WEEK #5 WEEK OF 2/24/14 PART I – FFP – HIGH RISE OFFICE {Sec. 7.1 - End} PART II – FFP – ENGINE OPS {CH. 5, 6 & 7} PART III – DUNN CH. 7, 8 & 9 PART IV – TB – EEO, FIRES #7 & 8 PART V – SAFETY BULLETINS #6, 7 & 45 INSTRUCTOR: BC PAT SHERIDAN Flashcards
PART I – FFP – HIGH RISE OFFICE {Sec. 7.1 - End} PART II – FFP – ENGINE OPS {CH. 5, 6 & 7} PART III – DUNN CH. 7, 8 & 9 PART IV – TB – EEO, FIRES #7 & 8 PART V – SAFETY BULLETINS #6, 7 & 45
- The Class “E” communications system includes the fire command station, loudspeakers,
floor warden stations, manual fire alarms, smoke detectors, sprinkler water flow alarms,
thermostatic alarms, and the locked door fail safe system. Which of the following is incorrect
concerning the floor warden station? (7.2.3)
(A) A floor warden station shall be located on each floor between the required exits.
(B) It includes the capability to activate a visual and audible signal at the fire command station.
(C) It permits two-way voice communications with the fire command station.
(D) It is possible to make announcements on the floor where located, and the floor above.
- D
D. Provisions for making announcements over the loudspeaker system on the
floor where it is located.
- At least one manual fire alarm sending station shall be located in each path of escape in
each story of a building. There may also be additional sending stations present. Which choice is
incorrect concerning the manual fire alarms? (7.2.4)
(A) Additional stations shall be installed so that no point on any floor shall be more than 400
feet from the nearest station.
(B) The activation causes transmission to the Fire Department via a central station.
(C) An activation causes a visual and audible signal at the fire command station, mechanical
control center and the regularly assigned location of the fire safety director.
(D) Activation causes the sounding of the alarm on the fire floor and the floor above.
- A
7.2.4 At least one manual fire alarm sending station shall be located in each path of
escape in each story of a building. Additional stations shall be installed so that no
point on any floor shall be more than 200 feet from the nearest station.
The activation shall cause:
A. Automatic transmission to the Fire Department via a central station.
B. A visual and audible signal at the fire command station, mechanical control
center and the regularly assigned location of the fire safety director.
C. Sounding of the alarm on the fire floor and the floor above.
- Units respond to an activation of an approved ionization detection device at the elevator
landing on the 15th floor. The building was built in 2010 under the 2008 Building Code. Which
of the following would not take place due to this activation? (7.2.5 A)
(A) The elevators will be recalled.
(B) The fire alarm signal is sounded on the 14th, 15th, and 16th floors.
(C) A fire alarm signal is sounded at the fire command station, the mechanical control center,
and the regularly assigned location of the fire safety director.
(D) Stop the air supply into and the return air from the 14th, 15th and 16th floors.
- D
7.2.5 An approved combustion ionization detection device or a combination of an
approved smoke detecting device and an approved fixed temperature thermostatic
device shall be installed:
A. At each elevator landing, the activation of this device shall:
1. Recall the elevators.
2. Sound the fire alarm signal on the fire floor and the floor above.
Note: In buildings built under the 2008 Building Code, the alarm
will also sound on the floor below.
3. Cause a fire alarm signal to be transmitted to the Fire Department
via a central station.
4. Cause a fire alarm signal to be sounded at the fire command
station, the mechanical control center and the regularly assigned
location of the fire safety director.
5. Stop the air supply into and the return air from the floor where
activated.
6. Activate the air exhaust fans and dampers in the smoke shaft or the
pressurizing fans in the stair enclosure.
7. Unlock the doors on the locked fail safe system.
- Which of the following is not information that the first arriving ladder would obtain from
the Fire Safety Director or their surrogate? (8.3.1 A)
(A) Location of the fire.
(B) Evacuation procedures that have been implemented.
(C) Status of elevators
(D) The presence of access stairs on any floor in the building.
- D
8.3.1 The first arriving ladder company shall:
A. Obtain as much information as possible from the fire safety director or
his/her surrogate as to:
1. Location of the fire.
2. Evacuation procedures that have been implemented.
3. Status of elevators.
4. Access stairs serving the fire floor.
- Prior to leaving the lobby, the first due ladder acted correctly in which choice?
(8.3.1 B, C)
(A) They determined the elevator bank that provided the quickest access to the fire area and
placed the elevator cars to be used on “Firemen Service”.
(B) Obtained the only copy of the floor plan of the fire area, and took it with them to the fire
floor in order to determine the layout of the fire area.
(C) Obtained keys necessary to gain access to the fire floor.
(D) They left the Incident Command Post unstaffed, due to the LCC performing a preliminary
inspection of the exterior of the building.
- C
B. Prior to leaving the lobby:
1. Determine the elevator bank that provides the safest access to the
fire area and place the elevator cars to be used on “Firemen
Service.”
2. Obtain floor plan of the fire area. If only one copy is available,
do not remove it from the fire command station.
3. Obtain keys necessary to gain access to the fire floor.
4. Ensure that the ICP is staffed by a Fire Department member.
- Ladder 200, the first arriving ladder at a fire on the 20th floor of a High Rise Office
Building, performed several actions. Which action taken was incorrect? (8.3.1 D, E )
(A) The OV FF joined the Forcible Entry Team in a “Firemen Service” Elevator operated by
the Roof FF.
(B) The Forcible Entry Team and OV FF exited the elevator on the 17th floor due to the
presence of smoke on floors 18 and 19 as a result of a negative stack effect.
(C) The Forcible Entry team performed a primary search of the 20th floor. The OV FF
ascended the Evacuation Stairway to the 21st floor and began a primary search of that floor
because the 2nd due Ladder Company was delayed.
(D) The Forcible Entry Team initiated evacuation procedures on the fire floor.
- C
- Which of the following is correct concerning the selection of the Attack Stairway?
(8.3.1 D) - The 1st arriving Ladder Company Officer must consult with the 1st arriving Engine Officer
prior to selecting a stairway that will provide the best attack on the fire. - The Attack Stairway does not require a standpipe.
(A) # 1 only
(B) # 2 only
(C) # 1 and #2
(D) Neither # 1 or #2
- D
- The 2nd arriving Ladder Company would be operating correctly in which choice? (8.4.2)
(A) After reporting to the Incident Command Post, they determined if the fire floor had been
verified by the 1st arriving Ladder Company.
(B) They ensured that they obtained a different elevator car than the one used by the 1st
Arriving Ladder Company and placed it on “Firemen Service”.
(C) After exiting the elevator, they proceeded to the floor above the fire floor and performed a
primary search.
- A
- The 3rd arriving Ladder Company has many duties at a High Rise fire. Which of the
following is incorrect concerning these duties? (8.5.1 B)
(A) Obtain access to the floor above the fire via the attack stairway.
(B) Determine which stairway is the best stairway to be used for evacuation and advise the
Incident Command Post.
(C) Examine all stairways for occupants and smoke conditions.
(D) Remove all occupants from the attack stairway for a reasonable distance above the fire
floor and prevent its use by occupants.
- A
- Proceed to the floor above the fire via a stairway other than the
attack stairway.
- If the 3rd arriving Ladder Company has difficulty in clearing the attack stairway of
occupants, who should they notify to withhold the attack until the occupants have been safely
removed? (MORE THAN ONE CORRECT) (8.5.1 B)
(A) 1ST Arriving Engine Company
(B) 1st Arriving Ladder Company
(C) Incident Commander
(D) Fire Sector Supervisor/Fire Branch Director
- B, D
- If difficulty is encountered in clearing the attack stairway of
occupants, the officer shall advise the first arriving ladder
company or the Fire Sector Supervisor or Fire Branch Director if
established, to withhold the attack until the occupants have been
safely removed
Answer Questions #11 - 13 based on the following information.
Ladder 300 was the 4th arriving Ladder Company at a fire on the 17th floor of a 30 story
Office Building. After checking the Building Information Card, it was determined that the
A Bank of elevators served Floors 1-10, the B Bank of elevators served Floors 10-20, and
the C bank of elevators served Floors 20-30. The “A” Stairway was designated the Attack
Stairway, and the “B” Stairway was designated the Evacuation Stairway.
11. Which action taken by Ladder 300 was incorrect? (8.6.1 A,B, C)
(A) Each member of Ladder 300 was equipped with an extra SCBA cylinder.
(B) Ladder 300 proceeded to the 30th floor in an elevator car in the C Bank, after ensuring it
was in a blind shaft. Ladder 300 then used the “B” Stairway to proceed to the roof.
(C) Upon arrival at the roof area, the Officer of Ladder 300 reported the smoke and heat
conditions in the area and in the stairways to the IC.
(D) Ladder 300 ventilated the “A” Stairway upon orders from the Officer of Ladder 100, the 1st
arriving Ladder Company operating on the fire floor.
12.
- D
Answer Questions #11 - 13 based on the following information.
Ladder 300 was the 4th arriving Ladder Company at a fire on the 17th floor of a 30 story
Office Building. After checking the Building Information Card, it was determined that the
A Bank of elevators served Floors 1-10, the B Bank of elevators served Floors 10-20, and
the C bank of elevators served Floors 20-30. The “A” Stairway was designated the Attack
Stairway, and the “B” Stairway was designated the Evacuation Stairway.
- Which floors would Ladder 300 perform a primary search of? (8.6.1 E)
(A) 25 to 30
(B) 26 to 30
(C) 27 to 30
(D) 28 to 30
- B
Answer Questions #11 - 13 based on the following information.
Ladder 300 was the 4th arriving Ladder Company at a fire on the 17th floor of a 30 story
Office Building. After checking the Building Information Card, it was determined that the
A Bank of elevators served Floors 1-10, the B Bank of elevators served Floors 10-20, and
the C bank of elevators served Floors 20-30. The “A” Stairway was designated the Attack
Stairway, and the “B” Stairway was designated the Evacuation Stairway.
- After roof operations were completed, what would be a logical assignment for Ladder 300?
(8.6.1 H)
(A) Search Floor 10, the lowest floor of the elevator bank serving the fire floor.
(B) Search Floors 19 to 20.
(C) Remain in the roof area until otherwise ordered by the Fire Sector Supervisor.
(D) After establishment of the Forward Staging Area, proceed to that location and operate
under the control of the Forward Staging Area Manager.
- B
H. A logical assignment after roof operations would be the upper floors of
elevator bank serving the fire floor
- Which action taken by the 1st to arrive Engine Company should be corrected?
(9.3.1)
(A) They remained at the Incident Command Post until informed by the Fire Safety Director of
the location of the fire.
(B) Proceeded to at least two floors below the fire via the elevator staffed by the member of the
first ladder company.
(C) With the assistance of the second arriving engine company, they stretched a hoseline from
the standpipe outlet on the floor below the fire in the designated stairway.
(D) Operate the first hoseline until relieved by the second arriving engine company.
- A
B. Remain at the ICP until the first ladder company has verified the fire
location.
- The Second arriving Engine Company provides the communications link between the
lobby and the fire area pending the establishment of a Fire Sector/Branch. Choose a correct
action taken by the Second arriving Engine Company. (9.4.1)
(A) They took the Cross Band Repeater Handie Talkie to the vicinity of the standpipe outlet
from which the first handline was being stretched to establish the communications link.
(B) Assisted the first arriving engine company in stretching sufficient hose to reach the fire.
When the hoseline was stretched and operating they left the fire area.
(C) The Officer remained at the standpipe outlet until the hoseline was connected to the
standpipe outlet. After assuring the proper connections, the Officer left before water was started.
- B
- The 3rd and 4th arriving Engine companies stretch and operate the second hoseline as
directed by the Fire Sector Supervisor/Branch Director or the IC. The hoseline may be used for
all of the following except which one? (9.5.1)
(A) Reinforce the position of the first line.
(B) Protect the position of the first line.
(C) Protect the search and evacuation of the fire floor.
(D) Protect the search and evacuation of the floor above the fire.
(E) Contain and confine fire spread and/or prevent fire wrapping around the core and
endangering operation of the first line.
- D
- Greater alarm or special called ladder companies after the fourth arriving ladder company,
and greater alarm or special called engine companies shall report to specific locations. Which
choice incorrectly describes this procedure? (8.7, 9.6.1)
(A) These units report to the ICP in the lobby
(B) If staffed, these units report to the Lobby Control Unit.
(C) Upon establishment, these units report to the Forward Staging Area
(D) The Staging Area Manager will relay information on the units available in Staging to the IC
or when staffed, the Operations Section Chief or the Lobby Control Unit.
- C
8.7 Greater alarm or special called ladder companies after the fourth arriving ladder company
shall report to the ICP in the lobby or if staffed, the Lobby Control Unit. Upon the
establishment of a Staging Area outside the building, units will report into the Staging
Area. The Staging Area Manager will relay information on the units available in Staging
to the IC, or when staffed, the Operations Section Chief or Lobby Control Unit.
9.6.1 Greater alarm or special called engine companies shall report to the ICP in the
lobby or if staffed, the Lobby Control Unit. Upon the establishment of a Staging
Area outside the building, units will report into the Staging Area. The Staging
Area Manager will relay information on the units available in Staging to the IC or
when staffed, the Operations Section Chief or the Lobby Control Unit. Units may
be assigned to:
A. Relieve any of the first alarm units.
B. Stretch additional hoseline on the fire floor or the floors above.
C. Assist in the search and evacuation of upper floors.
D. Transport special tools and equipment to the Forward Staging Area.
- Which of the following is wrong concerning the duties that greater alarm or special called
Engine companies may be assigned? (9.6.1)
(A) They may relieve any of the first alarm units.
(B) They may stretch additional hoselines on the fire floor or the floors above.
(C) They may transport special tools and equipment to the Forward Staging Area.
(D) They may not be used to assist in the search and evacuation of the upper floors. These
tasks shall only be performed by Ladder companies.
- D
- Which of the following is wrong concerning the duties that greater alarm or special called
Engine companies may be assigned? (9.6.1)
(A) They may relieve any of the first alarm units.
(B) They may stretch additional hoselines on the fire floor or the floors above.
(C) They may transport special tools and equipment to the Forward Staging Area.
(D) They may not be used to assist in the search and evacuation of the upper floors. These
tasks shall only be performed by Ladder companies.
- Units responding to High Rise Office Buildings for a non-fire emergency caused by
explosion, biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear or natural disaster may find the Emergency
Action Plan has been implemented. Which choice is incorrect concerning the Emergency Action
Plan? (Add. 14.1, 4.2, 4.3)
(A) Units should be aware that the Fire Safety Director/Emergency Action Plan Director is
authorized to implement the EAP.
(B) The FSD/EAPD may decide to implement sheltering in place, in-building relocation, or a
partial or full building evacuation.
(C) The FSD/EAPD should utilize the building’s Fire Alarm Communication System to make
announcements on a regular basis to keep occupants up to date on the progress of the incident.
(D) The use of elevators by building personnel to facilitate the movement of occupants is not
permitted.
- D
Note: The use of elevators by building personnel to facilitate the movement of occupants
is permissible and should be anticipated under the EAP.
PART II – FFP – ENGINE OPERATIONS CH. #5 - 7:
1. Properly trained firefighter should be able to perform all of the following tactics without
the officer’s personal supervision with the exception of which choice? (5.1.2)
(A) Hose estimate and removal from the apparatus.
(B) Supplying booster water if ordered.
(C) Operation of ground based large caliber stream (LCS) device.
(D) Supplying standpipe and sprinkler systems.
- C
5.1.2 After the engine company officer has determined that a hoseline is needed, the
location, route, and number of lengths required in the stretch should be relayed to
the unit’s members. Properly trained firefighters should be able to perform the
following tactics without the officer’s personal supervision:
Hose estimate and removal from the apparatus.
Positioning the apparatus at a serviceable hydrant.
Connection of the apparatus to a hydrant.
Stretching a hoseline.
Supplying booster water if ordered.
Operation of apparatus mounted large caliber stream (LCS) device.
Supplying standpipe and sprinkler systems.
- While Ladder 100 is forcing entry to the fire apartment, the Officer of Engine 200 proceeds
to the area immediately below the fire to determine the layout of the fire and looks at the ceiling
and out a window on the floor below. Which of the following actions taken by the Officer of
Engine 200 was incorrect? (5.1.11, 5.1.25, 5.1.21, 5.1.23)
(A) Prior to opening the door to the fire area for line advancement, the Officer of Engine 200
contacted the Officer of the 2nd arriving Ladder via HT to ensure the Forcible Entry team was not
exposed in the hallways or stairs.
(B) The Officer of Engine 200 delegated the decision to call for water and the direction of the
initial stream to the Nozzle FF.
(C) Upon being informed by the ECC that the Flow Meter was indicating a burst length, the
Officer of Engine 200 struck the Nozzle FF with four strong slaps on the shoulder and pulled
him towards the hallway.
(D) After the fire was extinguished, the Officer instructed the Nozzle FF to remove the Main
Stream Tip and direct the stream out the window with the nozzle held 4-5 feet back from the
window to remove heat and smoke.
- B
- The firefighter assigned the nozzle occupies one of the most challenging and dangerous
positions on the fireground. Choose the incorrect statement about this position. (5.3.2,
5.3.5, 5.3.14, 5.3.15 B)
(A) After assigning the Nozzle position at roll call, the Officer can alter the assigned positions
in order to allow a less experienced firefighter to work the nozzle at a minor fire.
(B) The Nozzle FF can bleed the line of air by either cracking the nozzle slightly open while
the water is filling the line or opening and closing the nozzle quickly after water reaches the
nozzle.
(C) Rapid counter clockwise rotation of the nozzle pushes the heat, fire and steam ahead of the
nozzle team.
(D) Crawling is useful where heat conditions require a very low approach to the fire area, and
using the Leg Forward method is recommended for commercial occupancies.
- C
- Which statement is correct concerning nozzle techniques? (5.3.6, 5.3.10, 5.3.15 E, 5.3.20)
(A) The Nozzle FF can only enter the fire area without water when the fire is very minor.
(B) The nozzle should never be opened on smoke.
(C) The stream should not be operated overhead. However, when the room “lights up”
overhead or fire rolls overhead or from behind it is permissible to operate the stream overhead.
(D) If it becomes necessary to withdraw an attack hoseline from a position due to fire intensity,
the line should be shut down the members should turn and withdraw rapidly.
- C
- A major function of the back-up position is to flake out the hoseline while waiting for
water and to facilitate the hoselines advance once it is charged. Which of the following is an
incorrect method of flaking out a hoseline? (5.4.3)
(A) The hoseline is flaked up the public hall stair above the fire floor and out a window if
present. After the line is charged the weight of the water in the line moving down the stairs will
assist the Door FF in feeding the line.
(B) The hoseline is flaked out in the hallway on the fire floor. In buildings with large halls on
each floor as “H” type buildings and newer apartment houses, this is effective.
(C) The hoseline is flaked out into an adjacent or opposite apartment on the fire floor. This is
useful when a small hallway is encountered and the hose can’t be laid up the stairs.
(D) The hoseline is flaked out wholly or partially in the public hallway on the floor below the
fire floor. This is utilized when the volume or intensity of the fire prevents access to the fire
floor for flaking out the hoseline.
- A
- After completing the initial hose estimate, the control FF must eliminate kinks in the
charged hoseline while moving toward the fire area. A single 90 degree kink in a 1 ¾” hoseline
can result in a loss of ______ GPM or more. A hoseline with 3 kinks could lose _______ GPM
or more. (5.6.9)
(A) 20, 60
(B) 20, 90
(C) 10, 60
(D) 10, 90
- B
- When Signal 10-70 is transmitted, the dispatcher will designate the second arriving engine
as the “Water Resource Unit.” Which of the following is not a duty of the 2nd arriving Engine
Company? (5.7.2, 5.7.3)
(A) The Officer is the Water Resource Officer for the first hoseline, and provides a
communications link between the first due engine and the IC.
(B) The Officer keeps track of the number of members on the fire floor, and controls the
members going to the floors above the fire.
(C) The ECC positions their apparatus at a hydrant and tests it prior to assisting the first due
ECC.
(D) The ECC monitors the Department radio and answers for the Battalion or Division aide if
either fails to respond to repeated calls from the dispatcher.
- B