the fire
What is indicated by the number 3 in the blue box (Left side) of an NFPA 704 diamond on a door of a manufacturing plant
Serious health hazard - use cautious approach
More lives are saved by properly placed aerial ladders than by any other means T or F
False - by properly placed hose lines
The 4 key requirements for an indirect attack with a hoseline on a fire are
No occupants
Limited ventilation
Limited size of potential fire area
High heat
What is by far the most efficient combination of manual forcible entry tools?
Flat head axe and halligan also known as a set of irons
Smell is the ? And ? Used sense that firefighters can use in overhauling?
4th and least used
The nozzle team shouldn’t enter an immediate fire area without water except to save a life T or F
True
