practice policy questions Flashcards
Any time personnel suffer a smoke inhalation injury, the ______ will be required to write a report to the Fire Chief.
A) member
B) Company Officer
C) Incident Commander
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Ref: B 101.4 Protective Clothing; p.3 (III)(H)
The goal in determining the air consumption rate is for personnel to exit an IDLH atmosphere:
A) when more than 15 percent of the air supply remains.
B) without consuming emergency air prior to Vibralert activation
C) after no more than 21 minutes following entry
D) when cylinder pressure drops below 1,500 psi
B) without consuming emergency air prior to Vibralert activation
Ref: B 102.2 SCBA/PASS; p 3 (III)(F)
For residential and/or commercial structure fires, the Rally Point for the Inside Division shall be:
A) any area between the fire area and an egress.
B) the door where the fire attack line enters, just outside the IDLH.
C) outside the nearest egress.
D) in the room/compartment closest to the fire area.
B) the door where the fire attack line enters, just outside the IDLH.
Ref: B103.1 Fireground Accountability; p4 (IV)(A)(4)(c)(i)
If a downed firefighter feels that they will soon be incapacitated, they should:
A) activate the PASS alarm and not reset it.
B) activate the PASS alarm, clear after 30 seconds, listen and reactivate.
C) attempt to activate their portable radio Emergency ID button.
D) perform all of the above in sequence: B, C, A.
A) activate the PASS alarm and not reset it.
Ref: B104.1 Lost Firefighter; p3, (IV)(B)(3)(Note)
All personnel assigned to a Safety Group position will use Safety Group interventions when interacting with other personnel on the emergency scene. There are three approaches for emergency scene safety group interventions: for life threatening situations; for non-life threatening situations; and:
A) in the ongoing incident planning process.
B) for overhaul operations.
C) for rehab assignments.
D) in training and education planning.
A) in the ongoing incident planning process.
Ref: B105.2 Safety Group; pp 4-5, (IV)(4)
When short setting/short jacking aerial apparatus stabilizers:
A) do not extend the aerial ladder more than 75 percent.
B) do not load the aerial ladder beyond 50 percent of capacity.
C) if possible, try not to use the aerial ladder for rescue operations.
D) never operate the aerial to the short-set-side.
D) never operate the aerial to the short-set-side.
Ref: B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety; p3, (IV)(B)(1)(d)
The capacity of the aerial ladder platform is reduced to ______ lbs. when the aerial is flowing water.
A) 1,000
B) 750
C) 500
D) 400
C) 500
Ref: B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety; p4, (IV)(B)(2)(k)
If it is necessary to flow an elevated master stream with a firefighter on the aerial ladder tip, it is imperative that:
A) the firefighter is in radio or intercom communication with the turntable operator and division officer
B) the firefighter be on the ladder as a safety precaution.
C) another firefighter be on the ladder as a safety precaution.
D) there be absolutely no movement of the aerial ladder.
A) the firefighter is in radio or intercom communication with the turntable operator and division officer
Ref: B107.1; Aerial Ladder Safety, p5 (IV)(B)(3)(b)
When testing hose, use a drilled gate valve to avoid a whipping hose line should a coupling blow. If such a valve is not available, what should be done?
A) use a hose clamp
B) increase pressure to the hose line very slowly
C) the discharge gate valve should be adjusted to a near closed position, once the desired pressure is attained
D) adjust the nozzle to a near closed position, once the desired pressure is attained.
C) the discharge gate valve should be adjusted to a near closed position, once the desired pressure is attained.
Ref: B108.1 Waterflow/Pressure Safety; p 3, (III)(F)(4)
Factors to consider in determining level of on-scene gross decontamination include all of the following except:
A) proximity of warm/decontamination zone
B) volume and density of smoke
C) exposure time to smoke and products of combustion
D) type of material burned
A) proximity of warm/decontamination zone
Ref: B112 Post Fire Contamination; p 2 (III)(c)
At single unit responses, where crews are exposed to products of combustion, on-scene gross decontamination will be established by:
A) the Company Officer
B) the Driver
C) command
D) any of the above
B) the Driver
Ref: B112 Post Fire Decontamination; p 3 (IV)(A)(6)
Firefighters exiting a smoke environment will remain on air, when possible, to minimize inhalation exposure during the gross decontamination process. Personnel may go off air:
A) upon entering rehab
B) when decon lines are shut down
C) after rinsing the exterior of PPE
D) after removing PPE
C) after rinsing the exterior of PPE
Ref: B112 Post fire Decontamination; p 4, (IV)(A)(7)(a)(c)(ii)
There are rare occasions where a responding unit may need to pass another responding vehicle. This can only happen if:
A) the passing vehicle is using lights and sirens
B) the passing vehicle has used headlight flashers
C) the vehicle to be passed has come to a complete stop
D) the units are in direct radio communication with each other, and the passing apparatus receives permission from the apparatus to be passed.
D) the units are in direct radio communication with each other, and the passing apparatus receives permission from the apparatus to be passed.
Ref: B201.6 Safe Driving; p 5 (III)(B)(12)
All apparatus will reduce their response to Code 1 when the first company reports out with nothing showing in:
A) a one or two story residence
B) a two family residence
C) a small commercial building
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Ref: B202.1 ; Code 3 to Code 1; p 2 (IV)(D)
All of the following statements about responses to non-aircraft related incidents at ABIA are correct except:
A) for medical calls, AFD personnel who not have an ABIA clearance badge must wait for an escort to enter any secured areas.
B) ARFF 2 and ARFF 5 shall not respond to Alarm Activations at ABIA buildings other than the terminal.
C) the primary Terminal FDC is present at the east end of the loading dock on the east end of the lower level of the Terminal.
D) an escort will be required to gain access to secure side FDCs at the Terminal.
B) ARFF 2 and ARFF 5 shall not respond to Alarm Activations at ABIA buildings other than the terminal.
Ref: B203.3; ABIA Incidents p2 (IV)(A)(1); p3 (IV)(C)(1); p3 (IV)(D)(3)(e); p4 (IV)(F)(2)(d)
Which of the following statements about Cross Jurisdiction Responses is correct?
A) All Automatic Aid, multiple unit responses will be dispatched according to AFD response plans
B) On Mutual Aid HazMat alarms, AFD will act in an advisory capacity only.
C) Mutual Aid incidents shall be run on AFD’s primary talk group
D) All of the above
B) On Mutual Aid HazMat alarms, AFD will act in an advisory capacity only.
Ref: B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses; p3 (IV)(A)(4)(6); B(2)
Which of the following is not one of the limitations of the Thermal Imaging Camera?
A) Cannot see through water.
B) The infrared technology can be reflected by a number of surfaces.
C) The infrared technology is unreliable outdoors.
D) Heat from an object can leave an image after the object s=is gone.
C) The infrared technology is unreliable outdoors.
Ref: B302.1; TIC; p2 (IV)(B)
A TIC can be used for all of the following in search operations except:
A) identify bodies in a heated atmosphere behind walls and behind reflective surfaces
B) identify most direct and safest path through the structure
C) identify significant landmarks such as egress and shelter points
D) identify fire, structural and occupancy special hazards
A) identify bodies in a heated atmosphere behind walls and behind reflective
Ref: B302.1 TIC; p 4 (IV)(E)(1)(2)(3)
Which of the following is not one of the seven rules regarding elevator safety during firefighter operations?
A) never take an elevator to fire floor
B) never pass the fire floor in an elevator.
C) Never use an elevator in a multiple elevator hoist way unless all other elevators are positioned at the lobby.
D) Always activate the emergency stop button before escaping a stalled elevator.
C) Never use an elevator in a multiple elevator hoist way unless all other elevators are positioned at the lobby.
Ref: B303.1 Use of Elevators; p2, (IV)(c)(2)(3)(4)(6)
Fire pumps and sprinklers are reliable systems for providing water in high-rise buildings. When there systems fail to operate as designed:
A) a second alarm should be implemented.
B) most often it is because a valve has been closed.
C) most often it is because there has been an explosion.
D) the HVAC system must be completely shut down
B) most often it is because a valve has been closed.
Ref: B304.3 Sprinklers/Fire Pumps; p1 (ii)
Sprinkler systems shall be shut down only on the authority of Command and only:
A) when the fire is under control.
B) when there are no occupants in the structure.
C) after the fire has been extinguished.
D) after overhaul has begun.
C) after the fire has been extinguished.
Ref: B304.3 Sprinkler/Fire Pumps; p2, (III)(E)
Fire companies may encounter a residential sprinkler system with an FDC that has one inlet of 1-1/2 inch diameter. These systems:
A) should be supplied with 100psi.
B) should be supplied with a maximum 150psi.
C) should only be supplied after firefighters have entered the residence and reported on the status of sprinkler operations.
D) should not be supported for fire operation, a they are not designed for control or extinguishment.
D) should not be supported for fire operation, a they are not designed for control or extinguishment.
Ref: 304.3 Sprinkler/Fire Pumps; p3 (IV)(G)
A systematic approach of looking at the scene starting from the least burned area and working toward the most burned area will help to identify the area of origin. This method will also assist personnel in:
A) identifying multiple areas of origin.
B) identifying the use of accelerants.
C) determining where wall and ceiling openings should be made.
D) determining duration of burning.
A) identifying multiple areas of origin.
Ref: B307; Fire Cause Determination; p2 (III)(B)(3)
On arrival at the incident scene, stand-by companies will position their apparatus in the most advantageous position to:
A) observe as much of the building as possible
B) maintain scene security and initiate fire ground operations if necessary.
C) enter the building as hickory as possible.
D) establish and maintain an adequate water supply if needed.
B) maintain scene security and initiate fire ground operations if necessary.
Ref: B308, Stand-by Operations; p2 (IV)(D)
An area of ________ is approximately the area required for STAR Flight to land.
A) 50 feet x 50 feet
B) 75 feet x 75 feet
C) 100 feet x 100 feet
D) 150 feet x 150 feet
B) 75 feet x 75 feet
Ref: B316; Helicopter Operations; p2 (IV)(A)(6)