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.