Multiple Dwellings

Question 0

A partition provided for the purpose of protecting life by furnishing an area of exit, or refuge, and having a fire resistive rating of at least threehours as per the 1938 Building Code.

Answer 0

Fire partition

Question 1

A fire-rated, smoke tight wall having protected openings designed to restrict the spread of fire from one structure to another, or from one area of a structure to another. It extends continuously from the foundation to, or through, the roof with sufficient structural stability to withstand the collapse of construction on either side of it.

Answer 1

Fire Wall

Fire Wall ratings for 1968 BC are rated at 4 hours

2008 BC are rated at 2 or 3 hours depending on occupancy.

Question 2

NEW LAW TENEMENTS

BUILT ON OR AFTER 4/12/1901 AND BEFORE 1916.

Answer 2

Generally six or seven stories high.

35’ to 50’ wide.

85’ in depth.

Five to six apartments per floor.

The first floor (cellar ceiling) is of fireproof construction and unpierced.

The entrance to the cellar is by way of exterior stairs.

Question 3

NEW LAW TENEMENTS

BUILT BETWEEN 1916 AND 1929

Answer 3

much larger floor area, e.g. 150’ x 200’.

To avoid being required to be built of fireproof construction, the floor areas were broken up into areas of 2,500 square feet or less. This means that between some apartments there are brick or fireproof partitions which effectively limit thehorizontal spread of fire. However, these dividing walls only go as high as the ceiling of the top floor. This results in a very large undivided cockloft area.

Question 4

NFP MULTIPLE DWELLINGS

BUILT ON OR AFTER 4/18/1929

known as “Apartment Houses.”

Answer 4

Between 1930 and 1940, firewalls were required to be carried to the underside of the roof boards, and after 1940, to the top of the roof boards. These changes were designed to effectively reduce the size of the cockloft and limit fire spread.

The size of the area to be enclosed by fire walls is 3,000 square feet.

Question 5

MD-General Ops

The first line is stretched via the interior stairs to the location of the fire. The purpose of this line is to protect the primary means of egress for occupants evacuating the building and to confine and extinguish the fire.

Answer 5

An exception to stretching the first line up the interior stairs may be made when flame is issuing from windows opening onto the fire escape and endangering people trying to come down the fire escape. In this case, the first line may be operated from the street to protect people on the fire escape.

Question 6

Who chocks the front door?

Answer 6

First member entering the building

Question 7

Hoselines should not be operated into ventilation holes from the roof as thisdecreases ventilation and nullifies the action of lines operating on the top floor. A roof line should be used only to:

Answer 7

• prevent fire from extending past the trench,
• to protect exposures,
• or to extinguish fire that cannot be reached from below, such as fire in a cornice.

Question 8

For a fire in an Old Law or New Law Tenement, fire on two floors.

If progress is not made on at least one floor in a short period of time,

Answer 8

special call an extra engine and truck

transmit a 2nd alarm.

Question 9

If fire is in a shaft extending into an exposure,

Answer 9

transmit a 2nd alarm.

Question 10

If fire is extending into two exposures,

Answer 10

transmit a 3rd alarm.

Question 11

Who must make known to the IC and other members the manner in which the floors and apartments are designated, i.e., whether numerically or alphabetically? Apartment 2E could be on the second floor or on the fifth floor.

Answer 11

The first officer inside the fire building

Question 12

Some of theations which may call for the use of outside streams are:

Answer 12

To protect life by putting a stream between the fire and the occupants.

To protect exposures.

To confine the fire.

To diminish heavy fire so that an interior attack can be made.

Question 13

Old Law Tenement

If people are out on the fire escape when the first engine company arrives, and it appears that those people are in danger because of fire coming out the windows,then two lines should be stretched.

Answer 13

One line will remain in the street to protect the people on the fire escape and the other line will be taken into the building.

Question 14

OLT

Cellar Fire

The first line should be stretched to the cellar entrance door which is located inside the building, under the interior stairway on the first floor.

Answer 14

This 1st line should not be advanced down the cellar stairs if there is an outside entrance to the cellar at the front or rear of the building, unless the fire is minor.

The second hoseline stretched should be advanced into the cellar by way of thefront or rear entrance to the cellar.

Question 15

Pipe Recesses

If the pipe is hot to the touch, a top floor examination is required and notification made to ________________________

Answer 15

officer and the IC.

Question 16

If the fire is showing out windows in the throat, courtyard and front windows, and a tower ladder stream is being used, it should be directed at the windows in the ______ first.

Answer 16

throat

The stream should then be advanced toward the front of the building and finally operated into the front windows.

Question 17

The primary means of getting to the roof would be

Answer 17

winged or isolated stairways in the same building or any stairway in an adjoining building, if feasible.

Question 18

The officer who arrives first on the fire floor shall transmit the followinginformation to the Incident Commander:

LODANCE

Answer 18

Location of the fire apartment: (Wing, Floor, Apartment No.)

Number of apartments on the floor of the fire wing.

Fire conditions: (Fire out in public hall, heavy smoke condition)

Access: Location of stairway in fire wing closest to fire apartment. Report if it is possible to go from one wing to another above the firstfloor. (Transverse, wing or isolated stairs)

Fire extension: Whether fire is extending and how it is extending.Need and location for additional lines. (Fire floor or floor above adjacent apartment). Give reasons.
Difficulties or delays in gaining entrance to the fire apartment or in advancing the line. Give reasons.

Occupants: If occupants have been located and are accounted for. (This information may be obtained from one of the occupants or from a neighbor).

Question 19

The trench should be cut about __________ from the initial vent hole.

Answer 19

20 feet

Question 20

A charged line should be in position on the roof to protect personnel and the trench opening. This line may be operated into the trench in a brief,sweeping, side to side motion to prevent fire from extending across the opening. Such operations should only be conducted after adequate precautions are taken to prevent injury to interior operating forces.

Answer 20

Some cocklofts are as much as four feet deep.

Question 21

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

The stack effect is influenced by:

Answer 21

• the height of the building,
• temperature differential between outside and inside temperatures, - air leakage to other floors,
• and the wind.

Question 22

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

An IC should confirm that all HVAC systems are ______________ prior to commencing any fire operations.

Answer 22

shut down

Question 23

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

The doors to elevator machinery rooms at the roof level should not be used for ventilation purposes until

Answer 23

the fire is under control.

Question 24

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

The first to arrive OV firefighter shall first complete an outside survey of the fire building. If no outside operations are indicated and the building has Fireman Service elevators, the OV firefighter will:

x Report to the lobby
x Place an elevator car in Fireman Service Phase II

Answer 24

If the OV firefighter is involved in an outside operation and the fire is above the seventh floor, the elevator cars will be operated by a member from second truck and/or other members designated by the IC. The IC must ensure that, if available, at least 2 elevators will be driven in “Fireman Service Phase II” by firefighters for the duration of the operation.

Question 25

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

It is not usually necessary to force apartment doors on the fire floor other than the fire apartment door. A heavy smoke condition in the hallway indicates that the door to the fire apartment most likely has been left open.

Answer 25

When the main body of fire has been controlled, adjoining apartments can be forced for reasons such as

• high carbon monoxide readings or
• severe smoke conditions in the public hallway.

Question 26

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

Generally, the only apartment requiring access on the floor above is the apartment directly above the fire apartment. No other doors should be forced without sufficient reasons, e.g.,

Answer 26

• high carbon monoxide readings at the end of a hall,
• specific reports of persons needing assistance,
• concentrated smoke conditions due to stack effect on a particular floor.

Question 27

The 10-77 signal will be given at all HRFPMD where

Answer 27

• fire is visible from the exterior on arrival,

- or other factors indicate the need for the 10-77 assigned units, such as wind impacted conditions.

Question 28

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

2nd Engine Company:

Upon exiting the elevator, survey the hallway to determine

Answer 28

• Hallway layout;
• Location of the reported fire apartment;
• Length of stretch from the attack stairs to the fire apartment;
• The number of apartment doors from the attack stairs to the fire apartment door;
• All turns the hose stretch will need to make in order to reach the fire apartment;
• The number of turns in the stairwell.
• Has the line been charged or will it be charged before leaving the stairway?

Question 29

If the HRN is to be used, the 4th assigned engine will put it into operation.They will either use the hose already in place for the second hoseline, or stretch their own line.

Answer 29

If the 4th assigned engine company is not equipped with a HRN, the officer shall contact the dispatcher for the identity of the unit carrying the HRN that has already been assigned to the 10-77.

If none of the first four engine companies are equipped with a HRN, the dispatcher shall special call the nearest HRN equipped engine company and notify the IC of their identity.

Question 30

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

Notify the IC or Engine Officer (if the IC is not on the scene):

Answer 30

• The stairwell closest to the fire apartment;
• The type of stairs (open/enclosed, scissor/return, etc.)
• If scissor stairs, whether they are or are not correctly labeled.

Question 31

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more )

Who designates the Attack Stairway?

Answer 31

1st Due Truck Officer after “Consulting” with 1st Due Engine Officer

Question 32

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more )

2ND LADDER COMPANY TO ARRIVE

Answer 32

• Ensure that all elevators are recalled and searched.
• Control ventilation in areas other than the fire apartment as directed by the IC.
• Search of the public hallway, and ensure all evacuation stair doors are closed on the fire floor.
• Search of the attack stairwell for five floors above the fire floor.
• Coordinate WCD deployment, if ordered deployed by the IC.

Question 33

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

True or False

There may be more than one evacuation stairway in a building.

Answer 33

True

Any stairway not designated as the attack stairway is considered an evacuation stairway.

Question 34

If a WCD deployment is initiated, the __________ company officer must coordinate this evolution.

Answer 34

2nd ladder company officer

Question 35

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more )

2nd Due OV

If no outside operations are indicated and the building is equipped with fireman service elevators, operate in conjunction with the OV from the 1st ladder company and secure another elevator.

If the building does not have fireman service elevators, proceed to the fire floor, team up with your officer and operate as ordered.

Answer 35

If the building has a “service” freight elevator that is remote from the fire area and can be safely used, notify the IC and operate the service elevator,if directed, with building personnel.

Question 36

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more )

1st Roof

Halligan
HydraRam
KO Curtain

Answer 36

2nd Roof

Halligan
Maul
LSR

Question 37

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

3RD LADDER COMPANY TO ARRIVE

Answer 37

• shall confirm the evacuation stairway door(s) have been closed on the fire floor and are maintained in a closed position. Until the Fire Sector Supervisor and/or the IC deems that the situation no longer presents a hazard in that particular stairwell.
• The Roof Firefighter shall proceed to the apartment directly above the fire with a KO Curtain, in addition to his/her normal complement of tools, to assist members operating on that floor.
• If a WCD is being deployed, they may be assigned to the apartment below the fire apartment to secure the WCD lower ropes.
• If a LSR rescue is in progress, they may be assigned to the floor below to receive the rescued victim and member being lowered on the rope.
• Generally, they should be used to conduct searches of stairways and hallwayswhen reports indicate severe smoke above the fire sector. SAE Group

Question 38

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

VENTILATION SUPPORT GROUP

Answer 38

6th ladder company assigned on a 10-77

• Two 27 inch Tempest PPV Fans and exhaust hoses
• eye and ear protection
• DaveClark headset and handie-talkies
• CO detectors
• elevator keys
• Halligan and heavyaxe (for elevator operations)
• door chocks
• hand-lights
• SCBA and full PPE

Question 39

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

The priority order for the use of PPV fans will be:

Answer 39

1. Pressurizing the attack stairwell to support the fire attack, by controlling the smoke condition at the attack stair doorway and throughout the attack stairway.
2. Pressurizing the evacuation stairwell for smoke and CO control.
3. Ventilating the public hallways for smoke and CO control.

Question 40

HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
(75’ or more in height)

The ventilation support group will inform the Incident Commander of therecommended placement of the PPV fans based on:

Answer 40

The number of PPV fans and personnel available

The location of the fire floor

The number of floors in the building

The stage of firefighting operations

When fans are in position, the IC shall be notified. The IC will authorize the pressurization.

Question 41

STANDPIPE AND SPRINKLERS

A second 3½” line shall be stretched to supply the siamese if:

Answer 41

More than one line is to be used from the standpipe.

There are indications that the system is not receiving enough water volume or pressure, (as determined by handie-talkie communication from the engine officer, IC, or readings on pump panel flow meter).

A “no flow” registered on the flow meter indicates a valve is closed in the system (riser control valve). A “high flow” reading indicates a pipe may have fractured or other outlet valves are open on the riser.

Question 42

The 2nd or 3rd supply line shall be connected to a lower floor standpipe outlet if:

Answer 42

• There is a riser control valve stuck closed between the siamese and the riser.
• The riser control valve and/or post indicator valve is shut down, and cannot be opened or located.
• There is a leak in the piping system at any point below grade allowing the water to drain off. (In this case, it may be necessary to shut down the riser control valve or the Post Indicator Valve).
• Foreign matter (cans, bottles, balls) has created obstructions in the siamese inlets.
• Anytime the siamese is being supplied and an engine officer or the Incident Commander communicates there is not enough water pressure. The ECC supplying the siamese shall communicate to the IC the flow meter reading.

Question 43

Hoseline operated from standpipes shall be

Answer 43

Lightweight standpipe hose with 2” lead length and 1” MST shall be used.

If lightweight hose is unavailable, 2½” diameter hose with controlling nozzle and 1 1/8” Main Stream Tip (MST) shall be used.

Question 44

LOW RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (Less than 75’)

Answer 44

• Will vary in height, generally from three to seven stories.
• Can be isolated buildings or attached buildings.
• May be built as one building with two separate sections, separated by fire doors on each floor.
• May contain one single stairway or two remote stairways. These stairways may be open or enclosed.
• May have elevators.
• May have compactors.
• Usually not equipped with standpipe systems, thus requiring a hand stretched hoseline, supplied by a pumper.

Question 45

LOW RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (Less than 75’)

Because of the lower building height of these fireproof buildings and the heavy smoke conditions that usually occur in the attack stairway after the attack has begun, emphasis will generally be placed on venting the attack stair bulkhead after approval of the ___ ,early in the operation.

Answer 45

IC

Question 46

LOW RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (Less than 75’)

ENGINE OPERATIONS:

If the hallways in these structures are small, that is, every apartment door is within ____ of every stairway on that floor, then ____ hose can be stretched from the pumper when compatible with fire conditions.

Answer 46

50’

1¾”

However, if a LRFPMD has long hallways, that is, any apartment door is more than 50’ from any stairway on that floor, then the additional GPM available from 2½” hose may be needed and 2½” hose should be hand stretched from the pumper.

Question 47

____________ Commanders shall ensure that non-standpipe buildings where 1¾” hosemay be used are entered into CIDS.

Answer 47

Division Commanders

Question 48

LOW RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (Less than 75’)

1ST LADDER COMPANY TO ARRIVE

Officer

Answer 48

• Notify the IC if the stairs are open or enclosed.
• When there are two stairways, notify the IC and the engine officer of the attack stairway.
• Notify the IC and engine officer of the heat and smoke conditions found in the stairs or public hallways.

Question 49

LOW RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (Less than 75’)

Note: Special Situation:
There are a few isolated buildings that exist where there is only one open interior stairway to the roof, and the roof cannot be accessed via aerial or tower ladder. In this situation, a decision must be made by the company officer as to whether or not roof ventilation is required. If the stairway is not an IDLH and safety permits, the Roof Firefighter may be ordered to take the interior stair to the roof, provided that the fire apartment door is controlled and maintained closed by ___________________________________.

Answer 49

the ladder company officer

Question 50

LOW RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (Less than 75’)

2ND LADDER COMPANY TO ARRIVE

KO curtain

Answer 50

• This unit is responsible for all floors and stairs above the fire floor.
• They should proceed to the floor above to locate and force entry into the apartment directly above the fire.
• They should be prepared to assist the fire floor from this location if:
  x Ventilation is needed for the fire apartment. This must be coordinated with the first Ladder Company Officer;
  x Assistance is required from above in determining the fire apartment layout;
  x A Life Saving Rope Rescue is required from this location;
  x KO curtain deployment is needed.

Top floor fire:
x Coordinate vent, entry and search of fire floor with first LadderCompany.
x The 2nd ladder Roof FF will bring the KO curtain to the roof.

Question 51

LOW RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (Less than 75’)

2ND LADDER COMPANY TO ARRIVE

Roof Firefighter

Top Floor Fire

Answer 51

Top floor fire: Bring the KO Curtain in lieu of the LSR and Life Belt.

Question 52

LOW RISE FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (Less than 75’)

If the 1st Roof Firefighter determines a LSR operation is not practical from the roof level, then the following options are available:

Answer 52

If the 2nd Roof Firefighter has not already reached the roof, the 1st Roof Firefighter should immediately direct that member to the apartment directly above the fire apartment. The 2nd Roof Firefighter shall bring their assigned tools including the LSR to the apartment directly above the fire apartment. In buildings with two enclosed stairs, the 2nd Roof Firefighter may descend the evacuation stairway to the apartment directly above the fire apartment.

In buildings with an open interior stairway, the IC may direct members or another unit to bring an available LSR (Squad, Rescue, or engine company), to the apartment directly above the fire apartment.

Question 53

WIND IMPACTED FIRES IN FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS

The following five conditions must be present for a wind impacted fire to occur:

Answer 53

1. Wind.
2. Fire in an apartment.
3. Failed or opened window in the fire room.
4. Fire apartment door leading to the public hall left open or not fully closed.
5. An area of low pressure such as an opened stairwell door, or an opened apartment door on the opposite side of the public hallway from the fire apartment. This characteristic of air movement is known as the Flow Path.

Question 54

WIND IMPACTED FIRES IN FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS

The impact of the wind will be affected by

Answer 54

• the size of the window opening
• the fuel load
• and the stage of the fire when the window failed

Question 55

WIND IMPACTED FIRES IN FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS

The _________________________ must be notified immediately when any of these conditions are observed.

Answer 55

IC and company officer

The communication of this critical information to the IC and company officers operating inside the building must be acknowledged.

Question 56

WIND IMPACTED FIRES IN FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS

The roof firefighter in the apartment above the fire may be able to provide the following information:

Answer 56

• Size and layout of the fire apartment.
• Visible fire or smoke coming from the fire apartment.
• By keeping the apartment door open and opening a window, the roof firefighter will be able to simulate how the wind will flow through the apartment.

Question 57

WIND IMPACTED FIRES IN FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS

The door to the stairwell must remain closed until the alternate strategy has been implemented, and the IC receives confirmation of the following:

Answer 57

x A KO Curtain or Window Blanket has been deployed over the target window(s) and is secured in place.

And/or

x The stream of a High Rise Nozzle, Exterior Stream, or Flanking Strategy has controlled the fire.

Note: In most circumstances, the KO Curtain would normally be the first tactic used due to its availability and time it takes to deploy.

Question 58

WIND IMPACTED FIRES IN FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS

Once confirmation is received that the alternative strategy has been successfully implemented, the following actions may be taken:

Answer 58

Approval to enter the public hallway must be given by the IC, Operations Section Chief or Fire Sector Supervisor.

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

The other member of the interior team will remain at the attack stairwell door on the hallway side of the door to ensure the stairwell door remains closed limiting the flow path and to act as a beacon in case members need to evacuate the hallway. The Engine officer shall be responsible for control and coordination on the stairwell side of the door.

Once the Ladder Officer gains control of the fire apartment door, have the Engine Company advance the charged hoseline to the fire apartment door. The Ladder company member who remained at the stairwell door shall also advance to the fire apartment door.

Once the decision has been made by the IC and/or Fire Sector Supervisor to enter the fire apartment, the Engine Company must enter the apartment first followed by the Ladder Company.

Question 59

WIND IMPACTED FIRES IN FIREPROOF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS

Prior to entering the fire apartment, to assist the engine company in locating and extinguishing the main body of fire, the Engine Officer shall contact the roof firefighter, or other member operating in the apartment above the fire apartment,and request the following information:

Answer 59

1. Description of fire apartment (e.g., L-shape, 3 bedroom apartment)
2. Location of the main body of fire (e.g., kitchen, bedroom, living room)
3. Most direct route to the fire area (e.g., When you enter the apartment, go in straight 6 feet and make a right down the hallway, the fire room will be the second door on the left approximately 12 feet down.

Question 60

Which of the following statements accurately describes the features of a New Law Tenement?

A: Stairway to the cellar is located inside the building.

B: Between 1916 and 1929, floor areas were broken up into units of 3000 square feet or less.

C: Between 1930 and 1940, firewalls were requried to be carried to the top of the roof boards.

D: All interior walls and furred partitions are required to be fire stopped at each story.

Answer 60

D: All interior walls and furred partitions are required to be fire stopped at each story.

Explanation: MDs

A. Sect 2.1.11 - OLT
B. Sect 2.2.2.B - Between 1916 and 1929, floor areas were broken up into units of 2500 square feet or less.
C. Sect 2.2.3.C - Between 1930 and 1940, firewalls were requried to be carried to the underside of the roof boards and after 1940, to the top of the roof boards.
D. Sect 2.2.1.I - All interior walls and furred partitions are required to be fire stopped at each story.

Question 61

Your unit is the first arriving company at a fire in an old law tenement. As the initial incident commander, which of the following would be incorrect?

A: For a fire on two floors, special call an extra engine and ladder.

B: If progress is not made on at least one floor in a short period of time, consider transmitting a 2nd alarm.

C: If fire is in a shaft extending into an exposure, transmit a 2nd alarm

D: If fire is extending into two exposures, transmit a 3rd alarm.

Answer 61

B: If progress is not made on at least one floor in a short period of time, consider transmitting a 2nd alarm.

Explanation:
MDs Sect 3.4.4
A. For a fire in an Old Law or New Law Tenement, special call an extra engine and truck for fire on two floors.
B. If progress is not made on at least one floor in a short period of time, TRANSMIT a 2nd alarm.
C. If fire is in a shaft extending into an exposure, transmit a 2nd alarm.
D. If fire is extending into two exposures, transmit a 3rd alarm.

Question 62

A 10-77 has just been transmitted in the borough of Brooklyn. Your unit receives a ticket to respond and has the designation E345C. All of the following accurately describes your responsibilities except?

A: Note the designation of attack, evacuation stairways and apartment numbering system.

B: You will report to the Incident Commander and stand by with the FAST Unit.

C: Monitor handie-talkie transmissions while standing fast.

D: Report in with CFR equipment, forcible entry tools and a set of elevator keys.

Answer 62

D. 6.1.7 The FAST Unit should carry a set of elevator keys.

Explanation:
MDs
A. 6.2.5.B Note the designation of attack, evacuation stairways and apartment numbering system.

B. 6.2.5 CFR Engine Company will report to the IC and stand by with the FAST Unit.

C. 6.2.5.B Monitor handie-talkie transmissions while standing fast.

Question 63

An after action review was held after a fatal fire in a high rise multiple dwelling. Which action taken at this fire should be corrected?

A: The 2nd arriving ladder roof firefighter proceeded to the apartment directly above the fire via the attack stairway.

B: The FAST unit reported to the IC and stood by with the CFR-D Engine

C: The Ventilation Support Group reported to the IC with two positive pressure ventilation fans.

D: Since there were no outside operations, the 1st arriving LCC proceeded to the roof via the evacuation stairway and ensured the stairway bulkheads were not vented until the fire was under control.

Answer 63

D. 6.13.5.E - The 1st arriving LCC proceed to the roof via the evacuation stairway. Ensure that stairway bulkheads are not vented until the main body of fire is KNOCKED DOWN.

Question 64

At a fire in a Hi-rise MD, when ordered by the IC, which unit is responsible to coordinate Wind Control Device (KO Curtain or Window Blanket) deployment?

A: 1st arriving ladder company

B: 2nd arriving ladder company

C: 3rd arriving ladder company

D: Rescue or Squad

Answer 64

Explanation:
Recent changes (MDs and Evol 34) are now consistent and designate the 2ND ARRIVING LADDER to coordinate deployment of the WCD.
MD 6.14.1

Question 65

During a drill on Hi-rise MD fires, members of a prestigious Ladder Company were correct when they agreed that 3rd arriving Ladder company members should be positioned to maintain evacuation stairway doors closed until?

A: Water is on the fire

B: The fire has been knocked down

C: The 3rd arriving Ladder company officer deems that the situation no longer presents a hazard in that particular stairwell

D: The Fire Sector Supervisor and/or IC deems that the situation no longer presents a hazard in that particular stairwell

Answer 65

D: The Fire Sector Supervisor and/or IC deems that the situation no longer presents a hazard in that particular stairwell

Explanation:
Recent updates/changes make GREAT test questions.
MD 6.15.2

Question 66

CIDS information is important, especially when describing stairways and roof access at LRFPMDs. Who orders roof ventilation in LRFPMDs?

A: 1st arriving Ladder Officer

B: Incident Commander

C: 1st Roof Firefighter

D: 1st Engine Officer

Answer 66

B: Incident Commander

Explanation:
MDs
B. 7.7.3 Note - While roof ventilation is emphasized in LRFPMDs, it must not occur until ordered by the IC.

Question 67

Communications in high rise fireproof multiple dwellings can be challenging. Which statement below is most incorrect?

A: 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 125 ft in height.

B: Extreme conditions may require evacuation of the floor below.

C: Most HRFPMDs generally have building communication systems available in the lobby that can be used to control and direct evacuation.

D: HRFPMDs with communications systems should be entered into the CIDS program.

Answer 67

C. 6.20.1 HRFPMDs generally have limited or no building communication systems available in the lobby that can be used by Chief Officers to control and direct evacuation.

Explanation:
MDs
A. 6.20.2.Note
B. 6.20.2

D. 6.20.2.Note