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HRFPMD'S Flashcards

1
Q

Regarding stairways, what information must be gathered in the initial size up?

A

Location, letter designation, # of stairways serving the FIRE FLOOR.

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2
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Prior to the designation of the attack stairway, all member must access the fire floor_______?

A

From the same stairway

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Ladder Company Officer controls all ventilation in the fire apartment and in the public halls on the fire floor.
T or F

A

False
Horizontal vent of FIRE APARTMENT ONLY limited and controlled by Ladder Co officer IN THE FIRE APARTMENT.
**ALL OTHER VENTILATION CONTROLLED BY IC, INCLUDING WINDOWS IN STAIRWELLS, HALLS OF FIRE FLOOR.

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4
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What 4 factors influence Stack Effect?

A

1) height
2) temperature differential between outside/inside of building
3) air leakage
4) wind

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True or False
Generally, wind moving across a roof level in an open roof bulkhead door will cause a higher pressure to be created, which can increase positive stack effect.

A

False
The opening will create a LOW PRESSURE AREA.
*THE STAIRWELL BECOMES THE HIGH PRESSURE AREA.
(lt questions)

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6
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When is ventilation for smoke removal usually performed?

A

After the main body of fire has been controlled.

*usually

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7
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When should ventilation of the fire apartment take place?

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After the main body of fire has been controlled.

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Where only 2 stairways are present, the attack stairwell will be the “primary means for vertical ventilation.” When should the attack stairwell be vented?

A

When the main body of fire has been KNOCKED DOWN. With authorization from IC.
bluff answer: after fire is controlled.
Note: This is not including PPF’s. The IC MAY use those to clear smoke BEFORE attack operations commence.

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9
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How many floors below the fire floor shall members exit elevators?

A

AT LEAST 2 floors below fire floor.

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10
Q

Can an elevator not equipped with fireman service be used?

A

6.4.2 says:

When an elevator with firemen service is used, it shall be returned to the lobby unstaffed.

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11
Q

The door to an elevator machinery room at the roof level should not be used for ventilation until
______?

A

The fire is under control.

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12
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Consider each member and their equipment to be greater than _____pounds

A

275

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13
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Non fireman service elevator, who’s going up?

A

Ladder officer, inside team
Engine Officer, with 2 FF
(nozzle and control)

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14
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Firemen service elevator, who is taking it ?

A

OV will operate the elevator.

Engine will have to take OFFICER AND ONLY 1 FF. BOOK DOES NOT SPECIFY WHO.

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15
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First OV duties?

A

1) Outside Survey
2) No Outside ops indicated?
3) Report to lobby
4) Place an elevator in FS Phase II.

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16
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What happens with the elevators if the 1st OV is involved in outside operations AND the fire is ABOVE THE 7TH FLOOR?

A

The elevator cars will be operated by a member from the 2nd Truck and/or other members designated by the IC.
**if available, AT LEAST 2 elevators will be driven in FS.

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17
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Who can evaluate and declare a freight elevator safe?

A

Company Officer

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18
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Where should the 2 firemen service elevators be positioned after all units are in position?

A

1 in lobby (on standby)

1 (2) floors below the fire

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19
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Which Ladder company is responsible for control of the attack and evacuation stairway doors on the fire floor?

A

1st Due Truck

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20
Q

Tool assignment for 1st Due Truck inside team ?

A

Can, hook, axe, halligan, hydra ram, SEARCH ROPE, SCBA’s, co meter, and TIC

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21
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Who selects the attack stairwell?

A

Truck and Engine Officers (1st Due)

*ONLY TIME, BESIDES PD CELLAR FIRE

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22
Q

Who does the 1st truck officer notify about the identity of the stairwell closest to the fire apt?

A

IC.

If IC is not on the scene, notify the Engine Officer

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23
Q

Prior to entering the public hallway, the ladder officer shall get a report on exterior conditions from who?

A

Members operating outside the building AND the Roof FF on the floor above.

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24
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How shall members operate if it is determined that smoke and/or heat conditions in the public hallway are due to a wind impacted fire?

A

Members shall remain in the stairwell and follow procedure from MD Add 3.

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25
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What if unable to determine if there is a wind impacted fire?

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Ladder Co officer and one member of forcible entry team shall enter the public hallway to locate the fire apartment and control the fire apartment door.

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26
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Where will the other member remain?

A

At the attack stairwell door on the hallway side of the door.

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27
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Who will be responsible for control and coordination on the stairwell side of the door?

A

Engine Officer

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28
Q

When is the door to the fire apartment chocked open?

A

When a charged hoseline is moving into the fire apartment.

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29
Q

How can control of the fire apartment be accomplished?

A

member INSIDE apt with door closed, but not locked. Door ajar, dead bolt extended.

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30
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Regarding hoseline stretches, what information should be included in CIDS?

A

Buildings where a THREE LENGTH STRECH FROM STANDPIPE WOULD BE INSUFFICIENT.

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31
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Variations from stretching hoselines from standpipe outlets on the floor below the fire building shall be approved by______

A

Division Commanders

Entered into CIDS

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32
Q

When can adjoining apartments be forced on the fire floor?

What are some reasons you would do this?

A

When the main body of fire has been controlled.
High CO readings OR sever smoke conditions in the public hallway.
* floor above-“sufficient reason” such as high CO readings at the end of the hall, specific reports of persons needing assistance, concentrated smoke conditions on a particular floor.

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33
Q

When selecting an apartment to force entry for an area of refuge, where must it be?

A

Entirely on the same side of the building as the fire apartment.

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34
Q

10-77 Notification of a fire or emergency in a HRFPMD?

A

Just fire.

For emergency, give a 10-75.

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35
Q

What are the 4 conditions that a 10-77 will provide sufficient units to initially manage?

A 
"WAHN"
W- WIND IMPACTED
A- ADVANCED FIRE ON ARRIVAL
H- HEAVY SMOKE, NUMEROUS FLOORS
N- NUMEROUS REPORTS OF PERSONS IN DIFFICULTY DUE TO SMOKE
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36
Q

If fire is visible from the exterior on arrival, but it is a light fire condition, can you give a 10-75?

A

No. Give a 10-77 for any visible fire from the exterior.

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37
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Can you ever give a

10-75?

A

Yes, if unable to determine conditions on arrival.

If a fire is confirmed, should be upgraded to a 10-77.

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38
Q

For a fire on the 6th floor where would the CFRD and FAST Unit be assigned?

A

It will be determined by the IC (lower floor fires)

*Above 6th floor (7 and UP) they are assigned to the Fire Sector.

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39
Q

T or False
The number of doors from the attack stairwell to the fire apartment door and all turns the hose stretch will need to make in order to reach the fire apartment are part of the 1st Due Engine size-up?

A

True

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40
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Who is the 1st Engine Officer notifying once the attack stairway is selected?

A

IC AND 2ND DUE ENGINE OFFICER
*remember, 2nd due Engine Officer should be bringing the Post Radio and establishing the communications link with the Fire Sector and IC.

41
Q

Who will assist with keeping the fire apartment door closed from the outside?

A

The Engine Officer, there is water at the nozzle and the hoseline is ready to advance into the apartment.

42
Q

True or false
If a fog nozzle is ineffective in assisting ventilation of the fire apartment, the IC should order Positive Pressure fans for pressurization of the fire floor.

A

False.
PPF’s used first.
If ineffective, the engine company officer should call for the fog tip to be brought to the fire floor.

43
Q

Who must recognize and request additional assistance from the IC when long and complicated stretches are encountered, 1st hoseline.

A

2nd Due Engine Officer.

44
Q

Second Due Engine Equipment?

A

One length hose per FF
Standpipe kit
Post Radio

45
Q

Who ensures that the Siamese is supplied at a HRFPMD?

A

2nd Due ECC

46
Q

2nd Due Engine officer obtains the Post Radio from _____and brings it to______and establishes a communications link on the ______channel between the fire sector and the IC

A
  • 1st Battalion Chief
  • standpipe outlet where the first hoseline is being stretched from
  • Command channel
47
Q

T or F

The 2nd Due Engine officer must advise the IC when their members are assisting the 1st engine advance into the IDLH.

A

True

48
Q

T or False
The 1st due control ff will complete the connection to the standpipe, outlet, charge the line when ordered by 1st due Officer, provide proper pressure, and remain at the standpipe outlet throughout the operation.

A

TRUE.
CONTROL FF STAYS AT OUTLET!
NO MORE BEING RELIEVED BY 2ND DUE.

49
Q

Who does the CFR-D Engine report in to?

What is their tool assignment?

A

*Reports in to the IC, stands by with the FAST UNIT.
*Tools: CFR Equip
Forcible entry tools

50
Q

What is the first duty of the CFR Engine?

A

Announce designation as CFR Engine, ascertain identity of FAST Unit.

51
Q

In HRFPMD’s when will a hand stretch of 2 1/2” hose from a pumper be required?

A

2 Things needed:

1) Fire in a below grade area or lower floor
2) No access to an available standpipe outlet or one that is not in the IDLH

52
Q

1st Due OV’s tools?

A

Halligan, hook or axe

53
Q

Where are NYC Housing authority stenciled letter markings located? (letters)

A

EITHER on OR below the first floor window sill.

54
Q

T or F

Any member giving an outside report using the stencil markings as a guide should mention this in their report.

A

True
Ex: “L-26 OV to L-26, I see smoke coming from an 8th floor window on the exposure 3 side. It should be the “B” apartment according to the exterior marking.”

55
Q

Who can units contact if they have NYCHA units in their district that do not have markings?

a) NYCHA
b) DOB
c) Operations
d) Management office

A

d) local management office

56
Q

1st Due Roof FF tool assignment?
Position?
How is he getting there?

A
  • Tools: Halligan, Hydra ram, KO Curtain
  • Position: Apartment directly above the fire
  • Attack stairway
57
Q

How can the Roof ff determine wind conditions in the apartment above?

A

By keeping the apartment door open and opening a window in the room over the fire room.

58
Q

If the 1st due Roof man sees persons trapped at a window, who should he notify?

A

Officer, IC

* try to calm the person, call for the LSR

59
Q

If a LSR rescue is appropriate, the IC will ensure a LSR is brought to the apartment above. Out of which of the following could he possibly reinforce the floor above position with? More than 1 correct.

1) 2nd due truck
2) an engine company
3) rescue
4) squad

A

ANY OF THESE COMPANIES CAN BE USED.

*SPECIFICALLY NAMES 2ND DUE TRUCK, THEY MAY GO TO THIS ON TEST.

60
Q

1ST ARRIVING LCC DUTIES BREAKDOWN?

A

1) Conduct outside survey with OV
2) Deliver LSR to floor above if Roof man calls for it
3) No outside ops? No LSR needed?
4) Team up with 2nd due LCC, proceed to roof via:
a) elevator with blind shaft to fire floor

61
Q

1ST ARRIVING LCC DUTIES BREAKDOWN?

A

1) Conduct outside survey with OV
2) Deliver LSR to floor above if Roof man calls for it
3) No outside ops? No LSR needed?
4) Team up with 2nd due LCC, proceed to roof via:
a) elevator with blind shaft to fire floor
b) elevator w no blind shaft to 2 floors below the fire floor, proceed to roof via EVAC stairway to roof.
5) DO NOT vent until IC orders.
6) Check conditions on TOP FLOOR and ALL stairways leading to the roof for presence of smoke, victims.
7) DO NOT search unless teamed up
8) Notify IC and Ladder Co officer of conditions found and search results.
9) MUST remain at roof level to ensure bulkhead doors remain closed until IC orders them vented.

62
Q

When conditions are encountered such as broken bulkhead windows, doors missing or incapable of being closed, who shall be notified?

A

IC and UNITS OPERATING IN THE FIRE SECTOR.

63
Q

The 2nd Ladder Company has many tasks at a HRFPMD. After ensuring the elevators are recalled, search of the public hallway on the fire floor, and ensuring ALL evacuation stair doors are closed on the fire floor, what should the 2nd Truck do?

A
  • *Search of the ATTACK STAIRS

* *5 FLOORS ABOVE THE FIRE FLOOR

64
Q

How shall the 2nd due truck Officer and forcible entry team get to the fire floor?

A

Attack stairs.

note: 2nd due truck tool assignment same as 1st due.

65
Q

True or False

If persons are found in the hallway, notify IC, remove them to the closest available stairway.

A

False

Remove them to the evacuation stairs.

66
Q

What stairways should be considered evacuation stairs?

A

Any stairway not designated as the attack stairway.

67
Q

If a WCD deployment is initiated, who shall coordinate this evolution?

A

2nd Due Truck Officer

68
Q

Who should the 2nd OV contact via HT?

A

1st ov/lcc

69
Q

Outside ops are in progress. 2nd OV does what?

A

Team up with your 2nd LCC, assist 1st Due

70
Q

T or F
If no outside ops are indicated and no firemen service elevators are available, the 2nd due OV will proceed to the floor above the fire and team up with his Company officer.

A

False.

2nd Due truck will be operating on fire floor, initially. 2nd due Ov will report there.

71
Q

When can a “service” freight elevator be used?

A

When it is remote from the fire area and can be safely used.

note: If one of these is encountered, notify the IC, operate with building personnel, if directed.

72
Q

2nd Due Roof FF Tool assignment?

A

Halligan, LSR, Life Belt and Maul

Note: Only time a Roof FF tools include Maul.

73
Q

How is the 2nd due roof reaching the apartment above the fire apt?

A

Attack stairs.

Team up with 1st due roof if stairs are an IDLH.

74
Q

Where shall the 3rd Due Truck report to?

A

The lobby.

To get orders from the IC.

75
Q

What is the main task of the 3rd Due truck?

A

CONFIRMING the evacuation door(s) have been closed on the fire floor and are maintained in the closed position.
–accomplished by positioning members on the STAIRWELL side of the evacuation
door(s).
*note: 3rd Due CONFIRMS
2nd Due ENSURES

76
Q

Evacuation doors must be maintained closed until when?

A

Until the Fire Sector Supervisor and/or IC deems that the situation no longer presents a hazard in that particular stairwell.

77
Q

Where is the Roof FF of the 3rd Due Truck going and what is he bringing with him?

A

The apartment directly above the fire.

  • KO Curtain.
  • 1st, 3rd* Roof FF’s BRING KO CURTAIN
78
Q

If the 1st and 2nd Due LCC are involved in any type of outside ops or WCD operations, delivering LSR, etc their roof and top/floor duties may be covered by who?

A

3rd Due Truck

MAY be assigned these duties. If so, they will operate on the roof and upper floors as per Chauffeur duties section.

79
Q

T or F
3rd due Truck may be assigned to the apartment below the fire apartment for 2 reasons;
a) WCD deployment, to secure the lower ropes
b) LSR rescue in progress, to receive the rescued victim being lowered.

A

True. MAY be assigned these tasks.

80
Q

T or F
Generally the 3rd Truck should be used to conduct searches of stairways and hallways when reports indicate severe smoke above the fire sector.

A

True

81
Q

T or F

The 3rd due Truck shall be assigned to the SAE Group and will operate under SAE Group Supervisors orders.

A

False.
It says “they should be assigned specific stairs and floors and ADVISED of the identity of SAE Group Supv.
*Earlier on it says 3rd Truck gets its orders from IC.

82
Q

4th Due Truck general responsibility?

A

Depending on the progress of the fire operation, 4th due truck will usually assist or initiate searches on the upper floors and stairs as determined by the IC.

83
Q

Fast Unit is the 5th Due Truck. Must announce its designation as FAST UNIT and Ascertain identity of CFRD Unit?

A

Yes.

  • also determine location of EMS personnel on scene
  • note the designation of attack and evac stairways, apartment numbering and system
84
Q

What will the 6th Due Truck likely be designated?

A

VENTILATION SUPPORT GROUP

85
Q

What is the priority order for use of the PPV fans?

A

“PPV”

1) pressurize attack stairwell
2) pressurize evacuation stairwell
3) ventilate the public hallways

86
Q

The 2008 NYC Building Code requires one-way voice communication from the fire command center to all stairways and dwellings for all new R-2 buildings greater than _____ft in height?

A

125 Ft.

87
Q

How many watts does the UHF Radio in the Battalion vehicle operate at?
Post Radio?

A

40 watts

45 watts

88
Q

The outside approach to removal is always preferable in cases of rescue. True or False

A

False

The inside approach always preferable for both the victim and the ff.

89
Q

When shall a second

3 1/2” line be stretched to supply the Siamese?

A

1) MORE THAN 1 line is to be used from the standpipe.
2) Indications that the system is not receiving enough water volume or pressure.
3) A “no flow” registered on the flow meter, indicating a closed valve in the system

90
Q

What would a “high flow” reading indicate?

A

A pipe may have fractures or other outlet valves are open on the riser.

91
Q

When shall a 2nd or 3rd supply line be connected to a LOWER floor standpipe?

A

1) a riser control valve is stuck closed between the Siamese and the riser
2) the riser control valve and /or post indicator valve is shut down and cannot be opened or located.
3) a leak in the piping system at ANY point below grade allowing water to drain off.
4) foreign matter (cans, balls) has created obstructions in the Siamese inlets.

92
Q

When shall a 2nd or 3rd supply line be connected to a LOWER floor standpipe?

A

1) a riser control valve is stuck closed between the Siamese and the riser
2) the riser control valve and /or post indicator valve is shut down and cannot be opened or located.
3) a leak in the piping system at ANY point below grade allowing water to drain off.
4) foreign matter (cans, balls) has created obstructions in the Siamese inlets.
5) Anytime the Siamese is being supplied and the Engine officer or the IC communicate there is not enough water pressure.

93
Q

What shall the ECC communicate to the IC if lack of water pressure becomes an issue?

a) PSI being supplied to the system
b) Flow meter reading
c) Both

A

Flow meter reading

94
Q

What is a sandwich apartment?

A
  • Apartment entrance doors in groups of 3
  • One public hall every 3 floors.
  • One door opens to an interior stair leading down to an apartment, one leads to an apartment on the same floor, one leads to a stairway that goes up to an apartment.
95
Q

How will Engine ops in these apartments differ from standard procedures?

A

If a 2nd line is needed, 3rd and 4th due engines have to be readily available to stretch through an adjoining apartment by way of a breached wall.
*breaching wall for use of HRN may also be necessary.

96
Q

Where must water from a HRN be applied to be most effective?

A

To the room where the main body of fire is located.

**c/r with Wind Impacted fires. Water is directed into the room “the wind is blowing into”

97
Q

How can the HRN be used in apartments with a balcony. How effective is this?

A

Directing the stream from the adjoining building from the floor below, operating from the balcony railing, deflecting the stream off the underside of the balcony directly above the fire apartment.
-“may provide limited success”

98
Q

Car fires in underground garages underneath HRFPMDS’s specific tactics?

A
  • search ropes
  • limited personnel
  • TIC
  • PPV fans
99
Q

In these cases (car fires, below grade) a hand stretch must be used for getting quick water on the fire and the safety of members.

A

False
When the fire is controlled by the sprinkler system and connecting to a standpipe would not expose our members in the IDLH, an Engine can use the standpipe. Notify the IC.

Henn- MD's (3 decks)

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