OP - CLASS #2 - Week of 9/22/14: FFP – Taxpayers sec. 5.7 – end, Comm. Man Ch. #9 (All Add's), ICS Ch.#2 Add #3, 4 & 6, TB – Tools #7, 9, 17 & 20, Instructor Instincts Instructor: Capt Mike Barvels Flashcards
PART I - TAXPAYERS SEC. 5.7 - END;
1. As the first arriving Captain at a fire in a 1-story Taxpayer, you know you are the Incident
Commander until the arrival of an officer of higher rank. You would be most correct to transmit
a 2nd alarm in all of the following choices except? (Txpyr 5.7.4)
A) Two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in the store.
B) Fire has extended to the cockloft.
C) Fire has extended into the adjoining occupancy.
D) There is an advanced fire in the cellar.
- A
5.7.4 When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, special call an
extra engine and ladder. Transmit a second alarm for extension to the cockloft,
adjoining occupancy or for an advanced fire in the cellar. The need for additional
ladder companies at these operations is great, anticipate such and special call as
needed.
- At roll call, members of your unit were discussing operations at Taxpayer fires and the
problems associated with fighting these fires depending on the time of day. One member made
an incorrect statement. Indicate the incorrect statement. (Txpyr 6.2)
A) The fire that causes the most problems and losses, and requires the heaviest commitment of
resources and time, occurs after these occupancies are closed.
B) When occurring after these occupancies are closed, the fire may have reached an advanced
stage and involved a good portion of the structure before the alarm has been transmitted.
C) The possibility of a backdraft is great if the fire has not vented itself.
D) When roof ventilation is effected and there is a delay in placing water on the fire, it
i ) intensifies and invariably involves other stores, mainly via the cellar.
- D
- Members of Engine 200 know from experience that a fire in a Taxpayer is usually a fastspreading
and difficult fire to control and extinguish. After a Class 3 alarm at a local bank,
members of this unit made a number of comments concerning Engine operations in Taxpayers.
Which statement made was incorrect? (Txpyr 7.1 -7.1.4)
A) When compatible with fire conditions, 1-3/4” lines may be used in exposures.
B) When heavy or medium fire conditions are encountered, the initial lines should be 2-1/2”.
These lines can later be used to supply distributors, cellar pipes, and heavy stream appliances.
C) If the striking power and the water capability of 2-1/2” hoselines are not required, after the
initial attack, they can be reduced to 1 -3/4 inch lines for subsequent operations.
D) Supplying a sprinkler system is to be given a high priority and should be accomplished
after establishing the initial water supply.
- D
- Members of Engine 200 know from experience that a fire in a Taxpayer is usually a fastspreading
and difficult fire to control and extinguish. After a Class 3 alarm at a local bank,
members of this unit made a number of comments concerning Engine operations in Taxpayers.
Which statement made was incorrect? (Txpyr 7.1 -7.1.4)
A) When compatible with fire conditions, 1-3/4” lines may be used in exposures.
B) When heavy or medium fire conditions are encountered, the initial lines should be 2-1/2”.
These lines can later be used to supply distributors, cellar pipes, and heavy stream appliances.
C) If the striking power and the water capability of 2-1/2” hoselines are not required, after the
initial attack, they can be reduced to 1 -3/4 inch lines for subsequent operations.
D) Supplying a sprinkler system is to be given a high priority and should be accomplished
after establishing the initial water supply.
- D
- Fires occurring in Taxpayers on weekends or after business hours can pose significant
challenges to members of this Department. Which choice below contains incorrect information /—n
regarding tactical considerations for these difficult fires? (Txpyr 7.1.6-7.1.8) ‘
A) If difficulty is encountered in gaining entrance to a taxpayer fire, a small hole made in the
security doors and removal of the window may provide an opening for hose stream operations.
B) Consideration should be given to using cellar pipes or distributors from the roof or floor
above into the fire area. Protection lines must be provided for the members operating these
devices.
C) In many cases where entry is delayed or where the pulling of ceilings is impossible due to
fire conditions or ceiling construction, a hoseline or lines operated properly into a trench cut may
confine the fire. Before these lines are operated all members operating inside the stores must be
notified so that they can report adverse effects to the Incident Commander.
D) For a fire that is traveling rapidly along a row of stores in a Taxpayer, it may be best to skip
stores and stretch lines into alternate stores ahead of the fire. The by-passed stores will be
covered by subsequent lines.
- C
7.1.8 In many cases where entry is delayed or where the pulling of ceilings is
impossible due to fire conditions or ceiling construction, a hoseline or lines
operated properly into a trench cut may confine the fire. Before these lines are
operated all members in the stores must be withdrawn. As soon as interior
operations can be resumed these lines must be shut down before entry into the
area below. Small holes should be made in the ceiling to check for accumulations
of water above the ceiling before interior operations are commenced.
Note: The Engine Company officer shall announce via the handi-talkie
when the initial hoseline attack is to commence. Conditions in areas
behind, adjoining or above the operating hoseline must be monitored
for sudden possible deterioration due to the effects of hoseline
advancement on the fire. All members must be alert to fireground
communications concerning hoseline placement and the
commencement of hoseline operations so that they may seek refuge if
necessary.
- Deputy Chief Smith arrived at quarters after roll call to discuss a recent Taxpayer fire
where she was the Incident Commander. Chief Smith made a number of comments regarding
cellar fires in these structures but was wrong in one statement. Indicate the incorrect statement.
(Txpyr 7.2.2 B, D, F, P)
A) When stretching handlines to the cellar, enough hose should be flaked out, charged, and the ^—v
kinks removed before advancing down the cellar stairs. ■’
B) When there is an interior stair to the cellar, especially if it is an open stair and conditions
permit, the first line must be stretched to this point to prevent the spread of fire and to permit
operations on the first floor.
C) When the line can advance down the cellar stairs it should do so. A second hoseline must
be stretched and charged outside of the building, ready to enter in case of a short stretch, burst
length, etc.
D) Flood the first floor with use of the stang nozzle or tower ladder pipe as a last resort.
- C
F. When the line can advance down the cellar stairs it should do so. A
second hoseline must be stretched to the top of the stairs to protect the
members in the cellar and prevent the upward extension of the fire.
- The demands for Ladder Company services at Taxpayer fires are many and Engine
Companies can be pressed into service to perform truck work. Members of one Bronx Engine
^Z Company were discussing truck operations at these fires. Which point made during this
discussion was incorrect? (Txpyr 8.1.15-8.1.20)
A) When Ladder Company personnel are used to force security gates and street doors, it may
be preferable to have them continue down the row of stores, opening all that may reasonably be
expected to be necessary, rather than to suffer delay later in getting Ladder members back from
other duties.
B) When forces at hand are limited, it may be necessary to skip a few doors initially to more
quickly determine fire extension.
C) Tower Ladders should be positioned in front of the building in preference to conventional
aerials. Heavy stream appliance is now in position if needed for the fire building or to protect
exposures.
D) The basket of the Tower Ladder should be positioned two to three feet above the street
level and the stream directed into the store or stores. This allows a heavy stream to be moved
into position quickly which can be readily moved from store to store.
- D
8.1.20 The basket of the tower ladder can be positioned a foot or two above the street
level and the tower ladder stream can be directed into the store or stores. This
allows a heavy stream to be moved into position quickly which can be readily
moved from store to store.
Base your answers in Questions 7 through 9 on thefollowing scenario:
It is Saturday, September 27,2014 when an alarm is received for an early morning fire in a
building located at 21-22 65th St. On arrival the 1st arriving Engine transmits a 10-75 for a
cellar fire. The response ticket contains the following information:
PHONE - 1 ST ALARM - COMMERCIAL
E100 E200 E300 L101 L102 BC 13
BOX 1728- 21-22 65TH ST
AVERY PL SMITH ST
E= COMM CELLAR FIRE
COMM 1STY 100X200- HARDWARE STORE-FULL SPKR
IN CELLAR-NO INTERIOR ACCESS TO ROOF-CELLAR
ENTR EXP 1 2 CORNER
INCIDENT* 42
09/27/14 072346
- Which Engine Company performed an incorrect action at this fire? (Txpyr 7.2.3)
A) El00 stretched the first line into the occupancy above the fire to prevent vertical extension.
Because staffing and conditions permitted, a second line was stretched to feed the sprinkler
system.
B) E200 assisted El00 with the initial line and was responsible to ensure the sprinkler system
was supplied.
C) Since E200 was assisting El00 in advancing the first line into the cellar, E300 stretched a - second line which was used to control the first floor.
D) Additional Engines special called by the Incident Commander were used to stretch
precautionary lines to the roof.
- B
3rd always ensures spklr supplied except in loft buildings cellar at Mill and Cast Iron Lofts
Base your answers in Questions 7 through 9 on thefollowing scenario:
It is Saturday, September 27,2014 when an alarm is received for an early morning fire in a
building located at 21-22 65th St. On arrival the 1st arriving Engine transmits a 10-75 for a
cellar fire. The response ticket contains the following information:
PHONE - 1 ST ALARM - COMMERCIAL
E100 E200 E300 L101 L102 BC 13
BOX 1728- 21-22 65TH ST
AVERY PL SMITH ST
E= COMM CELLAR FIRE
COMM 1STY 100X200- HARDWARE STORE-FULL SPKR
IN CELLAR-NO INTERIOR ACCESS TO ROOF-CELLAR
ENTR EXP 1 2 CORNER
INCIDENT* 42
09/27/14 072346
- Which Ladder Company performed a correct action at this fire? (Txpyr 8.2.2)
A) LlOl’s OV FF went directly to the roof to assist the Roof FF in performing required ‘
ventilation.
B) L102’s Forcible Entry team was responsible for shutting down the utilities in the fire
building.
C) Since the building faced two streets and the front of the building was already covered by
LlOl’s Tower Ladder, L102’s Aerial Ladder was placed to cover the other street front.
D) Since he was not needed elsewhere, L102’s LCC joined the Forcible Entry team.
- D
Base your answers in Questions 7 through 9 on thefollowing scenario:
It is Saturday, September 27,2014 when an alarm is received for an early morning fire in a
building located at 21-22 65th St. On arrival the 1st arriving Engine transmits a 10-75 for a
cellar fire. The response ticket contains the following information:
PHONE - 1 ST ALARM - COMMERCIAL
E100 E200 E300 L101 L102 BC 13
BOX 1728- 21-22 65TH ST
AVERY PL SMITH ST
E= COMM CELLAR FIRE
COMM 1STY 100X200- HARDWARE STORE-FULL SPKR
IN CELLAR-NO INTERIOR ACCESS TO ROOF-CELLAR
ENTR EXP 1 2 CORNER
INCIDENT* 42
09/27/14 072346
- During a drill visit at the quarters of Ladder 100, the Battalion Chief asked members a
number of questions regarding store fires in Taxpayers. All members answered correctly except
in which choice? (Txpyr 8.3.1 A, D, F, G)
A) Fires in these premises generally originate in the storage or utility area, which in most
occupancies are in the rearmost portion of the building.
B) The probing of the ceiling area with a hook upon entering will give some indication of
conditions in the cockloft area.
C) Ventilation and access from the rear is often limited and time consuming due to boarded or
sealed windows and doors.
D) Restaurant occupancies where the ducts are run along the ceiling are usually boxed or
framed out with noncombustible material. Likewise, ducts are often covered with non-flammable
insulation which may negate fire extension.
- D
G. Restaurant occupancies where the ducts are run along the ceiling, are
usually boxed or framed out with combustible material. It may be
advisable to remove the entire framing if the fire originated in, or has
extended into the ducts. Often ducts are covered with non-flammable
insulation with paper covering which may cause fire extension
- A cockloft fire in a Taxpayer can spread with great intensity. Which statement below
contains incorrect information regarding cockloft fires in these occupancies? (Txpyr
8.3.2 A, B, D)
A) Examination holes shall be made to ascertain if fire has reached other portions of the roof.
B) Ladder companies must attempt immediate and complete roof ventilation using saws to cut
a large hole over the main body of fire.
C) Members shall never operate directly into a trench cut at these fires.
D) The practicality of trenching will depend on many factors including the size of the roof,
volume of fire, and ceiling height and type.
- C
- At the Fire Academy, a group of motivated probationary firefighters were drilling on
member positions and tool assignments at a fire in the first floor store of a Taxpayer. Only one
member performed his/her duties correctly. Indicate the correct position/tool assignment.
(Txpyr 8.3.3 A4c, A2b, B2a, 8.4.3 B2, C)
A) The 1st arriving Roof FF placed a portable ladder to the roof, and brought the saw and
a hook.
B) The 1 st arriving LCC joined the forcible entry team. When notified that fire was extending
to the cockloft, he proceeds to the rear to assist the OV FF.
C) The 2nd arriving Roof FF raised a 2nd portable ladder to the roof, and brought the life saving
rope and halligan hook.
D) The 1st arriving OV FF brought a hook and halligan to VEIS the rear.
- A
- When there is a fire on the first floor of a 2-story Taxpayer, operations will be similar to
those for 1-story taxpayers, with added emphasis on a number of tactical considerations. Which
tactical consideration below is incorrect? (Txpyr 9.1.2,9.1.7,9.1.11,9.1.12)
A) Completely ladder the second floor. Utilize portable ladders.
B) Small, compartmented spaces on the second floor will indicate roof girders and a deep
cockloft.
C) If the fire originated in the cellar, it may require flooding of the first floor as a last resort.
D) The possibility of a large open stairway must not be overlooked if the occupancy on the
second floor is a dance hall, meeting hall, etc.
- B
9.1.7 A large hall on the second floor may mean roof girders and a deep cockloft
- A fire originating on the second floor of a 2-story Taxpayer may be treated as a fire
originating on the first floor of a 1-story taxpayer. Added emphasis must be given to all of the
following except? (Txpyr 9.2.1,9.2.2,9.2.4,9.2.5)
A) The need for an aerial ladder to the roof for ventilation.
B) The forcible entry team should use the stairway to the second floor.
C) The probability of a fire extending into the cockloft is minimized.
D) If the second floor is divided into multi-occupancy use, the penetration of heavy caliber
streams will be limited due to partitions subdividing the floor area.
FALL
- C
9.2.5 The probability of a fire extending into the cockloft is greater.
PART n - COMMUNICATION CH. 9 ADDENDUMS:
1. There are a variety of situations where a company officer can request handie-talkie
recordings. Which officer was in compliance with established Fire Department procedures and
correct in his/her actions? (Comm 9 Add 1 8.1. 8.2, 8.7)
A) Capt Smith faxed the Handie-Talkie Recording Request Form directly to the Handie-Talkie
Recording Unit, and then forwarded the original form through the chain of command to the
Borough Commander.
B) Capt Lee requested a recording of channel 2 at a recent 3rd alarm where his unit was the
first arriving Engine.
C) Capt Rogers allowed members of the volunteer fire company near his residence to use the
recordings for training purposes.
D) Capt Stanz kept the recordings in housewatch when not in use.
- A
- It is important for newly promoted officers to know how to properly respond to an
Emergency Roll Call. Which company below did not answer an Emergency Roll Call correctly
at a recent Haz-Mat spill in Brooklyn? (Comm 9 Add 2 1.5)
A) Haz-Mat Technician Engine 2 answered the roll call according to Engine position
assignments.
B) Ladder Company 5 answered the roll call as per Ladder position assignments.
C) Squad 3 answered the roll call as per Ladder position assignments.
D) Rescue 6 answered the roll call as per Ladder position assignments.
- C
- As the officer in command of an extra Engine on the 3rd alarm at a Taxpayer fire, you are
ordered by the IC to conduct an Emergency Roll Call. To obtain an updated list of all companies
on the scene, you take all of the following actions which were correct except in which choice?
(Comm 9 Add 2 4.1)
A) Press the “Incident Summary” button - A blank form will appear requesting several pieces
of information (e.g., date, box.) This information must be entered to obtain the unit rundown.
B) Press “Send” - This will automatically default the report to the box the unit is currently
assigned to. The MDT will indicate a message is waiting.
C) Press “Next” to retrieve the rundown of units.
D) Press “Print” for the MDT to print the rundown.
- A
- Members discussing duties of the Roll Call Officer (RCO) conducting an Emergency Roll
Call were correct in their statements except in which choice? (Comm 9 Add 2 4.2-4.4) ^~\
A) The RCO must be assisted by another member who is responsible for monitoring the HT
frequency that the Emergency Roll Call is being conducted on and recording the members by
position, as they reply.
B) Every Battalion and Division vehicle has a pad of pre-printed Emergency Roll Call forms.
These preprinted forms will help keep track of companies and members as they reply to the roll
call.
C) The RCO and the member assisting and filling out the pre-printed form should be in an
area located in the immediate vicinity of the Command Post.
D) If weather is an issue, the RCO and assisting member will have to take a position in a dry
area, such as an apparatus cab or Battalion vehicle.
- D
- You are the Captain in charge of Ladder 100. Earlier in the day, your OV FF left quarters
due to Emergency Leave and you were ordered to ride with 4 FFs for the remainder of the tour
(without the OV FF). Before the end of the tour your unit responds to a fire in a 5-story loft
building. While searching the 3rd floor with your Can FF and Irons FF within your sight, the IC
orders an Emergency Roll Call. After hearing “Roll Call Officer to L-100, account for your
members,” you would be most correct in your response by stating? (Comm 9 Add 2 5.4)
A) “L-100 to Roll Call Officer, L-100 has 4 firefighters, my Can and Irons firefighters are
accounted for.”
B) “L-100 to Roll Call Officer, L-100 has 4 firefighters, we are riding without an OV, my Can
and Irons firefighters are accounted for.”
C) “L-100 to Roll Call Officer, L-100 has 4 firefighters, we are riding without an OV.”
D) “L-100 to Roll Call Officer, we are riding without an OV, my Can and Irons firefighters are
accounted for.”
- B
- Which choice below contains correct information regarding the Department’s Electronic
Fireground Accountability System (EFAS)? (Comm 9 Add 3 1.1,1.3,2.1,2.2)
A) EFAS is installed on the MDT of select Battalion vehicles only.
B) EFAS is used to replace the use of current Emergency Roll Call procedures.
C) It shall be the responsibility of the first arriving Battalion Firefighter, before performing
any other duties, to monitor EFAS until relieved by an EFAS trained member of the FAST Unit.
D) Upon the arrival of the FAST Unit, the EFAS trained member designated at roll call to
monitor EFAS shall report to the Battalion vehicle being used to monitor EFAS. This FAST Unit
member will then monitor both EFAS and the Battalion’s FAST Unit HT.
- D
1.1 The Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS) is designed to improve the
accountability of members at all operations. EFAS is installed on the MDT of all
Battalion and Division vehicles allowing the Incident Commander (IC) the capability of:
Immediately identifying any member(s) activating the Emergency Alert Button on
their handie-talkie (HT) by displaying their company, position and name.
Manually identifying any member(s) transmitting a verbal Mayday message via HT.
Conducting an emergency electronic Roll Call.
Reviewing HT transmission history.
1.3 The Incident Commander shall determine the most effective way to address MAYDAY
transmissions based on the situation and conditions encountered.
EFAS does not replace the use of roll call procedures currently established and
outlined in Communications Manual Chapter 9, Addendum 2.
- MONITORING EFAS
2.1 It shall be the responsibility of the first arriving Battalion Firefighter, after performing
their primary duties, to monitor EFAS until relieved by an EFAS trained member of the
FAST Unit.
2.2 Upon the arrival of the FAST Unit, the EFAS trained member designated at roll call to
monitor EFAS shall report to the Battalion vehicle being used to monitor EFAS. This
FAST Unit member will then monitor both EFAS and the Battalion’s FAST Unit HT.
Note: Additional information regarding FAST Unit procedures is outlined in FFP Managing
Members in Distress, Chapter 2.
- Members of a study group discussing EFAS procedures were correct in all of their
statements except in which choice? (Comm 9 Add 3 3.1.4,5.I.I, 6.1)
A) Officers arriving at an incident, after they have transmitted their 10-84 via the MDT, must
key their HT remote microphone once in order to “check in,” allowing members of their unit to
be recognized by EFAS.
B) If a vehicle with EFAS capability is within HT range of a member activating their
Emergency Alert button, the MDT will automatically switch from Starfire to EFAS.
C) EFAS defaults to the Primary Command Channel (channel 2) but has the capability of
monitoring any of the 16 Channels, including UTAC and NYMAC channels.
D) EFAS can only monitor one channel at a time, therefore, a separate
Battalion/Division/EFAS equipped vehicle in conjunction with an EFAS trained member is
required for each channel in use e.g., primary tactical, secondary tactical, primary command.
- C
6.1 EFAS defaults to Tactical Channel 1. It has the capability of monitoring any of the 16
Channels, including UTAC and NYMAC channels. However, it can only monitor one
channel at a time, therefore, a separate Battalion/Division/EFAS equipped vehicle in
conjunction with an EFAS trained member is required for each channel in use e.g.,
primary tactical, secondary tactical, primary command.
- A Battalion Chief and Captain were debating important points regarding the operation of
the FDNY’s EFAS system. One comment made was incorrect. Indicate the incorrect comment.
(Comm 9 Add 3 9.1,10.1,10.2)
A) When using the portable EFAS, prior to pressing “Begin Roll Call,” the IC must request the
Officer of each unit on-scene to individually key their handie-talkie remote microphone once in
order to “check in.”
B) Only EFAS trained members can be assigned to monitor a vehicular or portable EFAS.
C) Company Commanders shall ensure that a record is maintained of all EFAS
trained members of their company. The record shall include the date each member was trained.
D) The portable EFAS shall be kept in the Battalion vehicle and available for immediate use
when necessary.
- D
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