Week 5 Flashcards
For air and light shaft fires, which members of the second truck are available for work in the exposed building if not needed in original fire building?
Second LCC, OV and Roof FF’s. Lad 3
If using the halligan to access the bulkhead, what angle is it positioned against the bulkhead at?
30-45 degrees. Lad 3
T/F the cornice can be opened to investigate the presence of smoke?
False. Under no circumstances should the cornice be opened for smoke, it can be examined by opening up the ceiling below or the returns if present. Lad 3
A rapidly rising column of smoke, with particles or embers ascending to higher levels, visible over the roof top of the building is frequently an indication of what?
Fire in an open shaft. Lad 3
Large quantities of black smoke observed over the roof may be an indication of what?
Fire at or near the top of the building. Lad 3.
What is the order of preference for tools to utilize when going from one apartment to another via common partition?
Halligan, Hook, Axe. Lad 3
When going from one apartment to another via common partition, where is the hole punched?
Slightly below waist level. Lad 3
T/F if heat is felt anywhere on soil pipe at roof level, inspection hole is to be cut.
False. Only if heat felt at base of pipe. Lad 3
When cutting a floor with the axe what angle do you cut on?
60 degrees on a bias. Lad 3
The winward side of a building describes what type of pressure, high or low?
High pressure. MD
The leeward side of the building describes what type of pressure, high or low?
Low pressure. MD
When can an elevator be utilized at a HRFPMD fire?
Fire is above 7. MD
When can the elevator machinery room be utilized for ventilation?
After the fire is under control. MD
What is the max number of members permitted in an elevator car?
- L Off, FE, Can, E Off, Noz, Cont. If OV driving car drop an engine FF. MD
Who can determine that a service or freight elevator is acceptable and safe for use?
Company officer. MD
The FAST Unit and CFR Engine shall be assigned to the Fire Sector when the fire is above what floor?
Above 6. FAST Unit carries elevator keys. MD
Who determines the location of the FAST Unit and CFR Engine at a lower floor fire (6 or below)?
IC. MD
Who determines attack stair at HRFPMD fire?
Engine and Ladder Officers. MD
At a HRFPMD fire, once the attack stair is selected, who is notified?
2nd Engine and IC. MD
Who brings the post radio to the standpipe outlet where the first line is being stretched from?
Second engine officer. MD
At HRFPMD fire, what channel is post radio communications link established on?
Command. MD
At a HRFPMD fire, when the 3rd engine officer recognizes the need for additional lengths, where are those added to?
Added to the last length of the second hoseline and the standpipe outlet. MD
What is the responsibility of the 5th engine to arrive at a HRFPMD fire?
Placing the HRN into operation. MD
What equipment does the 5th engine respond into ICP with?
One length of hose per member, standpipe kit and the HRN. MD
What equipment does the CFRD Engine respond into ICP with?
CFR Equipment and Forcible Entry tools. MD
What is the tool assignment for the first OV at a HRFPMD fire?
Halligan, hook or axe. Same as 2nd. MD
What is the tool assignment for the first Roof at a HRFPMD fire?
Halligan, Hydra Ram, and KO Curtain. MD
The second ladder company at a HRFPMD fire is tasked with searching the public hall and then how many floors above in the attack stair?
Five floors above. MD
Who coordinates the WCD evolution?
2nd Ladder Officer. MD
What is the tool assignment for the second Roof at a HRFPMD fire?
Halligan, Maul, LSR and Life Belt. MD
Which ladder company confirms that the evacuation stairway doors on the fire floor are maintained in a closed position?
3rd Ladder Company Officer. MD.
When the third ladder company officer wants to position members to ensure that evacuation doors are closed, which side of the door do you advise the members to stand on?
Stairwell side of door until Fire Sector or IC determines no hazard in that stairwell. MD
Which member of the 3rd ladder company has an immediate assignment upon arrival at a 10-77 in a HRFPMD?
3rd roof brings KO curtain and normal tools to apartment above the fire. MD
What is the priority order for use of the PPV fans?
Attack stair. Evac Stair. Venting public halls. MD
When supplying a standpipe, if no flow is showing on the meter, what does that indicate?
Valve closed in system. MD
When supplying a standpipe, if high flow is showing on the meter, what does that indicate?
Pipe may have fractured or other outlet valves open on the riser. MD
When can you stretch 1 3/4 at a LRFPMD fire?
When every apartment door is within 50’ of every stairwell on that floor. MD
Who selects attack stairway at LRFPMD fire?
First ladder officer. MD
Tool assignment First OV LRFPMD fire?
Halligan and halligan hook. MD
Tool assignment first LCC LRFPMD fire?
Halligan and axe. MD
Tool assignment first Roof LRFPMD fire?
Halligan hook, halligan, LSR and Life Belt. MD
Priority order for roof access in LRFPMD fire?
Stairway in attached adjoining, enclosed evac stairway, AL or TL. MD
Who brings the KO curtain for a fire in a LRFPMD (not top floor)
2nd ladder company inside team. MD
Who brings the KO curtain for a fire in a LRFPMD top floor?
2nd roof FF. MD
What are the five conditions that need to be present for a wind impacted fire?
Wind, fire in apartment, failed or open window in fire room, fire apartment door open or adjar, area of low pressure on opposite side of public hallway. MD
What is a manual dry standpipe system?
Must be FD fed. Eng 9
Who can operate a line with occupant use hose?
Ladders or Rescue operating remotely from an engine company. Eng 9
Red Siamese Connection.
Standpipe. Eng 9
Green Siamese Connection.
Automatic Sprinkler System. Eng 9
Aluminum Siamese Connection.
Non Auto Sprinkler or perforated pipe. Eng 9
Yellow Siamese Connection.
Combination sprinkler/standpipe. Eng 9
When supplying a manual dry standpipe system, which hydrant connection is recommended?
35’ yellow. Eng 9
What is the recommended pump discharge pressure for a fire on the 41st floor of a standpipe building?
350 psi. 1-10 is 150. 11-20 is 200 etc. Eng 9
When a building has separate low and high zone siamese, will supplying one section charge the other?
No. They are not interconnected. Eng 9
You arrive at the scene of a 10-76 and the BC instructs you to charge the express piping siamese. Is it the high zone or low zone?
High zone. Eng 9
What is carried in every engine’s standpipe bag?
2 1/2 nozzle. Wheel (not required). Pressure gauge. Pipe wrench (18” min). Spanner. Chocks. Adapters. Eng 9
What is required psi for 3 lengths of 2 1/2” hose?
70 psi with water flowing. Eng 9
What is the required psi for 4 lengths of 2 1/2” hose?
80 psi with water flowing. Eng 9
At below grade operations head pressure increases how many psi for every ____ feet?
5 psi for every 10 feet. Eng 9
High pressure engines can pump at discharge pressures over ____ and up to _____ psi.
Over 250 and up to 600 psi. Eng 9
3rd stage engines can provide a maximum of ______ gpm at up to ______ psi.
500 gpm up to 700 psi. Eng 9
High pressure pumping is defined as discharge pressures over what psi?
Over 250 psi. Eng 9
What is the recommended discharge pressure for a fire on the 22nd floor of a standpipe building?
250 psi. Eng 9
What is the size of the safety zone when high pressure pumping operations are conducted?
50’ around a working engine in all directions including the hose. Eng 9
When only one building siamese connection is available for high pressure pumping, where does the second line connect to?
1st floor outlet. Eng 9
Pressure exceeding what psi requires a 3rd stage engine?
Exceeding 600 psi. Eng 9
The 3rd stage engine is the preferred choice for pumping operations requiring discharge pressures of what?
Over 500 psi. Eng 9
When released manually, air pressurized standpipes must be released in no more than how many minutes?
No more than 3. Eng 9