Practice Questions Flashcards
What is CFD’s mission statement?
: To serve the community through excellence in fire prevention, education, protection and
safety.
: What is CFD’s vision statement?
To be an international fire service leader
When was the CFD formed?
August 25th, 1885
What was the original name of the CFD
The Calgary Hook,Ladder and Bucket Corps
Who was the CFD’s first Fire Chief
James Cappy Smart
Responsible for motorized engines
Radios were issued for all firefighters due to whose line of duty death?
John Morley James
July 13th 1992
What does a fire cheif display on thier forage cap
Gold metal band: 2 rows of oak leaf clusters
How many stripes and what size does the fire chief have on thier epaulets?
Five 12.7 mm stripes
What is displayed on the fire chiefs lapel Pin?
5 Crossed Bugels
What does a deputy chief display on thier forage cap with Badge
Gold medal band: 1 row of oak leaf clusters
How many stripes on the deputy chiefs epaulets?
4 12.7mm stripes
What is displayed on the deputy fire chiefs lapel pin?
4 Crossed Bugels
What is displayed on the fire captiains lapel pin
2 upright bugels
What is displayed on the lieutentants lapel pin
1 Bugle
What is displayed on the Senior Firefighters, Firefighters, Probationary firefighters Lapel Pin?
No lapel worn
Q: What color helmet does a Company Officer wear?
Red
What color helmet does a Public Information Officer wear?
Blue
What color helmet does a chief officer wear?
White
What color helmet does a Firefighter wear?
Yellow
What color helmet does a Fire lieutenant wear?
Red
What is a policy?
A formal statement that provides guidelines for present and future actions.Polices often require personal to make judgements.
What is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
A written organizational directive that establishes or prescribes specific operational or
administrative methods to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or
actions. (NFPA 1521
Define Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG)
Another term for SOP that implies that the fire fighter or officer must use his or her personal judgement in completing the procedure.
What is a regulation?
A rule, usually issued by a government or other legally authorized agency that dictates how something must be done.Regulations are often developed to implement law.
What is governance?
The process by which an organization exercises authority and performs the functions
assigned to it
: What are DVRS Repeaters?
A repeater integrated with a mobile radio control head that merges the primary tactical channel with the backup simplex channel.
Q: How many zones are used within the CFD?
6 zones
How many channels per zone?
16 Channels
How many Tower Sites does CFD use?
8
Name the tower sites
Spy Hill,Coventry North, Bankers Hall, Forest Lawn, Fish Creek Park, South Calgary Hosipital,Trans Alta, Airport
What’s another phrase used to describe Duplex Mode?
Trunking
What’s another phrase used to describe Simplex Mode?
Conventional or line of sight
Describe Duplex Mode
Radio commmunications are transmittied on one frequency and received on another. All duplex must reach a radio tower in order to rebroadcase back to other duplex users and /or dispatch( Radio to Tower to Radio)
Describe simplex Mode
Simplex transmissions are radio to radio and are sent and received on the same frequency.
They are “line of sight” and have a limited transmission range local to the area around the
incident and will not be heard throughout the city like on the duplex system. They can
dramatically improve local site communications for incidents where the duplex system is not
providing adequate coverage
Q: What is a talk group?
Talk groups is an addressing system where a zone is paired with a channel.
If the assigned talk group is Zone C Channel 9, is the tactical channel C9?
the talk group is Zone C Channel 9, there for the tactical channel is C9
Q: Which zones are Simplex?
E &F
: Which zone(s) and channel(s) are Utility Channels?
A (1-5)
Which zone(s) and channel(s) are Training Channels?
A (7-11)
Which zone(s) and channel(s) are Tactical Channels?
Zone B and C Channel 1-9 (B1-9 and C1-9)
Which zone and channel is for the airport?
A6
Portable Radio Accountability (CFD)
Portable radios have a unique encoded 6-digit identifier, which is displayed on the main and
top LED screens as well as the attached label on the front. (6-digit identifier ranges from 760001
to 762000)
Who is responsible for contacting Dispatch whenever an apparatus swap occurs?
Company Officer
What is Site Trunking?
When the radio trunking system has failed or is unreliable (move to simplex if occurs)
What are two indicators of Site Trunking?
indicated on portable or mobile LED screens along with a group of medium pitched tones
: The CFD uses the Motorola APX 6000 XE (Model 2.5) that is a hand-held portable radio.
How long and how deep can it be submerged?
It is submersible to 2 meters for 2 hours
Xtreme Temperature RSM Cable will withstand heat exposure of…
500°F (260°C) for up to five minutes
How do you clear water from a radio?
shake the radio briskly 2-3 times (should clear water faster)
Should you turn the Radio upside down to drain water quicker?
No, the drainage port is at the bottom
Which arm goes through first while using the backstroke technique?
Left arm
Q: Which arm goes through first when using the front swim technique?
Right Arm
What are the four distinct SCBA emergencies?
1 Straps buckles harness
2 Facepiece
3 Hoses and regulator
4 Out of air Cylinder
When to call a MAYDAY?
If not able to correct problem within 30 seconds
What are the 10 components of an SCBA
A: 1) Pressure reducer with primary low pressure warning device
2) Facepiece
3) Regulator (bypass valve)
4) HUD
5) Cylinder and control valve assembly
6) Control module with integrated thermal imaging camera (TIC)
7) Power module
8) Harness and carrier assembly
9) Speaker module
10) Quick-fill pouch
What PSI and percentage of a cylinder will activate the primary low pressure warning device
alarms on the SCBA?
1575 and 35%
What is the backplate on an SCBA rated to?
Side handles 500 Ibs and 1000 Ibs for top ring
At what PSI does the Primary Low Alarm stop sounding?
200 PSI
: What percent and PSI can the control module and cylinder gauge differ and be cleared for
service?
5% or 225 PSI
What is the first step in donning SCBA
: What is the first step in donning SCBA
A: Slide left arm through left shoulder strap
protects regulator
What is the height of a residential building story and the height from floor to window sill?
The average residential story is 10 feet (3 m), and the distance from the floor to a windowsill
averages about 3 feet (1 m)
What is the height of a commercial building story and the height from floor to window sill?
Acommercial story averages 12 feet (4 m) from floor to floor, with a 4 foot (a little more than
1 m) distance from the floor to windowsill
What knot is used to secure a ladder while raising or lowering with work rope?
A: Figure eight on a bite
(put rope on 1/3 form top of ladder)
The basic Command organization configuration includes the following 3 levels:
Strategic Level: Incident Command; determines the overall direction and goals of the Incident
Tactical Level: Identifies the objectives that the tactical level officer must achieve to meet the
strategic goals
Task Level: Describes the specific tasks needed to meet tactical-level requirements and
assigns these tasks to operational units, companies, teams and individuals
What does VEIS mean and how many firefighters are required?
Vent, Enter, Isolate, Search. 3 firefighters required
Taking into account the Tactical Level Size-Up, Command decides where to begin the
Search. This falls into 3 general search categories:
A: 1. Last Known Victim Location
2. Area of Highest Risk
3. Area of Highest Probability
4. Exploratory
Taking into account the Tactical Level Size-Up, Command decides where to begin the
Search. This falls into 3 general search categories:
A: 1. Last Known Victim Location
2. Area of Highest Risk
3. Area of Highest Probability
4. Exploratory
The minimum temperature at which a fuel in the air must be heated in order to start self
sustained combustion is known as the
A: Auto ignition temperature (AIT)
The tool most commonly married to the sledge axe to form the Irons is:
Halligan Tool
The most time sensitive ladder operation is usually…
Rescue
In the Calgary Fire Department, Lieutenants, Captains, and District Chiefs are all considered
Company Officers.
False
Who is in charge of turning building utilities back on after fire fighting operations are
complete?
Utility company personnel
When disconnecting a battery on a vehicle always disconnect the negative wire first/
True
What is the function of station and work uniforms?
Identify wearer as a member of the fire department
Why should personnel search behind doors and on the floor below windows?
Smoke may overcome occupants while they are trying to escape
All threads on CFD hose couplings adhere to the Canadian Mutual Aid
False (Alberta Mutual Aid
Facepiece inspection includes all of the following except
: a) Lens inspection
b) Nosecup inspection
c) HUD inspection (Answer)
d) Exhalation valve inspection
What is one construction requirement of newer factory built homes that has helped in
reducing fire loss and residential fatalities?
Gypsum
: PPE must be properly cleaned because chemicals, oils, and petroleum products on the outer
shell…
Can ignite when exposed to fire
How long will a firefighter look for a solution to the problem before calling a mayday?
30 Seconds
For which of the following would a roof ladder be a better choice to use than a single or
extension ladder?
Providing a stable surface on which a firefighter can stand when overhauling a roof
The Blitzfire monitor has a coaxial tip capable of producing a solid and or fog streams
A: False (Blitzfire has different tips for different streams)
Which is a safety consideration related to PPE?
Always wear protective clothing that fits properly
Which channel would be assigned for fireground operations only?
Tactical Channel
Which of the following is not found in the crash kit?
a) Plug and Dike putty
b) V-knife seatbelt cutter
c) Duct tape (Answer)
b) valve stem remover
Glass doors are made from tempered glass
Glass doors are made from tempered glass
During emergency traffic management, the buffer zone is described as:
the space between incident site and the fire apparatus
To activate the Drager X-am 2500 instrument’s back light:
Press blue “+M” buttons for 3 sec (will activate for 10 seconds)
In order to safely lift a ground ladder, it is important…
To lift on command of a firefighter who can see the entire length
The bottom of the windowsill on the second floor of a commercial building is typically at what
height?
16 feet (4 meters from floor to ceiling in commercial buildings and just over a meter from
floor to sill)
Dry Fold is also known as an Accordion Fold.
: Dry Fold is also known as an Accordion Fold.
A: True
Which statement about structural firefighting protective coats is accurate?
The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must all be worn together.
When performing vertical ventilation on a roof, firefighters should be aware that a
photovoltaic cell that is fire damaged:
Can still produce electricity
A fire in a basement:
: Can weaken floor joists and structural supports.
Type 1 construction buildings:
Are fire resistant, but not fireproof.
Which of the following is a hose appliance?
a) Hose rope
b) Hose roller
c) Hose Spanner
d) Hose reducer (Answer)
A typical CFD engine carries how many lengths of 65mm in the attack bed?
A: 18
Devils Load
Building codes require that glass doors be made out of:
Tempered Glass
What is the cause of most fire deaths?
Exposure to toxic gasses found in smoke and/or lack of oxygen
In order to prevent or limit chemical exposures at fires, firefighters should:
Wash hands and neck skin immediately after working a fire.
Which rank supervises an engine and its crew?
Captain
Support Staff Officers wear unique collar dogs which indicates their division. These collar
dogs are different than Company Officers?
False
The rank Battalion Chief is a Company Officer rank?
False
What information should be gathered by a dispatcher?
Number and location of people involved
Which term refers to remote areas or locations inside structures that can cause loss of
cellular telephone service or radio signals?
Dead spaces
Everyone at an emergency scene should follow the two basic communications rules, the first
of which is:
Units or individuals must identify themselves in every transmission
Which characteristic of a type IV (4) construction building can contribute to the intensity of a
fire?
High concentration of wood
What type of roof is primarily supported by the exterior walls?
A: Arched roof
: Arched roof
The presence of photovoltaic roofs must be identified during pre-incident planning because
they:
Pose a significant trip and electrical hazard for firefighters working on the roof
What occurs when a gas is compressed?
Heat is generated
What may occur if water is added to a burning liquid that is less dense than water?
The water may disperse the burning liquid instead of extinguishing it
During the stage of fire development, the three elements of the fire triangle come
together and the combustion process begins.
Incipient
What construction features tend to contain fires for a longer period of time, thus creating fuel
rich ventilation-limited environments?
Energy-efficient airtight designs
Where might firefighters be most likely to encounter inoperative standpipes and sprinkler
systems?
Buildings under demolition
In order to be as visible to motorists as possible during roadway incident operations,
firefighters must wear:
High-visibility vests
: What is the primary type of respiratory protection used in the fire service?
A: a) Air-purifying respirator (APR)
b) Atmosphere-supplying respirator (ASR) (Answer)
c) Closed-circuit breathing apparatus (CCBA)
d) High-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA)
Tormentor poles are applicable to ladders that are - in length, or greater:
40’
The leg lock:
A: a) Should never be done on a aerial
b) Should be applied to the no working side
c) May be applied to the beam or rung
d) All of the above (Answer)
During inspection of an SCBA cylinder you observe that the last hydrostatic test date was 7
years ago:
A: Not fill the cylinder, fill out the appropriate repair tag and send for repairs
What is the frequency of cylinder hydrostatic testing?
5 years
SCBA functional testing should always be performed:
Using a full cylinder
Where is the HUD ambient light sensor located?
The regulator
In the CFD Storz couplings are commonly found on:
Supply Hose
The designation of a fire hose size is based on
interior diameter
The replacement station complement of forestry hose is:
None (District Chief Van)
In order to avoid overloading a ladder when advancing a hoseline up it
Only one firefighter should be on a section of the ladder at a time
A covering amount of hose is:
15 meters
A straight stream is a pattern of the adjustable for nozzle
True
Clean Agents extinguish fire by:
: Interrupting the combustion reaction
Before entering the building or fire scene, the firefighter who is assigned to the nozzle of the
attack hose should:
Open the nozzle fully to check for adequate flow
A firefighter should not turn off electricity to an entire building until he or she is ordered to,
because it:
is necessary to operate essential systems such as elevators and HVAC systems
What should be done as a part of vehicle overhaul after the fire has been extinguished?
Cooling of fuel tanks
When a shed or other unattached structure is on fire, the primary objective is:
Protect exposures
Most line of duty deaths on ground cover fires results from:
heart failure
Before calibration of the Drager X-am 2500 instrument, it requires a sensor warm up period
of:
5 minutes
The CO alarm range is set between
25 ppm-50 ppm
The_________ assists the IC by serving as a point of contact for agency representatives who are
helping to support the operation.
Liaison Officer
For the Drager X-am 2500 an “AZ” alarm is a low level alarm.
False
During the full SCBA removal self rescue technique, the firefighter entering the opening by
leading with:
One arm
When requesting a two truck dispatch must know about the vehicle.
Color, Year, Make, and Model
A primary survey should be interrupted if you find which of the following:
a) The patient has inadequate air exchange
b) Extreme bleeding develops
c) A higher medical authority arrives on scene
d) Both A and B are correct (Answer
Oxygen should be administered:
To all patients whose mechanism of injury suggests the potential for shock
When the goal is to ventilate a high rise structure, the best strategy is to break a window for
ventilation:
False
What is used to maintain consistent pressure in a highrise water system that is higher than
municipal pressure?
Jockey pump
A low-rise connection in a low-rise/high-rise FDC connection will provide water to:
Both the high-rise and low-rise sections of the building up to the top floor of the low-rise
section
What is the primary role of the point man during search operations?
Safeguard the egress and provide guidance for his/her partner
A team member is at 50% air
A team member is at 50% air
How do you know you are exiting the structure when following a hoseline?
Female
coupling first, you know you are exiting the structure.
Rooms or closet areas where the door can be closed to prevent the spread of heat, smoke,
and toxic gasses into that space are called:
A: Safe Havens
Safe Havens
If devices are used incorrectly, the safety of everyone around can be in jeopardy
If devices are used incorrectly, the safety of everyone around can be in jeopardy
Which tool would be helpful when performing forcible entry in an area with limited space?
Handsaw
If a door is opened, a structures__________ will change, which may cause the fire to grow.
Ventilation Profile
Contaminated wildland coveralls should be:
Treated like contaminated duty gear
The 10-10-20 rule correlates to which safe distance guideline?
10” from the driver airbag, 10” from the side airbag, 20” from the passenger airbag
During the assessment of a patient during an extrication, what should be determined?
A: a) Patients name
b) If the patient can take a deep breath
c) If the patient can remember what happened
d) All of the above (“Answer”)
What is the most common type of wildland ground fire?
Surface fire
The acronym LACES stands for:
Lookouts, Anchors, Communications, Escape routes, Safety zones
When a firefighter controls doors and windows during fire attack, it is an example of:
Oxygen exclusion
Which piece of respiratory equipment provides insufficient protection against airborne
pathogens?
A: a) PAPR
b) SCBA
c) Surgical masks (answer)
d) HEPA filter masks
Which statement describes the function of an auto-cascade system?
Completely automated fill station that fills supplied air cylinders to a programmable pressure
How do firefighters breathing air replenishment systems make fire fighting operations in
high-rise buildings more efficient?
Provide an endless supply of breathing air to any floor within the structure
When exiting an IDLH environment it is important to:
Use the same path that you used to enter
Which knot can safely take a load in any direction and remain relatively easy to untie, even
after loading?
Inline butterfly
The free end of the rope used for holding, pulling, or belaying is known as the:
Running part
At an emergency incident, utility rope can be used for:
Creating a control zone perimeter
To form a Bight
Bend the rope back on itself while keeping the sides parallel
Rope that is used exclusively for utility rope and is susceptible to abrasion and damage
because a larger portion of the load-bearing strands are exposed is known as
Laid rope
Which feature does an extension ladder have that a single or roof ladder does not have?
.
A fly section that can be raised to various working heights.
When determining the correct ladder to use, the height of a residential story can be
estimated as
10 feet (3 m)
This ladder can function in an A-frame configuration
Folding ladder(little gaint)
Q: Radio checks may be required if the transmission from an apparatus, portable radios, or
dispatch is
Broken up
After establishing command and completing size-up, the Incident Commander lists the
problems on the Incident Action Plan side of the status board. Which stage of the Think, Plan,
Act model does this fall into?
Think
Which of the following situations could motivate the opening of the Fire Tactics Operations
Centre?
A major weather or natural hazard event that is forecast to impact the City of Calgary
CEMA is comprised of all of the following divisions except
Investment Recovery
Ladder belts should be inspected
Annually
Harness Suspension Syndrome:
May result in an overabundance of blood rushing to the heart, resulting in heart failure
When dealing with downed power lines, how far should firefighters keep away from the line?
10 meters (33 feet)
A knife with a small sharp retractable blade, designed to cut wood, cardboard and other
materials, describes which tool?
Utility knife
Which gripping tool is modified by the CFD shop and is unique to CFD?
Natural gas shut off locking pliers (natural gas vice grips)
When the chain break on the chain saw is in the forward position, the chain break is
disengaged
Flase
The chainsaw chain break is:
Designed to stop the chain in 1/20th of a second
In order to maintain the integrity of a protected stairwell during a fire, firefighters should
Maintain door control
Sliding doors are not allowed as part of a means of egress because they
Slow the travel of people through the door opening
Your point of no return is based on
The lowest cylinder gauge reading of any member on the team.
The harness is a better option that the ladder belt if
There is vertical free fall risk
Voice announcements are:
a) Male on duplex, female on duplex
b) Male on simplex, female on duplex
c) Female during EAB activation
d) Male during EAB activation
a) Male on duplex, female on duplex
b) Male on simplex, female on duplex (Answer)
c) Female during EAB activation
d) Male during EAB activation
What are the 3 finishing steps of all knots?
Dress / Set / Safety
: If the facepiece seal is broken during rescue operations, ____________will reduce the risk of
contaminated air entering the facepiece
Positive Pressure
To reduce a 65mm hand line is to shorten the stretch of 65mm hose
False
When spreading salvage covers, what method is used for exact and careful placing of a
salvage cover over displays and fragile merchandise without displacing or damaging it.
Counter Pay Off
Personal alert safety system (PASS) alarms are designed to activate alarms:
If a firefighter is motionless for more than 30 seconds
The knot used to hoist and lower a ladder is
Figure eight on a bite
What is the first priority when performing VEIS operations?
Isolating the compartment by closing the door
The Portable gas monitor should be brought in on all medical and investigation calls
True
Which is a preferred knot for joining two pieces of webbing together?
Water knot
If there is a fire in the trunk of a car, the first step is to
Try to open the trunk using the release lever
During wildland firefighting operations, what is the most important factor influencing ignition
temperature?
Moisture content
If a fire is encountered in a room during search and rescue operations, rescuers should
Close the door and report the conditions
Which action can protect the egress pathways during a search so that the search team can
escape if conditions change rapidly?
Close doors along the egress path after rooms are searched
Which location would likely be protected by a fire door?
A means of egress or an exit stairwell
Why must forcible entry and door control be coordinated?
Breaking a door or window introduces a new source of oxygen to the fire
Which of the following is not contained in the high rise bag?
65mm double male adapter
How should furniture be grouped during salvage?
A high piece of furniture should support the salvage cover in a way that allows the water to
run off and not collect in pools.
Where is the red firepass usually located?
On the dash of the apparatus or the Incident Commanders command board
When firefighters apply water to the hot gas layer in a compartment, it will…
Reduce the radiant heat flux from the upper layer
In SCBA, the term “reserve air” is:
a) is used for emergencies only
b) the final 33% of the cylinder air
c) used to complete tasks
d) both A and B
A: a) is used for emergencies only
b) the final 33% of the cylinder air
c) used to complete tasks
d) both A and B (answer)
Hydrostatic fill date expires every…
5 YEARS
What color are the fill date tags from Training
BLUE
What color are the fill date tags from Air Light?
Green
What color are the fill date tags from High Rise Support?
Yellow
What color are the fill date tags from Station 16?
Pink
What color are the fill date tags from Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance Facility?
Orange
What is the working load limit for CFD ladders?
750lbs
At what temperature will the heat sensor (capton) sticker change color
149°C (300°F)
How far apart are ladder rungs usually placed?
14 inches
When would a Suitcase carry be used on a fire ground?
28 feet or more
What angle would you place a ladder at for VEIS
60 degrees
What angle would you place a ladder at for ventilation?
75 degrees
Where should you never preform a leg lock while working on a ladder?
On an Aerial
How do you tie off a halyard?
two half hitches
What is the minimum PSI for a cylinder to be cleared for service?
4000 PSI
Do not use SCBA if more than is lost in 10 seconds
100 PSI
What are the 3 Pre-Entry Safety Checks?
Tug Test, By-Pass, Negative Pressure
What does Four (4) green LEDs. Steady on continuously mean?
Air cylinder is 75-100% filled
What does Three (3) green LEDs. Steady on continuously mean?
A: Air cylinder is 74-50% fille
Air cylinder is 74-50% filled
What does Three (3) green LEDs. Steady on continuously mean?
: Air cylinder is 74-50% filled
What does One (1) red LED Flashing continuously mean?
Air cylinder is 35-0% filled
What percent and PSI will alert you of half air?
50% and 2250 PSI
What do you clean your facepiece in?
125 ml Warm water and 1/2 cup of Ecolab® Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner
What battery percentage should you replace the SCBA battery?
replace battery if at 60% or lower
What would be considered level 1 cylinder damage?
Minor abrasions, scuffs, cuts or scratches to the surface resin or the exterior coating
