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1
Q

It is a store cockloft fire at a taxpayer. Where does the second due OV go?

A

Outside Vent Firefighter (OV)
a. Team up with the 1st ladder OV and operate
OR
c. Proceed to the roof or other position as directed
SEC 8.3.3 B 3

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Who shuts down the utilities at a Store fire at a taxpayer?

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1st due Forcible Entry Team.

g. Check the cellar for fire.
h. Shut down gas and electric supply

SEC 8.3.3 A 1

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What does the 2nd due Forcible entry team do at a cellar fire at a taxpayer?

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a. To adjacent stores and cellar entrances.
b. Search stores.
c. Ventilate.
d. Check for fire extension. Open up floors, ceilings, and partitions.
e. Cut floors where necessary for operation of cellar pipes, distributors and bent tips.
SEC 8.2.2 4 B 1

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What does the 1st due Forcible entry team do at a cellar fire in a taxpayer?

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a. To the store occupancy above the fire. Forcible entry as
required at store entrance and cellar entrance.
b. Search the store for occupants and remove.
e. Cut the floor for required ventilation
f. Shut down utilities.
SEC 8.2.2 A 1

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5
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COLUMNS
Columns in taxpayers can be made from wood, cast iron, lally columns (steel or cast iron)
or masonry piers which support the beams.
What do we need to woory about with Cast iron columns?

A

Cast iron columns are unpredictable and fail,
on the average, in about thirty (30) minutes in fire endurance tests. Some columns fail
sooner than cast iron columns.
SEC 3.7

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6
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As the Lt at a cellar fire in a taxpayer, You know that arriving second leaves you with the responsibility of insuring that the sprinkler is supplied with a line. Agree or disagree

A

NEW!!!
Disagree !! Third arriving engine Insures at a Cellar fire. Third arriving insures at a store/cockloft fire.
sec 7.2.3 and 7.3.5

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7
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Fire has control of the cockloft and exposure protection is critical at this involved taxpayer.Is 3am and Exp 2 is an occupied MD and exposure 3 is a pizzeria. As the 1st to arrive eng you order your members to stretch what and where ?

A

Order the ECC to position the engine for use of the deck pipe and to In-line so as to leave room for the TL and stretch a line into the most severe exposure
depending on life hazard and the location and
severity of the fire.
Sec 7.3.5

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8
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At a cellar fire in a taxpayer the Lt knows that if all else fails and as a last resort. He may order what ?

A

P. Flood first floor with use of Stang nozzle or tower ladder pipe as a last
resort.
Sec 7.2.2

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9
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Fire has control of the cockloft and exposure protection is critical at this involved taxpayer
How shall the second due operate ?

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Assist 1st line if staffing permits stretch a line into another serious exposure and operate into the cockloft to confine and extinguish fire
Sec 7.3.5 B

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10
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What size cut shall be made at a fire in a taxpayer ?

A

8x8

Sec

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11
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How shall a trench cut be made at a taxpayer ?

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3 feet wide, 20ft from initial vent hole
Take advantage of shafts, chimneys, bulkheads,scuttles
DO NOT rely on interior firewalls
2 or more inspection holes on fire side of trench
Charged line should be in position on roof
Trench cut but not open until adequate vent over fire

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12
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At a taxpayer fire that was built between 1920 and 1960’s which are the prevalent type. Will opening up of the Cornice provide access to the cockloft ?

A

NO!! It wil not, however earlier type taxpayers built before the 1920’s WILL provide access to the cockloft

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13
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When more than one saw is operating on the Roof a Roof sector supervisor must be assigned to roof. A company officer can be assigned this position. True or False

A

True, but when roof cutting is critical a chief officer should be assigned as roof sector supervisor to coordinate and direct roof operations.
SEC 5.5.20

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14
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A second alarm is transmitted at a fire at a taxpayer when ? 1-3

A
  1. Store fire with extension to cockloft
  2. Store fire with extension to exposure
  3. An advanced cellar fire
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15
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An advanced fire in a store where 2 hand lines will be operating is cause for a second alarm. true or False

A

False. Extra engine Extra Truck will do

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16
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In a taxpayer according to the new code how many square feet is the cut off before sprinklers must be added ?

A

Rules for sprinkler protection:
1938 code- Area exceeding 10,000 square feet.
1968 code- Area exceeding 7,500 square feet.
2008 code- group M- mercantile- FULL BUILDING- Area exceeding 12,000 sq ft OR the combined area on all floors including mezzanine exceeds 24,000 sq ft. Storage of merchandise is in high-piled racks or rack storage arrays… OCCUPANCY W/IN BUILDING area exceeding 7,500 sq ft or area of any size is located 3 stories above grade OR area of any size contains an UNenclosed stair or escalator connecting two or more floors
Sec 2.5.1

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17
Q

How big is the cockloft of a taxpayer ?

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from four inches to more than six feet.

Sec 3.2.1

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18
Q

There are many types of roofs on taxpayers but the most common is constructed
of ?

A

wood joists covered with either tongue and groove boards or plywood.
Sec 3.3

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19
Q

At a tax payer Smaller signs attached to the front wall over
stores sometimes cover openings into the cockloft and can be removed for
early stream operation into the cockloft
Agree or disagree

A

Agree

Sec 3.3.4

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20
Q

Unprotected open web steel joists at elevated temperatures of a fire may collapse after only ____ or ____ mins?

A

5, 10

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21
Q

At a cellar fire in a taxpayer it is often necessary to cut the first floor to vent the basement..The cut should be made as near to the windows
as possible and as close as possible to doorways and aisles . Agree or Disagree

A

Disagree!!
The cut should be made as near to the windows
as possible and away from doorways and aisles
Sec 5.5.22

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22
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In newer taxpayers the roof supports are of lightweight open web steel joists. What is the most common decking used ? How far are the joists spaced ?

A

The most common decking is corrugated steel. With this type decking, the
joists are spaced from four to six feet
Sec 5.5.26

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23
Q

Gypsum concrete decking is of lightweight construction, spans wide spaces
and is vulnerable to moisture. These characteristics are conducive to early
collapse under fire conditions. Therefore, members shall not be committed
to roof operations. If a gypsum roof is detected who is notified ?

A

will be indicated by a white powdery
residue during saw operations. Upon this observation, members should
immediately notify the Roof Sector Supervisor and IC and evacuate the
roof.
Sec 5.5.26

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24
Q

An average 50 foot long steel beam, heated

uniformly over its length to _____ F will extend in length approximately ____ ?

A

970, 4inches

Sec 3.6.1

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25
Q

At a taxpayer fire where entry is delayed or where the pulling of ceilings is impossible can a line be operated into a trench cut to confine the fire ?

A

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.
Sec 7.1.8

26
Q

When the member going to the roof is carrying the saw, a hook must also
be taken. Members going to the roof subsequently should bring

A

an ax or
iron with the saw if available.
Sec 8.4.3

27
Q

Reporting in at a taxpayer fire your are third due truck. As a good Lt you instruct the members to bring what with their normal tools ?

A

Truck companies, other than first or second arriving on
the initial alarm, should report in with their 10 and 12 foot hooks ** besides** their
normal tool complement
sec 8.4.4

28
Q

1st due truck at a cellar fire. The OV brings what and goes where ?

A

Tools maul and halligan
Check the rear and sides of the building for access.
b. Provide ventilation at the rear for the cellar and store above the fire.
c. If access in the rear is available, attempt entry
with the 2nd. ladder OV (or another available member).
Notify the company officer, and conduct searches with
particular attention given to the first floor rear.

29
Q

At a taxpayer fire who shuts down the utilities ?

A

1st to arrive inside team. 2 mask members sent as a team

30
Q

At a cellar fire in a taxpayer who brings the saw to the roof ?

A

SECOND Due ROOF!!

a. Place a second portable ladder to the roof.
b. Bring saw to the roof if not required elsewhere and roof requires further opening
c. If services are not required on roof, perform as directed.

31
Q

2nd due forcible entry team goes where at a cellar fire in a taxpayer?

A

a. To adjacent stores and cellar entrances.
b. Search stores.
c. Ventilate.
d. Check for fire extension. Open up floors, ceilings, and
partitions.
e. Cut floors where necessary for operation of cellar pipes,
distributors and bent tips.

32
Q

At a taxpayer fire if the 1st roof man goes to the roof with a saw he must also have what tool ? What tools should subsequent members bring ?

A

When the member going to the roof is carrying the saw, a hook must also
be taken. Members going to the roof subsequently should bring an ax or
iron with the saw if available.
Sec 8.3.3

33
Q

If fire has control of the cocckloft at a taxpayer fire where does the 1st due LCC go ?

A

The primary position of the 1st arriving tower ladder is in
front of the fire building /occupancy.
Join the forcible entry team. If fire extends to the cockloft,
proceed to the roof to assist roof firefighter.
Sec 8.3.3 4 C

34
Q

How many portables at at one story taxpayer ?

A

All sides with 2 in front

35
Q

Fire on the 1st floor of a 2 story taxpayer the 2nd floor needs to be completely laddered. Agree or Disagree

A

Agree

36
Q

If fire starts on 2nd floor of a two story taxpayer the aerial will be needed for roof ventilation. Agree or Disagree

A

Agree

37
Q

At a cellar fire in a taxpayer , before removal of the store front window, who must be notified ?

A

After communicating and coordinating with 1st Ladder
Company officer, ventilate the store as necessary. Take out
the store windows if required
Sec 8.2.2 A 1 C
Note if Business hours leave exit door for civs

38
Q

At a Store/Cockloft fire can the store front window be taken after communicating with the 1st due Officer ?

A

NO!!
Communicate and coordinate ventilation of store at the
front with Ladder Company officer in area to be vented.
Remove the show windows when authorized by the
Incident Commander, and only when a charged line is in position
Sec 8.3.3 A 1 C

39
Q

A taxpayer fire becomes a 2nd alarm when ?

A 
Transmit a second alarm for
1. Extension to the cockloft
2. Extension to an Adjoining occupancy
3. An advanced fire in the cellar. 
Sec 5.74
40
Q

When is an Extra truck extra engine needed at a taxpayer ?

A

When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, special call an
extra engine and ladder.
Sec 5.7.4

41
Q

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. Do the members have to be withdrawn or moved to a safe area ?

A

Before these lines are
operated all members in the stores must be withdrawn
Sec 7.1.8

Conflict 7.3.3 G Note: Before lines are operated into the roof all interior operations
must cease OR personnel withdrawn to a safe area.

42
Q

Operate hoselines directly into roof openings. This generally is not a good
practice but in some cases may be the only way of hitting the fire and
controlling it. Members must be removed at all times. True or False

A

Note: Before lines are operated into the roof all interior operations
must cease or personnel withdrawn to a safe area. It must be
remembered that the primary purpose of roof lines is to
protect members operating on the roof and prevent fire
extension to exposures.
Sec 7.3.3 G

43
Q

Cellar fire at a taxpayer where does the the first engine go ?

A

Stretch the first line into the occupancy above
the fire
sprinkler system, if staffing and conditions permit, a second line shall be
stretched to feed this system.
Sec 7.2.3 A

44
Q

Cellar fire Second Engine Company does what ?

A

assist 1st engine with line
Supply Sprinkler if staffing permits
Stretch a backup line to
1. To control the first floor if the first engine company has advanced
into the cellar via the interior cellar entrance.
2. Serve as a backup or protection line for the first engine company.
3. Stretch into the cellar via the interior stairs or the outside entrance
if the first unit’s line has to control the first floor.
Sec 7.2.3 B

45
Q

Store fire in a taxpayer where do the 1st 2 lines go ?

A

The first two hand lines should be stretched to the store involved
Sec 7.3.1

46
Q

When heavy or medium fire conditions are encountered at a taxpayer the initial lines should be
______ inch. These lines can later be used to supply distributors, cellar pipes and
heavy stream appliances. If the striking power and the water capability of ____
inch hoselines are not required, after the initial attack, they can be reduced to
_____ inch lines for subsequent operations.

A

2 1/2”, 2 1/2”, 1 3/4”

Sec 7.1.2

47
Q

At a cellar fire in a taxpayer where does the 1st line go ?

A

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.
Sec 7.2.2 D
When the line can advance down the cellar stairs it should do so.
Sec 7.2.2 F

48
Q

When the 1st line is operating in the cellar of a taxpayer via the int stairs, 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.
True or False

A

True

Sec 7.2.2 F

49
Q

If it is impossible to stretch a line into the cellar via the interior stairs of a taxpayer,
lines must be operated from where ?

A

front or rear exterior entrances. Use caution
and do not have lines opposing one another. Advancing two lines into the
cellar simultaneously may control the fire.
Sec 7.2.2 L

50
Q

Taxpayer Store fire first and Second engine do what ?

A 
Stretch the first line into the involved store to
protect life and extinguish the fire.
Supply sprinkler of possible
Second engine company: - Assist first engine with initial line. 
Supply sprinkler if possible
stretch a line to backup first engine
company's line.
Sec 7.3.5 A
51
Q

Cockloft fire in a taxpayer and exposure is critical the 1st engine will do what ?

A

First engine company: - When fire has control of the cockloft and the
need for exposure protection is critical, position the engine to utilize the
deckpipe. In-line pumping will give good positioning
1. Stretch a handline into the most seriously exposed occupancy depending on life hazard and the location and
severity of the fire.
Sec 7.3.5 B

52
Q

Cockloft fire in a taxpayer and exposure not an issue 1st engine will do what ?

A
  1. When exposures are not an immediate problem, then the first line
    should be stretched into the store under the main body of fire and
    operated to extinguish the fire.
    Sec 7.3.5 B 3
53
Q

Cockloft fire in a taxpayer and exposure is critical the 2nd engine will do what ?

A

Second engine company: - When fire has control of the cockloft, and the
need for exposure protection is critical, assist first engine with initial line.
When staffing and conditions permit, stretch a line into another seriously
exposed building/occupancy and operate into the cockloft to confine and
extinguish the fire. It may be advisable to skip stores in order to confine a
cockloft fire.
Sec 7.3.5 3

54
Q

1938 building code for taxpayers

A

Maximum permitted area of structure is 10,000, 14,500 or 17,500 square feet depending
whether the building faces upon one, two or three street fronts. The area of the structure
is the area between exterior walls or between fire walls. This area may be doubled if the
area is sprinklered
Sec 1.1 Appendix 1

55
Q

When wood purlins and cross braces are used for suspended ceilings, the space between
the ceiling and the floor or roof above is to be cut into areas of ? (1938 building code)

A

2,000 square feet or less
by firestops.
Taxpayers Appendix A 1.3

56
Q

According to the 1938 building code Concealed roof space areas to be cut into areas of

A

3,000 square feet or less by fire stops.

Taxpayers App A .2.5

57
Q

According to the 1968 Building Code Concealed spaces in ceilings unless sprinklered should be firestopped into areas

A

Not exceeding 3,000 square feet

Taxpayers App A .2.5

58
Q

1968 building code

2.4 Sprinkler systems required in spaces exceeding 7,500 square feet also require a

A

siamese.

Taxpayers App A .2.4

59
Q

According to the 1968 Building Code Maximum permitted area of structure is ______ square feet if unsprinklered. There is no
limit to area if ????

A

7,500, the building is sprinklered.

Taxpayers App A .2.1

60
Q

According to the 1968 Building Code
Roof parapets are required, on exterior walls, in buildings over_______ feet in height AND if the
roof consists of combustible materials. Parapets shall be at least _____ feet high.

A

22, 2

Taxpayers App A .2.8

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