HFD Recruit Final Exam 2022 Flashcards
What is Measures M? List the steps required to perform Measures M.
-The combination of both horizontal and vertical ventilation
- A flow of cool air is introduced to the stairwell at ground level this pressurizes the shaft and an exhaust point is opened on the fire floor
Steps:
1. Designate a Stairwell\
2. Open a door to the exterior at grade
3. Open a door to the stairwell at grade
4. Open a door to the fire floor
5. Open a door to the involved unit
6. Open an exhaust point in the unit, door or window to outside
How to you calculate/estimate a traditional collapse zone?
1.5x the height of the building
As per Policy & Procedures, what is the procedure for the second arriving Pump/Engine
for High-Rise operations?
(5)
-Lay lines from Hydrant to the Pump
- Check Standpipe connections for obstructions
- Lay lines from pump to the Standpipe
- Connect to both Outlets
- Ensure Pump has adequate water supply
What are the 3 methods of Interior Fire Attack?
- Direct
- Indirect
- Combination
Describe an indirect attack method
- Directing fire streams into the ceiling level of a compartment in order to produce steam and cool the compartment
- Converting water to steam displaces oxygen, absorbs heat and cools the gas layer to allow firefighters to enter and make a direct attack
List/ describe 4 possible indicators of backdraft
- Fire Confined
- Dense smoke (Black/Grey)
- High Velocity/ Turbulent smoke/ Pulsing
- High Heat/Smoke Stained Windows
- Little or no visible flame
Name the four (4) “Classes” of hydrants and include their “Colour-coding” and “Flows in L/min’?
AA - Blue - 5675 L/min or greater
A - Green - 3780 L/min to 5675 L/min
B - Orange - 1900L/min to 3780 L/min
C - Red - Less than 1900 L/min
Describe a primary search
- A rapid but thorough search to determine the location of victims
- Conducted before or during fire suppression
The 5 classifications of fire extinguisher:
Name the classification and the alphabet letter,
geometric shape, the colour, and an example
Ordinary Combustibles - Class A - Triangle - Green - Wood
Flammable Liquids - Class B - Square - Red - Gasoline
Energized Electrical - Class C - Circle - Blue - Computers
Combustible Metals - Class D - Star - Yellow - Magnesium
Cooking Oils - Class K - Hexagon - Black - Vegetable Oil
Describe a Secondary Search
- A slow but thorough search to ensure no occupants were overlooked during the primary search
- Conducted after the fire is under control
- By a firefighter not apart of the primary search
How shall the risk assessment statement in HFD P & P 0602.00 - 1.01, be applied by all
Personnel at the emergency scene, when beginning each response on the assumption that We
can protect lives and save property?
Risk our lives a lot, as necessary to protect savable lives.
Risk our lives a little, in a calculated manner, to protect savable property
Do not risk our lives at all to protect lives or property that are already lost
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
Shall - A
Work in compliance with the provisions of this Act and the Regulations;
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
Shall - B
Use or wear any equipment, protective devices or clothing that the workers employer requires to be used or worn;
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
Shall - C
report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself, or another worker; and
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
Shall - D
report to his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of this Act or the Regulations or the existence of any hazard in which he or she knows
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
Shall Not - A
remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the regulations or by his or her employer, without providing an adequate temporary protective device and when the need for removing or making ineffective the protective device has ceased, the protective device shall be replaced immediately;
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
Shall Not- B
use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself herself or any other worker
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
Shall Not- C
engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct
HFD P&P 0508.5.01 identifies three benchmarks to be announced by the RIT Officer.
ist the three benchmarks:
- RIT Deployed
- Firefighter Located
- Firefighter Outside
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs and Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past Medical History
Last Oral Intake
Events Leading up to incident
When should the protective hoods be placed on?
After facepiece has been secured and sealed prior to connecting regulator
Where should you connect the attack hose line where fires are located in upper levels of
structure and if the standpipe connections are located in unprotected locations?
Floor below the fire floor
What are the 3 levels of accountability as per Operational Guideline/Incident
Management?
Level 1 - Crew Accountability
Level 2 - Incident Scene Accountability
Level 3 - Accountability with Entry Control
What is the purpose of an Accountability Tag?
Track personnel on an incident scene
What is the Rule of 6 in the correct order?
Size Up
Call for Help
Rescue
Exposures
Extinguishment
Overhaul
A) Ventilation
B) Salvage
What are the 4 objectives of Incident Management System?(HFD Operational Guideline - Incident Management System
- Remove endangered persons or remove the danger and treat the injured
- Stop and/or control the incident
- Minimize loss through conservation of property
- Provide for the safety and welfare of emergency personnel
What the three means used for horizontal and vertical ventilation?
- Natural
- Mechanical
- Hydraulic
Fill in the blanks. In High-rise operations, elevators shall not be used if the fire is
below the___________floor? And if an elevator is used the elevator should only be taken to the______
the fire?
5th floor
Floor below
What Act ensures every municipality provides such other fire protection services as if
determines may be necessary in accordance with its needs and circumstances?
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997
What are the fire ground duties of the First arriving Pumper Company, unless otherwise
ordered?
- get an adequate water supply
- lay necessary lines required to advance to the fire and extinguish, if possible
What is the formula for Pump Pressure (PP)? Include a description of the items in the
formula
PP = NP + FL +/- Elevation +/- turbulence
PP - Pump Pressure
NP - Nozzle pressure
FL - Friction Loss
What is the flow rate and designed operating tip pressure for the following nozzles?
Akron Assault 45mm:
Akron Assault 65mm;
45mm - 350kpa/570L/min
65mm - 350kpa/950L/min
List 6 pieces of equipment typically required by RIT team as per HFD P&P
-Search line
-RIT bag
-TIC
-Flashlight
-Radio
-Irons
-any other necessary equipment
Define a “Confined Space
Fully or partially enclosed space that is not designed or constructed for continuous human occupancy
and
one in which atmospheric hazards may occur due to its construction, location, contents, or because work being done on it
What are the 3 Golden Rules for operating an elevator in firefighter emergency operations (FE0)?
1) Turn the switches on (Phase 1 and 2)
2) Never leave the elevator without the key (HOLD)
3) If all goes wrong turn off Phase 2
TICS (thermal imaging cameras) have two modes. List and describe.
High Contrast - High Quality Image / LowTemperature Range
Low Contrast - Low Quality Image / High Temperature Range
HFD P &P 0508.8.02 states that after a MAYDAY call, three Important pieces of
information will be given. List the three items
Location
Identification
Problem
Defensive control techniques that operations personnel are permitted to engage in at
HazMat incidents are?
a. Monitoring and capping.
b. Dike, dam, and retention.
c. Overpacking and diluting.
d. Capping and neutralizing.
b. Dike, dam, and retention.
One of the roles of the first Responder at the Awareness Level during a hazardous
materials incident is to?
e. Operate a remote valve shut off.
f. Plug a leak.
g. Dike around a spill.
h. Isolate the area.
h. Isolate the area.
HazMat First responders trained to the Awareness Level are expected to?
i.Implement a decontamination corridor.
j.Apply risk assessment techniques.
k.Realize the need for additional resources and makes the appropriate notifications.
l.Select and use proper Chemical protective clothing.
k.Realize the need for additional resources and makes the appropriate notifications.
When the rescue team locates a downed firefighter they should:
a. Reset the PASS device
b. Notify Command
c. Secure the air supply
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
When a firefighter is located, this RIT member begins to secure the air supply:
a. RIT Officer
b. Navigation/ Air supply
c. Search
d. None of the above
b. Navigation/ Air supply
is the #1 reason to train and use rapid intervention teams:
a. Liability
b. Firefighter safety
C. Standards and requlations
d. None of the above
b. Firefighter safety
