WEEK #11 WEEK OF 4/07/14 FIRE TECH PART I – TB – FOAM ADD #1 & FOAM EVOLUTIONS #1 - 3 PART II – FFP – MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS (MMID)PART III – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – WATER RESCUE OPERATIONS PART IV – VO’s, NOV’s & CONFISCATIONS INSTRUCTOR: CAPT KEN RUGGIERO Flashcards
PART I – TB – FOAM ADD #1 & FOAM EVOLUTIONS #1 - 3 PART II – FFP – MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS (MMID)PART III – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – WATER RESCUE OPERATIONS PART IV – VO’s, NOV’s & CONFISCATIONS
PART I – TB – FOAM ADD #1 & FOAM EVOLUTIONS #1 - 3:
1. While supervising the proby recharging the AFFF foam can Lieutenant Magaden should
correct which step below? (Foam Add 1)
A. Use a 2 ½ gallon extinguisher reserved for this purpose. Invert the extinguisher and
squeeze the lever to release residual air pressure.
B. Slowly add 10 ounces of 3% AFFF concentrate. Do not mix one type of concentrate with
another.
C. Slowly add more water to reach the 2 ½ gallon mark inside the extinguisher. Replace the
cap and charge with the proper air pressure (100 psi).
D. An extinguisher not used within 6 months after charging must be emptied, refilled, and
recharged.
- D
NOTE: If an extinguisher is not fully expended, the remaining solution can be held in reserve in
case of re-ignition. Extinguishers that are not fully expended must be re-charged upon
return to quarters. An extinguisher not used within one year after charging must be
emptied, refilled and recharged.
- The AFFF foam can has certain uses and limitations that must be considered to ensure the
safety of the members. Which choice is not in accordance with FDNY procedures?
(Foam Add 1)
A. AFFF is superior foam that needs less time and less solution for extinguishment than
fluoroprotein foam. AFFF floats on flammable liquids.
B. AFFF can be used on class B fires such as pit fires, car fires, and flowing flammable liquid
fires; grease fire.
C. It is necessary to play AFFF against a backboard or the side of the tank to form a film on
the oil surface. It can also be applied gently to the surface of the oil by placing a finger over the
nozzle.
D. The stream should not be driven directly through the surface due to the possibility of
causing a steam explosion or splashing hot liquid back on the operator.
- C
2.1 Class B fires.
1) Pit fire.
2) Flowing flammable liquid fire; grease fire.
3) Car fire.
2.2 Special Class A fires.
1) Tire fire.
2) Small rubbish fire.
2.3 It is not necessary to play AFFF against a backboard or the side of the tank to form a film
on the oil surface; it can be applied gently on the surface of the oil by placing a finger
over the nozzle. The stream should not be driven directly through the surface due to the
possibility of causing a steam explosion or splashing hot oil back on the operator.
2.4 Since the reach is 35 to 40 feet, it may be safer and also more effective to begin
discharging AFFF from a distance.
- When stretching a foam hand line and determining the most advantageous location for the
eductor, consider the following: only _____ hose can be stretched between the eductor and the
foam nozzle, with a maximum of _____ lengths, the eductor must be placed at least _____
length(s) from the pumper, and the eductor must be supplied with ______ hose.
(Foam Evol 1)
A. 1 ¾” / 4 / 1 / 2 ½”
B. 1 ¾” / 6 / 2 / 1 ¾”
C. 2 ½” / 4 / 1 / 2 ½”
D. 2 ½” / 6 / 2 / 1 ¾”
- A
- During multi-unit drill members are stretching a foam hand line. Which point listed below
is incorrect regarding the operation of a foam hand line? (Foam Evol 1)
A. The officer gives the command to start water and the foam nozzle will be opened fully and
directed away from the fire.
B. The ECC will start water and provide 200 psi at the eductor. Make sure there are no kinks
in the supply line.
C. When foam is flowing at the nozzle, close the nozzle and then direct the nozzle at the fire
and open the nozzle. Opening and closing the nozzle helps conserve foam.
D. To reduce back pressure at the eductor, the nozzle should be operated at or below the level
of the eductor. In order for the eductor to function properly the nozzle should be fully opened
when in use.
- C
2.4 The officer gives the command to start water. The foam nozzle will be
opened fully and directed away from the fire. The ECC will start water and provide
200 psi at the eductor. The member at the eductor places pickup tube into the container.
When foam is flowing at the nozzle, the nozzle is directed at the fire. Avoid opening and
closing the nozzle. This interrupts the educting operations and causes an intermittent
flow of foam.
- When using the foam carrier to deliver finished firefighting foam with a hand line and the
deck gun the 1000 gallon booster tank of fluoroprotein foam concentrate will only last a certain
amount of time. If the deck gun is using 310 gallons per minute of foam solution and the hand
line is using 95 gallons per minute of foam solution you should expect the 1000 gallons of foam
concentrate to last approximately how many minutes? (Foam Evol 2)
A. 30 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 80 minutes
D. 90 minutes
- C
2.12 For example, a 310 GPM high capacity foam nozzle and a 95 GPM foam nozzle could
supply 405 GPM of solution. Educting at 3% solution, there will be enough concentrate
in the 1000-gallon booster tank for approximately 80 minutes.
- When arriving at an operation the foam carrier must proceed to a point as close to the
operation as possible. When the foam carrier arrives it will stop at the hydrant where the supply
pumper is located and remove hoseline from the foam carrier. This hoseline should be what size
and which end of the hose line should be stretched? (Foam Evol 2)
A. 2 ½” / Male End
B. 3 ½” / Female End
C. 3 ½” / Male End
D. 2 ½’ / Female End
- B
2.2 Foam Carrier stops at supply pumper located at the hydrant. Members pull sufficient 3½”
hose to attach to supply pumper. Use the hose load ending with the female coupling.
- During a study group concerning the use of the ground mounted foam cannon several
points were made regarding its use. Since this tool is only carried by certain units many
firefighters are unfamiliar with its operation at no fault of their own. Which is the only correct
point listed below? (Foam Evol 3)
A. Stretch the largest available hose to the foam cannon. Under no condition should the hose
supplying the foam cannon be less than 3 ½”.
B. Secure the foam cannon with a utility rope to a substantial object. Stretch 1 ¾” hose from
the foam carrier to the portable reservoir and secure this hose to the top of the reservoir.
C. The foam carrier officer (in command of foam operations) shall order the delivery of foam
concentrate to the portable reservoir once assured that the cannon and the reservoir are in a
suitable position.
D. The foam carrier can be substituted for and is preferred to the foam tender. The foam
carrier is more maneuverable as compared to the foam tender which carries 2000 gallons of foam
concentrate.
- B
2.3 Stretch largest available hose to the cannon. Under no condition should hose less than
2½” be used to supply the Foam Cannon.
2.4 Secure the Foam Cannon with a utility rope to a substantial object.
2.5 Stretch 1¾” hose from the Foam Carrier to the Portable Reservoir. Secure the hose to the
top of the reservoir.
2.6 The Chief Officer in Command shall order the delivery of foam concentrate to the
Portable Reservoir once assured that the Cannon and the Reservoir are in a suitable
position. The Chief Officer in Command of the fire will order water started.
2.7 The foam concentrate and water supply lines for the Foam Cannon can be stretched before
the Foam Carrier arrives. This will save time in placing this evolution into operation.
2.8 The foam concentrate should be delivered at a pressure that will permit a free flow
without causing aeration or frothing of the foam. The pressure will depend on the terrain
and length of the stretch.
2.9 The Cannon on an eductor setting of 3 will use 35 gallons of concentrate to produce
970 gallons of solution per minute. A 1000-gallon booster tank will last about 30
minutes educting at an approximate 3% solution.
2.10 The Cannon has a 10-foot pick up hose; therefore position it in close proximity to the
Portable Reservoir.
2.11 The Portable Reservoir can be filled with 5-gallon cans.
2.12 The Foam Tender can be substituted for and is preferred to the Foam Carrier. The tender
has three tanks of 1000 gallons each and will last much longer than the 1000-gallon
booster tank of the carriers. Also, other foam carriers can supply the Foam Tender if the
need arises.
2.13 The Foam Cannon should be supplied by a pumper or Satellite manifold that isn’t
supplying any other appliance. The Foam Cannon is capable of supplying 1000 GPM of
finished firefighting foam if adequately supplied.
- True or False? The portable reservoir used with the ground mounted foam cannon
can be filled with 5 gallon cans of foam concentrate. (Foam Evol 3)
___________
- T
- True or False? The foam cannon should be supplied by a pumper or satellite manifold
that is not supplying any other appliance.
- True or False? The foam cannon should be supplied by a pumper or satellite manifold
- T
PART II – FFP – MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS (MMID)
1. If a known life hazard is discovered and immediate action could prevent the loss of life,
appropriate action (rescue activity) may be taken by an individual member. Which of the
following are considered known life hazards? (More than one correct) MMID CH 1,
1.4
A. A victim can be seen by the rescuer.
B. A member has information from the dispatcher of people trapped on the 2nd floor.
C. A victim can be heard by the rescuer.
D. A neighbor at the scene tells a member that a person is trapped on the 1st floor.
- All
- E-16 and L-7 arrive 1st due at a fire in apartment 3A on the 3rd floor of a 5 story old law
tenement. Lt. Welpez is working in E-16 and Capt. Leftus is working in L-7. Upon entering the
building members of L-7 are told by the occupant of apartment 3A that his wife is trapped inside
the apartment. Capt. Leftus then relays this information to his roof, OV, and LCC. The only
units on the scene are E-16 and L-7, all the other units and the battalion are stuck in traffic.
Upon arrival on the 3rd floor the inside team of L-7 is unable to enter the apartment due to a
heavy fire condition blowing into the public hallway. The OV from L-7 makes his way to the
rear, goes up the fire escape, and notifies Capt. Leftus he is entering the fire apartment alone to
address a known life hazard. Shortly after entering the bedroom from the fire escape the OV
from L-7 emerges onto the fire escape with the victim. At this time E-16 and L-7 are the only
units on the scene. After the fire is under control Capt. Leftus, Lt. Welpez, BC Doody, and DC
Giashield are discussing the operations at this job. Since individual action was taken by the OV
from L-7 to address a known life hazard a report must be forwarded detailing full particulars.
Who is responsible for this report and who is the report forwarded to? MMID CH1, 1.4
A. Capt. Leftus / Chief of Operations
B. Lt. Welpez / Chief of Department
C. BC Doody / Chief of Operations
D. DC Giashield / Chief of Department
- A
- E-75, E-42, E-43, L-33, L-59 are operating at a 10-75 for a fire on the 1st floor of a 2 story
private dwelling. (The units listed all arrived in the order they are listed). All the Engines on the
scene are 4 firefighter Engines. The FAST unit is not yet on the scene. In this situation the
safety team will be composed of? MMID CH 1, 2.1
A. The control FF from E-75 and the LCC from L-33.
B. The control and backup firefighters from E-42.
C. The LCC and OV from L-33.
D. The LCC and an outside firefighter designated by the officer of L-59.
- B
- While out on BISP E-238 gets an ERS box two blocks away from where they are doing BI.
E-238 is staffed with 4 firefighters. E-238 arrives in seconds and finds a fire on the 2nd floor of a
4 story brownstone type rowframe. The fire is blowing out the windows on the parlor floor with
heavy smoke pushing from the entrance to the building on the parlor floor. The officer would be
correct in which choice below? MMID CH1, 2.1
A. Have the members stretch a line to the entrance on the parlor floor and advance in only a
few feet.
B. Have 2 members compose the safety team while he (the officer) and 1 member enter the
fire are to conduct a search without hose line advancement.
C. Have 2 members enter the fire area for a search without hose line advancement while he
(the officer) and 1 member compose the safety team.
- B
- E-99 has just arrived at a fire on the 2nd floor of a 4 story multiple dwelling. There have
not been any reports of a known life hazard at his box. E-99 is understaffed and riding with the
Officer, ECC, and the Nozzle and Control Firefighters. The Officer would be correct in which
action listed below? MMID CH1, 2.1
A. The Officer and the Nozzle firefighter will enter the IDLH for a search without line
advancement while the ECC and Control firefighters compose the safety team.
B. The Officer and the Nozzle firefighter will compose the safety team while the Control and
the ECC will enter the area to search without line advancement.
C. E-99 will take a defensive position at this operation.
D. Even if there was a known life hazard members of E-99 would not be allowed to enter
since they are understaffed.
- C
- Which point about the safety team and their duties in not correct? MMID CH1,
2.3 and Section 3
A. The safety team shall be positioned outside the IDLH atmosphere and monitor handie talkie
transmissions for calls for assistance from members operating in an IDLH atmosphere.
B. Be prepared to enter the IDLH atmosphere to render assistance if required. Ensure the IC
is notified that the safety team is entering the IDLH atmosphere if necessary.
C. The IC shall announce the FAST unit’s arrival over the handie talkie at the scene. On
receipt of this announcement, the safety team shall return to their original assignments.
D. Once firefighters enter the IDLH, both members of the safety team must account for
firefighters inside the IDLH without performing other duties.
- D
2.3 Designated members of the Safety Team are to engage in their primary duties while
assuming the duties of the Safety Team. Once firefighters enter the IDLH, one member
of the Safety Team must account for firefighters inside the IDLH without performing
other duties.
- Lt. Cohen is working in L-100 and responding as the FAST unit to a fire on the 2nd floor of
a 2 story private dwelling. L-100 is responding with 4 firefighters. In this situation Lt. Cohen
should know that? MMID CH2, 2.2
A. L-100 can be designated as the FAST unit even though they are riding with 4 firefighters.
B. L-100 cannot be designated as the FAST unit since they are riding with 4 firefighters.
- A
- The purpose of the FAST unit is to be immediately available to assist a member who
becomes trapped, distressed or involved in other serious life threatening situations. While
drilling on the FAST unit, Lieutenant Chanstra should correct which point below?
MMID CH2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2
A. The officer of the FAST unit shall announce their arrival on the scene over the handie
talkie, the IC shall announce the arrival of the FAST unit and their ID over the H/T, and the
arrival of the 2nd Engine must be announced over the H/T.
B. The FAST unit shall report to and stage near the ICP, within verbal contact, at a position
from which they can be readily deployed. An EFAS trained member of the FAST unit shall
report to a battalion vehicle on the scene to monitor EFAS and the FAST radio.
C. Upon arrival, the FAST unit officer shall verify that the IC is aware of the unit’s presence
and FAST designation. If assigned by the IC to other than FAST duties the FAST officer shall
immediately carry out orders issued by the IC.
D. The IC may assign the FAST unit to stage at a location other than the ICP, based on the
type of building units are operating, e.g. High Rise Office Building. At Large scale, high rise, or
unusual operations additional FAST units may be positioned at other locations as determined by
the IC.
- C
- L-144 is operating as the FAST unit at a fire on the 2nd floor of a 2 story private dwelling.
Lt. Hegderman should correct which member’s handie talkie transmission? MMID
CH2, 4.3, 4.4
A. L144 FAST to Command.
B. L-144 FAST Roof to L-129.
C. L-144 FAST Chauffer to L-138 Chauffer.
D. L-144 FAST can to Ladder 144.
- D
- Regarding EFAS and the FAST radio which statement(s) listed below is/are correct?
MMID CH2, 5.1 - If a member is EFAS trained, upon arrival, report to the battalion vehicle being used to
monitor EFAS. This FAST unit member shall remain in the battalion vehicle to monitor
both EFAS and the battalions FAST radio for the duration of the incident even if the FAST
unit is given an assignment. - If a member is not EFAS trained, upon arrival, report to a battalion vehicle on the scene to
monitor FAST radio board. This FAST unit member shall remain in the battalion vehicle
to monitor the FAST radio for the duration of the operation unless the FAST unit is given
an assignment.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both correct
D. Both incorrect
- A
- L-101 operated as the FAST unit at 4 all hands fires on the 6x9 tour. In which fire(s) did
L-101 operate correctly? MMID CH2, Section 7
A. Fire #1 – The fire was in a 3 story private dwelling on the 3rd floor in the rear. While
standing by in the street a civilian appeared at a window on the 2nd floor in front of the building.
The civilian was not in any danger. Members of L-101 immediately repositioned a ladder from
the 3rd floor to rescue the victim on the 2nd floor.
B. Fire #2 – While operating at this fire an urgent was transmitted for a member who suffered
a broken leg on the 1st floor of a small taxpayer with fire in the cockloft. L-101 used a two sided
approach with the search team making access via the interior and the removal team making
access from the exterior.
C. Fire #3 – At this fire a mayday was transmitted for a member who became lost on the 3rd
floor of Macy’s department store. The store was a large commercial building so members of L-
100 again used the two sided approach with the search team making access via the interior and
the removal team making access via the exterior of the building.
D. Fire #4 – At this fire L-101 was deployed for a member who was reported missing by his
officer. When L-101 located the missing member they immediately pressed the emergency alert
button on the missing member’s handie talkie. This identified the missing member on EFAS and
increased his radio’s transmitting wattage.
- B
- In addition to normally assigned ladder company tools, the FAST unit shall report to the
incident command post with which tools listed below? MMID CH2, Section 8 - FAST Pak
- Search Rope
- Life Saving Rope
- Stokes Basket with long backboard
- Saw
A. All of them
B. 1, 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 1, 2, 3
- C
- TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
In addition to normally assigned ladder company tools, the FAST Unit shall report to the ICP with the following equipment:
FAST Pak
Search Rope
Stokes Basket with long backboard
2:1 Rope
Pak-Tracker
Note: A member other than the member monitoring EFAS will monitor the Pak-Tracker.
- While operating at a fire an urgent is transmitted. Members of the FAST unit see the
following numbers on the FAST handie talkie, 1002004. Which member transmitted the urgent?
MMID CH2, add 1
A. Rescue 1’s Hook Firefighter
B. Ladder 1’s O/V Firefighter
C. Rescue 2’s Hook Firefighter
D. Engine 1’s Back Up Firefighter
- C
- During an afternoon drill firefighters decide to drill on unconscious firefighter
removal. The firefighter removal training kit was not is quarters since the battalion lent it
to E-99 the, single engine in the battalion. The officer decided to conduct the drill anyway
using his personally assigned equipment, but instructed the members to use caution so as
not to damage his equipment. Do you agree or disagree with the officer’s decision?
MMID CH2, Add 2
A. Agree or D. Disagree
- D
- E-295 and L-144 are operating at a class 3 alarm in Queens. While operating at this box
members discover a small fire in the basement of a private dwelling. Workers were framing out
the basement and accidentally ignited a fire. E-295’s officer transmits the box however E-295
and L-144 are the only units on the scene and are operating in an IDLH atmosphere. In this
situation, with only the two units above on the scene, who is the safety team made up of?
MMID CH1, 2.1.1
A. E-99’s Control FF and L-100’s LCC
B. E-99’s Backup and Control FF’s
C. E-99’s Control FF and L-100’s OV
D. L-100’s LCC and OV
- A
- When a MAYDAY is transmitted for a firefighter that is lost, missing, trapped, or in
distress, time will not be on your side. Which point below is not entirely correct regarding
firefighter removal? MMID CH3
A. At times, fire conditions may be so severe that immediate removal of the distressed
firefighter is critical, even with a spinal injury. In all cases a member should be positioned at the
down members head.
B. As soon as firefighters reach the distressed firefighter, regardless of surrounding
conditions, they should immediately begin to access the distressed firefighters ABC status
(airway, breathing, and circulation) and treat as necessary.
C. Removal of the distressed firefighter to a tenable atmosphere usually involves little danger
from spinal injury if there was not a fall or other injury involved.
D. It is important to emphasize that the operating units continue to fight the fire when a
MAYDAY/URGENT is transmitted for a distressed firefighter.
- B