LADDERS 3 Flashcards
Size-up starts with the receipt of the alarm and continues until the fire is under control. Which size-up factor is incorrectly described?
A) Time governs the life hazard.
B) Life is the most serious factor at any fire.
C) Building height determines the severity of the life hazard and the intensity of the fire.
D) Exposures include adjoining buildings or areas within the fire building itself (auto exposure)
ANSWER: C) Building height determines the severity of the life hazard and the intensity of the fire. (INCORRECT)
- OCCUPANCY AREA determines severity of life hazard.
- Building HEIGHT will govern the use of the Aerial/TL and portable ladders.
(FFP - Ladders 3 1.4.1)
Ladder 3 and Ladder 9 arrive at approximately the same time to a fire on the 3rd floor of a 5 story OLT. Although Ladder 9 arrived 1st, Ladder 3 was 1st due on the response ticket so they operated as the 1st Ladder company. Which action taken by the Ladder 3 Inside Team should be corrected?
A) They obtained access to the 3rd floor via the interior stairs.
B) The Officer instructed members to not chock open the entry door at street level until a charged hoseline was advancing through it.
C) The Officer notified the IC and the Engine Officer of the location of the fire apartment and that Ladder 3 was entering the fire apartment to conduct a search.
D) The Officer instructed the Forcible entry FF to remain at the apartment door inside the fire apartment with the door closed but not locked due to a hoseline not being immediately available.
E) In addition to a HT and flashlight, the FE FF was equipped with a maul, halligan, and rabbit tool. The Extinguisher FF was equipped with a 6’ hook and pressurized water extinguisher.
ANSWER: B) The Officer instructed members to not chock open the entry door at street level until a charged hoseline was advancing through it. (INCORRECT)
- ENSURE that entry doors at street level are chocked open, to enable the stretching of hand lines or access by other members.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.2.1)
After recently attaining LCC status, the LCC of L100 reviewed the duties of the 1st arriving LCC of an aerial ladder company at a tenement fire. Which choice represents the only correct point?
A) The LCC does not have a set tool assignment, but rather they shall select the tools that they deem necessary to complete their assignment.
B) When the aerial ladder is needed for both removal and roof access, always remove the occupant 1st.
C) The LCC shall remain on the turntable whenever members have entered the building by aerial ladder.
D) When performing VEIS, the LCC shall only operate on the fire floor. This position can be obtained from the front or rear fire escape.
ANSWER: A) The LCC does not have a set tool assignment, but rather they shall select the tools that they deem necessary to complete their assignment.
B- Consider “FAT” in reaching a decision as to aerial’s initial use:
F - Fire/smoke in immediate vicinity of victim
A - Agitated, frightened, threatening to jump
T - Time (if person is in no immediate danger)
C - Remain on turntable whenever members have entered building and ARE IN PRECARIOUS POSITIONS such as the floor above ovear a heavy fire.
D - If the chauffeur is aware that the second ladder company is not in service or will not arrive in a reasonable time, they shall team up with another available member to try to get ABOVE THE FIRE via aerial or portable ladder. (Ladders 3 - LCC does not operate in the rear of the building)
(FFP - Ladders 3 - 3.2.4)
While conducting a drill on the duties of the 1st arriving OV FF at a fire in a NLT, Lt. Smith made several comments. Which one should be corrected?
A) The OV FF is equipped with a HT, flashlight, halligan and 6’ hook. For top floor fires, the saw is taken in place of the hook.
B) Except for assisting the LCC in the front of the fire building when aerial or portable ladder operations are needed for rescue or removal, ventilate the fire area from the exterior.
C) Before ascending a fire escape, the OV must 1st conduct an exterior survey to check for fire or potential victims in the rear of the building.
D) At a store fire, the OV FF shall vent the rear of the store from the exterior after asking permission from the Ladder Company Officer. If this would expose people on the fire escape, vent immediately after they are out of danger.
E) At a top floor fire, proceed to the roof. If possible, descend the fire escape and perform VEIS after teaming with the 2nd OV or another available member.
ANSWER: C) Before ascending a fire escape, the OV must 1st conduct an exterior survey to check for fire or potential victims in the rear of the building. (INCORRECT)
- The OV goes to the EXTERIOR OF FIRE AREA for ventilation.
- Roof FF will survey rear and sides from the roof.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.2.5)
The two different types of ventilation performed by the 1st due Ladder Company OV FF at a tenement fire are ventilation for search and ventilation for extinguishment. Which is the incorrect point about these types of ventilation?
A) When ventilating for extinguishment, the OV must communicate with the Ladder Officer to coordinate ventilation tactics with the Engine Company’s extinguishment.
B) When performing ventilation for search, the OV FF must always team up with another member.
C) When there is only a rear fire escape or the fire apartment is in the rear, the OV and Roof FF (or another available member) shall team up and enter the fire apartment from that fire escape.
D) When there is a front fire escape and the fire apartment is in the front, the OV and LCC (or another available member) shall team up and enter the fire apartment from that fire escape.
ANSWER: B) When performing ventilation for search, the OV FF must always team up with another member. (INCORRECT)
- With the exception of a KNOWN LIFE HAZARD.
- KLH - See or hear victim or information from a credible source from someone on scene.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.2.5)
FF James has been assigned the Roof position after recently being granted tenure. While drilling on the duties of the 1st arriving Roof FF at a tenement fire, the senior FF drilling with FF James made several statements. Which statement was incorrect?
A) Although using an adjoining building for roof access is the safest and most dependable method, the immediate adjoining building shall not be used.
B) The aerial ladder is used for roof access when the building is isolated or the roof cannot be reached, or accessed from the adjoining building.
C) Using the rear fire escape to access the roof is least desirable.
D) The interior stairs are never used for roof access.
E) the 1st arriving Roof FF is equipped with a HT, flashlight, halligan, 6’ halligan hook, LSR and SCBA.
ANSWER: A) Although using an adjoining building for roof access is the safest and most dependable method, the immediate adjoining building shall not be used. (INCORRECT)
“BAR” Adjoining / Aerial / Rear fire escape
- You CAN use immediate adjoining building for roof access in tenements.
- CANNOT use immediate adjoining in ROWFRAMES.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.2.6)
Nothing shall deter the Roof FF from carrying out his assigned duties. Which duty below is described incorrectly for the Roof FF at an OLT?
A) While conducting a roof size-up, including a visual survey of the exterior or the building, the Roof FF shall immediately proceed to the bulkhead and perform vertical ventilation upon hearing HT transmissions that the interior team has door control on the fire floor or a charged line is moving into the fire area, unless adressing a known life hazard.
B) After completing roof size-up, the Roof FF shall then proceed to the bulkhead door and notify the Ladder Officer that he is in position and prepared to ventilate.
C) When in position at the bulkhead door, the Roof FF shall not force the bulkhead door open unless the Ladder Officer grants approval.
D) If the Ladder Officer does not want vertical ventilation, the Roof FF shall still force open the bulkhead door, and if conditions are tenable, reach in and probe the immediate area, then immediately close and control the door.
ANSWER: C) When in position at the bulkhead door, the Roof FF shall not force the bulkhead door open unless the Ladder Officer grants approval. (INCORRECT)
- Opening the bulkhead door, doing a quick sweep for victims and then closing the door IS NOT considered vertical ventilation.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.2.6)
In addition to performing vertical ventilation at a fire in a tenement, the 1st due Roof FF performs several other duties. Which duty below is an incorrect description?
A) At top floor fires, the Roof FF is responsible to use the saw to vent the cockloft and top floor when necessary after completing intitial duties.
B) He should inform the 2nd Ladder of the extent of search completed and when the exposed interior stairs and public hall have not been properly examined.
C) He should remain on the roof when his assignment is completed or when relieved by the 2nd Ladder company.
D) The Roof FF should always confirm their way off the roof as soon as they reach the roof.
ANSWER: C) He should remain on the roof when his assignment is completed or when relieved by the 2nd Ladder company. (INCORRECT)
- Reports back to THEIR COMPANY OFFICER (generally located on the FIRE FLOOR) when assignment is completed or when relieved by second Ladder Company and apprise them of all pertinent information.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.2.6)
Vertical ventilation performed by the Roof FF at a tenement fire includes opening the bulkhead door and skylight, or scuttle and roof level skylight (including roof level skylight draft stop) over the interior stairs. Which choice is correct concerning this ventilation?
A) To keep a bulkhead door open, either remove the upper hinge or block the door open. When removing the hinge, operate from the roof side of the door.
B) The bulkhead door must be opened prior to venting the bulkhead skylight.
C) The scuttle cover must be removed prior to venting the roof level skylight.
D) Remove skylights or coverings over all shafts if indicated by heavy heat and smoke conditions. After ventilating these shafts, probe them with a hook, or reach down into the shaft to check for a draft stop.
ANSWER: A) To keep a bulkhead door open, either remove the upper hinge or block the door open. When removing the hinge, operate from the roof side of the door.
B - If DIFFICULTY IS ENCOUNTERED opening the bulkhead door, vent the bulkhead skylight FIRST.
C - If fire and smoke conditions are obviously HEAVY, immediate venting of the SKYLIGHT PRIOR TO THE REMOVAL OF THR SCUTTLE to relieve the interior would be justified.
D - To ensure an unobstructed outlet for shafts OTHER THAN DUMBWAITER SHAFTS, probe with hook to detect possible presence of a glazed sash or other covering and remove it.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.2.6 - PG 17 to 20)
Upon completion of his roof duties at a fire on the 3rd floor of a 5 story NLT, the Roof FF from L26 prepares to perform VEIS. Which is the incorrect thought concerning this operation?
A) He shall notify his Officer when and where his search will begin.
B) After determining that the fire is in the front of the building and there are four apartments per floor, he should team with the 2nd Roof FF to VEIS the floors above the fire.
C) Particular attention shall be paid to peforming VEIS of the top floor, especially the public hallway.
D) If he is caught in the 4th or 5th floor public hall while moving from the rear to front apartment when the fire apartment door is opened exposing him to severe heat and flame, he should immediately begin crawling back to the rear apartment.
E) The less dangerous way to access the front apartment from the rear apartment on the floors above the fire may be breaching a wall between these apartments.
ANSWER: D) If he is caught in the 4th or 5th floor public hall while moving from the rear to front apartment when the fire apartment door is opened exposing him to severe heat and flame, he should immediately begin crawling back to the rear apartment. (INcorRECT)
- In this event, DROP TO THE FLOOR AND SLIDE OR ROLL TO THE NEAREST WALL. This position places the member away from the rising column of heat and flame and increases the member’s chance for survival.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.2.6 #10)
TL 124 arrived 1st due to a fire on the 2nd floor of a 4 story OLT with only a rear fire escape. Which choice below represents an incorrect action?
A) The LCC remained at the pedestal.
B) The OV performed VEIS of the 2nd floor from the TL bucket.
C) The Officer requested the Roof FF perform outside ventilation of the fire apartment from the fire escape after completing preliminary roof ventilation.
D) The Roof FF performed VEIS of the fire apartment from the rear fire escape after teaming up with the 2nd Roof FF
ANSWER: B) The OV performed VEIS of the 2nd floor from the TL bucket. (INCORRECT)
- OV operates as basket FF for VENTILATION (not VEIS)
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.3)
As Ladder 177 arrived 2nd due to a fire in an OLT, the Officer noticed fire venting from the 4th floor windows of a 6 story OLT. A Ladder 177 member operated incorrectly in which choice?
A) The Can FF carried a flashlight, HT, 6’ hook and pressurized water extinguisher.
B) Before proceeding to the 5th floor via the interior stairs, the Officer notified the Officers of the 1st Engine, 1st Ladder, and Rescue Officer, who were the only officers on the 4th floor.
C) Upon reaching the 5th floor, the Officer ordered members to force a door to provide an area of refuge.
D) After completing a primary search of the apartment directly above the fire apartment, the Officer ordered the members of the Inside Team to proceed immediately to the top floor.
E) The Forcible Entry FF was equipped with a HT, hand light, Axe, Halligan and Rabbit Tool.
ANSWER: D) After completing a primary search of the apartment directly above the fire apartment, the Officer ordered the members of the Inside Team to proceed immediately to the top floor. (INCORRECT)
- Be certain to check ADJOINING APARTMENTS ON THE FLOOR ABOVE the fire apartment. This may be even more severely exposed than the apartment directly over the fire apartment due to the construction of Old Law Tenements.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.4.2)
Which member of the Outside team of the 2nd arriving ladder company operated incorrectly at a fire in an OLT?
A) The OV FF contacted the 1st arriving Ladder company Officer prior to performing ventilation of the apartment above the fire via fire escape.
B) When there was only a rear fire escape, the OV FF teamed with the Roof FF from their unit to enter and search the apartment directly over the fire.
C) When the fire apartment was in the rear of the building, the OV FF teamed with the Roof FF from their unit to enter and search the apartment directly over the fire.
D) When there was a front fire escape and the fire apartment was in the front, the OV and LCC teamed up to enter and search the apartment directly over the fire.
ANSWER: A) The OV FF contacted the 1st arriving Ladder company Officer prior to performing ventilation of the apartment above the fire via fire escape. (INCORRECT)
- Contact SECOND LADDER OFFICER for permission to ventilate the apartment ABOVE the fire.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.4.5)
The 2nd arriving Roof FF, must consider several items in order to be effective in a fire in a tenement building. Which is not one of them?
A) For top floor fires, the saw and 6’ halligan hook are taken to the roof.
B) Contact the 1st Roof FF via HT to determine their method of access to the roof and need to seek an alternative route.
C) Assist and confirm that all the duties of the 1st Roof FF have been completed. The 2nd Roof FF must team up with another member.
D) Do not attempt to climb onto a bulkhead next to an open shaft, unless it is the only option.
ANSWER: D) Do not attempt to climb onto a bulkhead next to an open shaft, unless it is the only option. (INCORRECT)
- NEVER climb onto a bulkhead next to an open shaft.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.4.7)
L71 was the 2nd Ladder company at a top floor fire in an OLT. Which tactic taken by L71 was correct?
A) The Can FF brought a 6’ hook and a pressurized water extinguisher to the top floor.
B) The Roof FF proceeded to the roof with a portable power saw in place of a halligan tool.
C) The OV vented the fire apartment from the fire escape, after requesting permission from their officer.
D) The LCC was not needed in the front of the building, so he proceeded to the top floor to assist with searches.
ANSWER: B) The Roof FF proceeded to the roof with a portable power saw in place of a halligan tool.
A - TWO 6’ hooks in lieu of the extinguisher
C - Permission to vent the fire apartment is given by the FIRST DUE LADDER OFFICER in this scenario.
D - LCC not needed IFO building, proceed to ROOF to assist members operating on the roof.
(FFP - Ladders 3 3.4.4)
Fires that extend to air and light shafts located between OLTs often create severe exposure problems. Choose the incorrect statement concerning air/light shaft fires.
A) The occupants of the fire building have less survival time and are in greater danger of having both means of egress quickly cut off than those in the exposure.
B) Ladder company members operating in the fire building or exposures should close windows on the shaft and remove combustible hangings around these windows.
C) The 2nd Ladder Company Inside team should generally operate in the exposed building.
D) the 2nd LCC should position the apparatus to cover the exposed building.
E) The 2nd LCC, Roof FF and OV FF, if not needed in the fire building, are available for work in the exposed building.
ANSWER: C) The 2nd Ladder Company Inside team should generally operate in the exposed building. (INCORRECT)
- 2nd Ladder generally operates on the FLOOR ABOVE in the fire building.
(FFP - Ladders 3 4.2)
Fires in dumbwaiter shafts present numerous operation problems in OLT type buildings. Which point below is incorrect concerning these fires?
A) The main problem with these fires is vertical extension. Lateral extension is not a serious concern due to the requirement that the dumbwaiter doors be nailed shut.
B) When a cellar fire exposes a dumbwaiter, all floors above must be checked for fire extension.
C) The 1st & 2nd Ladder company assignments remain the same as they would for a fire in an apartment.
D) The Roof FF should inform their Officer if heavy smoke is venting out of a dumbwaiter bulkhead or if the dumbwaiter bulkhead has been previously removed or tarred over.
E) If fire is reported in the dumbwaiter shaft, the Roof FF should vent the dumbwaiter bulkhead. If after venting, the Roof FF does not see any appreciable volume of smoke venting, they should notify their company Officer.
ANSWER: A) The main problem with these fires is vertical extension. Lateral extension is not a serious concern due to the requirement that the dumbwaiter doors be nailed shut. (INCORRECT)
- LATERAL and VERTICAL extension are BOTH concerns in a fire in a dumbwaiter shaft.
(FFP - Ladders 3 4.1.2)
Upon reaching the roof, the Roof FF should be thinking how they can maintain their means of egress in tenement type buildings. Additional measures to take are found in all but which choice?
A) If possible, members should move from one roof to another near the front wall.
B) Roof level skylights and scuttle covers, if removed, should be placed upside down on the roof.
C) Before walking or moving on a roof when visibility is poor, members should crouch to a kneeling position, and prove the roof by swinging a tool or leg in the direction of movement.
D) Members should not step over a parapet or wall without first feeling the adjoining surface with their foot.
ANSWER: D) Members should not step over a parapet or wall without first feeling the adjoining surface with their foot. (INCORRECT)
- Feel with a TOOL (not foot)
(FFP -Ladders 3 5.2)
The 6’ halligan hook and halligan tool have many uses for the Roof FF at a fire in a tenement building. Which choice regarding these tools is incorrect?
A) When removing a gate found on the room side of the window, use either the fork or adz end of the halligan tool to pull the gate loose at the side opposite the locking device. If exposed to heat or smoke, removal may be accomplished at the lock side.
B) When using both tools to assist in climbing onto a high bulkhead, the halligan is placed with the fork end down and the adz end up.
C) If using thr halligan to serve as a stop on the bulkhead door that is being used as a ramp, the door should be positioned against the bulkhead at an angle of 30 to 40 degrees.
D) If having difficulty in forcing a bulkhead door, use the halligan hook to pry the door out starting at the top of the door.
E) When pushing down the ceiling from the roof, reverse the hook.
ANSWER: D) If having difficulty in forcing a bulkhead door, use the halligan hook to pry the door out starting at the top of the door. (INCORRECT)
- Use he HALLIGAN / Start at the BOTTOM
(FFP - Ladders 3 5.3.2)
The members of Ladder 11 are discussing the different size-up features found in OLT buildings. They would be correct to state all but which one of the following?
A) When a building has four windows per floor and no front fire escape, it indicates two railroad flats with a rear fire escape. This applies to all OLT buildings.
B) When the building has 4 windows per floor with a front fire escape, it usually indicates 3 or 4 apartments per floor with another fire escape in the rear.
C) The ever dangerous exception to this is those buildings with railroad flats whose secondary means of egress is a front fire escape.
D) The absence of a rear fire escape is of major concern for the safety of the operating forces. This info should be relayed immediately.
ANSWER: A) When a building has four windows per floor and no front fire escape, it indicates two railroad flats with a rear fire escape. This applies to all OLT buildings. (INCORRECT)
- DOES NOT necessarily apply to CORNER buildings.
(FFP - Ladders 3 5.4.1)
Ladder company Inside Teams will gain important operational information by observations made on the interior of an OLT. Which one size-up observation is least correct?
A) Counting the number of mailboxes on each wall of the building entrance hall can indicate the number of apartments per floor. Five mailboxes on each side in a 5 story building would mean railroad flats. Likewise, ten on each side would mean 4 apartments per floor.
B) Apartment numbering and lettering system is also an indicator. Apartments 1S and 1N or 1W and 1E on the 1st floor and 2S and 2N or 2W and 2E on the 2nd floor, will generally mean 2 apartments per floor.
C) Most OLTs have four doors on each floor, but this is not an indication that there are 4 apartments.
D) When forcing entry to an apartment with doors, choose the door normally used for entrance. Most railroad flats have the kitchen in the front near the normal entrance door.
ANSWER: D) When forcing entry to an apartment with doors, choose the door normally used for entrance. Most railroad flats have the kitchen in the front near the normal entrance door. (INCORRECT)
- Kitchens are normally in the REAR near the normal entrance door.
(FFP - Ladders 3 5.4.2)
A rapidly rising column of smoke, with particles or embers ascending to higher levels, visible over the roof top of a building frequently is an indication that the fire is _________________.
A) On the top floor in the rear
B) In an open shaft
C) On the roof
D) In the dumbwaiter shaft
ANSWER: B) In an open shaft
FFP - Ladders 3 5.4.3 B
A Captain discussing primary and secondary searches with a newly promoted Lt. stated the following?
A) A primary search is an immediate search for life. The primary search is slow but thorough and systematic.
B) A secondary search is a thorough and painstakingly complete search, to ensure that no possible victims are overlooked, as children may hide in closets or under beds or in bathrooms.
C) The secondary search must also include the entire perimeter of the building and all shafts, basements/cellars etc.
D) Upon the completion of primary searches, secondary searches should be conducted as soon as conditions permit. Units other than those who conducted the primary search should perform secondary searches.
ANSWER: A) A primary search is an immediate search for life. The primary search is slow but thorough and systematic.
- Primary is RAPID but thorough & systematic
(FFP - Ladders 3 5.5.1)
Ventilation is the controlled, communicated and coordinated removal of heat and smoke from a structure and the replacing of the escaping gases with fresh air to facilitate other firefighting priorities. Which choice is incorrect regarding ventilation?
A) Ventilation is a vital factor in all operations and is of particular consequence with respect to the life saving function.
B) Vertical ventilation entails opening the bulkhead door, roof scuttle, skylight and cutting of roof.
C) Horizontal ventilation entails the opening or removal of the windows or opening of the door leading to the fire apartment.
D) The ladder company officer must control and coordinate all ventilation tactics by the inside team. The IC must control and coordinate all ventilation tactics by the outside teams.
ANSWER: D) The ladder company officer must control and coordinate all ventilation tactics by the inside team. The IC must control and coordinate all ventilation tactics by the outside teams. (INCORRECT)
- Ladder Officer controls ALL VENTILATION tactics for both inside and outside teams
(FFP - Ladders 3 5.6)