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1
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A NLT built 1901-1916 have what characteristics?

A

6 or 7 stories high 35’-50’ frontage. 85’ in depth
5-6 apts. per floor.The 1st floor (cellar ceiling) is of fireproof construction(unpeirced)
2.2.1,

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A NLT built from 1916-1929 include what features?

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a larger floor area 150’ x 200’
floor area 2500sq. ft. or less
dividing walls only go as high as the ceiling of top floor.2.2.2

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Other class”A” NFP MD’s built after 1929 can be described as?

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between 1930-1940 firewalls were required to be carried to underside of roof boards & after 1940 to the top of the roof boards.
size of area to be enclosed by fire walls 3,000 sq. ft. or less.2.2.3

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Fireproof class “A” MD’s including projects have what characteristics?

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4-40 stories or higher

life hazard not severe outside of fire apt. 2.3

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Lt. Wilcken E-308 arrives 1st due for a fire on the 4th floor of a NFP. How shall he instruct his ECC to position the rig?

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Place the apparatus as close to parked cars as possible & use the side inlet.
3.2.1

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Lt. Surbito & the members of L-103 are the 1st ones to a fire in a NFP md. Who shall be responsible for ensuring the entrance to the building is cocked open?

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The 1st member entering the bldg. should use a chock. 3.2.2

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Who is responsible for determining the location of the fire if it is extending & to where it is extending?
A. Engine boss
B. Truck boss
C. 2nd truck boss
D. The roof man
A

B. the 1st ladder co. to arrive

3.3.6

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Lt. POSA arrives 1st due to a OLT or NLT,he cant figure out what type it is at 1st. But is greeted by fire showing on 2 floors. What shall Lt. POSA transmit?
A. 10-77
B. 10-75
C. 2nd alarm
D. 10-75 get an extra engine & truck
A

D.
3.4.4
If fire is in a shaft & extending to an exposure TX a 2nd alarm. If extending to 2 exposures TX 3rd alarm.

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Lt. ALW is 10-84 at a cellar fire in an OLT. Where shall he instruct his men to stretch a line & what is the purpose of its position?

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Cellar entrance door located inside the bldg., under the interior stairway on the 1st floor. This is to protect people coming down the stairs. the line should also remain here to also extinguish any fire that may extend upwards. 4.2.1

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As a knowledgable co. officer you know that the spread of fire to exposures 2 & 4 is great. You are also aware that if there is an addtl. bldg. in the rear you know that it is 10-25’ or more away & usually is not an exposure problem. Further you know that many OLTS have been convertd to SRO’s & have sprinkler systems. But do you know if thy can be supplied by FD pumpers?

A

No. You cannot supply the sprinklers.

4.3.3 & 4.3.4

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Party wall balcony's are sometimes found in OLT'S. Who must inform who of their presence?
A. OVM tells his boss
B. OVM tells the IC & his boss
C. Roof tells the IC & is boss
D. Roof tells his boss
A

C.

4.3.7 D

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NLT’s were constructed in the “H”type design beginning @ 1916. Construction of “H” types have remained the same for over 60 years which includes the use of unprotected structural steel. What are the 3 structural elements that support the structure?

A

Masonry bearing walls
wood beams that support floors & roof
structural steel columns,beams & girders that connect & support sections of the “H” type bldg.
5.1 B

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What are the 3 concerns about structural steel in “H” types?

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When heated it expands & elongates causing walls to bulge move or collapse if the steel is w/in a wall.
when heated to higher temps floor beams supported by such heated steel will fall to floor below.
steel columns or girders may extend from 1st floor up to cockloft creating a path for fire to travel 5.1.1 C

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It is essential that once the stair layout is recognized,this info be relayed by H.T.This is vital in the size-up picture. What are the 3 types of stairs?

A

Transverse- located remote from each other but a person can go (transverse) from 1 stair to the other via public hall. They are a huge asset on the top floor for heavy fire.
Wing stairs- 1 or 2 located at front & rear of each wing.
Isolated stairs- id’d by their individual entrances.Access is lmtd. to apts. served by the stairs. 5.1.1 E

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L-103 arrives 1st due ahead of TL-159 for a fire. L-103 notices that the fire is blowing out the windows in the throat of the bldg. which has a courtyard. Where shall Lt. Surbito tell his LCC to position?

A

Not to block off the front entrance courtyard in order to leave room for the T.L. The TL will then if required use the ladder stream to be directed 1st at the windows in the throat.
5.2.2 B

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Newly minted Lt. wilcken arrives 1st due w/ E-308 to an "H" type bldg. where 2 floors are on fire. He properly tx's what to Queens?
A. 10-24
B. 10-75 extra engine & truck
C. 2nd alarm
D. All hands on arrival
A

C. 2nd Alarm

5.2.3 B

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Lt. surbito w/ E-290 are 3rd due to a fire in a store of an “H” type bldg. They are in charge of stretching the 2nd line. The fire is in the rear of the store & is contained to a small storage room. Would Lt. surbito be correct for bringing his line to the floor above?

A

Yes. When it is OBVIOUS that the fire can be controlled by the 1st line.
5.3.1 B 2

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18
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What does a fire escape in the throat indicate?

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it often spans the firewall & indicates 2 separate apts. in the throat.
5.4.4

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Lt. Wilcken is finally working in a real company. TL 159 & he is 1st due to a fire n a HRFPMD. He knows that all members must access the fire floor from the same stairs, as well as all extinguishment efforts shall be done from one attack stair. He sees that there are windows in the stairway & he orders them to be vented. Do you Agree/Disagree?

A

DISAGREE.
These windows shall not be vented w/out prior approval of the IC.
6.1.2 C

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20
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It is not usually necessary to force apt. doors on thee fire floor other than the fire apt. What are some of the reasons why you would force adjoining apt.?

A

When the main body of fire has been controlled they can be forced b/c of severe smoke conditions or high CO readings in the public hall.
6.1.4 A

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If it is decided to force an apt. door for an area of refuge which apt. shall be forced?
A. The 1 across the hall
B. Across the hall 3 doors down.
C. One that is entirely on the same side as fire apt.

A

C. ENTIRELY.

6.1.4 A

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E-309 L-159 are 10-84 at Flatbush & Ave I. The bosses look up & see fire coming from the 17th floor. What is the proper radio code?
A. 10-77
B. 10-76
C. 2nd alarm 
D. All hands
A

A. 10-77 shall be transmitted where fire is visible from the exterior on arrival.
6.1.6 B
A 10-75 can be used when internal conditions cannot be determined but should be upgraded to 10-77 when conditions exist for the 10-77

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After communicating w/ the truck boss Lt.Surbito (E-309) relays the designated attack stair to whom?
A. 3rd engine & IC
B. 3rd engine & fire sector supervisor
C. 2nd engine & fire floor sector supervisor
D. 2nd engine & IC

A

D. 2nd engine & IC.

6.2.1 B

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Upon arriving at the fire floor in a FPMD if a smoke &/or heat condition exist in the public hall what shall you do as the truck boss?

A

notify IC of the condition & get a report on exterior conditions from outside members & the roof FF.
6.3.1

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If in the previous question if your unable to determine if its a wind impacted fire how shall you proceed?

A

The truck boss & 1 member of the FE team shall enter the public hallway to locate the apt. door & to control it.The remaining member will stay in the stairwell to ensure this door remains closed. 6.3.1

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When should you chock open the fire apt. door?
A. Immediately after forcing it
B. When a charged line is advancing down the hall
C. When a charged line is moving into the fire apt.
D. When the truck boss says so

A

C.
prior to the line making its way, the truck can initiate searches if wind is not a factor. 1 member must remain either inside or outside the apt. door & keep it closed but not locked.
pg. 53

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27
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The OVM w/ the LCC shall perform an outside survey. If no outside ops. are indicated then he shall operate a fireman service elevator.What does he do if theres no fireman service elevator & what is his tool assignment?

A

Team up w/ his officer.
Halligan, hook or axe
pg. 54

28
Q

The roof position is 1 of importance, what is his tool assignment 1st due & where shall he be?

A

Halligan, hydra-ram, & KO curtain.
He proceeds to the apt. directly above the fire apt.
pg. 55

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What are the roof mans duties in the previous question when he gets where he’s supposed to be?

A

teams up if attack stair is idlh.
notifies IC of conditions in public hall.
tells his boss apt. layout,fire location, report wind conditions. pg. 56

30
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Who delivers the LSR if the 1st roof man has  called for it?
A. 2nd LCC
B. 3rd roof ff
C. 1st LCC
D. 2nd ECC
A

C. 1st LCC
the LCC must also notify your officer if your staying to assist or continuing to the roof.
pg.56

31
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The 1st LCC is also responsible to check the condition of the hallway on the top floor & all stairs leading to the roof for people & smoke. Who shall he notify of his findings?
A. IC
B. His boss
C. his boss & IC

A

C.
also if any stairway is an IDLH he shall await the 2nd LCC.
pg.57

32
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How do the LCC’s get to the roof?

A

they must verify the attack & evac. stairs.. If elevators cant be used then take elevator to 2 floors below fire & proceed to roof via evac stairs.
pg.57

33
Q

Who is responsible to control ventilation in areas other than the fire apt.?

A

2nd truck to arrive as directed by the IC.

6.3.2

34
Q

After the 2nd truck has maintained the evac. stair door closed & initiated the search of the hallway on the fire floor,What shall Lt. Wicken do now?
A. shove pine cones in his ass
B. Proceed to floor above to deploy a WCD
C. Initiate search of attack stair for 5 floors above the fire.
D. Initiate search of evac. stair for 5 floors above fire.

A

C.
search for any bldg. occupants that may have tried using these stairs to evacuate. communicate results to IC or sector supervisor if established.
pg.58

35
Q 
The 2nd OVM's tools & duties remain the same as 1st due.However the roof mans tools are a lil different how so?
A. halligan,axe, ram
B. Halligan, hook or axe
C. Halligan, maul, LSR, life belt
D. 18" Black dildo & KY
A

C.
he proceeds to apt. above w/ 1st roof FF.
pg. 59

36
Q

Correct info can be found in what choice in regards to 3rd truck at a HRFPMD?
A. The OVM proceeds to grab an elevator
B. The co. proceeds to floor above w/ their KO curtain
C. The co. reports to the lobby & the roof man takes KO curtain to apt. directly over the fire apt.along w/ his normal complement of tools.

A

C.
The co. reports to lobby & is to be directed by the IC. the 3rd truck can be used to cover the roof if it wasn’t done by the 1st & 2nd LCC’s.
6.3.3

37
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Your working in the truck today & receive a ticket as 6th due to a fire in a HRFPMD. What are you responsible for?

A

your the vent support group,& you respond w/ your 2nd piece. when 10-84 report to IC w/ 2 ppv’s.

38
Q

What is the priority order for the use of PPV fans?
A. pressurizing the evac , attack, public hall
B. pressurize the attack, public hall, evac.
C. pressurize public hall, evac, attack
D. Pressurize Attack, Evac., Public hall

A

D. A.E.P.

6.3.6

39
Q

What are the tools in a standpipe kit?

A

G.N.C.S.O.A.P.

6.6 E

40
Q

Duplex & triplex apts. mostly have only 1 entrance from a public hall. Engine ops. will be the same as in FP bldgs. w/ what exception?

A

the 3rd & 4th engines will have to be readily available to stretch thru an adjoining apt. & into the fire apt. by way of a breached wall.
pg. 70

41
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What is an indicator that a door is a 2nd exit for a duplex or triplex apt.?

A

doors that have no letter or # designation.

pg. 71

42
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Lt. Surbito loves working in E-290. Today he receives a ticket to respond to a fire in a cellar of a FPMD. The fire is controlled by the sprinklers and he has found out that it is a huge pile of shit burning. Can he order his men to use the standpipe?

A

Yes when it would not expose the men to an IDLH & w/ sound judgement an engine boss can use the standpipe & notify the IC.
6.7.5

43
Q

LRFPMD’s are less than 75’ tall,will vary in height from 3 -7 stories, & can be isolated or attached.B/C these bldg’s. are lower in height venting the attack stair bulkhead is still a priority. Who will give the ok to vent & who is venting it?

A

IC’s approval, & 1st & 2nd due roof FF’s

pg. 74

44
Q

Fires in LRFPMD’s can be extinguished using either 1 3/4” or 2 1/2” hose hand stretched from the rig. What is the criteria in determining what type hose to use?

A

If every apt. door is w/in 50’ of every stairway on that floor then 1 3/4” hose can be used when compatible w/ fire conditions.(short hallways)
if any apt. door is more than 50’ from any stairway than 2 1/2” should be stretched from the rig.( long halls) 7.2

45
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The 1st truck shall proceed to the fire floor & notify the IC of the type of stairs(open/enclosed).If there are 2 stairs who shall he notify?

A

The IC & the engine boss. He shall also notify the IC & engine boss of heat & smoke conditions in the stars or public halls. 7.3 A

46
Q

Most ops are similar to HRFPMD’s in that the truck will locate apt. door if not left open. don’t chock it open until line is moving in and leaving a member at the apt. door. Does the member have to be inside or outside the apt. door/

A

Either or as long as the door can be ajar.

pg. 77

47
Q

The OVM & LCC once again are teamed up. What is the correct tool assignment for these members?
A. LCC- deems necessary/OVM- H.H., halligan
B. LCC- Deems necessary/OVM- set of irons
C. LCC- set of irons/OVM- deems necessary
D. LCC- set of irons/OVM H.H, halligan

A

D

This is the only bulletin i’ve seen where the LCC has a tool assignment. pg.77

48
Q

If no outside ops are indicated what shall the OVM/LCC team do?

A

proceed to fire floor & team up w/ their officer.

If the 2nd truck is delayed the boss may order this team to the apt. directly above the fire. pg. 77

49
Q

What is the 1st roof mans tools & where is he going?

A

H.H, Halligan, LSR, & life belt
goes to roof
pg. 78

50
Q

What is the priority order for roof access in a LRFPMD?

A
  1. Stairway in a attached adjoining bldg.( in a individual bldg. w/ 2 separate sections the use of the protected adjoining is the priority)
  2. enclosed evac. stair
  3. aerial or T.L.
    pg. 78
51
Q

The 2nd arriving truck shall include what in their tool assignment?

A

can,hook,axe or maul, halligan, hdra-ram,SCBA’s,CO meter TIC, KO curtain
7.3.2

52
Q

What are the duties of the 2nd truck?

A

They are responsible for all floors & stairs above the fire floor. They shall proceed to apt. directly over the fire apt. 7.3.2

53
Q

If the fire is on the top floor what shall the 2nd truck inside team be doing?

A

coordinate vent,entry,&search of fire floor w/ 1st truck. 7.3.2

54
Q

Again the OVM & LCC team up. Do you agree or disagree that their tool assignment & most of their duties remain the same?

A

AGREE.

if any VESis to be made they must communicate it w/ the 1st truck boss. 7.3.2 B

55
Q

Do you agree/disagree that the 2nd roof mans tools & duties remain the same as 1st due?

A

Agree

pg. 80

56
Q

If the 1st roof FF determines a LSR operation is not feasible from the roof who shall he immediately contact?

A

The 2nd roof FF. if he hasn’t reached the roof yet.

7.6 2

57
Q

What are the 5 conditions that need to be present for a wind impacted fire to occur?

A

Wind
Fire in a apt.
Failed or opened window in fire room
Fire apt. door leading to public hall left open
An area of low pressure i.e. opened stair door, open apt. door on opposite side creating a flow path 2.2

58
Q

L-103’s OVM reports that he sees fire pulsating out the window. Being on the inside you would think that interior conditions have improved. agree/disagree?

A

Disagree. When smoke & fire pulse out a window interior conditions will temporarily subside,however when it pulses back in conditions will dramatically deteriorate. 3.2

59
Q

What is the classic ventilation profile of a wind impacted fire?

A

Fire or smoke is visible inside the fire apt. that is not venting out an open or failed window. 3.2.2

60
Q

After deployment of a WCD fire may vent around the sides &top of the WCD. What must be done after the device has been deployed?
A. break the deployment window
B. Open the deployment window half way
C. close the deployment window

A

C. to prevent auto exposure

4.2.1

61
Q

When an exterior stream has been employed what is the best way(s) of operating it into the fire apt.?
A. direct it at the floor level
B. must be directed at the ceiling
C. deflecting it off the ceiling is the best result
D. flood the fire apt.

A

B & C

4.2.2

62
Q

If it is determined that the smoke & heat condition in the hallway is due to wind & the apt. door is left opened, the truck boss shall ensure members exit the public hall immediately. After confirmation that the alternative strategy has been successfully implemented the truck boss & 1 FF enters the hall to gain control of the apt. door. What does the other member of FE team do?

A

He remains at the attack stair doorway on the HALLWAY side to ensure the door stays closed.
sec. 5

63
Q

In the previous question who is responsible for control & coordination on the stairwell side?

A

The engine boss

sec. 5

64
Q

Once the decision has been made by the IC &/or the fire sector supervisor to enter the fire apt. who shall enter 1st?

A

The engine w/ the line followed by the truck. this is in order to cool the fire apt. immediately
sec. 5

65
Q

Prior to entering the fire apt. who shall the engine boss contact to assist him in locating & extinguishing the main body of fire?

A

The roof FF.

66
Q

When the door to the fire apt.is found closed & window failure has not occurred but size up indicates there is a wind condition what actions are to be taken prior to entry into fire apt.?

A

line can be advanced & charged at that location
WCD is in position ready for immediate deployment.
HRN ordered to point of operation
5.3

67
Q

Prior to opening the door of the fire apt. as stated in the previous question, what shall the truck boss do?

A

Get a report of outside conditions from members operating out there, as well as get a report from the roof FF operating on the floor above. 5.3

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