Mtriol Recent Updates Flashcards
Question 18:
Of the following Buckeye Pipeline response duties, which is correct and in accordance with Department policy?
A: Valves should always be closed as per duties outlined in the response card manual, except when a unit is required to protect life or property. If a unit is diverted from isolation duties, the dispatcher must be immediately notified by the unit officer.
B: Patrolling the pipeline to locate the leak will be on foot or by apparatus as designated in the response manual. When units have the responsibility of both closing a manual valve and patrolling to adjacent valve(s), shutting the valve shall take place prior to patrolling.
C: Foot patrols are conducted by two handie-talkie equipped firefighters. When a unit officer determines that the duties of shutting down valves and patrolling the pipeline cannot be accomplished, the officer must request the response of another unit directly through the dispatcher.
D: Upon receipt of a 9000 series box, prior to leaving quarters, confirm your unit is equipped with the special valve wrench and Buckeye Pipeline Response Manual. Any unit special called which does not have the special valve wrenches or Buckeye Pipeline Response Manual shall notify the dispatcher and proceed to the box location.
Explanation: C
A) Valves should always be closed as per duties outlined in the response card manual, except when a unit is required to protect life LIFE a serious, life-threatening situation. If a unit is diverted from isolation duties, the dispatcher must be immediately notified by the unit officer.
A Note: The dispatcher will special call a designated alternate unit to carry out the isolation duties.
B) Patrolling the pipeline to locate the leak will be on foot or by apparatus as designated in the response manual. When units have the responsibility of closing a manual valve and patrolling to adjacent valve(s), BOTH functions are to be carried out SIMULTANEOUSLY.
D) Upon receipt of a 9000 series box, prior to leaving quarters, confirm your unit is equipped with the special valve wrench and Buckeye Pipeline Response Manual. Any unit special called which does not have the special valve wrenches or Buckeye Pipeline Response Manual shall RESPOND TO THE QUARTERS of the nearest unit so equipped and secure this equipment.
D Note: Units shall contact the Dispatcher to ascertain the location of the nearest unit quarters with such equipment.
AUC 149 6.2, 6.2.1, 6.3.2, 7.1, 7.2
Question 37:
Members of Ladder 385 are at the rock for KLSR education day. During the discussion about the rope the following statements were made. Which one was correct?
A: During a lowering operation the KLSR will always be used with an energy absorber.
B: The KLSR rope will be marked every one (1) foot; the one foot mark is designed to assist the operator in identifying speed.
C: For a single slide, the KLSR will be used in conjunction with a mechanical decent control device, presently the Petzl I’D L.
D: The KLSR is 1-inch in diameter.
Explanation: A
B. The KLSR rope will be marked every one (1) METER; the one METER mark is designed to assist the operator in identifying speed.
C. FOR A LOWERING OPERATION the KLSR will be used in conjunction with a mechanical decent control device, presently the Petzl I’D L. FOR A SINGLE SLIDE EVOLUTION FOUR (4) TURNS ON THE PERSONAL HARNESS HOOK ARE REQUIRED.
D. The KLSR is 1/2 INCH in diameter.
Rope 10 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1
Question 13:
At a standpipe operation, in the extreme case of a third line being stretched to the floor above the fire, and if the floor outlet is in an _______ stairway, consideration may be given to hooking up the 3rd line to the outlet on the original fire floor. Approval by the ________ is needed to hook up an additional line to an outlet on the original fire floor.
A: unenclosed; IC or Fire Sector Supervisor
B: unenclosed; IC
C: enclosed; IC or Fire Sector Supervisor
D: enclosed; IC
NEW INFORMATION IN THE NEW ENGINE OPS
Emergencies involving scaffolding will present FDNY units with unique challenges. Which operational guideline at these incidents is incorrect?
A: In all instances, units shall cordon off the area below the scaffold to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. This area shall be taped off. This marks the danger area for civilians and FD personnel.
B: If possible, enter the building from an entrance out of the danger area.
C: It may be necessary to dismantle the scaffold to leave the area in a safe condition. This must be done from the exterior of the building.
D: The anchor points of the scaffolding must be evaluated by the first arriving units as soon as possible.
Explanation:
C. It may be necessary to dismantle the scaffold to leave the area in a safe condition. This must be done from the INTERIOR of the building.
Question 6:
Buildings are required to have all exposed standpipes and sprinkler piping painted red. The law outlines specific exceptions, such as branch piping. Dedicated valve handles of fire protection systems are colored. Which is correctly stated?
A: Standpipe - black
B: Combination standpipes - green
C: Sprinklers - green
D: Non-automatic sprinklers - aluminum
C
Question 14:
The Petzl I’D Decent Control Device (DCD) is part of the new Kernmantle Life Saving Rope (KLSR) system. Which intended use of this device is described incorrectly?
A: The Petzl I’D (DCD) is a self-braking descent control device used to lower a firefighter for rescue pickup of a trapped victim.
B:✔The Petzl I’D (DCD) is not intended for use in the Civilian Vertical Escape System (CVES), to assist in the vertical ascent/descent of victims, e.g. stuck occupied elevators.
C:✘The Petzl I’D (DCD) is intended for use in emergencies where the KLSR might be attached to a firefighter, i.e. confined space entry, ice rescue, etc.
D: The Petzl I’D (DCD) is not to be used to haul a victim vertically by engine or ladder companies.
Explanation:
B. The Petzl I’D (DCD) IS INTENDED for use in the Civilian Vertical Escape System (CVES), to assist in the vertical ascent/descent of victims, e.g. stuck occupied elevators.
BULLETIN RELEASED JULY 2021
TB Rope 10 Data Sheet 4 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
Question 32:
On a response for a stuck elevator in a high rise building, one of your members discovers that the standpipe system has been shut down. There was no notification to the Fire Department prior to discovering this. You would be correct to take all of the following actions except?
A: Issue an FDNY Summons to restore the system.
B: Serve an immediate summons for “failure to notify.”
C: Unless otherwise directed, the building shall be evacuated or a fire watch maintained.
D: If serviceability of the system is in doubt, forward an A-8 to the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Suppression Unit.
Explanation: C
A) Issue a “FORTHWITH” VIOLATION ORDER to restore the system.
Also discs placed, tags placed by the building impairment coordinator/owner, and BC requested to respond (IF large life hazard, large property value or sprinkler head replacement.)
Upon return to quarters:
All 1st alarm units notified of particulars via telephone.
A-500 (where required) to Division Commander
AUC 5 Ch 2 Add 4 4.5
Question 46:
In a high rise building of older, traditional construction, an ECC would be “most correct” to generally supply the standpipe system with a pressure of?
A: 105 psi plus an additional 5 psi per floor of elevation, measured to the floor on which the standpipe is located.
B: 105 psi plus an additional 5 psi per floor of elevation, measured to the floor on which the hoseline will be operating.
C: 100 psi plus an additional 5 psi per floor of elevation, measured to the floor on which the hoseline will be operating.
D: 100 psi plus an additional 5 psi per floor of elevation, measured to the floor on which the standpipe is located.
Explanation:
Example—If fire is on the 26th floor of a HRFPMD, the ECC should supply 230 psi to the standpipe system (105 psi-baseline + 125 psi for 25 floors of elevation).
Note: If not utilizing supply charts, ECC’s MAY, for ease of computation, use the formula 100 plus an additional 5 psi per floor of elevation when performing street hydraulics.
The guideline of supplying standpipe systems with 105 psi, plus an additional 5 psi per floor of elevation should be used as the PRIMARY GUIDE at most operations in buildings that are known to be older, traditional construction.
Eng Ch 5 4.3.7, 4.3.8
Question 67:
First alarm units are operating at a stubborn fire on the first floor of a multiple dwelling. After getting reports that there is no progress being made by interior hoselines, the IC orders an engine company to operate an exterior hoseline through an open window into the fire area. The Lieutenant supervising this line would be incorrect to consider which point below?
A: The stream should be operated at a steep angle, by placing the members as close to the structure as possible.
B: The nozzle should be partially opened and held steady to create a tight stream which minimizes air entrainment. There should be no circular or whipping motion.
C: After applying water to the ceiling, the stream should be moved upward towards the top of the window opening (the lintel) and operated for a few seconds off the lintel.
D: Exterior handlines should only be used as long as necessary to visually see improvement in the fire conditions. Normally this is approximately 10 seconds.
Explanation:
B. The nozzle should be FULLY opened and held steady to create a tight stream which minimizes air entrainment. There should be no circular or whipping motion.
THIS SECTION WAS UPDATED THROUGHOUT AND INCORPORATES INFORMATION FROM THE NEW ENGINE OPERATIONS
Multiple Dwellings Ch 1 2.5.9
