WEEK #3 WEEK OF 1/28/13 PART I – FFP – PRIVATE DWELLINGS PART II – TB - EEO PART III – COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL – CHAP. 10 ADD #2 PART IV – AUC #254, 321 & 348 PART V – DUNN (2nd Edition) - CHAPTERS 6, 7 & 23 INSTRUCTOR: DAC JIM DALY

Question 1

1. What is considered the major weakness from a firefighting and fire protection standpoint in
   a PD fire? (2.1)
   A. The confined attic
   B. The unfinished cellar ceiling
   C. The open, unenclosed stairs
   D. The combustible voids

Answer 1

1. C

Question 2

2. How many of the following avenues of vertical fire extension may be found in a Queen
   Anne type private dwelling? (3.3)
3. Open stairs in living room from 1st to 2nd floor
4. Narrow rear or side stair that connects 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors
5. Hot air ducts
6. Dumbwaiter shafts
7. Boxed in voids around fireplaces
8. Pipe recesses
9. Balloon construction
   A. Four B. Five C. Six D. All

Answer 2

2. D

Question 3

3. A cupola is? (3.3)
   A. A decorative front peak on a flat roof private dwelling
   B. A tower-like room with a round or dome shaped roof
   C. A raised portion of roofing around a scuttle opening
   D. A drain provided on a roof by removing bricks from an exterior wall parapet

Answer 3

3. B

Question 4

4. What may be an indication that a peak on the front of a PD may actually be a flat roof
   structure? (3.4)
   A. The presence of a cupola
   B. The absence of a window in the peak
   C. The presence of a fire escape
   D. The absence of a shed type roof over the front windows

Answer 4

4. B

Question 5

5. Which answer describes proper hoseline placement at any PD fire? (1.5)
   A. Sufficient hose must be stretched to cover the fire area and be flaked out, charged and bled
   outside the building.
   B. If the fire is on an upper floor, the hose should be advanced to the base of the stairs on the
   first floor, and then be flaked out, charged and bled.
   C. If the fire is in the cellar, the hose should be advanced to the top of the stairs on the first
   floor, and then be flaked out, charged and bled.
   D. Sufficient hose must be stretched to cover the fire area and be flaked out in the front yard at
   the building entrance, advanced to the point of attack, and then charged and bled.

Answer 5

5. A

Question 6

6. What should an engine officer’s primary consideration be when determining placement of
   the first hoseline at a PD fire? (1.6)
   A. The nearest point at which water can be applied to the fire
   B. The shortest stretch possible to reduce potential kinks and reduce engine pressure
   C. Through the front door to protect both the interior stairs and members searching upper
   floors
   D. The safest route possible to the fire area, including portable ladders to upper floors

Answer 6

6. C

Question 7

7. How many of the following signs may indicate a cellar fire? (2.2)
8. Smoke pushing from a chimney during warm weather
9. High heat and heavy smoke with no visible fire on the first floor
10. Very hot floorboards on the first floor
11. Smoke from attic windows or louvered vents
    A. One B. Two C. Three D. All

Answer 7

7. D

Question 8

8. Which of the following statements about operations at cellar fires is correct? (2.6)
   A. An exterior stream shall never be operated into a cellar window of an occupied PD.
   B. An exterior stream may be operated into a cellar window, on orders of the IC, only if
   members remaining in the cellar first secure an area of refuge.
   C. An exterior stream may be operated into a cellar window, on orders of the IC, only if there
   are no members in the cellar or on the first floor.
   D. An exterior stream may be operated into a cellar window, on orders of the IC, only if there
   are no members in the cellar and members operating above are either protected with a charged
   hoseline or secure an area of refuge near a means of egress.

Answer 8

8. D

Question 9

9. An engine company lieutenant is confronted with a serious fire in the cellar of a straight
   line colonial PD. He notices a side entrance door as he looks down the driveway on the exposure
   4 side of the house. He thinks that this side door will give his company quicker access to the
   cellar. Where should the first hoseline be stretched? (2.7.1, 2.7.2)
   A. To the cellar via the side entrance door
   B. To the cellar via the front door and down the interior stairs
   C. Through the front door to the top of the interior cellar stairs
   D. Through the side entrance door to the top of the interior cellar stairs

Answer 9

9. C

Question 10

10. Units are faced with a delay in applying water to a cellar fire through the interior because
    they cannot locate the interior cellar stairs. Units want to reposition the hoseline to an exterior
    entrance. Which of the following choices is correctly stated when making this decision?
    (2.7.4)
    A. Only the highest ranking company officer, designated as the IC, can make this decision.
    B. This can only be done when no other hoseline is available.
    C. If possible, primary and secondary searches on all floors above the fire should be complete
    before proceeding.
    D. For safety, all members operating on the floors above must be withdrawn from the building
    before the hoseline is repositioned from the interior.

Answer 10

10. B

Question 11

11. When repositioning the first hoseline from the interior to an exterior cellar entrance, the IC
    should? (2.7.4)
    A. transmit a “Mayday” message to all members on the fireground that the first hoseline is
    being repositioned.
    B. activate the emergency alert button and transmit an “Urgent” message that the first hoseline
    is being repositioned.
    C. transmit a signal 10-70 via department radio.
    D. transmit an “Urgent” message for all members to withdraw from the building.

Answer 11

11. B

Question 12

12. An engine company lieutenant tasked with knocking down fire on the exterior of a frame
    building should operate how? (6.3)
    A. Operate the hoseline in a sweeping motion starting at the base of the building and progress
    upwards, while avoiding operating directly into the windows.
    B. Operate the hoseline in a sweeping motion starting at the base of the building and progress
    upwards, while intermittently operating directly into the windows.
    C. Operate the hoseline in a sweeping motion starting at the top of the building and allow
    water to cascade down the face of the building, while avoiding operating directly into the
    windows
    D. Operate the hoseline in a sweeping motion starting at the top of the building and allow
    water to cascade down the face of the building, while intermittently operating directly into the
    windows.

Answer 12

12. C

Question 13

13. A lieutenant of the 2nd due truck at a Queen Anne fire was asked by the battalion chief if
    the home was built of balloon frame construction. The lieutenant should have instructed his/her
    members to? (3.1)
    A. remove a baseboard on an exterior wall and check for the presence of a sole plate.
    B. remove a baseboard on any wall and check for the presence of a sole plate.
    C. remove a baseboard on an interior wall and check for the presence of a trimmer beam.
    D. remove a baseboard on an interior wall and check for the presence of a ledger board.

Answer 13

13. A

Question 14

14. How many of the following duties are general areas of responsibility for the first ladder
    company to arrive at a PD fire? (4.1, 4.2)
15. Primary search of the fire floor
16. Ensure the cellar is examined for fire
17. Shut down utilities
18. Roof ventilation of flat roof buildings
19. Roof ventilation of peaked roof buildings
20. Primary search of the perimeter
21. Pending arrival of the second ladder company, assume responsibility for the entire dwelling
22. Ensure roof ventilation of flat roof buildings
    A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7

Answer 14

14. A (2, 3, 5 & 8)

4.1 First ladder to arrive:
 Primary search of the fire floor.
 Check near and behind doors that lead to the exterior for any occupants that may have
been overcome while trying to escape.
 Determine the life hazard and rescue as required.
 Locate and confine the fire (see exception in cellar fires, section 10).
 Ladder building as needed.
 Attempt an examination of the cellar for fire.
 Pending arrival of the second ladder company, assume responsibility for the entire dwelling.
 Primary search of the perimeter.
 Roof ventilation of flat roof buildings.
 All exterior ventilation (Horizontal and Vertical) must be controlled, communicated
and coordinated by the Ladder Company Officer inside the fire area to be vented

Question 15

15. If the first arriving engine advances the hoseline down the interior cellar stairs, the first
    truck is responsible to perform a primary search? (4.3.2)
    A. in the cellar only
    B. on the first floor only
    C. on both the first floor and the cellar
    D. on the first floor and floors above

Answer 15

15. C

Question 16

16. When sizing-up a two-family dwelling that has two front doors side by side, which door
    usually provides access to the 2nd floor apartment? (Photo 4.2)
    A. The door closer to the centerline of the building
    B. The door closer to the sidewall of the building

Answer 16

16. B

Question 17

17. Which of the following positions is correctly stated for the first arriving ladder company
    members at a standard peak roof PD fire when using portable ladders? (5.2)
    A. The chauffeur shall raise a portable ladder to a porch or garage roof if it will provide access
    to an upper floor window.
    B. The Roof/OV team shall place a hook ladder to the peak and initiate ventilation.
    C. The chauffeur shall team up with the OV and raise a portable to an upper floor window on
    the rear or sides.
    D. The roof FF shall raise a portable ladder from an area that provides a physical butt if there
    is no porch roof to work from.

Answer 17

17. A

Question 18

18. Whether using an aerial ladder or a tower ladder for initial VES of upper floors at a PD fire,
    what should the Roof and/or OV firefighters first do? (5.3.A.1, 5.4.A.1)
    A Remove any bars on lower floor windows in the front
    B. Ensure roof ventilation is complete
    C. Position the aerial/tower ladder to cover the front of the building
    D. Conduct a quick survey of the rear/sides to ensure there are no occupants in need of
    immediate rescue

Answer 18

18. D

Question 19

19. Where shall the 2nd arriving ladder company inside team be positioned at a top floor fire in
    a PD? (5.5.A.6)
    A. In adjoining bedrooms on the top floor
    B. In the front yard until requested by the IC
    C. On the floor below and check all floors below for extension.

Answer 19

19. C

Question 20

20. A lieutenant of a first arriving ladder company at a two-family dwelling is confronted with
    a first floor fire. Because the stairs to the second floor are enclosed, he/she should send the
    Roof/OV team where? (7.2)
    A. Around the perimeter to conduct a survey, and if no visible life hazard is found, VES the
    2nd floor windows.
    B. Around the perimeter conduct a survey, and if no visible life hazard is found, VES the 1st
    floor windows.
    C. To the roof to perform initial roof vent of any skylights or scuttles.
    D. To the front porch roof to VES the 2nd floor front.

Answer 20

20. B

Question 21

21. Which of the following statements about attic fire operations is incorrect? (8)
    A. Access to an attic fire can be achieved by pulling a 3’ section of ceiling on the floor below,
    and allowing the engine to operate a hoseline from a small ladder.
    B. If wood is encountered when making this opening, move about 3’ to one side and make
    another opening.
    C. The bent tip may be used effectively through the opened ceiling.
    D. When opening knee walls in attic spaces, open near the stairs, as the flue created by the
    stairs will assist in ventilating the pent up smoke and heat.

Answer 21

21. D

Question 22

22. A lieutenant conducting a critique at a peaked roof PD fire made the following statements
    to his firefighters. Which was correct? (9.1, 9.2, 9.3)
    A. The venting or removing of attic windows, louvered vents or skylights is usually
    insufficient for ventilation, and cutting of the roof is usually required.
    B. If roof cutting is required, it is normally assigned to the first due Roof/OV team.
    C. The order of preference for gaining access to the roof is by use of the aerial ladder, tower
    ladder, and lastly portable ladders.
    D. The initial vent hole should be cut at the main gable because a center hall usually follows
    the same direction.

Answer 22

22. D

Question 23

23. A firefighter assigned to cut the roof at a peaked roof PD was correct in which action?
    (9.3.A.4, 9.3.B)
    A. A power saw was used from a hook ladder secured at the peak.
    B. When cutting with an axe, the firefighter straddled the peak and cut parallel to and on the
    windward side of the ridge.
    C. The size of the opening cut with the axe was limited by the member’s reach and was about
    2’ x 3’.
    D. A 6’ hook should be brought to the roof for all PD fires to push down the top floor ceiling
    after cutting the hole.

Answer 23

23. C

Question 24

24. When a chauffeur places the aerial ladder to the roof of a peaked roof PD, what would be
    the correct objective for positioning? (9.2.B)
    A. Raise the ladder over the corner of the building to cover two sides, and extend the ladder at
    least 5’ above and to one side of the peak.
    B. Raise the ladder over the center of the peak, and extend the ladder at least 5’ above the
    peak to ensure easy mounting and dismounting.
    C. Raise the ladder over the corner of the building to cover two sides, and extend the ladder at
    least 2’ above and to one side of the peak.
    D. Raise the ladder over the corner of the building to cover two sides, and extend the ladder in
    the valley area least 5’ above the gutter line.

Answer 24

24. A

B. Aerial Ladder
1. Used in preference to portable ladders as they provide a more stable platform
and better maneuverability.
2. Position the apparatus to facilitate raising and extending the ladder over the
corner of the building. This permits maximum coverage of the front and one
side of the building.
3. Extend ladder at least 5’ above and to one side of the peak. This will:
 Ensure easy mounting and dismounting from the aerial.
 Ensure that the ladder will be visible in heavy smoke conditions.
 Prevent members from passing directly in front of and over the upper
window as they ascend the ladder. This ladder placement will prevent
members from being directly exposed in the event fires were to vent out of
this window.
4. If the ladder cannot be placed adjacent to the peak, position it in the “valley”
area where a hook ladder can be used to reach the peak.

Question 25

25. Operations vary considerably when units are faced with a flat roof PD fire. Which tactic is
    stated correctly? (10)
    A. The first to arrive Roof/OV team shall proceed to the roof to perform roof ventilation and a
    survey of the rear/sides for trapped occupants.
    B. The second arriving roof firefighter will ascend to the roof with a 6’ halligan hook and the
    life saving rope to assist in roof ventilation.
    C. The second chauffeur may be used to examine an exposure for top floor fires with exposure
    problems.
    D. The first to arrive Roof firefighter will proceed to the roof with a 6’ halligan hook, and a
    saw.

Answer 25

25. C

B. OUTSIDE VENT FIREFIGHTER - (First to Arrive)
TOOLS: Halligan and/or 6’ hook & portable ladder.
POSITION & DUTIES:
1. Assist the first ladder chauffeur in the front with any ladder rescue that may be
required.
Note: For attached private dwellings, when ladder rescue is not required at the
front of the building, the 1st OV shall immediately make their way to the rear,
to check for life hazard and perform necessary VEIS.
2. Conduct a quick survey around the perimeter of the dwelling for occupants in
need of immediate rescue.
3. Survey the rear and sides for means of entry to cellar and other floors, and the
presence of window bars and rear extensions. Make an immediate HT
notification to the Officer and IC of means of entry and other conditions found.

A. ROOF FIREFIGHTER - (Second To Arrive)
TOOLS: 6’ halligan hook & saw.
POSITION: The roof.
DUTIES:
1. Assist in roof ventilation of the fire building and necessary exposures

A. ROOF FIREFIGHTER - (First to Arrive)
TOOLS: Halligan, 6’ halligan hook and life saving rope.
Note: Life saving rope should be taken to the roof when there will be a delay in
laddering the rear of the building due to attached exposures and/or the height of
the building requires the LSR.
POSITION: The roof of the fire building.

Question 26

1. Which of the following actions would not be considered Harassment/Discrimination
   according to the FDNY policy? (EEO-Sec. 1.3)
   A. Off-duty members at a company picnic in Nassau County tell the new probie he is not
   wanted because he blew a shot in the volleyball game, and he should join the other fire company
   at the next mushroom over.
   B. A male firefighter asks a female firefighter for a date during MUD, and she accepts, to the
   applause of the other members.
   C. A member posts a newspaper article that carries an offensive message on the company
   bulletin board, not intended for anyone in particular, but one member is offended.
   D. Members decide not to cook for the captain because he can be overbearing at times.

Answer 26

1. B

Question 27

2. An officer who knows or should have known that harassment or discrimination is occurring
   in the workplace must take action. Which would be a correct recommendation to make to an
   individual informing you that they feel they are being harassed/discriminated against?
   (EEO-Sec. 2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)
   A. Advise them not to communicate their concern to the offender, as this rarely results in
   stopping the behavior, and usually exacerbates the situation.
   B. Advise them to remove any offensive material from bulletin boards or lockers, date and
   hold the item until it can be turned over to the EEO Officer.
   C. Advise them to maintain a personal journal in a loose-leaf binder and have it notarized
   periodically.
   D. Advise them to photocopy personal journal entries periodically and mail a copy to
   themselves, leaving the envelope sealed to use the postmark as evidence of dates.

Answer 27

2. D

Question 28

3. A complaint must be filed with the FDNY EEO Officer within how long from the date of
   the alleged harassment/discrimination? (EEO-Sec. 7.2.D-Note)
   A. 90 days
   B. 6 months
   C. 1 year
   D. No statute of limitation

Answer 28

3. C

Question 29

4. Once notified of an alleged incident of harassment/discrimination, the officer on duty is
   required to promptly notify the FDNY EEO Officer. In which choices was this correctly done?
   (PA/ID 1-77-Sec. 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.7, 6.9)
5. Directly via telephone during business hours or via FDOC during non-business hours if the
   incident requires immediate attention.
6. If the EEO Officer is unable to be reached, call the on-duty Deputy Chief directly, bypassing
   the chain of command.
7. If the complainant volunteers information about the incident, Prepare an Employment
   Discrimination Incident Report and submit it directly to the EEO Officer in a sealed
   envelope marked “Confidential”.
8. Do not get any intermediate endorsements on the Employment Discrimination Incident
   Report prior to forwarding, but do make a copy for receipt purposes and retain in a secure
   location.
   A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 4 C. 1 and 2 D. 3 and 4

Answer 29

4. A

Question 30

5. In addition to notifying the EEO Officer, what other action was correctly taken by the
   officer on duty? (EEO-Sec. 7.1 Note, 7.2.B, 7.2.D)
   A. Question the complainant to determine validity of the allegation.
   B. Advise the complainant of their filing options as per PA/ID 1-77, and provide them a copy
   of the PA/ID.
   C. Take a journal entry that an EEO complaint is being filed, but do not include any
   particulars in the entry.
   D. Advise the complainant that the Chief of Department will make the final decision regarding
   the complaint.

Answer 30

5. B

Question 31

6. In which of the following cases should the officer on duty advise the complainant that they
   may file directly with BITS? (EEO-Sec. 7.2.E-Note)
   A. Harassment based on race or religion
   B. Evaluating employees not based on performance
   C. Exclusion from meals, conversations or social activities
   D. Sexual harassment

Answer 31

6. D

Question 32

1. Choose the correct statement regarding exposure identification: (Chap. 10-Add. 2
   sec. 2, 3, 4, 5)
   A. The reference point is always the view as seen by a person standing in front of and looking
   at the fire building.
   B. Buildings separated by more than twenty feet from the fire building should not be
   identified as exposures unless the volume of fire or complexity of the incident causes an
   exposure problem.
   C. Numbers indicate distance and letters indicate direction from the fire building.
   D. When used as the first digit, “0” refers to a subdivision of the building which is identified
   by the number or letters following the “0”.

Answer 32

1. A

Question 33

2. You are new lieutenant assigned on a second alarm for a cellar fire in a row of Class 4
   frames. Fire is extending to the row of stores in a taxpayer that is the second building to the left
   of the fire building. You survey the stores and find a large air conditioning unit on the roof of the
   sixth store to the left, a pizzeria. You would be correct to report this exposure as: (Add.2
   sec.8, 10)
   A. 20D, the pizzeria sector
   B. 20E, the pizzeria sector
   C. 2A0D, the pizzeria sector
   D. 2A0E, the pizzeria sector

Answer 33

2. D

Question 34

3. When describing exposures to the rear of the fire building, which answer is correct?
   (7.3 Note)
   A. They shall be referred to as Exposure 3, and then further identified according to their
   direction and distance from the fire building, eg. 3A, 3B etc.
   B. Only the building immediately to the rear of the fire building shall be referred to as
   Exposure 3, all adjoining buildings in the rear are not identified using the current system.
   C. All buildings to the rear shall be referred to as Exposure 3, to eliminate confusion.

Answer 34

3. C

Question 35

4. The letter C is used to indicate which building from the main fire building, or which
   subdivision (occupancy) from the fire area? (sec. 6)
   A. First
   B. Second
   C. Third
   D. Fourth

Answer 35

4. D

Question 36

5. Separate wings within a building are identified how? (7.4)
   A. From left to right looking from the front of the building as follows: “Left wing, Center
   wing, Right wing”
   B. From right to left looking from the front of the building as follows: “A wing, B wing, C
   wing”, etc.
   C. From right to left looking from the front of the building as follows: “Left wing, Center
   wing, Right wing”
   D. From left to right looking from the front of the building as follows: “A wing, B wing, C
   wing”, etc.

Answer 36

5. D

Question 37

1. Captain Jones, of E99, had to consider the following candidates for selection to attend
   Chauffeur Training School which begins on 1/25/13:
2. FF Smith, who was appointed to the Fire Department on 6/30/09.
3. FF Gibson, who has already been given 6 hours of driver training by the company officers,
   which included 4 hours of response to multi-unit drills and BISP, and 2 hours driving to
   emergency responses.
4. FF Hansen, who has completed some of the requirements listed on the Company
   Qualifications Checklist CT-5.
5. FF Driscoll, who was appointed to the Fire Department on 6/01/10.
   How many of the firefighters are ineligible for selection to attend?
   A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. All

Answer 37

1-C (2, 3 & 4),

3. Members must have three years experience in the Fire Department to be considered for
   Chauffeur Training School. In unusual circumstances, exceptions to this policy will be
   granted with the approval of the Chief of Operations
4. Prior to attending Chauffeur Training School, each member must be given at least five
   (5) hours of driver training, not including emergency responses.

4.1 Company commanders shall use Company Qualification Checklists CT-5 and CT-6 to
ensure all necessary training is completed during the “Company Qualification” process.
To ensure proficiency and a basic understanding of the chauffeur’s duties, the listed
training points must be completed prior to the chauffeur candidate attending Chauffeur
Training School.

Question 38

2. In order for the company commander to be granted an exception for the minimum “time on
   the job” requirement for a firefighter he/she has selected to attend Chauffeur School, what is the
   highest level of approval required?
   A. Battalion Commander
   B. Division Commander
   C. Borough Commander
   D. Chief of Operations

Answer 38

2. D

Question 39

3. Once a company commander of a ladder company has selected a qualified firefighter to
   attend CTS, what must be done with the completed CT-6?
   A. Forwarded to the Battalion for filing until the candidate is selected to attend CTS, then
   discarded.
   B. Filed at the company level until the candidate is selected to attend CTS, then discarded.
   C. Forwarded to the Division for filing until the candidate is selected to attend CTS, then
   forwarded with the candidate to CTS.
   D. Filed at the company level until the candidate is selected to attend CTS, then forwarded
   with the candidate to CTS.

Answer 39

3. A

Question 40

4. Who establishes the minimum number of chauffeur positions for a unit?
   A. Company Commander
   B. Battalion Commander
   C. Division Commander
   D. Borough Commander

Answer 40

4. C

Question 41

5. What must a company commander do once a firefighter is deemed proficient in driving and
   operating the apparatus?
   A. Record them in the Company Journal as company trained.
   B. Forward a letterhead report to the Division Commander.
   C. Record them as company trained in the Office Record Journal.
   D. Forward a CT-1 to their administrative Division listing the member as company trained.

Answer 41

5. C

Question 42

6. What shall happen to a chauffeur’s status if transferred to a company opposite to where
   they are presently assigned? ( ie. ECC’s transferred to a ladder company and LCC’s transferred
   to an engine company)
   A. Expires in 3 months
   B. Immediately revoked
   C. Expires in 6 months
   D. Continues in affect indefinitely

Answer 42

6. B

Question 43

7. Only a Company Commander may request that a firefighter’s Chauffeur Status be revoked
   due to a number of situations. (AUC 321)
   A. True or D. False

Answer 43

7. D False

A unit commander or a firefighter may request that the firefighter’s chauffeur status be
rescinded due to a number of situations. These situations may include but are not
restricted to the following:
· A loss of confidence by the chauffeur due to a recent trauma involving an on-duty or
off-duty vehicular accident.
· Manifestation of a physical condition which could impair the chauffeur’s driving
ability, such as deteriorating eyesight, a slow- down of reaction time, etc.
· Personal problems which affect the chauffeur’s ability to concentrate, such as illness or
death of a loved one, recent divorce, etc.

Question 44

8. A new lieutenant was working in a ladder company designated as the back-up unit to
   transport the Rescue Collapse Unit to an incident. Upon arrival at Rescue’s quarters, the
   lieutenant should assign which of the following chauffeur options? (AUC 348)
   A. The school trained LCC shall drive the Rescue Collapse Unit to the incident accompanied
   by another firefighter.
   B. The school trained LCC shall continue to drive the assigned ladder apparatus to the
   incident with the lieutenant on board.
   C. The company trained firefighter shall drive the Rescue Collapse Unit accompanied by the
   lieutenant.
   D. The company trained firefighter shall drive the Rescue Collapse Unit accompanied by
   another firefighter.

Answer 44

8. A

Question 45

9. A covering captain in a single engine company has his ECC tap out due to an illness after
   the start of the tour. If there is a company trained chauffeur on duty, what should the captain do?
   (AUC 348)
   A. Notify the administrative Battalion Chief, and if no school trained ECC is available
   citywide, go O.O.S.
   B. Notify the administrative Deputy Chief, and if no school trained ECC is available citywide,
   stay in service with the company trained chauffeur.
   C. Notify the administrative Battalion Chief, and if no school trained ECC is available
   citywide, stay in service with the company trained chauffeur.

Answer 45

9. C

Question 46

10. An officer working in an Engine company designated as a Foam Carrier should know the
    chauffeur requirements to start the tour. What are they? (AUC 348, sec. 3.2)
    A. At least two (2) school trained chauffeurs
    B. At least one (1) school trained chauffeur and one (1) company trained chauffeur.
    C. Only one operator with a valid NYS Driver’s License.
    D. At least one (1) school trained chauffeur and one operator with a valid NYS Driver’s
    License.

Answer 46

10. B

Question 47

1. Fire resistance, and hence collapse potential, of a floor is directly related to what two
   features? (Chap 6)
   A. Mass (or Bulk) and the spacing of the floor supports
   B. Composition of floor deck and floor supports
   C. Time and intensity of fire
   D. Structural hierarchy and use of lightweight materials

Answer 47

1. A

Question 48

2. The failure of which structural member will have the potential for more dire consequences
   than the failure of the others?
   A. Floor deck
   B. Girder
   C. Column
   D. Beam

Answer 48

2. C

Question 49

3. A multi-level floor collapse, the most deadly type of floor collapse, most often occurs in
   which type burning buildings?
   A. Those with frontages 25’ or less containing simple beams
   B. Those with fire resistance rating greater than 1 hour.
   C. Those with frontages over 25’ containing a system of columns and girders
   D. Those with a fire resistance rating less than 1 hour.

Answer 49

3. C

Question 50

4. During which stage of a fire is there the most potential for a floor collapse?
   A. Incipient
   B. Growth
   C. Fully Developed
   D. Decay

Answer 50

4. D

Question 51

5. Which of the following sloping roof construction methods has the most unsupported roof
   deck?
   A. Timber truss
   B. Plank and Beam
   C. Rafter
   D. Gambrel

Answer 51

5. A

Question 52

6. A firefighter can protect themselves when working on a peaked roof by using a roof ladder
   that is hooked onto the ridge rafter. This will not protect the firefighter from which of the
   following incidents?
   A. Slip and fall from roof
   B. Roof deck collapse
   C. Roof rafter collapse

Answer 52

6. C

Question 53

7. A lieutenant drilling with members made the following statements about peaked roof
   operations. In which was he correct?
   A. In a private home, it is more effective to cut a vent opening at the ridge rafter to remove
   smoke than it is to vent top floor windows.
   B. A high-pitched roof, such as that of an English Tudor style home, can be safely walked on
   with the assistance of a roof ladder.
   C. A sloping roof is designed to shed water and snow, and is designed to support less of a live
   load than a flat roof.
   D. A hip roof has 7 primary structural members, those being the 2 bearing walls, 1 ridge rafter,
   and 4 hip rafters.

Answer 53

7. C

Question 54

8. What is the most common cause of early floor collapse in a structural fire?
   A. Old construction
   B. Shoddy renovations
   C. Pre-engineered or lightweight truss construction
   D. Overloading of floors

Answer 54

8. C

Question 55

9. A lieutenant is working in a ladder company assigned as the FAST Unit at an All-Hands
   fire. He hears a report of a collapse of the first floor into the cellar with a member trapped. The
   IC orders the FAST Unit to work as part of the Rescue Group. Which tactics should the
   lieutenant order to rescue the trapped members?
10. Place a ground ladder down through the collapsed floor opening
11. Drop an extra SCBA and flashlight down to the trapped firefighter
12. Span the collapsed floor opening with a portable ladder to support rescuers and avoid the
    “slide” effect.
13. If initial attempts from above are unsuccessful, then order a team to attempt access from
    adjacent spaces, such as the adjoining cellar via a breach.
    A. 1, 2 and 4 B. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2, 3 and 4 D. All

Answer 55

9. B

Question 56

10. A ceiling in a finished basement can provide at least how many minutes of fire protection
    for the floor supports above it?
    A. 5
    B. 10
    C. 15
    D. 20

Answer 56

10. D